Nollywood actress sues AIT for 5million Naira

Nollywood actress and producer, Queen Temitope Oluwa has slammed a lawsuit against the owner of Africa Independent Television, AIT.
She is reportedly suing the station because her movie, Atupa Emi, is illegally been aired on the television station.

The Saratu star filed a legal case with the help of her attorney, M.A Bashua & Co. suing the television company to the tune of N5million.

Below is what she said when contacted

"I don't have much to say but I have instituted a legal case against AIT over an infringement on my rights as a citizen and as the copyright owner of Atupa Emi, which is illegally been aired on their medium." 

New Music – On Top Your Matter By Wizkid

Superstar singer, Wizkid, is back with a new song. The track is titled ‘On Top Your Matter’, and it has huge connections to both the Afrobeat and Highlife genres.

Wizkid has always been one with a thing for ladies. And he never lets an opportunity go by to express his love and affection for them. ‘On Top Of Your Matter’ goes in similar direction. The young singer sings passionately about his romantic interest, and promises a number of things, all in expression of that feeling.

Wizkid is set to release a new album before  the close of this year, and this new song is sure to make the list.

Hit that play button and tell us what you think!

Gospel Singer Mike Abdul’s Marriage to Vivien Hits The Rock, Falls in Love with Monique

Gospel singer Mike Abdul, who was formerly with Midnight Crew before he went solo and recently dropped a video of his single entitled, Morire where he featured Monique the estranged wife of Pop star Rasak Lawal otherwise known as, Rasqie, has gone separate ways with his wife, Vivien Stephen Eva, who is equally a gospel singer with many singles to her credit, but was popular with her song entitled, Ijo.

The marriage hit the rocks three months ago, on the grounds of irreconcilable marital differences. There appears to be no going back, as Mike has chosen a new partner in the person of his artiste and former wife of Rasqie, Monique Rasqie.

Monique Rasqie, the crooner of popular single entitled, Oti Sure Ju is equally signed on to Mike’s Spaghetti Records, and is one of the artistes he is promoting now.

However, his failed marriage with Viven has been under the carpet, but the female dreadlock praise singer has in various ways on her Facebook page insinuated the pains she has felt, which elaborates the issue of her marital crisis. Few of the posts read:

“A lie can travel half way around the world,while the truth is still putting on its shoes,by the time the lie is wayyyyyyyyy TIRED the truth catches UP!!! I Live, I Love,I Smile, I Hurt,I Pray,I Hope, I Believe, I Try,I Cry, I Conquer but most of all.. I am unapologetically A WOMAN. I don't b 

Vivien

I Can't Quit Acting For $20Million – Ini Edo [Video]

Recently ini Edo appeared on village square TV, a show where celebrities are to say nothing but the truth

Ini Edo talked with show host Hauwa about her personality, her marriage, and she also revealed that she wouldn’t quit acting for $20million. Do you believe that? 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=0evUKhjV3nc
 

Having A Child Changed Me – Terry G

Terry G spoke about how his little son has made him change;

“Having a kid has a lot to do with my change ofcharacter. Sometimes you see life in a different way. You perceive it in another way another time. When I had a kid, I saw so much value in my life and the future. I became humbled and developed the mindset that anything that has to do with my future must automatically involve my son as well. I started changing a lot of things and it actually scared a lot of negative friends from me. It helped me resolve and re-organise myself again. In the past, some children appeared scared to come close to me, but all that has changed. Fatherhood has been awesome, amazing and a miracle to me. My son is my replica.”

Omotola Ekeinde Plays Prominent Role At World Education Summit

Another bold step our very own Nollywood star actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has taken as she will be joining other leaders around the world at the 2013 World Innovation Summit for Education, WISE 2013.

According to the organizers, the speakers at the 5th edition of the annual summit would be discussing and deliberating on Reinventing Education For Life.

The star actress would be delivering a speech at the event scheduled to hold in Doha, Qatar between October 29-31, 2013.

However it was disclosed that Omotola’s involvement in the summit stems from her position and outburst on the ongoing ASUU strike.READ IT HERE 

Genevieve Nnaji's Yellow Dress to Lagos Fashion & Design Week

Pretty Nollywood star, Genevieve Nnaji was recently at the Lagos Fashion and Design Week and rocked the event wearing a yellow dress made by a Nigerian designer. 

The single-mother of one did not fail to reiterate the fact that she is one of the most successful and stylish entertainers in Africa. 

She graced the red carpet with the dress and got many having a pause to admire her beauty. 

As we gathered, the dress she wore will hit the stores around June next year. Class you call that? Your guess is as good as mine.

(Video) US Senator, Ted Cruz Take A Swipe At Nigerians

US Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz addressed an overflow crowd of about 1,000 people on Monday night, October 21st, where he said that the Nigerian email scammers were running the Obamacaresignup website.

His words:

“You may have noticed that all the Nigerian email scammers have become a lot less active lately. They all have been hired to run the Obamacare website.”

The remark was uncalled for!

Watch the video after the cut…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=2BhE-D4ynZI

Air Planes Collided In Lagos Airport

There was a minor accident on Friday at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, which was involving a Turkish Airline aircraft and a Max Air plane.

The Turkish Airline plane wings collided with that of Max Air plane which had brought in Pilgrims from Saudi Arabia.

according to sources, it resulted in minor damages to both airplanes and have thus been been taken away for repairs. It was learnt that the Turkish Airplane had landed safely but was taxiing to stop at the airport’s apron when its wing collided with that of Max Air, resulting in the incident.

Spokesman, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, Mr. Fan Ndubuoke, confirmed the incident. He however said damages to the aircraft belonging to both airlines were minor and that both planes had been taken away.

Mary J Blige & Tiwa Savage Reunite At Sister’s With Soul Concert

Tiwa Savage received high praise from the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, Mary J Blige, during her recent performance at the Sisters with Soul concert at the Eko Hotel Expo Centre in Lagos recently .

The recognition from the superstar is a testimony to how far Tiwa, a one-time backup singer for Blige, has come on her musical journey.

Mary J Blige stopped mid-way through her performance to acknowledge Tiwa Savage’s presence in the audience then recounted the tale of how they met and worked together, before inviting the “Eminado” singer onstage to join her.

The singing sensation proceeded to belt out a few notes to rousing applause from the audience and a heartfelt hug of appreciation from the Queen.

The reunion of the talented songbirds was a highlight of the successful concert, which featured a coming together of ladies of music; further championing the female movement for world domination. 

Olamide, Davido- Get Guinness Endorsement Deal?

Nigerian musicians are now getting endorsement deals from multinational companies and this happening keeps piling up for musicians. But if what we gathered from Olamide‘s last Instagram photo is something to write home about then, he's surely going place. I guess he’s nailed himself a big fish in the big ocean now.

The rapper up-loaded the below photo with the caption, “Guinness deal activated #frosh … Onto the next meeting” which only begs the question – what type of deal?

Then, Olamide went on to post another photo of himself with a bottle of Guinness and in his caption, he said, “Frosh !!! Fave shayo offered mad deal”.

I guess it’s safe to say that Olamide has caught the endorsement deal, In same related news, Davido shared this with a heart full of joy on his instagram page,…."New Guiness deal!! Sweet!!! Colorful World of More."

Congrats to the promising young stars

Davido with Guinness Boss

I Can't Sleep, I See Dead People--Tiwa Savage's Boo, Tee Billz Cries Out

All may not be well with Tunji Balogun otherwise known as Tee Billz, if his tweet is to be taken serious. The boo of sexy singer, Tiwa Savage wrote on twitter yesterday probably informing the world of a problem he might be going through barely four weeks to their traditional wedding on November 23, 2013. 

Tee Billz posted on his twitter page at exactly 1:03am on Tuesday that, "Can't sleep....I See Dead Ppl."

Tiwa Savage should be in London by now shopping for her wedding dress, while her sweetheart cannot sleep because of dead people allegedly disturbing his sleep. 

We don't know if Tee Billz is hallucinating or has involved himself in some secret things. 

ENTERTAINERS' SPEAK ON HOW THEY SPEND THEIR WEEKENDS

What celebrities did during weekends!

Many have been wondering how Nigerian entertainers spend their weekends despite being busy all the time. But recently Nigeriafilms.com reporter went to town to ask some celebrities on how they spend their weekends. 

Coming to Lagos-- Chidiebere & Chindinma Aneke, Actresses

We are planning to storm Lagos this weekend. We have a red-carpet event to attend in Lagos.

I 'll be with my family--- Queen Nwokoye, Actress

I will spend my weekend with my family. Though I am always busy, most times I spend my weekends on movie location. But whenever I have the opportunity, I always like to be with my family and my fans. I love sitting back to watch my movies in most cases to enable learn from my mistakes.

No plans for this weekend --- Nkem Ike

I do not have any plans for this weekend. This is because I am down with fever. Besides, I will be hitting location very soon for a new movie.

Plans to give myself a treat--Uche Iwuanyanwu, Actress

I will mark my birthday this weekend. Already, I have set plans in motion to give myself a nice treat by going for a dinner with my friends. But first and foremost, I will to go to church to thank God for my life. My parents are also planning a wonderful reception for me here in Lagos.

Hanging out with friends---Chigozie Alichi, Actress

During weekends, I always hangout with my friends and family members. Sometimes, I'd visit interesting places as well as cook for my friends. I also visit the orphanage after church service on Sunday.

Touring Ghana this weekend--Chioma Iioekwe, Actress

I intend to spend this weekend in Ghana. At the moment, I am shooting a film there. I also intend to go to the cinema to see movies with my friends who are on the same movie set with me. This is the way I unwind in accordance with the saying that “ All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.”

Hitting movie location ---Lawrence Anuzulike, Actor

I have been on movie set for some months now. I'm not through with my production. But I have a plan to spend my weekend on location.

I 'll visit orphanage ---Mc Diddy Elvis

I intend to spend this weekend hanging out with top entertainers and my fans. They are my source of inspiration. Basically, I will keep to my tradition of visiting motherless babies homes after church service every Sunday to play with kids.

Fans Celebrate Late singer, Susan Oluwabimpe Goldie Harvey’s Post-Humous 30thBirthday!

Late singer, Susan Oluwabimpe Filani Harvey popularly known as Goldie would have been 30 today!

The “Jawo Jawo,” “Don’t touch my Body,” and “Skibo” songstress died of hypertensive heart disease on Valentine’s Day, 14th February, 2013, shortly after her return from the United States of America where she attended the Grammy Awards.

She was married to a certain Andrew Harvey, a Briton, before her death, and she appeared on the 2012 edition of Big Brother Africa where she seemingly fell in love with a rapper, Prezzo.

She was signed to Kennis Music, and was known to enjoy a close relationship with television presenter, Denrele Edun.

A lot of fans have posted various goodwill messages online on the late singer’s post-humous birthday, and it is evident that even though Goldie has passed on, she lives on forever in our minds.

MTN Project Fame Finalists Speak: I Don't Have Anything To Spend My Money On--Olawale

On Saturday 28th September 2013, Nigeria saw Olawale Ojo crowned the Winner of the MTN Project Fame West Africa season 6. It was everyone’s delight to see a 400level Agronomy Student of Ladoke Akintola University, go home with a cash prize of N5million , a fully loaded SUV and a recording contract .

The finale show saw the ‘”Sensational Six” (Finalists) – Olawale , Immaculate , Roland , Magret , Niniola and Omolayo, entertain attendees with one performance each . 

Recently Nigeriafilms.com reporter had a chat with the winner, Olawale Ojo, first runner up, Immaculate and third runner-up, Niniola on their journey so far and their plans for the prizes .

''The competition has taught me a lot'' Project Fame winner, OLAWALE OJO

Life in the academy ?

First few weeks in the academy was not too pleasant , because I didn't even believe in my self then . What I do was to just go on stage and do what I know how to do better . Even at a time I was abused of singing without emotion, but as time goes on I got used to it and pushed ahead .

How did you feel when announced winner ?

My mind went blank. I am grateful to God and appreciate those who believed in me and voted for me massively. It’s actually not all about my talent but those who believed in me and voted me to the top and all I have to say is thank you and I promise I will never disappoint them .

Any plan for the money, contract and car presently ?

I think for now I will focus on the recording contract , because there is nothing for me to spend the money on . And I have been surviving without the money , but as time goes on I will think of how to invest it. There is a difference between spending and working. If there is one thing I can buy out of the money for now, it would be a lovely piano. I had one but it’s not really good. I would give it to someone.

Have you been to a reality show before Project fame?

Actually , I have never been to a reality show or any form of audition before. Project fame is my first attempt . Though a friend actually pushed me into the competition. He said, why was I wasting my talent in the corner of my house, because I’m always playing my piano and also involved myself in church activities. I was very nervous when I went for the audition. But now I am glad and thank God it’s now a history.

What do you think make people to like you ?

It was when I did Asa’s song. The moment I did the song, everything changed. It was then I comprehended all the things the faculty members taught me and I began applying their lessons.

Were you ever intimidated by anyone in the academy ?

I wasn’t intimidated by anyone, and I think we are all unique in our own ways . What I do was just to make sure I give the best and I did not forge myself .

What were your winning strategies?

My winning strategy was just being myself. The second factor was God.

Any challenges in the academy ?

My greatest challenge was being nervous and rigid on stage but as time goes on I was able to overcome it .

What was your father's reaction to your choice of profession ?

He wasn’t happy with it , but his discouragement really taught me how to be a fighter. If I didn’t give it a fight, I wouldn’t have been where I am today. His discouragement was a motivating factor that propelled me to greater heights. And he was indifferent because I am the first musician in my family. Thus, it didn’t really appeal to him. However, when I was picked after the audition, he was happy.

As a student , how would you manage academics and the stardom ?

I would just be myself. I was in school before Project Fame and I have been rehearsing. Thus, it won’t disturb me much. Let me just wait and see how it would play out because I have not tasted stardom before. I don’t know how it feels out there.

What’s your genre of music?

I am an R n’ B singer but due to my flexibility, I can perform well in other genres too. The competition has taught me a lot.

‘My expectation was to get to the top and be number one slot. ’ - IMMACULATE PATIENCE EDOCHIE, 1st runner-up

How do you feel as first runner up?

I feel grateful. I was actually speechless. I don’t have the right words to describe the feeling. I am so happy. It shows that hard work pays, I am so happy.

Your expectation while going into the academy?

My expectation was to get to the top and to be number one slot. However, I’m still okay with the second position. From the onset, I performed as if I was at the final.

Tell us your winning strategies in the academy ?

(Hmmmm), The first thing I do was to blank out my mind from the overlook the money , the car and the recording deal. The reason was that when you have the consciousness that you are in a competition, you will deprive yourself of your originality. So I blanked myself out and desired to be myself and have fun. Because to me music is an expression of your beauty. That helped me to stay focused.

Were there any challenges?

There were lots of emotional incidents. The joy of it was that it made me stronger. While in the academy I was like, ‘I am tired’ and wanted to go home. But I learnt to face it and overcome it.It was not easy because you have to wake up sometimes in the middle of the night to learn songs and train yourself to be perfect . But at last I was able to overcome the worries . And one of the challenges was s the Nancy issue. It taught me to always be prepared. Everybody can’t like you. It taught me how to handle issues.

Your next step from here ?

I intend to disturb all of you with good music. I will make my fans proud. Omawumi is my mentor, she is my reference point. She was not the winner but successful now. It’s not about winning. I am an achiever. Not all winners are achievers. So my plan is to pay back my fans with good music.

What’s your genre of music?

I love African music. And the songs I want to focus on is more of Africa , because there is a lot in Africa which people do not know about so am here to unveil it .

What’s your plan for the N3 million and car?

My plan is to relax and invest later. I want to utilize the fame first before the money.

I want to finish my education before I go fully into music Margaret Cephas

How do you fill as the second runner up ?

Am okay and I feel great because it wasn’t easy at all

Your experience in the academy ?

It was tough for me , though I don’t know about others . But I feel good at least I came the second runner up

Why did you come all the way from Liberia ?

I think its because project fame is meant for Africans and its a big project too . So my coming was never a mistake because today I am been known almost all over the world

Your plans ?

I want to focus on my studies first after which I can go fully into music . And for the money I will keep it at least I have a car to move around

''I've learn how to be creative ''-NINIOLA APATA, 3rd runner-up

How do you feel as the third runner up ?

I feel great, happy and grateful to God.

Did you ever think of getting to this stage ?

Yes. Though I wish to be the winner but all the same am glad that I still got something and thanks to my fans because without them its possible for me not t go this far , so am happy .

How did you feel when you were announced the third runner up ?

Sincerely, I was shock because I didn’t expect it . But I give God thanks .

What did you learn in the academy , and how has it helped you ?

The first lesson in the academy was being myself. Be original. Second, I learn how to appreciate African culture. Also, I learnt how to be creative and utilize it for my own good.

Your plan for the N2 million?

I don’t have any plan now because when you are conscious of the fact that you have money, you will squander it. The money would be utilized to help me push my career to limelight

Miss Nigeria 2013 Becomes Face Of Imo State: Names A Street After Her, Gives Her N0.5million

Imo State House of Assembly, last Tuesday, has honored the winner of the Miss Nigeria 2013, Miss Ezinne Akudo Anyaoha for emerging the winner of the beauty pageant.

Ezinne was invited into the Chambers during their session to receive the recognition and honour. The house had described her achievement as one worthy of recognition and celebration, adding that her effort has not only projected a good image of the Imo woman but has also brought her to international limelight. So, a motion was moved for her to become the face of the state.

The Speaker Rt Hon. Ben Uwajumogu added that a road be named after her so that it will always be in history that one of their own won the prestigious Miss Nigeria crown as this will serve as an inspiration to other younger girls in the state as well as the unborn.

The House members, however, noted that, this appreciation was necessary to further portray that they are not only interested in politics but they still care about other things in the state such as beauty and brains.
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Alongside the adopted motion for her to be the face of Imo and naming a popular road in Owerri after her, was a cash gift of N500,000.

Who Wore It Better: Emma Nyra Or Rita Dominic?

With the Same pose, Same outfits but different Accessories, Who wore it better? Rita or Emma

Emma Nyra

Rita Dom

Obafemi Martins Knocks Up Mario Balotelli’s Sister

Former Nigerian Super Eagles striker, Obafemi Akinwumi Martins, (Obagoal), is really living up to his name of ‘Weapon of Mass Destruction’ as he has knocked up Italy striker, Mario Balotelli’s elder sister, Abigail Baruwah, getting his third child from her.

The baby boy came on the 16th of October in Italy, making Obagoal a father of three children from three different women. The 25 years old Abigail and Obagoal met in England a few years ago and despite protestations from Mario, they went ahead with their affair which culminated in an earlier pregnancy though she had a miscarriage in December, 2012, in Lagos, Nigeria.

Obafemi Martins , who has refused to get married to any of his three baby mothers, has a son with an African lady he met when he was playing for Inter Milan FC of Italy and another son from a white lady he met in England when he was playing for Newcastle Football Club.

He has had spells in Spain, Russia and is currently playing in the United States of America, so we expect Russian, Spanish and American babies from Obagoal. 

Post-Humous Birthday Girl: Susan ‘Goldie’ Harvey Would Have Been 30

Late hip hop singer, Susan Harvey, (Goldie), would have been 30 years old yesterday, 23rd October, 2013. The enterprising singer who became popular with her songs, ‘Jawo Jawo,’ ‘Don’t touch my body,’ and ‘Skibo’, died suddenly, of a hypertension related ailment Valentine’s Day, 14th February, 2013, shortly after her return from the United States of America where she attended the Grammy Awards.

At the time of her death, Goldie was signed to the Kenny Ogungbe and Dayo Adeneye led KennisMusic and was married to a one Andrew Harvey, a Briton.

Goldie was also a housemate in the 2012 edition of Big Brother Africa, where she made an infamous name when she fell hopelessly in love with Kenyan housemate, Prezzo.

Though she is no more, Goldie still lives in the hearts of her fans, music lovers and those whose lives she touched, one way or the other. Rest on sister.

“I Lost My Pride, Self-Esteem And Baby In My Marriage” – Chika Ike

Divorced Nollywood actress, Chika Ike, seems not to forget the woes of her marriage in a hurry, as she has come out with more scathing revelations against her ex-husband, Tony Eberiri.

Chika who acted in several Nollywood movies including ‘Standing Alone,’ ‘My Prince,’ ‘My Princess,’ ‘Paradise’ and ‘Emotional Blackmail,’ exposed her pain via her Facebook posts: “Growing up as a girl, I was always known as the sweetest kid on the bloc. Before I got married, I have been through some relationships and for once, no man had ever laid a finger on me.

The first time it happened in my marriage, I didn’t understand it because I am not the type of woman a man beats but I guess there are no types. It just happens and no woman deserves it. I thought it was love or his way of expressing his emotions, but after every beating, he pleads, cries and says it won’t happen again; once again, I thought it was love and made excuses for him.

Over the years, when it kept happening consistently, I started looking for other definitions for it. I started losing my self-pride, self-esteem, self-worth, and most painfully, I lost my baby, (miscarriage). I almost lost my life in the process, and then I realized how serious and abnormal it really was.”

So sad there! Real men do not beat women.

If you’re in Kano, watch what you wear, they’re arresting people now for indecent dress

 

According to a report by AFP, police who enforce Islamic law in Kano have arrested 150 people in the last week, including for indecent dress, as part of a crackdown on immorality.

From AFP

Some people in Nigeria’s second city have been picked up for sporting hair styles inspired by prominent international football players, said Mohammed Yusuf Yola, spokesman for Kano’s sharia police, or Hisbah. Others were thrown in jail and fined for wearing their trousers too low on their waists, mimicking a style that became prominent in the 1990s, partly through the influence of some American hip hop artists. The arrests have followed an order by Kano state Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to cleanse the city of immoral practices and the trend is set to continue in the weeks ahead, said Hisbah Director-General Abba Sufi.The Hisbah is a state police force funded by state govt and is not part of the federal police.“We have arrested 150 men and women in the past week, including prostitutes and their boyfriends, transvestites, alcoholics and those engaged in indecent dressing in contravention of the sharia legal code,” Yola told AFP.

Religion has repeatedly been used as a political issue in Kano and the governor, seen as a moderate, has been accused by rivals of lacking commitment to sharia’s guidelines.Yola insisted the operation was launched to reverse disturbing trends in the city of some five million people and is targeting people of various faiths.“Those arrested include Muslims and non-Muslims and we treat them equally because this is about morality,” he said.

Kano, like the rest of northern Nigeria, is majority Muslim, but the city has a sizeable Christian minority.

Some of those arrested have been released after paying fines ranging from 10,000 naira ($63, 46 euros) to 15,000 naira, Yola said.

“Those who could not afford the fine are being kept in prison,” he added, but he would not specify the number of people currently being held.

At the restoration of civilian rule in 1999, 12 northern states, including Kano, formally adopted sharia, but the Islamic legal system has been unevenly applied.

The Hisbah was formed in 2001, largely to enforce sharia, but the force has other duties, including some community development work and alternative dispute resolution.

The southern half of Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, is mostly Christian

Whatever I’m doing here, I’m doing it with everything I have and I need to be respected and be paid — Keshi

Super Eagles’  Coach Stephen Keshi on Wednesday described the seven-month salaries being owed him by the Nigeria Football Association (NFA) as “the lowest point” of his coaching career.

Keshi said this in Abuja at the Home-based Super Eagles’ interactive session with the media ahead of the team’s upcoming international friendly with Jordan in Amman.

He spoke in reaction to a statement credited to the NFA that the allowances and bonuses the team’s coaches earn were enough to sustain them.

Keshi is being owed about N35million in salary arrears.

Keshi however said the NFA had not done him any favour with the Super Eagles’ coaching job, because he had done the job with all he had.

Owing me up to seven months makes me feel I am not being appreciated. It is like they (my employers) think I am being favoured in what I am doing.
I am not being favoured. Whatever I am doing here, I am doing it with everything I have and I need to be respected and be paid — Keshi

“The lowest point of my career is working and not being paid for seven to eight months. I have never had this kind of experience before,” he said.

The former Super Eagles captain recalled that he was never owed his salaries when he worked with the Malian and Togolese football federations as coach of their senior national teams.

“In Mali, they will never owe you. Your salary will hit your account before the end of every month. It was the same thing in Togo.

“Owing me up to seven months makes me feel I am not being appreciated. It is like they (my employers) think I am being favoured in what I am doing.

“I am not being favoured. Whatever I am doing here, I am doing it with everything I have and I need to be respected to be given my pay,” Keshi said.

He said it was unbelievable that he and his colleagues had worked without pay for about eight months out of the 24 months they have worked with the Super Eagles.

“I don’t like discussing about money issues and if there is any NFA member who said we can work for free, then I will want to speak with him face to face.

“If they say we can work for free and that they are not going to pay, so be it.

“I can’t have my family abroad and I will be in debt because I have not been paid for seven months and somebody is saying we should not complain,” the coach said.

He regretted that the NFA appears not to be concerned about their plight “in spite of training under rain and sun to make Nigerians happy”.

NAN recalls that Aminu Maigari, the NFA chairman, had recently confirmed the debt owed Keshi and his colleagues.

He had however said the Nigerian football governing body could not help it as it was cash-strapped.

Maigari claimed that the situation had led to the slashing of the Eagles’ winning bonus from $10,000 to $5,000.

He also pointed out that some NFA members of staff were being owed for over a year.

Maigari had mentioned those being owed to include Musa Amadu, the Secretary-General, Mohammed Sanusi, the Director of Competitions, and Emmanuel Ikpeme, the Director of Technical