Bet9JA partners with Chinedu Harrison to break Guinness Book of Record....(Read)

Nigerian footballer based in Cambodia, Harrison Chinedu, will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the farthest distance travelled while balancing a football on his head and cover a distance of over 45. 64km. The record was set in 2014 as Indian soldier NaibSubedar Azad Singh travelled a distance of 45.64km.

Chinedu will begin his journey on Sunday 06 March at 7am from Kilometre 46 at the RCCG Redemption Camp and break the record by not allowing the ball to touch the ground before reaching the National Stadium in Surulere. Bet9ja are proud sponsors of this event, which will see a young Nigerian man attempt to make his mark on the world.

All are welcome to attend the event but if you’re unable to make it, the event will be broadcast on radio and highlights will be shown on television. Marketing & Corporate Communications manager of Bet9ja, Tunji Meshioye, has this to say about the record breaking event: “Bet9ja is the leading betting brand in Nigeria, and has a strong track record in projects that transform the lives of the people where it operates - farthest distance walked with ball on the head is one such example”.

“The aim is to set the Guinness Book of World Records come Sunday March 6th, 2016 when Harrison Chinedu will attempt to walk with a ball on his head and cover a distance of over 45. 64km.” You can also follow our countdown to the event on our social media on facebook.com/mybet9ja or by following us on Twitter @mybet9ja

The Mapoly management react to the brutal beating of one of its students by school security

The management of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta have reacted to the brutal beating of one of its students by school security. Read initial story here. Read their official position below.. The affected security officer (names withheld) described as overzealous by the panel of inquiry is an outsourced security officer who has been sacked by the Polytechnic Authorities. After thorough investigation into the imbroglio, he was immediately fired for an act of gross misconduct - which is not condoned by the Authorities. He has been warned to steer off the campus and its environs forthwith.

this wooden car was created by a man in Niger state

A young man in Bida, Niger state, created this car with a wooden body and a motorcycle engine. Amazing! See more photos after the cut..

P-Square Remain Our Ambassadors – Glo

Next generation network, Globacom, has dispelled the rumour making the rounds that the company is on the verge of dropping Peter and Paul Okoye, the music duo popularly called P-Square, as its ambassadors. Globacom said in a statement in Lagos, on Thursday that P-Square remained with the company as brand ambassadors.

The telecom company disclosed that the annual review of its brand endorsement contracts was only just taking place and so could not have terminated its contract with PSquare. “We have not disengaged PSquare or any of our other ambassadors. We are currently in the process of reviewing our contracts with the brand ambassadors,” the statement said.

The national carrier stated that PSquare had been among its flagship brand ambassadors since 2010, and that it had been a mutually rewarding relationship between the two parties. “We are proud of the role Globacom has played in the rapid upward trajectory of the musical career of these incredibly talented twin brothers,” the company said.

“Globacom has also played a similar role in the exposure and economic empowerment of all the Nigerian entertainers, and others from neighbouring countries, who worked with us as brand ambassadors,” the statement added.

“Globacom holds its brand ambassadors in the highest esteem and has a dignified procedure of managing its relationships with its brand ambassadors.

Whenever brand ambassadors are to be engaged or disengaged, we usually follow the due process and dignify them by holding constructive discussions with them,” Globacom said. The national operator has over the years been the biggest corporate supporter of the entertainment industry, and pioneered the signing of musicians and Nollywood stars as brand ambassadors.

Oscar Pistorious Faces 15 Years In Jail As He Loses Right To Appeal Murder Conviction

Oscar Pistorius has been refused the right to appeal his murder conviction and faces a minimum 15 years in jail when he is sentenced next month. He was convicted of manslaughter after he shot dead his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine’s Day in 2013.But last year judges upgraded the 29-year-old’s conviction to murder. Pistorius’ legal team challenged that decision, but today South Africa’s Constitutional Court rejected his appeal after it ruled the case had “no prospect of success”.

Oscar who has spent the last few months under house arrest at his uncle’s home in Pretoria , is due back in court on April 18 for sentencing.

HKN GANG BOSS @iamdavido Unveils A New Act ‘Mayokun’ Signed To His HKN Gang.

Davido, who unveiled the new act at an interactive session with the media yesterday, disclosed that Mayokun, an Afro pop singer is the next best thing in Nigeria.

Mayokun Adewale,who is a graduate of University of Lagos, expressed his excitement over the signing and disclosed that he initially thought it was a scam when Davido sent him a message.

In an exclusive chat withNET,Mayokun disclosed that he met Davido after posting a short performance on Instagram which interested Davido. ‘’It is a dream come true and I feel so excited being signed unto the label. ”I have always hoped to get this sort of chance and Davido coming my way is something that is indescribable.’’ Davido himself just came off signing a deal recently with Sony Music Entertainment, a groundbreaking global agreement. The deal was inked at the Sony Music offices in New York and will see the American-born Nigerian recording artist release his highly anticipated sophomore album later this year.

The deal represents a step forward for Sony Music Entertainment as it grows its roots in Africa. Announcing its official presence in Lagos, Nigeria verifies Sony Music Entertainment’s decision to pursue new business via the introduction of on-the-ground operating entities in an expanded number of markets in the region. The timing of the decision is based on the convergence of a number of positive indicators in Africa’s economy and positive signs in the music industry. Davido is a shining example of this

Following the deal, the singer is also working on a collaboration with U.S rapper Young Thug, which will make it the third collaboration with a U.S music act after Trey Songz and Meek Mill. See his tweet below.

Davido’s new signingMayokunadds up to a couple of already signed acts such as producerShizzi, B-red, Danagog, Sina RamboandDeekayalthough it is unclear as to whetherDeeekayis still signed to HKN according to Davido and managerKamal Ajiboye. Davido tweets to confirm his new signed pop act,Mayokun.

Good one! Troops Clear Boko Haram Spiritual Power Base At The Alagarno Forest, Borno State

In continuation of their offensive clearance operations of remnants of Boko Haram terrorists in the North East, today, March 3, troops of 81 Battalion and 251 Task Force Battalion of 25 Task Force Brigade, 7 Division Nigerian Army, demystified Boko Haram terrorists spiritual power base at the Alagarno forest, Borno State. The troops based on tip off, conducted a clearance operation around Alagarno forest general area, destroying terrorists camps at Mosa, Ariwuzumari and Kagalmari, as well as Missene, Joba, Yajiwa and Sansan During the operations, the troops were able to clear all the camps, killing quite a number of terrorists and recovered Boko Haram terrorists flags hoisted on some premises, destroyed their logistics base and recovered 31 motorcycles, assorted foodstuffs, a donkey and a pick up van, AK-45 rifle with registration number 17714 and a Dane gun. Other items recovered include 2 boxes of 7.62mm ammunition, 4 loaded magazines of AK-47 rifles and 2 magazines pack.