Forgetting your password: The 5 stages of grief

1. Denial
No, I did not enter my password incorrectly.
Ok, re-enter the password slowly; I'll look at my fingers as they hit the keys.
Error message?! This is not happening.
Alright, I'll only use my index finger to type in the password.
ERROR? No. There's no way I've entered this incorrectly; I painstakingly watched myself do this the right way ten times now. Why would I get my password wrong? It's my password.

2. Anger
Why is this happening?! I use the same password for everything. How could this possibly be wrong when starfish17 has been my password for every account for the past 15 years?!
Answer a security question? Sure, let's give that a whirl!
"What is your father's middle name?"
Answer: Anthony.
Answer not correct?!! But that IS his *%&*ing middle name! Why would I have put anything different?!
3. Bargaining
Ok, I'll just start the reset process.
Yep, send reminder email.
Now just answer a few questions to verify it's me.
Why does it require so much information? Social security number? Really? Just to reset my password? Fine, whatever.
Country of origin? Fine. Who cares? Not sure why a hacker or someone else with malevolent intentions would want to log in to see my student loan balance. Here's the whole gamut of my info, including my son's second grade teacher's name. If this is what it takes to log in to see my student loan balance, fine.
4. Depression
Reset email still hasn't arrived although I've refreshed this page for ten minutes.
Whatever. It doesn't matter anyway. I'm never going to finish paying off these loans, so what does it matter if I can't log in and check the account balance? If it's not this bill, it's another. The bills will never be paid, and I'll always have $300 deducted monthly from my account for these stupid loans. Forever.
5. Acceptance
Ok, that's fine. If I can't log in, I can't log in.
Oh wow, look at that: the email finally arrived. I can reset it to the same password it already was.
Ok, link to reset takes me to a page that won't load... ok, just hit refresh and... bam!
Alright, here we go. When I reset it to starfish17, it probably won't allow me to since I already used that-
Oh snap. I set the password as hunkydory77?
Oh yeah... that's right. Well, NOW it's starfish17. I'll write this down so I won't forget it next time.
Where're my post-its? Eh, whatever. I'll remember the password next time this happens.

Olympic gold was my target but bronze still amazing – Mikel

Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has expressed joy winning the Rio 2016 soccer bronze with the Nigeria U-23 team, to the extent that he had a good sleep with the medal by his side. Mikel who was writing his Olympic diary on London Evening Standard stated that winning the bronze in Rio meant a lot to him. It was also Nigeria’s only reward at the Games.

 “When I woke up in my hotel room on Sunday morning, I opened my eyes to see my Olympic bronze medal lying there beside me. “It just hammered Captain Mikel home to me what I had achieved with the rest of my Nigeria team-mates the day before.” Mikel who was also Team Nigeria captain disclosed that Honduras whom they beat 3-2 gave them a fright in the final moments of that game, but he was thankful that the team was able to weather the storm. “We conceded two late goals and all of a sudden it looked like everything was going downhill. They made us sweat a bit and we were relieved to come out victorious. “I was obviously very clear before travelling to Brazil that my target was the gold medal. But to get the bronze is still an amazing achievement. “It was great to have something to show for it and we all thanked each other. “I went to sleep last night with my medal beside me; I couldn’t and didn’t want to let it out of my sight.” Meanwhile Mikel returned to Chelsea to loads of high five by his team-mates and has been granted a three games leave by manager Antonio Conte.

My unforgettable, embarassing moment on stage

Rising popstar Ycee who clinched the Headies Rookie of the year has revealed his unforgettable and embarrassing moment on stage. The Jagagban singer made this known during a recent interview on radio. “When I first started out, my performances on stage were not good enough. Whenever I was on stage I didn’t add charisma to my performance. I just recited the lyrics. That day midway into my performance the stage manager put off the light. Somebody came on stage and took the mic from me. Before I knew what was happening, I found myself backstage. It was quite embarrassing and I just told myself that I would improve on my performance.”

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15 CHILDHOOD DISAPPOINTMENTS ONLY NIGERIANS CAN UNDERSTAND

1. When you remember your mother telling you “beans will make you tall” but you’re still the size of bedside fridge.

Chai! All that beans I ate.



2. When your father told you to go and wear your shoes to follow him out and then drove off.

The pain is still fresh.

  3. When you asked your parents for Game Boy and they got you:

ARE THEY THE SAME?

  4. When your primary school told you they were bringing Barney and Father Christmas for the end-of-the-year party and brought:

Who are these ones?


5.

  When you finally came first and reminded your father that he promised to buy you something.

Ah! Is it like that?


6.

  When you ask your mother for all the money she has been “helping” you save.

“Have you not been eating in my house?”


7.

  When your mother told you that you’d see your agemates at the Owambe but you only see adults and toddlers.

The worst.


8.

  You, the first time you saw someone put stew on their jollof rice.

 

What is doing you?


9.

  Whenever you opened that icecream container you saw in the freezer.

THE DISAPPOINTMENT!


10.

  When your mother that beat you for lying told you to lie that she is not around.

Oh? It’s like that?


11.

  Whenever you opened those Danish cookies you saw in your mother’s room.

THE BETRAYAL!


12.

  When that shirt your mother swore you’d “grow into” is still not your size 10 years later.

See why I don’t trust people.


13.

  When your father just zooms past Mr. Biggs on the way from church.

If we don’t eat meatpie on Sunday, when will we ehn?


14.

  When your mother that said “let’s be going” an hour ago is still gisting.

Can we go oh?


15.

  When your mother that said “tell the truth, I won’t beat you” says “go and bring the cane.”

Na me mess up sha.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nigeria defeat japan 5-4

Nigerian Olympic male football team, popularly called the Dream Team, on Friday, beat the Japanese U-23 side 5 goals to 4, in a pulsating encounter which held at the Manaus Stadium, in Brazil. The Coach Samson Siasia tutored boys defied all the odds to defeat Japan in the thrilling Group B encounter in Manaus despite arriving in Brazil just hours before their first game in the early hours of Friday. Oghenekaro Etebo was the star of the show, scoring four goals, while the impressive Umar Sadiq added the other goal to secure the win for Nigeria, reports Compelete Sports. Japan had the game’s first chance but Emmanuel Daniel made a point blank save before Sincere Seth cleared away for a corner. The game got off to a blistering start when Sadiq opened the scoring in the fifth minute after imoh Ezekiel’s initial shot was stopped by Japan keeper. A minute later Japan equalised from the penalty spot through Shinzo Koroki after Amuzie fouled inside the box. In the ninth minute, Etebo put Nigeria ahead again with a left foot strike off a cross from Shehu Abdullahi. Japan were back on level terms through Takumi Minamino on 13 minutes following a fine intricate passes which split the Nigerian defence open. Amuzie, in the 19th minute, hit a long range strike which Japan keeper palmed away for a corner. Few minutes later, Ezekiel made a timely block which went away for a corner. In the 31st minute, Ezekiel sent in a low cross which failed to connect with a Nigerian player. Etebo came close to putting Nigeria in front on 38 minutes but blazed his effort over the bar. In the 42nd minute, Etebo made it 3-2, pouncing on a poor clearance after his initial effort came off a Japanese player. On the stroke of half time, Etebo had the chance to score Nigeria’s fourth but didn’t get a clean header from Sadiq’s cross. Etebo got his hat-trick and made it 4-2 in favour for Nigeria after Sadiq was fouled inside the box. In the 61 minutes Mikel Obi hit a left foot strike which went narrowly wide. Etebo made it 5-2 for Nigeria in the 67th minute after Japan keeper made a harsh of his clearance. Substitute Asano reduced the deficit in the 70th minute. Nigeria made their first change on 71 minutes with Kingsley Madu replacing Usman Mohammed. In the 77th minute Daniel rushed out of his line to make a save. Ndifreke Udo was introduced for Ezekiel in the 79th minute.  Nigeria made their last change on 86 minute with Mikel coming off for Popoola Saliu. And in the 95th minute, Musashi Suzuki made it 5-4. Nigeria now top group B and will face Sweden on Sunday while Japan will face Colombia.

Nigeria defeats Japan 5-4 despite hurdles

Nigerian Olympic male football team, popularly called the Dream Team, on Friday, beat the Japanese U-23 side 5 goals to 4, in a pulsating encounter which held at the Manaus Stadium, in Brazil. The Coach Samson Siasia tutored boys defied all the odds to defeat Japan in the thrilling Group B encounter in Manaus despite arriving in Brazil just hours before their first game in the early hours of Friday. Oghenekaro Etebo was the star of the show, scoring four goals, while the impressive Umar Sadiq added the other goal to secure the win for Nigeria, reports Compelete Sports. Japan had the game’s first chance but Emmanuel Daniel made a point blank save before Sincere Seth cleared away for a corner. The game got off to a blistering start when Sadiq opened the scoring in the fifth minute after imoh Ezekiel’s initial shot was stopped by Japan keeper. A minute later Japan equalised from the penalty spot through Shinzo Koroki after Amuzie fouled inside the box. In the ninth minute, Etebo put Nigeria ahead again with a left foot strike off a cross from Shehu Abdullahi. Japan were back on level terms through Takumi Minamino on 13 minutes following a fine intricate passes which split the Nigerian defence open. Amuzie, in the 19th minute, hit a long range strike which Japan keeper palmed away for a corner. Few minutes later, Ezekiel made a timely block which went away for a corner. In the 31st minute, Ezekiel sent in a low cross which failed to connect with a Nigerian player. Etebo came close to putting Nigeria in front on 38 minutes but blazed his effort over the bar. In the 42nd minute, Etebo made it 3-2, pouncing on a poor clearance after his initial effort came off a Japanese player. On the stroke of half time, Etebo had the chance to score Nigeria’s fourth but didn’t get a clean header from Sadiq’s cross. Etebo got his hat-trick and made it 4-2 in favour for Nigeria after Sadiq was fouled inside the box. In the 61 minutes Mikel Obi hit a left foot strike which went narrowly wide. Etebo made it 5-2 for Nigeria in the 67th minute after Japan keeper made a harsh of his clearance. Substitute Asano reduced the deficit in the 70th minute. Nigeria made their first change on 71 minutes with Kingsley Madu replacing Usman Mohammed. In the 77th minute Daniel rushed out of his line to make a save. Ndifreke Udo was introduced for Ezekiel in the 79th minute.  Nigeria made their last change on 86 minute with Mikel coming off for Popoola Saliu. And in the 95th minute, Musashi Suzuki made it 5-4. Nigeria now top group B and will face Sweden on Sunday while Japan will face Colombia.

Brazil booed off as Neymar flops in South Africa stalemate

Brazil and superstar Neymar were booed off as their quest for a maiden Olympic football gold medal began with a 0-0 draw against 10-man South Africa on Thursday. Barcelona ace Neymar is by far the biggest name in the competition and has been tasked with restoring pride to Brazilian football after a catastrophic 7-1 semi-final defeat to Germany on home soil at the 2014 World Cup.However, he endured a frustrating afternoon on a sandy and slow surface in Brasilia as South Africa held out despite Mothobi Mvala’s red card half an hour from time prompting the crowd to jeer the hosts off on the final whistle. “For us the draw is a defeat,” said Neymar. “The team went on the field to win, we know our responsibility, we know it isn’t going to be easy. “It is not just a case of turning up and winning the gold medal.” Group A is now in a four-way tie on one point after Iraq and Denmark also played out a scoreless draw. In contrast to the swaths of empty stands across the six cities being used to host the men’s and women’s football tournaments on the opening two days, the hosts commanded a near-capacity 70,000 crowd.

 However, the Brazilian side boasting Neymar, Manchester City’s new £27 million ($35.4 million) signing Gabriel Jesus and Marquinhos of Paris Saint-Germain did not provide the expected victory procession. South Africa’s Lebo Mothiba had a host of chances to cause an almighty upset, but failed to make a ragged Brazilian defence pay for early nerves. “The first game is always the most difficult due to the anxiety of the competition starting,” added Neymar. “I think the anxiety hurt us a bit.” Neymar proudly sported the captain’s armband and had Brazil’s best two efforts of the first half with strikes from outside the box that forced South African ‘keeper Itumeleng Khune into stunning saves. And Khune said he would tell his grandchildren of the day he stopped the Barcelona star. “I am so happy to make my appearance, make my mark,” said Khune. “Definitely my grandchildren will watch the DVD of this match.” South Africa dominated the early stages of the second half with Mothiba and captain Keagan Dolly coming close. But their chances appeared to have gone when defender Mvala was sent off for two quickfire yellow cards. Brazil ramped up the pressure. Jesus somehow turned the ball onto the post with the goal gaping, whilst a dipping drive from Neymar landed on the roof of the net. However, South Africa resisted to add problems on the field for the hosts to a Games build-up already marred by fears surrounding the Zika virus and Brazil’s political turmoil.

2face becomes first African musician hosted at home of Italian Tycoon Gaspare Campari

His career is full of many splendid firsts. And he’s now added another remarkable one. The pop giant is being hosted this week, at the Campari house situated on the outskirts of Milan, on the invitation of the respected Italian Organisation. The singer and his team kept the news on the low, refusing to let the cat out of the bag, even after word leaked that they were spotted arriving in Milan. 2baba is a brand ambassador for Campari, the first African act to be so decorated in over 200 years. He now joins a global elite list of celebrities who have been invited to the home of Campari, where he toured the Campari museum, brewed his own Campari cocktails and had lavish lunch at the summer home of the company’s founder Gaspare Campari.

 Two generations of Camparis lived at the sprawling property, which housed the first ever Campari bar. The property is now enveloped by the massive Campari global headquarters, housing corporate offices, a multi-purpose venue, first-class museum, and an academy. Idibia joins the list of global celebrities like Eva Mendez, Penelope Cruz, Salma Hayek, Milla Jovovich, Benicio Del Toro, Eva Green and Kate Hudson, that have either paid a visit or participated in signature Campari activities since the drink was first brewed in 1860. The visit, Idibia says, is a continuation of his amazing relationship with Europe where he won his first-ever international award at the MTV Europe Music Awards in Portugal 11 years ago. While in Milan, he has participated in a workshop at the Campari academy, visited Italian landmarks, taken a tour of relevant facilities and work with select experts to create his own special Campari cocktail. He is accompanied by his friend and manager of many years, Efe Omorogbe. Also on the trip is Campari Head of Marketing Abayomi Ajao and public relations expert, Ayeni Adekunle from Campari’s PR agency BHM. The team is expected back in Lagos by the weekend

US warns citizens against travelling to 20 Nigerian states

The United States of America has warned its citizens against travelling to 20 states in Nigeria due to security concerns. According to the travel advice on the Department of State’s website, the North-Eastern states of Borno, Yobe and Adamawa, where the Boko Haram terrorists were more brutal, topped the list. It read: “The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travelling to Nigeria and recommends that U.S. citizens avoid all travel to Adamawa, Borno, and Yobe states because the security situation in northeast Nigeria remains fluid and unpredictable.The Department of State strongly urges U.S. citizens in Nigeria to consider their own personal security and to keep personal safety in the forefront of their travel planning. This Travel Warning replaces the Travel Warning for Nigeria dated February 5, 2016. “The ability of the Mission to provide assistance to U.S. citizens in Adamawa, Borno, and Yobe states remains severely limited. The Department recommends against all but essential travel to the following states due to the risk of kidnappings, robberies, and other armed attacks: Bauchi, Bayelsa, Delta, Edo, Gombe, Imo, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Kogi, Niger, Plateau, Rivers, Sokoto, and Zamfara. “The Department also warns against travel in the Gulf of Guinea because of the threat of piracy. Based on safety and security risk assessments, the Embassy maintains restrictions for travel by U.S. officials to the states listed above; officials must receive advance clearance by the U.S. Mission for any travel to those states. “The U.S. Mission advises all U.S. citizens to be particularly vigilant around government security facilities; churches, mosques, and other places of worship; locations where large crowds may gather, such as hotels, clubs, bars, restaurants, markets, shopping malls; and other areas frequented by expatriates and foreign travelers.

Arese, The Voice winner, gets SUV, all-expense paid trip to Abu Dhabi

‘I wasn’t expecting to win the show’ The winner of the maiden edition of The Voice Nigeria, Arese Emokpae a.ka A’rese,has been presented with an SUV valued at N7 million by the organizers of the show, Africa Magic in collaboration with Airtel Nigeria and Coca Cola. The presentation which followed a press conference at the Wheatbaker Hotel in Ikoyi, Lagos, saw Arese receiving her four day, all-expense paid ticket to Abu Dhabi courtesy Etihad Airways.

 Originally launched in 2010, The Voice has won audiences in the US, Australia, South Africa and the UK, where renowned artistes have occupied the show’s famous red chairs as coaches. The recently concluded first season of The Voice Nigeria employed the same format including a panel of four respected coaches, Waje, 2baba, Patoranking and Timi Dakolo. Speaking at the event, the Director, M-Net West Africa, Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, said: “We are extremely delighted with the success of The Voice Nigeria. It’s the first ever season and we are thrilled with the outcome. For three months, Nigerians and indeed the rest of the continent were treated to the best entertainment on television with our amazing coaches and contestants putting their best feet forward. Today we celebrate Arese who is undoubtedly a deserving winner and in the same vein thank our sponsors whose support made the show possible.” The Voice Nigeria which began on the 10th of April with 48 contestants ran for three months and featured all the excitement of blind auditions, contestant battles and the intrigue of the live shows and public voting. At the end of the nail biting season, stage actress Arese Emokpae emerged as the first ever winner of show after an exciting live finale on the 31st of July, 2016. Mr. Enitan Denloye, the Vice President, Brands and Advertising for Airtel Nigeria, said: “As Nigeria’s smartphone network, Airtel is always excited to enter partnerships that connect the Nigerian youth to their dreams. The Voice Nigeria presented an amazing opportunity to do this and we were more than excited to come on board as lead sponsors. The sponsorship of The Voice Nigeria is yet another example of Airtel’s commitment to empowering young, talented Nigerians like Arese, a deserving winner who embodies the spirit of youth, passion, skill and perseverance.” Arese Emokpae, whilst expressing her delight at winning, also thanked Africa Magic and the show’s sponsors, even as she saluted the uniqueness of The Voice format. “The show is a cut above other singing reality shows. From the moment we started we knew we were on a different journey and the attention to detail, mentorship by the coaches and the incredible training sessions are unparalleled. At the end of the show I can confidently say that all the contestants showed incredible growth personally and professionally and we are all grateful for the experience, the exposure and the platform,” she added. Contnuing, she said, “I was not expecting to win the show.” Describing her victory as overwhelming, A’rese said, “Ï never focused 100 percent on winning the show. It wasn’t the only thing I was looking at during the show. 25-year-old A’rese, who was mentored by singer Waje, disclosed that she would be releasing her new song in a few weeks from now. The grand finale saw the mentors, Waje, Timi Dakolo, 2face Idibia and Patoranking doing duets with their mentees.

Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/08/arese-voice-winner-gets-suv-expense-paid-trip-abu-dhabi/

UNICAL STUDENT DROPS FROM MONSTER JEEP TO THE GRAVE

Adaeze Nnamani, a beautiful young girl,a student of uncial, studying law, who lives at White house, calabar south, went to a party on Sunday evening and came back late that same night, alighting from a "Monster Jeep" (the Jeep is dope) with so much goodies in her hands. But unfortunately, in the early hours of Monday, she started vomiting blood profusely. Before they could rush her to the hospital, Ada was gone!...
Adaeze was buried today, 3rd, August 2016 at her home town Enugu.
This is such a sad story and a lesson to all. May her soul rest in PEACE!!!