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Doyin Okupe reacts to backlash he received for comparing GEJ with Jesus Christ

Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs, Dr. Doyin Okupe took to twitter today to react to the criticisms he received after he compared President Jonathan with Jesus Christ on a Channels TV program (read here). Okupe says he was misunderstood. See more tweets after the cut

Football star Thierry Henry quits professional soccer

French soccer star Thierry Henry has announced his retirement from professional football after 20 years of playing for top clubs like Barcelona, Arsenal & France. He announced this on his Facebook page and said he will be returning to London to join Sky Sports as a football expert and ambassador.

“After 20 years in the game I have decided to retire from professional football. It has been an incredible journey and I would like to thank all the fans, team mates and individuals involved with AS Monaco, Juventus, Arsenal FC, FC Barcelona, the New York Red Bulls and of course the French national team that have made my time in the game so special. It is now time for a different career path and I am pleased to say that I will be returning to London and joining Sky Sports. I will hopefully share some of the insights, observations and experiences I have learnt over the years with you guys. I have had some amazing memories (mostly good!) and a wonderful experience. I hope you have enjoyed watching as much as I have enjoyed taking part.”

Henry remains France’s all-time top scorer with 51 goals from 123 appearances. During his time at Arsenal, he became one of the most feared strikers in the world, leading the team to two Premier League titles and three FA Cups. The multi-award winning Henry joined Barcelona and over four seasons there, he won two La Liga titles, a Copa Del Rey, the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA World Club Cup.

Erm, Olisa Adibua biko what are you wearing on a suit? Lol

Except you have leg injury, there's no excuse for dressing like this jor..lol. Media personality Olisa Adibua spotted at AMVCA nominees unveiling wearing slippers on a suit.

Day 2 of Blackberry Passport Giveaway! Win two more phones

That yesterday's method of winning this Blackberry Passport phones will not work at all o..lol. Who's going to read all 6,000+ comments and pick two winners? Nah! We are changing the method of winning and I am the one picking the winners this time...in fact from now on...:-). (winners from day 1 will be picked from the first 200 comments).

So two people will win Blackberry Passport today but I don't want random selection with this. I want two LIB readers who really deserve it to win it. Plus you will be coming to see me to collect this phone, because I'd really like see some of my readers face to face and say thank you...:-)

So LIB readers, help me pick two names of LIB commenters you think deserve this phone. Minus the ones getting the 100k o. Let's spread the love....:-). And also suggest ways you think we should give it out for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. All the best

Photos: Speaker Tambuwal enters National Assembly building unhindered

House of Reps Speaker, Aminu Tambuwal, entered the National Assembly Complex this morning Dec. 16th for the first time since the drama at the Assembly ground last month where he and some members of the House were locked out of the building by police.

The House members will be resuming their legislative duties today after they adjourned on Nov. 20th following the fence jumping incident. Another pic after the cut...