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NIGERIAN NEWS
- Bookseller jailed three months for selling pirated copies of el-Rufai’s book
  A Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday, sentenced a bookseller, Chibueze Akamu, to three months imprisonment, for selling pirated copies of Mallam Nasir el-Rufai’s recently published book, ‘The Accidental Public Servant’. In the book, El-Rufai, a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory under former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration […]
- We’ve arrested killers of the late Kwara CP – Police
  The Inspector General of Police, Muhammed Abubakar, on Wednesday said the suspected killers of Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Chinwike Asadu, have been arrested. Asadu was murdered about three months ago at his Amorji-Nike residence in Enugu State. Making the disclosure to journalists in Enugu during his official working visit to the state, Abubakar […]
- First Bank divests from First Registrars – official
  Mr Bayo Olugbemi, the Managing Director, First Registrars Ltd., on Wednesday said that First Bank of Nigeria had divested from the company. Olugbemi told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that the divestment was perfected under a management buyout. He told NAN that the details of the divestment would be made public at... [Read More...]
- MITVBase concert re-unites Snoop, D’Banj
  The first ever MTV Africa All Stars concert held at the Moses Mabhida Stadium, People’s Park, Durban South Africa has been described as “one to remember for music lovers.” With top African DJ’s, DJ Caise and DJ Cleo, also on ground, the concert featured top African acts that include 2Face, Dbanj, Fally Ipupa, Flavour, Zakes... [Read More...]
- Back from Dubai with Legend goodies
  Promoters of the Legend Real Deal Promo face a tough time convincing a winner that they are not fraudsters Luck and a sip at a bottle of Legend Extra Stout has changed the fortune of Solomon Okoroike, a native of Owerri, Imo State. Okoroike had, on May 10, emerged one of the winners of... [Read More...]
- Achebe’s body finally kisses his country’s soil
  The arrival of the body of the foremost writer, the late Prof. Chinua Achebe, on Tuesday, is a lesson in the reunion that death at times brings, AKEEM LASISI writes The body of legendary writer, Prof. Chinua Achebe, kissed the earth of his fatherland in Abuja on Tuesday, when it was brought down from... [Read More...]
- Christ Crusaders plan big for anniversary
  Gospel-juju star, Yinka Ayefele, is billed to perform at the Christ Crusader’s Deliverance Ministry, Akute-Odo, Ogun State on Sunday, when the church will hold its 15th anniversary. According to the founder and General Overseer, Pastor Festus Adewole, the progress the church has recorded since it started with just about three people ‘under a canopy’ inspire […]
- Lagos City Orchestra excites MUSON with ‘The Messiah’
  The MUSON Centre had an exciting evening recently when the Lagos City Chorale and Orchestra held its 25th anniversary performance there. With some members of the MUSON Choir also on stage with it, the award-winning group celebrated the silver Jubilee with the presentation of what many regard as the world’s most popular and imperishable oratorio,... [Read Mor […]
- COSON stars dance for God
  Pastor Chris Okotie’s church, Household of God, Lagos, hosted an unusual number of musicians on Sunday when the Copyright Society of Nigeria held a service there to mark the beginning of its ‘COSON Week’. On hand to thrill guests were Panam Percy Paul, Princess Anne Iyang, Dizzy K. Falola, Asu Ekiye, BOUQUI, Segun Obe and... [Read More...]
- I am not dating Deputy Speaker –Isabela
  Winner of the 2012 Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria, Isabela Ayuk, has said that she has no romantic relationship with the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon. Emeka Ihedioha. She was, on Tuesday, quoted on Linda Ikeji Blog as saying that a rumour being peddled in this regard was false. She says, “As an MBGN... [Read More...]
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NEWS
- Presidency ‘Clarifies’ Release of Boko Haram Detainees
  By SaharaReporters, New York The presidency today explained its directive concerning the release of persons being held in connection with the Boko Haram sect, the first batch of which it stressed would be women and children. read more
- Court Sets Date For Resumption Of Fred Ajudua’s Fraud Trial   
  By SaharaReporters, New York A Lagos State High Court has ruled that fraud suspect, Fred Ajudua, must face the trial he has evaded since 2006. Justice Olubunmi Oyewole issued the order on Monday, May 20, 2013.   read more
- While Southern Kaduna Burns, Senator Nenadi Accused Of Trying to Buy Re-election With Exotic Cars
  By SaharaReporters, New York Matthew James in the Kafanchan area of troubled Southern Kaduna, is angry because he states that while Southern Kaduna is on fire, Senator Nenadi Esther Usman is distributing exotic cars to leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the area in an effort to win re-election. read more […]
- Kano Governor, Kwankwaso, Blames Government And Society For Nigeria’s Insecurity
  By SaharaReporters, New York Governor Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso of Kano State yesterday took a critical look at the insecurity in the country, and divided the blame between governments, politicians, traditional rulers and religious leaders, parents, and communities. read more […]
- Nigerian Military To Release Women, And Children Of Boko Haram Militants From Detention
  By Premium Times The military said it was acting on directives by President Goodluck Jonathan. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) announced in Abuja on Tuesday that it would release some persons detained in connection with terrorist activities. The Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Chris Olukolade, said in a statement that the decision to releas […]
- Hundreds Receive Achebe As Family Limits Government Involvement In Burial-REMIUM TIMES
  By Sani Tukur Mr. Achebe’s body arrived at Abuja without much of the pageantry earlier envisaged. Hundreds of people were at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, to receive the body of late literary giant, Chinua Achebe; even as major burial plans scheduled to involve top Nigerian government officials were shelved. read more […]
- State Pardon: Alamieyeseigha Says Jonathan Had No Choice
  By SaharaReporters, New York Former Bayelsa State Governor and ex-convict, DSP Alamieyeseigha has said that President Goodluck Jonathan had no choice in the state pardon he recently granted to him, as it was a deal that had been negotiated since the tenure of late President Umaru Yar'Adua. read more […]
- Maryland-based Lawyer, Emeka Ugwuonye Loses Again, Ordered To Refund Funds He Stole From Nigerian Embassy
  By SaharaReporters, New York Maryland-based lawyer, Emeka Ugwuonye, yesterday suffered another devastating legal defeat as a US District Court ruled that he must refund the $1.55 million that was meant for his clients, the Nigerian embassy in Washington, DC, but which he illegally converted to his personal use. The stolen funds came from tax refunds credited […]
- 2015: Ochei’s Endorsement At Ubeku’s Lagos Residence Tears Isoko Leaders Apart
  By SaharaReporters, New York SaharaReporters has learned of a cold war among political figures of Isoko ethnicity in Delta State over a purported endorsement of Victor Ochei, speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, for the post of governor come 2015. read more […]
- Northern Elders Forum Protecting Boko Haram, Says Middle Belt Dialogue
  By SaharaReporters, New York Middle Belt Dialogue (MBD), has accused the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) of protecting Boko Haram, stating that the only concern of the Forum is how to grab power in 2015. read more
NEWS
- Shettima Hails President Jonathan Over Release of Boko Haram Detainees
  GOVERNOR KASHIM SHETTIMA OF BORNO STATE
- Shettima Hails President Jonathan Over Release of Boko Haram Detainees
  GOVERNOR KASHIM SHETTIMA OF BORNO STATE
- Boko Haram: Presidency Clarifies Directive On Release Of Terror Linked Detainees
  SSA TO THE PRESIDENT (PUBLIC AFFAIRS), DOYIN OKUPE
- Jonathan Appoints Justice Bukar As Acting Chief Judge Of FCT High Court
  SAN FRANCISCO, May 22, (THEWILL) - President Goodluck Jonathan has appointed Hon. Justice Ibrahim M. Bukar as the Acting Chief Judge of the High Court
- Man Bags Three Years Imprisonment For 35,000 Pounds Scam
  CONVICT OKO OGBURU URUM
- Costa Concordia Shipwreck Captain To Face Manslaughter Trial
  The captain of the cruise ship Costa Concordia, which capsized off Italy's west coast last year killing 32 people, will face trial for manslaughter as
- Witness Undermines Case Against Russian Protest Leader
  A Russian official undermined state prosecutors' case against protest leader Alexei Navalny at his trial on theft charges on Wednesday, saying that he had done
- Militants Release Seven Egyptians Kidnapped In Sinai
  Seven Egyptian security men kidnapped by Islamist militants in Sinai last week were freed on Wednesday and President Mohamed Mursi vowed to pursue a crackdown
- World Bank Pledges $1 Billion To Aid Peace In Africa's Great Lakes
  The World Bank pledged $1 billion on Wednesday to fund development in central Africa's Great Lakes region in return for peace, but fresh fighting in
- Bernanke Expected To Stay The Course On Fed Policy
  Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is not expected to hint at a pending policy change when he testifies before the U.S. Congress on Wednesday despite
NIGERIA NEWS
- Lagos Bans Developers from Building at Night, Public Holidays
  The Lagos State government, Tuesday, banned developers from working on building construction on weekends, public holidays and at night. P.M newspaper reports that Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Toyin Ayinde, disclosed this at a ministerial press conference in Alausa, Lagos. Ayinde stated that government had been inundated with case […]
- Banker Absconds with Micro-finance Bank’s N6.5m in Abeokuta
  A banker working with a micro-finance bank belonging to the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Ogun State, has absconded with the sum of N6.5million belonging to the bank. The Premium Times newspaper reports that the suspect is said to be the accounting officer of the bank and used his position to siphon money from the bank account [...]The post Ban […]
- Dufil Partners Lagos State on Spelling Bee Competition
  Moved by the desire to improve the quality of education of the Nigerian child and to create good reading habits that will lead to better academic excellence in children, Dufil Prima Foods Plc, makers of Nigeria’s number 1 Noodles-Indomie Instant Noodles has partnered the Lagos State Government in the 2013 National Spelling Bee Competition as [...]The post Du […]
- Fashola Rage: Threatens To Pull Down Buildings Erected Against Permits
  Lagos State governor, Barr. Babatunde Fashola has flown into a rage and threatened to pull down any building erected contrary to the building approval issued by the government in the state. Fashola who said this at the inauguration of a six-man tribunal of enquiry on collapsed buildings, chaired by Mrs. Abimbola Ajayi, held at the [...]The post Fashola Rage: […]
- Boko Haram Fights With Libyan Weapons – Army
  The military troops deployed to flush out Boko Haram insurgents from Adamawa, Borno and Yobe States after the declaration of a state of emergency in the three states by President Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday, encountered intense resistance from the sect members who were armed with sophisticated weapons which the army says came from Libya. A senior [...]The p […]
- Killers of Slain Kwara Commissioner of Police Arrested
  The Inspector General of Police, Kwara Commissioner of Police Wednesday, said that the suspected killers of Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Chinwike Asadu, have been arrested. Abubakar according to The Daily Post newspaper disclosed this in Enugu during his official working visit to the state. The IGP said the arms used by the killers during the oper […]
- Human Parts For Sale: Police Arrest Sellers In Lagos
  The police in Lagos have paraded five human part sellers after raiding the dealers who found joy in exhuming graves and selling the parts of the corpses to interested buyers. According to the suspects, different parts attract different prices; human hands go for N6,000 each, heads attract N8,000 each, while private parts are sold for [...]The post Human Part […]
- London Police Arrest Arik Cabin Crew Members Over Drug Trafficking
  The two members of the cabin crew of Arik Air have been arrested at the Heathrow Airport, London, for drug trafficking after dangerous drugs suspected to be cocaine and several packets of cigarettes were found on them. The arrested suspects are Temitayo Olubunmi Daramola, who was found in possession of 6kg of cocaine and Delita [...]The post London Police Ar […]
- Undergraduates to Benefit from New FG Self-employment Scheme
  The Federal Government, Tuesday, has inaugurated the University Entrepreneurship Development Programme (UNEDEP) to promote self-employment among the youth, right from higher institutions of learning. The Minister of Trade and Investment , Olusegun Aganga, who inaugurated the scheme in Abuja, said that it was part of the government’s proactive strategies to t […]
- Customs Intercepts Goods Worth N132.5m
  The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone “A” of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Wednesday, said it had intercepted contraband valued at N132.5m in April 2013. Mr Uche Ejesieme, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the command, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that the command also intercepted contrabands valued at N122.2m in [...]The post Cus […]
NIGERIA News
- Igbos will miss Achebe for a long time – Ohanaeze
  THE apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, said, Wednesday, that the departed literary giant, Professor Chinua Achebe whose remains would be finally laid to rest at his Ogidi countryhome in Anambra State tomorrow, would be missed for a very long time.
- Achebe’s Bequest to the Nigerian Child
  In 1965, the BBC accepted and broadcast my short story, Strange Encounter, on the Writers’ Club Programme. It was read by Tonie Tucker and discussed, with high commendation, by Edward Blishen. Little did 1 know that the warm reception of my work was facilitated by the seminal book of the great Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart, published in 1958!
- 9 Bank CEOs apologise to Reps for non-appearance
  Nine bank chief executive officers who failed to honour the House of Representatives Committee on Finance's invitation on May12, complied with the committee's summon with apologies in Abuja on Wednesday.
- Messi’s Barcelona plan Israel, Palestinian trip
  Lionel Messi and his Barcelona teamates will take part in a Middle Eastern tour in August that will include sporting workshops for both Palestinian and Israeli children.
- Saudi sends eight citizens to jail over plotting for Al-Qaeda
  A Saudi court sentenced eight citizens to jail terms of between 10 and 25 years on Wednesday after convicting them of plotting for Al-Qaeda, state news agency SPA reported.
- Switzerland to simplify process of freezing, unblocking dictator funds
  Switzerland, currently in the process of restituting assets to several former autocratic countries, is working on a new law aimed at simplifying the process of freezing and unblocking such funds, the government said Wednesday.
- Anamabra stands still for Achebe
  AWKA, the capital of Anambra State stood still yesterday as the body of the literary icon, Professor Chinua Achebe arrived the state for its final journey to Ogidi, his home town, in Idemili North local government area where it will be interred later today.
- 7 killers of ex-Kwara CP, Asadu arrested, arraigned, says IGP
  ENUGU - THE Inspector General of Police, IGP, Mohammed Abubakar said in Enugu, Wednesday, that seven persons who took part in the murder of former Kwara State Commissioner of police, Chinwike Asadu, have been apprehended.
- Arowolo: I tried to stop her, but she slapped me, husband tells court
  31-year-old man, Akolade Arowolo, on Wednesday denied killing his wife, Titilayo, claiming that he did everything to save her.
- Bookseller jailed for selling pirated copies of El-Rufai’s book
  A Federal High Court, sitting in Lagos, on Wednesday, sentenced a book seller to three months imprisonment for selling pirated books.
- Arepo pipeline vandalism: Court still remands 10 accused
  A Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday continued to remand 10 persons charged with oil pipeline vandalism and murder of three engineers.
- 7 dead in Afghan suicide blast
  A teenage suicide bomber killed seven people in central Afghanistan on Wednesday when he targeted local fighters who battle against Taliban insurgents, officials said.
- Police arrest 17 year-old kidnappers, intercept 3,500 live cartridges
  TWO 17 year old suspected kidnappers were among other suspects paraded at the Oyo State Police Command, Eleyele, Ibadan Wednesday.
- Emergency rule: Gunmen shot dead fuel station manager in Borno
  BY NDAHI MARAMA, MAIDUGURI Gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram members , yesterday ,shot dead a General Manager (name withheld) of one of the fuel stations in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital. This is coming barely few hours after President Goodluck Jonathan ordered the immediate release of all Boko Haram sect, including their wives and [...]
- Achebe – The Icon And Greatest Anti-Corruption Crusader
  Many well-meaning Nigerians and international figures have said so much in tribute to this literary giant since his death on March 21, 2013. The world is celebrating Chinua Achebe! What else can my humble self say about him?
- Zimbabwe limits presidential tenures to two five-year terms
  President Robert Mugabe on Wednesday signed Zimbabwe's new constitution into law, clearing the path to crucial elections later this year.
- Pop duo Bracket releases hot new video ‘Temperature’
  By Charles Mgbolu After a really good scare from Vast who was diagnosed with Lymphoma ( a form of cancer of the blood) a while back but successfully underwent treatment in a UK hospital; the group Bracket is back in business again as they’ve released a long awaited single ‘Temperature’ and it’s hot! It’s coming [...]
- DPP says it’s not merging with any political party
  The Democratic Peoples Party (DPP) says it is not in any merger with any political party or association. This is contained in a communiqué signed by the party’s Director, Media and Publicity, Mr Abubakar Yusuf.
- Court sentences banker to 6 months in prison for breach of trust
  Bello Jimoh, a 52-year-old banker, was on Tuesday sentenced to six months imprisonment, by a Karu Senior Magistrates' Court for misappropriating N621,387 in his custody.
- Tuface, Ras Kimono, Faze, others clean up Lagos streets, feed hungry destitutes
  Lagos – Some artistes in the Nigerian music industry on Tuesday turned out en masse to clean up the streets of Lagos, feed the hungry and visit the homeless. The musicians who participated in the exercise included TuFace Idibia, who was accompanied by his manager, Mr Efe Omorogbe. Others were Ras Kimono, Dizzy Falola and [...]
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NIGERIA GOSSIP
- Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria’s Finance Minister is Forbes’ 83rd Most Powerful Woman in the World | See Who Else Made the List
  Today Wednesday 22nd May 2013, Forbes released its annual list of The World’s Most Powerful Women…. According to Forbes, the list is made up of 100 women who made the most impact. They include top politicians and CEOs, activist
- LCGC & Friends Present the “Beyond Music” Concert Live in Lagos | Sunday 26th May 2013
  Lagos get ready as the celebrated resident choir of This Present House – Lagos Community Gospel Choir (LCGC) will be hosting an uplifting, inspiring and imaginative concert tagged “Beyond Music”. Headed by award winning music director Tim Godfrey… and
- BN Video Premiere: Camp Mulla Feat. M.anifest – All In
  Shot just before the group broke up, here’s the music video for Kenyan Camp Mulla‘s “All In” featuring ace Ghanaian MC, M.anifest. Directed by Kevin Bosco Jr. Check on it!…
- “…I’m Kwam 1′s Son So I Be O.B.O…” | Listen to Sultan Marshall – Let It Be Known
  Another one from Kwam 1‘s rapper/singer son, Sultan Marshall. This one takes a more conscious approach but with a smooth Pop-infused beat. He raps about his journey to stardom. Enjoy! Play Sultan Marshall – Let It Be Known…
- BN Exclusive: Nollywood Stars at the 2013 AFRIFF Media Parley in Lagos! All the Photos of Rita Dominic, Dakore Akande, Bryan Okwara, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Omoni Oboli, Kate Henshaw & More
  When you have some of the biggest names in Nollywood in one room, you know it’s a big deal. In 2011, BN brought exclusively to you all the photos from The Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF)…, where stars like
- BN on the Scene: Snoop Lion, Real Lions, ‘Twerking’ & More! Day 2 of my MTV Africa All Stars Concert Experience in South Africa
  So, yesterday, you got to see how fun, and tiring, my first day was {click here}. Welcome to day 2! MTV VJ Nomuzi… twerking I would love to hop right to the part where journalists from all over the
- First Julius Agwu, Now AY! Are Autobiographies the New Frontier for Nigerian Comedians?
  “Ohon! ohon!” Wouldn’t you like to take a peek in “AY’s diary”? Following in the footsteps of one of Africa’s comedy greats, Julius Agwu, Ayo Makun, more popularly known as the comedian AY…, is currently working on
- Huawei Devices West Africa Launches First Windows 8 Smartphone – ‘Huawie4Afrika’ | Photos from the Launch
  The leading global information and communications Technology company Huawei Devices West Africa recently unveiled its latest smartphone – Huawei4Afrika… to the Nigerian market at the Oriental hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. The event which began with a media tour experienced by
- Kenya’s Award-Winning Afro Hip-Hop Group Camp Mulla Splits!
  It seems the break-up virus has hit Kenya as well. BET Award-nominated Afro Hip-Hop crew, Camp Mulla have been on the rise on the African scene ever since they dropped their hit single, “Party Don’t Stop”…. Ever since, the
- Syndik8 Records Presents Nedu as “Action Man” | Watch the Thrilling Trailer for his New Music Video
  Starring Lynxxx, DJ Obi, Ikon and the ‘Action Man’ himself, Nedu, Syndik8 Records presents a very thrilling trailer for Nedu‘s new music video “Action Man”. Directed by the award-winning Tom Robson…, this is definitely something to look forward
- Get Healthy Today! 12 Easy Health & Lifestyle Tips for You
  In a world where everyone’s new motto is to “Get Rich or Die Trying…“, sometimes we fail to realize that our greatest asset and source of wealth is our health. It definitely makes sense to secure one’s health
- EME Presents Niyola – Crazy | Toh Bad
  EME’s first lady, Niyola a.k.a. Miss Nini is here with two spanking new singles, the Masterkraft-produced “Crazy” & the Oscar-produced “Toh Bad”. What do you think? Enjoy! Play Niyola – Crazy Download Play Niyola – Toh Bad…
- Job Posting: Online Editor for Glam Networks
  Job Title: Online Editor for Glam Networks Ltd Role & Responsibilities… Develop digital publication for assigned websites Perform daily postings on websites Design and edit articles Analyze and recommend interesting topics to publish online Represent company at events relevant
- Check Out OAPs Toolz & Dotun Cool FM on the Covers of MyStreetz Magazine’s First Anniversary Issue
  Can you believe it? Nigerian Music magazine, MyStreetz is turning a year old this month. So, to commemorate the accolade, this anniversary issue of MyStreetz magazine has two covers, with top notch radio OAPs - Toolz… (of Beat FM) &
- New Music: Kash Kamp Emp Feat. P-Fizzy, Braiz & Yung 6ix – Tradition
  Although Yung 6ix is signed to Storm 360, he has his gang of rising artists under the name, Kash Kamp Emp. and the collective is here with something brand new for the Afro Hip-Hip scene, “Tradition”. Enjoy! Play Kash …
- Get Your Dancing Shoes On! Join the Zumba Fitness Class Today
  Haven’t you heard about Nigeria’s first Zumba Class…? The fitness program started in 2011 in Abuja and has caught on really fast. Now it’s heading to Lagos. Wondering what Zumba is? It’s a Latin-inspired cardio-dance workout that uses music
- The Real Omoba Again Oh! Listen to TillaMan – Packaging
  This tune got leaked online last night and it’s a jam and a half. Although it’s not an official single, TillaMan‘s “Packaging” follows closely behind the infectious groove that is “Ori Owo”. Enjoy! Play TillaMan – Packaging… Download
- Gorgeous Igbo & Jewish Wedding in California! Chino & Craig’s Special Day
  Yay! It’s time for BellaNaija Weddings to join forces once again with our BFFs over at Munaluchi Bride Magazine. We love Chino and Craig…‘s wedding so much! From the modern way they met – Match.com and then the
- BN Exclusive: “I Can’t Stand Fake People” | 5 Fun Facts about Tinsel’s Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi
  In celebration of the 1000th episode of M-Net Africa‘s hit soap opera Tinsel, BN Movies & TV will bring exclusively to you fun facts about some of the show’s cast. Today we have Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi…, who plays
- The Young & Trendy Abuja Set at Delphino Entertainment’s “Just for Kicks” Soccer Tournament | All the Fun Shots!
  Just for Kicks, a 2-day soccer tournament took place on Monday 6th April and Tuesday 7th April 2013 at the Subterranean Resort, Asokoro, Abuja. The maiden edition of the event had 8 participating teams (Corsa Motors FC, Team …
NIGERIA NEWS
- Youths lock out newly consecrated Bishop in Imo State
  There was tension yesterday in Ahiara community in Ahaiazu Council Area of Imo State as aggrieved youths and priests locked up the Catholic Cathedral in
- Kanye West's Alleged Gay Partner Riccardo Tisciis Reveals His Best Experience Was With A Famous Man
  Famous Givenchy designer Riccardo Tisciis is one of the numerous open homosexual designers in the world. He has been rumored occasionally to be Kanye West’s
- Car Snatching Thrives In Maiduguri Despite State Of Emergency
  Despite the State of Emergency declared in Borno State, gunmen, suspected to be members of the Boko Haram, have defied the heavy security presence in
- Nigerian Student Fashion And Design Week Is Here
  It’s finally here, the first ever and biggest Nigerian Student Fashion and Design Week (NSFDW), will be taking place on the 7th & 8th June
- Isabella Ayuk addresses romance with Deputy Speaker Emeka Ihedioha
  I didn't hear the rumour but for those who did, the 2013 Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria wants you to know that it's false. The
- TB Joshua Banned In Ghana Over Holy Water Deaths!!
  A strict order has been given to the authorities of the T.B Joshua led Synagogue Church of all Nations, SCOAN by the Greater Accra Regional
- Human parts for sale: Live human, N40,000; head, N8,000; hands, N4,000
  Emotions ran high, Tuesday, at Lagos State Police Command, Ikeja, following startling revelations by suspected members of three syndicates, who specialised in selling human parts
- Music: Tillaman – Packaging
  Just came across this song in my email, apparently it leaked last night. Packaging by Tilaman produced by Legendary Beatz. Listen up, and share your thoughts
- MilQ & Honey Fashion Brand Presents Winter 2013 Collection
  MilQ and Honey Fashion is a label that inspires and encourages every woman to feel comfortable and confident in their own skin. We celebrate the
- Lady Gaga Goes Gaga
  It's been argued in the past that popular singer, Lady Gaga, is just wild but she wont go the extreme to share her "privates" for
- State Pardon: "Jonathan Had No Choice" - Alamieyeseigha
  Former Bayelsa State Governor and ex-convict, DSP Alamieyeseigha has said that President Goodluck Jonathan had no choice in the state pardon he recently granted to
- Mugabe Signs Zimbabwe Constitution Into Law
  Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe signed a new constitution into law on Wednesday, replacing a 33-year-old document forged in the dying days of British colonial rule
- Brendan Rodgers Expects Luis Suarez To Stay At Liverpool
  Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insists he expects striker Luis Suarez to be at the club next season.Rodgers admits the Reds may have to field enquiries
- Buhari Asks Jonathan To Resign
  Former Head of State General Muhammadu Buhari has advised President Goodluck Jonathan to resign from office for his inability to tackle the security challenges facing
- New Music: C Blaq – Wonder feat. Pinkzy
  After enjoying considerable success on his mixtape debut, C Blaq‘s much anticipated official album single is here and he employs the services of “Street Wise Ent”
- Heather Watson Ready To Return To Action At The French Open
  British No 2 Heather Watson is ready to return to action at next week's French Open in Paris after overcoming glandular fever.Watson, who turned 21
- Gov. Amaechi's Aide Resigns Due To PDP And Father's Presure On Amaechi
  Obinna Anyanwu, Special Assistant to Governor Chibuike Amaechi of Rivers on Conflict Resolution, has resigned his appointment. Mr. Obinna in a letter written to the
- Nicki Minaj Exposes All As She Goes On Stage Without Panties (LOOK)
  The recently fired American Idol judge sure knows how to keep her name in the news.Nicki Minaj not only showcased her rap talent in recent
- SEE AY's wife in bed wearing just her nightgown With so much exposed
  Dear AY,Why this TMI (too much info) photo of your lovely wife Mabel dressed in her nighties, staring at us seductively in bed?
- Phil Neville Is Keen To Replace David Moyes As Everton Boss
  Phil Neville admits it is flattering to be linked with the manager's job at Everton and believes he has the experience.Neville, who has called time
NIGERIA NEWS
- Nigeria military declares 24-hour curfew in city Nigeria's military...
  ) - Nigeria's military declared a 24-hour curfew Saturday on neighborhoods in a northeastern city that's the spiritual home of an Islamic extremist network as soldiers continued the A statement Saturday on behalf of Lt. Col. Sagir Musa named 11 areas ...
- Tuface, Ras Kimono, Faze, others clean up Lagos streets, feed hungry destitutes
  The exercise was organised by the Copyright Society of Nigeria as part of efforts to create awareness about the industry and bring music to the doorstep of every Nigerian.
- Chinua Achebe's body arrives Nigeria
  The body of celebrated writer, Chinua Achebe has arrived in Enugu, Nigeria, ahead of final funeral rites to be held on Thursday, May 23, 2013, according to a lindaikeji blog report.
- Alternative courthouse in Lagos speeds delivery of justice
  ... to paying off a judge for a favorable verdict. It causes a rot that spreads deeply throughout public institutions in Nigeria, eating at the very fabric of governmental authority, officials say. "Corruption in the judiciary is not limited to Nigeria. ...
- Nigeria seeks Niger's military support against Boko Haram
  NIAMEY/MAIDUGURI - Nigeria has asked its northern neighbour Niger for help in an offensive against Boko Haram insurgents, as West African states try to cooperate against a spread of Islamist violence.
- London police arrest two Arik cabin crew members over alleged drug trafficking
  ... drug trafficking aboard Brazilian national airline, Varig, was one of the reasons the carrier ceased operations to Nigeria 19 years ago. The Chairman/Chief Executive of NDLEA, Ahmadu Giade, has ordered the investigation of the two crew members of ...
- Nigeria's military takes back five rebel strongholds
  Pressing on with a sweeping offensive against Boko Haram militants, Nigeria's military says it re-established control in five remote areas.
- Nigerian military in heavy fighting with Boko Haram militants
  ... arrive in Yola as they continue their offensive to drive out Boko Haram militants from the area. Photograph: Str/EPA Nigeria 's military has been involved in heavy fighting with Islamist insurgents armed with sophisticated weapons from Libya as it ...
- What's Behind Nigeria's Escalating Bodycount?
  ... of a suicide bomb attack during a memorial service at St. Theresa's Church in Madalla, on the outskirts of Abuja, Nigeria on December 23, 2012. (Afolabi Sotunde/Reuters) New data from the Council on Foreign Relations' Nigeria Security Tracker (NST) ...
- Nigeria: Nine Minor Informants to Kidnappers, Assassins Nabbed
  Nine minors, all males, suspected to be members of four different dreaded cult groups that have been disguising and acting as informants to kidnappers and assassins in Sapele, Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State, were Tuesday arrested and paraded in Koko, Warri North Local Government Area of Delta state, by men of the Nigeria Army, Koko ... (more)
- Africa: Africa Loses U.S.$50 Billion Annually to Illicit Fund Flow - Mbeki
  ... crude they refined. Jonathan said his administration was taking definite steps to check the theft of crude oil from Nigeria. He called on the panel to carry out an in-depth and comprehensive study of the issue and produce a template that would help ...
- United resumes flights by 787
  ... service as well as temporary Houston-to-London flights. It's adding flights to Tokyo, Shanghai, and Lagos, Nigeria, in August. Those long international flights are the main reason the 787 exists. Its medium size and fuel efficiency are a good fit ...
- Archbishop of Canterbury, Ghanaian president, others for Achebe's burial Thursday
  ... Federal Government and the Ogidi community. Besides, for about an hour in the main auditorium of the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus (UNEC), the academic community paid tributes to the late Achebe, an emeritus professor of English Literature at ...
- Police challenge N5m judgment award to Ugolor at Supreme Court
  ... a case they would lose. "The police are wasting tax payers' limited resources to pursue a case that the IGP and the Nigeria Police will lose because after more than nine months they have not been able to fault our Executive Director's claim that he ...
- United restarts 787 Dreamliner flights after grounding
  ... service as well as temporary Houston-to-London flights. It's adding flights to Tokyo, Shanghai, and Lagos, Nigeria, in August. Those long international flights are the main reason the 787 exists. Its medium size and fuel efficiency are a good fit ...
- United restarts 787 flights after grounding
  ... service as well as temporary Houston-to-London flights. It's adding flights to Tokyo, Shanghai, and Lagos, Nigeria, in August. Those long international flights are the main reason the 787 exists. Its medium size and fuel efficiency are a good fit ...
- United Airlines restarts Dreamliner flights after grounding
  ... service as well as temporary Houston-to-London flights. It's adding flights to Tokyo, Shanghai, and Lagos, Nigeria, in August. Those long international flights are the main reason the 787 exists. Its medium size and fuel efficiency are a good fit ...
- Group to Take Nigeria Government to International Court
  ... photo. The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) will file a complaint with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) accusing Nigeria's government of human rights violations, according to spokesman Ango Abdullahi. "What we are doing now is to organize our ...
- Nigeria: Islamic extremist inmates to be released
  Nigeria's military said Tuesday that the West African nation would release some of the prisoners it has taken in the country's fight against Islamic extremists - including all the women now held in custody.
- Nigeria's $1-billion wealth fund to start investing in June
  A view of the Nigeria stock exchange building in the central business district in Lagos April 10, 2013.
NEWS
- Woolwich attack: two suspects shot after man killed near London barracks - live
  • Soldier killed, according to local MP Nick Raynsford• Armed police shot two men 'carrying weapons'• Terrorist attack feared as Cobra emergency committee meetsPaul OwenConal Urquhart
- David Cameron stands firm on EU referendum date
  Prime minister rejects calls from Eurosceptics to hold vote before planned date of 2017, or even to hold two votesDavid Cameron has issued a blunt warning to Conservative Eurosceptics that his "very clear, very decisive policy" to hold a referendum on Britain's EU membership by the end of 2017 is not up for renegotiation.In an attempt to draw […]
- Ministers hold emergency meeting after fatal attack in London street
  One dead and two injured in what is feared to be a terror-related attack in WoolwichThe home secretary, Theresa May, has called a meeting of the government's emergency Cobra committee in response to a suspected terrorist attack near Woolwich barracks, south London, in which one person was killed and two suspects were shot by armed police.Police say the […]
- German IT firm seeks autistic workers
  SAP says it aims to train 650 workers with autism to become IT specialists by 2020Declaring its eagerness to find workers that "think differently", a German software giant has announced it plans to recruit hundreds of people with autism within the next few years.SAP said it aimed to train 650 workers with autism to become IT specialists by 2020. Th […]
- Royal Mail workers balloted on privatisation plans
  Union sends ballot papers to 112,000 postal workers calling on them to back stance against selloff and consider industrial actionMore than a 100,000 Royal Mail workers have been asked to vote for or against the government's plans to sell off the "beloved British institution".The Communication Workers Union (CWU) sent out ballot papers on Wedne […]
- Everest climbers wait more than two hours in queue for summit
  Concerns rise about overcrowding and novices causing queues on highest peak as 60th anniversary of Everest conquest nearsClimbers returning from Everest have described scenes of chaos on the roof of the world as 100 people tried to reach the summit of the world's highest mountain within a few hours of each other.Christian Elde, 37, and Trond Eilertsen, […]
- Oklahoma rescuers wind up search and prepare for tornado clean-up
  Attention shifts to clearing the rubble and debris as officials say they are no longer searching for any more missing peopleRescue workers were preparing on Wednesday to wind up a search for victims and survivors in the Oklahoma city of Moore after it was slammed by a deadly tornado.Though the twister levelled entire city blocks, flattened two schools and ki […]
- Why do these Tories think they can rule on marriage? | Zoe Williams
  The antis in this week's vote think our sex lives are their business – yet Boris Johnson seems to escape without censureI am of the view that nobody's sex life is of concern to anybody else. OK, if you're cheating on your wife, that's of concern to your wife; if you're pregnant by someone other than your partner, that's a legiti […]
- Nick Clegg criticises Westminster school's internships auction
  Deputy PM reproaches alma mater as MPs urge companies to withdraw work placements from fee-paying school's auctionNick Clegg has backed complaints about a prestigious private school's auction of exclusive work experience placements for its students.A group of MPs have written to participants including Coutts bank, Fabergé and the high street retail […]
- Man shot dead by FBI knew Tamerlan Tsarnaev, friend says
  Ibragim Todashev allegedly 'flipped out' during questioning by agents in Orlando and attacked an officer inside his apartmentA man shot dead by an FBI agent in Florida late on Tuesday was an acquaintance of the Boston marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev, a friend has said.Ibragim Todashev, 27, had been questioned during the day by federal ag […]
- April Jones trial: court told of Mark Bridger's previous convictions
  Man accused of murdering five-year-old girl was caught with firearm and convicted of threatening police officer, jurors hearThe man accused of abducting and murdering five-year-old April Jones has a string of previous convictions including for offences of violence and deception, a court has heard.Mark Bridger was put on probation as a 19-year-old by the Old […]
- Iran's election: a domesticated affair that could make waves far from home
  The nuclear question and Iran's role in Syria could remain unresolved and unclear even after the polls next monthThe field of 700 candidates has been winnowed down to eight men acceptable to the guardians of the revolution in Tehran, and those men must now compete for an office that was stripped years ago of the power to make strategic foreign policy de […]
- First female amputee scales Everest
  Arunima Sinha joins first Pakistani woman in record books as more than 100 climbers reach summit in recent daysAn Indian former volleyball champion who lost a leg after being pushed from a moving train by robbers has become the first female amputee to climb Mount Everest.Arunima Sinha, 26, was among more than 100 climbers who have reached the 8,848-metre (29 […]
- Fitness-for-work tests unfair on people with mental health problems, court says
  Work capability assessments place those with mental health conditions at substantial disadvantage, judge concludes The fitness-for-work test used to determine whether hundreds of thousands of people are eligible to claim sickness benefits substantially disadvantages people with mental health conditions, a court has said, in a landmark ruling hailed as a sign […]
- Pussy Riot member begins hunger strike
  Maria Alyokhina starts protest after being refused permission to attend parole hearingA jailed member of the anti-Kremlin punk band Pussy Riot has begun a hunger strike to protest at a court decision to refuse her permission to attend her own parole hearing.Maria Alyokhina, 24, also forbade her lawyers from further representing her during the parole hearing, […]
- IMF calls for new growth measures to help UK economy - live
  After two weeks scrutinising the UK economy, the International Monetary Fund has called on the government to do more to speed up the recoveryGraeme Wearden
- IMF calls for UK government to stimulate growth
  International Monetary Fund says UK economy still 'still a long way from a strong and sustainable recovery' and fears impact from forthcoming spending cutsThe International Monetary Fund has called on the UK government to take more action to boost the economy, which it warns is "still a long way from a strong and sustainable recovery".It […]
- Triple child killer David McGreavy can be named, high court judges rule
  Judges revoke 'mistaken' gagging order about coverage of long-serving UK prisoner's parole applicationAn anonymity order preventing the naming of one of Britain's most notorious child killers as David McGreavy has been lifted by the high court.McGreavy, now 62, has spent the past 40 years in prison after being jailed in 1973 for the murde […]
- How to spot a swivel-eyed loon
  A beginner's guide to this increasingly vocal speciesMany species native to Britain are in sharp decline, but the swivel-eyed loon (Gavia articulata oculos) has recently seen a marked increase in numbers, although the rise in sightings could simply be down to better reporting. But how would you know one if you saw one? For the novice, we present a loon- […]
- Eric Joyce charged with breach of the peace at Edinburgh airport
  Joyce, 52, the independent MP for Falkirk, is alleged to have been involved in heated dispute with airline staffThe MP Eric Joyce has been charged with breach of the peace after an alleged disturbance at Edinburgh airport on Sunday night.Joyce, 52, MP for Falkirk who sits as an independent, is alleged to have been involved in a heated dispute with airline st […]
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NEWS
- Man dead in suspected terror attack
  A man is killed in a machete attack and two men are shot by police in south-east London in what government sources say is a suspected terror incident.
- PM hails tax deal amid Google row
  David Cameron hails an EU agreement to close tax loopholes as a "turning point", as Google's boss urges politicians to "sort" the system.
- April accused told 'web of lies'
  A man accused of murdering five-year-old April Jones told a "complex web of lies" about her death, the prosecution says.
- Boston bomb investigators kill man
  A Florida man was shot and killed as he became violent while being questioned by Boston bombing investigators, FBI officials say.
- US mayor to push tornado shelter law
  The mayor of the tornado-devastated town of Moore in Oklahoma vows to push for a new law on shelters, after Monday's deadly twister.
- IMF: UK 'long way from recovery'
  The UK economy is still a long way from "a strong and sustainable recovery", the International Monetary Fund warns.
- Man in court over Hyde Park bombing
  A man appears in court charged with the murder of four soldiers from the Royal Household Cavalry in the 1982 IRA bombing in Hyde Park.
- Cregan admits father and son murders
  Police killer Dale Cregan admits the murders of a father and son in Greater Manchester.
- Concern over Afghans' UK visa rights
  Many Afghan interpreters who worked with the British army could be excluded from a scheme to give them refuge in the UK, a lawyer and campaigners say.
- Triple child killer anonymity lifted
  A man who killed three children he was babysitting in 1973 and impaled them on garden railings has his anonymity lifted.
- Tesco crash mayor 'blames brakes'
  A mayor who drove through the doors of his local Tesco Express is blaming his car's brakes, his colleague tells the BBC.
- Lennon lyrics donated for tax relief
  Beatles biographer Hunter Davies donates letters and lyrics by John Lennon to the British Library as part of a new tax relief scheme.
- Gif inventor says pronounce it 'Jif'
  The inventor of the Gif image format says it should be pronounced Jif, despite what the Oxford English Dictionary says.
- Bad weather hits retail sales again
  UK retail sales in April were 1.3% lower than in March as bad weather continued to dent spending, official figures show.
- Couple's £163,000 phone bill shock
  A couple who own an electrical firm had a shock when they received a mobile phone bill for £163,000, then fought for months to have the debt cleared.
- PM and Clegg say coalition will last
  David Cameron and Nick Clegg promise that the coalition will continue up until polling day in the 2015 general election.
- UKIP donor quits over controversy
  UKIP donor Demetri Marchessini, who wrote a book saying women should not wear trousers, says he will not give any more money to the party.
- Feet home to more than 100 fungi
  Fungi live all over the human body but their favourite spots are the heel, under toenails and between the toes, according to a US study.
- Iodine lack 'may lower UK baby IQs'
  Mild iodine deficiency during pregnancy could be dimming the intellect of some babies born in the UK, say researchers who studied 1,000 families.
- Higher pay 'means larger classes'
  Head teachers may have to increase class sizes if they are to pay the best teachers higher wages, the chief inspector of schools in England admits.
NEWS
- Lagos Bans Developers from Building at Night, Public Holidays
  The Lagos State government, Tuesday, banned developers from working on building construction on weekends, public holidays and at night. P.M newspaper reports that Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Toyin Ayinde, disclosed this at a ministerial press conference in Alausa, Lagos. Ayinde stated that government had been inundated with case […]
- Banker Absconds with Micro-finance Bank’s N6.5m in Abeokuta
  A banker working with a micro-finance bank belonging to the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Ogun State, has absconded with the sum of N6.5million belonging to the bank. The Premium Times newspaper reports that the suspect is said to be the accounting officer of the bank and used his position to siphon money from the bank account [...]The post Ban […]
- Dufil Partners Lagos State on Spelling Bee Competition
  Moved by the desire to improve the quality of education of the Nigerian child and to create good reading habits that will lead to better academic excellence in children, Dufil Prima Foods Plc, makers of Nigeria’s number 1 Noodles-Indomie Instant Noodles has partnered the Lagos State Government in the 2013 National Spelling Bee Competition as [...]The post Du […]
- Fashola Rage: Threatens To Pull Down Buildings Erected Against Permits
  Lagos State governor, Barr. Babatunde Fashola has flown into a rage and threatened to pull down any building erected contrary to the building approval issued by the government in the state. Fashola who said this at the inauguration of a six-man tribunal of enquiry on collapsed buildings, chaired by Mrs. Abimbola Ajayi, held at the [...]The post Fashola Rage: […]
- Boko Haram Fights With Libyan Weapons – Army
  The military troops deployed to flush out Boko Haram insurgents from Adamawa, Borno and Yobe States after the declaration of a state of emergency in the three states by President Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday, encountered intense resistance from the sect members who were armed with sophisticated weapons which the army says came from Libya. A senior [...]The p […]
- Killers of Slain Kwara Commissioner of Police Arrested
  The Inspector General of Police, Kwara Commissioner of Police Wednesday, said that the suspected killers of Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Chinwike Asadu, have been arrested. Abubakar according to The Daily Post newspaper disclosed this in Enugu during his official working visit to the state. The IGP said the arms used by the killers during the oper […]
- Human Parts For Sale: Police Arrest Sellers In Lagos
  The police in Lagos have paraded five human part sellers after raiding the dealers who found joy in exhuming graves and selling the parts of the corpses to interested buyers. According to the suspects, different parts attract different prices; human hands go for N6,000 each, heads attract N8,000 each, while private parts are sold for [...]The post Human Part […]
- London Police Arrest Arik Cabin Crew Members Over Drug Trafficking
  The two members of the cabin crew of Arik Air have been arrested at the Heathrow Airport, London, for drug trafficking after dangerous drugs suspected to be cocaine and several packets of cigarettes were found on them. The arrested suspects are Temitayo Olubunmi Daramola, who was found in possession of 6kg of cocaine and Delita [...]The post London Police Ar […]
- Undergraduates to Benefit from New FG Self-employment Scheme
  The Federal Government, Tuesday, has inaugurated the University Entrepreneurship Development Programme (UNEDEP) to promote self-employment among the youth, right from higher institutions of learning. The Minister of Trade and Investment , Olusegun Aganga, who inaugurated the scheme in Abuja, said that it was part of the government’s proactive strategies to t […]
- Customs Intercepts Goods Worth N132.5m
  The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone “A” of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Wednesday, said it had intercepted contraband valued at N132.5m in April 2013. Mr Uche Ejesieme, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the command, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that the command also intercepted contrabands valued at N122.2m in [...]The post Cus […]
NIGERIA NEWS
- Ajimobi Appoints Six New Judges
  The Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has approved the appointment of six new judges into the state judiciary. A statement issued in Ibadan on Wednesday by the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Bayo Ojo, said that the appointment was sequel to the recommendation of the National Judicial Council (NJC). The new judges, [...]
- Egbedi Completes Flying Eagles Squad In Germany
  The arrival of Denmark-based winger, Edafe Egbedi at the Flying Eagles training camp in Elfershausen on Wednesday completed the 30-man provisional squad for the upcoming FIFA U-20 World Cup in Turkey. Samm Audu, the Team’s Media Officer, said in a statement released in Abuja that Egbedi joined the squad the same day that Rangers International [...]
- Wheelchair Tennis: Nigeria’s Fate Hangs On Playoffs At World Team Cup
  Nigeria’s consecutive defeats in the hands of Spain and Belgium on Monday and Tuesday respectively have ensured that the players will play no further part at the ongoing World Team Cup in Antalya, Turkey unless they win their playoffs match against a yet to be decided country. The team made up of Uwazie Jude and [...]
- Banky W, Wizkid Reunite
  For the first time after almost six months of an alleged cold war between Banky W, owner of Empire Mates Entertainment and his biggest star, Wizkid, it was a pleasing sight for many to see both showing each other so much love as it was in the beginning. The two were brought together by mobile [...]
- J. Martins, Basketmouth In Studio For ‘Nkoli’
  On the heels of the success of his last single Good Life, top singer, J. Martins has returned to the studio to make another good music, P.M.NEWS Showbiz Trends can reveal. This time, he is offering from his creative factory a beautiful split; a mid tempo hip hop number, Touchin Body and Nkoli remix, a [...]
- Wole Soyinka: Child Of The Forest Goes To Japan
  Accomplished South African-based Nigerian filmmaker Akin Omotoso’s special documentary film Wole Soyinka: Child of the Forest is one of the selected films showing at the 2013 Cinema Africa Film Festival in Tokyo, Japan. This year’s Cinema Africa event, which started on 18 May and will run till 23 May, also has on the lineup features, [...]
- African Beach Soccer Tourney: Sand Eagles Battle Libya Today
  Nigeria’s Super Sand Eagles will this evening at the Mazagan Beach Resort, El Jadida, Morocco confront Libya in their first Group B match of the African Beach Soccer tourney, which kicks off today. The team would return to action again tomorrow, when they trade tackles with Egypt before confronting Cote d’Ivoire on Friday. Speaking on [...]
- Fally Ipupa, 2Chainz For D’Banj’s Lagos Concert
  On 23 June, pop star D’Banj will be a year older. But on that day, the entertainer is planning to shut Lagos down with another five-star concert, featuring live appearances from some of the finest stars on the continent and beyond to celebrate his 33rd birthday. The MOBO and BET-winning hit-maker said he is throwing [...]
- U-20 World Cup: John Obuh For Toulon School
  Chief Coach of the Flying Eagles of Nigeria, John Obuh and his wards would have an opportunity to perfect their acts ahead of the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Turkey when they take part at the 2013 Toulon International Tournament which kicks off in France later this month. The international football tournament would provide the [...]
- Holyfield, Tyson Visit Nigeria
  Other things being equal, two former undisputed boxing world champions, Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson are expected to visit Nigeria this weekend, P.M.NEWS Sports has scooped. Information on good authority has it that the former professional boxers are expected in Lagos on Friday to visit FESTAC Boxing Gym and Academy situated inside the Federal Housing [. […]
NEWS
- Obasanjo, IBB call for urgent dialogue to end violence
  AFP – Two former Nigerian leaders issued a rare joint statement on Sunday calling for talks to end a deadly insurgency by Islamist group Boko Haram, warning the violence could put the nation’s unity at risk. Former president Olusegun Obasanjo and ex-military ruler Ibrahim Babangida, who have been rivals in the past, said in the [...]
- Kanu ordeal with Portsmouth marks end of an era
  By Eddy Dove A mutual exhale and a rolling of eyes at Fratton Park as confirmation of Aaron Mokoena’s transfer came through. Things generally aren’t going well if the departure of one of your most established players is greeted with relief, but then again, things haven’t been going ‘well’ at Portsmouth for sometime, and they [...]
- Corruption, ethnic intrigues tar Nigerian embassy in U.S.
  An ambassador from a corrupt, oil-rich African nation. A journalist who moonlights as an activist. A disbarred lawyer and his client, a questionable businesswoman. And millions of dollars missing. It sounds like the makings of a screenplay. But it’s a real, budding scandal that’s rocking the Nigerian embassy in Washington, D.C. and the country’s extensive [. […]
- Nigeria wins Olympic basketball opener
  AFP – Alade Aminu scored 15 points and grabbed nine rebounds while Ike Diogu added 13 points and 10 rebounds as Nigeria just beat Tunisia 60-56 in the opening game of the Olympic men’s basketball tournament. Al-Farouq Aminu, who played for the NBA New Orleans Hornets last season, added 10 points and nine rebounds for [...]
- Desertification a threat to Africa’s development
  By Busani Bafana Arable land is vital for Africa, both as a key asset for farmers and, together with vegetation, to help store carbon that would otherwise be emitted into the atmosphere and contribute to climate change. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) estimates that by 2030 Africa will lose two-thirds of its arable [...]
- Jenifa, AY to host 2012 NEA Awards in New York City
  July 18, 2012 – New York, NY – The Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA) is proud to announce the hosts of this year’s award show scheduled for Sunday, September 2, 2012, here in New York City. With less than two months to go, the countdown to the 2012 NEA Awards has officially begun and the excitement [...]
- Bimbo Daramola: An Emerging Hope for Better Democracy
  By Emmanuel Ajibulu There is no doubt absolutely that Nigeria is wonderfully endowed by God with human and other resources despite the fact that we have leaders who are wolves in human flesh. It does no credit either to us or the entire black race if we fail in managing our resources for quick improvement [...]
- Agunloye: The Chicken has finally come to roost
  By Idowu Ajanaku Even in party politics truth is constant, no matter its inherent intrigues. But not so the vacillating, chameleonic characteristics of some self-serving politicians who swim with every political tide, so far the price is right. Lacking in enduring personal principles and swayed by the lure of the lucre, this group of politicians [...]
- Odumakin: The real Sanusi Lamido Sanusi
  By Yinka Odumakin I was one of those who opposed the appointment of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the Central Bank Governor when the late Umaru Ya’aradua nominated him for the exalted office in 2009. My reason for considering him unfit for the office was not because he lacked the knowledge and intellect for the office [...]
- Boko Haram: Attacked on Churches killed 280 in 18 months
  Reuters – Militants attacked two churches in north and central Nigeria on Sunday, spraying the congregation of one with bullets, killing several people, and blowing up a car in a suicide bombing at the other. The Islamist group Boko Haram, which says it is fighting to reinstate an Islamic caliphate in mostly Muslim northern Nigeria, [...]
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- Baga Massacre: How Familiar? By Lawrence Chinedu Nwobu
  By Lawrence Chinedu Nwobu There has been so much hue and cry over the so called Baga massacre, a community in Borno state where the Joint Task Force (JTF) of the infamous Nigerian army massacred over 180 innocent people including women and children and razed down the whole community in their hunt for Boko Haram terrorists. But much of the hue and dry is dri […]
- How Amosun Plans To Turn 7,000 Students From Olabisi Onabanjo University To Drop-Outs By David Chris
  By David Chris The current face-off between the students of the state-owned Olabisi Onabanjo University and the Senator Ibikunle Amosun-led Ogun state government over the payment of the back-log of school fees owed by the students and the policy by the government that only those who have paid their fees up to date will be eligible to write the harmattan seme […]
- A Chat With Nigerians: Will You Die For Nigeria? I No Go Die For Naija! By Chalya Princess Miri-Gazh
  By Chalya Princess Miri-Gazh Since time immemorial, people have been known to die for all kinds of causes – some religious, political, personal, emotional, social, economical etc. As far as I know, only Jesus died for the world and by the world, I mean for all the human beings in the world and not for the terrain. Martin Luther King died for his belief in hi […]
- PHOTONEWS:Ex- Militants Storm Port Harcourt To Demand Amaechi's "Resignation"
  Ex-Niger Delta militants recruited by President Goodluck Jonathan stormed the entrance into the rivers' state government house today to demand the resignation of Governor Rotimi Amaechi from office. read more […]
- Presidency ‘Clarifies’ Release of Boko Haram Detainees
  By SaharaReporters, New York The presidency today explained its directive concerning the release of persons being held in connection with the Boko Haram sect, the first batch of which it stressed would be women and children. read more
- Nigerian Youth Have Lost The Stomach For Revolution, Says Balarabe Musa
  Second Repubic Governor of Kaduna State, Alhaji Balarabe Musa, has expressed regrets about the decline of Nigerian youth, saying they have grown powerless, and become an instrument for the political gain of others. read more […]
- EFCC Press Release: EFCC Arraigns Monday Agha for Contract Scam
  By Wilson Uwujaren The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on May 20, 2013 arraigned one Monday Agha before Justice Maureen Adaobi Onyetenu of the Federal High Court Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, on an 8-count charge of obtaining money under false pretence. read more […]
- EFCC Press Release: EFCC Docks Emmanuel Ayoola for N8m Dud Cheque
  By Wilson Uwujaren The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday May 21, 2013 arraigned one Emmanuel Ayoola Oserin, before Justice R.I. Ahiakwo of the State High Court, Port Harcourt on 2-count charge bordering on fraudulent issuance of dud cheques. read more […]
- EFCC Press Release: Curator Arraigned for Stealing
  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday May 21, 2013 arraigned one Fadamijo Omotayo, before Justice R.I. Ahiakwo of the State High Court, Port Harcourt on one count charge bordering on stealing. read more
- Court Sets Date For Resumption Of Fred Ajudua’s Fraud Trial   
  By SaharaReporters, New York A Lagos State High Court has ruled that fraud suspect, Fred Ajudua, must face the trial he has evaded since 2006. Justice Olubunmi Oyewole issued the order on Monday, May 20, 2013.   read more
NIGERIA GOSSIP
- Watch Lynxxx, Oreka, BurnaBoy in new series: GIDIUP
  Gidi Up is a thrilling adventure centered around the lives of four friends in pursuit of happiness, success and independence. However, a few wrong choices quickly turn their Lagos dreams into a Gidi nightmare. In this first episode (New Beginnings), we’re introduced to Obi, Tokunbo, Eki and Yvone as they each prepare for big chances in their lives. Watch thi […]
- UDR Radio Launch Party Pictures
  Sat the 2nd of March at Mango lounge was the UDR Radio Launch party. New York City was shutdown by the upscale event that took place at Mango Lounge, Manhattan. The night started of with a mix and mingle where good finger food was served and guest speakers that included: Martin Fayomi, Executive Producer of NEA Awards, Milwaukee Buck aka Buck 3000 Murder Inc […]
- VIDEO: D’Banj & former Miss USA get it on!!
  Sneak Peek of D’banj performance in Houston, with Former Miss USA / Real Housewives of Atlanta, Kenya Moore in Houston, Texas The event was a town-hall meeting with a Nigerian nationals in the Texas area. FOOTAGE: goldenIcons
- Abizzy feat Kellyhansome – BadGirl (Official Video)
  “Bad Girl” by Sierra Leonean born crooner Abizzy, featuring Kelly Hansome has been a hit since it was released in August of last year. It even ganered recognition at the MTN Award Cameroun for Best International Artiste and is up for recognition at the MNA Awards in Sierra Leone March 9th 2013. Now the video to this hit is out and I can tell you, it does not […]
- Ajebutter22 – Omo Pastor ft BOJ [Behind The Scenes]
  Ajebutter.22 teams up with Seyi Shay (omo pastor), Dr Sid (deacon) and Basketmouth (pastor) for the dramatic video-shoot of “omo pastor” directed by the fantastic Sesan with cameo appearances by K9, Falz, Uzi and N6. Another Behind The Scenes thrill from iROKtv. #Enjoy!
- Funmi Odegbami Receives Double Women4africa Awards Nomination
  Funmi Odegbami - the lesser known sister of Afrobeats singing sensation May7ven; the daughter of Segun Odegbami; CEO of MiNK London; founder of Makeup Show Live; a member of the Black Women in Europe Power List, and an internationally renowned makeup artist – has received nominations in the categories of Best Makeup Artist of the year and Best Educator of th […]
- OJayy – Don’t Judge Me (Live Performance Video
  This is OJayy’s version of Chris Brown’s monster hit “Don’t Judge Me.” In this Hip Hop/Rap song OJayy depicts a scenario of a makeup between a couple. The song also shows OJayy’s versatility from R’n'B to Rap. The Live Performance video is a compliation of OJayy’s ” High Impact Reloaded (2012) Show” and his Lover’s Night performance in Newark New Jersey […]
- NEW VIDEO: J’LAR – SUGARCANE
  After blasting on to the scene with her debut dance tune “SUGARCANE” that is currently raving the airwaves garnering lots of attention after few weeks of audio release. J’Lar the ex-Miss Global Nigeria who is signed to CADILLY Entertainment is back with the sizzling hot HD video for her hit single “SUGARCANE”
- J Martins – GoodLife (Naaman) Behind The Scenes
  J Martins is set to up the ante for creativity with this video, which reportedly features Ivorien music legends ‘Les Garagistes’ whose song was originally sampled in order to craft this work of art. One wonders, did J Martins really traverse the continent just to include that level of originality in his video? Did Les Garagistes even grant actual permission […]
- DBanj Records Drops “D’ Kings Men” Album Track-List
  The wait is MCOMM finally over, after several months of speculation, D’banj records presents it’s maiden album D’ Kings Men; a compilation album which includes tracks from the worldwide superstar D’Banj, and his label mates Kayswitch and J.Sol. Several months of serious and inspiring hard work has paid off… This 17-track album comes fully loaded (we aren’t e […]
ONLINE EDITOR
- Kenneth Uwadi
SPORTS NEWS
- Keane clear to face England
  Robbie Keane is free to face England next week after Los Angeles Galaxy granted him permission to join up with the Republic of Ireland squad.
- Reus ready for grand stage
  Borussia Dortmund star Marco Reus has described reaching the UEFA Champions League final as the 'biggest moment' of his career to date.
- Stoke exit disappoints Pulis
  The League Managers Association (LMA) have confirmed that Tony Pulis left Stoke City on amicable terms.
- Parkinson commits to Bradford
  Bradford manager Phil Parkinson has signed a new three-year deal at the club.
- Ex-United star Greenhoff dies
  Former Manchester United and England star Brian Greenhoff has died aged 60.
- Petrov handed coaching role
  Aston Villa have confirmed that Stiliyan Petrov will take up a coaching role with the club.
- Bale hints at Tottenham stay
  Gareth Bale has hinted that he will remain at Tottenham for at least another year despite the club failing to qualify for the Champions League.
- Agent: Dzsudzsak keen to move
  Balazs Dzsudzsak's agent has stated that he could leave Dynamo Moscow, amidst reports West Ham are interested.
- Napoli reveal manager search
  Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has revealed a number of names he has contacted about the vacant manager's job.
- Reyna lands role at NY outfit
  Former USA skipper Claudio Reyna has been appointed director of football at New York City FC ahead of their inaugural MLS season.
- Newcastle deny Carroll move
  Newcastle United say they have no interest in re-signing Andy Carroll, according to Sky sources.
- Paolo: Team effort on targets
  Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio is happy to leave the identification of summer targets to others as he prepares for a recruitment drive.
- Gotze misses Wembley final
  Borussia Dortmund have been dealt a serious blow ahead of Saturday's Champions League final with the news that Mario Gotze has been ruled out of the Wembley showpiece.
- Agent: Hammers want Ambrosini
  The agent of Massimo Ambrosini has revealed that West Ham have made a bid for the AC Milan midfielder.
- Giroud: Arsenal must improve
  Olivier Giroud says Arsenal must kick on in the Champions League after qualifying for a 16th successive season.
- Klopp: Lewandowski staying
  Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski will not be leaving the club, according to coach Jurgen Klopp.
- Martinez considers position
  Wigan manager Roberto Martinez is considering his position and will make a decision on his future within the next 24 hours.
- Pellegrini leaving Malaga
  Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed that he will be leaving Malaga at the end of the season, amidst reports that he is close to taking over at Manchester City.
- Fulham complete double swoop
  Fulham have confirmed the signings of midfielder Derek Boateng and defender Fernando Amorebieta on free transfers.
USA GOSSIP
- Dog Tackles Wedding Gown-Wearing Bride, Chaos Ensues
  Dogs. They are considered Man's Best Friend. But brides in wedding gowns who are walking back from showing off their dress to their grandmother on their very special day? More like a worst enemy. In footage that first surfaced on America's Funniest Home Videos, we see an excited canine shake loose and go flying after his owner... who stands no chan […]
- Rihanna Thong Photo: Just TAUNTING Chris Brown!
  Looks like Rihanna is showing Chris Brown what he's missing. NOTE: What he's missing is one sexy, sublimely toned ass. Sometimes, a girl's gotta wear shorts so small that her thong hangs out. Pretty standard. That image is one that could be quickly seared into male brains. Which is probably her intent, though the extent to which Chris Brown ha […]
- Pacific Rim Featurette: Driftspace
  Pacific Rim features this crazy futuristic tech that allows to people to share a soul, share their memories, their thoughts, and their experiences. Why is the movie not just about that? I mean, robots fighting monsters is sweet, granted, but this is some revolutionary technology with mind-blowing existential ramifications. It deserves more than just, "o […]
- Justin Bieber May Sue Guests Who Reveal Party Details
  Justin Bieber got into legal hot water a couple months ago when he allegedly spit on his neighbor. But a new document has leaked online that makes it evident the singer isn't afraid to turn the legal tables on one of his party guests if they dare reveal details of his thrown-downs. TMZ has obtained a copy of the Liability Waiver and Release that all gue […]
- Notorious B.I.G. Clothing Line: Unveiled By T'yanna Wallace!
  T'yanna Wallace, the 19-year-old daughter of the late Notorious B.I.G, is carrying on her father's legacy with a new clothing line in his name. "Notorious," a line of shirts and other fashion items, has hit the market. Here's T'yanna, who was just three years old when he died, modeling: The rapper would have been 41 years old ye […]
- Bill Murray, Crying Baby Go Viral Thanks to Classic Photo
  Bill Murray and a crying baby are the latest darlings of the Internet. This awesome photo comes to us from the equally awesome Reasons My Son Is Crying Tumblr, started by a dad who documents ... you get the idea. Now other parents are submitting their own photos and captions explaining little kid meltdowns too, and Laura Pembroke recently posted this classic […]
- Robin Roberts to Release Memoir in 2014
  She certainly has a story to tell. Following her well-publicized battle with myelodysplastic syndrome - which included a bone marrow transplant late last year - Robin Roberts has signed a deal with Grand Central Publishing to release a memoir next spring. "I am humbled that many have an interest, and draw strength from my on-going journey," said th […]
- Delivery Man Trailer: Wach Now!
  What happens when his early-90s reckless seed-sprayin' catches up to the perpetual adolescent known as Vincent Anthony Vaughn? Not sure yet. But whatever it is, it will be the plot of the movie Delivery Man. Watch the first Delivery Man trailer, which mostly just introduces the premise: Delivery Man Trailer Vaughn stars as David Wozniak, a man whose spe […]
- Teen Choice Awards Nominations: Breaking Dawn Part 2 Tops List
  The first wave of nominations for the 2013 Teen Choice Awards has been released - and Breaking Dawn Part 2 leads the way. This conclusion to The Twilight Saga picked up more nods than any other film, while stars from Pretty Little Liars and The Vampire Diaries also fared well. Read on for a rundown and set your DVR for Sunday, August 11 on Fox to find out wh […]
- Oklahoma Mom Reunites With Son After Tornado: See the Emotional Video
  A video of an Oklahoma mom's tearful reunion with her son after Monday's tornado has gone viral, and for good reason, given the situation at hand. After the Oklahoma tornado hit the city of Moore, just outside Oklahoma City, two severely damaged elementary schools left parents fearing the worst. Trenda Purcell, who found both her kids safe, was one […]
USA GOSSIP
- Canned Tuna
  Possibly The Tightest Dress Ever! (The Chive) Katie Holmes Wet T-shirt (Lainey Gossip) Anais Zanotti Has The Sweetest Booty (The Superficial) Courtney Stodden Sl%ts Up Disney (Dlisted) Kelly Brooks Is Simply Gorgeous (Moe Jackson) Demi Moore In A Bikini (DS nsfw) Jennifer Aniston Is A Sexy Maid (Just Jared) Emina Hecimovic Was Born To Wear [...]
- Emily DiDonato Does Baywatch Good!
  Here’s Sports Illustrated model Emily DiDonato doing one of my favorite photoshoots of the year so far: a Baywatch-themed shoot. Now I know Emily isn’t as talented in the front meat department as Pamela Anderson, but if you ask me, she still fills out the red suit pretty well. There’s just two things this shoot [...]
- Michelle Heaton Bikini Fitness
  I’m not really sure who Michelle Heaton is, but according to the Internet, she’s a British pop star, actress, TV personality, and model. Which I’m pretty sure is just a fancy way of saying busty British nobody. Anyway, she’s also apparently filming a fitness show on Miami Beach now, and I fully support any workout [...]
- Petra Nemcova Is Now A Hot Blonde
  Here’s Petra Nemcova at Cannes premiering some movie called Behind the Candelabra. It’s been at least a couple months since I’ve seen Petra, and it looks like she changed something: she dyed her hair blonde. Sure, I would’ve preferred if she had upgraded to some slightly bigger cleavage instead, but maybe that’s next on the [...]
- Selena Gomez Tongue Action
  So Selena Gomez was in London for some reason recently, and here she is posing for pictures with fans outside the BBC Radio 1 studio and giving some tongue action to one of them. So how come when I ask Selena to give me some tongue for a picture, I get escorted away by security? [...]
- Carmen Bründler’s Sexy Lingerie Goodness
  Here’s model Carmen Bründler modelling for Figleaves Lingerie. When I first came across Carmen I was sure that she was Brazilian, so I was surprised to learn that she was in fact German. And you know what they say about German models? They have a serious licking fetish. Ok, I may have made that up, [...]
- Fernanda Marin’s Bootilicious Bikini Pictures
  Meet Colombian model Fernanda Marin. I have no clue who the hell she is and even after 30 seconds of Googling her, I could not find one thing. So Fernanda, if you are out there, please drop me a line on my Twitter account and let’s starts Twitter-bating. BTW, I accept all booty shots! [...]
- Alexina Graham Red Hot Lingerie Pictures
  Here’s a little something for you redhead lovers: Alexina Graham for La Redoute Lingerie. It’s not often that a ginger makes her way onto Hollywood Tuna, but when they are this hot, I have an obligation to my loyal readers to post it. Anyway, I’ve never heard of La Redoute lingerie, but if I ever [...]
- Katrina Bowden Needs More Attention
  I’m not sure what Katrina Bowden is up to these days now that she’s no longer in 10 seconds of 30 Rock every week, but it’s a good thing as far as I’m concerned. Because that means she has more time to spend taking her pooch to the dog park and potentially running into a [...]
- Behati Prinsloo’s Casual Hotness
  I’ve probably said this before, but I’m not a big fan of these Victoria’s Secret “casual” photoshoots. Who wants to see supermodels fully-clothed? It’s just unnatural. Besides, everybody knows that the only people who actually read the Victoria’s Secret catalogue are guys, and we want to see Behati Prinsloo riding a bike in a bikini, [...]
- Introducing Super Cutie Cristine Prosperi
  I don’t think I’ve ever heard of this Cristine Prosperi chick before, and I’ve definitely never heard of whatever lame movie they’re premiering. But after checking out these pictures, I want to learn more — about Cristine, obviously. Right now, all I can find out is that she’s some Canadian actress on Degrassi, but I [...]
- Daily Tuna
  -Got to love JWoww‘s cleavage -She is so hot she will melt your heart -The ultimate booty workout -Mmm… Next level boobs -Emily Didonato bikini sexiness -Rachel Bilson‘s sweet booty pop -Jessica Biel is a sexy caddy -Minka Kelly is drop dead gorgeous
- Ninel Conde Picture Moment
- Kimberley Garner Brings Her Cans To Cannes
  I guess my Twitter girlfriend Kimberley Garner wants to get into movies now, because here she is walking around during the Cannes Film Festival to attract attention. Now, I never watched Kimberley’s reality show, but since I want to be a good Twitter boyfriend and support her, let me just say that she looks really [...]
- Canned Tuna
  More Megan Fox TMNT Hotness (Lainey Gossip) I Just Found My Future Wife!!! (The Chive) Taylor Swift And I Are A Match Made In Heaven (Dlisted) Jennifer Lawrence As Mystique Is Hot (The Superficial) Holly Madison‘s Sweet Bikini Bod (Moe Jackson) Ireland Baldwin Fingers Her Armpits (DS nsfw) Rihanna: Tell Miley Cyrus To Call Me, [...]
- Arianny Celeste Strips For Hangover
  Once again, Arianny Celeste is back and this time she is stripping for the new Hangover movie. It’s a good thing that she is because I’m sure that it will make up for how crappy this film is going to be. So fellas, click play and enjoy Arianny and her sweet funbags in a bikini. [...]
- Leighton Meester’s New Role Is A Hipster Doofus
  I’m pretty torn over these pictures of Leighton Meester filming her new movie Life Partner at the Long Beach Gay Pride Parade. See, I like Leighton, but I hate hipsters, and between the suspenders and rainbow tights, it looks like she’s playing the most annoying one I’ve ever seen. Luckily, I’m distracted enough by Leighton’s [...]
- Ashley Tisdale Works It In Short Shorts
  If there’s one thing I love, it’s hotties working out. Because not only does it mean we get to enjoy watching them sweat in short shorts, it also means we get to enjoy the results of all that hard work for months to come. So here’s Ashley Tisdale going for a run and making sure [...]
- Hollywood Tuna’s Extra Catch Of The Day
  Today’s extra catch consists of Victoria Sandford, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Sophie Desmarais, Lindsey Vonn, Hilaria Thomas, Rosario Dawson, Brit Marling, Daphne Blunt, Victory Van Tuyl, Ryan Newman, Zoe Saldana, Rachel Bilson, Petra Ecclestone, Kimberley Walsh, Zoe Hardman, Oona Chaplin, Jessica Lowndes, Ursula Karven. » view all 45 photos Photos […]
- Heather Graham’s Hangover Cleavage
  Here’s Heather Graham at the Hangover 3 premiere, and after all these years, she’s still got some of the best cleavage in the business. It’s just amazing. One of these days, somebody ought to give Heather a lifetime achievement award for all the crappy movies she’s saved with those wonderful things. I’d do it myself, [...]
SPORTS
- Buffon: Pogba has to be more mature
  The Juventus skipper says the young Frenchman has made a great impact in Turin but feels the midfielder still has some growing up to do.
- Ibrahimovic: I miss Italy
  The PSG striker has voiced his love for the footballing culture in Serie A and refused to rule out a move away from the Parc des Princes this summer.
- Mourinho and Ronaldo receive two-match Copa bans
  The Portuguese duo have both been punished for their part in the ugly scenes at the end of Real Madrid's 2-1 loss to Atletico Madrid last week.
- MLS: Claudio Reyna, NYCFC, "Tendremos jugadores de ManCity"
  El director deportivo del nuevo NYCFC propiedad del Manchester City y los Yankees aseguró que su equipo jugará bien y compartirán todos los recursos posibles incluyendo jugadores.
- Claudio Reyna named director of football for New York City FC
  The former U.S. national team captain will leave the U.S. program in favor of a position with Major League Soccer's newest franchise.
- Mario Gotze to miss Champions League final
  The 20-year-old has been struggling with a thigh injury and has been ruled out of Saturday's clash with Bayern Munich at Wembley.
- Pellegrini: These are my last hours at Malaga
  The Chilean has admitted that he will soon leave the Andalusian club but emphasized that he was leaving for a project to fulfill his sporting ambitions
- Sammer: Klopp can say what he wants
  The Bayern Munich sporting director has stressed everyone's right to an opinion after the BVB coach said the Bavarians are like Bond villains.
- Van Persie picks up Premier League Golden Boot
  The Manchester United striker scored 26 goals as Sir Alex Ferguson's side secured a record 20th title, notching two hat tricks to win the award by three strikes.
- Pablo Zabaleta listo para Colombia, no descarta MLS en el futuro
  El argentino ha sido parte de todo el proceso de llegada del Manchester City a la MLS. Ahora enfrentará un amistoso ante Chelsea y viajará a la Selección
- Ibrahimovic: Ancelotti has a better relationship with his players than Mourinho
  The Sweden international has hailed the successful coach's role at PSG and hopes that the former Chelsea boss will not leave the club this summer.
- Robben and Van Persie make Netherlands squad for Asia trip
  The former Bayern boss has called up a number of fresh faces as he shuffles his pack with several regulars at this summer's Under-21 European Championships.
- Rodgers: Liverpool under no pressure to sell Suarez
  The Anfield boss believes the Uruguay international is happy at the club but is expecting the forward to attract interest from sides during the transfer window.
- Transfer Talk: Bale, Villa, Cavani and Arsenal's summer war chest
  We run through the latest talking points in world football, and which stars could be on the move this summer
- McCarthy's Musings: MLS takes its second – and last – shot in the Big Apple with New York City FC
  MLS planned for this moment since its inception. And the arrival of a second team in New York City warranted the patience required to make it happen.
NIGERIA NEWS
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NIGERIA NEWS
- Igbos will miss Achebe for a long time – Ohanaeze
  THE apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, said, Wednesday, that the departed literary giant, Professor Chinua Achebe whose remains would be finally laid to rest at his Ogidi countryhome in Anambra State tomorrow, would be missed for a very long time.
- Achebe’s Bequest to the Nigerian Child
  In 1965, the BBC accepted and broadcast my short story, Strange Encounter, on the Writers’ Club Programme. It was read by Tonie Tucker and discussed, with high commendation, by Edward Blishen. Little did 1 know that the warm reception of my work was facilitated by the seminal book of the great Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart, published in 1958!
- 9 Bank CEOs apologise to Reps for non-appearance
  Nine bank chief executive officers who failed to honour the House of Representatives Committee on Finance's invitation on May12, complied with the committee's summon with apologies in Abuja on Wednesday.
- Messi’s Barcelona plan Israel, Palestinian trip
  Lionel Messi and his Barcelona teamates will take part in a Middle Eastern tour in August that will include sporting workshops for both Palestinian and Israeli children.
- Saudi sends eight citizens to jail over plotting for Al-Qaeda
  A Saudi court sentenced eight citizens to jail terms of between 10 and 25 years on Wednesday after convicting them of plotting for Al-Qaeda, state news agency SPA reported.
- Switzerland to simplify process of freezing, unblocking dictator funds
  Switzerland, currently in the process of restituting assets to several former autocratic countries, is working on a new law aimed at simplifying the process of freezing and unblocking such funds, the government said Wednesday.
- Anamabra stands still for Achebe
  AWKA, the capital of Anambra State stood still yesterday as the body of the literary icon, Professor Chinua Achebe arrived the state for its final journey to Ogidi, his home town, in Idemili North local government area where it will be interred later today.
- 7 killers of ex-Kwara CP, Asadu arrested, arraigned, says IGP
  ENUGU - THE Inspector General of Police, IGP, Mohammed Abubakar said in Enugu, Wednesday, that seven persons who took part in the murder of former Kwara State Commissioner of police, Chinwike Asadu, have been apprehended.
- Arowolo: I tried to stop her, but she slapped me, husband tells court
  31-year-old man, Akolade Arowolo, on Wednesday denied killing his wife, Titilayo, claiming that he did everything to save her.
- Bookseller jailed for selling pirated copies of El-Rufai’s book
  A Federal High Court, sitting in Lagos, on Wednesday, sentenced a book seller to three months imprisonment for selling pirated books.
- Arepo pipeline vandalism: Court still remands 10 accused
  A Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday continued to remand 10 persons charged with oil pipeline vandalism and murder of three engineers.
- 7 dead in Afghan suicide blast
  A teenage suicide bomber killed seven people in central Afghanistan on Wednesday when he targeted local fighters who battle against Taliban insurgents, officials said.
- Police arrest 17 year-old kidnappers, intercept 3,500 live cartridges
  TWO 17 year old suspected kidnappers were among other suspects paraded at the Oyo State Police Command, Eleyele, Ibadan Wednesday.
- Emergency rule: Gunmen shot dead fuel station manager in Borno
  BY NDAHI MARAMA, MAIDUGURI Gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram members , yesterday ,shot dead a General Manager (name withheld) of one of the fuel stations in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital. This is coming barely few hours after President Goodluck Jonathan ordered the immediate release of all Boko Haram sect, including their wives and [...]
- Achebe – The Icon And Greatest Anti-Corruption Crusader
  Many well-meaning Nigerians and international figures have said so much in tribute to this literary giant since his death on March 21, 2013. The world is celebrating Chinua Achebe! What else can my humble self say about him?
- Zimbabwe limits presidential tenures to two five-year terms
  President Robert Mugabe on Wednesday signed Zimbabwe's new constitution into law, clearing the path to crucial elections later this year.
- Pop duo Bracket releases hot new video ‘Temperature’
  By Charles Mgbolu After a really good scare from Vast who was diagnosed with Lymphoma ( a form of cancer of the blood) a while back but successfully underwent treatment in a UK hospital; the group Bracket is back in business again as they’ve released a long awaited single ‘Temperature’ and it’s hot! It’s coming [...]
- DPP says it’s not merging with any political party
  The Democratic Peoples Party (DPP) says it is not in any merger with any political party or association. This is contained in a communiqué signed by the party’s Director, Media and Publicity, Mr Abubakar Yusuf.
- Court sentences banker to 6 months in prison for breach of trust
  Bello Jimoh, a 52-year-old banker, was on Tuesday sentenced to six months imprisonment, by a Karu Senior Magistrates' Court for misappropriating N621,387 in his custody.
- Tuface, Ras Kimono, Faze, others clean up Lagos streets, feed hungry destitutes
  Lagos – Some artistes in the Nigerian music industry on Tuesday turned out en masse to clean up the streets of Lagos, feed the hungry and visit the homeless. The musicians who participated in the exercise included TuFace Idibia, who was accompanied by his manager, Mr Efe Omorogbe. Others were Ras Kimono, Dizzy Falola and [...]
NIGERIA GOSSIP
- [VIDEO] Hilarious Audition At the X-Factor Abuja !!! You Need to Watch This
  LWKMD…. Have still not gotten over this video and i thought i should share… Here is Ramat at the auditions of the X-Factor in abuja! Apparently, she had the “Cry Factor” instead… Lol… You surely must laugh… Oh Ramat, Cry Me A River! Enjoy the video… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DM_8gwu2n_o © Seyizy for NigeriaShowbiz! | Quality And Not Quantity, 2013. | Pe […]
- Will You Advice Someone Dating Your Ex? Jim Iyke’s Ex-Girlfriend Advices Nadia Buari
  It is usually when things are tough that people remember God. Nadia Buari may be smiling that she has found her right man but she should learn from her predecessor. Keturah Hamilton has been in pains, reading, seeing all the activities of her ex Jim Iyke with his new lover Nadia Buari on the internet. While she has given up on bad boy Jim Iyke,The post Will […]
- [PHOTOS] Channel O’s VJ Denrele Edun Enjoying His Vacation In Brazil
  After having a difficult start of the year (loosing Goldie to death), the Nigerian Top Tv Presenter and Channel O’s VJ, Denrele Edun is living his dream yet again. The Fashion Mogul shared pictures of himself in Brazil where he has decided to go and relax for a while. Trust me, he is having fun. more pictures after the cut…. (...)Read the rest of [PHOTOS]The […]
- A Letter To Raquel, Expose What Is In Your Brain & Not What You Have Under!
  Dear Raquel, I may not be your biggest fan or even a fan at all but I must confess that, I have been following your music. I like your voice and unlike those by-force singers that I come across on daily basis, I think you can sing. You are a natural talent. I like what you have been doing recently with Okyeame Kwame on hisThe post A Letter To Raquel, Expose […]
- [PHOTOS] Remains OF Chinua Achebe Arrives Nigeria as He would Be Buried Today
  The remains of celebrated writer, Chinua Achebe has arrived in Enugu, Nigeria, ahead of final funeral rites to be held on Today, May 23, 2013.The mortal remains of the illustrious writer was received by his widow, Professor Mrs Christie Achebe, his children and Engr Austin Achebe, his elder brother and leader of the Achebe family.The body was first flown t […]
- [NEW VIDEO] Temperature – Bracket
  Here is another entertaining visuals from one of Nigeria’s favorite duos, Bracket for their single Temperature which was released last year October. The video is brought to you by Ape Planet and directed by Clarence Peters. enjoy!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8PKxt8jMWA © Seyizy for NigeriaShowbiz! | Quality And Not Quantity, 2013. | Permalink | No c […]
- [PHOTO] Checkout Klay Anthony Rooney’s First Picture
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