Friday 28 February 2014

Photos: Ooni of Ife's daughter, Princess Seyi Sijuade, weds

Princess Oluwaseyi Sijuade, daughter of the Oni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuade, married her man, Olanrewaju Odeyemi in a glamorous wedding ceremony which held at the St Paul Anglican Church Ayegbaju, Ile-Ife in Osun state on Saturday February 8th.

Top personalities like the Minister of State for the FCT, Jumoke  Akinjide, Esama of Benin, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion, Chief Anthony Anenih and others were there to felicitate with the Oni and his Family. See more photos after the cut...

Photos: Comedian Elenu and wife welcome baby boy

Comedian Elenu and his wife Chinwe welcomed a son this afternoon (Nigerian time) at San Ramon Regional Medical Centre in California, USA. The couple, who got married in June 2013, have named their new bundle of joy Jaden Olamide Akinlami. Big congrats to them...

Man sues Macdonalds for $1.5million for giving him only one napkin

A man is suing Macdonalds for $1.5million for giving him only one napkin and refusing to give him another when he asked for it. Lol. The things you can sue people for in the US.

TMZ reports
McDonalds has made a new golden arch enemy - a California man is suing the company for $1.5million... because he says he only got one napkin with his meal. Webster Lucas claims he was stiffed on napkins at the Mickey D's in Pacoima, CA on January 29th -- after ordering a Quarter Pounder Deluxe - and when he went up to the counter to ask for more, he was rudely rebuffed by the manager ... who insisted he already got some. According to his lawsuit, Lucas, who is black, then retorted, "I should have went to eat at the Jack-in-the-Box because I didn't come here to argue over napkins. I came here to eat."That's when Lucas says things got racist -- claiming the manager (a Mexican-American) mumbled something about "you people."Lucas subsequently emailed the general manager to complain - insisting he couldn't work because of the "undue mental anguish" he was suffering as a result of the napkin debacle -- and says he was insultingly offered free burgers in return. Lucas wants to super size instead - $1.5 million.

BOKO HARAM: How To Defeat Boko Haram Successfully - Bukola Saraki

Photo - How to defeat Boko Haram, By Bukola Saraki 

Earlier this week, once again, Boko Haram took innocent lives of over 43 school children in the Federal Government College in Buni Yadi. Senator Bukola Saraki sends his condolences to grieving families and shares his thoughts on how to defeat Boko Haram sect.

Saraki shared a successful way to fight Boko Haram, "As with all insurgencies, fighting Boko Haram is not just for the military to tackle. The success for Nigeria in fighting Boko Haram and terrorism in general is largely dependent upon two other key issues: leadership and political cooperation."

Senator Sakari is sure that, first of all, the President "must urgently provide all the necessary resources allocated by our Government to help ensure our nation’s security and must also work together with the Governors of the State to ensure a unified approach to combating this menace."

And secondly, he underlined that "political cooperation is the responsibility of all politicians."

PHOTOS: Topless Dancing Women Thrill Crowds At World-Famous Rio Carnival (+18)


Wearing only body paint, sequins and smiles gorgeous dancers unveil to perform at the wild Rio de Janeiro street carnival in Brazil.
[WARNING - Nudity]
PHOTOS: Topless Dancing Women Thrill Crowds At World-Famous Rio Carnival (+18)
As these images show - Brazilian women certainly know how to party.
The beautiful Samba dancers entertained crowds at the Banda da Rua do Mercado festival - one of the famous Brazilian carnival's 470 street parties.

Pregnant Woman Runs Marathon 4 Weeks Before Her Baby Is Due

A young Chinese woman has run a marathon despite being pregnant.Pregnant Woman Runs Marathon 4 Weeks Before Her Baby Is Due
Xu Yunyan running the marathon at Beijing Olympic Park 

Xu Yunyun said: "I have always been an enthusiastic runner and I don't see any reason why I need to stop just because I'm pregnant."

Amateur runner Xu Yunyun, 28, took part in the competition at the Beijing Olympic Park where she ended up taking centre stage.

Xu is expecting her baby to arrive at the start of March and believes the training would also make the delivery easier.

She said: "I have always been an enthusiastic runner and I don't see any reason why I need to stop just because I'm pregnant.

I took an easy pace and didn't overstretch myself, and my doctor told me the carrying on exercising is the best way to ensure a healthy baby is born."

The expectant mother took inspiration from Paula Radcliffe MBE who ran twice a day during the first five months of her 2006 pregnancy.

The US Department of Health and Human Services says women who are active runners could keep taking part in the sport during pregnancy.

PHOTOS: Kim Kardashian Flashes Cleavage At Vienna Opera Ball


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Kim Kardashian was well and truly treated like a princess last night as she attended the Vienna Ball, but despite looking fabulous in a boob-baring glam dress, the celebrity didn't look like she was having a great time as she failed to crack a smile on the red carpet.

Kim chose a two-tone dress for the evening, wearing a sheer cut-out, black top that had a sexy lace-up back, teamed with a champagne coloured satin skirt. She wore her hair sleek and down, with sultry eye make-up.

However, despite momager Kris Jenner attending the bash by her side, Kim still didn't look happy as she posed next to billionaire Richard Lugner.

PHOTOS: Dead Man Wakes Up As Funeral Home Prepares To Embalm Him

A man who woke up in a body bag at a funeral home after being pronounced legally dead in what the coroner described a 'miracle', USA.

Back to life: Walter Williams from Lexington, Mississippi, after being pronounced dead and waking up at a funeral home inside a body bag

Walter Williams from Lexington, Mississippi, was zipped up in a body bag while funeral home workers prepared to embalm him, but instead they soon found him kicking to get out.

The coroner suspected that Williams' pacemaker had likely stopped for a brief period and then started up again.

Nollywood Actress, Tonto Dikeh Talk About Girls, Lesbianism


Nollywood actress/singer, Tonto Dikeh has shared her opinion about girls, lesbianism and their constant fight over one snatching another girl's lover.
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Tonto Dikeh who recently released her second single posted the message below on instagram.

Guys, Guess What Afrocandy Wants You To Do With Your Privates

Controversial US-based actress, Judith Opara Mazagwu popularly known as Afrocandy who recently revealed to almost making love to Nigerian singer, D'banj is back again.
This time Afrocandy has a message for the guys. She took to her facebook page to give the advice to her male fans.
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See her message below
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Regardless of what critics think, the 'Ike na money' singer who became quite popular after she released raunchy pictures and video of her hardcore Porn Movie “Destructive Instinct” 3&4 doesn't look like she'll be backing down anytime soon.

Afrocandy, a mother of two who has been separated from her ex-husband since 2007 and no hope of them getting back together was quoted in an interview as saying  “I have moved on with my new life and I love it. Going back to him is like a dead horse. We have broken-up and no more together since year 2007”.

What do you think of her message?

Waje: Explains Her Life And Her Music

Singer Waje gave an interview recently and talked about he life, her love for God and family as well as her work with charity.
How would you describe your journey in the Nigerian Music Industry and what are some of the challenges you’ve faced along the way?
The journey has been rough, I must say, though it has been one of those experiences that certify that God is with you and carrying you through the tough times. Along the way challenges can be found in every corner (being a woman in the industry was always a big one) and having to fight for the opportunity to be seen or heard so that you can prove your worth… and not always getting that chance in the end, are just some of the issues.




At what point in your life did you decide that you wanted a career in the arts?
I started singing from childhood you know and, gradually, music started becoming more than just something I did in the shower. It started to seem more like something that would define me eventually. When I became a teenager, I started to embrace the drive for a career in the arts. By the time I was 18, I was certain I was going to keep singing on and on.

LG Electronics introduces Ultra Chest Freezer into Nigerian market

Global Leader in consumer electronics and home appliances, LG Electronics (LG) is unrelenting in its quest to making life comfortable and convenient for its numerous consumers with the introduction of the new LG Chest Freezer. 

The event which held at the LG showroom in Lekki was aimed at making safe and healthy foods readily available to households and businesses as the Chest freezer has various capacities to meet both household and commercial needs. Continue...

Mila Kunis is engaged to Ashton Kutcher; check out her diamond ring

They were first friends for almost 15 years, then they began dating in 2012 after Ashton's marriage to Demi Moore ended and now the former That '70s Show co-stars are engaged. E! has confirmed that Mila and Ashton got engaged recently and are planning to make it official soon. Kunis was spotted shopping yesterday in Hollywood wearing that diamond ring on her finger. Congrats to them.

Photos: Soldiers take over streets in Victoria Island in route march


The soldiers were spotted this morning on several streets in Victoria Island. No one knows for sure what the march past was for but shouldn't they be in the North instead? #Justasking! :-) Continue to see more photos...

Rihanna bares her bare breasts in see-through top (see photos)

Rihanna but why? The singer bared her bare boobs in a sheer black top with nothing on underneath as she attended Balmain's Paris Fashion Week after-show party yesterday night. See the pics after the cut...but if you're viewing from the office, biko ji wa yo...(sofry sofry). It's quite x-rated..:-)

South African Immigration deporting Nigerians for flimsy excuses

For a while now the South African immigration have been deporting Nigerians for the flimsiest reasons. Starting from their airport, they deport you for allegedly carrying what they call 'fake' yellow card. Then sometimes they raid local hotels and even pick Nigerians up while they are going about their business. Today Friday Feb. 28th they deported eleven Nigerians for hotel reservation reasons. The ones staying at apartments too were deported because according to South African immigration, their names didn't appear on the apartment lease while clearly they were just guests. Someone I know was affected.

Why are they doing this? Our government needs to do something about this ASAP. This is not too good!

YOBE SLAIN STUDENTS: Fashola Renames 'His' Hall To 'Peace Hall' in Memory of Children

 YOBE SLAIN STUDENTS: Fashola Renames 'His' Hall To 'Peace Hall' in Memory of Children
On Thursday, February 27, Gov. Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State renamed a hall initially named after him to “Peace Hall’’, in memory of slain school children in Yobe.

On February 25, about 43 children of the Federal Government College, Burni Yadi, Yobe, were killed by members of the Boko Haram Sect.

Previously, the hall was named after Fashola by the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG). The hall was constructed by the Lagos Zonal Council of the NUPENG, located at Fadeyi in Lagos.

SEE Why Emir Of Kano Flown Abroad Again

The Emir of Kano Alhaji Ado Bayero has been flown to London for routine medical check up with his Doctor.
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* Emir of Kano

Bayero,89 was flown aboard a charted flight through Malam Aminu Kano International Airport yesterday afternoon in company of his children and some senior counsellor of the emirate.

The 13th Fulani Emir had over the past few years been battling with undisclosed ailments that had compelled him to seek advanced treatment abroad.
Sequel to his health crisis, the revered Emir has been confined to the wheel culminating in disappearance from public view except on rear occasion.

Bayero who mounted the throne of his forefathers in the early 60s has been a stabilising figure in a city of 9 million people.

It is not clear when he will return as their was no announcement either from the emirate council or the Kano state Government, however teeming subjects has continue to offer special prayers for his health and safe returns to base.

While away, the Waban Kano Alhaji Abbas Sanusi. Who is the most senior counsellor in the emirate would hold fort.

You Can't Believe Number Of Chairmanship Positions PDP Wins In Plateau Polls

The ruling Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) has won majority of the chairmanship positions in the local government councils election held in Plateau State on 25 February.
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 According to the Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC), in a results released today (Friday), PDP won 14 of the chairmanship positions declared.

Fifteen local governments participated in the exercise after two – Jos North and Wase, were excluded over security concerns.

PLASIEC Chairman, Mr Peter Dalyop, who declared the results in Jos, said that the chairmanship results from Langtang North Local Government were inconclusive.

“There will be a re-run election in Jat Ward in Langtang North on March 3, 2014, to determine the winner of the Chairmanship seat,” he said.

ALUU 4: Trial of Murder Suspects Suspects Has Finally Begun

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Today, February 28, the trial of the suspects who were allegedly involved in the killing of four students of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has finally begun.

Justice Letan Nyordee, the presiding judge, explained that the ruling indicates the commencement of the trial. And Deputy superintendent of police (DSP) Raphael Ezeji told the court that Segun Lawal, the first accused person, made two statements confirming his involvement in the crime.

During his cross examination, Segun Lawal confirmed to the court that he was present at the scene of the incident in Omuokiri as shown in the video. He admitted that his statement to the police is correct.

However, Lawal also insisted that he was tortured and induced into making the statements.
Counsel J. Kehinde made reference to section 28 of the evidence act and asked the court dismiss Segun’s guilty statement as evidence in the matter because he made it under duress.

Solicitor General of Rivers State, Rufus Godwins countered the submission of the representative of the first accused by also making reference to section 131 subsection 2 of the same evidence act.

Justice Nyordee adjourned till 13th of March for continuation of the trial.

BARBARIC: Policemen Attack Youths Who Were Protesting Yobe Killings (PHOTO)


Armed policemen in Abuja on Thursday used tear gas to disperse youths protesting the killing of school children in Yobe State.
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About 50 youths gathered at the Unity Fountain Park in the central area of Abuja in the morning to express their outrage over the recent killing of students by ‘Boko Haram’ in the north-east.

The youths were carrying placards and singing solidarity songs in what was as yet a peaceful demonstration when the police descended on them.

The police confronted the youths and while beating some of the protesters, used tear gas and riot dispersal techniques to chase them out of Unity Fountain, adjacent the Transcorp Hilton Hotel.

Yobe Massacre: We killed The Boko Haram Murderers - Army

A Source within Nigeria’s defence headquarters has revealed that the army has eliminated the attackers of the Federal Government College in Buni Yadi, Yobe State.
The Source said that the militants didn't work alone but where helped by locals who revealed that after the attack, the perpetrators entered the community and ‘blended’ with the villagers.

“But the soldiers were able to fish out dozens of the extremists. Immediate extermination was carried out, but you don’t expect the military to come out and announce such.

“By convention, the military cannot admit ‘merciless retaliation’ as it is called,” the source added.

On the comments by people saying that the soldiers ran away from the community during the attack, the source advised those people to get their facts right.

He said the dastardly act has, as expected, attracted the reaction of well-meaning individuals who have been condemning the senseless bloodletting.

Boko Haram gunmen had attacked the Federal Government College in Buni Yadi, Yobe State on Thursday killing more than 29 innocent souls.

READ MORE: http://news.naij.com/60549.html

OMG! Rihanna Exchanges Messages With Chris Brown, Might Come Back...

According to the report by Insider, Rihanna's ex-boyfriend, famous and controversial rapper Chris Brown has been reaching out to the signer as soon as he had completed his stint in the rehabilitation center.
Photo: Rihanna might get back to Chris Brown
It would be recalled, that Chris, who is generally demonstrating quite an emotional behaviour, beat Rihanna and even threatened to kill her. They broke up, and later the rapper was sent to the rehab in relation to the other offence.

Page Six reports that one of the sources close to the singers said that Brown had started texting Rihanna on her birthday, February 20, and that "the two have been sending each other a flurry of texts ever since."
According to the source, Rihanna didn't write back immediately, but later got sentimental and replied "thank you" asking how he was doing.

Rihanna's camp is said to be terrified that Rihanna and Chris may start it all over again.

Latest Nollywood Couple: Actress Weds Upcoming Actor (PHOTOS)

One of the fast rising Yoruba actors, Austin Emmanuel has tied the knot with his heartthrob, Jumoke Ikudaisi who happens to be an actress too.
They got married in the presence of friends, family and well wishers on Saturday, February 22, 2014.

Austin Emmanuel & Jumoke Ikudaisi
They are now the latest couple in the movie industry.

Sound Sultan Wants You To SEE His Adorable Daughter

Nigerian rapper, UN Ambassador for peace and, as it turns out, a loving dad, share the photo of his adorable daughter.

Seems like the two are taking a drive together. Check out the picture below:
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MADLY IN LOVE: Toyin Aimakhu and Husband Shared New Adorable Pics

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As today is Toyin Aimakhu's Hubby birthday, an actress and her man shared some very romantic photos.

Earlier today Toyin her husband a lovely shout out:

"Happy Birthday Mr Johnson, My Hubby, My Boo, paddy of life, heartbeat, daddy Seun, My small god and my joy...till death do us part...no no we live and die together."
See more photos below...

PHOTO: Yes! I Can Act Nude If The Money Is Right - Nollywood Actress

Fast rising Nollywood actress, Oma Iyasara in a recent interview talks about pornography movies in Nollywood, acting nude and her kind of man.
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Omo who has featured in a number of blockbusters like ‘Damage’ by Uche Jombo, ‘Secret Weapon’ alongside Eucharia Anunobi, Emeka Ike and Chika Ike among many others said she can act nude in a movie as far as the pay is worth it.

Excerpts:
On pornography creeping into Nollywood and if its true pornography makes the movies more real
I don’t think pornography makes a movie real, the way the world is now, sex sells, so pornography is just a decoy to attract people to movies. But it doesn’t work for me because it’s not in our tradition and culture

PHOTOS: Sexy Toolz In New Photo Shoot For The Juice

Famous Nigerian On Air Personality Tolu “Toolz” Oniru appears in a new super-hot photo shoot for Season 2 of The Juice to be broadcast on Ndani TV.
Enjoy the curvaceous and talented Tolu:
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Kannywood Actress, Rabi Mustapha Passes Away


Photo - Rabi Mustapha is deadOn Wednesday, February 26, popular Kannywood actress, Rabi Mustapha, died after a brief illness in Kano.

She has already been buried according to Islamic rites.

On Thursday, at her family house in Kano, friends and colleagues trooped in to condole with the deceased’s family.

A family friend, Aliyu Ahmed said Kannywood industry had really lost a talent.

“Rabi is among the best if not the best singer in Kannywood. She will surely be missed, no doubt about it. Everybody is here with the family; Kannywood has been at a standstill since yesterday (Wednesday) evening till this morning,” said Ahmed.

Singer Rabi would be remembered in Kannywood for her singing, especially in the movies Mujadala, Muradi and Ukuba.

One of her last public performances was at her colleague, Fati Musa’s, wedding in December 2013.
She was one of the first singers in the industry, performing alongside Yakubu Mohammed.

NOT AGAIN! Rihanna Bares It All At Crazy Horse Club (PHOTO)

Rihanna proved she has a lot of front by baring her bosom at a fashion party in Paris on Thursday night.
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* Rihanna at the occasion

Always one to keep abreast with the style crowd, the Umbrella beauty thrilled onlookers at the Balmain and Lanvin Paris Fashion Week afterparty by wearing a very revealing ensemble.

The singer donned a black see-though mesh top, which revealed her breasts, while showing off a new sophisticated long bob.

And she was in the right place for such a daring outfit - the glam bash was held at the famous Crazy Horse club, which is iconic for its burlesque shows and nude female dancers.

The risque look was a welcome return to Rihanna's raunchy roots after it was revealed earlier this week she is set to voice a character in a kids' movie.

The We Found Love hitmaker will star as Gratuity 'Tip' Tucci in the family film, which is based on Adam Rex's 2007 children's book, The True Meaning of Smekday, and she is also set to record several tracks for the movie's soundtrack.

Let's hope she covers up at the film's family friendly premiere!

Halima Abubakar Launches Her Record Company


News coming in states that Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar has started a new record company under her Modehouse Entertainment brand.
And immediately she has signed a bright up and coming singer called Yung Issy to the record label.

FIRST-HAND: What Jim Iyke Has To Say About His "Car Accident"


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Over the weekend, reports surfaced online that Nollywood star, Jim Iyke, had been involved in an accident, while driving a Chevrolet Camero belonging to Nadia Buari, in Accra. But today Jim has denied being involved in in any car accident.

The reports further said he went into a coma following the accident.

On Thursday, Febtuary 27, the actor stated via his Twitter account that he had not been involved in any car accident. He also stated that there are all types of ugly and desperate people peddling all sorts of false news.
See his tweet below(after the break)...

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How Popular Actor, Jide Kosoko Narrowly Escaped Death

Veteran actor, Jide Kosoko who recently celebrated his 60th birthday narrowly escaped death on Wednesday after he was involved in a terrible car accident.
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The accident was said to have occurred around Ikeja Shopping Mall, Lagos state.
The actor who was driving reportedly lost control of the vehicle as a result of break failure which then led to the accident.

Although the car is a complete write-off, Jide Kosoko was immediately given emergency medical treatment by 7-up & LASTMA Emergency officials before he was rushed to an undisclosed hospital for further treatment.

Efforts to reach the actor has been abortive. But a Yoruba actor, Yomi Fabiyi confirmed the story saying the actor is in stable condition.

Jide Kosoko who has remained one of the few actors that have successfully featured in Yoruba and English movies is married to two wives Karimat and Henrietta (popular Yoruba actress) 

He was born in 1954 in Lagos Island to a royal family and has been acting since he was 10 years old when he joined a theatre group. He attended Yaba College of Technology where he studied Business Administration.

UPDATE: Fulanis Murder Two, Raze Over 50 Houses, Destroy Farm Yield In Plateau State

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Plateau State - Suspected Fulani herdsmen attacked Diyam-Rim of Riyom LGA, Rakok and Razat of Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau State, leaving at least two dead and over 50 houses burnt.
According to eyewitness, the attackers came to Diyam-Rim at about 2 a.m. on Thursday, February 27. The raid lasted for about an hour, two persons were killed and two others injured.

The villages, almost deserted by residents following previous similar attacks, have been razed to the ground by the gunmen.

Local residents report the two killed persons were members of the same family shot in their sleep by gunmen. The two victims who sustained wounds are currently receiving medical treatment.

The rampaging gunmen burnt, as different reports suggest, from 50 to 120 housese, farm yield, vehicles and almost everything in the area.

Interim Administrator of Barkin Ladi local government, Habila Dung confirmed the incident, adding the gunmen destroyed everything they came across.

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Again, Gunmen Kill Two, Raze Over 120 Houses in Plateau State

An eye witness said the attackers came into Diyam-Rim at about 2 am, raided the village for about an hour, killing the two persons and injuring two others.

Gunmen, suspected to be Fulani herdsmen, have again struck on the Plateau, leaving at least two dead and over 120 houses burnt at Diyam-Rim of Riyom local government area, and Rakok and Razat both of Barkin Ladi local government area of the state.
 The other attack on Rakok and Razat in Barkin Ladi left over 120 houses and farm produce burnt by the assailants.

Interim Administrator of Barkin Ladi local government, Habila Dung told newsmen on phone that the unknown gunmen stormed the villages in the early hours of yesterday morning destroying everything they came across.
(Source: Thisday)

Photo: Davido gets a Rolex watch from footballer Samuel Eto'o

Good for him! See a pic of them dining together after the cut...

Between video vixens Nicky & Veezeebaybeh on Instagram

All the laughter I get from social media. Lol. Nicky Coppolang is a popular model and video vixen and is/was good friends with beautiful model and video vixen, Vernita Akpofure aka Veezeebaybeh. Nicky posted the pic above on her instagram page and Veezee came for her. The shit she means is the weave...lol.

Nigeria Football Federation unveils World Cup jersey for Brazil 2014

The Nigerian Football Federation today February 27th unveiled a brand new jersey our national team would use during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. The jersey, which is lemon green, will be officially launched on March 5th when the Super Eagles meet Mexico in a pre-world cup friendly which will take place in Atlanta, Georgia.

According to the Head Marketing of the NFF, Adama Idris, the jersey was designed to suit the weather condition in Brazil. See more photos after the cut...

M-Net Africa's Biola Alabi covers new issue of Hello! Nigeria

The Managing Director of M-Net Africa, Abiola Alabi, covers the February issue of Hello! Nigeria and tells her story in an exclusive interview as the head of the biggest provider of entertainment on the continent. Grab your copy now!! :-)

Chris Brown and Karreuche unfollow each other on Twitter

Today we heard that Chris Brown has been reaching out to his ex Rihanna since leaving rehab and now there are reports that Chris and his ride-or-die chick Karrueche Tran have unfollowed each other on Twitter. Someone noticed it and posted on Twitter. Check on it after the cut...

'Prayer request for my father Justice CA Oputa' - Charly Boy

Written by Charles Oputa
Ever since I can remember, I have always admired my parents. Even in their old age, I still see them holding hands every day. As a young lad in the early 50s, I saw dad and mum dance a lot, as if they were rehearsing for a dance competition. They argued a lot and laughed a lot, I just couldn't tell anymore when they were quarrelling or playing. There was a lot of love in my family, for a long time, my folks were like two teenagers in love, there was so much kissing between them that I came to accept that as a show of love and wanted to kiss every girl I fancied. They loved to entertain, so we continuously had guest come over. I grew up believing that every day was some ‘kinda’ celebration. Some of the things that molded me were not only my father’s regimental training and how he was always quick with the cane, but his love for my mum also had a great impart on me. This is the setting, the background of love I am coming from, my pedigree, my rich heritage. It is my pride.