Thursday, January 30, 2014

PHOTO: Coolest Pope Ever, SEE Pope Francis Rocking The Cover Of Rolling Stone

Pope Francis is definitely one of the most outstanding Popes ever, he keeps surprising the world over with his unusual acts of kindness and modesty, but who knew the pope could be this cool?

Pope Francis, who many have described as the Best Pope in recent times, is on the cover of the February 2014 issue of Rolling Stone Magazine.

This comes a few weeks after he was on the cover of TIME Magazine's December 2013 issue for being the Person of the Year.

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Kanye West confronts Anna Wintour over her refusal to use Kim on the February cover of Vogue

It is no news that Kanye wants Kim to be on the cover of Vogue and has been working towards that since they started dating. Kim has graced almost every notable magazine cover in the world but Vogue. This is because his close friend and editor in Chief Anna Wintour doesn't consider Kim classy enough for the magazine. And Kim desperately wants to be on it because it will cement her status as a certified cover girl and star.Every certified female star has graced it's cover ,some even severally.

One thing I like about Kanye, he stands up for his lady

Radar online reports

Remaining PDP Senators And House Of Reps Members Demand Automatic Tickets For 2015 Race

 
   The Speaker of the House and some members last night
Following the threat of defection by 11 senators to the All Progressive Congress, 11 PDP governors attend a meeting Tuesday night with the leadership and 130 members of the caucus in the House of Representatives at the National Assembly in Abuja.
House of Representative Leader, Mulikat Akande Adeola told the National Chairman that members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would not defect to the opposition party Alliance for Progressives Change (APC) if they were given automatic tickets for the 2015 election race.
Automatic tickets are distributed to party favorites who represent the party well and are popular with their constituents.  If Senators are successful in their blackmail threat they would not have to compete during election primaries, and avoid having to confront questions on their record from their constituents.

Igbo Deportees Seek 1 Billion Naira Compensation From Lagos State

The suit filed by over 80 Igbo ‘deportees’ against the Lagos State Government came up on Thursday at the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, with the plaintiffs demanding a compensation of 1 billion Naira (about 6.3 million dollars) .
Seven plaintiffs filed the suit on behalf of 66 others and they are jointly seeking the compensation from the Lagos State government as general damages for breach of their rights.
The seven plaintiffs are; Joseph Aniebonam, Osondu Mbuto, Osondu Agwu, Nnenna Ogbonna, Emily Okoroariri, Friday Ndukwe and Onyeka Ugwu.

2014 Grammy red carpet photos + Full list of winners

Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Taylor Swift, pregnant Ciara and Amber Rose looking fabulous at last night's Grammy Awards which held at The Staples Center in Los Angeles. Continue to see more red carpet photos and full list of winners...

Photo of the Day: D’banj & Obasanjo Arrive Addis Ababa

The ex-president and D'banj just landed in Addis Ababa to attend the AU Summit which will begin on Thursday, 30th of January, 2014, but it seems the two arrived early.

Obasanjo still looks very good and young.

Death Toll in Borno's Attack Climbs to 138

Hours after Boko Haram struck in Borno and Adamawa states, grim details of the attacks emerged yesterday.
The death toll rose from 74, which was reported yesterday, to 138.
Eighty-five died in Kawuri village in Borno State, and 53 in Chakawa, Adamawa State.
No fewer than 16 others are believed to be missing in Borno, it was learnt.
Emerging details of the attacks indicated that the insurgents issued three warning letters to Kawuri community before they struck last Sunday, a survivor, Mallam Mohammed Tukur, said.
Tukur said the assailants also destroyed houses, mosques and a market square, adding that they operated for

TB Joshua’s Ministry Delivered a Homosexual Nigerian Man or So They Said

Pastor TB Joshua's church – The Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) has revealed through its Facebook page that Imo state born Mr Tedus was recently delivered from his affection for men.
Mr Tedus claims that he suddenly developed passion for men after a dream and commends his deliverance at the church for helping him regain his affection for women.
Read the story below;

Queen Elizabeth II in Financial Crises Due to Overspending

The British parliament has for the first time ever pulled up its revered Queen for failing to control her expenses.
In what is the first such report into royal finances brought out by the Committee of Public Accounts, the British monarch Queen Elizabeth II has been openly asked to keep a closer eye on how her money is being spent.
The Committee has concluded that the Queen's "household spent more than it took in".
The report shows that the Queen's net expenditure (£33.3m) was greater than the Grant (£31 million) in 2012-13.
The 'Household' had to draw down £2.3 million from its £3.3 million Reserve Fund, leaving a balance of only

Monday, January 13, 2014

Cristiano Ronaldo wins Fifa Ballon d'Or

Cristiano Ronaldo has won the Fifa Ballon d'Or for the second time after a stellar year. The Real Madrid forward was emotional as he collected his award and thanked his team-mates for their support.

"First of all I have to say a great thanks to all of my team-mates with the club and the national team," he said. "Without all of their efforts this would not have been possible. I am very happy, it is very difficult to win this award.

"Everybody that has been involved with me on a personal level I have to thank. My wife, my friends, my son. It is a tremendously emotional moment. All I can say is thank you to everybody that has been involved."
Scoring at a ratio of over a goal a game, he became the quickest Real Madrid player to reach 200 goals for the club and signed a new deal at the Bernabéu in what was a sensational 2013 for the 28-year-old. He also scored in both legs of Madrid's Champions League tie against his former side Manchester United but could not help his compatriot José Mourinho capture any silverware in his final year at the club.

Ronaldo won the 2008 Ballon d'Or for his performances as a Manchester United player but since then has seen his great rival Lionel Messi walk off with the prize four years in a row while he has finished as a runner-up three times.

Messi may have dropped below his own high standards in the last year – averaging a meagre goal a game and winning only his sixth Primera Division crown with Barcelona – but he was hoping to collect his fifth straight Ballon d'Or.

Messi's importance to Barcelona was highlighted during an infamous Champions League mauling at the hands of Franck Ribéry's Bayern Munich in April when the 26-year-old was an unused substitute in the second leg as he struggled to overcome a hamstring issue.

Ribéry enjoyed being part of an all-conquering Bayern side who swept everyone away domestically and on the European stage, hammering Messi's Barcelona 7-0 on aggregate in their Champions League semi-final before going on to beat their German rivals Borussia Dortmund in the Wembley final.

While Ribéry collected winners' medals for the Bundesliga, the German Cup, Champions League, Super Cup and Fifa Club World Cup competitions, Ronaldo did not win a single team accolade with his Real Madrid side in 2013. But the Ballon d'Or is awarded for individual prestige and the Portugal captain once again shone brightly for much of the year.

The first ever Ballon d'Or prix d'honneur was awarded to Pelé. "In the great sweep of history, there are few names that stand out. But when we think of football, there is one name that leaps out above all others," said the Fifa president Sepp Blatter. "No player has had such an influence on the game. No one has inspired so many to play. His legacy speak to us all. His verve and skill were timeless. His creativity limitless, his good nature boundless."

"I got so many trophies and prizes but I was jealous because all of those guys who got the Ballon d'Or, which I couldn't get because I didn't play in Europe," Pelé said. "Now I thank God that I can complete my trophies at home."

The Fifa/Fifpro World XI 2013 was also named and featured the Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, the defenders Philipp Lahm, Sergio Ramos, Thiago Silva and Dani Alves, the midfielders Iniesta, Xavi and Ribéry and the forwards Messi, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Ronaldo.
Jupp Heynckes, who won the Champions League and the German league and cup with Bayern Munich last season, was named as the coach of the year over his fellow Champions League final coach, Dortmund's Jürgen Klopp. The retired former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was the third nominee for the coach of the year but he did not attend the ceremony as he is on a family holiday in Barbados.

The German goalkeeper Nadine Angerer, who plays in Australia for the Brisbane Roar, was named as the women's world player of the year ahead of the Brazilian Marta and the American Abby Wambach. The women's coach award went to Silvia Neid, who is in charge of the Germany team.

"I have to say that I'm a little surprised, but very thankful. First of all I have to thank everybody that voted for me. I just want to pay my respects to Marta and Abby who have had an incredible year too," Angerer said.

Ibrahimovic won the Puskas award for the most beautiful goal of the season for his long-distance bicycle kick while playing for Sweden against England. The former head of the International Olympic Committee Jacques Rogges won the presidential award while the Afghanistan football federation were awarded the fair play award.

Friday, January 3, 2014

Music Premiere: R.A.P. - Mboiz {@fabs9jaa @mistr_440 @wizchibzy} [DOWNLOAD]

Mboiz {@fabs9jaa @mistr_440 @wizchibzy }, the popular afro-hiphop group based in Abuja begin the New Year on a high note with their new song R.A.P [Rhetorical Answer Perspective] .
Catchy hook "me I murder dem" and murder they did!..Listen and Download


#RAPbyMboiz

Reuben Abati says Pres. Jonathan didn't travel to Kenya with 7 jets

Supposedly, a Keyan Lady claimed seven jets were seen in Kenya as part of Goodluck's entourage. I seriously couldn't be bothered to post it, but seems its becoming a serious issue as Abati in usual fashion must open his large mouth to deny the claim... Anyway, here's how LindaIkeji reports it >>>

Red carpet photos from First Cut movie premiere in Lagos

Lisa Omorodion's First Cut movie premiere took place on Sunday 29th December at Eko Hotel in Lagos. Above is actress Lilian Bach. See more photos from the premiere after the cut...

Aliko Dangote made $9.2billion in 2013 alone, now worth $30billion


According to a Bloomberg report that was released yesterday, Africa's richest man & founder of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, made $9.2billion in 2013 alone, raising his fortune to over $30billion and making him the 30th richest person in the world.

Bill Gates is back to being the richest man in the world after making $15.8 billion in 2013 alone and raising his fortune to $78.5 billion.

Bloomberg’s billionaires index showed that the 300 richest people in the world increased their wealth by $524 billion in 2013 and the aggregate net worth of the world’s top billionaires stood at $3.7 trillion at the close of market on December 31.

Chief Of Jere Attacked In Southern Kaduna

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The Chief of Jere, a Hausa settlement in Southern Kaduna region of Kaduna state, Dr. Sa’ad Usman and husband of Senator Nenadi Usman is said to have been attacked this afternoon. A credible source in Kagarko local government area confirmed the attack.

The source said at first there was belief that the Chief may have been killed, however it was later confirmed that he is alive but had sustained injuries.

Although actual information of the attack is still sketchy, a source in the headquarters of the State Security Service (SSS) in Abuja said the attack is connected to certain crises brewing in Jere town and environs over

Nigeria Takes New UN Security Council Seat

 
Nigeria on New Year’s Day returned to the United Nations Security Council, just two years after she last served as a member.

She is one of Africa’s two new members, the other being Chad. They will complete their current term on December 31, 2015. The third African member is Rwanda, which will complete her term at the end of this year.  It is not clear why Nigeria chose to seek a Security Council seat so soon after her last term, and the government has yet to clarify the priorities it will pursue during the period.