Movie Review: Monalisa Chinda, Joseph Benjamin, Ireti Doyle & Bimbo Manuel star in Psychological Thriller “Torn”

Okay, I must confess this movie is definitely a must see.

Stephanie Okereke Bags Africa Women Awards

Tall and beautiful Nollywood actress, Stephanie Okereke-Linus has been on the low key recently, but this has not stopped her from getting awards and making her mark in the movie industry.

White House Down: Film Review

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"White House Down"

Official: Real Madrid sign Isco on five-year deal

The Primera Division giants have confirmed the capture of the attacking midfielder on a contract until the summer of 2018

Real Madrid have announced on their official website that they have completed the signing of Isco from Malaga for an undisclosed fee on a five-year deal, subject to the completion of a medical.

Keshi wants Yobo, Osaze back

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Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has opened the national team door to striker Osaze Odemwingie and skipper Joseph Yobo, but Taye Taiwo may not find a way back in.

Arshavin completes Zenit return

The former Russia international has sealed his return to the club where he started his professional career after leaving Arsenal

Zenit St Petersburg have confirmed that they have secured the services of Andrey Arshavin on a free transfer following his release from Arsenal.

Juventus confirm Tevez signing

The Serie A champions have announced the capture of the Manchester City striker, who will wear the No.10 shirt in Turin next season after penning a three-year deal

Juventus have confirmed they have signed striker Carlos Tevez from Manchester City on a three-year deal.

Oprah Whinfrey Now Forbes Most Powerful Celebrity On Earth [SEE FULL LIST]

Billionaire US Talk show host Oprah Winfrey is back as the No.1 most powerful celebrity in the world according to a list recently released by Forbes, a position she’s held four times before. She was runner up in 2011 and 2012.

Nigerian Youths flag off Global Reading Campaign “iReadHOPE”

  iReadHOPE is a global reading campaign, geared towards sparking up or re-igniting (as the case may be) a good reading culture especially among the young, all around the globe.

Nigerian Superstar Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde Makes her US TV Debut on “Hit The Floor”

Nigerian superstar, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde makes her US TV debut in a new series “Hit The Floor” which was reported as ‘Bounce’ when the news broke last February.

360° Leadership Conference in Lagos & Abuja

Following a successful first edition of the annual Abuja 360° Leadership Conference, renowned leaders Matthew Ashimolowo, Dr. Cindy Trimm, Tola Odutola and Dr. Sam Chand are set to storm Abuja this July for the second edition of the Conference. Lagos state would also witness the inaugural edition with Matthew Ashimolowo, Tola Odutola and Dr. Mensa Otabil.

The Standing Man

The standing man
fills the square
with his silence

as a prayer, a plea,
a peaceful affront
to the violent protest

Samsung Ativ One 5 Style hands-on review: Windows 8 all-in-one PC

The all-in-one entry to Samsung's Ativ PC line-up is the Ativ One 5 Style (strange name we know). Read our Samsung Ativ One 5 Style hands-on review for more information.

It’s the 2nd Lagos MakeUp Fair (LMUF2) this weekend 22nd June

Did you miss the maiden edition of the Lagos MakeUp Fair last year? This is another chance as POPs Concepts Presents the 2nd Lagos MakeUp Fair (LMUF2) this weekend 22nd June 2013. LMUF2 is the 6th edition in the MakeUp Fair Series.

Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe Promises Hell For Gays If He Wins

Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe’s president has promised hell for gays and lesbians, if his party,Zanu PF, wins the upcoming elections. He vows to amend laws that would make “offenders rot in jail for life”.

Airtel Partners Nigerian Police to Boost Security in Lagos

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 Airtel Nigeria, has partnered with the Lagos State Police Command to beef up the security of lives and property across the State.

2013-14 EPL fixtures announced

David Moyes' first league match in charge of the champions will be against the Capital One Cup holders while Jose Mourinho begins his second spell at Chelsea against promoted Hull

Premier League champions Manchester United will open the 2013/2014 season at Swansea.

The fixture sees David Moyes take charge of his first league game as United boss against the same side that Sir Alex Ferguson faced in his last home game before retirement.

C.O.D United, champions of Lagos live from their 1st of a kind hospitality suite

C.O.D United (check website here: www.codunitedfc.com)is perhaps Nigeria’s best run professional football club. Winners of the 2013 Lagos FA Cup, the club is presently campaigning to bring top flight football back to Lagos by gaining promotion to the Nigerian Professional League. 

Gunners Shareholder, Usmanov, Backs Rooney to Succeed at the Emirate.

Alisher Usmanov

As Arsenal fans patiently await the confirmation of a first signing for the summer, Alisher Usmanov, Gunners shareholder and a Russian oligarch has spoken out on Wayne Rooney’s prospect at the Emirate stadium.

Arsenal agree €135k-a-week deal with Higuain

Preliminary negotiations have taken place between the Gunners and Real Madrid over a fee for the Argentine but a deal between the clubs is not yet done

THEY WERE ALL LIES

Let me tell you a story
Of a girl I once knew
About fifty or sixty years ago,
She was just born and literally brand new.

So men came to take advantage of her
They said "Lean on me,"
They said "Trust me, believe me,
" 'Cause you can be free with me."

Techno Unveils New Android Phone In Nigeria

Etisalat Nigeria launches first Pan-African Prize for Literature Project | Photos

From keeping you talking on your mobile phones, telecommunications provider Etisalat Nigeria is now talking books with the recent launch of the Etisalat Prize for Literature which held on Wednesday 5th June 2013. This prize has been created to recognize and celebrate writers and other members of the literary society across Africa.

10 Nigerian World-class Designers

Some famous Nigerian fashion designers have proven their worth in the fashion industry through their world-class designs, and they are making serious waves in the international market.

Nnamdi Oduamadi recalled by AC Milan after hat-trick at FIFA Confederation Cup

Nnamdi Oduamadi described his hat-trick against Tahiti at the Fifa Confederations Cup as ‘massive’ and says it is the reward of hard work.

The goals have also earned him an immediate recall to his parent club AC Milan.
“I am very happy. I really worked hard and getting three goals in the Confederations Cup is massive for me,” he told KickOffNigeria.com.

Carroll Completes His Move To West Ham in a Club Record Deal.

Andy Carroll.

Andy Carroll has completed his move from Liverpool to West Ham United after serving the Hammers for one year on loan.

The Crown

It’s a hat…a party hat!

An exquisite designer hat

A unique, priceless gem of a hat

Not really a very practical hat

No protection against Nature’s petulance

Neither a warm, woolly hat

Nor a windproof, waterproof hat

Nevertheless, it is a hat…

What then is its purpose?

Family Circle

When I am born, you are here
In your eye, I see a tear
Time flies and already I'm two
"Look, daddy, I can tie my shoe!"

Nigerian Graduates with 4.0CGPA out of 4.0 in University of Texas

A 24 years old Nigerian, Uwa Osamede Imafidon, just graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) in the US with Masters degree in Microbiology and made a 4.0 CGPA out of the maximum 4.0 CGPA. 

Two Nigerian Malls make Sub-Saharan Africa’s top 5 malls

To the growing African middle class – especially those who frequently travel to Asia, Europe and the USA in search of the latest retail deals – shopping is serious business. But increasingly, a wide range of new shopping centres have been scaled up across Africa with governments forging partnerships to build even more. And if that was not enough to convince these upper-class jet setting shopaholics, now, a report says Africa has not one but five top shopping malls that have attracted and brought the foreign brands to their doorsteps.

MTN replaces 285 expatriates with Nigerian workers

Leading digital mobile operator, MTN Nigeria Communications Limited, has replaced 285 expatriates with Nigerian workers in a move to save costs and also encourage local content in the company.

Guillermo Varela becomes David Moyes first signing as Manchester United boss

Uruguay youngster Guillermo Varela, is set to become David Moyes first signing as Manchester United manager.

Galatasaray open talks with Chelsea to sign Mikel Obi

Galatasaray are understood to have opened talks with Chelsea, to sign their Nigerian midfielder John Mikel Obi.

“We now have money to sign Rooney for £25m and pay him £200,000 per week” – Arsenal chief

Ivan Gazidis has revealed that Arsenal now have the financial muscle to complete a move for a player like Wayne Rooney.

Omowunmi Akinnifesi is Y! Magazine’s Most Beautiful Woman in the World! Former Beauty Queen smoulders on the cover of the June 2013 Issue

Take that Gwyneth Paltrow!

After the Hollywood superstar was crowned People Magazine‘s Most Beautiful Woman in the World in April 2013, Y! Magazine is proving the international publication wrong, calling former beauty queen Omowunmi Akinnifesi as not only Nigeria’s but the World’s Most Beautiful Woman.

Africa’s first Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka to lead announcement of The Future Awards 2013 winners… Meet the Judges | See the Categories

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Mrs Jummai Ajilola and Late Mr. Efere Ozako presenting an award at The Future Awards 2012.

The Central Working Committee for The Future Awards, which is going Africa-wide this season, has formally announced the judges for 2013 awards, as well as the judges for Young Person of the Year – The Africa Prize.

GETTING A JOB AFTER SCHOOL – POWERFUL INSIDER TIPS

Almost every university graduate faces the same issues when searching for a first job: How do you demonstrate you possess the necessary qualifications for a job when you haven't had a "real job" before? With more and more people returning from overseas with both foreign degrees AND work experience, coming into an interview and announcing you are a fresh inexperienced graduate is no longer acceptable.

Omotola talks about her Time Magazine honour

In April 2013, screen goddess Omotola Jalade Ekeinde (pictured above with Justin Timberlake) was honored as one of Time Magazine 100 Most Influential People in the World. According to Omotola, it's an achievement that will forever linger in her memory. She tells Encomium magazine:

BlackBerry in trouble: BBM could come preloaded on some Android phones.

Muhammad Ali, Denzel Washington, Wyclef Jean, Others to be Honoured at the BET Awards 2013

R&B singer Miguel has been added to the line-up of mega-star performers who will bring the heat to the BET Awards ’13 stage on Sunday 30 June 2013, live from the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live. Miguel joins previously announced performers by platinum recording artist Chris Brown and R. Kelly.

5 Local Companies To Build 15,000 BPD Capacity Refinery

Indigenous oil firm, Energia Limited, yesterday, said it is partnering with four other local oil companies; Midwestern Oil and Gas, Pillar Oil, Chorus Energy and Flatform Petroleum Limited, to build a crude oil refinery plant in the country with an initial capacity of between 10,000 and 15,000 barrels of crude oil per day.

Everton appoint Martinez

Roberto Martinez is expected to be unveiled as the new manager of Everton on Wednesday, after the Premier League club confirmed a four-year deal has been reached.

Martinez to Manchester United-bound David Moyes, who has been in charge of the Merseyside club since 2002, and Martinez was free to move to Goodison Park after being granted permission to leave Wigan Athletic by chairman Dave Whelan.

@TheBeat999FM Lagos Becomes The First Radio Station To Be Verified On Twitter

Congratulations to Beat Fm Team..

Its no doubt they are one of the most listened station right now in Lagos.

120mn Nigerians lack access to electricity supply- Power Minister

The power minister gave reasons for the poor power supply being witnessed.
Only 40 million Nigerians currently have access to electricity, the Minister of State for Power, Zainab Kuchi, has said; with the remaining 120 million of the population living in darkness.

Good News: Airtel Introduces Mobile Newspaper

 Daily, Weekly & Monthly subscription available..

First Look of Idris Elba as Nelson Mandela in “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom”

“It is an ideal for which I am prepared to die”

Iyanya, Genevieve Nnaji, Banky W, Yvonne Okoro, Ice Prince, DJ Xclusive, BellaNaija & Big Brother Africa Nominated for the 2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | View the Complete List

The nominees for the 2013 edition of the annual entertainment awards Nigeria Entertainment Awards, were announced recently at the Euphoria Night Club, Lagos.

Hosted by on-air-personality Freeze of Cool FM and Pearl Hart of Soundcity TV, the nominees announcement kicked off at 10 PM with celebrity guests in attendance including Ice Prince, Juliet Ibrahim K9, Ramsey Nouah, DJ Spinall, Uti Nwachukwu, Funny Bone, KCee and Kay Switch.
Rising acts Emma Nyra, Eddie Kim, Jhybo, Ketchup and MSmooth entertained guests with their singles.

13-year-old Indian Girl In UK Stuns The World With IQ Higher Than Einstein’s

Neha Ramu

A 13-year-old Indian girl Neha Ramu astonished the world after she scored an incredible 162 on a Mensa IQ test in the UK.

Have You Seen The Champagne That Costs N250 Million?

Luxury designer Alexander Amosu has created the world most expensive champagne. It cost £1,200,000 and is called the Taste of Diamonds.

Red Light

He was the most loved with a million friends.
Football star with so many wins.
He had the cutest smile that you would ever see.
He was the funniest person that you would ever meet.
He had a full scholarship from a college in another state,
but he loved football so he couldn't wait.

Nigeria’s Yewande Akinola Named Among Best Under 30 Female Engineers in UK

Nigeria’s rising star in the United Kingdom, Yewande Akinola, who recently won the Young Woman Engineer of the Year award from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) in London, United Kingdom, consequently placing her among best under 30 female engineers in the UK, will be the new IET’s young woman engineer ambassador for 2013.

Meet Fuji, the 3-year-old Nigerian Photographer Featured On CNN

While most children his age in Nigeria — and the rest of the world — are more concerned with their toys than a career, he has already embarked on his mission to become a professional photographer.
Proud dad Pius Kugbere Remet sent in these images of his talented young son posing with family and at work in Lagos.

Tunde Kelani's Ma'ami to premiere on Dobox on June 5th

On Wednesday  June 5^th 2013, the highly successful movie MA'AMI from the stable of Tunde Kelani's Mainframe Film and Television Productions will premiere exclusively online on www.dobox.tv/maami. 

Over the last few months, the film has gathered accolades at cinema screenings and festivals. And now Tunde Kelani fans and lovers of quality movie all over the world can watch MAAMI online! 

Achebe drew the world closer – Obama

United States President, Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle have described the late Nigerian novelist, Prof. Chinua Achebe as a “Revolutionary author, educator, and cultural ambassador.”

 

In a letter addressed to the Achebe family and read by a White House representative, at the Celebration of Life event for Chinua Achebe, last Sunday night, at the Andrew Mellon Auditorium, Washington, DC 20240, Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama said Achebe  was a “Revolutionary author, educator, and cultural ambassador.

Man transmits DSTV signal to 500 homes

   

Illegal transmission equipment
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The Nigerian Copyright Commission has arrested one Mr. Ubong Obot for illegally transmitting broadcast signals of Multichoice (DSTV) to an estimated 500 houses in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State.

Forest Whitaker in Talks To Play Martin Luther King

The Oscar-winning ‘Last King of Scotland’ actor is being lined up to play the famous American activist in director Paul Greengrass’ biopic ‘Memphis’, according to reports.

The search for Mo Abudu’s co-host: Photos from the auditions

The search for co-hosts on Africa’s first and only syndicated daily talk show, Moments with Mo, took place between April 12 and 13 at the renowned Tinapa Studios, Sub-Saharan Africa’s first and only purpose-built studio facility.

Succeeding In A Small Business - Take Care Of The Details

I can't count how many times I've met entrepreneurs (myself included) who feel like they must make a certain amount of money before they decide to formalise their business operations. After losing out on a couple of major jobs, I respected myself and re-branded. Why? Because just like you would never go shopping without a list, you should not be in business without a plan!! If you have made even one hundred thousand naira profit from your business idea, I implore you starting this weekend to take the following actions: