I dream of playing at Chelsea under Mourinho — Namo

 

Namo

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Nasarawa United striker, Victor Namo, emerged as the highest goal scorer in the Nigeria Premier League last season, he tells KAZEEM BUSARI what he expects as the 2014 African Nations Championship approaches

 How would you rate the last season for yourself?

The season was great for me. I have many reasons to thank God even though we didn’t finish in an enviable position. It was fun for many of us and we learnt vital lessons about what not to do in the coming season.

My wife is not a celebrity at home — Dennis Inyang

The Inyangs

Aity Inyang is a multiple award-winning gospel artiste. She is married to Dennis, a pastor and General Overseer of the Sure Word Assembly, Lagos. They share the story of their 23-year-old union

What was the initial attraction between you?

Dennis: We met in school in 1982. I was the director of programmes for the Christian Union and she got saved during a programme I organised.  The first time I set my eyes on her, she was giving the testimony of her salvation on stage. She struck me as a nice girl and I decided that I would love to know her more. I told my friend and we went to her room. I knew someone living in her room.  When I got to meet her, I liked her and felt we could get along as friends.

I’m not attracted to Nigerian men — Chioma Toplis

 

Chioma Toplis

Background

My name is Chioma Toplis, an actress. I am from a family of seven in Umuahia, Abia State.  I am the fourth child. I am married with three children. My husband is from England and my family is based in the United Kingdom. I came into Nollywood in 2004.

Why I never released a song for Dagrin — Kingsley Elikpo

DJ Zeez

Talented crooner, Kingsley Elikpo, a.k.a DJ Zeez, was off the music airwaves for a while. Now back, he reveals his next plans in this interview

You have been missing in action…

I have been quiet musically because I have been working in order to come out with something really good. I dropped some singles and some songs picked up as expected while some didn’t. The most important thing is to be consistent.

ASUU strike, a rebellion — Jonathan

 

President Goodluck Jonathan says the strike embarked upon by the  Academic Staff Union of Universities since July 1, 2013 over the non-implementation of 2009 agreement with the Federal Government is no longer a trade dispute but a subversive action.

Jonathan said this at the Peoples Democratic Party state caucus meeting at the Government House, Yenagoa. The meeting, presided over by the party chairman in the state, Col. Samuel Inokoba (retd), started late on Friday and ended on Saturday.

Moses targets 20-goal mark with Liverpool

Football | Nigeria

 Nigeria international, Victor Moses has set himself a 20-goal target this season with English giants, Liverpool.
The 22-year-old has scored just once for Liverpool since completing a summer loan move from Chelsea on deadline day in the transfer window.
But the former Crystal Palace man is hopeful he can start getting among the goals for Brendan Rodgers’ team.

Ghana ponder Boateng switch

Football | Ghana

 The idea that Ghana midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng should be deployed further afield is gaining grounds.
Schalke coach Jens Keller - after recently blasting Ghana for the Prince’s poor performance for the club after the international break - believes the Ghanaian could lead the attack for the German club.
Keller says he is amenable to the idea of playing Boateng upfront.

Bale hits hat-trick in Madrid romp

Football | Spain

Gareth Bale struck his first Real Madrid hat-trick and set up another goal in a thumping 4-0 La Liga victory over Real Valladolid on Saturday.
With the injured Cristiano Ronaldo still absent, the Welshman knocked home two rebounds and slid in the third for a perfect treble at the Bernabeu having also set up their second goal with a cross for Karim Benzema to head home.

Ramsey thanks Cardiff fans

Football | Barclays Premier League

Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey praised Cardiff City's supporters after they applauded the Welshman for not celebrating as he scored two goals in the 3-0 win over the Bluebirds on Saturday.
The midfielder, who left boyhood club Cardiff for north London in 2008 for five million pounds ($8.19 million), scored in each half as Arsenal went seven points clear at the top of the Premier League.
The 22-year-old did not celebrate his first effort - a glancing header in the 29th minute - and in return the home fans showed their appreciation to their former player.

Arsenal go seven clear, Everton cruise

Football | Barclays Premier League

Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey indulged his new scoring habit with two goals in a 3-0 win at his old club Cardiff City as the visitors opened up a seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League on Saturday.
Welshman Ramsey, who spent eight years with the Bluebirds until his move to north London in 2008, notched his 12th and 13th strikes of the season in all competitions and was applauded by the home fans in Arsenal's 10th league win of the campaign.

“Mum, It Scares Me To See How Much I Look Like You” – Celeb Stylist Toyin Lawani (PHOTOS)

 Celebrity stylist Toyin Lawani has shared this photo of herself beside her late mother: the resemblance is marvelous.

Here is Toyin’s heartbreaking message to her mother, who is already gone:

Peter Okoye Attacks Fashion Designer Emmy Collins For Criticizing His Wedding

 Peter Okoye has taken to social media to slam fashion designer Emmy Collins for criticizing him.

Emmy Collins is known for always picking on celebrities and some days back, he wrote critiquing post about Peter’s wedding.

According to Emmy, he just couldn’t understand why Peter and his friends decided to deck themselves in hideous polyester kaftans, adding that the stitching was the worst he had ever seen.

PHOTOS: Nigeria’s Got Talent Judge Falls Off Chair During Auditions

 Nigeria’s Got Talent season 2 premiered last weekend and people have been flooding the audition centres to display their talent.

During the audition in Calabar, Cross Rivers state, one of the judges, Dan Foster, Inspiration FM On Air personality fell on the fall laughing at one of the contestant’s comedy presentation.
According to Dan Foster:

See What Femi Fani-Kayode & Bianca Have To Say About Governor Oshiomhole “Heartless” Words To A Widow

Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole went viral yesterday where he told a widow that “if she is a Widow, she should go and die”.

Apparently the Governor had ordered the woman’s goods be seized but she begged him to save her only means of Livelihood as she is a widow and that was when he blasted her.

Well it looks like it did not go down well with many as outspoken former Aviation Minister, Femi Falana-Kayode and actress, Bianca Johnson have shared their opinions.

See what actress, Bianca has to say below;

Ikpeba cautions ahead of Glo-CAF Awards

Mikel

Former Nigeria striker Victor Ikpeba believes Nigerian players nominated for the 2013 Glo-CAF Awards have what it takes to win the African Footballer of The Year award but cautioned that favourites sometimes don’t win awards.

Moses eager for playing time

Victor Moses

Victor Moses insists he needs to be playing more at Liverpool if they want to see the best of him.

The Nigeria international moved to Anfield on loan from Chelsea in the summer, but he has started just five league games since his move, with his last coming over a month ago.

Musa seeks Europa consolation

MUSA

Ahmed Musa has told MTNFootball.com CSKA Moscow will fight to play in Europa League after they crashed out of the Champions League.

The hope of CSKA Moscow advancing beyond the group stage of UEFA Champions League was dashed after Wednesday’s 3-1 home loss to champions Bayern Munich.

FG gives ASUU one-week ultimatum to end strike

 

Nasir Fagge and Goodluck Jonathan

The Federal Government has directed all federal university vice-chancellors   to reopen their institutions  for academic and allied activities.

The government also declared that lecturers who fail to resume on or before December 4, would lose their jobs.

The Supervising Minister of Education, Nyesom Wike, stated this at a news conference  in Abuja on Thursday.

Galliani to quit AC Milan

Football | Italy

 

AC Milan chief executive Adriano Galliani is to quit after 27 years at the club, he told the ANSA news agency on Friday. "I'm leaving with or without a (severance) agreement," he was quoted as saying. "I have suffered serious personal damage, that's not the way to carry out a restructuring; you should do it with elegance.

Giggs remains strong at 40

Football | Barclays Premier League

 

 

 

Ryan Giggs was the first graduate of the so-called 'Class of '92' to make his mark at Manchester United and on the day he turns 40 he is preparing for the weekend the same way he has for most of his life. 

The mercurial Welshman has out-lasted David Beckham, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt and Gary and Phil Neville, who came off the same United academy conveyor belt, and it is not beyond credibility that he could rack up 1,000 games for the club.
United's record appearance maker was one of the side's best players in the 5-0 Champions League hammering of Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday, his 953rd match for the club, and he will be in the squad for Sunday's trip to Tottenham Hotspur.
With 13 Premier league titles, four FA Cups, two Champions Leagues, four League Cups and, surprisingly only one PFA Player of the Year award, Giggs has achieved everything possible in his club career, but still appears hungry for more.

Ibrahim brace inspires Sudan

Football | GOtv Cecafa Cup

Salah Ibrahim's brace helped Sudan to a virtuoso performance to crash Eritrea 3-0 in an exciting GOtv Cecafa Cup match played at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos.
Sudan begun the match like a house on fire as Salah Ibrahim broke the deadlock with a fine finish in the fifth minute beating Eritrea keeper Abdulrahman from close range.

Boilesen out for the year

Football | Europe

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ajax Amsterdam defender Nicolai Boilesen has been ruled out for the rest of the year after suffering a hamstring injury in the Champions League win against Barcelona, his club said on Friday. The Danish international had to leave the field during the first half of Tuesday's 2-1 home victory when he sustained a muscle tear in a challenge with Barcelona's Gerard Pique.

Galliani to quit AC Milan

Football | Italy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AC Milan chief executive Adriano Galliani is to quit after 27 years at the club, he told the ANSA news agency on Friday. "I'm leaving with or without a (severance) agreement," he was quoted as saying. "I have suffered serious personal damage, that's not the way to carry out a restructuring; you should do it with elegance.

Ronaldo out of Valladolid clash

Football | Spain

Real Madrid's Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo has not recovered sufficiently from a muscle strain and will miss Saturday's La Liga game at home to Real Valladolid, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday.

PHOTO: Smallest Baby Dinosaur Skeleton Found Intact in Canada

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Fossil is smallest intact skeleton ever found of ceratopsids-type dinosaurs 
An extremely well-preserved baby dinosaur skeleton has been discovered in Dinosaur Provincial Park in Alberta.
The fossil is extremely rare, as it’s the smallest intact skeleton ever found from a group of horned plant-eating dinosaurs known as ceratopsids — a group that includes the iconic triceratops.

Pregnant Nollywood Actress Allegedly Beaten To Death By Lover

 

Reports reaching us indicate that one of the up and coming Yoruba actresses, Silifa Ladeji otherwise known as Silifonia, has bled to death after her lover severally physically assaulted her, which led to her death today.

Protests In Indian State Over Alleged Gang-r*pe

 

Protests and rallies have spread in India after the alleged gang-r*pe of a woman in a moving vehicle in India’s northeastern state of Assam shocked and outraged people.

US Advises Airlines Crossing China Air Zone To Proceed With Caution

 

The US has advised its commercial airlines to take all necessary safety precautions when flying over a group of small, disputed islands in the East China Sea.
The announcement came amid a diplomatic row over China’s newly declared air defence zone there.
China had over the weekend demanded that aircraft submit flight plans to Chinese officials when traversing the zone, raising the stakes in a territorial standoff between Beijing and Tokyo, which both claim the contested islands.

American Bishop Disguises As Homeless Man To Teach Church Compassion

 

An American bishop has taken on the prejudices of his church congregation by dressing up as a homeless man.
Bishop David Musselman found himself “surprised at my own inability to have compassion” and wanted to challenge those who were critical of others.
“Sometimes the best way to do that is through experiences that go beyond just a talk in church,” the Mormon bishop told Deseret News .
He wanted to see how people would react to him if were dressed as an entirely different person.

Moses can do much more – Keshi

Victor Moses

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi believes that Victor Moses has yet to give his best for the team and hopes that maximum output can be given by the Liverpool player when the World Cup kicks off in Brazil. Keshi who spoke in a response to the sports awards he and two of his players received in Lagos on Tuesday estimated Moses’ current output at 80 per cent.

Keshi admitted that Moses had done well so far with the Super Eagles, but thinks he could give the remaining percentage of his true potentials at Brazil 2014.

Iran invites U.N. inspectors to nuclear-linked site on December 8

 

Iran has invited U.N. inspectors to visit its Arak heavy-water production plant on December 8, the first concrete step under a cooperation agreement to clarify concerns about Tehran’s disputed nuclear program.

Yukiya Amano, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, also said the IAEA was looking into how Sunday’s agreement between Iran and six world powers to curb Tehran’s nuclear activity could be “put into practice” concerning the U.N. agency’s role in verifying the deal.

The IAEA will expand its monitoring of Iran’s uranium enrichment sites and other facilities under the interim accord, reached after marathon talks between Iran and the United States, France, Germany, Britain, Russia and China.

Wenger hails Ramsey ‘transformation’

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is thrilled with Aaron Ramsey’s “transformation” over the last 12 months.

Once a highly criticized figure by Gunners supporters, the Welshman has been in imperious form in 2013-14 and his boss admits that he was considering dropping the midfielder to spare him the crowd’s frustrations.

BBM on iPhones threatens telcos N9.75bn SMS revenue

Blackberry messenger icon

The availability of BlackBerry Messenger – the iconic mobile social network previously exclusive to BlackBerry smartphones – on iPhones and Android, is currently posing a huge threat to the short messaging services revenue of telecoms companies in Nigeria.

Most Nigerians, who hitherto used their iPhones and Android devices to send text messages, are now savouring the BBM service on their phones to achieve the same goal free of charge.

Call off strike or face sacking, Jonathan tells ASUU

 

Nasir Fagge and Goodluck Jonathan

The Federal Government on Thursday gave the Academic Staff Union of Universities,  one week ultimatum to call off the ongoing strike.

DC Chilling: Wale Hangs With Olamide And D’banj In Lagos Nightclub

 
I just brought you and exclusive of MMG rapper Wale, Don Jazzy, D’banj and a couple other working in the studio. But like they say, ‘all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy’.

After spending a couple of hours in the Mavin studio, the superstar galacticos made their way to a famous club in Lagos to chill.

The Flying Doctor: s*x, Food, Drugs & Davido

 I am sitting up in Wings, the restaurant at the top of our office block at the airport and the latest Davido video comes on.

Naturally, he is surrounded by women, alcohol and has a few fast cars parked outside his building. I think what artists sing about and the images they portray are simply a reflection of what society wants to hear.

Right now, majority of Nigerians measure success according to how many women they can sleep with, how much champagne they can drink, how many fast cars they can buy and what designer labels they can wear. So Davido follows that trend, dishing out our fantasies in droves. This is wonderful for his bank balance, but this lifestyle sucks in terms of the way it’s affecting our health.
In terms of healthcare, we are facing a double threat. Firstly, from what I will call the ‘unfinished business’ of infectious disease, then also a new threat from the lifestyle diseases. The spread of infectious diseases such as HIV, malaria and TB can be stopped completely in the next 5 -10 years if an aggressive approach is embraced by all stakeholders within the healthcare sector.

Wedding Bells: Singer Kelly Rowland Officially Engaged

 Congratulations to Kelly Rowland. The singer is officially engaged to her manager and long-term boo Tim Witherspoon.

Kelly Rowland Kelly was spotted looking very happy as she flashed her new bling while out and about on Tuesday.

Mercy Johnson & Daughter Spotted With Patience Ozokwor

 Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson-Okojie who is in currently Atlanta with her daughter, Purity were pictured with veteran actress, Patience Ozokwor.

PHOTO: 2face In Search Of Missing Wife

 

Tuface Idibia and his wife, Annie Idibia are obviously missing each other as they took to their instagram page to show their affection.

Annie Idibia is currently in the United states to deliver her second child for Tuface.

Dont you just love this couple?

Akon Says He Never Discriminated Against Dark-skinned Girls in Ghana

 

Remember the controversial report by a Ghanaian fashion blogger, FashionGhana.com, last week?
The blogger claimed that Akon and Wizkid requested for only light-skinned models and refused dark-skinned ones from appearing in their music video.

HOT Kiss Of Majid Michel And Beverly Naya (PICTURED!)

 If someone didn’t tell us this picture was taken on a movie set, we’d probably think  were hitting it off!

These two actors star in the thriller entitled “Brother’s Keeper”.
Beverly and Majid have a very spicy love scene in the movie.

'I'm the best, don't need Ballon d'Or'

Football | International

Cristiano Ronaldo or Franck Ribery can have the Ballon d'Or, Zlatan Ibrahimovic does not need it.
The Swedish striker has been in superb form this year for Paris St Germain, scoring eight goals in this season's Champions League - as many as Real Madrid's Ronaldo - to help the French side ease into the last 16.

The Portugal forward, however, has emerged as favourite for the Fifa-Ballon d'Or award after netting a hat-trick for his country in a 3-2 defeat of Sweden in last week's World Cup playoff second leg, qualifying his country for the 2014 finals.
French winger Ribery helped Bayern Munich secure a treble last season and was early favourite for the award, won three times in a row by Barcelona's Lionel Messi, until Ronaldo garnered some late support for his performances with Portugal.

Arsenal look to extend lead

Football | Barclays Premier League

Arsenal can steal a march on their title rivals this weekend by opening up a seven-point gap at the top of the Premier League.
Four points clear at the top, Arsenal take on Cardiff in Wales on Saturday knowing that the next five sides in the standings are not in action until 24 hours later.
With a crucial Champions League game to come next month, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger knows he will have to rotate his squad over the coming games.

All systems go for Cosafa U20

Football | Cosafa Cup

The COSAFA Under-20 Youth Championships makes a return this year for the first time since 2011 when the competition gets underway in Lesotho on Tuesday.
Thirteen nations from the COSAFA region and East African guest side Kenya will make up the field, with Malawi the only southern African side that did not make the tournament.
Matches will be played at two venues – Maseru and Mafeteng – with the final set for December 14.
It promises to be a feast of junior football, where the next generation of stars for COSAFA sides will get to compete against their peers, and hopefully catch the eye of the watching scouts.

Vidal offers Juve more - Conte

Football | Champions League

Juventus coach Antonio Conte is still looking to get more out of midfielder Arturo Vidal, who scored the first hat-trick of his career in Wednesday's 3-1 Champions League victory over FC Copenhagen.
The Chilean's performance was another demonstration of his great versatility as he returned to his familiar midfield role three days after playing as an improvised defender in the 2-0 win at Livorno.
The tireless Vidal, who complements his ball-winning abilities with excellent distribution and an impressive scoring record, converted two penalties and topped his evening by heading home Paul Pogba's cross.

Messi recovery on track - Barca

Football | Spain

Lionel Messi has completed the first stage of his recovery from a thigh strain and will travel to his native Argentina on Friday as planned to continue treatment, his club Barcelona said on Thursday.
Messi sustained the injury in a La Liga match at Real Betis on November 10 and the World Player of the Year is likely to be sidelined until the middle of January.
Club doctor Ricard Pruna and physio Elvio Paulorroso will join him in Argentina next month to supervise the final phase of his recovery programme, Barca said on their website (www.fcbarcelona.com).

Another Nollywood Actress’ Marriage Crashes Less Than A Year After Wedding

 Recent reports by Yes! International magazine have revealed that another Nollywood actress has been thrown back into the single life after less than one year of being married.

Actress Uche Iwuji’s marriage to businessman Juwon Lawal has reportedly crashed after about a year of being married.

According to the magazine, a source close to the actress reveals:

GUESS WHAT Peter And Paul Okoye’s Wives Were Up To While Their Husbands Were Away

  Just because the boys are away does not mean the girls can’t play.

Lola Omotayo who’s now married to Peter Okoye and Anita Isama, Paul’s fiancee looked gorgeous and fabulous as they attended Tiwa Savage traditional wedding to Tunji ‘Tee-Billz’ Balogun on Saturday, 23rd November the Ark Vicinity in Lagos.
Check out a photo of Peter’s wife Lola Omotayo and Paul’s fiancé Anita Isama as they posed with OAP Toke Makinwa below;

The musical duo, P- square had traveled to Tanzania to perform at a concert in Dar es Salaam.

Popular Singer Omawumi Shows Off Her Daughter

 Popular singer Omawumi has showed off her daughter, which she got from a baby father. The singer has kept the identity of her baby-daddy very confidential since she gave birth to the baby girl.

The Warri-born singer, who also intended to go into acting, is one of the top female singers and entertainers in Nigeria and one of the Glo ambassadors.

This Lady Means a Lot to Ice Prince, But Who is She?

 Rapper Ice Prince is definitely in high spirits. The singer successfully launched his new album “Fire of Zamani” yesterday.

He also seems happy in this photo which he shared via Instagram as he says the lady beside him “means a lot to him.”
He tagged it: “You mean a lot to me! Safe trip back home”
Guess who is she?

It’ll be tough against Basel –Mikel

Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi says that Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League match away to Basel will be quite a tough one. The Nigerian however believes that the Stamford Bridge players are a lot more prepared than they were when they lost the first leg to the Swiss team in London.

That hope for victory is shared by Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho who also spoke to the international media in Switzerland on Monday ahead of tonight’s match.