[Photo] Cristiano Ronaldo opens CR7 Museum in his hometown of Madeira in Portugal

Former Manchester United player, and current Real Madrid and Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo has brought to reality his dream and project of opening a museum in his honour in his birthplace of Madeira – complete with extra space allocated for this year’s Ballon d’Or.

Photos: Mariah Carey at Lagos concert last night

 

She gave a brilliant performance last night at an Evening with Access Bank retired MD Aigboje Aig-Imoukhede and seemed genuinely happy to be in Nigeria. She was such a diva on stage but so so sweet. I thoroughly enjoyed watching her. And that voice of hers, OMG! Took the photos with my phone so it's not so clear. More pics after the cut...

Wizkid tweets about moving on...

Soon they will claim its a quote from a song...Lmao

EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: Nelson Mandela's funeral

Nelson Mandela was buried today December 15th at his ancestral home in Qunu after a four-hour state funeral service this morning which was attended by 5,000 people including Bill Clinton, Oprah Winfrey, Richard Branson and Prince Charles

There was a fly-past and 21-gun salute as his body was lowered into the ground. See more photos

Wayne Rooney to Captain England in World Cup Qualifier Against San Marino

 Wayne Rooney will lead England out as captain for the first time in a competitive match on Friday night, insisting there will never be a repeat of the "stupid" mistake that saw him sent off for kicking the Montenegro defender Miodrag Dzudovic a year ago, a red card that cost him his place in the side's first two games at Euro 2012.

The Manchester United striker will wear the armband in the absence of the suspended Steven Gerrard and with Frank Lampard, who had complained of tightness behind a knee at the weekend, having returned to Chelsea for treatment on a minor calf complaint.

Oprah Winfrey Is Glad She Isn't A Mother

Oprah Winfrey is glad she never had any more children after her son died when she was 14 because she thinks her success would have caused them suffering.

Oprah Winfrey is glad she never had any more children.

The chat show queen, who gave birth to a baby boy prematurely when she was 14, after years of being sexually abused, but he tragically died after a few weeks, thinks her success would have had a negative effect on them.

Court shoots down same sex marriage law in Australia

For five days, same-sex couples could get married in Australia's capital city of Canberra. Those who did were the first in the country to do so.But that fleeting window was slammed shut Thursday by the Australian

High Court, which ruled that a recent local law legalizing same-sex marriage was invalid.

'Anyone who says I bleach is stupid' - former Governor Alao-Akala reacts to an Interview

In an interview with Saturday Punch, former governor of Oyo State Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala, denied bleaching his skin and said anyone who says he's bleaching is very stupid.

During the interview, a Punch reporter asked him, 'Is it part of your own fashion to bleach?' OMG! Can't believe he asked that question straight up...lol. Big ups to the reporter.

 Alao-Akala replied...

Nigeria First Lady Patience Jonathan changes name to Mama Peace

The first Lady of Nigeria said yesterday at an event in Abuja that she no longer wants to be called Patience but Mama Peace...

Speaking during the inauguration of the Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme Maternal and Child Health known as MAMA Project, Patience Jonathan explained why she now wants to be addressed as Mama Peace. The First Lady said:

More artiste jostle for space as 2013 Lagos countdown commences

Activities marking this year’s Lagos countdown took off effectively last Sunday with a commanding performance  by Terry G (afro hip pop act) at the bar beach, venue of the Lagos countdown.

As at the last count, over fifty artistes have been confirmed to perform at this year’s countdown. Some of them include Tu-Face Idibia, Davido, Omawunmi, Iyanya, Wande Coal, Timaya, J-Martins, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Iceprince,to mention but a few.

NBA Commissioner David Stern to 'Stand Down' in 2014

NBA commissioner David Stern will stand down from his role in February 2014 after 30 years at the helm.

Glen Taylor, chairman of the NBA's board of governors, said the board had authorised negotiations with deputy commissioner Adam Silver to succeed Stern, who is the league's longest-serving commissioner.

Stern, 70, has presided over a period of expansion and growth for the NBA, both domestically and internationally, and last year concluded a new Collective Bargaining Agreement with players after a five-month lockout.

PHOTOS: This Looks like Jim Iyke’s Engagement Ring On Nadia Buari?

If the ring spotted on Nadia Buari’s finger during a press conference is anything to go by, she and her BFF Jim Iyke may be headed for the altar.

Ghanaian actress Nadia Buari held a Press Screening at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Accra this morning for her first self-produced and directed movie ‘The Diary of Imogen Brown’ which will be premiered on 23rd December, 2013.

The press conference was attended by her BFF, Jim Iyke who also features in the movie.

At the press screening, a ring was spotted on Nadia’s engagement finger.

The ring may be a fashion statement as she also had rings on other fingers.

AMAZING: Check Out Tonto Dikeh’s Beautiful New Photos

Check out these Photos below showing Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh, I came across these  beautiful photos of hers on her Instagram page this morning so I decided to share it with you my readers.

Tonto definitely looks happy making faces right?

Mandela wake overwhelmed by mourners

PRETORIA: The last day of Nelson Mandela’s lying in state triggered a massive turnout Friday, forcing the government to appeal for mourners to stay away.

Large numbers had camped out in order to secure an early place in the  queue, but as of 7:30 am (0530 GMT) there were already 50,000 waiting in line.

 

“We urge people to please NOT make their way to the park and ride  facilities,” the government information service said in a written statement.

Beyoncé samples Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s message on surprise album

Beyoncé must love surprises. Because late last night, she unexpectedly dropped her fifth studio album, Beyoncé, on iTunes. It’s what she’s calling a “visual album,” and it features 14 songs and 17 music videos — including a song about her daughter, Blue Ivy, and guest appearances from husband Jay-Z, pals Justin Timberlake and Frank Ocean and her Destiny’s Child compadres Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland. But the highlight of the album (and yes, we are biased): The song “***Flawless,” which samples the message author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie delivered in a talk at TEDxEuston called

Tracy McGrady's China Move Earns NBA Plaudits

Two-times NBA scoring champion Tracy McGrady's decision to extend his career in China gives the league its most successful player to date and has earned widespread praise.

The Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) has seen several former NBA players join in recent seasons, with former New York Knicks guard Stephon Marbury its greatest success story.

The 35-year-old Marbury, who also had spells in Boston and Phoenix, led the Beijing Ducks to the CBA title earlier this year.

Van Persie Ruled Out For a Month

Robin Van Persie

Robin van Persie will play no part in Manchester United's busy holiday programme after being ruled out for a month with a thigh injury, manager David Moyes said on Friday.

"Robin Van Persie is out for a month. He picked up a thigh strain in taking a corner kick which led to the goal (against Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday)," Moyes told a news conference ahead of Sunday's game at Aston Villa.

World Cup Group is Tough – Keshi

Keshi

Abuja - Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi has commented on the draws for the FIFA World Cup in Brazil, declaring that contrary to views held by soccer fans in the country, Nigeria's group F, which also has Argentina, Bosnia Herzegovina and Iran, is a very tough group.

'Why I parted ways with Kelvin' - Monalisa Chinda finally speaks on ex-editor

A few months ago, the ex-editor of Monalisa Chinda's magazine, Monalisa, Kelvin Keshi, wrote a letter to online media claiming Monalisa and her boyfriend/business partner Lanre Nzeribe treated him and other staff of the magazine badly (If you missed it, read it HERE).

Monalisa, who has been silent on the issue recently granted City People magazine an interview where she cleared the air on what really happened. What she said below...

The case was a very sad one. Kelvin as a matter of fact was a mistake. He is boy we tried to help even though we knew deep down he wasn't well qualified but we needed to get someone who has expreience because other staff are fresh graduates. So we just told him to come on board and when he came, he had his CV doctored, his address doctored and he said he was the assistant editor in that publication but he wasnt. He lied about so many things that we didn't feel was necessary for him to have lied about. 

Paul Walker To Be Cremated

Paul Walker's body will reportedly be cremated and he will be interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood this weekend.

Paul Walker's body will reportedly be cremated and he will be interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood this weekend. - See more at: http://silverbirdtv.com/entertainment/paul-walker-be-cremated#sthash.aKDNl7to.dpuf

Paul Walker's body will reportedly be cremated and he will be interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood this weekend. - See more at: http://silverbirdtv.com/entertainment/paul-walker-be-cremated#sthash.aKDNl7to.dpuf

Paul Walker's body will reportedly be cremated and he will be interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood this weekend. - See more at: http://silverbirdtv.com/entertainment/paul-walker-be-cremated#sthash.aKDNl7to.dpuf

Paul Walker's body will reportedly be cremated and he will be interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood this weekend. - See more at: http://silverbirdtv.com/entertainment/paul-walker-be-cremated#sthash.aKDNl7to.dpuf

Paul Walker's body will reportedly be cremated and he will be interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood this weekend. - See more at: http://silverbirdtv.com/entertainment/paul-walker-be-cremated#sthash.aKDNl7to.dpuf

Paul Walker's body will reportedly be cremated.

The late 'Fast & Furious' star, who tragically lost his life in a blaze when a car he was travelling in crashed into a pole on November 30, will be laid to rest this weekend when his ashes are interred at Hollywood's Forest Lawn Memorial Park, according to E! News.

Obasanjo Blasts Jonathan, Writes 18-Page Letter To President

Obasanjo: critical letter on state of the nation sent to Jonathan

Nigerian ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo has written a critical letter to President Goodluck Jonathan, accusing him of ineptitude and of taking actions calculated at destroying Nigeria.

Premium Times, an online medium said today, that it is in possession of an 18-page letter, dated 2 December, in which Obasanjo severely excoriated Jonathan for mismanaging Nigerian affairs and of promoting tribal and religious chauvinism.

“Nigeria is bleeding and the hemorrhage must be stopped,” Obasanjo was quoted to have said in the letter, dripping with venom.

The said letter, in the view of P.M.NEWS editors, in terms of anger, could only be compared with Obasanjo’s famous interview with a news magazine in the early 90s, when he demolished Babangida’s regime for being dishonorable.

Obasanjo, was clearly in his elements in launching the acerbic attack on Jonathan, who ought to have been a protege, having influenced his emergence from the backwoods of Bayelsa State, to be the nation’s number two citizen, from where, an unusual luck, catapulted him to be Nigeria’s leader.

ASUU strike: Union confirms issues have been resolved, to call off strike within one week

The President, Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Dr. Nasir Fagge had confirmed on Wednesday night that all issues relating to the disagreement between the Federal government and ASUU have been resolved and the Union would within one week, call off its over 5-months-old strike.

The ASUU president who was speaking with the African Independent Television AIT, and monitored by our reporter, said an invitation was extended to the Union by the Supervising Minister of Education, Nyesom Wike, leading to the final signing of the agreement.

Kanye West responds to 'fake' Nelson Mandela comparisons

“I've never said anything to dishonor one of the most inspiring leaders," Kanye posted on Twitter

 Kanye West has responded to ‘fake’ quotes that suggested he likened himself to Nelson Mandela.

 

Blasting the reports on Twitter, the rapper posted: “Despite recent media reports, I've never said anything to dishonor or trivialize the life or transition of one of the most inspiring leaders.[sic]”

He added: “At a young age my mother taught me the importance of his work. Mandela sacrificed his life for the betterment of mankind.”

“I Used To Like Women With Big Hips, But One Morning…” – Don Jazzy

Tastes of Mavin Records boss, Don Jazzy, regarding what kind of women he likes seem to have changed.

In his earlier interview, given to Punch journalists, he said,

“With due respect to slim ladies, there is no way any lady shaped like a broom can attract my full attention. I’m sorry but that’s the truth. My ideal woman must be God-fearing. She must have all the basic curves in the right places. The rounder and bigger her chest and backside, the better.”

Now Don Jazzy claims to prefer slim ladies more.
In a very recent interview with Yes! Magazine, he said,

“See, I’m very very dangerous in the sense that my mind can change sometimes. For instance, a lot of

Linda Ikeji offered N1 million to loyal readers on her blog

Popular blogger, Linda Ikeji, whose website is among the most visited in Nigeria, on Monday, told her readers that she plans to gift N100, 000 each to ten of them.

She announced this on her blog. After thanking her readers for choosing her as their number one source for information, she said she decided to give back by offering “some money for Christmas.”

“I want to give out N1million this December. N100, 000 each to ten LIB readers to say thank you for an amazing year. For all your love, your support, for refreshing this page many times a day, for taking the time to drop comments, for choosing me as your number one source for information, but most importantly for changing my story and making my life much better. I’m truly grateful,” she wrote
 Ikeji, who started her blog in 2006, was formerly a model. She also tried her hand at writing an inspirational book, It Takes You, and publishing a magazine, FH&M. However, none of her other ventures have brought her as much success as her blog.

Nigerians React To Ban Of Tuface, Onyeka Onwenu, Others

Following the ban of most Nigeria's A-list acts by IBAN and BON because of COSON, Nigerians have poured out their minds concerning the ban.
  

news hit few days ago, that Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON) and the Independent Broadcasting Society of Nigeria, IBAN, have jointly put on hold, the playing of artistes songs under COSON.
 

Artistes affected include the likes of 2face Idibia, D'banj, Onyeka Onwenu, Iyanya, Banky W, Flavour, Ice Prince, Dr Sid, Olamide, 9ice, M.I, eLDee, Ruggedman, Wizkid, Asa, Waje, Omawumi and several others.

Reason for the ban was as a result of COSON's regular demand for huge amount of money as royalties for its artistes which most of the time end in court.
 

However in a swift reaction to the ban, Copyright Society of Nigeria, COSON issued a statement saying IBAN and BON members  are fund of not paying its artistes their dues after playing their songs on their stations.

OPEC appoints Alison-Madueke as alternate president

Diezani Alison-Madueke, minister of petroleum resources, has been elected alternate president of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), while Abdel Bari Ali Al-Arousi, minister of oil and gas of Libya, was elected president.

They are to serve for one year with effect from January 1, 2014.

Nigeria: 217 foreigners get citizenship

WorldStage Newsonline-- The Federal Government of Nigeria has presented certificate of Nigerian citizenship to 217 foreign national, who included 129 naturalisation and 88 others through registration.

The beneficiaries included Americans, Indians, Lebanese, Israelis, Dutch, Congolese, Cameroonians and Ghanaians among others.

Presenting the certificate to the awardees on behalf of the federal government in Abuja, Monday, Minister of Interior, comrade Abba Moro, described the journey for the grant of Nigerian Citizenship to the beneficiaries as a ‘long but fruitful and value adding process.’

Moro noted that his ministry carefully screened and interviewed the applicants in addition to the recommendation of the in-house committee, which was considered by the Advisory Committee on Nigerian Citizenship (ACNC) and latter made recommendation to the Federal Executive Council (FEC) for approval in line with the constitution.

Channels Television Wins TV Station Of The Year Award Again

Channels Television has won the Nigeria Media Merit Award – Best Station of The Year – for the 8th time.

The award was conferred on the television station on Saturday, December 7 at the award night held at Ikogosi Warm Spring Resort in Ekiti State

Receiving the Award, the General Manager, Special Duties, Channels Television, Steve Judo, described it as a wonderful development.

Channels Television is one of the 13 independent television stations currently broadcasting in Nigeria, since the Federal Government deregulated the broadcast media in 1992.

Visitors flock to Mandela Square

A portrait of Nelson Mandela is seen amongst flowers at Mandela square in Johannesburg. Picture: Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters

Johannesburg - A steady stream of visitors moved through Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton, Johannesburg, on Monday, leaving flowers, pictures, and messages of support for the former president.

Mall security staff placed queue chains around the central fountain, which had been converted into a shrine in memory of Madiba.