Osimhen inspires World Cup glory ...Mali U17 0-2 Nigeria U17:

The Golden Eaglets brought down Les Aiglonnets in Vina del Mar to lift the U17 World champions for a record fifth time

Mali’s dream of lifting a first ever Fifa U17 World Cup faded in thin air in Viña del Mar as they crumbled 2-0 to Nigeria at the Estadio Sausalito.
Second half strikes from Victor Osimhen and Funsho Bamgboye were all the Eaglets needed to become world champions for a record fifth time, and the second country to successfully defend their title after Brazil.
The tournament's outstanding team failed to repeat the fluency and genius of their 3-1 semi-final romp against Mexico, but Emmanuel Amuneke’s team found two more sumptuous moment during the second half of

MTN Group CEO to resign over NCC $5.2billion fine

The Group CEO of MTN, Sifiso Dabengwa, is expected to resign over the recent $5.4billion fine by Nigerian Communication Commission for failing to cut off customers with unregistered SIM cards. 

The telecoms company said in a statement today that Dabengwa will resign immediately and will be replaced by non-executive chairman Phuthuma Nhleko as the company continues to dialogue with the Nigerian government over the fine.

First Photos: Rita Dominic, Hilda Dokubo, Ini Edo, Ruth Kadiri & more at the Star-Studded AFRIFF Opening Ceremony

The 5^th Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) kicked off last night (Sunday, 8^th November) with an opening ceremony at the Genesis Deluxe Cinemas, The Palms, Lekki.

The African premiere of Jonas Carpignano’s ‘Mediterranea’ held during the opening night followed by a Jazz reception at the Maison Fahrenheit.

The event was star-studded and stars like Rita Dominic, Ini Edo, Ruth Kadiri, OC Ukeje, Hilda Dokubo, Toni Tones, Kiki Omeili, Lanre DaSilva Ajayi, Kemi Lala Akindoju, Ramsey Nouah and many more were spotted.

The festival will run through Sunday, 15^th November, 2015 and you can get more information about the films that will be screened as well as the judges here.

See the first photos from the opening ceremony below.

Janelle Monae, Jidenna, Bobby Brown, Jill Scott & More at the 2015 Soul Train Music Awards

Jidenna

The 2015 Soul Train Music Awards held last night at the Orleans Arena on November 6, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event was hosted by Erykah Badu and it was attended by several music stars from Bobby Brown to Jill Scott and more.

See all the fun photos! after the cut

Meet the 2015 Miss Nigeria Contestants

The pageant is happening today at Oriental Grand Ball. May the best girl win. More pics after the cut..

Omawumi unveils website and BTS photos of new music video ft Angelique Kidjo

Singer Omawumi, has unveiled her new website www.iamomawumi.com along with behind the scenes photos of her new music video which features Grammy Award Winner and African Icon Agelique Kidjo. More photos after the cut...

Ambode reads riot act to Okada, street hawkers, tanker drivers, says days of impunity are over

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has read the riot act to commercial motorcycle operators popularly called Okada riders, commercial buses, street hawkers, and petroleum tanker drivers in the state, saying that the state government will no longer tolerate their nefarious activities on the streets and highways

Karrueche Tran shows some cleavage on the covers of Kontrol mag

Chris Brown's ex, Karrueche Tran showed some major cleavage on the covers of the Fall 2015 issue of  Kontrol Magazine.

The Kardashian-Jenner clan cover Cosmopolitan Netherlands issue

 Momager Kris Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian, Kim Kardashian-West, Khloe Kardashian, Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner all posed on the December issue of Cosmopolitan Netherlands.

Anticipate!!! POSE by MALEGA Drops on the 10th of November, 15

Malega is a PH Artist (THE CROONER OF SEXY THINGS which he did with Producer Idee Stringz), he is currently working a badt jam titled POSE which will be officially out online on the 10th of November, 2015.

Anticipate ! Anticipate !! Anticipate!!! HIPHOP UNLEASHED MIXTAPE VOL3 Hosted By Dj KAYCEEA

   

Anticipate ! Anticipate !! Anticipate!!! HIPHOP UNLEASHED MIXTAPE VOL3 Hosted By KAYCEE'A Drops On Monday 9th November ‪#‎Artwork‬ Done By tha Genius MK *-:) ‪#‎HotJamZ‬ ‪#‎AworldClassOne‬ #‎SeeDP‬ Drops on www.naijafrolic.blogspot.com

Alicia Keys, Oluchi Orlandi, Tyson Beckford & More at the 2015 ‘Keep A Child Alive’ Black Ball

The 12^th Annual Keep a Child Alive Black Ball held last night in New York City’s Hammerstein Ballroom with the event co-hosted by Alicia Keys and Chris Rock.

The theme for this year’s star-studded event was ‘Afro-Futurism,’ focusing on the brilliance and originality of talents amongst Africa’s entrepreneurs, artists, designers, musicians and activists.

The Ball’s mission is to raise funds to help Keep a Child Alive provide treatment and care for children and families affected by HIV in Africa and India.

Lenny Kravitz, Wale, Lion Babe and more artists performed at the event.

Padma Lakshimi, Lewis Hamilton, Maxwell, Angela Simmons, Gayle King, Tyson Beckford,

Queen Edet: Imagine a Spin Off of Americanah & Ghana Must Go

Spin-offs are common in the television world – where a character or group of characters from one TV show have a new TV show created for it to cater to the character of group of characters individual story. This story could cater to a character’s story before or after the parent show.
Funny guy Joey, from Friends had a TV show called Joey created for his character; Carrie from Sex and the City had The Carrie Diaries created which told of her life in high school. The Game was a spin-off from Girlfriends too. Hence I was familiar with TV show spin-offs, yet it never occurred to me that there could be book spin-offs, that is until I came across one- Thighs Fell Apart.

Yetunde Olasiyan: 3 Things Single Women Do Not Deserve

 

Bella Naija had asked my neighbour who recently had her second kid why she hasn’t bought a car to ease the stress of commuting to work with her baby strapped to her back everyday and she responded by saying, ‘she’s grateful to God that she’s married and does not have a car yet. That marriage was her top priority and not a car. That she would have gotten one if she wanted, only that she might not be married today as a result of that. That she’s better off than the single matured ladies in her office who are busy riding fancy cars and yet,

Peter Owinje: 4 Health Problems that Can Kill You While Driving

Your health condition is very important when it comes to driving; being in good health will make you to drive safely, while a poor health condition can lead to unsafe driving. Road traffic accidents or injuries cause extensive and serious public health problems in Nigeria. In fact, it has significant consequence in terms of mortality. This also results in a rising socio-economic cost in Nigeria. Having recognized the tremendous burden of mortality resulting from road accident in Nigeria, then it will not be too much to talk about the health issues that can cause you untimely death while driving on the road.

Cataract
People who develop cataract either on one eye or both eyes may find it difficult to drive properly. Why? This is because they may find it difficult see very well while driving. Cataract makes things to look cloudy or unclear. Therefore, those who have cataract will be unable to discern an object very well while driving

Police raid Lil Wayne's Mansion on Miami Beach

Multiple awards winning rapper, Lil’Wayne had his mansion on Miami beach raided by the policeon Tuesday with a levy warrant allowing them to raid the property in order to satisfy a $2 million debt Lil’wayne owes a private jet firm.

According to reports, Tunechi has arts worth over thirty million dollars in the mansion. The police however took a valuer along so has to know the item worth the two million dollars he owes. They took items worth the two million dollars and at the time they raided the property there was nobody around.

The police then said it was a civil case and they said nothing more.
see more photos after the cut...

Comedian comes hard on those working against the good of Nigeria

The comedian who started by appreciating all the soldiers who are working for the good of Nigeria, ended by coming hard on those who are working against the good of Nigeria. He wrote: “God will bless all who put their lives on the line for us. Their families will know no sorrow.
 
The grieving ones will be consoled. Their utmost desires in life will be fulfilled. Their children shall reap the rewards of their fathers’ and mothers’ sacrifices. We all join or voices to pray for their protection, provision and success at all battle fronts. Their pensions will not be stolen. Anyone who had had a hand in putting them

Eaglets edge wasteful Mexico in Concepcion classic

Nigeria: Six goals and a record-equalling ninth for Victor Osimhen, but it was a lot tighter than the 4-2 scoreline suggested, as both teams played out the game of the tournament.

The visceral joy of watching youth level football is the chance to witness a game untainted, free of the leaven of the Pharisees, whose knowledge contains corruption implicit. Then again, maybe it is just nostalgia, a yearning for the mental El Dorado of a bygone age, free of gamesmanship, cheating, and every such thing. Artlessness has its own attractions.
Mexico  went for Nigeria  right from the opening bell, weaving, jabbing and twisting away, nary a nod to

Mourinho on course for ANOTHER unwanted record

The Portuguese has never lost seven games in a single league season as a manager but has tasted defeat six times already in 2015-16 to stand on the brink of another poor milestone

It has been a tough start to the season for Jose Mourninho and Chelsea, compounded by successive defeats to West Ham and Liverpool in the Premier League.

The Blues face Stoke City on Saturday, having recently been knocked out of the League Cup by the Potters,

Check out this Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt threesome kiss (photos)

So the couple were at the WSJ innovator awards and Angelina Jolie kissed Robert De Niro,  jealous Brad wanted a bit of the actionso he joined in to make it a threesome. Lol. See more photos after the cut..

Terry G goes shopping at Ferrari store in Italy (photos)

No, not the Ferrari store where they sell their cars, it's the one where they their sell cups, magazines and T-shirts..:-). The music star took a day off from his on going European music tour yesterday to go shopping at the Italian top motor and fashion brand. See more photos after the cut...

Photo: Mikel Obi and babymama take their twins on a stroll

Mikel Obi's girlfriend, Olga Diyachenko shared the photo and wrote "Family is like music, some high notes, some low notes, but always a beautiful song. #myworld #myfamily"

World Bank to spend $50 million on water projects in Ekiti state

Chief Press Secretary to the State Governor, Idowu Adelusi said in a release that the World Bank Task Team Leader on the Water Project, Mr Pier Mantovani stated this when he led other delegation of the team to the Governor Office in Ado Ekiti today.

Mr Mantovani said such project if fully completed would give people access to portable water. He said the state government would contribute $5 million as counterpart fund towards the project.

Here’s how Kemi Adetiba reacted when she met Richard Mofe-Damijo for the first time

Filmmaker Kemi Adetiba is one of the four Nigerians who are going to be a part of the four Nigerians to witness the Heineken “Spyfie” – aimed at taking a selfie in space.

Also joining her on the trip are Richard Mofe-Damijo, Uti Nwachukwu and Basketmouth.

For Kemi Adetiba, it has also been an opportunity for her to meet Nollywood veteran RMD. She was super-excited as she hugged him and they immediately got talking.

Justin Bieber talks Full Frontal Photos, Selena Gomez, Kylie Jenner & More in Billboard Magazine

Justin Bieber is on the cover of Billboard magazine’s latest issue and in the magazine the 21-year-old entertainer talks about everything from his full frontal photos that leaked online to his relationship with Selena Gomez, friend Kylie Jenner and more.

Read excerpts below.

On his full frontal photos: “I do feel the photo was an invasion of my privacy. I felt super violated. My dad made light of it, but I don’t think that’s sick and twisted. It was funny. Dads are going to be dads.”

On Selena Gomez: “I’m proud of the woman she is today…When you love someone that much, even if