David Beckham unveiled as Paris St Germain player

The 37-year-old has signed a five-month deal with the French team which will take him to the end of the current season. He said during the unveiling that he will be donating his entire 150 thousand pounds a week salary from his new contract with Paris St Germain to a children's charity in Paris.

Justin Timberlake Performing at Grammys - First Time in 4 Years

Justin Timberlake is performing at the Grammy Awards for the first time in four years, the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday. 

The appearance, Feb. 10 on CBS, is the latest development in the singer's musical comeback since returning with a new single, "Suit & Tie," as well as announcing his first album in seven years, "The 20/20 Experience," which will be released on March 19.

AFCON 2013: 'Moses Begged Me To Allow Him Play Penalties, I Will Play Spot-Kicks In Future' – Mikel

John Mikel Obi has revealed that he was set to take the two penalty kicks, in the Super Eagles last Group C game against Ethiopia, but his Chelsea team mate Victor Moses, pleaded to allow him take them.  Obi had missed from the spot in the second game against Zambia, but Moses converted the two kicks to give Nigeria a much needed victory.

The midfielder however said he will not run away from taking spot-kicks in future.

Cool Gang Intown holds this Friday

Cool Gang Intown is a monthly club storm organized for cool FM OAPs. The idea is for the Fans to interact, sign autograph and photo opportunities with their favorite OAPs.  The first edition is this Friday 1^st February 2013 @ Pop, 46 Saka Tinubu Victoria island. Be there!

Mikel warns favourites Ivory Coast

Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has warned Africa Cup of Nations title favourites Ivory Coast not to write off Nigeria ahead of a mega quarter-final clash this weekend.

Mikel excelled and Stamford Bridge teammate Victor Moses slotted two late penalties as the Super Eagles overcame gallant Ethiopia 2-0 Tuesday in this north-western town to finish second behind shock Group C winners Burkina Faso.

Zambia became the first defending champions since Algeria in 1992 not to reach the knockout stage after a 0-0 draw with the Burkinabe in Nelspruit near the world famous Kruger National Park game reserve.

Man United become first team valued over $3bn

Manchester United have become the first sports team in the world to be valued at more than $3bn. A surge in the club’s shares after a poor start when they were offered on the New York Stock Exchange in August has seen the overall value of United rise to $3.3bn (£2.1bn).

According to Forbes, United are comfortably ahead of the world’s second-most valuable sports team, the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, worth $2.1bn (£1.4bn).

Omawumi Is Now An Actress...Spotted On The Set Of Yvonne Nelson's Movie

Balotelli set to join AC Milan as Man. City agree on Price

Manchester City have agreed the sale of Mario Balotelli to AC Milan, Talkofnaija understands.
The two clubs reached an agreement over a €20 million (£17.1m) deal that will be spread over five years to see the Italy international move to San Siro.

Talkofnaija understands that the 22-year-old said his goodbyes to team-mates and club staff after completing training at Carrington on Monday morning, and could travel to Milan over the next 24 hours. 
 Balotelli’s agent Mino Raiola arrived in Manchester to present the Serie A side’s latest bid for the striker to City officials on Monday morning, as was exclusively revealed.

Galatasaray Sign Drogba

Ivory Coast captain and former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has left Shanghai Shenhua to sign a 1-1/2 year contract with Galatasaray, Turkish broadcaster CNN, Turk said on Sunday.

The channel did not give any more information and Galatasaray could not be reached for immediate comment.

The 34-year-old, who is on Africa Nations Cup duty with his country, moved to China after helping Chelsea win the Champions League last May.

Messi-Ful: Barcelona Ace Creates Double Record In One Night

Setting and breaking records just happen to be Lionel Messi’s hobby beside scoring goals and mesmerizing his football opponents. Messi made history again by becoming the first player to score in 11 consecutive Spanish La Liga matches when he netted four goals in Barcelona’s 5-1 demolition of 10-man Osasuna Sunday.

Messi, who is the first soccer player to haul in four consecutive Ballon d’Or trophies, proved once more why he’s undoubtedly the greatest soccer player of all-time following another record-smashing feat.

Gbemi Olateru Kicks Off TV Show

The TV show called Gbemi will create conversations on different issues and people, from the serious and scary, to the mundane and trivial while engaging the audience.

The show will start showing on local networks, cable channels, as well as on mobile and the web in few months time. Gbemi is currently an OAP with the Beat 99.9 fm.

David Beckham trains with Arsenal

Arsenal Manager, Arsene Wenger, has announced that David Beckham is training with Arsenal at their Hertfordshire training base but he won't be signing with the club. 

The 37 year old former England captain is currently without a club after leaving LA Galaxy last year. 

"He called me," Wenger said. "He has asked to come here and to work on his fitness. He has not done anything for a long, long time. It's purely for fitness. There's no speculation about signing or anything."

Let me look for trouble. Dear Arsenal fans, you don't need Beckham...you need Jesus! Say Amen! Hehe! 

Tweets of the day: Ivory Coast player Eboue to Super Eagles

For those who don't watch football, we are meeting Ivory Coast next in the quarter final stage at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations - on Sunday 3rd of February. Emmanuel Eboue is an Ivory Coast player and former Arsenal player. We shall see Emmanuel, we shall see! Even though I believe you small... *runs away*

Yvonne Nelson to feature Nigerian rapper Ice Prince in her new movie

According to reports from Peacefmonline.com,Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson is featuringNigerian rapper, Ice Prince in her new movie. According to what we gathered, the 'Oleku' hitmaker has already shot some scenes for the movie.

The movie, which according to unconfirmed reports is title "House of Gold" is produced by Yvonne and it also has Majid Michael as another actor to star in it.

Ice Prince has once been reported to have a crush on Yvonne, who was reportedly dumped by Iyanya, after a rumoured affair between each other.

Champions League – Drogba to join Sneijder at Galatasaray

Didier Drogba has agreed a one-and-a-half-year contract with Galatasaray, according to reports on Turkish television.

LigTV, the official broadcaster of the Turkish league, announced the deal just before the Galatasaray-Besiktas derby.

Reports say that Drogba will pocket a salary of 6 million euros for the 18 months of his deal as well as a signing on bonus of 4 million.

The former Chelsea striker will also get a bonus of 25,000 euros for each game he plays, up to a maximum of 500,000 euros a year, meaning he could earn 11m (£9.63m) euros over the 18 months.

Benitez's Temporary Chelsea Reign Drags On Towards its Doomed End

The Blues were fortunate to be in the hat for the fifth round draw, bailed out by an increasingly rare example of Fernando Torres coming up trumps when it mattered against Brentford, who had twice taken the lead against the more illustrious west London club at Griffin Park.

Whatever Roman Abramovich's opinion of Benitez, it is inconceivable that the Spaniard may continue beyond the current campaign and the Chelsea players know it. When Sir Alex Ferguson declared his intention to retire at the end of the 2001-02 season, Manchester United ended up finishing in third place in the Premier League - they have never finished lower in the new top flight. 

CAF dismisses Egyptian ref who officiated Nigeria vs Zambia match

The 36 year old Egyptian referee who officiated the match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Chipolopo of Zambia on Friday January 25th, has been dismissed from the on-going 2013 Africa Cup of Nations as a result of poor officiating.  Ghead Grisha awarded a controversial penalty to Zambia in the 85th minute which enabled them draw level in the group C match.

A Wish Hilarious Comedy released on DVD

Barely seven weeks from the date of the premiere and Cinema release, A wish, a hilarious comedy featuring Award winning actress Funke Akindele, popularly known as Jennifer, Bishop Imeh Umoh, Patience Ozokwo, Afeez Oyetoro also known as Dauda, Hellen Paul (Tatafo) and other artistes, has been released on DVD today 21^st of January 2013. 

The comedy flick from the stable of Diamond Groove Pictures was released early on DVD so as to sustain viewers’ attention on the movie from the big screen to the small screen. 

Actress Anita Joseph Poses Without Clothes: Exposes 'Assets' (SEE)

 The sultry actress seems very crafty in the art of attention seeking. See the photos below Your Thoughts?

INTERVIEW WITH MR IBU -- I was once a butcher, photographer, hair stylist

John Okafor, aka Mr Ibu

They say John Ikechukwu Okafor, aka Mr Ibu is an incurable comedian. That is not too difficult to believe knowing how hilarious he is in his movies. What most people do not know, however, is how intense he is; and how comedy largely controls the life of John Okafor. When Jungle Journalist met him, little did they know that the man seen everyday on thescreen is the everyday John Okafor.

Trust Mr Ibu, while telling the pathetic story on his journey from suffering to stardom to Jungle Journalist, he punctuated the tale with comics to otherwise serious questions. The interview was a  rib-cracker:

Photo: Iyanya Drags Gov. Uduaghan, Sen. Ngige To The Dance Floor With Kukere

Perhaps after Olu Maintain’s ‘Yahoozee’, 9ice’s ‘Gongo Aso’ and Dbanj’s ‘Oliver Twist’, the other song in recent times that has taken the Nigerian music industry by strom is Iyanya‘s ‘Kukere’. Ever since its release in 2012, the song has gone on to become a mosnter hit and a favourite in almost everyone’s playlist including top government functionaries.

Adewale Ayuba Brings In Banky W, Sound Sultan, Vector For ‘Camel Lion’

It is no longer a thing of surprise to see fuji singers infusing some bit of hip-hop into their songs as they strive to appeal to the new generation of music lovers especially in the ever evolving Nigerian music industry. One person who is leading this revolution is ‘Bonsue Fuji’ crooner, Adewale Ayuba, who is set to mark his comeback to the secene with the remix of his popular track, Happy People – a popular tune from the early 90′s.To achieve the feat, Mr. Johnson, as he is fondly called, enlisted the lyrical prowess of The Headies ‘Lyricist on the Roll’ winner, Vector and TM9ja, an outstanding vocalist that was recently signed to Ayuba’s BA records.

Murray Defeats Federer In Five Sets To Set Up Epic Final With Djokovic

Andy Murray has beaten Roger Federer 6-4 6-7 (5/7) 6-3 6-7 (2/7) 6-2 to set up an explosive final against Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open. Before today’s epic semi-final clash, the Scot had never defeated the 17-time grand slam winner in a major’s event and will now look forward to contest his sixth grand slam final on Sunday.

Eagles coach targets Ethiopia victory

Super Eagles coach  Stephen Keshi has set his sights on victory in Tuesday’s Africa Cup of Nations  Group C  encounter with   Ethiopia at Rustenburg,   after  Nigeria drew 1-1  with Zambia on Friday, Mtnfootball.comreports.  The  Eagles could  not defend their lead as they allowed the defending champions to fight back and cancel out Emmanuel Emenike’s 57th minute opener. Keshi said, “We wanted the three points,  with due respect to Zambia, they are a great team and have been together for the past four years and also they are the defending champs.

Enyeama, Keshi condemn penalty award

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Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi  and goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama  condemned  Egyptian referee Grisha Ghead’s decision to award the   penalty that helped Zambia equalise in their South Africa 2013  Africa Cup of Nations Group C game against  Nigeria on Friday.

The match stood at 1-0 until the 83rd minute when the referee adjudged Ogenyi Onazi to have fouled Emmanuel Mayuka in the box.

Zambia goalkeeper Mweene Kennedy, who was voted the Man of the Match,  beat Enyeama from the spot equaliser but the Nigeria captain for the match said the call was the worst he had witnessed in the game.

Yobo Benched During Zambia Match

Super Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo, is not likely to start when the Eagles confront the Chipolopolo of Zambia in their second match of the African Cup of Nations, AFCON 2013.

An official of the team disclosed at the Eagles base in Nelspruit that Kenneth Omeruo is likely to be paired with Godffrey Oboabona in the central defense.

MOVIE TRAILER: Genevieve, Joke Silva, Segun Arize Star In '30 Days'

Watch the trailer of action movie ‘30 Days‘ which features Genevieve Nnaji as the lead actress.Other actors in the movie include Joke Silva, Segun Arinze. It was directed by Mildred Okwo.

Star Actress Yvonne Okoro Goes Wild (Flash Back)

Actress Yvonne Okoro has finally come out of her shelves to show her wild side.

The "4Play" actress who is usually seen as a very reserved person has stepped out to show the world that she can also be equally sexy and hot as any other female celebrity. Yvonne who is well endowed with heavy 'milk bags', shocked everybody on the red carpet at the just ended eighth edition of African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) in Lagos on Sunday April 22 2012, when she appeared in a black straight dress giving a full cleavage view.

Bovi Stages First Show

A-list comedian Bovi has finally come up with his own show billed to take place at Eko hotel on the 10th of march. According to Bovi, the self titled show with the rider "Man On Fire" is a one-man stand-up comedy show that will afford him the opportunity to entertain his audience for an hour non-stop. Bovi- Man On Fire will also feature several leading musical acts to spice up the evening. More details on the show coming soon.

Stephens Beats Injury-Hit Serena

Title favourite Serena Williams made a shock exit at the Australian Open as injury derailed her hopes against Sloane Stephens in the quarter-finals.

The 15-time Grand Slam champion led her fellow American by a set and a break, but after being treated for a back spasm in the second set went down 3-6 7-5 6-4.

Williams was heard on court to say it had been the "worst two weeks" as she has struggled with ankle and back issues, and afterwards she stuck by that assessment.

"For a Grand Slam, absolutely. Absolutely," she said.

See The Things That Happen Only In Nigerian Movies

Its only in Nigerian movies you would see the following happen.

1) A mother travels from the village to Lagos, argues with her son about not having a male child, then back to the village...THE SAME DAY! Abi village dey get airport?

2) A girl carries the same hairstyle, even after 2 years.

3) You'd see the camera man through the side body of a car or when u look closely into Jim Iyke's huge glasses.

4) A ghost looks left and right before crossing the road.

VIDEO: Watch The Opening Ceremony Of AFCON 2013!

Just in case you missed the opening ceremony of the 2013 African Cup of Nations holding in South Africa, you have the chance to relive it! The competition kicked off yesterday with 16 countries participating and over 6 billion TV viewers worldwide watching! Jump to 4:00 where the real actions starts (just in case you’re not the type for intros).

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AFCON 2013 Opening Ceremony Highlight - 19.01.2013

Photos: Pregnant Reality TV Star, Kim Kardashian Visits Abidjan in Ivory Coast

American reality TV star, Kim Kardashian was in Abidjan, Ivory Coast last weekend, Friday 18th January 2013. The 32 year old Keeping Up with the Kardashians star arrived in Abidjan, Ivory Coast for two events. The pregnant reality star, whose expecting her bundle of joy with rap mogul Kanye West in July, left LAX airport in Los Angeles for Africa with her friend/make-up artist in her stylish best.

Actress Ebube Nwagbo Poses Without Clothes (See Photo)

Like you all know she is Igbo, had to mention her tribe because of the open letter that was recently written to Cossy Orjiakor and Tonto Dike by one Ngozi,  who also threatened to report them to Igbo traditional council if the refused to change their ways. It appears Ebube Nwagbo has joined the 'crew' .

See her tópless photo After the break

Nollywood: The Angel Of Death Not At Work In Nollywood -Actress, Benita Nzeribe

Sultry Nollywood actress, Benita Nzeribe has said that she refuses to believe evil prophecy that the angel of death is at work in Nollywood because of the recent deaths in the industry.

Speaking to HVP recently, Benita said, “I don’t know why people get too pessimistic about such things. People are saying that a lot of people in Nollywood are dying. A lot of bankers are dying too. It’s not narrowed down to Nollywood alone. It is the way God has willed it; If God did not allow it, it wouldn’t happen.”

Benita was reacting to the recent prophesy that there would be more deaths in Nollywood this year.

Walcott Puts Pen To Paper On New Arsenal Deal

Arsenal fans can now heave a sigh of relief as indications emerged that unsettled forward, Theo Walcott, has put pen to paper on a new Arsenal contract after months of negotiations with the England international’s agents.Walcott, 23, who initially rejected what was described as a “final offer” worth £75,000 a week in August, has now agreed a new contract with the north London club worth £100,000 a week and is understood to be for three and a half years.

30-Year-Old Reality TV Show Winner Meets Father For The First Time Ever On Stage

It’s such a stupefying story that would seem another work of creativity from a writer if not told by the person involved. This isn’t fiction. It’s an amazing story of betrayal, forgiveness and love.

Until the grand finale of Destiny Child Gospel reality TV show, 30 year-old Israel Osunsanmi had never met his father who sent his mother packing while she was two months pregnant with him. But on the day he was crowned winner of the reality show, Israel met his father for the first time ever while on stage.

Israel, an OND Business Administration graduate of the Osun State Polytechnic told showtime he has since forgiven his father, though his mother’s ordeal really affected his growing up. “I have forgiven him and the relationship is gradually picking up,” he said.

The battle for Nigerian Idol top spot begins as the top 30 battle it out

The third season of the ever popular music reality show, Nigerian Idol is up to a promising start as the show enters the top thirty stage. This stage will see ten contestants battle it out every week for three weeks and then a wild card show with some of the old contestants given the opportunity to make it into the next stage of the show. Twelve in total will emerge victorious and go on to the core elimination stage of the show.

MC Oluomo Alleged To Have Impregnated Actress, Lizzy Da Silva

Serious war might soon brew between Liz Da Silva’s long time fiancée, the Oshodi transporter and strong member of National Union of Road Transport Worker, Musiliu Akinsanya popularly called MC Oluomo.The popular transporter, who’s said to have dated so many Yoruba actresses, is allegedly said to be responsible for the recent pregnancy of Yoruba actress, Lizzy Da Silva. According to gossip in the city, Lizzy Da Silva, who is four months gone, was said to have disclosed to a family friend that she is not even sure who’s responsible for her pregnancy- Akeem, the long time boyfriend or MC Oluomo who she also had s*xual relationship with.

Eastern Filmmakers Are Not Professionals'- Funsho Adeolu

Funsho Adeolu is not one to be toyed with, especially concerning professionalism.

 Nigerian Entertainment Today met with the 45-year-old actor at a movie location in Ikorodu, and he spoke candidly on why he has been absent from English movies, and why Yoruba movies and actors are not in the spotlight like their English counterparts.

Excerpts:

Let us start with your assessment of the Nigerian movie industry.

There has been a lot of improvement. At the moment, we don’t have a control agency, [which] is why we see some very funny things on TV, but when I started acting, the kind of cameras we used and technical know-how we had was nothing close to what we have now. We use very high-tech cameras now, the kind they use overseas. We are progressing.

Knorr Taste Quest- Nigeria’s New Cooking Show on TV!

Knorr Taste Quest TV Show, from Unilever Nigeria Plc, has finally hit our TV screens. I had been hearing about a new cooking show on TV, and I’ve finally found out about it. About 12 contestants comprising eight females and four males are jostling for the grand prize of a brand new car and N1million as well as cooking equipments.

Similarly, the 1st runner-up will get N1m cash prize and kitchen equipments, while the 2nd runner up will win N500, 000 and kitchen equipments.  Meanwhile, all 12 contestants would go home with different kitchen equipments and could also win cash vouchers if they win any of the special tasks. 

Super Eagles Squad for African Cup of Nations 2013

Forwards: Ahmed Musa ( CSKA Moscow, Russia); Emmanuel Emenike (Spartak Moscow, Russia); Victor Moses (Chelsea FC, England); Sunday Mba (Enugu Rangers, Nigeria); Ikechukwu Uche (Villarreal FC, Spain); Brown Ideye (Dynamo Kyiv, Ukraine); Ejike Uzoenyi (Enugu Rangers, Nigeria)

 Midfielders: John Mikel Obi (Chelsea FC, England); Nosa Igiebor (Real Betis, Spain); Ogenyi Onazi (SS Lazio, Italy); Obiora Nwankwo (Calcio Padova, Italy); Fegor Ogude (Valerenga FC, Norway); Reuben Gabriel (Kano Pillars, Nigeria);

Nigeria set to break world record for largest football jersey in the world

Remember the Guinness 'Fly with the Eagles campaign’? Well we've been on about it all week. Here is the big news, Nigeria is set to enter the news again, and it is for something really positive and global. Guinness is offering all Nigerians a chance to be a part of history by coming out to demonstrate support for the Super Eagles in a BIG WAY! 

Naija, are you READY to make HISTORY? It’s time to be part of history; it’s a record breaking attempt by Nigeria. We are set to break the world record for the largest football jersey in the world and Guinness is the one making this happen. You get to write your messages of support to the Super Eagles on this massive jersey, so come be a part of history by leaving your mark on the record breaking jersey  at the Teslim Balogun Stadium Surulere Lagos on  Monday 21st through Friday 25th, 2013

Mercy Johnson To Feature Alongside MI, Wizkid, Sakordie In Ice Prince’s Remix

Award winning rapper, Ice Prince on Tuesday night announced the line-up for the remix of ‘Aboki’ The Chocolate City rapper tweeted on Tuesday night; “Aboki Remix!!! Zamani (Nig), Khuli Chana (SA), Mercy Johnson (Nig), Wizkid (Nig), MI (Nig)Sakordie (Ghana)!!” As much as the star-studded line-up caught everyone’s attention, the surprising inclusion would be Mercy Johnson who apart from just being delivered of a baby has not proven her dexterity in music.