Super Eagles hit Germany today

The Super Eagles are expected to depart for Germany today to begin training ahead of the May 31 international friendly match against Mexico in Houston, Texas, United States of America. Coach Stephen Keshi will lead a team of nine home-based players and technical crew, who will fly out from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja later this evening and are expected to arrive in Germany later in the night.

Though details of the camping remained unclear as at press time, the team is expected to spend about two weeks at the facility before they depart for Houston, where Nigeria will test skills against the North American country for their third time at the Reliant Stadium. Unsettled AFCON-winning goal scorer, Sunday Mba, leads the other eight home-based players which also include newest entrant, Sunshine Stars’ defender, Kunle Odunlami, for the trip.

Manchester United Fans Contribute Money To Buy Back Ronaldo

After a weekend of goodbyes to iconic figures Sir Alex Ferguson and Paul Scholes, Manchester United fans might be saying hello again to Cristiano Ronaldo - if they themselves can find the money.

A small band of Australian-based United supporters have created a website where fans can help raise funds to bring back their old favourite, who has a £100million buyout clause, from Real Madrid.

The 'BringRonaldoHome' movement has already received thousands of pledges to buy a United shirt with Ronaldo on it - however it needs 10 million to donate a tenner for this target to be reached.

Man U defender Rio Ferdinand retires from international football

After 16 years of playing for England, Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand, has announced his retirement from International football to concentrate on his club career. Ferdinand started playing for England in 1997. The footballer explained why he quit England in a statement released today:

'After a great deal of thought, I have decided the time is right for me to retire from international football. At the age of 34, I feel it is right for me to stand aside and let the younger players come through, which allows me to concentrate on my club career.

'The team looks in great shape and there is an influx of young, talented players coming through the ranks which bodes well for the future.

'I regard it as a great honour and a privilege to have represented my country at every level from Under 17s upwards. I have always been very proud to play for England. I would like to wish Roy and the team all the best for future tournaments.


'A big thank you to all the fans, managers, coaching staff and players that I have worked alongside - the journey has been incredible.'

BET Awards 2013: 2face & Ice Prince nominated for Best International Act: Africa

BET Awards just released their 2013 nominees list. 2face Idibia and Ice Prince were nominated in the Best International Act: Africa category. The two Nigerian music stars were nominated alongside R2bees from Ghana, Radio and Weasel from Uganda, Donald from South Africa, and Toya Delazy from South Africa. The award will hold 30th June. See the full nominees list HERE

Oh, FYI, Drake leads this year's awards with 12 nominations.

Top Nollywood L-ésbians Of All Times

The issue of lésbianism in Nollywood has been leaving tongues wagging for a while now.

According to a story by a NigeriafilmS.com reporter, they have been able to exclusively reveal Nollywood’s l-ésbians of all times till date.

Read the report below;

I got talking with an actress whose mission is to expose this rot which she a claim has eaten very deep in the industry.

‘This is not the movie industry of our dreams, I didn’t envisage things will be this bad in Nollywood, for producers especially females to give movie roles to some group of actresses just because they are lésbian partners? God forbid!’

Eagle Schnapps sponsors tennis tournament in honor of Olu of Warri

Eagle Aromatic Schnapps, a brand from the stable of the Intercontinental Distillers Limited (makers of Chelsea Dry Gin, Squadron Dark Rum, Veleta Fruit Drink, etc ) recently partnered with the Warri Tennis Club to host the 2^nd Grand Patron Lawn Tennis Tournament in honour of the Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse.

The event, which was held to celebrate the Olu of Warri’s 26^th Coronation Anniversary, hosted various clubs within Delta State & its environs including Ughelli Club, Shell Club, NNPC Club, and Asaba Club, all participating in the American Tennis Tournament Format.

 

The highlight of the day was the exhibition match between the Governor’s Team represented by Hon Amaju Pinnick (Sports Commissioner) and Hon Patrick Ferife (Commissioner for Land Planning) and Team Warri Club. 

 

Rooney Has Asked To Leave United – Ferguson

Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed that Wayne Rooney, has sent in a transfer request, asking to leave Manchester United.

Speculations were rife this week, that the England international wanted out, after Ferguson himself announced he was leaving the club and he has been linked with Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich and Arsenal.

The manager revealed after the 2-1 win over Swansea, that the former Everton man was keen to leave and that is why he was left out the side on Sunday afternoon.

“I don’t think Wayne was keen to play, simply because he has asked for a transfer,” Ferguson told Sky Sports 1.

Rooney’s Chelsea Switch Becomes A Possibility With Bayern Out Of The Frame.

Mourinho have been touted to be Rafael Benitez’s replacement and there have been claims that the Real Madrid manager is lining up a £25 million pound move for Wayne Rooney as he wish for a physical presence up front, and believe that Rooney can fit the bill.

Rooney A True Blue?

Bayern Munich were supposed to be battling it out with Chelsea and Paris St Germain (PSG) after revelations about Rooney’s growing frustration with the role he has had to play at United, and anger at having his fitness questioned, had had him make a verbal request to leave.

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2face, Snoop Lion, D'banj, others Set South Africa Blazing for MTV Africa All Stars Concert on May 18th

After hitting major cities in Nairobi, Kenya and Lagos, Nigeria with performances from international superstars like Professor as well as top Nigerian acts, 2Face Idibia, IcePrince Zamani and Davido, the MTV Africa All Stars concert has finally reached a fevered pitch. MTV Africa in association with KwaZulu-Natal Province will host the final MTV Africa All Stars concert at the Moses Mabhida Stadium, People’s Park in Durban, South Africa on 18th May 2013 and will have some of the biggest names in the local and international music scene headlined by Rap icon, Snoop Lion, formerly known as Snoop Dogg.

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The Benjamins – Another Nollywood X--Rated Movie

It is now obvious that there is no going back for Nollywood with the release of another very er*tic Nigerian movie. This time the movie was even shot on our home soil. The movie is titled ”The Benjamins” is a high class campus movie based on rap music and love. The movie features Rap music competitions amongst other things happening in the Nigerian music industry and AT LEAST one notable very er*tic s*x scene. It is produced by Charles Smooth x Edegbe and directed by Temple Chinedum and it’s soon to be released.

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L-ésbianism In Nollywood Is Not Going To Stop Soon – Vivian Pius

Despite the government’s frown on the illicit affair of same s*x, and many praying and fasting to see an end to the sudden surge in l-ésbianism in Nigeria`s movie industry, one of the actresses in Nollywood, Vivian Pius, has confessed that l-ésbianism is a norm in Nollywood that is not going to stop soon.

“L-ésbianism has come to stay in Nollywood. Though it exists in other industries such as banking, medical and others, that of Nollywood is more open to the public because of who we are, as a society`s role models.
It has come to be seen as a cartel where those who belong to a group find it easier getting movie roles. Some of them can even make you rich overnight beyond your expectation. Those who are in it and know their onions can tell you better.

They get the best of jobs and are richer driving in big cars and seeing at the best of places. The same thing goes for the homos-éxuals.
The industry has become what many of us never dreamed of, going the way of Hollywood and other European movie industries. It is also in Alaba International Market. They control the industry. It is all about packaging. But there is still hope that those who are not patronizing them will still make it in Nollywood,”



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Manchester United Names David Moyes As Manager

David Moyes has been appointed as manager of Manchester United on a six-year contract, the English Premier League champions said on Thursday.  Moyes, the current Everton manager, will take charge of United from July 1. He succeeds Alex Ferguson who is retiring this month after more than 26 years at United.  “We unanimously agreed on David Moyes,” said Ferguson, who announced his retirement on Wednesday after 26 years as United boss.

See Photos from African Muzik Magazine Launch in Dallas

African Muzik Magazine launched its high-profile maiden edition on April 12, 2013. The star-studded gala not only had enormous headcounts of A-list Nigerian celebrities, but also had live performances by Iyanya, Emma Nyra, Sound Sultan, StormRex, Kelly Hansome, Sean CZA, Munnah and more.  The event was hosted by side-splitting comedians, Wamilele and Seyi Brown. Continue After The Break

Filmmaker Kingsley Ogoro builds N1billion film academy in Surulere

Ace Nollywood producer, director and CEO of Klink Studios, Kingsley Ogoro, is building a film academy called the Kingsley Ogoro Film Academy in Surulere Lagos. The N1billion project is being financed by Kingsley himself in conjunction with a bank. The film school, which will teach sound, editing, directing etc will run in conjunction with the French embassy and CEA in France.

Accommodations, practical and film classes will be in Surulere. There will be monthly intensive workshops, and experts in different fields in Hollywood and other recognized film industry will be brought to Nigeria to give proper lectures on how it's done.   The film academy, which the pioneer filmmaker has been working on for the past five years, will have state-of-the-art production and recording studio. 

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Liverpool manager’s son faces retrial

A jury was sworn in Tuesday in the retrial of four footballers, including the son of Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers, accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a hotel.

The case against Anton Rodgers, 20, who plays for Championship side Brighton, two of his teammates and a Bournemouth player will open on Wednesday at the Old Bailey in London, England’s central criminal court.
A previous jury was discharged in February after failing to reach verdicts on all but one count where they cleared Lewis Dunk of voyeurism.