Season's Greetings

Be sure 2 remember dat Jesus Christ is d only celebrant in dis fun-filled ocassion called Christmas. So, let every heart prepare him room. The Peace n Joy of d Lord be with u.

#Photos from Nelson Mandela's Memorial Service

Today Dec. 10th witnessed the greatest gathering of world leaders in modern history. 91 Presidents of the world, including the US president, UK PM, and Cuba president attended the memorial service of late Dr. Nelson Mandela, at the FNB Stadium (Soccer City) in Johannesburg. Continue

#Africa Magic @10 and AMVCA nomiee announcement-Pics

The Africa Magic at 10 birthday and the Africa Magic Viewer's Choice Award nominee announcement held on Thursday December 5th at Landmark Events Centre, Oniru. Above are Uche Jombo, Eku Edewor and Damilola Adegbite on the red carpet. See more photos after the cut..

#Messi, Ribery and Ronaldo head three-man Ballon d'Or shortlist

Bayern Munich player Frank Ribery, Barcelona player Lionel Messi & Real Madrid player Cristiano Ronaldo are the final contenders for this year's FIFA World Footballer of the Year. Messi has won it 4 times, Ronaldo once while Ribery has never won it. Who do you think deserves it this year?

#Ex-Super Eagles star, Sodje, implicated in Uk match-fixing scandal

34year old ex-Super Eagles star, Sam Sodje is currently been investigated in a match-fixing scandal in the UK. Sam, who is the younger brother of footballer Efe sodje, was allegedly caught on tape telling an undercover reporter with The Sun UK magazine that he was paid £70,000 to be sent off the field during a championship match on February 23rd 2013. Footage from the football match showed Sam Sodje hitting the crotch of Oldham Athletic's player Jose Baxter, repeatedly for no reason which ultimately earned him a red card. Sam admitted to the undercover reporter that his actions were all preplanned for him to be sent off the pitch. He also said it was easy to get other footballers to do same for a fee. Sam practically ended his football career by collecting £12,000 from the undercover reporter, on tape, for other match fixings. The British Tabloid has reported its investigation to the National Crime Agency, and NCA said an active investigation is now underway.

#The Beautiful Ones Have Been Born:Stunning new pics of the Okoye women

Left is Paul Okoye's fiance Anita Isama, and right is Peter Okoye's wife, Lola Omotayo Okoye. Really beautiful women. Make up artist Banke Meshida shared the photos on her instagram page

#The Closet Fair Anniversary Edition holds this Dec. 15th at Swe Bar

We are immensely pleased to invite you to the first anniversary of Kubechi Conceptz’s Closet Fair which will take place on the 15th December, 2013 at the exclusive Swe Bar, City Mall, Onikan lagos Island, Lagos. The Closet Fair is a fashion show that helps fashion designers, wholesalers and retailers create awareness for their goods and services while also ensuring that shoppers get the best quality at the best possible price and all these within the comfortable ambience of reputable establishments as it is believed that this will add value and service to the high-class shoppers to make it a truly one-stop shopping experience and delight for them. Cont...

#Nigerian/UK actor Chiwetel Ejiofor gets interviewed by Oprah Winfrey

I don't know about you but I consider getting interviewed by the Queen of TV herself a big deal!

#Second winner emerges in the Big Games Toyota Corolla Giveaway

The second winner has emerged in the Big Games Toyota Corolla Giveaway! 20 year-old Emeka Ikechukwu is now the proud owner of a brand new Toyota Corolla in The Big Toyota Corolla Giveaway powered by MTN mobile ads. 10 Corollas are still up for grabs from now till the end of January 2014. To play, simply text BIG to 5045 from an MTN line and you could win this week. It’s that simple! Wouldn’t it be great to have a car in time for Christmas?

#OJB returns to Nigeria after successful kidney transplant in India

OJB returned to Nigeria a few days ago after spending over four months in India where he went for kidney transplant, which was very successful.

#Jet Life Magazine is giving out BMWs, trip to Dubai and much more

Amazing! Jet Life Magazine is giving out: 1. 2 BMWs Courtesy Coscharis 2. Free return ticket to Dubai. 3. Free ticket to a local destination 4. Weekend break in a hotel resort 5. Make over session with KTE 6. Free advertising page in JetLife Magazine. Jet Life magazine is Nigeria’s premier aviation magazine which launched in August 2012. The 148 page magazine is designed to reflect Nigeria’s importance in the aviation world. The content will include trends in the industry, the latest news and sector updates. It will report on developments in regulations and technological innovations within the industry. Continue...

#Introducing the Perfect Gift This Christmas; Konga Gift Vouchers

We are counting down to Christmas already, and one of the things we all love about Christmas are the gifts we hope to receive from loved ones, family, colleagues, employers, partners ,etc. It is also a season for us to give gifts to all these people, and more often than not we ask ourselves the question; “What is the perfect gift this Christmas”. Now, take a look at your gift list, look at all the names, look at all the things you need to buy for all those people. How are you going to handle it? Introducing the Konga.com Gift Card. Konga Gift Card offers you the easiest, fastest and cheapest way to satisfy everyone this Christmas! Continue...

#Young Nigerian couple jailed in the UK for internet banking scam

Nigerian couple, 22 year old Aderoju Bammeke, (pictured left) and his girlfriend 20 year old Jessica Ogunyemi, (pictured right) have been jailed in the UK for being part of a Nigerian gang that hacked into the accounts of several people and stole thousands of dollars from them, Daily Mail UK reports "The couple were part of a global internet banking scam which could have netted a phenomenal £19million after hacking the accounts of nearly 2,500 people. Aderoju and Jessica were the UK 'platform' for a Nigerian 'phishing' scam that made £41,000 in just two months. Continue..

#2014 Grammy Awards nominations revealed: See the full list

Yesterday Friday December 6th, the Recording Academy revealed the full list of nominees for the 2014 Grammy Awards, which will take place January 26th 2014. The full list below... Album Of The Year: The Blessed Unrest — Sara Bareilles Random Access Memories — Daft Punk Good Kid, M.A.A.D City — Kendrick Lamar The Heist — Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Red — Taylor Swift Record Of The Year: “Get Lucky” — Daft Punk & Pharrell Williams “Radioactive” — Imagine

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#President Jonathan Declares 3 Days Of National Mourning For Mandela

From Reuben Abati President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has declared three days of national mourning for former South African President, Dr. Nelson Mandela who passed away yesterday. Flags are to be flown at half-mast across Nigeria during the period and President Jonathan urges all Nigerians to unite in solidarity with the brotherly people of South Africa as they mourn the great liberator, freedom fighter and hero of the black race. The President also calls for special prayers in mosques and churches in Nigeria during the period of mourning which begins today, for the peaceful repose of Dr. Mandela’s soul. A special inter-denominational memorial service for Dr. Mandela will be held at the State House Chapel on Sunday

#Brazil 2014: FIFA World Cup Finals Draw

The 2014 FIFA World Cup draw took place in Brazil today and Nigeria will play against Argentina, Iran and Bosnia-something...lol. Nigeria's opening game will be against Iran and even though Bosnia looks like it will be an easy game for us, the country is ranked higher than Nigeria in the world. They are ranked 21st, while Nigeria is ranked 36th, but I'm sure we'll qualify alongside Messi's Argentina.

#Pic: Pres Jonathan & wife on arrival at France for the Security Summit

President Jonathan and first lady Patience Jonathan pictured on arrival at France for summit on Peace and Security in Africa.