Wednesday 31 July 2013

If You Cheat On Me, I will Castrate You – Uche Jombo Tells Husband

Some women cannot stand their husbands cheating on them and they can go to any extent to show their displeasure. Nollywood star actress cum movie producer, Uche Jombo is one of such women, and she is not acting here, as she has sent a stern warning to her husband, Kenny Rodriguez, that she will personally castrate him if he dares cheat on her.
She told a celebrity journalist at the after she finished shooting her new movie, ‘Lies Men Tell’ where Desmond Elliot played a serial womanizer that if it happens to her in real life, then Kenny will cease being a man. She said, “If my husband cheats on me, I will castrate him; he knows and believes that. To me, there is no excuse to cheat, its either you are with someone or not, and if you are tired of the person, please accord the person decency of respect by saying it’s over. Don’t go making someone look stupid. The problem with me is there is no in- between. There is no excuse not to honour an agreement you have made; this doesn’t have anything to do with this interview. It is the principle that guides me. It is not just about marriage, it’s how I conduct my relationships, its either it is this or that, if that is my mind-set in a relationship, you should know that for marriage, it’ll be 150%. There is no room for cheating.” Well Uche, that is kinda harsh isn’t it? I hope Mr. Rodi is reading this warning.

Ice Prince, Davido and DJ Caise join Kenyan stars for Boombaataa festival.

Over the weekend, Nigerian acts joined Kenyan stars during a Pan African competition meant to foster African unity and boost the African talent.

Dubbed Boombaataa, the competition command at Ngong raceway, Nairobi, and was headlined by Ice blue blood and Davido World Health Organization were joined by fellow Chocolate town horse Victoria Kimani. On the decks were DJ Caise, DJ Purpl and DJ Joe Mfalme.

Kenyan acts enclosed Sauti Sol, Amani, Fena and Sound Afrique.

During a press making known before the concert, BET award winning act, Ice blue blood aforementioned winning the international award ‘doesn’t mean additional cheddah. It suggests that additional work additional videos and additional music to change state. i will be able to not simply sit back and rest I even have to figure even more durable.’

The Boombaataa competition are going to be a yearly pop competition that celebrates African music, arts and culture during a day full of smart music, smart food and African arts. This competition is organized by AdrenaLIVE a branch of vasoconstrictive In Motion that focuses on organising live events.

CEO and founding father of vasoconstrictive in Motion Ahmed Mikwa told Nigerian diversion nowadays, ‘We area unit terribly excited concerning the Boombaataa competition. similar to the name of the competition Boombaataa, which suggests celebration, we tend to hope to celebrate during a distinctive manner and embrace diversity that is one issue we tend to symbolize as Adrenalive. Kenyans ought to make preparations for several additional spectacular live events from Adrenalive.’

Friday 26 July 2013

Eddy Remedies Back on Stage

It's been some time since we have seen the Treatments star in such an energized inclination.

A weekend ago, throughout the Asaba leg of Star Music Trek, Eddy, who is KSB's ex, made an amazement presence on stage performing of the Remedies' time demarcating hits 'sha Ko Mo & others, while set unalterable to enjoyment screeching fans who raced to take photographs & small scale films of his set.

Famously called Eddy Montana, the singer musician was a star demonstration of the in vogue nineties aggregation The Treatments � additionally made up of Tony Tetuila & Eedris Abdulkareem.

Whirlpool's star has darkened as of late, & those nearby him say he is trying to make a huge return.

The pioneer hip-bounce band earned various honors around the nation & is still a reference focus in the Nigerian popular music industry.

A different nineties gesture, Tony Week of Gyration distinction, who is presently a legislator additionally made an astonishment presence throughout the fourth leg of The Trek, which held in Enugu.

A weekend ago, throughout the Asaba leg of Star Music Trek, Eddy, who is KSB's ex, made an amazement presence on stage performing of the Remedies' time demarcating hits 'sha Ko Mo & others, while set unalterable to enjoyment screeching fans who raced to take photographs & small scale films of his set.

There's solid evidences that a different astonish execution from of Nigeria's most beloved artistes will likewise happen on August ten, throughout the amazing finale of The Trek.it's been some time since we have seen the Treatments star in such an electrified inclination.

Whirlpool's star has darkened as of late, & those nearby him say he is trying to make a huge return.

Famously called Eddy Montana, the singer musician was a star demonstration of the in vogue nineties aggregation The Treatments � additionally made up of Tony Tetuila & Eedris Abdulkareem.

A different nineties gesture, Tony Week of Gyration distinction, who is presently a legislator additionally made an astonishment presence throughout the fourth leg of The Trek, which held in Enugu.

The pioneer hip-bounce band earned various honors around the nation & is still a reference focus in the Nigerian popular music industry.

There's solid implications that an additional amaze execution from of Nigeria's best choice artistes will likewise happen on

Thursday 25 July 2013

Skittles and Space: I love you – Nadia Buari Tells Jim Iyke on Twitter [See Tweets]

He calls her skittles, she calls him space.
Space (Jim Iyke) and Skittles (Nadia Buari) are at it again as they have taken their lovey-doveyness once again to Twitter to get people envious.

Jim used Twitter to wish his girlfriend the best in her new movie endeavors and she gave him a sweet French response.

For those who do not understand French, Nadia Buari‘s reply can be translated to English and would read thus:
“my soldier, my best friend, my biggest support Jim Iyke… Thank you for your support, I love you ***#WeAreTogther***”
I guess we won’t be second guessing if they are a couple any longer.

Halle Berry Shows Off Rings

It's a set of rings that any girl would be proud to wear

Halle Berry showed simply however vital she is to her new husband role player Martinez by flashing her gold wedding ring beneath her beautiful emerald band decorated with 2 diamonds.

More than a year when new husband role player bestowed her with the 'one of a form, irreplaceable' band, that delineated  the couple’s journey, he’s further the daring yellow-gold ring to her finger.

The accolade winner - UN agency got married to role player simply period of time agone - enjoyed a quiet meal together with her new husband in city on weekday.

On weekday the pregnant 46-year-old displayed the beautiful rings whereas out together with her girl Nahla at a doctor's appointment from a previous relationship with model Gabriel Aubry

The X-Men star's jewellery dazzled within the daylight as she appeared relaxed, teaming her draping red shirt with a combine of untidy black Capri trousers and nude flip flops.

Earlier within the week city had taken Nahla to Disneyland's CA journey Park.
While eating together with her husband city wore a loose fitting white prime as she tucked into some dish as her husband took a cell decision.

The role player was make-up free and wore her hair loose as she enjoyed some quality time together with her new life partner.

Halle and her French actor husband, 47, aforesaid 'I do' in France’s Burgundy region on Gregorian calendar month thirteen, encircled by shut friends and members of the family.

Toni Braxton officially divorce after twelve years of marriage.

Grammy winner Toni Braxton has finalized her divorce from husband Keri Lewis.

The 42-year-old singer has formally finished her 12-years union with the daddy of her 2 sons.

'The couple has had AN amicable  split and can still each be actively concerned in raising their 2 sons, 11-year-old Denim and 10-year-old Diezel,' her advocator aforementioned during a statement.
People.com according the official divorce news concerning the couple World Health Organization tied the knot back in 1998.

The Unbreak My Heart performing artist admitted aforementioned in her VH1 Behind the Music special last October that the split with Lewis in 2009 took a toll on her.

'I had to work out a thought for my life that had nothing to try and do with him,' she said.

'I was angry with everyone. i could not believe this was happening to American state. I felt that i used to be an individual addressing plenty of struggles and here comes another one.'

The singer has endured bother times in recent years.
In 2010 she was diagnosed with lupus whereas she has had to battle money issues, filing for bankruptcy doubly.

She recently settled a bankruptcy case once claiming she had run up debts of between $10million and $50million.

The 45-year-old, World Health Organization filed for Chapter seven in 2010, in agreement earlier this month to pay $150,000 to settle the case, per TMZ.

The singer antecedently filed for bankruptcy in 1998 for debts of $3.9million.
When she filed for bankruptcy the primary time, she aforementioned the extremely publicized  case had tutored her a lesson which she after modified her business strategy.

'I learned that I had to believe myself and not simply to be snug with the opinions of others,' she told Ebony Magazine in 2000.

'I'm simply additional in control; I dot the I's and cross the T's ... I settle everything.'

At the time critics darned  Braxton's erratic behaviour and predilection for breaking appointments for plunging her into debt, while others aforementioned her high-priced tastes (600-thread-count bedsheets and jewelry from navigator and Louis Comfort Tiffany & Co.) were the wrongdoer.

Davido Golden Slippers


Check out Davido’s New Gold Slippers. He uploaded the picture on his instagram page..

Wednesday 24 July 2013

"My Country Is Ignorant" - Monalisa Chinda

Celebrities have been giving their opinions concerning the Underage Marriage Bill recently approved and actress Monalisa Chinda is not exempted.
Read what she says below;

Jennifer Lopez Turns 44 — Happy Birthday

Jennifer Lopez, you may be one year older, but you’re still just as flawless as ever!
The actress and singer had quite the year and we have pictures to chronicle her fantastic 43rd year — from new music to becoming executive producer of a new show!

Rihanna wears transparent white top without a bra

Rihanna oooo, Choi! The pop star was pictured leaving her hotel room in Stockholm, Sweden this after wearing a transparent white T-shirt without a bra. This babe don kolo finish…:-)

Forbes’ 2013 list of highest earning US celebrities under 30

Forbes yesterday released their annual ‘list of top-earning celebrities under 30′ and Lady Gaga topped the list. Forbes calculated their earnings between June 2012 and June 2013. See the top 10 below… 1. Lady Gaga (age 27) $80 million
2. Justin Bieber (age 19) $58 million
3. Taylor Swift (age 23) $55 million
4. Calvin Harris (age 29) $46 million
5.Rihanna (age 25) $43 million
6. Katy Perry (age 28) $39 million
7. Jennifer Lawrence (age 22) $26 million
8. Adele (age 25) $25 million
9. Kristen Stewart (age 23) $22 million
10.Taylor Lautner (age 21) $22 million

10 Lies Women Tell Men

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We don’t mean to lie but we kinda have to, just to keep the peace.

Yes, we females are far from perfect.

I’m really sorry ladies; I guess I feel I owe it to them.

So here are the top 10 lies woman tell men. Once again, I’m really sorry ladies.

1)      I don’t care how much you earn. In my opinion, this is the biggest lie unless the woman knows beforehand he will never earn as much as her anyway, then it’s not really an issue. Woman do care, they want stability and financial fulfilment. If we know that you can’t provide that for us…well…in the words of a kanye ‘Now I ain’t sayin’ she a gold digger…’

2)      I don’t mind that you look at other woman. What? Really? Do you actually believe that? When a woman says this, she’s trying to prove to you that she’s an open minded and a patient person. Inside she’s screaming ‘how dare you look at her! In fact if she does say this lie…RUN! She’s more likely to be one of those jealous-psycho chicks…still think she’s worth it?

3)      I can’t wait to meet your mum. She can wait, a very, very long time. She probably would only want to meet her on the wedding day. Most women are scared of meeting the mothers, they know she’s the one who can make or break the relationship…

4)      I like your friends. She loves the fact that they strip her of all the time she could spend with you and she especially loves when you and your boys hang out at bars and clubs. She’s obviously lying to you, she’ll only say this to be accommodating at first but there is a limit!

5)      I’m in no rush to get married. Lie.Lie.Lie. She’s watching her biological clock, she’s attended too many of her friends weddings, and has already eyed her wedding dress. If it was possible, she would push you down that aisle!

6) I never tell my girlfriends about you. She does, all the time. She tells them how wonderful you are, what you wear/eat/like/dislike basically EVERYTHING! Trust me there isn’t a conversation between the two of you that her girlfriends aren’t aware of.

7) I like you just the way you are. This isn’t a lie per se, but there are probably one or two or three things that she’s planning to change about you. At least she isn’t insulting you, I mean no one is perfect right?

8) I’m fine. She’s not. If you had to ask, then you should be smart enough to know she isn’t okay with you. Sooner or later, all that pent up anger she’s been holding in, will explode in your face. Woman use this lie as an emotional defense, we expect you to know what the problem is already.If you want to save your relationship, sort out the problem quickly.

9) I love sports! If you’re lucky enough to date a girl who does love sports, then this may not necessarily be a lie. However if she hates watching sports, she’s lying to prove how much you have in common and that she’s different from all your other girlfriends. Speed up a couple of weeks and she’ll be complaining every time that you watch too much sports.

10) I could never lie to you. If we lived in a perfect world, perhaps.

So now you know, your women are far from perfect but then neither are you. Most women only lie to you to protect you and to save their own skins in some situations. Good thing about these lies are they are not intended to hurt you just mostly to flatter you.

I am not condoning or condemning women that lie but showing that these lies are part of everyday life and nor am I generalising that every woman lies.

So do you agree or disagree with my top ten lies? What other ‘lies’ did I leave out? Let me know your views in the comments section.

Chris Brown Pleads Not Guilty In Hit-And-Run Case

Chris Brown to surrender himself for booking following not guilty plea in hit-and-run case.

R&B crooner Chris Brown has pled not guilty in the hit-and-run accident which took place in Los Angeles in May. According to TMZ, as a result of Brown’s not guilty plea the singer will now have to turn himself in to authorities since he was not arrested at the time of the accident. Brown currently has until August 6 to be booked for the hit-and-run.

Although the hit-and-run was only a minor car accident and no charges were filed from the other driver, the Virginia songster allegedly refused to provide his license and gave false insurance information and consequently sparked an investigation by the LAPD. As a result, the L.A. City attorney is now looking to press charges against Brown.

The May hit-and-run is just one of a number of legal obstacles Brown has faced over the past few years. Just days ago, the singer’s probation was revoked as a result of the hit-and-run. And last year, both Brown and Young Money artist Drake made headlines following a club brawl at W.i.P. nightclub in New York City.

At this moment, it’s unclear if the hit-and-run will in fact serve as a probation violation for the singer.

Brown’s next court appearance will take place on August 15.

Wednesday 10 July 2013

Pete Edochie on set in Enugu for new Nollywood movie

Pete Edochie who appears to have slowed down his acting career to focus on his family is back on set, in Enugu, South East Nigeria, for a new project

It's been a long time since we saw Pete Edochie in a new movie.

Believed to have slowed down on acting to focus on his family, especially his grand children, the 'Things Fall Apart' star is now back on set, in Enugu, South East Nigeria, for a new project insiders say will be ready before long.

Edochie who has starred in over 200 Nollywood movies, will act alongside Adaora Ukoh, and several others in the 'epic' film, according to sources.

I was homeless - Jennifer Lopez

The 43-year-old superstar was cast as a Fly Girl dancer on the sketch comedy show "In Living Color" in 1991. But before she took on her first major gig in Hollywood, Lopez reveals she was living rough.



Lopez and her mother often argued about the life decisions she made, but the star couldn't help but live out her dreams.

"My mom and I butted heads. I didn't want to go to college -- I wanted to try dance full-time," she explained to W magazine.

"So she and I had a break. I started sleeping on the sofa in the dance studio. I was homeless, but I told her, 'This is what I have to do.' A few months later, I landed a job dancing in Europe. When I got back, I booked 'In Living Color.' I became a Fly Girl and moved to L.A. It all happened in a year."

Lopez has two children of her own with estranged husband Marc Anthony.
The star believes she will instill a strong work ethic in her five-year-old twins Max and Emme through leading by example.

"I think a lot about teaching my kids to work hard. I've learned something about kids -- they don't do what you say; they do what you do," Lopez explained.

"I watched my parents. My dad worked nights, and I was aware of how much he was doing for us. My mom was a Tupperware lady and also worked at the school. I always felt that I couldn't let them down. And I had a natural discipline from early on. I was always training for something."

Tuesday 9 July 2013

Kevin Hart’s ‘Let Me Explain’ Pulls Impressive Numbers at the Box Office


Kevin Hart Let Me Explain movie is expected to do big numbers. Personal life and recent DUIs aside, Kevin Hart is surely winning big as he remains to be one of today’s most successful black comedians. Hart is not only enjoying his time in the spotlight, but he’s making the most out of it. Kevin is enjoying the success of his hit show on BET, “Real Husbands of Hollywood,” but he’s also making movies and ensuring his success won’t end quickly like it has for so many other black comedians. In fact, Kevin’s newest movie “Let Me Explain” is already making a splash its first week at the box office, and with the early numbers already in, many seem to think his newest stand up movie could easily become one of the top grossed stand ups by black comedians, a list Eddie Murphy and Richard Pryor have been dominating for decades. The Grio reports:

Hart, who has been on a winning streak following his hit film Think Like a Man and popular BET series Real Husbands of Hollywood, already has one very successful stand up film under his belt; 2011′s Laugh at My Pain.

But the performance of Let Me Explain is unprecedented.

According to Deadline.com, the film has already earned $7.4 million in ticket sales during its first two days of release, which nearly eclipsed the entire run of Laugh at My Pain. And Variety reports that Let Me Explain made $29 million by Sunday night.

The movie achieved this feat while opening in 876 theaters. In comparison, Disney’s The Lone Ranger (starring Johnny Depp) opened in 3,904 theaters and yet only grossed $5 million more than Hart’s low-budget comedy.

To date, Eddie Murphy’s seminal 1987 stand-up film Raw remains the most profitable in the genre’s history — earning $50 million. If adjusted for inflation, that total would reach $100 million in 2013 numbers.

Congrats to Kevin. No one on the staff has seen the movie yet (most of us are going tonight), but lots of people have taken to social media to praise it and suggest its pretty funny. If you’ve seen it, be sure to tell us what you thought about it in the comment section below.

3000 benefit from N60m SURE-P fund in Edo

BENIN — OVER N60 million was weekend, paid to 3000 beneficiaries of SURE-P by the Edo State office of the programme under its Community Services and Women Empowerment  Programme.

Each beneficiary received the sum of N20,000 for the months of April and May, 2013.

State Chairman of SURE-P in Edo State, Mr. Lucky Imasuen, who disclosed this while disbursing the money, said that the beneficiaries were earlier in March paid N10,000 each amounting to N30million.

He disclosed that the distribution of forms for the second batch of the programme in which 2000 people  are expected to be employed will commence very soon as soon as Abuja gives them the green light to do so.
BENIN — OVER N60 million was weekend, paid to 3000 beneficiaries of SURE-P by the Edo State office of the programme under its Community Services and Women Empowerment  Programme.
Each beneficiary received the sum of N20,000 for the months of April and May, 2013.
State Chairman of SURE-P in Edo State, Mr. Lucky Imasuen, who disclosed this while disbursing the money, said that the beneficiaries were earlier in March paid N10,000 each amounting to N30million.
He disclosed that the distribution of forms for the second batch of the programme in which 2000 people  are expected to be employed will commence very soon as soon as Abuja gives them the green light to do so.
- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/07/3000-benefit-from-n60m-sure-p-fund-in-edo/#sthash.v9TMEPMc.dpuf
BENIN — OVER N60 million was weekend, paid to 3000 beneficiaries of SURE-P by the Edo State office of the programme under its Community Services and Women Empowerment  Programme.
Each beneficiary received the sum of N20,000 for the months of April and May, 2013.
State Chairman of SURE-P in Edo State, Mr. Lucky Imasuen, who disclosed this while disbursing the money, said that the beneficiaries were earlier in March paid N10,000 each amounting to N30million.
He disclosed that the distribution of forms for the second batch of the programme in which 2000 people  are expected to be employed will commence very soon as soon as Abuja gives them the green light to do so.
- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/07/3000-benefit-from-n60m-sure-p-fund-in-edo/#sthash.v9TMEPMc.dpuf
BENIN — OVER N60 million was weekend, paid to 3000 beneficiaries of SURE-P by the Edo State office of the programme under its Community Services and Women Empowerment  Programme.
Each beneficiary received the sum of N20,000 for the months of April and May, 2013.
State Chairman of SURE-P in Edo State, Mr. Lucky Imasuen, who disclosed this while disbursing the money, said that the beneficiaries were earlier in March paid N10,000 each amounting to N30million.
He disclosed that the distribution of forms for the second batch of the programme in which 2000 people  are expected to be employed will commence very soon as soon as Abuja gives them the green light to do so.
- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/07/3000-benefit-from-n60m-sure-p-fund-in-edo/#sthash.v9TMEPMc.dpuf

Halle Berry Stops Personal Item Auction in Canada


A Canadian auction house was forced to postpone a sale of personal items after receiving a cease and desist letter from Halle Berry. The Hollywood Reporter noted that 400 items, including an antique sofa, a queen-sized bed, a zebra skin rug, a hairbrush and nail clippers, were going to be sold at the auction.

The items actually belonged to Berry's former boyfriend, Gabriel Aubry, instead of the "X Men: Days of Future Past" actress. The auction, which was scheduled to take place in Montreal on Sunday, was finally postponed.

"No items were used by her, nor were any items provided by her or any agent of hers for the auction. We apologize to her (Berry), and to the public, for the error. All goods were and are the property of Mr. Gabriel Aubry only," the auctioneer stated on its website. The auction has been rescheduled for July 21.

Berry, who owns a condo in Old Montreal, broke up with Aubry in 2010. The couple has a daughter together. Berry is currently expecting her first child with her fiance Olivier Martinez.

The couple was spotted leaving Angelini Osteria restaurant in Los Angeles, California, on Saturday. The actress was all smiles as she held hands with her French beau. She wore a comfortable-looking asymmetrical dress, a pair of flip-flops and sunglasses. Martinez opted for a brown shirt and a pair of jeans.

culled from aceshowbiz

“The Baddest Guy Ever Liveth”! Check out Olamide on the Cover of Mystreetz Magazine’s New Issue

Baddo Lee came straight out of his Lee Temple and has colossally grown into one of Nigeria’s biggest Rap artistes. Olamide has been feeding us with hits after hits and in the process, upgraded his brand from budding underground Hip-Hop act to a swanky Rapper who is now a household name.
This is what Sesan Adeniji, the publisher of Mystreetz Magazinehad to say about their new issue:
‘With the way the Nigerian music industry has continued to evolve, sometimes, one needs to ask the question, what if? What if Fela hadn’t let go of his tussle with Orlando Julius for the ownership of highlife jazz to discover Afro-beat? What if Sir Shina Peters had been content with the music genre he tussled for with Segun Adewale and he hadn’t pioneered Afro Juju? What if Prince Nico Mbarga hadn’t sang ‘Sweet Mother’ and Tu Face never recorded ‘African queen’? The answers are not far fetch. Nigerian music wouldn’t have been widely recognized and respected as it is today without the record set by these brave hearts who took the road less travelled and refused to join the bandwagons.
We live in an industry where the copycat syndrome is the order of the day and the few who dare to do something different are hardly encouraged from the onset except when they beat the odds to breakthrough. We at Mystreetz magazine have always stood out to report what is different and Just like we once projected with ‘Olamide’s eye on the Rap throne’ which was the first time he graced the cover of Mystreetz magazine. Musically, his stock has risen ever since, so much that he became the first artiste to grace the magazine’s cover for the second time. To us, he is one of the few Nigerian artistes that followed the road less travelled. Determined to live his dream driven by rapping in his mother’s tongue. He is arguably, the only artiste that has become so successful after ticked off as a replica. So the question now is, What is working for Olamide?

Lauryn Hill begins her prison sentence

Four months after she was sentenced to 3 months in Federal prison for tax evasion, Grammy award winning singer Lauryn Hill has turned herself in...

From TMZ

Lauryn Hill has just reported to federal prison in Connecticut, where she will begin her 3 month sentence for tax evasion.
Officials tell TMZ ... the former Fugees singer was booked into the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury at 11:15 AM EST. (Yesterday July 8th)
We're told the FCI is a "minimum security type facility" where inmates live in "barracks type" housing.
We're also told 38-year-old Hill will not be isolated in the facility -- and will be housed with the general population.

Monday 8 July 2013

Taye Taiwo has completed his move to Turkish side Bursaspor

Out-of-favour Nigeria defender Taye Taiwo has completed his move to Turkish side Bursaspor from AC Milan.
Taiwo, who played on loan at Ukrainian club Dynamo Kiev last season, passed a medical before finalising his three-year contract on Saturday.
The 28-year-old joined Milan from Marseille in the summer of 2011, but struggled for a regular first-team place, spending the second half of that season on loan at Premier League club QPR.
After being frozen out in Italy, the left-back has opted to part ways with the Italian giants, by sealing a permanent move elsewhere.
 “The national team is something that is clearly out of my hands, it’s up to the Nigerian coach”
“I’ve joined a club with a massive fan base, something only comparable to the passionate Marseille fans,” Taiwo told BBC Sport.
“The fans gave me an unbelievable welcome. I am happy and excited to have joined Bursaspor.
“I always want to play football and if that opportunity is not available then I need to look elsewhere.”
“I’m very ambitious as a player and this club is going in that direction as well.
“I hope to win trophies here and hopefully help the club to glory in all the competitions we play in.”
Taiwo will be hoping his stint at Dynamo Kiev and a switch to Bursaspor will be enough to earn him an international recall.
He won the last of his 59 caps for Nigeria in a 0-0 Nations Cup qualifying draw to Rwanda in February 2012.
“My immediate target is to settle down here, give my best and achieve a collective success with the club,” Taiwo said.
“The national team is something that is clearly out of my hands, it’s up to the Nigerian coach.
“I think I did well in Ukraine and maybe my performance here will influence another opportunity.
“But I have to respect the coach’s decision and concentrate on doing well for my club.”

source: PUNCH

For Murray, Britain, the waiting game is over

THE waiting is over. Seventy-seven years after Fred Perry’s last championship, a British man has won Wimbledon.

Andy Murray’s final against Novak Djokovic was expected to be a lengthy struggle whatever the outcome. It was a struggle all right, but not nearly as lengthy as looked likely after a first set that lasted almost an hour, as Murray triumphed in straight sets, beating the world No 1 6-4, 7-5, 6-4.

“It feels slightly different to last year,” Murray said with typical understatement, referring to his 2012 final defeat by Roger Federer that left him in tears. “Last year was one of the toughest moments of my career, so to win today . . . . I don’t know how I managed to come through that final game with three match points.”

He was referring to the fact that he was 40-0 up in that last game before Djokovic fought back. It was, as the BBC’s Sue Barker said, torture to watch.

“Imagine playing it,” Murray retorted. “I’ve played Novak so many times and he’s going to go down as one of the greatest fighters. I just managed to squeeze through in the end.”

“I understand how much everyone wanted to see a British winner at Wimbledon. I hope you guys enjoyed it,” he said to the crowd.

Murray climbed up to greet his coaches, friends and family at the end - but was on his way back down on to court before he realised he had not seen his mum, Judy. He returned and gave her a hug and a kiss as well.

“I did forget her,” he admitted. “I just heard her squealing behind me.

“I’ve got a great team. They’ve stuck by me through a lot of tough moments. This one is specially for Ivan [Lendl, his coach] as well. He did everything to try and win this one when he was playing. He’s a fantastic person, worked extremely hard with me and been very patient, because I’m not easy at times.”

Asked what had happened in the last point of the championship, Murray admitted he could not remember.

“I’ve no idea what happened. I don’t know how long that game was.”

Djokovic, who already has six Grand Slam titles to his name, was gracious in defeat. “Congratulations to Andy. You absolutely deserved this win. You played incredible tennis.

“Congratulations to his team. I know how much it means to them, and how much it means to all of you guys in this country.

“I gave it all. It was an absolute pleasure and an honour again to be a part of this match, this final. Thank you.”

Djokovic had been the slight pre-match favourite for two main reasons: he had won six Grand Slam finals to Murray’s one, and he had been playing that little bit better over the course of the fortnight. In Murray’s favour, though, was the fact he had done what he needed to win his previous six matches. If that meant not quite hitting the heights that Djokovic did in his semi-final against Juan Martin del Potro, so be it.

And in the first few games, Murray showed that he was capable of raising his game both from the level it had been at, and - at least some of the time - to a level that was better than his Serbian opponent could match. The No 2 seed had three break points in the opening game, and although he failed to convert them, that was still a highly promising start.

The impression that Murray had quickly got into his stride was reinforced when he rattled down two aces in the next game, which he held easily. He had four break points when Djokovic served again, and although the world No 1 saved the first three, Murray then broke him with a shot on the run.

Yet after that encouraging start, there came the immediate disappointment of a break back. Djokovic, who had put on a skip cap and replaced his racket at the change of ends, launched into the fourth game at a higher tempo and in more aggressive style, and was always on top of it.

After two more conventional holds of service took the score to 3-3 Djokovic was broken again, to love this time. At 40-0 down, he sent a backhand into the net, and the initiative was back with the Scot.

Such was the inability of either man to make his serve dominant, that Murray had to save three break points before stretching his lead to 5-3.
Djokovic was able to close that to 5-4, but four points later Murray had the first set in his possession.

The set had taken almost exactly an hour, and the players were allowed a slightly longer break than usual by Swedish umpire Mohammad Lahyani before the next set started. It was an exhaustingly hot afternoon, and both men, while among the fittest athletes on the planet, were noticeably conserving as much energy as they could between points.

The second set began very well for the 2011 champion as, after two holds of serve, he won three games in a row to go 4-1 up. But that was the high point for Djokovic, as Murray fought back with a vengeance to win eight out of the next nine games.

From 4-1 he got it back to 4-4. Djokovic then took a game, but that was good as it got for him in that set, and Murray took the next three to go two sets to love up.

It got better for him, too, as he took a 2-0 lead at the start of the third. Then came the low point: four games in a row for Djokovic.

Were we looking at a comeback? No. Murray broke back immediately, then took two more games, and suddenly, at 5-4 up, he had just four points to go. Just one game, and he would be Wimbledon champion.

Murray took his time coming back out on to court as he prepared to serve for the match. A long forehand from Djokovic was out, and the Scot had one of the four points required to make history.

Djokovic might have thought he had won the second point with a drop shot from the baseline, but Murray chased it down, and flicked a winner down the line with his opponent stranded on the other side of court. His next serve was returned by Djokovic, but it went out: 40-0, and three championship points to Murray.

The next point was a longer rally, lasting 12 strokes or so, and the Serb won it: 40-15. At the next, Murray’s second serve was dispatched by a backhand winner: 40-30, and two of those three championship points were gone.

Murray wrongly challenged the ruling that his next serve was out, then from his second serve he sent a shot long. The next rally ended when a hit a forehand into the net, and now it was Djokovic who had a break point.

A better serve, a long return, and we were back to deuce. Then a drop shot from Djokovic flopped over the net with the help of the cord, and that meant another break point.

Murray saved it: deuce. Djokovic scooped up a crosscourt winner: break point again.

A winning volley at the net from Murray: deuce. A successful chase for a drop shot: fourth championship point. This time there was nothing Djokovic could do, as he sent a drive into the net. At last, the title was Murray’s.

source: tribune

Love & Basketball: Kevin Durant Gets Engaged To WNBA Star Monica Wright

NBA star Kevin Durant has gotten engaged to Minnesota Lynx guard, Monica Wright.
Wright confirmed the engagement following Minnesota’s 91-59 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday night.
Durant, who was selected with the second overall pick in the 2007 draft, just completed his sixth season in the NBA. The 24-year-old forward averaged 28.1 points, 7.9 rebounds and 4.6 assists last season.
Wright is in her fourth season in the WNBA. She played her college ball at Virginia and turns 25 on July 15.
After being close friends since high school, linked by their successful basketball careers, the couple reportedly took things to the next level months ago. But romance has long been on Kevin’s mind: in 2011 he tweeted, “Or maybe I need a basketball playing girlfriend…hmm lol…monica wright where r u(love and basketball.”
And the feelings of love and admiration clearly go both ways. After Kevin donated $1 million to the tornado relief in Oklahoma, Monica gushed about her man: “He’s got a heart of gold, and anytime (something like) this happens, he’s the first one who wants to help,” Monica told FoxSportsNorth. “He’s a really compassionate guy.”
One thing’s for sure, They are gonna make some basketball-crazy babies!
Congratulations, Kevin & Monica!

Akudo is MBGN 2013 winner

Ezinne Akudo on Saturday  beat thirty two alternative contestants to clinch the covetous crown of Most stunning lady in Nigeria command  at the worldwide edifice, Victoria Island, Lagos
The twenty two year previous Law graduate of Abia State went home the star prize of a latest automobile, a visit to Calif. and N3m.
Akudo can  represent Nigeria at the Miss World pageant regular of Sept in land.
After a series of competition, ten beauties scaled through the national capital zonal screening, and headed to city for the ultimate choice wherever she emerged.

Singer Iyanya Is Also Interested In Toolz Big Waist?

IyanyaRecently, on air personality Toolz had a close up chat with Iyanya’s ex-lover, actress Yvonne Nelson and she ensured that the necessary questions were asked and answers provided. Fast forward to now, Toolz is claiming she is still a virgin [but many are doubting her] and it seems Iyanya has an eye for eye BIG waist, because he was all over her the last time he was with her in the studio.
Anyway, I think it’s safe for Toolz to be careful of this guy that has a hit track titled ‘All I want is your Waist”. Story by Nigeriafilms.com

Housemaid slumps after getting a 28yr jail sentence for stealing N35m jewellery

A housemaid, Mary John, has been sentenced to 28 years in prison for stealing her mistress’ jewellery estimated at N35m. The 30-year-old woman slumped moments after hearing the sentence, hitting her head against the carpeted surface of the court room. The impact shook the walls of the court room, but she was quickly resuscitated and carried out by prison warders.The convict had been arraigned since September 2012 on four counts of conspiracy, entry, breaking and stealing. Her mistress, Mrs. Esohe Kadiri, a lawyer, said she stole wristwatches valued at N9m, bangles and bracelets worth N10m, diamond set worth N8m, rings worth N3m, chains and pendants worth N5m, and a camera priced at N100, 000, which all totalled N35, 100,000. The theft was said to have occurred in July 2012 at her residence in Victoria Garden City, Ajah. Kadiri, in her evidence before the court said John took advantage of her travel outside the country to perpetrate the theft.She said she was alerted to the crime by her sister, and after challenging John on phone, she suddenly became incommunicado. Together with three other witnesses- Kelvin Ikeagwe, Francis Ugbem and Inspector Patrick Onu- 34 exhibits were tendered to nail the accused.John, however, in her oral testimony, told the court she was hypnotised by some men whom she met on the road. She also claimed she was taken to an herbalist’s house where she was told that if she told anyone about her experience, she would die. She said she took the men to her mistress’ residence, and they broke through the burglar proof door to steal the items. The magistrate, Mrs. Aje Afunwa, in her ruling however observed that the defendant’s written statement was inconsistent with her oral evidence. She said John had indeed confessed to the crime in her written evidence which the court would admit as true. She said, “In her evidence, she confessed to breaking the door, climbing the house and stealing the jewellery. “I choose to believe more the defendant’s written statement than her oral evidence which is an attempt to shift the blame to another person. I believe her oral statement is a figment of her imagination. “More so, hypnotism or superstition is a phenomenon which is not admissible in law.” She further referred to her demeanor which she said did not show any sign of “one whose eyes had just been cleared of hypnotism.” Afunwa said John did not show any remorse or regret for her action and hence deserved full punishment for her action. She said, “I strongly believe that the defendant stole the items by herself with the help of another person who is at large. “In view of the rampancy of such a crime where house helps, clerks and servants engage in the stealing of the property of their employer, this honourable court will not be lenient with the accused to serve as a deterrent to others. “I therefore find the defendant guilty on the four counts of conspiracy, breaking, felony and stealing. She is to serve a prison term of seven years on each count, with hard labour, and the terms are to run concurrently for a maximum of seven years. “And probably while serving her jail term, she would have a change of heart and probably confess as to where the jewellery is.