Lagos is truly a Beauty! You Won't Believe This Is Lagos *Must See Photos*
6 Nov 2014
SHARP SHARP?!! Wizkid 3rd Studio Album is Ready!!
Few Weeks after dropping his No 2 Studio album; Joy, The Afro-Pop Star Revealed That he is done with the 3rd Album which he would drop Very soon!
His Contract with EME demands he drops 3 albums and he has dropped two, it appears he's rushing Things Just to Get Through his contract with the label.
His Contract with EME demands he drops 3 albums and he has dropped two, it appears he's rushing Things Just to Get Through his contract with the label.
Photos: How Donatella Versace transformed herself into a human waxwork
Photos: Navy Seal who killed Osama Bin Laden revealed
UK Daily Mail has revealed the identity of the Navy Seal who shot terror chief Osama bin Laden dead in the special force's most famous operation at Abbottobad, in Pakistan, on 2 May 2011. His name is Rob O'Neill, 38, (pictured above), a highly-decorated veteran who quit after 16 yrs service.
O'Neil waived his anonymity recently and agreed to sit down with Fox News later this month to talk about his life and that operation that finally brought some peace to America and its allies.
In an exclusive interview with MailOnline Rob's father, Tom O'Neill, said he's not afraid that his son has gone public "People are asking if we are worried that ISIS will come and get us because Rob is going public. I say I'll paint a big target on my front door and say come and get us.'
The former member of SEAL Team Six from Butte, Montana, has been portrayed on screen in Zero Dark Thirty, Captain Phillips and Lone Survivor.
The US military are not in agreement of his coming out now to talk about the operation and he now faces being frozen out of its circles for these closely-held secrets.
He is now a regular motivational speaker. He talks about applying the lessons of his time in the SEALs to business decision making.
O'Neill is the second SEAL of the 23 involved in the raid to make his identity public. He said his decision to speak out was prompted by losing some of his military benefits by quitting the SEALs after 16 years rather than staying for a full 20 years of service.
You can read his full story Here
Pics: The magnificent IBOM Stadium in Uyo set to launch tomorrow
The beautiful city of Uyo is the perfect setting for the opening of a new chapter in the history of sports in Nigeria. Come tomorrow Nov. 7, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godwin Akpabio, will lead the government and people of Akwa Ibom state in opening the Akwa Ibom International Stadium aptly nicknamed the Nest of Champions. See the amazing photos after the cut...
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ECOWAS sets 2020 as Deadline for the Commencement of 'Single Currency Policy'
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced that it has set 2020 as deadline for the commencement of its single currency policy in all ECOWAS region.
The announcement was made in Calabar on Monday by the Director of Strategic Planning, ECOWAS Commission, Mr. Essien Abel.
You Wont Believe These International Celebrities Were Born In Nigeria!! [Photos]
1. Hugo Weaving
Hugo Wallace Weaving was born on April 4, 1960 in Nigeria. His mom was a tour guide and teacher, and dad – a seismologist. He spent his child years travelling between Nigeria, Great Britain and Australia. Hugo has had a steadily successful career in the film, television, and theater industries. More recently, roles in films such as The Matrix trilogy as Agent Smith and The Lord of the Rings trilogy as Lord Elrond have considerably raised his international profile. His famous and irreplaceable role in The Matrix movies have made him one of the greatest sci-fi villains of the twenty-first century.
2. Hakeem Kae-Kazim
The actor was born in Lagos on October 1, 1962, but his parents emigrated to study in the United Kingdom when Hakeem was one year. Then he moved South Africa at the age of 25.
Hakeem has a great list of Hollywood movies he starred in: Pirates of the Caribbean III, Lost, Cane with Jimmy Smits, Law & Order: SVU with Mariska Hargitay, The Triangle with Sam Neill, The Librarian with Gabrielle Anwar, X-Men: Wolverine with Hugh Jackman, The 4th Kind alongside Milla Jovovich and Darfur with Billy Zane. Hakeem is often recognized for his recurring role as Colonel Dubaku. Hakeem’s latest films are Half of a Yellow Sun and A Chance of Rain.
3. Badejo
He was born in Lagos on August 23, 1953. Bolaji Badejo is famous for his role in the movie “Alien”. The most interesting moment is that he was discovered in a bar by a member of the film crew. That person felt that he would be ideal to play the title creature as director Ridley Scott wanted to create a monster that looked as if no human could be behind the mask. Even though he had no experience as an actor, Badejo’s thin and tall (2 meters high) body made him ideal for the part. Unfortunately, the man died in 1992 because of sickle cell anemia.
4. Sade
She was born in Ibadan on January 16, 1959, as Helen Folasade Adu. Her father, Bisi Adu, is a Nigerian, and her mother, Anne Hayes, is British. She is the lead singer of soul group named after her, Sade. She sold close to 40 million albums worldwide, has had six multi-platinum albums released in 20 years and has received 4 Grammy Awards including 1985′s Best New Artist. VH1 ranked her #66 on 100 Greatest Women of Rock N Roll.
5. Nikki Amuka-Bird
Amuka-Bird was born in Nigeria on February 27, 1976, but grew up in the UK and in Antigua. Now she is English actress of the stage, television and film. Her film credits include The Omen (2006), Cargo, Almost Heaven and prominent screen adaptation of Alexander McCall Smith’s novel The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency. On television, Amuka-Bird has appeared in Spooks, The Line of Beauty, The Last Enemy, Robin Hood, Torchwood, and a recurring role in the reimagined BBC apocalyptic Survivors series.
The Top 10 richest footballers in the world 2014!
10. Thierry Henry €57m
He moved from Arsenal to Barcelona in 2007 for €20 million (£16m) and signed a four-year deal with the Catalan club worth €5.6m (£4.6m) a season.
In 2010, Henry became the highest paid player in MLS, when he joined New York Redbulls, surpassing David Beckham’s earnings. Although his base salary dropped to €2.7m (£2.2m) in 2013, with bonuses Henry is still estimated to earn €3.2m (£2.6m) per year.
Henry is the public face of PUMA and also promotes Red Bull he also has a string of business and stock market investments.
His properties include a €6.8m (£5.6m) home in London, and a luxury apartment in New York that cost €11.1m (£9.2m).
9. Gianluigi Buffon €63m
Juventus purchased Gianluigi Buffon for €50 million (£35m) from Parma in 2001 and he currently earns €4.5m (£3.7m) a year.
A business-minded Buffon purchased 54% of manufacturing company Zucchi, increasing his previous 2% share.
The keeper reaped immediate dividends, with the company's capital increase in December seeing share prices rise by 107%. He has a sponsorship deal with PUMA.
8. Zlatan Ibrahimovic €69m
Zlatan Ibrahimovic joined Paris saint-Germain in 2012 for an annual salary of €15m (£12.4m).
The Swedish striker is the most expensive football player in the history of the game, thanks to a series of heavy transfers throughout his career. His transfer deals sum up to €169 million (£139m).
Other than Paris, where he is currently residing, Zlatan owns properties in Milan, New York, Stockholm, Malmo and the Swedish ski resort of Are.
He has a sponsorship deal with Nike, which earns him a seven-figure yearly sum.
7. Ronaldinho €78m
In 2003, Ronaldinho moved from Paris Saint-Germain to Barcelona for a massive €30m (£25m).
Later in 2008, he moved to AC Milan for €6.2m (£5.1m) a year, plus around €1.1m (£875,000) a season in bonuses.
The Brazilian magician is currently playing for Mexican side Queretaro after leaving Atletico Mineiro. Ronaldinho endorses Nike and owns property in Brazil, Greece, Barcelona, Lake Como and Florida.
6. Neymar €80m
Neymar was a part of one of the most controversial transfers in world football last summer. He joined Barcelona from Santos and was paid a €10m (£8.2m) signing-on fee and also handed a five-year contract for an annual salary of €8.8m (£7.2m).
Neymar endorses Nike, Panasonic, Heliar, VW, Claro, Santander, Guarana Antarctica, Ambev, Red Bull and Unilever which lifted his income as a Santos player to €20m (£16.4m) a year.
He owns a series of properties in Sao Paulo and a yacht worth €5m (£4.1m).
5. Kaka €82m
It had been a mixed fortune for Brazilian super-star Kaka who left Real Madrid to join his old club AC Milan. Kaka decided not to continue with Real with whom he had a deal of €9 million (£7.4m) plus bonuses.
He has now signed with MLS franchise Orlando City and is expected to increase his earnings further. He is currently playing for Sao Paulo.
Through commercial deals with Adidas, EA Sports and Sony, Kaka still remains a commendable marketing force. Kaka also earns from real estate investments as he owns several luxury apartments in Manhattan, New York and additional properties in Natal, Madrid and Milan.
4. Wayne Rooney €84m
Wayne Rooney had recently signed the biggest contract deal in the history of British football with Manchester United which is worth around €365,000 (£300,000) a week for the next five years. His total earning sums up to €95m (£78m) over the course of 5 years.
The 28-year-old striker fronted campaigns for Nike and Samsung, which earns him around €4m (£3.2m) annually.
Also he signed a five-year book deal with Harper Collins in 2006 - estimated at the time to be worth €6m (£5m) in advances.
3. Samuel Eto'o €85m
Samuel Eto’o joined Russian Premier League side Anzhi Makhachkala in 2011 for a whooping €20 million (£16.5m) salary a year, highest for any footballer. But with changes in the club owner’s goal, the Cameroonian was offered €7m a year salary beyond 2014. He then joined Chelsea on a free transfer for 2013/14. He now plays at Everton.
Even though it has been a huge pay cut for Eto’o, if we consider his earnings in the first 6 months of 2013, it sums up to a huge amount.
Eto’o has a €5m a year sponsorship package with PUMA. His other deals include, Ford and fashion label John Richmond.
2. Lionel Messi €146m
Lionel Messi is just behind his on-field rival, Cristiano Ronaldo, when it comes to total earning in a year. He has signed a new deal which would keep him at Barcelona till June 2019.
The Argentine has a long-standing commercial relationship with Adidas, worth €2m (£1.6m) per year.
Messi endorses Turkish Airlines along with Basketball star Kobe Bryant. He is the global face of Fifa range of video games by EA Sports, Samsung's Galaxy 11 and a new campaign for Gatorade. Recently Lionel Messi started endorsing Gillette's "Inner Steel" campaign.
He also owns a string of properties in Rosario, Argentina, including a compound for his family, and also a luxury mansion in Barcelona.
1. Cristiano Ronaldo €148m
The 2013 Ballon d’Or winner who also won the elusive 10th Champions League title with Real Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo, is currently the highest earning football player in the world. Ronaldo’s new contract with Madrid, which he signed last summer, is worth €105 million (£86.5m).
Also, the Portuguese has a lucrative contract with Nike which adds to his total earnings.
Among his other tie-ups are, Armani, Castrol Edge, Jacob & Co, Herbalife, Banco Espirito Santo and KFC. Ronaldo owns properties in Madrid, Lisbon and Madeira.
100 Years And 100 Facts About Nigeria(Must Read)
1. Nigeria, with a 2013 estimated population of 174,507,539 is the most populous Black nation and the 7th most populated nation in the entire world, trailing after—from least to most—Pakistan, Brazil, Indonesia, USA, India and China (1.3bn).
2. Nigerians are 1/5th the total population of Black Africa.
3. Nigeria, with 521 languages has the fourth most in the world. This includes 510 living languages, two second languages without native speakers and 9 extinct languages.
