Barcelona’s Striker, Lionel Mess receives third record Golden Boot [VIDEO]

Argentina international and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi was presented with a record third Golden Boot trophy on Wednesday after finishing Europe top scorer last season.

Messi dedicated the trophy to his family and his teammates, calling it a team award.

“This is a beautiful award that goes to the entire squad for what it has done,” Messi said. “It is a group award more than an individual one because those are a lot of goals. I wouldn’t have won it without them, this one or the previous ones.”

The 26-year-old becomes the first player to receive the award three times, has won four consecutive World Player of the Year awards, three Champions League, six Spanish Super Cups, two Copas del Rey and two European Super Cups.

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde Dazzles on the Cover of New African Woman [PHOTOS]

Nollywood superstar, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde is on the cover of the latest issue of the New African Woman magazine.

In this issue, the sexy actress talks about her TV series, ‘The Real Omosexy’ and her experiences being Times 100 most influential person in the world.

Check out more lovely photos on the flip.

I will Hug Don Jazzy when I see him – Wande Coal

Wande Coal in this interview says he got no beef with Don Jazzy – check it out.

Beyonce and Jay Z’s Marriage Crumbling, Bey Wants a Trial Separation

Jay Z and Beyonce married in 2008 and welcomed their adorable daughter, Blue Ivy, in 2012 — but on Nov. 13 it was reported that Bey was thinking about taking a break from their marriage because she thought Jay wasn’t putting the family first.

According to latinpost, Queen Bee wants a trial separation from Jay Z because she feels that he isn't fulfilling his duties as a husband and father to their 19-month-old daughter.

Jay Z reportedly visited his wife to have a 3-day mini vacation at a private resort to make their relationship better, while Beyoncé was in Australia performing for her tour.

"Jay Z's early November trip to Australia was not just a family getaway, it was a last-ditch effort to keep his marriage afloat," a source said. "Jay Z's decision to tour Europe at the same time as Beyoncé is touring Australia has caused serious damage to their relationship - damage that may be ultimately proved to be irreparable."

Reggie Rockstone is now a member of VIP Music Group – Confirmed!

Reggie Rockstone has confirmed that he is now a member of Ghanaian music sensation, VIP – this is coming weeks after he publicly declared his interest to join the group.

According to Reggie, he has known VIP since their teenage days and aside being a friend and a big brother, he is a fan of the group. And that it doesn’t take anything from all of them to work together since VIP has paid their dues.

“I bless the day you found me” – Jim Iyke Sends Sweet Birthday Message to Nadia Buari

Ghollywood actress, Nadia Buari is a year older today; expectedly her boo, Jim Iyke sent her a lovely message.

See his message below;

DJ Zeez Realses New Promo Photos Ahead of a New Track, ‘Sankolo’ [PHOTOS]

Come December, DJ Zeez would be launching his “V” clothing Line – apart from that, he is set to drop a new single titled Sankolo.

To prepare his fans for his upcoming projects, Zeez decided to release some promo shots

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Lecturer, 4 other suspects paraded as Boko Haram members

Nigeria’s Department of State Services said it uncovered a Boko Haram cell in the central Nigerian state of Kogi and arrested five persons, including a university teacher.

Miss Marilyn Ogar, the Deputy Director, Public Relations Department of State Services, claimed in Abuja that the suspects were allegedly plotting to launch violent attacks in Igalaland in Kogi.

She said the don, identified as Muhammed Yunus, taught Arabic and Islamic Studies at the Kogi state University, Ayingba.

Ogar, who presented the suspects to newsmen, said that three of the suspects were arrested in a mosque in Zuba, FCT, while two others were arrested in Jos and Kogi respectively.

She said one of the suspects, the lecturer, was the spiritual leader and recruitment coordinator while others were head of operations/instructor, chief courier and foot soldiers in Kogi.

“God told me to be an advocate for the rights of gays” – Methodist Pastor

A United Methodist minister convicted of breaking church law by officiating at the same-sex wedding of his son in the US said on Tuesday he is unrepentant, declaring he has been called by God to be an advocate for the rights of gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender people.

The Reverend Frank Schaefer, testifying at the penalty phase of his church trial, again refused to promise he wouldn't perform another same-sex union. Three of his four children are gay.

The church “needs to stop judging people based on their sexual orientation”, he said.

“We have to stop the hate speech. We have to stop treating them as second-class Christians,” he told a jury of fellow United Methodist pastors.

Blackface Naija – This Love Is Forever

Husband seeks marriage dissolution because of wife’s alleged weekend party lifestyle

A 38-year-old man, Ahmed Kareem, on Tuesday urged an Ilorin Area Court to dissolve his marriage to his wife, Aminat, over alleged going to parties every weekend.

Kareem, of Osere Area, Ilorin, told the court to dissolve his four-year-old marriage to Aminat, because she has no time for him and his family.

“My wife has no time for her family. Instead, she prefers attending parties and abandoning her domestic responsibilities,” he said.

He said the marriage was contracted in 2009 and had produced one male child.

“I want an end to this marriage because I cannot cope with her party lifestyle anymore,” he said.

Joselyn Dumas Talks about Her Role in Reality Series 'Lekki Wives'

Ghanaian TV host/actress, Joselyn Dumas is the latest addition to reality series, 'Lekki Wives' – she talks about her role in a recent interview with Ovation.

Here is excerpt;

How was filming on the set of the successful "Lekki Wives". Is working on TV in Nigeria dramatically different from Ghana?

No, we are so alike; we are cousins; Nigerians and Ghanaians are so alike, the only difference is our names.  I played a lead character role and I’m a new wife that has been introduced in this season.  It was very different, I wouldn’t say it was challenging as I’ve just come off and have learnt so much on the  ‘Adams Apples’ set.  I thank GOD for Shirley Frimpong-Manso as if she hadn’t given me that chance I would have sacked on "Lekki Wives’.  It was good, a great experience and I think that the only challenge that I have is I was trying to get some Nigerian words to roll off my tongue and it just wouldn’t roll (laughs heartily). That was the only challenge.

Meet Adam Levine – 2013 Sexiest Man Alive [PHOTOS]

Adam Levine has been crowned People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2013. The news may not be that surprising, as Adam has been rumored to be the magazine's new pick ever since last week. This marks Adam's first time being picked for the top honor and the first time that People has selected a musician to take home the top spot. (Even though previous winners such as Johnny Depp and Hugh Jackman have musical tendencies, they didn't get famous for their skills as professional singers.)

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Check out Behind The Scenes Video of Kayswitch’s ‘Obimo’ Ft. D’banj

Kayswitch is putting finishing touch to the video of the song “Obimo” – here is the ‘behind the scenes’ footage – it is directed by Patrick Elis.

Private Jet Owners Begin Strike Over New Aviation Charges

Private jet owners in the country yesterday commenced an indefinite strike over a directive from the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) announcing a new price regime for all private airlines operating in the country.

In a circular dated November 18, 2013, and  signed  by  the agency’s director of operations, Mr J.C. Onyegiri, on behalf of the managing director,  all  foreign  registered aircraft  engaging in non-scheduled operations were directed  to pay  the sum of $3,000 fees for every departure except  round trips without  changes  in passenger manifest or return  ferry. Such fees, NAMA maintained, must be paid in advance and before any departure.

Oil Tycoon, Kola Aluko Spent $1.5m on Champagne @ Leo ­DiCaprio’s Birthday Party

The New York Post, a popular US based tabloid has reported how a Nigerian oil, gas and aviation tycoon, Mr Kola Aluko spent about $1.5 million in a few hours at Leonardo DiCaprio’s star-studded birthday bash.

According to nypost.com, the Multimillionaire businessman Aluko, a co-founder of the Made in Africa Foundation who was recently seen lunching in Paris with Naomi Campbell, was among a group of wealthy businessman who bought bottle after bottle of champagne at ­DiCaprio’s 39th birthday party at Tao Downtown late Sunday night.

The website reported that other big spenders at the lavish fete included “The Wolf of Wall Street” producer Joey McFarland and Texas businessman Nate Paul.

New Music Video: NAETO C – Finish Work

Check out Naeto C’s brand new video for the song “Finish Work” – the video, which was released few minutes ago was directed by Clarence Peters, while the track was produced by E-Kelly.

See video below;

Pregnant OAP Matse Uwatse shows off baby bump

Excited mother-to-be, Matse Uwatse shared a photo of her showing her growing baby bump. The On-Air-Personality, who is expecting her first child with her husband Ekemelu Nnoli, tagged the photo “Funny how a prude like me is so proud to show off her bump.”

Oke Ndigbo vows to release list of 242 public officers who own armoured cars

A group, Oke Ndigbo, has threatened to release a list of about 242 public officers in Nigeria, who use about 312 armoured cars, to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and Independent Corrupt Practices Commission, ICPC.

Its threat came against the backdrop of the case involving Aviation Minister, Princess Oduah, who was fingered in the purchase of two armoured cars by Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA.

The group lamented the virulence of the attacks on the minister by people from the South-West zone, since the armoured car debacle became public knowledge.

In a statement by its National Co-ordinator, Mr Jude Nworah, the group said that the South-West has 38 percent  or 118 of such cars, adding that the first government official in the first four years of this Republic to import armoured Mercedes Benz Jeep into the country was a former governor from the zone.

Choc City rapper Iceprince Says He Was Not Dumped By Unity Bank

Chocolate City rapper, Ice Prince has sad there is no truth in the gist making rounds that he lost a supposed ambassadorial deal with Unity Bank because the rapper asked for a sign on fee of ₦300m.

“Jst heard d worst Rumour about me and @UnityBankPlc ! Smthing bout OverCharging! It is totally false. Mr Blogger, ask me or ask d Bank 1st!” he said.

Here was how the story was reported by some blogs (not kiyoandfilo)

Latest gist suggests that Unity Bank has reportedly cancelled its plans to sign Chocolate City rapper, Ice Prince as its brand ambassador. It was said that the decision was reached after both the bank disagreed with the rapper’s valuation.

Paul Okoye of P-square Shares His Thought on Peter’s Wedding [VIDEO]

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Chidinma Finally Reacts to Sextape Scandal: “I almost asked myself if I had a twin”

In a recent chat with 360Nobs, Ms Kedike, Chidinma Ekile set the records straight on the much talked about viral sex tape.

Excerpts:

What has been your major challenge living life as a celebrity?

Being a female because most of the time females are not given any chance and then, the rumors.

You have been a popular target for bloggers and media houses looking for traffic, with false stories such as you being chased out of your church choir to you allegedly posting topless pictures. Why do you think these people choose to “attack” you?

It feels good to know that people want to use every opportunity to talk about me, it only means that I’m working and relevant. I do not really talk about myself a lot so they are constantly looking for what to say about me. And as they say, ‘Only the fruitful tree gets stoned’.

14-year-old Girl Dies After Using a Tampon for the first time

An aspiring West End star was killed after using her first tampon and suffering toxic shock syndrome, her distraught family has revealed.

Talented 14-year-old Natasha Scott-Falber died on Valentine's Day just a few days after using the product for the first time.

Before now, her horrified relatives believed she died as a result of blood poisoning, but following a post-mortem and toxic tests, medical investigations recently revealed Natasha died as a direct result of toxic shock syndrome.

Toxic shock syndrome is a bacterial infection caused when usually harmless Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus bacteria, which live on the skin, invade the bloodstream and produce dangerous toxins. The infection causes a sudden high fever and a massive drop in blood pressure.

I’ve slept with over 200 ladies including gospel artistes — Ghanaian Gospel Musician Confesses

Morris D’Voice, formerly known as Morris Babyface who was once a secular musician and was arrested by the Holy Spirit revealed how he lived his life when he was sinner.

In his confession, Marx Morris Twumasi said he has slept with over 200 ladies but cannot recall the exact number yet he is certain that they exceed 200.

Among these ladies he has gone to bed with include many gospel musicians but he hurriedly debunked the rumor that he was in a hot romance with popular gospel musician Esther Smith.

“I never did anything with Esther Smith or dated her as people were saying. She was older than me and I respected her very well. We lived in the same area (Estate) too so we often saw ourselves most of the times”

I wish I knew who my father was – Actress Shan George

Nollywood actress, Shan George in a recent interview with Showtime Celebrity says she can’t stop wondering who her father really is.

The 43-year-old actress turned movie producer says “I wish I knew my father. I’m the only child of my mother, and my father was a Whiteman. My mum is a very wonderful person, but I guess there is always going to be that part of me that keeps wondering who my father is. I tried several years to trace his whereabouts to no avail”.

“Consequently, I travelled to Manchester in search of the man that fathered me. But my mission was not accomplished. I gave up hope of meeting my father at the age of 35.”