World Cup: Boateng brothers to meet as Germany face Ghana

Fortaleza, Brazil: Brotherly love will be forgotten on Saturday when Germany’s Jerome Boateng faces his sibling once more at a World Cup with Ghana’s Kevin-Prince Boateng predicting a ‘fight to the death’.

The half-brothers were both born in Berlin to separate mothers, but in 2009, Schalke’s Kevin-Prince, 27, opted to play for the country of his father.

Evelle Wins 'The Nigerian Idol' Season 4!

She was just announced as the winner which makes Eye-D the first runner up.

She is going home with 7.5million Naira, a Hyundai ix35 an andriod tablet and a phone.

Eye-D goes home with 1.5million Naira, a Hyundai i10 an andriod tablet and a phone.

Congrats!

14 Bad Habits That Drain Your Energy

Little things you do (and don't do) can exhaust you both mentally and physically, which can make getting through your day a chore.
Here, experts reveal common bad habits that can make you feel tired, plus simple lifestyle tweaks that will put the pep back in your step.

WINNERS: “MAMA”!!! MTV Africa Music Awards 2014

Hosted by American actor/comedian Marlon Wayans and boasting show stopping performances from Trey Songz, Miguel and French Montana; the MTV Africa Music Awards 2014 was a big night for music in Africa as Durban, South Africa housed the majority of musical forces across the continent who attended the prestigious ceremony which returned after the long break.

But did your favourite nominee take any plaque home? Check the full list of winners and pictures after the cut!

MTV Africa Music Awards Nomination List

MTV Africa Music Awards nomination list

MUSIC CATEGORIES

Best Male:
Anselmo Ralph (Angola)
Davido (Nigeria)
Diamond (Tanzania)
Donald (South Africa)
Wizkid (Nigeria)

Best Female:
Arielle T (Gabon)
Chidinma (Nigeria)
DJ C’ndo (South Africa)
Efya (Ghana)
Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)

Prof. Dora Akunyili Has Passed On

We've heard rumours of her death a few times before but unfortunately this time it's for real. Former Director General of NAFDAC and former Minister of Information Prof. Dora Akunyili has died. She died in the Indian hospital where she was taken to on May 11 to receive medical treatment after her health deteriorated.

Stephen Keshi's World Cup List Sparked Controversy

The decisions of the Big Boss sparked lots of controversy. It was unavoidable, as Nigeria is currently full of talented players, and Keshi could have easily combined at least two more or less equal, powerful and competitive squads for the World Cup. But what was the most surprising, disappointing in the list?

Match-Fixing Scandal

Nigeria officials may face prolonged ban if found guilty of match fixing.

Nigeria has been implicated in yet another football match-fixing scandal, with the revelation that the friendly match between the Super Eagles and North Korea on the eve of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa was doctored.

The allegation, published by the New York Times, opens a fresh can of worms in a series of claims that Nigeria has featured prominently for years in the dubious art match-rigging.

Nigeria won the friendly against the North Korean side by 3-1.

CRACKING THE AGING CODE

Anti-aging specialist Dr. Eric Braverman, a pioneer in anti-aging medicine and author of the booksThe Edge Effect and Younger You, says he’s cracked the aging code. He theorizes that organs that age faster than a person’s actual age put that person at risk, and most diseases progress 80 percent before anyone even notices them. “Most people are surprised by their illnesses, and I’m here to make sure there are no surprises.” Dr. Braverman says, “Everybody has five to 10 hidden illnesses by the time they’re 40 years old, and they don’t know them.”

X-Men: Days of Future Past

Watch trailer of The X-Men send Wolverine to the past in a desperate effort to change history and prevent an event that results in doom for both humans and mutants.

Director:

 Bryan Singer

Writers:

 Simon Kinberg (screenplay), Jane Goldman

stars:

 Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Hugh Jackman

Honesty A Core Value

One of the most basic core values is honesty. W. Clement Stone gave us an example of honesty in the wisdom when he said, "Have the courage to say no. Have the courage to face the truth. Do the right thing because it is right. These are the magic keys to living your life with integrity."

Major Reason Why Apple Bought Beats

So far we’ve heard a lot of explanations for why Apple decided to spend $3 billion to acquire Beats and most of them have involved getting into the music streaming game or bringing top Beats executive Jimmy Iovine into the fold. However, there is another reason that Apple bought Beats that we may have overlooked: Teenagers actually love Beats headphones.

Boko Haram Leader Offers Prisoners Swap

Barely few hours after the release of video clip of abducted 276 girls by Boko Haram, the Governor of Borno State, Alhaji Kashim Shettima, yesterday ordered mass production of the visual for the parents to assess.

The governor also directed the Chairman of Chibok Local Government Area to show the video clip to distraught parents to ascertain whether the girls were actually the ones.

These disclosures were made in a statement by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media/ Communication, Alhaji Isa Gusau.
The statement said: “The Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima has watched with very keen interest a video clip shown on the BBC world service, said to have been released by members of the Boko Haram sect.

300: Rise Of An Empire

For the movie lovers, here is one: A sequel to the 2007 movie 300, which, to this day, is the only movie live action movie that Gerard Butler has had a lead role in that has earned over $100 million at the movie box office. Of course, he does not appear in the sequel.

The Greek general Themistocles battles an invading army of Persians under the mortal-turned-god, Xerxes.

Originally entitled Xerxes, then 300: Part 2 and then 300: Rise Of Artemsia, the movie finally (?) has settled on 300: Rise Of An Empire as its title.

Don't expect this 300 to take in much at the movie box office what with its D-list, at best, talent.

Warner Bros deleted 300: Rise Of An Empire from its original, August 2, 2013 release spot. See the trailer after cut...

6 Unhealthy Habits that Are as Bad as Smoking

You don't smoke. You live a generally healthy life, so you're in the clear as far as unhealthy habits are concerned, right?

Not so fast! It seems like every day, a new study comes out finding that habit X is "as bad for you as smoking," whether it's sitting all day or eating too much fat. So is there any legitimacy to those claims? We checked out a bunch of those studies to find out what the researchers mean when they claim that those things are as bad for you as cigarettes, and in most cases, they're not lying.

Turkish Airlines allegedly ships arms to Nigeria, tape reveals

Istanbul (AFP) - Turkish Airlines allegedly shipped weapons to unknown groups in Nigeria, which has been ravaged by violence between the army and Boko Haram militants, a new incriminating phone call revealed on Tuesday.

The leaked conversation is the latest blow to Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has been hit by a corruption probe ensnaring his key allies and a widening phone-tapping scandal.

11 Signs That She Will Be The Right Woman

Not every lady that comes into your life would make a good wife. That a woman is beautiful, well dressed, of good accent, of rich background, vast in terms of knowledge or smart is not enough to prove that she will make a good wife. Men, you need to look beyond physical qualities to more beneficial qualities when making decisions on who to marry.

Words of Comfort and Encouragement

One of the hardest things about being a Christian is keeping God's word in our hearts when things are not perfect. In times of spiritual rain, it's easy to forget God's strength and mercy. It is in those times that we need to recall God's message to us as his children and be comforted by His perfect peace.

Philippians 4:13- I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me.

Immigration Recruitment Tragedy

The Nigerian Immigration Service decided to conduct a test for 3,000 vacant positions and the number of Nigerian Youths that went to the various test locations was overwhelming! Above is a collage of the crowd at the respective venues of the Immigration Service Test carried out in stadiums across the country this morning.

Wireless Electricity? It's Here

(CNN) -- Katie Hall was shocked the second she saw it: a light-bulb glowing in middle of a room with no wires attached. Looking back, it was a crude experiment, she remembers: a tiny room filled with gigantic cooper refrigerator coils -- the kind you'd see if you cracked open the back. She walked in and out between the coils and the bulb -- and still the bulb glowed. "I said: 'Let's work on this. This is the future.'"

Missing Malaysian plane was Hijacked-Official reveals

After 7 days of speculation. Investigators have concluded that one or more people with significant flying experience hijacked the missing Malaysia Airlines jet, switched off communication devices and steered it off-course.A Malaysian official told AP that no motive has been established and no demands have been made known, and it is not yet clear where the plane was taken.

Wold Cup Ticket Goes On Sale

Tickets for 60 of the 64 matches at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil this June and July will be up for sale to the general public on Wednesday, 12th of March, 2014. The sale will be in the second window of the second sales phase which starts on Wednesday, March 12 at 1200 hours CET and 0800 hours Brazilian time. According to a statement by FIFA Media on Tuesday, no tickets are however available for the Opening Match of June 12 in Sao Paulo. The same applies to the Final of July 13 in Rio de Janeiro, in addition to the two semi-finals in Belo Horizonte and Sao Paulo. 

Gunmen In Port Harcourt Abduct Wazobia FM On-Air Personality, Akas Baba

Anthony Akatakpo, an on-air personality with Wazobia FM, has been kidnapped in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State.

Unknown gunmen attacked Akas Baba (as he is popularly known) very early on Thursday morning, beating him and shooting him in the leg, as his wife and children watched helplessly.

The assailants demanded a ransom of N10 million before taking him away in his Mitsubishi Endeavor SUV with Registration Number LSD 871 CM. 

Symptoms Of Cancer: Early detection Is Key

#15 Don't Panic!

Many of the symptoms on this list are very common everyday pains and maladies that people without cancer experience. But it is important to be in tune to what your body is telling you, and if you are experiencing one or more of these symptoms on a regular basis, you should talk to a

doctor as soon as possible. Early detection is important and it could save your life.

Missing Plane Mysteries Through History

A Malaysia Airlines jet, missing since Friday, is the latest in a long history of flight mysteries — some of which remain unsolved.

Man has long been fascinated with flying, and thanks to modern technology, that dream has become a reality. Still, the privilege doesn’t come without a price. Both man and machine are fallible, and even minor mistakes can have deadly consequences. While we try to learn from each catastrophe and better our equipment, there are some crashes that leave us scratching our heads over what went wrong.

Causes And Cure Of Bad Breath (halitosis)

You should know you are suffering from Halitosis (Bad breath), when your friend and loved ones keep a long distance when talking with you.
What is the definition of bad breath?

The definition of bad breath, or halitosis, is an unpleasant odor of the mouth. It can occur on occasion, or it can be a chronic condition. It may be caused by foods a person eats, poor oral hygiene, medical conditions, or other factors. 

Keshi Named 24th Best Coach In The World

Super Eagles coach, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi has been named the 24th best national team coach in the world by The Institute of Football Coaching and Statistics.

The listing, which is the latest by the body, also named the Head coach of Ghana Black Stars James Kwesi Appiah in the 42nd position.

Flu-Fighting Foods

Most colds and flus occur during the seasons of rainfall and winter. Beginning in late August or early September, the rate of colds and flus increases slowly for a few weeks and remains high until March or April. One possible cause of cold and flu season may relate to the opening of schools and to the arrival of colder weather. 

Here are some delicious concoction to stimulate your immune system and reduce the risk of falling ill. 

Ingredients:
2 cups plain, low-fat yogurt
2 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tbsp wheat germ
1 ripe banana sliced
1 tbsp honey

Successful People

Successful people in every field are often said to be "blessed with talent" or even just lucky.

But the truth is, many worked harder than the average person can even imagine.

From athletes like Michael Jordan to executives like Howard Schultz, these people are known for waking up early and working toward a goal while other people are still in bed, and staying later than everyone else too.

Old fashioned hard work. Anyone can do it. Let these people be an inspiration.

Source: businessinsider

List of Winners at the 2014 AfricaMagic Viewers' Choice Awards #AMVCA2014

The list of winners include the who-is-who in Africa with the movie Nairobi Half Life turning out to be the revelation of the day. However, The Contract, a movie directed by Shirley Frimpong-Manso won the big prize in Movie of the Year category making it the best movie in Africa in the year under review.

See below the list of all the winners at the prestigious event establishing Africa in the global stage of movie-making.

Day 3, Intentive Search Continues For The Missing Plane

It is a mystery how a plane weighing 299,380kg (660,000lb) and length 73.86m (242ft 4in), height 18.51m (60ft 9in) could be missing for 3 days without a trace. A senior official said on Monday, there is a massive air and sea search now in its third day failing to find any confirmed trace of the plane or the 239 people aboard.

The head of Malaysia's Civil Aviation Authority, Azharuddin Abdul Rahman, said a hijacking attempt could not be ruled out as investigators explore all theories for the loss of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 en route to Beijing.

"Unfortunately we have not found anything that appears to be objects from the aircraft, let alone the aircraft," he told a news conference.

No More Surgery For Balogun

Fortuna Dusseldorf and new Super Eagles right back, Leon Balogun, will after all not undergo surgery on his injured right foot, German medics ruled at the weekend.

An excited Balogun said from his German base on Sunday that when he went for a second check on his injury he was told by doctors that the injury he sustained in the friendly against Mexico last Wednesday in Atlanta, Georgia, United States is not as serious as previously envisaged hence there will be no need for surgery

Anti-Aging Foods

Want to improve your complexion? Forget over-the-counter creams and just look in your kitchen. Nutritionist Alyse Levine reveals the surprising effects foods have on your appearance!• Brussels Sprouts: The food version of Botox. They are loaded with vitamin C, which is necessary for collagen production and can decrease the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
• Dark Chocolate: Rich in flavonols, which are antioxidants that reduce roughness in skin and provide skin protection.• Salmon: Contains essential fatty acids that help prevent toxin buildup and retain moisture and nutrients in for plumper, younger-looking skin.

Natural Acne Remedies

The most effective means of treating acne-prone skin is to employ varying water temperatures. Washing your face with warm to hot water removes dirt, oil and makeup and opens the skin's pores; rinsing with cool water will then shrink pores and stimulate circulation.

"Cool water is actually a bit of an anti-inflammatory," Dr. Ordon says. Dr. Ordon offers an additional acne treatment: pumpkin.

Mix 200 grams of pumpkin pulp with 1 tablespoon of non-fat sour cream and apply it to your face. Leave it on for 20 minutes and then rinse with cool water. This will cleanse your face, open up your pores and give your skin a glow! 

50 Armed Men Invade Enugu Govt House

Armed attack by about 50 young men on Government House, Enugu in the early hours of yesterday was repelled by security operatives attached to the state seat of power.

There was heavy shooting by the security operatives comprising policemen, men of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, and soldiers who prevented the assailants from gaining entry into the official residence of Governor Sullivan Chime.

One of the invaders was shot dead, three arrested while others escaped. Several machetes were recovered from them.

Source : Vanguard 

Villarreal Defends Uche From Keshi's Attack

The Villarreal President Fernando Roig reacted angrily to reports were Nigeria's coach Stephen Keshi was quoted to have said his reasons for not including Uche in his plans for the World Cup boils down to the player's 'indiscipline' and inability to play for the team.

Roig defended the player's character and questioned the rationale of Keshi's statements about the player whose form has been instrumental the Yellow Submarines' positive run this season.

Nigerian music producer HCode dies

Top Soul/Hiphop producer, Harry Mordi popularly known as HCode has passed on. Hcode, who produced 2face Idibia and Vector's Get Down died last night after suffering an Asthma attack. He was just in his mid 20s. Too sad! May his soul in peace, Amen.
Source: Lindaikeji

Vietnam spots oil slicks in hunt for missing jet

The air force planes were part of a multinational search operation launched after Flight MH370 fell off radar screens less than an hour after it took off from Kuala Lumpur for Beijing early Saturday morning.
A Vietnamese government statement said the slicks were spotted late Saturday off the southern tip of Vietnam and were each between 10 kilometers (6 miles) and 15 kilometers (9 miles) long. There was no confirmation that the slicks were related to the missing plane, but the statement said they were consistent with the kinds that would be produced by the two fuel tanks of a crashed jetliner.