Ivory Coast 0 Ghana 0 (aet, 9-8 pens): Ivory Coast crowned African champions after dramatic final

Congratulations to the Ivorian, well deserve Nations Cup! Goalkeeper Boubacar Barry was the hero as he sealed the Africa Cup of Nations for the Ivory Coast in a dramatic penalty shootout with Ghana.

Ivory Coast goalkeeper Boubacar Barry was the hero for his side as they defeated Ghana 9-8 in a dramatic penalty shootout following a goalless 120 minutes in the Africa Cup of Nations final.

Barry - who appeared to be struck down by cramp on two occasions during the shootout - was only selected because Sylvain Gbohouo picked up an injury in the Ivory Coast's semi-final.

Kanye West Loves Millions of Men Lusting After Kim Naked Pictures

 

Of course, if Kanye is not in support of her I am sure she won't be going out there getting naked for the whole world to see. Hollywoodlife tells us why Kanye loves men lusting after Kim nude pictures.

Kim is once again heating up the internet with more racy naked pictures and Kanye is loving every minute of it! While some men may get jealous, a source tells HollywoodLife.com, the superstar rapper loves other men lusting after his wife!

Kim Kardashian, 34 has come out with her most shocking photo-shoot to date, causing men across the globe to get hot under the collar. And while many husbands would have trouble with their gorgeous wives flaunting their naked bodies for all the world to see, Kanye West, 37, thinks its great!

BREAKING: Bruce Jenner Involve in a Terrible Car Accident + One Dead (PHOTOS)

 

 

The Keeping Up with the Kardashians Reality star Bruce Jenner has been reported involve in a terrible car crash which cost the live of at least one person at the time of this report. According to TMZ, The horrific car accident occur in Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu at around noon Saturday, one person is dead, and it looks like Bruce caused the accident ... TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell us ... there were 3 vehicles involved in the crash. We're told there were 8 people involved and all sustained some sort of injury ... but one person died at the scene.

 

Tale of South African twin Sisters married to the same man (PHOTO)

 

Really a tale to read, 26 year old twin sisters, Owami and Olwethu Mzazi from Vosloorus, South Africa recently got married to the same man, 51 year old Mzukiseni Mzazi.

When interviewed by a South African magazine, the sisters said they'd always known they'd marry same man as they have shared everything else together since they were born.

Official: INEC Postponed Elections Dates for Both Presidential and Governorship (SEE DETAILS)

The Independent National Electoral Commision (INEC) has officially announce the postponement of the initial schedules dates release for the 2015 Elections. This was made know to the public via a telecast where INEC Chairman Attahiru Jega gave the new dates for the conduction of the elections as follows:

Presidential Elections will now hold on March 28th, 2015 while Governorship & House of Reps will hold on April 11th, 2015.

Congratulations! Alaafin of Oyo's youngest wife Goes To School

The youngest wife of Alaafin of Oyo, Ayaba Badirat Adeyemi recently got admission into school and the thought that she go admission arouse HRH and a party was deem fit for her. She was thrown a party and here are some pictures.

Exclusive Photos of the 14th of Emir of Kano Coronation, Muhammad Sanusi

The conferment of Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II has just been made officially as the 14th Emir of Kano under the Fulani Dynasty. He has been presented with his staff of office by the king makers of the Emirate council signifying the official beginning of his time as the Emir of Kano.

Present at the event are General Muhammadu Buhari, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, General Abdulrahman Dambazau, Father Mathew Kuka, Speaker Aminu Tambuwal, Sultan of Sokoto, Emir of Dutse, Governors Ibrahim Gaidam, Kashim Shettima, Babangida Aliyu, Rabiu Kwankwaso amongst many other invited guests. Checkout some beautiful pictures from the event ...

Checkout This Throwback Pics of @Iam_Davido @Wizkidayo, @Iceprincezamani

This is posted by OBO himself Davido. Looking at the picture all I can remember is S.U.R.U.L.E.R.E

Patrick Pascal urges Super Eagles to Call on Iheanacho, Awoniyi

Patrick Pascal believes the Super Eagles will be stronger with the introduction of 2013 FIFA Under-17 World Cup winners Kelechi Iheanacho and Taiwo Awoniyi to the squad.

Nigeria failed to qualify for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, which ends in Equatorial Guinea on Sunday, after their poor start to the qualifiers ended in a 2-2 home draw against South Africa on the last day (in Uyo on November 19, 2014 – to finish outside Group A two automatic qualification spots on eight points. South Africa and Congo qualified from the group.

Eedris Abdulkareem: "Timaya, Kcee are my boys I showed them how to be succesful"

Ok this is not a lash on the face of Timaya or Kcee, I believe Eedris is trying to state that they both actually worked under him. So Eedris Abdulkareem has revealed he is behind the success of artistes like Timaya and Kcee.In an interview with the Sun, when asked on artistes he is collaborating with on his new album Spirit of Naira, he said

MUST READ! How we Fought Boko Haram in Baga – Civilian JTF Member

A member of Civilian JTF Bande Kaskas from Baga in Borno State tells how he escaped his hometown during a vicious raid by Boko Haram that killed hundreds. He is now in a displacement camp in Maiduguri, the state capital. He talks about living in fear for the past few years, what people are doing to get people into Chad, how he and his group fight Boko Haram, and gave his point of view of what happened on the day of the massacre. He also talked about what life is like in the camps and the need for education and healthcare. He also expressed his willingness to vote in Nigeria’s upcoming elections. Continue Reading ...

 

Osheee! @Iam_Dbanj acquires a New "Custom Made Jet on The Road"

The Koko Master who just concluded a successful 10th Year Anniversary in the Industry with star guess Amber Rose want us to see his new collection which he calls "Jet on The Road". From the look its really jet on the road. I first thought it was a private jet, but I had to look again ... See message below and another pic

Report says about 109 Boko Haram fighters killed in Niger

Boko Haram launched its first major attack in Niger on Friday, triggering a forceful response from regional troops who claimed to have killed more than a hundred of the Islamists.

The clashes in Bosso and Diffa, along the border with Nigeria, marked yet another expansion of violence attributed to Boko Haram, but it seemed to have come at a heavy cost.

Niger’s defence minister reported that 109 of the Islamists were killed, along with four soldiers and a civilian. Seventeen other troops were wounded.

Cristiano Ronaldo Returns for Crucial Madrid Derby Match

World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo returns for a Real Madrid side otherwise stricken by injuries and suspensions as they look to beat Atletico Madrid for the first time in six meetings this season on Saturday, AFP reports.

Ronaldo completed his two-game ban for kicking out at Cordoba defender Edimar as the European champions sneaked past Sevilla to open up a four-point lead over Barcelona at the top of the table on Wednesday.

Markets Shutdown as Lagos State Government ensure PVC Collection

The Lagos State government has ordered the closure of all markets in the state today, to enable market men and women to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVC).

The order followed Friday’s public holiday, which was aimed at ensuring workers in the state obtain their PVCs in time for the first round of elections on Feb. 14.

The state government had also appealed to the private sector in the state to grant their workers half day on Friday to enable them collect their voters’ card. However, only a few private establishments granted the request. The collection of the PVCs ends tomorrow.

Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist Yusuf Alli says Nigeria should help Okagbare win Olympic Gold

Nigeria 1990 Commonwealth Games gold medalist in long jump Yussuf Alli who holds national record in the sport was in this interview with ALLWELL OKPI, the retired athlete speaks about Nigerian athletics and Commonwealth Games record holder Blessing Okagbare

The All Africa Games will hold this year and the Olympics next year. Is Nigeria prepared for these competitions?

Report: DSS arrests Bayelsa Ex-governor Timipre Sylva

Operatives of the Department of State Services on Friday arrested a former governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva over unknown offences.

He was said to have been whisked away by DSS personnel to an unknown location.

But when contacted, the Deputy Director, DSS, Public Relations, Marilyn Ogar, denied knowledge of the incident.

“Why would he (Sylva) be picked up? I am in the office, I don’t have such information with me,” she said.

President GEJ urges peaceful polls as visits Redemption Camp

President Goodluck Jonathan has urged Nigerians to pray for the peaceful conduct of the general elections.

He said this when he visited the monthly Holy Ghost Service of the Redeemed Christian Church of God at the Redemption Camp, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Friday.

Stating that he did not intend to campaign in the church service, he said, “Firstly, let me sincerely thank all of you for the good work you have been doing for our country. I have attended services in some of the branches of this church before.

SO SAD! Man Forced to Choose Between Wife and Newborn Son With Down Syndrome

Have you ever been in a position to choose between two important things in your life? Now this is quite different because it involves life, choosing between your wife and your child is something no one will ever wish for. For Samuel Forrest, the birth of his son meant the end of his marriage. According to ABC News, Forrest and his wife welcomed a baby boy last month, at which point they discovered that little Leo had Down syndrome. That made no difference to Forrest -- but his wife was another story.

"They took me in [to] see him and I looked at this guy and I said, 'He's beautiful -- he's perfect and I'm absolutely keeping him,'" Forrest told ABC of his son, who was born in Armenia.

#AFCON2015: Ivory Coast, Ghana set for AFCON final Clash

Ghana will be out to end their 33-year wait for a fifth continental title when they face Ivory Coast in the final of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations in Bata, Equatorial Guinea on Sunday.

The Black Stars defeated hosts Equatorial Guinea 3-0 in Thursday’s semifinal, which was marred by crowd violence to set up a dream final against Ivory Coast. The Elephants beat DR Congo 3-1 in the first semifinal on Wednesday to secure a place in the final for the third time in the last nine years.

Ghana won the tournament in 1963, 1965, 1978, 1982, while Ivory Coast have won the title only once – in Senegal in 1992 – incidentally at the Blacks Stars’ expense.

Report: Somalia says Shebab commander killed in US drone strike

Somalia on Friday confirmed the death of Shebab commander Yusuf Dheeq in a US drone strike south of Mogadishu last week.

"The killing of terrorist leaders through precision, low risk strikes such as this one, increases the opportunities for bringing peace and stability back to Somalia," the government said in a statement.

Abdi Nur Mahdi, also known as Yusuf Dheeq, was killed by Hellfire missiles launched from a US drone on Saturday afternoon.

Niger troops and Chad air force fight off Boko Haram attack

NIAMEY (Reuters) - Niger troops and Chadian war planes fought off an attack on Friday on the Niger town of Bosso by Boko Haram militants whose insurgency is spreading from Nigeria to neighboring states, military officials in Niger said.

The fighting took place in the southeastern region of Diffa, part of the border area where Chad has sent hundreds of troops to help Niger take on Boko Haram, the sources said.

"The Boko Haram attack from Malam Fatori (in Nigeria) against the town of Bosso and the bridge at Doutchi in the Diffa region has been repulsed. We have Chadian planes bombarding the locality," said a Niger military source.

Police Uncover 19 Bombs In Adamawa

Report from daily times says the Adamawa State Police Command on Friday uncovered 19 bombs in the State. According to the state Commissioner of Police, Gabriel Adaji, the bombs were ready to be detonated by suspected suicide bombers in some strategic places of the state capital.

Adaji said, the bombs were uncovered inside the bush of Song Local Government area of the state following an intelligence report. He said the bombs have the capacity of killing several people and bringing down a ten story building, adding that the insurgents were also planning to bomb the River Benue bridge , the bridge linking the state capital and the Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola and Mubi area.

The Commissioner however called on the Adamawa people to intensify prayers and thank God for averting the sorrowful incident that would had turn the state into a mourning mood.

Details later.

Equatorial Guinea fined $100,000 for Nations Cup Mishap

Equatorial Guinea has been fined by African Football body for the embarrassing act during yesterday defeat in the hands of Ghana in front of home fans. African football chiefs on Friday hit Equatorial Guinea with a $100,000 fine for unrest in a Africa Cup of Nations semi-final in which 36 fans were injured.

But the Confederation of African Football (CAF) said that despite disturbances blamed on Equatorial Guinea fans in Thursday's semi-final defeat to Ghana, supporters would be allowed into the country's third-place play off against Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday.

CAF meted out the fine to the Nations Cup hosts "for aggressive behaviour and being repeat offenders" for crowd trouble, said a confederation statement.

Kanye West unveils mysterious website showing a six day countdown

Not such of what the websites is meant for but I guess Kanye has achieve his foal of keeping all is fans guessing and anticipating.

Kanye West has tweeted a link to a website featuring a six day countdown. 

Kanye, 37, posted a link to a site called Yeezy.Supply showing a count down sprawled across a screen with unknown footage in the background on Thursday night.

Fans were quick to speculate with some suggesting that it may be a countdown to a performance at New York Fashion Week which starts on February 12.

Britney Spears tease fan with Sexy Lingerie from Her Collection

Britney Spears teased her Twitter and Instagram followers with a second sneaky peek at her upcoming Intimate Britney lingerie collection modelled by hers truly.

Alongside a picture showcasing her toned physique in a lacy black two piece, heels and a fluffy white cape, Britney tweeted: “Here it is as promised! New collection #Elvira from @IntimateBritney will be on sale next week!”

So Touching: Family singing Late Whitney's Song to Daughter Bobbi as She Fight to Stay Alive

Bobbi Kristina Brown's family have been singing Whitney Houston songs at her bedside.

The 21-year-old aspiring singer - the daughter of the late star and Bobby Brown - is ''fighting for her life'' after being found ''unresponsive'' in a bathtub at her home near Atlanta, Georgia last Saturday (31.01.15), and her family hope hearing some of her mother's biggest hits will help her recover.

A family source said: ''If she's in there somewhere, we want her to hear us. So we'll talk about good times with family, funny stories about when she was a baby. We'll sing songs - 'Jesus Loves Me', 'Amazing Grace', but also some of Whitney's songs. We've been singing 'Greatest Love of All'. Bobby has sung that to her too. He stands over her and touches her hair and calls her 'baby girl.' ''

Sweden's Princess Madeleine criticised for just waving and smiling

The media is a powerful too for a country who respect the rule of law. Sweden's Princess Madeleine has been criticised for boycotting the media and just waving and smiling.

The 32-year-old royal has come under fire from the editor of Swedish Radio's local P4 Gävleborg station, Leif Eriksson, for refusing to answer journalists' questions during her tour of the town of Gävle with her husband Christopher O'Neill.

According to Sweden's The Local, he wrote in an open letter to the Royal Court: ''The Princess systematically refuses to allow time for media interviews and questions. To constantly avoid interviews is not in line with Swedish democracy nor in line with what the Royal Court claims to be: a modern monarchy.

Newly Married Johnny Depp reveal Mom reason why he Split from Ex Vanessa

The Pirate of the Caribbean star Actor Johnny Depp has reveal that his split from his long-time partner Vanessa Paradis was because she didn't get along with his mother.

Heather Rassel is in the midst of a nasty divorce from Johnny's nephew and confidante, Billy Rassel, and she has lifted the lid on what she claims ended the A-list actor's 14-year relationship with the French singer-and-actress.

According to her take on things, it was Johnny's eventual decision to choose his beloved mother, Betty Sue, over Vanessa that ultimately tore the couple apart.

Female Suicide Bombers Planning to Hit Voting Polling Centers - FG

National Orientation Agency and Coordination of the National Information Center, Mr Mike Omeri Speaking to newsmen in Abuja yesterday, said they got intelligence report that female suicide bombers are planning to attack polling booths during February election