Electoral Committee Confirms 5 Candidates For FIFA Presidency

World football governing body FIFA on Thursday in Berlin confirmed five candidates to run for its presidency on Feb. 26, after its electoral committee named them as official candidates.

The committee named the candidates to include Prince Ali Al-Hussein of Jordan, Asian confederation chief Sheikh Salman Al Khalifa of Bahrain and former FIFA official Jerome Champagne of France.

Top 5 Nigerian Celebrities And Their Multi-million Naira Mansions

E-money's house

In Nigerian, it is said that one’s home is a reflection of his success and achievements in whatever career he has chosen and believe me, “Entertainment” as a career is definitely not exempted.

Entertainers are if not the riches, one of the richest category of people in Nigeria. However, it is not surprising that not every Nigerian celebrity owns a multi-million naira mansion-home.

Below is a list of top Nigerian celebrities who are into music and has the best multi-million naira mansion called 'home':

Constitution of Governing Councils: NUC to boycott erring Varsities by Jan 2016 ‎

Worried by continued failure of some universities to constitute a functional governing council, the National Universities Commission, NUC, on Thursday, said it would boycott all the activities of such universities by January 2016.

The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Professor Julius Okojie made this known in Abuja, while speaking with the Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, on the establishment of Innovation Enterprise Institutions.

APC Senators Fault Ekweremadu Presiding Over Senate

Some factions of the All Progressives Congress (APC) senators yesterday staged a walkout from the chamberas they fault the ascension of Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu presiding over the plenary in the absence of Senate President, Bukola Saraki.

Saraki had gone to the Presidential Villa to attend the swearing in of new ministers by President Muhammadu Buhari and consequently asked Ekweremadu to preside over the plenary.

5 tips for getting your song sold on iTunes

Once upon a time, the deal was to get your CDs in the music stores, Alaba and on the streets. But with piracy issues and the close extinction of proper music stores, many Nigerian artists now look to sell their music digitally.

iTunes is one of the biggest sources for music. As an upcoming or established act, this is a great platform to get you songs distributed to a large market and get paid for it.

Catholic Cemetery, Where The Living, The Dead Meet in Lagos

Topo Island, a sleepy community in Badagry momentarily came alive recently following the presence of a huge number of Catholic faithful, who solemnly converged on a colonial cemetery.

The mission of the devotees, who had come from various parts of Lagos State, was two-pronged. One, they were there to spend time with the dead. On the other hand, the gathering was to reflect on the essence of man’s spiritual being.

Police Sergeant Allegedly Defiles Neighbour’s 9-yr-old Daughter

It was learned that Edo State Commissioner of Police, Chris Ezike, ordered the arrest of the sergeant, following a report from the girl’s mother that the policeman, who was her neighbour, allegedly lured her daughter, a primary four pupil, and defiled her in his apartment.

She said: “I came home and was told that Sergeant Umoru sent my daughter to buy him recharge card.

MUSA BILITY OUT OF FIFA PRESIDENCY RACE

FIFA has confirmed the five candidates for the body’s presidential election, with Musa Bility’s candidature rejected.

Prince Ali, Sheikh Salman, Jerome Champagne, Gianni Infantino and Tokyo Sexwale are currently eligible to stand for election.

Chiwetel Ejiofor & girlfriend Frances Aaternir at the Premiere of “Secret In Their Eyes”

British-Nigerian born actor Chiwetel Ejiofor and his new girlfriend Frances Aaternir are quickly becoming one of the couples we like to look out for.

The two of them made their debut as a couple when they were spotted kissing a couple of weeks ago and since then they have kept a low profile.

Suya & Bush meat Can Cause Cancer - WHO Warns

A World Health Organization report has sounded a note of warning on consumption of Nigeria’s favourite barbeque, suya, saying it could cause cancer.

Although suya and bush meat were not expressly mentioned in the report, they fall under the processed meat definition which encompasses meat that “has been modified to increase its shelf-life or alter its taste – such as by smoking, curing or adding salt or preservatives.”

How Biafran war pitched Nsukka communities against military authorities – Alumona

THE DEFUNCT Nigerian/Biafran civil war ended with ‘no victor, no vanquished’ but memories and scars of the civil war still hang on communities that were devastated by the ravages of the war. One of such communities is Agu-Echara, a suburb of the university town where the then Biafran army camped before it collapsed into the hands of  federal troops. The area in question which is over 500 hectares comprising of three communities is popularly known, addressed and called Army Barracks, Nsukka.

Soon after the war, there was a long-drawn-out battle for ownership of the large expanse of land between the indigenes and Nigerian Army. However, after Nigerian soldiers that occupied there were withdrawn, the communities laying claim to ownership of the land tried to reclaim it but met stiff resistance from military authorities who clung tenaciously to it, precipitating a long drawn legal tussle that lingered for over eight years.

How Buhari Shocked Some Ministers With Portfolios

According to The Nation source, President Muhammadu Buhari did not assign key portfolios to some ministers following security reports, it was learnt yesterday.

He placed priority on expertise and performance in assigning portfolios to ministers, sources said.

Cynthia Morgan shares explicit photo

Northside Entertainment act Cynthia Morgan is at it again.

After she received notable backlash online for sharing a picture of her holding a baby and smoking, the ‘German Juice’ singer has shared a new photo that has people talking.

I may work with D’banj – Don Jazzy

Leader of Nigeria’s high flying music crew, MAVIN’s Don Jazzy is one individual who has contributed in no small measure to the growth of the music industry in Nigeria. Over a year ago, the likes of Korede Bello, Reekado Banks and Dija were greenhorns in the industry until Don Dorobucci gave them the track to run their own races. Today, they have grown to become stars in their own right, thanks to Don Jazzy’s masterstroke.

In this interview, head of the Supreme Mavin Dynasty reveals the reason behind the forthcoming Mavin Access Concert, possibility of working with D’banj again, why he won’t release his own album anytime soon and other issues.

All Africa Music Awards Hosts, performers, more details released

The 2015 All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, would be anchored by the continent's most outstanding  hosts and hostesses. WhileDNG and Aurelle Eliam will host the main show, Denrele Edun,Maria Okanreded and Estelle Ahonda would hold forth on the red carpet on Sunday November 15, 2015 at Eko Hotel and suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

DNG, real name Davidson Ngibuini, is an Eastern African award winning singer, model and an On Air Personality. He is the host of "Sakata Mashariki", Kenya's biggest Dance TV Show.

The only winner from the Benzema scandal. Who is he?

Just two months ago Anthony Martial was considered a £58 million gamble, a little-known teenager for whom Manchester United had massively overpaid. Now he is United’s first-choice forward, one of the most important players in their side and is set to become just as vital to France’s international hopes.

United might well have struggled for goals of late but Martial’s run on the left of an attacking midfield three cannot be considered anything other than a success. “He can play, in my opinion, four positions,” Louis Van Gaal told MUTV. “He can play at seven - as a right-winger, 11 - the left winger, the striker’s position and also at 10, I believe.”