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A Nigerian women empowerment group, Women Arise (WA) today staged a protest march in Lagos to kick against the allocation of N4 billion by the minister of the Federal capital Territory to construct a "first lady mission house". Source:  Sahara Reporters

New African Champions, the Super Eagles of Nigeria, moved up a massive 22 places from 52nd to 30th spot in the latest rankings released Thursday by the world football governing body, FIFA. The February 2013 rankings is the best ever for Nigeria in over 30 months as the country has endured a tough curve in her football over the years. The victory in South Africa, Nigeria's third Africa Nations Cup win was, however, not enough to shoot her straight to the summit of teams from Africa as the Coach Stephen Keshi side only moved from 10th place to fourth position in the ranking of Africa teams The Elephants of Cote d'Ivoire, despite exiting the Africa Cup of Nations earlier than expected after failing 2-1 to Nigeria, remain Africa's highest ranked team in 12th place having moved two steps in the February edition. Mali who were mauled 4-1 by Nigeria in the semi finals, and also the Black Stars of Ghana are ranked 2nd and 3rd in Africa. Algeria, Tunisia, Zambia,

Olamide keeps getting better, bringing on the heat with something new almost every week. His new video “Voice Of The Street (VOTS)” will definitely add to his growing fanbase. Directed by Mattmax.

In the spirit of Valentine, Banky W has released two new singles from his ‘R&BW‘ album and it’s got us all excited. Be my lover (Yes/No part 2) featuring EME first lady Niyola ‘Find you‘. Listen to 'Be my lover' below Listen to 'Find you' below

The senior Pastor of Divine Grace of Glory Church in Benin-City, the Edo State Capital, Rev. Israel Obaseki has warned the entire nation that the life of President Goodluck Jonathan will be threatened in the year 2013 and, therefore, needs the prayers of all Nigerians to survive the threat. Rev. Obaseki, who is one of the fastest growing Pastors in Edo State, said that there will be civil unrest in Lagos State that will claim many lives. He called for prayers to avert the civil unrest which will be very devastating if allowed to happen. According to him, "Governor Fashola and the people of Lagos should pray against civil unrest that will come upon the state. If allowed to happen, it will claim many lives." He said that in this year 2013, so many Pastors are going to experience deaths and some prominent men of God would be called home by God in this year 2013. He said nobody can query God on this and urged Pastors to intensify the preaching of the undiluted wo