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Syria’s prime minister escaped an assassination attempt Monday when a bomb went off near his convoy in Damascus, state media reported, the latest attack targeting a top official in President Bashar Assad’s regime; Damascus, Syria. This photo released by the Syrian official news agency SANA, shows Syrian fire fighters extinguishing burning cars after a car bomb exploded in the capital's western neighborhood of Mazzeh, in Damascus, Syria, Monday, April. 29, 2013. Prime Minister Wael al-Halqi was unhurt in the bombing in the capital’s western neighbourhood of Mazzeh, state TV said. The TV showed footage of heavily damaged cars and debris in the area as firefighters fought to extinguish a large blaze set off by the explosion. The daring attack in the upscale neighbourhood, which is home to many embassies and government officials, was another blow to the regime, exposing its vulnerability in the very seat of Assad’s powerbase. Syria’s conflict started with largely peacef...

Jose Mourinho knows Real Madrid need to find their ruthless streak if they are to have any chance of reaching the Champions League final. The La Liga side were thumped 4-1 by Borussia Dortmund in last week's first leg, Robert Lewandowski scoring all four goals. Real were beaten as comprehensively as Barcelona had been by Bayern Munich the night before, but though the shock double prompted talk of a new era in Europe, Mourinho gave a straightforward assessment. "The team was naive," Mourinho said. "We played against a player that scored four goals and wasn't fouled in the whole game, whilst Cristiano (Ronaldo) was fouled five times and the game had barely begun. It was like we were playing a friendly. "Mentally and physically we need to be stronger. "We have 90 minutes to play and we are 4-1 down. What I am concerned with is analysing what happened in Dortmund and what we have to do on Tuesday. "The game in Dortmund was so bad ...

Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, has been rated the fifth best coach in Africa following his exploits with the three- time winners during the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa. Egyptian coach Bob Bradley tops the list of top-ten ranking on the continent with Michel Dussuyer of Equatorial Guinea, Zambia coach Herve Renard and Egypt legend Hassan Shehata. Keshi who is yet to lose a competitive game since taking over as coach in 2011 moved one step on world coaches ranking for the national teams for the month of April- occupying the 27th position on the world ranking. Spain coach Vincente Del Bosque is the world’s best coach while Joachim Lowe of Germany, Bert van Marwijk of Holland, Oscar Taberez of Uruguay, US-born Egyptian coach, Bob Bradley, Reinaldo Rueda Ecuador, Fabio Capello Russia, Morten Olsen Denmark, Claudio Cesare Prandelli Italy, and Venezuela’s César Farías make the world top ten coaches. The former Togo and Mali will come face- to- face with the du...

If Lagos-based Customs officer, Mr. James Gadzama Pallam had known, he would have thought of another way to honour his brother, Emmanuel, whose wedding he attended in Maiduguri, Borno State on April 7, 2013 with seven members of his family. Mr. Pallam, an Inspector, had travelled from Madagali in Adamawa State, for the wedding and till today, the family of eight are still missing. He and his wife had phoned the extended family to tell them about the success of the ceremony and that they would be coming back on April 8, not knowing that there was an imminent danger. RELATED:  Kidnapped Customs Officer, Seven Family Members Still Missing Two Weeks After The eight people, his wife, five children including a toddler and cousin, that had bade Emmanuel bye after the wedding, are nowhere to be found. They have been abducted by gunmen, without ransom placed on any of them nor the entire family. The family which left Maiduguri on that fateful Sunday, are missing without a trace...

President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated Globacom Chairman, Dr. Mike Adenuga (GCON), on his 60th birthday.  He led the pack of eminent Nigerians paying tribute to the celebrant. Adenuga, regarded as one of Africa’s most successful businessmen and entrepreneurs, was born on April 29, 1953. President Jonathan noted that Adenuga who was recently conferred with Nigeria’s second highest national honour of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) for his contribution to the nation’s growth was celebrating 60 years of great achievements in business and philanthropy. The president described Adenuga as an embodiment of the ideals of “diligence, commitment, unmediated patriotism and selfless service. You are celebrating 60 years of a remarkable life filled with monumental achievements in high entrepreneurship, philanthropy and dedicated service to God and country. On behalf of the government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I join your family, frien...

The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, has appealed to parents to allow their children be immunised with the polio vaccine, saying it is safe to be vaccinated. Mr. Abubakar made the appeal in Sokoto on Sunday at the launching of audio and video songs on polio, organised by the Rima FM Listeners Friendship Association, Sokoto. The Sultan, who was represented by the Emir of Argungu, Sama’ila Mera, also said intensive researches had been conducted on the vaccine and it was found to be very safe. “We wouldn’t have accepted it if the vaccine is not safe. NAFDAC also certifies all the batches of the vaccine imported into the country,’’ he said. In his speech Governor Aliyu Wamakko of Sokoto State commended the association for the gesture. “The effort will help in further sensitising Nigerians on the dangers of polio and the need to eradicate it,’’ the governor, who was represented by the state’s Commissioner for Agriculure, Arzika Tureta, said. Mr. Wamakko, who also noted the effo...

Almost all American superstars are making sure that Nigeria is a country that they visit, for whatever reason. Recently, Maxwell, George Benson, Kim Kardashian, Rick Ross and New Edition, just to name a few in recent times, have been here. And now, legendary American Hip-Hop group, Salt-N-Pepa are one of them. After much anticipation, the Hip-Hop divas, Cheryl James and Sandy Denton (“Salt” and “Pepa” respectively) who are headlining the “Divas Rock Concert” arrived Lagos at Muritala Mohammed Airport yesterday evening, April 28, 2013. The “Divas Rock Concert” is scheduled for May 1, 2013 at 10 Degrees Event Centre, Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos. Other artists billed to take the stage with the  first ever female rap crew are Sasha P, Weird MC, Eva and Ms. Jaie. Check out some photos from their arrival.

A powerful explosion badly damaged an office building in the center of the Czech capital Monday, injuring up to 40 people. Authorities believe people may still be buried in the rubble. It was not certain what caused the blast in Divadelni Street, in Prague's Old Town, at about 10 a.m., but it was likely a natural gas explosion, police spokesman Tomas Hulan said. Tourists at the famed Charles Bridge also felt the blast. The street was covered with rubble and was sealed off by police who also evacuated people from nearby buildings and closed a wide area around the explosion site. Zdenek Schwarz, head of the rescue service in Prague, said up to 40 people were injured, at least four of them seriously. Rescue service spokeswoman Jirina Ernestova said there were foreigners among the injured but had no further details immediately. Some of the injured were taken to Prague's hospitals for treatment while others, many of whom were hit by flying glass, were treated by res...

Mario Balotelli might have condemned himself to the doghouse with girlfriend Fanny Neguesha after he reportedly made a bizarre comment about the Belgian model ahead of Real Madrid’s Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund. The former Manchester City striker is apparently so confident that Dortmund will qualify for the Champions League final, he is claimed to have said that he would allow the Spanish side’s squad to sleep with his girlfriend if they managed to upset the odds and pip the Germans to Wembley. In Spanish newspapers AS and Marca, the Italy international was quoted as saying: ‘If Real Madrid come back in Champions League, I’ll let my girlfriend sleep with them!’ Dortmund ran Real off the park a week ago at the Westfalenstadion, with Robert Lewandowski, Mario Gotze and Marco Reus tearing a flimsy-looking defence apart.   Manchester United and Bayern Munich target Lewandowski netted all four goals in the 4-1 victory for Jurgen Klopp’s men. Cristiano Ro...

The Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, at the weekend in the United States of America advocated a truer federal system of government for Nigeria saying it would free the potentials of the federating states and local governments to utilize the diverse capacities inherent in their domains for economic prosperity. Governor Fashola, who spoke to an audience comprising faculty members, students and academics at the School of Advanced International Studies, John Hopkins University, Washington said though the realization of such a federalism, on its own, may not necessarily catapult the nation to an all-time economic prosperity, without it emancipation from poverty and want would be hard to attain. Speaking on the topic: “Liberating and Coordinating Diversity”, Governor Fashola said as a result of the current lopsided federal system of government in the country which has concentrated all powers in the Centre, the federating states and local governments are unable to fully ut...

The saying that its a very thin line between real life and make-believe couldn't be more true than the report you're about to read. In a very shocking turn of events, a Nollywood actress Camila Mberekpe, confessed to been possessed  in real life yesterday 28th April 2013, at the Synagogue Church of all Nations. It is interesting to note that the actress in question Camila Mberekpe rose to fame many years ago with the movie 'Witches' where she played the leader of a group of witches. The confession was aired live on the church's TV station Emmanuel TV. See photos below

It has been reliably gathered from close family sources to comedienne, Princess, that she has given a stern warning that whoever does not buy her N8,000 worth 'aso-ebi' should not get an IV for her May 8, wedding, nigeriafilms can authoritatively confirm that. Sources close to her said Princess is very serious about it and has warned that the order should be obeyed to the letter. "She is serious about it. You either buy her aso-ebi which sells for N8,000 and N6000 or you forget about getting an IV for the wedding," one of the sources said. Another source squealed to us that, "the order also extends to us, her friends. She's also told her family members to comply with the directive. It is not even the case of 'you don't get to eat 'semo' if you don't wear the ankara', it is now a case of 'you don't get IV for the wedding if you don't buy the aso-ebi." We learnt that preparations are in top gear for the D-day...

Michael Jordan got married over the weekend, with Tiger Woods, Spike Lee and Patrick Ewing among those attending the NBA Hall of Famer's wedding in Palm Beach, Fla. Jordan married 35-year-old former model Yvette Prieto on Saturday, manager Estee Portnoy told The Associated Press on Sunday. The 50-year-old Jordan owns the Charlotte Bobcats. Nearly 300 guests were present as they exchanged vows. The reception took place at a private golf club in Jupiter designed by Jack Nicklaus. Jordan owns a home near the course. Entertainment included DJ MC Lyte, singers K'Jon, Robin Thicke and Grammy Award winner Usher and The Source, an 18-piece band. The six-time NBA champion and Prieto met five years ago and were engaged last December. Jordan had three children with former wife Juanita Vanoy. The couple's divorce was finalized in December 2006. Source:  Yahoo!

Dance queen Kaffy confesses about how her mother nearly made her go into prostitution so as to make ends meet. Kaffy, a talented dancer revealed this while she was addressing a group of youths at a programme held not too long ago. She chipped it in during the  conversation  while encouraging the young lads at the event to learn how to read between the lines so that they won’t be misguided because sometimes, the people that they look up to may be the one that will lead them astray. The mother of two, also disclosed that she had to pay her way through school as she did not attend the conventional school that every other child attends because she had to wait for the regular school goers to close from school so that she could borrow their books and cover up but luck smiled on her when she made a record for herself and country at World Marathon Dance, by breaking the existing record for the Guinness Book of World Records through dance.

The girl in the video below asked the guy for money after they had sex, apparently the guy said he could not pay her for the work she did not do saying they did not sleep with each other. The guy refused to pay her because according to him "he doesn't pay for sex and she also ate his indomie and egg" He also asked her to go work if she wants to make money. Watch video below