Joy Onaolapo, one of the paralympians who hoisted the Nigerian flag by winning a gold medal in the London 2012 Paralympics has been confirmed dead.

Though the cause of her death has not been ascertained, the Head Coach, Nigeria Power Lifting Federation (NPLF), Are Feyisetan disclosed that the federation is trying to contact her family through the state sports council for burial plans.

"What we know so far is that Onaolapo, married with two children, died last week in her home state, Edo.'' he added.

May her soul find repose. Amen!

Source: Premium Times

The banning of Of Good Report, a South African film themed on child pornography by the South Africa's Film and Publication Board was recently discussed on Al Jazeera's global talk show, South 2 North. The film revolves around a teacher's obsession with his student.

The host, Redi Tlhabi spoke to three film directors in the aftermath of the ban; Of Good Report director Jahmil Qubeka, Cameroon's Jean-Pierre Bekolo (Le President) and Angola's João Viana (The Battle of Tabata). 

Here's what Jahmil says about the psychological thriller, "It's your classical tale of lust, shameful lust…, For teenagers this a horror film. I want kids, particularly girls, to watch this and I want to scare them."

Jahmil who managed to get the banning over-turned is also proceeding with a

defamation case against the Film and Publication Board of South Africa.

On the effects of the ban, Jahmil continued, "I'm not sad for me. This has turned me into a superstar. My life has changed in a week. I've been in Variety magazine… three times. What I am sad for is my nation because my nation was refused the right to see the film."

Calling his role as a filmmaker "a privilege" and describing film as "the definitive artform of the 21st century," he says, "Self reflection is the only way you can develop. We are the mirrors of our society… If we are living in an age where our government is putting down draconian policies that don't allow self-reflection, instead we showcase a world that is actually not real, so how will we get to a place of seeing where we are?"

Getting a British work permit has been a huge issue for the Nigerian international, Kenneth Omeruo, MTNfootball reports that the 19 year old has finally just gotten the greenlight.

A top Chelsea official told MTNFootball.com: "Kenneth has been granted a five-year work permit by the British Home Office. It's a big breakthrough."

The promising defender who moved from Dutch club, Ado Den Haag is fully set for the English Premier League, he is expected to storm Stamford Bridge this weekend for training.

He however joins his countrymen; Mikel Obi and Victor Moses who are in the fold of the Europa league holders.

Actress, Angelina Jolie has not been spotted in any movie since 2011 yet she takes the lead at the box office. She's topped the list of Hollywood's Highest Paid Actresses, with a $33 million net worth.

The list was compiled by Forbes using data from Box Office Mojo, it examined what Hollywood actresses are earning as wells as what their movies made in 2012.

Top Ten list

(1) Angelina Jolie – $33 million

(2) Jennifer Lawrence – $26 million

(3) Kristen Stewart – $22 million

(4) Jennifer Aniston – $20 million

(5) Emma Stone – $16 million

(6) Charlize Theron – $15 million

(7) Sandra Bullock – $14 million

(8) Natalie Portman – $14 million

(9) Mila Kunis – $11 million

(10) Julia Roberts – $11 million

CEO, iROKOtv, Jason Njoku, and his actress wife, Mary Remmy-Njoku, today welcomed the birth of their first child, Jason Obinna Njoku in London.

"We are so blessed and so happy to welcome our son into the world and Mary and I could not be happier at his safe arrival. We feel we are the luckiest people alive and cannot wait to bring baby Jason home to meet our family and friends." The elated father wrote through his website.