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CUPID CHASTE SHOOTS ARROW AT TONI PAYNE

Toni Payne

In the spirit of Valentine, Toni Payne’s whispering friend, UN Ambassador of Peace and Convener of Charity Lounge, Amb. Chaste Inegbedion penned this poem to her. It’s a simple but nice one!

Enjoy!!!

RAVISHING ANGEL

To a woman

Whose love speaks aloud

Strong, bubbly

Virtues of no count





Ravishing angel

Accept my cheer

Brainy, talented

She’s an immense dear





It’s a special day

A special moment

For this lady

May goodness trail





More Exploits

Wings to her dreams

Eternal smile

Plants that pretty face





I could never wish you pain

Fulfilling years in delight

Hail Toni

My Queen of Spotlight

GENEVIEVE NNAJI, FUNKE AKINDELE, NSE IKPE-ETIM, OTHERS ENDORSE MOVIE MOMENTS

Moments (www.momo.com.ng); an authentic entertainment portal for news revolving around top-notch film stars is set to debut in Lagos, Nigeria.

Published by Movie Moments Limited, a wholly Nigerian Nollywood media and awards company founded in 2012, it seeks to be the premier destination for everything Nollywood. Movie Moments Media offerings are designed to engage users with online content and free services on the Web.

Billed to launch on February 18, 2013, Movie Moments seeks to become Nollywood’s premiere news source where Nollywood enthusiasts can access latest information, movie trailers, photo shoots, locations occurrences and gossip.


The announcement of the upcoming launch on social media was warmly received by Africa’s leading woman Genevieve Nnaji, Present AGN president, Ibinabo Fiberisima and Nollywood sweethearts, Funke Akindele, Doris Simeon and Nse Ikpe- Etim.

“Welcome to the industry, I have high expectations about the launch of Movie Moments, well done,” Genevieve Nnaji says.

The incumbent AGN President, Ibinabo affirmed that “It keeps getting better and better. The industry is booming, We have waited for this for years, and can only hope that Movie Moments is a trend-setter”.

“I am eagerly looking forward to the February 18 launch date,” Nse Ikpe Etim confessed.

PRESIDENT GOODLUCK JONATHAN REWARDS SUPER EAGLES HANDSOMELY

Dividends of hard work: The victorious Super who arrived the country yesterday were treated to a grand reception party at the Banquet hall of Aso Villa in Abuja.

Before announcing and presenting some of their prizes, President Goodluck thanked the entire team for their victory in the just-concluded tournament and most importantly for making the nation proud.

”I thank coach Stephen Keshi and all members of the team who have worked very hard and played with great focus, dedication, artistry and patriotism to make Nigeria the proud champions of Africa once again after 19 years of setbacks in the competition.” He added.

All the 23 players and the four assistant coaches got a cash gift of N5m while the team’s coach, Stephen Keshi was given N10m. The other crew members got N2M each.

The team was also conferred national honours. Keshi was conferred with the Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) while his assistants; Sylvanus Okpalla, Ike Shorunmu, Daniel Amokachi and Valerie Houandinou as well as Eagles captain,Yobo were conferred with the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON). Other players got the Member of the Order of Niger (MON).

PHOTOS: ENTER THE VICTORIOUS SUPER EAGLES

Yes the Champions, victorious Super Eagles led by their amazing coach Stephen Keshi and other officials are back in the country. They arrived this afternoon and are having a grand reception party tonight in Abuja.

2013 African Cup of Nation (AFCON) winners! Ooooshey!!!

The taste of victory is sweet!

Photocredit: Linda Ikeji

STEPHEN KESHI WITHDRAWS RESIGNATION; ISSUES STATEMENT

Stephen Keshi’s resignation issue I garnered is more than “leaving while the ovation is loudest”. There was more to it. The Big Boss as fondly called as however withdrawn his resignation. He issued a statement via Demola Olajire, NFF media director.

My attention has been drawn to reports in the media that I have resigned my appointment as the Head Coach of Super Eagles of Nigeria.



While I have had cause to express my displeasure over some issues that happened in the course of our participation in the AFCON 2013, which my team won by the grace of God, especially concerning my relationship with the Nigerian Football Federation, I have since had opportunity to discuss the various issues with all concerned. I am therefore pleased to say that I have reconsidered my position and have decided to continue with my job.



 I want to thank the Honourable Minister of Sports, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, for his swift and kind intervention.”

Signed

Stephen Okechukwu Keshi

STEPHEN KESHI RESIGNS AS COACH OF THE NATIONAL TEAM

Talk about quitting when ovation is loudest? 24hours after leading the Super Eagles team to African Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, Steven Keshi has reportedly resigned as coach of the national team.

Though there's no word from the Nigeria Football Federation yet but sources, one of which is SuperSport presenter, Robert Marawa, revealed on twitter that the former football defender handed his resignation after the game.

"Stephen Keshi has just announced that he handed over his resignation letter after the game exclusively on 083Sport@6With Marawa on MetroFM"

Keshi who captained the Super Eagles team to its title in 1994 has become the first Nigerian to lift the trophy as a coach, the first black African manager in over 20 years to win the continental championship, and only the second man to claim the title as a player and a coach.

GOVERNOR PETER OBI APPOINTS ACTOR BOB MANUEL UDOKWU

Is acting over for him? I hope not. Talented actor, Bob Manuel Udokwu, is very happy at the moment. The talented University of Port Harcourt graduate has just been appointed a Senior Special Adviser on Creative Media to the Anambra State governor, Peter Obi.

The former Gulder Ultimate Search presenter whose debut on the silver screen was in the phenomenal movie, Living In Bondage produced in 1992 and has featured in over 300 movies was given the appointment on Friday, 8th february.

He has thus joined the likes of his Nollywood colleagues; Hilda Dokubo, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Rotimi Makinde, Hanks Anuku, Sam Dede, Nkiru Sylvanus and many more who have been inducted into the Nigerian Political terrain.

2013 GRAMMY AWARDS: COMPLETE WINNERS LIST.

The 55th Annual Grammy Awards took place yesterday. 10th february Los Angeles. Hosted by LL Cool J, the biggest winners of the night include Jay Z, Kanye West, Rihanna and Skrillex.Check out the FULL LIST of winners!
1) ALBUM OF THE YEARBabel, Mumford and Sons
2) RECORD OF THE YEAR"Somebody That I Used to Know," Gotye Feat. Kimbra
3) BEST NEW ARTISTFun.
4) BEST COUNTRY ALBUMUncaged, Zac Brown Band
5)BEST RAP/SUNG COLLABORATION"No Church in the Wild," Kanye West and Jay-Z, Feat. Frank Ocean and The-Dream
6)BEST POP VOCAL ALBUMStronger, Kelly Clarkson
7) BEST ROCK PERFORMANCE"Lonely Boy," The Black Keys
8) BEST URBAN CONTEMPORARY ALBUMChannel Orange, Frank Ocean
9) SONG OF THE YEAR"We Are Young," Jack Antonoff, Jeff Bhasker, Andrew Dost & Nate Ruess, songwriters (Fun. Featuring Janelle Monáe)
10) BEST COUNTRY SOLO PERFORMANCE"Blown Away," Carrie Underwood
11) BEST POP SOLO PERFORMANCE"Set Fire to the Rain," Adele
12) BEST POP DUO/GROUP PERFORMANCE"Somebody That I Used To Know," Gotye Feat. Kimbra
13) BEST POP INSTRUMENTAL ALBUMImpressions, Chris Botti
14) BEST DANCE RECORDING"Bangarang," Skrillex Feat. Sirah
15) BEST DANCE/ELECTRONICA ALBUMBangarang, Skrillex
16) BEST TRADITIONAL POP VOCAL ALBUMKisses On The Bottom, Paul McCartney
17) BEST HARD ROCK/METAL PERFORMANCE"Love Bites (So Do I)," Halestorm
18) BEST ROCK SONG"Lonely Boy," Dan Auerbach, Brian Burton & Patrick Carney, songwriters (The Black Keys)
19) BEST ROCK ALBUM El Camino, The Black Keys 
20) BEST ALTERNATIVE MUSIC ALBUMMaking Mirrors, Gotye
21) BEST R&B PERFORMANCE"Climax," Usher
22) BEST TRADITIONAL R&B PERFORMANCE"Love on Top," Beyoncé
23) BEST R&B SONG"Adorn," Miguel
24) BEST R&B ALBUMBlack Radio, Robert Glasper Experiment
25) BEST RAP PERFORMANCE"N****s in Paris," Jay-Z and Kanye West
26) BEST RAP SONG"N****s in Paris," Shawn Carter, Mike Dean, Chauncey Hollis & Kanye West, songwriters (W.A. Donaldson, songwriter) (Jay-Z & Kanye West)
27) BEST RAP ALBUMTake Care, Drake
28) BEST COUNTRY DUO/GROUP PERFORMANCE"Pontoon," Little Big Town
29) BEST COUNTRY SONG"Blown Away," Josh Kear & Chris Tompkins, songwriters (Carrie Underwood) 30) BEST NEW AGE ALBUMEchoes of Love, Omar Akram
31) BEST IMPROVISED JAZZ SOLO"Hot House," Gary Burton & Chick Corea, soloists
32) BEST JAZZ VOCAL ALBUMRadio Music Society, Esperanza Spaulding
33) BEST JAZZ INSTRUMENTAL ALBUMUnity Band, Pat Metheny Unity Band
34) BEST LARGE JAZZ ENSEMBLE ALBUMDear Diz (Every Day I Think Of You), Arturo Sandoval
35) BEST LATIN JAZZ ALBUM¡Ritmo!, The Clare Fischer Latin Jazz Big Band
36) BEST GOSPEL/CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE"10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)," Matt Redman
37) BEST GOSPEL SONG"Go Get It," Erica Campbell, Tina Campbell & Warryn Campbell, songwriters (Mary Mary)
38) BEST CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN SONG (Tie)"10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)," Jonas Myrin & Matt Redman, songwriters (Matt Redman)"Your Presence Is Heaven," Israel Houghton & Micah Massey, songwriters (Israel & New Breed)
39) BEST GOSPEL ALBUMGravity, Lecrae
40) BEST CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN MUSIC ALBUMEye On It, TobyMac
41) BEST LATIN POP ALBUMMTV Unplugged Deluxe Edition, Juanes
42) BEST LATIN ROCK, URBAN OR ALTERNATIVE ALBUMImaginaries, Quetzal
43) BEST REGIONAL MEXICAN MUSIC ALBUM (Including Tejano)Pecados Y Milagros, Lila Downs
44) BEST TROPICAL LATIN ALBUMRetro, Marlow Rosado Y La Riqueña
45) BEST AMERICANA ALBUMSlipstream, Bonnie Raitt
46) BEST BLUEGRASS ALBUMNobody Knows You, Steep Canyon Rangers
47) BEST BLUES ALBIMLocked Down, Dr. John
48) BEST FOLK ALBUMThe Goat Rodeo Sessions, Yo-Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer & Chris Thile
49) BEST REGIONAL ROOTS ALBUMThe Band Courtbouillon, Wayne Toups, Steve Riley & Wilson Savoy
50) BEST REGGAE ALBUMRebirth, Jimmy Cliff
51) BEST WORLD MUSIC ALBUMThe Living Room Sessions Part 1, Ravi Shankar
52) BEST CHILDREN'S ALBUMCan You Canoe?, The Okee Dokee Brothers
53) BEST SPOKEN-WORD ALBUMSociety's Child: My Autobiography, Janis Ian
54) BEST COMEDY ALBUMBlow Your Pants Off, Jimmy Fallon
55) BEST MUSICAL THEATER ALBUMOnce: A New Musical, Steve Kazee & Cristin Milioti, principal soloists; Steven Epstein & Martin Lowe, producers (Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova, composers/lyricists) (Original Broadway Cast With Steve Kazee, Cristin Milioti & Others)
56) BEST COMPILATION SOUNDTRACK FOR VISUAL MEDIAMidnight In Paris, (Various Artists)
57) BEST SCORE SOUNDTRACK FOR VISUAL MEDIAThe Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross, composers
58) BEST SONG WRITTEN FOR VISUAL MEDIA"Safe & Sound" (From The Hunger Games), T Bone Burnett, Taylor Swift, John Paul White & Joy Williams, songwriters (Taylor Swift Featuring The Civil Wars)
59) BEST INSTRUMENTAL COMPOSITION"Mozart Goes Dancing," Chick Corea, composer (Chick Corea & Gary Burton)
60) BEST INSTRUMENTAL ARRANGEMENT"How About You," Gil Evans, arranger (Gil Evans Project)
61) BEST INSTRUMENTAL ARRANGEMENT ACCOMPANYING VOCALISTS"City Of Roses," Thara Memory & Esperanza Spalding, arrangers (Esperanza Spalding)
62) BEST RECORDING PACKAGEBiophilia, Michael Amzalag & Mathias Augustyniak, art directors (Björk)
63) BEST BOXED OR SPECIAL LIMITED EDITION PACKAGEWoody At 100: The Woody Guthrie Centennial Collection, Fritz Klaetke, art director (Woody Guthrie)
64) BEST ALBUM NOTESSingular Genius: The Complete ABC Singles, Billy Vera, album notes writer (Ray Charles)
65) BEST HISTORICAL ALBUMThe Smile Sessions (Deluxe Box Set), Alan Boyd, Mark Linett, Brian Wilson & Dennis Wolfe, compilation producers; Mark Linett, mastering engineer (The Beach Boys)
66) BEST ENGINEERED ALBUM, NON-CLASSICALThe Goat Rodeo Sessions, Richard King, engineer; Richard King, mastering engineer (Yo-Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer & Chris Thile)
67) BEST REMIXED RECORDING, NON-CLASSICALPromises (Skrillex & Nero Remix), Skrillex, remixer (Nero), Joseph Ray, Skrillex & Daniel Stephens, remixers
68) BEST SURROUND SOUND ALBUMModern Cool, Jim Anderson, surround mix engineer; Darcy Proper, surround mastering engineer; Michael Friedman, surround producer (Patricia Barber)
69) BEST ENGINEERED ALBUM, CLASSICALLife & Breath – Choral Works By René Clausen, Tom Caulfield & John Newton, engineers; Mark Donahue, mastering engineer (Charles Bruffy & Kansas City Chorale)
70) PRODUCER OF THE YEAR, CLASSICALBlanton Alspaugh
71) BEST ORCHESTRAL PERFORMANCE"Adams: Harmonielehre & Short Ride In A Fast Machine," Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor (San Francisco Symphony)
72) BEST OPERA RECORDING"Wagner: Der Ring Des Nibelungen," James Levine & Fabio Luisi, conductors; Hans-Peter König, Jay Hunter Morris, Bryn Terfel & Deborah Voigt; Jay David Saks, producer (The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra; The Metropolitan Opera Chorus)
73) BEST CHORAL PERFORMANCE"Life & Breath – Choral Works By René Clausen," Charles Bruffy, conductor (Matthew Gladden, Lindsey Lang, Rebecca Lloyd, Sarah Tannehill & Pamela Williamson; Kansas City Chorale)
74) BEST CHAMBER MUSIC/SMALL ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE"Meanwhile," Eighth Blackbird
75) BEST CLASSICAL INSTRUMENT SOLO"Kurtág & Ligeti: Music For Viola," Kim Kashkashian76) BEST CLASSICAL VOCAL SOLO"Poèmes," Renée Fleming (Alan Gilbert & Seiji Ozawa; Orchestre National De France & Orchestre Philharmonique De Radio France)
77) BEST CLASSICAL COMPENDIUM"Penderecki: Fonogrammi; Horn Concerto; Partita; The Awakening Of Jacob; Anaklasis," Antoni Wit, conductor; Aleksandra Nagórko & Andrzej Sasin, producers
78) BEST CONTEMPORARY CLASSICAL COMPOSITION"Hartke, Stephen: Meanwhile – Incidental Music To Imaginary Puppet Plays," Stephen Hartke, composer (Eighth Blackbird)
79) PRODUCER OF THE YEAR, NON-CLASSICALDan Auerbach
80) BEST REMIXED RECORDING, NON-CLASSICAL"Promises (Skrillex & Nero Remix)" Skrillex, remixer (Nero) Joseph Ray, Skrillex & Daniel Stephens, remixers
81) BEST SHORT FORM MUSIC VIDEO"We Found Love," Rihanna Featuring Calvin Harris, Melina Matsoukas, video director; Juliette Larthe, Ben Sullivan, Candice Ouaknine & Inga Veronique video producers
82) BEST LONG FORM MUSIC VIDEO"Big Easy Express," Mumford & Sons, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros & Old Crow Medicine Show Emmett Malloy, video director; Bryan Ling, Mike Luba & Tim Lynch, video producers

NIGERIA MAKES HISTORY AFTER 19 YEARS

Yes we made it! Nigeria just piped Burkina Faso to pick the 2013 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) Cup. The last time we did this was in 1994.

Congratulations Nigeria, God bless the Super Eagles! God Bless Coach Keshi!

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