Omotola Jalade Ekeinde makes the 2013 TIME 100 Icon list

TIME magazine has released its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world, from artists and leaders to pioneers, titans and icons…and our very own Omotola made the Icon list. She was named the queen of Nollywood. Check the full list here – Time100.time.

Sixteen Facts About Pope Francis 1

The new Pope has lived for more than 20 years with only one lung.
The new head of the 1.2 billion-member Catholic Church is Pope Francis the first.
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He was elected on Wednesday at the end of the conclave of 115 cardinals.
Below are 16 facts about the new pope.
1. His real name is Jorge Mario Bergoglio
2. He is 76-years-old
3. He is an Argentinean
4. He is the first Jesuit priest to become Pope
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5. He is the first Latin American to become Pope
6. He was the runner-up during the last conclave that elected Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
7. He is a conservative known for his strong anti-gay stance. In 2010 he described homosexuality as a “destructive attack on God’s plan.” He was a fierce opponent of Argentina’s decision to legalise gay marriage in 2010, arguing children need to have the right to be raised and educated by a father and a mother.
8. Though conservative, he has criticised priests who refuse to baptize babies born to single mothers
9. He also believes condom can be permissible to prevent disease
10. He is well known for his austere outlook to life. He is famed for taking a bus to work every day in his native Argentina, giving up his driver and
official limousine
11. His austere outlook towards life explains his choice of Francis as his papal name. Francis Assisi, who he is named after, is a popular Catholic saint who lived humbly and gave possession away to the poor
12. When he was made a cardinal, he persuaded hundreds of Argentineans not to fly to Rome to celebrate with him but instead to give the money they would have spent on plane tickets to the poor
13. In 2001, during a visit to a hospice, he washed and kissed the feet of 12 AIDS patients
14. He is respected for his intellectual prowess
15. He is an anti-corruption crusader. He has also accused Argentina’s government of not doing enough to eradicate poverty
16. He has lived for more than 20 years with one functioning lung. His other lung was removed because of infection.
Bonus: He is the son of an Italian immigrant.

Oscars 2013: Red Carpet Photos + Full List of Winners

The 85th Academy Awards took place last night at the Dolby Theater in the Hollywood district of Los Angeles, California. See more photos and full list of winners after the cut...

Full list of winners 

Best Picture: Argo
Actor: Daniel Day-Lewis, Lincoln
Actress: Jennifer Lawrence, Silver Linings Playbook
Supporting Actor: Christoph Waltz, Django Unchained
Supporting Actress: Anne Hathaway, Les Miserables
Best Director: Ang Lee, Life of Pi
Foreign Language Film: Amour, Austria
Adapted Screenplay: Chris Terrio, Argo
Original Screenplay: Quentin Tarantino, Django Unchained
Animated Feature Film: Brave
Production Design: Lincoln
Cinematography: Life of Pi
Sound Mixing: Les Miserables
Sound Editing: Life of Pi, Skyfall (tie)
Original Score: Life of Pi, Mychael Danna
Original Song: Skyfall from Skyfall, Adele Adkins and Paul Epworth
Costume: Anna KareninaDocumentary Feature: Searching for Sugar Man
Documentary (short subject): Inocente
Film Editing: Argo
Makeup and Hairstyling: Les Miserables
Animated Short Film: Paperman
Live Action Short Film: Curfew
Visual Effects: Life of Pi

Pator EA ADOBOYE Prohecy for 2013

God, Pastor E.A. Adeboye has shared with all things to expect in 2013 during the his Church’s 31st December Watch-night service to usher in 2013.

Below are the prophecies

A) General

This year shall be better than last year



B) Individuals

No matter the darkness around you, your star will shine brighter

God will speak peace to your storm

The reasons for stagnation will become known, addressed and eliminated. Therefore progress will follow.see more when you continue

In many senses of the word, this year shall be a year of completeness.

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C) Nigeria

The prayers for some of you minimized the deaths of prominent Nigerians in the last year. Don’t stop praying.

Before the middle of the year, many will say hope rising.

Learn from the disasters of 2012 and take precautions soonest to advert bigger ones.



D) International

Prominent world leaders need lots of prayers as not to die in office

Prominent church leaders need prayers against planned scandals.

Weather conditions may get worse, much worse, unless prayers intensify.

Expect a major breakthrough in medicine

Nations who pass unholy laws, will have a taste of divine fury.
The leader of the Redeemed Christian Church of

Prophecy for 2013:"Foodstuff business and agriculture or farming are anointed businesses this New Year." - Prophet T.B Joshua

The prophecies for nations, continents and for those at the helm of affairs shall be announced during the next Sunday Service.

1. A year of surprises – I am seeing many great, famous, popular and rich men and politicians will become helpless and in need of help in matters of sickness, disease, finances, death, etc. One of the causes: They have failed to reward those who helped them to succeed. This is the year of judgment, especially for politicians who use youth to support their political ambitions without reward after winning power. Tell your neighbour: Reward those who help you succeed now.more after the cut

2. Those in the foodstuff business will have a field day this year. Farming and agriculture will be the order of the day and will help greatly to be the source of solution this year. People engaged in it will be greatly blessed.

3. Those anxious about God and who hate sin – the faithful – your prayers for many years are not lost. This year, there will be instant answers to your prayers, especially those who have been seeking for the fruit of the womb. The long-time barren will become mothers of many babies this New Year.

4. Natural disasters will be many this New Year, such as motor accidents, sea sickness and air disasters. Let us move to God. With God, all things are possible.

5. Stop praying against those who hurt you. This year, you will see clearly that God is God of vengeance. Instead, you should pray for them.

6. Do charity work – feed the poor and the needy and give scholarships to those who deserve them. This year, there is great reward in doing this if you do it with all your heart. No matter how little, share it with others. Share their pain and share their joy.

7. Our youth who think always of travelling should use the money to go into agriculture or foodstuff business because in the New Year, God will bless them. They will achieve greatness by transacting in agriculture and foodstuff and become successful in export and import business. The money I am talking about could be in the region of N100,000, N200,000, N250,000 ($1,000, $1,500, $2,000).

Those who have been working for many years and have never been satisfied with the job and salary they receive, the little limited resources at their disposal should be invested in foodstuff business or agriculture, especially those already married. They should divide themselves in such a way that either the husband or wife should step down from service where they receive salary and face agriculture.

Foodstuff business and agriculture or farming are anointed businesses this New Year, to revive the world from economic depression. This is the secret of God revealed to you today. Quote me; you will not regret doing it. My name is T.B. Joshua.

Beyonce's New Single Revealed

The title of Beyonce’s newest single is allegedly “Ratchet.” Although Beyonce has been working hard to keep her new album under wraps, this single somehow fell through the cracks.

MediaTakeOut.com reportedly had access to the song. According to the website,”the song sounded AMAZING. Had us bouncing up and down and er’rything!!”

They also added that if the rest of her songs follow suit, “she’s got a MEGA HIT ALBUM on her hands.”

According to MTV News, Beyonce’s 2013 album will have some awesome collaborations. For her newest album, she will be teaming up with artists like Hit-Boy, Kanye West, Ryan Tedder, Miguel, and possibly even Jay-Z!

Although it isn’t known exactly when the album will be out, we should be hearing something new soon!

Beyonce’s producer The-Dream told Billboard, “She’s got her stuff going. She took the summer to start recording, and now she’s in a place where she’s ready to start gearing up to reveal her plan.” He also added, “I’m sure there will probably be a couple records you hear before the Super Bowl gets here.”

Beyonce is set to perform at the Super Bowl Halftime Show on February 3, so hopefully we won’t have to wait much longer to hear some of her new music!

Waje to Start Lingerie Line in 2013

Nigerian singer Waje has confirmed her plans to start a lingerie line in 2013. According to her, 'I am planning to launch my lingerie line, which I have put back for a long time.' When asked who the models will be, Waje replied frankly, “Of course, I will be the one. Who else?”

2013 AFCON refs to be ‘quarantined’

Referees will operate under strict conditions during next year’s Africa Cup of Nations tournament, local organisers said on Tuesday.

In view of recent match fixing scandals involving referees, Local Organising Committee (LOC) CEO Mvuso Mbebe said referees would be “quarantined” or secluded in their hotels.

“Referees are a very touchy subject because of all the things that are happening around referees,” he told Parliament’s sports portfolio committee.

Security arrangements would be similar to those used during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.read more inside

“We are using the same concept we did during the World Cup where the referees will be quarantined, if that’s the right word… in a particular hotel which no one has access to,” he said.

The referees would be escorted by members of the security forces to prevent them from having contact with members of the public and the media when transported to stadiums.

“When they (referees) leave, they leave match day minus one, to go to the city… they cannot have contact with members of the public, because you don’t know what can be exchanged in that plane.”

Mbebe said referees would only get their freedom at the end of the tournament. ”I think it’s an integrity issue and a credibility issue.” He said the Confederation of African Football (CAF) had given organisers the “thumbs up” regarding the arrangements made for referees.

The tournament kicks off on January 19 when Bafana Bafana take on Cape Verde. Earlier this year, a FIFA delegation visited South Africa to probe four friendly matches played by Bafana Bafana prior to the 2010 World Cup. The probe is based on the refereeing and outcome of the games.

ThisDay Publisher Nduka Obaigbena set to launch TV station in UK

ThisDay Newspaper publisher, Nduka Obaigbena, is set to launch an international news TV station that will rival CNN, BBC, Aljazeera etc.

Arise TV will be officially launched in the second quarter of 2013 and its headquarters will be in London