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You Need to See Taylor Swift’s Throwback Photo

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taylorswift 20 hours ago Follow 704494   likes 21696   comments Taylor Swift has a full-blown case of nostalgia, and we’re loving it! Not only did she channel a past decade with her new album, 1989, but now she’s throwing back to her pre-teen years. The superstar just shared the most adorable photo of herself from when she was 12 and rocking her long wavy tresses in cornrows. She explained the shot in her caption: “The last time an album sold as many copies as 1989 did first week, it was 2002, I was 12, and going through my ‘braids phase’. #nofilternecessary.” Now 24 years old, the singer also reclaimed the No. 1 song in the U.S. this week with “Shake It Off” and is on track to have the best-selling album of the year.        

Pictures of The Magnificent IBOM Stadium in Uyo set to launch tomorrow

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The beautiful city of Uyo is the perfect setting for the opening of a new chapter in the history of sports in Nigeria. Come tomorrow Nov. 7, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godwin Akpabio, will lead the government and people of Akwa Ibom state in opening the Akwa Ibom International Stadium aptly nicknamed the Nest of Champions. he truly amazing sporting edifice is an Olympic Sized stadium is a 30,000 capacity ultra modern complex that is already regarded as the best in the West African region and compared with South Africa’s Soccer city. Modelled after the Allianz Arena in Germany, the home ground of reigning German Champions Bayern Munich, the Stadium boasts 4 -tier, covered, seating terrace,  all-natural grass, high-tech floodlights and security cameras, 36 emergency exits, bullet proof VVIP and VIP along with other ultra-modern facilities.

Robert Downey Jr. and Wife Susan Welcome Baby Girl

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                                          Iron Man is about to get in touch with his softer side. Robert Downey Jr. and his wife Susan have welcomed a baby girl. The actor shared the happy news on Facebook on Wednesday. "After 9 months of intensive development, Team Downey is pleased to announce our 2014 fall/winter project," he wrote. "Principal photography commenced 11-14 and will continue until she says, 'Dad! You are embarrassing me... I'm 30, this has gotta stop.' "Yep... Avri Roel Downey joined the party @ 3:22 a.m. on November 4th... she's 7lbs even, spans 20 inches, and is accompanied by a variety of Susan's traits that have seemingly overwritten my 'junk DNA.' "I'll post pics here + there when I'm not too busy staring..." The new addition to the family joins 2-year-old brother, Exton Elias. Though Downey is also father to 21-year-old Indio (from his previous marriage to Deborah Falconer), this is the s

Meet Britney Spears's New Boyfriend

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Britney Spears is celebrating Britney Day… with a new man! The "Womanizer" singer is dating producer and writer Charlie Ebersol, according to reports. "They met through friends," a source tells E!. "He is the sweetest guy ever and they are very much enjoying getting to know one another. They are both very happy and having fun. It's just the beginning so no idea if it will become serious but right now they are having a lot of fun together." Us Weekly adds that Britney, 32, and Charlie — the son of veteran TV producer and co-creator of Saturday Night Live Dick Ebersol and actress Susan Saint James — have been seeing each other for a couple of weeks. In August, Spears went through a nasty break up with lawyer David Lucado after she allegedly found out he was cheating on her. "Ahhhh the single life!" she tweeted at the time. Weeks later during her "Piece of Me" show in Las Vegas, the singer called out Lucado on stage. "

Nominees for YNaija! Person of the Year 2014

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Y!  – TV, Magazine & Online – has announced the shortlist for Y! / YNaija.com Person of the Year for 2014 The  YNaija  Person of the Year is in its fourth year and is awarded to the individual who has most visibly influenced the Nigerian society for good in the past year, breaking new boundaries or consolidating on gains – and driving the advancement of the public, especially young people. The editors announced there was no winner for its first edition in 2011. The 2012 winner was entrepreneur and Africa’s richest man , Aliko Dangote . The 2013 winner was tech industry trailblazer,  Jason Njoku . The shortlist was announced following the decision of editors as well as feedback from readers and social media audiences. Voting has officially commenced and will close after a month on Sunday, 12 December. Here are the 10 nominees: –        Mosunmola Abudu , Media -        Babatunde Fashola , Governance -        Mobola Johnson , Public Service -        Vincent Enyeama

12-year-old Romeo Beckham model for Burberry

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                           12-year-old Romeo Beckham is sure making his parents proud as he just concluded his second shoot in iconic British luxury brand Burberry’s Christmas campaign entitled “From London With Love.   Romeo Beckham with his parents at the launch of the Burberry festive campaign on Monday night Photo Credits: Burberry

Gov. Fashola Declares November 7th Work Free Day in Lagos for PVC Collection for Public Servants

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                    Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State on Wednesday declared November 7th as work free day for public servants in the state to enable them to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVC). Fashola, in a state broadcast, said that: “November 7th shall be a work free day in order to enable workers to carry out this civic duty and exercise their civic rights”. He appealed to residents to seize the opportunity to ensure they collect their PVCs and register at a polling unit close to their homes. NAN reports that the collection of PVCs will begin in Lagos on Friday and will end on November 9th, while fresh registration will take place from November 13th to November 17th. The governor also urged employers of labour in the state to be flexible and accommodating to allow workers to close early on Friday. “It is all for our collective good,” he said. Fashola also advised residents of 18 years and above to take advantage of INEC’s issuance of PVC in Lagos. He s

Photos from Gulder Ultimate Search XI Winners Party

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It was an evening of great fun & excitement as Chinedu Ubachukwu, winner of Gulder Ultimate Search 11 was officially presented with the keys to a brand new Ford Explorer and a whopping sum of N10million! The 24 year old graduate of Uniport couldn't hold back tears as he shouted, laughed and danced as friends and relatives gathered to celebrate the glorious crowning moment. Chinedu Ubachukwu was not the only person who smiled home to the bank on the night as 13 other contestants were also made millionaires. The two finalists Cosy Joe & Afolabi Emmanuel were awarded the sum of N2, 750, 000 each, Otto Canon who won the Viewers Choice Award was rewarded with a Ford Focus Car and a sum of N1, 500, 000, Samantha Appi who emerged as the ‘Last Woman Standing’ received the keys to her brand new 2014 Ford EcoSport and the sum of N1, 450,000. Evi Addoh, the 9th evicted contestant walked home with N1, 400, 000, Noela Iroh a favourite of many male viewers was compensated with