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Enyeama rated 5th best Goal Keeper.

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  Super Eagles goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama has emerged the fifth best player in the Castrol Index statistical top 10 ranking following his outstanding performance in the ongoing 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.  FIFA released the Castrol Index ranking after the second round of group fixtures. The latest Castrol Index comes out after every round of matches.  Enyeama’s efforts in the Super Eagles Group F matches against Iran and Bosnia-Herzegovina earned him a place in the ranking with 9.59 points having kept clean sheet in the two games.  The former Maccabi Tel Aviv shot stopper made several close-range saves during Saturday’s 1-0 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina. Two games in the tournament, Enyeama has made eight saves that prevented the opponents any chance to find the back of the net, notably among them was a last minute attempt by the Bosnia-Herzegovina striker Eden Dzeko which was saved by Nigeria goalkeeper. 

Madonna reveals Lourdes' prom photo on Instagram

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First we had the mind-bending news that Madonna 's daughter Lourdes is about to graduate from high school (seriously, we feel old now). And now, Madge has shared a photo of Lourdes at a pre-prom party thrown at Madonna's house. Showing the teen posing in a cute polka-dot dress (yep, it's 100% chicer than the pink taffeta creation we wore to our OWN prom), Lourdes, or Lola as she's known to her mates, was pictured with all her girlfriends, who all looked pretty sophisticated too. Seriously, do teenagers not make huge fashion faux pas any more?! Madonna classily captioned the photo "Pre prom turn up! #yaaaaaassssssbitch." Don't think our Mums had quite the same reaction when we awkwardly posed in front of a limo. Of course, even though Lola looked lovely at her prom, she had some pretty "unfortunate" outfits in high school, according to the blog post she penned for her graduation: "Oh how I wish I could go back in time and urge my 14 year

UK Based Graphic Designer David Zinyama Photoshops Himself Into Celebrities – Looks So Real

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…a novice will easily believe this images. David Zinyama, a freelance Creative Director and Visual Consultant is currently pulling stunt with his creativity by photoshopping himself into celebrity photos such as, Michelle Obama, Kim Kardashain, Nicki Minaj, and others. See photos

Best. Celebration. Ever.

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World Cup 2014: Mexico manager Miguel Herrera's explosive reaction to win over Croatia goes viral Herrera was seen rolling around on the floor and jumping with his players in one of the highlights of an entertaining World Cup Mexico manager Miguel Herrera is quickly gaining a cult following for his explosive celebrations at the World Cup after he erupted on the sidelines following the 3-1 victory over Croatia on Monday night Needing at least a draw, Mexico secured their path into the second round as the knocked out Croatia thanks to goals from Rafael Marquez, Andres Guardado and Javier Hernandez and they join host’s Brazil in emerging from a very competitive Group A. After Guardado doubled the Mexicans’ lead, Herrera grabbed defender Paul Aguilar in celebration, before he was engulfed by a jubilant Guillermo Ochoa – the goalkeeper running all of 50 yards to jump into the waiting arms of Herrera. The 46-year-old’s expressions on the sideline ha

Confusion as soldiers stop, search Tambuwal’s car in Kaduna

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Soldiers caused a stir on  Monday in Kaduna when they  stopped the motorcade of the Speaker of the House of Representatives,   Aminu Tambuwal, and searched his official car. .The incident occurred at the entrance to Hotel 17, Kaduna, venue of an International Conference on Security and Development Challenges of Pastoralism in West and Central Africa, organised by the office of the National Security Adviser. This made the security details attached to Tambuwal to   protest but   the soldiers stood their ground. Some of the soldiers were said to have insisted that they were acting on “orders from above.” Irked by the action of the soldiers,    Tambuwal came out of the car and trekked to the venue, a few metres away. The theme of the conference was: “The Role of Pastoralists in Preventing Insurgency and Conflicts for Sustainable Peace and National Security.” Tambuwal, who arrived at the venue of the conference at exactly 9.16am for the 10 am opening ceremony, had his convoy st

I Will Not Challenge My Defeat, Fayemi Tells APC Leaders

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Apparently referring to leaders of the All progressive Congress, APC, who might be warming up to challenge his defeat in court, out going governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has said he would not challenge the result of the June 21 governorship election in the state. Fayemi, who made the disclosure when he received the governor-elect, Mr Ayo Fayose, in his office in Ado Ekiti, said “I will not challenge the result of the election because I am not desperate to remain in office. “Election must not be seen as a do or die affair.” He said Fayose’s victory had assisted in “strengthen and deepening” democracy, especially in Ekiti State and the country at large. He said, “Election by its nature generate tension and hot exchange of words, but to me, once the whole exercise is over, all those involved should take such with calmness and stop all acrimonious.

Boko Haram kills 30 in fresh attack

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• 4 insurgents arrested at market  Thirty people may have been killed while over 60 children and women have been kidnapped by Boko Haram in separate attacks on some communities in the southern parts of Borno State.The Islamist insurgents attacked Kummabza, Gurdlagwal, Yafa and Yaza villages both in Damboa and Askira Uba Local Government between Thursday last week and Sunday. They killed many people, a source from Lassa, who did not want his name in print, told Daily Sun on phone. “They went from one village to the other, killing about 30 people. They took away many children and women,” the source said, adding, hundreds of villagers around the area have fled to Lassa to take refuge. The attacks were not immediately known in Maiduguri because of the remoteness of the area. The affected villagers are about 100 kilometres from Maiduguri, the state capital. There is no official confirmation either by the military or police as at press time. Also, the Chairman of Damboa Local Gover

Obiano flags off N5bn flyovers to ease traffic in Awka

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Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State yesterday flagged off the construction of three flyovers in Awka, to ensure hitch-free traffic in the capital city. The flyovers, which are to be constructed at Aroma, Kwata and Amawbia junctions along the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway in the city, with a tunnel to ensure free flow of traffic, will cost the state N5 billion. Performing the ceremony at Aroma Junction, Obiano said the contract had been awarded to IDC Construction Company, which is reconstructing the expressway from Amansea to Amawbia junction. The bridges, the governor said, were also part of his administration’s effort to transform Awka to a modern city. He said the state capital would also witness the construction of the Three Arms Zone, a five-star hotel, a 5, 000 sitting-capacity conference centre and a shopping mall that would commence soon.

Terrorists masquerading as herdsmen - Jonathan

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President Goodluck Jonathan has urged Nigerians to join hands with the Federal Government to address the challenge of terrorists masquerading as pastoralists to cause mayhem in the country. Jonathan made the call in Kaduna on Monday while declaring open an international conference on: “Security and Development Challenges of Pastoralism in West and Central Africa.” The President, represented by Vice President Namadi Sambo, said the insurgents were exploiting the conflict between pastoralists and farmers to perpetrate terror. He said the intensity and dimension of the conflict over the last few years had reached an alarming proportion with attendant and unfortunate loss of lives and property. “This conflict, unfortunately, has been predominant in Plateau, Kaduna, Nasarawa, Benue and Taraba States. Some other states in Northern Nigeria are also exposed to such challenges.”

Glastonbury 2014: Watch 9 unforgettable performances from Jay-Z's Wonderwall to Robbie Williams' Angels

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From pop princesses to dance DJs, here's a reminder of the most epic acts to rock that famous stage Getty Jay-Z caused controversy in 2008 as an unusual pick to headline the festival Glastonbury is the mummy of all music festivals . The coolest musicians - from  Mick Jagger  to Damon Albarn - have walked the planet have prowled its stages. It never stops evolving - inviting performers that revellers probably wouldn't have expected. Sometimes these become the most famous of all. Have a look back at some born-to-be classics and some musical-history-in-making with nine of Glasto's top performances. Rolling Stones, 2013 The Stones proving they're wicked live with a performance of Sympathy For The Devil.

Maria Sharapova's boyfriend says Rihanna would be his perfect Wimbledon companion, NOT Maria!

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The dashing Bulgarian was at the centre of a war of words between Sharapova and Serena Williams a year ago and he may have talked his way into trouble again What about me? Maria Sharapova's boyfriend says he'd like to take Rihanna to the tennis Maria Sharapova's  boyfriend  Grigor Dimitrov may have sparked another cat fight here in SW19,  writes James Nursey in his Wimbledon diary. A year ago,  Sharapova  and Dimitrov’s  ex-flame Serena Williams  exchanged barbed comments over the dashing Bulgarian. Williams  suggested he had a “black heart”  - before Sharapova hit back accusing her rival of being a marriage-wrecker over her relationship with coach-cum-partner Patrick Mouratoglou. Now perhaps Dimitrov has been a ‘Rude Boy’ after he admitted to in-house TV channel Live@Wimbledon  that Rihanna would be his dream companion  to take the tennis if he was a spectator. Meanwhile, Sam Murray will bank  the biggest payday of her career  after playing the world’s ri

Manchester United increase Luke Shaw offer to record-breaking £34m as Saints defender faces Costa Rica

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While the Southampton left-back starts for England on Tuesday, the Red Devils will step up efforts to secure his signature Action Images Loot Shaw: Manchester United have raised their offer for the Southampton left-back Manchester United have raised their offer for Southampton's Luke Shaw to a staggering £34million, The increased package means the England left-back is on course to beat United's Wayne Rooney as the most expensive teenager in world football. Shaw, 18, is set to make his first competitive start in tonight's  clash against Costa Rica in Belo Horizonte - making him the second youngest player to appear for England at a World Cup finals behind Michael Owen Southampton, who rejected a £27million bid from United last month, refused to comment last night on  the Red Devils'  fresh move for  their star defender. But  the south coast club  - under no pressure to sell - have long been adamant that they will not cave in for less than their valuation

The bizarre funerals where the dead become the 'living' again thanks to new dress-up craze

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For some mourners it's just too hard to have a funeral without inviting the most important guest of all - the dead body in all their finery Reuters Miriam "Mae-Mae" Burbank, who died of cancer in early June 2014, is pictured seated at a table at the Charbonnet Funeral Home in New Orleans, Louisiana Sitting at a table, beer, whisky and cigarettes nearby, with nails painted in the colours of her favourite American football team, Miriam Burbank didn’t move much at the funeral. But then again this was her own funeral. Coffins are becoming optional at services in  New Orleans . It’s the second time this year the corpse has been dressed up and displayed. Wanting to demonstrate their mum, who died at the age of 53, had been full of life, Miriam’s daughters decided they wanted her exit to have a party feel. It caused such a stir the Charbonnet-Labat Funeral Home has had calls from all over the world to do similar things with other dearly departed.

Scores killed, abducted as terrorists raid Borno villages

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Suspected Boko Haram members have reportedly killed more than 30 people and  kidnapped an unspecified number of women and children in some villages in Borno State. The kidnappings are said to have happened in Kummabza and Gurdlagwal villages both in Damboa and Askira/Uba local government areas. Sources said one village was destroyed and more than 30 men killed. “From Gurdlagwal to Yafa village, they (Boko Haram) killed the men and abducted many children and women,” said a source who declined to be named. He however said one of the women earlier abducted was able to escape. At the time of sending this report, the chairman of Damboa Local Government area, Alamin Mohammed, could not be reached for confirmation but the secretary of the council, Modu Mustapha who spoke to journalists however said he was not authorized to speak on the matter. 

Michael Schumacher's 'medical files stolen and offered for sale'

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The Formula One legend's manager said she could not confirm the documents were genuine, but threatened legal action if they were made public Documents said to be Formula One legend Michael Schumacher ’s medical files have been allegedly stolen, according to his manager. The dossier is being touted for sale by a person who claims it to be the genuine medical notes of Schumacher, who has been in hospital since December 29 last year after a horrific skiing accident. It was apparently offered for sale to media in the UK, Germany and France, with a price tag of 60,000 Swiss Francs - around £40,000.

Kanye West splashes out $3 million on 'house hospital to protect Kim Kardashian and baby North'

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You can never be too careful. Especially when you are Kanye West Getty Kanye West Kanye West is installing a £3 million in house hospital in his new mansion. The 37-year-old rapper  is reportedly splashing out to protect his wife Kim, 33, and their 12-month-old daughter North from any potential medical threats. A source told the Daily Star newspaper: "The special suite will include an X-ray machine, CT scanner, ultrasound and blood-taking facilities. "Other celebrities such as  Madonna have taken similar measures  in the past, but not on such a grand and costly scale. "The facilities will enable the family to monitor their sugar levels, cholesterol and blood pressure. They will also have a team of private doctors around the clock, daily visits from top nurses and a full paediatric team for North."

Arsenal transfer rumours: Alexis Sanchez on the radar as Angel Di Maria gives Gunners fresh hope

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The Gunners are yet to make any signings this summer and with Bacary Sagna having already departed, Arsene Wenger will know the importance of strengthening Lars Baron Target: Could Arsenal be set to steal a march and Liverpool and Juve for Sanchez? Here's our round-up of all the latest Arsenal stories from today's papers and across the web... Vermaelen bid rejected Arsene Wenger has rejected Manchester United’s  bid for  Thomas Vermaelen , writes our man John Cross. United’s new boss Louis van Gaal could come back for  the Arsenal club captain,  who has one year left on his contract. Boss Wenger could offer the 28-year-old Belgium defender a new deal as he does not want him to leave. It is also understood that United are nowhere near Arsenal’s valuation and Wenger  may also ask for players  to be included in any potential deal.

Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux dismiss split rumours with passionate red carpet poses

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There have been rumours about these two than Friends episodes... They are just TOO cute Shoving the split rumours aside, Jennifer Aniston and fiance Justin Theroux put on a PDA packed red carpet appearance last night. The flirty couple  gazed into each other's eyes as Jen posed by her man's side at the premiere of the 42-year-old actor's new series The Leftovers in New York. It was a firm statement from the couple, who have been  dogged by split rumours  since they got together back in 2011, wore matching outfits as they walked arm in arm along the red carpet. Friends actress Jen showed off her impressively toned pins and tiny frame in a cute black satin play suit, while her hot husband-to-be kept it simple in a chic dark suit - complementing his lady perfectly.

World Cup 2014: 6 things we learned as Brazil set up Chile clash and Mexico progress

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The hosts were in amongst the goals, but it was the Netherlands' tactical prowess that impressed Ed Malyon in Sao Paulo. Here's what he learned yesterday Dean Mouhtaropoulos Dutch courage: The Netherlands impressed tactically against Chile Day 12 of the World Cup marked the beginning of the end for the group stages, as a Neymar-inspired Brazil cruising past Cameroon and Mexico seeing off Croatia to book their place in the knockout stages in Group A. First place was up for grabs in Group B, with the already-qualified Netherlands and Chile facing off in Sao Paulo, while down-and-out duo Spain and Australia also faced off.  Without further ado, here's what we learned.