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L-R: • Pope Benedict XVI •Arinze • Onaiyekan • Okogie As the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI throws the Catholic world into the search for a new leader, SEGUN OLUGBILE looks at the profiles of three Nigerian cardinals who are qualified for consideration The sudden resignation of Pope Benedict XVI as the head of the Catholic Church on Monday came to the Catholic world and many people around the world as a surprise. The reason is that although the old man’s reason for resignation is understandable, the decision is nevertheless an unusual one. The Pope cited ill-health prompted by old age as reason for his action. He is 85 years old. Very important is also the fact that the action has thrown the Catholic world into a search for a successor. His resignation takes effect from February 28.  The Vatican,  in response to the development,  said a worthy successor would be elected before Easter. Now the ball is in the court of the College of Cardinals of the Catholic ...

President/Chief Executive of  Dangote Group , Aliko Dangote has splashed the sum of N130 million on the Nigerian national team,  Super Eagles  for reaching the finals of the ongoing 29th Africa Cup of Nations ( AFCON ) in South Africa. The national team,  Super Eagles  reached the finals of  AFCON  2013 by thrashing the Malian national team 4-1. A statement from  Dangote Group  explained that the gesture is part of  Dangote Group ’s corporate social responsibility ( CSR ) to promote and encourage sports development in  Nigeria . The donation is to acknowledge the exploits of the national team at the  AFCON  and stimulate them to bring home the coveted trophy. Sports minister Mallam Bolaji Abudllahi speaking on the donation said: “Dangote has always demonstrated commitment to Government and people of  Nigeria . We are happy over the gesture shown to the players and the coaching crew. It is an example for other...

Artiste, Wizkid recently posted a photo online with the caption  “…my fine lady!!!,”  leaving many of his fans wondering who the beautiful lady is. Our fine man – you know this will only drive the rumour mills into over-drive. And especially when neither you nor your manager are picking up calls post No-more-EME stories. We can’t exactly say who she is now but in the spirit of Valentine’s we can clearly deduce that love is in the air somewhere and Wizkid is catching it quick. (c) http://www.nigerianmonitor.com

The split between Banky W and Wizkid, inside sources say, resulted from an alleged high difference in what Banky W gets from revenues made by the young star, Wizkid. The ‘injustice’, according to what TON gathered, has been bothering Wizkid until he summoned the courage to ask for an improved contract from Banky W, which hit him (Banky) by surprise. “You know Wizkid is the backbone of EME music label. The boy (Wizkid) feels that Banky W has been milking too much from him with the large chunk of what Banky W takes from what the boy makes. “Wizkid has asked for an improved contract because the present one allocates much of Wizkid’s earnings to Banky W. You know when you are coming up, you sign any kind of deal because you just want to climb stardom. “That is the situation the boy finds himself but Banky felt hurt that Wizkid could ask for an improved offer after what he (Banky W) has done for him. “This was the beginning of the problem between them. The boy even threatened...

The suspense is over. After months of speculations and rumours, Mavin’s first lady,  Tiwa Savage and her manager/business partner,  Tee Billz , are now engaged. The pair had constantly denied any romance between them before yesterday, but at her private party organised to mark her birthday on Tuesday night, Billz went on bended knees and proposed to  Miss Savage . (c) Daily Post

Do you remember Slim Jedidi? Well, he is the Tunisian referee that officiated the controversial semi final Afcon Game between Ghana and Burkina Faso yesterday ! He has been suspended by The Confederation of African Football (CAF) with Immediate effect! This referee gave Ghana a non existent penalty, denied Bourkina Faso two Penalties and unceremoniously sent off Burkina Faso’s best player on the night,Jonathan Pitroipa! One would expect that the red card given would be nullified immediately,but no, C.A.F is still stalling on that: awaiting to read the Referee’s match report! Match report or not,I believe you will agree with me that video evidence should be used to judge this,And would quickly resolve this issue! Related:CONTROVERSIES OF THE AFCON 2013 SO FAR “There is a meeting tomorrow (Friday) but you have to understand that the referee’s report is final and so if he doesn’t make mention of having made a mistake, it stays that way,” CAF Secretary General Hicham El Amrani, said...

© Getty Images Although the likes of Didier Drogba, Emmanuel Adebayor and John Obi Mikel have been the focus of the majority of headlines at the 29th edition CAF Africa Cup of Nations, a number of previously unheralded players have grabbed their fair share of the spotlight.   FIFA.com   looks at some of the up-and-comers who have used the tournament to showcase their talents. Djene Dakonam ( Togo ) One of the surprises of the tournament,   Togo 's Sparrow Hawks mainly consist of foreign-based professionals, and the 21-year-old Dakonam is one of the few players in the squad plying their trade in Africa. The Coton Sport de Garoua defender usually plays on the right for his club in Cameroon but was used on the opposite flank by   Togo 's coach Didier, and he proved himself to be convincing, quick and skilled despite only starting his national team career late last year. Fatawu Dauda   ( Ghana ) The 27-year-old goalkeeper is one of four   Ghana -based...