Victory for Nigeria! Super Eagles Defeat Tahiti 6 to 1 at their 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup Opening Match in Brazil

It’s a goal… make that 6 times!

Yesterday Monday 17th June 2013, the Nigerian football team won their first match against Tahiti at the on going 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

The African champions won against the pacific islanders 6 to 1. The  match started on a pretty good note, even after a tumultuous trip to Brazil for the team. 25 year old Nigerian defender Uwa Echejile scored the first goal at the 5th minute during the first match. He later scored another at the 80th minute during the second half.

But 22 year old striker Nnamdi Oduamadi was the star of the night scoring 3 goals at the 10th, 26th and 76th minutes. Jonathan Tehau also scored at the 69th minute.

If you recall, BellaNaija brought you photos of the team training at the Adidas headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany. Click HERE for the photos.

Did you watch the match? Let us know what you think!

Training for Victory! Photos & Video of the Super Eagles Training at the Adidas Headquarters in Germany

Posted on Thursday, June 13th, 2013 at 1:35 PM By Damilare Aiki

Talk about training for victory!
To prepare for the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup kicking off on Saturday 15th June 2013 in Brazil, the Nigerian football team were invited to train rigorously at the headquarters of sportswear brand Adidas in Herzogenaurach, Germany
In February 2013, the Super Eagles were crowned Africa’s ultimate team when they beat Burkina Faso 1-0 (One to Nil) in the AFCON final in Johannesburg, South Africa.
In order to help keep the team’s positive momentum going and assist in giving the team every advantage available to perform at their peak in Brazil, Adidas (the long time partner of the team) invited them to train at their high performance headquarters with access to their top facilities.
Check out more photos and a video from the training

Super Eagles of Nigeria Through to the Quarter Finals at AFCON 2013

After the first two disappointing matches at the ongoing African Cup of Nations in South Africa, the Super Eagles of Nigeria today won the match against Ethiopia to clinch a spot in the Quarter Finals.

Two late penalties from Chelsea striker, Victor Moses put Nigeria into the quarter-finals with a 2-0 win over the Ethiopian side. In another game in Group C, Burkina Faso played a goalless draw against the defending champions, Zambia. This made Zambia crash out of the tournament as Nigeria and Burkina Faso moved on to the quarter finals.

Nigeria needed nothing but a win to advance to the next stage and they got just that. The match put a lot of people in jublilation mood across the country.

What about you? Are you happy with the outcome of the match against Ethiopia? What are your expectations from the team as they proceed to the next stage in the tournament?

Win a Copy of the “City of Lagos” Monopoly! It’s Just 5 Correct Answers Away

Lagos based firm – Bestman Games, recently launched the City of Lagos edition of famous board game Monopoly. The launch couldn’t have come at a better time and the choice of Lagos to grace the world famous Monopoly board game only underscores its unique status as Africa’s most vibrant metropolis.

For starters, Lagos is the first African city to have its own edition of monopoly and it turned out to be a great product, everyone is having fun with it, from Lagos to Abuja, London, Atlanta, and even Cape Town. We love it too.

The game gives you an opportunity to tour Lagos and buy the hottest travel spaces and utilities – classic Monopoly game style. You can even invest in properties like houses and hotels on Banana Island – your friends might get jealous. It captures the essence of Lagos as Nigeria’s industrial, commercial and financial hub and it allows you to play with local street names and locations like Tiamiyu Savage, Opebi, Ikorodu road and Marina. Some of the most recognizable landmarks in Lagos like Iddo Terminus and the City Hall are also included. It’s a great opportunity for Nigerians in the Diaspora to learn about Lagos and Lagos life, whilst also identifying with some of the Nigeria’s iconic corporate brands that are an integral part of daily life. You will learn about Lagos in an enjoyable way.

Several features highlight the rich diversity and offerings of Lagos. With an exciting mix of traditional buildings and modern edifices like the City Hall, Palms shopping mall and , even the infamous Kirikiri jail – you don’t want to go there.

As in the classic Monopoly game, the rules of the City of Lagos edition are not different. Value of property cards are the same as the corresponding property. The four-corner squares remain unchanged, as does the road to victory; whoever is left when all the other players have gone bankrupt wins the game.

Perhaps the Chance cards hold the thrill, with interesting features like, ‘for using the overhead pedestrian bridge on ikorodu road, move forward three spaces’ or paying a fine for attempting to bribe a law enforcement agent. Riding an Okada without helmet or driving against traffic means you will be reporting at ‘Yaba left’ for psychiatric evaluation. If your sister just won the most beautiful girl in Nigeria contest, you can collect money on her behalf and can even get rewarded for calling 767, which is the Lagos version of 911.

The Wedding Company Nigeria launches New Photo Series “Love Struck” | Capturing Models & Real Couples in Creative Themed Shoots

BellaNaija Weddings is excited to present a new series brought to you by The Wedding Company Nigeria.
It’s called “Love Struck“!

Scroll down to read all about it then look out for the first edition on BN Weddings this Friday!

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We love couples! Be they engaged or married, there’s something special about the chemistry between partners that love each other.

Over the years, we have seen an outpouring of wedding and engagement images in the flesh as well as illuminated in the media, and they’ve been a wonderful sight to behold. The envelope continues to be pushed when it comes to lavish nuptial ceremonies. The Wedding Company, having been in operation since 2010 as Premium Wedding Event Planners in Lagos, have first-hand produced such spectacular ceremonies, and helped create bespoke experiences for couples and in-laws. From Hen nights and bridal showers through to wedding management and Honeymoon packages, we’ve fed the desires of our clients and noticed the growing need for spouses-to-be to have sources of inspiration.

To give people this inspirational value, we have gathered some of the best creative teams we work with: world-class photographers, make-up artists, stylists, models and real couples to perfectly execute a monthly photo series that aims to raise the bar creatively, of your every-day wedding or engagement shoot. Every month you’ll get a fresh installment of a themed photo shoot and we’ve had an absolute ball conceptualizing and art directing these! Engagement photos do not have to be boring portraits of you are your future spouse, they can be fun, themed and exciting and you can share them as slide shows during your actual wedding. They can also get your family and friends all excited about the great wedding experiences you are going to have. Most importantly themed shoots make great conversation topics at your wedding.

The first of the Love Struck series is model shoot ‘Partners In Crime’. Shot at the Victoria Crown Plaza by Isaac Emokpae. We had a fantastic team including stylist Dimeji Alara, makeup artist Bimpe Onakoya, hair stylist Toyin Meriben and Asurf videography. Look out for its debut on BellaNaija Weddings this Friday.

Here is a sneak peek of “Partners in Crime”

Get set, you’re about to be Love Struck! Stay tuned or follow us on Google+ to get play-by-play updates on Nigerian engagements, photos shoots, bridal trends and weddings.

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Stunning x 2! Your First Look at Oluchi Orlandi & Agbani Darego’s Natures Gentle Touch 2013 Ad Campaign

Posted on Tuesday, January 29th, 2013 at 4:51 PM By Damilare Aiki

What happens when you put two of Nigeria’s top supermodels in a campaign together?  We know! You get a super HOT and may we add GORGEOUS campaign of course.

Leading hair care brand Natures Gentle Touch released to BellaNaija Beauty the first look of its 2013 uber-chic campaign with its ambassadors Oluchi Orlandi and Agbani Darego.

Sporting a  fuchsia chiffon blouse and yellow camisole, Oluchi Orlandi smiles on while flaunting her lovely locks. The supermodel/brand ambassador/entrepreneur and wife of Italian fashion entrepreneur Luca Orlandi glows in the campaign.

Equally stunning in the ad is our Nigerian beauty Agbani Darego. The former Miss World who plans on launching her fashion line AD by Agbani Darego this year is seen with a sleek wavy hair swept to the right.

The full campaign is set to be released on Friday 1st February 2013.

Speaking on the campaign, a rep for the hair care brand says “Natures Gentle Touch is a leading hair care brand that provides solutions to different hair and scalp problems like dandruff, hair breakage, slow hair growth, hair loss, weak and damaged hair. The brand develops solutions that are specifically designed for Africans living in Africa.”

What do you think about the first photo from the new campaign?

Hang Out with Your Favourite Cool FM On Air Personalities at “The Cool Gang in Town” Monthly Party – Friday 1st February 2013

Posted on Wednesday, January 30th, 2013 at 6:32 PM By Adeola Adeyemo

96.9 Cool FM presents “The Cool Gang In Town”!

This is a series of monthly parties that will bring you closer to your favourite Cool FM On Air Personalities. All you need is your dancing shoes, your cameras and your “Cool” look as you will meet and party till dawn with your favourite Cool FM Presenters.

This month, The Cool Gang In Town will storm POP Night Club, 46 Saka Tinubu, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Let’s party till dawn and start 2013 in style with “The Cool Gang In Town”!

Date: Friday 1st February 2013
Time: 10 PM

Entry is FREE but Keep it COOL!

Chemicals, Cosmetics & Cleaning Products! Meridyen International presents its Annual Fair in Lagos from the 29th – 31st of January 2013

Posted on Tuesday, January 29th, 2013 at 3:49 PM By Jennifer Obiuwevbi

Meridyen International presents the NICEX 2013. This year, the fair is concentrating on chemicals, cosmetics and cleaning products.

It’s the perfect time to get your choice pick of cosmetics as the fair promises to be a grand show displaying exhibits from top beauty houses in the industry. There will be amazing first class products in skincare, beauty accessories, perfumery and aromatherapy, hair care, hygiene and makeup as well as business opportunities in the industry.

Date: 29th – 31st January, 2013
Time: 10am – 6pm
Venue: Eko Hotel New Expo Center, Victoria Island, Lagos.

For more info and general inquiries, please contact Mr. Ayodeji Paul Oluigbade; +2348023620151, +905382900451 or email; paul@meridyenfair.com