Okocha Throws 40th Birthday Party For Wife, Gives Her G-Wagon As Present

Nigerian football legend Austin 'Jay Jay' Okocha, threw a lavish 40th birthday party for his wife of 16 years, Nkechi Okocha on Friday October 25th at Civic Centre in Lagos. Maestromedia reports that Okocha gave his wife a brand new White Mercedez Benz G-Wagon SUV as birthday present. Nkechi was said to have gone down on her knees to thank her husband for all his love and support in front of the party guests. Happy belated birthday to her.

PHOTOS: Miley Cyrus Dresses Up as Lil' Kim for Halloween

Miley Cyrus has shared sexy photos of her wearing Halloween costume inspired by Lil' Kim's dress at 1999 MTV Video Music Awards. The "Wrecking Ball" singer proudly shared the photos via Twitter and Instagram on Wednesday, October 30.

The photos show her wearing a purple wig and a replica of Kim's revealing dress. Cyrus covers her left breast using matching pasty. "Happy Halllllloweeeen," she captioned the photos. Cyrus also mentioned Kim's Twitter account in one post.

The "No Time" singer soon replied to the 20-year-old performer's mention. She wrote, "Awwww. Look at my baby @mileycyrus tonight!!! Looking GORGEOUS!!! I wish I was there to squeeze your boob :) :) Love U so much !!!! #mytwin."

Earlier this year, the daughter of Billy Ray Cyrus said in an interview with Billboard that she felt some connection with the rapper. "In my past life, I feel like that was me. I feel like Lil Kim is who I am on the inside. She just makes me happy... I just love her. And I can't help that I love her," she explained.

Movie Boss Offered Sean Connery Historic Deal To Come Back As James Bond

Movie executive David Picker has revealed he offered Sean Connery the deal of a lifetime to come back as James Bond one more time after learning producers of the franchise had treated him badly.

The United Artists head oversaw the Bond movies and was stunned when he learned Connery would not be back as 007 for his sixth film and he set about winning the Scot back for one more film, 1971's Diamonds Are Forever.

Picker tells BlogTalkRadio.com, "We approved everything but we weren't there for the day in and day out stuff of making the movie, so we were not aware that there was a problem with Sean. We had renegotiated the producers' deal several times because of the success of the movies and it turned out these guys had never gone to Sean and renegotiated his deal. They just figured he was lucky to have the role.

"When Sean said, 'Ok fellas, I'm outta here,' we didn't understand the reason why, and the producers obviously didn't want to tell us about the way they had treated him. We went and found a very nice gentleman in George Lazenby for On Her Majesty's Secret Service, which the public was clearly not interested seeing as James Bond.

WOMEN: 11 Ways To Know You Are Dating A REAL MAN And Not A Boy

In a previous article, we talked about how men can know the difference between a real woman and a girl when looking for a mate (See Here) but we also have some tips for the ladies too.

After reading the previous article, do you consider yourself a real woman? If you do, then you deserve a real man. Do not settle for less and check out these 11 signs of a real man to avoid wasting your time with a boy.
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1. A man knows what he wants, and goes for it. A boy may have somewhat of an idea, but not really. He doesn’t think too much about it, and even if he does, doesn’t exert much effort to get it. A boy is passive, a man is assertive.

2. A man plans for his future and is working towards building a foundation and infrastructure in order to have a family (at some point in his life). A boy lives only in the moment and his plans are mostly around which bar he’s going to hit up on the weekend.

MEN: Here Are 11 Ways To Know You Are Dating A REAL WOMAN And Not A Girl

There is a big difference between a woman and a girl. These differences are not just about the age, but about character, strength and morals. A real man deserves a real woman who he can build his life with.
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So if you have a woman in your life and you want to know if you can have a real future with her, check out for these signs:

1. A girl throws tantrums. When displeased, upset or angry, she reacts just as she did as a child when she didn’t get her way with her parents. This often consists of screaming, pouting, giving the silent treatment, being passive aggressive and/or punishing. A woman still feels the emotions of being upset/displeased, but has cultivated the skill of responding versus reacting. She comes to the table as an adult, and communicates clearly what is bothering her.

2. A girl perceives herself as a princess and believes people should treat her like so. She is entitled and feels that she is owed and therefore expects more than she appreciates. A woman, has standards (what she holds herself to) not expectations (what she projects on to others).

HEALTH: Ten Commandments For A Healthy Vagina

A healthy vagina is equivalent to a healthy woman. So, it is very important that all women should be concerned about their vaginal health. If you want to protect yourself from common yeast infections and vaginal odour, then follow these simple Ten Commandments to keep your vagina healthy.

Never use soap - At times, the odour of your vagina can be very overpowering embarrassing, but at these times, avoid cleaning your pubic area with soap or liquid cleanser. The vagina can stay clean by itself, as our body has a system for it. Also, during menstruation, just wash it with water to maintain good hygiene.

Stay away from vaginal sprays - You might think that using a floral spray on your vagina, will give it a sweet-smelling scent, but this could actually ruin the pH level of your vagina and cause irritation and other problems.

Maintain good hygiene during your periods - For a healthy vagina, it is very important to follow proper hygiene during menstruation. Never use your sanitary napkins for too long. It absorbs blood and if used for a longer duration it can cause bacteria build-up and lead to rashes and irritation.

Wear cotton panties - Choose cotton panties over other material as they dry quickly and also allows passage of air, which further helps in preventing yeast infections due to damp conditions. So, avoid fancy underwear made from fabrics like lace, silk or synthetic material.

SHOCKING: How Human Hair Weave Leads to Death of a Girl, Puts Other to Critical Condition

Irene Myangoh, a personal assistant working at a law firm, went to a renowned hair salon along Kenyatta Avenue, in the Kenyan capital city of Nairobi, and spent more than N5,500 on a human hair weave.

Two weeks later she started suffering from severe headache that would not go away. She even could not sleep at nights and was forced to call a private doctor. The doctor proscribed her drugs for the relief of mild to moderate pain of inflammatory origin with or without fever. This did not solve Myangoh’s problems: the effect from the medicine lasted for a few hours only, and then the headache would be back worse than even before.

Desperate, the lady went to see another specialist who did blood tests and even a brain scan. All the tests were negative but the headache persisted, making her unable to concentrate at work and sleeping very poorly.

Nollywood Actress Dumps Acting for Medicine

Beautiful Nollywood actress Georgina Onuah, who got married to her medical doctor beau, Dr. Georgina Igwegbe in 2006, has dumped acting for a job in medical sector.
 

PHOTOS: Stylish Singer Sheyman Rocks

Sheyman is to release a new single ‘Oluwa Wa’ is to be released very soon. His last single, Paper Remix featuring Davido still remains one of the most played songs this season. Just ahead of introducing ‘Oluwa Wa’ the singer releases new promo pictures.

See photos below...

4 Types of Sex to Avoid, No Matter How Good it Feels

S-E-X! It may be good for your heart, great for your mood and even work wonders on your skin, but not all types offer the same benefits.

Sometimes sex can make a bad situation worse and leave you wishing you hadn’t wasted your good underwear & clean sheets on a brief fling with sexual mediocrity.

Here are the 4 types of sex to avoid at all cost.

Break-Up Sex: It may seem appealing to take one last ride on that pony for old time’s sake, but the consequences will likely outweigh the benefits. You’re breaking up, which means something isn’t working. And even if sex isn’t the cause of your break-up, it can complicate an already delicate situation. For instance, it’s easy for your partner to misconstrue your intentions. When it comes to break-up sex, you don’t want your “It has been a pleasure doing business with you,” to be misinterpreted for a “Thank you. Come again!” Even if you’re the type who makes your intentions crystal clear, science still offers warnings against break-up sex. Romantic rejection and heartbreak trigger the same parts of the brain associated with pain, distress and addiction. It takes time to reduce these triggers and when the wound is fresh, you don’t want to train your body to link sex with these conditions.

4 Men Gang-Rape 15-Year-Old Virgin To Coma In Lagos

Three people have been arrested and one other declared wanted after it came to light that four of them allegedly raped a young girl to a point of coma.

The 15-year-old girl, simply identified as Vivian is currently fighting for her life in a private hospital in Ikorodu, Lagos.

It was revealed that she had gone to to collect lesson notes from her colleague, Tabiola. Tabiola then lured her to a place where three others were waiting to devour her virginity.

As soon as Tabiola walked in with Vivian, the suspects locked her inside a room where they forcefully stripped her naked.

She was then forcefully raped and was abandoned unconscious in a pool of blood

According to a police officer, who gave the name of the three apprehended suspects as Yusuf, Rasheed, Oyedepo,

LOVE IN THE AIR: Peeshawn Of Skuki Publicly Proposes To Singer, Chidinma

In a recent interview with Encomium Magazine, Peeshawn confessed his love for the Kedike singer.

He also said he would love to marry her.

When asked about people he admired in the industry, he said:

"Nigeria is blessed with pretty babes. If you study me well, you will observe that I am a very romantic guy, at the same time, I am very emotional. I definitely have someone that I love so much. In the industry, I have someone I really love so much."

He was then pressed by the interviewer to reveal who this mystery lady is. After pausing for a few seconds, he said:

HEALTH: More Pregnancy Weight Gain Linked to Autism Risk in Kids

MONDAY, Oct. 28 (HealthDay News) — Modest weight gain during pregnancy might be a sign for autism risk among newborns, new research suggests.

Investigators took pains to stress that it is not weight gain itself that is being tagged as a cause of autism. Nor do the current findings reflect in any way on how pre-pregnancy weight might affect the future offspring of mothers-to-be.

Instead, the study team believes that a small rise in weight occurring while pregnant might be an indication that some broad and complex process — perhaps involving hormone and inflammation irregularities — is underway, of which weight gain is a reflection.

If so, then weight gain during pregnancy might serve as an easily recognizable marker for a constellation of events that collectively increase the risk for autism.

HEALTH: Home Remedies For Cracked Heels

Heel fissures, also known as cracked feet, are a common problem for people of all ages. Lack of moisture is one of the most common causes. Other causes are standing for long hours, use of harsh soaps, dehydration, cold chilly winter weather, continuous  exposure to water, overweight, habit of wearing wrong kind of footwear, psoriasis, thyroid disease, diabetes and so on. Cracked feet look unattractive and in some cases, it can even bleed and lead to infection and extreme pain; but it can be easily taken care of with some simple and easy home remedies as follow:

• Petroleum jelly. Petroleum jelly will help to maintain the moisture level of your feet and hence it can also heal cracked feet. Before going to bed, apply petroleum jelly on your feet generously and after that, wear a pair of clean socks to lock in the moisture.

• Another option is to mix petroleum jelly with lemon juice and then apply to the dry and cracked heels. Before applying, wash your feet and pat them dry. Follow this remedy daily.

Comedienne Princess Expects First Child

Report reaching us from a source close to popular comedienne, Damilola Adekoya, popularly known as Princess says she is presently pregnant.
 

The humour merchant got married to her sweetheart in May 2013 in Lagos. The comedienne, as we were should give birth to her first child at the beginning of second quarter of 2014, all things being equal.
 

“I can confirm to you that Princess is pregnant, she should put to bed latest by April next year,” the source squealed to us.

Congrats Princess. We wish you safe delivery.

HEALTH: Sex Keeps You Healthy

Oladapo Ashiru

Men who have sex at least twice in a week can almost halve their risk of heart disease, according to new research. This study was conducted with over 1,000 men.

Sex is an activity that involves intense physical and emotional elements. Sexual intercourse may be a marker for a healthy heart because sex can be a form of physical activity which, like exercise, gives your heart a workout. People who have a desire for frequent sex, and are able to do so, are likely healthier overall; especially because men who have regular sex may also be in a supportive relationship, which offers stress reduction and emotional benefits.

The medical world is finding that regular sex is so good for you that when you go to see a doctor, they are asking many questions about your sex life to give them an indication of your overall health. Apparently, sex is not only good for your heart, it also keeps many other illnesses away.

For example, sex can actually cause you to get fewer colds. Research has shown that couples who have sex weekly have a 30 percent increase in immunoglobulin A, an antibody that fights infection. Sex can also help women have a more predictable period schedule, as a result of being exposed to male pheromones.

In addition, having sex reduces stress — for physiological as well as emotional reasons. Anything that will reduce stress is good for you, as too much stress can lead to many diseases, including cancer. Sex activates a nerve that has a calming effect. Having sex also lowers blood pressure, which reduces the risk of heart disease.

HEALTH: Foods For Healthy Bones

When it comes to building strong bones, there are two key nutrients: calcium and vitamin D. Calcium supports your bones and teeth structure, while vitamin D improves calcium absorption and bone growth. These nutrients are important early in life, but they may also help as you age.

Yoghurt: Most people get their vitamin D through exposure to sunlight, but certain foods, like yoghurt, are fortified with vitamin D.

Milk: There’s a reason milk is the poster child for calcium. Choose a brand fortified with vitamin D to get double the benefits.

Sardines: These tiny fish, often found in cans, have surprisingly high levels of both vitamin D and calcium. Though they may look a bit odd, they have a savoury taste that can be delicious in pastas and salads.

Eggs: Though eggs only contain six per cent of your daily vitamin D need, they’re a quick and easy way to get it. Just don’t opt for egg whites — they may cut calories, but the vitamin D is in the yolk.

Kidnap Kingpin, Kelvin, Trained Over 300 Abductors – Suspect

Richard: Left and other suspects

Apkpevwe Richard (a.k.a 2 Mark), a self-confessed member of the gang of the kidnap kingpin, Kelvin Onyiara, on Tuesday said Onyiara had over 300 trained abductors spread across several cells in the country.

Onyiara, who was arrested by security forces last month, is said to be responsible for the abduction of human rights lawyer, Mr. Mike Ozekhome, (SAN).

Richard, 22, was paraded alongside other suspected criminals by men of the 4 Brigade/Sector 1 Joint Task Force, Operation Pulo Shield, in Benin, Edo State.

OJB Discharged From Indian Hospital After Surgery

Ace music producer, OJB Jezreel who has been in an Indian hospital in the past few months to undergo surgery over a kidney-related ailment, has been discharged after a successful surgery operation.

The producer had the opportunity of traveling to India for the operation, courtesy of the helping hand of Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, and some entertainers who came to his aid when he cried out for assistance. He sent out a release thanking Nigerians for their support, prayers and good wishes.

Read the letter below...

Dear fellow Nigerians,

Greetings from far away India! I am sure this note from me will catch you with a little

Kanye West Says Kim Kardashian Is "More Influential" Than Michelle Obama

Kanye West really opinionated man. Just show him the front cover of a magazine, say Vogue for example, and he'll have an opinion on it, probably one that revolves around how it doesn't compare to either him or his fiancé Kim Kardashian.

Speaking to Ryan Seacrest on his KIIS FM show on Tuesday, 29 October, morning, controversial rapper and GOOD Music Boss, Kanye West declares his love for his baby mama Kim Kardashian and argued that she is more influential than Michelle Obama, insisting that it should be his fiancé on the cover of Vogue rather than the First Lady. He argued that, between them, he and Kim have a bigger influence on fashion over anyone else in the world today and that the curvaceous Instagram image Kim uploaded earlier this month was cause enough for her to be the latest Vogue cover star.

"There's no way Kim Kardashian shouldn't be on the cover of Vogue. She's like the most intriguing woman right now. She's got Barbara Walters calling her like everyday," he argued with Seacrest. "And collectively, we're the most influential with clothing. No one is looking at what [President

PHOTOS: World's Tallest Man, Sultan Kosen Gets Married In Turkey

IT IS a good thing that opposites attract, otherwise Sultan Kosen might've had a hard time finding a woman of similar proportions to share his life with.

The world's tallest man is 2.51 metres high, which is a good two feet and seven inches taller than his new bride, Merve Dibo.

The Turkish farmer was married in a ceremony at the weekend, after previously almost giving up hope he'd ever find love, the Daily Mail reports.

The Turkish farmer has married his lady love, Merve Dibo, from Syria. Source: AFP

He's one of only 10 people in recorded history to top the eight feet mark. And he also holds the current Guinness World Record for the largest feet and hands on the planet.

Kosen's gigantic wedding suit needed to be custom made, obviously. And his celebrity status in his home country meant the nuptials were a who's who of Turkey.

Kanye West Planning Extravangant Wedding With Fight Jets Next Year

Kim K’s third wedding will be as extravagant as her second wedding if her fiance Kanye has his way. Kanye, in a radio interview yesterday with Power 106′s morning radio show, hinted at an extravagant wedding to take place next summer.  

 

When asked for a hint about his upcoming wedding, Kanye said;

“Two words: ‘fighter jets’” He went further to explain “Kim knew I was eventually going to ask her to marry me. I just had to get that ring right. I worked with four different jewelers. Three rings were made and only one hit the ringer and that was Lorraine Schwartz’s. ‘I actually changed the ring the night before. The ring was less than four hours old when I gave it to her.’

“I wanted to marry that girl from the first time I saw her,’ he said. ‘Kim and I are the perfect balance.’‘I had to wait through a bunch of other relationships to finally get the chance

50 Cent Avoids Jail Time as Domestic Violence Charge Gets Dismissed

Rap star Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson avoided five years in prison and around $46,000 in fines on Monday, October 28, when the domestic violence and vandalism charges filed against him for assaulting his ex-girlfriend Daphne Joy Narvaez got dismissed. The charges stem from a June 23 argument inside Narvaez' condo, when the "Street King Immortal" artist allegedly started destroying about $7,100 worth of her property, which included broken furniture and chandeliers throughout the place, a broken TV and a broken lamp and a ransacked bedroom closet.

The dismissal came after he agreed with the Los Angeles City Attorney in a Van Nuys, California court to plead guilty to one of the four counts of misdemeanor vandalism that were filed against him. That count deals with the door of the condo which Jackson kicked down after Narvaez locked herself in her bedroom, the door technically being under the ownership of the landlord.

Jackson was instead sentenced to three years of unsupervised probation and ordered to render 30 days of community service and attend counseling. He must also pay $7,100 in restitution to Narvaez, with whom he has fathered a child.

A restraining order preventing Jackson from coming close to Narvaez remains in place, with the rapper needing to maintain a 100 feet distance from her and whom he is also disallowed to contact while the case is active. He is also instructed to surrender any weapons in his possession.

Source: Ace Showbiz

HEALTH: Obesity May Be Caused By 'Hunger Gene'

Some people are able to tuck into chocolate every day and not gain weight, while others struggle to keep their weight down regardless of what they eat. Exactly why this is has been unclear, but now researchers point to a genetic mutation as the cause.

Researchers from the University of Cambridge in the UK say that mutation of a gene called KSR2 may cause continued hunger pangs in patients who are obese, as well as slow their metabolism - the rate at which the body burns calories.

These findings could provide some explanation for the increase in childhood obesity. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the rate of childhood obesity has more than doubled in the US in the past 30 years. The increase has prompted researchers to identify possible obesity causes and interventions.

Previous studies have demonstrated that deleting the KSR2 gene in mice caused them to develop obesity. This highlighted KSR2 as an important factor in regulating energy balance and metabolism.

But until now, it has been unclear as to whether this gene has the same effect in human subjects.

Kim Kardashian to Take Kanye West's Last Name After Wedding

Kim Kardashian said that she wanted to take Kanye West's last name after getting married. The 33-year-old reality star made the revelation on the red carpet of her birthday party at Tao in Las Vegas last week, telling E! News that she would make Kardashian her middle name.

The "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" star also talked about her surprise engagement which took place at San Francisco's AT&T Park on her birthday. "I cried afterwards. I was shaking. And when you're like, 'Is this really happening?' But you're just shaking... I honestly had no idea, none whatsoever," she said.

"I knew we were going to San Francisco for my birthday, because he had a show there the next night. So I thought it was just a birthday dinner," Kim continued. "My eyes were closed and then I got up and I still the whole time I didn't think it was a proposal. I thought it was dinner on the baseball field and we had a nice orchestra. I still didn't get it... when he got on his knee, I kind of figured out what was going on," the mother of one, who admitted that she left the wedding plan to her baby daddy, added.

Mariah Carey Unveils Sexy Single Cover for 'The Art of Letting Go'

Mariah Carey has shared the artwork for her next single, "The Art of Letting Go". The sexy picture features the diva posing in a creme, one piece swimsuit with a plunging v-neck while kneeling on the beach during the sunset.

"The Art of Letting Go" is set to be premiered on Carey's Facebook on November 11 at 11:00 A.M. EST. Last week, the former "American Idol" judge teased the follow-up to Miguel-assisted "#Beautiful" with a video.

In the black-and-white clip, Carey is seen having a recording session with Jermaine Dupri, Rodney Jerkins and composer Larry Gold. She also can be heard talking about her new song and how music has affected her life.

Drake Previews Unreleased Track 'Trophies' at New York Concer

Drake gave fans a special surprise when bringing his "Would You Like a Tour?" tour to New York. The Canadian rapper previewed an unreleased track called "Trophies" when he hit the stage at Brooklyn's Barclays Center on Monday night, October 28.

Backed by some brass horns, Drake played a little part of the song. He can be heard rapping, "I hear records on my demo, did y'all boys not get the memo?/ I do not stay at the InterContinental, and anything I got is not a rental/ I own that muthafucka."

Produced by Hit Boy, the song was featured in a promo trailer for Drake's latest release, "Nothing Was the Same". Rumors suggested that the song was originally expected to be included in the rapper's third studio album. Fans are hoping that the full version of the track will be released soon.

Drake is not the only artist who recently previewed an unreleased track during a tour. Kanye West has been treating fans with snippets of a new tune entitled "I Am Not Here" when hitting several cities across the U.S. for his "Yeezus" tour.

Justin Timberlake Gets Knocked Out by Riley Keough in 'TKO' Music Video

Justin Timberlake has released the visuals for his newest single, "TKO". The seven-minute clip sees the pop star trying to fix his heartbreaking relationship with his on-screen girlfriend played by Elvis Presley's granddaughter, Riley Keough.

Directed by Ryan Reichenfeld, the clip gives some glimpses at Keough giving Timberlake the cold shoulder when he tries to seduce her. He apparently thinks that he has everything under control after forcing his girlfriend to have a streamy make-out session on the kitchen counter.

Timberlake later figures out that he's been tricked. His heartless girlfriend hits him with a frying pan and drags him through the desert on the back of a truck.

Produced by Timbaland, "TKO" is the second single off "The 20/20 Experience - 2 of 2", Timberlake's latest album that debuted at No. 1 on Billboard 200 back in October. The new record serves as the second installment of "The 20/20 Experience", which also hit the chart's top slot after being released earlier this year.

Source: Ace Show Biz

HEALTH: Peer Pressure Likely Influences Food Choices At Restaurants

If you want to eat healthier when dining out, research recommends surrounding yourself with friends who make healthy food choices. A University of Illinois study showed that when groups of people eat together at a restaurant at which they must state their food choice aloud, they tend to select items from the same menu categories.

"My conclusion from the research is that people want to be different, but not that different," said U of I food economist Brenna Ellison. "We want to fit in with the people we're dining with. It goes against the expectation that people will exhibit variety-seeking behavior; we don't want to be that different from others."

Ellison analyzed the lunch receipts from a full-service restaurant in Stillwater, Oklahoma, for a period of three months. One section of the restaurant was the control group, with guests receiving menus with the item and price only. Another section received menus with calorie counts for each entrée. And a third section had both the calorie count and a traffic light symbol that indicated caloric ranges: green traffic light items contained 400 calories or less, yellow light items had between 401 and 800 calories, and red light items contained more than 800 calories.

Van Vicker - Stop Abusing Women During Auditions

Top Ghanaian movie actor Van Vicker who celebrated his 10th wedding anniversary with his wife Adjoa on November 16th , has lamented that he hopes in the future, movie makers will stop taking advantage of women who want to act so it will not discourage women from coming forward for auditions.

He made this revelation at a time he was addressing the media on his 7th movie production. In a chat with him, he told Flex Newspaper that he is preparing to shoot his 7th self-produced/directed movie which will star, Regina Anne–Dei Van Helvert, 1st Runner-Up of Miss Malaika 2012 pageant who was recently named face of new cosmetic range #Gm1623, and Nasara of Ghana Most beautiful.

He added that he will be using most of the upcoming stars from his movie school, and upcoming discovery talents. Van Vicker, who was recently a judge on Miss Malaika 2014, stated that lots of women who go for beauty pageant are very talented and can be good movie stars but the reasons why they are not being discovered is the fact that though they really want to act, they don't show much interest in it by going for auditions.

He noted that these ladies who are scared to come for auditions because the directors and producers will take advantage of them, can also try and do one on one approach and if they are good materials for movies, he will make use of them.

HEALTH: How You Can Reduce Your Risk Of Breast Cancer

October has been designated as the Pink Month in a global effort to draw attention to issues relating to breast cancer. The ultimate goal is to educate everyone about the disease and, consequently, reduce to the barest minimum the incident of breast cancer.

Oncologists say breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide, representing 16 per cent of all female cancers. Again, scientific studies have found that women have a 12 per cent lifetime risk of developing breast cancer, though individual risks may be higher or lower than that. “Individual risk is affected by many different factors, such as family history, reproductive history, lifestyle, environment, and others,” researchers say.

For instance, in terms of unhealthy lifestyle, research has shown that taking two alcoholic drinks a day could increase breast cancer risk by 21 percent. However, most people who develop breast cancer may be teetotalers.

The World Health Organisation Global Burden of Disease estimates that 519,000 women died in 2004 alone due to breast cancer, with the majority (69 per cent) of all breast cancer deaths occurring in developing countries such as Nigeria.

Why cancer kills

Ordinarily, experts say, being diagnosed with breast cancer does not necessarily mean that you’ve been handed a death sentence. But that only means your symptoms are diagnosed at the earliest stage and tackled headlong.

PHOTO: Wizkid chilling with his girlfriend, Tania Omotayo

Yes oh.... That's Starboy, Wizkid having a nice time with his girlfriend Tania Omotayo. Enjoy yourself bro.

Man Kidnaps Son, Demands N350,000 Ransom

The State Security Service, Lagos State Command, has arrested a 48-year-old man, Samson Adebayo, for allegedly arranging the kidnap of his nine-year-old son, Emmanuel, and demanding a ransom of N350, 000.

According to the SSS, Adebayo had solicited the help of his girlfriend, Kehinde Alonge, to kidnap Emmanuel from his residence at 2, Solomon Street, Ilu-Nla, Aradagun, Badagry.

The director, SSS, Lagos State, Mr. Ben Achu-Olayi, said Adebayo reported the incident to security agents, pretending to be distraught.

He said, “On October 7, 2013, the command received a report from Adebayo Samson, who complained that his son was kidnapped on October 3.

“Consequently, the command swung into action with the aim of rescuing the victim and arresting the culprits. Preliminary investigations confirmed the kidnapping by Alonge, who had demanded a N350, 000 ransom.

“She demanded that the ransom be paid into a United Bank of Africa account 2050908899, belonging to one Taiwo Faloye. Unknown to the suspects, we had set up a flag on the account with the bank’s cooperation and were alerted when N230, 000 was remitted.”

32yr Old Man Butchers Uncle For Allegedly Manipulating His Destiny

A man identified as Chinweoru Ugbo, 32, was weekend arrested by the Onueke Divisional Police Command, Ebonyi State for allegedly butchering his uncle, Mr. Ogbuleji Nwite, 78, with an axe.

The crime was allegedly committed at Nsokkara Community in Ezza South Local Government Area of the state over claims that the deceased was diabolically manipulating Ugbo’s destiny.

The suspect allegedly lured his victim to a lonely farmland near a neighbouring community in Amagu, under the guise of showing him (the victim) a piece of land he wanted to purchase.

He reportedly inflicted 27 cuts on late Mr. Nwite in the early hours of Saturday, unaware that some people saw him.

Vanguard gathered that the suspect was caught by the villagers at Igweledoha Nsokkara community, when he was packing his luggage to flee the community.

It was also learnt that the suspect, a trader resident at Owerri in Imo State, was said to have returned home on Friday night with the intention of killing his uncle.

Plane Crash Averted In Abuja

Nnamdi Azikwe Airport, Abuja

Another air disaster was averted at the Nnamdi Azikwe Airport, Abuja on Monday as a Med-View Airlines aircraft from Lagos suddenly took to the air again at the point of landing in Abuja.

The pilot told the passengers that he took to the air again to avoid a collision with another aircraft on the tarmac.

The airline Flight VL2104 took off from the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos at noon and was scheduled to land in Abuja at about 1.05pm.

The pilot had already announced final descent into Abuja and asked all passengers and cabin crew to fasten their seat belts but the pilot suddenly took off to the air again with barely 30 seconds to touch ground.

The plane had 150 passengers on board.

After about three minutes of gaining altitude, the pilot announced that he decided to take off again to avoid colliding with an aircraft that was on ground.

He said that after he had been granted clearance to land, it was later discovered that the other aircraft was not fast enough, hence his decision to take off.

SHOCKING: College Girl Kills Self Because Her Parents Ban Her From Facebook!

A teenager who killed herself after her parents banned her from Facebook left a note for a devastated family saying she couldn't live without the site. 

Aiswarya Dahiwal, a second year college student from Parbhani, in the Maharashtra state of India, had asked her parents for permission to log on to the site on Wednesday, but they said no. 

The teenager then got into an argument with the couple who told her that she should pay more attention to school work, and spend less time on Facebook. The family also argued about Miss Dahiwal making long mobile phone calls to her friends. 

Her body was found on Thursday morning, and police said that she had hanged herself. A note found in Miss Dahiwal's bedroom said that she had taken her own life because she was not allowed to go on the social networking site.

 Police said that in the note the teenager had said that she couldn't stay in a home with the restrictions she felt she was being placed under, and that she couldn't live without Facebook. 

Nollywood Actor Dies After Brief Illness

The Nigerian movie industry, Nollywood, has been thrown into another round of mourning as a very promising actor, Ray Daniels Okeugo, has been reported dead at the age of 33.

The young man, who was a very popular face in soap operas before graduating to the movies, lost his life on Friday, October 25, 2013, after a very brief illness. He was also a movie director and director of photography.

We hear that the Lagos Chapter of the Actors’ Guild of Nigeria, AGN, led by comic actor, Victor Osuagwu, has kicked started plans to give the young man a befitting burial.


Source: Pulse.ng

Michael Jackson's Killer Wants Medical Licence Back

 Dr. Conrad Murray - who was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to four years behind bars in November 2011 as he administered the lethal dose of Propofol, which led to the King of Pop's death in 2009 - has applied to have his medical licence reinstated ahead of his early release from prison on Monday (28.10.13).

The disgraced physician, who had a clinic in Texas prior to his conviction, filed a civil petition in Travis County, Texas on Friday (25.10.13), asking a judge to stop the state medical board's revocation of his medical licence pending the outcome of his criminal appeal in California, according to the New York Daily News.

Texas was the first state to revoke his licence, citing his felony conviction in California as the reason.
His attorney said: ''Dr. Murray has an unquenchable desire to help people, and no matter where it is, he will return to his given profession of healing.''

Murray will be released on Monday as his sentence was recently reduced to two years due to his good behaviour and jail overcrowding.

The Los Angeles District Attorney's office is vowing to fight all efforts by Murray to get a medical licence anywhere in the country, according to gossip website RadarOnline.com.

Source: Contact Music

“Fela Kuti Never Wore Pants on Stage" - Seun Kuti to Burna Boy

We all know that Burna Boy stripped down to his pant in the just concluded Felabration 2013 while performing on stage. He is said to have been paying homage to the late Afro Beat legend Fela Kuti.

The son of the late music legend Seun Kuti who is also an accomplished musician, shared his views on the infamous move.

Hip TV is reporting that Seun took to his BB to share that “Fela Kuti never wore pants on stage“.

The message read “Nna na wa o. I am bald for Christ sake and Fela never wore pants on stage. Tell Burna Boy that!!”.

oooouch.. That's a hard one.

HEALTH: Air Pollution Is a Major Cause Of Lung Cancer

Air pollution has long been known to cause heart and lung diseases, but evidence now supports that it’s a leading environmental cause of lung cancer. As a result, the World Health Organization has classified air pollution in the same category as tobacco smoke, UV radiation and plutonium.

A thorough review of the most recent data suggests that 223, 000 lung cancer deaths were directly caused by air pollution. The data also links pollution to the development of bladder cancer.

The main sources of environmental air pollution were found to be from industries such as power stations and emissions from agriculture. Fossil fuel emissions from cars and trucks have skyrocketed in recent years with rapid urbanization and the increased reliance on motorized transport of people and goods.

Environmental air pollution also includes smoke and emissions from burning rubbish, firewood and charcoal. These activities occur in and around the home and are major causes of respiratory disease in both adults and children. Cancer aside, children also experience more generalised illness, such as bronchitis, asthma and earaches when exposed to the chemical onslaught of environmental pollution.

HEALTH: Energy Drinks Are Dangerous, Doctors Warn

A physician at the Nigerian National Hospital, Abuja, on Friday advised people with hypertension and diabetes to avoid energy drinks because of their caffeine content.

Dr Agnes Eguagie, of the Department of Medicine, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja.

“Energy drinks are an attempt by the manufacturer to boost people’s energy alertness by combining the properties of certain compounds that we know that this can actually help.

“They contain caffeine. Caffeine makes people alert, they contain glucose, which is supposed to give you energy, they contain some B vitamins, then some may contain one or two amino acids.

“But the problem with these drugs is that combining all this things together is not actually really helpful.

“They have very high levels of caffeine in them and caffeine in itself has its own problems. Apart from the fact that it makes you alert it actually gives some people nervousness and tremor.

“For patients who are hypertensive, the high level of caffeine will cause the blood vessels to constrict and the blood pressure to shoot up; you can come down with a stoke.

HEALTH: Increasing Numbers Of Younger People Suffering Strokes

Although stroke is traditionally associated with older people, a major new study published in The Lancet this month reveals that it is increasingly affecting middle-aged and young people around the world.

The study, the Global and Regional Burden of Stroke in 1990-2000, collated data from around the world to calculate both regional and country-specific estimates of stroke. They included 119 studies in the research - 58 from high-income countries and 61 from middle-income and low-income countries.

The team of researchers, led by Prof. Valery Feigin, director of the National Institute for Stroke and Applied 

 Neurosciences at AUT University in New Zealand, compared the results over time to build up a picture of the overall burden of stroke in all 21 regions of the world for the years 1990, 2005 and 2010.

Stroke can occur at any age and by far the majority occur in people aged over 65. But the research highlights that a growing number of children and young people are affected.

Meet Another Great Nigerian Talent, Emmanuel Innocent, Praiz Machine

Emmanuel Innocent popularly known as Praiz Machine is a talented singer, song writer and Author who hails from Abia state, Nigeria. He is based in Lagos and has developed all his life time in singing.

He holds a Bsc Hons in Information Technology from the University of Education, Winneba, Ghana.
He is currently a Voice Coach.

Praiz Machine he recently launched one of his books titled Ýour Voice and You and its currently selling in places like Ghana, Enugu, Porthacourt, Lagos etc.

When it comes to music, he is a genius and he is inspired by great musicians like Onyeka Onwenu, sinach, Igesings, Don Moen, Mary Mary, Cobhams Emmanuel Asuquo, Yinka Ayefele, Kirk Franklin, Michael Bolton, Smokie Norful, J.Moss, Detrick Haddon, Tosin Martins, Cue and many other talents.

I Can't Sleep, I See Dead People--Tiwa Savage's Boo, Tee Billz Cries Out

All may not be well with Tunji Balogun otherwise known as Tee Billz, if his tweet is to be taken serious. The boo of sexy singer, Tiwa Savage wrote on twitter yesterday probably informing the world of a problem he might be going through barely four weeks to their traditional wedding on November 23, 2013.

Tee Billz posted on his twitter page at exactly 1:03am on Tuesday that, "Can't sleep....I See Dead Ppl."

Tiwa Savage should be in London by now shopping for her wedding dress, while her sweetheart cannot sleep because of dead people allegedly disturbing his sleep.

We don't know if Tee Billz is hallucinating or has involved himself in some secret things.

Calls put through to Tee Billz' phone number by Nigeriafilms.com were not picked as at press time.

Source: The Nigerian Voice

Tiwa Savage And Mary J Blige Reunites

Mavin Records Singer, Tiwa Savage used to be a backup singer for the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, Mary J Blige. Tiwa received high praise from Mary J during her recent performance at the Sisters With Soul concert held in Lagos last September.  Mary J Blige acknowledged the presence of Tiwa Savage in the audience then told the story of how they met and worked together before inviting Tiwa to join her on stage.

Prince William Christened, Army Of Godparents Appointed

As if the Prince wasn't protected enough...

Britain's most famous baby, Prince George of Cambridge, has been christened at a private ceremony the Chapel Royal, St James's Palace in London. The third in line to the British throne, after his grandfather Charles and his father William, was baptised by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby.

George Was Welcomed Into The World On The 22nd July.

A total of seven godparents were selected for the young prince, including family members and friends of his parents, William and Kate. The godparents, announced earlier via BBC News, are Oliver Baker, Emilia Jardine-Paterson, Earl Grosvenor, Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton, Julia Samuel, William van Cutsem and Zara Tindall. Tindall, the wife of former rugby player Mike Tindall, is Prince William's cousin whilst the other six are friends of Will and Kate.
Kate's sister Pippa and William's brother Harry read out some bible lessons which were chosen along with two hymns and two anthems by the Duke and Duchess. Though royal fans gathered outside the chapel, the baptism was attended by only 22 guests, which included senior royals, four members of the Middleton family, the seven godparents and their spouses.

HEALTH: Contraception Needed 3 Weeks After Giving Birth, New Mums Warned

Fertility can return much more rapidly than many women assume after giving birth, and myths still abound about what contraception can and can't be used while breastfeeding. The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (bpas) has developed a pamphlet providing guidance on postnatal fertility and contraceptive options for new mothers, after noticing a rise in women experiencing unplanned pregnancies shortly after birth.

bpas has seen a particular increase among breastfeeding mothers with some believing it provided full contraceptive cover, while many women are unsure which methods are safe to use while nursing their baby - especially when it comes to emergency contraception.

The pamphlet advises:

• Fertility can return within 28 days after giving birth. However, if women want to avoid pregnancy they need to start using contraception 21 days postpartum
• Breastfeeding can provide effective protection against unwanted pregnancy but only if strict criteria are met - the baby must be less than 6 months old, women must be exclusively breastfeeding and feeding at regular intervals (every four hours during the day and six during the night), their periods must not have returned, and their baby must not be using a dummy.

HEALTH: Universal Approach Could Eradicate HIV In South Africa

The elimination of HIV in South Africa could be possible 10 years earlier than under current antiretroviral treatment policy, as a result of an expanded universal test and treat approach. This is according to new research published in the journal PLOS Medicine.

According to the Human Sciences Research Council, there were approximately 6.4 million South Africans with HIV or AIDS in 2012. The prevalence of the virus increased from 10.6% in 2008 to 12.3% last year, emphasizing the need for preventive interventions.

A team of international researchers, led by Jan Hontelez from Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam in the Netherlands, say that with the current antiretroviral treatment policy in South Africa, the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) could be wiped out in the next 24-34 years.

But their new research suggests that access to antiretroviral therapy (ART) through a universal test and treat (UTT) approach could eliminate HIV 10 years earlier.

The UTT intervention involves an annual screening of people aged 15-years-old and over, alongside immediate ART for adults infected with HIV beginning in 2012 and increasing to 90% coverage by 2019.

PHOTO: Kim KardashianAnd Kanye West – After Engagement Night!

The famous couple-to-be, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West look all happy just a day after their surprised engagement in San Francisco on Monday, October 21. Both super stars appeared contented and Kanye even had to dish out the peace sign to the same paparazzi he disses on.  

Kim Kardashian was spotted leaving her San Francisco hotel alongside her mom, Kris Jenner Wednesday morning and she just looked like the ‘luckiest and happiest girl in the world’, as she put it, according to E!

The newly turned 33 year old mother was seen rocking out her incredible post-baby figure in a high-waisted shirt and flimsy lace camisole underneath an opulent fur coat plus a lovely pair of gold heels. Meanwhile boo, Kanye West appeared in a very happy mood, in a grey t-shirt saluting the papz as he walked into his San Francisco hotel building.

It’s not a dream, it’s so real people, and they are getting married after less than a year of dating. No offence, but we await the 73^rd day after that wedding!

Source: pulse.mg

HEALTH: Coffee Consumption Cuts Liver Cancer Risk

Good news for coffee drinkers: researchers from Italy have shown that coffee consumption reduces the risk of liver cancer by about 40%. And some of the results indicate that if you drink three cups a day, the risks are reduced by more than 50%.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that liver cancer is the ninth leading cause of cancer deaths in the US and the third leading cause of death from cancer in the world.

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common form of this cancer and men are approximately three times more likely to develop the disease than women.

The results of the study, published in Clinical Gastronenterology and Hepatology, reaffirm previous findings that coffee drinking does have health benefits.

In just this year, Medical News Today has covered reports that coffee may protect against womb cancer, prostate cancer, and even how drinking Greek coffee may be the key to longevity.

Coffee is 'good for your health'

And as The National Coffee Association's 2010 National coffee drinking survey reveals, 56% of American adults may have something to celebrate as they sip their morning cup.

Dr. Carlo La Vecchia, from Milan's Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri and lead author of the study, says:

HEALTH TIP: Make Sure Kids Drink Enough Water

If kids don't drink enough water, every part of their body won't function properly, health experts say.
The Nemours Foundation offers these tips for parents to make sure kids are staying hydrated:

• Water and milk are the best fluid choices for kids. Offer them plenty of fruit as well, since it has high water content.
• Encourage children to drink with meals and any time they are thirsty.
• Make sure children drink more water when the weather is warm, especially if they are outdoors.
• Encourage drinking water before, during and after sports practice or a game.

-- Diana Kohnle