Nollywood actress, Thelma O'khaz had a shocking
transformation from what she used to be to something totally different.
Well seems she's not stopping there as he also plans to do surgery on
her nose.
Ses her tweet below
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PHOTOS: Check Out Top 10 Hot Nollywood Actresses To Look Out For In 2014
Nollywood,
one of the fastest growing entertainment industry in the world is
gradually attracting talents from different parts of the world.
Last year, many new faces journeyed into Nollywood and in 2014, they are set to take the industry by storm.
Check out the hottest and top new nollywood actresses that will rock the Nigerian movie industry this year.
Ijeoma Grace Agu
Though, she’s been in Nollywood since 2007, the actress known as Ijeoma Grace Agu finally got her breakthrough after she played the role of Kelechi in a musical entitled, Hoodrush, alongside Gabriel Afolayan winning rave reviews in the process.
Ijeoma, an award recipient from the Theatre Royal Stratford East in the UK has successfully staged her own one-woman show entitled, A Chronicle of Heroines funded by the Bank of Industry, where she plays eight different female characters. Her career started in 2007 when she featured in Fidelis Duker’s soap, Eldorado. Her film credits also include The Choice of Aina, Finding Diamond Jo, and Flower Girl.
The actress has featured in TV soaps like David’s Fall, Catwalk and About to Wed and also in numerous stage productions by Wole Soyinka. She was recently nominated in the Best Rising Star Category at the Nollywood Movies Award 2013 and made her directorial debut in the short film, Bi-Umbilical. Her newest works include Misfit and Kpians.
Last year, many new faces journeyed into Nollywood and in 2014, they are set to take the industry by storm.
Check out the hottest and top new nollywood actresses that will rock the Nigerian movie industry this year.
Ijeoma Grace Agu
Though, she’s been in Nollywood since 2007, the actress known as Ijeoma Grace Agu finally got her breakthrough after she played the role of Kelechi in a musical entitled, Hoodrush, alongside Gabriel Afolayan winning rave reviews in the process.
Ijeoma, an award recipient from the Theatre Royal Stratford East in the UK has successfully staged her own one-woman show entitled, A Chronicle of Heroines funded by the Bank of Industry, where she plays eight different female characters. Her career started in 2007 when she featured in Fidelis Duker’s soap, Eldorado. Her film credits also include The Choice of Aina, Finding Diamond Jo, and Flower Girl.
The actress has featured in TV soaps like David’s Fall, Catwalk and About to Wed and also in numerous stage productions by Wole Soyinka. She was recently nominated in the Best Rising Star Category at the Nollywood Movies Award 2013 and made her directorial debut in the short film, Bi-Umbilical. Her newest works include Misfit and Kpians.
JUST IN! El-Rufai Voluntary Turns Himself In To SSS (UPDATED+PHOTOS)
Mallam Nasir El-Rufai this morning voluntarily turns himself in at the headquarters of the State Security Services in Abuja.
His action followed the warrant of arrest purportedly obtained by operatives of the State Security Service (SSS) to effect the arrest of the former minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Deputy National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
His action followed the warrant of arrest purportedly obtained by operatives of the State Security Service (SSS) to effect the arrest of the former minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Deputy National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
REVEALED: Truth About D'banj And Genevieve's Relationship
And even though they keep hinting at having a relationship in public events like the Nigerian Breweries Plc’s sponsored event tagged, Club Ultimate, these shouldn’t be used as evidence that the celebrities have rekindled their love because it’s all publicity stunt.
The duo get to appear in public seemingly displaying affection for each other, but the source said there was no intimacy.
“D’Banj and ‘Gene’, as Geneveive is fondly called, once dated. They were dating when D’Banj paid Genevieve N2 million to feature her in Fall in Love video, before they parted ways. Since then, they have been best friends,”
D’Banj (32) has been romantically linked with different ladies, notable among them were Jennifer Obayuwana, Ini Edo, Nadia Buari, Sarah Ofili, among others, but the entertainer said he is yet to find the right girl. While Genevieve Nnaji (33) was also said to have had a liaison with top celebrities, including Kunle Coker and others.
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JILTED: Wife Who Gave Husband Her Kidney To Save His Life Wants It Back After He Dumped Her!
41-year-old wife Samantha who saved her husband's life by giving him one of her kidneys now wants it back after he dumped her.
Her husband Andy Lamb was dying of renal kidney failure and was only being kept alive by weekly sessions of dialysis until his wife Samantha persuaded him to take one of hers.
The 41-year-old mother-of-one told the Sunday People.
The couple tried to save their marriage and Samantha gave her husband one more chance but later discovered he was having sex chats online with women.
Her husband Andy Lamb was dying of renal kidney failure and was only being kept alive by weekly sessions of dialysis until his wife Samantha persuaded him to take one of hers.
The 41-year-old mother-of-one told the Sunday People.
'He needed a new kidney or he would die. He was on dialysis three times a week. I told Andy he should go through with it. He had children from an earlier relationship and he wanted to be there for them.'But Samantha says as soon as she went through with the operation she regretted it. She believed her husband was cheating on her - first that he was having an affair with her friend Clare. Samantha confronted her friend, Clare confirmed they were having an affair which Andy totally denied.
The couple tried to save their marriage and Samantha gave her husband one more chance but later discovered he was having sex chats online with women.
Annie Idibia Shares New Pictures Of Herself & Daughters, Isabella & Olivia
Annie
Idibia shared photos of her beautiful daughters, Isabella and her new
baby, Olivia on her instagram page with caption "she's soooo in love
with Olivia n so in love with being a big sista".
Annie Idibia gave birth to a baby girl on the 3rd of January in an Atlanta hospital.
Annie Idibia gave birth to a baby girl on the 3rd of January in an Atlanta hospital.
2014 GRAMMY AWARDS: Full List Of Winners + Photos
The
2014 Grammy Awards held on Sunday, January 26 at the Staples Center in
Los Angeles and the biggest names in pop, country, rap, R&B and rock
were there to perform and be recognized for their works in the past
year.
Some artists emerged big winners of the night at the 56th Grammy awards, walking home with more than one award.
See full list of winners:
Best New Artist: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance: “Get Lucky,” Daft Punk ft. Pharrell Williams and Nyle Rodgers
Some artists emerged big winners of the night at the 56th Grammy awards, walking home with more than one award.
See full list of winners:
Best New Artist: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance: “Get Lucky,” Daft Punk ft. Pharrell Williams and Nyle Rodgers
PHOTOS: Femi Kuti Loses Grammy Award For 4th Time + See What He Had To Say About It
Femi Kuti lost the award for his Grammy category again for the 4th time.
The great Afrobeat musician was nominated in the ‘World Music‘ category for his 2013 ‘No Place For My Dream‘ album. But the award was won by French group Gipsy Kings and SA male choral group Ladysmith Black Mambazo in a tie.
Reacting to his loss of the award, this is what he had to say on twitter;
The great Afrobeat musician was nominated in the ‘World Music‘ category for his 2013 ‘No Place For My Dream‘ album. But the award was won by French group Gipsy Kings and SA male choral group Ladysmith Black Mambazo in a tie.
Reacting to his loss of the award, this is what he had to say on twitter;
PHOTOS: SEE Former Libyan Dictator, Muammar Gaddafi Gaddafi's Sex Chamber Where He Raped Girls & Boys
Two years after the death of Libyan dictator, Muammar
Gaddafi, a chamber where he raped girls and boys as young as 14 years
old has been discovered.
Read the sad story below
The
full horror of his brutality has been slow to emerge, with many Libyans
still fearing retaliation by those who continue to be loyal to their
late leader. But it can now be revealed that the most heartbreaking of
Gaddafi’s victims include hundreds, possibly thousands of teenage girls
who, throughout his 42-year reign, were beaten, raped and forced to
become his sex slaves.
HEALTH: "Agbalumo (Udara) Decreases HIV/AIDS Viral Load"
African cherry fruits aka agbalumo (udara in Igbo) is one seasonal fruit which everyone is Nigeria if very familiar with.
The fruit is very much in season now, and Kemi Olunloyo took to instagram to share some vital information about the fruit.
According to her post, consuming 'agbalumo' can decrease HIV/AIDS viral load.
Read posts below;
The fruit is very much in season now, and Kemi Olunloyo took to instagram to share some vital information about the fruit.
According to her post, consuming 'agbalumo' can decrease HIV/AIDS viral load.
Read posts below;
PHOTOS: Yvonne Nelson Shows Super Hot Body, Nadia Buari Working Out
Two
Ghanaian actresses who obviously had a great 2103 and have even
dominated the Nigerian movie industry are Yvonne Nelson and Nadia Buari.
As a way of looking good and still having their fabulous bodies they sure have to work towards it.
As a way of looking good and still having their fabulous bodies they sure have to work towards it.
Nadia
Buari has already started hitting the gym – the fair-skinned hottie
says she needs to get her body back in shape for the year. ‘Getting rid of all the junk food from the holidays! ‘, she wrote on Instagram as she posted a photo of herself working out.
PHOTOS: Nollywood Actor, Osita Iheme 'Pawpaw' Looking Dapper
Nollywood star actor, Osita Iheme popularly known as 'Pawpaw' has released new photos of himself looking dapper.
The award winning actor is up with a good start this year as he has been nominated for Best actor in a comedy for 2014 Africa Magic Viewers Awards.
The award winning actor is up with a good start this year as he has been nominated for Best actor in a comedy for 2014 Africa Magic Viewers Awards.
SEE The List Of Men Yvonne Nelson Has Dated
Yvonne
Nelson started her movie career from way back and she actually became
one of the hottest commodities in the Ghana movie industry until she was
banned for her arrogance and her indecent behaviour on set.
She didn’t let that shake her, she moved to Nigeria to pursue her career she was accepted by Nigerians and Nigeria became her second home. Yvonne Nelson is noted for her obsession with social media and also her love for music and the men in music. Her relationships always tend to turn heads and eventually become the talk of the town.
Check out some of the famous men Yvonne Nelson has dated. Some are alleged and mere rumors but as they say, there is a little truth in every rumor. Sit back and relax.
Derek Boateng:
She didn’t let that shake her, she moved to Nigeria to pursue her career she was accepted by Nigerians and Nigeria became her second home. Yvonne Nelson is noted for her obsession with social media and also her love for music and the men in music. Her relationships always tend to turn heads and eventually become the talk of the town.
Check out some of the famous men Yvonne Nelson has dated. Some are alleged and mere rumors but as they say, there is a little truth in every rumor. Sit back and relax.
Derek Boateng:
CRAZY! Why Lottery Winner Flushed Huge Sum Of Money Down The Toilet
Angela Maier from Germany did a very strange thing for the one, who has just won big money in the national lottery.
The 63-year-old woman emptied 5 bottles of champagne a few days after her £330,000 windfall.
After this she drunkenly tore the cash into pieces and flushed it down the toilet.
Mrs
Maier’s win on the German national lottery prompted the care home where
her husband died to send her a bill towards his medical expenses, a
court heard in her home city of Essen.
The angered lady destroyed the cash, as she didn't want anyone to take the money from her.
Mrs Maier may have made up the story to avoid paying the bills but it would be difficult to prove, the court heard.
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HEALTH: 6 Benefits Of Eating Potatoes
Potatoes (Solanum Tuberosum) are actually a very healthy food
for you, if consumed in the right manner and kept away from deep fryer
and extra fat.
Many
people eat potatoes in the form of oily french fries or potato chips
and even baked potatoes which are usually mixed with fats such as
cheese, butter, and sour cream that makes it a potential contributor to
heart attack.
However, if consumed in the right way, the potatoes
are a low-calorie and high-fiber product, which offers significant
protection against several diseases and keeps the body healthy.
Benefits of Potatoes
Weight gain
Potatoes
are rich in carbohydrates and less in protein, making it an ideal diet
for those who want to increase their body weight. The vitamins contained
in potatoes like vitamin C and B-complex are also essential for the
proper absorption of this compound.
Digestion
Since
potatoes are rich in carbohydrates, so it is easy to digest and
facilitate digestion. This makes them a good diet for patients, babies
and those who difficult to digest but require energy.
Skin care
OMG: Rihanna Parties With Jay Z Braless (See PHOTOS)
The Roc Nation Pre-Grammy Brunch went down in LA on Saturday, January 25, 2015 attracting some of Hollywood's favourites.
Jay Z's annual brunch was just one of several events held on the eve of the Grammys.
Jay Z's annual brunch was just one of several events held on the eve of the Grammys.
ROCKING PHOTOS: Funmi Iyanda Surprises Everyone At Afropolitan Vibes
Prolific broadcaster and journalist Funmi Iyanda was spotted
at the Afropolitan Vibes, a monthly live music concert held in Lagos and
organised by Nigerian-German artist Ade Bantu.
Funmi seemed to be having a great time at the event, which took place on Friday January 24th.
Afropolitan Vibes is an African inspired music live show where music lovers converge to watch contemporary musicians perform mostly original works that are firmly rooted in African musical origin.
See more photos from the occasion after the cut:
Funmi seemed to be having a great time at the event, which took place on Friday January 24th.
Afropolitan Vibes is an African inspired music live show where music lovers converge to watch contemporary musicians perform mostly original works that are firmly rooted in African musical origin.
See more photos from the occasion after the cut:
(HOT PHOTOS) Battle Of The Curvaceous: Dencia Or Nicki Minaj?
Dencia is sure catching the spot light with her curves.
The Cameroonian singer stepped on the Grammy red carpet last night and some people mistook her for US rapper Nicki Minaj.
Entertainment Weekly had to do a public announcement letting people know she wasn't Nicki. See that after the cut. Dencia looks fab!
The Cameroonian singer stepped on the Grammy red carpet last night and some people mistook her for US rapper Nicki Minaj.
Entertainment Weekly had to do a public announcement letting people know she wasn't Nicki. See that after the cut. Dencia looks fab!
PHOTOS: Check Out Dayo 'D1' Adeneye And Kenny 'Keke' Ogungbe Looking Dashing At The Grammys
Top music executives, Dayo Adeneye and Kenny Ogungbe hit the Grammy awards looking like a million bucks.
Kenny 'Keke' Ogungbe wore a blazing black suit, while Dayo 'D1' Adeneye opted for a red number. The duo were also spotted hanging out with Kcee and Julius Agwu.
Check out photos below;
Kenny 'Keke' Ogungbe wore a blazing black suit, while Dayo 'D1' Adeneye opted for a red number. The duo were also spotted hanging out with Kcee and Julius Agwu.
Check out photos below;
Saturday, January 25, 2014
Deadlier Than AIDS: Scientists Discover New STD That Kills Within Days
A new sexually transmitted super-bug has emerged and according to experts, may be more deadly that AIDS and could cause an epidemic.
According to reports, an antibiotic-resistant strain of gonorrhea is more aggressive than the HIV virus, which means the potential to infect the public will be greater.
This strain of STD which is resistant to antibiotic, reportedly kills half of those exposed and infects one in 20 hospital patients thereby raising the threat of an outbreak to emergency levels.
Alan Christianson, a doctor of naturopathic medicine, thinks this new strain has the power to rack up more fatalities than AIDS.
Simple Rules On How To Keep Men Of These Days
Many women have lost some precious men in their lives because they couldn't play by the rules of how to keep a man.
Some women are now in their 40′s and still don't have any man in their lives and they blame it on the old lady in their village. Keeping a man does not demand a Master's degree or Phd. It is simply by following some rules that will touch the man inside.
Below are 10 rules on how to keep a man:
GIVE HIM SPACE: The fact that he's given you his key does not mean you should always be in the room, sometimes men love to be alone and always being around ruins it. If you're that kind of woman who wouldn't let him have that space and always wanting him available or forcing to accompany him everywhere, you can ruin your relationship. Respect his space, it is very important to him.
BE LOYAL: Everybody loves those who show constant support to them and men are not an exception. Any woman who shows constant support or by being loyal to his man has a greater chance of keeping him than those who don't. Every man loves a woman who believes in his ideologies and is willing to support him achieve them.
BE PATIENT: Every man will find it difficult to stay with a woman who is impatient and wants to argue all the time. If a man gets angry, it should take the patient of a woman to calm him down, so if you are the type who easily gets angry, how will you be able to calm a man down. The key point here is, be patient. Men hate women who retorts at everything they say.
Two Abuja Fake Prophets Face Court
Two fake prophets were arraigned before a Wuse Zone 2 Senior Magistrates' Court on January 24, 2014, Friday, in for cheating unsuspecting victims.
The duo was identified as Williams Ehuchie, 31, and Abubakar Mikairu, 28. They were charged with belonging to a gang of armed robbers.
Insp. Jeremiah Elijah, the prosecutor, revealed that the accused persons were arrested on January 17, 2014, during a raid by a team of police officers from Lugbe, Abuja, led by Spt. Raphael Uwadia in a black spot in Galadimawa village, Abuja.
Yoruba Actor Aremu Afolayan Reveals Why He Prefers Older Women
Yoruba movie actor Aremu Afolayan, younger sibling to filmmaker Kunle Afolayan, discloses why why he preferred to date older women.
Mr. Afolayan, who has recently married, describes his experience of dating younger ladies as not very successful, while older women are easier to be with, as they are experienced, straightforward and sincere in relationships.
"I love ladies that are older than me," he says. "It is my business, because I don't find the real love and happiness in the young ladies.
"Can you imagine a situation where I sleep with my girl now and she will go and sleep with one Yahoo boy or my daddy's friend again because she needs money?" Aremu queried in an interview.
"I have to follow someone who is not a girl, as they say, but a lady that is at least older than me. This is what I like. It is my life and not theirs. I owe no one any explanation. I can only explain to God and until He comes, I will continue," the actor added.
18 DEAD, Entire Villages BURNT: Authorities Keep Mum On Recent BOKO HARAM Attacks In Borno State
18 people were killed, dozens of houses burnt in Borno State as suspected Boko Haram sect terrorists attacked a number of farming communities around Maiduguri.
The attacks only became public as fleeing residents arrived in Maiduguri on Thursday.
Mr. Wovi Pogu, a native of Njaba village, is one of the five wounded persons; ten residents were killed in Tuesday attack.
"It was after the late evening meals. Suddenly, we heard gunshots in all directions and cries for help from women and children," he narrates from his hospital bed in Maiduguri. Five others were wounded.
"As they entered my house, I was hit on leg and fell down, but I dragged myself to a nearby shack where I hid until the shooting subsided."
According to Mr. Wovi, soldiers arrived much later, when the attackers have already left, to give first aid treatment.
"It was when we were receiving first aid treatment that I was told that 10 people had been killed in the attack. On Wednesday, when Mude, Kwaljiri and Kaya villages were attacked, people from there told us that 8 people had been killed in Kaya while Mude and Kwaljiri villages were completely burnt; but all the villagers escaped," he said.
A resident of the same village Wadai Mutah was not hurt, but fice of his relatives sustained bullet wounds in the attack.
"Our village was attacked by Boko Haram members on Tuesday, and they killed 10 people and set the whole village on fire before leaving," he said.
"At the neighbouring Kaya Village, which was attacked on Wednesday, eight people were killed when the Boko Haram attacked, shooting our people and burning their houses.
"Mude and Kwaljiri villages were also attacked and totally destroyed on the same day but the villagers escaped unhurt and ran to Njaba as they did not know that we had been attacked the day before," he said.
The military and police are yet to issue statements on the recent attacks.
In the first month of 2014, gunmen have killed about 43 persons in Borno State.
It will be recalled that Borno, Adamawa and Yobe States are under emergency rule.
Armed SSS Operatives Storm El-Rufai’s Abuja Home
Armed operatives of the Department of State Security Service are currently at the residence of a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasir El-Rufai, trying to force their way in to arrest him, Mr. El-Rufai said.
The operatives did not produce any arrest warrant, the former minister said. He is currently not at home but he said he would rush back home after picking his children from school.
The SSS had on Thursday invited Mr. El-Rufai, the Deputy National Secretary of the opposition All Progressives Congress, [APC] in connection with a statement credited him that there might be violence if the 2015 general elections were not free and fair.
The former minister made the comment while speaking at the Transformed to Transform, T2T Nigeria, Conference and Career Fair, a leadership and empowerment initiative for the National Youth Service Corps members in Abuja on Wednesday.
He was reported to have said the 2015 elections could be marred by riots and other forms of violence that might lead to loss of lives and properties unless the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and the security agencies ensured they were free.
Essien Finally Seals Deal To AC. Milan
Chelsea's Ghanian international midfielder Michael Essien has joined AC Milan, the Italian Serie A side announced on Friday.
"Michael Essien will arrive in Milan this evening," AC Milan said in a statement, praising the "high level curriculum" of the player.
Essien, 31, arrives on a free transfer having signed an 18-month deal with the northern outfit placed 11th in Serie A, the Italian press reported.
Essien is the first recruit of new Milan coach Clarence Seedorf, and he could play in their Champions League last 16 tie against Atletico Madrid next month with two Milan midfielders suspended for the match - Riccardo Montolivo and Ghanian Sulley Muntari.
3-day Strike Successful, Says Health Workers
Dr Ayuba Wabba, Chairman, Joint Health Workers Union (JOHESU) has described the three-day nationwide warning strike embarked upon by members as successful.
Wabba told journalists in an interview in Abuja on Friday, "there was 100 per cent compliance by members across the country. " Though, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) and some others were on strike before we sent the notice, they still complied,'' he said.
Wabba said that the warning strike was aimed at solving the crisis in the sector as it would ginger the government to do the needful concerning all agreements signed with the union.
"It was not the intention of the union to inconvenience the general public; that is why we restricted it to three day, he said.
AWFUL: Over 6,000 Nigerians Escape Abroad in Last 10 Days Due to Boko Haram Activities
The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) revealed that nearly 6,000 people have fled the northern parts of Nigeria due to the activities of Boko Haram to neighbouring Cameroon and Niger in the past 10 days.
This report became available at the UN Headquarters in New York on January 24, 2014, Friday.
"Of the more than 4,000, who fled to Cameroon since mid-January, most are in the Logone-et-Chari area of Far North Region.
"With this new influx, there are now 12,428 Nigerian refugees in Cameroon, according to local Cameroonian authorities. Of that number 2,183 have so far been moved to a UNHCR camp at Minawao, 130 kilometres further inland.
Manchester United Agree Fee With Chelsea For Mata
Manchester United have agreed a club-record £37 million fee with Chelsea for Juan Mata.
The Premier League champions confirmed on Friday evening that the deal is now subject to the midfielder completing a medical and agreeing personal terms.
The Spaniard was expected to arrive at Carrington by helicopter on Thursday in order to complete his medical but Chelsea's negotiations with Basel over Mohamed Salah held up United's plans.
The Premier League champions confirmed on Friday evening that the deal is now subject to the midfielder completing a medical and agreeing personal terms.
The Spaniard was expected to arrive at Carrington by helicopter on Thursday in order to complete his medical but Chelsea's negotiations with Basel over Mohamed Salah held up United's plans.
Thursday, January 16, 2014
ANTI-GAY LAW: "The Practise Of Homosexuality Should Be Condemned"
Some prominent lawyers in Lagos on Thursday
urged the Federal Government not to succumb to foreign pressure to
decriminalise same-sex relationships in the country.
The lawyers, in separate interviews with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), lauded President Goodluck Jonathan for signing the bill into law.
NAN reports that the law prescribes penalties of up to 14 years in prison and bans gay marriage, same-sex “amorous relationships” and membership of gay rights groups.
Mr Onyekachi Ubani, Chairman, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ikeja branch, said that majority of Nigerians were very happy with the law.
Ubani said: “Nigerians have the right to determine what we want in our country because we are a sovereign nation.
“Our culture supports sexual purity and natural means of conception.
“If you carry out a plebiscite today, you will see that majority of Nigerians are very happy with the law.”
The lawyers, in separate interviews with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), lauded President Goodluck Jonathan for signing the bill into law.
NAN reports that the law prescribes penalties of up to 14 years in prison and bans gay marriage, same-sex “amorous relationships” and membership of gay rights groups.
Mr Onyekachi Ubani, Chairman, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ikeja branch, said that majority of Nigerians were very happy with the law.
Ubani said: “Nigerians have the right to determine what we want in our country because we are a sovereign nation.
“Our culture supports sexual purity and natural means of conception.
“If you carry out a plebiscite today, you will see that majority of Nigerians are very happy with the law.”
Toke Makinwa Does'nt Want To Return Her Engagement Ring
Toke
Makinwa recently broke up with her Fiance, Maje Ayida and she was
invited to Mo Abudu’s ‘Moment with Mo programme’ and was asked to talk
about ‘Ladies and engagement rings…side effects of being engaged for too
long.
Toke however took the stance that she would not return her engagement ring if it does not take her to the altar.
She said “I would rather give it to a jeweller to turn it into earrings than return it because I worked hard all those years for it. ”
Toke however took the stance that she would not return her engagement ring if it does not take her to the altar.
She said “I would rather give it to a jeweller to turn it into earrings than return it because I worked hard all those years for it. ”
OJB Jezreel Currently Writing An Autobiography Of His Life To Be Tittled ‘The Celebrated Beggar’
Recently
healed music producer OJB Jezreel has said that he is currently writing
an autobiography about his life and would be titled The Celebrated
Beggar.
The
book he said will reveal some of the travails he went through when
seeking donations for his kidney transplant and also about his life as a
music superstar and super producer.
He also says even though the surgery has been successful, he still needs a job to be able to cater for his family.
Even though doctors asked me to chill for six months, I cannot because I have a family to take care of, I have to get back to work.
Even though doctors asked me to chill for six months, I cannot because I have a family to take care of, I have to get back to work.
I think the help anyone can render me at this time is to give me jobs to do. I don’t want to just sit down and be idle.
This production thing has always been my passion and so I need to get back to it. He told TheNETng. READ MORE: http://news.naij.com/56797.html
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
I Make The Wrong Choices In Men - Funmi Fiberesima
She
is a film producer, an actress and an entrepreneur in entertainment.
Known as Funmi Fiberesima, she premiered her first movie recently. She
talks about her life and career in this interview.
Who is Funmi Fiberesima?
I
am a producer and actress but I like to refer to myself as
entertainment entrepreneur because I handle the business of
entertainment.
What do you mean by that?
I
am in the business of movie production. Apart from producing my first
film, I am also involved in drama productions for the Nigerian
Reproductive Health Association and I have also been doing production
consultancy for the African Drama Association.
What is the title of your film?
The movie is titled: Onikola. It is a Yoruba film about female circumcision.
How Nigerians Broke My Relationship With Angelo - Beverly Osu Opens Up
Beverly Osu, one of Nigeria's representative at Big Brother
Africa The Chase has being in the news lately, from breaking up with
former housemate Angelo to being in a relationship with Bimp.
In a recent interview, she opened up about her relationship with Bimp and blamed Nigerians for her break-up with Angelo.
See excerpts from the interview:
What is your relationship with Bimp?
We
are close, everybody knows this right from the house. People think we
are dating because he is always in Nigeria but we are good friends.
Can’t I have a friend that is a boy?
What’s up with you and Angelo now?
We have broken up. Is it not Nigerians that caused it?
How did Nigerians cause it?
Today, one paper will say Beverly is with this man, tomorrow another paper will say another thing, I don’t know.
You and your friend/former manager Charity Owoh reportedly fought over Bimp, how true?
We
are good; there is no issue between us. Yes, she was my manager but
it’s just that we were mixing business with pleasure so I had to get
another manager who is level headed and would take things serious that’s
all. I’m hardly around so we don’t see each other most of the time. READ MORE: http://news.naij.com/56657.html
BLOODY CLASH: 3 Beheaded, Bodies Missing In Akwa Ibom
Three people yesterday lost their lives in a communal clash
between the people of Amazaba community in Eastern Obolo and Ikot Akpan
Udo in Ikot Abasi local government areas of Akwa Ibom State.
According
to an eyewitness, the youths from Nda Uko community were on fishing
expedition in preparation for the burial of a middle-aged woman, a
native of Eastern Obolo but married to an Nda Uko man when suddenly,
over 20 rival youths from Eastern Obolo, travelling in a flying boat,
attacked them with machetes and other dangerous weapons.
Three youths were said to have been beheaded during the attack and their heads taken away by the assailants.
Speaking
with a national daily, a community leader in the area, said the entire
community is currently in a mourning mood over the untimely death of the
three young men and that the case has been reported to the chairman of
Ikot Abasi local government area.
ARTICLE: Joining Jesus In Restoring Culture
What do we mean when we talk about “culture”? In Culture Making,
Andy Crouch defines culture this way: “Culture is what we make of the
world. Culture is, first of all, the name for our relentless, restless
human effort to take the world as it is given to us and make something
else.”
All of us make something of the world. And our contributions actually
communicate quite a bit about what’s important to us. What we make of
the world either gives people a surprising vision of the Kingdom of God
or reinforces their spiritual numbness as citizens of the dominion of
darkness. This is the essence of Jesus’s teaching in the Sermon on the
Mount.
Now that we are citizens of a better Kingdom that is breaking into
the world, Jesus invites us to participate with him in what he is
“making of the world” via the Kingdom of God.
During a flight to Denver, a man named Ben and I talked for a couple
of hours. He shared how he used to be a Christian but now isn’t sure how
to categorize his spirituality. As the conversation continued, we began
to speak about the role of the Christian church in the world today.
HEALTH: Managing a fever
Worried about your child’s fever? Here’s a guide for parents
FEVER in infants is probably one of the more common worries among parents. It is also normal for fever to occur in the wee hours of the day, which means consultation from doctors during that time is generally not possible unless the patient is taken to the emergency section at a hospital.The usual questions that crop up in a concerned parent’s mind are:
* Is my baby’s temperature low or high?
* Should I wake my child up for fever medication?
* Will my baby’s high temperature cause injuries to the growing brain?
HOW HOT IS HOT?
A fever is usually a sign that something out of the ordinary is going on in your body.
“It is our body’s reaction to an inflammation or infection. The release of inflammatory mediators as a result of our body’s response towards infection or inflammation contributes to fever,” says Dr Khoo Boo Aik, paediatrican and neonatologist at Sunway Medical Centre.
Normal body temperature is around 37ºC. Dr Khoo explains that low grade fever is in the range of 37.1 to 37.9ºC, while moderate fever is 38 to 38.9ºC.
A body temperature of above 39ºC is considered high fever.
MANAGE WHILE IT’S HOT
“Not all fevers are bad. It is a good indicator, telling us that our body immune system or defence mechanism is working hard in trying to control infection and inflammation,” says Dr Khoo.
However, fever may be absent in newborn or very young infants or children who are immuno-compromised, even though they may have an underlying infection or inflammation.
Therefore, it is important to examine these groups of infants or children thoroughly. Doctors may need to carry out urine or blood investigations in order not to miss the underlying infection, even in the absence of fever.
Medication is recommended to suppress fever that causes discomfort or to control the fever from spiking high enough to cause seizures, especially in childrens with history of recurrent febrile fit or underlying epilepsy.
Famous Young DJ Shot Dead Right In Front Of His House
A popular disc jockey based in Atlanta, Georgia – DJ Nando was shot dead on Tuesday, January 15, 2014.
Nando was reportedly killed right in front of his home is Oak Mill Court, in a neighborhood off Mt. Zion Road.
Investigators do not believe the shooting was related to a home invasion.
Clayton County police are yet to release a motive behind the heartless killing.
A few celebrities including producer Jermaine ‘JD’ Dupri have taken to social media to mourn their friend.
‘RIP my brother DJ Nando: I really hate that I’m posting this, my prayers go out to his family’, JD tweeted.
Born William Barnes, DJ Nando was a Virginia native who relocated to Atlanta 10+ years ago.
Nando was reportedly killed right in front of his home is Oak Mill Court, in a neighborhood off Mt. Zion Road.
Investigators do not believe the shooting was related to a home invasion.
Clayton County police are yet to release a motive behind the heartless killing.
A few celebrities including producer Jermaine ‘JD’ Dupri have taken to social media to mourn their friend.
‘RIP my brother DJ Nando: I really hate that I’m posting this, my prayers go out to his family’, JD tweeted.
Born William Barnes, DJ Nando was a Virginia native who relocated to Atlanta 10+ years ago.
QUITTING MUSIC? Singer, 9ice Turns Politician, Set To Contest In 2015
Nigerian singer, Abolore Akande popularly known as '9ice' is set to join the list of Celebs that venturing into Politics.
He took to his instagram page to make the announcement.
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He took to his instagram page to make the announcement.
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NIGERIA'S GAYS MORTIFIED: "We Will Fight Back!"
This Monday, the news of Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan signing the "anti-gay" Bill hit the Internet. The development provoked both praise and outrage expressed by various world nations. On Tuesday, dozens of homosexual individuals were arrested in our country and now are facing up-to-14-years jail sentences.
The current law has been in the offing for about eight years, since it was first proposed by former President Olusegun Obasanjo's cabinet back in 2006.
The Nigerian LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) community is mortified with the new law.
"Living
conditions and realities for LGBT have been … hell, frustrating,
challenging, demonizing, violence filled, stigma-inflicted, just name
it," says Rashidi Williams, the Organizational Director for Nigeria's Queer Alliance. "Conditions moved from worse to worst. We are terrified as a people.
"There
is panic in our community. People's fears have been heightened. Those
who have been open all this while are gradually returning back to the
closet… Laws such as this destroy society and thus there is need for
civil disobedience," he says and adds they cannot desist from taking
action while the law "destroys the very essence" of their humanity. He
vows to "fight back to the last."
HEALTH: De-stress during stand-still traffic
Traffic congestion is a daily reality for urbanites. Aznim Ruhana Md
Yusup has suggestions on how to turn this into something positive
MOST of us living in urban areas have come to (grudgingly) accept
traffic jams. We even factor in the probable time we spend caught in a
jam when we plan our daily commute.
But then, there are days when a 40-minute crawl becomes a three-hour
stress test. This can happen for a number of reasons — an accident,
flash flood, faulty traffic light etc. And there is no getting away from
it.
Instead of fretting, just consider traffic jams as enforced timeout from your schedule. Here are 10 suggestions on what you can do in such a situation but be careful not to lose your concentration, or you may end up causing an accident.
1 - CALL FRIENDS
Instead of fretting, just consider traffic jams as enforced timeout from your schedule. Here are 10 suggestions on what you can do in such a situation but be careful not to lose your concentration, or you may end up causing an accident.
1 - CALL FRIENDS
People often find that they don’t get as stressed out in a congestion
if there is someone else keeping them company. So use a hands-free set
or switch on the speaker and call up a friend for a chat.
Friends are not the only people you can ring. Priscilla Patrick, a radio traffic news veteran and Red FM presenter, gets calls from motorists whotell her about the traffic situation.
“But I also get people calling in just to say hello! I don’t mind it, because I can multi-task,” she says.
Friends are not the only people you can ring. Priscilla Patrick, a radio traffic news veteran and Red FM presenter, gets calls from motorists whotell her about the traffic situation.
“But I also get people calling in just to say hello! I don’t mind it, because I can multi-task,” she says.
BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS: Check Out Actress, Fathia Balogun's New Photos
Popular
Actress, Fathia Balogun shared new photos of herself on her instagram
page with caption 'Trying to be a photo person #lol‘.
PHOTO: Nigerian Drug Dealer Nabbed In Accra, Vomits 69 Pellets Of Heroin
A
31-year-old Nigerian trader identified as Chika Macillinus Umeugokwe,
has been arrested by in Accra by Narcotics Control Board (NACOB) for
ingesting pellets of heroin.
He was
arrested on Saturday, January 11 shortly after his arrival from Pakistan
and taken to the NACOB headquaters where he reportedly expelled 69
pellets of heroin weighing one kilogramme with a street value of
$80,000.
Two of his accomplices however managed to escape.
ANTI-GAY LAW: 'Shame On You' - Femi Fani-Kayode Blasts President Jonathan
Outspoken Former Nigeria‘s Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani
Kayode has shared his opinions on the anti-gay law signed by President
Jonathan.
President Goodluck Jonathan had signed into law the Bill which outlaws same sex marriage that says the gays, lesbians in Nigeria will risk a 14-year jail term if they do not retrace their steps and renounce such marriage.
Hear what FFK said about Jonathan and his anti-gay law today on Facebook:
“Boko Haram suicide bombers have struck again in Maiduguri today killing dozens of people. Instead of fighting the war against terror GEJ is busy locking up gays. Shame on him.”
When a fan accused him of supporting homosexuality, FFK said:
“I am not gay and I do not approve of homosexual behaviour. However I think it is wrong to send people to jail based on their sexual preferences and sexuality. It is known as persecution of minority rights and its is reprehensible.”
President Goodluck Jonathan had signed into law the Bill which outlaws same sex marriage that says the gays, lesbians in Nigeria will risk a 14-year jail term if they do not retrace their steps and renounce such marriage.
Hear what FFK said about Jonathan and his anti-gay law today on Facebook:
“Boko Haram suicide bombers have struck again in Maiduguri today killing dozens of people. Instead of fighting the war against terror GEJ is busy locking up gays. Shame on him.”
When a fan accused him of supporting homosexuality, FFK said:
“I am not gay and I do not approve of homosexual behaviour. However I think it is wrong to send people to jail based on their sexual preferences and sexuality. It is known as persecution of minority rights and its is reprehensible.”
FACT: Popularity Makes Children Choose Career In Entertainment World
These are factors why children aged between seven and 14, want to get
into the world of entertainment, according to a survey by Adecco
Malaysia, a leading human resource solutions company.
The survey interviewed respondents in the Klang Valley, Penang, Johor Baru and Malacca in mid-November and December last year.
According to Universiti Putra Malaysia's Education Faculty Dean,
Profesor Dr Ab Rahim Bakar, the desire to become a performing artiste
was a "new thing" which was in tune with technological advancements and
the development of the entertainment world.
Previously, it was not a popular career choice among children.
"When children in the yesteryear were asked what they wanted to become,
the common answers were doctor, teacher, lawyer or join the army.
Rarely, did we get anyone saying they wanted to become actors (in the
entertainment world)," he told Bernama in a recent interview.
Nollywood Actress Caught Stealing Released, Calls For Prayers
The nollywood actress, Yetunde Akilapa, who was beaten up and
arrested on Sunday for breaking into a house in Magodo Estate with a
bunch of master keys has been released on bail.
The actress was released after her lawyer and family members intervened in the matter.
According to one of her colleagues, Yetunde's matter is spiritual and called for prayers on behalf of the Yoruba actress.
Yetunde only regained her freedom in November 2013 for allegedly committing similar offence and after getting her freedom, she'd blamed her friends for setting her up.
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The actress was released after her lawyer and family members intervened in the matter.
According to one of her colleagues, Yetunde's matter is spiritual and called for prayers on behalf of the Yoruba actress.
Yetunde only regained her freedom in November 2013 for allegedly committing similar offence and after getting her freedom, she'd blamed her friends for setting her up.
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Monday, January 13, 2014
AMAZING: Delta State University Hospital Performs First Kidney Transplant
The
Delta State University Teaching Hospital (DSUTH), Oghara, carried out
its first kidney transplant on January 13, 2014, Monday.
Local
surgeons and nephrologists were assisted by a medical team from the
University of Texas South-western Medical Centre in the United States of
America.
The doctors operated on both the donor and recipient.
The partnership also covers training of the renal team in the DSUTH.
Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, the Governor of Delta State, witnessed the first successful kidney transplant in the state.
He said that the exercise was aimed at reducing health tourism in the state and in Nigeria.
In
the collaboration exercise that lasted for about two and a half hours,
the recipient, a 23 year-old patient received a kidney donated by his
mother.
This success means positive change for the patients who may be thinking of travelling abroad, but now have home-based options.
Beyonce Embarrasses Kim K, Refuses To Be Her Bridesmaid
Kim Kardashian askedBeyoncé to be a bridesmaid to which the singer immediately refused, Star magazine reports.
The bride-to-be had been going around, bragging about how much Beyoncé wanted to be in her wedding, sources tell Star.
However
she is said to be embarrassed when the reigning queen of pop turned her
down. The voicemail was very unexpected considering the fact that
Beyoncé does not even respond to Kim’s calls.
Though Queen Bey tries to be cordial with Kim and her family, “she still finds her family unbearable,” the source added.
Their
men, hip hop power houses, Jay Z and Kanye West are known bffs, but it
doesn’t seem as though the same will happen for their leading ladies.
If you remember back in 2012, Beyoncé gave Kim the same treatment at the BET Awards and she does not seem to be letting up.
STYLISH KING: Meet the Billionaire Oba Who Possesses $1M Wristwatch
The
Olugbo of Ugboland in Ondo, billionaire and the Chairman of Obat Oil,
Oba Obateru Akinruntan, has recently spoken of his love for the good
things of life. He also narrated how he loves to be the first in
acquiring such things.
The ruler has also referred to himself as a ‘stylish king’. Check out the abstracts of the interview with City People below:
“First and foremost I am very creative and secondly, I emulate the style of our forefathers, wearing royal beads as an old style.“You know these days, if you want to become a popular and flamboyant king, you have to use diamonds. Diamond chains, diamond wrist watches, diamond shoes, diamond ring and my muffler is also made of diamond or gold.“And that will make you unique among other Obas and that doesn't make you proud.“I like to be the first in everything. I have the largest oil tank in West Arica today. Again my chain of cars, I use the same type of automobile with the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth, we use the same Rolls Royce and Bentley. Asides that, I have 7 door limousine Mercedes, I want to be the first in everything.”
The Oba has also revealed some facts about his wristwatch collection:
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PHOTO: Ini Edo - Irresistible Beauty
One of the most admired Nollywood actresses Ini Edo has recently shared this amazing photo of herself on her Instagram page.
Check out the picture of the actress. She looks 100% stunning, doesn't she?
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Check out the picture of the actress. She looks 100% stunning, doesn't she?
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BREAKING NEWS: Boko Haram Burn Churches, Primary Schools, Kill 8 People In Borno
No fewer than eight people have been killed in a fresh attack
in villages in the southern part of Borno State by suspected Boko Haram
insurgents.
Boko Haram have burnt down a church and a house of a National Assembly member, Hon. Peter Biye. on Jan 10, 2014
Residents
said some suspected Boko Haram member attacked Sabon Gari village in
Hambagtha and Jaji wards of Gwoza Local Government Area on Thursday,
killing eight villagers and setting ablaze about 100 churches in the
area.
According to witnesses, the destroyed churches are located in communities around the Nigerian-Cameroon border.
These
include Arbako, Barawa, Chikide, Ngoshe, Pulka, Kirawa, Kwatara,
Hirdembeh, Chinene and Kundeh in Gwoza Local Government Area.
Gwoza, a border town is about135 kilometres South-East of Maiduguri.
Kcee's Manager Acquires Two Brand New Cars (Photos)
Kcee's manager Soso Soberekon recently acquired 2 brand new cars.
He got a 2013 black Toyota Avalon and a white limited edition 2010 BMW 5 series.
Check them out below.
He got a 2013 black Toyota Avalon and a white limited edition 2010 BMW 5 series.
Check them out below.
"Sho lee" Song Was Inspired By God – Sean Tizzle
The fast rising artiste confessed this in a recent interview with Vanguard stated his famous song "Sho lee" was inspired by God.
On how he got into music, Sean Tizzle who dropped his first official single in February 22, 2013, said,
"I
just found myself doing music. My first single has been a blessing.
Months after dropping the album, it has opened countless doors of
opportunities. Putting the single out wasn’t really a challenge.
"For me, every inspiration comes from God. That song, Sho lee, was inspired by God. Not forgetting the beat made by my boss Dee-tunes. It wasn’t as if it was pre-mediated that the story line should go in that direction. It just came and that I am grateful to God."
"For me, every inspiration comes from God. That song, Sho lee, was inspired by God. Not forgetting the beat made by my boss Dee-tunes. It wasn’t as if it was pre-mediated that the story line should go in that direction. It just came and that I am grateful to God."
PHOTOS: Meet 20-Year-Old Miss Longest Legs
Many women may dream of having legs that go on forever. For Alexandra Robertson, however, it’s no dream – it’s reality.
With her astonishing 47in pins, the British model is helping the nation inch ahead in the battle of the long-limbed beauties.
Miss Robertson, 20, decided to find out how she measured up after Russian trainee lawyer Anastasia Strashevskaya scooped her nation’s Miss Longest Legs, with a seemingly unbeatable 42in.
And she was amazed to find out that hers were a full five inches longer.
With her astonishing 47in pins, the British model is helping the nation inch ahead in the battle of the long-limbed beauties.
Miss Robertson, 20, decided to find out how she measured up after Russian trainee lawyer Anastasia Strashevskaya scooped her nation’s Miss Longest Legs, with a seemingly unbeatable 42in.
And she was amazed to find out that hers were a full five inches longer.
Breaking News: President Jonathan Signs Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Bill into Law
In
spite of protests from some countries, groups and activists President
Goodluck Jonathan has signed into law the Bill which outlaws same sex
marriage.
The assent to the bill was devoid of fanfare to reduce diplomatic tension, which it may likely attract.
Some
foreign embassies were shocked by the development leading to ‘curious’
inquiries from the Federal Government. Despite the inquiries, the
Federal Government said there was no going back.
The
signed bill says the gays, lesbians in Nigeria will risk a 14-year jail
term if they do not retrace their steps and renounce such marriage.
Also,
any person who operates or participates in gay clubs, societies and
organizations directly or indirectly will earn 10-year imprisonment.
Those who administer witness, abet or aid the solemnisation of a same
sex marriage are going to bag 10-year jail term.
The
Senate previously passed the bill in November 2011. Lawmakers in
Nigeria's house of representatives affirmed the decision by the Senate
on May 29, 2013.
The President assented to the Act last week, on January 7, 2014, but the details on this action have just leaked the web.
“I certify that this Bill has been carefully compared by me with the decision reached by the National Assembly and found by me to be true and correct decision of the Houses and is in accordance with the provisions of the Acts Authentication Act Cap. A2, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004. I assent,” The assent note read.
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