Breaking News: Four Killed, Many Injured By Ondo State Deputy Governor’s Convoy

The convoy of the Deputy Governor of Ondo state, Alhaji Ali Olanusi, was in a ghastly road accident in the state earlier today on Aponmu-Owena along Ondo road.

The accident reportedly killed four persons including a teenager traveling with a traditional ruler. A white Toyota Camry conveying a traditional ruler, the Osomakinde of Ife Tuntun in Osun State, Oba Taofik Olaposi was traveling from Osun state to Akure when it was caught in the over speeding convoy of the deputy governor.

A source told Saharareporters that the accident occurred as a result of reckless driving on the part of the deputy governor's convoy.

HEALTH: "YOU MUST KNOW: 5 Health Reasons To Eat More Onions"

Onion is a member of the Allium family and is rich in sulfur containing compounds that are responsible for its pungent odor and for many of onion's health promoting effects.

1. Cardiovascular benefits

There is evidence that sulfur compounds found in onion work in an anti clotting capacity and help prevent the unwanted clumping together of blood platelet cells. There is also evidence showing that onion's sulfur compounds can lower blood levels of cholesterol and improve cell membrane function in red blood cells as well. The benefits of onion in the overall dietary context extend to prevention of heart attack.

2. Bone and connective tissue benefits

How To Break Up With Someone Before Valentine's Day

Valentines day will soon be around the corner and many Nigerian couples are busy thinking up new ways to show their loved one how they really feel.

But this article is not for them, this article is for those naughty ones who want to avoid the stress and commitment that comes with being in love.

1. Do an internal evaluation. Really spend some time to meditate and see if your feelings to resolve the relationship are due to something temporary, such as: a petty disagreement, a misunderstanding, a miscommunication, hearsay, jealous feelings, etc, or if it is a deal-breaker. Also, find out if you are at your best in this relationship, or if this relationship is your downfall. You should feel good being around your "boo.'" You should feel comfortable and safe. So, take some time to see if this is what you really want to do. If it is.

2. Keep it on the "DL." If you have to consult your bff or your mom, do so, but make sure they keep your plans private. It's bad enough that Valentine's Day is coming up, then to make matters worse, the gossip has circulated and he/she finds out before you have the time to talk. If everybody has been in your business in the past, do your best to keep this business to yourself until you have sealed the deal. Be mature and have the decency to

INSECURITY: Negotiate With Boko Haram Or Crush Them Now – Gov. Kwankwaso Tells FG

Concerned by the wave of violence, destruction of lives and property by insurgents in the North-Eastern qnk of Nigeria, the Governor of Kano State, Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has asked the Federal Government, President to either negotiate with the perpetrators of the violence or take concrete and urgent steps to defeat them.

In his interview, Gov. Kwankwaso pointed out that there was urgent need to put an end to the raging violence in the North-East and stabilise the region's economic base to prevent the crisis from spreading to other parts of Nigeria.

According to the governor, the Federal Government cannot report successful tackling of the insurgence in the region, while more and more people and property were being destroyed daily.

"I think that this is the right time for the President to come out and do the right think. The right thing is for the Commander-in-Chief to come out sincerely and either negotiate or fight what is happening in the North East and other parts of Northern Nigeria," Gov. Kwankwaso said.

Nollywood Actress, Who Transformed Herself To Completely White Wants To Do A Nose Job

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.

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).

REVEALED: Truth About D'banj And Genevieve's Relationship

Inside sources have confirmed to them that there is no intimate relationship between Nigeria's top entertainer D'Banj and A-list Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji.


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.

'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.

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

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;

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;

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.

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.

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:

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. 

She agreed to pay £3,300 in compensation to settle the case.
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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.

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:

(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!

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;

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.

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.”

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. ”

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.

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.
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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.
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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

Fever in infants is probably one of the more common worries among parents.

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.

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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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."

Apart from banning same-sex unions, the law also prohibits any activities related to gay clubs, societies, organisations, and/or public show of same-sex "amorous relationship". Furthermore, just showing support for "the registration, operation and sustence of gay clubs, societies and organisations, processions or meetings in Nigeria" also could mean imprisonment.

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

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.

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.”

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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