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Jose Mourinho Is Now 'The Happy One' - European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) - Nairaland
Jose Mourinho proclaimed that he is "the Happy One" on his return to Chelsea, adding that he is calmer and a better manager than he has ever been.
The 50-year-old, who first managed the Blues between 2004 and 2007, was officially announced as Chelsea's new boss on 3 June.
"I am the happy one," said Mourinho at a news conference.
"Calmer? I believe so. I'm in the best moment of my career in terms of knowledge."
Mourinho, who replaced interim boss Rafael Benitez after leaving Real Madrid, signed a four-year contract and said he wants to stay for the entire term.
"I am where I want to be - I wouldn't change it for anything," added the former Porto and Inter Milan manager.
"I hope I can go to the last day of the contract. If the club is happy and the club wants me to stay then I'll be more than happy to stay."
Actress/singer Jennifer Eliogu releases new photos&brand new single
The actress turned singer just released a brand new single titled Ifunanya. Listen to it below and see her
Bikinis Banned! Miss World 2013 Contestants will Wear Beach Sarongs for the Beauty Pageant in Indonesia
By Onos O
“Miss World organisers have axed the famed bikinis from this year’s pageant, replacing them with conservative beach sarongs amid mounting protests from hardline Muslim groups.”
This was the report in the UK Telegraph last week as the most coveted beauty title, “Miss World” is drawing closer. The 2013 edition is slated to be hosted by Indonesia in the country’s resort island of Bali and the capital, Jakarta, come this September.
So, as a replacement, the contestants will be required to wear Bali’s traditional long sarongs as the “London-based Miss World Organisation has agreed to the request out of respect for the traditional customs and values of Indonesia.”
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Samsung launches NX300 Camera: Partners Usain Bolt Foundation
The launch was in partnership with the world global athletic icon, Usain Bolt, renowned for his extreme focus and speed; making him the ideal champion for the NX300. The Camera promises an outstanding performance that rivals that the speed of the fastest man in the world.
Samsung is also working with Usain Bolt Foundation to provide photography equipment and lessons to aspiring young photographers. Under the name ‘NX Junior Photographer’, Samsung will help them to achieve their dreams and goals through providing the guidance needed to excel.
Managing Director, Samsung Electronics West Africa (SEWA), Mr. Brovo Kim, said that the multiple Olympic gold medallist and owner of three world records, Usain Bolt is widely acknowledged as the best in his class and the partnership with Samsung will showcase the parallels between Bolt's exceptional status and the features of the NX300, through a host of exciting initiatives.
Speaking on some of the features of the device, Director, Hand Held Devices, Samsung Electronics West Africa, Mr. Emmanouil Revmatas, said the NX300 CSC is super-fast with its ability to capture life’s most fleeting moments as well as share them instantaneously. According to him, “Using the Hybrid Auto Focus (AF) system, budding photographers can hone in on subjects quickly and easily, even in crowded locations. Now users can achieve the most precise, high quality results possible with the push of a button. The NX300 can shoot up to 8.6 continuous frames per second with its super-fast 1/6000 sec shutter speed to ensure no detail is missed even if the subject of your shot is moving at Bolt's record breaking pace,” he enthused.
He added that the fast Wi-Fi connectivity of the NX300 allows users to instantaneously and directly upload their photos to social networking sites or send them to their smartphone simply and easily with AutoShare function, right from their camera so that your network can share your experiences, as they happen.
The Samsung Smart Camera NX300 has already received critical acclaim as the Best CSC Advanced in the 2013 Technical Image Press Association Awards, making it the best advanced compact system camera (CSC) in the market. “20.3 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor allows users to take images that boast sharp, life-like colors which are crisp and clear in all light conditions. Taking beautifully balanced images even in the darkest conditions is also made possible by the NX300’s wide ISO range (ISO100-25600), while its brand new Hybrid Auto Focus (AF) system delivers fast, accurate phase and contrast detection.
Other Samsung devices that got an award include the Samsung GALAXY Camera which won Best Mobile Imaging Device by “redefining the connected camera genre,” as stated by the TIPA judges. As the world’s first android based 3G camera, the GALAXY Camera combines the professional quality of a high end camera and the freedom of 3G/4G and Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing users to instantly share high quality images with their friends and family. Once captured, users can easily view and edit images on the camera’s impressive 4.8-inch HD Super Clear Touch Display.
Samsung 45mm f/1.8 (2D/3D) lens, the world’ first one-lens 3D system for a consumer camera, was also awarded by the TIPA judges as the Best Mobile Imaging Innovation device. Capable of capturing both stills and 1080p Full HD video in perfect 3D, with the Samsung 45mm f/1.8 (2D/3D) lens users can choose to take 2D or 3D images without changing lens by simply turning on the 3D mode.
Samsung in addition was awarded Best Photo TV for its F8000 Smart LED 2D/3D TV as it changes the way users view images on their TVs by allowing them “to interact with the images and share them on social networks, work with apps, and use the TV as an image hub with numerous devices,” as stated by the TIPA judges.
Halima Abubakar On The Cover Of Sex Magazine - Fashion - Nairaland
I'm not exactly sure of the magazine's name but Halima Abubakar says it's a s** magazine and she's the cover girl for it! ...http://www.kemifilani.com/2013/06/halima-abubakar-cover-sex-magazine.html
Bakers Sitting On Ready To Eat Breads (Pictures)
Gush!!! And this is for human consumption like them and not animals in the bush. It's only God that protects us from what we consume. 
Who still wanna eat bread with the sight of those silly men on those breads
Health hazard.
Who still wanna eat bread with the sight of those silly men on those breads Health hazard.
Genevieve Nnaji With A Mystery Guy - Photo
I would love to think this is Genevieve's new flame.. But could it be reality or in my dreams, you notice that Genny isn't with makeup here, so she must be real familiar with him right?.. Lol... Enjoy this Sunday's gossip!
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Omotola Talks About Her Time Magazine Honour
In April 2013, screen goddess Omotola Jalade Ekeinde (pictured above with Justin Timberlake) was honored as one of Time Magazine 100 Most Influential People in the World. According to Omotola, it's an achievement that will forever linger in her memory. She tells Encomium magazine:
Do You Believe In Luck?
Michael Taiwo, PhD
Many people deride the role luck has played in their success. They even deny having any! Some are embarrassed by the idea that they are lucky and others are annoyed if an attempt is ever made to show how luck has factored into their achievement. The leadership literature has not made matters any easier. Leadership gurus flood the market with clichés like ‘Luck is when preparation meets opportunity’, or ‘I have found out that the harder I work the luckier I become’, or ‘Luck is the residue of design.’ It is against this tide of conventional wisdom that I wish to swim. And this article is the first I will write in a three-part series to take a shot at this misguided popular opinion. I am going to argue here, and in the two articles coming after this one, that all successful endeavors have luck to thank. No one – whether an individual, a team or a nation – would be successful without luck and if you disagree with this statement then I have you right where I want you: the other side.
Many people deride the role luck has played in their success. They even deny having any! Some are embarrassed by the idea that they are lucky and others are annoyed if an attempt is ever made to show how luck has factored into their achievement. The leadership literature has not made matters any easier. Leadership gurus flood the market with clichés like ‘Luck is when preparation meets opportunity’, or ‘I have found out that the harder I work the luckier I become’, or ‘Luck is the residue of design.’ It is against this tide of conventional wisdom that I wish to swim. And this article is the first I will write in a three-part series to take a shot at this misguided popular opinion. I am going to argue here, and in the two articles coming after this one, that all successful endeavors have luck to thank. No one – whether an individual, a team or a nation – would be successful without luck and if you disagree with this statement then I have you right where I want you: the other side.
Be Your Own You! How to Own Your Street Style
By Jennifer Obiuwevbi
Preppy Fashion
For this subculture, think of the school uniforms in Gossip Girl. The fashion involves a lot of sweaters, chinos, button down shirts, Oxford shirts, kilt schoolgirl skirts and boat shoes. Basically anything that incorporates clothes that are school themed can be classified as preppy. From Britanny Spears ‘Baby, give me one more time’ video to modern fashion on the runways, preppy fashion has been been with us all the way. TV personality Efe Tommy has been seen rocking different variations of this look.
Gothic Fashion
When this subculture comes to mind I can’t help but think of Charlie Boy. The area fada made Goth make up even more popular in recent times, especially in the photo shoot he had with his wife and daughters. To pull this off, think smokey eyed eyeshadow, a lot of black clothing, heavy metal & coats and biker boots.
Hip-Hop
This is also known as urban fashion and is by far the most popular in Nigeria. They include wearing sneakers, ultra baggy jeans, denim jackets, hoodies, face caps and black American hairstyles like the punk or afro. Nigerian celebrities like Mode 9, Burna Boy, wiz kid and Psquare are known to rock both the old and new versions of this fashion and have created a following for it among Nigerians.
African Chic
This has not been verified as a subculture, but it’s very present in the Nigerian culture. From style bloggers to celebrities like Omawumi, Chidinma and Terrence Sambo everyone has a bit of African chic in them. It usually involves natural hair hairstyles, African inspired accessoreis and clothing in local materials like the ankara and kente.
Everyone has a street style and the only way to own yours, is to express your personality through your clothes. Granted you can decide to be more toned down and relaxed with your expression but the end result should be an extension of you. You could mix that Mango dress you bought a while ago, the okrika jacket you just couldn’t say no to and your mothers 1970′s boots. You’re allowed to be as abstract as possible because you aren’t dressing to conform, you’re dressing to stand out. The tools of fashion have been made available, all that’s left is what you build with it.
Do you have a street style? Share with us what you love to wear that truly defines you.
Photo Credits: BellaNaija, Toolzo.net, New Age Nigeria, onlinenigeria, Naijacampusgossip,trashness and OneNigerianBoy , Naijamayor and Nigerianmagazine
You may have heard the saying “Fashion is clothing and style is what you do with it“, and as we have all come to know style is quite personal. When it comes to street style, the personality factor becomes even more important. It is a combination of what is comfortable to you and a bit of exuberance. I’ve often been asked the question ‘what qualifies as street fashion?’ The answer is simple – anything.
Think of it this way, street fashion is the expressive way of telling your story. It is using pieces from different eras and cultures, putting them together to express the totality of your personality. Just likeOnos O, the BN Music Editor and Terence Sambo of OneNigerianBoy, who both have signature looks, everyone has their mark. Now, to properly understand the concept of street style, you have to know the sub-cultures that shape it.
So, we’ve put together some examples of Street Style. Let’s check them out.
Punk Fashion
The ‘punk’ subculture basically involves ripped clothing, mohican hairstyles, safety pins, provocative accessories, multi coloured hairstyles, provocative t-shirt slogans and everything soft goth related. It ranges from deigns by Vivienne Westwood to rock bands. We got to see it play out on our favourite celebrities as the theme for the recently concluded Met Ball. Celebrities like Miley Cyrus, Anne Hathaway, Nicki Minaj and Kim Kardashian all channelled their inner punk chick. Even Nigerian Celebrities like Denrele Edun and Eva Alordiah have been known to prove time and time again that punk is cool.
The ‘punk’ subculture basically involves ripped clothing, mohican hairstyles, safety pins, provocative accessories, multi coloured hairstyles, provocative t-shirt slogans and everything soft goth related. It ranges from deigns by Vivienne Westwood to rock bands. We got to see it play out on our favourite celebrities as the theme for the recently concluded Met Ball. Celebrities like Miley Cyrus, Anne Hathaway, Nicki Minaj and Kim Kardashian all channelled their inner punk chick. Even Nigerian Celebrities like Denrele Edun and Eva Alordiah have been known to prove time and time again that punk is cool.
Preppy Fashion
For this subculture, think of the school uniforms in Gossip Girl. The fashion involves a lot of sweaters, chinos, button down shirts, Oxford shirts, kilt schoolgirl skirts and boat shoes. Basically anything that incorporates clothes that are school themed can be classified as preppy. From Britanny Spears ‘Baby, give me one more time’ video to modern fashion on the runways, preppy fashion has been been with us all the way. TV personality Efe Tommy has been seen rocking different variations of this look.
Preppy Fashion
When this subculture comes to mind I can’t help but think of Charlie Boy. The area fada made Goth make up even more popular in recent times, especially in the photo shoot he had with his wife and daughters. To pull this off, think smokey eyed eyeshadow, a lot of black clothing, heavy metal & coats and biker boots.
Hip-Hop
This is also known as urban fashion and is by far the most popular in Nigeria. They include wearing sneakers, ultra baggy jeans, denim jackets, hoodies, face caps and black American hairstyles like the punk or afro. Nigerian celebrities like Mode 9, Burna Boy, wiz kid and Psquare are known to rock both the old and new versions of this fashion and have created a following for it among Nigerians.
African Chic
This has not been verified as a subculture, but it’s very present in the Nigerian culture. From style bloggers to celebrities like Omawumi, Chidinma and Terrence Sambo everyone has a bit of African chic in them. It usually involves natural hair hairstyles, African inspired accessoreis and clothing in local materials like the ankara and kente.
Everyone has a street style and the only way to own yours, is to express your personality through your clothes. Granted you can decide to be more toned down and relaxed with your expression but the end result should be an extension of you. You could mix that Mango dress you bought a while ago, the okrika jacket you just couldn’t say no to and your mothers 1970′s boots. You’re allowed to be as abstract as possible because you aren’t dressing to conform, you’re dressing to stand out. The tools of fashion have been made available, all that’s left is what you build with it.
Do you have a street style? Share with us what you love to wear that truly defines you.
Photo Credits: BellaNaija, Toolzo.net, New Age Nigeria, onlinenigeria, Naijacampusgossip,trashness and OneNigerianBoy , Naijamayor and Nigerianmagazine
LK4 And Koketso Evicted From Big Brother Africa - TV/Movies - Nairaland
Having had two weeks of a love connection, with a few forces against their partnership, LK4 and Koketso have left The Chase tonight. South Africa’s Koketso didn’t even know that she was nominated. She had been placed on the chopping block by Selly who preferred saving Biguesas from Eviction.
The Ugandan Prince said a prayer earlier this evening before the Rubies had their dinner. Koketso was at his side as always, holding her man’s hand as he emotionally thanked the Almighty for the time spent with ‘friends’ and how much the BBA opportunity meant to him. Maria was so touched by his words that she thought Elikem was the one praying.
The Ugandan Prince said a prayer earlier this evening before the Rubies had their dinner. Koketso was at his side as always, holding her man’s hand as he emotionally thanked the Almighty for the time spent with ‘friends’ and how much the BBA opportunity meant to him. Maria was so touched by his words that she thought Elikem was the one praying.
Namibia Vs Nigeria W-C Qualifier: On Wednesday At 8pm - Sports - Nairaland
The Brave Warriors of Namibia will host the Super eagles of Nigeria in a 2014 FIFA world cup qualifier in Windhoek, Namibia. It will be recalled that the eagles defeated the Namibians 1-0 in the first leg in Calabar in June 2012. Ike Uche scored the only goal of the game.
The Super eagles can advance to the playoff round of the African qualifying zone, if they beat Namibia, and Malawi fail to beat Kenya. The reigning African champions can also extend their unbeaten run in FIFA World cup qualifiers to an astonishing 23 consecutive matches.
Venue: Sam Nujoma independence stadium
The Super eagles can advance to the playoff round of the African qualifying zone, if they beat Namibia, and Malawi fail to beat Kenya. The reigning African champions can also extend their unbeaten run in FIFA World cup qualifiers to an astonishing 23 consecutive matches.
Venue: Sam Nujoma independence stadium
Atoke’s Monday Morning Banter: Skonki, Skele & Skillachi
By Atoke
It’s so good and exhilarating to be alive. The world is bright and beautiful. The birds are chirping so nice and musically…. Urgh! I can’t pull it off mehn! Nahh! I tried guys… I really did but Mondays ARE a drag! However, if I was going to look at it from the glass-half-full perspective, I’d say it’s 5 more days to the weekend so hurrah! So, what did you get up to this weekend? On this end, I basked in the the delightfully cool breeze that comes from two days of rain. It didn’t matter that there was no power and of course the cable signal started misbehaving when the rain started. It cut short my Superman marathon but it was fun while it lasted. Watching a movie you saw as a kid with adult eyes is actually very heart breaking. As I watched Christopher Reeve in his tight spandex, all I could think of was “What? I actually grew up thinking this dude was zipping through the New York skies?”
The Superman franchise sold us sha! Many years ago, I knew this dude who had everything of his with the “S” emblazoned. Socks, backpack, notebooks, and towels… all with the Superman logo. He was a die hard comic book enthusiast. I can’t remember his name now but everyone called him “Robo Robo.” I don’t remember the origin of the nickname but it was always funny. Robo Robo tried very hard to shake off the name but it didn’t work. A few years ago, I saw him getting into his car in front of the Zenith bank on Admiralty way and I wanted to get his attention and then I realized I didn’t actually remember his name and I couldn’t start shouting “Robo Robo” at a grown man.
Who comes up with these nicknames? Some of them are very cool but some are just plain wrong! When the NTA soap opera “New Masquerade” was airing, they introduced a new character called “Syracuse”. I don’t remember much about Syracuse but I remember that Syracuse was quite vertically challenged. Somehow or the other, everybody in the house in Ilorin started calling me “Syracuse”. Somehow, the nickname morphed from “Syracuse” to “Syra oni Syra”, to “Syra”. I couldn’t shake off the name and just thanked the deities above that it didn’t leave that house. So, I came home one holiday, and I must have been trying to gather sympathy from the wrong sources because I told my brother and he made it worse. He funkified the “Syra” to “Sera” which kind of sounds like “Sarah”. Dearly beloved, that is how I got stuck with “Sera”.
Nicknames are not bad actually when they’re cute like “Tin Tin” or “Kess”; but when you have “Bondo”/ “Jango”/”Rabitte”/ “Beast”/ “Dodongba” you begin to wonder why the universe is so unfair. There was a guy in my secondary school whose surname is “Adeoti” and somehow he got dubbed “Goatie”. Then, as if it was not bad enough, his younger brother came and got called “Small goatie”. Then there are some nicknames that you dub yourself and everybody kind of buys into it… like my friend Kunle Bello. Everybody and their dog calls him “KB”. He went on to adopt it as his stage name “Kaboom – The Detonator”. Yes, I sound bitter, he has such a cool nickname.
Anyway, please share your nickname with us and some of the funniest and most boring nicknames ever…. don’t forget to share the history and the embarrassing and not-so-embarrasing facts behind the names.
Have a fabulous week ahead. Don’t worry, it’ll soon be Friday.
Peace, love & cupcakes!
Toodles!
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Tonto Dikeh falls on stage at Iyanya's concert last night
They had to help her off the stage. #Pokothingz! Hehe.
Nigerian Woman Killed In Spain By Kung Fu Instructor, Juan Carlos Aguilar – RIP Maureen Ada
June 6th, 2013 – Nigerian Woman Killed In Spain By Kung Fu Champion, Juan Carlos Aguilar – RIP Maureen Ada
On Tuesday, close friends of Mauren Ada Ortuya, a 29-year-old prostitute killed by Kung fu instructor, Juan Carlos protest gender violence in Bilbao, Spain over her brutal death.
We learnt the Nigerian woman died of multiple wounds after she was beaten and tied up by the Kung Fu World champion.
She was left in coma for hours after the assault before she eventually passed away on Sunday at Basurto hospital in Bilbao, Spain.
Maureen was taken to the hospital after Police found her at Juan Carlos Aguilar’s gym in a state of coma.
According to police investigations, the Kung-fu instructor also confessed to killing a Colombian woman whose remain was found at the gym.
May her soul rest in peace.
Africanized bee swarm kills Texas man
A Texas man died after a swarm of Africanized bees disturbed by his tractor attacked, stinging him more than 1,000 times Saturday.
The bees were living inside an old chicken coop that Larry Goodwin, 62, was pushing over to clear off his Moody, Texas, property, neighbor John Puckett told CNN affiliate KCEN-TV.
"He lifted the whole hive and disturbed them all and they just came swarming out of there and trapped him on his tractor," Puckett said.
His daughter and neighbors rushed to help, but they said there was nothing they could do to save Goodwin.
"When we got to him, he was purple, he had thousands and thousands of bee stings on his face and arms," Tanya Goodwin said.
Puckett said his wife and daughter were stung 100 times. "I came pretty close to losing my family," Puckett said.
Allen Miller, whose company Bees Be Gone removed the hive after the attack, said he's seen more Africanized bee hives in the past few weeks than he normally sees in a year.
"If anybody has any brush or anything on their lands, please clear it, because they don't want to go through this," Tanya Goodwin said. "Nobody needs to go through this."
Africanized honey bees, known colloquially as "killer bees," are believed to have entered Texas in 1990 and have since spread to at least 10 other states, from California to Florida.
Africanized honey bees, which are hybrids of African and European bees, can be highly defensive around their nests and swarm more frequently than other honey bees, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The venom carried by honey bees has similar potency.
Ebube Nwagbo Seals Hair Sponsorship Deal With Miss Global Nigeria Pageant
As the form sales for the 2013 Miss Global Nigeria pageant kicks off, contestants for the next event which promises to be glamorous are sure set for a surprising adventure with the array of topflight celebrities that are joining the planning team every day.
Chisom Ihemebirim, 25 year old man sells son for N500,000
THE Abia State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Chisom Ihemebirim from Amuzi Obowo in Imo State, for selling his one and half years old son, Chidubem Chisom for N500,000.
The command also arrested one Abraham Ukaiwe, 27, from Asaga Ohafia in AbiaState said to be Ihemebirim’s accomplice in the deal to sell the boy.
Little Chidubem Chisom was said to have been sold to one Mercy Nwachinemere, 45, of Umudi Abayi in Osisioma, Abia State who has also been arrested.
Akwa Ibom Widows Forced To Drink Bath-Water Of Husbands Corpses
Widows have suffered hard times in Akwa Ibom state in a custom allowing the seizure of deceased husbands’ properties and subjecting their widows to inhuman practices such as shaving of the head and making them drink the water used to bath the corpses of their husbands, among others. A sigh of relieve can now be heaved in the Southern Nigerian state as the custom has now become illegal.
In a bill passed by the House of Assembly and signed by the governor, Chief Godswill Akpabio, the state government outlawed the custom which maltreat widows after the deaths of their husbands, declaring it as unlawful and inhuman.
Speaking on Democracy Day, the governor declared that it had become unlawful for widows to be maltreated in Akwa Ibom, saying defaulters of the law risk fines and three years imprisonment.
In her reaction, First Lady of the state, Chief (Mrs) Unoma Ekaette Akpabio, commended the House of Assembly and the governor for the pro-women law, describing the passage of the law as a breakthrough for the womenfolk in the state.
According to her, “I appreciate the state House of Assembly and the state governor for standing with the womenfolk through this law. Akwa Ibom State has, in the last five years, shown itself as pro-masses and pro-women.”
Drugs and Condoms Found Inside Boko Haram Camps
Man admitted threats to kill Prince Harry just hours after brutal murder of Drummer Lee Rigby
A white Muslim convert threatened to kill Prince Harry just a day after the shocking murder of a soldier in Woolwich.
Ashraf Islam, 30, formerly known as Mark Townley, confessed to police that he wanted to kill the third in line to the throne, who has served in high profile tours of Afghanistan.
Kidnappers storm Obasanjo Farms, abduct two Asians
Men suspected to be kidnappers Friday morning stormed Obasanjo farms in Mfamosong, Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State and kidnapped two Asians said to be staff of the Oil Palm Estate.He deceived me into marrying him
New BBC Director General takes a break just six weeks after starting his £450,000 job
BBC Director General Tony Hall has been rapped for taking a holiday just six weeks into his new job.
Lord Hall is due back at his desk tomorrow according to a BBC source after reportedly going off on a break on May 24th.
He had agreed to take up his £450,000 role in early March, but didn't start until April 2nd after taking another holiday.
Under fire: Tony Hall took a holiday just six weeks after taking over as Director general of the BBC
Queen's Coronation: Children in fancy dress and trestle tables in the streets: Readers' pictures from Queen's Coronation 60 years ago today reveal how they celebrated her big day
They provide a snapshot of Britain 60 years ago as millions of families across Britain gathered together to celebrate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth.
Street parties from Dorset to Middlesbrough were held, children took part in fancy dress competitions and neighbours crowded together to watch the event unfold for the first time on television.
As the Queen celebrates the 60th anniversary of her Coronation today, people around the country have shared their memories and pictures of the event through the website Friends Reunited.
Sue Aldridge (third up on the right) wore a specially made red, blue and white dress for the occasion
Mar's Rat Spied By NASA's Curiosity Rover
Is that a rat or a squirell on Mars or what?
The dusty orange, rock-strewn surface of the Red Planet was revealed from the mast camera on NASA’s Curiosity rover - and what starry-eyed enthusiasts claim is a dusty orange rodent hiding among the stones.
The photo, taken Sept. 28, 2012, depicts the “Rocknest” site, where NASA’s rover took a scoopful of sand, tasted it, and determined it was full of weathered basaltic materials - not unlike Hawaii, the space agency’s scientists said last year.
No word on how the rodent tasted, however. The efforts were taken to identify the “creature” on the UFO Sightings Daily website, where its finder, ScottCWaring, held tight to his opinion: That’s one darn cute rodent on Mars.
"Note its lighter color upper and lower eyelids, its nose and cheek areas, its ear, its front leg and stomach. Looks similar to a squirrel camouflaged in the stones and sand by its colors," he wrote.
"Hey, who doesn't love squirrels, right?”
Others pointed out that the similarity in coloring and position mean it was most likely just a rock, fingering the psychology phenomenon known as pareidolia, a propensity to pick out faces from everyday objects and structures.
To take advantage of this psychological phenomenon closer to home, designers at Berlin's Onformative studio developed an algorithm that scans the surface of the earth with Google Maps, picking out geographical structures that are likely to be construed as having face-like features, science blog iO9 recently pointed out.
Their algorithm found faces in fields, mustaches in mountains, hills with actual eyes. Perhaps the algorithm should be turned loose on Mars?
Woman Delivers Her Baby After Being "Pregnant" For Two Years
When Mrs. Prisca Ashiegbu struggled with her husband and finally got pregnant after seven years of fervent prayers to God for the fruit of the womb, she never imagined that she would have to go through so much sufferings and pain, waiting another two years before she eventually "pushed" the baby out.
Below is the story of this beautiful woman who got her first baby after nine years...
The nine years of childless marriage to her husband, Henry, was rough but the agaony was forgotten when she was delivered of her “miracle baby” on February 2, 2013.Married in January 2004, the couple who hail from Abazu village in Imo State was not so anxious about having a child in the first year of the marriage. However, they stated their journey of praying and waiting on God by the second year.
The nine years of childless marriage to her husband, Henry, was rough but the agaony was forgotten when she was delivered of her “miracle baby” on February 2, 2013.Married in January 2004, the couple who hail from Abazu village in Imo State was not so anxious about having a child in the first year of the marriage. However, they stated their journey of praying and waiting on God by the second year.
For many years, they went from one hospital to another searching for a solution to their childlessness and it was during one of such hospital visits that a scan revealed that Prisca had fibroid.
The doctors said the only solution was for Prisca to undergo surgery but the stories the couple heard about having surgery to remove fibroid didn’t encourage them to go on with the treatment.
“I have always had this phobia of going for surgery especially when it concerns fibroid. I have heard a lot of stories and the stories were not good. Many women had lost their lives in the process and we didn’t know where to go and who to trust. Some other stories we heard were that if one does not conceive within three months after removing the fibroid, it will grow back. I didn’t want my wife to go for the surgery because I had already made up my mind that I’ll rather remain childless than lose my wife to the ailment,” Henry, the husband said.
God is great!
Angelina Jolie's Aunt Dies Of Breast Cancer
Angelina Jolie’s beloved aunt Debbie died after a battle with breast cancer on Sunday morning (26.05.13) in California. Angelina Jolie’s aunt has lost her battle with breast cancer.
The ‘Salt’ actress – who recently revealed she underwent a double mastectomy after she was identified as carrying the BRCA1 cancer gene, which gave her an 87 per cent chance of developing breast cancer and a 50 per cent risk of ovarian cancer – and her family are in mourning after her aunt Debbie Martin, 61, passed away at Palomar Hospital in Escondido, California on Sunday morning (26.05.13).
The Oscar-winner’s uncle Ron Martin confirmed the sad news and praised the 37-year-old star and her brother James Haven for their support.
He told E! News: “Angelina has been in touch throughout the week and her brother Jamie has been with us, giving his support day by day. They both loved Debbie very much and although Angie is not able to come right now she has sent her love and support, which was very nice.
“We have seen Angelina a number of times since Debbie was diagnosed with breast cancer and Debbie and I were both very proud of her recent decision to have the double mastectomy and to do everything she can to keep her family from having to go through what we’ve been through.
“Angelina’s father Jon Voight has also been tremendously supportive – he came down to see Debbie last Sunday and spent the whole day, talking with her and sharing his love and I know Debbie really enjoyed seeing him and talking with him.”
Debbie is survived by her husband Ron and their two sons Chris and Cory Martin.
Australian Man Claims To Be Jesus
A former IT Specialist in Australia claims to be Jesus and he’s already gathered some followers. According to Sky News, Alan John Miller, or AJ as he prefers to be known, runs a religious movement known as the Divine Truth from his home near the small town of Kingaroy in the state of Queensland.
Miller also claims that his Australian partner (in the picture) is Mary Magdalene and she was present at the crucifixion. He recalled raising his friend, Lazarus from the dead.
The weird thing is that people actually believe this man. A California man, George Hamel left behind a business and his wife in the United States to be closer to Mr Miller and his teachings. He firmly believes Mr Miller is Jesus Christ and insists there’s nothing sinister about him.
Another British woman Louise “Luli” Faver, 39, is a former neuroscientist who gave up her career to be closer to the couple
Rivers has highest HIV/AIDS cases
RIVERS State has the highest number of people living with HIV/AIDS with a total of 145,236 adults and 15,000 children affected.
Priscillia Shu, Co-ordinator, Rhema Care Integrated Development Centre stated this when the HIV/AIDS awareness center facilitated a sensitisation programme among staff of the Rivers State Ministry of Culture and Tourism .
To curb the spread of HIV/AIDS, the awareness campaigner stressed the need for abstinence and faithfulness to one uninfected partner at the event.
She also advised on the need to avoid use of unsterilized sharp instruments and ensure that only screened blood are transfused.
Shu recalled that the epidemic first came to lime-light in America in the 80s then gradually crept into Nigeria in 1988 in Calabar through a 13 year old teenage girl.
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Culture and Tourism Mrs. Grace Akpughunum-Okwulehie who was represented by the ministry’s Director of Administration, Mrs. Ibiere Pepple enjoined all staff to join hands in minimizing the spread of HIV/AIDS
Nigerian Homosexuals Go Underground Over Passage Of Law
AS lawmakers intensify efforts to criminalise homosexuality in Nigeria, investigations have revealed that gays and lesbians in the country have gone underground for fear of being used as scapegoats. Unlike before when some of them freely identified themselves as homosexuals, The Guardian learnt that most homosexuals now keep mute on their gay status.
While a church, House of Rainbow, solely dedicated to the interest of gays in Nigeria was forced to relocate from Lagos where it had two centres and several followers to the United Kingdom some years ago, most of the known clubs and relaxation centres often patronised by gays in Lagos have practically dried up.
But sources told The Guardian in confidence that gay practice is still secretly thriving in the country. BBC had reported about a gay club in Lagos early this year. And House of Rainbow founder, Rev. Jide Rowland, told The Guardian early this year that his church, though operating underground now, has at least three cells in Lagos, making Nigeria where the church has the highest members in Africa.
Chief Researcher/HOD (Head of Department) of Clinical Sciences Division, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), Dr. Oliver Ezechi, however, said that the subterranean method of operation of gays would worsen the fight against human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in Nigeria.
Ezechi said over a dozen homosexuals had approached NIMR for HIV counseling and treatment before the passage of the nations’ anti-gay bill by the Senate in 2011. He added that for fear of being punished, the homosexuals have since gone underground.
“Anti-gay bill will affect the fight against HIV in Nigeria because homosexuals would go underground. We were discussing with them on HIV-prevention service before the onset of the law. But once the bill came up, the homosexuals were not ready to talk to us because they were afraid they could be picked up. Once you criminalise any medical service, people would go underground. That might not solve the problem of HIV. Therefore, we need to dialogue and see how to provide assistance to them,” Ezechi said.
Lawmakers in the House of Representatives joined their Senate counterparts on Thursday when they voted to ban gay marriages, outlawed any group actively supporting gay rights and endorsed a measure that also calls for 14-year prison sentence for any “public show” of affection by same-sex people.
The Senate had passed the law in 2011 despite pressures from foreign countries where gay marriage is acceptable. Senate President, David Mark, insisted that the bill prohibiting same sex marriages “is irrevocable”.
“We will not compromise on this. I want to invite you all to join the crusade of decency in our society. There are many good values we can copy from other societies but certainly not this one (same-sex marriages).
We have to prove to the rest of the world, who are advocates of this unnatural way, that we Nigerians promote and respect sanity, morality and humanity. Every individual is a product of the union of a man and woman,” he said.
We have to prove to the rest of the world, who are advocates of this unnatural way, that we Nigerians promote and respect sanity, morality and humanity. Every individual is a product of the union of a man and woman,” he said.
Coordinator of Justice for Gay Africans Society, Mr Godwyns Onwuchekwa, a gay and a UK-based Nigerian, had said that the Nigerian government should leave the fight against gays to God.
“If God hated gay people, let God himself destroy them as you said he did to Sodom and Gomorrah. Or is your God powerless? Why are you fighting for the one who is supposed to be most powerful? If God is against homosexuality, what is he waiting for? It is either there is no God or God doesn’t hate gay people,” Onwuchekwa said.
Speaking in the same vein, Rowland said the bill would be detrimental to the work of his church in Nigeria. “Any negative effect on the anti-gay bill will have detrimental effect on the work and mission of House Of Rainbow in Nigeria. The lives of LGBTI people and their friends, families and allies will be further frustrated with fear and prejudice. We need to pray and stand up against injustice,” he said.
African Leaders Snooze During AU Summit
Ever wondered why Africa is still Developing?
Mugabe Leads the Pack of Snoozing Leaders.
Can you pick anyone out who is not sleeping?
Picture was taken at an AU summit in 2010.
I Knew Kayode Salako Was Married When I Was Dating Him - Foluke Daramola Speaks Out
Foluke Daramola is a well-known face in the Nigerian movie industry, as she came into the limelight in the late 90s with her appearance in Palace, a soap opera back then.
In a recent interview, she talks about her marriage to her new husband and on the feud with her friend, Princess Bukola Fasuyi.
Excerpts:
Many people believed Foluke Daramola joined the movie industry not quite long. Can you tell us when you joined the industry?
I don‘t know of anyone that would say that I joined the movie industry not quite long. Thank God, you know how it all began. If I can still remember, we have met in location many times, even outside Lagos. There was a year we met in Osogbo, Osun State; I am talking about the year 2000. That was more than 12 years ago, and before then, I have been in the industry. I started in the 90s before I got admitted into the university. I started with talk shows on DBN and AIT and eventually, I got a role in Palace and while I was acting, I was studying with it.
I don‘t know of anyone that would say that I joined the movie industry not quite long. Thank God, you know how it all began. If I can still remember, we have met in location many times, even outside Lagos. There was a year we met in Osogbo, Osun State; I am talking about the year 2000. That was more than 12 years ago, and before then, I have been in the industry. I started in the 90s before I got admitted into the university. I started with talk shows on DBN and AIT and eventually, I got a role in Palace and while I was acting, I was studying with it.
So, can you tell us your educational background?
I went to Maryland Covenant and Anthony Model Primary Schools. I was at Ikeja High School, Ifako International School and LAFROGRAMS. I studied International Relations at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife and for my Masters degree; I studied International Law and Diplomacy at the University of Lagos. Also, I did some professional courses too. I did some directing and I did a leadership course at Daystar Church.
I went to Maryland Covenant and Anthony Model Primary Schools. I was at Ikeja High School, Ifako International School and LAFROGRAMS. I studied International Relations at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife and for my Masters degree; I studied International Law and Diplomacy at the University of Lagos. Also, I did some professional courses too. I did some directing and I did a leadership course at Daystar Church.
Since you started acting before getting admission into the university, why didn’t you study Theatre Arts instead of International Relations?
My first love has always been to be a diplomat. I discovered acting along the line. I don’t have to go to the school of acting before acting well. I actually got admitted into OAU to study Accounting, but I just wanted to be a diplomat, so I changed my course to International Relations. I already have acting as a talent, so I don t need to study Theatre Arts.
My first love has always been to be a diplomat. I discovered acting along the line. I don’t have to go to the school of acting before acting well. I actually got admitted into OAU to study Accounting, but I just wanted to be a diplomat, so I changed my course to International Relations. I already have acting as a talent, so I don t need to study Theatre Arts.
Who are your mentors in the movie industry?
They are Olu and Joke Jacobs, Richard Mofe Damijo. In directing, my mentors are Amaka Igwe, Lola Fani-Kayode, Tade Ogidan and Tunde Kelani
They are Olu and Joke Jacobs, Richard Mofe Damijo. In directing, my mentors are Amaka Igwe, Lola Fani-Kayode, Tade Ogidan and Tunde Kelani
What is your relationship with your colleagues in the movie industry?
It is cordial, but I am a private person. I don t keep friends apart from the younger ones that I have. It doesn’t mean that I have people as my enemies. I still maintain a very cordial relationship with my colleagues when we are off set and I know I can get in touch with them when we have one or two things to do together. I love privacy, so I like to keep myself to myself
It is cordial, but I am a private person. I don t keep friends apart from the younger ones that I have. It doesn’t mean that I have people as my enemies. I still maintain a very cordial relationship with my colleagues when we are off set and I know I can get in touch with them when we have one or two things to do together. I love privacy, so I like to keep myself to myself
The first time you were on set, how did you feel?
I was excited but scared. I was excited because I was acting with big names, like Liz Benson, Yomi Obileye and a whole lot of them, but I was really scared of them. Although, I had to get a slap, because my director, Uncle Tunji Bamishigbin, was asking: “what s wrong with you?” Because, I was not just getting my line so, I had to be slapped to get back on my feet and after that, I’ve been wonderful. It is like a part of me already
I was excited but scared. I was excited because I was acting with big names, like Liz Benson, Yomi Obileye and a whole lot of them, but I was really scared of them. Although, I had to get a slap, because my director, Uncle Tunji Bamishigbin, was asking: “what s wrong with you?” Because, I was not just getting my line so, I had to be slapped to get back on my feet and after that, I’ve been wonderful. It is like a part of me already
But there is this general belief that you are arrogant?
There is this Yoruba proverb that says, “ori o kin ri ara e” (the head cannot see itself). I see you like my brother doing your job and I am doing mine, if you don’t interview me, there are one thousand and one people you can interview. And when it comes to pride, I am not fantastic but I am very close to God, I pray, I talk to God and I believe I am a sinner and God will forgive me. But the Bible says he that brings himself down, God will raise him up and that he that raises himself up God will bring him down.
There is this Yoruba proverb that says, “ori o kin ri ara e” (the head cannot see itself). I see you like my brother doing your job and I am doing mine, if you don’t interview me, there are one thousand and one people you can interview. And when it comes to pride, I am not fantastic but I am very close to God, I pray, I talk to God and I believe I am a sinner and God will forgive me. But the Bible says he that brings himself down, God will raise him up and that he that raises himself up God will bring him down.
Pride is something that I don't believe in. I know a lot of people but if I see an iota of pride in you I will never associate with you. As I said, I am a very original person and I can relate with both the downtrodden and influential people. That is what is called true celebrity, being able to adapt to any situation but being proud is not in my dictionary.
Sometimes when you are in an environment and you are not comfortable in that environment, you can tend to look and “bone” your face but if you greet me, I would never bring you down. My godfather, Uncle Yomi Obileye, once told me that as a true celebrity, in your worst of moods, when your fans greet you, always force a smile.
When he said that thing, I thought it was something easy for me to do, but over time, I realised it is the most difficult thing to do, because I might have a misunderstanding with my partner in the car and someone will just shout, “Foluke Daramola”. Of course, it would not be easy for me to force a smile, but then, I discover that if you can do it, it goes a long way. I always try to give a good impression to people, no matter what.
Are you separated or divorced?
I’m naturally divorced because it is over four years since I left him. But the paper work is not yet done. I don’t want complications really, complications in the sense that I don’t want my children involved in that mess and moreover, I’m not getting married tomorrow or any time soon.
I’m naturally divorced because it is over four years since I left him. But the paper work is not yet done. I don’t want complications really, complications in the sense that I don’t want my children involved in that mess and moreover, I’m not getting married tomorrow or any time soon.
Let talk on your marriage to Kayode. Howe did you feel?
Of course, I felt good. I am happy in my marriage
Of course, I felt good. I am happy in my marriage
But people said you snatched somebody’s husband?
I did not snatch anybody’s husband. I never asked her to pack out of her husband’s house. Moreover, I did not meet her at home when I married Kayode.
I did not snatch anybody’s husband. I never asked her to pack out of her husband’s house. Moreover, I did not meet her at home when I married Kayode.
But, when you were dating him, you knew he was married?
I knew.
I knew.
But you still went ahead to marry him?
That is between him and me.
That is between him and me.
What about your children, don’t they ask after their father?
Whenever they are talking about their father, I always tell them that when they are old enough to use a phone, I will buy it for them and they can communicate with him, but when he says he wants to communicate with them, I allow him to do so. I never stopped him from doing so. I never stop him from communicating with them.
Whenever they are talking about their father, I always tell them that when they are old enough to use a phone, I will buy it for them and they can communicate with him, but when he says he wants to communicate with them, I allow him to do so. I never stopped him from doing so. I never stop him from communicating with them.
Your friend, Princess Fajuyi Bukola claimed you used charm to snatch Kayode from his wife. What would you say to that?
See, I don’t have anything to say to that, she can go ahead and say whatever she likes.
See, I don’t have anything to say to that, she can go ahead and say whatever she likes.
But the story is all over the town, she even claimed she took you to the man?
That is her problem. Why is she just saying it now? I don’t have anything to say to that. All I know is now I am happy in my marriage.
That is her problem. Why is she just saying it now? I don’t have anything to say to that. All I know is now I am happy in my marriage.
Is it true you love wearing revealing clothes?
I used to wear them but the Bible says when I was a child, I acted like a child, when I became a man, I stopped being childish. When I was younger, I used to wear revealing clothes. When I was in OAU, I was myself, I clubbed, I partied, I had fun, I had relationships and I had heartbreaks. Now, I am much older, I no longer believe in wearing revealing clothes because I am more matured and I see things differently.
I used to wear them but the Bible says when I was a child, I acted like a child, when I became a man, I stopped being childish. When I was younger, I used to wear revealing clothes. When I was in OAU, I was myself, I clubbed, I partied, I had fun, I had relationships and I had heartbreaks. Now, I am much older, I no longer believe in wearing revealing clothes because I am more matured and I see things differently.
Even sometimes, when I see people wear it, I say with time, they would stop it, it is not things you can tell people to do or not to do. Then I used to believe that if you don’t wear anything skimpy or revealing, you were not in vogue, but now, if you tell me to wear it, I would just look at it and say no.
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