Taylor Swift doesnt think there is anything wrong with dating an 18-year-old!
The country star, who took her romance with high school junior Conor
Kennedy public the week of his 18th birthday, sounds off about the
backlash she has received for dating a younger man in the latest issue
of Rolling Stone, and Y ! Entertainment has the details.
How did I kidnap him? she responds to a story that she kidnapped Conor
and flew him on a private jet to Nashville.
You cant kidnap a grown man! These are serious accusations now!
Swift, who is pals with fellow young cougar Selena Gomez, also admits
that she may have got the idea of dating a younger man from the
Wizards of Waverly Place actress, who is currently dating Justin
Bieber.
Probably! she replied quick and cheerfully when asked about the correlation.
And the 22-year-old also addresses the fact that before she hooked up
with Conor she was publically touting her interest in the Kennedy
family history.
Weird, she says. Oh, my God, I know. Its like things happen in my life
in coincidental ways that are weird.
When the journalist, Brian Hiatt, compares her romance to Elvis
superfan Nicolas Cage marrying Lisa Marie Presley** and getting the
ultimate collectible, Swift quickly shot down the similarity,according
to Radar news
Thats not whats happening, she practically yells, sending her eyes skyward.
Do you think that Conor Kennedy is a grown man? Sound off below.
Saturday, 13 October 2012
GOOD OR BAD - LAST MINUTE STRUGGLE FAILS NIGERIA TO REDEEM BAKASSI
For several months, the Bakassi issue had been the front burner of
public discourse. But the hope of different interest groups, including
the National Assembly, to have the Federal Government appeal the
ceding of Bakassi to Cameroon was dashed less than 24 hours to the
expiration of the 10-year period given for appeal.
The International Court of Justice in the Hague, Netherlands had on
Oct. 10, 2002 ruled that Nigeria should cede the oil-rich Bakassi
peninsula to Cameroon. The hope initially raised by President Goodluck
Jonathan by instituting a committee to look into the appeal about a
week before the deadline, was however dashed on Monday. This is
because the Attorney-General of the Federation, Mohammed Adoke, said
Nigeria would not apply for the review of the ICJ ruling which ceded
Bakassi to Cameroon.
In making a case for the FG's position, Adoke explained that the
argument canvassed by proponents of the review "is virtually bound to
fail" as "a failed application will be diplomatically damaging to
Nigeria."
But the government's decision had only provoked further controversy as
a section of Nigerians, who had campaigned for a review of the ICJ
judgement felt seriously disappointed.
However, another section of Nigerians agreed with the FG's position,
saying it was rather too late in the day to file an appeal. Yet
another group of pundits said the FG's final position did not come as
a surprise after all, considering the lukewarm attitude it had
exhibited towards the matter over the years.
Meanwhile, during a protest organised on Tuesday by members of the
Cross River State House of Assembly, who took to the streets over the
matter, the state government accused the AGF of trading falsehood and
misleading Nigerians on the FG's refusal to seek a review of the
judgement of the ICJ. Some of them called for the sacking of Adoke and
the impeachment of President Jonathan for not defending the
constitution as they had sworn to.
The Speaker of the assembly, Mr. Larry Odey, led the 25-member
procession to Governor Liyel Imoke's office in Calabar to express
their anger and bitterness.
He said Adoke's claim ran contrary to that of Jonathan, who identified
with the views of the majority of members of the National Assembly and
supported the move by setting up a committee to review the judgement.
A member representing Bakassi in the assembly, Mr. Saviour Nyong,
described himself as one of the displaced persons from the area and
said that the FG did not seek their consent before ceding them to
Cameroon.
Nyong said that no nation had ever ceded its portion to another
without a plebiscite, adding that the decision of the FG was an
international conspiracy against the people of Bakassi.
He noted that the Green Tree Agreement had not been ratified by the
National Assembly and that the people of Bakassi had the right to take
their destiny in their hands. Another member representing Abi
constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Mr. John-Gaul
Lebo, said it was the ICJ's position to issue the statement not the
AGF.
However, a statement by the state Attorney General and Commissioner
for Justice, Mr. Attah Ochinke, pointed out that contrary to the
position of Adoke and the FG, Nigeria still had about seven grounds
upon which a review of the judgement could have been pursued.
He said, "The FG adduced several reasons for its decision, including
the claim that the committee set up by (President) Jonathan could not
get new information from the proponents for a review to warrant
seeking a review of the judgement.
"While Cross River should not be seen as taking issues with the FG, it
is however pertinent to state our own side of the story for the sake
of posterity.
"First, it must be emphasised that for us in Cross River, Bakassi is
not about oil; it is about the people. I regret to say that it is not
true that new facts were not made available to the committee that
would have compelled Nigeria to seek a review of the ICJ judgement.
If anything, the FG's decision is coming after several days of
frenzied activities towards applying for a review of the judgement.
While we concede that the FG has the prerogative not to apply for a
review, we find the reasons given for that decision most unfortunate.
"The claim that seeking a review will tarnish Nigeria's image in the
comity of nations is also very unfortunate. Several countries applied
for a review of similar judgements delivered against them without
losing credibility.
So the fact that Nigeria had complied with the judgement is the ground
that should qualify us to apply for a review and should not be the
reason why we should be ashamed to do what is necessary to protect
Nigerians."
Ochinke noted that the Cross River State claim came as a boost to many
observers, who had expected Nigeria to seek a review of the judgement.
A former Special Adviser to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo on National
Assembly Matters, Senator Florence Ita-Giwa, said it was good the FG
did not waste money for an appeal.
In a protest rally organised on Monday by the natives of Bakassi in
her residence in Calabar, Ita-Giwa said that Nigeria lost Bakassi to
Cameroon 10 years ago through the ruling and finally four years ago
when the handing over was done.
She said that if there were things to be done to review the matter,
it should have been done four or five years ago, adding that though
Nigerians had shown great interest in the Bakassi issue belatedly, the
displaced Bakassi people were not counting down anything but calling
for their resettlement at Day Spring Island.
She said, "Today, we are still a displaced people and displaced people
are worse than refugees. For 10 years after the judgement, we have
cried, nobody listened to us. Today, we are surprised that two days to
the expiration people have gone to court. We appreciate efforts of
Cross River State Government, but what we want is shelter," she said.
No matter the protest, annoyance, explanations and excuses, Nigeria
has finally lost the chance to redeem Bakassi.
Should the Displaced people accept their fate? Well it's up to you Y !
Readers to Decide !! Thanks for Reading
public discourse. But the hope of different interest groups, including
the National Assembly, to have the Federal Government appeal the
ceding of Bakassi to Cameroon was dashed less than 24 hours to the
expiration of the 10-year period given for appeal.
The International Court of Justice in the Hague, Netherlands had on
Oct. 10, 2002 ruled that Nigeria should cede the oil-rich Bakassi
peninsula to Cameroon. The hope initially raised by President Goodluck
Jonathan by instituting a committee to look into the appeal about a
week before the deadline, was however dashed on Monday. This is
because the Attorney-General of the Federation, Mohammed Adoke, said
Nigeria would not apply for the review of the ICJ ruling which ceded
Bakassi to Cameroon.
In making a case for the FG's position, Adoke explained that the
argument canvassed by proponents of the review "is virtually bound to
fail" as "a failed application will be diplomatically damaging to
Nigeria."
But the government's decision had only provoked further controversy as
a section of Nigerians, who had campaigned for a review of the ICJ
judgement felt seriously disappointed.
However, another section of Nigerians agreed with the FG's position,
saying it was rather too late in the day to file an appeal. Yet
another group of pundits said the FG's final position did not come as
a surprise after all, considering the lukewarm attitude it had
exhibited towards the matter over the years.
Meanwhile, during a protest organised on Tuesday by members of the
Cross River State House of Assembly, who took to the streets over the
matter, the state government accused the AGF of trading falsehood and
misleading Nigerians on the FG's refusal to seek a review of the
judgement of the ICJ. Some of them called for the sacking of Adoke and
the impeachment of President Jonathan for not defending the
constitution as they had sworn to.
The Speaker of the assembly, Mr. Larry Odey, led the 25-member
procession to Governor Liyel Imoke's office in Calabar to express
their anger and bitterness.
He said Adoke's claim ran contrary to that of Jonathan, who identified
with the views of the majority of members of the National Assembly and
supported the move by setting up a committee to review the judgement.
A member representing Bakassi in the assembly, Mr. Saviour Nyong,
described himself as one of the displaced persons from the area and
said that the FG did not seek their consent before ceding them to
Cameroon.
Nyong said that no nation had ever ceded its portion to another
without a plebiscite, adding that the decision of the FG was an
international conspiracy against the people of Bakassi.
He noted that the Green Tree Agreement had not been ratified by the
National Assembly and that the people of Bakassi had the right to take
their destiny in their hands. Another member representing Abi
constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Mr. John-Gaul
Lebo, said it was the ICJ's position to issue the statement not the
AGF.
However, a statement by the state Attorney General and Commissioner
for Justice, Mr. Attah Ochinke, pointed out that contrary to the
position of Adoke and the FG, Nigeria still had about seven grounds
upon which a review of the judgement could have been pursued.
He said, "The FG adduced several reasons for its decision, including
the claim that the committee set up by (President) Jonathan could not
get new information from the proponents for a review to warrant
seeking a review of the judgement.
"While Cross River should not be seen as taking issues with the FG, it
is however pertinent to state our own side of the story for the sake
of posterity.
"First, it must be emphasised that for us in Cross River, Bakassi is
not about oil; it is about the people. I regret to say that it is not
true that new facts were not made available to the committee that
would have compelled Nigeria to seek a review of the ICJ judgement.
If anything, the FG's decision is coming after several days of
frenzied activities towards applying for a review of the judgement.
While we concede that the FG has the prerogative not to apply for a
review, we find the reasons given for that decision most unfortunate.
"The claim that seeking a review will tarnish Nigeria's image in the
comity of nations is also very unfortunate. Several countries applied
for a review of similar judgements delivered against them without
losing credibility.
So the fact that Nigeria had complied with the judgement is the ground
that should qualify us to apply for a review and should not be the
reason why we should be ashamed to do what is necessary to protect
Nigerians."
Ochinke noted that the Cross River State claim came as a boost to many
observers, who had expected Nigeria to seek a review of the judgement.
A former Special Adviser to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo on National
Assembly Matters, Senator Florence Ita-Giwa, said it was good the FG
did not waste money for an appeal.
In a protest rally organised on Monday by the natives of Bakassi in
her residence in Calabar, Ita-Giwa said that Nigeria lost Bakassi to
Cameroon 10 years ago through the ruling and finally four years ago
when the handing over was done.
She said that if there were things to be done to review the matter,
it should have been done four or five years ago, adding that though
Nigerians had shown great interest in the Bakassi issue belatedly, the
displaced Bakassi people were not counting down anything but calling
for their resettlement at Day Spring Island.
She said, "Today, we are still a displaced people and displaced people
are worse than refugees. For 10 years after the judgement, we have
cried, nobody listened to us. Today, we are surprised that two days to
the expiration people have gone to court. We appreciate efforts of
Cross River State Government, but what we want is shelter," she said.
No matter the protest, annoyance, explanations and excuses, Nigeria
has finally lost the chance to redeem Bakassi.
Should the Displaced people accept their fate? Well it's up to you Y !
Readers to Decide !! Thanks for Reading
NOLLYWOOD SINGER/ACTRESS ASHIONYE - REASON I MARRIED MY OYINBO HUSBAND
Ashionye Ugboh-Raccah is a talented singer and actress. Asides
establishing a career in music, she has had good shots at acting
featuring in M-net's produced Doctor's Quaters and Tinsel and later,
Lilian Amah's Jungle Ride which fetched her an AMAA nomination for
Most Promising actress.
Recently, she concluded production of her gender inspired movie titled
Journey to Self, where she is using the medium to denounce the
prevailing ill-treatment that is often meted to the women in the
society. In this interview, Ashionye talks about the project, her
acting career and what binds her together with her oyinbo husband.
When ask ,are you A feminist? She said
I'm not a feminist. If not, I wouldn't have been happily married with
a child. Actually, I believe in female empowerment.
"Journey to Self" is a story that is being relayed through the eyes
of these women because the same issues affect the men as well as the
children in their lives. So, it's a social issue addressed through
the eyes of these women.
How come you branched into producing films after a long absence from the screen?
After I had my son, I decided to take some time off the entertainment
circuit. While I was on vacation, I started writing. I was inspired
to write after reading various stories online, and in the national
dailies about a woman's situation in the society.
You started out with Tinsel, that was where you made your name?
Not really, I started with "Doctor's Quaters"which also was an M-net
production in 2005. That was one of my very first acting on television
and on stage, I did a "V- monolog: Nigerian story" and also, a stage
play titled "Once upon a Mad " produced by Kofi, a comedian.
Thereafter, I did a movie titled "Jungle Ride"which gave me two
nominations; Best Upcoming Actress And Best Actress at AMAA and Naija
Awards. "Doctors Quaters" was my very last television series before I
went into producing my own movie "Journey to Self".
While you lasted on the set of Tinsel, what would you remember as your
greatest undoing?
Tinsel was funny. I didn't have any challenge on the set of Tinsel.
Even the boy, Dozie who played the role of my son, he was equally
amazing. I learnt so much from the people on the set of Tinsel as well
as they learnt from me. May want to ask how I got on the set of
Tinsel, I travelled out of the country for a holiday and when I
returned, I was invited for a reading which I did. That was how I
joined the cast.
It wasn't difficult because their was an existing character and they
needed to introduce another character. I was asked to read for the new
character as well as the existing one. But after the exercise, I was
given the role of Monica Adewale which was the existing character.
Apart from acting , and producing, you also sing?
Like what one Rev. father said , if you have lots of talents ,don't
be shy to express yourself. I believe that I have lots of talents
which I need to showcase to the world; be it radio , television and
the big screen. I read Mass Communication in the university and I
guess, the knowledge I acquired from school was what prompted me to go
into radio and television presenting. The acting is inborn in me. I
will say I started acting at a very young age as well as singing.
What would you say marriage have done for you?
Marriage have matured me. As a single woman, there were certain things
I did that I can' t do now. Marriage and the birth of my child have
made me a lot more patient and matured person. I am a woman now. There
are some things that I look at now as a wife and a mother, and I
ignore. But back then, I wasn't matured enough and I thought I was.
I have been matured for over three years now.
How did you meet your husband?
I met my husband in 2001, we have known each other for over 11years.
We met here, in Lagos.
Is it a new trend where Nollywood stars are falling for the 'Oyinbos'?
This is not about going for the "Oyinbo's" or the 'Oyinbos' coming for
us. It's about the relationship. It' s not a matter of whether your
husband is black or white. It depends on the relationship you have
built over the years with him.
It depends on a lot of of things. And by the way, how many Nollywod
actresses are married to the Oyinbos? I don't see colour as an
individual in marriage. My husband doesn't see colour either. I
believe that the actresses that you are referring to, and their
husbands don't see colour too. That's why they decided to marry. The
world is one colour to me, but don't ask me which colour.
You might see my husband as a white man, but I don't see him that way.
After all, my husband was born in Kano and he speaks Hausa fluently.
He is a Nigerian as much as you are a Nigerian too. So, I don't see
colour in our marriage.
What was the reaction of your parents when you introduced him to you?
There was no opposition. My dad knew I have been in a relationship
with him for awhile. So, there was no reason for him to oppose the
marriage. He was very happy to welcome another son-in-law into our
family. The relationship between my husband and my father was
fantastic.
Now that you are back in Nollywood, have the scripts started flying
into your hands?
I have gotten some offers for movies that will shot early next year.
And I have accepted to star in those movies. They are two movies at
the moment.
establishing a career in music, she has had good shots at acting
featuring in M-net's produced Doctor's Quaters and Tinsel and later,
Lilian Amah's Jungle Ride which fetched her an AMAA nomination for
Most Promising actress.
Recently, she concluded production of her gender inspired movie titled
Journey to Self, where she is using the medium to denounce the
prevailing ill-treatment that is often meted to the women in the
society. In this interview, Ashionye talks about the project, her
acting career and what binds her together with her oyinbo husband.
When ask ,are you A feminist? She said
I'm not a feminist. If not, I wouldn't have been happily married with
a child. Actually, I believe in female empowerment.
"Journey to Self" is a story that is being relayed through the eyes
of these women because the same issues affect the men as well as the
children in their lives. So, it's a social issue addressed through
the eyes of these women.
How come you branched into producing films after a long absence from the screen?
After I had my son, I decided to take some time off the entertainment
circuit. While I was on vacation, I started writing. I was inspired
to write after reading various stories online, and in the national
dailies about a woman's situation in the society.
You started out with Tinsel, that was where you made your name?
Not really, I started with "Doctor's Quaters"which also was an M-net
production in 2005. That was one of my very first acting on television
and on stage, I did a "V- monolog: Nigerian story" and also, a stage
play titled "Once upon a Mad " produced by Kofi, a comedian.
Thereafter, I did a movie titled "Jungle Ride"which gave me two
nominations; Best Upcoming Actress And Best Actress at AMAA and Naija
Awards. "Doctors Quaters" was my very last television series before I
went into producing my own movie "Journey to Self".
While you lasted on the set of Tinsel, what would you remember as your
greatest undoing?
Tinsel was funny. I didn't have any challenge on the set of Tinsel.
Even the boy, Dozie who played the role of my son, he was equally
amazing. I learnt so much from the people on the set of Tinsel as well
as they learnt from me. May want to ask how I got on the set of
Tinsel, I travelled out of the country for a holiday and when I
returned, I was invited for a reading which I did. That was how I
joined the cast.
It wasn't difficult because their was an existing character and they
needed to introduce another character. I was asked to read for the new
character as well as the existing one. But after the exercise, I was
given the role of Monica Adewale which was the existing character.
Apart from acting , and producing, you also sing?
Like what one Rev. father said , if you have lots of talents ,don't
be shy to express yourself. I believe that I have lots of talents
which I need to showcase to the world; be it radio , television and
the big screen. I read Mass Communication in the university and I
guess, the knowledge I acquired from school was what prompted me to go
into radio and television presenting. The acting is inborn in me. I
will say I started acting at a very young age as well as singing.
What would you say marriage have done for you?
Marriage have matured me. As a single woman, there were certain things
I did that I can' t do now. Marriage and the birth of my child have
made me a lot more patient and matured person. I am a woman now. There
are some things that I look at now as a wife and a mother, and I
ignore. But back then, I wasn't matured enough and I thought I was.
I have been matured for over three years now.
How did you meet your husband?
I met my husband in 2001, we have known each other for over 11years.
We met here, in Lagos.
Is it a new trend where Nollywood stars are falling for the 'Oyinbos'?
This is not about going for the "Oyinbo's" or the 'Oyinbos' coming for
us. It's about the relationship. It' s not a matter of whether your
husband is black or white. It depends on the relationship you have
built over the years with him.
It depends on a lot of of things. And by the way, how many Nollywod
actresses are married to the Oyinbos? I don't see colour as an
individual in marriage. My husband doesn't see colour either. I
believe that the actresses that you are referring to, and their
husbands don't see colour too. That's why they decided to marry. The
world is one colour to me, but don't ask me which colour.
You might see my husband as a white man, but I don't see him that way.
After all, my husband was born in Kano and he speaks Hausa fluently.
He is a Nigerian as much as you are a Nigerian too. So, I don't see
colour in our marriage.
What was the reaction of your parents when you introduced him to you?
There was no opposition. My dad knew I have been in a relationship
with him for awhile. So, there was no reason for him to oppose the
marriage. He was very happy to welcome another son-in-law into our
family. The relationship between my husband and my father was
fantastic.
Now that you are back in Nollywood, have the scripts started flying
into your hands?
I have gotten some offers for movies that will shot early next year.
And I have accepted to star in those movies. They are two movies at
the moment.
LAGOS STATE: THIRD MAINLAND BRIDGE TO BE COMPLETELY CLOSED TOMORROW SUNDAY 14TH
The Lagos State Government has said the Third Mainland Bridge will be
closed totally to traffic on Sunday to allow for thorough repair works
on the bridge.
The government has advised motorists in the state to make use of
alternative roads on Sunday as the bridge would undergo complete
diversion of traffic from 6.00 am to 12 midnight.
Commissioner for Transportation, Kayode Opeifa, who disclosed this in
Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, said that the complete diversion from the
bridge was to allow the contractor, Borini Prono, to do the concrete
casting of the expansion joints currently undergoing repair works on
Oworonshoki-bound section.
According to him, the concrete casting and drying process required
zero vibration, hence the diversion of vehicular traffic away from the
bridge from Adeniji Adele to Oworonshoki end on Sunday.
He added that during the diversion, motorists inward Lagos Island and
Ikeja would be restricted from having access to the bridge from 6.00
am to 12 midnight.
Opeifa urged motorists approaching from Lagos end to follow the
diversion at Adeniji Adele Interchange to connect Carter Bridge, link
Iddo interchange where they could easily connect Ikeja, Ojota, Ketu,
Ikorodu, Agege, Lagos Ibadan expressway, Alimosho, Oshodi, Abule Egba,
among others through Eko Bridge, Herbert Macaulay Road and
Apapa-Oshodi Expressway. Culled from Daily Post
closed totally to traffic on Sunday to allow for thorough repair works
on the bridge.
The government has advised motorists in the state to make use of
alternative roads on Sunday as the bridge would undergo complete
diversion of traffic from 6.00 am to 12 midnight.
Commissioner for Transportation, Kayode Opeifa, who disclosed this in
Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, said that the complete diversion from the
bridge was to allow the contractor, Borini Prono, to do the concrete
casting of the expansion joints currently undergoing repair works on
Oworonshoki-bound section.
According to him, the concrete casting and drying process required
zero vibration, hence the diversion of vehicular traffic away from the
bridge from Adeniji Adele to Oworonshoki end on Sunday.
He added that during the diversion, motorists inward Lagos Island and
Ikeja would be restricted from having access to the bridge from 6.00
am to 12 midnight.
Opeifa urged motorists approaching from Lagos end to follow the
diversion at Adeniji Adele Interchange to connect Carter Bridge, link
Iddo interchange where they could easily connect Ikeja, Ojota, Ketu,
Ikorodu, Agege, Lagos Ibadan expressway, Alimosho, Oshodi, Abule Egba,
among others through Eko Bridge, Herbert Macaulay Road and
Apapa-Oshodi Expressway. Culled from Daily Post
NEWS : POLICE SHOOT SALES GIRL DEAD, INJURE 3 OTHERS
The girl was hit in the chest by bullets fired into a photography shop
where she worked as a sales girl.
Three other people sustained gunshot injuries when policemen from the
FCT Police Command fired bullets indiscriminately in an attempt to
enforce the demolition order of the Abuja Metropolitan Management
Council.
The policemen had stormed the area around 7 am with officials of
Development Control Department, who had come to demolish illegal
structures.
But residents and indigenes, who felt that the government had no right
to demolish their houses when they were yet to be resettled, resisted
the operation.
They claimed that the case was still in court and that their leaders
had advised them to continue to live in the area pending the
determination of the suit.
As the policemen shot indiscriminately to control the residents,
bullets penetrated into one of the shops and Lucy was hit in the
chest. She was rushed to Garki Hospital, but she was confirmed dead on
arrival. Her body has been deposited in the mortuary.
Meanwhile, the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Mr. Wilson Inalegwu, met
the House of Representatives representing AMAC/Bwari constituency of
the FCT, Zephaniah Jisalo, at the hospital when he visited.
Inalegwu, who was in tears, assured the lawmaker that the case would
be investigated.
"We are not sure what took our men there or what led to the shooting,
it's still a matter for investigation," he said.
Emeka Ani, owner of the photo shop, where the deceased worked, said
that his sales boy also sustained gunshot injuries during the
incident.
He said, "From morning, the police surrounded our area. They said they
came for demolition. All of a sudden, they started shooting
sporadically. They shot into my shop and killed my sales girl. My boy
also sustained injuries. Lucy has been with me for about one month.
Her sister brought her for me from Cross River."
The National Coordinator, Greater Gbyagi Initiative, Mr. Gimba Baiza,
described the incident as wicked.
where she worked as a sales girl.
Three other people sustained gunshot injuries when policemen from the
FCT Police Command fired bullets indiscriminately in an attempt to
enforce the demolition order of the Abuja Metropolitan Management
Council.
The policemen had stormed the area around 7 am with officials of
Development Control Department, who had come to demolish illegal
structures.
But residents and indigenes, who felt that the government had no right
to demolish their houses when they were yet to be resettled, resisted
the operation.
They claimed that the case was still in court and that their leaders
had advised them to continue to live in the area pending the
determination of the suit.
As the policemen shot indiscriminately to control the residents,
bullets penetrated into one of the shops and Lucy was hit in the
chest. She was rushed to Garki Hospital, but she was confirmed dead on
arrival. Her body has been deposited in the mortuary.
Meanwhile, the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Mr. Wilson Inalegwu, met
the House of Representatives representing AMAC/Bwari constituency of
the FCT, Zephaniah Jisalo, at the hospital when he visited.
Inalegwu, who was in tears, assured the lawmaker that the case would
be investigated.
"We are not sure what took our men there or what led to the shooting,
it's still a matter for investigation," he said.
Emeka Ani, owner of the photo shop, where the deceased worked, said
that his sales boy also sustained gunshot injuries during the
incident.
He said, "From morning, the police surrounded our area. They said they
came for demolition. All of a sudden, they started shooting
sporadically. They shot into my shop and killed my sales girl. My boy
also sustained injuries. Lucy has been with me for about one month.
Her sister brought her for me from Cross River."
The National Coordinator, Greater Gbyagi Initiative, Mr. Gimba Baiza,
described the incident as wicked.
More Risky for Pregnant Women who Sleep On their Back ,May Experience increase Still - Birth
Pregnant women who sleep on their backs may increase the risk of
miscarriage, Australian research has found. The study, known as the
Sydney Still-birth Study, looked at the pregnancies of 295 women from
eight hospitals around Australia.
The five-year study found that women who sleep on their backs are six
times more likely to have a stillborn baby.
Lead researcher Dr Adrienne Gordon, from Sydney's Royal Prince Alfred
Hospital, said previous research had suggested prolonged periods in
this position restricted blood flow to the baby. It's thought that
sleeping on the right side or on the back reduces blood flow through a
major vein from the legs to the heart, which affects the supply to the
womb.
The researchers added it was important that women who are currently
pregnant 'don't become alarmed if they sometimes sleep on their back'.
Experts have pointed out previously that three-quarters of pregnant
women sleep mostly on the left side – higher than the rate in women
who are not pregnant. This may suggest they instinctively choose a
sleeping position that works best for baby.
10% of stillborn babies have some kind of abnormality, and other
possible causes include problems with the mother's health or problems
with the placenta, which links the baby's blood supply to the
mother's.
Still-birth Foundation Australia, which funded Dr Gordon's work, said
the study was unique as it looked exclusively at women who were more
than 32 weeks pregnant.
'It's in this later stage of pregnancy that the largest proportion of
stillbirths occur,' director Emma McLeod says. 'For around 40% of
stillbirths after 32 weeks, they are otherwise perfectly healthy
babies and there is no medical explanation as to why they died.'
In addition to sleep position, significant risk factors for
still-birth included how much the baby moved and whether it was the
size it should be for its age.
'We found an association with decreased movements and stillborn
babies,' Dr Gordon said.
On the other hand, in women with healthy pregnancies who had a live
birth, the frequency and strength of the babies' movements actually
increased later in the pregnancy.
Dr Gordon added: 'This may de-bunk the myth that it's normal for a
baby's movement to slow down at the end of pregnancy. We didn't find
that at all.'
Emma Laing, midwifery manager, said: 'Should women have any concerns
or feel their babies' movements have decreased, they should contact
their midwife.'
Last year a University of Auckland study found mothers who slept on
their back or right-hand side on the night before giving birth were
twice as likely to have a stillborn child compared with those who
slept on their left.
But the researchers cautioned pregnant women not to be over-concerned
by the finding. 'It was an observational study, not one that can show
cause and effect – all it does is show an association,' said lead
researcher Tomasina Stacey.
Janet Scott, of the Still-birth and Neonatal Death Society charity,
said sleeping position could 'play a part in well-being'. After-all,
she added, mothers-to-be are 'encouraged to lie on their left for
ante-nat al appointments' to increase blood flow.
A stillborn baby is a baby born dead after 24 weeks of pregnancy. If
the baby dies before 24 completed weeks, it is known as a late
miscarriage. Culled from Daily Health
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miscarriage, Australian research has found. The study, known as the
Sydney Still-birth Study, looked at the pregnancies of 295 women from
eight hospitals around Australia.
The five-year study found that women who sleep on their backs are six
times more likely to have a stillborn baby.
Lead researcher Dr Adrienne Gordon, from Sydney's Royal Prince Alfred
Hospital, said previous research had suggested prolonged periods in
this position restricted blood flow to the baby. It's thought that
sleeping on the right side or on the back reduces blood flow through a
major vein from the legs to the heart, which affects the supply to the
womb.
The researchers added it was important that women who are currently
pregnant 'don't become alarmed if they sometimes sleep on their back'.
Experts have pointed out previously that three-quarters of pregnant
women sleep mostly on the left side – higher than the rate in women
who are not pregnant. This may suggest they instinctively choose a
sleeping position that works best for baby.
10% of stillborn babies have some kind of abnormality, and other
possible causes include problems with the mother's health or problems
with the placenta, which links the baby's blood supply to the
mother's.
Still-birth Foundation Australia, which funded Dr Gordon's work, said
the study was unique as it looked exclusively at women who were more
than 32 weeks pregnant.
'It's in this later stage of pregnancy that the largest proportion of
stillbirths occur,' director Emma McLeod says. 'For around 40% of
stillbirths after 32 weeks, they are otherwise perfectly healthy
babies and there is no medical explanation as to why they died.'
In addition to sleep position, significant risk factors for
still-birth included how much the baby moved and whether it was the
size it should be for its age.
'We found an association with decreased movements and stillborn
babies,' Dr Gordon said.
On the other hand, in women with healthy pregnancies who had a live
birth, the frequency and strength of the babies' movements actually
increased later in the pregnancy.
Dr Gordon added: 'This may de-bunk the myth that it's normal for a
baby's movement to slow down at the end of pregnancy. We didn't find
that at all.'
Emma Laing, midwifery manager, said: 'Should women have any concerns
or feel their babies' movements have decreased, they should contact
their midwife.'
Last year a University of Auckland study found mothers who slept on
their back or right-hand side on the night before giving birth were
twice as likely to have a stillborn child compared with those who
slept on their left.
But the researchers cautioned pregnant women not to be over-concerned
by the finding. 'It was an observational study, not one that can show
cause and effect – all it does is show an association,' said lead
researcher Tomasina Stacey.
Janet Scott, of the Still-birth and Neonatal Death Society charity,
said sleeping position could 'play a part in well-being'. After-all,
she added, mothers-to-be are 'encouraged to lie on their left for
ante-nat al appointments' to increase blood flow.
A stillborn baby is a baby born dead after 24 weeks of pregnancy. If
the baby dies before 24 completed weeks, it is known as a late
miscarriage. Culled from Daily Health
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Friday, 12 October 2012
PHOTO: Michael Jacksons Kids: Three Years After His Death
We have to ask -- would their dad be rolling over in his grave? Paris,
Prince and Blanket Jackson walked a red carpet Thursday night at a
launch party for something called Mr. Pink Ginseng Drink, and the
three of them actually posed holding up cans of the concoction.
Blanket, 10, even posed chugging down a can!
The drink markets itself as something that can "promote longevity" and
"restore youthfulness" -- just what every 10-year-old needs.
Paris 14, was decked out in a very grown-up gown and extensions in her hair.
The Jackson trio was accompanied by their aunt La Toya to the event
held at the Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, and
Lindsay Lohan was among the other guests.
Prince and Blanket Jackson walked a red carpet Thursday night at a
launch party for something called Mr. Pink Ginseng Drink, and the
three of them actually posed holding up cans of the concoction.
Blanket, 10, even posed chugging down a can!
The drink markets itself as something that can "promote longevity" and
"restore youthfulness" -- just what every 10-year-old needs.
Paris 14, was decked out in a very grown-up gown and extensions in her hair.
The Jackson trio was accompanied by their aunt La Toya to the event
held at the Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, and
Lindsay Lohan was among the other guests.
Arab Money talks !! SON OF WEALTHY ARAB BILLIONAIRE BRAGS ABOUT HIS £200,000 FERRARI SEIZED BY POLICE
The son of billionaire Sheikh whose £200,000 Ferrari was displayed
outside Scotland Yard as a warning to uninsured drivers has bragged
how it was returned when the police discovered who he was. The
supercar was put on show outside the Met HQ to let illegal drivers
know that their cars would be seized – whatever they were driving…
But the owner of the Ferrari FF, Sheikh Rashid Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi –
son of the Emir of Ajman, in the United Arab Emirates, boasted on his
Facebook page that the Yard had handed the keys back as soon as they
identified him. He wrote online: "Arab money talks".
Sheikh who is known in Ajman by his nickname RRR, short for Rich in
Real estate Resources, posted pictures on Facebook of his Ferrari
accompanied with the statement: "My Ferrari got Seized in London, then
they found out who i was and gave it back". He then wrote 'Arab Money
talks' followed by a smiley face emoticon.
The car can reach speeds of 208mph and can go from 0 to 60mph in just
3.7 second. Truly Money speaks louder than voice !! Maybe My in my
Next World I would be son of Dangote or Otedola lol.
outside Scotland Yard as a warning to uninsured drivers has bragged
how it was returned when the police discovered who he was. The
supercar was put on show outside the Met HQ to let illegal drivers
know that their cars would be seized – whatever they were driving…
But the owner of the Ferrari FF, Sheikh Rashid Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi –
son of the Emir of Ajman, in the United Arab Emirates, boasted on his
Facebook page that the Yard had handed the keys back as soon as they
identified him. He wrote online: "Arab money talks".
Sheikh who is known in Ajman by his nickname RRR, short for Rich in
Real estate Resources, posted pictures on Facebook of his Ferrari
accompanied with the statement: "My Ferrari got Seized in London, then
they found out who i was and gave it back". He then wrote 'Arab Money
talks' followed by a smiley face emoticon.
The car can reach speeds of 208mph and can go from 0 to 60mph in just
3.7 second. Truly Money speaks louder than voice !! Maybe My in my
Next World I would be son of Dangote or Otedola lol.
Could Chris Brown be Mad ? What is wrong ?
Maybe all the back and forth between his two lady loves is starting to
get to Chris Breezy…..or maybe he just likes playing dress up in
Rih-Rih's closet since there are clearly women's clothes in the
background.
Either way, this picture that he posted to twitter rocking some 1B/27
18-inch stripper yaky and looking slizzard out of his mind makes us
wonder what the hell he's doing with this life.
Rih-Rih…..Karrueche….Nicole….somebody. Get your boy. Could brown be
mad in love or lost ?
get to Chris Breezy…..or maybe he just likes playing dress up in
Rih-Rih's closet since there are clearly women's clothes in the
background.
Either way, this picture that he posted to twitter rocking some 1B/27
18-inch stripper yaky and looking slizzard out of his mind makes us
wonder what the hell he's doing with this life.
Rih-Rih…..Karrueche….Nicole….somebody. Get your boy. Could brown be
mad in love or lost ?
War- D’banj- Kenye West Signed D'banj Record not Mohit Record
In a major interview post 'Mo Hits, DB/Good Music/Mercury/IDJ artiste,
Dapo Oyebanjo popularly called D'banj, sought to lay to rest various
allegations and rumours being peddled about him, in an exclusive
interview he granted a Lagos State based radio station, Cool FM.
The artiste, who lists Why Me as his break out song, also spoke on
chances of reconciling with former partner and friend Don Jazzy. Asked
if there were chances that both parties may reconcile, he said "We can
always work together and Don Jazzy still produced some songs on my
forthcoming album. Yes we can work together in future. Maybe a big
company can pay a lot of money for us to perform and yes it has to be
a lot of money for me."
Although the separation remains fresh in the minds of the public since
the break-up made public in March this year, the singer appeared to be
still be nursing the wounds. He appeared overwhelmed with emotions
when the interviewer referred to Don Jazzy as his friend. To this he
went metaphorical saying, "What do you guys call friends, I mean I had
friends for nine years and you guys saw what happened after the
divorce. I lost custody of my children (signees) apart from the one I
had out of wedlock."
D'banj also said he was boss of defunct Mo Hits Record by claiming
that it was his record label D'Banj (DB) Records that went into
partnership with Kanye West's G.O.O.D and not Mo'Hit.
Ever since the singer was officially signed on to West's G.O.O.D Music
label in July, he was rumoured to have joined the dreaded Iluminati
Cult, which is alleged to be home to a number of American celebrities,
including West. In defence, D'banj said, "I don't know anything about
the Illuminati. When I wanted to travel out of Nigeria for the first
time I collected my international passport from Bishop David Oyedepo.
That shows that I owe my success to God. If my success is too fast for
people or they cannot understand it please don't attribute it to
illuminati. I feel very offended when that is being said because it
simply translates to giving God's glory to another person which He
does not share with anyone. God will strike anyone who attributes my
success to someone else."
To the allegations of an existing relationship with Nollywood actress,
Genevieve Nnaji, he said, "I am very single, and Genevieve is my
friend. I have been saying this for over a year since we shot the Fall
in Love video. Can't you people just see fine boy and fine girl in a
video kissing each other and not think anyhow?"
Although the singer who released his debut album, No Long Thing in
2005, was recently featured on West's Cruel Summer CD inlay and a
couple of other singles, he has been criticised for 'leaving his
kingship in Nigeria to become a prince in America.'
Amidst laughter, Dbanj replied, "Did I change the crown? I only
carried my crown to the US. People are just confused but the truth is
I am still a king wherever I am. Being in a different country and
culture I had to study the environment which is what I am still doing.
I actually thought I would release my album in America but my label
thought UK would be better because I have a bigger fan base there. I
weighed my options remember everything did not come from me so I had
to do what I did to move on."
The singer, who revealed that his mother allowed him to travel to the
UK in 2002 with a condition that he would spend just two months there,
describes social media network as platform for idle talk.
"I am too busy for social media, please. If you people want to talk to
me go to TV or radio I don't go to social media except I have
something to say. I never give out recharge cards on Twitter (laughs)
even when I was with Globacom I never did that. If you want to do that
why not help a charity instead."
Fans Reaction
rap October 12, 2012 at 4:27 am
You are referring to Collins about the social network and sending of
recharge cards… Mind you let me refresh your memory… DB record were
not esterblished when you met West in Dubai, remember you waited to
meet West and after meeting him you told Collins to play him the music
from his ipod that West said he liked the music after you introduced
yourself to him? So how come you now turn round to say West signed DBR
not Mo hit? Anyway we are watching you… Lest I forget you have not for
once given to charity not even recharge card of 100 Naira… The ijebu
in you… No company is willing to spend their money on you so stop
dreaming.. Collins I have been telling you to limit your social
networks usage and build your empire very well
ReplyLinkQuote
Dbanj Oyato October 12, 2012 at 2:28 pm
You lie… If he hadn't given to charity then he would be given the
ambassador for youth by uncief….
Uchebest October 12, 2012 at 6:05 am
D Banj you re a confused man..am sorry to say that..go and beg that
IGBOMAN Don jazzy cos he is yur musical pillar..unless you wants to
end up in yur past glory.
Naijaninja October 12, 2012 at 7:31 am
Typical ibo thief. Don jazzy is NOT ibo. Ibos are more "creative" in
other things like kinapping, counterfeiting, drugs etc wetin concern
ibo with music
Muyiwa October 12, 2012 at 7:02 am
You better, your latest album is complete crap which shows that you
are only gaining on Don Jazzy professional advise, you better go back
to him before you start taking aback.
ReplyLinkQuote
Nora Saro October 12, 2012 at 7:32 am
Everyman gotta right to decide his own destiny, so in this Judgement
there's no partiality. Whether Don or Not D'banj will still carry onto
success "destiny" b'cos D'banj's destiny doesn't depends in DON's
hand. So stop saying what you don't know, mind your business. DON is
blessed & D'banj is blessed too, GOD has blessed them with different
talents. Leave D'banj alone …… thank you !!!
ReplyLinkQuote
King henry October 12, 2012 at 7:47 am
If don jassy is good, let him shows that tru d other artist that are
wit him, wande coal and co. What came out of the album they released
wit marvin name?
Thes October 12, 2012 at 10:04 am
Osinanwata buru ogaranya….I de laugh you oo. No place like home. Your
music 'Oliver twist' may be played here in the UK – we now you have
payed the radio Dj's heavily too. Better go home and reconcile with
your mates, your real homies.
Uchenna October 12, 2012 at 11:46 am
Hmmmm, na una get unu hand, carriam type weitin u tink about db nd Don
baba j. God bless them more, amen, if u like am or u no like am, na u
sabi.
Ayobami October 12, 2012 at 1:18 pm
It is a matter of time, who is depending on who will soon show. Just
keep it up Dbanj – I love you!
ReplyLinkQuote
Dapo Oyebanjo popularly called D'banj, sought to lay to rest various
allegations and rumours being peddled about him, in an exclusive
interview he granted a Lagos State based radio station, Cool FM.
The artiste, who lists Why Me as his break out song, also spoke on
chances of reconciling with former partner and friend Don Jazzy. Asked
if there were chances that both parties may reconcile, he said "We can
always work together and Don Jazzy still produced some songs on my
forthcoming album. Yes we can work together in future. Maybe a big
company can pay a lot of money for us to perform and yes it has to be
a lot of money for me."
Although the separation remains fresh in the minds of the public since
the break-up made public in March this year, the singer appeared to be
still be nursing the wounds. He appeared overwhelmed with emotions
when the interviewer referred to Don Jazzy as his friend. To this he
went metaphorical saying, "What do you guys call friends, I mean I had
friends for nine years and you guys saw what happened after the
divorce. I lost custody of my children (signees) apart from the one I
had out of wedlock."
D'banj also said he was boss of defunct Mo Hits Record by claiming
that it was his record label D'Banj (DB) Records that went into
partnership with Kanye West's G.O.O.D and not Mo'Hit.
Ever since the singer was officially signed on to West's G.O.O.D Music
label in July, he was rumoured to have joined the dreaded Iluminati
Cult, which is alleged to be home to a number of American celebrities,
including West. In defence, D'banj said, "I don't know anything about
the Illuminati. When I wanted to travel out of Nigeria for the first
time I collected my international passport from Bishop David Oyedepo.
That shows that I owe my success to God. If my success is too fast for
people or they cannot understand it please don't attribute it to
illuminati. I feel very offended when that is being said because it
simply translates to giving God's glory to another person which He
does not share with anyone. God will strike anyone who attributes my
success to someone else."
To the allegations of an existing relationship with Nollywood actress,
Genevieve Nnaji, he said, "I am very single, and Genevieve is my
friend. I have been saying this for over a year since we shot the Fall
in Love video. Can't you people just see fine boy and fine girl in a
video kissing each other and not think anyhow?"
Although the singer who released his debut album, No Long Thing in
2005, was recently featured on West's Cruel Summer CD inlay and a
couple of other singles, he has been criticised for 'leaving his
kingship in Nigeria to become a prince in America.'
Amidst laughter, Dbanj replied, "Did I change the crown? I only
carried my crown to the US. People are just confused but the truth is
I am still a king wherever I am. Being in a different country and
culture I had to study the environment which is what I am still doing.
I actually thought I would release my album in America but my label
thought UK would be better because I have a bigger fan base there. I
weighed my options remember everything did not come from me so I had
to do what I did to move on."
The singer, who revealed that his mother allowed him to travel to the
UK in 2002 with a condition that he would spend just two months there,
describes social media network as platform for idle talk.
"I am too busy for social media, please. If you people want to talk to
me go to TV or radio I don't go to social media except I have
something to say. I never give out recharge cards on Twitter (laughs)
even when I was with Globacom I never did that. If you want to do that
why not help a charity instead."
Fans Reaction
rap October 12, 2012 at 4:27 am
You are referring to Collins about the social network and sending of
recharge cards… Mind you let me refresh your memory… DB record were
not esterblished when you met West in Dubai, remember you waited to
meet West and after meeting him you told Collins to play him the music
from his ipod that West said he liked the music after you introduced
yourself to him? So how come you now turn round to say West signed DBR
not Mo hit? Anyway we are watching you… Lest I forget you have not for
once given to charity not even recharge card of 100 Naira… The ijebu
in you… No company is willing to spend their money on you so stop
dreaming.. Collins I have been telling you to limit your social
networks usage and build your empire very well
ReplyLinkQuote
Dbanj Oyato October 12, 2012 at 2:28 pm
You lie… If he hadn't given to charity then he would be given the
ambassador for youth by uncief….
Uchebest October 12, 2012 at 6:05 am
D Banj you re a confused man..am sorry to say that..go and beg that
IGBOMAN Don jazzy cos he is yur musical pillar..unless you wants to
end up in yur past glory.
Naijaninja October 12, 2012 at 7:31 am
Typical ibo thief. Don jazzy is NOT ibo. Ibos are more "creative" in
other things like kinapping, counterfeiting, drugs etc wetin concern
ibo with music
Muyiwa October 12, 2012 at 7:02 am
You better, your latest album is complete crap which shows that you
are only gaining on Don Jazzy professional advise, you better go back
to him before you start taking aback.
ReplyLinkQuote
Nora Saro October 12, 2012 at 7:32 am
Everyman gotta right to decide his own destiny, so in this Judgement
there's no partiality. Whether Don or Not D'banj will still carry onto
success "destiny" b'cos D'banj's destiny doesn't depends in DON's
hand. So stop saying what you don't know, mind your business. DON is
blessed & D'banj is blessed too, GOD has blessed them with different
talents. Leave D'banj alone …… thank you !!!
ReplyLinkQuote
King henry October 12, 2012 at 7:47 am
If don jassy is good, let him shows that tru d other artist that are
wit him, wande coal and co. What came out of the album they released
wit marvin name?
Thes October 12, 2012 at 10:04 am
Osinanwata buru ogaranya….I de laugh you oo. No place like home. Your
music 'Oliver twist' may be played here in the UK – we now you have
payed the radio Dj's heavily too. Better go home and reconcile with
your mates, your real homies.
Uchenna October 12, 2012 at 11:46 am
Hmmmm, na una get unu hand, carriam type weitin u tink about db nd Don
baba j. God bless them more, amen, if u like am or u no like am, na u
sabi.
Ayobami October 12, 2012 at 1:18 pm
It is a matter of time, who is depending on who will soon show. Just
keep it up Dbanj – I love you!
ReplyLinkQuote
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