Few days ago, it was reported a twitter rant by Dino Melaye's
brother-in-law, Moses Yomi Fabiyi over the pregnancy denial mess Dino
is involved in with Yoruba actress, Bisi Ibidapo Obe.
In his twitter attack, Moses, who is a barrister, claimed the former
Kogi lawmaker may have been responsible for Bisi's pregnancy. He then
tweeted that Dino must be lucky to have married his sister, Tokunbo,
who Moses said was the calmest of the Fabiyi girls.
Moses' twitter attack on Dino was greeted with mixed reactions as some
faulted the lawyer for igniting the whole matter rather than not take
side on the matter so as not to break his sister's home.
Some moments ago, the controversial former Peoples Democratic Party
(PDP) House of Representatives member took to twitter to announce that
Moses has apologised to him along with his mother, who is Dino's
mother-in-law.
He tweeted, "Moses Fabiyi has apologised to me, his mum also did. So,
I have forgiven him. Peace."
The controversy trailing Bisi's pregnancy is yet to die down. Bisi has
reportedly challenged Dino for a DNA test when the baby is born.
what do you think ' Bisi OMOLOGBALOGBA ' is trying to get out from
this ?could she be forcing herself on DINO or What ? It is left for
you to decide !!!!
Saturday 13 October 2012
PHOTOS: YORUBA ACTRESS, BIOLA EYIN OKA MARRIES UK LOVER, OLA
Yoruba actress, Biola Adebayo better known as Biola Eyin Oka, has
married her UK lover, Ola. The wedding was contracted not too long
ago.
Biola was looking beautiful and joyful in her wedding gown as she was
all smiles while posing for photograph with her husband today at a
quiet wedding ceremony.
Some months ago, Biola was reported to have stepped out with her UK
lover who she now married. We celebrate you !! Happy marriage Life !!!
married her UK lover, Ola. The wedding was contracted not too long
ago.
Biola was looking beautiful and joyful in her wedding gown as she was
all smiles while posing for photograph with her husband today at a
quiet wedding ceremony.
Some months ago, Biola was reported to have stepped out with her UK
lover who she now married. We celebrate you !! Happy marriage Life !!!
Gov Aliyu Explains How Boko Haram started
Notorious leader of the radical Islamic fundamentalist sect,
Boko-haram, Abubakar Shekau started his 'ministry' in an expansive
land located within a remote village in Niger
state a few years ago before they were dislodged by the state government.
Abubakar Shekau, the acclaimed spokesman of a factional group of the
sect led by, Abubakar Kaka who is believed to have been killed by men
of the Joint Task Force (JTF) in Maiduguri were dislodged from the
then, Daru-Islam by security operatives in the year, 2009.
Niger state Governor, Dr. Mu'azu Babangida Aliyu who made this known
in Minna when he met with traders at the government house also
confirmed that the pictures of both Shekau and Abu Kaka posted
regularly on the sects websites and published in newspapers are the
same with the ones the security agents captured before the duo were
dislodged from Niger state.
The Governor said but for the proactive nature adopted by the security
agencies in dislodging the group from the state and the support given
by state government, Niger state would been the headquarters of the
dreaded sect.
Governor Aliyu said it is necessary for all Nigerians to rise up and
oppose the activities of the fundamentalists which he said has had
untold negative effects on the economy of not
only the northern part of the country but Nigeria as a whole.
He said for any business to thrive it must be in a peaceful and
secured environment, insisting that in view of the series of attacks
on security men in Niger state capital government will tighten
security within and outside Minna the state capital and therefore
asked that they should cooperate with security operatives handling the
exercise.
Defending the movement of the old Minna central market to its present
location, Governor Aliyu said the market when it was established did
not envisage the rapid growth the state
capital had witnessed.
When the market was at its old location it contributed to congestion
being experienced in the city centre, Aliyu said adding that the other
market at PZ area of Minna will soon be moved to the Kure market to
give more room for the development of the Minna city centre.
Aliyu told his guests that critics of the administration were those
who wanted him to be sharing public money without embarking on any
developmental programmes, insisting that
the same people will in no distant future turn round to say he (Aliyu)
spent 8 years without anything to show for it.
Governor Aliyu who solicited for the continued support of the
administration in its developmental strides said, "My government. will
not share money, what is uppermost in my
mind now is the development of the state".
The traders through their spokesmen Alhaji Mohammed Umoru and Alhaji
Dandere pledged their loyalty to Governor Aliyu and his administration
but asked that the governor
should reduce the series of levies they have to pay daily in the markets.
SOURCE: Vanguard
Boko-haram, Abubakar Shekau started his 'ministry' in an expansive
land located within a remote village in Niger
state a few years ago before they were dislodged by the state government.
Abubakar Shekau, the acclaimed spokesman of a factional group of the
sect led by, Abubakar Kaka who is believed to have been killed by men
of the Joint Task Force (JTF) in Maiduguri were dislodged from the
then, Daru-Islam by security operatives in the year, 2009.
Niger state Governor, Dr. Mu'azu Babangida Aliyu who made this known
in Minna when he met with traders at the government house also
confirmed that the pictures of both Shekau and Abu Kaka posted
regularly on the sects websites and published in newspapers are the
same with the ones the security agents captured before the duo were
dislodged from Niger state.
The Governor said but for the proactive nature adopted by the security
agencies in dislodging the group from the state and the support given
by state government, Niger state would been the headquarters of the
dreaded sect.
Governor Aliyu said it is necessary for all Nigerians to rise up and
oppose the activities of the fundamentalists which he said has had
untold negative effects on the economy of not
only the northern part of the country but Nigeria as a whole.
He said for any business to thrive it must be in a peaceful and
secured environment, insisting that in view of the series of attacks
on security men in Niger state capital government will tighten
security within and outside Minna the state capital and therefore
asked that they should cooperate with security operatives handling the
exercise.
Defending the movement of the old Minna central market to its present
location, Governor Aliyu said the market when it was established did
not envisage the rapid growth the state
capital had witnessed.
When the market was at its old location it contributed to congestion
being experienced in the city centre, Aliyu said adding that the other
market at PZ area of Minna will soon be moved to the Kure market to
give more room for the development of the Minna city centre.
Aliyu told his guests that critics of the administration were those
who wanted him to be sharing public money without embarking on any
developmental programmes, insisting that
the same people will in no distant future turn round to say he (Aliyu)
spent 8 years without anything to show for it.
Governor Aliyu who solicited for the continued support of the
administration in its developmental strides said, "My government. will
not share money, what is uppermost in my
mind now is the development of the state".
The traders through their spokesmen Alhaji Mohammed Umoru and Alhaji
Dandere pledged their loyalty to Governor Aliyu and his administration
but asked that the governor
should reduce the series of levies they have to pay daily in the markets.
SOURCE: Vanguard
HOLLYWOOD : Taylor Swift Defends Relationship With High School Junior Conor Kennedy
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.
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.
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.
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