Latest : CHILDREN WHO STUDY BOOKS AT THE AGE OF FOUR HELPS BOOST THE BRAIN IN LATER LIFE

Children whose homes are filled with books don't just have the fun of
being read to. They also enjoy the benefits years later.

A study has found that if just ten children's books are to hand when a
child is four, a part of their brain involved in language and thought
matures more quickly by the age of 18 or 19.

Access to educational toys and trips to the zoo and amusement parks also help.

However, if introduced at the age of eight, these books and treats
seem to have little impact on the brain, suggesting the age of four is
a critical time in its development, the Society for Neuroscience's
annual conference in New Orleans heard.

The University of Pennsylvania study comes amid concern that
youngsters are abandoning books in favour of TV and computer games.

Lead author Brian Avants said: 'These findings underscore the human
brain's sensitivity to its early environment. They provide powerful
evidence that even relatively minor variations within the normal range
of home experience can affect brain development over a lifetime.'

-Daily post

Nigerian Female Rapper ' Muna' Meets Usher at Ludacris Video Shoot in Atlanta

The ex-beauty queen and rapper was in Atlanta recently on the set of
Ludacris' video for the song, Rest of my Life featuring singer, Usher
Muna says she was invited to the video shoot to "watch and learn as
part of my music business education and for my career."

Muna was in Atlanta for a over a month and currently in London still
recording songs for her long awaited first album The Goddess ' The
Hustler, taking a little time out for a BBC Radio interview with DJ
Edu on the 1Xtra Show.

MTN AMBASSADOR, NKEM OWOH 'OSUOFIA' HUMILIATES POOR WIDOW, SENDS THUGS TO SNATCH HER LAND, THREATENS HER LIFE

Mrs Ayogu with her children in the Demolished building

When we first exclusively reported last week that popular Nollywood
actor, Nkem Owoh better known as Osuofia was in a land tussle with a
poor and helpless widow, not many believed us.

Mrs Ayogu has now petitioned the Enugu State police commissioner.
According to a copy of the petitioned Nigeriafilms.com retrieved, Mrs
Ayogu alleged that Osuofia is trying to use his popularity and some
forces in the Nigerian police to humiliate and force her to forgo her
only asset, which was the land her late husband left for her and the
children.

Nigeriafilms.com contacted Mrs Ayogu on the matter. She confirmed to
Nigeriafilms.com that Osuofia is trying to force her part ways with
her land. She also to us that the actor, who is an MTN ambassador,
sent some thugs to pull down the structure she had already put on the
land.

When we tried to put a call through to Osuofia to get his side of the
story, his known numbers were not going through as they were not
reachable as at press time. An advocacy foundation, Zaraha Women has
already taken up the case.

A copy of the petition written by the woman is presented below.

The Commissioner of Police
Enugu State Police Command
Enugu

Dear Sir.

WILLFUL DESTRUCTION OF MY HOUSE @ PLOT 11 EMEHELUAKU LAYOUT, TRANS
EKULU ENUGU BY MR NKEM OWOH (OSUOFIA) AND HIS AGENTS

I know that you have a listening ear and would hear the cry of an
oppressed and helpless widow. I know that your intervention will
enable me get justice from those who think they are stronger than me.
I believe that my cry to you for help will not return without getting
the proper assistance.

I woke up in the morning of Monday October 1, 2012 only to hear that a
house I am building to provide shelter for my little children at Plot
11 Emeheluaku Layout, Trans Ekulu, Enugu, has been destroyed by Mr
Nkem Owoh (also known as Osuofia) and his agents.

Like thieves, they came at night to rob me of the only possession I am
saving to be home for my children in the future. When neighbours
called me to give me this information, I thought it was not true but
on getting to the site, my heart broke as I saw my labours and toils
and savings and sacrifices of several years completely destroyed by a
man who have for sometime been persuading me to part with the said
plot of land.

My encounter with Mr Nkem Owoh began shortly after my husband, Mr Ben
Ayogu died in December, 2004, just months after we purchased this plot
of Land.

Being a teacher, I had saved with my husband to buy this particular
plot of land and we were already making plans to build on it when the
cold hands of death stole him from me, leaving me to look after our
very little children, the oldest of whom was just five (five) years
old then.

After mourning my husband, I discovered that there were some missing
documents from our apartment, the most important of which was the
documents for this plot of land. I raised the alarm then and when
nobody came forth with information on its whereabouts, I quickly ran
to the Nigeria Police Station at Abakpa Junction here in Enugu to make
a report.

I also went to the Ministry of Lands, where, armed with the police
extract, I was able to obtain the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the
property. But not long after, Mr Nkem Owoh appeared, claiming
ownership of the land. I tried to inform him that I had neither sold
the land nor authorized its sale to anybody but he insisted the plot
belonged to him.

The matter continued to drag between us until it got to a point when
he began to ask that we settle. Having not sold the land and having no
intention to sell the land, I told him there was nothing to settle. He
persuaded me with all manner of offers, including that of paying extra
money to motivate me to relinquish the land but I said no.

Sir, this plot of land is perhaps the only major valuable I was able
to invest in with my husband and we did it then because we wanted a
proper home for our children. Even now, as I struggle to bring them
up, this land remains the only valuable property that we have.

So when Mr Nkem Owoh felt he was not succeeding in persuading me to
part with this land, he began to use threats and on several occasions
said he was going to forceful take possession of the land and vowed
that since I claimed God will fight for me, that I had better bring
down my Creator when the chips are down.

Each time he comes to meet me, he usually came with a retinue of
dangerous looking thugs but I was never to be cowed into giving him
the only property I am leaving for my children.

Because my salary was barely enough to pay our rent, pay for the
school fees of the children and provide for their upkeep, I felt it
was proper to construct a house no matter how small on the land so
that we can move in and thus begin to save what we were using to pay
house rents.

Thus I began construction four years ago (in 2008). I was slowly
building this potential home of ours because my income was not large
enough for speedy construction. I had to even take a loan to enable us
finish and park in this year.

Sir, this building had been practically completed. I had roofed the
house and was about hanging the doors and windows, having also
installed the frames when Nkem Owoh and his agents struck, bringing
the entire structure, my four years of labour to ordinary rubble.

I have nowhere else to go except to your esteemed office. I am a poor
widow. I have no other source of help except from God and from public
spirited people like you.

When I saw the damage done to this property of mine, I ran to the
Trans Ekulu Police Station where I was rebuffed by an officer who,
even without investigating the matter, concluded that Nkem Owoh is not
a trouble maker and could never have done such evil. This officer
refused my entreaties and sent me away, saying Police do not treat
land matters. But sir, this is not just a land matter. It is a
criminal destruction of property.

I left heart-broken. He WILLFULLY destroyed all I labored for. He did
it because he is rich and perhaps popular enough to act his way out of
justice.

I cry to you knowing what you have done in the past to help helpless
people like me. I cry to you because someone is trying to forcefully
take my property from me. I cry to you because I trust in your
willingness, disposition and capacity to give justice to the
oppressed.

My confidence is high, knowing that you shall help us find justice. I
therefore kindly pray that you use your good office to cause that this
criminal destruction of my house be handed over to another police
station or team, especially since the Trans Ekulu Police have shown
very clear prejudice at thievery onset.

My life and those of my children are also in danger. Nkem Owoh, a man
society should look up to for good examples had severally threatened
to deal with me for my refusal to let him take my land.

He had stated he would deal with me. And seeing the crowd of horrible
looking thugs he keeps company with, I feel really threatened. A man
capable of destroying such a property has the capacity to destroy just
about anything standing in the way of him having his way.

Attached are the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the property given to me
by the State Ministry of Lands; the police extract of my report and
the picture of the building.

Thank you very much for your anticipated speedy intervention in this matter.

Very Truly Yours

Gloria U. Ayogu (Mrs.)

Buttocks Injection Leaves Woman With No Legs !! “I just wanted a new, bigger booty.

I was teased by my family and friends about my flat "pancake" booty.
Apryl Michelle Brown had always been insecure about her backside.

Once she got enough money, she told herself, she'd buy herself a
better one. "I didn't know if I wanted to look like Janet Jackson or
J. Lo," the Los Angeles cosmetologist, 46, says in an exclusive
interview featured in the November
issue of ESSENCE magazine.

In 2004, Brown says she paid a "pumper," an unlicensed person, to
inject industrial-grade silicone into her buttocks. Brown can't recall
how much the woman actually charged — maybe $500, maybe $1,000 — but
over time, she says, the area became intensely irritated and painful,
and the skin blackened.

By early 2006 she says the silicone had hardened, causing severe pain
and infection, ultimately requiring her to have lifesaving amputation
of her limbs last year.

Now adjusting to her new life with prosthetics, Brown shares her story
— and her warning for others tempted to check out "pumping parties" —
with writer Amy Elisa Keith in ESSENCE.

"I was left here for a purpose," she says. "I have to get the word
out so that nobody else makes this choPl !! Lesson for the Ladies !!

Four farmers Commit suicide over flood disaster in Kogi

ABUJA- Four farmers in Kogi State have committed suicide as a result
of losses they incurred due to flood just as thousands of others have
been displaced.

President Goodluck Jonathan who disclosed this yesterday in Yenagoa,
Bayelsa State capital while undertaking a tour of the areas affected
by flood encouraged the Internally Displaced People, IDPs, in Bayelsa
State not to give up hope, assuring that the Federal Government was
committed to rehabilitating them.

He stated this in one of IDPs camps at Samson Siasia stadium, Yenagoa,
Bayelsa State Speaking in Yenagoa, President Jonathan said,

"In Kogi State, four farmers committed suicide because they borrowed
money from the bank to buy seeds and flood came and destroyed it. So
because they were scared they committed
suicide.

I was also in a place in Kogi, where a storey building was under water.

"People that are not in IDP are the people always struggling for
relief materials. This flood is all over the world, Asia, Europe, I
know that Nigeria flooding is bad. And when we have. such disaster
food is not the problem, do not make food your priority.

"If you eat once, thank God, I know that none of you would die of
hunger here. Before the middle of November, the water would have
receded."

Source : vanguard

Nigerian Idol Snubs Charly Boy For Potential Femi Kuti As Judge?

The organizers of music talent hunt show, Nigerian Idol have unveiled
son of Afro beat legend, Fela Kuti, Femi, as a judge on the TV show.

Femi was unveiled on Sunday, October 14, 2012. The organizers
explained that Femi's introduction into the show is aimed at bringing
new spices into the competition.

"We keep bringing in new twists and turns to make the show more
interesting, two brand new cities made the audition train and most
exciting is our own living legend, three-time Grammy nominee and
Afrobeat king Femi Kuti as one of our judges," a statement from the
producers stated.

It is yet uncertain whether controversial musician, Charly Boy will
comeback on the show as judge. For now, Jeffery Daniels, Yinka Davies
and Femi Kuti have been confirmed as
judges on the show. Charlie Boy is still on hold for now !!

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PHOTOS: check out Peter Okoye’s New Charming Hairstyle

What Do you think of Peter Okoye's new hairstyle? I think He looks sweet !!!!

Nelly Makes Ashanti Day With A Surprise Birthday Party

Nelly found himself in just a little trouble earlier in the week,
that did not stop him from making the love of his life's birthday a
very special one.

Last night, he surprised Ashanti with a birthday bash attended by her
close family and friends as well as Hip Hop couple TI and Tiny.

Prior to birthday dinner at STK, the festivities began at Club Reign
where Ashanti performed 'Good Good' and 'Only You' on Friday night.

She capped the night off with a tweet to her followers that read:
Wow!!! I had no idea this was goin down!!!!
Thanku guys so much 4all the bday luv! & every1 that came out 2 reign
ATL turn up!!S/O to @nelly_mo for hosting my bday party!!! I had an
effin blizzassstt!!

Austrian Man daredevil jumps from edge of space

Just call him Fearless Felix!

After five years of preparation, Felix Baumgartner successfully leapt
from the edge of space Sunday.

As millions watched on television and the Internet, the Austrian
skydiver jumped from a space capsule tethered to a 55-story helium
balloon after it reached the altitude of 127,000 feet.


It took two hours and 20 minutes to ascend to the height of the jump,
and just five minutes for Baumgartner to descend.

Baumgartner wore a pressurized astronaut-like suit. He was supported
by a NASA-style mission control operation called Red Bull Stratos at
an airfield in Roswell, New Mexico, with 300 engineers, scientists and
physicians.

Were testing new space suits, escape concepts, and treatment protocols
for pressure loss at extreme altitudes, Red Bull Stratos medical
director, Dr. Jonathan Clark, who formerly oversaw the health of space
shuttle crews at NASA, told The New York Times.

There are so many things that could go wrong here that were pushing
the technical envelope.

Fortunately, nothing did go wrong. Congratulations!

Source : Radaronline

Tragedy : Mother of twins commits suicide by jumping into Osun River in Ede

A few days after she was delivered of a set of twins, Mrs Shekinat
Abdurazaq, 27, allegedly committed suicide on Wednesday when she
jumped into the Osun River in Ede.

The incident occurred at about 3.30 p.m. on the Osun River Bridge on
the Oke Gada Road. It was learnt that the woman, who hailed from Ede
in Osun, delivered the twins 11 days ago.

An eyewitness account revealed that shortly before Abdurazaq jumped
into the river, she reportedly prayed and gave alms to beggars around
the bridge head.

One of the eyewitnesses, who identified himself as Selia Mojeed, said
that people did not know that Abdurazaq wanted to commit suicide, else
they would have prevented her from doing so.

Although efforts to speak with her husband failed, it was said that
the woman had no outstanding problems with her spouse, family or
neighbours before the incident.

Efforts by sympathisers and passersby to rescue the woman failed as
she was said to have drowned immediately. Shortly after the incident,
her husband who also attempted to jump into the river was prevented
from doing so by onlookers.

The police later whisked away the deceased's husband and placed him
under safe custody at the Police "A" Division in Ede. Contacted, the
state Police Public Relations Officer, Mrs Folasade Odoro, confirmed
the incident.

Source : Daily Post