Sunday, August 24, 2014

Philippine to evacuate 3,500 from Ebola infected countries





The Philippine government is set to evacuate nearly 3,500 Filipino workers in three Ebola-hit states in Africa, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Sunday. “We are preparing for the implementation of mandatory repatriation of Filipinos in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone in view of the threat posed by Ebola virus disease,” DFA spokesman Charles Jose said in a statement. Jose said there are 880 Filipinos in Guinea, 632 in Liberia, including 148 peacekeepers and 1,979 in Sierra Leone. Earlier, a Filipino sailor, who was suspected to have contracted the deadly virus, tested negative for Ebola and was instead diagnosed with flu. The World Health Organization has declared Ebola epidemic a global emergency after the virus killed 1,350 this year, with most deaths in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea.

British Ebola patient arrives in UK for treatment





A British man who contracted the Ebola virus in Sierra Leone has arrived back in the UK on board an RAF jet. The healthcare worker landed at London’s RAF Northolt in a specially-equipped C-17 aircraft and will be transported to an isolation unit at the Royal Free Hospital in north London. The man is “not currently seriously unwell”, a Department of Health spokesman said. Health officials have stressed the risk to the UK remains “very low”.

 The DoH said the decision to return the patient to the UK was taken following “clinical advice”. Prof John Watson, DoH deputy chief medical officer, said they would be taken in a specially-adapted ambulance to a high level isolation unit – the only unit of its kind in the UK.

Back in the day Swag: Checkout Kcee's outfit of life or Surulere Dress




Caption this outfit !!

There is an epidemic of single mothers out there - Ali Baba reveals





In this piece he titled Singleton, comedian Alibaba expressed his thoughts on the challenges single mothers in Nigeria face and how they can overcome these challenges. Find the incisive piece below
Singleton
Every now and then, I meet and get messages, from ladies, who either lost their jobs, widowed, pregnant and no job, the guy who impregnated them absconded, or is around but doesn't give a hoot, or working but can't meet the financial demands of raising kids on their own, or the guy agreed to having the babies and to support with their upkeep... But things happened and he couldn't come through with the promised support. Continue

1st WHO-deployed Health Worker Tests Positive for Ebola -



A microscopic view shows the Ebola virus.

A WHO-deployed medical care worker has tested positive for Ebola; first time it's ever happened. The worker, a man from Senegal, is in Sierra Leone and receiving care, the WHO said. No more details were given immediately. When asked how a worker contracted the virus, a WHO spokesperson said officials don't know all of the details.


Here is the statement WHO just released:
WHO is working to ensure an international health worker who is deployed for the Organization in Sierra Leone and has contracted Ebola receives the best care possible including the option of medical evacuation to another care facility if necessary.
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Check out Tweet from Minister of Agriculture



Gbam!!


Heartless Madam: See what a Madam did to her househelp yesterday (Viewer Discretion is Advised)




This young girl was rushed to the healthcare facility yesterday after her madam asked her to lay on a burning electric cooker because she allegedly urinated in bed. So barbaric! We may expose the Woman in a future post...


See more photos after the jump...

HBD!! Funke Akindele Aka Jenifa clocks 38 today




Happy Birthday To The Charming Actress Funke Akindele Aka Jenifa
Olufunke Akindele is a famous Nigerian actress (of Yoruba descent) who has starred in many Nigerian home movies (both English and Yoruba genres). She won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in 2009. She produced the hit blockbuster Jenifa amongst others thereof she was the screenplay and earned her nickname 'Jenifa'
We wish her a Happy Birthday

Check out Idibia family statement on the passing of Michael Idibia




The family has released the statement below

With sadness in our hearts, but with gratitude to God for a life well spent, we announce the passing on of our father, brother, uncle and in-law, Michael Agbo Idibia, a native of Okpokwu Idumoga in Benue State. Born on July 25, 1946, Mr. Idibia is an alumnus of Kansas State University, USA, and retired from the Ministry of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State.‎ Survived by wife, Mrs. Rose Owoyi Idibia, children: Steven Idibia, Innocent '2face' Idibia‎, Hyacinth Idibia and Oche Idibia, grand-children, and siblings. ‎ Burial arrangements will be announced by the family. We plead with the media and the general public to respect the privacy of the family in this difficult time.
Thank you.

How to spot a fake Abuja big girl



If you have lived in Abuja for more than a year, you should understand the term “fake Abuja big girl” or FABB.These are the girls who are usually very attractive, own all the Apple products in this world, live in N1million flats in Maitama, but if you check their background, their parents are struggling in their various villages. Enough said, let me educate you.

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Ebola: British National test positive in Sierra Leone as Ivory Coast closes its border



A British national residing in Sierra Leone has tested positive to the deadly Ebora virus. In accordance with a record released by the British Department of Health, medical experts were assessing the problem'to make sure that appropriate care is delivered ".The statement also added that Consular assistance has been provided to the Briton.

The Deputy Chief Medical Officer of the Department of Health, Professor John Watson said;
"The overall risk to the public in the UK continues to be very low. Medical experts are currently assessing the situation in Sierra Leone to ensure that appropriate care is provided. We have robust, well-developed and well-tested NHS systems for managing unusual infectious diseases when they arise, supported by a wide range of experts."

Late Justina Obi Ejelonu's Fiance Discharged From Ebola Treatment Center, Tells his Story





The fiancé of a nurse who died of Ebola has been discharged from the Ebola treatment center in Lagos after his third test came out negative.

Dennis, who was late Justina Obi Ejelonu’s fiancé had been quarantined and later admitted into treatment after two tests confirmed that he was positive. However, yesterday evening Dennis was discharged from the treatment center with a certificate of clearance. He walked off the center in good health according top doctors who spoke anonymously with Saharareporters.
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Question of The Day: Is It Biblical For Pastors To Advertise Miracles.



I found this question on this forum.  Lets hear your view on this topic. Let's read your personal belief, guys. I have gone through some of the synoptic Gospels and found out that each time Jesus performs a miracle of healing, he charges the person not to tell anyone. I searched hard to find if there is any where Jesus advertised his miracles but did not find. So is it right to advertise miracles as we see it today?

Saturday, August 23, 2014

Nicki Minaj's Rehearsal 6ft-long Snake Bites one of her Dancers.



The MTV Video Music Awards will take Place on Sunday night and as usual, it's bound to see some controversial performances. But things took a sour turn for Nicki Minaj on Friday each time a 6ft long snake apparently bit one of her dancers. TMZ reports that the singer was rehearsing her latest song Anaconda and a snake was the main planned performance at the upcoming ceremony. It's believed the snake was an anaconda, a non-venomous reptile that may still cause dangerous infections by spreading bacteria..
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PHOTOS: Yvonne Okoro Inspires At OrphanAid Africa



 Ghanaian actress-Yvonne Okoro has taken upon herself to encourage underprivileged persons to be focused in life and the career choices they make. The popular actress visited OrphanAid Africa’s young adults at the Young Adults Support Services Ghana (YASS Ghana) premises at Medina in Accra on Friday August 22 afternoon—and told the children they shouldn’t give up on their dreams of becoming successful persons in life just because of what people think or say about them. OrphanAid Africa is a non-profit organization developing programs and projects to help vulnerable children and their families in Ghana. The organization was originally founded as a local NGO in Ghana in 2002 and progressively grew internationally with registered branches in the United States, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Switzerland. The common goal of these branches is to rescue vulnerable children in need of care and to trace and reunify children with their families.
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Video: When Ice Water Bucket Challenge Fail, Massive B()()bs pop out (18_++)



This  Ice Water Bucket Challenge thing has gone to another level oh !! Check out what happened when  Ice Water Bucket Challenge gone wrong.

Why OBJ Refused To Reveal His Next Of Kin At NIMC Office



Olusegun Obasanjo at NIMC today during the exercise
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo today in Oke-Mosan Abeokuta registered for his National Identity Card (NIC) and decided to keep the information about his next of kin away from the prying eyes of reporters who were bent on capturing his personal data.
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S£XY INDEED!!! Check out 3 Nigerian Successful Video Vixens



 They are the ladies doing those rough dances you guys enjoy in Naija music videos. Check out more pix bellow...

Love is Jumping Around... according to Rita Dominic



Do you agree ?


EBOLA!! We Are Africans Not Americans - Tonto Dikeh



Few hours after movie director Charles Novia condemned the Nigerian celebrities for participating in the ALS ice water challenge that is currently trending. Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has therefore started what she calls the “Wash Your Hands Challenge”

The Nollywood actress, has also condemned the act, saying we are Africans not Americans, She started this to further raise awareness of the Ebola virus.
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OAP Toolz talks about the time a guy she liked broke her heart




 In a recent interview with Entertainment Express, radio personality Toolz talked about the time a guy she liked told her he wasn't interested in pursuing a relationship with her. What she said below...

"There was this guy I met during my final year at the University. He had just moved from Houston and didn't know a lot of people in London and after a few random conversation about course work, he asked me out. Our first date was amazing and after about a month of seeing each other a few times a week, I was almost certain he was "the one". After dancing around the issue for a week or two, I was finally brave enough to bring up the "where are we" issue. His exact words were "I really like you Tolu, but I'm not looking for a relationship right now". I had to take a moment to mentally pick up the fragments of my broken heart, then I smiled at him and said "No worries, it's okay"
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My marriage lasted for less than a month – Princess



Comedienne Princess Damilola has opened up again about her failed marriage, telling Punch that her marriage lasted less than the usual month and she fell ill and needed to be hospitalized after her husband left her. Excerpts from the interview below...
You didn’t say what was wrong with you that you had to be hospitalized?
But you already know. We thank the Lord. The most important thing is that I am alive and better. I appreciate life more. But this one you are asking, e no reach make I sick? After my husband left after our wedding, was it not enough reason for me to be sick? Ah! The Lord is our strength.
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Photo: Wizkid flaunts his diamond jewelry collection





Actor Idris Elba secretly married his baby mama



Guess Idris Elba is off the market. Relating with new reports, Idris secretly married his baby mama, Naiyana Garth last month in the UK. Idris and make-up artist Naiyana, who's part Chinese/ part Caucasian, welcomed a child Winston in April this year. Idris also comes with a 11year old daughter, Isan from his ex-wife Dormowa Sherman.

Meet the three week old Nigerian baby who feeds herself






At just 3 weeks old, baby Amara Chiedozie can hold her feeding bottle...and her mum, 20 year old student Onyi Chiedozie, claims she's been doing this since was just three days old. How is this even possible? Her mum explains;
‘When we were feeding, she started shaking, then she just grabbed the bottle. She was holding it by herself. We couldn’t believe it because babies don’t normally do it that young. I’m so shocked that I have been documenting it every day. It’s unbelievable.
"When she doesn’t want it she will push it away. She isn’t strong enough to throw it away, but she does push it, like she does with her dummy. If she is really hungry, she starts shaking. Then she will just grab the bottle as you give it to her.’
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