Celebrity Birthday: Bovi, DJ Neptune are a year older

Bovi Ugboma was born in Benin City. He studied Theatre Arts at the Delta State University. His career in entertainment started in 2007 when he acted in the sitcom Extended Family. 

Today is the birthday of popular Nigerian stand-up comedian Bovi. He is 36 years old.

Bovi Ugboma was born in Benin City. He studied Theatre Arts at the Delta State University. His career in entertainment started in 2007 when he acted in the sitcom Extended Family. Thanks to the popularity of the show Bovi started performing comedy shows all over the country in 2008. 

Since then his career has flown off and he is one of the biggest stand up comedy acts in Nigeria. 

Top Nigerian DJ, DJ Neptune who hails from Edo state celebrates his birthday today. He was born and raised in the city of Lagos. His interest in deejaying started when he was in secondary school. After going for DJ tutorials, DJ Neptune landed in Raypower where he established himself. A few years after he got signed to Storm Records which made him one of the most visible DJs in the land.

Happy birthday DJ Neptune and Bovi!

Saraki: “Why did they wait until after 13 years before probing him?” Ex-Police Commissioner asks

Tsav described the probe as a witch-hunt while questioning the amount of time which had passed before it commenced.

Former Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Alhaji Abubakar Tsav has criticized the ongoing trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki at the Code of Conduct Tribunal
Tsav described the probe as a witch-hunt while questioning the amount of time which had passed before it commenced

“The probe is a witch-hunt. If not, why did they not take it up on him long ago?” Tsav said while speaking to journalists in Makurdi, Benin State.

“Why did they not take it up when he was in PDP and romancing with the APC? I think we are creating a very dangerous trend in this country. Why did they wait until after 13 years before probing him? Why did they have to wait until he became the senate president before probing him?” he asked further.
Saraki is being tried for assets declaration offences allegedly committed while he was the governor of Kwara State.
 His trial has been adjourned to October 21, 2015, for further hearing.

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Celebrity Birthday: Segun Arinze is 50 years old

Segun Arinze who hails from Badagry, Lagos was born in Onitsha, Anambra to a Yoruba father and an Igbo mother. 

Today (September 24) is the birthday of Nollywood veteran Segun Arinze. He hits the big 50 today.

Segun Arinze who hails from Badagry, Lagos was born in Onitsha, Anambra to a Yoruba father and an Igbo mother.

He attended Victory College of Commerce in Ilorin, and Taba Commercial College in Kaduna State where he completed his secondary education.

Segun Arinze studied Dramatic Arts at Obafemi Awolowo University. He started acting in the mid 80's, and appeared on the popular Nigerian soap opera 'Ripples'. In the early 90's he ventured into singing and released an album.

During the boom of the Nigerian home video industry in the mid 90's Segun Arinze's popularity as an actor soared. He is most known for his role as Black Arrow in the movie 'Silent Night' starring Ramsey Nouah Jr.

He is married with kids.

Happy birthday Segun Arinze!

Today`s Inspiration:"When the going gets tough… hasten your steps”

Once the race of life is started, no going back. In case it stops abruptly, the prayer won’t be for the courage to start again; rather, the prayer would be for the grace to continue.

Life is not a bed of roses. Life is not a galore of goodies. Life is not all about success and fortunes. Life is not all about enjoyment and being entertained.

Everything about life is not “JOY”. There are times when the good-s won’t just come. There are times when it seems the world is no more. There are times when you are to face the worst.

A man is born with good and bad fortunes, enjoyment and suffering, success and failure, hunger and satisfaction, pleasure and displeasure, LIFE and DEATH! The world is filled with the two sides.

There are things to do when the going gets tough and it seems nothing more. You need to have what it takes. All it takes is the courage to continue. Once the race of life is started, no going back. In case it stops abruptly, the prayer won’t be for the courage to start again; rather, the prayer would be for the grace to continue.

Courage is something vital for the existence of every individual and the upkeep of everyone who wants to make something out of life and succeed.

A saying goes thus, “when the going gets tough, the tough ought to get going”. Look at those who have made it and follow their steps if you want to make it. Following the steps of successful people will hasten your steps and get you to your desired destination.

Do the right things at the right time and stop following people who influence your life negatively.

Taming the Untamed

Do you know that there is power of life and death in the tongue. Let’s say you have five events you need to attend, you have some lectures you need to attend, you have an assignment that you need to do, you need to get to the market and maybe you need to visit someone at the hospital all in one day, how’d you do it?

The tongue is unarguably the smallest and most useful organ of speech. In fact, it is often agreed that the tongue is the most useful and important organ of the body.

It was mainly meant for the rolling down of food right and also functions as the organ of speech. So, basically, the tongue is used for two important things - feeding and speech.

But it is more than that. As a scholar once said, “There is life and death in the tongue”.

This is true to a very great length because if the tongue is used in an edifying way, it would save lives but if otherwise, it may cause trauma, sorrow, sickness and most unfortunately sometimes, death.

As the saying goes, “Life is like a coin; there are two sides to life, the good and bad side of life”. The same law goes for the tongue. If it is used very well, there are gains but if otherwise, there are pains attached to it.

A person’s tongue can be built and demolished, given birth to and killed, hastened and slowed down.

Use your tongue the right way and see the good side of it and use it otherwise and see the bad fire!!!

Wellness Tips: 5 tips to stay healthy no matter how busy your day gets

Even of you a busy professional with little or no time to exercise or stay in shape, these tips work perfectly to help you stay healthy.
Staying healthy requires constant attention to one's overall state, from eating the right type of food, exercising and more but then work gets in the way of staying in shape making it an unfruitful effort?
Professionals/busy executives are busy at every time of the day as all their time count making it difficult to squeeze in other things including dedicating time to exercise, visits to the gym and more

If you don't have the luxury of time- understandably so- there are five ways to still stay healthy from day to day, check these handy tips:

1. Never skip breakfast

Breakfast should be eaten like a king as this fuels the body for the most productive and better part of the day.
Breakfast jump starts the body to take on the day. Studies reveal skipping breakfast can increase obesity and diabetes risks and cause morning moodiness.
2. Hydrate
Drink at least eight glasses of water everyday. Water works to keep the body hydrated as well as flush out toxins.

3. Don't work and eat at the same time

Dedicate a time to eat and that alone. Don't try to eat and work at the same time but take a few minutes during the day to eat, breathe deep and generally relax because it refreshes the entire body.
4. Reduce alcohol intake
Alcohol does more harm than good to the body (the organs) as well as the skin. If you must take alcohol reduce it to the barest minimum to stay healthy.
5. Eat quality food always: Surviving on fast foods/ cheap alternatives will eventually wreak havoc on the body. Eat quality food, avoid quantity over quality when it comes to the food to feed on especially at work




 

In Maiduguri: Bombing Update

72 deaths were recorded at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH), while another 45 were registered at the Borno State Specialist Hospital.

The death toll from the September 20 bombings, which occurred in Maiduguri, Borno State, has risen to 117, reports say.

      72 deaths were recorded at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH), while another 45 were registered at the Borno State Specialist Hospital, AFP reports citing hospital sources.

“Sixty-nine dead bodies were brought here and three other people died while receiving treatment,” a doctor at UMTH told AFP on Tuesday, September 22.

“I am afraid that there are some victims with grievous injuries who may likely require referral to other specialised hospitals,” he added.

“Most of the bodies were unrecognisable because of the burns the victims sustained. Most of the 43 people that died in the mosque were brought here,” a staff of the specialist hospital said
The police had initially announced a casualty figure of 50 adding that 95 people were injured in the attacks.
Meanwhile, the Army has said that the latest explosion shows Boko Haram’s increasing desperation.

D'banj: Pop superstar lands new endorsement deal

The Koko Master signed the papers today and made everything official with SLOT.

The Nigerian pop superstar D'banj has just been made the brand ambassador of SLOT, a popular mobile phone, and electronic gadget retail outfit.

The Koko Master signed the papers today and made everything official. No official announcement or press release has been made concerning the new endorsement deal. 

With his star power D'banj has been able to garner a lot of endorsement deals in his career. He was named a Ciroc ambassador this year. 

On September 17, D'banj congratulated former business partner and music producer Don Jazzy on his Johnny Walker endorsement. "Congrats to you bro@donjazzy Welcome to the #Diageo family..." he wrote on Instagram. Both Ciroc and Johnnie Walker are under the Diageo company now...

Rotimi Amaechi: Ex-Governor sues PDP for N300bn

Amaechi has also joined Rivers PDP Chairman, Chief Felix Obuah in the suit and is seeking N300 billion in damages.

The former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi has sued the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for defamation.

 Amaechi also joined Rivers PDP Chairman, Chief Felix Obuah in the suit and is seeking N300 billion in damages.

The former governor filed the suit in an Abuja High Court after the party accused him of embezzling $757m (N80bn) while in office.

Amaechi disclosed this via a statement released on Tuesday, September 22, 2015.

It reads in part:

“The PDP also alleged that Amaechi had embezzled millions of dollars of Rivers State money and stashed the money in other foreign accounts in his name, including a bank in Switzerland.”

“The PDP claimed that the various Amaechi foreign accounts were revealed and blown open by Christine Amanpour of America’s Cable News Network.”

“The PDP went further to claim that Bancorp Bank, Minnesota, had written to President Muhammadu Buhari that part of the funds was to purchase a residence for Amaechi in America and that they (Bancorp Bank) intend to return the stolen funds to Nigeria.”

“Against PDP, Felix Obuah and two others, Amaechi is seeking the sum of N300, 000, 000, 000.00 for general damages done to him and defamation of his character, reputation and person.”

In Abuja: Removal of road blocks reduced corruption - Police

The Inspector -General of Police, Mr Solomon Arase, has said that the removal of roadblocks from the nation’s highways and application of other administrative policies had reduced corruption in the Force.

This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday by the Force spokesperson, acting Assistant Commissioner of Police Olabisi Kolawole.

The statement said Arase made the disclosure when the Presidential Advisory Committee on Corruption led by its chairman, Prof. Itsey Sagay, paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja.

It said that Arase further gave his total support for a warm relationship with the committee to succeed in its task.

Sagay, according to the statement, had earlier said the committee was confident in the ability of the Inspector General to take the police to greater heights.

He said his committee would assist the police and other agencies saddled with the responsibility of fighting corruption to succeed.

Sagay stated that the committee was mandated to promote the effectiveness of the administration of criminal justice in the country.

He also said the committee had the responsibility to improve the integrity of officers and men engaged in the fight against corruption in the country.

NMA: Body decries shortage of doctors, nurses

The Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Rivers, Dr Ibifuro Green, has decried the shortage of doctors and nurses in the country and called for massive upgrading of personnel in the healthcare sector.

Green told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Port Harcourt on Monday that the ratio of doctors to patients in the country was one to 4,000.

‘’The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recommended that one doctor should attend to not more than 600 patients but the ratio in Nigeria is one doctor to about 4,000 patients.

‘’The ratio is even worse with nurses; the nurse--patient ratio compared to doctors is even worse because you should have one nurse attending to about four patients.

‘’When you work out the ratio, you know why nurses are always badly painted in public hospitals because they are not enough,’’ he said.

According to Green, the number of nurses are inadequate in the country’s public hospitals as one nurse attends to no fewer than 31 patients.

‘’We need massive upgrading of personnel in the healthcare industry; there are some categories of personnel we need that are not available at all; the biomedical engineers for example.

‘’In India, you have biomedical engineers who go round the wards two times a week, checking out the trolleys, checking out the doors and closing them and so on.

‘’In the theatres, before a surgeon goes in to operate, they (engineers) have to check out the instruments and okay them; they do that on a daily basis and they are around within the theatre environment,’’ he said.

Green said that there are always spare instruments to change should anything go wrong during the surgery.

He said the country’s healthcare industry had not made provision for biomedical engineers.

"We buy state-of –the- art equipment, use them for six months and when they break down, nobody is there to fix them; these are the things we go through,’’ he said.

The chairman noted that the situation was getting worse as doctors were now migrating overseas for greener pasture and job satisfaction.

Saraki: Senate President’s trial adjourned to October 21

The tribunal also, today, September 22, granted Saraki bail on self-recognition after he pleaded not guilty to the charges.

The tribunal also, today, September 22, granted Saraki bail on self-recognition after he pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Saraki was, on September 11, charged with 13 counts of corruption by the Code of Conduct Bureau.

The Senate President however failed to attend two trial on Friday, 18, and Monday, 21.

He however appeared at the tribunal on Tuesday after two orders had been made for his arrest.

The CCB is accusing Saraki of anticipatory declaration of assets and failure to declare assets acquired during his tenure as Kwara State Governor among other offences.

Saraki; Tribunal says Senate President must be arrested

An initial arrest order was made by the tribunal on Friday, September 18, 2015, after Saraki failed to appear before it after being accused of corruption by the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB).

The Code of Conduct Tribunal has again .ordered the arrest of Senate President.
An initial arrest order was made by the tribunal on Friday, September 18, 2015, after Saraki failed to appear before it after being accused of corruption by the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB).
The Senate President again failed to appear at the continuation of proceedings today, September 21, despite an undertaking by his lawyer, JB Daudu that he would be produced.
The tribunal has rejected Saraki’s bid to appeal against the hearing and has ruled that he must be arrested and brought before it by 10am tomorrow, September 22.
The CCB had, on September 11, filed a charge sheet against the Senate President accusing him of anticipatory declaration of assets and failure to declare assets acquired while he was governor of Kwara State.
Meanwhile, the Presidency has denied having a hand in Saraki’s ordeal and urged him to appear before the tribunal and defend himself.

Jim Iyke: Actor to partner with 50 Cent on Effen Vodka?

Pictures of the actor with Hip Hop star 50 Cent in the city of Atlanta.

Obviously, it seems Nollywood actor Jim Iyke is planning his next business move.

The actor shared two pictures of him with Hip Hop star 50 Cent in the city of Atlanta. In one of the pictures Jim Iyke holds up a bottle of Effen Vodka with 50 Cent. Effen Vodka is the Hip Hop moguls' vodka drink.

The actor has been in Atlanta for the last few months where he is taking care of his new born baby and baby mama. He welcomed a baby boy on September 1, 2015. Dana Kinduryte, 23, gave birth to Jim Iyke's son Harvis Chidubem Iyke.

According to African Eye, the actor met Dana in London in 2014. Dana who is a Law graduate did not know she was dating a Nollywood star until three months ago.

Dana moved into Jim Iyke's apartment five months ago. The actor was present during delivery and assisted during the procedure.

Wellness Tips: Benefits of drinking water at the right time

Did you know there is such a thing as drinking water at the right time? It's the perfect time to find...

There is such a thing as drinking water at the right time for health/wellness reasons but a lot of people don't know this!

Drinking at least eight glasses of water everyday is something a lot of people know but when to actually drink water to benefit the body is not common knowledge.

1. Drink 2 glasses after you wake up

-This helps activate the internal organs as well as flush out toxins from the body

2. Drink 1 glass of water thirty minutes (30) before a meal

-This helps digestion. Don't drink right before or after a meal as the water will dilute the digestive juices disrupting proper digestion.  It's best to drink water an hour after the meal to allow the body to absorb the nutrients.

3. Drink 1 glass before taking your bath

-This helps to lower blood pressure

4. Drink 1 glass before going to bed

-This helps avoid the risks of heart attack and strokes.

7:00am - 1st Glass
Drink your first glass of water after you wake up to hydrate your body after a long night’s rest.  Take your breakfast at least half an hour after the first glass.
9:00am – 2nd Glass
It’s approximately 1 hour after your breakfast; have a glass of water and start your work day.
11:30am – 3rd Glass
Have a glass of water 30 minutes before lunch.
12:30am – 4th Glass
Drink a glass of water an hour after lunch to allow the nutrients from the food to be better absorbed by your body.
3:00pm – 5th Glass
During your tea break, have a non-sweetened drink to freshen your mind.
5:00pm – 6th Glass
This glass of water will keep you satiated and prevent overeating during dinner.
8:00pm – 7th Glass
Have a glass of water an hour after dinner and before you shower.
10:00pm – 8th Glass
Drink your last glass of water an hour before bedtime to aid in the cell renewal process during your sleep.

Source for practical guide: HealthXchange

"How do I get rid of pimples?"

At some point in life most people usually experience one or a combination of breakouts, pimples, blemish or acne. It’s painful, sometimes itchy and surely hard to cover with makeup! Worst of all it leaves that dreaded blackhead when it finally goes down. Ok let’s put the facts in place before we discuss the solution.

What are the causes?

In very simple terms, it happens when your pores (tiny holes in your skin) gets blocked. Some people like to blame it on the following factors;

-Stress

- Change of environment

- Allergic reaction to a particular product

- Diet

- Hormonal changes

We like to blame it on a buildup of bacteria as a result of some simple things we do or forget to do.

What am I doing wrong?

1. Popping your pimples: the only time you need to touch your face is during your skin care routine or applying makeup (with clean fingers) any other time is compounding the problems as the bacteria will spread and make it worse.
2. Using facial cleansing Brushes: they are great to use especially to help open up your pores, however if you have pimples your skin is inflamed, any vigorous scrubbing will irritate the inflammation and won’t make it any better.
3. Using too many products at a time: it takes the skin about 4weeks to rejuvenate. Be patient with your skincare. Using too many products that do the same thing makes it difficult for you to know which one actually works for your skin type.
4. Using harsh creams: products that promise to whiten or lighten your skin will probably do so initially but in the long run, damage your skin in more ways than you can imagine.

How can I make it better?

1. Be gentle with your face, at this time try not to scrub your face till the inflammation settles. In the meantime make sure you are consistent with your routine; cleanse and moisturize your skin twice a day
2. Always take off your makeup with makeup removers or simple wipes before you begin your routine. Washing your face alone is not enough because your skin absorbs whatever you on it; so it is very important to ensure that all the dirt is completely taken off.
3. Cleansing is a very important process in your routine as it takes off any excess makeup or dirt that may be left and opens up your pores for your moisturizer.
4. There is no such thing as over moisturizing. Your skin needs moisture to stay hydrated and glow. You need to replace the lost moisture from the cleansing and washing. Always remember to choose moisturizers according to your skin type.
5. The skin on your face is more sensitive than the rest of your body and deserves special care. Try using a different towel especially for your face other than your bath towel.
6. Bacteria easily spreads and so it is important to change/wash your pillow covers very often to avoid a buildup of dirt and bacteria which could be spread to your face.
7. Check your diet, you may want to stay off sugar and groundnut oil for good. Try choosing healthier options like honey, extra virgin olive oil or canola oils for your cooking

What products should I be using?

Whatever product you decide to choose; whether its store bought or homemade always have the following in mind:

1. What works for someone else may not necessarily work for you. The key is choosing a product that works for your skin type.
2. If your skin is oily and more prone to blemish or acne, always look out for oil free ingredients rather than those that are for “all skin types”.
3. When choosing makeup always look for products that are “non-comedogenic” which means they won’t clog your pores.
4. The importance of drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day cannot be overemphasized. Its keeps your skin hydrated and gives you a natural glow.
5. Never leave the house without sunscreen. You need to protect your skin form the harsh rays of the sun; which usually causes sun burns, uneven skin tone, and dullness amongst other things.
6. Eating lots of fruits and vegetables go a long way in improving the quality of your skin. Ok guys, so we have touched on a little bit of hygiene which will be the starting point for getting rid of these horrid skin concerns. Next week, we look at some ingredients that you probably have in your kitchen cupboards that are amazing for your skin. Till then... remember: flawless makeup starts with a healthy skin!

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