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Pretty Gwendolyn Okutele from Delta state is the current Miss Nollywood Nigeria. She's an actress and a 400l student of the department of Business Administration at the Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti. She's also a former Miss ‘Face of the Niger Delta. See more photos after the cut...

Actress Zoe Kravitz poses topless in new issue of Flaunt magazine

The 26 year old actress, singer, model and daughter of musician Lenny Kravitz and actress Lisa Bonet showed nipples in the new issue of Flaunt magazine. See the photos after the cut...

5 Year Old Girl Kidnapped from Parents’ Home in Owerri

A 5-year-old girl named Yannie Munachimso Oforduru, was kidnapped by unknown individuals on Friday, April 24th from her parents’ home in Owerri, Imo State.

Here is the message being circulated on social media regarding her disappearance:

Alert! Yannie Munachimso Oforduru, a 5year old girl was kidnapped by unknown people at her home in Owerri during the early hours of Friday, 24th April. Any useful info as to her whereabouts should please call these number 08037075960.

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These kidnappings are becoming too rampant. So sad. We are hoping for Yannie’s safe return.

Top 10 Cancer Causing Foods You Need To Avoid

1. Highly Processed White Flours

After refining, processed white flours not only lose most all of their nutrients but they are also bleached with a chemical called chlorine gas. The EPA sites this gas as dangerous, irritant, that can be lethal. It is also very highly glycemic and bad for your blood sugar. Not only are they making us fat they might also be contributing to rising cancer rates.

2. Microwave Popcorn

Everybody loves a yummy bag of popcorn. Making it in the microwave is easy and convenient. Unfortunately, according to wikipedia the bags of microwave popcorn are lined with perfluorooctanoic acid ( PFOA). This chemical is also found in Teflon. Studies have shown that this chemical can be linked with infertility in women and exposure significantly increases risk of kidney, bladder, liver, pancreas and testicular cancers. Find more out at cancer.org. Many microwave popcorns also still use diacetyl which Conagra stopped using due to employees using it getting lung cancer.

3. Alcohol

Over consumption of alcohol can lead to many health issues including DIABETES, obesity and many types of cancers. A recent study showed that postmenopausal women who drank one drink per day or less had a 30% increase in breast cancer rates than women who did not drink at all. Alchohol is the 2nd leading cause of cancer following tobacco. Experts working with the World Health Organization Research on Cancer found evidence that alcohol is the main cause of mouth, esophagus, liver, colon, mouth, rectum, and female breast cancers.

4. Artificial Sweeteners

If you have to avoid sugar, are on a diet or have DIABETES you might be using artificial sweeteners. However, many studies show that people usually GAIN weight when using them and can make it harder to control blood sugar. More studies are coming out that show aspertame, when broken down becomes a dealdy toxin called DKP. This breakdown of chemicals is known to cause certain brain tumors.

5. Processed Meats

Like some hot dogs, sausages, bacon and other processed meats? Most of them have excessive salts and chemicals. Some studies show that people who regularly eat processed meats increased their chance of early death by as much as 43%. Sodium Nitrates are the biggest offenders and also a well know carcinogen with smoked meats being particularly bad.

6. Refined Sugars and Soda Pop

Many believe that refined sugars are the preferable food for cancer cells which helps them grow. High Fructose Corn Syrup being one of the main culprits because it is most easily metabolized by cancer cells. This puts most cakes, sodas, sauces, juices, etc on the NO NO list.. Sorry sweet tooths!

7. Canned Foods

Many canned foods and obviously found in cans. Most cans are lined with a chemical called bisphenol-A or BPA. Study about 2 years ago showed that BPA’s affect the way genes worked inside rats’ brains. The FDA seems to agree this is a problem and is supporting efforts to reduce, replace or eliminate the amounts found in canned foods. The high acidity leaves tomatoes more dangerous because they can leech the BPA more readily from the can lining.

8. Potato Chips

They sure make a great tasting quick snack but the negative effects far outweigh the short term pleasure. High in both fat and calories the cause weight gain. Add in often high Trans-Fats with sodium and you have the recipe for cancer and heart disease related health problems.

9. Smoked, Pickled and Salted!

These foods often have nitrates that turn into N-nitroso that is associated with higher cancer risks when digested. Smoked meats that are high in fat can help lead to stomach and colorectal cancer.

10. Hydrogenated Oils

These are vegetable oils. They must be chemically removed from their source and are often deodorized and colored. Also, excessive Omega-6 fatty acids cause health problems.

APC Inaugurates A 19-Member Transition Committee

The President-elect, Buhari, on Wednesday inaugurated a 19-Member Transition Committee to liaise with its Federal Government counterpart for a smooth transition.

A statement issued in Abuja by the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Lai Mohammed, said the terms of reference of the committee includes to develop a clear framework for liaison with the out-going Administration for the purposes of a smooth hand-over/take-over and to receive hand-over documents from Ministries, Departments and Agencies and itemise the most important or most urgent issues confronting the in-coming government

It said the committee is also saddled with reviewing and making preliminary assessment of the balance sheet of government with particular emphasis on the status of assets and liabilities of government; cash flow position of the government; quantum of public domestic and external debt of government and their deployment; government’s out-standing contractual obligations and its ability to meet such obligations and the status of implementation of capital projects.

The committee is also expected to undertake a preliminary assessment of the security challenges facing the country and the counter-insurgency measures taken by the government thus far; the counter policy measures being implemented in the Niger Delta to deal with unrest and major economic crimes in the area.

The committee will assess in particular, the status of the Amnesty Programme, the readiness of the Police and other national security and intelligence agencies in addressing threats to law and order and provide a brief over-view of CBN, NNPC, NCC, Customs and FIRS.

Other terms of reference of the committee include to suggest “quick fixes” which will result in tangible, visible and practical measures so that “change” will be seen after 30 days, after 100 days, after 6 months of the Administration taking office.

The committee will also make any other observations which in its view would be helpful to the transition and take-off of the new Administration.

The committee has two weeks to conclude its work.

Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja on Wednesday, the President-elect charged the committee to ”assess the information provided to you and advise me on its quality and accuracy. It is a simple matter that you must have the right information if you are to shape appropriate policy decisions.

”Needless to repeat, that your Committee – and indeed our Government – are not on a witch-hunt or engaged in fault-finding. We want the facts and nothing but the facts. What has been done cannot be undone. Our job is to learn from the mistakes of the past and attempt to avoid similar.”

Mr. Buhari hailed the calibre of the committee’s membership, saying they represent some of the best Nigeria can offer. He described the committee chairman, Ahmed Joda, as one of the few surviving links between First Republic civil service to the present day, a man whose versatility includes farming, industry and 21st Century IT and one of Nigerian’s precious assets.

Full list of Transition Committee members:

1. Ahmed Joda – Chairman

2. Doyin Salami – Vice-Chairman

3. Boss Mustapha

4. Muhammad Hayatuddin

5. Abubakar Malami

6. Lawal Jafaru Isa

7. Hadi Sirika

8. Audu Ogbeh

9. Dalong

10. Bola Adesola

11. Wale Edun

12. Nike Aboderin

13. Ogbonnaya Onu

14. Festus Odimegwu

15. John Oyegun

16. Gov. Rotimi Amaechi

17. Tam David West

18. Lai Mohammed

19 Adamu Adamu – Secretary

INTIMATE AFFAIR: Why Short Men Have Long Dick

A female friend who only dates tall guys, and particularly had bad experiences with long dick always amazes me. I believe that as long as the man is not short on personality, the woman is not taking too big a risk.

Given the choice of Small Penis on 90% of tall men and a Large Penis on 90% short men, I know which I’d choose. Contrary to what you read in Penthouse Forum, by and large, most men are neither large nor big. Any girl who’s been around more than one bloc will tell you that penis sizes measures up to a Resounding “average”.

Depending on which study you believe, the average penis size is somewhere between 5 and 6 inches. But the difference in average penis size for 5-foot-4 man and a 6-foot-4 is only half an inch! But from experience, compact men do pack a bunch and women who make the assumption of “is everything about him small” might be missing out”.

 Perception makes the differences. Does he pull out six inches or is he packing half a foot? Sure! You can look at feet, finger and noses. Big tick fingers are an assurance that you’ll get something big and thick, though studies have confirmed that 98% fat men have small dick. While slim men have reputation for long penis. Tight pants make for nice package, but don’t really reveal much about the package.

With the family jewel, like fine jewels, the setting is the key. A man’s body is sort of a background display for his dick. And it works like an optical illusion. Big Body + Average Penis = OK. Average Body + Average Penis = WOW! This is a guy who looks like he’s gotten a third leg.

You can’t stereotype penis size. Personality size, however, is another matter. There is some truth to short guys being hyper, louder and more aggressive. Since childhood, they’ve had to speak up to be noticed and jump up to be seen. What they lack is height, they make up for in might.

I’ve always believe that all men can be masculine. But Short Men have their masculinity in a stronger, more concentrated form. Yes, they can sometimes be extra explosive it’s matter of contents under pressure. Napoleon was a classic example. Here was a short guy who are had a high testosterone, full- of-fight personality. And he had a reputation for being one very horny dude. The entertainment and business world are filled with Short Men who are extremely successful and marry tall women. Tom Cruise jumps to mind, but locally, look at Jim Ovia, Adams Oshomole and the Late Gen Abacha. At the end of the day, you can be as short as Aki and Pawpaw and bang a 'Stephanie' if you have the right account balance. That may be true up to a point, but money and status will only take you so far.

But, naturally, what determines the distance you can cover, the depth you go, is “the long and short of it”.

War Against Corruption: Buhari May Grant Amnesty To Corrupt Officials

Kayode Fayemi, the ex-Etiki state governor, said that Muhammadu Buhari, the president-elect, may grant an amnesty to those corrupt politicians who would return stolen funds.

Kayode Fayemi

Fayemi said this during an April 27 interview with the BBC, watched by The Punch’s correspondent.

The news may surprise many, as Buhari is famous for his tough attitude towards those involved in embezzlement.

Explaining why the amnesty option might be considered, Fayemi said that it is “a form of incentive” for corrupt officials who voluntarily come out to return their loot. He added, however, that the position of the incoming All Progressives Congress government regarding corruption remains unchanged.

“Corruption is not going to be dealt with by punishment alone. It is also going to be dealt with by incentives to those who are prepared to have a conversion. If you come voluntarily and say, look, I have stolen some money and I am prepared to return the money, Gen. Buhari would not say no to that.”

When asked if granting amnesty to such people was not against the law, Fayemi added: “if our processes and procedure are dealt with, we will definitely look at that”.

“Returning the funds is a form of justice to Nigeria because those funds will now be available for the teeming population. There would be a range of options for dealing with corruption but that does not mean that justice will not take its full course.

“Buhari said he would not interfere with the judicial process and that if anyone is found guilty of malfeasance or corruption then that the law would take its course. Buhari didn’t mention any individual but anyone who is found guilty or who behaved badly in terms of corruption would be brought to face the law.”

It should be recalled that in one of his famous speeches before the presidential election, Buhari vowed to end corruption in the country by suggesting strict punishment, including long-term imprisonment.

Drug Trafficking: 4 Nigerians Sang Amazing Grace Before Execution.

As Indonesia executed eight criminals over drug related crimes, eye witnesses have revealed how the condemned conducted themselves.

The eight condemned individuals sang praise songs as they were led to their positions, and witnesses across the water also tearfully joined them in singing.

Nigerians executed early on Wednesday in Indonesia.

The executed convicts consisted of two Australians, a Brazilian, four from Africa and on Indonesian. They had been led from their prison to a clearing on a prison island to meet their fate at midnight on Tuesday, April 28.

According to GMA news, the condenmed all rejected the blindfolds and raised their voices to sing. one of the songs was the world famous Christian hymn published in 1779 by John Newton, Amazing Grace.

The husband of Pastor Christie Buckingham, who gave spiritual guidance to one of the Australians in his final moments, said his wife told him the men conducted themselves with “dignity and strength until the end”.

“She told me the eight of them walked out onto the killing field singing songs of praise,” Rob Buckingham told 3AW radio in Australia.

At Cilacap, a town located across the water from the high-security Nusakambangan island, a small band of mourners held a candlelight vigil, and also sang “Amazing Grace”.

The song filled out the night sky, while one man cried out and asked the Indonesian president, Joko Widodo, to have mercy. Another supporter read out the names of each inmate one by one.

One man, Owen Pomana, a former convict turned pastor prayed and told the people that the convicts had nothing to fear.

After the inmates had been executed their bodies were returned from the island in coffins, some covered in embroidery.

Their family members were seen crying, while friends and supporters were on hand to give them a helping hand as they prepare to bury their loved ones.

 Four Nigerians, Jamiu Owolabi Abashin, Okwudili Oyatanze, Silvester Obiekwe Nwolise and Martin Anderson were executed yesterday.

How 293 Females Were Rescued From Sambisa Forest

The Nigerian Army had stormed Sambisa forest and rescued 293 females on Tuesday, April 28, 2015. 200 school girls and 93 women.

The Defence Headquarters confirmed the information saying that those freed included 200 girls and 93 women.

This comes less than a week after the military had attacked the infamous hideout of Boko Haram insurgents using warplanes.

Major General Chris Olukolade, the director of defence information, stated that it was yet to be ascertained if the Chibok girls were among the rescued victims. He urged people not to rush with the conclusions.

A new detailed statement was provided by Col S. K. Usman, acting director of army public relations, Vanguard reports.

“This is to inform you that our gallant troops have been making progress in the desired aim of ridding the nation of terrorists and their sanctuaries.

“It is heartwarming to inform you that today (yesterday), troops continued the offensive and cleared four key terrorist camps in Sambisa forest, Borno State. So far, they have destroyed and cleared Sassa, Tokumbere and two other camps in the general area of Alafa, all within the Sambisa forest.

“The troops have also rescued 200 abducted girls and 93 women. They are presently being processed. Similarly, a number of equipment and weapons have been captured. We will send further details and photographs soon.”

The UK’s Independent adds with reference to its intelligence source that the freed females would be screened on April 29, Wednesday, for their identity to be determined.

The source was quoted as saying:

“Now they are excited about their freedom. Tomorrow there will be screenings to determine whether they are Boko Haram wives, whether they are from Chibok, how long they have been in the camps, and if they have children.”

Hopes that the Chibok girls, abducted on April 14, 2014, became rife again last month after ONE of the escapees said that the children were being kept in Gwoza. Several sources linked their location with the Borno town. Soon Gwoza was reclaimed, however, the girls were not discovered in the area.

293 Rescued Females Are Not Chibok Girls

A Nigerian Spokesman, Sani Usman has said that 293 females rescued from Sambisa forest by the Nigerian Army are not Chibok Girls.

However, ONE official did not rule out that captives from other Boko Haram camps that were raided might include some of the 200 girls abducted in April 2014 from a school in Chibok.

Nigerian troops rescued 200 girls and 93 women on Tuesday in the Sambisa Forest in the northeastern part of the country, the Nigerian Armed Forces announced on its official Twitter account. The forest is a stronghold for the militant Boko Haram group and is not far from Chibok.

The military spokesman Maj. Gen. Chris Olukolade said the rescued girls and women are still being screened and none has spoken to their families yet.

The 2014 mass abduction from Chibok led to an international social media movement, #BringBackOurGirls, to rescue them. Boko Haram, a militant Islamist group, has been kidnapping females for years and has hundreds in their custody.

The Tokumbere, Sassa and Tlafa terror camps were raided and destroyed, said a source close to the military. The Tokumbere camp is the most notorious, where the training of small children by Boko Haram is said to have occurred, the source said. Boko Haram terrorists were killed in the operation, but the military did not say how many.

In recent weeks, Nigerian troops and vigilantes moved into the Sambisa Forest. Last Wednesday the troops had to retreat because of explosive devices Boko Haram planted in the forest, according to military sources and a vigilante who was with the troops.

On Monday, troops re-entered the forest and on Tuesday afternoon they raided Boko Haram camps and rescued scores of girls and women.

“We stumbled on the girls and may find more,” Usman said.

Information about the fate of the kidnapped schoolgirls has been spotty and inconsistent, with school officials giving conflicting figures for the number of girls who were abducted or escaped their captors.

“We have no idea where the Chibok girls are or were,” CNN correspondent Christian Purefoy said on Tuesday.

The UK’s Independent has said that the freed females would be screened on April 29, Wednesday, for their identities to be determined.

Stephanie Okereke's Tips On How To Keep A Man

The actress who recently celebrated her third marriage anniversary revealed the truth about women – and the men who love them, saying it goes beyond how they look or what they wear. She said: “Sometimes, it’s the less obvious attributes women have that get their man’s attention.
I did us a favour by asking people, mostly men, about what gets their attention. HERE  are some of the responses I got.
Flipping YOUR Hair: Women do this better with a hairstyle that has a front or side fringe. It might seem very innocent, but men love it when women do that. Trust me. I know.
Adjusting His Tie: Ladies, do you sometimes reach for YOUR husband’s tie and adjust it, even when it really doesn’t need to be adjusted? Lol! He might not say it, but he loves the thoughtfulness behind that action.
Leaving Some Treats For Him: Most times, when I buy myself a treat, it could be anything from chocolates to a rare fruit, I leave some in the fridge for my hubby. It’s not about the PRICE of the treat, but the thought behind leaving some for him that matters.
Getting YOUR Make-up Done: I know most men grumble when they are about to go out with their wives and she is spending the whole time putting her make-up on. He might not like being kept waiting, but he likes the fact that you put extra care into looking good when going out with him.
Acting Goofy: Sometimes, it’s cool to just act silly and childish. Men love this. You could do a silly dance or talk in a funny voice and just make the mood lighter. This brings about some healthy laughter which is great for any relationship.
Cooking Rare & Tasty Meals: Most times, women think that because cooking is something they do regularly, there is nothing so special about it. I disagree. Men appreciate the time their wives spend in the kitchen cooking for them, especially if the meal is lip-smacking tasty.
Biting YOUR  Lips: When doing the right way, with just enough eye contact, you are sure to melt YOUR man’s heart.
Scolding With Love: Men can act like babies sometimes…. leave their CLOTHES lying around, messing up the house with litter, scattering their clothes moments after you arranged it! They know they did wrong, but the way you react and scold them lightly with love makes all the difference to them. They totally love it (though they will do the same thing again).

Eva Mendes Glows As The New Face Of Esteé Lauder

Hollywood actress Eva Mendes is having a heck of a year. After giving birth to a baby girl with hot hubby Ryan Gosling, she has been announced as they new face of International cosmetics brand, Esteé Lauder.

We aren’t surprised the beauty brand has copped her as their new face as she is currently the creative director of Circa Beauty, and we can’t wait to see what she does with the brand’s image.

She will be fronting Esteé Lauder’s ‘New Dimension‘ collection and also representing skincare products like the Shape + Fill Expert Serum and Expert Liquid Tape debuting in May.

The 41-year-old turned to her Instagram page to share a sneak peek of the campaign where she looks ever-stunning. She captioned it – “Thrilled to be working with @esteelauder representing the New Dimension Skincare! Here’s a look at me behind the scenes while the photographer tries to find my #BestAngle. Looking forward to sharing more with you guys! xx.“

All I can say is, I’m waiting on tips to GET her stunning glow. Great news for her.

Photo Credit: StyleBlazer/Estee Lauder

Fathia Williams Beautiful In Blonde Twists! At Event With Mercy Aigbe-Gentry, Toyin Lawani & More

Nollywood actress Fathia Williams looks gorgeous as she stepped out on Sunday, with her face made up by iPosh Looks.

Rocking an ankara print dress with lace, and the coloured hair trend – blonde twists, the 46-year-old actress rocked a nude look for her eyes and a bold lip.

We love how glammed up she looks!

The actress was joined by other actresses like Mercy Aigbe, Mide Martins, Iyabo Ojo, Toyin Lawani, Tope Osoba, Sobola Tayo and more for an outing over the weekend.

Photo Credit: Instagram | @iposhlooks @mercyaigbegentry | @tiannahsplaceempire