Epiphany!

REST IN PEACE: DR OLUSOLA ABUBAKAR SARAKI

2012-11-14T03:21:00.001-08:00

KWARA politics Leader, (Warizi of Ilorin )in the Second Republic, Dr. Abubakar Olusola Saraki, is dead.
He reportedly died on Wednesday morning in Lagos.
He was aged 79 years, was born on May 17, 1933 in Ilorin, Kwara.

RIHANNA>>> LIKE HER OR HATE HER....

2012-11-14T03:10:00.002-08:00

Rihanna wants you to see these photos....like her, hate her: your choice!

See her below at the GQ Men of the Year Awards.....

"I AM SHORT OF WORDS":MTN PLANE WONDER

2012-11-14T02:58:00.002-08:00

‘I am short of words, there is no word to describe what I feel right now, it is almost as if it is a dream but I know that nothing can be more real than what I am feeling right now. This must be the best Christmas gift ever. It is truly wonderful"

These were the words of 27 year-old student Miss Ebube Essien-Garricks who was announced as the winner of the much publicized ‘Ultimate Wonder Aeroplane’ promo run by telecommunication company MTN. It was not a hoax as some believed and it has finnaly happened. A perfect Christmas present, if you ask me.She has opted for the money equivalent which means she will be receiving the sum of N64m. A change of life....Totally!

DAVID PETRAEUS:would you follow his rules?

2012-11-14T02:45:00.000-08:00

After all the news of scandal rocking The CIA courtesy General Petraeus and it still continues to get bigger, perhaps, we could learn something from the man himself. The question is; "would you follow his rules?" Maybe this isn't all about sex as most people think but that is what makes it interesting.......
This was published Nov. 5 just days before Gen. David Petraeus resigned as director of the CIA over an extramarital affair with his biographer Paula Broadwell. The same woman who is at the center. It is just funny how an inappropriate behavior with an outsider can mess people up....a sad way to end a career as a four star General. Maybe we are too hard on the man, judging him....who knows? He is a human being after all.

Just in case you are yet to read the 12 rules, read below:

DAVID PETRAEUS' 12 RULES FOR LIVING:

1. Lead by example from the front of the formation. Take your performance personally—if you are proud to be average, so too will be your troops.

2. A leader must provide a vision—clear and achievable “big ideas” combined in a strategic concept—and communicate those ideas throughout the entire organization and to all other stakeholders.

3. A leader needs to give energy; don’t be an oxygen thief.

4. There is an exception to every rule, standard operating procedure, and policy; it is up to leaders to determine when exceptions should be made and to explain why they made them.

5. We all will make mistakes. The key is to recognize them and admit them, to learn from them, and to take off the rear view mirrors—drive on and avoid making them again.

6. Be humble. The people you’ll be leading already have on-the-ground conflict experience. “Listen and learn.”

7. Be a team player. “Your team’s triumphs and failures will, obviously, be yours.” Take ownership of both.

8. Don’t rely on rank. If you rely on rank, rather than on the persuasiveness of your logic, the problem could be you and either your thinking or your communication skills. Likewise, sometimes the best ideas come from bottom-up information sharing (i.e., “Need to share” not “Need to know”). Use “directed telescopes” to improve situational awareness.

9. Leaders should be thoughtful but decisive. Listen to subordinates’ input, evaluate courses of action and second- and third-order effects, but be OK with an “80 percent solution.” “There will be many moments when all eyes turn to you for a decision. Be prepared for them. Don’t shrink from them. Embrace them.” Sometimes the best move is the bold move.

10. Stay fit to fight. Your body is your ultimate weapons system. Physical fitness for your body is essential for mental fitness.

11. The only thing better than a little competition is a lot of competition. Set challenges for your subordinates to encourage them to excel.

12. Everyone on the team is mission critical. Instill in your team members a sense of great self-worth—that each, at any given time, can be the most important on the battlefield.

GRACE MUGABE.....SAY WHAT?

2012-11-11T12:19:00.000-08:00

Africa is obviously is a different part of the world. Sometimes you just wonder!
Grace Mugabe is the wife of Robert Mugabe. she spoke Saturday at the Today’s Women Conference at Glamis Stadium in Harare, the Zimbabwean capita. The conference was organised by Prophetess Eunor Guti of the Zimbabwe Assemblies of God. Madam Mugabe recently had these to say about citizens of Zimbabwe going for prayers/ divine intervention elsewhere but the point remains that it is just irony. Does she live in Zimbabwe and if she lives there, i hope she hears the news to know what Zimbabwe looks like to the outside world.

Her words:
“I really don’t understand why scores of people are putting their faith on foreign preachers. They are having to raise a lot of money to visit them when in Zimbabwe we are blessed with anointed people of God who are able to do even greater things.”

“It doesn’t matter which denomination you belong to, we are all seeking one God. Believe in our prophets and stop wasting money visiting faraway countries. In Zimbabwe we have people who, through prayer, can heal you from your sickness and restore your broken marriage.
“People have this misconception that Zimbabweans do not know how to pray. Little do they know that we have a lot of anointed people who are able to help us because they know the environment that we are operating under. A closer look at the countries which are being thronged by our people reveals that they are torn by war and hunger,” she said.

“I might be Grace Mugabe of Zimbabwe, but I cannot do it all on my own,” she said to wild applause.
“I go to Amai Guti seeking guidance and she prays for me. The prayers enable me to keep my family and life together. I see God’s power in her and I have come to realise that God gives you people in your life to do certain tasks that you cannot do on your own because they are anointed in that area.
“There is no point in trying to compete or badmouth the anointed because theirs is a gift from God.
“To know what to do require wisdom that comes from God,” she said.

African wonder indeed.

JUSTIN AND SELENA: GOODBYE

2012-11-11T11:51:00.001-08:00

Finally.......let's stop the pretense! Did you really give them any chance? Besides, they are still very young to understand the complexity of relationships! I feel more for Justin because he is younger and Selena is older, smarter!

It will NOT be fair to say she used Justin to rise up the fame ladder, then dumped him when he realized,she needed real men. Poor Selena, the pain of having to date the teenage sweetheart; really so much work and serious nerve to hold swallow the jealousy..... Only both of them really know why they said bye-bye and believe me, they are so over it already even before they split. They are growing up, soon they will realize it is one of those things and learn what it takes to keep a relationship healthy, happy and alive! it is not always as easy and romantic as the tabloids put it.

Pastor Oritsejafor PRIVATE JET: WHAT ABOUT IT?

2012-11-11T11:11:00.001-08:00

I am really wondering what is the big deal if the congregation of a church decides to buy their pastor a jet? The truth remains that it is their business. If they cannot and refuse to see things the way people are coming all down on them, it is best they be left alone. As much as i am not really in support of pastors being wretched (It does not reflect the true image of God) i think it is best we leave them to their lifestyles. The contrast in standard of living in this country can leave us with some unanswered questions but that how it is especially when all we can do is talk about it..... even if you probe further, there is very little can do. That is the bitter truth! As long as the giver and the receiver don't see anything wrong with it, there's nothing anyone can do.

In case you missed the story, read it below:

The President of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, has now joined the elite league of Nigerian clergies, who own a private jet.
This was affirmed on Saturday as members of The Word of Life Bible Church, in Ajamimogha, Warri, Delta state, presented the Pastor with a private jet as his birthday gift.
The leader of Christian community in Nigeria, who is fondly called Papa Ayo, was celebrating his birthday and his 40th anniversary on the pulpit, when he was presented the gift.
Present amongst the congregation to felicitate with the Pastor was President Goodluck Jonathan.
The ceremony kicked off immediately with the entrance of the President with the singing of the national anthem.
The president in a short remark, asked Nigerians to continue to build bridges across tribes and states to allow for a more unified country. He noted that it is better to have a more united Nigeria that will present a formidable force in both the sub-region and the global community.
President Jonathan also gave a brief address on the celebrant and wished him many more years ahead.
Responding to all the good wishes, Pastor Oritsejafor thanked the President, the Delta state governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, the Speaker, Delta state House of Assembly, Engr. Victor Ochie and all other dignitaries at the occasion.
The high point of the ceremony was the presentation of a private jet as birthday gift by members of the church.
A brief sermon was given by an international preacher, Dr Mike Murdock on seven laws of success.
He urged all Nigerians to build their faith and work with God.

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BERLUSCONI JAIL TERM; the wind of change

2012-10-27T04:56:00.001-07:00

One man cannot be greater than a whole nation and power sure has limit.....nothing is forever.
Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi's jail sentence for tax fraud heralds the end of an era dominated by one man .
One anti-Berlusconi paper (LA Stampa) called a "natural-born delinquent". It further reads"The mirages and alibis are finished. An entire generation of Italians born after 1975 will for the first time vote in elections next spring that are not a pro- or anti-Berlusconi referendum."
Berlusconi, 76, had already announced last week he would not stand in next year's elections. Even though sentencing Friday to four years in jail was quickly reduced to one under an amnesty law designed to reduce overcrowding in prisons, this has put an emphatic end of his domination of the Italian political scene.
"And so ends a Titanic affair, born in television and finished in court, with a clear, very tough and above all insulting punishment," wrote the editor of the centre-left daily La Repubblica, Ezio Mauro, saying the case highlighted Berlusconi's fall from grace.
Il Fatto Quotidiano, which had waged war on Berlusconi's government during his three stints as prime minister between 1994 and 2011, said the media tycoon had a "natural capacity for delinquency".
The verdict "is the proof that Italy was governed for nine years by a tax cheat," said the paper.
During the trial, Berlusconi was accused of artificially inflating the price of distribution rights bought by his Mediaset empire and creating foreign slush funds to avoid paying taxes in Italy.
Scandal-hit Berlusconi condemned his sentence as "intolerable judicial harassment".
Berlusconi's lawyers have said they will appeal by November 10.
Italy's lengthy appeals process will likely ensure he never sees the inside of a jail cell but that does not change the fact that the wind of change is already blowing through Italy and seriously hoping such change blows all over Africa soonest.

NIGERIA: are we this divided?

2012-10-27T04:36:00.000-07:00

This may not be a rumour afterall..... it is some serious information that show religion has divided one country.
Christians going to Jos from Abuja now have to pass through RIYOM, while muslims heading the same route pass through ZARIA road.

Christians going to Kaduna from Abuja are advised to a taxi from Mabushi and Muslims going to Kaduna pick taxis from ZUBA.
Strange.....whatever happened to One NIGERIA?

THE WORLD ACCORDING TO LANCE ARMSTRONG

2012-10-24T13:46:00.000-07:00

I really want to see this.....after all the back and forth drama... Lance shuold be heard!

Reported by Quentin McDermott and originally produced by Four Corners for the Australian Broadcast Corporation, this riveting documentary details the case against cyclist Lance Armstrong, who has been accused of employing illegal doping to enhance his athletic performances. McDermott reviews the origins of the suspicions of Armstrong’s usage of steroids, hormones, blood transfusions, and other performance enhancements, dating back to the 1990s. Testimony of former close friends Betsy and Frankie Andreu reveals allegations that Armstrong directly confirmed his usage of performance-enhancing drugs to his oncology team during cancer treatment. Featured in the documentary is footage from Armstrong’s only ever deposition, given in 2005, in response to a lawsuit by an insurer resisting awarding Armstrong a bonus for one of his Tour de France wins.

In the videotaped deposition, Armstrong is at points evasive, impatient, and earnest as he declares his innocence of doping, even in the face of specific details given by members of his inner circle. Also, McDermott interviews former Armstrong teammate Tyler Hamilton, who describes, in vivid detail, his own introduction to performance-enhancing drugs, and using those drugs with Armstrong – at points even administering drugs provided by now-disgraced team doctors, only steps away from racing venues in nearby trailers and even in team hotel rooms. McDermott credibly deconstructs Armstrong’s defenses, speaking with a French scientist at a lab that has evaluated Armstrong’s Tour de France tests. Newer, more sensitive testing now detects illegal enhancements in Armstrong’s early Tour de France urine samples. McDermott also replays audio of what cycling legend Greg Lemond says is a secretly taped phone call between him and a marketing executive that suggests even some sponsors may have felt pressured to cover up for Armstrong’s doping to protect their own corporate images.
Stripped of his seven Tour de France medals and his leadership position at his Livestrong foundation, it’s Armstrong’s own 2005 words that now seem most prophetic: “It's not about money for me. It's about the faith of all the cancer survivors around the world.”
The World According to Lance Armstrong debuts on CNN/U.S. on Saturday, Oct. 27 at 9:00pm, 12:00am ET & PT.

source: CNN

AFCON 2013 DRAW

2012-10-24T13:13:00.001-07:00

Below is the AFRICAN CUP OF NATIONS (AFCON) 2013 draw. It obviously favours Nigeria.

GROUP A: SOUTH AFRICA, CAPE VERDE, MOROCCO,ANGOLA

GROUP B; GHANA, MALI, NIGER, DR CONGO

GROUP C;ZAMBIA, NIGERIA, BURKINA FASO, ETHIOPIA

GROUP D; COTE D'IVOIRE,TUNISIA,TOGO, ALGERIA (THE DEADLIEST GROUP)

IS HEIDI KLUM'S T-SHIRT TALKING TO SEAL?

2012-10-24T13:03:00.003-07:00

Read the Words on the Shirt......or is it just a shirt??? She wore this Shirt during an outing to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art with her four children and bodyguard boyfriend Martin Kristin on Sunday: "When we have each other we have everything." They even look really happy!
SEAL will just have to deal with this.....it's going to really hurt. Remember what he said about the bodyguard and Heidi's relationship:
"I would have preferred Heidi show a little bit more class and at least wait until we separated first before deciding to fornicate with the help," Seal fumed to TMZ on September 1 in Los Angeles.

Regardless of how SEAL feels, Heidi is obviously happy. She revealed that Kristin "is a great man and recently we just got to know each other from a completely different side.He's been with our family for the last four years. He's cared for our four children and helped us tremendously. I trust him with my children's life."

The irony of life.....people find happiness in the least expected places.....i guess when it comes to loving, Class does not always answer to it.

DANIEL CRAIG "CRIED" AT ADELE'S SKYFALL THEME

2012-10-24T12:37:00.001-07:00

Daniel Craig told Yahoo Movies he was moved to tears first time he heard Adele's "Skyfall," a song he felt "perfectly" matched the feel of the movie. "I cried,From the opening bars I knew immediately, then the voice kicked in and it was exactly what I'd wanted front the beginning."
"It just got better and better because it fitted the movie. In fact the more of the movie we made, the more it fitted it." craig said.
"Skyfall" shot toNo 1 on the iTunes charts just ten hours after its release. "Skyfall" was recorded at London's Abbey Road Studios and features a 77-piece orchestra.
"Skyfall" opens this week in the U.K. and will be released in U.S. theaters on November 9.
So it is not just us, Even James Bond too cannot Adele's voice! Watch video in the link below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch

WIZKID AYO vs TIWA SAVAGE feat DONJAZZY

2012-10-24T12:07:00.002-07:00

I am not trying to make any musician feel bad and i agree it is a lot of work but i really cannot help the farmiliarity of the beat. If you listen to Whizkid's London Girl and Tiwa Savage's song feat Don Jazzy (Don't Leave without my heart) you see it is the same thing...maybe my ears are decieving me. So, who copied who? I just hope we soon start hearing songs with inspirational messages! At least something that will be timeless and helpful(Fix You by Coldplay), Beyonce (I was Here), I hope you dance Lee Ann Womack. All these beats are just the same and the songs fade as soon as they come. Artists say it is what moves the Market (e.g Iyanya's rise with KURUKERE) and forget what most of them say, it is all business.... they have bills to pay! Just that there will be limit you'll reach on the world stage where content is huge.Its little wonder Grammy Award is still out of reach....
It is goodnews that Wizkid will be performing alongside RnB singer Trey Songz, Angel and Kendrick Lamar on Nov 12 at the BBC radio 1xtra.

OFFICE SENSE 101: STAYING ORGANIZED

2012-10-24T11:42:00.000-07:00

Don’t you just wonder sometimes how some people stay organized regardless of how hectic their schedule is? It is even interesting if both of you are on the same schedule and even better, if they have more task than you do, yet they are always organized and are champions of punctuality. To enjoy the office, it is important to have a great sense of being organized.

The truth is; whatever happens in life is all about choice. Making decisions and sticking with it till you get it right. A lot of people have no daily plans on how they want their day to be, they just wake up and join the multitudes of people everyday. They run through the day and suddenly realise they still have not achieved considerable success; they always suffer backlogs from yesterday’s work. This makes it difficult for them to manage pressure from both internal and external customers, sometimes, their emotions takes toll on them.

Let me say at this point that it is possible to be organised regardless of how clustered your life is right now. It can be achieved…you only need to want it really bad! Below are few tips to help you stay organized.

Understand your job function. Know what you are employed to do. Know why you are there in the first place. When you know what you are there for, you will know how to mind your own business and concentrate on the important things.
Begin by checking the level of your disorganization. Where are you and where do you want to be? Where exactly does it all begin? At what stage do you need to improve?
Declutter your whole life….Entire life, everything. Do you keep every piece of paper on your desk, even the ones you do not need? How many times do you read stuff and just slip the paper into the drawer or you just leave it on the table? When a task comes, you just work with that same paper on your desk. Do you find it hard to throw away pieces of paper because you fear you will need them in the future? You do not even know which is important or not, you keep everything! I bet your workspace is filled with all manner of stuffs, pictures, Tea mugs/cups, books, pen, Flowers, files, just about anything and everything. You are virtually living in that space. To be organised you need to practice constant Declutter of stuffs, you cannot use everything and you cannot keep everything. It will only complicate your work speed and efficiency. Take the time to go through every item, paper and know which is important. Which you should keep and discard.
Define space for every item. Since you now know which is important, you define space for every item. This will make them easily accessible and help you reach stuffs when you need them without ransacking your whole work space and mixing everything up. Have folders for every paper you need and label them, so that you can keep it for future use. This will help things stay in their space when they are not needed; instead of having them stare at you sitting on your desk. You can use a tin/cup for pencils and pens, label your files, use boxes,portable shelves etc.
Plan. Plan your day with the details you already have. Know what you what to do, how you want to do it and when you what to do it. When you wake up in the morning, even on your way to work, think through the task at hand to know how to effectively plan with the time you have. Things can change sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances and emergencies but an organised person can easily cope compared to someone who is disorganized. Plan saves you from confusion and you can cope when monkey are on your back. Don’t just wake up, rush to work and start your day, if you have no plan, you just take things as they come and your whole day becomes jammed with undone tasks. At the end of the day you are fatigued and underachieved. When you start your day on the wrong foot, it has a way of affecting your whole day, your work ethics and those around you.
Timing is everything. Time every task on your plan. Assign time to each task, so that you can know when you are likely to finish. This will you do more in little time, resist the situation of having many unfinished task for the next day. When you start your day with so many of yesterday’s work undone, you experience a pull back and achieve very little. The truth remains that work will keep coming, if you are good at managing your time, you will cope with pressure in the work place. Timing gives you an edge and saves you from wasting time in unimportant scenarios.
Know what is important and what is not. This will help you prioritize your tasks, your day and office relationships. This will help spend more time where it is essential and get thins done effectively. This will help you achieve balance without being excessively overworked. If need be, you know which task to postpone and which should never be left undone.
Do not forget this is an office….not your house. When you do not know how to draw the line, you can become someone who brings anything and everything to the office; it will only occupy more space. Regardless of how much time you spend in the office, it can never become your house. Knowing things will help you enjoy your work space without clutter.

Hoping you become better organized, achieve more and enjoy your balance!

LITTLE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN SUCCESS & FAILURE.

2012-10-22T06:12:00.000-07:00

To be successful, you must want it for yourself and have it…. Because you cannot give what you do not have. Many people are chasing success and it continually eludes them. Success is not a myth; it is achievable and happens everyday.

Define what success means to you. Know the level you want to attain in this life. That is the foundation to what your life becomes. Know who you are and what you really want.
Have the right mental posture for success: believe you can, believe it can be achieved. Believe your dreams, goals are possible. Develop and maintain not just a positive attitude but a YES attitude.
Invest in the right Association. How successful are the people you are hanging out with? If you are the only champion in your group of friends and acquaintances, you are likely to suffer decline.
Be prepared! Run consistently with your dreams and goals. Stay alert to seize and create opportunities when it is possible.
Be Informed and Educated. Have the hunger to know, except you know everything! Know what is new, what is hot and what is not. Be a resourceful person, a problem solver with the willingness to help others.
Resist the temptation to blame others or yourself. It is your life, make yourself responsible; this will help you make better choices and accept failure in good light when it happens. Being responsible helps you not to be too hard on yourself and know when to take risks.
Always keep your eyes on the prize. Keep your dreams alive by staying focused on them till they happen.
Do away with unproductive habits and relationships. Avoid people who will rain on your parade. People who are full of the negatives; nothing ever happens for them. They know exactly how to run down your morale.
Be a seed sower not always the fruit eater. Invest….not always the spender.
Kick your own ass. This helps you stay ahead of the pack. Your aim should be to set the pace, not to be lost in the multitude…otherwise stay behind the multitude, just make sure you are not lost in the crowd.
Declutter your life. Do away with emotions, things and people you do not need at a particular point in time to make your race in life faster.
Enjoy the ride….. if you cannot find the balance in your spiritual, emotional and physical life or you do not know how to draw the line between career and personal life or you don’t know how to enjoy the simple free things of life…. You are running at a loss. There is no point at all chasing success because without this balance, you will not achieve it.

It is your life….don’t sit there expecting someone or some angel to fall down from heaven and make it happen for you, to inspire you or improve your determination. Stop whining how no one cares about you and how selfish the rest of the world is….just like you: every other person has a bit of selfishness and prejudice in them. The world can’t just be perfect. Not now, not anytime soon.

You have that responsibility to yourself to achieve the success you desire. If you do not like the way your life is going, perhaps you should ask what exactly you did, did not do or is still doing that keeps you at that same position. It is time you mind your business….your own business! Do not waste precious time at things you cannot control the outcome. Champion your own course and run your own race.

AGE AND SKILL: which comes first?

2012-10-22T06:08:00.001-07:00

Thinking this through right now….. What is important when something needs to be done; is how old a person is or how skilled he/she is? In this part of the world, age is a huge factor and it is understandable but most people don’t know where to draw the line.

When a task needs to be efficiently done, a lot of people pride themselves on how long they have been at one job, this they think qualifies them better than the new kid on the block even when their skills are outdated and truly, they do not know what to do. They are afraid that that kid could take their shine off; he/she becomes a threat.

Does intelligence, Excellence really have to do with Age?

OBAMA VS ROMNEY PART 2

2012-10-16T21:04:00.000-07:00

This Debate came out better for Barack Obama and it gives him an edge. Obama did not really pounce so much on Romney as he was doing to Obama and that gave Obama time to make his points clearer. While Obama was focusing on America, Romney was focusing on Obama! Romney shot himself in the leg many times and in a way he must have unconsciously underestimated the Commander-in-Chief. It was word for word, facts all together....it is a lesson! Romney must have relied so much on his past performance. He focused so much on the past! For you to take The President's job, you had better be smarter than him considering that he is doing the job and you? you are YET to get the job! You must know how to hit your point!

Loving Obama right now....he sure won this debate!

On a fashion note....did you notice that Michelle and Anne rocked the same colour (PINK)? But i prefered the look better on Mrs Obama. It could be that both women are showing their support for breast cancer awareness. Whatever thier reasons....i guess the most important thing is moving AMerica forward!

I only pray a better way of doing politics happens to us in Africa especially Nigeria, soon! We had better start learning from this Election.

DO YOU REALLY WANT TO SEE TYRA'S "FIVEHEAD"?

2012-10-13T09:59:00.000-07:00

Tyra Banks is a big celebrity and a role model for many young women. We have heard enough clebrities tell us how they were bullied and we will still hear more....thier stories help us to realise that they are just like us, a way to rise above challenges and excuses..... bullying is such a big deal and anyone with a positive message will have people listening.
BUT
do we really want to know more? does it suprise anybody when they hear these days that celeb A or B was bullied? I love Tyra, her story is pure success; i am wondering if many people want to know about her past again, we have heard it times over and i bet, it is going to be hardwork to make it interesting especially in a series. For someone who has worked miracle with America's Next Top Model and Tyra Show, i hope this works for her. I would prefer reading her book than a series...There is too many series these days, you need to work it differently for high ratings especially when it is a comedy!
Incase you are asking,What is Five head anyway? the term "fivehead" refers to people with a relatively large forehead.

In her words on Deadline.com
“In high school, if you have glasses, you’re a ‘four eyes’, if you have braces, you’re a ‘metal mouth’ but if you had my forehead? You’re a 'fivehead,'”

The 38-year-old model has reportedly enlisted the help of television writer and childhood friend Kenya Barris to co-create, executive produce and write the show (they'll both be creating the characters and storyline together though). He also co-created "America's Next Top Model"
“To be able to witness her career was wild, but to be able to watch Tyra grow up was nothing short of nutty,” Kenya said. “I am blown away by the opportunity to tell not just a great story but a story that I remember so fondly.”

All the best TYRA....

COCAINE PENDANTS..... Another First!!!

2012-10-13T09:28:00.001-07:00

We have seen all manner of smuggling cocaine across borders; inside roasted chicken, babies diapers, old people, celebrities, cabin crew...there is no limit...now, the pendant way! what won't people do for money???? This piece from P.M News reveals the story.

Oluigboka Chukwuemeka Emmanuel thought he had cleverly concealed about 2.4 kilogrammes of cocaine in pendants and female belts.
But his luck ran out when he was intercepted by Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement officials.

Oluigboka with the cocaine stuffed bag

The 33-year old suspect had just disembarked from a flight from Brazil when he was arrested at the Murtala Muhammed international airport in Lagos, southwest Nigeria.“During search, powdery substances that tested positive for cocaine were found in his bag. It took several hours to extract the cocaine from the pendants because of the complex method of concealment,” said Mitchell Ofoyeju, NDLEA Head of Public Affairs.

Cocaine, cocaine

The agency’s airport commander, Mr. Hamza Umar, disclosed that the drug was factory packed inside assorted pendants. He described the mode of concealment as unusual.“This mode of concealment is strange and it is the first time of discovering drugs inside jewellery,” he said.
Umar explained that the drugs were industrially packed in ear rings, buttons, necklaces, bangles as well as in female belts.
“We had to forcefully open them to recover the drugs. The entire quantity of cocaine found in the jewellery products weighed 2.472kg. One arrest has been made in connection with the seizure,” Umar said.
NDLEA said preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect, who had lived in Brazil for over five years, is believed to be working for a suspected Brazilian-based drug syndicate.
The suspect was quoted as saying, “I needed money for the burial anniversary of my late father. As the breadwinner, everybody is looking up to me for the sponsorship of the anniversary. I have lived in Brazil for over five years but I have no money to undertake this important family responsibility. My interest was the 2,000 euros they promised to pay me”.

Oluigboka is married and has a child. He hails from Imo State. The arrest took place last week.
Chairman and Chief Executive of the NDLEA, Ahmadu Giade, was quoted as saying: “Although drug barons are becoming more desperate, the agency is determined to frustrate their efforts. This seizure is yet an indication that drug traffickers can go to any length in hiding their drugs from law enforcement agents”
The NDLEA boss also called for more public support in the anti-narcotic campaign.
“The suspect will soon be charged to court,” NDLEA said.

RIHANNA NEW ALBUM COVER! What is she telling us?

2012-10-13T06:48:00.002-07:00

This could be the height of creativity...an Avant Garde or something else. There is excitement about the album already....whatever the cover is telling us hopefully will be understood when we hear all the songs in the album!
She is obviously taking this to another level but i seriously like her concept even though i am still inlove with the innocence and simplicity of her album, MUSIC OF THE SUN.

NIGERIA....SPEAKING BY NUMBERS

2012-10-13T06:15:00.001-07:00

Just Wondering if the supposed Giant of AFrica is leading well by examples....the numbers are speaking! This is just a pinch of the whole picture...

- Population of about 167million and more than 120 million Nigerians presently poor.
- Spends 78% of its annual budget on recurrent expenditure, that leaves above 20% on CAPEX (Development).
- Largest Government size.... FG has 42 member cabinet
Legislature; 109 senators, 360 House of reps, each rep has at least four
assistants , all paid by the State.
Which State? the same States suffering from serious under development and stricken with massive poverty.
Senators earn nothing less N40 million and the Reps N19 million at least annually! The reps alone totalling to over N36 million and the Senators over N 19.62bn. It is little wonder, Politics is so lucrative in Nigeria.
In this country??? don't you just wonder how they manage to close thier eyes?
Let us not forget other allowances....

THINKING........SET YOURSELF FREE!

2012-10-13T05:35:00.000-07:00

There is nothing worse than being stuck in the wrong job (relationship, lifestyle included) and worse still a job that makes you miserable. It is not healthy in anyway. Agreed, it pays your bills but it does not still guarantee you having a life; it gives you reputation but you will never experience happiness, no matter how much are paid. You had better believe it that money isn’t everything…. There are certain things that all the money in the world cannot afford, it takes your will to make the right choices…stuffs like that are not sold in markets all over the world. If in doubt ask Oprah Winfrey, Jay Z, David Beckham or Donald Trump. You just must decide what you want for yourself in this life!

The fear that you may never be able to survive outside that place is just a way to keep you from reaching out to other opportunities while you can. That fear will only sink you further and it will be one of the reasons you will end up old, full of regrets for the things you did or didn’t or couldn’t do.

People are so afraid to fail, some cannot imagine what it is like living one day at a time or at the edge…they prefer to stay safe, stuck in a box because of the fear of tomorrow’s failures: so they do not even attempt to try. They will find an excuse to remain there, instead of standing up squarely to face life, deal with their choices.

For those who know….you don’t have to apologise for wanting better in life. You deserve better! It is okay to falter …..It is okay to tell yourself the truth; to say that this place is no longer working for me…..to risk it sometimes and take your chance at something better. It is okay to step back sometimes to see what has become of your dreams, aspirations and everything you ever dreamt of in life; to put yourself in the hot seat, quietly ask yourself simply critical questions, take the time to answer them truthfully.

Once you know that you deserve better: you will make better decisions. Once you realise you’re not on the right road, you can still turn back instead of continuing on a road that will leave you with so many unfulfilled dreams, regrets later in life.

It is your decision. You always have the power to choose at whatever stage you are in life. To stay true to what you know for sure regardless of the challenges. You cannot continue to wallow in self-pity, to blame someone else; whoever they are for your failures and stay down only because you feel there is no way out. Refuse to settles for anything but the best. You must find your footing and stand regardless of the failures, mistakes or whatever!

Tell yourself;

“My dreams will not die, everything I have been through and going through will not be in vain. It does not matter where I am coming from or who I am; there is space for me in this world at the top to live a fulfilled life. I will fight my battles one day at a time and learn from my failures. I cannot afford to faint now. I will not die a wasted soul. I will stand before God at the end of my life with no regrets. I must run my course in life, I must finish my race”.

God wants the best for you; do not sell yourself short…especially NOW!

FROM CHRIS BROWN TO BOBBI KRISTINA

2012-10-11T14:26:00.001-07:00

Celebrities and thier relationship cycles.....they just manage to make the headlines somehow!
From Chris Brown and the (supposedly) 2 women in his life to Bobbi Kristina and Nick Gordon.

Is CHris BRown sincerely saying he does not know who to choose between Rihanna and Karrueche? That is strange. It seems like drama, a new version of KimYE.

Perhaps, Bobbi Kristina know a whole lot about marriage that he decision to be married shuold not really be a headliner! Now you know, that the ring on her finger is an engagement ring. The 19-year-old is planning to marry her controversial boyfriend Nick Gordon.

They obviously do not seem to give a damn....why should anyone????

NELLY'S PACKED TOUR BUS, ARE YOU SUPRISED?

2012-10-11T14:07:00.001-07:00

There are certain things synonymous with Rap stars and thier lifestyles that just will not go away..... many of these rappers are deep into some lifestyles that it just will not go away. Hearing that Nelly's Tour bus was packed dirty and full with drugs and guns.....is not exactly suprising. It is so huge being a celebrity! Maybe, it is not for him afterall....or what do we say?

Texas Authorities say they found drugs and a gun on rapper Nelly's tour bus at a West Texas border checkpoint where several celebrities have been arrested.
Hudspeth County sheriff's officials said an initial search Wednesday night turned up small amounts of marijuana and heroin and a loaded gun. Authorities say a second search revealed a duffel bag with about 10 pounds of pot.

Officials say one of the occupants was arrested after admitting the drugs and gun belonged to him. Nelly and five others were released.

Previous drug-related arrests of celebrities at the checkpoint near Sierra Blanca included Willie Nelson, Snoop Dogg, Fiona Apple and Armand Hammer.
A publicist for Nelly, whose birth name is Cornell Iral Haynes, didn't immediately respond to a message seeking comment.