ENTERTAINMENT: How I Nurtured Wande Coal To Greatness- Mother

For every successful man, there is always a woman, and behind the downfall of everyman too, there will always be the traces of a woman, or so they say. In the instance of sensational Marvin Records superstar, Wande Coal, there is a woman who is the solid rock behind his musical relevance and that's his mother, Mrs. Omolara Ojosipe. She recently had a brief chat with Alonge Michael where she reluctantly revealed how she nursed Wande Coal to stardom. How did you nurse Wande Coal to stardom? It's God. He started in the church choir when we were in Redeemed Christian Church, the source of inspiration for his career is God and I always tell him to return all glory back to God. And whatever the challenges that comes along, he should just tell God, "I have not called myself, I didn't put myself in this position, you did so, God see me through". So, we have learnt to rely and put everything in God's care. It's not any human effort but God. I am not so righteous to have such a star as a son but God has decreed that, whosoever He chooses to bless, He blesses. How often do you see or when was the last time you saw him? Oh! That was last month, he's always busy as you know, he's always engaged in his career, I have come to realize this and I cope with it but we talk on the phone from time to time. When he was growing up; was there any trait of him becoming a star? I am a teacher, he started from school, in any gathering he would be singing and people would be rejoicing, sometimes he would crack jokes to the bewilderment of all and sundry. But I noticed that it was affecting his education and as a teacher, I didn't like that, you know, so I started to scold him and made sure he had good grades from secondary school. I monitored him through the secondary school but when he got to the university, there is little I could do to have control on him, so that gave him the opportunity to fully delve into his music. Till tomorrow they still see me as a wicked mum because I was so strict with them about their education. When he was younger, he was always saying that he would want to be like Michael Jackson and I always tell him, this is Africa, Nigeria, You don't expect what works for them there to work for us here. When he started going to dance competitions and he started winning, then I knew he was destined for that and I asked God in prayer to reveal to me if music was his calling. I didn't know it would come that early, sometimes when he was going out, I would asked God to reveal to me if he was going to make headway in music and God revealed to me that he's made to be popular musically. That was the time he won the Hyundai from Hip Hop Awards when he had not even released any record except singles. Briefly tell us about your name? I'm Mrs. Omolara Ojosipe, I have been a teacher for 26 years but now I am in the Federal inspectorate section under the ministry of education. I am not supposed to grant this interview because I am in the civil service and I don't want my face to show.

ENTERTAINMENT: Olamide Gives Out Money On Twitter

Rapper, Olamide a.k.a BaddestGuyEverLiveth has shown us why he's loved by his fans as he displayed his generosity on twitter. The young artist who has got success at his heels, gave out N50, 000 to a lucky fan on twitter. Some days ago, the "durosoke" crooner, tweeted "share your riches with the poor make dem nogo share with u tomorrow" the tweet garnered lots of re-tweets from his 200,000+ followers, however a fan replied the tweet by asking his idol (Olamide) for N10,000. Surprisingly, Olamide not only yielded his request but gave himmore than what he asked for. Trust Nigerians not to dull as it was followed by numerous requests which he granted

EDUCATION: JAMB To Be Wholly Computer Based In 2015

The unified examination into Nigeria's tertiary institutions will be wholly computer-based by 2015, the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has said. The registrar of JAMB, Dibu Ojerinde, stated this on Monday. Details later

SPORTS : Balotelli Banned For Three Matches

AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli has been banned for three matches after being dismissed off the pitch against Napoli on Sunday. The Striker angrily confronted the referee following the Rossoneri's 2-1 loss to the Partenopei, picking up a second yellow card for dissent in the process. Being dismissed for two bookable offences carries a mandatory one-match suspension, but the Italian league has opted to extend Balotelli's punishment for "directing insulting and intimidating expressions to the referee at the time of the eviction, it confirmed in a statement. "The ban was given for misconduct against an opponent and protests against the match officials as well as addressing the referee with insulting and intimidating expressions," the judge in charge explained the decision. Balotelli had an memorable game on Sunday, missing the first penalty of his professional career, but making partial amends by netting spectacular consolation goal. The Italy international, who has scored three goals in four Serie A games this season, will miss Milan's fixtures against Bologna, Sampdoria and Juventus

SPORTS:Rooney Tried More Than Any Of His Team Mates

Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta admits he thinks Wayne Rooney played much more than any of his Manchester United team-mates during their 4-1 defeat at the Etihad Stadium. Manchester City skipper, Vincent Kompany suggested after the derby victory, that City wanted the win more than their United counterparts. Rooney was one of the only United players to come out with any credit and Zabaleta believes his work-rate in the game dispelled Rooney's claim that Liverpool represented a bigger match for United than taking on City. "I saw Rooney. He was one of their main players, he tried more than anyone else in the Manchester United team," admitted Zabaleta "He says Liverpool is still the big game. But I saw him working so hard, so probably it proves this game is just as important to him as United against Liverpool. "When the game is like that, and you see the team playing like that against a team like Manchester United, you know it's a special game." Zabaleta also believes the win over United will boost the confidence of new boss Manuel Pellegrini and the club's new signings as they look to regain the Premier League title this season. "This result has helped the manager, his staff and all the new players," said Zabaleta

ENTERTAINMENT: Jay Z and Beyonce Tops Forbes "Highest Earning Celebrity Couples" List

Jay Z and Beyonce top the latest Forbes list of "Highest Earning Celebrity Couples." The music superstars made an estimated $95 million between June 2012 and June 2013, according to the outlet. They finished well ahead of the No. 2 couple on the list - Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen - who Forbes says combined to earn about $80 million in the same timeframe. Who else made the list? 1. Jay Z and Beyonce - $95 Million. 2. Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen - $80 Million. 3. Brad Pitt And Angelina Jolie - $50 Million. 4. Mila Kunis And Ashton Kutcher - $35 Million. 5. Kanye West And Kim Kardashian - $30 Million

ENTERTAINMENT: Kanye West Blows His trumpet Again

Kim Kardashian's partner Kanye West has been blowing his own trumpet again - claiming he is 'the number one rock star on the planet'. The 36-year-old 'most modest artist ever', took yet another opportunity to illustrate his own brilliance in an upcoming interview. 'I know how to make perfect, but that's not what I'm here to do. My 2010 album 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy' could be considered perfect'. He has been lampooned in the past for taking himself far too seriously - with an iconic episode of South Park seeing him make love to a fish after he failed to understand a simple joke, despite being a self-appointed 'genius'. However, it would seem the star has managed to gain some perspective after bragging on Zane Lowe's Radio 1 show - due to air on Monday night. 'People are gonna look at this interview and say, "I understand what he's talking about." People are gonna look at this interview and say, "I don't like Kanye. Look, he looks mad, I don't like his teeth",' the rapper said.

ENTERTAINMENT: Kanye West Blows His trumpet Again

Kim Kardashian's partner Kanye West has been blowing his own trumpet again - claiming he is 'the number one rock star on the planet'. The 36-year-old 'most modest artist ever', took yet another opportunity to illustrate his own brilliance in an upcoming interview. 'I know how to make perfect, but that's not what I'm here to do. My 2010 album 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy' could be considered perfect'. He has been lampooned in the past for taking himself far too seriously - with an iconic episode of South Park seeing him make love to a fish after he failed to understand a simple joke, despite being a self-appointed 'genius'. However, it would seem the star has managed to gain some perspective after bragging on Zane Lowe's Radio 1 show - due to air on Monday night. 'People are gonna look at this interview and say, "I understand what he's talking about." People are gonna look at this interview and say, "I don't like Kanye. Look, he looks mad, I don't like his teeth",' the rapper said.

SPORTS: Arsenal Reveals 30m Drop In Profits

Arsenal have announced their 2012-13 financial results, revealing a £30 million drop in pre-tax profits from their 2011-12 figures. The Gunners' group profit amounted to £6.7m for year-ending May 31, 2013 - while their pre-tax profit for the previous year totalled £36.6m. Robin van Persie's £24m move to Manchester United helped account for a total of £47m in player sales although that figure fell short of the £65.5m recuperated the year before, with the likes of Cesc Fabregas, Gael Clichy and Samir Nasri leaving the club. Arsene Wenger invested £58.7m in the purchase of new players, while contract extensions, including a four-and-a-half-year deal in the region of £90,000 a week for Theo Walcott, pushed amortisation charges up to £41.3m - a £4.5m rise from 2012. Meanwhile, turnover from football increased to £242.8m from the 2012 figure of £235.3m, with the Gunners reaping the financial benefits of their various commercial tie-ins, including the extended partnership with Emirates

LIFESTYLE: Inexpensive But Romantic Ways To Propose

Proposing used to be as simple as getting down on one knee and praying your girl says yes, but with the rising trend in larger than life proposals and with all the expectations women have today, men have got to up their game. Marriage Proposal doesn't have to be so expensive to be romantic. It could be very simple and yet very romantic and unforgettable. Here are a few inexpensive, simple and yet romantic ways you could propose and give your sweetheart that unforgettable memory. Go out for a night of dancingand ask the DJ or bandleader to pass you the mic so you can dedicate a song and propose on the dance floor. Gather a bunch of your friends and familyfor a party and have them put on a T-shirt bearing one of the words in the phrase "Will you marry me?" When you walk into the room with your girlfriend, suggest a group picture and let the shirts speak for themselves. Restaurants are often a very popular place to propose.Take her to any restaurant for any meal, though dinner usually works best. Call beforehand, and get their advice on the best way to propose in their restaurant. The proposal could be written out on a plate, or it could be in the menu or perhaps the waiter could deliver the ring along with your meal, or it could be in the dessert. If she is a football lover, you could get her a customized jerseythat has her favorite number and your name on it. Tell her you have a surprise for her in the bedroom. When she sees the jersey and tries to put it on, you tell her, Get down on one knee with the ring and say, "You can only wear it if you'll be my wife!" You could invite her over for dinner, prepare a nice meal.Spell out the marriage proposal on the refrigerator using alphabet magnets. Ask her to get something from the fridge. As she sees the proposal, get down on one knee and do your thing. It doesn't have to be on the fridge though, you could use the wall in the room, bathroom etc. If she is a movie lover, you could propose in the cinema.Most movie theaters have repeating advertising slides before the previews that can be purchased. Write her name up in lights, and be sure to get to the theater early enough. You could take her to the beach and propose there.Tell him or her that you want to draw a picture, but not to look till you are done. Then write the marriage proposal in the sand and bring them over to see what you've created, get down on one knee and propose. Invite her over and create a path to the engagement ring.For example, scatter petals from the front door to the bedroom, and then use more petals to spell out "Will you marry me?" These are just ideas that could be of help. The most important thing is to know what your lady likes and make your plans in line with that. However simple the proposal is, she'd appreciate you making an effort beyond the usual proposal.

TECHNOLOGY: BlackBerry Agrees To Possible Take Over By FairFax

Struggling smartphone maker Blackberry has agreed in principle to be bought by a consortium led by Fairfax Financial for $4.7bn. Blackberry said in statement that Fairfax, its largest shareholder with about 10 percent of the stock, had offered $9 a share in cash to buy the company. Trading in Blackberry shares was temporarily halted in New York pending the announcement. The Canadian company said it expected to make a loss of up to $1bn after poor sales of its new handsets. In August, Blackberry said it was evaluating a possible sale. On Friday, the company announced that it had "signed a letter of intent agreement under which a consortium to be led by Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited has offered to acquire the company subject to due diligence". The statement continued, "Diligence is expected to be complete by November 4, 2013. The parties' intention is to negotiate and execute a definitive transaction agreement by such date." However, Blackberry said it was not in exclusive talks with Fairfax and would continue to "actively solicit, receive, evaluate and potentially enter into negotiations" with other potential buyers

TECHNOLOGY: BlackBerry Agrees To Possible Take Over By FairFax

POLITICS: Oyo State Governor Dissolves Cabinet

Abiola Ajimobi, the Governor of Oyo State, has sacked all his commissioners, assistants, and advisers. The Governor announced the dissolution of his cabinet in the afternoon of September 23, 2013, Monday, Premium Times reported. According to a statement issued by the Director, Cabinet, Mr. Dotun Omokemi, the decision was taken upon termination of the state executive council meeting. In the statement, Governor Ajimobi said there was the need to inject fresh blood into the administration, in the quest to serve the state better. The Governor thanked the commissioners and Special Advisers who made up the executive council for their contributions so far and asked them to hand over to the Permanent Secretaries in their various ministries. It was a total purge, as all members of the state cabinet, including the secretary to the state government, Akin Olajide; Chief of Staff, Adeolu Akande; all the commissioners as well as special advisers were affected, leaving only the governor and his deputy, Moses Alake Adeyemo, behind. The list of the cabinet dissolved today: {read_more} Hon. Taiwo Otegbeye Hon. Commissioner for Information&Orientation Hon. Dapo Lam-Adesina Hon. Commissioner for Youth&Sports Hon. Adetokunbo Fayokun Hon. Commissioner for Education Mrs. Atinuke Osunkoya Hon. Commissioner for Women Affairs, Community Development&Social Welfare Alhaja Adetutu Adeyemi Hon. Commissioner for Culture&Tourism Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin Hon. Commissioner for Health Mr. Zacch Adelabu Adedeji Hon. Commissioner for Finance Hon. Ajiboye Omodewu Hon. Commissioner for Local Government&Chieftaincy Matters Miss Kafayat Adebisi Adeojo Hon. Commissioner for Physical Planning&Urban Development Barr. Sunmbo Owolabi Hon. Commissioner for Water Resources Hon. Peter O. Odetomi Hon. Commissioner for Agriculture, Natural Resources&Rural Development Barr. Lowo Obisesan Hon. Commissioner for Environment&Habitat Hon. Adebayo Olagbenro Hon. Commissioner for Trade, Investment&Cooperatives Hon. Abimbola Kolade Hon. Commissioner for Lands, Housing&Survey Dr. Olaniyi Nurudeen Olarinde Hon. Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budgeting Alhaji Wasiu Dauda Hon. Commissioner for Establishments and Training Barr. Bayo Ojo Hon. Commissioner for Justice Hon. Commissioner for Works&Transport Hon. Commissioner for Special Duties Hon. Commissioner for Applied Science and Technology Mr. Razaq Olubodun Special Adviser (Parastatals) Dr. Adeyemi Fajingbesi Special Adviser (Development&Intervention Funds) Alhaji W. A. Gbadamosi Special Adviser (Physical Planning&Urban Development) Mr. Tayo Koleosho Special Adviser (ICT) Oyefunke I. Oworu Special Adviser (Trade, Investment&Cooperatives) Engr. Kayode Adepoju Special Adviser (Infrastructure) Hon. Yemi Aderibigbe Special Adviser (Transport) Mr. Gbolagade Busari Special Adviser (Information&Orientation) Mr. Abayomi Oke Special Adviser (Environment) Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle Special Adviser (Political Matters) Tunde Aderounmu Special Adviser (Agriculture) Hon. Olu Akintola Special Adviser (Culture&Tourism) Ms. Oluwabunmi Amao Special Adviser (Establishments&Training) Mrs. Aderonke Adedayo Special Adviser (Due Process) Mr. Segun Abolarinwa Special Adviser (Special Duties) Dr. Festus Adedayo Special Adviser (Media) Mr. Tope Fajana Special Adviser (MDGs) Mr. Akinbiyi Oloko Special Adviser (Budget&Planning) Hon. Matthew Oyedokun Special Adviser (Solid Minerals) Engr. Ganiyu Taiwo Fawole Special Adviser (Project Monitoring) Mr. Yanju Adegbite Special Adviser (BCOS) Hon. Nurudeen Akinyo Special Adviser (Local Govt.) Hon. Fatai Buhari Special Adviser (Water Resources) Mr. Toye Arulogun Special Adviser (Public Affairs

POLITICS: Boko Haram Insurgency Will Soon Be a Thing Of The Past

President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday in New York urged politician to put the nation's interest first in all their activities to ensure progress and speedy development of the country. Jonathan made the remark at a meeting with Nigerian living in the U.S. "Politicians should consider the interest of the country first before their own and as patriots they should not burn the building down because as stakeholders they have the interest of living there. Jonathan said the constitution provides for a four year term and a maximum of eight years term limit for elected executive office holders in the country. The president noted that the governors like other executive office holders have an eight years limit, explaining that at the end of an election, the elected person or persons should be given the opportunity to do the work assigned to them by the constitution. "You must allow the person that emerges to work,'' he said, ' He, however, stressed that a situation where some voters did not vote for the winner or winners should not give them the impetus to impede the work of the administration in power. "You must allow the person that emerges to do work in an atmosphere of peace for the growth of the country,'' the said, On security, Jonathan said that before now, the major security challenge facing the nation was armed robbery, but that with time terrorism had emerged as the major challenge taking the nation by surprise. He, however, stressed that the challenge of terrorism is being seriously tackled by the government. "I appreciate that we have a serious security challenge with Boko Haram insurgency. This is the area where the government is being blackmailed, but by the grace of God this will soon be a thing of the past . "Before now it was robbery, until terrorism took us by surprise. Soon it will be a thing of the past,''Jonathan stressed. Jonathan, noted that the privatisation of public facilities under the administration is carried out transparently adding that so far three billion dollars has been realised without any form of corruption compared to the privatisation that took place in the past. "In the country's past privatisation, we know what happened there and yet those who sat over the exercise are the same people who are opening their mouth wide to attack this administration,''the president told the gathering. On Nigerians in Diaspora, the president acknowledged that they had excelled in their respective professions in the U.S., stressing "Nigerians in Diaspora are an important group particularly those in the U.S.". According to him, the administration needs them to work in different areas of Nigerian economy. " You do not have to relocate to Nigeria to make the necessary impact, you can come and establish businesses to create jobs for your brothers and sisters at home,'' Jonathan said. The coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, in her remarks said that the country's economy was growing stronger, noting that the Jonathan's transformation agenda is helping the economy. She said that government had created jobs to reduce the unemployment rate in the country since its assumption of office about two and half years ago and will continue to expand the drive. The Minister of Trade and Investment, Dr Olusegun Aganga, noted that the nation's budget deficit was less than two per cent, explaining that the government had embraced fiscal discipline to manage the economy better. Aganga also said that Nigeria is a high growth and high return nation, indicating that Nigeria is ranked fourth as an investment destination nation. Nigerian Ambassador to the U.S., Prof. Ade Adefuye said that election of the president was God's intervention in the affairs of the country. Adefuye added that Jonathan's administration had brought a paradigm shift in Nigeria, by putting the right people in key positions in driving the affairs of the country in the right direction and internationally acceptable standards. The ambassador also commended the president for ensuring that Nigerians abroad who have done well are brought back into the system. "This is the first government that has made it possible for Nigerians abroad to tap into governance,'' he said. "It is thoughtful of President Goodluck Jonathan to seek the inputs of Nigerian professionals from various fields on how to facilitate and speed up development in Nigeria. "I thank him for recognising the fact that those of us in the Diaspora have enormous skills that we can employ to enhance development in the country. "President Jonathan's pledge to involve Nigerians in the Diaspora, particularly those in the U.S., in nation-building is highly commendable,'' Dr Acho Orabuchi, an educationist living in the U.S.said

Check Out Nicki Minaj new Fashion Line

Popular rapper, singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality Nicki Minaj has introduced her own brand new line of colourful clothes which will be available at the American chain of discount stores Kmart from October 2013. Nicki shared the promotional photos on her Instagram page on September 17, 2013. Click On The Link below to View The Picture http://m.naij.com/preview/?img=business/entertainment/02/8/nicki_fashion.jpg&id=47492

10 Dirty things You Touch Daily

We reveal the top ways in which we get gems on our body each day. 1. Money Everybody loves money, but nobody loves the germs that comes along with it! Yuck. From the Ralphs cashier to the business executive's office to the homeless man on the street, there's an enormous amount of bacteria on every buckaroo in your pocket. Dr. Darlington, the Health Commissioner of New York, found 135,000 bacteria from washing one bill and 126,000 from another. The way to tackle this problem is easy: wash your hands. 2. Light Switch Somebody's got to do it, and usually it's the last person in the room. So pack up your things quick and get out of there because turning off the light switch in a public area is just about the nastiest task anyone can be assigned to do, besides counting rolls of money (refer to #1). All the itty bitty germs love swirling around on the plastic switch that's touched by millions of dirty fingers over the years add up to about 217 bacteria/square inch. According to a local restroom sanitation glossary, that's what you'd call a common contact point where germs are transmitted. Clorox wipe, anyone? 3. Computer Keyboard The computer's your friend (except when it freezes on you in the most pivotal moments of life) but its accompanying keyboard is a nemesis thriving with germs. In a study from a British consumer group in 2009, 33 computer keyboards were randomly sampled and out of these tested four were considered a health hazard. One was even discovered to have more bacteria than your average toilet. The only way to clean (or delete) this pile of cooties is to spray the keyboard with a can of compressed air and wipe with a cloth dipped in mild detergent. 4. Cell Phones Forget the dog. Cell phones are a modern (wo)man's best friend. Heck, the average person probably touches, taps, or strokes their or her cell phone more times than they pet their neglected pooch at home. New research from the United Kingdom show that mobile phones are a technological petri dish for tens and thousands of germs, mainly due to the heat that they generate as well as the bacteria it shares with your hands and face. Next time, consider an anti-microbial coating for your phone or frequent anti-bacterial wipe-downs. Or sterile rubber gloves every time you touch or use your phone, always disposing of them in a furnace immediately afterward. 5. Toilet Though the toilet seat has been good to you on many a bad days, its porcelain white surface is party-host to all sorts of diseases and viruses. Statistics show that there are 295 bacteria for every square inch of the cold, smooth surface. Though that's not as bad as the 3.2 million on the toilet bowl, it's still not a place to rest your head on at night - or in the morning. 6. Shopping Cart Sorry to be a killjoy, but surfing down the grocery aisle just got a lot less fun. Think of every possible bacteria-filled thing a person can touch - well, once they hit their local supermarket, those things can also be found on the handle of any shopping cart. In fact, there may even be things on there that you haven't touched. A study from the University of Arizona found that shopping carts were loaded with more bacteria, saliva, and fecal matter than escalators, public telephones, and even public bathrooms. So next time you're at a supermarket, you might as well pick yourself up some Purell. Shop and squirt, shop and squirt… 7. Remote Control How many times has ice cream splattered onto your remote control and you've just ignored it? Or even worse, smeared it across the surface into an expansive-but-barely-there layer? Add to that the MRSA, VRE and SARS bacteria that is easily transferable by touching TV remotes, and you've got yourself one soiled artifact. Next channel, please. 8. Bathtub Sure, you're all clean and spiffy, but what about your bathtub? The bathtub is home to many toxic bacterias that is often left unnoticed. That is, until someone in the family catches a staph infection, urinary tract infection, pneumonia, septicemia, or some form of a skin condition. Believe it or not, bacteria left lingering near the drain of a bathtub is worse than bacteria found in the toilet. By cleaning the bathtub with bathroom cleaner just once a week, you can minimize these unwanted germs (and illnesses) from you and your loved ones. Go on, give it a good rub-a-dub-dub. 9. Kitchen Sink Contrary to popular opinion, the kitchen may actually be the dirtiest place in the house. Of course, that's not including your dirty little brother Jimmy's bedroom but that's another story. Anyway, there's typically 500,000 bacteria per square inch in the kitchen sink drain alone, so you can only imagine the total gunk with faucet handles and all. To solve the problem from the inside out, try pouring 1/2 cup baking soda and 1/2 cup of vinegar down the drain. Finally, rinse with hot water, and you just might hear your sink burp a clean gurgle of delight. 10. Kitchen Sponge Now it just seems like I'm messing with your head. But I'm not. It's true. The very sponge that takes the grit off of your dishes and bathroom sink, is really the dirtiest of them all. The yellow and green icon of the kitchen is really a cozy home for germs. Its moist, micro-crevices make it harder to disinfect, so instead of wiping surfaces clean with a sponge, users are really just transferring bacteria from one place to another. An easy remedy is to microwave the sponge for 60 seconds-it improves the odor too

Simple Things You Don't Know About HIV/AIDS

Despite its prevalence many people are still ignorant about the danger of HIV/AIDS, the Administrator, Hope for HIV/AIDS International, Lolade Abioye has said. During an interview with The Nation, she said: "Do you know that people still have lots of questions about the ways one can get HIV. Discrimination and stigmatisation still abound in the country. There is a high prevalence of people living in denial. Even when people are counselled and they opt for voluntary testing, and per chance their results are positive, you find out that they won't want others to know their status. And one can deduce that people are not coming out to avail themselves of the free VCT again. Though the prevalence of the disease is stable in the country at the moment, "But discrimination is still rampant. And that is part of the reasons I wont support self screening kit for HIV. If people are given a device to test for HIV won't they hide away and spread same, or do those persons even have the expertise to screen for HIV? She added: "HIV causes AIDS. HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. It breaks down the immune system - our body's protection against disease. HIV causes people to become sick with infections that normally wouldn't affect them. AIDS is short for acquired immune deficiency syndrome. It is the most advanced stage of HIV disease." On the symptoms of the disease, she said: "Some people develop HIV symptoms shortly after being infected. But it usually takes more than 10 years. There are several stages of HIV disease. The first HIV symptoms may include swollen glands in the throat, armpit, or groin. Other early HIV symptoms include slight fever, headaches, fatigue, and muscle aches. These symptoms may last for only a few weeks. Then there are usually no HIV symptoms for many years. That is why it can be hard to know if you have HIV. The best way to know if one has HIV is to test. You cannot know for sure if you have HIV until you get tested. About one out of five people with HIV don't know they are infected, so testing is very important. "You don't have to wait for AIDS symptoms to appear, if they appear, it means one is in the most advanced stage of HIV disease. In addition to a badly damaged immune system, a person with AIDS may also have "But there are many ways you can protect yourself from HIV. The surest way is to abstain from sexual intercourse and from sharing needles and "works" if you use steroids, hormones, or other drugs. Many people have been infected with HIV by sharing needles. If you are using needles for steroids, hormones, or other drugs be sure to disinfect the needles you use. Never share needles. Get into a needle-exchange programme. Don't share personal items that may have blood on them. This includes toothbrushes, razors, needles for piercing or tattooing, and blades for cutting or scarring. If you choose to have sex, have safer sex to reduce the risk of exchanging blood, semen, or vaginal fluids with your sex partner/s." The administrator wants the government to look at the management of HIV/AIDS in pediatrics. Her reasons? "Nutrition wise most pediatrics are not well fed, they are under nourished. Government should provide free infant feeds to help parents who are poor.Also, pediatrics' presciptions should be adapted to syrup and be flavoured with gummit, vannila or fruity flavour to enhance easy intake and compliance. "Though there is a Guideline which is very comprehensive and provides guide on the standard processes and methods for conduct of service provision at facilities that offer care for management and prevention of pediatrics HIV and AIDS including associated conditions such as tuberculosis (TB) co-infections, Provider-Initiated Testing and Counselling (PITC) in children and adolescents and Antiretroviral therapy in infants and children, still the implementation aspect call for more action. "I will make case for positive mothers as well. More centres of Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV (PMTCTC) should be equipped appropriately. UNICEF is trying but Government should improve on the centres." On mode of transmission of HIV, Project Officer, Olayinka Babafemi said, "HIV is transmitted through blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and breast milk. "The most common ways HIV is spread are by having vaginal or anal intercourse without a condom with someone who has HIV/AIDS; sharing needles or syringes with someone who has HIV/AIDS; being deeply punctured with a needle or surgical instrument contaminated with HIV; getting HIV-infected blood, semen, or vaginal secretions into open wounds or sores; babies born to women with HIV/AIDS can get HIV from their mothers during birth or from breastfeeding. HIV is not transmitted by simple casual contact such as kissing, sharing drinking glasses, or hugging."

ENTERTAINMENT: Naeto C Goes Back To School

Rapper,Naeto Chas returned to school for further studies. This was disclosed by the rapper’s politician mother,Kema Chikwein a recent interview with Punch where she talked about how she was initially not in support of his music dreams amongst other things. Chikwe, a former Minister of Aviation, Ambassador to Ireland andPeoples Democratic Party(PDP)Women Leader said of her son,‘Right now, he is in London at the Oxford University taking a course in Energy Economics. He is there with his wife and baby. He is a son any mother would want’. Hmmm, that’s degree after degrees, not forgetting hits after hits, dude is really setting himself up nicely for the future. In November 2010, the self-acclaimed‘only MC with an MSc’, a few years ago took time off music to pursue a Masters’ degree in Energy Economics from the University of Dundee, Scotland. After that came the highly successful and award winning sophomore album,‘Super C Season’.. We hope other Artistes and 'entertainers' would learn from the rapper

ENTERTAINMENT: Kenyan Reggae Legend-Mc Daddy Kiona Passes On

Popular Kenyan reggae artist,M.C Daddy Kiona is dead. There are conflicting reports about the deceased’s cause of death and there has been no official statement from his label or family. Also known asBaba Justin, the reggae legend worked as M.C withDothy Family, a show byKriss Darlingbefore he started his own show ‘Daddy Family Entertainment’. Since his death, TV stations and media personalities have expressed their condolences including his former boss Kriss Darling who dedicated his show atHomeboyz Radio to Kiona as soon as he was reported dead last Friday. Kiona was one of the most renowned reggae M.Cs in Kenya

POLITICS: Governors Demand Okonjo-Iweala's Resignation

Members of the Nigerian Governors' Forum have called on the Minister of Finance, who is also the Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, to resign her appointment if she knew she would not be able to adhere strictly with the Appropriation Act 2013. They said thenon-compliance with the revenue projections of the Federal Government 2013 Budget was also a direct breachof the provisions of the Appropriation Act, 2013. These decisions were part of the resolutions of the Governor Rotimi Amaechi-led NGF, which met in Abuja on Tuesday evening. States which wererepresented by their governorsat the meeting were those ofRivers, Niger, Kwara, Osun, Ekiti, Ogun, Adamawa, Oyo, Lagos, Sokoto, Jigawa, Kano and Zamfarawhiledeputy governors of Edo, Borno and Nasarawa states represented their governors. The governors also called for theimmediate dissolution of the Economic Management Team. Reading the communique of the meeting, Amaechi, who was flanked by other members said, "Members expressed concern in the management of the economy by the Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy and called for a strict adherence to the Appropriation Act, 2013, failing which she should resign. "Forum observed that the National Economic Council is constitutionally responsible for the management of the economy and should be used for that purpose as opposed to the Economic Management Team constituted by the Presidency." The governors also called on the National Assembly to separate the office of the Accountant-General of the Federation from that of the Accountant-General of the Federal Government for the purpose of accountability and better management of the economy. On polio eradication war, the governors said they noted that some progress had been made in 2013 compared to 2012. They, therefore, enjoined all governors to remain focused and continue to drive the programme in their irrespective states until polio was completely eradicated in the country. The governors also expressedcondolence to the wife of President Goodluck Jonathan, Patience, for the loss of her foster mother and also condoled with the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Raji Fashola (SAN) over the death of his father. They also expressed theircondolence to the family of a former Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Olusegun Agagu. Amaechi also announced thatthe governors would hold a retreat in November, but he did not state where it would hold. The notice of meeting sent to the governors for the meeting showed that money by the Federation Account Allocation Committee topped the agenda at the meeting. Also on the agenda wasthe Excess Crude Account,which had been a major disagreement between the governors and the Federal Government. The Sovereign Wealth Fund was also discussed. Amaechi's opening remark, which kick-started the meeting, dwelt on fresh and subsisting litigations, state peer review mechanism and publication of inaugural speeches by the chairman. A source at the meeting, said thatAmaechi's speech also covered the capacity building meetings in Galilee Institute, Israel, and investment in the United States of America and Russia. The source added that oil theft was also part of the issues the governors discussed. The parallel forum is being led by the Governor of Plateau State, Mr. Jonah Jang. Jang and those in his group were not at the meeting

POLITICS: Governors Demand Okonjo-Iweala's Resignation

SPORTS: I Never Felt The Business Was Unfinished - Mourinho

Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho believes he "left something" at the club that contributed to their 2012 Champions League victory, he added that he did not feel he had unfinished business with the Blues. Jose said, winning a third Champions League trophy for himself and a second for chelsea was an "objective" rather than an obsession. Mourinho never went passed the semi-finals of the competition during his first spell at Chelsea, but denied that had created any pressure for him to go further. "I don't think you can look at it in that perspective," he said. "For me, the important thing is that Chelsea had a dream, and the dream came true by winning the Champions League. "It's normal that, if you win it once, you dream to win it twice. That happened to me. And, when I won it the second time, I dreamed to win it a third time. That's the nature of football. "But when you work in a club and prepare for the future, wanting to leave something in the club that remains for years, your business doesn't finish the day you leave. Your business finishes the day everything you did disappears. "So, for example, the other day I was looking at Real Madrid's team and Real Madrid played the same system, the same players, and changed just (Gareth) Bale for (Mesut) Ozil. I'm not there, but I left something there. With Chelsea, it's a bit the same. I never felt the business was unfinished.

Mikel Obi Could Miss Champions League Clash

Super Eagles midfielder John Mikel Obi sustained a knee injury in the match against Everton on sunday, which might lead to his absence for Chelsea's opening Champions League match against Basle on Wednesday. Mikelhad a treatment on the knee injury on Monday, after he made his first start in the league againstEverton Despite the fact that Mikel joined the blues in training on Tuesday morning, his right knee was still strapped/supported with tape down the back of the knee. The blues already mourns Ramires, who was dismissed in the Uefa Super Cup match against Bayern Munich. Chelsea lost the match on penalties, after a 2-2 result after the whistle was blown. FC Basle lost to Chelsea which aided the blues to winning last season's Uefa Europa League. Frank Lampard who was absent in the clash against Everton last Sunday, may have to be recalled into the starting line-up

"Nigerians Encourage Corruption"-Goodluck Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan has lamented that in spite of institutional reforms aimed at fighting corrupt practices, Nigerians, through their actions encourage graft. He also said both the public and private sectors were involved in corruption but stated that he would not give out their names "so that I won't be attacked." The President spoke while declaring open the54th annual conference of the Nigerian Economic Society in Abujaon Tuesday. The conference, which has as its theme,"Institutions, institutional reforms and economic development,"is the singlelargestgathering ofeconomistsin the country. Jonathan argued that if Nigerians did not"reward corrupt practices"through their actions, those involved in them would have no need to continue. He said, "I want a society where all of us will frown upon people who come up with what they are not supposed to have. "(If) a young man who just started a job and within six months or a year comes up with a car of N7m to N15m and you clap for him, then you are rewarding corruption. "So for us as a nation to bring corruption down, it is not just blaming government or blaming the police butall individuals must frown upon people who have what they are not supposed to have; who live in houses they are not supposed to live in; who drive cars they are not supposed to drive and who wear expensive suits they are not supposed to wear. "And until Nigerians are able to do this, I don't think we will get to where we want to go." Advising that the war against corruption should not be left to the government alone, Jonathan said both public and private institutions were also involved in sharp practice. He advised that the country should stop creating an environment where people would be tempted to take what belonged to the public. {read_more} The President said" When you talk about corruption, the private sector is involved; the public sector is involved; even individuals. But I wouldn't want to mention names so that I will not be attacked. "But I know that if collectively we don't reward corruption, people would not be attracted to corrupt practices but when we all reward corruption, then of course, we will be tempted to go in that direction." He however saidhis administration would continue to focus on how to strengthen all anti-corruption agenciesto enable them discharge their duties effectively. Jonathan explained that his administration's approach to fighting graft wastargeted at building institutionsthat had the capacity toovercome corrupt influences. This approach, according to him, will use the rule of law as a framework. In this regard, he said the leadership of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other-Related Offences Commission had been repositioned to ensure effective, efficient and transparent way of managing corruption and corrupt practices. He said that a major principle underlying the implementation of his transformation agenda was the unwavering conviction that reforms must not be centred on individuals, no matter how strong they might be. Rather, he said his administration recognised the fact that in order for reforms to be sustainable, they must be driven by strong, sound and effective processes and institutions. On the management of government finances, Jonathan said thatthe nation's budget was now being managed electronically. He said, "For many years, the process had been manual - government officials carrying documents and files from one office to another. "This manual system created opportunities for corrupt practices and also introduced many ghost workers and ghost pensioners to the payrolls. "Today, we have put in place computerised systems and processesto manage the government payroll and also government finances." At the event, the Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and a former Minister of Health, Prof Eyitayo Lambo, were conferred with a fellowship award of the NES. The institute had only conferred its fellowship award on 38 distinguished economists in its 56 years of existence.

War In House Of Reps As New PDP Meets Lawmakers

Ameeting between the seven governors of the new Peoples Democratic Party faction, and members of the House of Representatives has ended after fighting broke out. The governors, alongside the chairman of the faction, Abubakar Baraje, met first with senate president, David Mark. A follow up meeting at the House of Representatives with Speaker Aminu Tambuwal, and members of the House, degenerated into chaos with supporters of the Bamanga Tukur-led PDP jeering at remarks made by Mr Baraje. The chaos soon escalated after two members, Dagogo Peterside and Henry Ofongo, from Rivers and Bayelsa states respectively, went up against each other. Mr. Baraje told Mr. Mark that President Goodluck Jonathan must give up his ambition for a new term. (Source: Pemium Times) Posted by Linda Ikejiat

Charlie Boy is Depressed

Controversial Charly Boy is battling financial hardship and not just that he claims it is about being in a state of helplessness. In an article titled'Escape from the Wilderness'. Read what Charlie Boy wrote: Does anyone know how I really feel right now? So alone and empty, God! how I feel the pain. If you're in the wilderness like me, then you know it can be insane.Here, my eyes are bleeding tears and my smiles are protecting my fears.I can't even go around and fake happy, because I'm in stagnation and it is hitting me from all directions. There is this disturbing feeling that time is passing me by, yet I'm paralyzed, I can't move and I can't think too far. At nights I can't sleep too easy, my heart is sore and my mind perpetually clustered with things that leave me shaking. Oh!!! God why? I have prayed I have fasted but nothing has changed, it's almost a year now. My dreams are nothing but nightmares of all the negatives in this wilderness. What's happening to me? Look at me, I have always enjoyed comforting and giving directions to people in pain, right now I can't even save myself and I have refused to take my own pills.Na so life be?On top of all of this, I'm so f…..king broke it's a shame. No! It's not just that I'm low in cash, but most importantly, it is about being in this state of helplessness, I'm not too proud to ask anyone for favour, but who will believe I need financial help when they have put me on such a high pedestal. Wow, is this a case of Grace to Grass? Who would guess I'm dying slowly when all they can see is my biceps and triceps. I have always been the joy giver, I have put smiles on millions of faces and have inspired and motivated an army of youths, yet I can't seem to talk myself out of this rot, out of this wilderness,hummmmm!! Why won't this feeling of hopelessness leave me alone, I know I can do more than I'm doing for now, I know I deserve more. Too many times I have asked God, why me, why do I have to go through this wilderness.I am hardworking, forward looking, positive thinking, so why do I have to suffer like this.Is it the system or is it me, what the heck is this dark cloud that has come over me. I no longer look forward to tomorrow or getting out of my bed, because a new day comes without hope. Nothing seems to make sense anymore; nothing around me inspires me again. I feel like I'm vegetating, I feel as if I I'm glued to this limbo, with no hope of an escape.Now I'm hugging myself, not sharing myself with my loved ones because I am suddenly taking out my frustrations on the people around me.Oh! Lord I must take control of my life; again, I must escape from this wilderness. Does this sound a bit or a lot like your story right now? Are you in that dark place in your life, where everything more or less seems to be grinding to a halt and you don't know what to do? Well, it happens to the best of us. I have learnt that in all things, one should give thanks. Most of the time we are not entirely grateful for what we possess, because we always believe that we need more than we have right now.If this is the case, we will continue to need more. This cycle will perpetuate as long as our mind believes it's true. If we focus on what we have and not what we lack, we will always have enough, because it will always be enough. Yes, it is hard to stay cool when things are not sitting right, the way we would like in our lives. We are the ones who lose in the end, if we lose the lesson.Shey you dey feel my yarn?In this wilderness I have learnt that a rich man is not someone who has the most, but someone who needs the least. Yesooooooo!!!!! I'm sharing all this with you so I can feel lighter. We will always have problems, often tested by circumstances outside our control, but we certainly can control our reaction to those situations.We have the power because our inner world (cause) affects the influence we allow the outer world (effect) to have on us. Being in the wilderness is always a result of anxiety about the uncertain future. So, let's stop and ask ourselves. "What's the specific uncertainty that is causing you to be afraid" once you have identified that uncertainty, it is usually easier to simply accept its presence in your life, just for the time being. I know that life is about the journey and not the arrival.We don't need to arrive if we accept that we are already there. Not everyone woke up this morning and not everyone is going to bed tonight.Life has no guarantees; every minute we are living is a blessing that has to be experienced in the moment. It's not always easy, but it's always an option or a choice

I Invited Black-Face for My Wedding

Tuface in an interview with Rubbing Minds said he invited his former band mate, Blackface to his March Dubai wedding, contrary to what Blackface wrote on Twitter at the time. It would be recalled that a fan asked Blackface on twitter why he wasn't invited to his former band mate's wedding, Tuface's wedding in Dubai, and he replied by saying" I no dey go where i no dey invited!but I wish dem all they wish themselves!. Although in an interview Blackface was quoted saying"I and 2Face are good. Well it looks like the two still have unfinished business as Blackface once called Tuface a Debtor claiming he still owes him money for co-writing song 'African Queen' along with his fellow Tuface Idibia, who sang the song. Blackface claims both of them had written the song together but he has not yet received financial benefits for his work officially.

D'Banj Tops MTV Base Official Naija Top 10 Chart

Multiple award winning singer, D'Banj, is now the leader of the MTV Base Official Naija Top 10 with his hit video, "Don't Tell Me Nonsense." D'Banj displaced Chidinma's "E Mi Ni Baller", video from the number one spot to number two after the latter stayed two weeks as number one. Popular Tattoo-faced DJ Sose will join VJ Ehis in the studio this week to go through the charts as well as carefully analyse some of the biggest names rocking the Nigeria music scene. Olamide and Skuki have both jumped two places, with the former's "Duro Soke" moving to number 6 and "Voom Va" at number 7. Timaya also moves to number 5 after two weeks stuck at number 6 with "Ekoloma Demba", while DJ Xclusive moves up one place to number 4 with "No Time". Dammy Krane and Dr Sid have made it to the charts this week with Dammy Krane's"Xteristics" making an appearance at number 9 and "Talented" by Dr Sid coming in at number 10 while former number one's- P-Square, Flavour - have dropped out of the chart. The complete MTV chart for 13 September - 19 September 2013 is given below: 1. D'Banj - Don't Tell Me Nonsense 2. Chidinma - E Mi Ni Baller 3. Burna Boy - Run My Race 4. DJ Xclusive - No Time 5. Timaya - Ekoloma Demba 6. Olamide - Duro Soke 7. Skuki - Voom Va 8. Wande Coal - The Kick 9. Dammy Krane - Xteristics 10.Dr Sid - Talented

You Won't Believe The Actress That Has Turned Born Again

Nollywood actress, Susan Peters is said to have given her life to Christ and turned a born again Christian. The actress according to sources recently gave her life to Christ and is now adedicated followeras she has not stopped telling people about Christ andprophesying into their lives. The photo above was said to be taken during aChurch servicewith Susan getting so emotional, probably in the spirit. The Idoma-born actress who haslove for charity causes, sometime last year launched her charity organization, theBenue Pikin Susan Peters Foundationat the Lagos State Motherless Babies Home, Admiralty Way, Lekki and also gave out some of her red carpet dresses through auctions. The actress, no doubt has had her fair share of controversy from been called alesbian, hertalentless acting skills, to herdisgracing herself at the Aso Rock Presidential Villabut she has not let any of that get in her way. The actress will join the likes of Nollywood actresses&actors that have turned born again Christians:Eucharia Anunobi, Liz Benson, Ernest Asuzu, Kanayo.O.Kanayo, Pat Attah, Zack Orji, Rita Nzeluand more. We can only wish her the best

NBC Bans Wizkid's The MatterPhyno's Man of the Year Song

According to Beatfm OAP Gbemi Olateru Olagbegi, The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has instructed radio stations not to play two songs. They are Wizkid ft Maleek Berry - 'The Matter' and Phyno's - 'Man of the Year'. She took to twitter to beg artistes to try and censor their songs and take time to edit it, if they want it to be played on radio.

Olamide Says He Is Suffering From Success

Olamide is having the greatest year of his career so far. Still enjoying the rewards for his smash hit, Durosoke. The rapstar shared this photo of himself on board a flight en-route Abuja. Although he looked happy but he is suffering…. from Success. Olamide success tweeet OMG! Olamide Is Suffering From SuccessOlamide captioned the photo with "Suffering from success … Frosh ! … Abj show time.. Frosh !".

Fuji Star-Saheed Osupa Open 30m Spa

According to reports, Fuji Music superstar, Saheed Osupa recently opened an ultra modern spa at Shoprite located in Surulere, Lagos. Saheed, who garnered fame as a Fuji musician seems to be now be venturing into the beauty business. Sources revealed that the name of the store isU and Iand the singer offers services such as hair styling, pedicure, manicure, nails fixing, tattoo drawing and all types of beautification for ladies. Sources also claimed that the singer spend about N30 million on the business to make it one of the quality ones in the country. Evidently, those who have visited the spa also say that it is equipped with new modern equipment and their customer relations is second to none. Seems he will no longer be seen as just a musician but an entrepreneur too. All the best in his new venture