35 years ago, Obama was in High School. Some of the leaders he met at #USAfricaSummit have been in power since then.
Thursday, 7 August 2014
CNN adds Nigeria to list of countries it can’t find on a map
On Wednesday, Twitter users started posting pictures of a mislabeled map that was broadcast by CNN. The network, attempting to portray the countries that had cases of Ebola, had mistaken Niger for Nigeria:
The pressure of live television make mistakes like these understandable. However, many Twitter users seem to perceive the recent Nigeria-Niger confusion as just another example of ignorance by Western media outlets. Other examples are easy to come by. In 2010, a BBC series on Nigeria's most populous city, Lagos, featuring the lives of slum dwellers, drew criticism for its potrayal of the city, which many felt was not accurate. One year later, international media came under attack on Twitter during the Somalia famine for showing up only "when there were dying children to film," according to Reuters.
In an article for the Guardian published in 2013, Nigerian journalist Remi Adekoya offered an explanation for why some have such strong feelings about how journalists cover the continent: "Africans, especially those living abroad, fret about the perception of their continent and its inhabitants because their future often depends on the opinions of those in whose country they reside," Adekoya wrote. "Each major news item presenting Africa in a negative light is viewed by these folk as something that will make their working lives that bit harder."
While CNN's on-air mislabeling sparked a major backlash on Twitter, many Americans might not have noticed the flawed map. On Friday, in honor of the U.S.-African Leaders Summit taking place in D.C. this week, The Washington Post published a quiz that asked readers to find countries from the African continent on a map.
According to data from more than 40,000 respondents, the countries were identified correctly less than half of the time. Although Niger and Nigeria did not rank among the least-recognized countries (those would be Gambia and Guinea-Bissau), they were correctly identified only by 43 percent and 48 percent, respectively.
(Kevin Schaul/The Washington Post)
Sunday, 3 August 2014
Top 5 Nigerian Celebrities Who Are Still Virgins
Here are some of the celebrities in the Nigerian entertainment industry who are still virgins.
They have at one point or the other declared their status during different interviews: Read Below:
1]. ADOKIYE:
She made headlines when she offered her v*rginity to Boko Haram in exchange of the Chibok abducted girls.
The Gorgeous singer, Adokiye Kyrian, who only turned 23 few months ago, in a recent interview opened up about her v*rginity. Talking about love, singer Adokiye, who is also UN ambassador of Peace, tried to explain why she doesn’t believe in love.
Adokiye said: “I really don’t like love. I’m a career person, what I have for everyone including guys, is Agape love. Love is wicked and there is no real love, I’m young and living the life. Until I see one, I’m happy like this.” When the singer was asked about being cheated by love, she said: “Frankly, no.” But she continued that she has seen enough of fake love around her to be cautious to whom she gives her heart. She stated that she is in a relationship with her career, that architecture is her husband and music/Movie is her boyfriend.
The rising star confessed that she does not understand why a young girl would need s*x, also adding that she is still a v*rgin. She further said that “any man that buys her mum the private jet wins her heart.”
2]. Chidinma
The Female Singer had reacted to her alleged Compromizing Video scandal by maintaining that it wasn’t her that people saw at the Compromizing Video that went viral and as a matter of fact, that she’s still a v*rgin.
Her words below: “I didn’t make any Compromizing Video o, I have no idea where that tape is from and I am still a v*rgin o!”
3]. ANNABELLA ZWYNDILA
27 year Old Annabella is a product of AMBO reality TV show and she tells whoever cares to listen that her v*rginity is still intact despite massive intimate harassment in the movie industry. The Adamawa State-born actress boasts that nothing would make her lose her v*rginity to another man except her husband.
Read Excepts Of her interview. Have you been heartbroken before? Heartbreak is something that has to do with an individual, if you think your heart can be broken then it can be broken. When did you start dating?
I started dating when I was 23-years-old, but it was a queen relationship. It`s not something based on mundane things and all that, it was just a matured relationship but I am not going to say much about it. Did the relationship last for so long? Not really long.
Did you have s*x during the relationship? I am still a v(rgin. I lost my guy to the cold hands of death but recently I found someone else and we are getting married soon. How were you able to overcome intimate urge while in the university? (Laughs) Listen, my dad taught us good morals.
My father is an army officer, so I fear him a lot. In fact, I respect him a lot. He is not everywhere but he keeps his eyes on us. Even when I went abroad, he was not there but I didn’t misbehave. While I was in the hostel he was not there with me but the good morals he taught us have kept me till date.
As a v*rgin, how were you able to cope with temptations here and there? Actually, that side of me is dead until I get married. Aside avoiding pre-marital s*x, I am also a born again Christian and I fear God a lot. I can remember while we were growing up we had that lesson about STD and the fear of all those things really kept me away from s*x.
So, if I must have a relationship we must enter into agreement of no s*x. It has to be a smooth relationship but if you feel you can’t wait and you’re so much in a hurry or your body is inching you, then propose. I have all those things in mind but thank God I have found someone who proposed.
So, as a married woman, I’ll be free to do it and know I am not committing any sin.
4]. Seyi Hunter
A Performing art graduate from the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State. Seyi, born of an Igbo father and Akwa-Ibom mother, started out her career in the Yoruba sector and has since featured in close to twenty films in both Yoruba and English language movies.
She recently declared that she is still a v*rgin in an interview: Are you in a relationship? Yes. I was attracted to him because of the fact that he’s born again, spoils me with gifts and puts my needs before his own. s*x and money, which is more important to you in a relationship? I know nothing about s*x,
I’m a v*rgin. Money is more important to me in a relationship.
5]. Toolz
Nigerian curvy and s*xy Beat fm presenter had said that she is still a v*rgin and that she’s keeping her v*rginity for her future husband.
She said that while answering questions from her fans via Twitter.
Thursday, 31 July 2014
Why Ebola is so dangerous
Health care workers are among those most at risk of catching Ebola
The Ebola outbreak in West Africa is the world's deadliest to date. More than 670 people have died as health officials in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone struggle to control the virus.
What is Ebola?
Ebola is a viral illness of which the initial symptoms can include a sudden fever, intense weakness, muscle pain and a sore throat, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). And that is just the beginning: subsequent stages are vomiting, diarrhoea and - in some cases - both internal and external bleeding.
Ebola explained in 60 seconds
The disease infects humans through close contact with infected animals, including chimpanzees, fruit bats and forest antelope.
It then spreads between humans by direct contact with infected blood, bodily fluids or organs, or indirectly through contact with contaminated environments. Even funerals of Ebola victims can be a risk, if mourners have direct contact with the body of the deceased.
This molecular model shows the parts of the Ebola virus scientists are studying in the hopes of finding drugs that will slow the spread of the disease
The incubation period can last from two days to three weeks, and diagnosis is difficult. The human disease has so far been mostly limited to Africa, although one strain has cropped up in the Philippines.
Healthcare workers are at risk if they treat patients without taking the right precautions to avoid infection.
People are infectious as long as their blood and secretions contain the virus - in some cases, up to seven weeks after they recover
ALERT- Ebola Information..
Did you hear that the dreaded EBOLA Virus has entered Lagos?
Things you need to know about Ebola Virus to stay SAFE…
1. It is a Central African disease that has traveled over countries in a living host to West Africa. It is easily spread by physical contact and eating contaminated bush meat. Major hosts are in 5 species of Bats but monkeys and apes are easily infected and killed.
2. It kills in a week, leaving no time to treat an individual.
3. It has no known vaccine or cure
4. Known cases have been experienced recently in Guniea, Liberia and Central Africa Rep, spreading eastwards and westwards towards Nigeria. Death toll so far in West Africa is over 100.
5. The Ebola outbreak of 2014 is the most challenging one witnessed in Africa.
What we can do?
1. Avoid eating any bush meat for now! Especially Apes and Bats.
2. Wash your hands as regularly as possible, especially after shaking a stranger. It is spread by contact.
3.The most straightforward prevention method during Ebola outbreaks is not touching patients, their excretions, and body fluids, or possibly contaminated materials and utensils. Patients should be isolated, and medical staff should be trained and apply strict barrier nursing techniques (disposable face mask, gloves, goggles, and a gown at all times).
Traditional burial rituals, especially those requiring embalming of bodies, should be discouraged or modified.
Awareness is key, don’t just read or ignore…
spread this campaign before the virus spreads! If you are doubt this, check it on google.
- See more at: http://www.naijaloaded.com.ng/2014/07/25/attention-things-need-know-deadly-ebola-virus-stay-safe/#sthash.OqpqMQNo.YRjvTkup.dpufMonday, 28 July 2014
Khloe Kardashian Reveals She And French Montana Are Abstaining Due To His Religious Beliefs - 'There’s no sex during Ramadan!'
Khloe Kardashian is not having sex with her rapper boyfriend French Montana due to his religious beliefs.
The 30-year-old reality star revealed during a radio interview on Thursday that she and Montana are abstaining during the month of Ramadan out of respect for his faith in Islam.
'There’s no sex during Ramadan,' she told Power 105, adding jokingly, 'That’s so fun.'
French also said he is currently eschewing alcohol for Ramadan as well as fasting during the daylight hours, per the requirements of the faith.
Meanwhile, Montana has been accused of being a bad influence on Khloe. But the Kardashian had some harsh words for her critics.
'They’re not f**king him, so why should they care?' the 30-year-old said during the same radio interview, alongside her rapper beau.
'Or maybe they are,' she said laughing, while still giving French a pointed look.
The reality star said she has stopped caring about what people say.
'People are going to comment no matter what,' she told radio host Angie Martinez.
'If I dated the most clean cut perfect guy they’re going to comment.'
She said she has learned from her mistakes, alluding to her split from ex-husband Lamar Odom.
'I’ve learned from my past that you have to keep some things private,' she said.
French chimed in during the interview, and said that reports that Khloe's mother Kris Jenner disapproves of him are simply not true.
'Me and Kris Jenner are best friends,' he said. 'We drink together.'
The 29-year-old also revealed that it was Puff Daddy who introduced him to Khloe.
French certainly seems smitten with his new girlfriend, and he's not shy to show it.
He posted a picture on Instagram last week of Khloe's rear end.
While French can hardly be accused of being the classiest boyfriend, he is obviously very proud of his 30-year-old partner's shape.
In the image only the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star's bottom can be seen as she lies on an unmade bed in a pair of brown hot pants.
French captioned the image just '#asssscap.'
Obviously Khloe is not too concerned about her boyfriend posting the private snap, as the pair have been inseparable as of late.
The music producer was by Khloe's side as she marked her 30th birthday at Tao nightclub at The Venetian Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Friday.
The pair then jetted off to New York to film French's new video clip.
Clearly head over heels for his reality star girlfriend, for once the 29-year-old ditched the scantily clad video vixens in favour of a scary mask wearing Khloe.
While in Las Vegas, Khloe opened up about French telling Us Magazine: 'He is just funny. He's light and it's easy.
'That's what I need right now... I like how he's always happy. Smiles are infectious. They're contagious. I like that.'
The 30-year-old reality star revealed during a radio interview on Thursday that she and Montana are abstaining during the month of Ramadan out of respect for his faith in Islam.
'There’s no sex during Ramadan,' she told Power 105, adding jokingly, 'That’s so fun.'
French also said he is currently eschewing alcohol for Ramadan as well as fasting during the daylight hours, per the requirements of the faith.
Meanwhile, Montana has been accused of being a bad influence on Khloe. But the Kardashian had some harsh words for her critics.
'They’re not f**king him, so why should they care?' the 30-year-old said during the same radio interview, alongside her rapper beau.
The reality star said she has stopped caring about what people say.
'People are going to comment no matter what,' she told radio host Angie Martinez.
'If I dated the most clean cut perfect guy they’re going to comment.'
She said she has learned from her mistakes, alluding to her split from ex-husband Lamar Odom.
'I’ve learned from my past that you have to keep some things private,' she said.
French chimed in during the interview, and said that reports that Khloe's mother Kris Jenner disapproves of him are simply not true.
'Me and Kris Jenner are best friends,' he said. 'We drink together.'
The 29-year-old also revealed that it was Puff Daddy who introduced him to Khloe.
French certainly seems smitten with his new girlfriend, and he's not shy to show it.
He posted a picture on Instagram last week of Khloe's rear end.
While French can hardly be accused of being the classiest boyfriend, he is obviously very proud of his 30-year-old partner's shape.
In the image only the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star's bottom can be seen as she lies on an unmade bed in a pair of brown hot pants.
French captioned the image just '#asssscap.'
Obviously Khloe is not too concerned about her boyfriend posting the private snap, as the pair have been inseparable as of late.
The music producer was by Khloe's side as she marked her 30th birthday at Tao nightclub at The Venetian Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Friday.
The pair then jetted off to New York to film French's new video clip.
Clearly head over heels for his reality star girlfriend, for once the 29-year-old ditched the scantily clad video vixens in favour of a scary mask wearing Khloe.
While in Las Vegas, Khloe opened up about French telling Us Magazine: 'He is just funny. He's light and it's easy.
'That's what I need right now... I like how he's always happy. Smiles are infectious. They're contagious. I like that.'
SCOAN Donates To Muslim Communities In Ghana Towards Eid-Ul-Fitr
As part of efforts to ensure that the needy and people with disability celebrate the Ed-ul-fitr celebration with joy, the Synagogue Church of all Nation Ghana on Saturday donated items and cash to Nima, New Town and Maamobi communities.
The items included 2000 bags of rice, four hundred cartons of vegetable cooking oil and an amount of 10,000 Ghana Cedis.
In an interview with the Ghana Palaver in Accra, the Public Relations Officer of the church, Evangelist Samuel Excellence has called for the strengthening of the bond between Muslims and Christians to sustain their peaceful coexistence in order to love one another.
According to him the donation formed part of the church and prophet TB Joshua desire to show love and responsibility to the Muslim community in Ghana towards the celebration of Eid-ulFitr.
He revealed that the Synagogue church of all nations-Ghana had supported the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr for the past decades, and gave the assurance that the church would continue to support the Muslim celebration.
Mr. Excellence noted that for the opportunity to again share and strengthen Ghana's relationship with the Muslim community.
'Muslims and Christians are from one source, therefore, there is the need to live in peace and harmony,' he stressed.
On the part of Muslims the Chairman of Ayawaso committee of Muslim Chiefs Chief Baba Isah expressed gratitude towards the donation.
He said Ghanaian Muslim would continue to live peaceful with others call for Allah blessing to the founder and leader of Synagogue Church of All Nations-Ghana for the gesture, and assured it of his support through prayers.
He urged TB Joshua to continue to support the Muslim community, especially in the area of Education.
I Haven’t Killed Myself, Sorry For My Mistakes—Kumasi Sex Tape Girl
The girl in the leaked Kumasi sex tape saga, Benedicta Yeboah, also known as Nahnah Abynah, has refuted media reports claiming she committed suicide after the video came out.
'Pls m nt dead,' she said in her first public statement on social media, after the tape leaked five days ago.
In the leaked video, Benedicta is seen having sex with a young man believed to be a level 200 student of the Kumasi polytechnic. The two made faces directly into the camera as they videoed their sex bout.
An apologetic Benedicta wrote on her Facebook wall on Sunday that: 'I'm most proud of the blessings that God has bestowed upon me, in my life. He's given me the vision to truly see that you can fall down, but you can still get back up. Hopefully I'll learn from my mistakes and have the opportunity to strengthen and improve the next thing I do.'
'Secondly, I am here today to apologise for the personal mistakes I have made and the embarrassment I have caused. I make this apology to my neighbours and my constituents, but I make it particularly to [my] parents.'
'I am not here to explain anything to anyoneWe all make mistakes, have struggles, and even regret things in our past... We learn from failure, not from success! I am glad that I paid so little attention to your criticism...
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