Weekend Trillz: 5 things your skin needs every day

With about 2 square yards (1.7 meters squared) of exposed skin to care for, it makes sense that many people’s medicine cabinets are crammed with skin-care products [source: iVillage]. But for most of us, using more than two or three of those products on a daily basis is unnecessary — and may even be doing more harm than good.
The exposed layer of skin we’re slathering with lotions, creams, toners, scrubs and cleansers is called the epidermis – it’s the outermost of the three layers of skin. The epidermis is the most vulnerable to environmental damage, typically UV light that can leave it discolored and old-looking; and skin in general undergoes an aging process that can leave it looking dull, wrinkled and dry. Enter the hundreds of “scientific” skin-care products on store shelves — some costing upward of $100 an ounce — intended to clear, plump, de-wrinkle, brighten and just generally beautify all different skin types.
In reality, it’s not rocket science. Skin only needs a handful of simple, inexpensive “treatments” to get and stay healthy — and healthy-looking. And many of those treatments are the same ones the rest of your body needs to operate at its optimum level. Adding additional, expert-recommended products into a skin-care routine isn’t necessarily a bad thing, and can in some cases be quite beneficial; but for most people, effective skin care is actually a pretty simple process.
In this article, we’ll find out what everybody’s skin needs every day, why those elements are so important, where you’ll find them, and which supposed “necessities” might really be harming your complexion.
The first daily must is the most obvious: Healthy skin has to be clean.

1: Antioxidants

Antioxidants are widely believed to be beneficial for both cardiovascular health and cancer prevention. They’re found in all sorts of foods, including fruits, vegetables, seafood and oils. Antioxidants’ free-radical-fighting activities destroy molecules that can damage healthy cells, and as it turns out, they’re as great for skin cells as they are for every other cell in the body.
While many different antioxidants can be beneficial to the skin, two in particular get lots of attention:

• Vitamin C – Builds collagen for plump, tight skin. Find it in whole grains, apples and citrus fruits. Aim for 75 milligrams a day [source: Edgar].
• Vitamin E – Protects cell membranes and “boosts” skin-based nutrients that fight off UV damage. Find it in wheat germ oil, almonds, and peanut butter. Aim for 15 milligrams a day [source: Edgar].

Other skin-beautifying antioxidants include selenium, thiamine, beta-carotene and zinc

2: Sun Protection

When you use sunscreen, you’re not just helping to protect yourself from diseases like skin cancer; you’re also helping to prevent the signs of skin aging that come from sun exposure. Skin that’s left naked in the sun ends up more discolored and wrinkled and less elastic than skin that has been steadily shielded from UV radiation.

In fact, what most of us think of as “aged skin” is, more specifically, sun-damaged skin. To protect your skin from the effects of the sun, you can choose either a chemical sunscreen, like avobenzone or oxybenzone, or a physical one, like zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. Either way, look for one with a sun-protection factor (SPF) greater than 15, and apply it at least 20 minutes before you’re going to be in the sun. That way, the active ingredients have time to take effect before the UV exposure begins. If you go swimming or have occasion to sweat a lot, be sure to reapply  afterward. Up next, another element of great skin that doubles as a cancer fighter.

3: Essential Fatty Acids

Essential fatty acids, or EFAs, are an important component of any healthy diet. They help to build up the lipid-based cell membranes that hold in water and nutrients. In the case of the skin, those lipids also form an oil barrier that protects the skin from UV damage and pollutants.
Without EFAs, skin-cell membranes and that overall protective barrier can’t work effectively. The skin ends up overly exposed, dehydrated and prone to produce a more harmful type of sebum, leaving it dry, inflamed and blemished [source: Bouchez].

The EFAs you need to keep your skin looking great are primarily omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Omega-6 is found in tons of foods, including poultry, grains and cooking oils, so you’re probably getting plenty of that. Omega-3s are somewhat harder to come by; you’ll find those in cold-water fish, like salmon and sardines, along with flaxseed and safflower oils, kidney beans, walnuts and spinach. Some skin experts also recommend another EFA, gamma linolenic acid (GLA), for its anti-inflammatory effects. GLA is founds mostly in plant oils. You might find it helpful to take an omega-3 or GLA supplement to improve your skin health. You’ll find those in most grocery stores, and definitely any natural-foods store. EFAs can improve your complexion from the inside. Up next, something to protect your skin on the outside.

4: Water

The human body is full of water — it’s 55 percent to 75 percent of what we are [source: ASA]. Water flushes toxins out of the body, allows our cells to absorb nutrients, and keeps our digestive processes moving smoothly. But that water isn’t a constant. The most basic bodily processes, like breathing and sweating, remove that water from our cells. So for our cells to function properly, we need to consume alot of water to replace what we lose.

The skin is no different from the rest of the body when it comes to needing hydration. Water helps to remove impurities from the skin that can lead to pimples, and it hydrates to keep the skin looking plump and smooth.
To keep the skin hydrated, you should drink at least half a gallon (2 liters) of water each day [source: Edgar].
Up next: Water doesn’t do much good if your cells can’t hold on to it.

5: Cleansing

Cleansing is the most basic element of any skin-care routine. It not only removes excess dirt, pollutants and pore-clogging oil from the epidermis so it can remain blemish-free, but it also preps the skin for any subsequent products you’ll be using, so active ingredients (like vitamins or sunscreen) can penetrate and be most effective. But not all cleansers are the same.

First, a facial cleanser should always be soap-free; the soap products you use on the rest of your body are typically too harsh for the face. And, as with most skin-care products, you need to pick one that suits your skin type. For very dry skin, you might want to go with a creamy cleanser. Dry and/or sensitive skin should always go alcohol-free, whether creamy or not. An oily epidermis can benefit from an acidic cleanser, like an alpha-hydroxy product, which does a better job of breaking up sebum – the skin’s oily secretion that can lead to clogged pores. Whichever cleanser is right for you, be sure to massage it into your face for at least 20 seconds so it has a chance to do its job.


Cleansing is all about the surface of the skin. Up next, going a bit deeper…

Source: Discovery Fit & Health

Don’t Worry…Be Happy..

“I am determined to be cheerful and happy in whatever situation I may find myself. For I have learned that the greater part of our misery or unhappiness is determined not by our circumstance but by our disposition” - Martha Washington

Happiness is by choice, so is worry, anger, fear which are negative emotions which won’t do you any good. Choose to be happy today and always. As the new week begins hope that you have a cheerful disposition all through the week even when your boss stress you for those deadlines, and don't forget, keeping with smiles up, it sure helps.




What usually makes you happy?

OMG How Evil! Viewer Discretion is Advised- How Charly Boy's Cousin, Emeka Aseme was murdered And Body Parts Taken Out

Charly Boy's cousin, Emeka Aseme, a business tycoon and a hotelier was forcefully taken away by gun wielding men during one of his visits to his 5-Star hotel in Oguta, Imo state on 24th February. Aseme's family managed to contact the abductors who demanded N8m ransom, which the family paid but Emeka was not released to them. On the 9th of March, the men who took the hotelier contacted his younger brother and directed him to go to a community between Owerri and Oguta called Okwonji, to find him brother.

Emeka's decomposed body was found in a bush path, with his sexual organ , eyes and the heart plucked out.




His decomposed body with vital organs missing...


Viewers discretion is Advised



Meanwhile, about five suspected hired assassins have been arrested in connection with the incident. This has twisted the suspicion of many people who had earlier thought that the killers were kidnappers.

Also one of the killers allegedly sustained serious injuries during the shootout with the three policemen who were manning Emeka’s hotel in Oguta. The three policemen were all killed. The injured kidnapper who ran to a hospital in Port Harcourt was requested to present his military identity card before treatment, since he went to the hospital on a military uniform. Unable to provide any proof that he was a military man, the police were invited, leading to his arrest. Five of the killers have already been arrested, and police investigations have revealed that the supposed kidnappers were actually hired assassins.

Charly Boy reacted to his cousin's gruesome killing, saying:

"I have never seen a thing like this since I grew up in Oguta. This is extreme barbarism. How can a man be so callous to his fellow man to the extent of removing different parts of his body until he finally gave up? This is unheard of. What is this country turning to? What era is this? As far as I know, no evil doer will go unpunished. Every evil committed by man to man must surely be redressed, if not now, certainly later, if not by man, then by God, for the victory of evil over good is temporary. We are waiting for the outcome of police investigation. After then, we will take the campaign to Oguta. We must agitate for peace. The peace that has eluded us must be returned. We are not known for this.”

This is so sad, what a way to die...GOD have mercy!




From Linda Ikeji

Don't Do It- 7 Worst Reasons to Get Married

There are so many wonderful, romantic reasons to get married… but on the flip side, there are also the worst reasons to get married. I’m not judging; I just want your marriage to be as happy and successful as possible and I think thats the whole essence of this blog.

To that end, I’ve put together a list of what I think are the worst reasons to get married. Take a close look at your situation and feelings, then compare them carefully against my list. Take a deep breath, and let’s get started.

1. FOR THE KIDS
It may seem like a no-brainer to marry the father of your children, if you had them out of wedlock, but it’s not always the best idea, and in fact, is one of the worst reasons to get married. I speak here from close personal shared experience! I’m not suggesting that the man may not be a good father, but that doesn’t automatically qualify him as a good husband. If you’re hoping marriage will make him into a good father or husband, it’s sad, but it won’t. He is the father and partner he is, just like you’re the mother and partner you already are.

2. TO PLEASE YOUR FAMILY
I know of a close pal who married the first time to please his wife's family; in a way he was pressured into marrying because
they thought it would settle him down. It was a total disaster, of course. Making any major life decision with the goal of pleasing someone else almost always means putting your own interests and happiness on the back burner… and it almost never works out.

3. TICK TOCK!
Your biological clock may be ticking, but rushing into a marriage so you can have children may be a disaster in the making. Your future husband is more than a potential sperm bank; think of him as a partner, then the father of your children, then as your husband once your children are grown. If he doesn’t fit this formula, you might be making a rush into marriage for the wrong reasons. Besides, you don’t necessarily need a husband to be a mother-that’s what actual sperm banks are for! Am only being objective if you if you don't agree with my views here.

4. FOR MONEY
Marrying for money, or financial stability, isn’t in itself a bad idea to get married, as long as both of you know why you’re getting into it. Marriage is, of course, much deeper than romantic love; picking a partner with similar financial goals and habits is actually a good idea. But marrying solely for financial profit is a bad idea, morally, ethically, and even statistically: these marriages rarely work long-term.

5. YOU’RE LONELY
Even if you’re afraid you’re heading down a path that will lead you to being the crazy cat lady, the one who reeks of loneliness and desperation, destined to live forever alone with your ever- increasing collection of porcelain figurines, don’t marry a man you don’t adore just so you won’t be alone. Yes, companionship is important, but imagine how sad it would be to meet your dream man… after you’re already married.

6. YOU THINK HE’LL SETTLE DOWN
If you’re hoping your man will change, settle down, once you’re married, think again. While everyone makes practical changes once they’re married, often times their habits and personalities don’t, no matter how much we wish they would. Marrying a man, hoping he’ll change, is a set-up for disappointment.

7. FOR THE DREAM WEDDING
You’ve been planning your dream wedding for years, pinning glamorous goodies on Pinterest all lunch hour long. But do you see beyond the wedding into your married life, into the future? If you spend more time day-dreaming about the invitations you’ll send, the glittery head-piece you’ll wear, maybe you don’t want the marriage as much as you want the wedding.

While these are, in my view, the reasons to get married that will make your marriage most likely to crash and burn, everyone, every relationship, is different. I just want what you want – a happy, fairy-tale marriage that lasts forever.

Which of these reasons puts you off the idea of tying the knot, and what would you add to my list?

By Jelena Photography by: Jaxon Photos

WHAT SHOULD BE THE IDEAL AGE GAP FOR COUPLES?

Despite the unfortunate rise of the cougar phenomenon (not that dating younger men is unfortunate, just the use of the term cougar), it seems as a society, we’re still more into May-December relations when the guy is the December. Or is it the May? I'm not sure I actually know what that expression is supposed to mean.

But what I’m trying to say is, more people still think that a romantic relationship is ideal when it’s between an older man and a younger woman. Specifically, four years and four months older, which was the average “ideal” age gap as reported by a survey of 2,000 adults.

While slightly less than half of people said there was no ideal age gap (good call, sensible people), 33% of women wanted a guy up to seven years older than them, while only one out of a hundred women preferred a younger man. Not that I have anything against dating younger or older guys, but here’s some afternoon uggghhh:

According to the research, Financial stability was one of the biggest reasons women cited for preferring older dudes, since 55% of women said they couldn’t afford rent or mortgages on their own. Thanks, wage gap!

Most of the guys I’ve dated have never been my age gap rather a couple of years older. Not basically because of the finance, but cos I think they are more matured and understands the woman better.

I will say that while I don’t have a rule against dating younger guys, I probably wouldn’t consider it my ideal dating situation either though. It all left for individual decision to make. It all get down to finding who makes you happy, either way Old or young. Stupid society and its conditioning like my hubby would say, "no rules and conditions when Love is Concern" that men look handsome and distinguished as they age while women don't.

Do you have an “ideal” age difference What is it? Is there anybody out there that prefers younger guys?

Photo credit: Joshua Dwain

DO-IT-YOURSELF! BRIDAL SHOWER BOUQUET CUPCAKE TUTORIAL PLUS RECIPE

A bridal shower is a time to have fun, gossip, chat and indulge. Catch up with the girls, hear the news. If you’re hosting the party at home, then you’re going to need some refreshments to hand to keep you fuelled during all the wedding conversations. In which case it might be a good idea to set your drinks and food up buffet-style.

Your friends may all be bringing a dish to share. That’s why we've had to show you this tutorial for cupcakes which would be ideal to make for a bridal shower because they are delicious, pretty and would look great as a sweet buffet table centrepiece.

Even cuter, they come arranged as a cupcake bouquet – so if you’re looking to arrive at a bridal shower with a food offering, then these would just look fabulous. They make a perfect bridal shower gift. We discovered the recipe via Make Bake, a company who make all the decorations and embellishments you need for home baking. Stuff like edible glitter, special icing sugar, colours, cupcake cases.

Anyway, here’s the instructions for a bridal shower cupcake bouquet from. You’ll need a favourite cupcake recipe – here’s a basic one we’ve found for vanilla, lemon and chocolate cupcakes.

● 12 cupcakes
● Pink icing frosting
● Green Cupcake cases
● Piping Bag
● Small Flower Pot
● 6” Styrofoam ball ● Toothpicks
● Pink Ribbon Step

1: Bake 12 cupcakes to decorate your bouquet, any flavour of your choice (we would suggest creating the bride’s favourite flavour if you’re planning to give the bouquet as a gift). To add to the overall effect of the cupcake bouquet, you can also use green cupcake cases.

Step 2: Using a pink fondant and piping bag, gently squeeze the bag and pipe frosting around in a spiral onto each cupcake to create a flower effect. A top tip is to ensure your fondant is room temperature and your cupcakes are cooled before starting to pipe your icing.

Step 3: Place cupcakes in fridge while you prepare the Styrofoam so the icing becomes firm. Simply place a Styrofoam ball within a small flower pot, we would recommend gluing the ball to ensure it is extremely secure. We used a 6″ diameter which should neatly fit 12 cupcakes. Once the glue is dry, place two toothpicks in each area where you want a cupcake to sit around the bouquet.

Step 4: Once your cupcake icing is firm, it is time to add the cupcakes to the bouquet. Place each cupcake onto each pair of toothpicks, adjusting toothpicks as needed to secure each cupcake. Try to cover as much of the styrofoam ball with cupcakes as you can to give the best effect, and add additional toothpicks to secure each cupcake where necessary.

Step 5: Once you are happy with the layout of your cupcakes, add a sprinkle of edible glitter and a beautiful ribbon to finish the bouquet. We hope you enjoy creating this beautiful cupcake bouquet as much as we did. As well as a bridal shower gift, the bouquet also works well for birthdays and baby showers, and is a great way to showcase your cupcakes at a party or event.

Products to create the bouquet can be found online at www.MakeBake.co.uk (who also supplied the photograph).

Relationship Talk Saturday...

Hello My Fabz fans and followers hope your weekend is starting off on a relaxing, stress free note.

A lot of ladies write me so I decided to put something out there for the men, and also for the ladies to share with their guys/brothers/friends.

Remember you can always write me at info.posche@gmail.com and your story might just be featured on the blog, don't worry we can make you anonymous if you are the shy type, we simply share your story *wink

Here’s some RELATIONSHIP ADVISE FOR MEN... I title this "Treating Her Like a Princess"
culled Relationship Advisers

1. BE SENSITIVE: Women love men that are sensitive by nature. This can also mean openly declaring your love and not being afraid to do so where ever you are. She will secretly revel in the fact that you are so proud of her.

2.DON’T COMPROMISE: Women are forever changing their minds on what they want. You must be a master of compromise to make a relationship with a woman work. Men should have a lot of patience and be good listeners so that you will know what to expect.

3. TRUST HER INSTINCTS: It is known that a woman’s instinct is usually pretty accurate. Accept that women are guided by common sense more than anything else, so if they tell you to follow a certain direction, they will probably be right.

4. GIFTS AND TIME: Women love spending time with their lovers and getting gifts too. They love a man that gives especially if he is creative with gifts.

5. FORGIVE EASILY: Be forgiving of things that are said in frustration and anger. Never use them as ammunition in an argument later either.

6. COMPLIMENT HER: Women love compliments and can never get enough of them. You should however be cautious in dishing out too many, because they can end up becoming meaningless as well. You should look for a balance here. Build up her self confidence by letting her know she looks good, has made a great decision, or been a wonderful cook .

7. TREAT HER LIKE A PRINCESS: Women are dreamers and still little girls at heart. She desires to be the center of attention and you are the knight on a white horse rescuing her.

If you are in love with a woman and she loves you back unconditionally then you have a relationship that is truly worth fighting for. Try and learn as much about her as you can while you are building a relationship; what she likes and does not like etc. When you start understanding her better you have a lifelong loving partner that is worth more than all the money in the world.

So, there you have it. Do you have more to add to this?

xoxo

Weekend Trillz

How many times have we said something that we immediately realized was not the right thing to say? How many times do we look back on an event and think, "If only I had…"

How many times do we do something that we wish hadn’t done? I've learnt that You can’t change what has been said.

You can’t change a past event. You can’t change what has been done. So, do you drown yourself in regret, sorrow, repentance?

Do you think about what might have been? Do you relive an event the way it should have been?

Forget about regret, and focus. Focus on today, not on the past. Focus on what you can do now, not what you didn’t do then.

The only thing to regret is living in the past. The only thing to feel sorrow for is not living each day to the fullest. The only way to repent is to sincerely say, "I’m sorry".

Don’t live your life regretting yesterday.

Live your life fully, so when tomorrow comes, you won’t regret today

International Arrest Warrant Issued Against POPE FRANCIS I, Jorge Bergoglio, For Crimes Against Humanity & Child Trafficking...

..DETAILS HERE!!!

This sounds like a joke to me...

Via ITCCS:

The same Common Law Court that tried and sentenced his predecessor and other church and state officials has today issued an Arrest Warrant against the first Jesuit Pope in history, Jorge Mario Bergoglio.

A signed and sealed copy of the Warrant is captured below.

The Argentinian prelate assumed criminal liability and became subject to immediate arrest by occupying the Papal seat in the wake of the conviction of the Vatican as a criminal organisation on February 25, 2013.

Bergoglio's role in the death of Argentinian citizenship during that country's "Dirty War" and in the trafficking of the children of political prisoners also compelled the International Common Law Court of Justice to issue the Warrant today, which is one year in duration.

Italian and Argentinian citizens, and any man or woman, are authorized by the Warrant to be involved in Bergoglio's public detaining.

"The Pope is the head of a predatory power that is waging an undeclared, centuries-old war against the entire non-Catholic world" commented ITCCS Field Secretary Kevin Annett today in Vancouver, where he delivered a copy of the Arrest Warrant to the Catholic Archdiocese office.

"Since we and our children are being assaulted by a corporation that is a law unto itself, we have the right to defend ourselves and detain or stop altogether those responsible, as in any war".

A Public Proclamation is being read out in twenty eight countries this week by ITCCS members, publicly banning those church and state officials who cannot be immediately arrested under these Warrants.

Issued by ITCCS Central Office
15 March, 2013
Brussels

Keshi Used And Dumped Me - Emmanuel Emenike

Highest goal scorer at the just concluded AFCON in South Africa, Emmanuel Emenike has expressed disappointment in Coach Stephen Keshi and the Nigeria Football Federation for abandoning him immediately after the nations cup.

The Super Eagles forward is unhappy that since he was side lined by a hamstring injury against Mali in the tournament last month, he has not received even a phone call from Keshi or any official from the Glass House.

"I must be honest with you, I have not been treated well by the coach and the NFF because they ignored me so soon, so fast,” he lamented.

“Nobody from NFF and the coach have called to ask me about my injury. I am bitter about this. It is unfair and I can tell you that is why some players don’t come to give their best for the national team.

Continuing, he said, “When a player gets injured on national duty, I think the country’s football authority and coach ought to keep in touch to let him know he is loved and cared for. I am not a use-and-dump player. I will not act as one at all because my club career is very much important to me than anything.”

He added: “Look at a player like (Victor) Anichebe (Everton striker was injured while on national team duty last year), no one cared about him and you think he will come to national team to give his best. I am not worried about that but I just need to tell them it’s unfair. It is not everything that is money, but a call just to show you care could change someone’s problem at a particular time.

Emenike who plies his trade with Russian side Spartak Moscow thanked the club for being there for him even though he cupped the injury away at national duty and expressed his intention to return to action because he has “missed the game much”.

I Didn't Pay Kim Kardashian$500,000 - Darey

Last month, it was heavily rumoured that DareyArt Alade paid the controversial American TV. reality star, Kim Kardashian a whooping $500,000 just for her to co-host his “Love Like a Movie” Valentine concert in Lagos.

Those who peddled the rumour claimed that Kardashian only appeared on the stage for 45 minutes and then, disappeared into the thin air.

But reacting to the rumour for the first time, the multiple award-winning R&B singer said, such a thing never happened. “It was all rumour, but I enjoyed while it lasted,” he told Showtime during the week.

However, declining to comment more on the matter, Darey said, he would have loved a situation where the rumour continues endlessly. Kim Kardashian came under heavy attack by most fun loving Nigerians for her guest appearance at the show. Kim reportedly appeared only for 45 seconds to speak to the cheering crowd before ‘vanishing’. Shortly after arriving her base, the 32- year-old actress tweeted: “Just landed back home! 20 hours of flying. No big deal.”

Woman stages surprise proposal to boyfriend at airport, and he said YES!

A woman surprised her boyfriend, who had been away on a two-year church mission trip, with a flash mob wedding proposal as he arrived home.

She recruited her friends J.D. Bynum and Nina Williamson to come up with a dance routine and rehearsals started three weeks ago.

Austin Spitler was shocked to see friends and family performing a choreographed dance to Bruno Mars‘Marry You as he passed through security at Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma on Monday.

He was even more astonished when his girlfriend, Brittany Jones, got down on one knee, produced an engagement ring box and asked: ‘Will you marry me?‘

Thankfully Miss Jones’ effort paid off, and Mr Spitler said ‘yes‘.

‘I love you. Will you marry me?‘ he asked Miss Jones, who also said ‘yes‘.

Mr Spitler said that he was not annoyed that his girlfriend got there first, and later he exclaimed: ‘Oh my gosh this is the greatest day of my life.

It’s overwhelming for sure.’ It was the first time Miss Jones and Mr Spitler had seen each other for two years and they had only been in contact via email and letter.

Ha ha! I don’t think i have the guts to do this. Some Nigerian might appreciate it but others will simply take you for granted afterwards. I trust them. So don’t blame me when i stand by my words, ‘I won’t do this’. Lol.

My Oga At The Top; Lesson Learnt!

For some days now, the media has been over flooded with the phrase: "my oga at the top", which emanated from the live interview @channels_TV granted Mr. Shem Obafaiye, the Lagos State Commandant of the Nigeria Security & Civil Defence Corps. (NSCDC). Whilst so many have chosen to turn this to a joke, I think it should be an eye opener for us.

Now, let's glean some lessons from this;

1. Be very conversant with the happenings around you at all times. Ignorance can be deadly!

2. Regardless of your qualification, strive to possess a Sound Interpersonal Communication Skill (IPC). This will prevent you from making incoherent presentations. He was unable to answer any question appropriately!

3. Regardless of the case, be calm, remain yourself. Don't be too "Boss Conscious". This was a challenge
the man had. He wanted to please his Boss at all cost, hence, the phrase "My Oga at the top". Refrain from worshiping people! ||« Respect all, fear none. Honor all, worship none! »||

4. When asked a question and you don't have an answer, please just open up by saying you don't know. Better still, say you'll get back to the person. This led the man to giving "ww.nscdc that's all!" as the URL for his organization. Don't EVER misinform people!

5. In this jet age, it will be highly calamitous to get ready. Please DON'T GET READY, LIVE READY! The man obviously wasn't expecting the questions asked. Bear in mind, that this same interview could have boosted Mr. Sham's image if successful.

||«Sometimes, the path that leads to success may also lead to failure! »|| This is a lesson for us all!

Photo : Truck Crushes Okada Rider To Death While Trying to Escape Police Arrest

A commercial motorcyclists, popularly called okada rider, identified as Rahman, has allegedly been chased to death by men of the Nigerian Police Force at Akowonjo Roundabout, Alimosho Local Government, Lagos, southwest Nigeria. The deceased was crushed to death by a fast moving articulated vehicle at about 6pm, yesterday while trying to evade police arrest . The sad incident resulted in traffic gridlock and motorists were stranded for hours as Okada riders in the vicinity went on the rampage to protest the death of their colleague. The deceased, P.MNEWS gathered was said to be a tailor, who also rode the motorcycle in the evening after close of work to make some money.

An eyewitness told our correspondent that the deceased was trying to evade arrest by the policemen who were on patrol in the area, apparently to enforce restriction of okada on that particular road as specified by the Lagos Traffic Law.

“He was coming from Shasha end of the road en-route Akowonjo roundabout after close of work as a tailor when he ran into the policemen on patrol. Before then, he had only gone to make a U-turn from the same roundabout when he could not find a passenger to carry. “In the process he ran into policemen and in an attempt to escape from the arrest he fell under
the tyre of the articulated vehicle which crushed him.



See pics below(VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED)

Promoting the African Culture As Lagos set for Black Heritage Festival

Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka says Lagos is fully set for this year’s Black Heritage Festival. Soyinka, who is the Chairman, Organizing Committee of the Festival, said all logistics had been put in place for a hitch free event.

He added that people from all parts of the world were expected in Lagos to experience the thrills and excitement of the festival.

Also, Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism and Intergovernmental Relations, Mr. Disun Holloway said the event would give Lagosians the opportunity to unwind and have fun in a secure environment. Engr. Segun Jawando, Chairman of the Water Regatta stated that events marking the Water Regatta would include engine power boat racing, swimming, search and rescue demonstration and the traditional boat regatta tagged

“The Black in the Mediterranean Blue and the African Colours of Brazil.”

Other events to be staged include drama, dance, exhibitions, symposium, music and street carnival. The week-long Festival is to commence on Saturday, 23 March and climax on Easter Monday, 1 April, 2013.

For those who want to be a part if it, simply log on: http://lagosblackheritagefestival.com/

Lagos to shut down Isolo Mortuary

Lagos State Government, yesterday, said the mortuary of Isolo General Hospital would be shut down from March 26, 2013 in the interest of public health.

Announcing the new development, Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris urged members of the public to make arrangement to claim bodies of deceased family members or relatives kept at the morgue before commencement of closure date.

Idris said any members of the public who still required accommodation for their loved ones, could make arrangements to transfer them to Gbagada General Hospital mortuary or the General Hospital Lagos mortuary.

The recently renovated mortuary in Mainland General Hospital had now been designated a Social Responsibility Centre and would henceforth receive and accommodate only some categories of bodies, the commissioner explained.

Dr SID Unfollows Everyone On Twitter

The Nigerian singer shocked his many fans on twitter when he ‘unfollowed’ the 4,920 Twitter accounts he had been following for a while.

He gave no particular reason for his action, but dropped a couple of hints.

‘I‘m starting over. #lifeistooshort live your life and let others live theirs “what YOU eat doesn’t make ME shit”. My true followers will understand, for everyone else all i can say is sorry. If you’re still here when i’m ready to continue, we’ll have fun together if not hope you have a fulfilled life‘, he wrote on Twitter after ‘unfollowing’ everyone.

‘in your time of trouble or despair, your true friends will show themselves, stand up and be counted .. and ur enemies shall also be revealed’.

Dr SID recently lost his father, veteran actor Justus Esiri to diabetes.

Exclusive: U.S. President Barack Obama To Dine With First Black Miss Israel, Yityish Aynaw

U.S. President Barack Obama is set to dine with the beautiful Miss Israel, Yityish Aynaw, when he makes his first visit to the state as a U.S. leader. But no worries...it's all innocent.

White House officials insisted that the 22- year-old beauty be invited to the gala dinner, hosted by Israel's president Shimon Peres, after hearing how she became the first Israeli of Ethiopian origin to win the beauty queen contest.

According to the Telegraph:

The mass circulation Yedioth Ahronot newspaper reported that Ms Aynaw – who immigrated to Israel from Ethiopia with her Jewish grandparents after the death of her mother when she was 12 – would have the chance to exchange pleasantries with the president. She told the newspaper that Mr Obama's status as America's first black president had inspired her to make him the subject of her high school graduation essay. "For me, he is a role model who broke down barriers, a source of inspiration that proves that every person really can reach any height, regardless of their religion, race or gender," she said

Tuface And Annie Idibia Take Delivery Of Their Prado SUV from Akwa Ibom State Governor

Yesterday, Tuface and Annie Idibia took delivery of the brand new Toyota Prado SUV that the Akwa Ibom state governor, His Excellency Governor Godswill Obot Akpabio, promised them as a wedding gift. The state government released a photo showing Annie and Tuface being presented with the SUV by the state's Commissioner For Information, Aniekan Umanah.

This wedding gift from the governor caused a lot of tongues to wag on-line, complete with false allegations. “That It is however unbecoming that mischief makers and enemies of progress
have decided to inflame the social media with incongruous reports that the State Government is sponsoring an entourage of party supporters to the wedding in Dubai, when in fact the Government is only sponsoring the travel expenses of twenty of her family members at an estimated cost of roughly Three Million Naira (N3,000,000.00) only.

In my view, I think the governor should be applauded for supporting his citizens in the entertainment industry.

This will encourage other Akwa Ibom State citizens to toe the line of their predecessors that have contributed to making their state proud. I have read many comments on-line as well, telling 2face and Annie what to do with their own gift! Why can't people just wish others well and move on? Please, let them be.

[Fashion] 9 Must Have Items in a Woman's Closet

We are all guilty of falling into a clothing rut from time to time. Even those of us with the best of intentions get stuck wearing our “uniform” day in and day out. But while you may look great in said uniform, there’s no reason to keep buying the pieces that are already hanging in your closet.

Whether the items that you continue to purchase are already stallions in your wardrobe stable, or magazines are declaring that these are must-have items, we are telling you to step away from the stores. We took a quick poll and it turns out that most women suffer from an addiction to one kind of piece, whether it’s black blazers,statement necklaces or leather jackets. A colleague at the Uni described her addiction to designer handbags: “I have three and am currently debating if I need a fourth. I don’t, but you know…”

Resist the urge, ladies! You only need one of each of these items. Really.

1. Leather jackets. One black leather jacket will suffice. If you’re brave, try one in a bold color. But other than that, it’s unnecessary, unless you’re a pilot.

2. Handbags. They are hard to resist, especially when you consider the cost-per-wear. However, the truth is that you can only carry one at a time, so most of your collection gathers dust. Back away.

3. High heels. See number two. The same goes for footwear, whether it’s sneakers, platforms, heels or boots. Remember, you only have two feet and can only wear one pair of shoes at a time.

4. Black dresses. Yes, they are versatile. One staffer said, “I must own 15 of them. I can easily talk myself into buying them by thinking, ‘This is so practical, and it’s SO different from all my others.’ But let’s face it, no one else on the planet notices the difference. They’re all just black dresses.”

5. Skinny jeans. We all have that one pair of jeans that fits perfectly, even after a few cheeseburgers. The rest just take up valuable closet space.

6. Jackets. Yes, they can make any outfit look polished. But there’s a limit to how many one needs. As one colleague said, “Some day I’m going to wake up and find I have a closet full of jackets and nothing to wear underneath them.”

7. Tights. They are a staple in the winter. But like underwear, we probably wash them at least once a week, and therefore don’t need more than five pairs of hosiery. One colleague admitted to an overgrown stash: “I think I have 23 pairs of tights. I’m not sure how necessary that is.”

8. Coats. Linda Fargo, senior vice president at Bergdorf Goodman, was quoted recently as saying that one must have a “wardrobe of coats.” We are guessing that she has a lot of storage to go along with her collection of outerwear. We, on the other hand, need to refrain. As one colleague said, “I have WAY too many. I just can’t help myself, they make any outfit look a million times better.”

9. Bright pants. Solange Knowles has inspired us all. But we are wondering if at some point we are going to look at our bold patterns and prints the same way we looked Hypercolor shirts — as outdated. One staffer described her addiction: “It’s a problem. I have at least 10 different pairs and show no signs of stopping.”

With all afore listed, ladies you don't have to worry a out what to wear from all those junks we sometimes keep in our closet.