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How Life Has Turned For Pastor Chris Okotie's Estranged Wife

This ravishingly beautiful lady, Stephanie Henshaw, seemed to have struck gold when she married Pastor Chris Okotie at an elaborate twin ceremonies a few years ago. So in love were the duo that many thought it was too real to be true. He showered her with attention and gifts.

This remained the state of things of their love until things turned ugly...

Following their controversial break up, Pastor Okotie not only retrieved the car gifts he bought for her when the going was good, he stripped her of all other privileges she used to enjoy as his wife, since then, life has not been easy for Stephanie as she now struggle to get the least of things, you just can't believe even if I mention them. Sadly, the mother of three is almost a shadow of her old self.

And according to a Punch report, Stephanie, who is said to reside with her sister in Lagos, was sighted in a "not-so-posh" part of town recently riding in a taxi.

I wish her husband can take her back and end her 'stress'. Is this possible?

Ghanaian Football star Michael Essien weds his publicist in secret

Rumors have been circulating for months now that Ghanaian footballer and Chelsea star Michael Essien has wedded his publicist, Akosua Puni.

When reports first started circulating, both Essien and Akosua  ignored the stories and it was regarded as just mere rumors.
However,  it was awkward last week Friday when Akosua introduced herself as Mrs Akosua Puni Essien at a cocktail charity event – Game Of Hope – organized by Michael Essien.
Mrs. Essien Akosua was in charge of the event and everyone who worked with her referred to her as Mrs Essien; she is also the head of the Michael Essien Foundation.
Michael Essien and Akosua had a child together shortly after his relationship with Ghollywood star Nadia Buari ended a few years back, though the football star has never acknowledged being married and does not wear a ring.
Essien has three kids from two different women

I Didn’t Fight Ebube, Empress Over Timaya | I Have Dated Some Of My Fans — Anita Joseph

Anita Joseph Background My name is Anita Joseph. I am an actress, a musician and a model. I am from Anambra State. Journey into acting I started acting in 2005. I was at the University of Calabar and saw a friend who was acting. I told her I wanted to act and she promised taking me to the National Theatre whenever I came to Lagos. She did when I came to Lagos and I had my audition with Emeka Rollas. Then, I did my first movie, ‘Good Samaritan’ with Obi Maduaga. That one-scene role was not too short and it kick-started my acting career. Life of an actress It is a queer life because there is no privacy. Everything you do and say is made public. Any man you date is published on the pages of magazines/newspapers. It is a life that lacks privacy. Though interesting, there are times you don’t want to have your pictures splashed everywhere. I sing, I am a model and I’m sexy. So many people say lots of negative things about me. I am not bothered. I have grown a thick skin. It only makes me stronger because I didn’t do those things. Ebube Handling fans I treat my fans like friends. Fans are important in this profession because they make or mar you. You have to be careful with your fans. Embarrassed by fans? Yes, I remember when a man slapped my buttocks! I acted in a film and the role was that of a lady sleeping with many men. After the film, a man walked up to me and said he liked the way I shook my buttocks in the movie. He wondered if that was how I shake it in real life. I was embarrassed. Dating fans There is nothing wrong dating someone who loves and adores you. I have dated some of my fans. The best person to date, sometimes, is your fan. He loves what you are doing and you can act for him at home. Relationship I like men who are calm, calculated and someone I can learn from. I like a responsible man who talks well. I cannot stick loud-mouthed men. Anita and controversies I don’t believe that. I am not a controversial actress. On Ebube Nwagbo and Empress Njamah, the story was that I dated Timaya and KC Fresh, and fought with these actresses over these men. I never had any trouble with them over any man. We have never worked together on set. Empress Music I love to sing and currently, I am compiling my works. My inspiration is from everything around me— nature, human beings, animals, etc. Fashion I wear whatever suits me or fits into any occasion I am attending. Also, my mood and the occasion determine what I wear. I love short gowns and bum shorts. I like it when people look at me; it makes me feel good. If you are a lady and nobody looks at you, then you should go back and look at your mirror. Me and tattoos I love tattoos. Though painful, beauty comes with pains too. I have tattoos in some areas of my body and I keep having more. It is so addictive Culled from Punch Timaya

AY Challenges Celebs To Stop Begging for Money for OJB and Give Their Money

Popular comedian, AY, has proved to be a man with heart of gold as he urged his fellow entertainers to stop the embarrassment of asking ordinary Nigerians to donate 'just' N15m for their colleague, OJB, who is down with Kidney failure.

Photonews: Ini Edo Buries Mother-In-Law In Edo State

Over the weekend, Nollywood actress, Ini Edo buried her mother-in-law In Edo State. Philip, her husband, who is based in the United States of America, flew in to pay his last respect to his late mother. Here are pictures from the occasion.

Nigerian Hollywood Star, Hakeem Kae Kazim Gets Bumper Etisalat Deal

We have it from good authority that Nigerian-born Hollywood star, Hakeem Kae Kazim has bagged a bumper brand endorsement deal with the Nigerian telecoms giant, Etisalat. The deal, as we heard, runs into millions of naira.

A source, who disclosed this information to Gossipnigeria.com, said that the actor was well paid to run some advertising campaigns for the network provider.

“Hakeem recently signed the deal with Etisalat. He was well paid for it and his advertising campaigns have started running on cable stations,” the source told us.

Hakeem was born in Lagos, but moved out of the country at a very tender age, the actor confirmed this to us in an interview he granted us in Nigeria in 2012. He acted in the popular Hollywood season film, 24 and many other movies.

Better Sex? Drink This To Improve Your Sexual Performance

A nutritionist, Jummai Abdul, has recommended the consumption of cashew fruit juice for enhanced sexual activities, including energy boost in males and females during intercourse.

She said that the juice also helps in the prevention of heart diseases and stroke.
Ms. Abdul, a nutritionist at the Wuse General Hospital, made the recommendation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Wednesday.
“Cashew fruit contain fats that promote healthy hearts, and reduce high triglyceride level that is associated with increased risk of heart diseases.
“Excess calories are stored as triglycerides in the body. Triglycerides provide much of the energy for cell function,’’ she said.
The nutritionist noted that eating a handful of cashew nuts a day would provide enough essential minerals like manganese, potassium, copper, iron, magnesium, zinc and selenium for deficiency disease prevention. She also said that cashew fruits were rich in calcium that enhanced healthy muscles and bones in the body, including vitamin C which, she said, was a powerful remedy for colds.
“The cashew fruit juice is now popping up in herbal formulas designed to boost energy and sexual function; it also helps to promote normal sleep patterns in menopausal women.
“Cashew fruit has high copper content that is vital in energy production, greater flexibility in blood vessels, bones and joints and also high in calories.
“Cashew fruits are also rich in many essential vitamins that help to maintain healthy gums, teeth and numerous health promoting phytochemicals that protect one from diseases and cancers,” she said.
Ms. Abdul said that cashew fruits provided anti-oxidant and protective ultra-violet ray filtering functions that helped to prevent age-related macular degeneration in the elderly. She noted that eating cashew nuts could help the body to utilise iron, develop bones, produce skin with hair pigment and eliminate free radicals.
She also said that the consumption of cashew fruits could be helpful in the management of sore throats and strengthen immune systems.
Abdul said that cashew nuts were nourishing snacks with no cholesterol, but contained high fiber that were ideal for body building for weight-watch when eaten in moderation.
She, however, advised that cashew fruits and nuts should be eaten moderately to enhance its effectiveness in strengthening the immune system for healthy life.

Chika Ike With Helen Paul And Uti Nwachukwu On Jara

Actress Chika Ike visited the jara house today,







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Singer 9ice Doesn't Want To Pay NEPA Bills?

Crooner Abolore Akande a-k-a 9ice might be owing PHCN for light at his Ahmadiya Abule egba Lagos home. Some PHCN officials reportedly had visited his home and disconnected his light cables. But after the officials left, a miracle happened and the cables were noticed to be 'reconnected'. The PHCN officials paid another visit to 9ice's home about two weeks later to probably get settled but were shocked to discover light that they didnt authorize. The officials stood outside threatening to disconnect the cables again when 9ice supposedly came out and counter threatened the PHCN officials daring them to disconnect his cables .. 9ice also rained abuses on them in his native dialect and the officials had to quickly leave when area boys in the area begin to gather around in support of 9ice.. Before they left, one of the PHCN staff who is a fan of the crooner was so angry at the way 9ice behaved that he went to the car they arrived in, brought out two of 9ice's Cd's and broke them in front of the crooner's house.

How Toyin Lawani Dumped Lagos Commissioner For Younger Lover

Few days ago, celebrity stylist, Toyin Lawani announced that she is now engaged to her younger lover, who is said to be 21 years old. What many may not know is that Toyin took the heart of the Lagos State Commissioner in charge of water fronts in the state, smashed it on the hard surface and shattered it.

Those who are very conversant with happenings in the social circle in Lagos know that Toyin was the ‘second wife’ of the Commissioner, Aremo Segun Oniru, who is from the royal family in Lagos. While their romance lasted, the funky Commissioner spoilt Toyin with gifts, money and even in that department I will not mention.

But what did the ‘lover boy’ Commissioner got in return, a shocker of his life. He got dumped by his ‘second wife’, who we learnt had become a threat to the real and legal wife of Segun.

As it is, the Commissioner is said to be in a closet licking his wound and he is very rattled by the news and subsequent pictures released by his ‘runaway’ lover to confirm that she is now engaged to a much younger lover.

I WANT THE RIGHT GUY, I AM SCARED OF GETTING HURT-KAREN IGHO CRIED OUT!

The 2011 winner of Big Brother Africa Amplified, Karen Igho may have fame and more money but within her, there is something she nurtures that goes beyond material things. Karen, who is so bitter about her single status recently took to social media to display her deed thought about herself and se% and men. She has be finding it difficult to attract the man of her dreams and it seems loneliness is eating her up. She has finally cried out to the guys. See Karen's bold message to the guys below: "How long can you stay with out se%? Let's be realistic here. Does it really matter who calls or text who first? Does it really matter if you had se% the first time you met? What will be, will be! I just want the right guy and am scared of getting hurt because when I love, I love with all my body and soul. It's so difficult with fame to find a guy that will love you and trust you. Not all women in the industry are loose. Guys and girls that have more than one girlfriend\boyfriend, do you really love them all? I can't double date. One guy is enough for me. I will die for true love and I will give my all for true love. You don't have to be cool to be my man and you don't have to be rich to rule my world. All I want is your extra time and your kiss. I want to go on a date, go to the movies. God will make a way" Readers, this is so deep! It’s obvious that all is not well with Karen with relationship.

Popular Comedian, Julius Agwu Turns Beggar?

In every facets of life, there are categories, so it is in the ‘profession’ of begging, where there are also categories. In the ‘profession’ of begging, there is the normal ‘bambiala’ beggars, which are those who walk about with sticks saying different kinds of prayers just to get money from their ‘victims’, while there are the executive beggars, who beg with executive expertise.

Or what category would you classify the one done by popular comedian in Nigeria, Julius Agwu, who chose to get something out of top broadcaster, Bisi Olatilo of Bisi Olatilo Show (BOS) at a recent Lagos event?

It was at the second year anniversary of a popular soft-sell magazine where the veteran broadcaster initially donated N200,000 but rescinded and added more to make it half a million naira.

Shortly after Bisi Olatilo made the announcement of his N500,000 donation, the Rivers State-born comedian, who anchored the event, used his ‘power’ to ‘beg’ for his own share of Olatilo’s largesse. Like a very sharp ‘Igbo’ boy, Julius turned to Olatilo and reminded him of how he has not done anything towards his already held book lunch.

Like the ‘cheer giver’ Olatilo is, he promised to give Julius Agwu the sum of N500,000, which almost turned the comedian into something else. Who says celebs don’t ‘beg’? Well, let me also do mine here now, Julius, don’t forget my own share o.

My Ex-Hubby Is Mad And Drunk For Asking For A DNA— Laide Bakare

Nigerian actress, Laide Bakare, who has been enmeshed in a paternity mess with two men, has finally reacted to the claims by her estranged husband, Olumide Okunfulire, that he would challenge her for a DNA to determine the true father of her new baby. In an interview with a popular Lagos gossip magazine, City People, Laide Bakare claimed her ex-husband must be “mad and oozing from chronic drunkenness’ for him to have ask her to do a DNA to know who the father of her new baby truly is. “Ordinarily,” the actress stated, “I would not believe all the stories of him saying those rubbish in the media,” she said. Laide Bakare further observed that, “maybe he was being pushed to say those things by those who know nothing about how we lived together or, maybe, they just want to put him in a big trouble.” She declared that if truly Okunfulire asked for a DNA, then he “must have gone mad and must be oozing from chronic drunkenness.” Laide dared her ex-hubby to “go ahead if he really meant it but I’m sure he has run mad.”

Fake Drugs Uncovered At Beji Market In Minna

 
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration Control (NAFDAC) has stated that those who specialise in selling fake and adulterated drugs have invaded local markets in Niger State.

To check this, the most prominent of the market near the state capital, Minna, the popular Beji Market, was yesterday raided and drugs of assorted forms were confiscated by the Agency.

Niger State Coordinator of the Agency, Mr. Dadi Mulak, who led the raid said those selling the drugs to unsuspecting public were merchants of death, saying that it was discovered that drugs were even sold and measured like grains in an open market.

He disclosed that in Beji village market, large quantities of various dangerous drugs were found on display for unsuspecting buyers and were capable of killing many if not checked.

Mulak declared: “We regard them as merchants of death and the cartel members sell the fake drugs like tomatoes in these markets. In some markets, the fake drug dealers sell Paracetamol tablets in ‘mudu’ measurements to the villagers”.

While saying that the situation is pitiable and disheartening, he wondered why the fake drug dealers have decided to make local markets their target.

With the upsurge of the fake drugs in circulation in the rural market, he stated that the Agency has decided to step up surveillances in village markets to check circulation and sales of fake drugs.

The Obamas' Trip To Former Slaving Port In Senegal (Pictures & Video)

President Barack Obama has spent the afternoon touring a Senegalese island where Africans were shipped across the Atlantic into slavery and he called the visit a 'very powerful moment.' Obama says visiting Goree Island Thursday with his family helps them fully appreciate the magnitude of the slave trade. They toured the museum at the Maison des Esclaves where slaves were gathered before going through the 'Door of No Return' and being forced onto ships bound for North America. Obama also said that, as an African American and an African-American president, the trip gaves him even greater motivation to stand up for human rights around the world, and the visit came just hours after he clashed with his Senegalese hosts over gay rights. He said the island is a reminder of what happens when civil rights are not protected.
How touching! I hope to visit this place with my family as well!

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Common Unnoticed Causes Of Kidney Ailments

1. Not emptying your bladder early: Maintaining a full bladder for a long time is a quick way of causing bladder damage. That the urine stays in the bladder for a long time can cause the bacteria breeding in urine to multiply quickly. Once the urine refluxes back to ureter and kidneys, the bacteria can result in kidney infections, then urinary tract infection, and then nephritis, even Uremia.
So, no matter how busy you are, remember to drink a lot of water and urinate regularly. Once you form the habit of holding back urine, it will ultimately damage your kidneys.

2. Not drinking enough water: The main functions of the kidneys are to regulate erythrocyte balances and eliminate metabolic wastes in urine. If we do not drink enough water, the blood will be concentrated and the blood flow to the kidney will not be adequate, thus the function of eliminating toxins in from blood will be impaired.

3. Taking too much salt: 95% sodium we consume through food is metabolized by the kidneys. Exceeding the salt intake will make the kidneys work harder to excrete the excess salt and can lead to decreased kidney function. This excess sodium will cause water retention, causing edema. Edema usually elevates blood pressure and increases the risk of developing kidney disease. The daily salt intake should be controlled within 6g per day.

4. Not treating common infections quickly and properly: Common infections, such as pharyngitis, tonsillitis, common cold etc, usually triggers or aggravates kidney damage. They do this by causing an acute attack of acute glomerulonephritis or chronic nephritis. So, you will see that people who get kidney disease for the first time or whose illness condition becomes worse usually present in hospitals with a history of cold or sore throat.
If after having cold, symptoms like blood in urine, swelling, headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, poor appetite appear, you should consult your doctor immediately, to assess your kidney functions, and start treatment if compromised.

5. Eating too much meat: Eating too much meat and protein can increase the metabolic load of the kidney. For those suffering from proteinuria, meat consumption too may aggravate protein leakage, worsening renal pathological lesion.
It is suggested that protein intake should be 0.8g/kg per day. This means that a person with 50 kg should consume 40g of protein per day. Meat consumption per day should be limited within 300g.

6. Not eating enough: This is equally as dangerous as eating too much, both of them will lead damages to your digestive organs where is full of mucosal tissues. Mucosal tissues relates closely to your immune system. This is why many kidney failure patients are diagnosed with “autoimmune kidney damages”.

7. Painkiller abuse: The use of analgesics for a prolonged duration may reduce the flow blood and greatly affect kidney function. In addition, patients with analgesic-induced renal failure are more likely to suffer from bladder cancer.
Use analgesics only when it's absolutely necessary, learn to rest instead of taking to the bottles. If you have been on pain killers for a long term, it's about time you had a test to access you renal function done.

8. Missing your drugs: Hypertension and diabetes have been shown to precipitate or accelerate kidney damage, so if you are diagnosed as having any of these disease don't live your life in denial, USE YOUR DRUGS.
This will ultimately help control your condition while also helping to preserve your kidneys.

9. Drinking too much alcohol: Drinking alcohol without limitation may cause the deposition of uric acid in renal tubules, causing tubular obstruction and increasing risks of kidney failure.

10. Not resting enough: In our society, hypertension as a severe threat to life is largely due to stress. A common symptom of stress is insomnia. Blood pressure may increase by an average of 2-5mg/Hg because of insomnia. Chronically elevated blood pressure can cause damage to kidney capillaries giving rise to kidney problems. Thus, we need to develop a good attitude to life and strike a good balance between work and rest to protect your kidneys and live a healthy life.

At the early stage of kidney diseases, there are usually no the special symptoms, so lots of patients are not diagnosed until the acute attack appears or the illness condition develops into the late stage. So you should endeavor to do kidney function test from time to time to assess how healthy your kidneys are.

Never ignore the soreness of waist, swelling of the feet, changes in urine color or volume, increase in night urination, palor, high blood pressure and other such symptoms. Once found, you should go and see your doctor immediately.

Photos of Unique and Unusual Wedding Dresses and Gowns shop now

Everybody thinks of a typical long, white, strapless gown when they think of wedding dresses. But I am here to tell you that there are many, many variations on the average wedding gown.
Girls, this is supposed to be the happiest day of your life, so find the wedding dress that best fits your personality and your desires, and don't spare one thought for what your mother / mother-in-law / sister / best friend / whoever thinks of your dress. They're not the ones getting married, are they? (No!)
Find a dress that makes you feel beautiful, and look like the princess/rock star/fairy/model/whatever else that you feel inside on your big day.Enjoy my alternative wedding dress ideas!
Good luck!

Beautiful ivory colored wedding dress

Unique black and white tulle wedding dress

Blood-red silk and white tulle wedding dress

Wedding Dress with Fairy Wings

A complete fairy-themed wedding! [fairiesworld.com]

Fairy Wedding Dresses - A Wedding Dress with Wings

A fairly recent style in wedding dresses is the "fairy" wedding gowns, which are usually colorful, unique, delicate designs meant to convey an air of magic and fantasy in a wedding dress. They are usually made with tulle, and many have a rare beauty not found in traditional wedding dress styles.
Fairy wedding dresses can be as traditional or unusual-looking as you desire. They can just involve a little color and tulle, or you can wear a unique wedding dress with wings. The fairy wings and the brightly-colored dress combine to create an unforgettable wedding dress idea. In any form, however, a good fairy wedding dress is lovely.

Fairy Wedding Dress with Fairy Wings. It was sold on Ebay in 2007. For more pictures of this dress, check out this article: http://calamitykim.typepad.com/calamity_kim/2007/05/re_purposed_and.html.

A colorful Scottish wedding, plus a wedding dress with wings! [craftroom.blogspot.com/2007_05_01_archive.html]

Purple fairy wedding dress. See more at http://alleykatphotography1.blogspot.com/

Rich red medieval wedding dress

Medieval Wedding Dresses

Many people have a strong interest in the European Middle Ages era, in everything from dress to events to items that a typical Middle-ager might own. Renaissance fairs are held at many major cities around the United States, and this is a passion for many people that they want to make a big part of their lives, including their wedding day.
Medieval wedding dresses range from traditional white, silky dresses with a few differences from a modern wedding dresses, to brightly colored gowns created in the styles of various periods and countries. Many have tightly laced corset bodices and flowing fabric from the waist down, but not all. Some designers create only Medieval wedding dresses, and some have it as an option among their more traditional wedding gowns.
For many Medieval weddings, it is just the bride who wears a Middle Ages gown, while the groom and guests sport tuxedos or formal dresses. Sometimes, however, the entire group gets in on the fun, with evering wearing medieval era appropriate clothes, even the wedding guests!

Stunning ivory white Medieval wedding dress

Blue corseted Medieval wedding dress. See more athttp://www.medievalbridalfashions.com.

Intricate, detailed, white Medieval wedding dress. Also from http://www.medievalbridalfashions.com

Sleek red cocktail-style wedding dress.

Short Wedding Dresses

Wedding gowns are usually floor-length (at least!), but nothing says a bride can't look stunning in a cocktail dress-length wedding dress. And short doesn't have to mean inappropriate - give them a look before you decide. Here are some of my favorite knee-length wedding dresses.

White, lacy ballerina tutu style wedding dress.