Ebola: Rivers identifies patients of late doctor

Rivers State Government says the patients of the late Dr. Iyke Enemoah, who died of Ebola have been identified and restricted.
Our correspondent learnt that the late doctor died at the Good Heart Hospital on Evo Road, GRA, Port Harcourt.
It was learnt that the deceased, who was a doctor at Sam Steel Clinic on East-West Road, was rushed to the hospital after he took ill with symptoms of Ebola.
He was said to have operated on a woman on Monday after secretly treating the ECOWAS diplomat, who was part of Patrick Sawyer’s team, but took ill the next day.
It was gathered that he was ill for only three days before he started vomiting blood, while passing........... read full story
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Ebola: Relation of dead doctor not in Abia, says Commissioner

Abia State Government has flatly denied rumours making the rounds that a relation of the Port Harcourt doctor, Iyke Enemuoh, who died while secretly treating an Ebola patient sneaked into Aba, the commercial nerve centre of the state.
Commissioner for Information, Eze Chikamnayo, who made the denial yesterday in a press briefing described as  “evil and mischievous”, a news report in an Aba-based radio station that the late doctor’s sibling had taken refuge in Aba.
Chikamnayo said investigations revealed that the deceased did not hail from Abia but Anambra, and that his mother was living with him in Port Harcourt while his wife had since been quarantined in Lagos...........complete this story

ZACK ORJI: The actor’s life

The story of Nollywood is not complete without men­tioning Zack Orji, former chairman of Actors’ Guild of Nigeria.
As a student, he was able to realise the direction the pendulum of his life would swing to and never hesitated to latch on the opportunity when it came calling.
In the early 90s when the movie industry was about to gain prominence, he put aside Estate Management degree he earned from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and moved over to acting, becoming one of the leading actors.
He spoke to VINCENT KALU on what shaped his life as actor, the challenges and how he
surmounted them.

What led you into acting?
I believe it is an area of calling for me. It is an area where you have natural skill and I always tell people that as a child when you are growing up you have to start looking at things you are very good at because everybody is very good at certain things. Even the Bible tells you in the Romans that God has given everybody the skills to excel in certain things. So, part of my growing up was being a member of Dramatic Society both in Cameroun when I was in French school and here in Nigeria. I was also part of the Dramatic Society and we used to go from city to city doing stage plays, and also the speaker of the senior debating society in my secondary school. So,............COMPLETE THIS STORY....

Charles Awurum: Yes, actresses pay to act in films

Imo State-born actor cum director, Charles Awurum, has joined the league of multi-millionaires as he recently got endorsement deal with Globacom. The University of Calabar Theatre Arts graduate and father of three kids in this interview took us down memory lane, as he talked about his career and life experiences. Enjoy it.

Globacom recently endorsed you as a brand ambassador?

Yes, I was in Lagos last week to shoot a commercial for Globacom. I must appreciate Chief (Mike) Adenuga for his great love for entertainment and interest in my career. So many times they’ve called me for adverts, commercials and soaps. We will soon embark on a street show in over six states in Nigeria. The show is tagged ‘Glo Street Show’ and my appearance has been approved. In fact, when I got the invitation my heart was filled with joy.

How do you feel being a millionaire? 

(Laughter) It is good when you are appreciated and commended for your good work. And it is always a pleasure working for Globacom. But for now, I am not yet a millionaire, until the contract is signed and approved. However, mere seeing it on paper is worth celebrating and I look forward to being Glo brand ambassador. I appreciate God for this upliftment in my life, and I thank the Glo management for their support. I must also appreciate my producers, directors and fans for believing in me..............complete this chat interview here .........

Is Kanye West Really That Controlling? Inside Kim and Kanye’s Bizarre Marriage

Lights, camera, “I do”s! Sparing no expense on their extravagant and highly publicized May 24 nuptials, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West made sure that their declaration of love was broadcast around the world. However, with barely a smile cracked during their prewedding trip to Paris, a honeymoon spent in front of the computer and Kim’s increasingly uncomfortable appearance as a newlywed, insiders are coming out with freakish details of what their marriage is really like behind closed doors.

OK! News: Does Kanye West Have a Sex Tape?!

Since the pair first hooked up in April 2012, Kanye, 37, has never shied away from singing his bride’s accolades, but beyond praising Kim’s appearance and “brand,” there isn’t much else the rapper has to say. “All Kanye ever mentions about her are her looks, hailing her as a ‘work of art,’ ” says a source. “You’ll never hear him talk about how they unwind together or their favorite restaurants and movies. His only concern is that Kim stays beautiful and that she keeps her monetary empire strong.”..............for more on this story ........

Walking Dead’ Actress Shannon Richardson Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Mailing Ricin Letters

Shannon Richardson, a 36-year-old actress from Texas, was given the maximum sentence of 18 years in jail under her plea deal on a charge of possessing and producing a biological toxin. She has also been ordered to pay $367,000 in restitution......................complete this story here

Police parade carpenter for concealing gun in a loaf of bread

The Abia State Police Command has paraded a suspected robber, Justice Onyebuchi, 22, a native of Amayi Umuokwu community of the state, for allegedly concealing a locally made short gun and two live cartridges in a long loaf of bread .

According to Police Commissioner, Ibrahim Adamu, the suspect was arrested on August 10, 2014 by eagle-eyed policemen during a stop-and-search operation at Umuikaa- Omoba Road in Isislangwa North council in an Owerri, Imo State – bound commercial vehicle .

Police said upon interrogation the suspect said a friend gave him the loaf of bread but when the said friend’s house in Aba was later invaded by the police he had fled.

According to police, efforts were on to pick up the fleeing accomplice while the suspect will soon be arraigned in the court for illegal possession of fire arms.

Later in an interview, the suspect who claimed he was a.............................  complete story here

Indian Ocean search for missing MH370 plane refined

Australia says the search for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 will focus on the southern part of the search area in the Indian Ocean.

Officials said further refinement of satellite data found the plane may have turned south earlier than thought.

The announcement came as Australia and Malaysia signed an agreement on the search’s next phase, which will see the two countries sharing costs.

The Beijing-bound plane disappeared on 8 March with 239 people onboard.

Based on analysis of satellite data, it is believed to have ended its journey in seas far west of the Australian city of Perth.

Investigators do not know what happened to the flight and finding its “black box” flight recorders is seen as key to understanding the factors behind its disappearance.

Australia, which is responsible for search and rescue operations, has been looking for the plane in an area about 1,800km off its west coast..........comeplete this story with just a click

Nwoye emerges new Enugu deputy governor

Ralph Ifeanyichukwu Nwoye on Thursday emerged as the new deputy governor of Enugu State.

The office had become vacant after Mr. Sunday Onyebuchi was impeached by members of the Enugu State House of Assembly on Tuesday.

The new deputy governor, a clergy of the Christ Ascension Church, was screened and cleared by the the house of assembly following his nomination by Governor Sullivan Chime.

After the house had returned from a short break during Thursday’s plenary session, the speaker, Hon. Eugene Odoh, read a letter forwarded to the lawmakers by the governor, urging them to expeditiously consider, and approve Nwoye’s nomination.

The break was occasioned by the receipt of the letter.

Relying on the provisions of section 191 (3) of the 1999 Constitution, as amended, Chime in the letter said Nwoye’s nomination was sequel to the vacancy in the Office of the Deputy Governor.

After the letter had been read, the Leader of the house, Hon. S. K. Ude-Okoye, seconded by the Deputy Leader, Hon. John Ukuta, moved motions for the immediate acceptance and consideration of the letter, and for the nominee’s screening.........read more..

Job Openings at Keystone Bank,

Keystone Bank is a full service commercial bank wholly owned by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) and was granted banking license on August 5, 2011, by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The Bank has met and exceeded all capital and capital adequacy requirements of the CBN and assumed the deposit liabilities, certain other liabilities and assets of former Bank PHB Plc., following the revocation of the erstwhile bank’s operating License by the CBN.

Keystone Bank is recruiting to fill the position of:

WEBMASTER
Location: Nigeria
Specialization: Information Technology

JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Holder will be responsible for creating, developing and managing content for organization’s web presence.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Create, develop and manage content for organization’s web presence (requires working with content management software)
Coordinate web projects across departments
Maintain a consistent look and feel throughout all web properties.......

Military Denies Islamist Caliphate Rule in Northeast

Nigeria’s military denied claims by Islamist militants Boko Haram that the group seized control of a northeastern town in which it intends to impose Shariah law.

Abubakar Shekau, who leads the insurgents, said in a video given to reporters yesterday that it would enforce Islamic law in Gwoza, a town of about 250,000 people, in Borno state, about 850 kilometers (528 miles) northeast of the capital, Abuja.

“The claim is empty,” Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters said on its Twitter account late yesterday. “The sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Nigerian state is still intact.”

Boko Haram, which has been waging war on the Nigerian state since 2009, is intensifying its campaign of violence ahead of elections scheduled for next February. It killed more..........

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Evil youths kill, bury 22 year old crane operator

OVOGO- SOME sinful youths of Ovogo community, Odoegu clan in Emohua Local Government Area, Rivers State, have outrageously murdered and buried a 22-year-old crane operator with a Port-Harcourt construction company, Chimnumezi Wokoma, in a pit toilet.

Police recover corpse:  His remains were recovered from the pit toilet by men of the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, from the Divisional Headquarters, Rumuji in Rivers state, amidst cries by family members and sympathizers, who were shuddered by the despicable act.

Niger Delta Voice gathered that the deceased, who hailed from Omuogbo, Ibaa, also in Emohua local government area, accompanied a friend to Ovogo community to intercede in a dispute between his friend’s sister and some boys in the town.

Violence: Our source said Chimnumez.........

10 killed in India temple stampede

A stampede at a Hindu temple in central India has killed at least 10 people and injured scores more, according to local police and media. 

Hundreds of pilgrims were gathering at a holy hill in the Chitrakoot area of Madhya Pradesh state when some tripped and fell, sparking panic, police official Vinay Kumar Singh told the AFP news agency on Monday.

“A stampede broke out very early this morning, around 5:30 or so, where five women and five men have died,” Singh said, adding, “the place is still very chaotic and crowded, but police and ambulances have reached the spot.”

The stampede appeared to have...complete this story

12 Dating Tips That Will Transform Your Love Life

Real talk: Dating is sometimes harder than it should be. After countless dinners and drinks, it can be tempting to throw in the towel and resign to nights of forever watching Netflix alone in your bed. But when dating is done right, it can be amazing, and those great dates often lead to great relationships. So consider this your dating playbook, with all the information you need to survive the first date and make sure there’s a second one.

GO BEYOND THE BAR SCENE

Sure, you might meet the love of your life while sipping gin and tonics, but wouldn’t it be so much cooler to say you met at a mud run? You never know where you’re going to meet the next person you date, so if you’re only looking in one spot (like that bar where you’re a regular) then you’re missing out on tons of possible partners. We know plenty of couples who have met while standing in line at the grocery store, a Target parking lot, even a naked reality show. The takeaway? Love can crop up anywhere, so get out there and keep your eyes open

LET YOUR FRIEND SET YOU UP

No one loves you quite like your friends do, so let them set you up with someone that they can vouch for. “It’s better for single people to meet through friends because there’s a familiarity and comfort that goes with that,” says behavioral scientist Christie Hartman, Ph.D. “A friend setting you up means the guy is ‘vetted’ to some extent.” So let them play matchmaker—but first, lay down some rules. Make it clear ahead of time that the way the date goes is totally not a reflection on your friend, or you, or the guy. Hey, sometimes chemistry is there, and ...... JUST CLICK TO FINISH THE TIPS...

Senegal closes Guinea border over Ebola

Senegal has closed its border with Guinea because of the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, despite warnings that such measures are counterproductive.

Senegal also banned flights and ships from Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone – the three worst-hit countries.

The World Health Organization (WHO) says travel bans do not work, especially if they stop doctors going to help tackle the crisis.

In Liberia, a boy shot while protesting about a quarantine has reportedly died.

Shakie Kamara, 16, was one of three people seriously injured on Wednesday after security forces fired at protesters, angry after blockades were erected around the West Point slum. THERE IS MORE ON THIS STORY ....

31 Ways to Have More Fun With Your Boobs Every Day

Let’s take a second to appreciate the wonder that is your chest. Seriously. Big or small or in between, your boobs are sexy, functional, and make you look pretty damn great in a bikini. So instead of just coexisting with your girls, why not get to know them a little better? We rounded up 31 fun, silly, and smart ways to have a blast with your boobs. We promise, you’ll be besties before you know it.

Dress them up.
The best lingerie can take your pair from cute to Christina Hendricks (OK, not really, but you get the point). Find the sexiest style for your shape and don it under everything from an LBD to your work clothes. Just think of it as a sexy secret between you and your girls.

Get them wet.
We’re not talking wet T-shirt contest—though that’s an option, too. Hot water brings your blood to the surface and raises your body temp, both of which make your skin super sensitive to the touch.

Lather them up.
Speaking of showers, here’s another reason to hop in .......FIND OUT MORE HERE

MY son’s death was caused by Doctor’s strike action

National Publicity Secretary of Conference of Nigerian Political Parties, and spokesman of the All Progressives Congress in the South East, Mr. Osita Okechukwu, on Friday blamed the nationwide strike embarked on by medical doctors in government hospitals for the death of his son.

Speaking at the burial of his son, Mathias Koso Okechukwu, at Eke, Enugu State, Okechukwu also appealed to the federal and state governments to provide adequate funds for the health sector.

Okechukwu explained that consultant pediatricians were absent as a result of the strike when his son was rushed to the National Hospital, Abuja. 

The late Mathias passed on on August 10. 

Okechukwu lamented that millions of Nigerians die as a result of shabby treatment in.... READ MORE HERE

EFCC arrests impersonator of Okonjo-Iweala’s secretary

A suspected fraudster that impersonated Barrister Wilson Amarachi, Secretary to Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

John Nze Madu was arrested at Diamond Bank, Ojodu branch, Lagos, where he went to make withdrawals with an ATM card.

Investigation showed that Madu .......finish this story here

Impeachment saga in Enugu

It is easier to forgive an enemy than to forgive a friend” -William Blake

Anyone who had closely ob­served Governor Sullivan Chime in the seven and a few months that he has been at the helm of affairs in Enugu State, would certainly agree with the view that he is not a leader given to either whimsicality,  frivolity or rascality.

Quite on the contrary, he comes across as a demure, deep-thinking, pragmatic and perspicacious fellow who craves little atten­tion for himself while doing so much to the credit of his office.

His records shout decibels for themselves as there is hardly anyone who visited Enu­gu  recently that did not come away awe­struck at the sheer quality and magnitude of development he has brought to both the physical outlook of state and the mental framework of her residents.

He is also apparently a man , who does his best to steer away from controversies........................

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Teen Killed :Peaceful protests in US city

Crowds of protesters have marched peacefully through Ferguson, the US town rocked by days of clashes over the police shooting of a black teenager.

Hundreds of police were out on the streets, but kept their distance.

The Missouri town’s return to calm came after days of violent clashes during which police fired tear gas and some protesters threw petrol bombs.

Attorney General Eric Holder is due in Ferguson later, as central authorities attempt to calm the situation.

A police officer shot and killed 18-year-old Michael Brown, who........full details here

Patient being treated in US for possible Ebola exposure

Another patient is being tested in the United States for possible Ebola exposure — this time, in California.

The unidentified patient is being isolated in a “specially equipped negative pressure room” at the Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center.

Trained staff are using protective equipment, coordinated with infectious disease specialists, to provide care for the patient, said Dr. Stephen M. Parodi, director of hospital operations at Kaiser Permanente Northern California, in a statement.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will be testing the patient’s blood......complete this story here

India yoga guru dies at 95

Indian yoga guru BKS Iyengar has died in the western city of Pune, aged 95.

Iyengar was admitted to hospital last week and died early on Wednesday following kidney problems, doctors treating him said.

Iyengar was credited with his own brand of yoga, and taught author Aldous Huxley and violinist Yehudi Menuhin, among other celebrities.

Iyengar yoga is now taught in more than 70 countries and the guru’s books have been translated into 13 languages......Read more here

INEC deploys 400 voters registration machines to Ondo

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has deployed over 400 registration machines to the 18 local government areas of Ondo State for the Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) in the state.

Besides, the commission has provided additional 23 registration machines for some wards with difficult terrains and over-populated areas in the state.

The state Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mr. Akin Orebiyi, made the disclosure while addressing stakeholders ahead of the CVR exercise in Akure, the state capital.

Orebiyi said the machines with fully-charged batteries and generators alongside back.......complete story here 

2015: Crisis hits Kaduna PDP

Fresh crisis is brewing in the Kaduna State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as the Elders’ Forum from the southern zone of the state, yesterday said there will be no automatic ticket for all serving elected officials in the state.Coming short of dismissing the endorsement of some political office holders as a charade, the group said: “We are completely studying the endorsement that was done by our elected people. We will go back to our villages to seek their opinion, even though we already know; but we will go back and confirm because we respect them and hold their trust.”

This is, however, coming on the heels of a fresh push by ......complete story here

Tiwa Savage Hints Pregnancy Status

Tiwa Savage

Top Nigerian female singer, Tiwa Savage has hinted that she is expecting a baby nearly a year after she held her traditional wedding in Lagos and barely six months after her white wedding in Dubai.

Tiwa, who married her manager, Tunji ‘Tee Billz’ Balogun, announced that, “The spirit of a mother, #Mrsteebillz #marriedandtaken.”

Before now, there have been rumours of the singer being pregnant, which she never confirmed. At a point, she joked that her supposedly protruding stomach was as a result of the food she eat before attending the event where pictures emerged that she may have been pregnant.

In recent time, the singer has been in the news for the wrong reasons, especially due to her daring outfits to shows and as well as her outfit in ‘Wanted’ music video.

Ebube Nwagbo Named ‘Most Fashionable Actress’

Over the weekend, sultry movie star, Ebube Nwagbo was announced as the Most Fashionable Actress of the year at the 2014 edition of Lagos Fashion Awards.

The occasion, which was attended by some important dignitaries, was held at the Bespoke Event Centre in Lekki, Lagos. 

It was gathered that the charming actress stole the show with her captivating dress, and after she was announced winner of the award category, many could not agree less. 

Ebube is one of the most fashionable stars in the movie industry. She is also into the fashion line and her hair brand has been acclaimed to be one of the best in the market. No wonder she boasts of clientele from all walks of life.

Ebola virus: Jonathan directs Ministry of Aviation to recruit protocol officers

The Minster of Aviation, Mr Osita Chidoka, said President Goodluck Jonathan had directed the ministry to recruit protocol officers to man entry and exit points at the airports.Chidoka made this known when the Deputy Information Officer, U.S Embassy, Maria Brewer, visited him in Abuja on Thursday to discuss ways to curtail the spread of Ebola virus.According to him, Jonathan has given a waiver to the ministry to recruit more protocol staff to screen passengers.

He said the Ministry of Finance had given approval for the release of fund for exercise.The minister said Ebola virus had become a challenge to Africa and especially in Nigeria where the citizenry had to suffer from the outbreak of the virus.He said that the response of the Federal Government had been swift and far reaching to alley the fear of those who had primary and secondary contact.He said Jonathan had given the ministry full support to curtail the spread of the virus at the various airports in the country.

Chidoka explained that there had been screening for those going out and those coming into the country.He said the ministry was monitoring movement in and out of the country, adding that protocols had been developed at the various airports to curtail the virus.The minister said that ambulances had been dedicated for the purpose of those who might have contracted the virus to convene them to the hospital.

The U.S Embassy Deputy Information Officer, commended the Nigeria government’s response to the virus, adding that the response had been swift and comprehensive.She said the U.S would be willing to lend a helping hand and see the possible areas of collaboration to forestall the spread of the virus at the various airports in the country.

Brewer said that the news making round that bitter cola could cure the virus was a ruse, and called on the public to disregard the rumour