TY Bello And Her Twin Sons Grace Genevive Magazine Cover As She Talks Her Struggle With Endometriosis And Motherhood Experience

Celebrity photographer and Singer, TY Bello revealed to Genevieve Magazine her struggles with Endometriosis, dealing with pressures from friends and family to get pregnant, in her long 9 years of childlessness before she finally welcomed her twin sons in October last year.

The pressure that most women go through while struggling to get pregnant after marriage cannot be over-emphasized. The humiliation, insults, disgrace, but when the man involved can be patient enough. The load could be lighter.

‘Pure water’ tops list of registered foods, says NBS

National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has disclosed that NAF­DAC in 2012 registered a total of 8,481 products with packaged water (pure wa­ter) topping the list with 3,012; followed by drugs with 2,605 registered prod­ucts and food products with 1,830 .

According to a report obtained by Dai­ly Sun, the medical devices category recorded the lowest number with 359 registered products.

“In the year 2013, there was an increase in the number of product registration, which grew by 11.8 per cent to a total of 9,482 products. Simi­lar to 2012, packaged water recorded the highest number of products registered, with 3,357 followed by drugs and food, with 2,906 and 2,244 respectively.

If you want to know when your relationship has hit It's comfort zone, Read this 30 Signs.

Still in the "Spirit of Valentine" and its only a day away. So much LOVE in the air. However, as we prepare to appreciate our partners in this season of love, its also a good time to really have a deep conversation and evaluate your love-life. The 30 top signs that your relationship has officially hit the comfort zone and will go the distance has been revealed by a new study commissioned by Measure digital bowel health test.

According to the New research relationships hit the comfort phase after exactly 11 months and 24 days - when partners are happy to leave the toilet door open and tell all about ex-partners. Allowing your other half to see you when ill, without make-up on and in your lounging clothes.

The research analysed 2,000 couples and found it takes almost a year to get used to sharing your life and living space with a significant other. The poll also found having the confidence to tell a partner if their breath is a little smelly or if they need a squirt of deodorant without them taking offence is a strong sign that a relationship has serious potential.

A spokesperson for Measure digital bowel health test said: 

"It's interesting to see that it takes nearly a year for people to feel they can really be comfortable around each other. At first we're very conscious and don't want to be seen as anything but our best, but gradually over time we let people in more and more as our trust and confidence builds. Some might say the signs you've reached that place in a relationship can signal an end to the romance, but it's a good sign that you're comfortable in your partner's presence and can share any topic or worry with them without fear of being judged."

Find the top 30 sign below...

1. Not wearing make-up

2. Not locking the bathroom door

3. Wearing pyjamas/lounge wear

4. Breaking wind in front of them

5. Not shaving your legs/face

6. Wearing your less attractive/non-matching underwear

7. Doing his/her laundry

Obasanjo Denies Support For Gen. Buhari

Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has cleared the air on his stand concerning the forthcoming presidential elections, as well as his alleged support for the APC Presidential candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari.

Chief Obasanjo denied support for GBM at the launch of his new book ‘My Watch’ in the United Kingdom, while responding to questions on reports that he had endorsed the presidential candidate of the APC; however maintained that his wish is to see Nigeria headed by a strong president.

“Well, whatever you get in the paper and in the press, please yourself, What I said and I maintain that and I will say it again and I will do it. When the time comes for me to vote, I will consider the track record of all the candidates that are contesting and I will assess and based on my assessment for who I believe have the best track record to perform the job of the Nigerian president, then he will have my vote and if anybody should know what the job of the Nigerian president requires, I should know.” Chief Obasanjo said.

He added that “Nigeria has a population of 180 million and you wouldn’t have anybody other than one person or two persons that can run the affairs of Nigeria? What the hell are we talking about? For me there are millions who can run the affairs of Nigeria who are not even coming out."

Photo of the day: Love Proposal of the Praying Mantises...Still In The Mood of Valentine

  

This is a stunning new photographs captured by 34-year-old Indonesian photographer Yudy Sauw, which shows a unique love ritual performed by brown praying mantises. Sauw took the pic near his home in Tangerang located in the Province of Banten, Indonesia - appearing to hold a white flower out for his lover. 

Unlike in the human empire, mating works a little differently in the animal kingdom.

A male praying mantis pictured presenting his would-be lover with a flower... before she literally rips his head off.  Lol..relax dear, the photographer however, confessed that the flower was added after the pictures were taken for 'romantic effect.' (View more photos after the cut...)

United States Expresses Disapointment Over INEC Election Postponement

United States has expressed disap­pointment over the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to postpone the February polls to March & April through a statement issued in Washington by the Secretary of State John Kerry.

John said that U.S. was “deeply disap­pointed” by Nigeria’s deci­sion to delay the election. “Political interference with the Independent National Electoral Commission is unacceptable, and it is criti­cal that the government not use security concerns as a pretext for impeding the democratic process.

Find the Statement below...

“The United States is deeply disappointed by the decision to postpone Nige­ria’s presidential election, which had been scheduled for February 14. Political interference with the Inde­pendent National Electoral Commission is unaccept­able, and it is critical that the government not use se­curity concerns as a pretext for impeding the democrat­ic process.

“The international com­munity will be watching closely as the Nigerian government prepares for elections on the newly scheduled dates. The Unit­ed States underscores the importance of ensuring that there are no further delays.

“As I reaffirmed when I visited Lagos last month, we support a free, trans­parent, and credible elec­toral process in Nigeria and renew our calls on all candidates, their support­ers, and Nigerian citizens to maintain calm and reject election-related violence.”

Kim and Kanye Share A Kiss At The Grammy Awards As Kanye Grasps Her Famous Derriere (Photos)

   

Never shying away from the limelight...34-year-old Kim K and her hubby Kanye walked the Grammy Awards red carpet as she revealed some cleavage in her Jean-Paul Gaultier sparkly silver and gorgeous gold robe. They couple sealed a very passionate kiss as kanye could resist but grasped her famous derriere which has made millions and the very most delighted to admire wherever she goes. (More pics after the cut...if you care to see the fame butt of Kim...). 

However, Lady Gaga took a rather an unusual of herself as she sparkled in very glamorous and slinky look in a silver dress with a plunging neckline...

Which Would You Wear? Rihanna, Taylor Swift and Zendaya Plunging Dresses at 2015 Grammy Awards

    

The "Unmbrella" singer Rihanna walked the red carpet of 2015 Grammy Awards in a lovely but huge pink gown which obstructed her movement because she struggled to walk in the designer number. While "Shake It Off" star Taylor Swift graced the event in LA in a dashing dress that showed off quite enough of her backside. And Zendaya took a risk with her multi-colored satin frock yet stunning as she nailed it. (conitnue to view more pics..)

The Black Elegance Of The Grammy Awards (photos). Plus Grammy Awards Winners 2015 List

   

Its fierce, its all for beauty, for fashion statement, its the black stunning gowns of all times on the red carpet for the Grammy Awards in LA yesterday, Sunday Jan. 8th. From Madonna (56), Beyonce, Gwen Stefani, Ciara, Miley Cyrus and other stars. If you do not have a black gown in your closet, you need to do that like right now...(view more pics and full list of all winners after the cut...)

GRAMMY AWARDS 2015 WINNERS LISTAlbum Of The Year

   
Beck, Morning Phase - WINNER 

Beyonce, Beyonce

Ed Sheeran, x

Sam Smith, In the Lonely Hour

Pharrell Williams, Girl

Best New Artist

Sam Smith - WINNER

Bastille

Iggy Azalea

Brandy Clark

Haim 

Record Of The Year

Stay With Me (Darkchild Version), Sam Smith - WINNER

 Fancy, Iggy Azalea ft. Charli XCX

Chandelier, Sia 

Shake It Off, Taylor Swift

All About That Bass, Meghan Trainor

Song Of The Year

Stay With Me (Darkchild Version), Sam Smith - WINNER

Chandelier, Sia

All About That Bass, Meghan Trainor

Shake It Off, Taylor Swift 

Take Me to Church," Hozier

Best Rap Album

The Marshall Mathers LP2, Eminem - WINNER

The New Classic, Iggy Azalea

Because the Internet, Childish Gambino

Nobody's Smiling, Common 

Oxymoron, ScHoolboy Q

Blacc Hollywood, Wiz Khalifa

It's “Highly Provocative” - APC Reacts to Election Shift By INEC

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has reacted to INEC's election shift by 6weeks through a press statement by its national Chairman John E. K. Odigie-Oyegun; says "it's highly provocative" and has called on all Nigerians to remain calm and desist from violence.

APC's press statement below....

The All Progressives Congress, APC has just heard over the news media that The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has decided to postpone the elections by six weeks on the strength of a letter by the security chiefs that they cannot provide security for the elections nationwide because of the commitment of its resources to fight insurgency in the north eastern part of the country.

This is clearly a major setback for Nigerian democracy, and our Party is meeting in emergency session to study its implications and will inform Nigerians of its decisions in the next few days.

General Election Postponement - INEC's Press Statement

 

Update...

The full press statement of INEC Boss Prof. Attahiru Jega on General Elections Postponement....

Ladies and Gentlemen, We invited you here today to make known the position of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on the timetable for the 2015 general elections. Let me state from the outset that the Commission’s position was reached after carefully weighing the suggestions from briefings held with different stakeholders in the electoral process.

The conduct of elections in a country like Nigeria is invariably a collective venture that involves not just the Election Management Body (EMB), but also a diverse range of stakeholders, notably security agencies, political parties and their candidates, voters, as well as interest groups, such as the civil society organizations and the media.To guarantee successful conduct of elections, there are things that are wholly the responsibility of the EMB. But there are other things critical for the success of elections, which fall outside the control of the EMB.

In other words, while INEC must work hard to perfect its systems and processes for conducting elections, and take responsibility for any imperfections thereof, whatever the Commission does may not by itselfbe sufficient to guarantee the success of elections. There are a number of issues in the preparation and conduct of an election, the most critical of which is security, which is not under the control of INEC.

Current State of INEC’s Preparedness (continue....)

Bruce Jenner takes sobriety test at the roadside after horror four-car pile-up

65-year-old Olympian, Bruce Jenner 'smashed into victim, who was pushed into oncoming traffic' driving down Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, California, yesterday, Feb. 7th where its reported that a woman died while seven other people were left injured. Though the woman killed in the crash has not been formally identified but has been named locally as 69-year-old Kim Howe, a widow and is reportedly neighbors with Kourtney, Khloe and Robert Kardashian in Calabasas, California.

According to DailyMail....

Investigators are checking the mobile phone records of Bruce Jenner and three other drivers following a fatal car crash in which the former Olympian rear-ended a driver who veered into oncoming traffic and died. 

Jenner, 65, smashed his Cadillac Escalade into the back of the victim's white Lexus, which was then pushed into the path of a Hummer, leaving the vehicle a crumpled wreck and the sole occupant dead.

The Olympic gold medalist and Kardashian family patriarch, who escaped the crash unscathed, took a roadside sobriety test in front of officers in the wake of the horrific collision, which he passed, while his son Brody rushed to comfort him at the scene.

INEC Official Postpones February Elections - New Dates: March 28th and April 11th

 

The Independent National Electoral Commission postponed the dates for the general elections from February to the months of March and April 2015. INEC chairman Prof. Attahiru Jega in a media brief yesterday stated that the 2015 general elections has been moved by 6 weeks. Adding that the decision was made after several briefings with various stakeholders notably political parties, security agencies, civil society and the media. He also said 26 out of the 28 registered parties were at the meeting and blamed the postponement on lack of security and collection of PVC (Permanent Voters Card), saying only 66% of the 96% PVCs has been collected

According to Jega, the presidential election will now hold on March 28th while Governorship election will hold on April 11th. 

Hahahahahaha....Its not really news but just got to report it because it national, any ways Nigerians foresaw it...Honestly, they should have just let the old dates be...

Hilarious Joke Of The Day - Crack Your Ribs (Valentine's Day Fever)

Valentine's Day is just but a few days away. Thank God the general election on the 14th of Feb. has been shifted. Enough time to pour our very loving hearts out to our "one and only." "My Tomato Jos, without you their would be no cockroach in my cupboard, No sugar in my tea, No butter on my bread, No salt in my food, in fact, you are the air I breathe, the sunshine that dries my boxers and undies, the very of my beginning and my end.".....And the endless confession rolls....its the season, enjoy it ladies and gentlemen."

Read on.....

Lovers are preparing on how to wow! each other, even seal their love through marriage proposals or a promise to keep loving each other more as the day go by. To cherish and stand with each other through thick and thin. While some weaker ones are busy creating avenues for quarrels, troubles, discontentment so as the shy away from getting little gifts for each other in this years "Lovers Day." Even some have said a goodbye to their relationships in view of making up after the Val celebration and putit on "satan's" doing that they didn't know what they were doing....

Lol..."Baby, please am so so very very sorry...I need you back in my life, didn't know what came over me.." (That's how the saying goes right?) "Sweetie honey pie without you my life is incomplete"....

Well, to crack your ribs and ease the Valentine gift tension, I have decided to share a very hilarious joke a friend send to me yesterday....its also a piece of advice to all ladies...while you celebrate with the whole love in your heart, may your brain be active enough....Happy Valentine's Day in Advance and Happy Reading....

Continue to read the Joke below....

Nicki Minaj Back To Her Famous Blonde Hair Looks - Goodbye to Black Locks

 

Nicki Minaj is back to her 'Barbie' alter ego look as she shoots the music video for her new song Throw Sum Mo... The 32-year-old  "Super Bass" singer ditched her dark locks and returned to famous blonde self. She posted quite a number of photos of her new look on her Instagram page yesterday, Friday Jan. 6th in a cleavage revealing snaps.(if you wish to see more sexy pics of Nicki, click on read more below...)

Meet Sasha Pique - Shakira's Second Son (photos)

 

Shakira and her footballer husband Gerard Pique show off the first photos of their new-born son, Sasha Piqué Mebarak. Sasha was born on January 29th at 9:54pm, in Barcelona through a planned cesarean.

Sasha is their second son. How exciting! 2 down, Seven more to go--This is just the beginning if Shakira has her way. In April 2014, Shakira told Latina magazine that she would like to have a huge family with Gerard.

“I would love to have eight or nine kids with Gerard — My own [soccer] team,” she told the magazine, according to Us Weekly.

Boko Haram attacks Cameroon town, several killed

Boko Haram fighters went on the rampage in the Cameroonian border town of Fotokol today, Wednesday, Jan 4th; massacring civilians and torching a mosque before being repelled by regional forces.

The onslaught came a day after Chad sent troops across the border to flush insurgents out of the Nigerian town of Gamboru, which lies some 500 metres (yards) from Fotokol on the other side of a bridge.

Chad’s army said it had killed more than 200 Boko Haram militants in the intervention — the first by regional forces against Boko Haram on its home ground.

But some of the insurgents escaped and slipped back across the border into Fotokol at dawn to make a fresh stand.

“Boko Haram inflicted so much damage here this morning. They have killed dozens of people,” Umar Babakalli, a resident of Fotokol, told AFP on telephone.

Several residents said civilians’ throats were slit and that the town’s main mosque was torched.

“They burnt houses and killed civilians as well as soldiers,” a source close to security forces said.

Another resident who had fled to another town told AFP he knew of at least 10 people who had been killed.

After several hours of clashes, Cameroonian troops, backed by Chadian forces who scrambled back from Nigeria to help guard the town, managed to repel the assault.

“People are coming back little by little to assess the damage. The survivors among the attackers have left the town,” a source close to the Cameroonian security services said.

Fashola - I Won’t Collect My PVC Until Lagosians Collect Theirs

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babatunde Fashola, yesterday Jan. 3rd revealed he won't collect his Permanent Voters Card (PVC) until majority of Lagosians must have received theirs because a captain does not leave a ship when there is crisis.

Governor Fashola (SAN) made this known while updating the State House Correspondents at Lagos House, Ikeja on what transpired at his meeting earlier in the day with the Independent National Electoral Commissioner in Lagos, Mr Akin Orebiyi, who paid him a courtesy visit, stated that he has been briefed about the readiness of INEC to commence the distribution exercise from Wednesday 8.30a.m to 5.30p.m in the evening daily and lasting till Sunday.

“A captain does not leave a ship when there is crisis and I must make sure all the passengers are safely evacuated so I want Lagosians to get theirs first. As a Governor, I enjoy certain privileges but I can’t go ahead of them so I want them to take the fullest benefit of this exercise before I collect mine”. Mr. Fashola said

He advised all those who have registered freshly to also proceed to the Polling Units where INEC has made arrangements to distribute the PVC to them, stressing that in case there are difficulties the state Government would continue to work with INEC towards providing solutions.

“I would keep an eye to see this new phase of the exercise. It allows the people the opportunity to vote and as I said, this exercise would start tomorrow. There is five days to do this, so that as many people as possible and hopefully everybody who is registered can get theirs at their poling units”, he stated.

I know people have tried. I have heard people say they have been to the places, the Ward Offices eight times and some four times and for me if you have made that kind of efforts, the real success must come in not giving up and I don’t give up and that is why I continue to address the issue. I have made State broadcasts, I have granted interviews, I won’t give up on our people. They must get a chance to participates so the people themselves must be willing to persist and to persevere so that they will get an opportunity to have a say in how their affairs are ordered by being able to vote at the next elections”, he explained.

Responding to a question on what his views are concerning the various court cases being instituted against the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential candidate on his eligibility, the Governor said he has heard about some of the law suits but doesn’t really have the full details of what the claims are.

UAE Company Makes Compression Suits for Camels(Unusual UAE)

It is said that high quality sportswear can improve performance in human athletes, I'm then sure it's the reason why a United Arab Emirate's luxury product company Al Shibla believes it should work for animals as well.

Al Shibla recently launched a line of lycra-style outfits for camels, and they claim that this bizarre product has already garnered tremendous interest among stable owners in the Middle East.

However, it is a known fact that compression suits are worn by race horses around the world to improve performance, but the owners of Al Shibla believe camels deserve the very best in comfort when one says clothing. “If it’s fitting the horse, why we don’t do it for the camel?” asked Anne Wolter, co-founder and head of research and development.

Lycra-style outfits, which comes in different colours are made of soft, thick material that covers the body, the suits improve blood circulation; increases blood and oxygen supply to the muscles, reduces the lactic acid build-up that causes cramping; and could be worn before and after training.

In a sales pitch statement of the company, it is designed for use before and after races, and are meant to serve a dual purpose. “The full body suit can help racing camels run faster, while the cream of the species entered into camel beauty contests will have the ability to stand taller after using the suit. The suits can also be used during transportation, when camels tend to lose a lot of weight due to stress hormones working overtime."

Frankly Speaking - My Wife's Sister Is Pregnant For Me, Demands I Marry Her Before Valentine's Day (Feb. 14) Or...

 

My love turned lust has led me into a big mess and i don't know how to go about it. Can't tell my mum. I also do not know how to break the news to my dad.  Please dear readers I need your candid advise, your opinion, what you have to say for me to get  my head and home in order before it becomes hell on earth.

Call me John, a young and vibrant Engineer, married to a very beautiful woman. We have a son. My problem began the day of my traditional marriage. My wife has always talked about her immediate young sister, her beauty and natural endowment. She was then in London for her masters but flew in 2 weeks before the Traditional wedding in honour of my wife. 

Frankly speaking, she's Kim K and Nicki Minaj in one. I couldn't take my eyes off her all through the 3 days she spent in our home before she and my wife made it down to the village to finalize every other needed to do for the D-day.

When she returned back to Nigeria after her Masters, She stayed with us as she searched for a job and an apartment. One night my wife begged to let her stay as long as she would. I accepted. Within a week "things" began to happen between us under my wife's nose. She told me how much she loved and cherished plus adored me from the very first day she noticed how my eyes got fixed on her.

Beyonce and Jay Z pay $15,080 tuition a year for Blue Ivy - As they Plan Moving to LA.

Hmmmmm all these juicy celeb news from TMZ. They had just reported that Beyonce and Jay Z has enrolled their pretty daughter Blue Ivy in school and they are paying nothing less that $15,080 a year as tuition - -well education is expensive... Not only that, they also said that the celebrity couple are currently staying in a hotel because they wanna move to LA as soon as they could buy an estate on the westside of L.A., which includes Beverly Hills, Holmby Hills and Bel-Air.

From TMZ:

Beyonce and Jay Z are moving to L.A. and they've already enrolled Blue Ivy in school ... TMZ has learned.

We've learned ... Beyonce and Jay Z are currently living in a hotel in Beverly Hills and actively looking for an estate to buy on the westside of L.A., which includes Beverly Hills, Holmby Hills and Bel-Air. We're told they have already discreetly looked at a number of homes, but so far none fit the bill.We've also learned the famous couple enrolled their 3-year-old into a toddler program at an elite private school --

Even Al-Qaeda condemn murder of Jordanian pilot as 'deviant'... and leading Muslim cleric calls for ISIS militants to be killed, crucified and have limbs 'chopped

Islamic clerics have condemned the burning of Jordan Pilot by ISIS and has called for those responsible must face "killing, crucifixion and chopping of the limbs." - an act even Al-Qaeda condemned as 'deviant'.

The head of Sunni Islam's top university has called for the crucifixion of Islamic State militants over the burning of a Jordanian fighter pilot - an act even Al-Qaeda condemned as 'deviant'.

Responding to the murder of Moaz al-Kasasbeh, the Grand Sheikh of Al-Azhar university in Cairo, Ahmed al-Tayib, said those responsible must face 'killing, crucifixion and chopping of the limbs.'

According to UK Daily Mail, His judgement came as a Twitter account linked to Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, the Yemeni branch of the terror group, denounced the killing as 'conclusive proof of Isis' deviance'. 

The so-called Islamic State showed the gruesome killing of Kasasbeh in a video on Tuesday. He was captured in Syria in December when his plane went down during a bombing mission.

Footage circulated online showed the 26-year-old locked in a cage, doused with fuel and torched. Jordan immediately executed two Islamic State-linked death row prisoners in revenge for the killing.

Muslim clerics widely condemned Kasasbeh's burning, saying such a form of killing was considered despicable by Islam, no matter the context.

The 1,000-year-old Al-Azhar university, which is revered by Sunni Muslims around the world, issued a statement expressing 'deep anger over the lowly terrorist act' by what it called a 'Satanic' group.

Grand Sheikh Tayib said the act 'requires the punishment mentioned in the Koran for these corrupt oppressors who fight against God and his prophet: killing, crucifixion or chopping of the limbs.'

Meet The Man Who Killed The Crocodile That Ate His Wife

A man whose pregnant wife was dragged away by a 1,300lb crocodile took revenge on the beast by slicing it open with a spear in a fight to the death.

Mubarak Batambuze-Fisherman is now hailed a hero by friends and neighbours since he slew the 25ft-long monster, which snatched his wife Demeteriya Nabire as she went to collect water from the Uganda's Lake Kyoga with group of women.

50-year-old Mubarak, who spent an hour and a half in mortal combat with the beast, and puts his victory down to a special weapon made solely for the battle told BBC his story.

Four months ago, pregnant Demeteriya Nabire was killed by a crocodile along with her unborn child; but then last month her husband heard the crocodile had returned and decided to take his revenge.

Narrating his story, Mubarak said, "Somebody called me and said, 'Mubarak, I have news for you - the crocodile that took your wife is here - we are looking at it now." He was a very big monster, and we tried fighting him with stones and sticks. But there was nothing we could do."

So Batambuze went to visit the local blacksmith...

"I explained to him that I was fighting a beast that had snatched and killed my wife and unborn baby. I really wanted my revenge, and asked the blacksmith to make me a spear that could kill the crocodile dead. The Blacksmith asked me for £3.20 ($5) and made the spear for me," he says. It was a significant amount of money for Batambuze, but he was determined to kill the animal that had snatched his future."

"The crocodile ate my wife entirely. Nothing was ever seen of her again - no clothes, no part of her body that I could identify. I just didn't know what to do - a mother and her unborn child. It was the end of my world. I was completely lost."

Merfest convention sees 300 mermaids and mermen show off flowing hair, shell bras and ornate TAILS costing up to £2,500

  

Merfest convention in Cary, North Carolina, saw over 300 mermaids and mermen as men and women came together to celebrate being mermaids last month - January to mark the yearly convention.

Colourful tails and shell bras of attendees cost up to a whooping £2,500 ($4000) as they took workshops on underwater modelling; how to hold their breath, and swam with Hannah Fraser, a professional mermaid and environmental activist. 

If you are dreaming of being a Mermaid since your childhood after seeing a movie, reading a book, going to the beach or an aquarium., a day at the annual Merfest convention can make that dream come throug. Mind you putting on a tail requires a lot of effort, but no fear for there would be mertender to assist you in an out of their tails at poolside; even use a lubricant like coconut oil if need be.

Speaking at the Merfest, Sean Norman, a mertender, said that the act of getting your scales on is anything but glamorous. 

"It's tricky getting some of these tails on. They're kind of grippy on the skin and it's an awkward situation. You can't look graceful getting into these things, so what I try to do is just help out a little bit and ease that moment of frustration so you can get to the fun part.' Sean said

This year's Merfest convention also saw the first wedding - between Cookie Ramirez and her mertender, Ralph de Jesus.

You can tell how their fellow mermaid and mertender well-wishers congratulated them - they splashed their tails to as the happy couple kissed to seal the matrimony. (view more pics after the cut..)

''Nigeria has the Highest Number of Dual Sim Phone Users in the World'' - New Research Reveals

 

Nigeria has taken the first position, leading with 66% as the country with the highest penetration of dual SIM devices in the world. 

According to a study carried out by Open Signal, a crowd sourced cell phone signal start-up put the number of dual sim phone users at in Nigeria to 66% prevalence. This shows that three out of every five mobile phones in Nigeria, will most likely be a Dual SIM phone. 

Senegal hits the bottom of the ladder with 40%, while Bangladesh and Tanzania came 2nd and 3rd respectively with above 61% and 51% each. However, South Korea has the lowest prevalence at 0.40 percent. Open Signal put forth this fact in its most recent report, after putting up data generated from over a million Open Signal downloads. (continue to see the top 10 dual SIM devices...)

Today on Spicy Board - See the name change advertised on a newspaper that's buzzing the Social Media Right Now

 

A Warri Reverend who got his name changed has set the Social Media Buzzing as so many people keep talking about the the weirdness of his new name - From '' Rev. Evang. Daniel Dikeji Mimeyeraye to Jesus' Holiness, Saint Daniel Myerijesu (The Demon Destroyer)''

N30trn Can't Go Missing Under Her - Nuhu Ribadu defends Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

The PDP Governorship candidate in Adamawa state and Former EFCC Chairman, Nuhu Ribadu has defended the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the economy, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says the claims by former CBN Governor Charles Soludo that N30trn had gone missing under her watch is far from the truth and completely impossible.

Ribadu said this in an interview with NAN. He said that it was not possible to have such a huge amount of money go missing in an office she assumed about three to four years ago because Minister of Finance has an impeccable record having monitored her while she was minister under Former President Olusegun Obasanjo

"I was baffled and got deluded for anyone to say that N30 trillion got lost. I think we just have to look at what we earn as a country and what our budget had been in these few years and see how possible it is. If everything we earned is not up to that within the period she has been the minister, which is about three to four years, then we need to be careful. We need to be careful to avoid more damage to our nation, because there are certain things that when it comes out, it will never go back again."

"I challenge anybody to say that she stole N1 at that time; we were all there. I was in charge of EFCC and I want to hear anybody say that she did this and that. I followed her up till now. I think it is somehow uncharitable for someone to come out to say that such an amount of money was missing under her watch. When I worked with her, she exhibited a nationalistic attitude that was not questionable and believed in any policy that could take Nigeria and its people high. I am close to almost all of us that worked together as a team and I know that Ngozi continues to do what she knows how best to do, which is to serve Nigeria. She managed this economy fairly in spite of all the challenges and difficulties; it is sad for someone to look at Ngozi and said that she has a hand in it (alleged missing funds). This pull-down syndrome has to stop and we must manage ourselves very well; I am not happy now with what is going on and I think that if it is politics, I think it is something that is hurting us as people and hurting the economy as well,” he said.

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Beyonce Launches a Meat-Free Food Plan

 

The 33-year-old has launched her Vegan meat-free meals-on-wheels after completing 22-day 'plant-based' challenge. She has partnered with her personal trainer Marco Borges to create an on-demand service called 22 Days Nutrition.

With prices range as low as $9.24 (£6.15) per meal, all meals are 100% plant base and would be delivered once weekly, with all ingredients non-GMO, gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free and organic.

Speaking about the Vegan Food Plan, Queen B said: 'All you have to do is try. If I can do it, anyone can.'

'We all know the importance and value of eating plant-based foods but often times find ourselves trapped in a series of bad habits that sabotage optimum wellness. The Vegan Meal Delivery program makes it easier to reset your habits with healthy and delicious plant-based foods" Her business partner Borges added

 

Sample dishes include curry fried rice with vegetables, almond berry breakfast loaf and fajita breakfast beans.

According to reports, Vegans are on average of 10 to 20 pounds lighter than their meat-eating counterparts. It's also said that a vegan diet has several health benefits, including lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, which reduces the risk of heart disease, cancer and type 2 diabetes. 'Plant-based foods are said to be a good source of protein, whilst whole grains, vegetables and legumes are low in fat (especially saturated fat), high in dietary fibre and contain no cholesterol.

Gwen Stefani Gushes About Her Hubby As She Graces Cosmopolitan Magazine Cover

45-year-old Gwen Stefani stuns as she covers the Cosmopolitan Magazine March Issue. Know for her unique voice and fashion style, Gwen gushed about her relationship with rocker Gavin Rossdale in an interview with Cosmopolitan. She revealed not only Gavin a handsome guy but he sure makes really cute babies.

"I never really saw myself landing a guy that hot. I don't know if I was a nerd in high school, but I definitely wasn't the super-cute cheerleader so I never saw myself getting somebody like that. But I do think he's quite handsome. It's not the most important thing about him, but it is nice...and he makes really cute babies!" She said.

On her marriage to Gavin Rossdale: 

"We go through so much together—it's a miracle that we could stay together this long. [Gavin's] on a short tour right now, and he wrote me the sweetest note this morning. It's good to have those days when we both do our own things. I think that's what keeps relationships going, when both people can be themselves and have their own individuality. That's especially important for women—it's hard to find time for yourself." 

Gwen and Gavin have been married for 12 years. (more pics after the cut...)

Jordan Government hangs two terrorists in retaliation for killing of pilot

 

Following the killing 27 year old Jordanian pilot Lieutenant Moaz al-Kasasbeh; by burning while he was locked up in a cage, the Jordan Government has executed two terrorists in their custody by hanging, who were among the prisoners ISIS asked Jordan in exchange for the release of Lieutenant Moaz (dead).

Early this morning, Jordan announced that they have executed two Al-Qaeda terrorists - would-be al Qaeda suicide bomber Sajida al-Rishawi and Ziad al-Karbouli.

Sajida Al-Rishawi has been on death row for her role in a triple hotel bombing in the Jordanian capital of Amman in 2005 that killed 57 people. The killing of the two terrorists came few hours after ISIS released a video showing the gruesome killing of the Jordan Pilot, who was burned alive in a cage. However, Jordan has promised even more harsh punishments.