Saturday, 29 June 2013

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World's oldest living siblings alive 818 years and counting

Posted: 29 Jun 2013 06:30 AM PDT

 A woman turned 105 this week and when adding up her age with all of her other siblings, the years amount to 818.

The Melis siblings, who live on the island of Sardinia, are officially the world's oldest, with nine brothers and sisters clocking up a total of 818 years between them, the Italian news media reported.

The older sibling, Consolata, is 105 and has nine children, 24 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren, according to the news media, adding that the longevity of the Melis siblings had been recognized as a Guinness World Record.

Consolata turned 105 on Wednesday, according to reports in the news media, adding that the certification of the Guinness World Record has been awarded after a worldwide review of seven years.

The town where the Melis siblings live is called Perdasdefogu, and is located in the southeast corner of the island, which has some of the oldest people in the world. The next oldest are Claudia 99, Mary 97, Antonio 93, Concetta 91, Adolfo 89, Vitalio 86, Vitalia 81 and Mafalda 78.

Claudia still attends church every week and Adolfo runs the local bar. Luca Deiana, professor of clinical biochemistry at the University of Sassari, Sardinia, who has studied some 2,500 centenarians on the island since 1996, said the longevity of the inhabitants of the island was due to several factors.

"On one hand it is genetics, longevity is inherited, but there is a bounty of the land and the local fruit, especially pears and plums," he told the news media. He said the local strong family traditions also contribute to a long life.

BIG PYTHON Snake Swallowed A Goat In Abuja (PHOTOS)

Posted: 29 Jun 2013 06:26 AM PDT

I bet you have heard but you have not seen something like this.
Well, that huge python swallowed a goat in Abuja...Poor goat...another pics after the cut:
 
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MIRACLE: 53-Year-Old Woman Gives Birth To Twins In Lagos

Posted: 29 Jun 2013 06:13 AM PDT

It was boundless joy at St Ives Hospital Lagos when a 53-year-old woman was recently delivered of two bouncing baby boys. The woman was conceived through Invitro Fertilisation (IVF), having waited for over 20 years in humiliation and agony...

IVF is a process by which an egg is fertilised by sperm outside the body. The process involves monitoring a woman's ovulatory process, removing ovum or ova (egg or eggs) from the woman's ovaries and letting sperm fertilise them in a fluid medium in a laboratory.

The fertilised egg (zygote) is then transferred to the patient's uterus (womb) after three to five days of being in the incubator, with the intention of establishing a successful pregnancy.

In a chat with Vanguard in Lagos, the elated woman, who pleaded anonymity, probably for cultural reasons, described it as "20 years of tensed waiting for her marriage to produce fruits."

The jubilant nursing mother and her husband said they were not after publicity but decided to speak to the press in order to encourage couples who are presently facing similar challenges in their marriage not to give up, adding that it is never too late for anyone.

She admitted that she has almost given up when it was obvious that menopause had set in but continued to exercise her religious faith, until according to her, God directed her to St Ives Centre, even when she was not having the required money to carry out the IVF circle.

" If one is in a marriage for two – three years, and has no child to show for it, as an African, there will be pressure, so mine was not exceptional. Though my people respected my person, there were pressures both from within and outside. But l held on to God because I'm a strong Christian and l know He never fails. I serve a living God who is faithful despite our unfaithfulness.

"I heard about St Ives just by chance. That was in September last year. Coincidentally, l did my Masters programme at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), very close to the hospital, and l never knew this place existed. It was divine and all things work together for those that love God.

"My advice to every woman wanting fruit of the womb is that they should hold on to God and l pray for them that their joy should come into manifestation soon. There is nothing impossible for God, it could be difficult with man but certainly not with God. If He can do mine at 53, it shows no case is concluded.

"For me, l see it as a reward for my past shame. God has given me double glory, my two boys. It is more than a miracle. And for the management of St Ives, l keep praying for them because they are not after one's money, if they were, l couldn't have registered.

"People used to call me Big Mummy, but God has given me a new and better name, 'mummy twins'. l am now a fulfilled woman," she narrated.

Her husband, who claimed to be four months older than his wife, said he knew his wife at age 12 when they were in secondary school but time and space set them apart for separate marriages where the man was fortunate to have children unlike the woman.

Fate however reunited them to become a happy family today having known each other for over 40 years.

He said the joy that the twins brought to the family had overridden their past apprehension; trauma and agony all through the years of his wife's infertility, adding that she might have wept secretly on countless occasions.

"Today, all we are saying is thank you God. My wife had fasted and prayed and l believed that is why you see her looking like under sixteen now. I must confess that everybody is happy," he said.

Reacting on the feat, Chief Medical Director of St Ives Hospital, Babatunde Okewale said the hospital's Fertility Unit adopts a success-oriented approach towards infertility, focusing on solution for infertile couples at an affordable cost rather than doing endless investigation and tests.

The cost of IVF in most Nigerian hospitals, he said, was relatively between N650,000 and 1 million per circle and that was largely dependent on an individual patient. He noted that it was never a cheap process globally as it costs about 10, 000 dollars and above 5, 000 pounds in the United States of America and United Kingdom respectively.

Okewale pointed out that there were other procedures in medicine that were more expensive than IVF, giving kidney transplant and hip replacement that cost over N1 million as examples. He maintained that the procedure was affordable by most Nigerians.

He revealed that through IVF, about 550 babies have been delivered at his hospital which was established five years ago. He said St Ives does a half price promo once a year, in collaboration with some Non-Governmental Organisations.

Okewale further stated that the hospital is highly specialised in treating repeated IVF failure, provides treatment for men diagnosed with sperm problems and in elderly patients with a success of about 30 percent, including the conception and delivery by a 57-year-old woman.

As infertility continues on the rise worldwide, he enumerated some of the causes as urbanization, pollution, stress, chemical exposure, career orientation, late settlement in life, non-properly treated infections, obesity and abuse of antibiotics.

Urging Nigerian women to start bearing children earlier, he also said that the success of IVF was determined by age and the earlier the better.

At Last Governor Amaechi Visits Tinubu In Lagos [PHOTOS]

Posted: 29 Jun 2013 06:00 AM PDT

The rumour is everywhere that the Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, was being punished by President Goodluck Jonathan due to his close association with leaders of the opposition, especially the national leader of the Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, Bola Tinubu.

And the ACN has not failed to defend Amaechi whenever the Presidency tries to rubbish him. So it was like home coming for Governor Amaechi on Friday as he visited Tinubu in his house...

During the visit, Olokunbolablessing.blogspot.com gathered that Amaechi still played politics as he urged Nigerians to protect their votes in the coming election, saying that it is the only way to prevent manipulation in 2015.

Amaechi who visited Tinubu at his Ikoyi, Lagos, residence also condoled with the political strong man over the death of his mother, Alhaja Abibat Mogaji.

Probably referring to how the opposition can win the next election if the votes are allowed to count, Amaechi said "Things should be done in such a way that the electorate defend their votes, not just leaving them in the custody of the police alone or leaving the place after voting."

Tonto Dikeh May Go To Jail For Smoking Igbo; She Cries That People Hate Her

Posted: 29 Jun 2013 05:41 AM PDT

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA has reacted to the photos of Indian Hemp posted by Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, on the social media, boasting that "I smoke ganja". 

Disclosing that Tonto Dikeh may spend the next 15 years in prison for daring to smoke Igbo and expose it, the NDLEA spokesman, Mitchell Ofoyeju said:
"Our attention has been drawn to the post quite frankly and I can tell you that action will be taken on it. The law is clear and NDLEA has been very clear on the issue. No one is permitted to sell, use, cultivate or encourage the use of Indian hemp in Nigeria. The weed is one of the banned narcotics in the country."
To had on Friday posted photographs of a wrap of hemp and grains of the weed formed into the letters, 'Happy birthday POKO.'

She also posted a photograph of herself and added the inscription, 'Mi smoke ganja mi smoke weed...' Her picture was also close-up of her face that seemed to depict her in a high state.

Mr. Mitchell Ofoyeju further stated that Tonto Dike's case have already been referred to the appropriate department of the agency for investigation and prosecution.

"NDLEA Act Section 14 (b) states that any person who conspires with, aids, abets, counsels, attempts to commit or is an accessory to any act or offence referred to in this act shall be guilty of an offence under this act and liable on conviction to be sentenced to imprisonment for a term not less than 15 years and not exceeding 25 years," he said.

Possibly reacting to the criticism she has attracted to herself, Tonto Dike wrote on Instagram:
"no 1 kwz my struggle, al they see is Tonto diz, Tonto dat!!!! nt kwin hw hard it hurt deep down to loose ur mom at d age of 3, n it hurt d most nt to hav her enjoy d fruit of her child birth, Mom i missed u alot #POKO"

SHOCKER: Chinese Couple Fell To Their Death When The Window They Were Having $ex Against Broke. (Graphic Image)

Posted: 28 Jun 2013 11:47 AM PDT

The Chinese couple allegedly feel to their death when the window they were having $ex against got broken.
Eye witness said the couple feel out the building onto the ground as they held on to each other.
Shocking photos in china appear to show the couple on the ground under sheets, and blood splattered near their bodies on the pavement.
Medical staff and what appear to be police officers can also be seen examining the scene. The couple fell out of their apartment in the city of Wuhan in central China.
Local sites suggested that windows in the building were of poor quality.
See more pix after the cut:

NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS, INI EDO & YORUBA ACTOR, YOMI FABIYI WEDS SECRETLY IN LAGOS !+ Desmond Eliot Connections

Posted: 28 Jun 2013 11:42 AM PDT

For real, these 2 great actors are both married legally to different partners of their choices. Ini Edo got married to her heartthrob Phillip Ehiagwina on
Saturday November 29, 2008 which was celebrated in her 'native laws and customs' traditional marriage ceremony in her hometown, Awa Iman in Onna Local Government area of Akwa Ibom State, while Yomi Fabiyi also did the same with his British lover, Fran on Saturday Dec 22 at Apapa, Lagos marriage registry. The 2 celebrity marriages are still very much intact. But in a yet to be released movie titled "Father Moses" which is currently undergoing shooting exercise, beautiful actress, Ini Edo together with, Yomi Fabiyi, Jide Kososoko, Desmond Eliot and co, played vital roles in the film like never before.

'Father Moses' is a story about various catholic families, having to do with governor of the state and his rascal son, while the Father Moses himself, was in love with a girl from one of the catholic family and the love between them generated lots of conflicts in the village.
Rokan(Yomi Fabiyi) governor's son also fell in love with Adaobi(Ini Edo) daughter of a fellow church member. Adaobi had rehabilitated Rokan a heady and stubborn boy after causing the state a panic through his attitude. After many trials, one thing led to another and they eventually (Ini Edo and Yomi Fabiyi) got married but how it happened is what to watch out for. It is a Yoruba, English, Igbo and Hausa languages movie display with other A-list actors. FATHER MOSES was written and produced by Yomi Fabiyi, directed by Taiwo Oduala and features Ini Edo, Desmond Elliot, Jide Kosoko, Ayo Mogaji, Yomi Fabiyi, Kayode Odumosu, Rafiu Balogun, Kemi Afolabi, Bukola Awoyemi, Keji Yusuf, Bimbo Akintola, Hafiz Oyetoro, Segun D-Chamelion, Niyi Johnson, Hakeem Rahman and many others. The above are some of the location pix of Father Moses.
       

Oba Erediawa The Oba Of Benin Kingdom Celebrates 90th Birthday With Style (Photos)

Posted: 28 Jun 2013 11:37 AM PDT


Last Saturday, 22 June, 2013, the Oba of Benin Kingdom, Oba Erediawa, Marks his 90th birthday in style.
Benin City received dignitaries from all over the country to celebrate the ancient Oba of Benin Kingdom. The Edo State governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomole was present and even though the king was absent from the celebration due to health issues, his son, Crown Prince Eheneden Erediawa, represented him through the event and the Oba's presence was felt all through the occasion. The cake was white and adorned with beads which symbolise purity of the monarchy.
there was a re-launch of a book written by the monarch, 'I Remain Sir, Your Loyal Servant'
His queens who are rarely seen in public were led by Olori Esther Erediawa and they were gorgeously dressed and surrounded by maids
More pix after the cut:

UPDATES: Save OJB Fund Completed! D'Banj & WizKid Donated N10m - Ini Edo N2m

Posted: 28 Jun 2013 11:27 AM PDT

The N15 million needed for the kidney transplant for OJB has been completed. Selfless Nigerians both celebrities and non celebrities have donated enough money for his treatment. As at the time of this report, the above celebrities already donated towards his treatment.
May God bless you all and enrich you.

"MEN ARE AFRAID TO TOAST ME BECAUSE OF MY....."Veteran Actress, Toyin Adegbola

Posted: 28 Jun 2013 11:23 AM PDT

Toyin Adegbola is one out of thousands most respected and popular actresses in the Yoruba movie genre of Nollywood whom several movie makers and directors dare not toy with due to her acting prowess. The Offa, Kwara State Nigeria-born actress is also part of the actors dominating movie scene in Ibadan capital of Oyo State. Education for her started from Methodist Primary School in Offa where her set happened to be the last in Kwara State. Then, she later moved to Osogbo and she continue her education from Saint Augustine in Ilesa very close to Ikirun in Osun State. Her dream was to become a famous nurse but she's today a prominent actor. She proceeded to the Technical College in Osogbo, where she studied Electronics after she was denied admission to study her first choice course. She left for London in 1979 for more training on Electrical Electronics and she graduated in 1982.

Though, all along, she has been acting with a school drama group, between 1978 and 1979. In an interview with GBOLAHAN ADETAYO, the ever ravishing Toyin took us through how acting begun for her among other sundry issues you can't afford to miss about her. Excerpts:
How do you feel being hosted recently by Oodua TV?
I was elated about it even till now. It's one thing to be doing what you love to do best, it's another thing to be appreciated. Although, I have been appreciated all over the world, but with Oodua TV also doing this as Omo Oduduwa and as a Yoruba theatre practitioner, that means the organisers  and owners of Oodua TV appreciate me well enough to showcase me on their programme. you were at the event and you saw me dancing, that was the reason behind the dance. I danced all through the event although I'm a very good dancer. I know how to dance. I appreciate dancing a lot.
There is no specific role you cannot play perfectly, how did you hone it?
First of all, the glory goes to my God who gave me the talent. As a good actress, you must be able to play any role being given to you perfectly. I always say that we are lecturers, nurses, doctors. We are teachers correcting the ills of the society. So Toyin Adegbola, when she picks her role, she should be able to put her best.
How many movies has Toyin Adegbola produced so far?
I have produced about thirteen movies myself. And I have acted in several movies and productions that I cannot recollect.
How did your journey into acting begin?
I started acting as a teenager because I have been doing that even while I was in primary school. If you were in that hall that day, you know that I said so, I have been representing my school for a very long time. But professionally, I started in 1982 when I was working at the television station of Oyo State which is now called BCOS, subsequently, Oga Mukaila called me into his production. Since then, I have been growing in leaps and bounds as an actress. 
For how long have you been acting now?
I have been acting actively for close to 30 years. I thank God because when we started, we had fun for it. We were acting for what we liked doing. But now we are reaping the fruits of our labours. We are now making money from the profession. We can open any door. We can dine with the president, the governors and their first ladies. And you can see what is happening today (Iya Awero 50 years on Stage) that actors are no longer paupers. Look at the people that graced this occasion.
How challenging was it for you when you started in the early 80s and did you receive the support of your parents?
Unfortunately, I lost my parent at a very tender age but my siblings, especially my elder brother gave me all the support and even my late husband because I've been acting before  I met him. So they all gave me all the necessary support.
As a single mother, how do you cope with the tedious job and raising your kids?
 You mean after the death of my husband? I have people living in my house. My sisters and even my sister-in-laws live with me in my house. They normally take charge of the home when I am not available. More over, immediately I lost my husband, my children left this country.
What informed your low-cut hair do you've been wearing since?
I started adorning this low-cut 13 years ago, that was in 2000 just as a sign of respect for my late husband. Later I wanted to change by plaiting my hair but my fans said I should leave it. So since then, It have been on low cuts.
Anytime you look at the mirror and you remember your husband with your low-cut, how do you feel?
It's obvious that I feel bad but life must go on because I need to take care of my kids.
How do you cope with men who want to have fun with you?
I don't even have time for all that because I believe I have to take care of my children because they are my tomorrow. And there is no man out there who'll be ready to pay my children school fees or who will be ready to take me home. None of them is ready to take care of my large responsibilities.
Why don't you want to remarry after 13 years?
Because I want to take care of my children and I don't want to be an intruder to any marriage.
You are one of the few actresses that can act crazy roles, where do you get the inspiration from?
It is my God. I've said it before if you are a good actor, you must be able to interpret any role be given to you wonderfully. When have been given any script, I go through it, digest it and adapt myself into it.
You alongside with Iyabo Oko and Dupe Jaiyesinmi are the wave making actresses in Ibadan…

I and Iyabo Oko are friends and colleagues. Dupe is also our friend but our junior in the industry.
I mean that you, Iyabo Oko and Dupe Jaiyesinmi are the only actresses in Ibadan who no producer or director can joke with...
Let me correct that. Toyin Adegbola, no producer or director can toy with me. Your claim that we are the only wave making actresses is not really true. All over the world, if you know what you are doing and you are good on your job and God is on your side, you'll be at the top. No body will want to toy with you. i think that's what happen. 
At what age will you say that you are done with Theatre?
No…, Government work is different from acting o. We are the watchdog of the society in pictures and drama. Why do you say I should retire? Baba Ogunde's wives are still there. Iya Awero is still there. Iya Rainbow is there. Baba Eda, Iya Duro-Ladipo, my older colleagues are still much active. "Laiye"! I can't retire.
What was the defining moment of your career?
When 'Asewo to Re Mecca' came out in the early 90s, it went all over the place. That should be my defining moment because I was moving around and people were calling me 'Asewo to re Mecca', even when I went to Jerusalem they called me Asewo.
How did you feel initially?
As at then when they call me Asewo, I used to feel bad and react angrily but later on, I became used to it. It's my job.
There are a thousand and one people that are seeking recognition, since it's my job, I don't have to complain. For people to recognize me, i just take it that I am not a prostitute. People that knows me can attest to that I am not that kind of person.
What are your current works?
My new works are Ijo Nla and Oshomo. We just finished shooting Ijo Nla. It's a traditional movie. Ijo Nla is about a disciplinarian man who doesn't take nonsense from anybody and doesn't want even his children to become a nuisance to the society. He encouraged the speaking of our traditional language and made it compulsory that it is spoken in his house. Oshomo is going to be another big one. My fans should watch out for these movies.
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