According to TMZ, Sylvester Stallone's first son who was found dead in his home on Friday July 13th died of natural causes - a heart attack. TMZ obtained the L.A Coroner's report. Toxicology test came back "negative except for a sub-therapeutic level of hydrocodone," - though the drug played no role in his death.
Sage was 36.
vendredi 31 août 2012
Photos: GEJ Commissions Ojukwu's Statue/gateway in Onitsha
Paralympics: Another Nigerian wins gold medal in power lifting
Nigerian Ivory Nwokorie today won gold in women's -44kg power lifting competition. Ivory lifted an incredible 109kg at the South Arena 3 at ExCel. Go Team Nigeria!
Beauty of the day: KC Ejelonu
CELEBS CONGRATULATE NEW DAD, DJ KROWBAR
Gospel DJ Krowbar is a proud daddy to a baby girl, Toria.
The DJ and his wife Joy welcomed the bundle of joy and celebrated it with their friends and family.
The couple received well wishes on various social media platforms from friends and celebrities alike.
Here are some of them….
ZIM JAZZ ACT JETS IN FOR BLANKETS AND WINE
Edith WeUtonga jets in today for Blankets and Wine.
The Zimbabwean bass guitarist Edith WeUtonga Katiji jets into Nairobi’s JKIA ahead for Sunday’s Blankets and Wine event at Mamba Village.
Edith together with her band used social media platform Facebook to fundraise for their air tickets to Kenya.
Clearly, it seems they succeeded, as they will be joining Eddie Grey and DJ Cortega on stage
Video: Karen Igho in Blackberry Babes Part 2
Karen Igho of Big Brother fame is starring in her first film....BlackBerry Babes 2. Watch her in action. Good acting!
An evening with Coca-Cola holds in Lagos to celebrate 'A billion reasons to believe in Africa’
The evening of August 30th, 2012, was one of elegance, glitz and glamour as employees of Coca-Cola Nigeria held an in-house launch of its resonating wake up campaign themed ‘A Billion Reasons to Believe in Africa’. The event which was part of the activities lined up to herald the consumer launch of the much anticipated campaign, . showcased the unique flavours of African culture and served as a foretaste of what to expect at the ‘Evening with Coca-Cola’ billed for September 6, 2012.
The in-house event kicked off to music and dance and a display of contemporary African fashion and style. The highlight of the evening was the live performance by Omawunmi’s of her hit track, “If You Ask Me”. The songstress was at her energetic best as she rendered other popular tunes to the admiration of the audience. Reiterating what the campaign was all about, and what consumers should look forward to at the September 6 event, Brand Manager Colas, Coca-Cola Nigeria; Mr Olufemi Ashipa stated that ‘A Billion Reasons to Believe in Africa’ is more than a campaign; it is a reawakening of African pride and the celebration of Africa taking its pride of place in world affairs. From music, to the arts, to innovation and fashion, to academia sports, there are a billion reasons to believe in this continent and its wonderful people, starting of course with the passionate and self-driven people of our great country Nigeria”.
‘A Billion Reasons to Believe’ which is an extension of Coca-Cola’s global Open Happiness campaign sees happiness in the context of everyday occurrences in our society, from good friends, to that stranger who gave you a helping hand when you least expected it, to the happiness that comes from sharing an ice cold bottle of Coca-Cola with family and friends; it reminds us of the beauty that we have around us; and which the world has recognized.
Speaking during the event, Managing Director, Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited, Kelvin Balogun, said the campaign reflects Coca-Cola’s long term view of Africa – as a continent in renaissance with a compelling growth story over the last 10 years and credible growth opportunities into the foreseeable future. “By 2020 there will be one billion Africans. Each one of us carries immense potentials and represents a reason to believe in the continent. This campaign is a celebration of Africa and its people by a brand that knows it like no other, by virtue of our long history on the continent and our unmatched footprint across its lands.
Consumers can participate in the campaign by sharing some of their reasons to believe and personal stories of optimism, passion and belief in Africa on the Coca-Cola Nigeria Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/ cokenaija). Users of Twitter can also send a tweet to @Coca-Cola_NG. The best stories and tweets will win gifts including VIP invites to to the main event, ‘An Evening with Coca-Cola’
scheduled for September 6, 2012 at the Harbour Points Victoria Island. The event promises to be a relaxing evening of entertainment bringing to life some of the billion reasons to believe in Africa through a celebration of the arts, entertainment and contemporary culture.
Will.I.Am Ft. Nicole Scherzinger & Nicci Sundae - Hoola Hoop Lyrics
Here is Hoola Hoop Lyrics is performed by Will.I.Am Ft. Nicole Scherzinger & Nicci Sundae @ monsterlyrics.blogspot.comSend “Hoola Hoop” Ringtone to your Cellshake it to the ground,what! what! what!what! what! what! what!shake it to the ground, what!hey hoola girlwon’t you go and get your twirl on?go and get your swirl on?shake it to the ground, what!hey hoola girlwon’t you go and get your twirl
Libellés :
Nicci Sundae,
Nicole Scherzinger,
Will.i.am
Dear LIB Readers: How can I make my wife climax?
Since I put up the 'Does size really matter' post yesterday, I've been getting quite a number of sex related emails from LIB readers. Decided to share this one because I find it particularly interesting. See it below
Dear people of LIB, I've been married for six years and I've not been able to give my wife an orgasm. Unlike other women, my wife doesn't fake it. We've talked about it endlessly, we've tried different positions, we've done so many things, yet no result. These days I'm reluctant to make love to her because it's no longer enjoyable for me. You can't enjoy sex if the person you're having it with isn't enjoying it. What do I do?You can't enjoy sex if the person you're having it with isn't enjoying it? Really? Like some men care! Hehe! Anyway, back to question, what can he do?
All That Remains - Stand Up Lyrics
Here is Stand Up Lyrics is performed by All That Remains @ monsterlyrics.blogspot.comSend “Stand Up” Ringtone to your Cellstand upi know, no one had ever dreamed thatwe were this strong and we’d achieve thisso long the doubt and all believed itand now it’s come for all to see yeahwe’ve worked, so hardpushed every day nowsee the blood sweat and tears on our facewe’ve never been strongerthere’s no
Chairman House Committee on Sports causes stir in London hotel over pornography
I would not put something this scandalous on my blog if it's not true. This one na inside source story. Lol. Plus, a few Nigerians witnessed the show down between Gaiya and the hotel staff. I know the full story but just to be safe, I'm going to quote another source..:-). See it below...
This is because the hotel management had requested that the honourable should settle his total bills before he could be allowed to go. At this stage, the honourable threw caution to the wind, insisting that the hotel was trying to play a fast one on him. While the hotel was restrained not to embarrass him with the disclosure of his bill, the action of Hon. Gaiya had already attracted attention of busy bodies and concerned Nigerians.
At a stage, when the hotel could not withstand the honourable’s drama, it was disclosed that while the honourable was in his room, he was busy watching pornography channels that were considered premium channels with premium charges. At this stage, many were shocked and embarrassed that while Nigerian athletes were busy trying to do the country proud, the honourable was busy watching adult films in his hotel room.
Grudgingly, the honourable admitted watching the channels and was made to pay about two hundred and forty pounds sterling, (£240).
When the honourable was contacted, he neither picked his phone nor responded to the short message (text) sent to his phone.
Written by Mosun Usman for Newsofthepeople
Although the London Olympics has come and gone, yet the memory of the country’s poor outing without a medal still lingers on in people’s mind. The other astonishing story coming from London, however indicates that while Nigerian athletes were busy competing for medals at the Olympics, the Chairman House Committee On Sports, Hon. Godfrey Ali Gaiya was allegedly busy enjoying himself at the prestigious Marriot Hotel, where he lodged. Hon. Gaiya, who represents Jaba/Zangon Kataf Federal constituency of Kaduna state in the Federal House of Reps, was said to have attracted a big attention to himself when he was about to check out of the hotel.He watched porn in his room. Not that there's anything wrong with that. Hehe! Continue reading...
This is because the hotel management had requested that the honourable should settle his total bills before he could be allowed to go. At this stage, the honourable threw caution to the wind, insisting that the hotel was trying to play a fast one on him. While the hotel was restrained not to embarrass him with the disclosure of his bill, the action of Hon. Gaiya had already attracted attention of busy bodies and concerned Nigerians.
At a stage, when the hotel could not withstand the honourable’s drama, it was disclosed that while the honourable was in his room, he was busy watching pornography channels that were considered premium channels with premium charges. At this stage, many were shocked and embarrassed that while Nigerian athletes were busy trying to do the country proud, the honourable was busy watching adult films in his hotel room.
Grudgingly, the honourable admitted watching the channels and was made to pay about two hundred and forty pounds sterling, (£240).
When the honourable was contacted, he neither picked his phone nor responded to the short message (text) sent to his phone.
Written by Mosun Usman for Newsofthepeople
Alanis Morissette - Permission Lyrics
Here is Permission Lyrics is performed by Alanis Morissette @ monsterlyrics.blogspot.comSend “Permission” Ringtone to your Celli’ve been this girl offering much,grumbling low and i give offall that was asked of me, when order was solvedenvision what’s under the lightingi never stop long enough to swim against the tide, ohand i …. get too much, to love, to mournthis true life songchorus:permission
Lecrae Ft. Big K.R.I.T. & Ashton Jones - Mayday Lyrics
Here is Mayday Lyrics is performed by Lecrae Ft. Big K.R.I.T. & Ashton Jones @ monsterlyrics.blogspot.comSend “Mayday” Ringtone to your Cell[verse 1: big k.r.i.t.]awakened from my slumber by the thunder, lightning clappingraining on my window pane and praying i make something happena preacher’s prophecies never bothered me when i was youngersitting on my grandma’s lap, as she cried i often
Daddy Yankee Ft. De La Guetto - After Party Lyrics
Here is After Party Lyrics is performed by Daddy Yankee Ft. De La Guetto @ monsterlyrics.blogspot.comSend “After Party” Ringtone to your Cellcoro:si tu quiere despues de aqui nos vamos para el after partydile a tus amigas si quieren irvamos nuestra..tu y yo para el after partyse que tu no vas a venirdespues del..mami es el after partyapuesto que no van a seguirsi ..solo solo..dime que mas quieres
Ludacris Ft. Kelly Rowland - Representing Lyrics
Here is Representing Lyrics is performed by Ludacris Ft. Kelly Rowland @ monsterlyrics.blogspot.comSend “Representing” Ringtone to your Cellthe way you put it down in between the sheetsis like no other girlyou done take it a whole another level of freakinesswhen you blow my mindto the point where all these other womenkinda feeling like it’s old days, yeahso i better go in, then i better come
Shaggy Ft. Jazmine Sullivan - Dying In Your Arms Lyrics
Here is Dying In Your Arms Lyrics is performed by Shaggy Ft. Jazmine Sullivan @ monsterlyrics.blogspot.comSend “Dying In Your Arms” Ringtone to your Celli’ma die in you arms tonightlove this, i would like to know what kind of love thisi’ma die in you arms tonightlove this, i would like to know what kind of love thisi can keep you safe when you feel you are in dangerstraight up in my arm girl you
Tech N9ne - Earregular Lyrics
Here is Earregular Lyrics is performed by Tech N9ne @ monsterlyrics.blogspot.comSend “Earregular” Ringtone to your Cell66 to relate 46993never don’t try find me, whywhy? ’cause i’m lost in the cloudsearregular boss int he housei don’t hear what you hear niggabecause i hear difference you label me a weird niggai like that, and i like mix and dark and some clear liquorfor the night girl, although
Quote of the day: From Nike Oshinowo
“Anytime I enter a church people are always quick to notice me and some may not even concentrate on the service anymore as I always become the center of attraction in such cases. And this also distracts me. Therefore I have preferred to stay at home and worship God, rather than to keep causing unnecessary distractions in church.” - Nike Oshinowo
#Isorait! lol
#Isorait! lol
Emekuku Family of 9 Died Of Generator Fume – Imo State Govt
On Monday July 9th, nine members of the same family died mysteriously in their home. Neighbours and other family members said their deaths was spiritual.
But the Imo state government said it has finally unraveled the cause of death of the Emekuku family. According to the autopsy result released yesterday by the State Commissioner for Health, Dr Obi Njoku, they were killed by generator fume poisoning.
The commissioner said the family slept and forgot to switch off their generator set and subsequently died as a result of the generator fume they inhaled while asleep and not by ‘evil spirits'
N9 Million Plus ‘Tear Rubber’ SUV, For Just 28 Days Work?! Chei!
Considering the fact that the basic salary of Nigeria’s president (minus other perks of Aso Villa o) is less than N1 million per month, this offer sounds exciting. Except for politics, fuel subsidy claims and maybe illegal runs, very few legitimate jobs attract a N9 million monthly wage bill.
But this is what the winner of this year’s edition of Gulder Ultimate Search will get – N9 million and a brand new SUV. The eventual winner will also get N500, 000 swagger allowances to flex. But interested people have from now till September 13 to register.
More details about registration for the reality TV show can be found on - Gulderultimatesearch.tv
But it’s painful I have been disqualified on age grounds, otherwise I would have participated o! I don’t mind this N9 million plus brand new SUV, plus the extra N1 million for last girl standing because I will definitely whoop the ass of all other contestants in the jungle lol!
More photos from Teju Babyface's traditional wedding
IYANYA, GETS PRANKED ON THE BIG FRIDAY SHOW!
The Big Friday Show, Nigeria's favourite weekly entertainment programme will once again thrill loyal viewers as some of Nigeria's top celebrities will grace this week's exciting episode.
This week, fast-rising act, Iyanya, joins the list of stars who have been pranked on the popular TV show. Other entertainers who have been pranked include Wizkid, D' Prince, Skales, Karen Igho,
3 year old girl raped at Adeniji Adele (Photos)
This incident happened yesterday afternoon at Adeniji Adele, Dolphin Estate, Phase 2. A little girl ran into a woman's shop crying. The woman asked her why she was crying, but the little girl couldn't really express herself. She just kept pointing at a particular direction, and crying. Then a few minutes later, the shop owner saw a man approaching her shop and calling on the girl to follow him. The woman asked the man who he was and why he was after the girl. The man probably realized the women wasn't going to release the girl to him, so he tried to run. The woman raised an alarm immediately shouting ole ole, thinking he was a kidnapper, not knowing he had done something much worse.
Please continue...
Youths in the area thinking the man was a thief descended on him. The man kept saying he wasn't a thief that the little girl was known to him. They turned to the girl and pressured her to tell them what the guy had done to her; the 3 year old told them that the man had taken her to the last floor of a 3 story building and hurt her. They checked the girl's panties and saw blood all over her private area. The blood had even dropped to her legs but nobody noticed on time.
On hearing this, the youths descended on him once again, this time more brutal. They stripped him naked, and beat him with stick, stones, bottles, etc until someone called the police who then took the man away.
Please continue...
Youths in the area thinking the man was a thief descended on him. The man kept saying he wasn't a thief that the little girl was known to him. They turned to the girl and pressured her to tell them what the guy had done to her; the 3 year old told them that the man had taken her to the last floor of a 3 story building and hurt her. They checked the girl's panties and saw blood all over her private area. The blood had even dropped to her legs but nobody noticed on time.
On hearing this, the youths descended on him once again, this time more brutal. They stripped him naked, and beat him with stick, stones, bottles, etc until someone called the police who then took the man away.
The rapist |
Police taking him away |
Today is the day to raise a glass at 17:59
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Cynthia's murder: Press release from the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria
This concerns the two pharmacists arrested in connection with Cynthia Osokogu's murder. Read it below
The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) is interested in a diligent and focused investigation of this murder which continues to attract so much interest from Nigerians to the extent that all found culpable will be made to face the full weight of the law, while innocent people are not unjustly arraigned, prosecuted and punished.
We note with concern the arraignment of two young Pharmacists who were charged along with the confessed suspects for rape, armed robbery, murder and administering of obnoxious substances. These are weighty charges that reflect the gravity of the offences that led to the death of this promising lady. We at Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) indeed perceive this loss as a great one to the Osokogus, friends, colleagues and all Nigerians.
The PSN after a critical appraisal of all issues at stake wishes to reflect thus:
1) Pharmacists as responsible professionals and as legitimate custodians of medicines would continue to champion safe, responsible and rational use of medicines in Nigeria. Our projects and programmes in the last few years have always been geared towards the promotion of safe use of medicines. Having said this, it is important to realize that all medicines are poisons with inherent tendencies for abuse and misuse. Pharmacists have always exercised due diligence, caution and professional judgment in dispensing and sales of medicines. But beyond this, it is difficult to know what a person intends to do or does with the medicine after purchase especially for a premeditated criminal act that involved use of chains, padlocks, tape and other dangerous weapons.
Information available to us indicate:
a. Pharmacist Chukwunonso Maduakor was on duty in Oxpharm in the morning of Monday August 20, 2012. A gentleman approached him and requested to buy Rohypnol. Nonso asked him for a prescription and he said he does not have one. The gentleman begged and pleaded with him that he really needed it with paracetamol. Pharm. Nonso considered his request on compassionate grounds and dispensed to him one (1) card of 10 tablets of flunitrazapam along with one (1) card of Paracetamol. The gentleman goes out of the pharmacy, and then came in again with other persons, arrested Nonso and accused him of selling drug without prescription. They then took him to the Police station, he made statement and was detained for six (6) days in Festac Police Area Command. On the 7th day they transferred him to Panti from where he was taken to a Magistrate Court and was charged for conspiracy, murder, armed robbery, rape and administering obnoxious substances to Miss Cynthia Osokogu who was killed by two known persons a month earlier in July 2012.
b. The second Pharmacists, Pharm. Osita Orji is a Locum Pharmacist with Oxpharm and works evening shifts. The police visited Oxpharm on 21 August 2012 and requested to see Osita. When he got to the station, they alleged that he was the Pharmacist on duty when the suspected killer of Cynthia claimed they bought Rohypnol from Oxpharm. Osita made statement that he did not know the murderers, could not recall meeting them or selling Rohypnol to them and if they ever bought the Rohypnol from him while on duty that they must have presented him with a prescription. Osita was detained in Festac Police Area Command for two (2) days, then transferred to Panti from where he was taken to a Magistrate Court and charged
2) If the liability of the two pharmacists is limited to the sales or alleged sales of rohypnol to clients they do not know and never collaborated with in this condemnable crime then it is logical to believe that at best there might have been breaches of professional ethics. The law provides that such matters are dealt with by the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria a regulatory agency of the Federal Government established by Cap. P.17 LFN 2004.
3) The drug in question Rohypnol is an intermediate acting benzodiazepam similar to diazepam (valium), nitrazepam (swidon) and bromazepam (lexotan).
Rohypnol is the brand name of the medicine flunitrazepam and is one of the benzodiazepine class of sedatives or tranquilizer drugs, of which valium or diazepam is perhaps the best known. It is used in the management of anxiety and sleep disorders (short term treatment of insomnia).
Rohypnol is made by Roche in Switzerland, registered with NAFDAC (Reg. No: 04 ? 0150) and distributed in Nigeria by Swipha Nigeria Ltd. It is not a rare drug as being reported. It is available in Nigeria.
4) The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) counsels Nigerians to monitor the use of internet facilities by youths and children particularly because of volume and nature of information available.
5) We urge the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution in the Ministry of Justice in Lagos State to immediately review the cases of these pharmacists with a view to advising the relevant authorities on how best to tackle this matter and to ensure that the innocent is not persecuted albeit unjustly.
CONCLUSION
Gentlemen of the Press, the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) assures Nigerians that it will continue to work with stakeholders including relevant regulatory agencies to evolve a National Strategy that will improve the use of medicines in Nigeria. In line with this, the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) has dedicated September 25, 2012 to continue the dialogue on safe medicines by collaborating with the National Human Rights Commission, Regulatory Agencies, Media and other stakeholders.
One of the salient lessons inherent in the discourse is that our youth while trusting must verify the relationship they make through the social media given the abuse potential.
Once again, we offer our heartfelt condolences to the entire Osokogu family. We pray that God will grant the family the fortitude to bear this loss.
Thank you.
Azubike Okwor FPSN,FPCPHARM,FFIP
President
August 30, 2012
The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) joins millions of Nigerians to empathize with the family of the late Cynthia Osokogu who was lured by friends she met on facebook to Lagos where she was brutalized and eventually killed.
We also commend the Nigeria Police for the professional investigation that led to the arrest of the two young men who admitted openly to have committed the heinous crime.
The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) is interested in a diligent and focused investigation of this murder which continues to attract so much interest from Nigerians to the extent that all found culpable will be made to face the full weight of the law, while innocent people are not unjustly arraigned, prosecuted and punished.
We note with concern the arraignment of two young Pharmacists who were charged along with the confessed suspects for rape, armed robbery, murder and administering of obnoxious substances. These are weighty charges that reflect the gravity of the offences that led to the death of this promising lady. We at Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) indeed perceive this loss as a great one to the Osokogus, friends, colleagues and all Nigerians.
The PSN after a critical appraisal of all issues at stake wishes to reflect thus:
1) Pharmacists as responsible professionals and as legitimate custodians of medicines would continue to champion safe, responsible and rational use of medicines in Nigeria. Our projects and programmes in the last few years have always been geared towards the promotion of safe use of medicines. Having said this, it is important to realize that all medicines are poisons with inherent tendencies for abuse and misuse. Pharmacists have always exercised due diligence, caution and professional judgment in dispensing and sales of medicines. But beyond this, it is difficult to know what a person intends to do or does with the medicine after purchase especially for a premeditated criminal act that involved use of chains, padlocks, tape and other dangerous weapons.
Information available to us indicate:
a. Pharmacist Chukwunonso Maduakor was on duty in Oxpharm in the morning of Monday August 20, 2012. A gentleman approached him and requested to buy Rohypnol. Nonso asked him for a prescription and he said he does not have one. The gentleman begged and pleaded with him that he really needed it with paracetamol. Pharm. Nonso considered his request on compassionate grounds and dispensed to him one (1) card of 10 tablets of flunitrazapam along with one (1) card of Paracetamol. The gentleman goes out of the pharmacy, and then came in again with other persons, arrested Nonso and accused him of selling drug without prescription. They then took him to the Police station, he made statement and was detained for six (6) days in Festac Police Area Command. On the 7th day they transferred him to Panti from where he was taken to a Magistrate Court and was charged for conspiracy, murder, armed robbery, rape and administering obnoxious substances to Miss Cynthia Osokogu who was killed by two known persons a month earlier in July 2012.
b. The second Pharmacists, Pharm. Osita Orji is a Locum Pharmacist with Oxpharm and works evening shifts. The police visited Oxpharm on 21 August 2012 and requested to see Osita. When he got to the station, they alleged that he was the Pharmacist on duty when the suspected killer of Cynthia claimed they bought Rohypnol from Oxpharm. Osita made statement that he did not know the murderers, could not recall meeting them or selling Rohypnol to them and if they ever bought the Rohypnol from him while on duty that they must have presented him with a prescription. Osita was detained in Festac Police Area Command for two (2) days, then transferred to Panti from where he was taken to a Magistrate Court and charged
2) If the liability of the two pharmacists is limited to the sales or alleged sales of rohypnol to clients they do not know and never collaborated with in this condemnable crime then it is logical to believe that at best there might have been breaches of professional ethics. The law provides that such matters are dealt with by the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria a regulatory agency of the Federal Government established by Cap. P.17 LFN 2004.
3) The drug in question Rohypnol is an intermediate acting benzodiazepam similar to diazepam (valium), nitrazepam (swidon) and bromazepam (lexotan).
Rohypnol is the brand name of the medicine flunitrazepam and is one of the benzodiazepine class of sedatives or tranquilizer drugs, of which valium or diazepam is perhaps the best known. It is used in the management of anxiety and sleep disorders (short term treatment of insomnia).
Rohypnol is made by Roche in Switzerland, registered with NAFDAC (Reg. No: 04 ? 0150) and distributed in Nigeria by Swipha Nigeria Ltd. It is not a rare drug as being reported. It is available in Nigeria.
4) The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) counsels Nigerians to monitor the use of internet facilities by youths and children particularly because of volume and nature of information available.
5) We urge the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution in the Ministry of Justice in Lagos State to immediately review the cases of these pharmacists with a view to advising the relevant authorities on how best to tackle this matter and to ensure that the innocent is not persecuted albeit unjustly.
CONCLUSION
Gentlemen of the Press, the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) assures Nigerians that it will continue to work with stakeholders including relevant regulatory agencies to evolve a National Strategy that will improve the use of medicines in Nigeria. In line with this, the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) has dedicated September 25, 2012 to continue the dialogue on safe medicines by collaborating with the National Human Rights Commission, Regulatory Agencies, Media and other stakeholders.
One of the salient lessons inherent in the discourse is that our youth while trusting must verify the relationship they make through the social media given the abuse potential.
Once again, we offer our heartfelt condolences to the entire Osokogu family. We pray that God will grant the family the fortitude to bear this loss.
Thank you.
Azubike Okwor FPSN,FPCPHARM,FFIP
President
August 30, 2012
jeudi 30 août 2012
Nicki Minaj Blasted By Fans For Jacking Beyonce's Photo
Nicki Minaj yesterday came under fire from Beyonce's fans after she changed her Twitter profile to a picture of her face photoshopped over that of Beyonce. She took the photo down a few hours later when the bashing became too much
'Twas probably a homage to Beyonce but still kinda creepy!
'Twas probably a homage to Beyonce but still kinda creepy!
1, 500 Nigerian students face deportation in UK
Around 2,600 foreign students could be deported from Britain after their university was stripped of its ability to sponsor visas for pupils beyond the European Union, the government announced Thursday. The move provoked dismay from students and accusations that the move by the Conservative-led government, which is bent on reducing immigration, could damage Britain’s global reputation.
London Metropolitan University has lost its “highly trusted status” because a survey found significant problems with the qualifications of many of its foreign students, Immigration Minister Damian Green said.
In a “significant proportion” of cases, there was no documentation that students had a good standard of English, Green said, and there was no proof that half of those sampled were attending lectures. He said the sampling of the university’s foreign students indicated that more than a quarter did not have current permission to be in the country.
“Any one of those breaches would be serious,” Green told BBC radio. “We found all three of those breaches at London Metropolitan.”
A degree from a U.K. university is highly prized by many students abroad, and those from outside the European Union often pay higher fees than residents. The British government, which has cracked down on immigration in multiple ways, has pointed to student visas as a category ripe for abuse by those who may instead be looking for work.
London Metropolitan has 30,000 students, and 2,600 are affected by the government’s decision, said university spokesman Nick Hansen. Students from other European Union countries don’t need visas.
The affected students will have 60 days to find new sponsors once they are formally notified by the government, or they could be deported. A task force has been set up to help genuine students who otherwise qualify for visas, Universities Minister David Willetts said, but with the fall term imminent students have little time to find new sponsors and courses.
(AP)
London Metropolitan University has lost its “highly trusted status” because a survey found significant problems with the qualifications of many of its foreign students, Immigration Minister Damian Green said.
In a “significant proportion” of cases, there was no documentation that students had a good standard of English, Green said, and there was no proof that half of those sampled were attending lectures. He said the sampling of the university’s foreign students indicated that more than a quarter did not have current permission to be in the country.
“Any one of those breaches would be serious,” Green told BBC radio. “We found all three of those breaches at London Metropolitan.”
A degree from a U.K. university is highly prized by many students abroad, and those from outside the European Union often pay higher fees than residents. The British government, which has cracked down on immigration in multiple ways, has pointed to student visas as a category ripe for abuse by those who may instead be looking for work.
London Metropolitan has 30,000 students, and 2,600 are affected by the government’s decision, said university spokesman Nick Hansen. Students from other European Union countries don’t need visas.
The affected students will have 60 days to find new sponsors once they are formally notified by the government, or they could be deported. A task force has been set up to help genuine students who otherwise qualify for visas, Universities Minister David Willetts said, but with the fall term imminent students have little time to find new sponsors and courses.
(AP)
Heroes and Zeros premieres tomorrow
On Friday, August31, 2012, A-list actors, star musicians and important personalities will grace theSilverbird Galleria, Victoria Island, Lagos for the premiere of one of the mostanticipated movies of the year, Heroesand Zeros.
The movie premierewhich promises to be one of the biggest in the industry has seen celebritiesindicate interest in attending the first-class premiere.
Topping the list ofspecial guests expected at the premiere are the lead actors of the movie, Ghanaianactress, Nadia Buari, veteran Nigerian actor, Olu Jacobs, Tinsel star, BimboManuel, fast rising actor, Gabriel Afolayan and others.
Givingher impression as to what should be expected at the movie premier, Ms AmakaEmerole, a representative of KOGA Studios said, “We have planned the premiereof Heroes and Zeros to be a big event. Already, we have sent out many invites tocelebrities and they have indicated interest in the premiere. The premiereshould be a springboard for the movie.
There would be anAfter Party at the upscale KOGA Lounge, located in the heart of Oregun inIkeja, a place which has now turned into a hub for industry practitioners.
Heroes and Zeros isan emotive movie that features a mixture of veterans and green horns like Bimbo Manuel, NadiaBuari, Gabriel Afolayan, Olu Jacobs, Norbert Young, Tina Mba, Akin Lewis,Funsho Adeolu and Chervel Bridgette.
Possessing an unusual plot and a creative storyline that explores aback-and-forth narrative technique, Heroesand Zeros tells the story of the destructive pursuance of Tonia (NadiaBuari) by Amos Fele (Bimbo Manuel). Italso exposes the negative use of the media.
Heroes and Zerosis directed by award winning director, Niji Akanni, the brain behind brilliant Nollywood workslike Aramotu and scores of televisioncommercials. Niji has written many award-winning films for first-rate Nigerianproducers, including DANGEROUS TWINS, PLAYING GAMES, SAVING ALERO and NARROWPATH. He holds a B.A. (Dramatic Arts) from the University of Ife and an M.A.from the University of Ibadan. He is presently working on his PhD at theUniversity of Ibadan.
The movie will be in cinemas across the nation from Friday,September 7, 2012.
SOUTH AFRICAN PEACE ACTIVIST, ARCHBISHOP, DESMOND TUTU FINDS NEW GROOVE ON MTV MEETS
South African peace activist, Nobel Prize winner and South African national treasure Archbishop Desmond Tutu is sure to strike a chord with African youth with his appearance onMTV Base Meets…with MTN (MTV Base, DStv Channel 322, 5 September 2012).
MTV Base Meets Archbishop Desmond Tutu with MTN will follow the youthful and irrepressible Archbishop as he meets with four passionate young
'I am a white American that married a Nigerian.' - Crystal Owonubi
Crystal Ellis Owonubi (pictured above) lives in Jos with her family. She has been sharing her story with other Americans and people in the world at large via a popular Facebook page 'Mixed and Happy: I support mixed-raced families!" Here's something she wrote that I want to share with the rest of you. See it below...
I grew up in Bauxite, Arkansas. I have lived in Nigeria for the past 7 years with my husband. We have two children together. We have been married for 12 years now. My father has never met my husband and has refused to accept my children also.
When I had my first baby, a little girl that is now 12 years old. I called my father and said that I wanted to come and see him for Christmas with my baby. He said, "I don't want any black people in my home!" and hung up the phone!
I grew up in an all white school with only one mixed girl in the school. I was treated horribly in school because I dated a black boy that lived in the next town at the age of 16. My father told me that he would disown me and to this day, I have never received a phone call from him.
I was called nigger lover in school and nobody wanted to sit by me. I knew what it felt like to be rejected. I was sent away to several different homes for troubled children because my mother did not want me to be with a black person. She would lock the phone up in her room. But, today I live in the blackest nation, Nigeria. And today I am happy that I did not end up racist like them or should I say ignorant."
I am holding back my tears. I thank God that he gave me a family of my own! He has blessed me with a wonderful man that understands me and loves me for who I am. He has blessed me with a wonderful family that accepts me regardless of my skin color and regardless of where I come from.
Even though my mother and father in law are both deceased now, I thank God for their lives and how they were able to show me love before they went on to be with the Lord. Many people have been amazed that I am been able to stay in Nigeria for this long, but now I am ready to share my story. This is not the full story nor is it the ending of the story, so watch out for my book......coming soon! God wrote my story, but I wrote the book. I pray that many peoples lives will be touched by my story and that lives will be changed.
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