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Friday, October 31, 2014
#SBmusic- New Video: Davido ft DJ Arafat – Naughty
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‘I Consider Being Gay Among The Greatest Gifts God Has Given Me’- Apple CEO, Tim Cook Publicly Acknowledges He Is Gay
Throughout my professional life, I’ve tried to maintain a basic level of privacy. I come from humble roots, and I don’t seek to draw attention to myself. Apple is already one of the most closely watched companies in the world, and I like keeping the focus on our products and the incredible things our customers achieve with them.Tim Cook is the CEO of Apple
At the same time, I believe deeply in the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, who said: “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’ ” I often challenge myself with that question, and I’ve come to realize that my desire for personal privacy has been holding me back from doing something more important. That’s what has led me to today.
For years, I’ve been open with many people about my sexual orientation. Plenty of colleagues at Apple know I’m gay, and it doesn’t seem to make a difference in the way they treat me. Of course, I’ve had the good fortune to work at a company that loves creativity and innovation and knows it can only flourish when you embrace people’s differences. Not everyone is so lucky.
While I have never denied my sexuality, I haven’t publicly acknowledged it either, until now. So let me be clear: I’m proud to be gay, and I consider being gay among the greatest gifts God has given me.
Being gay has given me a deeper understanding of what it means to be in the minority and provided a window into the challenges that people in other minority groups deal with every day. It’s made me more empathetic, which has led to a richer life. It’s been tough and uncomfortable at times, but it has given me the confidence to be myself, to follow my own path, and to rise above adversity and bigotry. It’s also given me the skin of a rhinoceros, which comes in handy when you’re the CEO of Apple.
The world has changed so much since I was a kid. America is moving toward marriage equality, and the public figures who have bravely come out have helped change perceptions and made our culture more tolerant. Still, there are laws on the books in a majority of states that allow employers to fire people based solely on their sexual orientation. There are many places where landlords can evict tenants for being gay, or where we can be barred from visiting sick partners and sharing in their legacies. Countless people, particularly kids, face fear and abuse every day because of their sexual orientation.
I don’t consider myself an activist, but I realize how much I’ve benefited from the sacrifice of others. So if hearing that the CEO of Apple is gay can help someone struggling to come to terms with who he or she is, or bring comfort to anyone who feels alone, or inspire people to insist on their equality, then it’s worth the trade-off with my own privacy.
I’ll admit that this wasn’t an easy choice. Privacy remains important to me, and I’d like to hold on to a small amount of it. I’ve made Apple my life’s work, and I will continue to spend virtually all of my waking time focused on being the best CEO I can be. That’s what our employees deserve—and our customers, developers, shareholders, and supplier partners deserve it, too. Part of social progress is understanding that a person is not defined only by one’s sexuality, race, or gender. I’m an engineer, an uncle, a nature lover, a fitness nut, a son of the South, a sports fanatic, and many other things. I hope that people will respect my desire to focus on the things I’m best suited for and the work that brings me joy.
The company I am so fortunate to lead has long advocated for human rights and equality for all. We’ve taken a strong stand in support of a workplace equality bill before Congress, just as we stood for marriage equality in our home state of California. And we spoke up in Arizona when that state’s legislature passed a discriminatory bill targeting the gay community. We’ll continue to fight for our values, and I believe that any CEO of this incredible company, regardless of race, gender, or sexual orientation, would do the same. And I will personally continue to advocate for equality for all people until my toes point up.
When I arrive in my office each morning, I’m greeted by framed photos of Dr. King and Robert F. Kennedy. I don’t pretend that writing this puts me in their league. All it does is allow me to look at those pictures and know that I’m doing my part, however small, to help others. We pave the sunlit path toward justice together, brick by brick. This is my brick.
Deposed Blaise Campoare of Burkina Faso seeks asylum in Ghana
Ghana’s Interior Minister, Mark Woyongo says Ghana will receive deposed Burkinabe leader Blaise Campoare if he arrives in Ghana as speculated. “We will have no choice but to welcome him,” Mr. Wayongo said.
Eyewitness and local media sources say a heavily armed convoy, believed to be escorting the deposed leader was sighted near the border with Ghana; sparking heated debate about what Ghana’s position should be on the Burkinabe crisis.
Ghanaian President John Mahama who is also the chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been criticized by a section of the Ghanaian media for issuing a statement on behalf of ECOWAS stating that the regional body would not recognize any government that came into office through a coup d’etat.
Managing editor of the Insight Newspaper and a noted radio commentator Kwesi Pratt blasted President Mahama who chairs ECOWAS for issuing the statement.
“President Blaise Compaore is really bad and will go into history as one of the worst presidents in Africa,” he said.
After overthrowing his friend and colleague Thomas Sankara, Blaise Compaore ruled Burkina Faso for 27 years and attempted to extend his rule for another 5 years through a constitutional tweak. This rather started an angry uprising leading to his resignation on Friday after protesters had set parliament house and other government buildings ablaze.
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Chinedu Ubachukwu Wins GUS Season 11 #GUSTheMission
The other two warriors failed in their bids to get to the mysterious destination across the waters. With this achievement, the native of Anambra State will exchange the treasure for a whopping N10million and a brand new SUV.
As soon as Chinedu located & retrieved the General’s War Helmet, anchorman Chidi Mokeme inducted him into the exclusive Order of Heroes as the 11th “Ultimate Man”. The other finalists will get cash prizes for the positions they finished in.
On the other hand, Otto Canon has won the Viewers’ Choice award, thus becoming the proud owner of a brand new SUV in addition to the prize money he gets for being the 3rd runner up. Samantha Appi, the Last Woman Standing also gets a reward of a brand new 2014 Urban Ford Ecosport SUV in addition to the prize money for being a contestant on the show.
The Winner's Party will take place at Women Development Centre, Awka on the 1st of November 2014 at 5pm. To get an invite, follow the conversation on social media #GUSTheMission
The reality show began with a total of 14 contestants, 7 of whom are male: Iwuoha Ikenna, 24, from Imo State; Nwagboso Joshua, 27 from Abia State; Emedike Ikenna, 28, from Anambra State; Nne Cosy Joe, 28, Rivers State; Ubachukwu Chinedu, 24, from Anambra State; Otto Canon Chimenem, 25, from Rivers State; and Afolabi Emmanuel Olusegun, 29, from Lagos State.
The 7 female contestants are: Iroh Noela, 25, from Imo State; Appi Samantha, 25, from Bayelsa State; Erijakpor Loretta, 30, from Delta State; Robinson Sharon, 26, from Delta State; Eriata Blessing Ese, 21, from Edo State; Addoh Evi, 22, from Delta State and Nwagbagiro Sandra, 25, from Anambra State.
Culled from Pulse.ng
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
#SBmusic: M.I Abaga – Chairman | Album Track Listing
The official track list features the finest entertainers in Nigeria and fantastic producers. It features artists like Wizkid, Remininsce, Tuface Idibia, Sound Sultan, Patoranking, Sheyi Shay and few other.
Do you think M.I Abaga will make that comeback?
Peep the track list below & share your thoughts!!
Zambia’s President Guy Scott Becomes First White President of Post-Colonial Africa
Guy Scott will serve for 90 days until elections are held for a new president. Scott, who is of Scottish descent, is however, ineligible to be elected president because his parents were not born in Zambia.
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#SBmusic: DJ Xclusive ft. Banky W & Niyola - Tonight
With “Tonight” his seventh single, Xclusive displays a relentless streak by providing another banger only a few weeks after the release of his wildly popular Jeje which featured Nigerian pop sensation, Wizkid. By showing an unbending refusal to let the party die down, Tonight places DJ Xclusive in the (e)xclusive ranks of Nigeria’s most prolific hit-makers.
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#FIFA Writes To Nigeria
We acknowledge receipt of your correspondence dated 27 October 2014 with regard to the latest developments of the situation of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).We take note of the order granted by the Federal High Court nullifying the NFF elections of 30 September 2014 and the fact that some persons claiming to have been legitimately elected previously went to occupy the offices of the NFF causing great confusion among the administrative staff.
We also note that security forces prevented you from travelling to Namibia where you were supposed to represent the NFF at the final match of the African Women’s Championship.As stated in our previous letters dated 9 September 2014 and 2 October 2014, FIFA stressed that should the electoral process and the instalment of the newly elected NFF board be affected by any interference, the case would be brought to the attention of the appropriate FIFA bodies for a suspension of the NFF until the next FIFA Congress due to take place on 28 and 29 May 2015.
The course of events as described in your correspondence clearly shows that interference has not ceased.Under these circumstances and in order to give Nigerian football a last opportunity to avoid a lengthy suspension, we inform you that if by Friday 31 October 2014 at midday Nigerian time we have not received proof that the case has been definitively withdrawn from court and that the board elected on 30 September 2014 is able to carry out its activities without any hindrance, we will refer the case to the FIFA Emergency Committee for implementation of the suspension.
We would like to underline the dire effects a suspension could have on Nigerian football. It would for instance mean that no team from Nigeria of any sort (including club teams) could have any international sporting contact (art. 14 par. 3 of the FIFA Statutes). But it would also mean that neither the NFF nor any of its members or officials could benefit from any development programmes courses or training from FIFA or CAF any longer.We recommend that you contact the main stakeholders and concerned parties to brief them on the FIFA position. We thus hope that by Friday midday, we will receive the requested evidence in order to avoid the adverse consequences of a suspension.
Jerome Valcke
Secretary General -
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
#NASA rocket explodes shortly after launch
The rocket was unmanned, and NASA officials said no personnel appeared to be in danger.
NASA spokesman Jay Bolden said.
"There was failure on launch," There was no indicated loss of life.The Orbital Sciences Corp.'s Antares rocket and Cygnus cargo spacecraft were set to launch at 6:22 p.m. ET. It was set to carry some 5,000 pounds of supplies and experiments to the International Space Station.
There was significant property and vehicle damage. Mission control is trying to assess what went wrong."
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Messi and Ronaldo top FIFA World Player of the Year 2014 list
2014 FIFA Ballon d'Or shortlist:
Gareth Bale (Wales)
Karim Benzema (France)
Diego Costa (Spain)
Thibaut Courtois (Belgium)
Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)
Angel Di Maria (Argentina)
Mario Gotze (Germany)
Eden Hazard (Belgium)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Sweden)
Andres Iniesta (Spain)
Toni Kroos (Germany)
Philipp Lahm (Germany)
Javier Mascherano (Argentina)
Lionel Messi (Argentina)
Thomas Muller (Germany)
Manuel Neuer (Germany)
Neymar (Brazil)
Paul Pogba (France)
Sergio Ramos (Spain)
Arjen Robben (Netherlands)
James Rodriguez (Colombia)
Bastian Schweinsteiger (Germany)
Yaya Toure (Ivory Coast)
PDP reacts to Tambawal’s defection, asks him to resign
"After a thorough consideration of the matter, the NWC (National Working Committee) came to a conclusion that the Hon. Speaker, as a responsible elected officer, knows full well what is needful and honourable of him since his new party is in the minority. We are not unmindful of the fact that Hon. Tambuwal became Speaker on the platform of the PDP as the political party with the majority of seats in the House of Representatives and that this incontrovertible fact has not changed”.
the PDP said...
How To Tackle Excessive Underarm Sweating
1. Wear An Antiperspirant instead of deodorant sprays
Deodorants help to cover up odors, while antiperspirants contain ingredients designed to stop perspiration instead of masking sweat odours.
2. Wear Fabrics That Breathe
Opt for cotton, linen shirts they allow air pass through the skin and absorb moisture well where in contrast, nylon, cotton, polyester and more man made materials trap heat and make you sweat more.
3. Fortify Yourself
If tension, stress, meeting new people and so on makes you nervous and break into sweat, watch how you can deal with anxiety, if it requires you getting more air, breathing controllably and more, try out what works and work with that.
4. Reduce Stress
healthy lifestyle that includes exercise will help your body handle long-term stress, perform at its optimum level and keep underarm sweating under control
5. Change your diet
Some people find that certain foods and beverages make them perspire more profusely than usual or cause an unpleasant body odor. Drinks with caffeine, alcoholic beverages, garlic, onions and pepper are among the most common culprits, stay away from them as much as you can if you don't want to keep breaking out in sweats.
Drink lots of water to stay hydrated, this way the boy stays cool and you don't break out in sweat.
Alternatively try this home remedy; Before going to bed, cut a lime in half and rub it under your arms until the skin is coated in the juice, then let it dry. The citrus will work as a natural deodorant, and the acidic juice may help stop sweat.
Don't forget that if you suspect you are sweating way too normal, seek medical help.
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Monday, October 27, 2014
#OscarPistorius Prosecutors to Appeal his Manslaughter Verdict
Under the current terms, Pistorius is eligible for release after 10 months and would then complete his sentence under house arrest. Prosecution spokesman Nathi Mncube said the next step would be to file papers in court.Chief lawyer Gerrie Nel is holding urgent meetings with the country's most senior legal experts to build a case.
If they go to court, it is unsure how Pistorius would fund a second trail as he is said to have spent $1.6 million in legal fees and is still owing his legal team about $700,000.
6 Reasons Why You Should Shave Your Pubic Hair
It is totally a matter of choice.
Some people have a fetish for long, curly pubic hair while others just love the whole crotch to be clean shaven like a baby's buttocks.
While there may not be a reason against leaving the garden unweeded, you might find it worth knowing that there are benefits to shaving your pubic hair.
Here are five of those reasons:
1.Shaving makes your crotch cleaner and healthier. As we go through each day's rigours, heat caused sweat which mixes with bacteria and cling to the pubic hair. These 'dirty' hair does not get cleaned with ordinary bathing, it needs conscious scrubbing to get it offf. However, you could save yourself the worry and reduce the risk of infections by just shaving it all off.
2.Shaving makes your erection look bigger. The penis often looks smaller if there is a thick growth of hair at the base of the shaft. When that pubic hair is properly groomed and/or shaved away, the penis seems to become at least an inch longer.
3.Shaving adds 'sexy' to your crotch. Staying clean down there will add a touch of sexiness to anyone because it looks healthy. With the crotch constantly clean, you are able to quickly notice developing infections or rash before they worsen.
4.Shaving keeps the odour away. When you shave, you take away the hiding place of dirt and bacteria which cause odour. With your crotch getting enough air, and being easily washed clean, you will definitely smell better.
5.Shaving makes the pubic region more inviting. A clean crotch it more inviting and opens the door for other sexual pleasures like a mouthjob. No one will want to place their lips over all that thick, smelly hair.
6.Shaving the pubic hair can increase sensitivity during sex. Do you know that the skin around the crotch is very sensitive to touch. Well, when you remove the hair, you allow direct contact with all that sensitive skin, unveiling another pleasure field.
Tell me, do you still feel like having a herb garden there?
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Rapper, Kanye West Turns Down $4.5M Deal In Vegas
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| Kanye West backs out of multi-million dollar deal in Vegas, no reason given yet |
According to TMZ, Kanye would have been paid a whopping $4.5 million for just 9 days of work. But he reportedly walked away from it!
According to the written offer, the 'Yeezus' star would have performed 3 shows a week for 3 weeks at the Axis at Planet Hollywood...scoring $500,000 per show.
With that amount, Kanye could have made more per show than J-Lo, who was offered $350K/show, Britney - $475/show and current highest earner Celine Dion who earns $476k per show.
There's been no official reason why Kim Kardashian's husband backed out from such a lucrative offer. But rest assured we would keep you all posted when we find out.
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Sunday, October 26, 2014
Jim Iyke Flaunts his Ripped Abs
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| Jim Iyke Sits Next to Gambia’s President as He Celebrates His 20th Year as President |
Don Jazzy Reunite With D'Banj On His tenth Year Anniversary Album
According to D'Banj, Don Jazzy's production will feature on his ten year anniversary album. Eja Nla made this known during an interview with BEAT FM. "Don Jazzy worked with me from the beginning, and I can tell you for sure that my 10th anniversary album will drop soon, and there are many producers on it including Don Jazzy."
D'Banj and Don Jazzy were co-owners of the record label Mo' Hits. The imprint existed for 8 years and produced several chart topping singles and award winning albums including No Long Thing in 2005, and The Entertainer in 2008.
Source- PULSE.NG
Photo- Charming Actress, Ebube Nwagbo Dazzles In Beautiful Dress
Photo- Nigeria's Rap Sensation Phyno Shares a Photo With Mum
Photos- President Jonathan, Bishop Oyedepo, others praying for Nigeria on their #2014Pilgrimage to Israel.
Saturday, October 25, 2014
Photos- Shocking Photos Of How Africans Sit on Border Fence In Other To Get Into Spain
Some of them who get frustrated along the line because the police won’t let them in, injure themselves by cutting off their hands or feet and some even falling over the other side in a bid to injure themselves. It’s just so heart breaking! More photos below:
Kylie Jenner’s Lips Get Even Bigger — Love Or Loathe?
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Synagogue tragedy: T.B Joshua to pay victims’ families N750,000 each
Kirsten Nematandanim the church’s spokesman said,
“We have done a full audit of each family’s financial needs and assisted with various household expenses as many of the deceased were breadwinners. Household expenses varied from rent money to school fees and groceries.
“The church has pleaded with the Nigerian government to expedite the repatriation process in order for families to bury the deceased with dignity”.
Sharia Court orders man to remarry woman he infected with HIV
This was the verdict of an upper Sharia court sitting at Sabon Gari, after the case was brought before it by the aggrieved wife.
The husband by name, Abdullahi Ahmad was dragged to the court by his ex-wife, Umma Usman, who told the court that the defendant had divorced her and asked her to vacate his house after infecting her with the dreaded disease.
The victim informed the honourable court that both of them had been living together as a couple for about 13 years and that she had several children with him before she later found out that he is HIV/AIDs positive.
The court was also told that the defendant issued the hapless woman a divorce letter, knowing that he infected her with the disease.
Umma is praying the court to quash the divorce letter issued to her by her husband and compel him to re-marry her since he is the one that infected her.
In his verdict, the Judge, Malam Farouk Ahmad, granted the complainant’s plea, canceled the divorce letter issued to her by the husband and ordered him to immediately re-marry her.
Judge Ahmad said under Islamic Sharia Law, “it is binding on the husband to stay with the woman for the rest of his life being the one responsible for her getting an infection that has no known cure.”
He ordered him to take good care of the woman henceforth.
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Mavin’s first lady, Tiwa Savage, shared these photos after a performance in the UK
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