Lady With Rare Birth Defect Becomes First Pilot Without Arms Licensed To Fly

Jessica Cox suffered a rare birth defect and was born without any arms. None of the prenatal tests her mother took showed there was anything wrong with her. And yet she was born with this rare congenital disease, but also with a great spirit. The psychology graduate can write, type, drive a car, brush her hair and talk on her phone simply using her feet. Ms Cox, from Tuscon, Arizona, USA, is also a former dancer and double black belt in Tae Kwon-Do. She has a no-restrictions driving license, she flies planes and she can type 25 words a minute. The plane she is flying is called an Ercoupe and it is one of the few airplanes to be made and certified without pedals. Without rudder pedals, Jessica is free to use her feet as hands. Her flight training took three years instead of the normal six months to earn her lightweight aircraft licence, had three flying instructors and practiced 89 hours of flying, becoming the first pilot with no arms. Posted by Patt Ogar

A True Story of a Man who has been to Hell and Met Jesus Christ FOR 23minute

Bill Wiese was shown Hell for 23 Minutes, he saw demons, fire and many people. He was taken out of Hell by Jesus Christ.

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Obese And Overweight Men At More Risk Of Developing Prostate Cancer Says A New Study

Being fat makes you more likely to develop prostate cancer, according to a new study. Researchers have found that the fat surrounding the prostate of overweight or obese men with the cancer, provides a favourable environment to promote the disease’s growth. Fat can aid the immune system, but too much can increase the risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Prostate cancer is one of the most common forms in men and early treatment is usually very successful The findings have been published in the open access journal BMC Medicine. Posted by Patt Ogar

NOA honour the 7 police officers who investigated Cynthia's murder

The National Orientation Agency on Friday September 21st honoured the seven police who investigated and arrested the men who murdered Cynthia Osokogu in a hotel in Festac in July 2012. The seven police officers - ACP Damien Okoro, the Area Commander 'Festac', DSP Imoh Gregory, Woman ASP Mariam Ogunmolasuyi, ASP Agbaje Yakubu, Inspector Edo Joseph, Woman Sergeant Patience Biokoro and Sergeant Frank Okorobon all of Area 'E' Festac, Lagos, were awarded 'NOA Civic Recognition Award'. The director general of NOA said the agency decided to honour the police officers because they did an excellent job. The DG said: The whole nation was gripped with anger, fear and rage when this ugly, unfortunate incident occurred. These patriotic officers stuck out their necks to unravel the mystery. What you did restored Nigeria to the rest of the civilized world. You also restored some sort of succour to the family by arresting those that committed the dastardly act. When people are making such efforts, you must tell them they are doing well. It is for this reason we are recognizing you". Well, it's their job na, abi? #justsaying! But maybe in Nigeria police officers need this kind of award to encourage them to do their jobs properly! by Patt Ogar

DKB set for nationwide ‘Anti-Gender Violence’ Tour

Disqualified Ghanaian rep to the Big Brother StarGame reality show, DKB, is ready to use the unfortunate circumstances surrounding his act if violence against his fellow hosemate, Zainab to educate and create awareness among the youth. He has decided to embark on a nationwide “anti-gender violence” campus tour, from Senior High Schools to universities and polytechnics, from July 6. The nationwide campaign dubbed “STOP GENDER VIOLENCE- respect yourself” is an “anti-gender violence campaign” geared towards discouraging acts of provocation and violence between men and women, regardless of who initiates it. According to his management team, Ecstasy Entertainment and Boom Entertainment, DKB has taken part in an anger management programme in order to come out reformed, improved and empowered to educate the young ones on the consequences of uncontrolled anger. He is approaching the high school students preceding the higher institutions because they are at a formative age and need to be made aware of the repercussions of uncontrolled anger culminating into violence and how to deal with it so as to become better adults. Details of the tour, which is set to EDUTAIN (educate and entertain) include a talk session by himself, a Clinical Psychologist and a Domestic Violence representative; question and answer time , a photo and autograph session as well as performances of his apology song. The tour would start from his alma mater, St. John’s Grammar School, then moving to other schools such as Labone High School, St. Mary’s High School, Presec, Accra Academy, Accra High School and then to high schools in other parts of the country

CBN sets up N100bn intervention fund for women entrepreneurs

In line with its plan to boost businesses owned and managed by women, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) may have set aside N100 million intervention fund for women enterprises. The Director General of Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA), Mr. Olusegun Oshinowo, who disclosed this in Lagos last week, said the funds would go a long way in complementing government’s economic transformation agenda. Oshinowo, who spoke at NECA’s Network of Entrepreneurial Women (NNEW) network meeting, noted that the fund would assist women entrepreneurs grow their business and create more job opportunities for the youths. The NECA boss further stated that the CBN had already set-up a committee to work out modalities on how the disbursement of the fund would be made to beneficiaries. “It is expected that once the committee comes out with the workability of the project, it would come forward on how to access appropriate working capital for women entrepreneurs, various funding opportunities available for SMEs operators and how operators can benefit from them,” he said. He observed that if properly disbursed to the beneficiaries and well utilized it would create more jobs for the youths and women. According to the Chief Executive Officer of Gracefields Multi-Options Limited, Ms. Regina Amadi, it has remained an uphill task for women SME operators to access funds from banks. In her words, approaching banks and getting good response from them has been so difficult, but with this fund that would be made available to the women, access to fund by women will be easier. She said that statistics had shown that women are better off at paying back loans granted them, against which they should not be given daunting repayment conditions. She noted that creating this intervention fund was key to the sustainable economic development of Nigeria, as it was the only means of creating solid foundation for economic activities at the grassroots. She observed that the significant contributions SMEs are making to Nigeria’s economy, especially in addressing key challenges of sustainable economic development and wealth creation, must be encouraged through granting of low interest credit. Also speaking at the event, the President of NECA’s Network of Entrepreneurial Women (NNEW), Mrs. Lola Okanlawon, said that the greatest challenges facing many women entrepreneurs are in areas of financing their businesses. According her, this is because they are either faced with daunting repayment conditions from financial institutions or are unaware of SME friendly schemes that have been put in place to assist them. She therefore demanded an end to the politics played with women entrepreneurs in the country by those in government calling for strong regulatory and mentoring establishments to be put on ground as one of the ways of growing SME in the country “We in NNEW remain absolutely committed to assisting the development of SMEs sector in Nigeria. Our SMEs are an exciting initiative. It will enable us to significantly enhance our service to our SME customer,” she said. He observed that if government at all levels could pay attention to these challenges by providing the needed solutions to them, the SMEs would survive. Okonlawon further stated that employment generation ability of entrepreneurs would be enhanced if the intervention was fully implemented.

10 Ways to Improve your Body – Without Plastic Surgery

In this little work, Mike Bruno explains ways by which one can improve body without plastic surgery, and for real it is a perfect way of making your body glow and flourish… It’s no secret that people are willing to go to amazing lengths in the name of looking good. Some folks spend thousands and willingly expose themselves to surgery, like liposuction and Botox, just so they can be happier with the person they see in the mirror every morning. Fortunately, you don’t have to run to a plastic surgeon waving your credit card just to obtain a flatter tummy, a tighter butt or a brighter smile. Here are 10 simple, inexpensive and relatively painless ways you can improve your body without going under a knife. Start an abdominal routine. Take five minutes before your morning shower to crank out two or three sets of 15 abdominal crunches (knees bent and feet flat on the floor). If you do them faithfully every other day, you’ll noticeably tighten up your midsection and improve your overall mobility. Use the stairs whenever possible. “Taking the stairs strengthens all the major muscle groups in your lower extremity. Hamstrings, glutes, quads and calves are all going to reap that benefit,” says Cedric Bryant, PhD, chief science officer for the American Council on Exercise. As a side bonus, you’ll also burn a calorie for every 15 steps. Do wall slides and lunges before bed. Both exercises will help firm your major lower-body muscle groups, such as glutes, quads and hamstrings. Start with wall slides: Stand with your back against the wall and your feet 12 to 18 inches in front of you, then slide down the wall until your thighs are parallel to the ground, and come back up. Do two sets of 15. Finish with lunges: Start by taking a giant step forward with one leg, then lower into lunge position until the knee on your opposite leg almost touches the ground. Make sure the knee of your standing leg does not go out beyond your toe. Push through the front heel to raise back up. Do two sets of 15 with one leg, then two sets with the opposite leg. Use body-shaping undergarments. Only grandmas wear girdles—modern women wear “control-top” underwear, pantyhose or tights. They serve exactly the same purpose and are a great, inexpensive way to instantly flatten your stomach and to smooth and shape your butt. Try yoga. The ancient art of yoga burns calories (the Vinyasa styles burn between 300 and 500 in a one-hour session) while improving your overall flexibility and posture. “The benefits of yoga are cumulative,” said Tony Sanchez, director of yoga at One&Only Palmilla resort in Baja, Mexico. “It’s just a matter of time before the participant will improve flexibility, strength, concentration, will power and determination.” Take a walking tour. Most cities conduct interesting weekend walking tours focused on subjects like architecture, urban planning and history. It’s a great way to get some exercise, not to mention learn a thing or two about the place you live. Call your local parks department to learn about tours in your area. Drink plenty of water. At minimum, you should consume six 8-ounce glasses of water or water-based beverages every day. All fluids that are non-alcoholic and caffeine-free count toward water intake, as do foods such as fresh produce, yogurt and soup. “Dehydration can cause fatigue, headaches, constipation and tooth decay, and it can prevent us from burning as many calories per day as we would with adequate fluids,” said Cynthia Sass, RD, CSSD, national media spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association. “Being well-hydrated helps our bodies function optimally and improves our looks, including our skin.” Wear flat-front pants. Pleats create unnecessary puffiness around your mid-section—not the best area to draw attention to if you have something to hide. Splurge on a new haircut. What better way to focus attention away from your figure and toward your bright smile than with a hip new hairstyle? Talk to a stylist about cuts that complement your face. There are also online makeover sites that will let you upload your photo and try on new ‘dos. Get a spray-on tan. The days of lying in a box soaking in harmful ultraviolet rays are over. In addition to the 60-second spray tan booths that are all the rage, you can also go to a salon that offers aerosol spray tanning and let a technician airbrush on a harmless tan solution complete with shaded muscle contours. The process takes about a half hour (including drying) and it’s costlier than the spray booths, but you’ll leave looking bronzed, beautiful and buff. Just be sure to choose a “glow” that’s appropriate for the time of year in your town.

Kim Kardashian freezes her eggs in other not to get pregnant

It is true when Nigerians say some have the cap, but don’t have a head, while some have a head, but don’t have the cap.In a recent episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians, 31year old Kim froze some of her eggs. It is believed the lady wants to enjoy Kanye West in all ramification, without actually spoiling her career by getting pregnant.. Do you think this is the best move for a woman not ready for marriage?

Eight Medicinal Benefits Of Ginger Plus How It Helps Relieve Stress

If your stomach is churning with worry, the answer could be ginger. Stomach acid is crucial to human digestion and when we’re stressed its production can break down. According to Dietician Alice Mackintosh, ‘Ginger can help as it stimulates the taste buds, triggering digestive secretions. ‘Hot water with a slice of lemon and chopped ginger is an excellent way to stimulate digestion. Ginger contains a potent antioxidant, gingerol, which helps cleanse the harmful chemicals our bodies produce when we’re worried, so ginger can help psychological stress too.’ The drinks is also great at uplifting one’s mood and can banish all negative feelings. Packed with antioxidants, it has a whole range of health benefits so is the perfect Winter warmer. 1. Impedes Motion Sickness: Have a quick cup before traveling to keep the sickness and headaches at bay 2. Combats Stomach Discomfort: Great for digestion and aiding the absorption of food 3. Reduces Inflammation: Can ease joint inflamation and helps ease the joint soreness 4. Fights Common Respiratory Problems: Perfect for fighting off coughs and colds 5. Encourages Normal Blood Circulation: Not only does the drink help blood flow, it also can stop excessive sweating and fever 6. Remedies Menstrual Discomfort: One tip to relieve menstrual pains is to place a hot towel drenched in ginger tea on your stomach 7. Strengthens Immune System: Packed with antioxidants, it is a sure start to better health 8. Relieves Stress: Even one sniff of the drink can improve your mood Source: Daily Mail UK

GEJ's special adviser on job creation promises to create 5, 000 jobs

Ms Josephine Washima is President Jonathan's Special Adviser on job creation. There's a special adviser on job creation? #ohok! Anyway, Ms Washima today at a news conference in Abuja, promised to create at least 5, 000 jobs for people who are qualified. What she said below... Last week someone called me and was offering me 5, 000 job vacancies. We are going to have a website where people can upload their CVs. I don’t need to know you; I don’t need to know your face. Just go there, if you qualify for that job, apply for it and be sure that you will be called up for an interview. We are not bringing anything new. We are not trying to do something that has never been done before. But we are going to build on existing structure and strengthen the labour laws of this country in such a way that we will do away with bottle-necks. We don’t need anybody asking any Nigerians for a note to get a job from anybody. We will work closely with the National Bureau of Statistics to get appropriate data of unemployed Nigerians.

Snoop Dogg’s Son Tells Media To Mind Their Business As His Dad Teaches Him How To Wrap Marijuana

Snoop Dogg‘s (or Snoop Lion) son, Cordel Calvin Broadus has responded to the many criticisms raised by the pictures he recently posted on the social website, Twitter. The pictures showed Cordel and his 40-year-old father going through a weed-smoking lesson while in the studio. The pictures immediately caused a buzz on media platforms as many including popular show host, Wendy Williams condemned the act, more for his age. The 18-year-old rapper with stage name, Spanky Danky has since bared his mind concerning the controversies. In a series of messages posted on his twitter time line, Broadus gave a sound warning to press and the general public to desist from his affairs, adding that he should not be judged by those who do not know him,‘Wherever I’m going jus know that I’m smokin, I’m going I’m rollin I’m going IM Gone…I’m sooooooo stoned. I’m the nicest hippie dude but fuggggg if you don’t kno me leave me the fuc alone’ @SpankyDanky tweeted. Spanky Danky was recently offered the UCLA football scholarship which was rumoured to have been factored by his father’s fame rather than his knowledge of the sport.

Long queues for iPhone 5

Fans of Apple's smartphone queued overnight to be the first to get their hands on the iPhone 5 that goes on sale today September 21 in nine countries

Now the police is saying that dead child found inside the man's suitcase was actually the man's son. The man has been identified as an Abuja-based welder named Usman Inuwa and the dead baby as Goodluck Inuwa. Usman admitted killing the child but didn't say why other than the child's mother left them a few weeks before the murder. Neighbours think he might have killed the little boy by mistake or while high on drugs. The police are investigating. Truly sad!

Banana Can Prevent HIV Infection

Your favorite oblong fruit might be even healthier than you realized. According to The Gazette (Montreal) newspaper, a new study has found that chemicals commonly found in bananas are as potent in preventing HIV as two synthetic anti-HIV drugs. Researchers say the findings could lead to a cheap new component for applied microbicides that prevent intimate transmission of HIV. The miracle substance in bananas is called BanLec, a type of lectin, which are the sugar-binding proteins found in a variety of plants. Scientists have long been interested in lectins because of their ability to halt the chain reaction that leads to certain viral infections. In the case of BanLec, it works by binding naturally to the sugar-rich envelope that encases the HIV virus, thus blocking its entry into the body. "The problem with some HIV drugs is that the virus can mutate and become resistant, but that's much harder to do in the presence of lectins," said lead author Michael D. Swanson. "Lectins can bind to the sugars found on different spots of the HIV-1 envelope, and presumably it will take multiple mutations for the virus to get around them." Swanson and his colleagues noted that even modest success in developing BanLec into a womanly or BehindBased microbicide could save millions of lives. In fact, 20 percent coverage with a microbicide that is only 60 percent effective against HIV may prevent up to 2.5 million HIV infections in three years. Furthermore, a BanLec ointment would be much cheaper to produce and distribute than most current anti-retroviral medications that require the production of synthetic components. One thing's for sure: new ways of stopping the transmission of HIV are desperately needed. Condoms are effective, but they are often used incorrectly or inconsistently, and in many cultures and developing countries women are not always in control of their intimate encounters. The introduction of a cheap, long-lasting, self-applied ointment derived naturally from bananas could change all of that.

$17, 000 up for grabs in Face of Peace Africa pageant

AT a time when beauty pageants have almost lost their value, something new is on the offer as Face of Peace Beauty Pageant debuts in Abuja, Nigeria. The beauty pageant which will involve contestants that will champion the cause for global peace in Africa alt will include ladies within the age range of 18 to 25. The Face of Peace Africa Pageant is coming from the stable of Blu-Moon Imaginationz, a media and film production outfit in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, founded by Ify Concepta, a one-time runner up for Miss Imo and Miss Tourism. With her never giving up attitude to life, she went in and competed with 18 other girls to win Miss Peace Nigeria 2010. Unlike most beauty pageants, every contestant at the Face of Peace Africa Pageant will get to walk away with amazing prizes; the winner (Face of peace Africa 2012) will go home with $10,000, brand new car, 1 year movie contract with Blu-moon Imaginationz, 1 year Beauty routine with Bold and Beautiful plus a trip to Gambia. First runner up (Blu-moon model) will get $5,000, 42 inches Plasma TV, one year movie contract with Blu-moon Imaginationz, one year Beauty routine with Bold & Beautiful and a trip to Ghana while the second runner up (Blu-moon Image) will get prizes worth $2000, 27 inches Plasma TV, one year movie contract with Blu-moon Imaginationz, one year Beauty routine with bold & beautiful and trip to Obudu cattle ranch. Consolation prizes will also be available for other contestants in the pageant. According to Ify Concepta, the founder of the pageant, "Face of Peace Africa is a means by which we wish to contribute to Africa where crisis and chaos seek to destroy our continent; it is also an avenue to promote gender equality and empowering the girl child. Blu-Moon Imaginationz is committed to working closely with our customers’ personality and portfolio, understand what they need and bringing their dreams to reality." Emmanuel Eyaba, co-founder and MD at Blu-Moon Imaginationz further added that the pageant "seek to promote peace in Africa especially in Nigeria by emphasising honour and mutual respect which are qualities lacking in most beauty pageants obtainable in the country today

Woman Finds Out Her Husband Is Her Father

According to the Akron Beacon Journal Reports, at Ohio, 60 year old Valerie Spruil discovered that her husband , Percy, was also her father, She realized this about 6 years after his death. According to Bob Dyer of Beacon Journal, Spruill was sent to live with her grandparents when she was just 3 months old. She was told that her grandfather was her father and that her mother was a “family friend.” Her biological mother was a “night lady” who was jailed on sex charges in 1980. Her biological father was Percy Spruill, who was 15 when he met Valerie’s mother. Valerie and Percy later married. Throughout their marriage, Valerie said she heard rumors that Percy was her father, according to the Akron Beacon Journal. In April 1998, Percy died at the age of 60. In 2004, an uncle told Valerie the rumors were true, and a DNA test confirmed it.

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Cancer Symptoms Women Are Likely To Ignore

One of the first signs lung cancer patients remember noticing when they look back is the inability to catch their breath. “I couldn’t even walk across the yard without wheezing. I thought I had asthma, but how come I didn’t have it before?” is how one woman described it. Chronic cough or chest pain Several types of cancer, including leukemia and lung tumors, can cause symptoms that mimic a bad cough or bronchitis. One way to tell the difference: The problems persist, or go away and come back again in a repeating cycle. Some lung cancer patients report chest pain that extends up into the shoulder or down the arm. Frequent fevers or infections These can be signs of leukaemia, a cancer of the blood cells that starts in the bone marrow. Leukaemia causes the marrow to produce abnormal white blood cells, which crowd out healthy white cells, sapping the body’s infection-fighting capabilities. Often, doctors finally catch leukaemia in older adults after the patient has been in a number of times complaining of fever, achiness, and flu-like symptoms over an extended period of time. Difficulty swallowing Most commonly associated with oesophageal or throat cancer, having trouble swallowing is sometimes one of the first signs of lung cancer, too. Swollen lymph nodes or lumps on the neck, underarm, or groin Enlarged lymph nodes indicate changes in the lymphatic system, which can be a sign of cancer. For example, a lump or an enlarged lymph node under the arm is sometimes a sign of breast cancer. A painless lump on the neck, underarm, or groin can be an early sign of leukaemia. Excessive bruising or bleeding that doesn’t stop This symptom usually suggests something abnormal happening with the platelets and red blood cells, which can be a sign of leukaemia. One woman with leukaemia described bruising in strange places, such as on her fingers and hands, as well as red spots on her face, neck, and chest. Another noticed bleeding gums. The explanation: Over time, leukaemia cells crowd out red blood cells and platelets, impairing the blood’s ability to carry oxygen and clot. Weakness or fatigue Generalised fatigue and weakness is a symptom of so many different kinds of cancer that you’ll need to look at it in combination with other symptoms. But any time you feel exhausted without explanation and it doesn’t respond to getting more sleep, talk to your doctor. Bloating or abdominal weight gain While this might sound too common a phenomenon to be considered a cancer symptom, consider this: Women diagnosed with ovarian cancer overwhelmingly report that unexplained abdominal bloating that came on fairly suddenly and continued on and off over a long period of time (as opposed to for a few days each month with PMS) is one of the main ways they knew something was wrong. Feeling full or unable to eat This is another tip-off to ovarian cancer; women say they have no appetite and can’t eat, even when they haven’t eaten for some time. Any woman who experiences noticeable bloating or weight gain numerous times (the diagnostic criteria is more than 13 times over the period of a month) - especially if it’s accompanied by pelvic pain or feeling overly full - should call her doctor and ask for a pelvic ultrasound. Pelvic or abdominal pain Taken by itself, pelvic pain can mean a lot of things. In fact, because it’s a common symptom of fibroids, ovarian cysts, and other reproductive tract disorders, doctors don’t always think of cancer when you describe pelvic pain. Make sure your doctor looks at all possible explanations and does a full exam, since pain and cramping in the pelvis and abdomen can go hand in hand with the bloating that often signals ovarian cancer. Leukaemia can also cause abdominal pain resulting from an enlarged spleen. Rectal bleeding or blood in stool “I thought it was haemorrhoids” is one of the most common things doctors hear when diagnosing colorectal cancer. Blood in the toilet alone is reason to call your doctor and schedule a colonoscopy. Unexplained weight loss If you notice the pounds coming off and you haven’t made changes to your diet or exercise regime, you need to ask why. Weight loss is an early sign of colon and other digestive cancers; it’s also a sign of cancer that’s spread to the liver, affecting your appetite and the ability of your body to rid itself of wastes. Upset stomach or stomach-ache As simple as it sounds, a good old-fashioned bellyache is what tipped off a number of lucky folks, whose doctors ordered ultrasounds and discovered early that they had tumors on their livers. Stomach cramps or frequent upset stomachs may indicate colorectal cancer; many cancer patients say their doctors thought they had ulcers. A red, sore, or swollen breast Everyone knows to check for lumps in the breasts, but too often overlooked are symptoms closer to the surface, which can indicate inflammatory breast cancer. Some women described noticing cellulite-like dimpled skin on an area of the breast. Others noticed that a breast felt swollen, hot, or irritated. Red or purplish discoloration is also cause for concern. Call your doctor about any unexplained changes to your breasts. Nipple changes One of the most common changes women remember noticing before being diagnosed with breast cancer is a nipple that began to appear flattened, inverted, or turned sideways. “My nipple started looking like it was turned inside out,” said one woman. In addition, inflammatory breast cancer also causes nipple problems, such as itchy, scaly, or crusty skin on the nipple -- so take any nipple changes seriously. Unusually heavy or painful periods or bleeding between periods Many women reported this as the tip-off to endometrial or uterine cancer. Unfortunately, many women also said their doctors weren’t responsive, overlooking or misdiagnosing their complaints as normal perimenopause. Ask for a trans-vaginal ultrasound if you suspect something more than routine heavy periods. Swelling of facial features Some patients with lung cancer report noticing puffiness, swelling, or redness in the face. The explanation for this is that small cell lung tumours commonly block blood vessels in the chest, preventing blood from flowing freely from the head and face. A sore or skin lump that doesn’t heal, becomes crusty, or bleeds easily Most of us know to watch moles for changes that might indicate skin cancer. But other signs, such as small waxy lumps or dry scaly patches, are easier to miss. Familiarize yourself with the different types of skin cancer melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma and be vigilant about checking skin all over the body for odd-looking growths or spots. Changes in nails Unexplained changes to the fingernails can be a sign of several types of cancer. A brown or black streak or dot under the nail can indicate skin cancer, while newly discovered “clubbing”- enlargement of the ends of the fingers, with nails that curve down over the tips-can be a sign of lung cancer. Pale or white nails can be an indication that your liver is not functioning properly, sometimes a sign of liver cancer. Pain in the back or lower right side As vague as this sounds, many cancer patients say this was the first sign of liver cancer, known as one of the “silent killers” (another is ovarian cancer). Breast cancer is also often diagnosed via back pain, which can occur when a breast tumour presses backward into the chest, or when the cancer spreads to the spine or ribs. Read more: http://naijatalkshow.blogspot.com/2012/06/cancer-symptoms-women-are-likely-to.html#ixzz26KjbpSD5

Mel B Goes Topless To Promote Breast Cancer Awareness

Mel B’s curves and serious sensuality has finally found a good use and guess who did the magic-COMOPOLITAN magazine. The lady stripped off to promote a new breast cancer awareness campaign in the latest issue of the magazine and this time she gets a rare applause for going topless. The Spice Girls star, 37, enlisted the help of her husband Stephen Belafonte as the pair recreated Janet Jackson’s iconic Rolling Stone cover, with Stephen using his hands to protect his wife’s modesty.

Florida pizza shop owner powerlifts Obama

picture of the DAY Florida pizza shop owner Scott Van Duzer lifted President Barack Obama a solid foot off the ground in a bear hug during an unscripted stop at his Fort Pierce, Fla., store. Literally. So what did the Secret Service think about Van Duzer — a registered Republican who says he'll vote for Obama in November — hoisting the president? "He said I was all right as long as I didn't take him away," Van Duzer told reporters. Obama, wrapping up a two-day bus tour through Florida, dropped by the Big Apple Pizza & Pasta Restaurant for the kind of unannounced visit that breathes life into sometimes dreary campaign travel. "Scott, what's going on, man," the president called as he arrived. "Let me tell you, you are like the biggest pizza shop owner I've ever seen." "Everybody, look at these guns," Obama said as he chatted with Van Duzer, who is 6'3" and weighs 260 pounds. "If I eat your pizza will I look like that?" "The two men laughed. They embraced. Van Duzer lifed Potus a good foot off the ground," according to the pool report filed by Politico's Reid Epstein (who is featured giving his best "gadzooks!" look on the far right in the picture below). "Look at that!" Obama said upon his return to terra firma. "Man, are you a powerlifter or what?" Well, yes. The pool report notes that Van Duzer later said he can bench press 350 pounds. The pizza store he founded 16 years ago is the only place he's ever worked. And he has received commendations from the surgeon general's office for his work in encouraging blood donations. (Does he "encourage" with hugs?) "I still wonder how he got these biceps," sad Obama. "But what we know is that the guy's just got a big heart along with big pecs. So we're very proud of him and we just want to say thank you for all the great work." Van Duzer said he got 40-minutes' notice that the president was coming — and raced to his shop from the driving range. He told the pool that he is a "big political person" (Big. Yes.) and was "just overcome with excitement" — which led to the hug. "I don't vote party line, I vote who I feel comfortable with, and I do feel extremely comfortable with him," said Van Duzer, who also voted for Obama in 2008.

New Research Claims Modern Men Prefer Women With Brains Rather Than Beauty

Okay, most or some ladies would shoot down the result of this findings immediately because the traditional belief is that a man is moved by what he sees that is, beauty. Again, some will quickly say, that is not true. So, as many as will find it hard to believe, cast your doubts away as a new research suggests men increasingly value intellect and character in a partner over a shapely figure. Apparently, traditional wifely skills such as being a good cook are also becoming less important to modern men, British scientists claim. They say in Western societies where men and women are equal, interest in a woman’s appearance is in decline. However, women now tend to be more interested in a man’s looks than before, and less preoccupied by their wealth as they are able to depend on themselves financially. Dr Marcel Zentner, a psychologist at York University, said: ‘We found in societies like Britain, or especially in Scandinavia, men place increasing value on other qualities, like intelligence, rather than curvy figures or skill at cooking’. But he added: ‘Traditionally, women prefer wealthy men who have an ability to invest resources in any children. What we found was that as women become more equal, this preference declines, but men’s looks become much more important.’ His team surveyed 12,000 people in more than 30 countries asking them to describe which traits they most valued in a potential partner. Do you agree with these findings? What do you look out for in a partner?

A Must Read for all Ladies – I Married Him For Money, But After Marriage Everything Stopped

My name is Ayo. I am in my late 20’s. I have been married for 3 years. Okay let me start over again, I am writing this story because I want girls to read and learn from my experience. I dated Alhaji for a while, not minding the fact that he has three wives. I was only interested in getting married, and it didn’t really matter who, as long as he had money, and I could be tagged a Lagos big girl. I eventually got married to alhaji, and he promised to buy me a house, car, and startup a business for me. I got pregnant almost immediately and moved to one of his houses. I thought alhaji would buy me a car immediately since I was carrying his baby but he always asked his driver to take me wherever I wanted. Is excuse was that he did not want me to drive around because of my condition. I later mentioned it to him and he told me he was going to get it once I had my baby. Three months after my baby was born, I raised the issue of starting my business and getting my car again, and he just waved it up. After six months I couldn’t take it again because alhaji started giving me just 25k monthly for upkeep and I had to do something. So I called one of my ex-aristos and told him my predicament. He was kind enough to give me 500k I added 200k I had to it and started my business. Alhaji asked me where I got the money from I told him it was my savings. After a while he gave me a 2-door golf car, and I was disappointed because his wives drives jeeps but alhaji would not hear of it, he said that’s what he had for me so I took it. When the shame became too much I started sleeping with aristos again secretly and I am living better now. I went to my family to tell them I want tot leave alhaji, but they disagreed because they all opposed my marriage at first and they all insist I must continue. I am already making plans I have to leave alhaji next year I can’t continue to suffer. I don’t care what you guys think or say about me, I just want ladies like me to read and learn from it that “All that glitters is not gold”. I married him for MONEY but after marriage everything stopped. He became a new man. 3 years of marriage and nothing to show for it source: INFORMATION Nigeria

Femi Kuti, 9ice, Pasuma, Ayefele Set To Celebrate King Sunny Ade At 66 In Ibadan

The Entertainment Writers Association of Nigeria (EWAN) will host juju music icon, Otunba Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye popularly known as King Sunny Ade to a birthday bash come next month. Tagged: “An Evening with KSA”, the show, which is being held as part of the activities marking the musician’s 66th birthday, comes up on the Independence Day, Monday October, 1, 2012. The event, which will take place at Premier Hotel, Ibadan, Oyo State, would feature King Sunny Ade on the bandstand. It will also parade friends of KSA like Admiral Dele Abiodun, KI de Ultimate, Femi Anikulapo Kuti, Osupa Saheed, Obesere, Pasuma, Ayo Balogun, Kollington Ayinla, Yinka Ayefele, Esther Igbekele, Earthquake, 9ice, Salawa Abeni, Femi Opalemo, Omo Olope and Olamide among others. Mrs. Esther Ajayi, Managing Director, Premier Hotels, Ibadan, the host of the show, said it is a unique opportunity for the fans of King Sunny Ade to see him perform in the ancient city of Ibadan. “We are putting everything together in conjunction with the entertainment writers to host the best show ever this year,” she said

At Last! World’s First Flying Car up for Sale

A Massachusetts firm Terrafugia is currently developing the Transition of the world’s first flying car, Aerocar. This, it is expected, could be delivered to customers by the end of the year! Meanwhile, the prototype 1954 Aerocar is being sold by a Rockford, Illinois, based company – Courtesy Aircraft as one of only five which are known to still exist today. It is expected to sell for about £800,000 (about $1.6 dollars). Inventor, Moulton ‘Molt’ Taylor, began work on the car in 1946 and it became the world’s first road-legal flying car when he built the first prototype three years later. The collector’s item could prove to be a popular investment, although it is in need of some maintenance as its last inspection was over 14 years ago and it has not taken to the sky in quite a while. According to the Wall Street Journal, the flying car is not missing any major parts and is still in a good enough condition to see it take flight again. With enough room to take two people up into the clouds, the 150-horsepower vehicle has a cruising speed of 100mph and a 300-mile range. This car-cum-plane is also expected to be shown off at the New York International Auto Show in April where it will make its first public appearance. Motorists, and indeed pilots, will be able to fly for 460 miles on one tank of petrol at a cool cruising speed of 110mph. So, where are the Nigerian millionaires and billionaires? Especially the ones who have contributed actively to ensuring that our roads remain largely “unmotorable”! they definitely will be getting their wallets ready by now. Afterall, a good number of them already own choppers while a handful of them have their own private jets!

Jim Iyke Says, “Shame On You Girls” on His Shirt

What is Jim Iyke saying with this shirt he is putting on? Maybe it is just an ordinary shirt and the words therein meaningless, but all the same, ladies, over to you- the bad boy of Nollywood has blamed you people for his bachelor status. Wait a minute, or does he mean contrary to their expectations, he is still a bachelor?

7 Types Of Men Ladies Should Avoid When Dating

Women always say, “I didn’t know he was like that” when their boyfriends perform acts that cause everyone around them shame. In some cases they really weren’t aware of the boyfriend’s mischievous deeds, but in other cases women knew well in advance they just hoped he would stop. Most women are not silly, gullible, dumb, or any other name critics choose to call them for the selections in men they make. For some, they truly had no idea their boyfriend meant bad news for them. The ever-popular question of, “Why did she get herself involved with him anyway?” continues to loom over their heads and the reasons vary depending on whom you ask. Some women may have found out about their problem boyfriend and stayed because of love, status, money and/or power. Others may have stayed because they didn’t want to carry the guilt of leaving their children’s father over issues they feel could be resolved. Still many women feel they can change him. As long as women continue to believe that the power of sex, money, counseling, personal sacrifice or a host of other strategies to change a bad man will work, they will continue to subject themselves to mental and physical abuse. These strategies simply will never work for some men. There comes a time when women will have to get off their knees whether she is praying to God or pleading to her mate to change. She will have to stand up carrying her self-respect in hand and walk right through the door of “end the relationship now.” The following advice is written for women who haven’t yet made a commitment or a baby with a “bad boy.” She may be struggling with whether she is ready to settle down with him, distance herself from him or keep him as a friend. Although the best advice is not to offer to carry him or his burdens and just leave him alone, there will be those women who will still stay. If those women choose to stay, they have committed themselves to a hard life of many restless nights, aches and pains at times mentally and/or physically and they most likely will past negative behaviors to their future children and their children. The Liar – In the beginning of the relationship, you caught him in a few white lies. He had what seemed like convincing excuses; therefore you let him get away with them. Now the lying has increased and the excuses have become minimal if not at all. Actions you may want to consider are the following: Approach him not only with what you think, but what you know; in other words have proof. Stop taking his lying lightly. Let him know that this behavior you will not accept any longer. If he chooses to continue lying, then tell him you will have to end the relationship for good. Once you have made a decision that you are leaving, begin to make efforts to not be contacted by him (change your cell phone number, block his email address, put places you hang out frequently on hold, and avoid telling mutual friends about your personal whereabouts, thoughts and feelings. You must not leave and then go back to him, he will only get better about lying to you over time. The Player also known as The love-vendor – This man is obsessed with being contacted or making contact with the opposite sex. He will use cell phone, email, your house phone or friends to make contact with whomever he meets. He will leave a trail of evidence whether it is the popular piece of paper that slips out of his pocket with a phone number without a name, restaurant receipts, hotel charges, cologne or jewelry gifts, read and sent email that sits in his account that he forgot to delete. He begins to create a pattern in his actions when you have become old and someone else becomes new. Look out for this repetitious pattern. He may develop his pattern after work on a daily basis working later and later nights at the office then when he comes home he is providing almost too much detail about what happened at work or not at all. Another pattern he may create may be choosing a hobby or interest that is very unusual to his personality and attending this faithfully, what you can do to find out if he is sincere is offer to pick him up from the pottery class on some nights. Watch his reaction. There may also be the weekend pattern of always “needing to get away, have some time to myself, or I’m so busy with errands.” All the while making little or no time for the two of you to go out and be seen together. When you suggest new places to visit, he finds an excuse to take you to the same area you both are familiar to keep from running into the other woman or women. He finds a way, anyway, to travel to places without you regularly using an excuse such as “I’m going to my mother’s house or hanging out with Rick, Joe or someone you never heard of Frank.” Be careful family and friends will cover for him. He will call you, at times when he knows you are out and about to see if you will be in the proximity where he will be entertaining the other woman or women. He is protective of his cell phone and his computer; if you tried to check either it may be password protected. You may want to consider whether having to worry over your man’s whereabouts is worth all of this aggravation. In time, you will become insecure, angry for no apparent reason, and develop a since of distrust toward everyone you meet. This is baggage you don’t need. The Thief – He has been around when things go missing. At first you didn’t suspect him and thought items had just been misplaced or he blamed someone else for taking them. Yet, you have always had a funny feeling in your gut that he was the one who made off with your dad’s tools, took your favorite CD, helped himself to some cash sitting around, and other important items. It is time to come up with a plan, set him up. The kind of plan you come up with can’t be easily figured out by him and if you sincerely want your restless conscience to be at peace, then go to great lengths to figure out whether he is trustworthy. Time is money and the longer you stay with him, the more items will go missing. The Hustler – He is always thinking of a way to separate people from their money illegally. From identity theft to standing on the street corner selling drugs, he always has a knot of money and doesn’t mind living lavishly. Now you may think that what he has told you about his daytime job is paying the bills, but the truth of the matter that job didn’t pay for the designer clothing and expensive jewelry you wear; instead it was the second one you may or may not know about. This man is dangerous. He has enemies and one day some one will catch up with him, you or anyone who associates with either of you, and the sight won’t be pretty. You must ask yourself this question, is he worth putting your life and everyone else’s lives around you in danger? The Abuser/Controller – You can never do anything right. He is often critical, walks around with an attitude and every opportunity he has alone he wants you to stop living your world to be with him. In the beginning of the relationship, you justified his negative personality with excuse after excuse. Whether he is physically ill, illiterate, disabled or mentally disturbed and on medication, you have a right to explain how you feel about him to him. You may have done this already and got knocked to the ground whether verbally or physically. You may have told yourself that things will get better and he is making an effort to change. Well that is good if he is sincere about becoming a better man; however, he can make those strides without you living with him and subjecting yourself to his name calling, mood swings, choking, punching, and grabbing. There are no rewards in heaven given to women who allow themselves to be abused by men. There was only one Christ in the Holy Bible and you are not He. (Read more about the abuser in an article I wrote entitled, “How To Know Your Boyfriend Is Abusive” at this site.) The Mooch – You have invited him once again on an outing and he never has any money in his wallet. During inopportune times, he says he needs to stop at the ATM and you know there is none even close to where the two of you are located. When he offers to take you out, he usually picks a place that he doesn’t have to pay much (despite the fact that when it was on your tab he ordered steak and another time lobster!) He drives your car and doesn’t fill it up, when you mention it; he finally puts some gas in the tank — a measly $5 or $10. Holidays come and go with very little if any acknowledgment from him. Yet, you bought him (and possibly his relatives) really nice gifts whether it was a holiday or not. He displays affection, says all the right things, and listens to your concerns only when he knows he needs something from you. If you choose to continue a relationship with this man you have options and they are as follows. You could stop being so generous and treat him how he treats you. For example, when you invite him out, treat him to the kind of places he takes you. Put a limit on how often he drives your car. Avoid helping him when he is in a bind since you know he won’t help you. Make yourself unavailable to run errands for him and anyone associated with him (that includes his children by a previous relationship, his mother, sister or brother.) If he begins to see you are no fool, he won’t continue to run over you and will grow to appreciate you. However, if he doesn’t you will be making it easy for him to walk away from you without you having to break up with him. The Drunk/ Drug Abuser – How many times have you seen him intoxicated or using drugs? Is he fun, angry, disgusting or depressed afterward? Are most of the relationship problems you have been facing associated with this type of behavior? If so, then you will have to consider whether or not you will help him get counseling from a distance, continue to live with him and endure the abuse, leave him alone altogether or create an intervention for him that includes a professional counselor, family and friends who have all been affected by his negative ways. If he consistently refuses help, then for your own sanity and safety, leave him alone.

7 Types Of Men Ladies Should Avoid When Dating

Women always say, “I didn’t know he was like that” when their boyfriends perform acts that cause everyone around them shame. In some cases they really weren’t aware of the boyfriend’s mischievous deeds, but in other cases women knew well in advance they just hoped he would stop. Most women are not silly, gullible, dumb, or any other name critics choose to call them for the selections in men they make. For some, they truly had no idea their boyfriend meant bad news for them. The ever-popular question of, “Why did she get herself involved with him anyway?” continues to loom over their heads and the reasons vary depending on whom you ask. Some women may have found out about their problem boyfriend and stayed because of love, status, money and/or power. Others may have stayed because they didn’t want to carry the guilt of leaving their children’s father over issues they feel could be resolved. Still many women feel they can change him. As long as women continue to believe that the power of sex, money, counseling, personal sacrifice or a host of other strategies to change a bad man will work, they will continue to subject themselves to mental and physical abuse. These strategies simply will never work for some men. There comes a time when women will have to get off their knees whether she is praying to God or pleading to her mate to change. She will have to stand up carrying her self-respect in hand and walk right through the door of “end the relationship now.” The following advice is written for women who haven’t yet made a commitment or a baby with a “bad boy.” She may be struggling with whether she is ready to settle down with him, distance herself from him or keep him as a friend. Although the best advice is not to offer to carry him or his burdens and just leave him alone, there will be those women who will still stay. If those women choose to stay, they have committed themselves to a hard life of many restless nights, aches and pains at times mentally and/or physically and they most likely will past negative behaviors to their future children and their children. The Liar – In the beginning of the relationship, you caught him in a few white lies. He had what seemed like convincing excuses; therefore you let him get away with them. Now the lying has increased and the excuses have become minimal if not at all. Actions you may want to consider are the following: Approach him not only with what you think, but what you know; in other words have proof. Stop taking his lying lightly. Let him know that this behavior you will not accept any longer. If he chooses to continue lying, then tell him you will have to end the relationship for good. Once you have made a decision that you are leaving, begin to make efforts to not be contacted by him (change your cell phone number, block his email address, put places you hang out frequently on hold, and avoid telling mutual friends about your personal whereabouts, thoughts and feelings. You must not leave and then go back to him, he will only get better about lying to you over time. The Player also known as The love-vendor – This man is obsessed with being contacted or making contact with the opposite sex. He will use cell phone, email, your house phone or friends to make contact with whomever he meets. He will leave a trail of evidence whether it is the popular piece of paper that slips out of his pocket with a phone number without a name, restaurant receipts, hotel charges, cologne or jewelry gifts, read and sent email that sits in his account that he forgot to delete. He begins to create a pattern in his actions when you have become old and someone else becomes new. Look out for this repetitious pattern. He may develop his pattern after work on a daily basis working later and later nights at the office then when he comes home he is providing almost too much detail about what happened at work or not at all. Another pattern he may create may be choosing a hobby or interest that is very unusual to his personality and attending this faithfully, what you can do to find out if he is sincere is offer to pick him up from the pottery class on some nights. Watch his reaction. There may also be the weekend pattern of always “needing to get away, have some time to myself, or I’m so busy with errands.” All the while making little or no time for the two of you to go out and be seen together. When you suggest new places to visit, he finds an excuse to take you to the same area you both are familiar to keep from running into the other woman or women. He finds a way, anyway, to travel to places without you regularly using an excuse such as “I’m going to my mother’s house or hanging out with Rick, Joe or someone you never heard of Frank.” Be careful family and friends will cover for him. He will call you, at times when he knows you are out and about to see if you will be in the proximity where he will be entertaining the other woman or women. He is protective of his cell phone and his computer; if you tried to check either it may be password protected. You may want to consider whether having to worry over your man’s whereabouts is worth all of this aggravation. In time, you will become insecure, angry for no apparent reason, and develop a since of distrust toward everyone you meet. This is baggage you don’t need. The Thief – He has been around when things go missing. At first you didn’t suspect him and thought items had just been misplaced or he blamed someone else for taking them. Yet, you have always had a funny feeling in your gut that he was the one who made off with your dad’s tools, took your favorite CD, helped himself to some cash sitting around, and other important items. It is time to come up with a plan, set him up. The kind of plan you come up with can’t be easily figured out by him and if you sincerely want your restless conscience to be at peace, then go to great lengths to figure out whether he is trustworthy. Time is money and the longer you stay with him, the more items will go missing. The Hustler – He is always thinking of a way to separate people from their money illegally. From identity theft to standing on the street corner selling drugs, he always has a knot of money and doesn’t mind living lavishly. Now you may think that what he has told you about his daytime job is paying the bills, but the truth of the matter that job didn’t pay for the designer clothing and expensive jewelry you wear; instead it was the second one you may or may not know about. This man is dangerous. He has enemies and one day some one will catch up with him, you or anyone who associates with either of you, and the sight won’t be pretty. You must ask yourself this question, is he worth putting your life and everyone else’s lives around you in danger? The Abuser/Controller – You can never do anything right. He is often critical, walks around with an attitude and every opportunity he has alone he wants you to stop living your world to be with him. In the beginning of the relationship, you justified his negative personality with excuse after excuse. Whether he is physically ill, illiterate, disabled or mentally disturbed and on medication, you have a right to explain how you feel about him to him. You may have done this already and got knocked to the ground whether verbally or physically. You may have told yourself that things will get better and he is making an effort to change. Well that is good if he is sincere about becoming a better man; however, he can make those strides without you living with him and subjecting yourself to his name calling, mood swings, choking, punching, and grabbing. There are no rewards in heaven given to women who allow themselves to be abused by men. There was only one Christ in the Holy Bible and you are not He. (Read more about the abuser in an article I wrote entitled, “How To Know Your Boyfriend Is Abusive” at this site.) The Mooch – You have invited him once again on an outing and he never has any money in his wallet. During inopportune times, he says he needs to stop at the ATM and you know there is none even close to where the two of you are located. When he offers to take you out, he usually picks a place that he doesn’t have to pay much (despite the fact that when it was on your tab he ordered steak and another time lobster!) He drives your car and doesn’t fill it up, when you mention it; he finally puts some gas in the tank — a measly $5 or $10. Holidays come and go with very little if any acknowledgment from him. Yet, you bought him (and possibly his relatives) really nice gifts whether it was a holiday or not. He displays affection, says all the right things, and listens to your concerns only when he knows he needs something from you. If you choose to continue a relationship with this man you have options and they are as follows. You could stop being so generous and treat him how he treats you. For example, when you invite him out, treat him to the kind of places he takes you. Put a limit on how often he drives your car. Avoid helping him when he is in a bind since you know he won’t help you. Make yourself unavailable to run errands for him and anyone associated with him (that includes his children by a previous relationship, his mother, sister or brother.) If he begins to see you are no fool, he won’t continue to run over you and will grow to appreciate you. However, if he doesn’t you will be making it easy for him to walk away from you without you having to break up with him. The Drunk/ Drug Abuser – How many times have you seen him intoxicated or using drugs? Is he fun, angry, disgusting or depressed afterward? Are most of the relationship problems you have been facing associated with this type of behavior? If so, then you will have to consider whether or not you will help him get counseling from a distance, continue to live with him and endure the abuse, leave him alone altogether or create an intervention for him that includes a professional counselor, family and friends who have all been affected by his negative ways. If he consistently refuses help, then for your own sanity and safety, leave him alone.

Jonathan Launches YOUWIN! 2 For Ladies

President Goodluck Jonathan will on Monday, launch the second edition of the Youth Enterprise with Innovation (YOUWIN!), a Federal Ministry of Finance innovative business plan competition for talented youth`entrepreneurs. A statement issued by Mr Paul Nwabuikwu, the Senior Special Assistant to the Minister of Finance, on Sunday, said YOUWIN! 2 would be exclusively for young female entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 45. The statement noted that the first year of the competition, which ended recently produced 1,200 winners from different parts of the country “following a rigorous and exciting contest.” It added that winners in the YOUWIN 1 competition were given prizes and grants of up to N10 million, technical support including state-of-the-art websites and strategic guidance by experienced mentors. “The objective is to create thousands of jobs by helping winners to strengthen and expand existing businesses, as well as turn innovative ideas into solid businesses.’’ During the launch of the National Gender Policy Dialogue organised by the World Bank on May 21 in Abuja, the Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, hinted that the second phase of the competition would be dedicated to women. She attributed this to the fact that out of the total 1,200 winners in the last competition, only 17 per cent were women. Citing the 2012 World Bank report on Gender Equality and Development, Okonjo-Iweala said “if empowering women is smart economics, empowering girls is smarter economies.’’ Findings from the World Bank report indicates that empowering women and girls had increased many nation’s GDP growth, particularly in developing countries. (NAN)

Nigerian Woman Wakes Up In Mortuary 2 Days After Death

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twenty-one-year-old Adora Ugwu is planning to be a soldier. She also wants to secure admission into one of the country’s tertiary institutions. She had put her hands on the plough of her latter dream by writing the last UMTE. But, as she was going for the other one, she died. Two days after the lady wrote the examination, she was heading for her home state of Enugu for the recruitment into the Nigerian Army when the vehicle she was travelling had a head-on collision with a similar minibus. The result: her death and that of 25 others who included four discharged members of batch B National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Twenty of them including Adora reportedly died on the spot in headon collision involving two 15 passengers’ capacity buses, each, belonging separately to Peace Mass Transit Limited and the Enugu State Transport Company (ENTRACO). The buses had registration number BENUE – XB 504 TKP, ENUGU – XL 812 UWN respectively. The ghastly crash occurred along Enugu- Markudi express road, at Amoka in Udi, Enugu State on June 20th. Immediately after the crash which was promptly reported to the Enugu State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) by its Delta State Sector Commander Lukas Ikpi who met the accident while travelling on the road, the dead including Adora were evacuated to Our Saviour Hospital morgue at 9th mile. But she was not meant to stay among the dead for long. Two days after she had been confined to the mortuary. The parents had wept and mourned, most of them especially the mother was devastated, but the dead must be buried. And this was what Adora’s relative intended doing: bury her two day-old corpse. At the morgue, the attendants were putting in place all the deeds of mortification when suddenly there was a sound; a sneeze, it was. They looked around, then another one! Behold, the body being prepared for claim by the relatives had just sneezed. The dead don’t sneeze, they reasoned. Adora, whose body was being prepared, is not dead after all. When Saturday Mirror asked her what she felt on her first realization of consciousness, she said: “I thought we were all sleeping. When I asked people around where I was, she said they said I had an accident. “I cannot remember anything that happened when I was at the mortuary.” When Adora was discovered to be alive, her relative who had come to identify her was immediately called phoned the others from the morgue. Tears turned to felicitation. From the morgue she was later transferred to the Federal Orthopaedic Hospital in Enugu where is currently receiving treatment and spoke with Saturday Mirror. Adora, told Saturday Mirror that she hails from Enugu state. She said she attended a secondary school in North-Bank Markudi, Benue State adding that she was in Benue to take her JAMB after which she was travelling down to Enugu for army recruitment when the accident occurred.