Friday, August 29, 2014

Resident Wants Ebola Index Case In Port Harcourt To Be Named And Hotel Quarantined

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We have discussed before whether Ebola infected or suspected cases should be named, and most say for legal and ethical reasons, it may be best not to. I think I agree. Before I continue, let us know this.

FACT! Ebola does not kill all in contact with infected persons. So far, the kill rate is 50% which is still not good, but let's not spread panic. 


I don't think it's necessary to name the ECOWAS staff who is the index case of Ebola in Port Harcourt, having been in contact with Patrick Sawyer, the Nigerian index case. I hear he/she is now Ebola free, he was treated and survived, unfortunately, the doctor who treated him contracted the disease and died.

Also, reputable news sources say the ECOWAS staff is being monitored in Lagos, if so, there is no need to release his name to PH residents.

But I agree that the hotel should be closed and cleaned up.

To all residents of PH, please do stay safe. Reduce your contact with crowds and strangers, wash your hands regularly and report anyone who you know is sick.

Below is an excerpt from the resident's mail to Ladun Liadi that spurred this post, as well as the full text of a TV broadcast by Rotimi Amaehi, the governor of Rivers State.

Ibiere Julius Agwu Shows Off Toned Body, Teases Husband For Missing Their Family Vacation

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Julius Agwu is presently in London hosting a comedy show, while his wife Ibiere, and their two children, Zarah and Zadok, are on vacation with their cousins. She shared the picture above to tease him about missing all the fun, saying;

@juliusagwu1 u should have been here. His response?

"This Chic @ibmac_a is having so much fun without me. Coming for you soon"

LOL... She sure looks to be having loads of fun. As for Julius, all work and no play... :)

See more of the fun family vacation at Great Wolf Lodge below...

Angelina Jolie Flashes Wedding Ring As She Goes On Location For New Film

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Angelina Jolie is also back to work less than a week after intimate wedding to Brad Pitt, her partner of almost 10 years. The couple have 6 children together who were all present and played a role during the wedding.

Angelina's Jolie's ring is a gold band - similar to her husband's and believed to have been designed by Robert Procop who also made her engagement ring.

The Oscar-winning actress was spotted wearing the wedding ring while on location in Malta, where she is about to begin shooting 'By The Sea', the second film to star both her and her husband since their collaboration for Mr and Mrs Smith in 2005.

Couple Love - Ashionye And Carl Raccah Mark 5th Wedding Anniversary

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Nigerian scriptwriter and actress, Ashionye Raccah has shared the picture above to mark 5 years of being married to her husband, Carl Raccah. The mom of one says they've been together for fourteen years! That is a very long time. She captioned it;

It's our 5th wedding anniversary.Thanking GOD for keeping us and praying for many more beautiful years with you. I love you, babe @carlraccah #HomieLoverFriend #ThisLoveNoBeToday #WeRideTogether #ThickAndThin 14YearsTogether #5YearsOfBeingMrsRaccah #MrAndMrsRaccah #5thWeddingAnniversary

Congrats to the couple and wishing them more years and love. See pictures of their traditional wedding, and pictures of them over the yearsm, and with their son.

WATCH - The Terrible Conditions In Which Nigerian Immigrants Seek Asylum in South Africa

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According to a South African immigration officer, about 1000 Nigerians besiege their office on a daily basis seeking asylum. Those who manage to get over there on temporary or fake papers never want to return despite the treatment from other South Africans and their government.

Why do Nigerians put themselves through this? I guess I shouldn't be asking this question. For millions of Nigerians, the country has failed them.

SaharaTV's crew went behind the scenes in South Africa to cover the plight of Nigerian immigrants seeking asylum under harsh conditions in Pretoria, South Africa.

Just Kendall - Kim Kardashian's Younger Sister Drops Her Famous Last Name

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Many people believe the Kardashian-Jenner name is enough to open doors and opportunities for those who bear it, or those related to them. Rob Kardashian's former girlfriend spoke about it last month, and now, Kendall Jenner, the 18 year old model half-sister of Kim Kardashian has dropped her last name, also saying it is a drag on her career.

Now to be known simply by her first name, "Kendall", the upcoming model reflected this on her official modeling portfolio. Kendall had always talked about her last name not helping her get jobs and how being associated with the Kardashians made people not believe in her'.

She told Teen Vogue;

People didn’t want to take a chance on me, I think because I was sort of known. They were a little bit on the fence about it. Some people might think that what I’ve done before made it easier for me to get jobs, but it was actually a disadvantage. I had to work even harder.

Rita Dominic Confirms She's Dating Again And In A Happy Place!

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Rita Dominic has confirmed that she is dating again and is in a happy place at this time. Last week, the beautiful actress had tweeted "Love is jumping when your partner's favorite club scores a goal..." and now, she has furnished details in an interview with Blanck Digital Magazine.

Rita says, “I feel grateful, thankful and excited as well. Not many have the opportunity to get to this number and for the most part, I have had a good life. Yes I am dating someone and I am in a happy place. I’m good."

She added that her new man is not in the entertainment industry. Hmmm....we wonder why? LOL...

Happy for you, lady, and all the best!

Rev. Anita Oyakhilome Files For Divorce in London Court, Citing Adultery by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is the general overseer of Christ Embassy Church, along with his wife, Rev. Anita Oyakhilome. Pastor Chris is mostly based out of Nigeria and South Africa while his wife operates from the UK and Europe. This living apart has led to speculations of separation over the years. Pastor Chris even came out last June to state they were OK. [Read here]

However, according to The Cable, the dissolution of the marriage has now been filed by Rev. Anita.

The wife is seeking divorce on the grounds of “unreasonable behaviour” and “adultery”. She outlined several allegations against the pastor which cannot publish for legal reasons. The divorce case, with Suit No FD14D01650, was filed on April 9, 2014 at Divorce Section A, Central Family Court, First Avenue House, High Holborn, London, UK, on Anita’s behalf by Attwaters Jameson Hill Solicitors, a full-service law firm with expertise in commercial law and a strong consumer focus in family, wills and estate, personal injury law and medical negligence.

Efforts to reconcile the popular couple, whose church is one of the biggest denominations in Nigeria and has branches all over world, have failed. They have two teenage daughters, Sharon and Charlyn."

Calling Single Guys - Brazilian Village With 600 Beautiful Single Women Needs Husbands!

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Noiva do Cordeiro, a small town in Brazil is made up almost entirely of young women - 600 of them aged between 20 and 35. But while the residents of the village would have it no other way, it has left them with the problem of finding eligible men for dating and marriage.

Nelma Fernandes, 23, admits it's impossible for the girls to find a would-be spouse. She said:

"Here, the only men we single girls meet are either married or related to us, everyone is a cousin. I haven't kissed a man for a long time.

"We all dream of falling in love and getting married. But we like living here and don't want to have to leave the town to find a husband.

"We'd like to get to know men who would leave their own lives and come to be a part of ours. But first they need to agree to do what we say and live according to our rules."

There are several pictures of the pretty ladies on the FB Page of the little agricultural community, and proposals are already beginning to pour in from men all over the world, both single and married... LOL...

Covers - Laverne Cox, Danai Gurira, Nicole Beharie And Alfre Woodard on Essence Magazine

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All Eyes On Them! These four black ladies are proof that TV is the new black, and they are talking about it in the October 2014 issue of ESSENCE.

The magazine “gathered four of the hottest stars in prime time for their October “Channel Changers” cover story, in which Alfre Woodard (who plays the president in upcoming show State of Affairs), Laverne Cox (from Emmy-nominated series Orange is the New Black), Nicole Beharie (Sleepy Hollow) and Danai Gurira (The Walking Dead) sit down to discuss this exciting moment in television.”