Monday, June 23, 2014

Sudanese Christian Woman Freed After Appeal Court Rejects Death Sentence For Apostasy

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Meriam Yehya Ibrahim, the Sudanese woman who had been sentenced to death for Apostasy has been freed. Meriam has been reunited with her husband after getting out of custody, said her lawyer, Mohaned Mustafa El-Nour. An appeals court found that an initial judgment against her was faulty, he said.

Ibrahim gave birth to a girl in a prison in the capital of Sudan last month, two weeks after she was sentenced to 100 lashes and to die by hanging.

Her husband, Daniel Wani, uses a wheelchair and "totally depends on her for all details of his life," her lawyer said. She was in the women's prison with her 20-month-old son, but Sudanese officials said the toddler was free to leave at any time, according to her lawyer.

2Face Idibia Sues Tabloid For Libel - Wants N100 Million in Damages

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2face Idibia has instituted a N100million suit against soft-sell magazine, Icon Weekly, which had alleged that 2face committed adultery by getting a 'Lagos top banker' pregnant.

The banker who the magazine said worked at one of the new generation banks and was 2face's account officer, had in the report insisted that 2face was the father of her unborn baby and said she had every intention of keeping the baby.

Though 2face denied the allegations, it went viral with many bloggers and commentators choosing to believe the magazine and the unknown Teniola. Here on RML, we chose to take 2Face at his word [Read here].

There's a New Royal Family in Town - King Felipe VI, Proclaimed the New King of Spain

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Earlier this month, it was reported that the former king of Spain, King Juan Carlos, had decided to abdicate the throne in favor of his son, to make way for a “new generation.”

On Thursday, Felipe VI was  formally proclaimed the new king of Spain, with his beautiful wife and two daughters by his side. The new king swore an oath before the Spanish parliament, pledging  to unify his country and to work with its political leaders.

Afterwards, he greeted the general public from the balcony of the royal palace in madrid. It was a family affair for King Felipe and Queen Letizia with their two daughters, Princess Leonor, eight, and Princess SofĂ­a, seven, who were then joined by his parents. See pics below...

Addicted By Zane Now a Movie With Boris Kodjoe and Sharon Leal

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Based on the best-selling novel by Zane, Addicted has been adapted into a romantic thriller starring Boris Kodjoe alongside Sharon Leal. In the sexy and provocative thriller about desire and the dangers of indiscretion, a married woman is addicted to men that are not her husband.

Successful businesswoman Zoe Reynard (Sharon Leal) appears to have attained it all – the dream husband she loves (Boris Kodjoe), two wonderful children and a flourishing career. As perfect as everything appears from the outside, Zoe is still drawn to temptations she cannot escape or resist. As she pursues a secretive life, Zoe finds herself risking it all when she heads down a perilous path she may not survive.

The movie is directed by Bille Woodruff with a screenplay by Christina Welsh and Ernie Barbarash. The other stars in the movie are Tyson Beckford, Kat Graham, Tasha Smith and William Levy.

Check out the preview below...

Pictures - Jillian Michaels Poses Nude For Shape Magazine: 40 Is The New 20

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Biggest Loser trainer Jillian Michaels covers the July/August issue of Shape Magazine, and inside, she goes nude to showcase her ripped body at 40.

The only exercise DVD I've been using for a while now has been the Biggest Loser boot camp compilation, so I kind of know how hard core Jillian is. And to think she's 40, I'll get there someday, lol....

Jillian Michaels has two kids with partner Heidi Rhoades, daughter Lukensia, 4, and son Phoenix, 2. The couple adopted their baby girl the same week Rhoades gave birth to their son in May 2012.

Continue reading for excerpts and some pictures.

5 Practical Tips on How to Manage Money in Marriage

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Whether it’s before or after marriage, cash can cause a lot of trouble. Should it be my money, your money or our money? A recent survey states that more couples now prefer to have separate bank accounts. Is this a healthy trend? Most experts think it is, as long as they pitch in equal amount for household expenses. Here’s how you can sort your cash worries:

Kate Gosselin Has a Problem With "Parents Who Let Their Kids Win,"

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Kate Gosselin stirred controversy once again simply by playing ball games with her children. And playing to win. The mom of twins and sixtuplets is back on reality TV in part one of the two-part Kate Plus 8 reunion special and she's got people talking about her parenting style.

The mother of two teenagers and six 10-year-olds likes to win at games, and it doesn't matter to her that she is defeating her own children, and they have to deal with losing. In fact, that is the point for her. She thinks children have to learn to lose. She said during the episode:

I've got a problem with parents who let their kids win because nobody is going to let me win. And while I'm saying "do your best", "work your hardest", "try your hardest", why am I then, in a fun game, letting her win?

Toyin Aimakhu on Poor Childhood, Sexy Roles, Married Life and Pregnancy Rumors

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Toyin Aimakhu Johnson is a Nollywood actress who mostly is seen in Yoruba movies. Since she got married and came online, Toyin has also been the subject of certain social media controversies as well as rumors of pregnancy or financial crisis with her young husband.

In an interview with Sunday Sun, Toyin discusses all this including what growing up in a poor home was like, the movie roles she regrets playing, her love story with her husband and their marriage so far.

What was your growing up like?
It was sweet sort of though, I am from a poor background, it’s a past issue now; I give God the glory. I grew up in a small community, like a village but it was fun. Trust me because we were so healthy, we ate fresh food and there was nothing to worry about.

Sunday, June 22, 2014

Caroline Danjuma is Expecting a Girl! Throws Pink-Themed Baby Shower For Friends

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Pregnant Caroline Danjuma, a former Nollywood actress who took some time off to grow her family, is having a baby girl!

It is her third child with husband Musa Danjuma and the excited Caroline has revealed her baby's gender through the pink-themed baby shower party she threw for friends at the Wheatbaker Hotel in Lagos. Congrats to her!

Governor-Elect Ayo Fayose Looking Victorious at Government House Meeting With Fayemi

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Ayo Fayose, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, has been officially returned as the winner the gubernatorial elections held in Ekiti State, Nigeria, by the Independent National Electoral Commission. Incumbent Governor, Fayemi conceded defeat saying,

I have just spoken with my brother, Mr. Peter Ayodele Fayose, congratulating him on his victory. In a few hours from now, I would be meeting the Governor-elect to discuss the future of our dear state and how we would work together to institute a smooth transition programme.

The two men have already met at the Ekiti State Government House in Ado-Ekiti to begin the process of transition. Ayo Fayose, the new Governor-Elect, will be inaugurated as Governor on Oct 16 2014. Fayose had previously been the governor of the state between 2003 and 2006. Congrats to him for clinching the seat once again.

Below is the full text of Fayemi’s concession speech: