MBGN Releases Pictures of Contestants in Their Beautiful Traditional Outfits

I've been receiving tweets, emails and FB messages from various camps on who to vote for as my favourite contestant at this years MBGN. I know who some of my favorites are, but I think I was waiting for these pictures of the contestants in the native attires to convince me.

Check out more of the pretty ladies below. Do you have a favorite yet?

Giant African Snails From Nigeria Seized and Destroyed at Los Angeles Airport

Airport officials in LA have seized and destroyed a consignment of 67 live African snails sent from Nigeria to a resident in the US, saying the snails are poisonous and highly destructive.

The snail consignment arrived in the States from Nigeria on July 1st in a blue baskets pictured above.

When I heard the news on the radio here, I laughed and then I shook my head, sad at the poor snails and the Nigerian who will be crying because there will be no snail in their cooking pot this month.

I remember one time I travelled to Nigeria and was coming back with these two beautiful tubers of yam my MIL had painstakingly selected for me and it was seized and destroyed at customs. I cried for a whole year, and still tremble with the last vestiges of that pain till today. Don't blame me, I love yam.

Back to the tory jare...

Woman Accumulates Over £6,000 Debt Because She Wants To Look Like Kim Kardashian

A British woman named Claire Leeson has taken her obsession with Kim Kardashian so far that it’s caused her to go into debt. Leeson has had a boob job, teeth whitening, hair extensions, nails, spray tans and has purchased a ton of shoes, clothes and makeup.

And due to her lavish spending, Claire, who spends £4,500 on her hair extensions alone, has accumulated over £6,000 in serious debt.

But according to her, these drastic steps she has taken to appear more like the Kim, 33, are an attempt to gain self-confidence after being severely bullied in her childhood.

The 24-year-old during an interview with ThisMorning revealed she has spent almost £20,000 to look just like Kim Kardashian, splashing out on everything from boob jobs and bum padding to shoes and clothes.

In addition to speaking to the media, Claire Leeson has also been hyping herself on Twitter.

Magazine Covers - Zoe Saldana is Feisty and Fearless in Denim For Marie Claire

Zoe Saldana was last featured on RML Couple Love with her husband Marco Perego, and she's talking about him as she covers the August 2014 issue of Marie Claire.

Zoe describes herself as an "iron-fisted lady," a woman who "will not take any bullshit," and someone who was known during her teenage years in the Dominican Republic as a "bad seed." "You cross me as a lady, it's over."

Looking at her petite frame, it's hard to believe that right? But every woman needs that little edge of steel. Check out Zoe's thought on relationships, and her love story with hubby below...

Family Time - Osaze Odemwingie is 33, Shares Selfie With Wife and Sons

Footballer Osaze Odemwingie, the Super Eagles forward is marking his 33rd birthday today. He took to Twitter to share this heartwarming selfie with his wife Sarah Fallon, and their two cute sons Noah, almost two and baby Theo.

Happy Birthday to him!

Do You Prefer Your pets to Your Partners and Other Family Members?

To celebrate national pet month back in April, the folks over at gonedigging.co.uk decided to take a look at how people celebrate their pets through special occasions and holidays, and the rivalry between pets and partners. And now the results are out!

The numbers they dug up - see the inforgraphic below- confirm that pets are literarily ruling the roost, with the vast majority of owners considering that their pets bona-fide members of the family!

Since no one would think of leaving a member of the family out of a special occasion, it would appear pet owners are pampering their pets with special gifts at Christmas, birthdays, and even on Valentine’s Day! Sometimes more than their spouses and other human members of their family!

So for you, is it a case of me or the dog?

Mariah Carey Under Fire For Photoshop Fail As Before and After Magazine Pics Surface

This is not the first time Mariah Carey has come under fire for photoshopping the images she put out to the public. Not up to a month ago it was about the cover image on her latest album.

Now under issue are her pictures in the Wonderland Magazine with her twins, and according to the unretouched images obtained by Jezebel, all the pictures had to be redone! Terry Richardson shot Mariah Carey for the magazine and his bright shots were not acceptable to Mariah, her team or the magazine.

Who else is surprised? Mariah Carey is in her forties, still selling music to teenagers, of course she wants to look younger and skinnier so as to appeal to them.

I think photoshop is better than going under the knife, at least she accepts herself as she is, and her husband Nick Cannon and her kids are not complaining. I think the image alteration is purely for business and the public. Check out the pics below...

5 Ways to Kick Start Your Dying Sex Life

By Lola Augustine Brown

Is turning in early more enticing than a hot-and-heavy romp with your mate? After years of living together, it can be challenging to keep the lust alive, but satisfaction with your sex life impacts happiness in your relationship, says sex researcher Robin Milhausen.

At the same time, feeling emotionally connected to your partner stimulates arousal, so building the bond you have is a surefire way to heat up your love life.

Here are five ways to reignite the passion in your relationship.

Beyoncé, Blue Ivy and Jay Z Are Enjoying Their Summer Vacation [Photos]

Beyoncé and Jay Z are still On the Run Tour, but each free time they get, they are winding down with their two-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy Carter.

Beyonce has posted several cute snapshots on her website of her playing with Blue, including one of her jumping on a trampoline while carrying her little one.

There is also one of Blue sitting by the pool in a blue bathing suit, and her hair in a bun. More pictures show Blue beginning to learn her colors and coloring, and Jay Z relaxing in a greenery filled backyard. See then below....

Mikel Obi Returns From The World Cup To Grand Welcome From Amstel Malta

Mikel Obo returned to Nigeria yesterday after the World Cup in Brazil and received a warm welcome from his fans and also from Amstel Malta, for whom he is a Brand Ambassador. Though Nigeria may not have gone as far as any of us wished, Mikel also had his fans at the event.

Mikel was at the Nigerian Breweries HQ for a courtesy visit, along with other celebrities like OC Ukeje and Tee A and there was a good turn out of press and fans. Check out the photos.