Calling Someone Fat Makes Them Eat More And Less Interested In Losing Weight

Experts say that being criticised for their weight drives those who are already sensitive about it to comfort eat. Fear of ridicule may also mean they avoid exercise. Researchers from University College London said  public health campaigns should also avoid making people feel bad about their weight.

Lead author Sarah Jackson advises medics to avoid using the word ‘fat’ where possible and replace it with the terms overweight or obese.

The study, published in the journal Obesity, found that those who were victims of ‘fat shaming’ put on just over 2lb on average over the course of the study. They were also six times as likely to become obese.

President Jonathan On Boko Haram: Things Will Change by Next Month

President Jonathan on Thursday declared that by next month, Boko Haram insurgence will reduce drastically. He said this at the 66rh National Executive Committee, NEC of the PDP. Jonathan stressed the fact that insecurity is the ultimate challenge of the country but plans to stop Boko Haram is well in place as he wants to instill his own leadership.

Commiserating with victims of killings in Kaduna and Kano states, the President disclosed that he would be attending the United Nations General Assembly summit on Global Terrorism which all the super powers would attend. He said:

“Nigeria is having an unfair share. Terror is a global problem, and Nigeria situation is going beyond terror. When terrorists think about holding ground, attempting to install leadership, it is no longer terrorism, it is almost like going into the line of succession. Between now and October, things will change.

Emma Nyra Shows Off Long Legs In Little Black Dress Inspired Photoshoot

Singer Emma Nyra has just recently released several singles, including collabo with Davido, titled ELELE. To promote the songs, she decided to do an LBD photoshoot with a longsleeved black tunic-minidress and knee high gladiator sandals.

On the photos she said, “And I really love these photos - they're fantastic! I am excited by these photos because I think they find a way or reflecting who I really am inside and how I see the world: simple, happy, ready to take on the world. I am just a girl having fun, singing from her heart, sharing with her fans, looking at the world with a smile.”

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2Face Idibia Shares Old Photo of Late Dad With Touching Message

Tuface Idibia shared this picture of his late father, Pa Michael Idibia who lost his life in August after battling prostrate cancer for a few years. 2Face captioned it;

The kindest and most humble person I ever met in this world.

May his soul continue to rest in perfect peace.

Shonda Rhimes Slams The New York Times For Calling Her An ‘Angry Black Woman’

The New York Times recently published an article that was supposed to be how Shonda Rhimes has changed the landscape for Black women on TV, but the writer unfortunately veered off course, calling Shonda and her characters, “Angry Black Women”. The article starts as follows;

“When Shonda Rhimes writes her autobiography, it should be called ‘How to Get Away With Being an Angry Black Woman. On Thursday, Ms. Rhimes will introduce ‘How to Get Away With Murder,’ yet another network series from her production company to showcase a powerful, intimidating black woman.”

Titled, “Wrought In Their Creator’s Image.” the article focuses most on Scandal and the new HTGAWM and their stars, Kerry Washington and Viola Davis.

The biggest mistake starting from that title is that Shonda did not create HTGAWM, but rather a white man, Pete Nowalk. Shonda has already taken to Twitter to put the writer, named Alessandra Stanley, in her place.

Kaley Cuoco Opens Up About Her Nude Photo Leak

Kaley Cuoco was among the celebrities who had nude photos leaked online a few weeks ago, and she has called the breach of privacy "disturbing," during an appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live." The actress said;

"I totally have Google alerts that come to my phone so anything that my name pops up [in] comes to my phone because I'm, like, obsessed. I need to know what's going on. So every day, every day there's like 30 'Kaley Cuoco nude photos' [alerts]. It's been going on for years.

"So then this one came up and I was like, 'Oh, it's another fake one. Then I started getting emails like, 'No, there are some real ones going around.'"

3 Dead So Far As Christ Chosen Church of God Building Collapses In Edo State

A one-storey building in an Edo State church has collapsed today 19th of September, 2014 according to the Nation newspaper. The building owned by Christ Chosen Church of God, located in Egor, was an old building in the church premises, which workers were asked to demolish when unfortunately, it collapsed on them.

According to eyewitnesses, the building housed offices and residences of church officials, but only six people, all construction and casual workers, were trapped in the building. Three were rescued and sustained severe injuries while another three were killed.

Youths in the community after saving people trapped under the rubble, angrily set one of the church buses ablaze. Edo State Commissioner of Police has also confirmed the incident.

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Honey Boo Boo's Parents, Mama June and Sugar Bear, Break Up

Mama June and Sugar Bear Thompson, who star on the hit TLC reality series, Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, have gone their separate ways according to E! News. The pair said in a statement;

"Sugar Bear and I have decided to take some time apart to figure out some things in our relationship. We are taking things day by day, but regardless of what happens, the girls will always be our number one priority. We want to thank y'all for your support."

The two never technically married but in May 2013, they exchanged vows in a commitment ceremony in front of their children, showing off their love for each other [see pics]. June said at the time.

"Never settle for a man who doesn't treat you right. If a guy doesn't love everything about you, move on! There are plenty of other fish in the sea." 

Yvonne Nelson Denies Reports That She's in A New Relationship

Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson, has revealed that she is not in any relationship for now. The hardworking beauty sparked off these latest rumors of a new relationship when she shared the photo above with the caption;

Meet my 2nd boyfriend...... Don't know where the 1st is @mrkofii

The leggy actress has however denied all the reports saying that people can say whatever they like but she does not care, disclosing that she is also not in a relationship with John Dumelo neither is she getting married for now.

Covers - Jay Jay Okocha And His Beautiful Family For HELLO! Nigeria

Former captain of the Super Eagles, JayJay Okocha is a legend in the world of football and he graces the cover of HELLO! Magazine Nigeria this month, and they said of his feature, "For a man with a lauding career, it is refreshing to see - as we interview him, that he is affable and without pretence."

The former #10 player for the Nigerian Super Eagles, also played for several high profile football clubs around the world before retiring. Now he lives most of the year in Nigeria.

Jay Jay Okocha has been married for several years, since 1997, to his wife Nkechi and they have two beautiful children, a boy and a girl, A-Jay Okocha, Daniella Okocha. More pictures below...