Sunday, September 7, 2014

Uganda Expresses Fears Over Boom in Children Being Adopted Overseas

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Where do you stand over children being adopted out of their country, especially if they are adopted by parents of a different race? Does it matter? I had expressed the desire to adopt from Nigeria, but you'll be surprised how complicated the whole process is. I salute parents who adopt, irrespective of where they choose to do it, but this article has got me thinking.
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Authorities in Uganda have raised fears that the country's children are being left vulnerable to abuse and exploitation by a staggering increase in unchecked overseas adoptions.

An official report, details of which were published on Tuesday by a local newspaper, said a boom in what it called the "international adoption industry" had led to some children who were not even orphans being taken into care for adoption or child sponsorship schemes.

The report also said there was no system for the government to track adoptions, leaving children at risk of being kidnapped or trafficked.

"There is no assurance that their fundamental rights have been respected and thus abduction, sale or trafficking of children cannot be ruled out," the paper quoted Uganda's Auditor General John Muwanga as saying.

Saturday, September 6, 2014

Dethroned Beauty Queen Refuses To Return $100k Pageant Tiara

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May Myat Noe, the dethroned 16-year-old beauty queen from Myanmar [aka Burma] said she won't return her bejeweled crown until pageant organizers apologise for calling her a liar and a thief.

According to the Telegraph, May Myat Noe is the country's first winner of an international beauty contest, and she said representatives of the Miss Asia Pacific World pageant lied about her age. They said she was 18 instead of 16, and they also tried to pressure her into getting plastic surgery "from head to toe."

David Kim, the director of media for the South Korean-based pageant has admitted they gave the winner surgery, provided free of charge, as part of efforts to boost the teen into super-stardom. Ms Noe  denied having the breast implants as he claimed.

Covers: Taraji P. Henson Talks Building A Hollywood Empire on Rolling Out Magazine

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Hollywood actress Taraji Henson looks absolutely stunning on the cover of the latest issue of Rolling Out magazine. The actress is promoting her new movie with Idris Elba No Good Deeds out in cinemas soon.

In the inside story, Taraji P. Henson talks about building an empire in Hollywood, working in a mostly male dominated industry and more. Below are some highlights from the interview;

On what she is protecting in real life: Everything that I’ve worked for … I have built an empire in one generation. My son [Marcel] does not remember the bad times. I preach to him that he should protect it as well. I’ve done what my mother wasn’t able to do or her mother. That’s pretty huge. I emphasize him protecting it as well, with social media, [telling him to] be careful what you put out there. They are going to try to get to me through you.

Bovi and His Wife Mark Wedding Anniversary With A Toast

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Comedian, Bovi's wife, Kristal Ugboma, sent him a sweet message today as they marked their wedding anniversary, even though he is miles away in the US for a show. She shared the picture above with the caption;

Here's a toast to our beautiful September. Our birth month , wedding month, God's specially created and given month. You @officialbovi and I will live to see 90 more september's..... Amen

Bovi had earlier shared a picture from their photoshoot with his own comedic caption. See it below...

Toyin Aimakhu Celebrates Birthday With New Photoshoot

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Toyin Aimakhu Johnson went into the studio today for some pictures to commemorate her latest birthday. Her husband and friends showered her with cakes and goodwill messages.

Her husband, Adeniyi Johnson wrote, "HAPPY BIRTHDAY 2 D woman of my life, my love, my wings, my joy, my friend & sister, mum & WIFE God bless ur new age"

Wishing her many more blessed years.

Married Man Cons Woman Into Marrying Him Then Disappears With Her Money

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Uzor Emmanuel, a 45-year old married man with three kids has been arrested and charged for conning a 42-year old Victoria Adeleye out of N4 million at the Ikoyi Marriage Registry Lagos state, Southwest Nigeria.

Emmanuel and Adeleye had planned to marry at the registry but he dumped her at the court premises and disappeared with her money. The wedding was subsequently called-off following Emmanuel’s disappearance.

Friends of the couple, who attended the wedding ceremony were left shell-shocked as marriage officials cancelled the wedding.

Adeleye and Emmanuel had reported started a relationship after they met at a church in Isolo. Unknown to the lady, Emmanuel was married with three kids, but told her that he was still single and needed to marry quickly due to his advancing age.

Rihanna Shows Off Her Sexy Bikini Body On Vacation

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Rihanna was earlier banned from Instagram because of nudity issues, but her friend posted up these scintillating images of the singer. Not nude, but definitely very hot!

Enjoy! And have a great weekend.


How To Choose the Best Eye Cream for Dark Circles Under Eyes

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If you have dark circles under the eyes that are caused by a lack of sleep, certain foods, allergies, or if you have very light skin, then the best under eye cream to choose is one that contains natural butter as the active ingredient. When applied topically, this ingredient constricts the blood vessels that lie under the thin skin under the eye and reduce the visibility of dark circles.

Another ingredient that you should look for in the best eye cream for dark circles is a brightening agent that can help you reduce the appearance of dark circles cosmetically.

Stephanie Okereke-Linus Releases Touching Trailer for Child Bride and VVF Movie "DRY"

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Dry is an inspiring true story of Zara and Halima who find themselves in the same cultural trap regardless of their background,they each struggle to make meaning to their lives...

Director and producer, Stephanie Linus has wrapped up production for her new film “DRY” from her production company Next Page Productions. Written, produced and directed by Stephanie Linus, the film is an inspired true story based on a young girl Stephanie met in Nigeria many years ago, Aisha.

The movie follows a trail of Zara’s (played by Stephanie Linus) trip to Africa, her constant turmoil as a result of inexplicable horrors from her childhood, her experiences and heartaches while working with young girls suffering from complications from early child birth as child brides.

It is full of intrigue, suspense, unbelievable surprises, the joy of reconciliation and the power of the human spirit.

The film stars: Darwin Shaw as Dr. Alex, the legendary Liz Benson Ameye as the Matron, Bill McNamara as Dr. Brown, and Introducing Zubaida Ibrahim Fagge as Halima.

Dabota Lawson Flaunts Her Engagement Ring And First Picture With Fiance, Sunny Aku

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Dabota Lawson got engaged to Prince Sunny Aku, the CEO of Novena Majesty Furniture last month, and has shared a new photo showing off her ring and her new man.

Dabota has proved that she doesn't really care what people think about her relationship with the much older man [read here].

Check out a picture of Dabota with her fiance, below.