UK Issues Fresh Travel Warning On Nigeria!

 

The United Kingdom’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has issued a fresh warning to Britons in Nigeria and those planning to visit. The warning was posted on the FCO’s website on Tuesday, 27^th February 2013.
The notice advised against travels to some parts of the country including Borno, Bauchi and Yobe States.
Below is a text of the warning:
“The Foreign and Commonwealth Office, FCO advise against all travel to: Borno State, Yobe State, Bauchi State, Riverine areas of Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River States, Warri city, Kano city, Okene City.
The FCO advise against all but essential travel to: Kano State, Kaduna State, Jigwa State, Katsina State, Jos city, Riyom and Barkin Ladi Local Government Areas in Plateau State, Gombe State, Okene region of Kogi State, Mubi Town in Adamawa State and the area north of Mubi Town that borders Borno State, Non-riverine areas of Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers and Akwa Ibom States, Abia State, Kaduna City, Zaria City.
There is a high threat from terrorism in Nigeria. There is a threat of retaliatory attacks following the French intervention in Mali.
There is a high threat of kidnap throughout Nigeria. Recent terrorist kidnaps have occurred mostly in northern Nigeria, but could occur anywhere in Nigeria. A group of foreign nationals were abducted by armed men from their accommodation in Bauchi State on 16 February 2013.
Demonstrations and civil unrest can occur at short notice. Follow news reports and be alert to developments. If you become aware of any nearby protests you should leave the area immediately. A number of curfews are in force.
Before considering any travel, take professional security advice. Be vigilant at all times, keep others informed of your travel plans and vary your routines. You should follow your employer’s security advice, make sure your accommodation is secure and review your security measures regularly.
Violent crime is common in the south of the country, including Lagos.
Flash flooding can occur during the wet season (June to October). There is a greater risk from water-borne diseases during the rainy season.
Around 117,000 British nationals visit Nigeria each year. 50 British nationals needed consular assistance in Nigeria in the period 1 April 2011 – 31 March 2012.
Take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before you travel.
Safety and Security

Terrorism
There is a high threat from terrorism There is a threat of retaliatory attacks following the French intervention in Mali. Terrorist attacks could target government, security and educational institutions, and international organisations. Attacks could also be indiscriminate in places frequented by foreigners like restaurants, bars, markets, hotels, shopping centres and places of worship. There have been regular attacks on churches and mosques in northern Nigeria at times of worship. Further attacks could take place.
You should be vigilant and take care at all times, particularly in areas where there are political or other large public gatherings. A number of attacks have taken place around religious and public holidays. You should be particularly vigilant during these periods. You should avoid affected areas in the immediate aftermath of an attack.

Boko Haram
The main terrorist threat in northern Nigeria comes from Islamist extremists who aspire to establish Islamic law in Nigeria.
The majority of attacks occur in Borno State and Yobe State, but there has been a significant increase in attacks in other Nigerian states, mainly in the north.
Attacks are mostly against Nigerian targets including government and security institutions, police stations and places of worship, but public places have also been targeted.
The attack against the United Nations building in Abuja in August 2011, which killed 23 people, shows that international and Western interests could be targeted.
Ansarul Muslimina Fi Biladis Sudan (Vanguard for the protection of Muslims in Black Africa) (Ansaru)
Ansaru is an Islamist terrorist organisation based in Nigeria. It emerged in 2012 and is motivated by an anti-Nigerian Government and anti-Western agenda. The organisation is broadly aligned with Al Qa’ida.
Ansaru is believed to be responsible for the murder of British national Christopher McManus and his Italian co-worker, Franco Lamolinara, in March 2012.
Ansaru have publicly claimed responsibility for the kidnap of a French national in Katsina State on 20 December 2012. It also claimed responsibility for the attack on a detention facility of the police Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in Abuja on 26 November 2012.
Ansaru have claimed responsibility for the abduction of 7 foreign nationals in Bauchi State on 16 February 2013.

MEND
MEND (Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta) is a militant group seeking to assume control of Nigeria’s energy resources in the Niger Delta region. A faction of the group was responsible for the 1 October 2010 attack in Abuja, demonstrating an ability and willingness to operate away from its usual base in the south. On 6 February 2012, MEND threatened to carry out renewed attacks on major oil and gas assets in the Niger Delta.

Kidnaps
There is a high threat of kidnap throughout Nigeria. Kidnaps can be for financial or political gain, and can be motivated by criminality or terrorism.

Terrorist kidnaps
Recent incidents have occurred mostly in northern Nigeria, but could occur anywhere in Nigeria:
in February 2013, a group of foreign nationals were abducted by armed men from their accommodation in Bauchi State
in December 2012 a French national was kidnapped by armed men in Katsina State in northern Nigeria, reportedly from a residential compound
in 2012 a Lebanese national was kidnapped in Kaduna State. His Lebanese colleague was killed during the abduction
in January 2012 a German national was kidnapped in Kano and killed in the city on 31 May 2012
in May 2011 a British national and an Italian national were kidnapped together in Kebbi State. Both hostages were killed in Sokoto on 8 March 2012

Criminal kidnaps
Since January 2007, at least 25 British and dual British nationals and more than 200 other foreign nationals have been kidnapped in the Niger Delta area. One British national has been killed. There is a high threat of kidnapping and other armed attacks targeting oil and gas facilities and workers. This also applies to ships and oil rigs at sea off the coast of the Niger Delta. The long-standing policy of the British government is not to make substantive concessions to hostage takers. The British government considers that paying ransoms and releasing prisoners increases the risk of further hostage-taking.

Maritime security
There have been armed robberies against ships at anchor in Nigerian waters and at many of the rivers and harbours in the Niger Delta area. Mariners should seek professional security advice and take appropriate precautions.

Crime
There are high levels of violent street crime (muggings, kidnappings, car-jacking and armed robbery) in the south of the country, even in comparatively safe areas of Lagos. Most attacks happen from 22:00 onwards.
You should therefore limit road travel at night in Lagos as far as possible, especially away from the city centre. Be vigilant at all times. Follow all available security advice including that offered by employers or hosts. Avoid carrying large amounts of cash and don’t wear valuable watches, jewellery or items of sentimental value. If you suspect danger, move away to a safer area.
There have been a number of robberies and kidnappings in Abia, Edo and Anambra States, particularly along the Enugu-Awka-Onitsha expressway in Anambra State. Take care when driving outside cities. Consider travelling in convoy, and avoid making any journeys that would involve travel after dark.
If you’re unlucky enough to be caught up in an armed robbery, you should immediately comply with the attackers’ demands. Those who have suffered injury or worse during such attacks have been perceived as not complying fully or quickly enough. The vast majority of those who endure such attacks, and follow this advice, do so without lasting physical harm.
Scams
British nationals are increasingly being targeted by scam artists operating in West Africa. The scams come in many forms (romance and friendship, business ventures, work and employment opportunities) and can pose great financial risk to victims. You should be very cautious about any requests for funds, a job offer, a business venture or a face to face meeting from someone you have been in correspondence with over the internet who lives in West Africa.
If you or your relatives or friends are asked to transfer money to Nigeria you should make absolutely sure that it is not part of a scam and that you have properly checked with the person receiving the money that they are requesting it. If the caller claims to be in distress, you should ask whether they have reported the incident (by phone or e-mail) to the British Deputy High Commission in Lagos.
People have received scam e-mails claiming to be from a British High Commission office in Nigeria. If you receive an email that appears to be from any British High Commission office in Nigeria asking for bank details or money, you should immediately contact the Consular Section of the British Deputy High Commission in Lagos.
Local travel
You should follow news reports and be alert to developments that might trigger civil unrest. Violence can erupt quickly and without warning. If you are working in Nigeria, you should follow your employer’s local security guidelines. You are strongly advised to take professional security advice, be vigilant at all times and review your security measures regularly. Keep others informed of your travel plans when travelling around and vary your routines. Make sure your accommodation is secure and consider pre-deployment training on travelling under close protection

Northern Nigeria
The FCO advise against all travel to Borno State, Yobe State, and Bauchi State where there are frequent violent attacks. Recent attacks have increasingly focussed on public places, including bars and restaurants, resulting in a large number of injuries and deaths. The FCO advise against all travel to Kano City and Okene City which see frequent high levels of violence.
The FCO advise against all but essential travel to Gombe State, Kano State, Kaduna State, Jigwa State, Katsina State and the Okene region of Kogi State where there has been an increase in violent attacks; Mubi Town in Adamawa State and the area north of Mubi Town that borders Borno State where there has been an increase in violent attacks; Jos City where violent attacks and ongoing inter-communal tensions can lead to outbreaks of violence; and Kaduna City and Zaria City in Kaduna State where there has been frequent violence.
The Governor has imposed a curfew across Jos North, Jos South, Barkin Ladi and Riyom Local Government Areas. The Nigerian military are conducting operations in Riyom and Bakin Ladi Local Government Areas. There may be road blocks and movement by road could be hazardous.
The FCO advise against all but essential travel to Riyom and Barkin Ladi Local Government Areas. If you choose to remain there you should carefully consider your security arrangements and exit routes.
If you plan to work in northern Nigeria, even in areas which are not subject to specific advice against travel, you will need a high level of security. Ask your employer about their security arrangements and request that they review them in light of recent kidnaps of westerners from protected compounds. Ensure that they are able to provide you with an adequate level of security for a high threat from terrorism.
The Niger Delta States
The FCO advise against all travel to the riverine areas (ie the river and swamp locations on or close to the coast accessible by boat, but not by road) of Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states. The FCO advise against all travel to Warri city.
The FCO advise against all but essential travel to Abia State and non-riverine areas of Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers and Akwa Ibom States.
You should avoid public places in Port Harcourt frequented by expatriates, including bars and restaurants. There have been reports of attempts to lure an expatriate to a meeting at a remote location near Port Harcourt. It is believed that this was an attempted kidnap. When arranging meetings in Nigeria make sure the contact is known to you, and the meeting is held at a secure location.
The High Commission Liaison Office and British Council in Port Harcourt are subject to closure at short notice
Curfews
A number of curfews are being enforced across Nigeria. Curfews are used on a regular basis in Nigeria following incidents and unrest, and can be imposed and lifted at short notice. You should comply with all curfews and monitor local media to find out about curfews that are being enforced.
There are curfews in Plateau, Kaduna and Yobe States, and Kano City, Kogi Central Senatorial District and Mubi town in Adamawa State. The Governor of Kaduna State has lifted the general curfew across the state, but the use of motorcycles is restricted from 21:00 to 06:00 hours. The curfew in Kano city remains in force from 22:00 until 06:00. The use of motorbikes is prohibited from 18:00 until 06:00.
Road travel
Traffic can be chaotic and slow moving. Take a mobile telephone with you when travelling by car so that you can stay in touch with family, friends and employers. Keep a supply of bottled water in your vehicle at all times.
Avoid any travel after dark outside city centres. Take care after dark within cities. Avoid quieter and poorly lit roads. Be particularly vigilant when sitting in traffic jams or at traffic lights. Keep car windows up and doors locked, and make sure valuables are out of sight. If you feel your vehicle is being followed, drive to the nearest place of safety (eg the nearest police station).
In Lagos, eating, smoking or using a mobile phone while driving and riding a motorcycle without a helmet are prohibited. Motorists face fines or imprisonment for violations.
There are authorised as well as unauthorised vehicle checkpoints throughout Nigeria. Some are for security checks, others to extort small payments of money. You should slow down at any type of checkpoint and use common sense at all times.
There are frequent reports of robberies and car-jackings, some involving armed gunmen, on Nigeria’s urban and rural road network. Experience has shown that should you be unlucky enough to be caught up in an armed robbery, you should immediately comply with the attackers’ demands. Those who have suffered injury or worse during such attacks have been perceived as not complying fully or quickly enough. The vast majority of those who endure such attacks, and follow this advice, do so without lasting physical harm.
There are authorised as well as unauthorised vehicle checkpoints throughout Nigeria. Some are for security checks, others to extort small payments of money. You should slow down at any type of checkpoint and use common sense at all times.
Public transport is dangerous. Taxis and long distance buses are often poorly maintained, uninsured and driven by unqualified drivers. Most major hotels offer cars for hire with drivers. You should use these where possible.
If you are expecting a greeter or driver to collect you at any of Nigeria’s international airports, make sure they have properly identified themselves before you set off. Bogus greeters are a problem.
Air travel
In June 2012, a Dana Air flight from Abuja to Lagos crashed just outside Lagos Airport. The investigation report is yet to be published, but Nigeria’s aviation authorities have lifted the suspension of flights operated by Dana Air put in place following the crash.
Following a series of crashes, there are concerns about the safety and reliability of some airline companies operating domestic flights within Nigeria.
Airlines flying between Nigeria and London can occasionally become severely overbooked. As a result, airlines advise travellers to reconfirm their return booking at least 48 hours before they are due to depart, and to check in early.
Political situation
Violent demonstrations can occur with little notice throughout the country. International news events can also sometimes trigger anti-Western demonstrations. There is the potential for increased tension on Fridays. . Keep yourself informed of developments and if you encounter a threatening or intimidating situation, don’t try to make your way through it. Turn round and go home.
Local laws and customs
Homosexuality is illegal.
Possession, use of or trafficking in illegal drugs is a serious offence and can result in lengthy prison sentences and heavy fines.
It is illegal to import beer, mineral water, soft drinks, sparkling wine, fruits, vegetables, cereals, eggs, textile fabrics, jewellery, and precious metals. It is illegal to export pieces of African art, particularly antiques, without written authorisation from the Department of Antiquities.
Nigeria has the largest Muslim population in sub-Saharan Africa. You should behave and dress modestly, particularly in the north and during the Holy month of Ramadan and when visiting religious sites.
Photography of government, military buildings and airports may lead to arrest”.

11 reasons your co-workers hate you

Maybe it was something as huge as taking all the credit for a game-changing business idea, or something as small as chewing gum too loudly at their desks. But whatever the reason, we all have coworkers we absolutely hate. And some of us are that coworker — whether we realize it or not.

Annoying coworkers make office life miserable.
You know who they are.
Maybe it was something as huge as taking all the credit for a game-changing business idea, or something as small as chewing gum too loudly at their desks. But whatever the reason, we all have coworkers we absolutely hate. And some of us are that coworker — whether we realize it or not.
It’s inevitable really. After all, you can’t spend 40 hours a week with the same people day in and day out, trapped together in a confined area and forced to share space and resources, without developing a little bit of acrimony from time to time. We’re human beings and bad days and isolated incidents are occasionally expected. But when those isolated bad days turn into regular occurences and start affecting others at work, that’s a problem.
So which traits cause you to hate coworkers (or make you hated)? We’ve got eleven of them.
1. Being a Slob
A little messy? OK. A tad unorganized and slightly eccentric? Sure. But let’s face it, no one likes a disgusting slob.
When your cubicle looks like it hasn’t been cleaned since Clinton was in office and the mold from your coffee cup is turning into a sentient being with plans of office domination, you’ve officially become a slob. Your complete disregard of the company dress code and the curious decision to only shower twice a week has also contributed to your new job title — office pariah.
No one says you have to be a fashion maven or wear expensive perfume or cologne, but at the very least you have to look presentable and engage in basic personal hygiene so the people you work with can stand to share the same space. And speaking of your space, give the cubicle a spring cleaning, will ya? Having your workspace declared a biohazard is not going to help your chances for a raise come performance review time.
2. No E-mail Etiquette
Are you the “caps lock guy?” The “reply all gal?” Well knock it off!
We are far enough along into the Internet Age that “I’m not good with computers” can no longer be used as a legitimate excuse for email etiquette ignorance. First of all, the caps lock thing? Don’t. Just don’t. It used to be mean you’re shouting, but at this point it means “you’re shouting and nothing you say can be taken seriously.”
And please, don’t just automatically hit “reply all” when corresponding via email. This goes double for those times you’re part of a team and you run the risk of typing something inappropriate with your boss on the list, or something that makes a co-worker look bad. Also, don’t become a habitual offender when it comes to marking things “high priority.” If it’s an emergency, fine. But just because you sent it doesn’t mean it’s automatically a priority.
3. You’re Condescending
Knowing what you’re talking about is a good thing. Being a know-it-all? Not so much.
Everyone gets it — you’re the smartest person in the room. You not only have a solution for everything, you’re all too happy to point out why other peoples’ suggestions are destined to fail. But while you were busy being right, something interesting happened — you alienated your entire team and now no one wants to work with you because they can’t stand the sight of you.
There’s a way to stand out in a positive light without kicking everyone else into the abyss. Don’t stop coming up with great ideas, but use your brilliance to foster the ideas of others and bring them up to your level without drawing the ire of the people you have to work with on a daily basis. If you continue to talk down to people you’re bound to get a lot of middle fingers extended up to you in no time.
4. Too Much Information
Too Much Information — or TMI as the kids are calling it these days — is a tricky thing.
While most co-workers share a certain amount of personal information with one another and the line between just enough and too much is often blurry, it is still there. For example, it’s perfectly acceptable to tell your co-workers you went out to a club this weekend. But telling them you got so wasted the bouncers had to toss you out for your half-naked rendition of Gangnam Style is TMI. The same goes for excessive talk of personal health problems, marital spats, your child’s latest accomplishment at preschool no one cares about, and your private phone calls during work that are anything but.
Everyone has their own problems, they don’t want to deal with yours too.
5. You’re Lazy
Laziness isn’t one of the 7 Deadly Sins for nothing.
Every office has at least a handful of these lazy employees. They’ve been around for a few years, don’t like their jobs very much, and therefore do as little as possible — basically only performing in their duties enough to not get fired and keep collecting a paycheck. So while they might perform the bare minimum, don’t look for these workers to carry their weight as part of a team or contribute anything worthwhile during a big project. Yet they never have any problem accepting the credit courtesy of the people who actually did work hard — hence the reason lazy workers made this list.
We get that you’re unhappy, but if work is so bad that you can’t see fit to put forth any effort whatsoever, just leave. You’re cheating the company, your co-workers who hate you a little more every day, and ultimately yourself. Contribute or be gone!
6. You’re the “Stinky Lunch” Guy
This might start off innocently enough, but your choice of lunchtime cuisine can land you in the hallowed halls of office hatred faster than anything else on this list.
We understand everyone has different tastes and people come from all walks of life — and that includes what we all eat. But if you’re in an office environment, you need to remember you’re sharing space. Sometimes with dozens and dozens of other people. So when you stick your leftover fish in the microwave for 4 minutes, it’s like dropping a stinkbomb right in the middle of the office. And while curry and Tex-Mex taste delicious if you’re the one eating it, the rest of us just lost our appetites because that smell is going to linger for the rest of the day.
Bring a sandwich or some soup that doesn’t assault the nostrils. Unless of course you want everyone to think about a horrible stench every time you enter a meeting.
7. You’re a Backstabber
Want people to hate you? Take credit for something someone else did.
Engaging in office politics is fine (and even expected to a point), but when you start actively taking credit for ideas that weren’t yours, you’re going to be hated in a hurry. It doesn’t even have to involve the theft of ideas, either. Failing to give other co-workers proper credit during collaborative endeavors will give people more than enough ammo to despise you. And rightfully so.
Don’t be that person. Even if your deceptions and office politics get you moved up a rung or two on the corporate ladder, that just means the target on your back will be that much more visible.
8. You’re a “Debbie Downer”
If you can’t say something nice…
Hey, it’s not like you have to be all sunshine and rainbows. You’re a professional working with other professionals, and it’s business not kindergarten. But while not every idea is a winner, you don’t want to be the person who becomes notorious for automatically dumping on every single idea in a brainstorming session or planning meeting.
If you’re so judgmental and critical of new ideas, eventually people will feel less and less comfortable sharing things with you or in front of you. At that point, whatever new ideas and valid criticism you bring to the table might go ignored because everyone is used to your negativity and no one wants to hear how stupid they are time and time again.
A little constructive criticism — and some tact — goes a long way.
9. You’re Noisy
Imagine you’re sitting in your cubicle fielding a call from a customer. You’re trying to calm them down about an order gone haywire, but in the midst of your efforts all you can hear is the person in the next cube.
This one is a biggie when talking about the pet peeves of co-workers. Who among us doesn’t have the seemingly oblivious (or worse, just plain rude) co-worker who whistles/sings/hums/chews/plays his music too loud on a non-stop basis? Maybe they’re nice people who just don’t realize what they’re doing, so you don’t say anything because you don’t want to complain and hurt their feelings. But on the inside you’re seething as they use their fingers on the desk to beat out yet another Led Zeppelin drum solo that cuts through you like a knife.
If this is you, stop it. It’s rude and inconsiderate. And if you’re the one suffering, just let them know in a nice way that it’s affecting your work and ask if they can try to keep it down to a dull roar.
10. You Have No Manners
Think there’s no room in business for good manners? Think again.
People notice the little things, which is why consistently using “please” and “thank you” are an underrated yet important factor when it comes to dealing with other human being on a daily basis. In an office setting, you’re normally in too close a proximity to be rude without major repercussions. That’s why manners and basic common courtesy are so important.
So if you’re someone who tends to bark orders at co-workers, try engaging in some civility and asking politely. Also, if you do have an issue with a co-worker take him/her aside or behind closed doors. Having a verbal spat in the middle of the office is unbecoming, distracting and unnecessary.
11. You’re Never on Time
“Let’s wait another five minutes to start the meeting because (insert name of chronically late coworker here) hasn’t arrived yet.”
Is there anything — and I mean ANYTHING — more frustrating than dealing with other people who show absolutely no respect for everyone else’s time? In our “Wasting Time at Work” survey last year, 47% of workers said meetings were the biggest time-waster in the workplace, because if someone is late to the first meeting it pushes each subsequent appointment back until there aren’t enough hours in the day. If you were hoping to get home early or attend your kid’s special event, this can have far-reaching consequences that extend well beyond your cubicle walls.
The answer is simple — be on time. Write it on your calendar or better yet, put reminders in your phone. It’s the quickest way to ensure 1) you won’t be late, and 2) your coworkers won’t hate you to the point they schedule their own meeting to plan your comeuppance.

8 ways to avoid social media stress

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Not to mention, Facebook use has even been linked to lead to depression, jealousy and social isolation.

Updating and browsing your Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Instagram accounts probably makes up a huge chunk of the time you spend online — and let’s be honest, it can sometimes be a major source of stress and anxiety. Not to mention, Facebook use has even been linked to lead to depression, jealousy and social isolation.
But it doesn’t have to be that way. By holding yourself to a few basic guidelines, you can make sure that logging on to Facebook or Twitter isn’t a a panic attack-inducing activity.

• Use Facebook To Share — Not Compare

A recent survey of Facebook users found that the most common source of frustration on the social media site was envy caused by browsing others’ profiles.
To turn down the social media stress in your life, avoid turning Facebook into a game of keeping up with the Joneses. Instead of browsing through classmates’ photos to see who had the best summer ever with their siggo while you were at home working (and single), use the network exclusively to talk to friends and share fun updates on your life.

• But Be Careful Not To Overshare

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, and other social media sites are a wonderful way to share photos, observations and life updates with your friends and followers. But be selective about what you post for the world to see — does everyone need to know the details or your recent break-up, or cryptic song lyrics that describe your ander and confusion over it? Probably not.

• Say No To Cyberbullying According to the i-SAFE foundation, more than half of teenagers have been bullied online. The only appropriate response to cyberbullying is a zero-tolerance policy. If someone is sending hurtful messages, sharing inappropriate or unflattering photos, or spreading rumors about you or a friend online, tell a teacher or parent. Online bullying can have serious and long-term consequences.

On the flip side, more than half of teens have engaged in cyberbullying themselves.

• Be Positive

The golden rule is as important on social media as it is in every other part of life: Treat others the way you’d like to be treated. Negative or sarcastic comments are best kept to yourself.
Also, when posting your own statuses, try not to vent your feelings too much. Studies have shownthat bad moods are “contagious” via social media — Facebook users can directly impact the emotions of their friends for up to three days.

• Keep Your Love Life Offline

Whether you’re single, happily coupled, or breaking up, keep your love life off Facebook. It might be fun for a while to post lovey-dovey photos and “Love my boyf!!” statuses, but they’ll likely annoy your friends and make your relationship a whole lot more complicated.

According to Mashable, 25 percent of people had found out their relationship was over because their siggo changed their relationship status to “single.” You don’t want that to be you.

• Keep Your Photos Clean

You wouldn’t want a college admissions officer or a teacher to see it, keep it offline. No exceptions. Risque or incriminating photos are best kept to yourself (or not taken at all) — you don’t want to leave a digital paper trails of all the mistakes you made in high school.

• Choose Your Friends Wisely

Studies have shown that having more Facebook friends leads to increased stress levels, finding a link between larger online networks and social anxiety.
Don’t worry about getting everyone at your school to follow you on Twitter and friend you on Facebook. To minimize social media anxiety, periodically go through and delete friends and followers you may not know very well or no longer want to share updates with.

• Take Time To Unplug & Recharge

When social media is stressing you out, sometimes the best thing to do is walk away from your phone, laptop and iPad and just unplug for a few hours or a couple days. If you’re having trouble staying off Facebook, try a Chrome plugin or app that, for a selected amount of time, blocks you from logging on to social media sites.

Mystery Twitter handle accuses Davido of stealing new song, ‘Gobe’

A Twitter handle owned by a yet to be identified individual yesterday posted a comment online claiming that the music superstar and the self-acclaimed ‘Omo baba olowo‘ himself, Davido recorded and released his song, ‘Gobe’, without getting his approval.

Tonto Dikeh disses Mercy Johnson! seriously?

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Highly controversial Nollywood actress and singer, Tonto Dikeh, who recently had a messy fight with star actress Mercy Johnson, has confirmed the rift.
Tonto Dike who claims Mercy Johnson is not just her type, said she had let go of everything that transpired between them.
In a recent interview, when questioned on why she chose not to attend Mercy Johnson’s wedding, here is what the actress said: “That’s not the reason I didn’t attend her wedding. “It’s surprising, why people think you just have to be everybody’s friend.
“In the industry, I don’t know half of the producers and I work for them,I don’t even know half of my colleagues but I work with them.
“I kiss and hug them on set. We flow, we enjoy the friendship on set based on the energy and connection that exists between myself and the next person on set but that does not mean we are friends in the real sense of it. You can’t just be a friend to everybody, it’s a normal thing. Mercy Johnson is not just my friend.”
When asked about a serious fight she allegedly had with Mercy Johnson, she revealed: “Even if I had, I had let go everything. It doesn’t really matter to me anymore. Everybody is doing well, it’s just because we are not close. We only did about two or three movies together. We have never been close friends.” Mercy Jay all d way!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tonto, go find your mate please.

Surprise! Janet Jackson Is Already Married

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Wissam Al Mana and Janet Jackson, Feb. 25, 2013, Milan Fashion Week (WireImage)And you thought Jermaine changing his last name to “Jacksun” was the biggest Jackson family news of the past week?

In an interview, Janet confirmed that she’s already married to Qatari businessman Wissam Al Mana. A rep for the singer has confirmed the news to omg! as well.

"The rumours regarding an extravagant wedding are simply not true,” the statement began. “Last year we were married in a quiet, private, and beautiful ceremony. Our wedding gifts to one another were contributions to our respective favourite children’s charities. We would appreciate that our privacy is respected and that we are allowed this time for celebration and joy.

With love, Wissam and Janet"

Rumors that Jackson, 46, and Al Mana, 37, were planning a spring wedding started circulating in December. The couple has been romantically linked since 2010. It’s the third marriage for the “Rhythm Nation” singer, following her marriages to James DeBarge and Rene Elizondo Jr. (her marriage to the former was later annulled). She was also in a long-term relationship with music producer Jermaine Dupri, which ended in 2009, but the couple never married.

Not much is knows about Al Mana’s personal life, but he is certainly successful in the business world. The Middle Eastern impresario helps run the Al Mana Group, a family business started by his father over 60 years ago, along with his two brothers. The retail businessman has a reported estimated net worth ranging anywhere from $200 million to over $1 billion. In 2004, he launched the Al Mana Luxury Company division, which is a shareholder in Saks Fifth Avenue’s Middle East franchises as well as in A/X Armani Exchange.

“I head the retail division [of the Qatar-based family empire, Al Mana Group],” he explained in the November 2012 issue of VMAN magazine. “I oversee new developments and I’m constantly working on interesting projects, one of them in design. I’m also pursuing an art project, and I’m involved in several charities.”

He also spoke with VMAN back then about his relationship with Ms. Jackson, saying, “I don’t date Janet Jackson. She is my girlfriend; there is a difference. She is a very special and talented woman who never ceases to amaze me.”

In December 2010, he spoke with Harper’s Bazaar Arabia more about the origins of his professional life and explained that his love of fashion was developed growing up in London.

“(London is) where I developed an early love of fashion and remember applying for a job at every fashion boutique on the Kings Road," he shared. "At 14 I finally found a weekend job at a multi-brand store. I really enjoyed it and began to acquire an insight into the world of retail that would prove crucial for my career.”

He also told Harper’s Bazaar that his betrothed love is his “dream woman.”

“I think a man’s dream woman changes as he goes through different stages in his life. I’m fortunate to be dating my dream woman now,” he explained. After noting that Jackson bought him a mint condition 1964 Lincoln Continental convertible with suicide doors as a gift, he went on to say that although it’s the “ultimate boy’s toy,” he believes that, “Greed is terrible. I think we need to learn how to be content with what we have. Money doesn’t buy happiness, nor do material. Well said boi!!!

Omotola makes her US TV debut, stars in US TV series, Bounce

 

Omosexy has finally made her US TV debut. She's guest starring in an American TV drama series shot in LA called Bounce starring Kimberly Elise (pictured above with Omotola), Dean Cain, Bernie Kopell, Eric Stoltz and Akon amongst others.

Bounce is a VH1 series created by James LaRosa, which follows Ahsha, (played by Taylor Paige) a girl who joins the professional basketball dance team, the Los Angeles Devil Girls, unaware of the treacherous and tempting world that follows.

juicey: Cure 4 CANCER

juicey: Cure 4 CANCER

Cure 4 CANCER

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"10000 times stronger killer of CANCER than Chemo".. do share i...t.. can save many lives, fill up hopes and build confidence in the patients...

The Sour Sop or the fruit from the graviola tree is a miraculous natural cancer cell killer 10,000 times stronger than Chemo.
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Why are we not aware of this? Its because some big corporation want to make back their money spent on years of research by trying to make a synthetic version of it for sale.

So, since you know it now you can help a friend in need by letting him know or just drink some sour sop juice yourself as prevention from time to time. The taste is not bad after all. It’s completely natural and definitely has no side effects. If you have the space, plant one in your garden.
The other parts of the tree are also useful.

The next time you have a fruit juice, ask for a sour sop.

How many people died in vain while this billion-dollar drug maker concealed the secret of the miraculous Graviola tree?

This tree is low and is called graviola ! in Brazi l, guanabana in Spanish and has the uninspiring name “soursop” in English. The fruit is very large and the subacid sweet white pulp is eaten out of hand or, more commonly, used to make fruit drinks, sherbets and such.

The principal interest in this plant is because of its strong anti-cancer effects. Although it is effective for a number of medical conditions, it is its anti tumor effect that is of most interest. This plant is a proven cancer remedy for cancers of all types.

Besides being a cancer remedy, graviola is a broad spectrum antimicrobial agent for both bacterial and fungal infections, is effective against internal parasites and worms, lowers high blood pressure and is used for depression, stress and nervous disorders.

If there ever was a single example that makes it dramatically clear why the existence of Health Sciences Institute is so vital to Americans like you, it’s the incredible story behind the Graviola tree..

The truth is stunningly simple: Deep within the Amazon Rainforest grows a tree that could literally revolutionize what you, your doctor, and the rest of the world thinks about cancer treatment and chances of survival. The future has never looked more promising.

Research shows that with extracts from this miraculous tree it now may be possible to:
* Attack cancer safely and effectively with an all-natural therapy that does not cause extreme nausea, weight loss and hair loss
* Protect your immune system and avoid deadly infections
* Feel stronger and healthier throughout the course of the treatment
* Boost your energy and improve your outlook on life

The source of this information is just as stunning: It comes from one of America ‘s largest drug manufacturers, th! e fruit of over 20 laboratory tests conducted since the 1970's! What those tests revealed was nothing short of mind numbing… Extracts from the tree were shown to:

* Effectively target and kill malignant cells in 12 types of cancer, including colon, breast, prostate, lung and pancreatic cancer..
* The tree compounds proved to be up to 10,000 times stronger in slowing the growth of cancer cells than Adriamycin, a commonly used chemotherapeutic drug!
* What’s more, unlike chemotherapy, the compound extracted from the Graviola tree selectivelyhunts
down and kills only cancer cells.. It does not harm healthy cells!

The amazing anti-cancer properties of the Graviola tree have been extensively researched–so why haven’t you heard anything about it? If Graviola extract is

One of America ‘s biggest billion-dollar drug makers began a search for a cancer cure and their research centered on Graviola, a legendary healing tree from the Amazon Rainforest.

Various parts of the Graviola tree–including the bark, leaves, roots, fruit and fruit-seeds–have been used for centuries by medicine men and native Indi! ans in S outh America to treat heart disease, asthma, liver problems and arthritis. Going on very little documented scientific evidence, the company poured money and resources into testing the tree’s anti-cancerous properties–and were shocked by the results. Graviola proved itself to be a cancer-killing dynamo.
But that’s where the Graviola story nearly ended.

The company had one huge problem with the Graviola tree–it’s completely natural, and so, under federal law, not patentable. There’s no way to make serious profits from it.

It turns out the drug company invested nearly seven years trying to synthesize two of the Graviola tree’s most powerful anti-cancer ingredients. If they could isolate and produce man-made clones of what makes the Graviola so potent, they’d be able to patent it and make their money back. Alas, they hit a brick wall. The original simply could not be replicated. There was no way the company could protect its profits–or even make back the millions it poured into research.

As the dream of huge profits evaporated, their testing on Graviola came to a screeching halt. Even worse, the company shelved the entire project and chose not to publish the findings of its research!

Luckily, however, there was one scientist from the Graviola research team whose conscience wouldn’t let him see such atrocity committed. Risking his career, he contacted a company that’s dedicated to harvesting medical plants from the Amazon Rainforest and blew the whistle.

Miracle unleashed
When researchers at the Health Sciences Institute were alerted to the news of Graviola,! they be gan tracking the research done on the cancer-killing tree. Evidence of the astounding effectiveness of Graviola–and its shocking cover-up–came in fast and furious….

….The National Cancer Institute performed the first scientific research in 1976. The results showed that Graviola’s “leaves and stems were found effective in attacking and destroying malignant cells.” Inexplicably, the results were published in an internal report and never released to the public…

….Since 1976, Graviola has proven to be an immensely potent cancer killer in 20 independent laboratory tests, yet no double-blind clinical trials–the typical benchmark mainstream doctors and journals use to judge a treatment’s value–were ever initiated….

….A study published in the Journal of Natural Products, following a recent study conducted at Catholic University of South Korea stated that one chemical in Graviola was found to selectively kill colon cancer cells at “10,000 times the potency of (the commonly used chemotherapy drug) Adriamycin…”

….The most significant part of the Catholic University of South Korea report is that Graviola was shown to selectively target the cancer cells, leaving healthy cells untouched. Unlike chemotherapy, which indiscriminately targets all actively reproducing cells (such as stomach and hair cells), causing the often devastating side effects of nausea and hair loss in cancer patients.

…A study at Purdue University recently found that leaves from the Graviola tree killed cancer cells among six human cell lines and were especially effective against prostate, pancreatic and lung cancers Seven years of silence broken–it’s finally here!!!

BBA Karen Igho shows some luv.

Quite a work of art!!!!! You’ve heard of all the gist. From Boob job, to Nude Photos. Karen Igho has gotten popular in the past couple of weeks for more reasons that just her appearance in BBA. Check this one out. Odikwa Risque. Source: Linda Ikeji’s Blog

COMBAT EARLY EJACULATION

In this article, I want to share with you a special technique that I learnt from Porn Stars (Yes! I mean that) that will help you last up to 10 minutes longer in bed.
I have shared this with a lot of men and it has worked all the time except for people who have a medical related problem.
While this is just one out of the many last longer techniques that I teach, there are other things that you can do to become powerful in bed. .
This technique is known as Military Breathing and this is how it works:

MILITARY BREATHING

There is nothing to hide here. I learnt this technique from adult movie stars. The average man does not use it – which is why they can’t control themselves during sex.

How do you breathe when you are having sex?

If you are like most men, you breathe in a shallow way. Here is what I mean by shallow – you do not take in enough oxygen.

When you are having sex, your body needs a lot of oxygen to maintain your body and less oxygen in the blood means your heart rate will increase just to try and get more blood (blood contains oxygen) to your organs.

As you may have known, a high heart rate is not good for ejaculation control. What you have to do is to start taking deep breaths (I will show you how to do that in a minute).

This begins to relax your whole body. Your heart rate begins to slow and your arousal levels begin to come under control.

You are likely not going to get this the first or second time you try it which is why you have to practice it and get used to this unique way of breathing before having sex.

So how exactly do you breathe using this military style of breathing?

I call it military style because this style of breathing is what smart military guys use to endure the hard, rigorous trainings that they put them through in camp.

This type of breathing helps you to get as much air into your lungs as possible and gives them a chance to absorb the oxygen from the air as well.

There are 2 ways to do this and here they are:

Number 1 - Using your diaphragm - The first one is by expanding your chest as much as possible. The second way is by lowering your diaphragm to pull air into the lungs.

If you don’t know how to breathe with your diaphragm then try this…

Take a deep breath, but keep your chest expanded at the same level that it is without air in it and expand only your stomach.
Expanding your stomach is the same process as pulling the diaphragm downwards. As the diaphragms pulls downwards it draws air into your lungs.


Number 2 – I like this second method better. This second way of breathing is much more effective than the first at getting as much air as possible into your lungs and is the way I suggest you should use when deep breathing during sex.

It is simple.

Inhale through your nose, pause for some seconds and exhale through your mouth.

This method is great for building up a powerful rhythm of breathing and is also proven to help you relax more than any other way of breathing.

With more air in your lungs you will have more oxygen in your body. This will help to relax you and also cause your heart rate to fall.

Now of course, reading about this in a book is actually different from doing it. I won’t lie about that.

How?

Practice before hand. For instance – start now as you are reading this.

Try this NOW: Inhale deep with your nose, hold for some seconds, and then slowly exhale through your mouth.

Repeat that again.

Now, try to practice that style of breathing as many times as possible within the next 72 hours.

If you find yourself having sex and have forgotten about your breathing then don’t worry.

The best thing you can do as soon as you become conscious of your breathing is to slow down or stop the thrusting and follow the breathing method I described above.

What you will find when you do this is that your body reacts to the deeper breathing by relaxing. When your body is relaxed your levels of arousal will also fall slightly, therefore bringing them back under control.

wRITTEN BY uCHE jAMES..jUICEY>>

Beyonce & Destiny’s Child

Beyonce and her best friends (Michelle & Kelly) still rocking da show even 7 years after breaking up.

The girls of Destiny’s Child, newly reunited after Sunday’s Super Bowl performance, posed in a series of snaps posted on Beyonce’s Instagram account on Wednesday.
The Love on Top singer, standing between Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, make a series of silly faces in the pictures and captioned them ‘#myclique.’ 

 

Hey ladies! Former Destiny’s Child mates Kelly Rowland, Beyonce and Michelle Williams posed in a silly snap on Beyonce’s Instagram on Wednesday

And keeping with the leather theme they sported on Sunday, the ladies, along with Beyonce’s mother Tina Knowles and another female friend, wore matching outfits with different takes on the in vogue fashion trend.
Michelle, stepping out front, accessorised her leather jacket with a pair gold sequinned leggings and a flowing white sweater, while her Destiny’s Child sisters more matching leather tops and trousers.
The Broadway star reposted the shots on her Facebook page expressing her love for her bandmates.

Lovely in leather: The girls, along with Beyonce’s mom Tina and another friend, wore coordinating leather outfits

‘It was an honour to share the stage with my sisters Kelly Rowland and Beyonce on Sunday night,’ she wrote.
‘To all my ladies, we must stick together and support each other.
‘Thank you to my sister Beyonce for sharing your moment with Destiny’s Child.’



Still having fun: The girls jumped about backstage
Michelle also gave a shout-out to fellow Super Bowl performers Alicia Keys and Jennifer Hudson, who opened the football game with moving renditions of the Star Spangled Banner and America the Beautiful, respectfully.
‘The incredible Alicia Keys and Jennifer Hudson did an amazing job too!’
Despite Sunday’s performance –  their first since disbanding in 2006 — fans of the girl group shouldn’t get their hopes up about a permanent reunion any time soon.


Lace and leather: Beyonce tore off a bunchy leather skirt to reveal a sexy lace panel
Beyonce, 31, announced within hours of the Super Bowl that she’ll be embarking on a world tour starting in Belgrade, Serbia on April 15.
The Single Ladies singer announced her Mrs. Carter Show World Tour in a spectacular royal themed video on her website on Sunday — and despite going all out on the short film, she reportedly has plans to keep her concert tickets affordable.
A source told USMagazine.com that tickets in the US will start at approximately £30, adding: ‘There are plenty of tickets at low prices in every city so Beyonce can make sure all of her fans can see the show. And there are similarly low-priced tickets in every worldwide city.


   

Controversy trails expulsion of 28 Redeemers University students

Culled from The Nation

The expulsion of 28 students by Redeemer University for allegedly failing drug tests has sparked a big row.  The tests were conducted last November for 42 students, who were asked to go for “routine tests”.

After resumption this year, some of them were told that they “tested positive” and last Friday, some of those who “tested positive” got expulsion letters; others got theirs on Monday.

The institution’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr. Adetunji Adeleye, said the decision was taken in line with the school’s values and philosophy “to raise godly children”, but the students are alleging unfairness.

Adeleye said: “A student was caught with an illicit drug. He mentioned others involved and we took them to the school clinic for tests. Some of them tested positive.”

But some of the affected students said the university authority never told them the purpose of the test and did not show them the results.

“I only saw in the expulsion letter that I tested positive to hard drugs. I asked for the result of the test, but they didn’t show me. Even if they won’t show it to me, they should at least show my parents the result,” said one of the expelled students, who preferred anonymity.

The affected students complained about the expulsion and the fact that they were not given a fair hearing.

“They should have at least set up a panel of enquiry and if the panel finds us guilty, so be it,” another student said.

On the results of the tests, Mr. Adeleye said: “There is no need to show the students the results because the university cannot conspire against them.”

Adeleye defended the institution’s decision, saying the expelled students are guilty–in line with the school’s religious norms.

He said: “Nobody should think anybody hates those students. It’s not spurious. In fact, it is even painful for us because we are losing revenue by sending them away. But it’s a painful decision we must take in our quest to raise students that will transform the world. The expelled students are those that refused the university’s lifeline of a second chance.

“We wanted to help them. The university has a programme designed to help them live a normal life, but they rejected the offer. A few of them accepted and they are undergoing the programme.”
Adeleye was evasive when asked if the school’s clinic was capable of testing urine samples for hard drugs.

On why the students were not handed over to the narcotics agency since their offence was a criminal act, Adeleye said the school was neither the police nor the narcotics agency and had no reason to do so.

He later told The Nation that the Vice-Chancellor was considering a review of the matter.
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Kim Kardashian: Kris Humphries is Threatening My Baby

It is officially on between Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries. For real this time.

Not long after Humphries' lawyer questioned why Kim's pregnancy should play any role in her divorce case against his client, Kardashian has gone on the offensive against the Nets power forward.





n a declaration filed today, Kim says that Humphries isn't simply irritating her by dragging his legal feet… he's putting the "health and well-being of my unborn child" at risk. This assertion follows the claim that Kardashian has been experiencing severe pregnancy pains as a result of divorce-related stress.
Kim says she simply wants to move on and that an official split "will help create a new, full life for me," once again using her fetus as a figurative weapon against her ex-lover.
Overall, Kardashian argues, Humphries "is in control of my misery" and she wants this mess to be over.
And, finally, on that, THG has found something on which it can Kim Kardashian can agree.
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