JACKIE TRAVELS: November 2013

Saturday, 30 November 2013

Battle of The Hotties! Who Wore It Best: Jennifer Lopez, Yvonne Nelson or Lala Anthony

Who rocked this stretch-crepe mini dress by Roland Mouret, Jennifer Lopez, Yvonne Nelson or Lala Anthony?

JACKPOT! President Obama Writes Hand-Written Letter to School Teacher, He Puts It Up for Sale at $24,000 [LOOK]

A Texas schoolteacher who wrote a letter highly critical of President Obama’s health care law was surprised when the president himself wrote back defending his policies but admitting that health care “wasn’t the smart political thing!”

Just like every commander in chief before him, Obama has his share of critics. And in the Internet age, those critics have been given a bigger voice than ever before.

But what do you when the president writes back? The New York Post reports that fifth-grade schoolteacher Thomas J. Ritter was shocked to receive a handwritten response from Obama that reads in part:

“I believe that health care reform will be the right thing for the country . . . It certainly wasn’t the smart ‘political’ thing! And I hope that in the months to come, you will keep an open mind and evaluate it based not on the political attacks but on what it does or doesn’t do to improve people’s lives. Sincerely, Barack Obama.”

A sad incident occurred at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Friday 29th November as 4 people collapsed on their arrival to Lagos due to excessive heat. The passengers just disembarked from a Delta Airline flight from the United States and were waiting to claim their luggage, the cooling system at the hall was bad and over 1,000 people were in the hall at the time.

The passengers who were coming from a cooler environment couldn't just stand it. I mean who can stand such suffocation? No one. Lagos is hot enough already, the least they can do is have working cooling systems.

Peter, Paul, and Jude Okoye were spotted in South Africa. Whose biceps are hotter? hehehe! Scroll down to see more.

Spirit and Life Devotional: From Zero to Hero

Judges 11 contains the story of Jephthah. His step brothers drove him out of the house because his mother was a harlot: they said to him, “You shall have no inheritance in our father’s house, for you are the son of another woman.”

That's a typical example of how we label and judge people in our societies; that's how we make people suffer for what they are not responsible for; Jephthah was rejected by his own simply because his mother was a harlot - something he had nothing to do with. So what if his mother was a whore, did that make him one? Did that mean he wasn't properly born? Did that make him less a child than them?

WWJD? Ex-Footballer Ordartey Lamptey discovers his 3 kids with wife are really not his

XYZ News can confirm that after over 20 years of marriage, former Ghana International football star, Nii Ordartey Lamptey, has just discovered shockingly that none of the 3 children, he has fathered all these years with his wife are not his biological children.

The ex-footballer suspected the wife of infidelity and asked for a DNA test on all the children only to discover that he is not the biological father of all the three children.

According to reports, the woman known as Gloria is now claiming that the man is infertile, and that it was her husband who suggested for an artificial insemination.

This dress was made by Canadian designer, Andrew Majtenyi as part of his Spring/Summer 2014 collection. Who wore it best? Yvonne Nelson or the runway model?

She Wished For It; She Got It! BBA Winner Dillish Matthews on Set of Flavour's Video [LOOK]

Big Africa Africa - The Chase queen Dillish Matthews is featured in Flavour's new video for his song Ikwokrikwo. In her post above she stated she wished for a lead role in a famous musician's video :) Luck shunned on her and her wish came through. Pictured above is Dillish on set of the music video shoot. See more photos after the cut...

What REALLY turns a woman on about a man?

Is it money? Looks? Power... status, or just some exciting, eclectic random mix of ingredients that make ONE man super sexy... and other only so so?

Do women get instantly turned on by men we think are hot? Or, does it take a while for a woman to REALLY want to get intimate with a man she doesn't know... even if she sleeps with you before that anyway?

Any of these questions sound familiar? The truth is, trying to decipher the magic erotic ingredients for what women REALLY want in bed, and what really creates a magnetic, magical attraction for a man is the sort of stuff that has inspired hundreds, if not thousands of blog posts, and more product pitches than any of us can count

The funny thing? The most appealing things that most women find in men are often the simplest, most subtle and easiest to accomplish, regardless of whether you are rich, famous, good looking or powerful at all. (most of which are radically over-rated when it comes to attraction)

Want the truth about INSTANT attraction from a woman's standpoint?

Their heyday may well be a distant memory, but a very adult looking Boyzone gave fans a timely reminder of why they remain on the most successful pop groups of all time on Thursday evening as they performed in Dublin. Taking to the stage in matching two-piece suits, the four-piece looked dapper as they worked their way through an ambitious 22-track set list comprised of hits from their extensive back catalogue.

Boyzone are an Irish boy band. Its most famous line-up was composed of Keith Duffy, Stephen Graham, Mikey Graham, Ronan Keating and Shane Lynch.

Boyzone have had 19 singles in the top 40 UK charts and 21 singles in the Irish charts. The group have had 6 UK number one singles and 9 number one singles in Ireland with 12 of their 20 singles in the UK being in the UK Top 2. Boyzone are one of the most successful bands in Ireland and the United Kingdom

Accompanied by a live band, the group covered plenty of ground, reliving their 90’s glory days with renditions of Picture of You, Baby Can I Hold You, Words and No Matter What.

Band members Ronan Keating, Shane Lynch, Mikey Graham and Keith Duffy were celebrating 20-years in the music industry after forming in 1993 under the management of X Factor judge Louis Walsh. See more photos after the cut...

Many of us struggle with keeping the love alive in our relationships. We have a hard time keeping the fire stoked and burning when after time we've become too familiar, too habitual, and too emotionally detached to create romance and harmony with the person with whom we have sworn our undying love. People in good, loving relationships make it look so easy. They're always happy, they laugh together, talked for hours on end, and truly enjoy and seek out each other's company. The truth is that they work on their relationships everyday and never, never, never take one another for granted.

I have a very good friend who is extremely happy in his marriage. When people ask him how he does it, his standard reply is, "It easy. I never stop dating my wife." Simply, yes, and yet many people forget how wonderful it felt to be so in love during the early days of their relationships. Sending flowers, leaving love notes and post-its, writing poetry, having candle-lit dinners. The list goes on and on but the frequency with which people in relationships continue to do these things dwindles and eventually stops altogether.

Kim K spent her first Thanksgiving with her fiance Kanye West and their daughter in Miami, where Kanye is currently on tour. She posted a message on her fan page yesterday where she said she's extra thankful for her baby.

She wrote on her website:

"Thanksgiving was the holiday that I always spent with my dad skiing every year in Vail, Colorado since I was two years old to 22. This time of year always brings back such amazing memories. I am thankful I had them.

I am so thankful for my family being close and always so supportive. I am extra thankful this year for my baby girl and am so happy I get to spend this Thanksgiving as a family with my daughter and fiancé.

I wish you all a good healthy happy thanksgiving from our family to yours... Don't eat too much."

Spirit and Life Devotional: Your Faith Can Raise The Dead

There is no hopeless case; none at all. You've got to believe that. It doesn't matter how long, how hard, or how impossible it seems, with God all things are possible; anything is possible if you believe. Hallelujah!

When Jairus daughter died, someone from his house came saying, "Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Master." Luke 8:41. To that man, nothing else could be done about the dead; the man may have believed for healing, but he didn't think the dead could rise again.

Rihanna Adds a Sexy Twist to Her Already Sexy Outfit

It was her brother's birthday in New York and Rihanna decided to go out by accessorizing her white mini-dress and sky-high black heels with a pair of leather stockings. The stockings went over the heel of Rihanna's shoes, and up to her thigh - highlighting her slim legs in the process.

Rihanna finished off her look with huge gold hoop earrings and necklaces, covering up in a quilted navy jacket in the chilly Manhattan temperatures. Oh, I love that Jacket.

The 25-year-old singer wore her raven hair slicked down, and added berry red lipstick to finish off her look. Her hair was similar to the 'doobie wrap' look Rihanna sported to the recent American Music Awards - although she decided to leave the studded bobby pins at home for the evening out.

I love this look on her. 100% hit!

Just In: University of Abuja Directs Students to Resume School on Sunday

Ha! It seems the ultimatum is already working. In a statement signed by the registrar, the management of the University of Abuja has directed its students to return to school on Sunday December 1st.

The Federal Government ordered Vice Chancellors of Federal Universities to re- open their universities for academic activities within the next 7 days or...

Uni Abj is the closest to Aso Rock so they may as well open the floor. lol. Still waiting to hear from ASUU.

Kim Kardashian Teaches How to Take the 'Perfect Selfie' [WATCH]

Kim Kardashian practically invented the selfie, so why not improve your own technique by following her step-by-step guide?

Hanging out at her local nail salon with BFF and beauty guru Brittny Gastineau, Kim decided to put the how-to video together to help her adoring fans in their quest to snap some hot selfies.

And its simple, no-nonsense approach will have you pouting like a Kardashian in no time. Follow these simple rules...

Rule #1: You always need it to be a little bit higher
Rule #2: Know your angle
Rule #3: Know the lighting
Rule #4: No duck face
Rule #5: And then…click

Easy ya? If not, Watch and learn using her video below...

At least Karen got to meet her crush Chipmunk. She's been telling us all about how she loves him. Thanks to Ice Prince's FOZ concert, she finally had a chance to meet him, The pose says it all. *okbye*

Yeah, This is How a Celebs Office Should Look

Nollywood actress Chika Ike shared photos of her office with the caption "Morning Fabs! Busy Day at the office#meetings,meetings, Meetings..". Something tells me she just finished decorating it, lol. It's a nice office, cool for what it is. Petite and chic! I love the display of accolades. If you've got it, flaunt it. *winks*

Asari Dokubo released by Benin Republic police & flown back to Abuja in private jet

The leader of the Niger Delta Volunteer Force, Mujahid Asari-Dokubo, who was arrested in Benin Republic on Tuesday has been released. He was released this morning after an intervention by President Goodluck Jonathan. His lawyer, Festus Keyamo has confirmed his release. Reports also have it that he has been flown back to Abuja in a private jet provided by the presidency.

It Just Got Real: Federal Government gives ASUU a 7-day ultimatum to call off strike

The ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) may be coming to an end soon. According to new reports, the Federal Government has given ASUU a 7-day ultimatum to call off the strike. This was announced by the acting Minister of Education, Nyesom Wike during a press briefing in Abuja this morning.

The executives of the union are yet to meet with President Goodluck Jonathan. Let's see how events unfold. The next 7 days will be dramatic. Stay close...

New Music: Ashanti ft. Rick Ross – “I Got” [LISTEN]

Ashanti has just released a new single “I Got”. It is a single from her new album. Ashanti is truly talented and it appears she is making a full comeback into music. What do you think of her new song?

Spirit and Life Devotional: Keep The Fire Burning

Leviticus 6:13 NKJV "A fire shall always be burning on the altar; it shall never go out."

An altar is a place of sacrifice; it's a raised platform where men offered their gifts and offerings to the Lord. An altar is a place of worship; a place of thanksgiving; a place of connection; a place of atonement; a place of dedication.

Beverly Osu Pictured With Her NEW Beau at Channel O's 16th Anniversary Party

Channel O recently celebrated its 16th anniversary in Lagos. This comes ahead of its award ceremony slated for November 30. Our very own Beverlu Ada Osu was there with BBA's Bimp!! Her relationship with Angelo Collins is officially over and rumour has it that the new guy is Bimp! I hear they are living together...in a house in Lekki, Lagos. Love has made him relocate to Naija, hehehe!

Personally, I prefer Bimp to Angelo oh. Remember in the BBA house Bimp and Bev were very close till Angelo came from space (Ruby huose) and whisked her away. I think Bimp is not the kinda guy to chase a girl on African television, and was waiting for them to get out before he makes his move. Hehe! I hope they make it real. I like them together. *okbye*

HUH? National School-Leavers' Drama Exam Question Asks Students to Direct a Rape Scene of a Baby???

There are more than 60,000 incidents of rape reported in South Africa each year. As a matter of fact, South Africa has one of the highest rates of sexual violence in the world. Yet these statistics isn't scary enough that South Africa's national school-leavers' drama exam question asked students to direct a rape scene...of a baby. Mere typing that freaked me out, I wonder how it was for the students.

South Africans have been outraged by this incident. They were asked to describe how they would get an actor to maximize the horror of the rape of a baby, using a broomstick and loaf of bread as props.

Whoa!!! I have no comment, I however have a question: Will this woman ever grow old? See more photos after the cut...

Liam Hemsworth and Miley ended their relationship some weeks ago, in the heat of her 'twerking' incident. Liam moved out of her house and moved on with Eiza Gonzalez a Telenovela actress.

During an interview with the Associated Press, Liam was asked how he has been since the highly publicized split. He said "These days I feel like I'm more centered and grounded than I've ever been"

Translation: "My life was a complete mess with Miley". He goes on to credit his costar Jennifer Lawrence for helping him through the messy breakup.

The Prime Minister of Latvia has just announced his resignation. Valdis Dombrovskis' unexpected announcement, which automatically triggers the fall of the entire center-right government, followed his meeting with President Andris Berzins. His resignation is stirred out of a tragedy that struck Latvia last week. A supermarket roof collapsed which led to the death of 54 people.

"Considering the tragedy and all related circumstances... a new government is needed that has the clear support of parliament," Mr Dombrovskis told reporters.

Nicki Minaj shared this selfie on Instagram with the caption "hello kitty slippers". Okay, the 30-year-old artiste wants to draw our attention to her slippers but we can hardly see the footware. Y'all tell me what you see?

SEE Photos From Gospel Singers Jahdiel and Eben's Traditional Wedding

Jahdiel and Eben got married traditionally yesterday. Their white wedding will hold on Saturday. They look so cool together. See more photos as you scroll down...

Two British citizens have reportedly been arrested by anti-terror police in Kenya. The pair had been carrying hand grenades, sources suggested to Sky News. They were said to have been arrested in the beach resort of Diani on the country's south coast.

A spokesman for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office said: 'We're looking into reports of two British nationals detained in Kenya. We stand ready to offer consular assistance.'

The arrests come two months after gunman stormed the Westgate shopping centre in Nairobi, killing 67 people including six Britons, and injuring more than 170.

The identity of Khloe Kardashian's biological father is being questioned yet again.

The 29-year-old TV personality has been the center of allegations for years that Robert Kardashian is not her real father and now O.J. Simpson's manager, Norman Pardo, is reportedly claiming the former NFL player could be her dad.

"It's all going to come out sooner or later," Pardo told In Touch Weekly in a new interview about her paternity. "Khloe could be O.J.'s kid."

Simpson, who is currently in a Nevada prison serving a 9- to 33-year sentence for kidnapping and robbery, was very close friends with Kris Jenner and her then-husband Robert, especially around the time that he was accused of murdering his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson.

Images of the newly branded Nigerian Eagle aircraft hit the public yesterday, this led to a protest by ex-workers of the defunct Nigeria Airways. They feel sidelined as a new national carrier is being established without due settlements being made to them.

Read this report by Vanguard;

Hundreds of ex-Nigeria Airways workers, yesterday, stormed the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, threatening to sabotage the floating of a new national carrier, Nigerian Eagle as proposed by the Federal Government until their N70billion severance benefits were fully paid.

The ex-Nigeria Airways staff, who protested peacefully at the airport, chanted solidarity songs and displayed placards with inscriptions such as “A labourer deserves his wages,” “Pay us our 20 years benefits,” among others.

The workers lamented that they were only paid five years benefits in 2007 out of the 25 years pay off that was recommended by the inter ministerial report to the government.

They claimed other ex-workers of Nigeria Airways in London, USA, Italy and other parts of the world were fully paid 25 years severance benefits, arguing that all they wanted at the moment was for the government to pay them the remaining 20 years.

Newlyweds, Tiwa and Teebillz made their first appearance as a couple at the premiere of the Television series, ‘MTV Shuga’ which took place at the Silverbird Cinemas in Victoria Island yesterday. Cute couple. :-) More photos as you scroll...

Exodus 14:15-16 NKJV "And the Lord said to Moses, “Why do you cry to Me? Tell the children of Israel to go forward. But lift up your rod, and stretch out your hand over the sea and divide it. And the children of Israel shall go on dry ground through the midst of the sea."

I was told that when I was a child and wanted something, I would cry and follow every one around until I got it. I have a picture of me crying with a cup in my hand stretched out for what I wanted! Thank God that strategy worked!

28 Year Old Great-Grandmother Celebrates As Her Granddaughter Gives Birth To Baby Girl

Kelly and Bob Baker with their nine grandchildren and great-grandchild: From left to right, Chanice, 16, Amber, seven, Warren, 16, Chloe, 21, Kelly, 28, Bob, 68, Toby, three, Arron, 18, Kamran, 13, Jade, 18, Tahra, 25, and Layla, five months

For many 28-year-olds, the idea of starting a family can be a daunting prospect. But one woman has embraced her matriarchal role with open arms, after welcoming her first great-grandchild into the family.

Kelly Baker from Hertfordshire, UK took on three step-children and their nine offspring when she married 68-year-old Bob in 2010.

But the 28-year-old couldn't be happier with their budding family, despite her husband being more than a decade older than both her parents and her eldest grandchild just three years her junior.

Gospel artistes, Eben and Jahdiel got married today in a traditional ceremony. Grace Okoduwa (Jahdiel) and Emmanuel Benjamin (Eben) have been together for many years and are both singers in Christ Embassy Church. Their church wedding will hold on Saturday 30th November in Lagos.

Just In: Asari Dokubo Has Been Arrested In Cotonou, Benin Republic

Asari Dokubo's lawyer Festus Keyamo just sent out a press release breaking the news that he has been in Cotonou, Benin Republic.

The press release;

Today, Tuesday, November 26, 2013, my friend and client, Alhaji Mujahid Dokubo-Asari, was arrested in Cotonou, Benin Republic, around the hours of 1:00pm and 2:00pm by the country’s gendarmes (Police Force).

He was picked up around the Lubeleyi roundabout and taken to an unknown destination. We want to emphasize that Alhaji Dokubo-Asari carries on legitimate business and has been living partly in Benin Republic for many years now. In fact, he owns houses, schools and an academy in that country. All these places have been searched as at this evening and nothing incriminating was found.

We think his arrest and detention is a ploy by certain forces in Nigeria in unholy alliance with the Beninoise government to keep him away as 2015 approaches.

We call on the Nigerian government to immediately intervene and ensure that no harm befalls Alhaji Dokubo-Asari and to use all diplomatic means to secure his immediate release and safe return to Nigeria.

Meanwhile, we shall be liaising immediately with our colleagues in that country to enforce his fundamental rights.

Thank you.

FESTUS KEYAMO, ESQ.

Ladies, 5 Signs You're Dating a Womanizer

By Meghna Mukherjee

1. Is he too pricey?
The easiest sign to know whether your man is a womanizer is the way he picks you up. The womanizer is a kind of an alpha male. He will come up with everything cheesy. The way he talks about his car, or boasts about his status! Look out for the bright clothes or the jewelry around his neck.

2. His words don’t equal his actionsIf he isn't living up to what he tells you, then surely he is a womanizer! For example, if he tells you that he loves you and would like to introduce you to his family, but haven’t done it yet – you need to watch out.

The Kardashian Klan were out Monday night to watch Drake in concert where they joined a host of celebrities in the VIP area. They shared several filtered Instagram photos of them posing with Nicki Minaj and Snoop Dogg, more recently known as Snoop Lion, at the Staples centre in LA. See more photos as you scroll down...

Aero Contractors has changed its name to Nigerian Eagle, and will be the official national carrier. The airline will be launched any day from today by President Goodluck Jonathan. The Federal Government owns 60% stake in the airline. Pictured above is the new look, a Boeing 737-500 wearing the national colours. It is currently parked in a private hangar at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Scroll down to see more photos...

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