JACKIE TRAVELS

Monday, 22 July 2013

BREAKING!!! The Royal Baby is born...Prince William and Kate welcome their first child

Wooooooohooooo!!!!! The Royal baby is finally here!

It's a boy!!!

The first child of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, is born.

The baby boy was born at 4:24 p.m., weighing 8 pounds, 6 ounces. A name has not yet been announced for the child, who is now third in line to the throne.

The child is described the child as "the world's most famous baby".

Nollywood actress, Nkiru Sylvanus was appointed a Special Assistant on Lagos affairs to the Imo State Government in July 2011. ~~An appointment i still don't understand till date.~~

She has been relieved of the job alongside other members of the cabinet.

A statement from the government of the state explains that "the dissolution was necessary to give room for more capable hands into the system in order to fully actualize the rescue.

Kelly Osbourne shows off her engagement ring

Kelly Osbourne has given fans an eyeful of her brand new engagement ring!

The bling was clearly visible in several pics Kelly posted of her latest manicure.

"Loving my new manicure thank you #esnails" she captioned another.

Kelly became engaged to fiancé Matthew Mosshart during a recent holiday to Anguilla in the Caribbean, with the ring holding special sentimental value for the 28-year-old star.

Kelly and Matthew began dating back in 2011 after meeting at the wedding of Kate Moss and Jamie Hince.

Mo'Chedda releases steamy pictures

At least since she cant release songs let her release pictures...

See more after the cut...

Video: Stella Damasus condemns underaged marriage

Watch what Stella Damasus had to say on the law promoting pedophilia

BREAKING!!!!! Kate Middleton is in labor...Royal baby is on the way

Prince William’s wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, is at the hospital to give birth to the couple’s first child.

She has been admitted to the private Lindo wing at St Mary's hospital in London in preparation for the birth of her first child.

In a brief statement, Kensington Palace said: "Her royal highness the Duchess of Cambridge has been admitted this morning to St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, London in the early stages of labour.

"The duchess travelled by car from Kensington Palace to the Lindo Wing at St Mary's hospital with the Duke of Cambridge."

If it will be, it will be by faith; not by grace, but by grace through faith. Faith is not works, faith produces the works. Without faith, it is impossible to please God. In other words, faith is what moves God; faith is what completes the equation!

Hebrews 11:1 - Faith is being sure of what we hope for, being convinced of what we do not see (NET Bible). Faith is the assurance that what we hope for will come about and the certainty that what we cannot see exists (ISV). Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see (NLT).

Yvonne Nelson's breath-taking outfit to her movie premiere

One word....STUNNING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This lady is a certified hottie.

The Ghanaian actress wore this beautiful Mai Atafo gown to the premiere of her movie 'House of Gold' at Silverbird Cinemas on Friday July 19th.

More photos after the jump break...

Dotun Cool FM and Taiwo Oyebanjo, have announced their wedding dates. Their traditional wedding will hold on Saturday July 27th while the white wedding will hold the next Saturday August 3rd. I wish them all the best.

See more photos after the jump break...

As the world continues to wait for the Duchess of Cambridge to give birth, the royal baby has burst into existence on Wikipedia. Haha!

An entry for the "Child of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge", which describes the future king or queen as "the world's most famous baby", has already been viewed close to 95,000 times since it was created on June 27.

The page details everything from the announcement of Kate's pregnancy to cultural and political reactions to the unborn child, but readers searching for hints about the baby's date of birth will be left disappointed.

WORSHIP; the heartbeat of God

The mystery of worship lies simply in the truth that God created us for fellowship. Nothing refreshes the heart of God as the delight He derives from a true worshiper.

In its proper spiritual perspective, worship transcends singing (whether at your local Church or in the privacy of your home), it is the very purpose for which you were created by God!

Hence not only does it require your singing, but much more your entire living, all that we think, say and do must ring God’s praise and glory (Isaiah 43:21).

All hail the Queen!!!

Anna Ebiere Banner, 18, who represented Bayelsa state has emerged as the 2013 Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria.

The event held in Bayelsa on Saturday, 20th July.

The 1st runner-up is Stephanie Okwu, 19, representing Imo State. She will represent Nigeria in the Miss Universe 2013 competition in Moscow, Russia while the 2nd runner-up, 20-year-old Powede Lawrence representing Adamawa, will represent Nigeria in the Miss Tourism 2013 competition.

Anna Banner is expected to represent the country at the world at the Miss World 2013 Finale in Jakarta, Indonesia. In addition to that, Banner has also been appointed Special Adviser on Tourism & Culture to Bayelsa Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson. The governor got on stage after she won the crown last night and made her his new special adviser.

See more pictures after the jump break...

Happy Sunday folks,

This is a convo between a girl and a boy, the boy was asking her out and decided to do it according to the scriptures.

You could learn a thing or two to enhance your skills *wink

Read it after the jump break...

The importance of light cannot be over-emphasised. When God started to create the world, the first thing He created was light because the earth was dark. And even when He separated the night from the day, He made the moon to govern the night so that there would always be light.

Darkness existed before the light; just as you and I were born into this dark world. Isaiah 60:2 says that darkness as black as night covers all the nations of the earth. So, it doesn't matter how good your country or location is, first world or third world, it is still plagued with darkness.

PHOTO: Omotola storms Bayelsa for MBGN 2013

She's sexy and she knows it. *smiles

Royal Baby: Waiting for Godot Part 2

*Takes a deep breath first.

*screams "Royal baby will you come already??????

Samuel Beckett we need you now for a sequel to Waiting For Godot.

There's been an adrenaline rush since Sunday the 14th as ~~journalists~~ people all around the world wait in anticipation to herald the birth of the "Royal Baby".

The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton was expected to give birth in mid-July. People are now worried that she is days late.

Every year all over the world, 10 million girls under 18 are married, often to much older men. That is more people than live in Lagos. In a decade, 100 million underage girls become brides. It’s been years since this practice was determined to violate international human rights agreements, yet even today one-third of the girls in the developing world are wives.

This is staring us right in the face in our dear Nigeria. This is when we need all our activists to speak up. This is a WORTHY cause. If we ignore it there is no telling what the ripple effects may be.

Get involved in the petition "United Nations: Stop The Nigerian Senate From Making Under-Age Marriage The Law!" on Change.org.

Let your voice be heard. Sign one now, I just did.

Sign HERE

Spirit and Life Devotional: Evening, Morning, and Noon

Imagine being able to walk up to the President of your country or to one of the richest men in the world, at any time of the day, to make as many requests as possible and have your requests met. How awesome that would be!

If we had such opportunity, I doubt if anyone wouldn't make the most of it. But we already have that privilege and opportunity! To be able to call upon the Lord through prayer at any time of the day, is indeed an awesome privilege.

The Nigerian Senate includes some of the brightest minds in our country many of whom are friends of mine and most of whom have been in active politics for many years. They have my respect. However what transpired in the Senate chamber a few days ago was a great cause for concern for not just me but millions of Nigerians from all over the world. How an innocent and seemingly uninteresting, uninspiring and unimportant debate about when and at what age a Nigerian citizen could legitimately and lawfully renounce his or her citizenship turned into a referendum on paedophilia and child marriage I dont know. Yet sadly that is precisely what happened and ever since then the nation has been on fire.

Funke Akindele confirms separation rumors, Releases official statement

For the past days we've been going back and forth on this subject.

Just a few minutes ago ~~what seems to be~~ an official statement was released by Funke's publicist confirming the separation rumors.

Here is the statement;

Dear Friends,

On behalf of our client, star actress, Funke Akindele, we want to formally inform you that after due consultation and consideration, she's now separated from Mr. Kehinde Oloyede as his wife. She hereby urges her fans and all concerned to pray and wish her the best as she moves on in her career. Kindly note that this is the first and only official statement from Funke Akindele on the matter and will be glad if her wish is respected. Thank you.
Sincerely yours,

Ayo Ola- Muhammed,
Principal Consultant
NEECEE Entertainment.

BREAKING!!! 8 people FREED after being held captive in Houston home for up to 10 years

Several elderly men have been freed in Old Lege in North Houston, Texas, after being held captive for up to ten years.

This is a breaking story so please stay tuned for updates.

Here's what we know so far...

Plice say they found 8 people at the home. It was originally reported that four people were freed from the home but it now appears that as many eight people have been released from captivity. Reports are still varying on the number of people found at the home.

Police in Houston received a 911 call about four men being held captive at 8646 White Castle near Old Ledge in North Houston. Cops went to perform a welfare check at the house and found the men. When police arrived at the residence, they found the front-door to the house nailed shut, reports

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By Michael Griffiths

A lot of people may be asking, how could a simple board full of ideas inspire a person to achieve success? The answer surprisingly simple - if you keep on reminding yourself of the goals you need to fulfil, then you condition your mind to think of nothing but achieving those goals. And a vision board is a simple yet "in-your-face" visual reminder in its purest form.

A vision board is much like a poster where you can paste pictures of the things you want. To a child, it is equivalent to a wish list. To an employee, it is a day's task list. To a business owner - it is a convergence of dreams that must come true.

Tickets for rapper Jay-Z's upcoming UK tour sold-out within seconds of going on sale.

By the way, Jay-Z has changed his name to Jay Z, which is almost the same. After releasing Magna Carta Holy Grail, Jay-Z is now become known simply as Jay Z after his label informed journalists that they no longer have to include the hyphen(-)

The 43-year old rapper will play EIGHT dates in the UK and Ireland in October, including Manchester and Birmingham before three successive night’s in London.

It was originally planned for the icon to perform six shows but high demand has forced organisers to add extra dates.

It will be a special tour for the US heavyweight after bagging his first number one album in the UK charts this week with Magna Carta Holy Grail.

Ways to Decorate Your Bedroom

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By Alana Gray

You spend so much time in your bedroom so it makes sense to decorate it to make it an enjoyable room to be in. Given that your bedroom is predominantly intended for sleeping and 'chilling out' it should give you the feeling of comfort and relaxation. Here are a few tips in decorating your bedroom:

1. Colors

Colors have an effect on your mood. Traditionally bedroom color 'rules' have stated that lighter pastels and whites were the order of the day for bedrooms due to their relaxing elements. If you prefer bold colors why not include them in your bedroom design? An idea that can protect against the color scheme dating or going out of fashion too quickly is to select a neutral tone, like a shade of white or pared back timber, for the walls and floor which will easily match with any color of your choice.

By keeping the basic elements of the room simple it provides the opportunity to spice the room up with colorful accessories. For example, your linen, sheets, pillowcases and curtains can have red or orange colors in their design to spice up the room.

2. Make Best use of the Space

The most common pieces of furniture that you will see in a bedroom are, of course, the bed and bedside table with lamps with some larger rooms also including chairs, a study desk, television, ottomans, storage cabinet/closet and a stand-alone wardrobe.

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Couples looking to get pregnant, especially for the first time, often have a long list of questions they would like to ask their doctor or anyone with some experience. The following are the most frequently asked pregnancy questions and their corresponding answers.

1. What time of the month is most suitable for conception?
The first of the pregnancy questions that any woman who wants to try for a child, is this. The probability of conception is highest at that time of the month that you are ovulating. This period, known as the ovulation period, is roughly two weeks from the end point of your last period, if you have a regular menstrual cycle. There are different ways to calculate this time accurately – taking basal body temperature every morning and noting the period between spikes in the graph, using various fertility kits available in the market, etc. However, regular intimacy between you and your partner through the course of the month is certainly the best and most enjoyable way by which you can conceive.

Shame is a painful emotion caused by a strong sense of guilt, embarrassment, unworthiness, or disgrace. It is also a condition of disgrace or dishonour. David said, "In you, Lord my God, I put my trust. I trust in you; do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me." Psalm 25:1-2.

There are several things that cause shame; and there are people who want to put us to shame. Shame could also be a result of our past conditions and experiences. Whatever the case, shame is not our portion. Psalm 25:3 says that no one who hopes in God will ever be put to shame. Hallelujah!

Trayvon Martin's Parents Speak Out for the First Time Since the "Not-Guilty" Verdict [Watch]

For the first time since the jury found George Zimmerman "not-guilty" in the shooting that killed their son, Trayvon Martin's parents are speaking publicly about their reaction and their thoughts.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Trayvon Martin. May God comfort their hearts.

BREAKING!!! Michael Adebolajo, One of the Woolwich Murder Suspects Attacked in Jail

Michael Adebolajo, 28, one of the two men accused of murdering Fusilier Lee Rigby in May has alleged that he was assaulted in Belmarsh prison. It is reported that he lost two front teeth in the attack.

Currently he is remanded at the Belmarsh Prison, London awaiting trial for the May attack and killing of Drummer Lee Rigby, a brutal attack that shocked the nation. His trial is set for November 18.

Oprah Winfrey Stars in a New Movie - The Butler [Watch Clip]

Oprah Winfrey and Forest Whitaker star in a movie based on a true life story. The movies is based on a man who served as a butler in the White House to eight presidents in the span of three decades. The movie hits theaters August 16.

The movie also stars Terrence Howard, Jane Fonda, Matthew McConaughey, and others.

5 Ways to Boost Your Mood in the Home

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By Joseph P. Brown

There are easy ways to make your home a better place without claiming you need big wide windows and a swimming pool to relax in, when we all know that's a lot easier said than done!

You also do not need to redecorate and change the entire interior of your home.

Here are 5 ideas you can implement in your home with ease.

1. Decor

Accessories and a small bit of clutter can be better than being minimal. Having things around to show your style and personality can make you proud of your home, while items reminding you of certain times and books you have read show evidence of who you are to keep you grounded and feeling at home.

Note to all you hoarders when it says clutter it means a few meaningful items not a barrage full of old newspapers no matter how important they seem!

2. Art

The use of art, such as original paintings, a small sculpture or canvas wall pieces of any kind give you authenticity making the room unique to you, showing visitors your individuality this in turn can help you feel secure in your surroundings.

Nigerian actress Funke Akindele has allegedly responded to the news of the demise of her marriage. In an SMS to the original source of the story, The National Mirror Newspaper she states that her marriage is intact and allegedly threatens to sue the paper.

As it stands we can only stay tuned for more developments on this matter. With keen interest Jackie Reports will watch things unfold and keep you updated.

Jay-Z Visits the REAL Magna Carter

Jay-Z paid a visit to the historical charter that inspired his new album at the weekend as he turned up unannounced on the day he was going on stage at London's Wireless Festival and toured the historical church.

The 43-year-old rapper - real name Shawn Carter - turned up unannounced to see the Magna Carta in Salisbury Cathedral in Wiltshire last Sunday and spent an hour touring the grounds with the Dean of Salisbury before he took to the stage at London's Wireless Festival with Justin Timberlake. The star named his twelfth studio collection 'Magna Carta Holy Grail' and was ''genuinely touched'' to see his album in the same room as the real Magna Carta.

A Nigerian, identified as Gunseye Adekunle, 50, of New Jersey, collapsed and died on July 13 at the JFK International Airport in New York.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) quotes local media as reporting that the man died after suffering a heart attack at Terminal 4 of the airport while preparing to board an Arik Air flight to Nigeria.

The two teams of first responders failed to reach him because their electronic identity cards could not open the secure doors at the newly renovated Delta terminal.

“A call went out for help but what happened next was a massive mix-up. You had all the assets needed to keep this guy alive, but they never really had the chance to help him.

“A Port Authority police emergency operator got the call at about 6:30 a.m. and was told Adekunle was “unresponsive” but breathing.

“One minute later, a PAPD ambulance known as Medical One was dispatched but the crew reported being unable to enter the terminal from the street two minutes afterward because an officer’s security card wasn’t working.

A warehouse belonging to Coscharis in Kirikiri area of Lagos is currently on fire.

Sources say the fire started at about 4am this morning.

Officers of the Lagos state fire service, as well as the Nigerian Navy are already on ground to put out the inferno.

The warehouse is reportedly worth billions of Naira, and contains tyres, lubricants, spare parts, gas cylinders, Agro-products, batteries and inverters.

Good news is, no case of human casualty has been recorded.......yet.

More details to come...

10 simple tips that might save your relationship

By Winona Dimeo-Edgar

My boyfriend Nick and I recently made a new relationship rule: as soon as either of us feels any inkling of a bad mood coming on, we tell each other ASAP. Just a quick heads up, like, “Hey, I’m feeling a little irritable right now.” Announcing your bad mood before it causes a problem lets your partner know they shouldn’t take any crankiness personally, and forces you to be accountable for your own emotions. This is such a quick, easy thing to do, but it has worked wonders for our relationship. The success of the Bad Mood Rule inspired me to compile a list of other quick, easy tips that just might save your relationship. Read on for 10 more ideas from The Frisky ladies and me, and please feel free to add your own tips in the comments!

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