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Food › Re: Is AMALA Now A Bad Food? by gratiaeo(m): 11:13am On Aug 21, 2013
Nice food
Politics › Re: OPC Member Mistakenly Kill A 72-year-old Man During Gun Salute by gratiaeo(m): 9:52am On Aug 21, 2013
[quote author=Fisherman.com]so all dis noise makers are not even trained and they want face boko haram?dat means they will be shooting otherwise.[/quote]LWKMD
OPC: We will defend our land against Boko haram
https://www.nairaland.com/1235091/opc-defend-yorubaland-boko-haram
One gun shot from boko boys OPC will slaughter themselves
Politics › Re: Aregbesola Declares Public Holiday For Traditional Religion Worshippers by gratiaeo(m): 9:07am On Aug 21, 2013
Obiagelli: Sis you don Bleep up, accept defeat joor
I disagree with you...... We have got enough (if not over) holidays in this part the world. What are those traditionalists contributing in development of the state?
Politics › Re: OPC Member Mistakenly Kill A 72-year-old Man During Gun Salute by gratiaeo(m): 8:43am On Aug 21, 2013
Tuale! to you all
Politics › Re: OPC Member Mistakenly Kill A 72-year-old Man During Gun Salute by gratiaeo(m): 11:26pm On Aug 20, 2013
Eyaaah poor man and trouble
Politics › Re: OPC Member Mistakenly Kill A 72-year-old Man During Gun Salute by gratiaeo(m): 11:22pm On Aug 20, 2013
Wetin be tuale?
Celebrities › Poor Beverly Feeling Blue? by gratiaeo(op): 6:20pm On Aug 20, 2013
The greatest loneliness
imaginable is the kind that grips
you when you are in a crowded
room.
That is exactly how Beverly
seems to feel today. Unlike Melvin who
woke feeling as right as rain –
singing and dancing in the
House, the Nigerian lass has
been in low spirits. And who
could blame her?
The young model has just not
been able to snap back into her
usual vivacious ways ever since
her man Angelo and her love
interest turned BFF Bimp were
both Evicted on the same
night, this past Sunday. After
the two men, that she was
closest to, got booted out she
even cried to herself under
the covers but luckily Melvin
was there to comfort her.
Just last night the young
lingerie model got into an
argument with Elikem; she
expressed her disappointment
at Elikem for not comforting
her when Angelo was Evicted
even though the Ghanaian was
the one that swapped her South
African boo in order to save
himself from Evictions.
Shame poor Beverly it can’t be
easy loosing two of the people
that you are closest to at such a
critical stage in the game but
you gotta stay strong girl, Chase
that money and make Angelo
and Bimp proud of you.
Politics › Re: Sanusi Donates N10bn CBN Money To Usman Dan Fodiyo University. by gratiaeo(m): 2:14pm On Aug 20, 2013
When a BIGOT is on the throne what do you expect......?
TV/Movies › Re: Lagos To Censor Films, Warns Operators Against Default by gratiaeo(m): 12:06pm On Aug 20, 2013
LAGOS AND MISPLACE PRIORITY

SMH......
Politics › Re: Inside Kogi Trade Fair Complex » Photos by gratiaeo(m): 9:35am On Aug 20, 2013
How it take concern me? SMH...
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Hypocrisy Of Luis Suarez From A Liverpool Fan by gratiaeo(op): 8:49am On Aug 20, 2013
Luis Suarez is one of the worst
nightmares any football team
can encounter. There is no
doubting his ability as a great
footballer but as a human being his attitude leaves a lot to be desired.
He is pushing his luck and
certainly going down a slippery
slope fast, becoming public
enemy No. 1. How dare he hold
to ransom the club who stood
by him because they did not
qualify for the Champions
League?
Suarez seems to have hit a
mental block. Was it not his
despicable behaviour on the
football field two seasons
running, first with the Evra
incident and more recently
biting another team player,
which led to his ban?
These have obviously cost
Liverpool numerous points
which could have led to
Champions League
qualification.
I am amazed that there is any
club in the world willing to risk
millions to get one of the most
unstable footballers of recent
years.
Christianity Etc › Fallacy/Hypocrisy Of Yesterday Church's And End Time Teaching (be Carefully) by gratiaeo(op):
Politics › Re: Fallacy/Hypocrisy Of Yesterday Church's And End Time Teaching (be Carefully) by gratiaeo(m): 6:50am On Aug 20, 2013
Mod do something good about this post please
Politics › Re: List Of Redeployed Commissioners Of Police by gratiaeo(m): 6:43am On Aug 20, 2013
Orji o orji: why are 90% of the cp's are Northerners ? And muslim.
Because they are incompetent
Politics › Re: Pastor’s Wife, 3 Children, 4 Others Perish In Road Crash by gratiaeo(m): 11:22pm On Aug 19, 2013
kutchs: Just get out of here Lucifer.
May the souls of the departed through the mercy of God rest in peace Amen.
LWKMD
Politics › Re: Fallacy/Hypocrisy Of Yesterday Church's And End Time Teaching (be Carefully) by gratiaeo(m): 11:17pm On Aug 19, 2013
Well said my brother God bless your effort.....
Mod a well articulated topic like this suppose to be in front page, the effort is commendable
Politics › Re: Fallacy/Hypocrisy Of Yesterday Church's And End Time Teaching (be Carefully) by gratiaeo(m): 11:13pm On Aug 19, 2013
[quote author=Boa4u][/quote]Do you have to quote the whole post without any comment?
Pets › Re: Dog Breeders List Your Dog Kennel Or Current Puppy Litter Here by gratiaeo(m): 4:03pm On Aug 04, 2013
thread for dog owners
Rabies is a serious viral disease
seen in mammals that adversely affects the central nervous system, leading to death. Rabies is a zoonotic disease that is typically transmitted through bites from infected animals. The majority of reported cases involve wild animals like bats, raccoons and skunks, but domesticated animals like dogs and cats are also at risk.
Humans are equally susceptible to the rabies virus if bitten by an infected animal. Once the symptoms have appeared, Rabies is nearly always fatal.
Death usually occurs less than a week after the onset of signs.
Rabies Transmission:
The rabies virus is transmitted
through the saliva of an infected mammal, or host. Contact with the eyes, nose or mouth can technically pass on the virus, but these instances are rare. A bite from the host is the most likely and common way for an animal or person to contract rabies. The infected saliva travels through the nerves and spinal cord towards the brain.
The virus then incubates in the
body for 3 to 8 weeks
(depending on species), with no symptoms of the disease
present. Once the brain is
infected by rabies, the virus
multiplies and spreads to the
salivary glands and the
symptoms of rabies appear.
Symptoms of Rabies:
Rabies symptoms tend to vary,
so affected dogs may not show
all the signs. Initial signs
include behavior and
personality changes,
fearfulness, anxiety, shyness,
withdrawal from people and
other animals, and licking the
site of the original bite wound.
Signs progress to restlessness,
agitation and overreaction to
sights and sounds. These lead to to full-blown aggression, then disorientation followed by
seizures. Dogs may also
experience paralysis in the head and neck area. This causes inability to swallow, resulting in excess salivation, or "foaming at the mouth," and respiratory distress. Sadly, death soon follows.
Diagnosing Rabies:
The only way to definitively
diagnose rabies in dogs is
through a direct fluorescent
antibody test (dFA) using
samples of brain tissue that can only be obtained after death. In humans, multiple extensive tests can be run with samples of saliva, blood, hair and skin, but these are not absolute, nor are they available for animals.
Diagnosis in living animals is
presumptive and based upon
clinical signs and patient
history. In pets that have been
exposed to rabies, a quarantine
period may be necessary to
watch for signs of the disease,
particularly in unvaccinated
pets. Those with no vaccine
history are usually euthanized.
Rabies Treatment:
Unfortunately, there is no cure
or effective treatment for rabies.
Animals with obvious and
advanced signs of rabies must
be euthanized. This is to avoid
unnecessary suffering in the
animal and to prevent further
transmission of the disease to
humans and other animals.
Humans exposed to rabies need to undergo a regimen called postexposure prophylaxis (PEP)
, a series of injections that
include immune globulin and
rabies vaccine. However, PEP is not affective in humans after
symptoms are noted. As with
animals, rabies is almost always fatal once the signs appear.
Supportive care is the only
option at this point.
Preventing Rabies:
Prevention is key when it comes to rabies. Fortunately, it is also quite simple. First and
foremost, dogs and other pets
should receive routine rabies
vaccines. The traditional rabies
vaccine was given to dogs once
per year, but desires to decrease vaccine frequency led to the development of a three-year rabies vaccine. Talk to your vet about your options and find out what the law in your area mandates.
Rabies vaccines are also
available for humans, though
the protocol is more
complicated. Therefore, the
vaccine is typically only given to people who work with pets or wildlife, or those who travel to areas with high exposure risk.
However, people who have
received the vaccine will still
need PEP after exposure to
rabies.
Next to vaccination, minimizing exposure is the best way to prevent rabies. Do not allow your dog to roam out of your sight, especially in wooded areas where wild animal encounters are more common.
Keep your dog on a leash, and
avoid interactions with
unknown animals. If your dog
does get an animal bite, see
your vet right away.
Preventing rabies in humans is
equally important. Learn about
dog bite prevention and teach
your children how to be
cautious. Bites to humans
should be addressed
immediately by a physician.
If a bite occurs, try your best to
obtain as much information as
possible about the offending
animal, whether the bite victim
is a pet or a human. If the biter
was someone's pet, get their
contact information and find
out about the vaccine history
and possible past exposure to
rabies. If it was a wild animal,
you may not be able to find out
much unless that wild animal is dead. Either way, local
authorities should be notified of the situation.
Despite how deadly and
dangerous the rabies virus is,
fortunately it is easily
preventable. Remember:
vaccinate your pets, minimize
their exposure and yours. Arm
yourself with knowledge to keep your whole family safe - pets and humans alike.
Pets › Re: Dog Breeders List Your Dog Kennel Or Current Puppy Litter Here by gratiaeo(m): 3:35pm On Aug 04, 2013
Full grown dog for sale.... Contact me on 25E1C9D9 or 08106624374

Politics › Re: Lagosians React To Ban On Clothes Spreading by gratiaeo(m): 2:26pm On Aug 04, 2013
[quote author=AGBOR-MAN]Rome was not built in a day.
Nigeria and Lagos in Particular is one of the 5th fastest growing economy in the whole world. FACT.
Even one oyibo man told me yesterday that he is wanting to bring his money to Lagos because of quick profit.

Now clap for Governor Fashola
and
President GEJ (a.k.a Fresh Air until 2019)[/quote]A city with roads as bad as this?

Politics › Re: Lagosians React To Ban On Clothes Spreading by gratiaeo(m): 2:16pm On Aug 04, 2013
[quote author=AGBOR-MAN]The main reason our Africa continent is still backward is "inability to change".
We blacks hate to change. We like to be doing the same thing but expects a different result. Insane.
The western world is "change, change, change". Africa is "no change, no change, no change",
Its our tradition not to change. Tradition my ass-hole.

Gov Fashiola should please as a matter of urgency introduce:
House Tax.
Car Tax
Election Tax
Water Tax
Security Tax
Waste collection tax
Petrol tax.
Car parking tax

Etc Etc Etc

Pls don't abuse me oh. I'm just using my citizen freedom of speech. Thks & have a nice day.[/quote]Let the change start from here

Politics › Re: Lagosians React To Ban On Clothes Spreading by gratiaeo(m): 1:56pm On Aug 04, 2013
[quote author=AGBOR-MAN]CIVILIZATION IS WHAT FASHIOLA IS DOING...... I SUPPORT HIM 200%

GOOD TASTE & BAD TASTE

IF YOU CANT LIVE IN A "MEGA CITY", PLS RELOCATE TO YOUR VILLAGE OR NIGER REPUBLIC[/quote]This kinda mega city abi?

Politics › Re: Lagosians React To Ban On Clothes Spreading by gratiaeo(m): 1:40pm On Aug 04, 2013
For house wey them build or the 1 i build with my hard earn money?
Omo see foolishness in display here!
Celebrities › Why People Accused Me Of Being gay — Benson Okonkwo by gratiaeo(op): 6:33am On Aug 03, 2013
By FLORENCE AMAGIYA &  ANOZIE EGOLE
Tall, well-built and handsome, Benson Okonkwo a.k.a ‘Mr Packaging’ is riding the crest of success in Nollywood amidst rumours that he is gay. In this engaging interview with Showtime Celebrity, the soft-spoken actor speaks out on his gay story, journey to prominence and much-touted romance with actress,  Nkiru Sylvanus…Enjoy!!!
As a ladies’ man, have you ever been threatened for any reason?  
Yes. Some weeks ago, an unknown  lady walked up to my security guard and left a note with him. She warned me to step down for her boyfriend who was a strong contender in the just-concluded City People’s Face of Nollywood award.  She didn’t stop there, as  she kept calling me and warning that if I didn’t step down, she would deal with me.  
Why do you like to be called a ladies’ man?
Why not? I’ve got all it takes to be a ladies’ man.  I am hot, I am a head-turner anywhere I go. But it is not all ladies that say “hello” to you  that you respond to. This is because I have a girlfriend I am seriously in love  with. I believe one is enough.

What inspired you to go into acting?
I love acting and usually acted for my siblings when I was growing up. It was my mother who advised me to get  registered with the Actors Guild of Nigeria. Later, I registered with the Enugu State chapter of the guild when late Pete Eneh was the chairman.  My mother even provided the money with which I registered. That was how I started my acting career.
Does it mean you didn’t set out to become an actor?  
I have always known that I’m good looking.  I have all it takes to be a model as well as an actor, but my mum introduced me to the trade. And so far, so good, I am not regretting it.
What’s your reaction to the issue of  sexual harassment in Nollywood, considering that you were once accused of being gay?
Sexual harassment is everywhere, even in the banking sector. Thank God  I have not been sexually harassed before now. It is not about how many producers or directors you sleep with. What matters is if you are talented. You can sleep with everybody without being able to deliver. But if you are good and God is by your side, you can go places. Actually, a colleague of mine was the brain behind the gay rumour.  They feel threatened because of my good looks.
Have you ever been approached sexually by the same sex?
Not at all. It has never happened to me.
Are you saying homosexuality does not exist in Nollywood?
I don’t know if it exists, but I have not experienced it before in the industry – although I have been harassed sexually outside the industry. When they approached me, I simply rejected their request, telling them they met the wrong person. I might look like a gay man, but I’m not.  Interestingly, I try to convert them to become  my friends whenever they approach me.
How many movies have you starred in so far?
I have starred in not less than 30 movies and it’s still counting.
Of all the movies, which would you consider most challenging?
The movie I did with Ifeanyi Onyeabor which is yet to be released. The movie is titled, “Games Town” starring myself, Mama G and many other stars. I sustained an injury while on location.  I fell off the bus while playing  a kidnapping scene. In the movie, I kidnapped Kenneth Albert, and had to  jump with him from the bus. Unfortunately, the location driver suddenly zoomed off, leading to my  falling flat and rolling on the ground.  I was really injured in the process.
Did you actually date Chika Agu?
Chika Agu is very close to me as a colleague. I didn’t date her and cannot date her. She is like a sister to me. My mother knows her very well and  we even attended her mum’s burial rites.  I didn’t date Chika.
There was a picture where both of you were cuddling in a pool. Was it a movie scene?
There is nothing attached to that. The picture was taken when I attended her mother’s funeral rites at her village. We  visited their village stream. I was just trying to cheer her up. She was wearing her top, and I was wearing my singlet and shorts.  There is nothing passionate in the picture.
What is Nkiru Sylvanus to you?
I met  Nkiru Sylvanus in 2008. That was on the set of a movie directed by Theodore Anyaji. The movie was titled, “Agency”. While we were shooting the movie, she was nice to me. She is a wonderful actress with a heart of gold. I have worked with so many Nollywood stars but Nkiru is different. She has always been there, supporting my career in any little way she could. I appreciate her so much for always being there for me. She is like my “Madam”. I love her acting prowess.
Is it true that she likes young actors?
I’m not aware of it. I am just hearing that for the first time.
What’s the secret behind your charming looks?
I started my career as a model, so I  have always liked to look good. Even in Nollywood, I am known for my dress sense. That’s why I’m called  “Benson Mr. Packaging”. My fans also love me because of the way I dress. I am crazy when it comes clothes. I also like to combine colours well. I have always loved fashion and inherited the attribute from my mother.

What has fashion done for you?
It has given me fame and so many roles in movies. Because I costume myself, most times the costumiers recommend me to directors. It has taken me places and also makes me stand out.
How did you make the City People nomination for the ‘Face of Nollywood’ award?
I got an email telling me I had been nominated for the Face of Nollywood award alongside Uti Nwachukwu, Kenneth Okoli, Walter Anger, and many others. When I got the mail, I promised myself I was going to do a lot of campaigning to emerge the winner. I thank God that people know I am good at what I do. I wish I had won the award.
Which of your works do you think gave you the nomination?
I don’t know, but I would mention movies such as “No Man’s Land”, “Wicked Uncle” and “My World.”
When you heard of the ‘Sexiest in Nollywood’ contest, what came to your mind?
As I told you before, I know I am hot and a head turner. I was not surprised. I knew it was one of those things I deserved as an actor. I said “thank God that Vanguard has decided to recognise Nollywood.”
The first edition was won by Jim Iyke, while Desmond Elliot bagged the second and the third edition is gearing up. With big names like Ramsey Noah, what do you think are your chances of winning the contest?  
I am among the top 22 contestants. I know I will go far. I also thank my fans for their votes. I’m  thinking  about my chances, but I want to win.
What is sexy about you?
I’ve got a charming smile, great height, romantic eyes and good posture.  I am a head turner anywhere I go.
How do you keep yourself the way you are?
I don’t really work out much because I am always on set. But  I’m always very conscious of my diet.
Before you came into the movie industry, would you say you had a crush on anyone?
(Laughs) No comment.
If you had the chance to pick one actress to spend a lonely night with, who would that be?
(Laughs) No comment.
What are you working on presently?
I am working on a movie and my saloon. The most recent movie is a Christian movie I did with James Onyeakpor and it will soon be out.
How is the pay like in Nollywood?
When we started newly, we were paid depending on scenes and the number of times we made appearances. A scene was about N1,200 and really not worth the stress. But we did that because of the passion we had for the profession. I thank God the pay has improved now. I know that with time, it will be much better.
Who is the woman in your life?
She’s called Emerald. We’ve dated for about 9 years now, and I love her so much. I met  her during my secondary school days. I plan to marry her as soon as I’m financially alright. She understands and knows one or two things about me.
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/08/why-people-accused-me-of-being-gay-benson-okonkwo/

Politics › Re: Deportation Of Igbos From Lagos: Senator Ngige Speaks by gratiaeo(m): 9:47pm On Aug 02, 2013
Ngige so you have finally nail your political coffin just like thishuh
This is how you lost it
Politics › Husbands Will Be Scarce Soon —group by gratiaeo(op):
A women’s group, National Council of Catholic Women Organisation, NCCWO has raised an alarm that husbands will be scarce by 2023.
The group raised the alarm against the drop of male-child in formal education, stating that it may have an adverse effect on the society in the near future.
With the impending drop, the group stressed that in the next decade, there would be scarcity of quality husbands in Nigeria.
While addressing journalists Thursday in Abuja, National President of the group, Chief Felicia Onyeabo said: “The future of this country is going to be very bleak for the male-child. How many girls do you see as touts (agbero) or hawking clothes? Go to Lagos and Onitsha, they are all men. We have looked round and have come to see that there is a neglect of boys in education. Who are the armed robbers on the streets? They are mostly the boys. Let us concentrate on training the boys.”
She added: “The NCCWO feels that a vacuum is being created, and very soon, we shall be faced with a situation where our educated girl-child will not find a corresponding suitable boy-child to marry. This is because more boys drop out of school, apparently because the high rate of unemployed youth discourages our young boys from appreciating the need to be educated.”
The NCCWO also considers the fact that: “In the near future, quality husbands will become extremely scarce, with too many highly educated women looking for husbands, and settling for any type of husbands, just to get married. The result of this type of situation is better imagined and will not augur well for Nigerians.”
http://pmnewsnigeria.com/2013/08/02/husbands-will-be-scarce-soon-group/
Politics › Re: Fashola Replies Peter Obi Over Alleged Deportation Of Igbos From Lagos by gratiaeo(m): 10:20pm On Aug 01, 2013
2mch: Yoruba's and Hausa's even as beggars and criminals have shame. Ibos are shameless. The Hausa's and Yoruba's ported back to their states went away quietly. The ones ported to iboland are giving press interview. It will be in the best interest of Ibos to note their faces. When crime increases, you know why. You people dont want your criminals in the east. So they should come and make life hell for us in the West abi? Too much kidnapping competition is making them move westwards. We like our peace.
Politics › Re: Fashola Replies Peter Obi Over Alleged Deportation Of Igbos From Lagos by gratiaeo(m): 10:12pm On Aug 01, 2013
With this, Ngige governorship ambition is dead and buried.
Fashola you are dump no bi small, poor calculation.
Will you have win Lagos without tinubu?
Politics › Re: Deportation: Obi Writes Jonathan As NBA Threatens Legal Action by gratiaeo(m): 11:06am On Aug 01, 2013
But why is he doing it by night?

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