Kano blast injures 2 as govt begins headcount of residents

Explosives allegedly planted in a fun spot in highly populated Badawa area of Kano city, went off Friday night, injuring two persons, according to police source.
Residents of Agangara, where they the incident occurred stated that the explosions also destroyed properties which value could not be estimated as at the time of filing this report.
The state Commissioner of Police, Mr Musa Daura, said in a text message to Sunday Mirror in response to our enquiry that no deaths were recorded in the attack; he however did not volunteer further information on the blast, which occurred around 9:30pm.
Spokesman of the military- led Joint Task Force, Captain Ikedichi Iweha, told our correspondent that he was waiting for details from the field officers before he could make official comment on the issue.
“We are tiding things, as soon as we are done, I will call you people,” he said The suspected bombers, who escaped after the attack, allegedly planted the remote controlled improvised explosives at the drinking joint earlier and later detonated them.
Some residents claimed three loud explosions were heard in the direction of the JTF check-point, which could also have been target of the attack in the area populated predominantly by non-natives.
The insurgency in Kano has prompted house-tohouse head count of residents by the state government. Entitled: “House Numbering and Street Naming Data Form,2013”, all residents in the troubled town are expected to fill the form and return same to the relevant authorities.

Kogi 'Cult Clash': Poly Lecturer Stabbed to Death

Suspected cult members at the Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, Friday night stabbed a lecturer to death during a crisis of supremacy that ensued between two warring cult groups. The victim, Mr. Anthony Abimaje, a senior lecturer in the Department of Entrepreneur and Research, was said stabbed in the abdomen due to his hard stance on examination malpractices in the school.

An eyewitness account disclosed that the late lecturer came into the campus at about 10pm to pick his wife, who was running a makeshift shop in the campus when one of the cult members identified him as a hardliner against exam malpractices and suddenly bounced on him, stabbing him in the process. Another account said the lecturer came to the scene of the riot as a peacemaker to separate the fight between two rival groups, when he was stabbed in the stomach by one of the rampaging students.

The man described as a born-again lecturer was said to have died on his way to the hospital before medical help could reach him.

The polytechnic is said to be notorious for cult-related activities and tribal crises that are tearing the institution apart. Only a forthnight ago, a lecturer was reportedly stripped naked after being beaten black and blue by a female student and her boyfriend for his refusal to 'cooperate' during examination period.

In the past, the institution had been closed down severally by the government due to ethnic polarization and cult-related issues But the appointment of the current Rector, Prof Mathew Ajibero few years ago seemed to have greatly reduced the crises. When contacted, the Public Relations Officer of the polytechnic, Mr. Tijani Yakubu, described the incident as unfortunate and said that the institution had been closed down indefinitely by the authorities of the polytechnic.

For ladies & gentle men: Fashions that can kill you.

Everyone likes to be viewed as fashionable but sometimes being fashionable comes at a high price. Here are a few fashion trends that are detrimental to your health:

1, Skinny Jeans

Tight-fitting jeans can cause a large number of problems including urinary tract infections and yeast infections for women and twisted testicles and bladder weakness for men. A study also found that tight-fitting pants can cause low sperm count and fungal infections.

2, High Heels

High heeled shoes do a lot of damage to the entire body from head to toe. High-heeled shoes cause bunions, foot arthritis, knee and back pain.  Also forcing your feet into the wrong size of shoes can cause nerve damage.

3, Flip Flops (Slippers)

Flip-flops offer no support to your foot, increasing risk of injury to the feet, ankles, knees and lower back.  The lack of support can leave a person susceptible to nerve problems.  According to a report from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, flip-flops also change the way a person walks, forcing them to grip the sandal with the toes and putting unnecessary strain on a different set of muscles.

4, Extremely Large Handbags

Some women are notorious for carrying around enormous bags despite the pain that it inevitably causes.  Heavy bags can cause significant back and neck pain. Skinny straps also can dig into the skin and bags that are not worn properly can even lead to nerve pain.  So, is everything in that bag really a necessity?

5, Portable Music Players

This has now become a very popular accessory – for men and women, young and old.  And yet, blaring music directly into the ears is definitely not a good thing.  Headphones can blast sounds at 110 decibels, roughly equivalent to a rock concert and twice the volume of normal conversation. If a personal standing near you can hear the music coming through the headphones, then it’s too loud. In fact, as little as 15 minutes a day with loud music can do serious damage. Plugging the ears also multiplies the amount of bacteria inside the ear.

6, Tight Underwear

For men, wearing tight underwear can cause an increase in temperature in the area around the testes, which can lead to infertility.  Jock itch, a fungus that grows around the groin area, can also be triggered by friction with clothing and prolonged wetness in the groin, such as sweating.  Urinary tract infections have also been tied to wearing tight, non-breathable underwear.

7. Tight waist girdle (damages the uterus)

 The uterus is the organ that suffers the most from tight waist girdle. Depending upon how early the tight waist girdle process is started, the uterus can fail to develop properly due to the inactivity of the abdominal muscles. Women also suffer from a lapsed uterus as a result of tight waist girdle. This is when the womb starts to collapse because there is not room in the abdomen for the womb to expand fully. As early as the beginning of the 20th century it was known that a displaced uterus could be the result of tight waist girdle. In his book, Displacements for the Womb published in 1912, Dr. Hartland Law explains that every time the bladder or rectum empty, the uterus is temporarily displaced. Without the effects of tight waist girdle this would not be a problem. However, tight waist girdle makes the ligaments that normally lift the uterus back into place weak and unable to perform this simple yet crucial task. Permanent displacement of the uterus is the result of these weakened ligaments. The uterus slowly moves to the lower back causing pain in the head and back and creating an inability to stand or walk for long periods of time. Because the uterus is not in its proper location, it does not completely empty of blood during the menstrual cycle. It eventually become so full with excess blood that through labor pains it is finally expelled.

As is the case for men, women wearing tight, non-breathable underwear can create an environment that does not stay cool or dry.  This environment can lead to urinary tract or other infections.  Thong underwear causes significant friction and can cause abrasions and, potentially, actual wounds.  Yeast infections also are more common among women who wear thongs.

Relationships: Things Women Do That Scare Men Away

1. Being too controlling

Men don’t like to be controlled. Texting a guy thrice a day to ask where he is, demanding access to his email, and asking that you exchange Facebook passwords is not only annoying, but it suggests that you don’t trust him to behave.  Don’t follow him about and demand to know his whereabouts at all times.

2. Acting as if he’s on trial

You’re in a relationship to get to know him, not evaluate whether or not he meets your standards. Questions like “how many children do you want?” and “what is your five-year plan?” are important, but you will come off as an interrogator if you do it all the time.  It might be necessary to know if his life plans are compatible with yours but it’s wise to keep the discussions light until your relationship matures.

3. Showing a strong dislike of children

Women are supposed to be nurturers, so if you show a strong dislike towards children, you will seem abnormal. Don’t shout at parents when their baby is crying or be mean to little children. No matter how nice you are to the guy, he’s going to think that you’re secretly evil if you mistreat the vulnerable.

4. Being a daddy’s girl

Just like women don’t like a mummy’s boy, men are also afraid to be involved with a daddy’s girl. There’s nothing wrong with being close to your parents but if they exercise too much control over your life and your choices, it could be discouraging to your partner.

5. Telling your friends EVERYTHING!!!

Guys definitely get scared when they realise that your girlfriends know everything about your relationship. No matter how close you are to your girlfriends, realise that the guy’s going to feel a little violated knowing that his relationship with you is a daily topic.

6. Being close to an ex

No guy would like the idea of you remaining close friends with your ex. In addition to getting scared that you’ll cheat on him, your new man might worry that you’ll never really open up to him since you already have a figure in your life who understands you intimately.

7. Being bitter about past relationships

On the other hand, being too bitter about your exes will make you look like you’re bent on revenge and that you will take out all your bitterness on him.

8. Trying to change him

No guy wants to feel like he’s your personal project. If you think he needs to improve, you need to encourage him, not try to change him.

See Fashionable Dress Created Out Of Thousands Of Colorful Rubber Bands

Bulgarian-born designer Margarita Mileva spends around 90 hours painstakingly knotting rubber bands together to create wearable dresses. Her latest creation has about 18,500 rubber bands.

Back in 2011, she created a stunning pastel dress out of 14,235 pieces of rubbery office supplies. She beat that record by knotting together a 10-kilogram garment from orange and black rubber bands, inspired by the spirit of Polynesia and the tattoos of the Maori. It took 150 hours to complete, and comes with matching rubber band shoes. “I always had an eye for jewelry and love to design clothes, knit and make collages,” 49-year-old Mileva says. “So when I started making jewelry from reusing paperclips, punched business cards and rubber bands, it didn’t come as a surprise to anyone. Rubber band dresses were the next step – I am trying to create unique pieces that I would like to be seen as conversation openers.”

Although she admits her fashionable rubber band dresses are pretty heavy and she has never worn them herself, Margarita says the models really like them. She does wear many of the rubber band accessories she designs, and likes to see people’s reactions. If you’re looking for a unique wedding dress to surprise everyone on your big day, the New-York-based designer says she is open to taking custom orders. She also sells rubber band accessories through her Etsy shop.

Strictly For Women: Do You Want A Bigger Bum?! Then Eat More Of These Foods

A lot of women go to great lengths to increase the size of their backside. Some of them suffer horrible side effects. There’s no need to wear those fake pads or take toxic injections.  Do it the natural way by eating these foods :

1. The first type is protein. Eating a good amount of protein will make your bum bigger. Some foods that contain protein that you should be eating are chicken breasts, turkey chest, lean beef and protein drinks.

2. Another type of food that makes your backside bigger is complex carbs. Some complex carb foods that you should eat are oats, whole wheat pasta, sweet potatoes, red potatoes, and whole wheat bread. This type of carbs will help keep you lean and sexy, while helping you get a bigger booty.

3. The third types of food that you should eat are veggies and fruits. A few that you should definitely eat are grapefruits, apples, bananas and green beans.

In conjunction with eating the types of foods that were mentioned above, you should also do exercise. This will help you get great results quicker. Some exercises you should do include aerobics, squats, lunges, leg presses, and step-ups.

What are you waiting for? Eat and exercise for a bigger and shapelier bum today!

I'm Not Genevieve Nnaji's Daughter - Nengi Warikoko Replies Rumour Mongers

This is a response to earlier post stating that the lady above is Genevive Nnaji's daughter as the lady denies the claim by making clearly her identity.
Note from Nengi Warikoko to Stella

Enquirer website carried the breaking news that Nengi Warikoko is Actress Genevieves Daughter and they even renamed her 'Chimebuka'. The BB circulation says that Genevieves long lost daughter had been revealed.

Well I did copy and paste(so to say)and asked if the person in the picture was indeed Genevieve's child ,knowing this rumour was coming in a second time and we all know the adage of 'no smoke without fire'

Nengi nicely contacted me and debuked being Genevieves child...

This is the second time she will be put on the hot-seat as being the famous actress' daughter.

Nengi must have read the comments here on the other story cos she sent more pictures and said there was no iota of resemblance between her and the actress.

This is what she said
Dear Stella,

I just got a link from someone concerning a post on your blog. I am the person in the pictures. The pictures are like 2yrs old, I am 22 and a graduate of university of port harcourt, Mbgn Tourism 2010. I am not genevieve's daughter. You can check my facebook page Nengi Warikoko and my instagram @call_her_khal. There is no striking resemblance.

Thank you,
Best Regards''

See the pictures she sent to show there is no nose.eyes,teeth or hair resemblance oh.