Man Locks Head in Cage to quit Smoking (PHOTO)

                                 
Call it extreme, but some people will go to unimaginable lengths to quit smoking. A Turkish man has resorted to locking his face in a cage to prevent him from smoking.

Turkey's ‘Hurriyet' newspaper on Tuesday reported that Ibrahim, 42, from the country's western province of Kutayha, made a helmet-shaped cage and locked his head in it in a bid to stop himself from smoking.
He then gave one its two keys to his son and the other to his wife so he cannot open the helmet to smoke when outside the home.

Ibrahim said he is trying to shake off the habit of smoking two packs of cigarettes a day, which he has been doing for 26 years. The newspaper reported that he donned the helmet two days ago, and has not smoked a cigarette since then.


Source: Pakurumo Entertainment

'Don't turn on the people that I love': A stern Martin Freeman reveals he is more Bilbo Baggins than Tim from The Office

He has made a career playing amiable characters, most recently Bilbo Baggins and Dr Watson. But Emma Jones finds a more serious side, especially when it comes to reports of his partner's bankruptcy

Martin Freeman is, hobbit-style, in the middle of his dinner. But unlike Bilbo Baggins, his friendliness is more than grudging hospitality at the interruption, although he says gravely: “I love eating. I mean, I really, really love eating.”
Who could blame Freeman for taking on some Baggins characteristics when he has spent so long putting on those hairy feet? Nearly three years in total, and now the final scenes are under way for Peter Jackson's two sequels, The Desolation of Smaug and There and Back Again. It is, he says, “an intense period; it's that definite feeling of, ' it's business time, we can't mess around now'.”

Actress, Liz Da Silva Converts To Islam Because Of Baby

 Nollywood actress, Liz Da Silva who gave birth some weeks back has converted to Islam.

The Togo-born actress who converted from Christianity to Islam after her childbirth did her Islamic name change (Wonka Ceremony) after which she changed her name to Aishat Olaoye.

Three Boko Haram Insurgents Disguised As Women Killed In Maiduguri

Three Boko Haram insurgents who disguised themselves in female apparel and attempted to attack Ibrahim Taiwo Zonal Command of the Nigeria Police on Baga Road Maiduguri, were yesterday gunned down when operatives of the Joint Task Force (JTF) ‘Operation Restore Order’ engaged them in a gunfight.

Also, attempts by the insurgents to burn the Police command/station were repelled.
It would be recalled that last week, about three suspected insurgents, who disguised themselves in female wears were also apprehended by vigilante youths popularly known as ‘Civilian JTF’ in Gwange ward of the Maiduguri metropolis.

You Can’t Be In PDP And Be Working For Another Party, Jonathan Tells Amaechi

President Goodluck Jonathan has stated in very clear terms that the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) would no longer tolerate any acts of indiscipline from its members.

The President made this known when the Rivers State chapter of the PDP, led by its Chairman, Mr. Felix Obuah, paid him a solidarity visit at the Presidential villa, a statement by his spokesperson, Reuben Abati, stated.
In a veiled reference to embattled Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, the President said no political office holder should use his position to work against the party that helped him to office.

Photo: Could This Be Love? 22-year-old Indian Man Marries 59-year-old New Zealander

Couple in love; Glyn Kessell, 59, and Balwinder Singh, 22

New Zealand has denied a man’s visa application because his locally born wife is almost 40 years older than him.

The New Zealand Herald reports that Balwinder Singh, 22, met New Zealander Glyn Kessell, 59, at a hair salon in Glenfield last year.

I’m not dumping PDP – Tambuwal

… Assures Nigerians on budget

The Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Honorable Aminu Tambuwal, on Friday dispelled rumors that he was on the verge of joining an opposition party.

Apparently reacting to President Jonathan Goodluck Jonathan’s warning to elected political office holders under the platform of the party Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that he would not hesitate to wield the big stick if they are found wanting, the Speaker said he is a member of the party.

FIFA wants Argentina, Uruguay to host Centenary World Cup

 

FIFA wants the centenary World Cup in 2030 to be jointly staged by Uruguay and Argentina, who met in the final of the inaugural tournament, Argentine Football Association President, Julio Grondona, said on Thursday.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that in 1930, Uruguay, the then double Olympic champions, beat Argentina 4-2 in the showpiece match at the Centenario Stadium in Montevideo in front of more than 80,000 enthusiastic soccer fans.

Enugu government signs 2013 programme implementation agreement with UNICEF

Governor Sullivan Chime of Enugu State has described the partnership between his administration in the state with UNICEF in promoting healthcare and other social services to the people as very beneficial and rewarding.

The Governor made this assertion through his Deputy, Mr. Sunday Onyebuchi at the signing of the 2013 Programme Implementation Agreement ,PIA, between the state government and the UNICEF Country Representatives at the Government House, Enugu.

Chime noted that the state benefited most in the partnership in the area of policy formulation for the healthcare of children and women.

He added that Enugu State was the first to have launchÉd the Free Maternal and Child Healthcare in Nigeria at the inception of the administration and had sustained the programme till date with good results.

He explained that government also empowered women through workshop and seminars on HIV/AIDS eradication in the state.

The Governor said that his administration was women friendly, adding that 30% of the elected and appointed posts in the state were occupied by women.

Governor Chime observed that with the signing of the implementation agreement, a new chart had been created to actualize the drive on the 2013 programme.

Earlier in an address, the leader of the UNICEF Country Representatives, Jean Cough expressed happiness for the cordial relationship that currently exists between the state government and UNICEF, adding that Governor Chime’s administration had continued to provide enabling environment that had facilitated her organization’s implementation of her programmes in the state.

She added that she was in the Government House to formalize the partnership of UNICEF with the state government to foster the interest of women and children.

Cough said that UNICEF and state governments signed an annual Programme Implementation Agreement ,PIA, in line with the Federal Government/UNICEF 2009 to 2013 country programme of cooperation.

UNICEF Country Representative added that the ongoing health sector programmes in the state were impressive, especially the strengthening of human resources, cutting across all the community health facilities, the provision of logistic support, and the procurement of drugs to support the free health services for women and children.

She further said that UNICEF would continue to provide technical support to Ministries, Departments and Agencies in the state, including the civil society organizations for the realization of the rights of women and children.

According to her, some of the achievements made by UNICEF in partnership with the Enugu State Government for children’s survival include, basic education and protection in the state.

She requested Governor Chime to sustain the progress made so far and consolidate on the gains made in improving child health outcomes in the state.

She pleaded with the state government to increase the allocation of resources to the delivery of basic services to children.

Source: daily post

Jimoh Ibrahim barred from speaking at anti-corruption conference

Jimoh Ibrahim

The billionaire was accused of corruption by a civil society group.
Reports reaching PREMIUM TIMES indicate that embattled owner of Air Nigeria, Jimoh Ibrahim, was not allowed to speak at an anti-corruption conference organised by the Central Bank of Nigeria in conjunction with the Nigerian Police and the London Metropolitan Police.
A civil society group, Civil Society Network Against Corruption (CSNAC), had petitioned the British Government not allow Mr. Ibrahim speak at the conference, in which he had been pencilled down as a speaker.

JTF apprehends Boko Haram terrorists in Yobe

The Yobe state Command of the Joint Task Force,JTF, has smashed a group of Boko Haram, recovering 2 vehicles, arms and ammunition, including other items.
This was disclosed by the JTF spokesman, Lt. Lazarus Eli, in Damaturu while addressing newsmen.
According to him, the terrorists attacked a JTF checkpoint in Fune and made away with a police vehicle conveying some items to Borno state.
The JTF pursued the terrorists and engaged them in a gun battle and they were overpowered. The stolen vehicle was however recovered.
Items recovered from the terrorists include AK47 rifle, three Rocket Propelled Gun bombs, three RPG chargers, one riot gun and 485 rounds of ammunition, disclosed the Spokesman.