Three Reasons why you must get your Eyes Examined

Vision care is often neglected. In reality, how much could we actually accomplish in a day without the precious gift of sight? The eyesfunction as a window to our bodies. Dilated pupils can reveal the presence of undiagnosed problems throughout the body. Here are three great reasons to schedule a comprehensive eye examination today from Phoenix Eye Clinic.

1. Eye Disease

Many serious eye diseases often have no symptoms. Glaucoma is an eye disease that causes vision loss and is commonly known as the "sneak thief of sight." Conditions such as macular degeneration or cataracts develop so gradually that you may not even realize your vision has decreased. Diabetic retinopathy is a condition that may develop in diabetic patients. Early detection of these and other eye diseases is important for maintaining healthy vision.

2. Visual Acuity

Your prescription needs to be checked on a regular basis to make sure your visual acuity is the best it can be. Annoying headaches or general fatigue are often caused by slight over or under corrections of your prescription. In addition, if you spend more than two hours on a computer each day, you may develop a condition known as computer vision syndrome, or CVS. Symptoms of CVS include headaches, focusing difficulties, burning eyes, tiredeyes, eyestrain, aching eyes, dry eyes, double vision, blurred vision, light sensitivity, and neck and shoulder pain. CVS is treated with eyeglasses made for computer users.

3. Developmental Problems

Uncorrected vision problems in children often cause learning and reading difficulties or contribute to other medical problems such as dyslexia and ADD. Uncorrected vision in children can often cause amblyopia (lazy eye) or strabismus (eye turn) which can cause permanent vision loss if not treated early in life.

4. It is Absolutely Free for all Students till the 3^rd of October.

Yes, we had to include number four because it’s one reason why you cannot miss this opportunity. From the 15^th of September to the 3^rd of October 2014, you can walk into any of our offices in Lagos to get your eyes examined.

Take advantage of the Phoenix Eye Clinic Back to school FreeEye Examination today. Check your children's eyes, improve their grades.

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Photos: Chelsea/Super Eagles star Kenneth Omeruo acquires 2014 Range Rover

Super Eagles defender and Chelsea star (he's currently on loan to Middlesbrough) Kenneth Omeruo got himself a brand new 2014 Range Rover in the UK where he lives. 21 year old Kenneth pictured above with his PR kids this past Saturday 'washing' the car with a few friends. See more photos after the cut...

Dino Melaye calls for pastor Oritsejafor's arrest

Former House of Reps member Dino Melaye thinks pastor Oritsejafor should be arrested because he owns the private jet that was used to transport $9.3million to South Africa. The money was to be used to buy arms. What do you guys think?

Meanwhile, have y'all noticed how some of our top pastors have been getting into one controversy or the other? From divorce, to building collapse, to money laundering through private jet. Looks like witches and wizards are coming for our pastors...lol. #kidding

Beyonce shows off her amazing bikini body in new pics

Beyonce today took to her Tumblr page to share some pictures from her 33rd birthday which she celebrated with Jay Z, Blue Ivy, her mother and mother-in-law in the South of France. What a body she's got. See more photos after the cut...

Rihanna lashes out at CBS for pulling her song from NFL broadcast

Rihanna is pissed at TV network CBS...and when Rihanna is pissed, she doesn't hold back. Last week CBS pulled Rihanna's 'Run This Town' from the NFL opening night credits in the wake of the Ray Rice domestic abuse incident citing her past as an abuse victim as reason for their action...

CBS then decided to run the track for this week's football game, but Rihanna was not having it. She cussed them out on twitter, telling the network, 'F*ck You!'. Continue...

After her protest, CBS decided not to play the intro. New York Times reporter Bill Carter announced it on twitter...

Kings College Old Boy Association: 2014 Founder's Day Lecture

The President and Members of the Kings College Old Boys Association (KCOBA) cordially invite you to the following Kingsweek 2014 activities in commemoration of the 105th Anniversary of the founding of King's College Lagos.

Activities include: Novelty Match (QCOGA V. KCOBA) - Wednesday 17th September, 2014 by 4pm prompt at Queen College sports pavillion, Sabo, Yaba, Lagos. Continue..

2. Founder's day lecture- 18th Sept. 2014, MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos by 11am. STRICTLY BY INVITATION (Interested attendees must RSVP to 08083924299, 08165530192 latest 12noon, 17th Sept. 2014)

3. Jumat service- Friday, 29th Sept. 2014. Venue to be communicated.

4. Founders' Day dinner, 20th Sept. 2014 at The Duchester, Zion event centre, Water Corporation drive, Oniru, Lagos. GUEST OF HONOUR: HRH Muhammadu Sanusi II - Emir of Kano (Vice President- KCOBA)

5. Thanksgiving service- Sunday, 21st September, 2014 at the College Hall by 10am.

6. AGM- Sunday, 21st September, 2014 at the College Hall, TBS, Lagos by 2pm

For more info/ticket booking or purchase contact the KCOBA SECRETARIAT ON- 08083924299, 08165530192

Signed

Chairman Kingsweek Organising Committee : Albert Okumagba

General Secretary : Lucky Idike

Social Secretary : Audu Maikori

Goldberg Benefits From Osun Osogbo Festival Sponsorship

The partnership between most sought after beer brand, Goldberg lager, manufactured by Nigerian Breweries Plc. & the popular Osun Osogbo festival may be yielding bountiful benefits for the brand.

Goldberg, which identifies with the tradition of the people, was the official beer of the 2014 edition of the Osun Osogbo festival.

The role of the beer brand, which contributed to the success of this year’s edition of the festival, received commendations from the chief cultural custodian and traditional ruler, His Royal Majesty, Oba JimohOyetunjiOlanipekunLarooye II, the Ataoja of Osogboland.

He spoke at the official commissioning of the 21-day Goldberg beer village, which was built by the brand as part of its support towards the success of the Osun Osogbo Festival. The Ataoja of Osogbo was represented at the event by Chief Emmanuel Ojo, the IketaBalogun of Osogboland who also headed the Osun Osogbo festival committee. Other distinguished guests who were part of the traditional ruler’s entourage at the event were Alhaji Yusuf Folorunsho, Secretary of the festival and Ayo Olumokun the Chief Festival Consultant.

Chief Emmanuel Ojo, on behalf of the traditional ruler, appreciated Nigerian Breweries Plc. for the company’s continued support and prayed that the Goldberg brand would continue to soar in sales

Mr. Joseph Bodunrin, Regional Business Manager, Nigerian Breweries Plc., also spoke at the official commissioning of Goldberg’s beer village. He announced that the beer brand’s market share has continued to rise as a result of its affiliation with the festival, regarded as one of the most prominent celebrations of culture and heritage in Western Nigeria.

The Regional Business Manager said: “Goldberg’s market share has continued to increase in Osogbo and its environs and we attribute this to the brand’s sponsorship of this great festival.”

According to him, Goldberg became one of the brands of Nigerian Breweries Plc., after the company acquired another brewing company; adding that the Osun Oshogbo festival was identified as one of the as one of the platforms to market the product.

Mr. Bodunrin added: “I am proud to say that Goldberg has been widely accepted by the people of Osun even though this is only the second year of Goldberg’s sponsorship of Osun Osogbo festival. Goldberg took over sponsorship from another beer brand from the Nigerian Breweries Plc. stable. The influence of the Osun Osogbo festival transcends the Osun people as it attracts tourists from the different countries of the world. We believe that with this, Goldberg’s popularity will even soar among the citizens of the various nationalities that visit Osogbo during the period of the festival.”

Bodunrin also thanked the retailers of Nigerian Breweries products as well as the consumers; whom he described as the back bone of the company.

Visitors to the Goldberg beer village were treated to the best of indigenous music as fuji acts like St. Janet, a popular Fuji musician and Antenna, the inaugural winner of the ‘Fuji To Bad’Goldberg activation entertained them.

Some lucky consumers of the beer brand also carted home exciting gifts courtesy of raffle draws conducted by Goldberg to reward them for patronage. Some of the gift items which were won via a raffle draw were TV sets, home theatres, generators, bags of rice, among others.

The highlight of the celebrations of 2014 edition of the Osun Osogbo Festival was the procession to the Osun Grove.

Though Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, the executive governor of Osun State was unavoidably absent, he sent in a goodwill message. He described the festival as the mother of all festivals which draws crowds from all over the world thereby placing the state on the global tourism and cultural map.

He said: “What we are celebrating is an integral part of our culture and our culture defines who we are. Osun Osogbo is also our flagship tourist attraction. Coupled with the Osun Grove, which is already a UNESCO heritage site, we are firmly planted in the tourism map of the world. We have been working to develop other tourist sites in the state and we now have a master plan. We intend to develop it and make tourism one of the planks of economic development in the state. Our greater plan is to bring at least one million Yorubas in the Diaspora to attend the Osun Osogbo festival every year. This will generate jobs in tour guides, accommodation, arts and crafts and construction, among others.”

In his address, Oba JimohOyetunjiOlanipekunLarooye II, the Ataoja of Osogboland said: “The Osun Osogbo Festival has continued to endear itself to many people across the globe and has been adjudged as the only festival that has consistently witnessed the largest turnout of visitors and participants among all known festivals in Nigeria. It is one of the festivals that has made it possible to meet old friends and relations who normally come together to felicitate the Osogbo community.”

He also thanked the state government forits support for the festival through the construction of a permanent and befitting presentation pavilion; encouragement of many visitors to participate in the festival through the provision of free rail transportation to and from Lagos State and beautification of the grove; among other activities.

Photo: Man allegedly rapes his own daughter

The man you see in this pic is being accused of sexually molesting his own 5 year old daughter (pictured right). This happened in the Italuwo community in Ikorodu Road, Lagos. I don't have much details but according to a source, a neighbour suspected the man was assaulting the little girl and alerted people in the area. When confronted, he denied it but the girl confirmed she'd been molested. He was beaten and taken to the community security post. This pic was taken as he was being interrogated. Details later

Ayo Oritsejafor admits ownership of cash-stacked jet seized in SA

Yesterday there were reports that a private jet was seized and two Nigerians were being investigated for trying to smuggling $9.3 million in cash into South Africa (read here). It turns out that the private jet the money was found in belongs to the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN president, Ayo Oritsejafor via a company he co-owns, Eagle Air. But in a statement released today, Pastor Oritsejafor said he had leased the jet to another company so had no control over the use of the jet.

"On behalf of Pastor Oritsejafor, we can confirm that although he holds an interest in Eagle Air, the aircraft in question is not operated by Pastor Oritsejafor. The aircraft was leased to, and is operated by Green Coast Produce Limited since August 2” a statement from the church read.

Green Coast Produce Limited then released a statement saying that the aircraft was hired by one John Ishyaku and therefore they can't be liable for any alleged infractions either in Nigeria or South Africa after the hire.

“On the 5th of September 2014 the aircraft was hired from us by a John Ishyaku. The charter to John Ishyaku was upon the following documented terms: (a) Depart Abuja-Johannesburg on the 5th of September 2014 (b) Return to Abuja on the 6th of September 2014 (c) To wait and return with the passengers. All cargoes were accompanied by passenger who could readily defend the contents. We are not and cannot be privy to any alleged extraneous cargo transported on the aircraft other than that declared in the agreed terms of hire. We are not liable and cannot be construed as a party to any alleged infractions, either in Nigeria or South Africa as he case may be, after the hire of the aircraft." the company said.

The private jet carrying the money, allegedly meant for buying weapons, landed at Lanseria International Airport, Johannesburg on September 5. The money was loaded in three suitcases but attracted suspicion when the suitcases were scanned. The money and the jet have been seized by SA customs pending investigation.

6 Telenovelas Every Bonafide Telemundo Addict Should Watch

We love Novelas! And apparently a lot of us living in Nigeria do as well judging from last week's comments. For those of you that haven't had the pleasure, Novelasare kind of a cross between Masterpiece Mysteries and Soap Operas. Unlike Soap Operas, they run for a limited time. Continue

Telenovela #1 is obvious and epic: La Patrona

Why is it worth your while? This one is First Class, A+, Top Drawer, totally Outstanding! The acting was superb with Christian Bach as the main villain and beautiful locations in the countryside of Mexico. Where can I watch this? Click Here

Pasión De Gavilanes - Hot, Sexy, and very entertaining

Why is it worth your while? Pasion De Gavilanes" is the best Spanish-speaking soap that I've seen so far. The casting was perfect, the story engaging and the love scenes beautiful. It is also one of the most famous and adored telenovelas in the world. Millions of people all over the world enjoyed it and many who don't even like telenovelas - FELL IN LOVE with this one. So, "Pasion de Gavilanes" is passionate and erotic in a way-but it is also very romantic and touching as love itself. This telenovela is awesome. I just can't find another word that describes it better.

Where can I watch this: Click Here

Made in Cartegena

Why is it worth your while? Never has a show made me believe I could succeed at dancing (don’t be alarmed, I haven’t tried). This Colombian telenovela about dancers and a gang of thieves is a juicy series. It’s never boring, and worth the view especially as you can now watch it with English subtitles

Where can I watch this: Here

El Secretario

Why is it worth your while? An office comedy that is slick and fun, with amiable and charming performances. You can watch this at your office

Where can I find this: Here

Una Maid en Manhattan (Maid in Manhattan) - Not the usual 'Cinderella story'

Why is it worth your while? So realistic!!! The handsome prince charming is a senatorial candidate (Eugenio Siller) from a prominent family; but the “marry rich” Cinderella doesn't happen miraculously as the heroine has to improve her station first through hard work and initiative.

Where can I watch this? Click Here

If you don’t know where to start and you are subscribed to iROKOtv.comin Africa, consider your problem solved. And if you don’t have iROKOtv.com, Why, Why, Why? Stop dulling, sign up here. It is one of the only places you can find them with English Subtitles and watch legally.

I know there are a lot of telenovelas, but these were the best ones I could find with English Subtitles and you can watch online.

If you missed out last week. Check out Last week's Top Nollywood movies here and Hollywood dramas here

What are you waiting for? Go watch some Telenovelas and forget about your worries

South African govt say 67 of its citizens died in Synagogue building collapse

South African president, Jacob Zuma announced today that 67 of its citizens died in the Synagogue building collapse that occurred on September 12th. The South Africans were in Nigeria to seek spiritual help and were staying at the guest house before it collapsed. Read the full statement from President Zuma after the cut...

I am greatly saddened to announce that 67 South Africans died and scores of others sustained injuries, after a building at the Synagogue Church of All Nations collapsed on Friday, 12 September 2014, in Lagos, in the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

This is a particularly difficult time for South Africa. Not in the recent history of our country have we had this large number of our people die in one incident outside the country. Our thoughts are with the families, friends and colleagues that have lost their loved ones in this heart-breaking tragedy. The whole nation shares the pain of the mothers, fathers, daughters and sons who have lost their loved ones. We are all in grief. As we mourn this sudden and tragic death of our fellow compatriots, I have directed the relevant Government departments and entities to act with the utmost urgency to ensure that we facilitate the movement of relevant family members to Nigeria to identify the bodies of their loved ones and to ensure that we repatriate the remains as soon as possible under the circumstances.

I would like to take this opportunity also to thank all family members and friends who have provided information to Government, which information has assisted the South African High Commission in Nigeria in its efforts to locate our fellow citizens. I would also like to commend all affected families for their patience and resolve during this very painful period. On behalf of the Government and the people of South Africa, I would like to thank the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for their support during this difficult time. We also send our sincere condolences to the people of Nigeria and all other nations affected by this tragedy. I would like to assure all affected families that the Government will provide all the necessary support. Government will keep the public informed of developments around this tragedy. May the souls of the departed compatriots rest in peace. I thank you. Issued by: the Presidency Pretoria