Umeh Charges Anambra PDP To Stop Fielding Multiple Candidates In Election

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Allinace, Chief (Sir) Victor Umeh has described the incessant actions of  Anambra state chapter  of the People Democratic Party (PDP) fielding multiple candidates in an election  as barbaric and should not be encouraged in any civilized society
He described the move as an act of irresponsibility and would be vehemently kicked against in the coming general election.
Chief Victor Umeh stated this while addressing hundreds of party faithful who accompanied him to the Anambra state APGA headquarters in Awka, to pick up his nomination and  expression of  interest forms to contest for the Anambra Central Senatorial election, noted with strong equivocation that his party will not entertain such loose act of the PDP to short change other party men, where three or more men are contesting under one political party.

I like Oritsefemi but I can’t date him – Sexy Ache

Black, beautiful and bold Ache Rachael Sule known as Sexy Ache in the music scene, is definitely not a damsel in distress, rather she is one totally in control of her life and not one too laid back in flaunting her sexuality when occasion demands.
sexy-ache3The fast-rising singer who broke into the industry  with her hit song African Lady opened up to Potpourri on why she featured the Afropop artiste Oritsefemi in her Afro-beat-inspired  track Gentle. She also dispelled the rumour that she is dating Oritsefemi.

Who wins Gulder Ultimate Search tonight?

By 11pm tonight when the final episode of this year’s edition of Gulder Ultimate Search, Africa’s longest running reality TV programme, would have aired, a new winner would have emerged. One of the four remaining contestants on the show would have found the great General’s Helmet thus bringing an end to a Mission for which over thousands of individuals registered to be a part of.
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Of the 14 contestants that were selected from over 40,000 applicants to enter the Aguleri jungle, only four remain. They are Otto Canon, a 25 year old undergraduate, Nne Cosy Joe, a 28 year graduate of Agric Science, Emmanuel Afolabi, a 29 year old undergraduate and 24 year old Chinedu Ubachukwu, also an undergraduate.

YUZOS set to host Wizkid, MI, others

It’s no longer news that residents of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory will as from Nov. 1 have their favorite artistes on tour of the capital city in an event tagged Tripple Threat Tour.

However, the news is that a new improved online store, www.yuzos.com will host the artistes at its head office located in Abuja. According to YUZOS’ management, the takeoff of the e-supermarket cannot be complete without celebrities’ endorsement.

Train crushes retired railway staff to death in Agbado

A passenger train on Thursday crushed to death a retired staff of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) at Agbado Station in Ogun State.
The deceased was simply identified as Peters.
An eyewitness  in Agbado Station in Ogun State that the deceased fell in the median of two coaches.
The deceased was employed by the corporation on casual basis as a ticket checker after his formal retirement from the NRC.

Defection: You breached the law, Tambuwal tells IGP

THE speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal Thursday told the acting  Inspector General of Police, Sulaiman  Abba that he breached the law by ordering that his security details be withdrawn from his residence.
In a statement issued and signed by his media aide, Malam Imam Imam  Tambuwal said he  received with shock and amazement the statement issued by the Nigerian Police Force Headquarters justifying the withdrawal of Police Security Personnel attached to the Hon Speaker, by the Acting Inspector General of Police.

2015: Jonathan picks PDP Nomination forms

PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan Wednessday stormed the National Secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP to collect his expression of interest and nominations to enable him contest the February, 2015 Presidential election.
President Goodluck Jonathan displaying Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms  at the People's Democratic Party's Secretariat in Abuja on Thursday (30/10/14).

A Day After Defection, Nigerian House Speaker Tambuwal Stripped Of Security Detail

A  day after Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, formally announced his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), his security aides have been withdrawn reportedly on the orders of President Goodluck Jonathan, SaharaReporters has learned.

KAYMU GTB FASHION WEEK ESSENTIALS

The GTB Lagos Fashion and Design Week 2014 is on and as fashion lovers, we cannot be left out of one of Lagos' biggest fashion event!

It's Day 2 and we've put together a fab denim on denim ensemble which is all the rave this season.

This faded denim shirt fits perfectly with this distressed faded denim boyfriend jeans. Don't forget to pair it up with some banging block heels .

KAYMU REWARDS CUSTOMERS WITH FREE DELIVERY.

Top sellers on Nigeria’s leading online marketplace Kaymu.com.ng  are increasing buyers satisfaction by rewarding customers with free delivery within Lagos from October 28th 2014.

The products which attracts free delivery from sellers ranges from fashion to beauty and electronic products.

Bishop Advises Obiano to Emulate Obi

The Anglican Bishop of Niger, Rt. Rev. Prof. Anthony Omaezi Nkwoka Westhas advised the Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano to follow the footsteps of his Predecessor, Mr. Peter Obi for him to succeed in Anambra State, while commending him for starting well.

Girl 10-Year-Old Of 5ft 9′ Faces Public Disgrace For Dating Older Men By Father

Man, 32, commits suicide over N1,000 theft

A 32-year-old man, Mr. Simon Mbam, of Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State has committed suicide after he was tortured by some villagers for allegedly stealing N1,000 from a shop in the market.
1000 naira notesThe victim, who jumped into a pond in the area last weekend, found himself in the mess when he left his house in the evening of the fateful day to buy drinks with his friends.
While late Simon and his friends were busy sipping their drinks, the owner of the shop raised an alarm over a missing N1,000 in his carton of drinks, but no customer admitted to haven taken the money.

Residents flee Mubi as insurgents take over

Defying the purported ceasefire agreement between the Federal Government and Boko Haram Islamic sect, the terrorists, yesterday, overran Mubi, the commercial nerve centre and second biggest town in Adamawa State as well as other neighbouring towns and villages, killing many residents who were unable to escape.

Many of the soldiers and residents were said to have fled to neighbouring local government areas. Residents who fled the town said the insurgents also engaged Nigerian troops in a deadly shoot-out.
Joshua Chinasa, a fleeing resident of Uba town which is about 30 kilometres from Mubi, said several people might have been killed during the shooting spree which was still going on at press time. He said:

TAMBUWAL: JONATHAN CALLS EMERGENCY PDP MEETING

President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday engaged some leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party in a meeting aimed at taking a common position on the Tuesday defection of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal.

The meeting took place hours after the House said the PDP, individuals and groups condemning the defection of the speaker to the All Progressives Congress should not dictate to it on how to conduct its affairs.

BREAKING: FG WITHDRAWS TAMBUWAL'S SECURITY DETAILS

Reports reaching Daily Trust indicate that all the security details attached to Speaker of the House of Representatives Aminu Waziri Tambuwal have been withdrawn by the Federal Government.
Tambuwal formally announced his defection from the ruling Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) to the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) last Tuesday.
A source told daily Trust: "Early this morning, few minutes after midnight to be precise, top level security report informed the Speaker that orders have been given for the withdrawal of his security details.”

THEY TOLD ME TO JOIN A CULT IF I MUST BECOME GOVERNOR - LABRAN MAKU

Labran Maku, former information minister and a Nasarawa Governorship aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP said he was asked to join a cult if he must become Governor. Maku made the disclosure during an interview session with THE SUN where he talked about his upbringing, education and political dreams.

I wanted to vie to be governor, and some people came to my home and said look, you cannot just be governor. We have to recruit you into a cult. My wife and I were sitting after the morning prayer. They insisted that becoming the governor is not just a matter of preaching. They said there is a cult I need to join, and there are 12 people controlling the world, so if I agree then they would recruit me and with that I would become the governor.

My boobs brought me to limelight—— Ronke Ojo

Ronke Ojo Anthony, whom everybody calls Oshodi Oke, due to her natural frontal endowment, is quite heavy. She is big in every ramification .If you want to be witty, naughty, smart or intelligent, Ronke is equal to the task and she is a good actress. The star actress, in this interview reveals intimate secrets about her life,

Why I got solo endorsement without my brother — Peter Okoye of P-Square

Tongues have been wagging, anxiety high and of course, speculations running wild with all sorts of permutations on why Nutricima, makers of Olympic milk should endorse only Peter Okoye instead of the singing duo of him and his brother, Paul. Scandal hounds have sniffed another crack in the house of the Okoyes and felt another rift in the air as the one that nearly tore them apart months before.
But speaking at his unveiling as the brand ambassador of the milk product, Peter debunked such development and explained why the company selected him alone. “ Music is like football. For example, if I play for Barcelona and I get endorsed by Nike, it doesn’t mean the whole Barcelona team has been endorsed. This is about me and not me and Paul” he explained.

Negotiations still on to release Chibok girls — FG

 

              Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh and President Jonathan
In spite of serial violation of the ceasefire agreement between the Boko Haram sect and the Federal government, the Federal Government insisted yesterday that negotiations were still ongoing between it and the Boko Haram sect on the release of abducted Chibok schoolgirls.
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Mohammed Adoke, who addressed state House Correspondents after a meeting of the National Security Council in Abuja said the service chiefs briefed the council on the negotiation between them and the sect.
He said the recent violation in no way violated government’s resolve to ensure the safe release of the girls.

W.H.O Declaration: Bishop Ezeokafor Calls for Internal Vigilance Commends President Goodluck, Others

 
BY ABUCHI IFESINACHI, AWKA

Sequel to the World Health Oganization recent declaration on Nigeria as Ebola Virus free nation, the Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, His Lordship Most Rev. Dr. Paulinus Ezokafor has advised Nigerians to always maintain internal and active vigilance approach and cleaner environment even as he warned against complacency. 

Okpoko Community Landlords, Others Endorse Nwawulu Second term Bid

BY ABUCHI IFESINACHI, AWKA

The Okpoko Community residents landlords association, Ndi Nze Na Ozo, United Eastern Congress Okpoko and Winners foundation have unanimously endorsed Sir Benson Nwawulu, the member representing Ogbaru I constituency for a second tenure.
In a release endorsed by their chairmen, Mr. Felix Onunkwo for Okpoko community residents Landlords association; Hon. C. O Emenike for Ndi Nze na Ozo Okpoko; Chief Eddy Emesimma for United Eastern Congress and Mr. Dom Ndubuisi for winners Foundation showed that Hon Benson Nwawulu had evenly distributed democracy dividends across all the communities in Ogbaru I Constituency and consequently deserved a second tenure in office. 

Bishop Ezeokafor Inaugurates 2014/2015 Pastoral Year …Calls for Robust Evangelization

BY ABUCHI IFESINACHI, AWKA

The Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese His Lordship Most Rev. Dr. Paulinus Ezeokafor has inaugurated the 2014/2015 pastoral year with a call on the priests and laity to expedite action in the area of evangelization saying that the church’s stand was for all to make heaven at last.
Bishop Ezeokafor who made the call at St. Andrew’s Catholic Parish, Amaokpala Orumba North Council Area of the State explained that the inauguration would usher in new pastoral year in the church calendar noting that the event would avail the priests and the laity the ample opportunity of interacting with one another and also a retrospection period. 

Former NCC Ex. Sec, Ernest Ndukwe And Others Pick APGA Forms For Anambra 2015 Election

More aspirants for Senatorial, federal House of Representatives and State House of Assembly on obtained nomination forms at the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) office in Awka on Wednesday.

Among those who obtained forms for senate were Mr. Dubem Obaze, younger brother of the secretary to Anambra government Mr Oseloka Obaze, Mr Maja Umeh, a former commissioner for information in Anambra.

Bishop Ezeokafor Visits St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Chaplaincy Awka

 BY ABUCHI IFESINACHI, AWKA

The Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese His Lordship Most Rev. Dr. Paulinus Ezeokafor has advised against taking undue advantage of the poor, the needy and the weak in society.
Bishop Ezeokafor who gave the advice in a homily during his pastoral visit to St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Chaplaincy, Awka stressed the need for Christians to live according to God’s injunction and not pretend to be holy only when they were in the presence of God. 

BREAKING: #OsunElectionTribunal – AIT Apologises and Withdrew False Story

AIT management has withdrawn the false story inspired by desperate Omisore campaign team which alleged that Omisore has been getting more votes from ballot recount by the tribunal.

This was part of the wicked agenda, desperado and misleading script fashioned by the defeated PDP candidate to upturn by hook or crook the outcome of popular mandate won by APC’s Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola at the 9 August Guber polls.

Osun Poll Update: APC, PDP trade tackles over ‘declaration’ of Omisore as governor

Claims and counter-claims on Monday again rocked the political atmosphere in Osun State.

This followed the claim by the Peoples Democratic Party that the Elections Petitions Tribunal hearing the party’s petition over the outcome of the governorship election that returned Governor Rafu Aregbesola, had declared the PDP candidate, Iyiola Omisore, as the governor elect.

The party said this followed the discovery of uncounted 100,000 votes in favour of Omisore, which invariably led to his having more votes in the election that Aregbesola.

See Sexy Pictures Of Nigeria First Lady, Dame Patient Jonathan

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Where has Governor Willie Obiano Gone Wrong? By James Eze

 Ever since the attentive world rose to its feet to applaud Governor Willie Obiano’s virtuoso performance in 100 days in office, the dogs of war seem to have been let loose and they are baying for his innocent blood. Obiano and his beautiful wife have become the punching bag of miscreants on social media whose mercantile instincts mark out as cannon fodder in the hands of aggrieved and out-of-favour politicians. Every day, they concoct lies and tasteless falsehoods to nibble away at his soaring popularity among the long suffering people of Anambra State who are beginning to finally see that indeed, Anambra can be better.

Tragedy of Obi’s defection

Peter Obi’s defection from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) did not surprise me. Unlike Bianca, widow of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, I knew the former Anambra State governor was going to take that fateful political step. Every discerning political observer knew that despite Obi’s protestations and despite his vow that he would quit partisan politics any day he left APGA, he had a crush on the PDP. His body language betrayed him. That Obi had the patience to serve out his second term as governor on the platform of APGA was the only surprise. I did not want to comment on his defection until I read Bianca’s interview in the Daily Sun and Obi’s reaction.

Chief Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano – Woman with a Heart of Gold

 A smile spread like a rainbow across her face, flooding her countenance with colour as she danced to the beat of the music. The strident rhythm of Kaycee’s popular hit – Pullover, urged her on. A crowd of excited children joined her in this frenzied dance, their faces beaming in blissful contentment. It was easy to see that her mood was infectious and that the children’s happiness was merely a reflection of her own passion. She was in her element. It could be easily seen that nothing else would have given her as much fulfillment at that moment in time. It was her birthday. And she chose to mark it with handicapped children and the less privileged, dancing and singing gloriously with them at the Governor’s Lodge, a place you would have imagined as inaccessible to physically challenged children.   

Jonathan’s Government Favours Only His Family And Friends, Atiku Says

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has accused President Goodluck Jonathan of running a government which only benefits his cronies and family members.
Atiku accused Jonathan of turning his administration to one of nepotism, presidentialism and ‘clientelism.’
The former VP said this through his representative, Director-General of the Atiku Campaign Organisation, Prof. Babalola Borishade, at a press conference held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

APC in dilemma over Kwankwaso, Amaechi’s Ambitions

The future ambitions of two governors – Rabiu Kwankwaso of Kano State and Chibuike Amaechi of Rivers State – on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have presented the main opposition party with the dilemma of finding a balance between their desire for higher office and keeping the funds flowing from the states that both governors head.
While Kwankwaso has indicated his desire to contest for the presidency as the APC candidate, from all indications Amaechi is angling to emerge Major-General Muhammadu Buhari’s running mate should the latter secure the presidential ticket of the party.

BHS Update: Escape girls detail horrific Boko Haram abuse

Girls who escaped Nigerian terror group Boko Haram have described the physical torture, rape and forced marriage that many endure in their secret forest camps.
Some victims are also forced to take part in attacks and carry ammunition for fighters during battle. Others have been used as ‘bait’ to lure Christian men to their deaths.
The abuse is detailed in a Human Rights Watch report, which includes first-hand accounts from some of the schoolgirls who escaped after April’s Chibok kidnappings.

Chime’s kinsmen endorse Ekweremadu for Senate

The kinsmen of Governor Sullivan Chime in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State at the weekend trooped out en masse to receive the Deputy Senate President, Chief Ike Ekweremadu whom they endorsed to continue his quality services to the people of Enugu West Senatorial zone come 2015.

Senator Ekweremadu who was accompanied by Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, stakeholders and supporters to Udi, which is the hometown of Governor Chime for a condolence visit over the demise of their illustrious.

President Jonathan Congratulates Brazilian President Rouseff On Her Reelection Victory

President Jonathan Congratulates President Dilma Rousseff Of Brazil On Her Re-election President of Brazil
On behalf of the Federal Government and the people of Nigeria, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan congratulates President  Dilma Rousseff of Brazil on her victory in yesterday’s final round of her country’s presidential elections.

Clergy Urge Nigerians To Maintain Ebola Free Society

Sequel to the World Health Organization recent declaration on Nigeria and Senegal as Ebola Virus free society in Africa, having broken the chain of transmission by completing twice the incubation period after the last contact case was recorded without new cases , Catholic Bishop of Awka, Rt. Rev  Paulinous Ezeokafor has advised  Nigerians to maintain active vigilance approach  and  cleaner environment always.

AFRUCA Chief Executive Honoured By Queen Elizabeth II

Modupe Debbie Ariyo is the Founder and Executive Director of Africa United Against Child Abuse (AFRUCA), an organisation that fights against child abuse in Nigeria and the United Kingdom. She was honoured by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, with a Member of the British Empire (OBE). In this interview with newsmen, she talks about her career, achievements and aspirations

You took a decision more than a decade ago to quit civil service in the United Kingdom and become a civil activist and advocate for better welfare for children. Why did you take that decision?

Police recover N2.2m recharge cards from robbers in Ekiti

 

The Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, Taiwo Lakanu, has announced the recovery of mobile phone recharge cards worth N2.2 million from robbers.
Lakanu addressed journalists in Ado- Ekiti at the weekend and stated that the robbers attacked a telecommunication franchise, Card Mega System Limited, in Ilawe Ekiti, on August 22, 2014, where recharge cards worth N4.1 million were stolen.

Peter Okoye Explains Why He Went Solo

Two weeks ago, Nutricima, makers of Olympic milk endorsed only Peter Okoye instead of the singing duo of him and his brother, Paul, since then tongues have been wagging, anxiety high and of course, speculations running wild with all sorts of permutations on why it should be so. Scandal hounds have sniffed another crack in the house of the Okoyes and felt another rift in the air as the one that nearly tore them apart months before. However, Peter, the more outspoken one of the music

Coroner orders T.B. Joshua to appear November 5

The coroner investigating the collapse of a guest house at the Synagogue Church of All Nations on September 12, on Friday, ordered that the founder and General Overseer of the church, Prophet Temitope Joshua, should appear before it on November 5, 2014.
He is to appear alongside the contractor handling the six-storey building before its collapse on September 12.
Over 115 people died in the incident while several others sustained various degrees of injuries.
The coroner, Magistrate Oyetade Komolafe, stated that the appearance of the church’s founder was important to the assignment of the court.

My next album ‘will blow your minds’ Says Vector.

Rapper, Vector Tha Viper, talks about the Nigerian music  industry, his return to music after a year’s break and the controversial MTV Naija best list.

PT: After a year’s break, you returned with a mixtape, which was quite well
received, how would you rate your return?

Vector: Like I’ve always said, it’s better to grow. The reception has been quite awesome. The best part is it will only get better. All has been great.

Presidency Insists on Jonathan/Sambo TIkcet For 2015 Election

Attempts to deny Vice President Namadi Sambo the chance of being running mate to President Goodluck Jonathan for the 2015 Presidential contest on February 14, has failed, Sunday Independent can authoritatively report.

The safety of the Vice President’s job was assured by the decision of President Goodluck Jonathan to stick with his deputy whom he considered “very loyal,” in spite of pressures mounted by some important stakeholders in the polity to drop Sambo, and replace him with another person who “has political clout to win the votes of the north”.

It’s not easy as an opposition senator in Nigeria – Ngige

The name Dr CHRIS NWABUEZE NGIGE sure rings a bell any day, as the man who accentuated the evil of political god-fatherism in Nigerian politics. In this interview with newsmen, Ngige, 62, a former Anambra State Governor, now Senator representing Anambra Central in the National Assembly speaks on how specifically he has impacted his constituents, bills and amendments he initiated or motions moved, why he is quiet about a return to the upper legislative chamber, and indeed, his next political move, among others. Excerpts.

Amaechi Is A Liar’, Presidency Responds To Accusations Against First Lady

The Presidency has issued a statement concerning allegations recently made against the First Lady, Patience Jonathan by Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi. Amaechi accused Mrs. Jonathan of wanting to share out of his state’s funds and attributed her anger at him to his refusal to oblige her request.

The statement released by the president’s media aide, Reuben Abati however addresses the allegations describing them as untrue while also accusing the governor of rascally behavior.

It reads:

Photos:All Is Now Set For Miss Independence Anambra 2014 Beauty Peagent

The game is on as the contest gets hotter…

The maiden edition of Miss Independence Anambra got underway yesterday with shortlisted contestants storming Awka for camping.

The beauty pageant which is a baby of the Anambra Broadcasting Service, ABS is one of the innovations being introduced by the station's Managing Director/CEO, Mr Uche Nworah in fulfilment of his resolve to make the broadcasting firm a world class.

Hon Bethel Amadi Joins Imo Guber Race Under PDP---Supporter

Honourable Bethel Amadi had on Tuesday, October 212014, collected a governorship aspirant ticket at Wadata plaza Abuja, under the platform of the People's Democratic Party to join the existing eleven aspirants that have indicated interest to struggle the governor seat with the incumbent governor, Owelle Rochas Oorocha of the All Progressive Congress APC
The Parliamentarian, H.E. Hon Bethel Amadi (OFR) took the important step of present himself as an aspirant in the forthcoming "Gubernatorial Primaries" of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) by purchasing the
nomination form and officially entered the race. 
His candidacy is borne out of the imperative of ending the era of unprecedented move to effect change that the people of Imo state expects.

Jonathan reshuffles cabinet

President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday directed the Minister of State II, for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Nurudeen Mohammed, to take over as the Supervising Minister of Information pending the time a substantive minister would be named.

The position became vacant following the exit of Mr. Labaran Maku who resigned from the cabinet to enable him contest the forthcoming governorship election in Nassarawa State.

Patience Jonathan Resigns as Perm Sec Over Rift with Dickson

Wife of President Goodluck Jonathan, Dame Patience Jonathan, has resigned her appointment as Permanent Secretary in the Bayelsa State Civil Service.

The 57-year-old Patience was said to have left the service voluntarily.

Dame Patience Jonathan was one of the appointed 17 permanent secretaries in the state civil service in July 2012.

The appointment had caused outrage in the state at the time with some Bayelsans expressing misgivings about it and the extent to which the civil service was politicised.

See Ini Edo Glowing After Divorce

Weeks after her crashed marriage, actress, Ini Edo, has bounced back in style. The actress has put her travails behind her and has even promised her fans that she won’t allow her failed marriage to deprive her of  happyness. Reports emerged during the week that Ini had taken delivery of a brand new 2014 G-wagon, which she has denied in a chat with R.Ini Edo, in a recent post on her instagram page, said she had moved on with her life and would not want to be dragged into the issue any further, a development which may have put to rest many questions on the minds of her fans.