Making a Splash: Danielle O'Hara shows off her stunning six-pack as she sits poolside on holiday in sunny Dubai

She's looking in great shape after her intensive training regime for ITV diving show, Splash, left her with a enviable six-pack. 

So no doubt Danielle O'Hara, 30, wanted to show off her stunning physique as she posed by a pool with a pal on a recent trip to Dubai. 

Danielle looked stunning in a red polka-dot bikini as she sipped on a pineapple-topped cocktail and frolicked by the pool. 

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Bikini babe: Danielle O'Hara showcased her stunning figure as she holidayed in Dubai recently

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Slurp: The 30-year-old and her pal looked like they were enjoying every minute of their stay

Abandoning all of her diving training, the smiling star removed her sunglasses and decided to dive-bomb into the swimming pool, with a look of sheer delight on her face.

 

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Her friend was clearly tickled by the funny moment, which defied the 'No Diving Please' sign and wrapped Danielle up in a towel to help her dry off as she exited the water. 

No doubt her mentor Tom Daley would have had something to say about her moves. 

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No diving please: The pretty brunette had her friend in stitches when she cheekily divebombed into the swimming pool

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Brace yourself: The Splash star pulled quite the face as she threw herself into the water

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Spotty: Danielle looked radiant in a red polka dot bikini as she strutted her stuff 

O'Hara was lucky she didn't lose her costume as she took on the daring move, as she spent much of the day adjusting the two-piece - which clearly had a life of it's own.

Later on, the gorgeous brunette must have spied something amusing on her phone as she showed it to her pal while bursting into fits of giggles. 

Danielle is clearly feeling proud of her incredibly toned body which has got all the more impressive throughtout her stint on Splash. 

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Oops! O'Hara couldn't stop adjusting her bikini which seemed to be trying to make a break for freedom

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Don't look down: The stunning star made some more adjustments to her wayward bikini

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Bra-vo: There was barely a moment where Danielle didn't leave her swimsuit alone

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Tug: The mother-of-three was very unsubtle when it came to pulling on her bottoms

  

Danielle had already sustained an injury in training and the Liverpudlian model admitted on Twitter that she was left in agony after suffering with bruising after hitting the water.

But on Friday, it was business-as-usual when the mother-of-three shared a racy snap with fans, in which she posed in just her underwear while flashing her amazing figure.

The 30-year-old, who is married to footballer Jamie O'Hara, commented: 'Six-pack for Vegas coming on nicely! Don't forget to watch splash tomorrow night ITV 6.50pm and vote please'.

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Club Tropicana: The pair sipped on cocktails as they admired the scene ahead of them

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Sizzling: The girls looked effortlessly cool in their poolside poses

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Cuddle up: Her friend wrapped up her in a towel post dive-bomb

Danielle only had her third child, George, back in April of last year, but she has has already snapped back into shape.

Last summer she opened up about her insecurities, saying: 'I'm not confident being naked in front of my husband. 

'Jamie's my best friend and always tells me he loves me no matter what. But I go to bed in big fluffy pyjamas.' However, these thoughts now appear to be far from her mind.

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Amused: At one point, Danielle showed her mate something funny on her mobile phone

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Loving life: One fellow beachgoer seemed to be enjoying his view

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Bottoms up: Danielle's pert posterior looked positively flawless as she got up from a sun lounger

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Splash perfect: Danielle O'Hara shared a racy snap with fans as she showed off her toned tum, writing: '6 pack for Vegas coming on nicely'

She cuts the mustard! Chelsee Healey sports a garish Kardashian-esque ensemble for night out at hotel launch party

Her outings have always been about the outfit, and stepping out this week it was business as usual for Chelsee Healey when she made an appearance at a hotel launch in Warrington. 

The 25-year-old actress once again turned heads as she sashayed into Warrington’s new Penta Hotel for its official launch party on Thursday evening. 

Indeed, Chelsee inevitably caught the eye in a Kardashian-esque ensemble comprised of cropped top and matching pencil skirt. 

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Cutting the mustard: Chelsee Healey steps out for the launch of a new Penta Hotel in Warrington on Thursday evening

The distinctive mustard coloured hue worked well against her highly bronzed skin tone, while the high crop design revealed a nicely toned stomach as she posed for photos shortly after arriving.

 

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Chelsee completed the look with a smart leather handbag, while accessories – primarily a gold statement necklace and matching watch – were limited and tasteful. 

The Waterloo Road star was joined at the event by a host of familiar faces from Channel 4 show Hollyoaks, which is filmed in nearby Liverpool – amongst them former stars Darren Jeffries and Matt Littler. 

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Bronzed: The Waterloo star had been generous with the fake tan ahead of her night on the tiles

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Kardashian-esque: The Waterloo Road star opted for a mustard coloured two-piece ensemble that was reminiscent of outfits previously worn by TV personality Kim 

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Figure hugging: The actress shows off her curves in the mustard coloured ensemble

  

Present stars Alex Fletcher, Anthony Quinlan and Joe Tracini also attended the event in honour of Penta's latest opening. 

Other musical guests on the night included Lemar and Manchester based trio Platnum, who were in high spirits as they helped celebrate the chain's 103 room hotel. 

Chelsee’s latest outing comes as she continues to support close friend Tulisa Contostavlos, who awaits trial on drug charges for allegedly brokering a cocaine deal. 

The actress has also been publicly defending Manchester United footballer Adnan Januzaj after the winger reportedly took a girl to Nandos on a first date. 

Complete with an unfortunate spelling error she tweeted: ‘That girl was lucky he even took her nandos.... Girls are to quick to sell their soles these days!’ 

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Solid gold: Platnum stars Michelle McKenna and Aaron Evers make an appearance at the launch on Thursday evening

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Here they come: Hollyoaks stars Anthony Quinlan (L) and Joe Tracini (R) arrive at the event on Thursday

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Side by side: Former Hollyoaks stars Darren Jeffries (L) and Matt Littler (R) stepped out for the event

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Time to party: Actresses Suzanne Collins (L) and Alex Fletcher (R) were amongst the guests at the event in Warrington on Thursday evening

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Dapper: Lemar joined a host of celebrity guests at the Penta launch party

Thousands sign petition to have Justin Bieber deported from America

The teen idol smiled for his booking photo

An online petition seeking the deportation of Justin Bieber has exceeded the 100,000 signatures required for a White House response.

The Obama administration must now react to the campaign aimed at kicking the teenage singer out of the country and revoking his green card.

The call to send Bieber back to his native Canada came after his recent arrest in Miami Beach for allegedly taking part in an illegal street race between a Lamborghini and a Ferrari.

“We the people of the United States feel that we are being wrongly represented in the world of pop culture,” reads the petition posted on the White House website.

“We would like to see the dangerous, reckless, destructive, and drug abusing, Justin Bieber deported and his green card revoked.”

Another petition on the website, titled, “Consider to not Deport Justin Bieber”, had less than 1,000 signatures as of Wednesday.

Bieber faces a Valentine’s Day court date to hear charges of driving under the influence, resisting arrest and driving with an expired licence.

Police say the 19-year-old singer admitted to smoking marijuana, drinking and taking a prescription medication.

Since posting bail and leaving Miami, Bieber has been pictured in Panama with his entourage.

White House petitions must generate 100,000 signatures within 30 days of being posted to get an official response.

Previously, the Obama administration has been required to respond to topics ranging from healthcare to late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel.

The administration also was forced to weigh in on a failed bid to deport British journalist and CNN host Piers Morgan for his “hostile attack against” US gun rights.

Last year, the White House famously rejected calls to build a Star Wars-style “Death Star”, saying the administration did not support “blowing up planets”.

“Why would we spend countless taxpayer dollars on a Death Star with a fundamental flaw that can be exploited by a one-man starship?” the White House response said.

OMG: Rihanna Parties With Jay Z Bráless (See PHOTOS)

The Roc Nation Pre-Grammy Brunch went down in LA on Saturday, January 25, 2015 attracting some of Hollywood's favourites.

Jay Z's annual brunch was just one of several events held on the eve of the Grammys.

     Rihanna turned up for the event in a sexy top (without a brá) and skirt from Altuzzara spring 2014 collection.

 Other guests included Will Smith's children Jaden and Willow Smith, Ne-Yo, as well as rappers T.I., J. Cole and Wale.

APC and its Concept of Heroes and Villains By Humphrey Ifeanyi

TWICE  in recent times, I have heard people say: “If Abacha were alive today, he would have been a hero.”Not long ago, Gen. Sani Abacha was  mentioned in respect of what would have been his response to the shenanigans from pro-homosexual countries of Europe, United States and Canada who have been threatening to withdraw their development support for Nigeria because President Good luck Jonathan signed into law the same sex prohibition Act 2013.

It was a shock to hear such declaration in a place like Lagos, which was the hot bed to the anti Abacha campaign.

Nigerians would hardly forget that it was Abacha who opened the door to China and other Asian countries at the time the West were threatening to impose all manner of sanctions on Nigeria in the late 1990s. But on three occasions, the US congress failed to agree on what to do to Nigeria.

The focus of this article is really our concept of villains and heroes in Nigeria and we are using the likes of General Muhammadu Buhari, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, Sen. Sani Abacha and Gen. Olusegun Obasanjo, incidental all of them  military heads of state and their antecedents in the political arena as  linked up in this analysis.

Femi Aribisala did a brilliant expose on on ‘Why General Muhammadu Buhari cannot be president” (see Vanguard Newspaper, January 21, 2014, page 18). If this article had appeared during the 2011, general elections, Femi Aribisala would be labelled a serial hate monger.

But needless to say that Mr. Aribisala captured the bleak side of Gen. Buhari’s government 1983-1985. It also recollected the mindset of Gen. Buhari and his attitude to inter-ethnic and inter religious  relations, his disposition to issues bordering on civil liberties, freedom of speech, freedom of association, freedom of the press and anti corruption as exemplified in the counter- trade experience.

Another article germane for this analysis was written by Simeon Kolawole, entitled “The Canonisation of Obasanjo, (Thisday on Sunday, December 30,2013, Pg. 104).

The writer declared “six years ago, I would have sworn that nobody would ever take Obasanjo seriously again, but this is Nigeria where our memory is so shallow, misfits get easily rehabilitated”.

Kolawole chronicled the activities of General Olusegun Obasanjo and his relation with Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu when he was the president and to  maximally frustrate Bola Tinubu’s administration in Lagos State. Before then, Gen. Obasanjo was in office as a military head of state from 1976 to 1979.

This was the period he took Nigerians on a charade that was organised by Chief Michael Ani’s defunct FEDECO.

It was an election that General Obasanjo invited five eminent Nigerians namely: Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Mallam Aminu Kano, Alhaji Shehu Shagari and Alhaji Ibrahim Waziri who were contesting the election to tell them that  the best candidate might not be the winner of the election.

It was the electoral quagmire in Kano state and definition of two-third of 19 states in the Constitution that exposed what Gen. Obasanjo meant by that statement. Both Chief Obafemi Awolowo and his supports, predominantly from the South West learnt the meaning of  and what it felt to be betrayed and cheated. Gen. Obasanjo went ahead to expunge the provision for Electoral college vote in the constitution.

The sins of Gen. Obasanjo caught up with him in 1990 when he presented himself as a candidate for the office of the Secretary General. The full weight of the anger of the Yoruba nation was unleashed on him as his kinsmen led the campaign to stop him from attaining that office.

Nobel Prize winner Prof. Wole Soyinka led a campaign team to New York to campaign against Gen. Obasanjo. In the end he lost.

According to Prof Ibrahim Gambari, who was Nigeria’s permanent representative to the UN then, the British and the Americans told Nigeria that when they talk of electing a Secretary General, the emphasis was on the secretary and not on the GENERAL.

Things were the same again in 1999 when General Obasanjo was released from jail in Bama, Borno State and presented to Nigerians as the Presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, the likes of Chief Ifeanyi Ekwueme who founded the party were shoved aside for Chief Obasanjo,who had survived Gen. Abacha’s incarceration. General Obasanjo was roundly defeated in his South West region, including his own ward. His performance in office was well captured in the Kolawole’s piece earlier cited.

What is interesting to this writer is that

all these leaders who were once seen and treated as villains in the South West, have become heroes either because they have become political allies of the All Progressive Congress or because they have sympathy, or because they have joined the army of those bashing President Good luck Jonathan. Those members of the same PDP who were described as thieves, bad persons, election riggers among other crimes have become as clean and white as snow because they defected to ACP.

There must be some thing chamelonic in the character of politics that is played in South West. Motivating factor is greed rather than morality and the selling point is blackmail.

Those who fallout of the dictatorial mode of reasoning are ostracised for ever as the likes of Alhaji Lateef Jakande, Gen. Oladipo Diya, Chief Bisi Onabule, have come to know. Chief Onabule served as the Chief Press Secretary to General Babagida, who provoked the June 12, 1993 crisis.

If Gen. Babangida joins the APC and the battle against President Jonathan, his sins will be forgiven. Why not, he is not Judas Iscariot after all.

The essence of rational thinking as propounded by the likes of John Mills is that human beings are capable of rational thoughts and actions and they do not require draconian laws and institutions to herd them in line.

But we seem to be in a situation where some people reason for us based on their interest and interpretation of events and situations.

We are manipulated according to their whims and desires, the cabals tell their followers what is the truth, what is acceptable and what is not. Perhaps if Gen. Abacha were to be alive today; and declares for APC, then he too would become “a new creature, all things will pass away,” that is really a good concept but the snag is that such repentance is not from the heart, the leopards have retained the spots in their skin.

Sometimes I wonder what is the difference between the herd mentality that we see among followers and supports of APC and what obtains in places like North Korea or even the defunct Soviet Union? In these places, followership is by unquestioning obedience. Respect and obedience are commanded, not earned.

People join the mob so as to be seen to be politically correct. There is  no  room to listen to  the other side of the argument. It is either black or white. In this process, the dividing line between honesty and hypocrisy is  blurred , but those who choose to be led by the nose are free just a it will be proper to liberate the political space to accommodate free thinkers and conscientious objectors.

*Mr.  Ifeanyi, a political analyst, wrote Abuja.

Kim Kardashian to wed Kanye West in 'televised multi-million dollar wedding this June on the outskirts of Paris'

Kim Kardashian has always dreamed of being a June bride and now it appears she's getting her wish.

The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star is said to be planning a wedding extravaganza in France that will be televised for the show - and won't cost her a cent.

Kim, 33, persuaded her camera-shy fiance Kanye West to let the cameras in on their special day because E! will pay for most of the expenses, RadarOnline is reporting.

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TV wedding: Kim Kardashian is said to be planning a multi-million dollar wedding to Kanye West that will be televised and paid by E!

'Kim has always wanted to be a June bride and she is finally going to get her wish,' a source told Radar.

'Kim and Kanye have narrowed down the wedding location, which is being kept a secret at this point. It will be on the outskirts of Paris.'

'We will be getting married this summer, hopefully, in Paris,' Kim told Jimmy Kimmel on Thursday. 'We love it there.'

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June bride: The 33-year-old reality star has always wanted to get married in June and now she's apparently getting her wish

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Practical: Kim apparently convinced the camera-shy Kanye to agree to let E! film their special day so they don't have to deal with security and other logistical matters

The mother-of-one is being both romantic and practical, as E! staffers will also take of pesky issues such as security such as removing cell phones from guests and other logistics. 

This isn't the first time the reality star has benefitted financially from a wedding - her August 2011 nuptials to second husband Kris Humphries became a four-hour, two-part special on E!, for which the couple reportedly were paid $15 million. 

'Even though Kim’s marriage to Kris was a disaster, she was very happy with how the wedding and reception turned out,' the source said.

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Palace fit for a queen: The reality star really wanted to get married at the Palace Of Versailles on the outskirts of Paris but palace officials apparently told her no

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'Versailles after dark': Kim and Kanye visited Versailles earlier this month and Kim posted the snapshot on Instagram

'Both Kim and Kanye have very high expectations for their wedding. It will be an over-the-top affair and there will be pre-wedding festivities leading up to the big day for their guests. It’ll be like a festival.'

Kim has yearned to have the 'festival' take place at the Palace Of Versailles, a symbol of absolute monarchy in France, not to mention the former home of Marie Antoinette.

Earlier this month, Kim and the 36-year-old rapper visited the palace and strolled the extensive grounds. 

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Where there's a will: Undaunted, Kim is determined to marry in Paris and told Jimmy Kimmel last week, 'We love it there'

  

Kim posted a snapshot of the pair in silhoutte in front of the extraordinary building on January 19, writing: 'Versailles after dark.'

'Kim and Kanye really wanted to get married at Versailles and were both hoping to persuade officials during their visit there… ultimately it backfired. It was still a firm no.

'The couple is looking for something grand, but something that can offer privacy and security.'

So it seems that even money can't buy everything a Kardashian everything she wants.

Kanye proposed to Kim in a grandiose fashion at the AT&T Park in San Francisco with a 15 carat diamond ring.

Kim gave birth to the couple's daughter North on June 15, which was featured on the family's reality show as well.

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TV weddiing: Kim's August 2011 nuptials to Kris Humphries was a four-hour, two-part special on E!