'When I get out I'm going to marry him straight away': Carol McGiffin reveals plans to tie the knot with toyboy fiancé when she leaves Celebrity Big Brother

Carol McGiffin has revealed her plans to tie the knot with toyboy lover Mark Cassidy as soon as she leaves the Celebrity Big Brother house.
The 53-year-old TV personality has been dating the 31-year-old producer since 2008, and explained to co-star Lauren Harries that she plans to make the couple's four-year engagement official as soon as her time is up on the Channel 5 fly-on-the wall show.
Opening up to her fellow housemate, the Loose Women star gushed over her younger beau, vowing that he will never be able to get away from her as her love for him is so strong.

Loved-up: Carol McGiffin revealed her plans to tie the knot with toyboy lover Mark Cassidy as soon as she leaves the Celebrity Big Brother house on Saturday night's show

Speaking of her time in the Celebrity Big Brother house during a drunken chat, she said: 'I think it's the best fun I've ever had in my life, unexpectedly. I expected it to be hell. I hope Mark doesn't think I'm having loads of fun and he's not here.

 

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'I love him so much. When I get out, if he's still there and hasn't been put off by what's been going on, he's never getting away from me.
'We're getting married straight away. No one is coming to the wedding! You can come to the party, but not to the wedding. Aw, I just love him so much.'

Wedding bells! The 53-year-old TV personality revealed all during a drunken chat with Lauren Harries

Cute couple: The 53-year-old TV personality has been dating the 31-year-old producer since 2008, and the pair got engaged in 2009

Carol also chatted to teen bride Courtney Stodden, 19, about her marriage to The Green Mile star Doug Hutchison, who at 53, is 34 years her senior.
Courtney said: 'I think we have so much in common, and you can teach me a lot. I can learn from you'
To which Carol responded: 'I am the same age as your husband. It's odd. I have a very young fiance.
'The only things I regret are the things I haven't done, and I've done everything. My life has been fantastic.

Emotional times: The Loose Women star struggled to contain her emotions as she gushed over her love for her toyboy beau

Happier than ever: Opening up to her fellow housemate, Carol gushed over her younger beau, vowing that he will never be able to get away from her as her love for him is so strong

'Mark and I fit. Age really doesn't matter. But it will get tricky and difficult in 20 years when I'm 73 and he's 53.'
Carol then went on to quiz Courtney about late American model Anna Nicole Smith, who hit headlines when she tied the knot with oil business mogul J. Howard Marshall when he was 89, making him 62 years her senior.
Courtney said: 'I feel like she loved him and I don't judge her one bit. I don't think it was about money.'

Telling all: Carol also chatted to teen bride Courtney Stodden, 19, about her marriage to The Green Mile star Doug Hutchison, who at 53, is 34 years her senior

Carol mused: 'Even if it was about money, everyone wins. He was a happy old man with a beautiful buxom wife. Doug's happy, you're happy, what's the f**king problem.'
During her stint in the Celebrity Big Brother house, Carol has already proved to be a big hit with TOWIE star Mario Falcone, who despite being just 25, offered himself up to her in case her engagement 'doesn't work out'.
Speaking earlier in the series, Mario said: 'If the engagement doesn't work out, Falcone's here!'
Later in the Diary Room, the tailor admitted he actually had a crush on Carol, telling Big Brother: 'She has got amazing legs for an older woman. Amazing. Her legs are the ideal legs on a woman.

Unlikely pals: Carol admitted she thought Courtney's age gap with Doug was a little 'odd', and warned things in their relationship could get difficult as he ages

Bonding experience: Carol told Lauren she had enjoyed the benefits of a 'fantastic' life and had absolutely no regrets about the choices she'd made

'It is weird for me. When I am out with my friends they are all boys... Carol is completely different age from me, she has come in tonight and got proper p***ed.
'She is engaged to a 31 year old which means I am 6 years out. If her engagement doesn’t work out. Carol, I am single and I am a changed man. I could prove I'm not a loverat and be with a mature woman and put me in my place.
'There has been a few moments tonight where something could have happened but she is an engaged woman.'

Not short of offers! TOWIE lothario Mario Falcone admitted he had a crush on Carol earlier in the series

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'I really want it for you!' Louis Walsh is reduced to tears as Dubliner Melanie McCabe returns to The X Factor for audition number four

An emotional Louis Walsh made it four yeses for Melanie McCabe on Saturday night when the young hopeful returned for her fourth appearance on The X Factor.
The 19-year-old Dubliner made it all the way to former judge Kelly's Rowland's Miami home in 2011, but failed to make the final cut when she named her final three.
Chloe had faced similar disappointment three years previously, when she applied at the tender age of 14, while another appearance in 2012 also ended in failure.

A welcome return: Melanie Mccabe returns to The X Factor on Saturday night

The waiting game: Melanie waits for her fourth X Factor audition

The teenager had previously explained that her life had been 'pulled apart' after coming tantalizingly close to the live shows, adding: 'My dream had been crushed into a million little pieces.'
'I think I wasn't myself, I feel more confident this year.' she told the judges after returning on Saturday night.

Having claimed that 'coming back for a fourth time, you're really putting yourself out there again,' her performance of Rihanna's Diamonds left the panel stunned.

Another chance: The 19-year-old sings Diamonds by Rihanna

Choked: Louis struggles to contain his emotions

'I want you to do well': Louis gives the teenager her fourth yes

Here we go: Melanie beams after being given four yeses from the judges

'That was absolutely brilliant, the best audition of the day by a mile,' raved Gary.
'It was very honest,' said an impressed Nicole.
'When you sing you light up,' agreed Sharon.

But it was Irishman Louis who was clearly the most affected by her audition, and he fought back tears as he offered his assessment.
With a quivering voice he said:  'I know her family need this, I know you need this and I really want it for you. I really, really want you to do well.'
He added: 'I'm saying as very big yes...Melanie this is your time - go for it.'
The X Factor continues Sunday on ITV1.

First time round: Melanie first appeared on the show aged 14 in 2008

Heartbreak: Melanie was devastated when she didn't make it to the live shows in 2011

Upset: The teenager walks away after another disappointment in 2012

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'I couldn't have a better teacher': Ashley Taylor Dawson 'faints' with delight after bagging blonde beauty Ola Jordan as his Strictly Come Dancing partner

There's no denying she's one of the hottest professionals on the Strictly Come Dancing line-up.
But Ashley Taylor Dawson was so thrilled to have bagged a partnership with Ola Jordan on Saturday night's launch show that he promptly appeared to faint on the spot after hearing who he would be learning the ropes alongside.
The Hollyoaks actor dropped to the floor for several seconds, briefly alarming the BBC One show's co-host Tess Daly, while some audience members thought he had actually been taken ill.

Someone's happy! Ashley Taylor Dawson 'fainted' on Strictly Come Dancing's 2013 launch show when it was revealed he would be partnered alongside Ola Jordan for the series

Ever the joker! Ashley collapsed on the floor after he heard who he would be dancing alongside

Cute couple: Ola explained that all the competitive female dancers wanted Ashley to be their partner on the show

After bouncing back up, the 31-year-old star later told of his delight at being teamed with Polish professional Ola, who has already won the contest once in 2009 when she was paired with Chris Hollins.
Telling Tess he was 'really happy' with his partner, he said: 'I couldn't have a better teacher and I know she wants to be the first one to win it twice.'
Judge Bruno Tonioli said of the pairing: 'Ashley, the bad boy and the sexy, sultry siren. It's going to be explosive.'
And it would seem Ola was equally thrilled, saying in a VT: 'All the female professional dancers are very competitive... and everyone wants Ashley.'

Perfect pairing: After bouncing back up, the 31-year-old star later told of his delight at being teamed with Polish professional Ola, who has already won the contest once in 2009 when she was paired with Chris Hollins

King and queen of Strictly! Ola is married to fellow professional dancer James Jordan

Ready for action! James is partnered alongside Vanessa Feltz for this year's show

The big reveal: Hosts Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly were on hand to reveal the partnerships for this year's show

Hoping for a miracle? Acid-tongued judge Craig Revel Horwood joked that James Jordan would be hoping for a 'miracle' after being paired with Vanessa

Meanwhile, Ola's husband James Jordan - also a dancer on the show - has been teamed up with broadcaster Vanessa Feltz.
Judge Craig Revel Horwood said: 'James will be praying for some kind of miracle or divine intervention.'

Tess Daly and Sir Bruce Forsyth introduced each of the 15 stars to their new partners, who will coach them and choreograph their dances over the coming weeks.
Anton du Beke, who has been known for his rather comic pairings after dancing with Jerry Hall, Nancy Dell'Olio and Ann Widdecombe in the past three series, is with actress and former Bond girl Fiona Fullerton this time around.

The tension is mounting! It was a nervous wait for the celebrities as they found out who they would be partnered alongside

Murder on the Dancefloor! Sophie Ellis Bextor was thrilled to be partnered alongside smooth mover Brendan Cole

Thrilled: Coronation Street actress Natalie Gumede is with tough taskmaster Artem Chigvintsev

Jumping for joy! Artem whipped Natalie up into the air as they heard they would be partners

From the den to the dancefloor: Dragons' Den star Deborah Meaden is being partnered alongside Robin Windsor

A match made in heaven: Countdown maths whizz Rachel Riley will be dancing with Pasha Kovalev, who has made it to the finals on each of the two series in which he has appeared

She said: 'I wanted him. I've said it about eight times in interviews.'
Singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor is paired with Brendan Cole, while Countdown maths whizz Rachel Riley will be dancing with Pasha Kovalev, who has made it to the finals on each of the two series in which he has appeared.
Dragons' Den star Deborah Meaden is being partnered alongside Robin Windsor, model Abbey Clancy will strut her stuff with newcomer Aljaz Skorjanec and BBC Breakfast presenter Susanna Reid is with Kevin Clifton.

Ready for their rhumba! Model Abbey Crouch will strut her stuff with newcomer Aljaz Skorjanec

Belle of the ballroom: BBC Breakfast presenter Susanna Reid is with Kevin Clifton for the 2013 series of Strictly

Double-oh heaven! Anton du Beke, who has been known for his rather comic pairings after dancing with Jerry Hall, Nancy Dell'Olio and Ann Widdecombe in the past three series, is with actress and former Bond girl Fiona Fullerton this time around

Doting husband: Peter Crouch watched with pride from the audience as Abbey took to the dancefloor for the first time

Coronation Street actress Natalie Gumede is with tough taskmaster Artem Chigvintsev, and realises he will expect a lot of her.
She said: 'When we first met we were given a task and he told me how strict he was and that if we hadn't worked hard through the week then I couldn't be upset on Saturday night so he set out the stall.'
Fashion designer Julien Macdonald is paired with Janette Manrara, Casualty actor Patrick Robinson is to dance with Anya Garnis and Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers is teamed up with Karen Hauer.

Embracing the sequins! Fashion designer Julien Macdonald is paired with Janette Manrara

Let's hope it's not a Casualty on the dancefloor: Casualty actor Patrick Robinson is to dance with Anya Garnis for this year's competition

Above par! Strictly's 2011 winner Aliona Vilani, who had been dropped from this series but was recalled when Natalie Lowe was injured, is to dance with golfer Tony Jacklin

Strictly's 2011 winner Aliona Vilani, who had been dropped from this series but was recalled when Natalie Lowe was injured, is to dance with golfer Tony Jacklin.
The line-up is completed by former rugby star Ben Cohen dancing with Kristina Rihanoff, and actor Mark Benton performing with Iveta Lukosiute.
Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One with its first live show on September 28 as the celebrities battle it out in the hope of lifting the coveted Glitterball Trophy.

She's got the moves! Actor Mark Benton will be performing with Iveta Lukosiute for the series

From the bike to the ballroom: Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers looked thrilled as he was teamed up with American dancer Karen Hauer

From the scrum to the samba: The line-up is completed by former rugby star Ben Cohen dancing with Kristina Rihanoff

Star-studded: Jessie J and Rod Stewart provided the evening's entertainment as they took to the Strictly stage 

Working the crowd! Jessie J strutted her stuff in a striking sequin bodysuit

That's how it's done! The judges and the professional dancers took to the floor for a stunning routine

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No Peace In Nigeria’s 53yrs Of Hausa, Igbo Rulership And Obasanjo Lied — Gen. Alabi-Isiama

A former Principal General Staff Officer (PGSO) of the Nigerian Army and Chief of Staff of 3 Marine Commando Division (3MCDO) during the 1967-70 Nigeria-Biafra war, Brigadier-General Godwin Alabi-Isama, is a reporter’s delight anytime.

He canvasses his views with passion and emotion, not minding whose ox is gored. He was at his best, literally shooting from the hips, during a visit to the corporate headquarters of Vanguard in Apapa, Lagos.
In a two-hour chat with Vanguard’s senior editors on his book, ‘The Tragedy of Victory, On-the-spot Account of the Nigeria-Biafra War in the Atlantic Theatre,’ the civil war hero made startling comments that are bound to raise dust and generate controversy in the polity.
For instance, he said the Northern and Eastern Nigeria have jointly been ruling the country since independence in 1960 and Nigeria has not known peace; there was no pogrom against the Igbo during the war; Biafra would not have lost the war if her military leaders had been tactically disciplined and prosecuted the war professionally; and that Nigeria neglects her heroes and heroines.
He said the problem of Nigeria is disloyalty, not corruption; Obasanjo lied in his book, ‘My Command’; the first 1966 coup is not an Igbo coup but it ruined Nigeria. A Delta Igbo by paternal lineage but a Yoruba-cum northerner via maternal links, Alabi-Isama said God has destined Nigeria to be one country and those trying to dismember the nation labour in vain.
He prayed that Nigerians should not witness another war because people are now very vicious.
Excerpts: Motivation to write the book
I did not know I have what it takes to be a writer. We all left secondary school to join the Army because they will not take you if you are from the university due to lack of trust at that time. They thought graduates would leave after a short while. The point has been proven that graduates did not do well in the Army then just as the likes of Rotimi and Emmanuel Ifeajuna, who were recruited from the university to the infantry, did not do too well.
Victor Banjo was a graduate but he was recruited for the engineering aspect of the military where they have always recruited graduates. In the medical (corps), you had to be a doctor, but in the infantry they never did. However, they decided to experiment on recruitment of graduates, which yielded no positive results. For you to be a general in the Army, you would have done a minimum of seven to eight years of training.
If you went to the university, I don’t think you will spend up to that to get a Ph.D. I went through all the military training, and when I was to write the book, there were a lot of thoughts on why I’m writing a book. I discussed with some friends, including Adekunle (Adekoya) who is here. They encouraged me to carry on with the book based on the ideas and my experience. Kunle told me that the book will make a good read. So we started working on it.
On my 70th birthday, General Alani Akinrinade came with a book, My Command, written by General Olusegun Obasanjo. I had heard about it but I had not read it then. He said that Obasanjo, who was our commander, said something about me in the book; that I will have stomach trouble if I read it. I questioned that comment; he then bought two copies and gave me.
How his mother preserved war materials
When I finished reading chapter one of ‘My Command’, I was so annoyed that I wanted to write. Luckily for me, I went to renovate my mother’s house in Ilorin for my 70th birthday. When I got there, I found a big box locked up. With a thought that my mother had kept money for me again, I broke the lock and found my military uniform, cap and so many civil war pictures. Though not arranged, the pictures had been saved for 40 years. When I got hold of them, the pictures were clean and clear. So every picture I looked at, I remembered what happened.
‘Obasanjo had lied,’ I said. So, I started writing. Obasanjo has claimed so much for what he did not know, and where he didn’t visit, let alone attack. He didn’t attack anywhere, or capture anywhere; he didn’t command a battalion or even a brigade. Now he was saddled with a division, the best division of the Nigerian Army at the time and that was difficult for him.
But he didn’t want us to see that it was difficult for him. I didn’t write because of Obasanjo A lot of people would have thought that the book was written because of Obasanjo which is not true. In this book, I have gone beyond personalities, but you can’t avoid talking about one or two people and, as a soldier, I had never thought that I should be saying ‘oh that man, oh that woman, oh that division, oh that state.’
In my book, I mentioned the states, I mentioned the names of those concerned and if they have any concerns, then they could get in touch with me. In this book, there are 450 pictures and I still have over a thousand pictures. I have gone beyond personalities. What I want really is to discuss my vision in our diversity, to discuss this country.
How can we move forward? Where are we now? How did we get here? If we are satisfied, let’s remain so, but if not, how are we going to get out of it? We did not agree with unitary system of government that was introduced by General Aguiyi-Ironsi, but here we are. We couldn’t get away from unitary government. Why did Ironsi die, why did the Army kill Ironsi or anybody for that matter because he (Ironsi) suggested unitary government?
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Actress Steph-Nora Okere Breaks Down In Tears As She Buries Sister

Nollywood veteran actress, Steph-Nora Okere was reportedly in tears yesterday as she buried her sister in Imo State.
The beautiful former girlfriend of 'bad boy' actor, Jim Iyke was said to be uncontrollable as her sibling was finally laid to rest.
The lady named Emily died after a brief illness.
She gave up the ghost a day after Steph-Nora returned to Nigeria from the United States of America, where she went on vacation.
Emily died from a protracted diabetes.

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New PDP' Reacts on Secretariat Seal Off

Officers of the Nigeria Police on the afternoon of September 7, 2013, Saturday, sealed off the office of the Abubakar Baraje led PDP faction, an action that has been described as the “height of impunity” by the group.

A statement issued by Olagunsoye Oyinlola, the National Secretary of the Baraje-led group, said security forces sealed off the office at Panama Street, Maitama, Abuja, on Saturday based on a non-existent court injunction which the Tukur faction claimed to have obtained on Friday.

“The whole world knows that Justice E. Chukwu of the Federal High Court, Abuja on Friday refused to grant Alhaji Bamanga Tukur’s application for an ex parte injunction against our party’s executive. The Judge asked parties to maintain the status quo. His judgement was a reinforcement of an early order of the Lagos High Court which also asked parties to maintain the status quo. Now, should Nigerians conclude that Tukur’s interpretation of status quo is this crude display of naked power and undisguised impunity?

“We are not at all surprised at this occurrence given the fact that Tukur issued a statement on Friday evening deliberately seeking to mislead the media and the public that Justice Chukwu granted him an injunction against us. We are happy that the ever vigilant Nigerian press ignored him and his falsehood. Now, he is not only wilfully disobeying the various courts which have made pronouncements on this matter, he is spicing up his love for impunity with this reckless misuse of state power by misleading the police.”

“We call for an immediate removal of the siege to our secretariat. We call on the Inspector General of police to order the immediate removal of his men from our office. Doing so, we believe, will serve the interest of justice, rule of law and democracy. Nigeria is a country ruled by law and not by might and force.”

“We hasten to say that if this move is aimed at breaking our spirit, that goal is definitely off the mark. We are determined to rescue our party from the lawlessness and crass arrogance that have defined the character of the Tukur leadership since inception. Our party needs that deliverance, its members deserve the change we have brought into it,” the statement said.

Secretary Oyinlola wondered why Tukur, who appeared before the party’s elders on September 6, 2013, Friday, ostensibly in search of peace, could, in less than 12 hours later, start another round of conflict.

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PHOTO: Genevieve Nnaji Arrives Toronto Flaunts $16,950 Hermès Birkin Bag, $9,800 Louis Vuitton Luggage Bags

Nollywood superstar Genevieve Nnaji arrived in Toronto, Canada yesterday for the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival, where the movie adaptation of Chimamanda Ngozi-Adichie‘s best selling book Half of a Yellow Sun will premiere on Sunday, 8th September 2013.

The actress was spotted rocki a $16,950 Hermès Birkin bag and three Louis Vuitton travel luggage bags with a combined retail price of $9,800.
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The Super Eagles Thrash Malawi To Qualify For The Knockout Round

Brilliant performance by the Super Eagles at UJ Esuene Stadium ensured confident 2-0 victory over the Flames from Malawi.

Emmanuel Emenike scored at the very end of the first half, min. 45+1.

The Liverpool newcomer Victor Moses hit like a sniper on minute 52, when a penalty chance has been given to the Eagles.

The disaster of Malawi continued, as on minute 53 Limbikani Mzava got his second yellow card in the match and was sent off the field.

The Eagles failed to score against 10-men Malawi, but were in total control and gained their place in the final qualifying round for Brazil 2014.

The Eagles will know their opponent after a draw in Cairo, Egypt, on 16th of September

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PHOTO: P-Square Strips On Stage At Their Show In Canada

At a P-Square concert in Calgary, Canada, the twin brothers gave the ladies a performance they won't be forgetting anytime soon. They even let the ladies who were screaming out loud touch them.



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PHOTO: Wande Coal Acquires E200 Mercedes Benz Car, Hands Over Keys To Manager

Four days after launching a 450GL 4matic Benz car, R&B sensation Wande Coal surprised his friend, and manager Nana Abbey with an E200 Kompressor Mercedes Benz.
He handed his manager the remote sensored keys to the car at the departure lounge of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport before boarding to leave for London where he is to shoot videos for his club banging new singles.

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