Barbie introduces dolls that use wheelchairs and prosthetic limbs

Barbie has introduced a new range of dolls that recognizes and represents people living with disabilities.

Mattel, the toy company that manufactures Barbie, will soon debut a doll in a wheelchair, a doll with a prosthetic leg and a doll with textured, braided hair as part of its Barbie Fashionistas line. 

 

In a news release, Mattel said the company intends to expand its doll collection to broaden the definition of beautiful.

The statement reads:

 

As a brand, we can elevate the conversation around physical disabilities by including them into our fashion doll line to further showcase a multi-dimensional view of beauty and fashion.

 

 

The upcoming doll with a wheelchair will have an articulated body so she can easily sit in the chair, but other dolls within the Made to Move line can also be used with the wheelchair. The doll, wheelchair, and compatible DreamHouse ramp will sell for about $19.99. 

Other Fashionista dolls sell for $9.99, including the doll with the removable prosthetic limb.

 

 

The upcoming release of dolls will include dolls with braided hair texture and new body types including a smaller bust, less defined waist and more defined arms.

 

Breaking: CCT orders Police, DSS to arrest suspended CJN, Onnoghen

The Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT, sitting in Abuja, has ordered key security agencies in the country to arrest the suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Walter Onnoghen, and produce him for trial on Friday February 15th.

The Mr. Danladi Umar-led panel tribunal specifically directed the Inspector General of Police and the Director General of the Department of State Service, DSS, to execute the arrest warrant to ensure that Justice Onnoghen is brought before the panel on the adjourned date.

The order followed an application the Federal Government made for a bench warrant to be issued against the suspended CJN who has refused to come before the tribunal to answer to allegations of non-disclosure of his assets after he assumed office in March 2017.

"I have kids by two guys who f*cking tricked me" Blac Chyna slams Tyga and Rob Kardashian over child support (video)

Blac Chyna took to Instagram live to call out both her babies' daddies.

The mother of two said that contrary to what the media makes people believe, both Tyga and Rob Kardashian do not pay her child support and she doesn't give them grief about it.

She told her followers that she takes care of her kids herself and even when they went to court regarding payment of child support, she squashed the court battle, but such never makes it out to the media, only the bad things she does and the lies make headlines, she said.

OMG! GLAMOROUS Red carpet looks at the 61st Grammy Awards (photos)

Celebrities attended the 61st Grammy Awards dressed in their best gowns, suits and more on the red carpet.

The event held at Staples Centre in Los Angeles on Sunday night and had A-list celebrities in attendance.

See photos below.

Michelle Obama makes surprise appearance at the Grammys, joining Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez, Jada Pinkett, and Lady Gaga on stage

Jaws dropped at the Grammy Awards when former US First Lady, Michelle Obama made a surprise appearance.

The 61st Grammy Awards held at Staples Centre in Los Angeles on Sunday night. 

As Ms. Obama appeared on stage, joined by the host Alicia Keys, Lady Gaga, Jada Pinkett- Smith, and Jennifer Lopez, fans screamed and blew kisses to the former first lady.  She smiled before saying 'We've got a show to do!' and began laughing with her co-presenters.

She went on to pay a tribute to Motown and Beyonce, saying:

Fire will not stop elections in Plateau, Abia States – INEC

INEC has re-affirmed that elections would proceed as scheduled despite the fire incidents that destroyed its offices in Qua’an Pan Local Government of Plateau and Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area of Abia.

The commission gave the assurance in a statement issued by Mr Festus Okoye, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee on Sunday in Abuja.

The commission also pledged it would print and made available, Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVC), to registered voters whose cards were affected by the fire in the two local government offices. The first incident occurred in Isiala Ngwa South Local Government office of the Commission in Abia State on Saturday Feb. 2, while the second occurred at the Qua’an Pan Local Government office of the Commission in Plateau State on Saturday Feb. 9.

African best footballer Mohamed Salah shaves off trademark beard, see his new look (Photos)

African best footballer and Liverpool star, Mohamed Salah has completely shaved off his trademark beard. 

The Egyptian forward who is currently Premier League leading goalscorer with 17 goals, took to social media to show off his new look as he shared a selfie from his car on Sunday morning while heading to training.

See his new look below.

Solskjaer 'set to be named full-time Manchester United boss' after winning 10 games out of 11

Manchester United legend and Interim boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reportedly set to be named as the club's full-time manager.

Since taking over in December from sacked Jose Mourinho, the Norwegian football manager has won 10 of his 11 games in charge, drawing the other one against Burnley.

According to The Sun, the decision has been made at board level but may not announce it until the end of the season.

The publication also reported that Co-chairman Avram Glazer spoke with Solskjaer after United's 3-0 win over Fulham, and is said to be convinced alongside fellow co-chairman Joel Glazer.

Manchester United are currently fourth place in the Premier League table and one point ahead of Arsenaland Chelsea.