Naomi Campbell has helped raise awareness of environmental issues in Nigeria by taking part in a tree-planting ceremony.

The British supermodel was a special guest at the Abuja Central Park and Botanic Garden on Friday.

The Abuja Green Society’s green initiative aims to plant a tree for every new baby born in the region’s hospital’s in a bid to give them a better future.

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Naomi Campbell was forced to pull out of a catwalk appearance at a Brazilian fashion show on Saturday, less than 24 hours after she was convicted for assaulting British police officers.

The 38-year-old beauty had to cancel plans to model the summer 2009 swimsuit collection by Rosa Cha at the Sao Paulo Fashion Show, because she couldn’t reschedule her travel itinerary in time to make the show.

Campbell was sentenced to 200 hours of community service and fined $4,500 on Friday afternoon during a hearing at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court in west London, following her April arrest for assault and disorderly conduct in a dispute over her luggage.

But the supermodel was able to make a Milan, Italy engagement – and swaggered down the runway on Saturday showing off a series of skimpy outfits for designers Dolce & Gabbana.

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Naomi Campbell has accused British Airways of racism after being sentenced to 200 hours of community service over an airport assault.

The supermodel pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer at Heathrow airport in April and received her sentencing at Uxbridge magistrates’ court yesterday.

But talking to Sky News, she said her violent reaction to a row over lost luggage was sparked by racial abuse.

“I was called a racial name on that flight and that was part of my reaction – again, nothing to do with the police, but yes, from British Airways.

“I was called a ‘gollywog supermodel’. I don’t think that’s really fair – do you?” she asked.

The 38-year-old was detained at the airport’s new Terminal 5 in April after a row broke out between the model and airline staff when she was informed that some of her baggage had been lost.

And appearing at Uxbridge magistrate’s court on Friday to answer the charges, she pleaded guilty to three counts of assaulting a police officer and one count of disorderly conduct likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress.

Campbell also admitted two counts of threatening or abusive behavior towards a cabin crew member after answering bail at Heathrow police station on Thursday May 29th.

Speaking afterwards she admitted she “took it too far” when swearing at the plane’s captain and attacking police officers.

But she added: “As for British Airways, I don’t apologise. I just think they’re disgusting because there are people still waiting for their luggage.”

“I have travelled with them for many years and I just think they have been harsh.”

In a statement in response, the airline said: “BA does not accept any allegations of racism. We are proud of our diversity.

“We have strict policies concerning dignity at work and have long-standing training programmes on diversity and inclusion.”

As well as the 200-hour community service order, Campbell was also ordered to pay £200 compensation each to the two officers she attacked, £150 compensation to the aircraft captain, Miles Sutherland, fines totalling £2,300 and a £15 surcharge.

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NAOMI Campbell has received 200 hours of community service afte pleading guilty to assault and disorderly conduct.

Naomi admitted kicking and spitting at police officers after flying into an uncontrollable rage on board an aircraft waiting to take off from Heathrow airport.

The 38-year-old screamed abuse at the captain of a British Airways flight after being told one of her bags had gone missing during the luggage problems at the newly-opened Terminal 5 in April.

Naomi ordered the captain to get off the plane and look for her suitcase, holding up the flight bound for Los Angeles for almost an hour.

When cabin crew eventually called police to remove her she refused to get off the plane and accused them of targeting her because she was black.

The model pleaded guilty to two counts of assaulting a police officer, one count of disorderly conduct likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress and using threatening, abusive words or behaviour to cabin crew.

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Naomi Campbell appeared in court Friday and pleaded guilty to assaulting two police officers in London’s Heathrow airport this April, People has confirmed.

The 38-year-old pleaded guilty to four of the six charges she was facing – two counts of assaulting a police constable; one of using threatening, abusive words or behavior to cabin crew; and one of using insulting, abusive, threatening behavior or disorderly conduct likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress.

The Crown Prosecution Service has decided not to pursue the other two charges.

“Ms. Campbell was aggressive, hostile and violent to people who were simply trying to do their jobs,” C.P.S. director Nazir Afzal said in a statement. “Her behaviour fell far short of what is acceptable.”

According to one source close to the trial, Campbell must remain in the Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court precinct to await sentencing.

“The magistrate has asked for a report from the probation service prior to sentencing,” the source tells People. “It is expected that she will be sentenced this afternoon.”

Campbell could face a jail term of up to six months and a fine of $10,000 for each assault charge. Before the court convened, a rep for the model told press she “regretted” the incident.

Last year, Campbell was ordered to attend anger management classes and complete five days of community service after she pleaded guilty to assault for throwing a cell phone at her housekeeper.

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Naomi Campbell’s stint in anger management therapy has reportedly proved unsuccessful after the supermodel was seen shouting in a rage after a night out on Monday.

The embattled star appeared to be in good spirits as she happily posed for photographers following a meal with friends at London’s Cipriani restaurant.

But her pleasant demeanor quickly dissipated when she suddenly began shouting and gesturing angrily, before inexplicably hurrying back into the Mayfair eaterie.

An onlooker tells The London Paper, “Suddenly Naomi flipped and started swinging her arms about manically. No one could work out what was wrong with her.”

But the catwalk queen’s erratic behavior didn’t end there. Moments later, she emerged apparently restrained by three pals, who led her into her car as she seemed to wriggle out of their firm grasp.

The source adds: “She was shouting and screaming as her friends desperately tried to get her into the car. She was ranting incomprehensibly.”

The 38-year-old was ordered to attend a two-day anger management course last year after she pled guilty to reckless assault against her maid Ana Scolavino.

Campbell is now facing a possible prison sentence after being charged with allegedly assaulting a police officer following her arrest at London’s Heathrow Airport in April.

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Naomi Campbell has settled a case with her former housekeeper – after the woman accused the catwalk beauty of racial and sexual discrimination.

Slovakian maid Ivana Lovas took Campbell to an employment tribunal amid accusations the star made her life a “living hell” in the four months she was working for her.

Lovas also claimed that the supermodel abused her when she threatened to quit and criticized her language skills.

London-based Lovas eventually walked out in October and filed suit against Campbell citing unfair dismissal and breach of contract, as well as racial and sexual discrimination.

A preliminary court hearing also heard that there were “two occassions of agressive, abusive and criminal behavior” on the part of Campbell. But now the case has been settled out of court, with Campbell reportedly paying out thousands of dollars in compensation to her former employee.

A representative for Campbell has confirmed the case will be going no further, telling British newspaper the Sunday Mirror, “I can confirm the matter has been resolved.”

It is not the first time Campbell has found herself in trouble with the law over her fiery temper – last year, she was sentenced to community service at New York’s sanitation department after she was convicted of assaulting another maid with her Blackberry cell phone.

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