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Tuesday, 7 February 2017

Being a Mum: The Joy of Motherhood

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“ I enjoyed the silence in my home this morning as I cleared the breakfast table after the Champs left for school. I knew the calm wouldn’t last for long, as in a couple of hours, the noise would return and the house will be turned upside down.

As expected, only bread crumbs and empty cups (which contained hot MILO a very short while ago) were left on the table. Their appetite for breakfast has been very impressive lately.

My Mum calls at exactly 10a.m., our daily ritual since I got married over a decade ago.

“Maureen, did your father tell you he was traveling today?”, “Yes, he did Mum” and the conversation goes on.

“Love you more”, I have told her before ending the call 15 minutes later. I sighed and walked to the dining table to continue my much deserved breakfast.

Lately, I’ve been expressing love to my mum more than anyone else (don’t tell my husband) and I realise what we have by far outweighs our mother-daughter bond. I’ve literally stepped into her shoes from the first day I became a mum.

Being a stay-at-home mum of two beautiful miracles has been an exciting journey so far with many more years to go.

I’d like to think the pain of childbirth is one of the best feelings in the world, that my children saying ‘mama’ the first time was the best word I’ve ever heard and their cries were like music to my ears.

To know my mum went through this life transforming journey I’m currently on still amazes me and I know one day, we’ll sit together and have that conversation of how she did a fine job of raising me and my four brothers.

Surprisingly, my superwoman isn’t planning to retire anytime soon.

Sometimes, I cling to the memory of the young girl who was bursting with life before motherhood, but you know that feeling of being in a whole different place now, leaves me wondering how the future with my children would be like.

Will ‘having fun with mum’ be a drag because they think she’s boring and they are much smarter than me or is it something they’ll always look forward to?

And a part I dread the most, will they always listen to me?

I guess I’ll ask my mum if she ever felt these same fears while raising us.

Because, I know years from now, when they become parents, what would matter most is the unconditional love and the lessons I raised them with as their mother and hope they’ll teach the same to their kids, after all #MumsAreTheBest.”

What does being a mum mean to you? Do you have interesting Motherhood stories? Share your thoughts and experiences

Photo: Nigerian migrant arrested for alleged attempted rape of 62-year-old worker in Italy

A 25-year-old Nigerian national was arrested on Wednesday, February 1, for allegedly attempting to rape a worker at the migrant reception center in Giugliano, near Naples, Italy, where he was living.
The suspect identified as Jude Eboh allegedly got inside the woman's office, blocked the door and tried to rape her. A colleague called Carabinieri police after she was able to get into the room and discovered the assault, investigative sources said.

Eboh was taken to the Poggioreale prison in Naples, from where he will be deported to Nigeria.

Source: Ansa English Edition

Photo credit: Altervista.org

Donald Trump is now dragging world leaders to use Twitter

Believe it or not, US President is now dragging world leaders to use social media. Since Twitter is his preferred means of communication.

Remember Mexican president cancelled his meeting with Trump via Twitter, Canadian Prime Minister also reacted to the travel ban via twitter.

Now, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has also taken to twitter a few hours ago to say he's grateful to President Donald Trump for showing "the true face of the US." See more tweets below.

Photos/Video: Former U.S. President, Barack Obama goes kitesurfing with Richard Branson

Billionaire Richard Branson has shared photos from a Kite-surfing competition he had with former U.S. President, Barack Obama. He narrated the experience in an article shared on his website this afternoon.

"It was a huge honour to be able to invite President Barack and Michelle Obama down to the British Virgin Islands for a complete break after Barack finished his second term as President and the family left the White House.

"One of the first stories Barack told me when he and Michelle arrived on Moskito Island was how, just before he became President, he had been surfing on a dangerous break in Hawaii. When he came in from an exhilarating session, the new head of his security team turned to him and said: “This will be the last time you surf for eight years.” For the next eight years he didn’t have the chance to surf, enjoy watersports or do many of the things he loved.

"So it was tremendous to offer him the chance to learn to kitesurf. The sport has really taken off in the past decade and we have the perfect conditions and team to help anyone learn. I have also wanted to learn foilboard surfing. So we decided to set up a friendly challenge: could Barack learn to kitesurf before I learned to foilboard? We agreed to have a final day battle to see who could stay up the longest.

"Barack started learning to kitesurf on the beach on Necker for two days solid, picking up the basics and flying a kite as if going back to being a child again. Then he went into the water, standing up and getting a feel for the kite. Finally, he put the board at his feet and gave it a go. Being the former president of America, there was lots of security around, but on the next stretch of water, I soon learned that foilboarding, even if you can kitesurf, is a completely new sport. You come shooting out of the water, crashing down at high speed, and very much need a helmet and body armour for safety. But I slowly got the hang of it.

"As you can see in the video, Barack and I both fell many times, but we kept trying again and again and made progress over the days. We were neck and neck until the last run on the last day, when I got up on the foilboard and screamed along for over 50 metres, three feet above the water. I was feeling very pleased with myself, only to look over and see Barack go 100 metres on his kiteboard! I had to doff my cap to him and celebrate his victory.

"After all he has done for the world, I couldn’t begrudge him his well-deserved win. Now he has left, I’m going back into the water to practice for the next challenge. On his next visit, we plan to do the long kite over to Anegada together. Next time, may the best (British) man win!"

Jumoke Aderounmu and Adeniyi Johnson react to semi-nude poster of ‘Blogger’s Wife’ movie... Movie in cinemas this friday

Scheduled to hit the cinemas on Feb. 10, two of the casts of the movie ‘Blogger’s Wife’, Jumoke Aderounmu and Adeniyi Johnson has categorised it as a movie with rich story line and full of moral lessons while also sharing about the perception people have from seeing the semi-nude cover.

The movie tells the story of a male blogger (Deyemi Okanlawon) whose power was his internet-enabled laptop; his downfall is almost his wife and his weapon, sex. The quest to overcome his challenges and meet his wife’s expectation leads to the various intense scenes that add a twist to the story.

‘Blogger’s Wife’ stars Deyemi Okanlawon, Ijeoma Grace Agu, Adeniyi Johnson, Seun Omojola, Segun Arinze, Adunni Ade, Aisha Lawal, Adejumoke Aderounmu, Bukunmi Oluwashina, and many others.

2017 MAYA Award Winner, Adejumoke Aderounmu, said, “there are so many things you can learn from the movie, there is a major issue that happens in marriages across the world which is couple not understanding each other, couple not having the depth of knowing that marriage is supposed to be for better or for worse and having to not respect your significant other’s decision, self-respect, communication, self-worth and connection. In the movie if either of the couple understood each other they will know at the point that things started getting bad. So it is not a pornography film it is a very deep story.”

Adeniyi Johnson on the other hand encouraged the audience to go see the movie and desists from spreading negative rumours about the film. In his words: “Don’t judge a book by its cover, why don’t you try to see the movie before you talk about it. It is a day-to-day story which everyone one can relate with. You will love the film.”

The movie which will be hitting the cinema on February 10 is a gripping and engaging drama that gives an insight on the pressure a spouse face in marriages, especially a career-oriented marriage.

Photos: Secondary school teacher in Kogi state overpaid N130k returns money to state government despite 8 months unpaid salaries

A secondary school teacher in Kogi state, Mrs Abu Queen Ejura, refunded N130,000 to the state government after she was overpaid her salary. Ejura was overpaid four months salary arrears.

She refunded the money despite the fact that she was still being owed eight months salary. According to the Director General (Media and Publicity) at the Kogi state governor's office, Kingsley Olorunfem Fanwo, who shared her photos online, Ejura withdrew what is legitimately hers and wrote to the screening committee to report the overpayment. Quite commendable!

Protesting students of Tai Solarin University of Education confront Governor Amosun over funding of education in the state (Video)

On Monday, February 6, 2017, Students of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), took to the street of Abeokuta to protest over an increase in fees and dues by the school management.

In a tense meeting with Governor Ibikunle Amosun at the MKO Abiola Stadium, the student leader challenged the state government over the lack of funding in education in the state.

If you want citizens to make a sacrifice, you must make sacrifices with your outrageous allowances and salaries.'

In the video, another leader tagged the Governor's administration 'Dubious' and said the Governor is no more the man of the people'. Watch the video below....

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Photos: Young couple burnt to death in ghastly motor accident in Delta State

A Nigerian couple identified as Mr and Mrs Henry Eloke Nwogo were burnt to death in a fatal motor accident which occurred yesterday in Ossissa, Ndokwa East, Delta State. May their souls rest in peace, amen.

NSCDC intercepts female suicide bomber that attempted to attack an NNPC mega station in Borno (see her photo)

Two female suicide bombers believed to be around 18 years were intercepted on Tuesday who were targeting motorists at the NNPC Mega station in Maiduguri, Borno Station. (one of the girls pictured above). Spokesman for the Borno State Police Command, Victor Isuku, who confirmed the incident said one of the bombers was shot dead while trying to escape.

"Today 7/2/17 at about 0700hrs, two female suicide bombers about 18yrs old, were sighted behind Mega filling station in Molai area, while attempting to infiltrate Maiduguri town. They were intercepted by security personnel on duty. One was arrested and the other one was shot dead. Explosive Ordinance Device, EOD, personnel were quickly drafted to the scene and rendered the area safe"

Humblesmith drops video for ‘Attracta’ as he gets set for European tour

N-Tyze Entertainment artiste Humblesmith has dropped the video for his latest hit single, ‘Attracta’. Nothing is stopping the Golden Prince of Africa this year. He has released three songs and now a video to one of the songs.
Fans have wondered why Humblesmith seem to be serving it hot lately but it is not unconnected to his forthcoming European tour this February.

The video was shot and directed by ace cinematographer, Clarence Peters.

40 years after, lost recordings of Bob Marley found in London

Lost recordings of Bob Marley have been restored after it was found in a damp hotel basement in London.

The tapes are the original, high-quality live recordings of the reggae legend's concerts in London and Paris. Tracks include 'No Woman No Cry', 'Jamming' and 'Exodus.'

The recordings are from concerts at the Lyceum in London (1975), the Hammersmith Odeon (1976), the Rainbow, also in London (1977), and the Pavilion de Paris (1978).

According to a BBC report, they were found in a run-down hotel in Kensal Rise, northwest London, where Bob Marley and the Wailers stayed during their European tours in the mid-1970s. They were said to be discovered when Joe Gatt, a Marley fan and London businessman, took a phone call from a friend, who had found them while doing a building refuse clearance .

Bob Marley, who died in 1981, would have been 72 yesterday, Febuary 6, 2017.

New Video: Esther - Mount Zion

Waoh! Setting a pace for Nigerian Gospel Music & Videos, Inspirational Singer, Gospel Music Minister, Song writer and Performer Esther aka Agbara Jesu crooner who continues with a landmark in the Gospel scene is here with a Brand new Video title "Mount Zion"...

Video shot in Nigeria directed by MATTMAX is set to take Gospel music to a whole new level. enjoy.

Audio link - http://old.hulkshare.com/dl/podfx9dln30g

Youtube link - https://youtu.be/yoiyqUk98js

Nigerian male cross-dresser talks about his love life and flashes bare butt (Video)

The things we see on the internet! There's a video trending online of a Nigerian man who likes to dress like a woman and also has boyfriends.

In the video, the man can be seen answering a question about his love life during which he explained that he is currently seeing a white man, after ending series of relationships with Nigerian men because they did not treat him right.

What makes the video even more interesting is what he did at the end when he was asked to show his knickers. He wasn't wearing any and went on to show his bare buttocks.Twice! Lol. Watch with caution.

Photos: Evicted Big Brother housemates, Soma and Miyonse return to Nigeria

On Sunday, Soma and Miyonse became the first set of housemates to be evicted from the Big Brother Naija house in South Africa.

The duo have just arrived in Lagos, Nigeria and were guests on the morning show on Wazobia FM and Cool FM this morning. Another photo after the cut.

Become a Filmmaker with Tunde Kelani’s FSB Programme

Ace director, Tunde Kelani is set to train a new set of students to become filmmakers and authority in the media space this February 2017.

The legendary director has been in the industry for decades and has become the standard for most new film makers. His works such as ‘Ti Oluwa Ni le’, ThunderBolt, Oleku are still talked about till today even though they are over 20 years old.

All these experiences are what Tunde Kelani will be teaching at FSB 2 alongside other notable filmmakers as well. Some of the others who will be teaching include Niji Akanni, Murtala Sule and Ropo Ewenla's.

The class is commencing on February 24th 2017 in Lagos and all details for registration can be found on www.mainframeinstitute.com

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Rivers rerun: Police recover over N111m bribe from INEC officials (photos)

The police investigative committee investigating the December Rivers state legislative rerun election, today displayed N111 million the state governor, Nyesom Wike, allegedly gave INEC officials who participated in the election as bribe.

The money was recovered from the indicted INEC officials who were interrogated by the police.

According to investigations carried out by the committee, 23 of the INEC officials interrogated got N360 million to rig the election. Three senior INEC officials reportedly got N20 million each as bribe while others received N15 million each.

More photos below...

Meet the 25-year-old SA beauty Queen that will never have kids

Pretoria beauty Queen, Sharon Rose Khumalo, is the newly crowned Miss Mamelodi Sundowns. At 21 she discovered she was an intersex. Sharon does not have ovaries or a uterus and will not be able to have children as a result.

In an interview with Sowetan, Sharon who was among the top 16 finalists at Miss SA beauty pageant in 2016, said she was 'shattered' after she learned about the situation.

'I just wanted to go home and cry. Sometimes I am okay and then on some days I look at other women who have children and I know I will never have that, but I have learned to accept that this is the situation and I can't really change that.'

Intersex is a general term used for a variety of conditions in which a person is born with a reproductive or sexual anatomy that doesn't seem to fit the typical definitions of female or male.

See more photos of the beauty queen below....

Source: Times Live

Nicolas Cage's son arrested for DUI after crashing car into tree following police chase (photos)

Nicholas Cage's son, Weston Cage, was arrested over the weekend for driving under the influence, DUI, after he got into a minor car accident and fled from the police during a chase.

The 26-year old actor and son of actor Nicholas Cage with ex-girlfriend, Christina Fulton, was driving a Chevy Camaro on Saturday afternoon when he got into an accident in San Fernando Valley.

The father-of-one settled with the other driver and exchanged information before fleeing the scene for fear of the police being called in.

He then led the police on a chase during which he lost control of his car, veered onto a lawn, and took out a row of mailboxes and a street sign. His car was stopped after it crashed into a tree and he was arrested. Prior to his arrest, Weston stopped by at the hospital to get checked out for injuries.

This is not the first time Weston is getting on the wrong side of the law. In 2011, he was arrested twice for domestic violence towards his first wife Nikki Williams. He later checked into a rehab to treat alcohol addiction and came out saying he was now sober.