Friday, April 7, 2017
Nollywood Actress, Adunni Ade and her Cute Coys Are The Cover Stars For The Latest Issue of Motherhood In-Style Magazine (See Photos)
In this exclusive interview with the mag, she opens up on life as a single mum, how she disciplines, why she quit America’s Next Top Model and details of her personal challenges...
Would you like to share why you are not with the father of your children?
Well, I just had to make that decision though it took me a long time to realise or stop lying to myself that it was never going to work out even though I tried as much as I could. I just decided that what’s best for me is to walk away and still be here and be with my kids and still have the opportunity of being the best mother possible, so yeah, I had to make that decision. It was really tough, it was really painful; I think that hurt me the most out of anything that I have ever been through in my life, walking away was the hardest thing to do.
Were you married and how long were you together?
Well, we were never married. We were together for 8 years but in the state of Kentucky, it’s a common wealth state and common wealth state is if you live together for a long period of time you might as well be considered married but on paper, no, never been married before.
Suffering from depression as a result of her troubled relationship, an emotional Adunni talked about fear of losing her life, leaving her kids and professional intervention helped to get her through.
She says, “I think the major thing that got me through was the fear that somebody else would raise my children if I sat in that relationship, that was the scariest thing for me, that my kids would see somebody else as their mother. Depression is no joke. A lot of people in this country, Nigeria, don’t want to admit that depression is an illness. People don’t know the extent to which it affects the mind.
“Not a lot of people know this; in the past I have tried to commit suicide because it was just too much, just too much for me but I guess God loves me enough to still keep me here."
Nigeria is idealistic in terms of marriage and how things should be, how have you coped, moving back to Nigeria to live in this society as a single mum?
Well, even before I moved back I definitely didn’t like placing myself in that ‘single mother’ status. I’m a parent. Yes, it takes two to become a parent but hey, when it’s one, let that one do the best they can. Now, how I have been able to cope in Nigeria? The same way I was able to cope in the States, doing it all by myself. I am truly happy that I experienced certain things over there in the States.
If I had experienced those things here in Nigeria, I probably would have just killed myself long time ago because this country is tough. But as tough as this country and its people are, I’m also a tough cookie and I never give up. If I set my mind to do something, regardless of what it is, I will get it done. The time for myself is gone, when you have kids it’s not about you anymore, it becomes about the other lives that you have brought into this world so my main focus, my main goal is about my children and they have been my drive and my motivation from day one.
Sad: One Teacher Died and Many Students Injured In a School Bus Accident In Enugu (See Photos)
The Enugu State Commissioner for Health, Dr Sam Ngwu, confirmed the accident and said it occurred at Ugwu Onyeama, near Enugu at about 8.45 p.m. on Wednesday. NAN reports 40 people were involved in the accident, most of whom were between ages 7 to 15 years.
Ngwu revealed that the Bayelsa commissioner for health had been notified of the incident and was on his way to see the victims in Enugu.
“The victims were on an excursion to Enugu State. Their bus fell into a gully and many of them sustained multiple fractures, lacerations, cuts and swellings on their faces. Some of the victims were immediately taken to nearby hospitals in Ngwo, following the intervention of the State Government. One of the teachers died in the process, which is a miracle, considering the severity of the accident,” Dr Ngwu said.He added:
"Eleven persons were severely injured. Ten of them were later transferred to the National Orthopedic Hospital, while others were moved to the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital."The Enugu State Commissioner for Information, Dr Godwin Udeuhele, lamented the poor state of the Enugu-Onitsha expressway and the number of lives it has cost.
"We urge the Federal Government to expedite its intervention on that road to minimise loss of lives and property," Udeuhele said.
Photos: This Is A Message For Everyone Who Have Good Conscience
[MUSIC] Orezi Ft Davido – Bombom
The GehnGehn Crooner returns with another brand new single titled ”Bombom” featuring DMW boss ‘Davido’.
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Take a Look at This Throwback Photo of Some Nollywood Actresses (See Photos)
"Someone just reminded me that today is actually a throwback Thursday. So I will throw it back to almost 10 years ago. At Chioma's @chiomakpotha baby's dedication. Carol we were both still nursing our first babies Chigozie and David.. Desmond Elliot had just had his twins and Oge Okoye @ogeokoye had a son months before us. So if you see your self in this picture please declare. @st_lilybeth @graceaama @ify0406 @officialngoziezeonu Aunty Ngozie you've always been a mother hen to all of us from day one. Tremendous love and respect for Nnem. @ogealfred and a host of others. Pictures indeed speak a thousand words. #TBT# Brand New mothers and enjoying the euphoria."
See Photos of Kendall Jenner Hiding Her Face as She Was Pictured For The First Time Since The Pepsi Advert She Featured In Was Pulled
There are reports that Kendall is embarrassed by the controversy and Pepsi has apologised to her for putting her in such a position. A source spoke to People magazine about the controversy and said Kendall never had the intention to offend.
"Kendall would have been absolutely mortified. Anything offensive is just not her. She means well, always. She would have called Kris so upset and freaking out. And then Kris would go into mum mode and approach it like, ‘Let’s do something about this, now,’” the source said.As she made her way through arrivals, the model did not seem to be in the mood for photos and she hid most of her face with her arm. She was dressed in leather trousers, a grey sweater and trainers.
[MUSIC] Ycee Ft Maleek Berry – Juice
With his debut EP, The First Wave, out in a few days, Tinny Entertainment’s foremost act Ycee has released a new single titled 'Juice' featuring Maleek Berry.
‘Juice’ serves as a prelude to his much anticipated ‘The First Wave’ EP which will be released on April 7, 2017. The eight-track EP includes the hit single ‘Link Up’ and features artists from Africa including Maleek Berry, Reekado Banks, Seyi Shay, Falz, KLY and Calibrii.
Photos: 5 Notorious Fraudsters Been Arrested By EFCC In Kaduna, Fake $570,000 Recovered
According to the commission, the five-man gang met their waterloo when they conspired among themselves to lure an unsuspecting victim into believing that some unclaimed boxes containing huge amount of USD were kept with some herdsmen believed to be accomplices by an unidentified politician.
The suspects are currently being investigated.
[Music] Dremo – Next Single {Censored}
DMW’s hip-hop gem Dremo officially kicks off 2017 with new music titled “Next Single“, after teasing on social media with the viral “That Way” and “Bigger Meat“.
The “12 Bang” rapper was selected as one of the artistes to watch in 2017 by MTV Base Africa, was moved by an emotional open letter penned by a frustrated fan about his silence to create this moving number which serves as a prelude to his next single.
On the Benjamz Illbeatz produced track which spans 2 minutes, 24 seconds; Dremo stylishly delivers lyrics about the pressure to rise and stay at the top but assures music lovers, that they should be ready for the ride of a lifetime.
“Next Single” also features spoken vocals from Africa’s pop juggernaut Davido, which buttresses the fact Dremo armed with his arsenal of lyrical masterpieces is fated to take over. Enjoy the solid “Next Single”.
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Motivation of The Day: You Can Also Start From Somewhere Today and Make It
See Photos and Life Story of Nigeria's First Female Major General, Aderonke Kale
Her record remains unbroken till date in the Nigerian Army but has been equalled by Rear Admiral Itunu Hotonu of the Nigerian Navy.
MAJOR-GENERAL (Dr.) Mrs. ADERONKE KALE.
EDUCATION & MEDICAL CAREER
Major-General Ronke Kale (rtd) trained as medical practitioner before she decided to enlist in the Nigerian Army as an officer. It is quite interesting to know that she did so when even fewer women were donning the uniform of the military (it was not even until November 2011 that the first female hostel in the Nigeria Defence Academy, NDA, Kaduna was commissioned, for how many female students? 20). And as for the curious medical professionals, Major-General Kale’s area of specialty is psychiatry. She was inspired to join psychiatry by the late medical giant, Professor Thomas Adeoye Lambo. Africa’s first professor of psychiatry.
JOINING THE ARMY & AS A MAJOR-GENERAL
As a colonel and medical commandant (Commanding Officer) in the Nigerian Army, she attended the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, (NIPSS SEC12), Kuru, Plateau State in the year 1990 (she was of the same set with retired Lt. Gen. Victor Samuel Leonard Malu who was to later become the Chief of Army Staff). Upon graduation from Kuru (she received her graduation certificate in 1990 as a colonel from General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, who was the military president), she returned to the Military Hospital, Benin, Edo State and resumed duties as the Commanding Officer. While in the army, she was a close associate of IBB’s chief of intelligence, Colonel Halilu Akilu.
From there, she was later moved to Lagos State where she served as the Deputy Commandant of the Nigerian Army Medical Corps , Ojo where she was later promoted to the rank of a Brigadier General, thus becoming the first woman in Nigeria to become a one-star general (but please note that the first woman to be commissioned an officer in the Nigerian Army is Risquat Finni, who later retired as a Lieutenant Colonel).
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
"I didn't Eat For 2 Days Because I Have No Money" - Lady Who Collapsed In Ibadan Says
36yrs old single mother of 3, Tawakalitu Adeyeye collapsed and became unconscious at Ikolaba area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
When passersby failed to resuscitate the woman with cold water, an eyewitness called the Police PRO, Mr Adekunle Ajisebutu, who immediately went to the scene and also alerted the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Ikolaba Division.
She was rushed to the hospital. Upon regaining consciousness, she said there's nothing wrong with her medically, she collapsed because she was hungry and had not taken any food in two days.
"I am a labourer, and I had gone to the Wema area, in Iwo Road, where labourers normally converge daily for menial work, but for the past one month, I have not done any work.
"On the day I collapsed, I was returning home to Ijokodo, Sango area, and was trekking back like I did in the morning when I went in search of a job. I didn’t eat the previous day because I had nothing, and I prayed I would get a job that day, but it wasn’t to be, so as I was trekking back home, I became weak around Ikolaba area, and fell to the ground," said Tawakalitu, whose cab driver husband abandoned her and their three children.
Tawakalitu is, however, grateful to the PPRO and the policemen who rescued her, saying she could have died if not for their timely response to the calls made to them by good Samaritans.
During his visit to the woman at the hospital on Saturday, the PPRO commended members of the public who called to draw the attention of the police to her plight.
Also moved by the story of the woman, the PPRO donated food items and an undisclosed amount of cash to her, while praying to God to help her get a more decent and rewarding job.
Director of Salaudeen Hospital, Ikolaba, where she was rushed to, Dr Rashidi Salaudeen, said she could have died if she hadn't been brought in immediately.
Sad: Father Announce The Death of His Son Few Days After Sharing The News of His Birth (See Photos)
The good God has blessed my home with an absolute marvel. Dominic Eromosele Ojeme has made an entry.
My son. A spitting image of God Almighty, His father. A gift for me to nurture, love, cherish and hold. An answer to prayers whispered.The little boy later died on Monday, April 3rd, 2017. Sharing the sad news, the dad wrote;
Truly I wish to appreciate everyone for your felicitations. However I regret to share my sad news that owing to some bizarre health management @the FMC Asaba, my champion and fighter Dominic at about 8pm Monday night returned to the bossom of Christ having given this sinful world his best shot from 2am Friday morning.
So sorry pals, he was here in all heavenly splendour, overwhelming enough for me to share with you last Saturday but now he's gone. All glory and honour to our Heavenly Father Who gifts such timeless pleasure. Adieus son.
Deputy Speaker of Plateau State Been Impeach By The State House of Assembly
Mr. Gagdi, who won election under the PDP and decamped to the ruling party, All Progressive Congress, APC, on October 2016, was removed from office after the majority leader, Henry Yunkwap, read the impeachment notice signed by 18 of the 24 members of the House.
The clerk of the assembly, Ayuba Gongu, confirmed verification of the signatures of the legislators who signed the impeachment.
Mr. Gagdi was immediately replaced by Sale Yipmong, a member from Dengi constituency, southern Plateau state.
Commenting on his impeachment in an interview with journalists shortly after Tuesday sitting, the member representing Kantana Constituency said he was expecting his impeachment.
"From the day I was elected, I saw it coming and I knew that I would be haunted anytime any moment. After all, when I entered the House of Assembly, I didn't envisage that I was going to be the deputy speaker. In that circumstance, I have it at the back of my mind that I can be removed any time"
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