Article: My Useless Parents (Episode Two)

My father became my magical being; I almost could not do without him. I trusted him so much because he never hurt me. He tried to keep tears from dropping from my eyes. He was the friend I knew; he was close and listening. He was something different from my mother who was harsh, inconsiderate, unloving and hot tempered. I wasn't worried about anything because my father was also nice to my siblings alike. Myself, and Grace took after my father in everything but Faith and Christy took after mum. They are unfriendly and difficult.

Devotion For Wed, Jan 2, 2019 - The Secret Of Real Living

THE SECRET OF REAL LIVING

By

Evang. Billy Graham

O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee; my soul thirsteth for thee . . . 

—Psalm 63:1

Some Christians have learned little of a daily devotional life. Some time ago a policeman asked me what the secret of victorious living was. I told him that there is no magic formula that can be pronounced. If any word could describe it, I would say surrender. The second word I would say would be devotion. Nothing can take the place of a daily devotional life with Christ.

Article: My Useless Parent (Episode One)

My name is Adenike. I am from Lagos state, Nigeria. I was born 28 years ago into the family of Mr and Mrs Temitayo Fowogbade. I am the first born of my parent  and I have three other siblings; Faith, Christiana and Grace. Grace was born as a result of my parent's search for a baby boy who turned out to be a girl. And the chapter of child birth was closed.

The story of my life is a lesson to mothers of our days. The title of my story would have been better if it was "The Carelessness Of My Mother", but I chose this title for some reasons.

My mum told me to stop sleeping in her room since I was two years old neither will I sleep in the children's room but my father's room. At a time, everyone started calling me the wife of my father, "iyawo baba e". I grew up to understand what love is all about because my father showed me unreserved love.

HEALTH: Thinking Of Quitting Smoking? Today's The Day

Quitting smoking is famously hard. However, according to recent findings, the sooner one stops, the better. Perhaps today is the day?

 

A new study charts health improvements after stopping smoking.

Smoking tobacco, as most of us are well aware, increases the risk of a wide range of serious health issues.

Associated conditions include heart disease, stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and several types of cancer.

Despite many of these dangers being common knowledge, giving up tobacco is challenging in the extreme.

 That said, cigarette smoking is on the decline in the United States.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number of people who currently smoke in the U.S. has dropped from 20.9 percent of the adult population in 2005 to 15.5 percent in 2016.

The fact that so many people are giving up also means that there are now millions of people who used to smoke.

 

Former smokers investigated

Already, some researchers have attempted to find out how the disease risk of people who used to smoke changes after they quit.

Devotion for Tue, Jan 1, 2019 - Filled With Christ

Tuesday, January 1, 2019

 

 

FILLED WITH CHRIST

 

by

Evang. Billy Graham

 

. . . Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead.
—Philippians 3:13 (TLB)

As we flick the calendar to a new year, we come face to face with the fact that our days on earth are numbered. As the Psalmist wrote, “Teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” No thoughtful person can approach New Year’s Day without some introspection. We are reminded of the brevity of time. We also look back over our failures, mistakes, and missed opportunities, and vow that we will make better use of our time during the coming year. We should take time to be pleasant, to smile, to extend the small courtesies we often omit—to show love to our family. Psychiatrists tell us that most people are starved for love.

Happy New Year- Here’s to an amazing 2019!

Happy New Year,

Another year has come to an end and we’ve loved working with you.

2018 was a good year and we are certain 2019 will be a better year for us and you as well.

The Stinoworld family would like to say ‘Eku Odun’, ‘Ekele NmeNme’, ‘A Yi Biki Lafiya’, ‘Felices Fiestas’, ‘Joyeuses Fetes’.

Thank you for making 2018 a productive year for us.

Compliments of the season and best wishes for happiness, success, and prosperity in the New Year. 

Best Regards,
The Stinoworld family

HEALTH TIPS: Eight Tips For Healthy Eating

These eight practical tips cover the basics of healthy eating, and can help you make healthier choices.

The key to a healthy diet is to:

• Eat the right amount of calories for how active you are, so that you balance the energy you consume with the energy you use. If you eat or drink too much, you'll put on weight. If you eat and drink too little, you'll lose weight. 
• Eat a wide range of foods to ensure that you're getting a balanced diet and that your body is receiving all the nutrients it needs.

It is recommended that men have around 2,500 calories a day (10,500 kilojoules). Women should have around 2,000 calories a day (8,400 kilojoules). Most adults are eating more calories than they need, and should eat fewer calories.

Base your meals on starchy carbohydrates

Starchy carbohydrates should make up just over one third of the food you eat. They include potatoes, bread, rice, pasta and cereals.

Devotion for Mon, Dec 31, 2018 - The End Of Life

 Monday, December 31, 2018

 

THE END OF LIFE

by

Evang. Billy Graham

 . . . willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.
—2 Corinthians 5:8

 

A little boy was riding alone on a train on a hot day when the travelers were extremely uncomfortable; and the scenery was not too interesting as they passed through the desert of Arizona. A lady sitting beside the boy asked him, “Are you tired of the long ride?” The little boy smiled and said, “I’m a little tired, but I don’t mind it much. You see, my father is going to meet me when I get to Los Angeles.

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Nigerian Beauty Queen Remanded In Prison For Fraud

A Nigerian beauty queen ,Miss Asaigbo' who reportedly duped two people of the sum of N7.5 million has been arrested. 

Joy Ugwu

Miss Asaigbo, a beauty queen and an Accounting student of Enugu state University of Science and Technology (ESUT) was arrested for her alleged involvement in fraud. 

UAE: Crown Prince Of Abu Dhabi Renamed Mosque To 'Mary The Mother Of Jesus'

Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan

The crown prince of Abu Dhabi 'Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan' on Wednesday, June 14 ordered the renaming of the Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed mosque in Al Mushrif, a district in Abu Dhabi, UAE, to ‘Mariam, Umm Eisa’. 

Mariam Umm Eisa is an Arabic name which translates to ‘Mary, the mother of Jesus’ in English. 

The Cable reports that the crown prince ordered the renaming in order “to consolidate bonds of humanity between followers of different religions.

Billionaire Kidnapper 'Evans' Recalls Robbing Bullion Van With N200m

The list of notorious billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudi Onuamadike aka Evans' atrocities keeps getting longer by the day.

Crying Evans

Disclosing even more details about his criminal activities prior to his arrest, Naij reports that Evans recalled how himself and his gang attacked a bullion van carrying N200m cash.

He reportedly confessed to this during a session with journalists on Friday, June 16.

According to him, the attack was one of three such attacks carried out by his gang.

Mother Abandoned HIV Positive Baby By The Roadside In Edo State

A baby tested HIV-positive has been found and rescued after been abandoned on the roadside by the mother in Benin Edo State.  

Abandoned HIV positive baby found by the roadside in Benin

A Nigerian woman identified as, Cecelia James, shared photos of the baby on social media after the child was rescued. 

We gathered that the baby was rescued along the roadside in Edo state. 

According to James, when the newborn was rescued doctors took some tests and confirmed that the child was HIV positive. 

James who shared the post with photos of the baby on Facebook in other to find the child’s parents, stated that funds would be provide to take care of the baby if the mother comes for her child. 

She urged people to help her find the mother so the baby can get proper care instead of going back to the streets. The was rescued from where it was abandoned on the roadside.

HEALTH: Seven Tips To Get Rid Of Vaginal Odor

Many women are self-conscious about the scent of their vaginas. The vagina, just like the mouth, the skin, and other areas of the body, has a unique fragrance.

Diet, health, and other factors can affect the natural fragrance, which should still not smell foul. It's neither safe nor healthy to attempt to eliminate the vagina's scent. In fact, doing so can lead to infections that cause an unpleasant odor.

In this article, we explore some strategies that can reduce vaginal odor safely and address underlying medical causes.

1. Understand the different types of vaginal odor

Health and diet may affect the natural fragrance of the vagina alongside hormonal shifts.

It is common for women to be self-conscious about their vaginal odor. These negative feelings can affect self-esteem and body image.

HEALTH: Ten Health Benefits Of Sex

Type "sexual health" into a search engine, and it is likely that you will be bombarded with pages of articles covering anything and everything, from sexual norms and advice on relationships, birth control, and pregnancy, to information about STDs and how to avoid them. What is less often discussed, however, is the abundant physical and psychological health benefits of sex. We have put together a list of the top health benefits of sex, as backed up by science.

In exploring just how sex affects the mind and body, the list of potential benefits appears to be endless.

Aside from reproduction, pleasure, and intimacy, sex seems to have a positive impact on many life areas, including work, physical and cognitive performance, marriage, and happiness into our senior years. Sex may also have a positive effect on certain organs and conditions, as well as a preventive effect on some diseases.

For example, a recent study published in the Journal of Management found that maintaining a healthy sex life at home might boost job satisfaction and engagement at work.

Sex may also play a fundamental role in preserving a happy marriage, according to research published in Psychological Science. Partners are suggested to experience a sexual "afterglow" that lasts for up to 48 hours following sexual intercourse. This afterglow is associated with higher levels of long-term relationship satisfaction.

Sex is also considered a significant form of exercise. Sex burns around 85 calories, or 3.6 calories per minute, according to a study published in PLOS One.

HEALTH: How Does Poor Sleep Affect Our Ability To Learn? Study Investigates

Most of us know that a good night's sleep is key for happiness and productivity, and that conversely, a night of poor sleep can have negative effects on our performance during the day. But a new study manages to find precisely the brain area responsible for learning new skills and shows how it can be affected by poor sleep quality.

A team of researchers from the University of Zurich (UZH) and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich, both in Switzerland, set out to examine the effect of a disturbed deep sleep phase on the brain's ability to learn new things.

More specifically, the new study - published in the journal Nature Communications - looks at the brain's ability to change and adapt in response to the stimuli that it receives from the environment, or neuroplasticity, in the motor cortex and how it is affected by deep sleep.

The motor cortex is the brain area responsible for developing and controlling motor skills, and the deep sleep phase - also called slow-wave sleep - is key for memory formation and processing, as well as for helping the brain to restore itself after a day of activity.

Manipulating the motor cortex during deep sleep

The study involved six women and seven men who were asked to perform motoric tasks during the day following a night of unperturbed sleep, and after a night during which their deep sleep had been disturbed.

HEALTH: Eating More Fruits, Vegetables Boosts Psychological Well-being In Just 2 Weeks

Fruits and vegetables are a pivotal part of a healthful diet, but their benefits are not limited to physical health. New research finds that increasing fruit and vegetable consumption may improve psychological well-being in as little as 2 weeks.

Dr. Tamlin Conner, of the Department of Psychology at the University of Otago in New Zealand, and colleagues found that young adults who were given extra fruits and vegetables each day for 14 days ate more of the produce and experienced a boost in motivation and vitality.

The researchers recently reported their findings in the journal PLOS One.

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, adults should aim to consume around two cups of fruits and around two to three cups of vegetables daily.

One cup of fruits is the equivalent to half a grapefruit or a large orange, and one cup of vegetables is proportionate to one large red pepper or a large, baked sweet potato.

As part of a healthful diet, fruits and vegetables can help reduce the risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and some types of cancer.

In recent years, studies have suggested that fruit and vegetable intake may also improve mental health. For their study, Dr. Conner and team set out to investigate this association further.

Increased motivation, vitality with higher intake of fruits and vegetables

The researchers enrolled 171 students aged between 18 and 25 to their study, and they were divided into three groups for 2 weeks.

HEALTH: 5 Reasons to Eat a Protein-Packed Breakfast

Eating breakfast isn't just for kids. Although you've probably stopped growing, your body is constantly renewing itself, replenishing your skin, hair and nails, replacing old tissues with new ones, breaking down and rebuilding bone and generally keeping your body in the best shape possible.  

How does your body do it? With the nutrients food delivers. Breakfast is especially important because after a long night's sleep, the body is low on energy, protein, vitamins and minerals.  

So that's one really good reason to eat breakfast. See below for five more... 

1. Breakfast-skipping is linked with being overweight 

Although a direct effect of skipping breakfast on weight has yet to be determined, studies indicate that people who skip breakfast are more likely to be overweight or obese. One large study found that breakfast skippers were 4.5 times more likely to be heavy than those who ate breakfast. Obesity was also related to how many meals were eaten out, so when you get the chance, make your breakfast (and pack your lunch) at home!  

2. Breakfast helps you balance out your protein

Americans get plenty of protein, but we tend to eat most of it at the dinner meal. Protein is essential for developing and maintaining lean muscle, but if we're not getting enough protein throughout the day, muscle maintenance is not at the maximal level. And when we finally get some protein at dinner, it's largely wasted because the body can only use so much at one time. Use breakfast to pump up your protein. Include eggs, milk, yogurt, cheese and lean meats in your morning meal.  

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Customs intercept 661 pump-action rifles in Lagos

The Federal Operations Unit of the Nigeria Customs Service on Monday said it intercepted a Mack truck along the Mile 2 Apapa Road containing 49 boxes of pump-action rifles.

The manifest that followed the truck stated that it carried still doors, before the customs officials discovered otherwise.

The Comptroller-General of the NCS, Col. Hameed Ali, said investigations were ongoing, adding that some suspects had been arrested.

Trump unfazed as world leaders criticise travel ban

World leaders kicked at the weekend against United States President Donald Trump’s controversial immigration order.

There were outrage around the world and protests in many United States airports.

It was chaotic at major airports across the world as airlines adjusted their crew members to avoid running foul of the order.

United States Republican senators John McCain and Linsey Graham drove home the deep implications of the order on United States security in their condemnation of the order, which bans citizens of seven majority Muslim countries in Africa and Asia —Somalia, Sudan, Libya, Iran, Iraq, Yemen and Syria — from visiting the U.S..

It also puts a four-month hold on allowing refugees into the U.S.

Sixteen Attorneys General in the U.S. have also declared the order as unconstitutional.

In a joint statement, 16 attorneys general, from states including California, New York and Pennsylvania, said they would “use all of the tools of our offices to fight this unconstitutional order” and, until it was struck down, would “work to ensure that as few people as possible suffer from the chaotic situation that it has created”.

British Prime Minister Theresa May said Britain did not agree with “this kind of approach”.

May had been criticised by lawmakers in her ruling Conservative Party for not condemning Trump’s decision.

Her spokesman said: “Immigration policy in the United States is a matter for the government of the United States, just the same as immigration policy for this country should be set by our government.”
“But we do not agree with this kind of approach and it is not one we will be taking. We are studying this new executive order to see what it means and what the legal effects are, and in particular what the consequences are for UK nationals.”

Mrs May has told Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson and Home Secretary Amber Rudd to contact their U.S. counterparts and make representations about the order barring refugees and visa holders from the seven countries.

Johnson tweeted it was “divisive and wrong” to stigmatise people on the basis of nationality.

Mrs May has come under fire for not condemning the order earlier.

A Conservative Member of British Parliament, Nadhim Zahawi, who was born in Iraq, is among those who have said they would not be able to travel to the U.S. while the temporary ban – 90 days – is in place.

British Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah, who was born in Somalia and lives in the U.S., has also said it is “deeply troubling” that he may have to tell his children he cannot go home.

The prime minister has had a conference call with Mr Johnson and Ms Rudd and instructed them to make representations to their opposite numbers in the State Department and the Department of Homeland Security, aimed at protecting the rights of British nationals.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel also spoke out against the U.S. immigration ban.

A spokesman said the German leader believes the measure is wrong.

The German chancellor said the fight against terrorism “does not justify putting people from specific background or faiths under general suspicion”, her spokesman has told Germany’s Spiegel newspaper.

Germany’s dpa news agency quoted Mrs Merkel’s spokesman Steffen Seibert saying yesterday that “she is convinced that even the necessary, resolute fight against terrorism doesn’t justify putting people of a particular origin or particular faith under general suspicion.”

Merkel and Trump spoke by phone on Saturday for the first time since his inauguration.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted that his government remained committed to welcoming ”those fleeing persecution, terror and war”.

Trudeau has taken a stand on social media against the temporary US ban on refugees and immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries.

Mr Trudeau underscored his government’s commitment to bringing in “those fleeing persecution, terror & war”.

The US Department of Homeland Security said the entry ban would also apply to dual nationals of the seven countries.

However, Mr Trudeau’s office says Canadian dual nationals are exempt.

“We have been assured that Canadian citizens travelling on Canadian passports will be dealt with in the usual process,” a spokeswoman for Mr Trudeau said in an emailed statement.

Trump’s National Security Adviser Mike Flynn “confirmed that holders of Canadian passports, including dual citizens, will not be affected by the ban,” the statement said.

Canada’s Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen is a dual national who arrived as a Somali refugee.

Senator John McCain (R-AZ) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) released the following a statement yesterday on the President’s executive order on immigration:

“Our government has a responsibility to defend our borders, but we must do so in a way that makes us safer and upholds all that is decent and exceptional about our nation.

“It is clear from the confusion at our airports across the nation that President Trump’s executive order was not properly vetted. We are particularly concerned by reports that this order went into effect with little to no consultation with the Departments of State, Defence, Justice, and Homeland Security.

“Such a hasty process risks harmful results. We should not stop green-card holders from returning to the country they call home. We should not stop those who have served as interpreters for our military and diplomats from seeking refuge in the country they risked their lives to help.

“And we should not turn our backs on those refugees who have been shown through extensive vetting to pose no demonstrable threat to our nation, and who have suffered unspeakable horrors, most of them women and children.

“Ultimately, we fear this executive order will become a self-inflicted wound in the fight against terrorism. At this very moment, American troops are fighting side-by-side with our Iraqi partners to defeat Isil. But this executive order bans Iraqi pilots from coming to military bases in Arizona to fight our common enemies.

“Our most important allies in the fight against ISIL are the vast majority of Muslims who reject its apocalyptic ideology of hatred. This executive order sends a signal, intended or not, that America does not want Muslims coming into our country.

“That is why we fear this executive order may do more to help terrorist recruitment than improve our security.”

A US judge has issued a temporary halt to the deportation of visa holders or refugees stranded at airports after President Trump’s ban order.

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a case in response to the order issued on Friday.

The White House said 109 people were detained, and around two dozen travellers were still being held.

Thousands of people gathered at U.S. airports to protest against the move.

Defending his move, Mr Trump early yesterday tweeted: “Our country needs strong borders and extreme vetting, NOW.” He told reporters on Saturday that the executive order was “working out very nicely. You see it at the airports, you see it all over”.

His Chief of Staff Reince Priebus denied that the introduction of the ban had been chaotic. He said that, of the 325,000 people entering the U.S. on Saturday, 109 were detained.

“Most of those people were moved out,” he told NBC’s Meet the Press programme. “We’ve got a couple of dozen more than remain and I would suspect that as long as they’re not awful people that they will move through before another half a day today.”

The ruling from federal Judge Ann Donnelly, in New York, prevented the removal from the U.S. of people with approved refugee applications, valid visas, and “other individuals… legally authorised to enter the United States”.

The emergency ruling also said there was a risk of “substantial and irreparable injury” to those affected.

Her ruling is not on the constitutionality of Mr Trump’s executive order.

The department of homeland security said it would continue to enforce the measures.

Ali worked for three years as an interpreter for the U.S. Army and gained admittance to the U.S. through a Special Immigrant Visa, reserved for Iraqi and Afghan nationals who face threats of violence for working for Americans during the conflicts there.

He now has a green card, and returned to Iraq for his father’s funeral, only to be delayed for hours for questioning at Dulles.

“We are not terrorists. We are not bad people,” said Ali. “It’s so hard. I hope they will change their minds on this position.”

The court case was brought early on Saturday on behalf of two Iraqi men detained at JFK Airport in New York. One worked for the US military in Iraq, while the other is married to a former US military contract employee.

Both have now been released. Another court hearing is set for February.

Lee Gelernt, deputy legal director of the Immigrants Rights Project, who argued the case in court, said that some people had been threatened with being “put back on a plane” later on Saturday.

Mr Gelernt also said the judge had ordered the government to provide a list of names of those detained under the order.

Judges elsewhere in the US have also ruled on the issue:

In Boston, a judge decided two Iranian nationals, professors at the University of Massachusetts, should be released from detention at Logan International Airport.

An order issued in Virginia banned, for seven days, the deportation of green card holders held at Dulles Airport and ordered the authorities to allow access to lawyers

A Seattle judge issued an emergency stay of removal from the US for two people

Criticism of Mr Trump’s decision has been growing louder outside the US.

Iran and Iraq are threatening a reciprocal ban on US citizens entering the country.

Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany said “even the necessary, determined fight against terrorism does not justify placing people of a certain origin or belief under general suspicion”.

Emirates airline has changed pilot and flight attendant rosters on flights to the U.S. as a result of the order.

However, it said that U.S. flights continue to operate as scheduled.

According to the International Air Transport Association, “the decision caught airlines off guard.’’

The ban applies to pilots and flight attendants from the seven countries, even though all flight crew who are not U.S. citizens already needed a special visa to enter the country.

Another Emirates spokesperson said the impact of the ban on operations would be minimal.

The airline employs over 23,000 flight attendants and about four thousand pilots from around the world, including the U.S., Europe and the Middle East.

Etihad said on its website that dual citizens could travel to the U.S. using their non-banned passport.

Qatar Airways declined to comment on the impact of the ban on flight operations.

Although, on Saturday, it issued a statement on its website that passengers would need a green card or diplomatic visa to enter the U.S. Emirates and Etihad issued similar statements

In Paris, Air France joined the airlines turning passengers away.

An Air France spokesman said: ”The passengers arrived on flights to Paris where they were due to transfer to fights to the US. Air France took them in charge and flew them back to the airports where their trips had originated.

“This concerned less than 10 people in total who had arrived on various different flights. The flights were not from the countries on the (Trump) list but the passengers were citizens of the countries on the list.”

The spokesman said that henceforth passengers from countries on the list with tickets for the US from or via Paris would not be allowed board flights in whatever airport in whichever country.

He said he didn’t know how many had already reserved tickets for flights to the US who would now not be allowed to travel.

He added that Air France would henceforth alert passengers to the new restrictions.

Dutch airline KLM said it had refused carriage to the United States to seven passengers from predominately Muslim countries subject to a temporary immigration ban imposed by the Trump administration.

A spokeswoman for KLM, part of the Franco-Dutch Air France KLM group, declined to specify which countries the passengers came from or where they were flying from.

“Worldwide, we had seven passengers whom we had to inform that there was no point in us taking them to the U.S.,” said spokeswoman Manel Vrijenhoek. “There is still some lack of clarity about whom this ban affects.”

Oba Of Benin Reads Riot Act To Chiefs Over Unethical Practices

BENIN—OBA of Benin, Omo N’Oba Ewuare 11,  has read the riot act to Enigie and Odionweres in his domain for alleged unethical  practices with some youths in communities under the guise of  new leadership structures.

The Benin monarch had earlier in the year banned Community Development Associations, CDAs, for unlawful and fraudulent practices and reinstated Odionweres and Enigies as those recognized by the Bini traditional law on land transactions and other related matters. The riot act by the Oba came on the heels of the discovery that some Enigies and Odionweres were setting up various leadership structures to replace the disbanded CDAs in their various communities.

The Oba described this development as deceptive and fraudulent. Oba Ewuare 11, who has embarked on a seven day visit to some of the communities in his domain, read the riot act at USE in Egor Local Governmeny Area while addressing Odionweres, Enigies, Ohens and other stakeholders.

On the proposed Oba’s farm, he sued for strong synergies among traditional rulers   to ensure immediate take-off during this year’s farming season to boost social, economic and infrastructural development of communities in the state, and provide jobs to youths that would be engaged in the farms. He thanked Egor traditional rulers and leaders for their support during his coronation.

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The CEO of Mavin Records Don Jazzy shows off his 'lavish' Los Angeles home reportedly worth $5 million dollars.



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Five Nigerian Rappers You Should Watch Out For

Rap music is one of the major talking points in the Nigerian music industry. Over the years, this genre of music has grown from a thing of a few to a popular choice. Whenever rap music is been discussed in Nigeria, it is more likely that names like M.I, Vector would pop up but beyond these popular names, there are artistes making good rap music. Some of these artistes you probably have never heard of and some others you might have listened to casually. I suggest you listen to them and see why I rave about them.

To help you peep into the brilliance outside the popular list of rappers, I have put up a list of top five rappers you should listen to. Here’s the list.

BOOGEY

This is one brilliant rapper that I feel is much underrated. The fluidity and depth of his rap is amazing. I believe he has the stuff to match any rapper in the country. He was even said to have the best verse on M.I’s A-grade Illegal music II. To fully appreciate and grasp the brilliance of Boogey, I recommend any of his mixtape albums, ‘The Reach’, ‘Thirst 48’ and his other joints. You would understand why he is topping this list and why he should be on any other list of quality rappers in Nigeria.

MOJEED

The frontman of Aristokraft music is undoubtedly a fine rap choice. Mojeed’s style of rap mixes foreign flow with indigenous input. He even has a description for the mixture; he calls it ‘Westernized West African’, which is the title of his album. Whoever says you cannot keep it fresh and do it for the street should try listening to Mojeed. His album, Westernized West African is rich with lyrics, flow, originality and vibe.

POE

I am also guilty of not listening to Poe as much as he deserves. Each time I listen to him, I am impressed. He has featured on a number of hit songs including ‘Marry Me’ with Falz and Yemi Alade and he delivered a good rap verse on it. He also has some projects with the class rap group, Show Dem Camp. He has that trait of using relatable and humorous lyrics. Another interesting thing about Poe is the time keeper’s delivery that he employs in his song. Poe’s versatility, reflective lyrics and delivery qualifies him for recommendation.

KAHLI ABDU

Chocolate City has built a reputation as an institution for rappers. Kahli Abdu is one of the good stocks of rappers that CBN boasts of. Kahli Abdu has that peculiar rap voice and does not use it to excuse cultured lyrics. He blends both well. His style is quite unique and definitely something rap fans would love.

DUSTEN TRUCE

D’Truce as he likes to be called has that soft and smooth rap style that makes me liken him to Jermaine Cole. One of his unique qualities is his narrative lyrics. I first came across this dude in E.C.H.O cypher and since then I have been a fan. His mixtape album, ‘The Truce Shall Set You Free’ is a brilliant work of rap. He has a number of singles that can be referred to, to really appreciate the qualities that Dusten Truce has got.

It is good to extend your search for brilliant rap artistes beyond what is popular. The rappers on this list offer you worthy options. Perhaps you feel there is a flavor of rap missing in the Nigerian rap scene; I strongly recommend artistes on this list. I’d only advice that you prepare to become a fan.

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Here Is Another Charming And Talented Nollywood Actress Charity Longjohn Aka Miss Chanty

Meet another gorgeous actress CHARITY LONGJOHN aka Miss Chanty a Linguistic and Communication graduate of the University of Port Harcourt and also a model with an accommodating and gentle personality. 

Miss Chanty hails from Bonny Local Government and she played the role of Clara in the movie #METATHESIS directed by Upgraded Visuals.

She is obviously charming and talented .... Nollywood... Watch out for Miss Chanty.....

Meet Angel Triumph, An Actress With An Angelic Smile.... Nollywood, Watch Out...

Hmmmm... Meet this beautiful and talented actress. She is OKOGBUA EKWUTOUS ANGEL-TRIUMPH aka ANGEL TRIUMPH who hails from Isiala Mbano of Imo State, Nigeria.

Angel is currently a final year student of Mass Communication at Rivers State University of Science and Technology. She also played a very important role in #Metathesis.

With her angelic looks, smile and talent, you don't need a anyone to tell you what to expect of her. Nollywood, here comes an Angel.... Get ready.

Meet Esor Chimele A Nolywood Actor To Watch Out For

Esor Chiemele is a native of Ula Upata community in Ahoada East, Rivers State and he studied Political Science in Education from the University of Port Harcourt. 

Esor is 26 years old and he played the role of Kelvin in thet movie #Metathesis.

Meet Michael Onyeukwu, An Actor To Watch Out For In Nollywood

Michael Chidi Onyeukwu aka SkyMonk is a native of Imo State and was born on the 21st Sept 1990. He studied Communication in Catholic Institute of West Africa. For the ladies, Michael is single, loves acting, singing, sketching, playing games, traveling and meeting new friends.

You can join Michael facebook @Sky Monk. He also played an important role in #METATHESIS.

Meet Uzodike Joshua aka Double Double (Actor)

Uzodike Joshua Chinonso, popularly known as Double Double is a graduate of  Niger Delta University where he studied Agricultural Economics and Extension. Currently, he is studying Information and Technology in Accra institute of Technology Ghana.

Joshua is presently the drama coordinator of D.Y.C crew and he played the role of Alvin in the popular movie #METATHESIS

Meet Another Hot Actor Achu Chiodiogo Temple Aka Avater Ruki

Achu Chiodiogo Temple Aka Avater Ruki, is a native of Imo state Isiala Mbanno, Achu is graduate of National Open university of Nigeria, He is an actor and a footballer 'and he played the role of Tony in #METATHESIS.

Meet Bernard Chika Vanessa (Upcoming actress of the year 2016)

Bernard Chika Vanessa popularly known as pretty V. I was born on 1st November in Kano. She hails from Abia State, Isialangwa South precisely and a graduate of Federal Government Girls College Umuahia. Chuka studied Mass Communication in Pan African institution of management and technology.. She played the role of Cynthia "Abuja babe" in #Metathesis.

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HEALTH: Sachet Water as a Threat to Public Health

Notions are that water is one medium through which pathogenic organisms are spread. The substantiation is that sachet or packaged water, which is the major means of drinking water in Nigeria, is not exempted of deadly organisms, due to its microbial substance. Unsafe water supply and laughable sanitation are fingered as the cause of over 70 per cent diseases in the developing countries.

Miss Eruchi Chinda, a resident of Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State, is fond of drinking chilled sachet water. She later started experiencing symptoms of fever. She visited her doctor and was diagnosed of typhoid fever, caused by Salmonella typhi and related illnesses.

Professor Amobi Ilika, the Director of Community and Public Medicine at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi, Anambra State, in March 2013, when in a civic presentation, cautioned that sachet water exposed to heat is capable of exposing the drinkers to cancerous materials. Many won’t listen!

Chinda’s doctor informed her that the typhoid fever is unconnected to drinking impure water. The doctor touched sachet or packaged water as the causative factor, cases of people having diseases like cholera, dysentery, diarrhoea, typhoid fever, and so many others, abound today.

How sachet water gets contaminatedProfessor Ilika was of the view that polythene bags made of synthetic petroleum deteriorates water in them, because the polythene bags are weather-susceptible. He averred that some of the sun ray or heat, melt some of the synthetic petroleum into the water. He enthused that the materials that will drop into the water are called carcinogenic. Not only that, the polythene bags also build-up germs and micro organisms.

Chinda’s doctor confirmed that the diseases occur, because of the presence of bacterial features such as Bacillus sp., Pseudomonas sp., Klebsiella sp., Streptococcus sp., and oocysts of Cryptosporidia sp., that have been traced to be present in sachet water.

There are also traces of other microbial pathogens connected with water pollution which include Salmonella, Shigella, Vibrio, Campylobacter, Yersinia, Cryptosporidium and Giardia species, according to the experts, and they are not farfetched in this type of water.

The highlight of this is that vendors of the sachet water are not technically and scientifically grounded on handling and producing sachet water through storage and handling.

Why Nigerians drink sachet waterWater, which is essential to human lives, has recorded immeasurable years of neglect in Nigeria by the successive governments, hence leaving the supply of drinking water in the country in undependable hands of sachet water producers.

The populace loves this brand of water, which comes in sizes ranging from 60 mL to 2 L, due to its portability. However, many citizens are oblivious of the health hazards that it portends. The citizens may not be blamed, since they need ways to douse their urge for water. And it is cheap to purchase a sachet.

But that is not the least. As a viable business in Nigeria, the sellers of sachet water protested in some parts of the country in February 2016, due to the economic downturn that the country experienced. Their anger was that a bag of the product, with habitually 20 sachets that was sold at N100, had skyrocketed for N150.

A sachet that was sold for N10, jumped for N20. The failure to provide safe, pipe-borne water for human consummation by the successive governments, led to the production of sachet water in Nigeria. The governments’ ineptitude geared the sale of such water by individuals, with many of the producers not having in-depth knowledge of producing quality water.

Re-certification of sachet water producersThe authorities, having earful of complaints on the dangers associated to sachet water proposed a bill in the recent past, to ban this type of water in the country. But the bill later bit the dust.

The Director of Special Duties, Mr. Abubakar Jimoh of National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), on February 10 2014, said the agency, in cooperation with the Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control, and the Senate Committee on Health, had put every modality in place towards the re-certification and examining of sachet water producers in the country, with effect from March of the year in quote.

His words were that the agency spurred for the monitoring, because it had newly acquired mobile laboratory kit just like a van, well equipped with latest ultra-modern testing kit. What was intended to be done was for the agency to be moving with the ‘vehicle’ from one factory to another.

That was coming after January,2014, the Federal Ministry of Environment mouthed its plan to phase out light weight non-biodegradable plastics in the country, having collaborated with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), in December 2013, in a workshop, to put Nigerians on notice. Their gesture was that countries like China and South Africa had placed outright ban on light weight plastic bags, likewise some other countries.

Environmental degradationSachet water packs are known as major sources of environmental degradation in the country. On June 5, 2013, the authorities made known their plans to ban the use of plastic bags in the country, beginning by January 2014.

The Minister of Environment, Mrs. Hadiza Ibrahim Mailafia, disclosed this then, during the 2013 World Environment Day celebration in Abuja. The statement has not hold water as used sachet packs litre everywhere across the country. In some states of the federation, upon the introduction of waste banks, buy-back programme, to checkmate the nuisance of used sachet packs, orderliness is still elusive.

The country is in a big problem, as synthetic, black bags, polythene bags have crowded the ecosystem, constituting about 70 per cent of Nigeria’s non-biodegradable waste. There are indications that it takes over 20 years for a sachet water bag to get wholly decayed inside the soil.

Its presence decreases the quality of soil texture. The fear among experts is that these bags are in the landscape. And they are not bio-degradable, comprising a pain-in-the-neck. The irony is that the country is in dearth of framework to address the issue.

The wastes block drains, gutters and canals. Not only that, they cause odiferous atmosphere. A new time comer to metropolis and urban centres in the country is greeted with the foul odour. To the residents, the offensive smell has become part of their life. It means nothing to them.

Apart from the foul odour, sachet packs gathered by flood during the rain do not allow easy flow of water, hence causing overflow of erosion into residences. Seeing this, the state governments often introduce levies to residents to help dispose them of their wastes, but this does yield little or no result.

Suggestions on how to get out of the puzzleChecks revealed that waterborne disease outbreaks can be checkmated by the provision of potable water, which is often regulated to keep public health, owing to the fact that drinking water is an important environmental determinant of health.

In order to rearrange the system, water treatment plants should be provided, such with a capacity over 5,000 m3/d, based on the population. Specialists intoned that poor operation and lack of maintenance that led to the breakdown of the water systems should be reviewed. This will enable the citizens not to rely on unreliable wells, unprocessed water from rivers and streams used in producing sachet water.

No one influenced me to leave Olamide’s label – Lil Kesh

Lil Kesh

Ever since artiste, Lil Kesh, announced via his Instagram page that he has left YBNL, the record label of his mentor, Olamide, so many people have had diverse opinions about the young chap.

While many said that he was ill-advised by those he surrounded himself with, others opined that his career was not ripe for such a move as they said  it would affect him adversely.

But in a chat with Saturday Beat, the rapper explained why he took the decision.

He said, “People are still getting it wrong; no peer group or friends pressurised me to leave YBNL. To set the record straight, I don’t move with any other crew other than YBNL; so who would possibly want to influence me? Nobody. It has always been Olamide’s dream that we all grow big in the industry; Olamide had shared the idea with me before I even thought of it. I am still very much around in the industry and good stuff is still going to come out from my stable and YBNL.

“The fact that I am floating my own label does not matter, neither does it mean that I am no longer under YBNL. That is where a lot of people are getting it wrong. Olamide and YBNL movement are still managing me as an artiste and the fact that I have my own label simply means that YAGI Records is being managed by YBNL. We are still together; I and Olamide still record in the same studio and work with same set of producers. As you all know that YBNL is a family thing and we all support one another.”

Known for the lewd lyrics in his songs, the 22-year-old said that people should not be deceived as he is a very religious person. He said that he is from a strong Christian background and he had never forgotten his roots.

While describing himself as a church boy, the singer said, “I don’t joke with my creator; despite all the whole celebrity thing; this life doesn’t freak me, I always remember where I came from and how far God has positioned me because my story is a testimony; what excuse do I have not to praise my creator?”

When asked if he knew that people perceived him to be a pompous fellow, he said that it was hard to believe because he hardly goes out.

“There are places where you go and people tell you Lil Kesh is a good guy while there are some places that will feed you with negative comments. That is all part of the life of a star. There are times I have a very bad day and barely smile; maybe that’s one of the days those people meet me, or maybe I am at an event with a crowd of over 5,000 people, you don’t expect me to take pictures with them all even though I am willing to do that. My manager sometimes restricts me when he sees that the crowd is becoming too unbearable. I am a human being and I can’t satisfy everybody.  Let me seize this opportunity to say I am sorry; maybe you caught up with me on a very wrong day. Lil Kesh is cool headed, playful and down to earth,” the rapper said.

Fans react to departure of Ice Prince from music label, Chocolate City.

Fans of popular Nigerian rapper, Ice Prince have expressed mixed reactions over his inability to renew his contract withhis former music label, Chocolate City.

Prince had on Thursday announced his departure from Chocolate City, stating he had to leave because his contract with the label was over.

The departure of the rapper had come as a surprise to his fans as he had recently been made the Vice President of the Chocolate City Group.

This had created the impression that he was officially a member of the label.

Prince, who informed fans on social media of his new record label called; “Super Cool Cats’’, promised to give more information on the label in the coming weeks.

The rapper, who wrote on his Instagram page that Music producers like Mr Kamera and King Illkeyz were part of his new record label, had also signed on a fashion designer.

In spite of the unexpected surprise of the rapper’s departure from the label he had been with for eight years, the rapper had continued to receive accolades from fans for signing on to a new label.

Jude Olalekan, a night club DJ based in Abuja, congratulated Prince and wished him well in the new company.

“I was definitely surprised to hear that he was leaving that label and going to another that I have honestly never heard of.

“I’m sure he will succeed there, because he is a talented guy so I will just wish him the best in this new journey,” Olalekan said.

Cassandra Agim, a bartender in Krystal Lounge in Abuja said she was sad to learn that the rapper was leaving and wished that he would continue to be productive in his new label as he was in the former one.

“I have always loved Ice Prince right from his Oleku days and I am really sad to hear he is leaving Chocolate City.

“That label helped him become internationally known and he won a BET award in the United States for his amazing songs.

“I pray he doesn’t regret this move and that he remains productive in this new label,” Agim said.

Femi Idowu, an instrumentalist who performs at hotels and nightclubs in Abuja, stated that it was most likely that the rapper had issues with the label which made him not to renew his contract.

“This doesn’t make sense to me, because just a few months ago he was made Vice President of Chocolate City and now he just left because of a contract?

“I can’t say I believe that the people who made him Vice President didn’t know that his contract was coming to an end. It’s just not reasonable.

“I don’t think anyone can walk away from a group that boosted their career and made them who they are.

“The fact that a track produced by Chocolate City for Ice Prince made him win a Black Entertainment award known as BET all the way in United states, and he feels he shouldn’t renew his contract makes me think there is a problem between both parties but I wish him the best.’’

An upcoming fashion designer, Eromonsele Egwebe said that he was happy that the new label had signed in a fashion designer, adding that it would spur them to work harder in their designs.

“I am just impressed with the fact that there is a fashion designer in the label.

“I saw pictures of the designer’s work on the Instagram page of the new label and this will go a long way to inspire designers like me.

“It is nice that a music label wants to integrate fashion into their brand which makes them a high fashion label of some sort,’’ Egwebe added.

According to him, we will judge the music when they start producing his new album.

YUL EDOCHIE FLOATS FILM ACADEMY

WITH the aim of inspiring young people to go into movies, Nollywood hunk, Yul Edochie has branched into movie production. This is coming a few weeks after floating his pet project; Yul Edochie Academy.

Shedding light on his original intention, the father of three and scion of actor, Pete Edocie said; “I love directing and I love teaching. As a director you have the power to teach others and bring them up to the required level. As an actor, you can only play your part and hope the movie comes out well, but as a director you have the power to make the movie come out well.

“The passion is and will always be my drive. I’m madly in love with my job. Not to worry guys, I am not leaving the screen. I just love to teach others what I know. Making our films come out better and doing what I love doing.”

He also revealed that that the first movie he directed was 10 years ago, but that he is back into it full time

“The first film I directed in Nollywood was titled Secret Pain. It was shot in 2006. However, I will be combining both acting and directing and it’s a great feeling. Though it is very stressful, it is also a rewarding experience,” he said.

The actor also debunked rumours that he was involved in a ghastly car accident in Udi, Enugu.

“I wasn’t involved in any accident. I’m fine. Facebook scammers are using it to make money. Online media platforms should learn to confirm such stories before publishing,” he added.

I spend N50,000 monthly on my dreadlock –Orits Wiliki

ORITS Willik needs little or no introduction. He is a household name in Nigerian music.

He is also a Rastaman. But one thing that distin­guishes him from most Rastas is his clean dreadlock and disdain for Indian hemp. In this interview with AYODELE LAWAL, he reveals the secrets behind his looks. Enjoy.

How long have you been keeping your dreadlock?

It’s been a long time, let’s say about 16 years now.

Why did you throw away the comb?

It’s just to set a good example, because before now, most Rastas wore their dreadlocks virtually unkempt, and because of this, a lot of people do not want to associate with them; and that put a lot of discrimination between Rastas and the message they preach. And knowing fully well what the society is all about, you are like the eagle’s eye. For your information, we Rastas see the future and we talk about it. We see the oppression, the brutality, and the corruption. I sang about corruption long time ago and see what’s happening today. But because we are Rastas people never took us serious. And in order to correct that impression, I refused to smoke hemp and I decided to keep my dreadlock clean. With my dreadlock, I have wined and dined with the kings and those that matter in the society. And I’m proud to say that it’s what a lot of people admire in me, most especially the women folk. But if it has been dirty, I wouldn’t have been accepted today and I won’t be talking to people in the society.

How have you been taken care of the dreadlock?

Hmm… it costs a lot of money to maintain the dreadlock.

How?

I do it once in a month and the stylist comes to my house. It takes almost a whole day off me. It involves a lot of stuffs. Well, if you want to be a dread man, you can come and I will tell you how I do it (laughter). Obviously, it’s very expensive to maintain. We have special shampoo, cream etc. In fact, everything is special; things like mango shampoo, olive oil and lots of stuffs. I must con­fess, it’s very stressful but it’s worth the stress.

Have you ever measured it?

Yes, I did a year ago and it was 1.4 metres, and it’s still growing.

Do you use any cream or drug for the hair to grow?

It grew by itself because if you feed the hair very well, it will definitely grow. And it doesn’t fall off; it’s a very healthy hair.

What are the benefits of keeping dreadlock?

That goes a long way to show to you that Rastas are well to do people and we are clean too. If we spend so much to keep our hairs that means we are comfortable. It is in this part of the country that people look down on Rastas. In Jamaica and other parts of the world, we have Rastas that are judges, doctors and other professions, and they are doing well.

But some Rastas look dirty?

Yes, but we are like role models to most of them now. And they have been keeping it clean also. It’s very spiritual because if you wear the dreadlock, you’ll see things that others don’t see.

What about the disadvantages of wear­ing dreadlock?

The disadvantage could be the stress you pass through in making it look good, and your purse too, because it’s expensive keeping the dreadlock. I spend close to N50,000 buying the stuffs I use on my hair to look good, which may not last for two months. In addition, I will still pay the stylist for home treatment and other things.

Who has the longest dreadlock in Ni­geria?

I’m not competing with anybody because Rastas don’t do that.