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Photo: Kano Govt empowers limbless Rahma Haruna and her family with foodstuffs and cash gifts

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 01:16 PM PST

Kano State Govt through the state Commissioner for Women Affair, Barr. Zubaida Damakka Abubakar empowered the family of Rahma Haruna, a limbless 19-year old girl of Lahadin Makole in Dawakin Kudu local government area of Kano state.
 
Rahma, who has no functional limbs but tiny appendages in the position of arms and legs, is being moved about in a synthetic washbasin by a young cousin, to beg for alms in Kano city, about 26 kilometers from her village. The earnings help in sustaining the family of four.
 

Her father, Haruna Muhammad said her challenge started when she was 6 months old and largely due to poverty, he could not take her for specialized medical attention. He had sold his farm and personal belongings but no progress was recorded in her treatment. At last, he resigned to the sad fate, which many people in his community seem to believe, that her condition is the handiwork of evil spirits.
Because of her condition, the poor girl cannot do virtually anything without the support of a family member. She and her brother, who carries her to solicit alms to feed the poor family, do not go to school.

 
While presenting the donation of empowerment items to the family on Friday, January 29, the Commissioner of Women Affairs, Barr. Zubaida Damakka said the state government is touched by the condition of the girl stressing that the government would do all it could to see that Rahma does not feel forsaken.

"Government would continue to look after her welfare to ensure that she lives as comfortable as possible and to make sure that she does not beg because of her physical challenge" the commissioner assured.

Barrister Zubaida stated that she was "amazed by the girl's zeal to do something meaning for herself rather than the usual street begging which she and her younger brother engaged in", adding that the donation was meant to empower the family so that they can earn a living decently and take their children to school.

Items donated to the girl's mother to start a business include 10 cartons of noodles, 2 bags of detergent, 10 cartons of biscuits, 2 bags of semovita, 2 bag of rice, a sack of soya bean, 2 gallons of cooking oil 25 liters each and the sum of twenty thousand naira.

Toolz and Tunde Demuren in their second wedding look (photos)

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 01:02 PM PST

Happy Married life to them. Continue to see more photos...


Very interesting tweets from Sen. Ben Murray-Bruce

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 12:47 PM PST

See more photos after the cut...



Light Up Lagos Project at Agege Motot Road and Oshodi Oke

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 12:44 PM PST

Illuminated Agege Motor Road, Oshodi, and Oshodi Oke with Street Lights and a stationed Rapid Response Squad (RRS), courtesy of the Light Up Lagos Project, on Thursday, January 28, 2016



Photo: Kanu Nwankwo reunites with former teammate, Thierry Henry

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 12:41 PM PST

Amara Nwankwo posted this photo of herself, her husband Kanu Nwankwo and his former Arsenal teammate, retired French professional footballer, Thierry Henry...

See inside Mariah Carey and James Packer's $250k a month hilltop mansion

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 11:11 AM PST

The couple recently moved to The Oaks in Calabasas, Los Angeles, home to many celebrities. The couple who recently got engaged are renting the mansion which has eight bedrooms, a guest quarters, private cinema and spa, an elevator, basketball court etc. See the photos after the cut....


Stunning Makeup photos of Tiwa Savage Balogun

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 11:15 AM PST

Shared by Mua - Dave Sucre on Instagram. The singer's beautiful look to Tunde and Tolu Demuren's traditional wedding. More photos after the cut...


 

Rihanna's new album goes platinum just one day after release but Billboard mag won't recongnize it!

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 10:54 AM PST

Rihanna released her new album 'Anti' this week, first on Tidal and then on iTunes. And yesterday the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified it with Platinum status...but Billboard magazine refused to recognize the platinum status.


And here's why. As part of a $25million deal with Samsung, Anti became available as a free download on Jay Z's Tidal this week, making it to go platinum instantly...


The free download is the reason Billboard isn't interested. A Billboard spokesperson tells Digital Trends,

"Billboard has a well documented policy of not counting free albums towards the charts."
Physical copies of the album will go on sale Feb 5th.

And here comes the bride and groom #Toolz&Tunde2016

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 09:47 AM PST

The bride and groom kiss at their wedding. Congrats to the couple. Another photo after the cut...



Photo: Update on the young boy whose eyes were removed by ritualists in Kaduna

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 10:59 AM PST

Remember the 3year old little boy named Abubakar Usman whose eyes were removed by some ritualists in Kaduna last week? Read story here. The boy's father, Usman Isa, says doctors at the Ahmadu Bello University have performed an operation on the little boy. According to Isa who spoke with Daily Trust, the doctors said the ritualists removed everything in the boys eyes and that there was no hope of him seeing again except by a miracle.


"The Kaduna hospital has referred us back to ABUTH. Doctors have conducted surgery yesterday. From what they told us, the perpetrators have removed everything that has to do with the eyes, which would make fixing them difficult. However, doctors said that they would review the operation to see the outcome, hoping they can fix artificial ones." 
He said the doctors said the artificial eyes would be fixed just to fill the holes, but not for the young boy to see. "Except if Allah performs a miracle," he sobbed.
Meanwhile the grandmother of little Usman, Malama Hadiza Usman, narrated how she got to know that her grandson's eyes had been removed by ritualists while he was on his way to an evening Islamiyya class.

In tears, Malama Hadiza told Daily Trust that she would never forget the incident for the rest of her life. "I'd given him N5 to buy sweets on his way, on Sunday, January 24. He left the house with his brother Umar, but on their way they were intercepted by yet-to-be identified men who took him to an uncompleted building and gouged his eyes out."
At the hospital, little Abubakar was telling those around him to open his eyes to enable him see his mother and grandmother. "Open my eyes, I want to see Mama. Mama, where are you? Where's Grandma?" he kept wailing.

New video: Emeczy - Nnukwu Mmanwu ft. Kenny Kay x Indo Baba

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 08:55 AM PST

​​Emeczy (Emeka Momah) is an American based Afro beat artist who hails from Nnewi-North in Anambra state. He teamed up with fellow Afro beat artists, Kenny Kay and Indo Baba to bring you "Nnukwu Mmanwu". This song was produced by Prodo and mixed by Major Beat. The video was shot in Virginia, U.S.A.



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First photos from Cynthia Obianodo's Great Gatsby themed bridal shower

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 08:50 AM PST

Cynthia Obianodo, daughter of billionaire CEO of Young Shall Grow Motors, Vincent Obianodo celebrated her Bridal Shower at Oriental Hotel  last night. She will be marrying Ebuka Obi-Uchendu next weekend. See more photos after the cut....




Photo Credit: Instagram: justshowers & drinksnpieces...

Photos: Ooni of Ife, Alaafin of Oyo, attend Toolz & Tunde's wedding

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 08:38 AM PST

The royal highnesses are both attending the wedding of Toolz, who is from the Oniru royal family in Lagos, to Tunde Demuren. Continue to see more photos




Dokun & Joro Olumofin bounced from Tunde & Tolu's traditional wedding?

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 08:26 AM PST

I wasn't there, so I can't confirm that this happened but the people who attended the wedding are tweeting about it. From Noble Igwe to Lamide Akintobi. According to reports, brothers Adejoro and Dokun Olumofin, who attacked Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi over her 'mogbo moya' comments earlier in the week, were allegedly asked to leave Tolu Oniru & Tunde Demuren's traditional wedding by the groom and bride's parents. The brothers are yet to react to the story. See more tweets after the cut...


First pics: Tolu Oniru's stunning look at her traditional wedding today

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 08:28 AM PST

The bride is here. Toolz's stunning look at her traditional wedding to Captain Tunde Demuren, ongoing at the moment. Another photo after the cut...

Clearance Sales at Virtue Clothier and Ms Asoebi

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 08:54 AM PST


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All items are on the 50% Clearance Sale because we understand the importance of looking good even when you are on a budget!!  This awesome Clearance Sale will be on from Now until 7th February 2016, Hurry while stock lasts!!

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4 die in boat mishap in Lagos

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 08:06 AM PST

4 people have been confirmed dead after a passenger boat capsized at Ijede area of Ikorodu, Lagos, this morning.  The boat was said to be conveying an unspecified number of passengers and 2 crew members from Ijede en route Badore when it capsized at about 10.20am. 13 people survived the mishap.
Speaking on the incident, the General Manager, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Michael Akindele, said the boat was alleged to have collided at a dredging point. The rescued victims are currently receiving medical care at Ijede General Hospital, while search for the remaining people that are missing is still ongoing.

Rob Kardashian wants his own reality TV show with Blac Chyna

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 09:07 AM PST

Rob Kardashian who has stayed away from being on KUWTK now wants back on reality TV with his new girlfriend, Blac Chyna. It will showcase their day-to-day lives, reports claim he's interested in getting back to reality TV because that's the only way he knows how to make a living.


He has reportedly reached out to the Kardashian TV franchise, E! Network because their contract gives the E! Network first bite at any reality show any of them might do.
Even if the network rejects the idea, Rob can still shop it elsewhere. We'll see if it works out.

Kanu Nwankwo meets his former coach, Arsene Wenger during signing of 2 Nigerian players

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 08:04 AM PST

The footballer met with his former Arsenal coach, Arsene Wenger in London during the signing of two new players, Kelechi Nwakali and Samuel Chukwueze, to the UK club. The two youngsters were part of the Nigerian team that won the Under-17 World Cup in November last year. If I am correct, they will be the first Nigerians, since Kanu, to sign with Arsenal. Congrats to them.



Photo credit: Collin Udoh/Amara Kanu

The evolution of the names on the list of Kanye's tracklist

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 07:50 AM PST

When Kanye West finished his new album, he shared a photo of the track listing and his sister-in-law - Kylie Jenner who had got her hands on the list of songs before he shared it, wrote 'Kylie was here' in red ink on the bottom of the page. Well a lot of people including his wife & her sisters have also come in contact with that same list and have signed autographs on it. Peep what Kim wrote...


More photos from Toolz and Tunde Demuren's traditional wedding

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 09:04 AM PST

More photos when you continue...



Comedy Video - Cracked Up With MC Tall

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 07:41 AM PST

A hilarious comedy video showing two stubborn drivers refusing to give in. This video was conjured by versatile comedian Mc Tall (@mctall1) who is staging a come back after a year long academic absence.

The video is the first of a forthcoming series dubbed "Cracked Up with Mc Tall" The video features nollywood actor Dr. Ochinawata and @mopcomedian. I bet you will run out of tears when watching this video.

Angelique Kerber stuns World No 1 Serena Williams to win Australian Open final

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 06:01 AM PST

World number one, Serena Williams today surprisingly lost the Australian Open final to Angelique Kerber after battling with the world no 6. She later admitted with tears in her eyes that Kerber deserved to win. "You did so well, let me be the first to congratulate you," a teary-eyed Williams said on court. "You truly played so well in the moment."

Angelique Kerber beat Serena 6-4,3-6,6-4 in the final on the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne


After emerging victorious , Kerber couldn't hold back her tears of joy.
 "I was with one leg in the plane for Germany," she said of nearly going out in the first round. "I take my chance to be here in the final and play against Serena. My dream come true tonight, on this night. My whole life I was winning so hard and now I can say that I'm a Grand Slam champion… it sounds so crazy.
"I'm really enjoying this moment right now. This is the best two weeks of my life, my career. I had goosebumps when I was playing on the court," said Kerber, playing in her first major final.

First photos of Tunde Demuren at his traditional wedding to Toolz today

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 05:52 AM PST

Tunde Demuren and his friends all dressed up at his Traditional wedding today. We await photos of the Bride - Tolu Oniru. More photos after the cut...

It is hard to believe Lupita Nyong'o's mother is 58-years-old...

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 03:39 AM PST

The photo was shared online by Lupita's sister. Such lovely skin...

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