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- 'Your life is worth more than the shame' - Domestic Violence victim speaks out
- 'My domestic abuse story' - LIB reader shares her story
- Photo: See what an Alfa allegedly did to a 13-year-old boy because he missed a class
- Nene Leakes puts her curves on display in a white swimsuit
- Helen Paul & her hubby, Femi Bamisile in throwback photos
- Nicki Minaj's ex Safaree goes on date with reality star Nikki Mudaris (photos)
- Beautiful selfie of actress Joke Silva
- Shocking state of James Brown's daughter, Venisha Brown
- BCUIC/Birmingham City University pathway to undergraduate & postgraduate degrees in the UK
- Lol...check out this wedding photo
- 'I don't want to ever get married. Those in it are miserable, forget the smiling'- actress Halima Abubakar proclaims
- CAF fines Nigeria $5,000 for stadium overcrowding in AFCON qualifier
- 80 year old woman is left looking unrecognisable & beautiful after a glamorous makeover (Photos)
- Is there a natural way to preventing a misarriage?
- More photos of alleged wife killer, Lekan Shonde, at the RRS command HQ
- Photos: Mrs Osinbajo, wives & daughters of Bauchi State Governor at the wedding dinner of his son, Abdullahi
- Dangote donated N2billion to IDPs in Borno?
- Idris Elba back with his baby mama? He took her to the BAFTAs (photos)
- Untreated hypertension will kill you
- Photos: President Buhari pays homage to the Emir of Katsina
- Beautiful Iara Oshiomole pictured at the 3rd annual Vintage Red Ball Gala & Awards in London
- Four police officers ambushed and killed in Rivers state
- Lagos state rakes in N101.69billion in first quarter of 2016
- ThugLuving records signee "RapGodd" releases promo photos ahead of his EKelly produced single
- Find Kanye in this image
| 'Your life is worth more than the shame' - Domestic Violence victim speaks out Posted: 09 May 2016 01:01 PM PDT |
| 'My domestic abuse story' - LIB reader shares her story Posted: 09 May 2016 12:51 PM PDT  I have made mistakes, the worst was getting married. Marriage is to me a cage where man and beast collide and attempt to make peace amidst jeers from bloodthirsty onlookers hungrily calling for a violent display of strengths. We have a beautiful daughter together, who is my everything, but her cherubic beauty was not enough to calm the bubbling volcano of rage that constantly boiled beneath the surface of his heart, the heart of a man that was my husband for a full two years.Two years of heart wrenching pain and warm salty tears. The beatings were such a common occurrence that I grew addicted to tasting my tears and felt oddly disturbed if a day went by without crying. My heart often rattled in my chest, I didn't seem to be doing enough, meals where never tasty enough,I wasn't beautiful enough, my fashion sense and judgment wasn't glamorous enough, even my natural maternal instincts were continually faulted by my slave master. The only thing I was good for was 'mating', because that was what it was- no kissing, no foreplay, no sweet words, just the sudden penetration and angry thrusts of an impatient man. Oftentimes, while he was on top of me, I allowed my thoughts take me away to a land where I felt safe, far away from my slave master. Where I could be beautiful, where I could be the kind of slave he desired. Heaven knows I did my best those two years, I cooked,cleaned, cared, most of all I loved. But one bitter truth I have come to know is that lov One of such painful memories that still float around in my head was when I decided to surprise him by redecorating our living room. That turned out to be one of the wrongest moves I ever made. After a hard days' job of lifting heavy furniture while carrying a baby strapped to my back, I finally looked around, feeling happy to have planned such a surprise for my beloved husband. He walked in after work, looked around and questioned me as to why I left his living room in a mess. Long story short, an argument ensued and subsequently evolved into a fight. As I lay crying in the bedroom, I wondered how I could ever please this man. Did he love me? The scars on my body were emblems of his brutality. There were times neighbors banged on our door urging him to stop beating me, there was a time I was badly pummeled in church right in front of his mother, what was my crime? I found out he was having an affair while I was pregnant with our first child and asked him about it via sms because I was too scared to confront him for fear that he would get mad, he got mad alright, after beating me ,he seized my phone and left me stranded in church while people looked on at me with obvious pity in their eyes. Little things like not reaching orgasm during sex left him in a fit of silent rage which often erupted into full blown war hours or a few days later,ultimately I learned how to fake a genuine orgasm. I met him a few years ago in the University. He was a year ahead of me and stood as a mentor and tutor during my sojourn through school. We had a bittersweet relationship. The bitter often over shadowed the sweet, heck! I can barely remember the sweet times. Sadly, I remained in a toxic relationship because I listened to ignorant statements like "pray for your man, he would change" or "na woman dey fit change man. " Thinking back now, I'm deliriously glad I summoned courage to leave such a toxic atmosphere. What would have become of my daughter in such an environment? What would have become of her mother? I'm one of the lucky few that left while they could. Sadly, Domestic abuse against women is gradually accepted as a natural part of a woman's status as her "husband's property". People are often quick to put the blame on the victims of domestic violence by asserting that these women either depend solely on husbands financially,or that they may have been trying to take over the man's role as the head of the house simply because the poor woman has a career. The silliest justification I have heard is that some women are not praying enough for their families thus the devil has found a way into homes. Total balder dash! Any man who resorts to hitting a woman is an animal. Simple and short. Domestic abuse occurs in many forms and could be physical, sexual or psychological. This menace has more than reared it's ugly head, its shoulders are now very visible, a systematic approach has to be put in place to change the orientation of our Nigerian men and women. From my experience, I feel the vows taken during marriage should be reviewed, especially the part that says "for better for worse", this phrase short as it may seem is like a death sentence often subjecting people to untold torture. A lot of victims of remain in abusive relationships/ marriages until they are finally maimed, killed and sometimes lose children. The time has come to stand up and say no! The short term and long term effect of domestic abuse on women is devastating. In my case, I lost hearing in my right ear, lost a 4 month old twin pregnancy, my self esteem diminished totally, fortunately, I'm lucky to be alive because where there is life, there is hope. Many women have not been as fortunate as I am. |
| Photo: See what an Alfa allegedly did to a 13-year-old boy because he missed a class Posted: 09 May 2016 12:42 PM PDT   |
| Nene Leakes puts her curves on display in a white swimsuit Posted: 09 May 2016 12:25 PM PDT  Former Real Housewives of Atlanta Star & E! Fashion Police guest co-host - Nene Leakes, puts her body on display in this sexy white swimsuit, while out on a boat sail with her husband in Miami... |
| Helen Paul & her hubby, Femi Bamisile in throwback photos Posted: 09 May 2016 12:15 PM PDT |
| Nicki Minaj's ex Safaree goes on date with reality star Nikki Mudaris (photos) Posted: 09 May 2016 09:41 AM PDT |
| Beautiful selfie of actress Joke Silva Posted: 09 May 2016 09:29 AM PDT  Nollywood veteran and royalty in the film industry, Joke Silva, shared this collage of a beautiful selfie she took today. |
| Shocking state of James Brown's daughter, Venisha Brown Posted: 09 May 2016 09:05 AM PDT |
| BCUIC/Birmingham City University pathway to undergraduate & postgraduate degrees in the UK Posted: 09 May 2016 09:04 AM PDT  A university pathway is the perfect way to launch your higher education & career. A postgraduate masters offers students the opportunity to undertake short internships as part of specific Master's degrees. Pathway courses include: Accounting | Business | Art and Design | Economics and Finance| Engineering | Law| Sciences | Media | Technology BENEFITS OF A UNIVERSITY PATHWAY • Exciting Campus Lifestyle • Successful progression:The intelligent combination of academic & practical learning ensures students are fully equipped to move on with the education into the university and to step out into a successful career. • Internship: The universities work closely with industries on degree development to ensure graduates from their institution have the skills required to fill the job roles tomorrow. • Live, work &study options. • Affordable cost of living • Employer mentoring scheme (EMS) • Guaranteed progression • Flexibility on entry periods The university gives students access to part-time work, work experience & volunteering opportunities ON & OFF CAMPUS. HOW WILL YOU STUDY? • Seminars • Lectures • Presentations • Workshops • Work Placements • Internships Meet international representatives from BCUIC/BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITYto discuss study options. Date: Tuesday 10th of May 2016 Venue: 18/20 Kudirat Abiola Way, 3rd Floor Kobi's Building, Oregun Ikeja, Lagos. Time: 9AM – 11AM. Telephone: 08093938207, 08093938203, 08097989324, 08093938202 or send an email to applications@tgmeducation.com ATTENDANCE IS FREE. COME ALONG WITH COPIES OF YOUR DOCUMENTS Apply https://goo.gl/oXj42M & start this September 2016. WHY CHOOSE TGM EDUCATION. • Free visa counselling & guidance • Fast track application offers. • Travel arrangement for all students • Admissions to various universities & colleges guaranteed • 100% visa success rate. • Professional counsellors available to give guidance. For further enquiries contact our offices Lagos Office: 18/20 Kudirat Abiola Way, 3rd Floor Kobi's Building Oregun Ikeja Lagos. Telephone: 08093938207, 08093938203, 08097989324. Email: applications@tgmeducation.com Abuja Office: Suite 301 DBM Plaza, Plot 1381-1383, Cadastral Zone (Opp First Forty Hotel) Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse 2 Abuja Nigeria Tel: 08097989326, 0809-393-8217 Email: info.abj@tgmeducation.com Web: www.tgmeducation.com |
| Lol...check out this wedding photo Posted: 09 May 2016 08:54 AM PDT  |
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| CAF fines Nigeria $5,000 for stadium overcrowding in AFCON qualifier Posted: 09 May 2016 08:48 AM PDT  The Kaduna State government had thrown open the doors of the venue for free to allow fans to watch the crucial AFCON qualifier which ended 1-1 More than 40,000 spectators entered into the 15,000 capacity stadium in Kaduna, and sat anywhere they could find space, from the floors, to the score board and flood lights and now CAF has reacted with this suspension saying such action puts the players and officials lives at risk.  |
| 80 year old woman is left looking unrecognisable & beautiful after a glamorous makeover (Photos) Posted: 09 May 2016 08:45 AM PDT  An 80-year-old grandmother named Livia, who lives in a nursing home was given a transformation through contouring makeovers by her granddaughter, Tea Flego. Tea worked her magic on her grandma and the results have been trending on social media. More photos after the cut.. In the 'before' images, Livia can be seen wearing glasses and has red pigmentation on her skin. Getting to work, Tea applied bronzer and darker shades of foundation and powder to contour her facial features. She then applies highlighter to really make Livia's face pop & coral and fuchsia lipsticks to add a pop of colour on her lips. Also light and natural eye shadows were applied as well as eyeliner and false lashes to give her a look that totally transformed her.   |
| Is there a natural way to preventing a misarriage? Posted: 09 May 2016 08:41 AM PDT  A miscarriage is the loss of a fetus before the 20th week of pregnancy.About 15-25% of recognized pregnancies have been noted to end up in a miscarriage. Is there a natural fertility remedy to overcoming a miscarriage especially in those who have had it more than once? Is there a correlation between hormonal imbalances, nutritional deficiencies, and the risk of having a miscarriage?  Let me quickly introduce you to a woman who has a story to tell from the standpoint of how she leveraged on an information made available to her by a friend and thereafter had a bouncing baby boy after suffering three different episodes of painful miscarriages. A miscarriage is not a palatable experience and efforts should be put in place right now to fight it using this non-invasive and Natural Aprroach. |
| More photos of alleged wife killer, Lekan Shonde, at the RRS command HQ Posted: 09 May 2016 10:52 AM PDT |
| Posted: 09 May 2016 08:34 AM PDT           Photo credit: Ahmedzol Photography |
| Dangote donated N2billion to IDPs in Borno? Posted: 09 May 2016 08:28 AM PDT  |
| Idris Elba back with his baby mama? He took her to the BAFTAs (photos) Posted: 09 May 2016 08:27 AM PDT    |
| Untreated hypertension will kill you Posted: 09 May 2016 08:21 AM PDT  A detailed estimated survey carried out in Nigeria by researchers from Edinburgh University in UK, found out that hypertension affects one in three men and one in four women in Nigeria. http://bit.ly/24vHBiq A recent World Health Organization (WHO) reports, stated that hypertension is responsible for an estimated 45% of death due to heart disease and 51% of death due to stroke globally. High blood pressure is a much stronger cardiovascular risk than high cholesterol. The damage to blood vessels caused by hypertension leads to hundreds of thousands of hearts attacks and strokes worldwide each year. It is a very dangerous disorder. Conn's Current Therapy, a highly respected medical reference defines how hypertension greatly reduces longevity: http://bit.ly/24vHBiq '' A 35-year old man with an arterial pressure of 130/90 will die 4 years earlier than another 35-year old man with the same medical background but with normal pressure. If his pressure is 140/90, he will die 9 years earlier and if its 150/100, he will die 17 years earlier''.People with hypertension have a much greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes, another deadly disease, and most people with diabetes sustain their greatest harm from the hypertension that frequently accompanies it. http://bit.ly/24vHBiq Untreated hypertension is the number one risk factor for death from heart attack, stroke, kidney failure vision loss and circulatory failure in Nigeria. In recent time, both old adults and younger Nigerians are fallen victim to this deadly disorder. It is nickname the ''silence killer'' because it does not often show any symptoms. High blood pressure is in reality a disease of the blood vessels and since blood vessels supply oxygen and nutrition to every organ of the body, damage to blood vessels can eventually lead to damage of any organ. What is Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is the force applied against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps blood through the body. The pressure is determined by the force and amount of blood pumped and the size and flexibility of the arteries. Blood Pressure Guidelines Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). According to current adult guidelines, blood pressure is categorized as normal, prehypertensive, and hypertensive. http://bit.ly/24vHBiq Your blood pressure readings can vary significantly from day to day -- even from morning to evening, and often within the same hour. It is when your blood pressure remains consistently elevated that significant health problems can occur. Treatment: Medical doctors overwhelmingly recommend drug therapy for this condition. These doctors believe that the only viable treatment option for high blood pressure patients is medication and that high blood pressure patients must take their medications for the rest of their lives and worst of all, that high blood pressure medications are safe and effective. But is drug therapy the best approach? And, is it safe? http://bit.ly/24vHBiq  The drug industry dominates the information that most mainstream doctors receive, so that pharmaceuticals become the primary and often only option prescribed for high blood pressure. http://bit.ly/24vHBiq Hypertension class of medications There are four main types of high blood pressure medication: 1. Calcium channel blockers 2. Beta adrenergic blockers 3. ACE inhibitors 4. Diuretics Most top-selling antihypertensive drugs come with potential side effects as listed above that may include fatigue, sedation, dry mouth, cough, dizziness, headache, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, rash, itching, flushing, swollen legs or ankles, depression, sexual dysfunctions, and metabolic imbalances. Moreover, even when they lower blood pressure, prescription drugs do not eliminate one's risk entirely. People with controlled hypertension still have a higher risk of heart attack and stroke than those who have the same blood pressure but never developed hypertension in the first place. Why is this? Mainstream medicine does not have the answer. One explanation is that while drugs can be effective in blocking some of the factors that cause elevated blood pressure, these medications do nothing to address the intracellular imbalances that lead to the development of hypertension. http://bit.ly/24vHBiq In other words, mainstream medicine treats the symptoms of hypertension but does not address the underlying causes. Because nutritional imbalances and other deficits remain, some of the risk remains as well. http://bit.ly/24vHBiq Fortunately, there exist powerful natural and vital supplements and lifestyle treatment options that safely and effectively reduce and normalize high blood pressure without the lethal side effects from drugs. But don't assume that your doctor will tell you about them because many doctors are simply unaware of the facts. For more details, click here now: http://bit.ly/24vHBiq |
| Photos: President Buhari pays homage to the Emir of Katsina Posted: 09 May 2016 08:19 AM PDT |
| Beautiful Iara Oshiomole pictured at the 3rd annual Vintage Red Ball Gala & Awards in London Posted: 09 May 2016 08:13 AM PDT |
| Four police officers ambushed and killed in Rivers state Posted: 09 May 2016 08:09 AM PDT  "We are deeply pained by the senseless and barbaric killing of our colleagues attached to 30 PMF, Yenagoa, who were ambushed in the early hours of Monday at Okobie enroute Yenagoa. Today's tragedy again highlighted the enormous calamity we face and witness in the course of our job. We put our lives on line everyday to confront crime and violence in our communities." |
| Lagos state rakes in N101.69billion in first quarter of 2016 Posted: 09 May 2016 08:05 AM PDT  The Lagos State Government generated a total revenue of N101.69bn in the first quarter of 2016 out of which a surplus of N4.85bn was realized as against an expected N29.92bn deficit, the State's Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr. Akinyemi Ashade said on Monday. Speaking at the ongoing Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre in Alausa, Ikeja to commemorate Governor Akinwunmi Ambode's first year in office, Ashade said the generated revenue was above that of 2015 which stood at N97.28bn in the first quarter, adding that in absolute terms, the revenue performance was N4.4bn more than comparative period of 2015. Ashade said the remarkable feat was achieved despite the diminishing statutory allocation from the federation account, adding that same was due to Governor Ambode's purposeful and visionary leadership. He expressed optimism that with the implementation of multiple revenue collection channels and broadening of the revenue base, the State Government would achieve tremendous progress in its revenue drive. Giving a detailed breakdown of the budget performance, the Commissioner said N76.06bn was the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of the State in the first quarter representing 72 percent of the estimate for the quarter and 75 percent of the total revenue, as against the N67.21bn generated in first quarter of 2015 representing 74 percent of the estimate and 69 percent of the total revenue in the corresponding period for last year. He said the Lagos Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) revenue for the first quarter of 2016 stood at N67.25bn representing 90 percent estimate for the quarter and 88 percent of the total IGR and 66.12 percent of the total revenue, compared to N60.58bn (87 percent of the estimate for Q1 Y2015), representing 90 percent of total IGR and 62 percent of total revenue in 2015. "This performance was N6.67bn more in absolute terms compared to corresponding period in Y2015 and due largely to more participatory structural and systemic re-engineering. "Over the course of the first quarter of Y2016, Federal transfers contributed N25.64bn (83 percent of the estimate for the quarter) and accounted for 25.21 percent of total revenue. Further breakdown showed that statutory allocations contributed N7.48bn while VAT contributed N18.16bn," Ashade said. Speaking on performance of capital expenditures for the period under review, the Commissioner explained that in the regard, the government expended N48.88bn on capital projects which represented a 51 percent better performance of N15.08bn (24 percent) as at the first quarter of 2015. He also revealed that as at the end of first quarter of 2016, the ratio of capital expenditures to recurrent expenditures closed at 50:50, better than a ratio of 21:79 recorded for the same period in 2015 but short of the ratio of 58:42 projected for 2016. He, however, expressed optimism that capital expenditure performance would experience significant improvement in the second quarter of 2016 based on the projections and expectations of revenue inflows. Ashade, whose Ministry is also responsible for managing the State's existing relationships with development partners as well as identify new potential ones to drive further development, disclosed that the State Government has gone into partnership with the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to invest in a possible monorail project that will link Marina to Oniru in Victoria Island and Ikoyi, and later connect to the Lekki Rail Line project which is also in the works. He clarified that the monorail project is an urban mass transportation project different from the ongoing Blue Line Rail project that will connect Mile 12 to CMS, and the Red Line Rail Project. According to him: "A detailed feasibility study has been commissioned on the monorail project to validate the initial survey, which will eventually lead to an investment of US$1billion (about N300billion) in the project if the results of the feasibility study are positive, amongst other conditions." Ashade further disclosed that under the Eko Urban Project, the State Government, in partnership with the Agence Francaise De Development (AFD) would soon embark on the upgrade of slums in Amukoko in Ajeromi/Ifelodun Local Government Area of the State and Ilaje-Bariga in Bariga Local Council Development Area of the State, as well as the provision of modern waste disposal facility in Epe. He said projects would soon take off as the AFD has already committed a US$100m loan for the projects, while the State Executive Council has equally approved the upgrade of the slums. |
| ThugLuving records signee "RapGodd" releases promo photos ahead of his EKelly produced single Posted: 09 May 2016 08:03 AM PDT   The label felt in a way to satisfy the request of their darling fans whose curiosity for pictures of their Rapgodd has become consistent will be greatly achievedas days draws closer for the most spoken about Rap single in recent times. Get yourselves together and expect more pictures as the jam of all time drops on the 27th of May 2016 by RAPGODD titled KUPU (sie ba pua ). See More Photos Below:               |
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