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  • A Nigerian Girl Has Been Offered Admission Into All 8 Ivy League Schools

    A Nigerian Girl Has Been Offered Admission Into All 8 Ivy League Schools
    Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna has shown that Nigerians will continue to excel at home or even abroad. She was accepted into all 8 Ivy League universities in America.

    The 17 year old senior of Elmont High School, Long Island, New York will have taken 13 advanced courses when she graduates.

    The Ivy League schools include: Harvard University, Yale University, Princeton University, Dartmouth College, Brown University, Cornell University, University of Pennsylvania and Columbia University. She was also offered admission by 4 other universities: John Hopkins University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, New York University and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

    She credits her accomplishments to her supportive parents who made sure she appreciated the importance of education and the dedicated teachers of Elmont High School.

    She believes her resilience and hard-work also helped her achieve some of her goals. Although she wasn’t born in Nigeria, her visits to the country have inspired her to be of positive impact to Nigeria.

    Although she hasn’t decided on a school, Augusta wants to study a science related course and is very interested in research.

    The 17 year old upon discovering her school lacked the hi-tech equipment required for her research, went on to apply for an internship in Columbia University so she could continue.

    However, she isn’t the first African to achieve this feat.

    Harold Ekeh and Victor Agbafe from Nigeria, Kwasi Enin from Ghana and also Somalia’s Munira Khalif were accepted into all 8 Ivy League schools in 2015.

    Maryam

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  • This Ghanaian Ad Is The Funniest But Coolest Condom Ad You’ve Ever Seen

    This Ghanaian Ad Is The Funniest But Coolest Condom Ad You’ve Ever Seen
    Many of us have heard of the several Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) that exist and ways to prevent them.

    Ghanaian condom brand, Fiesta Condoms put out a hilarious but educating animated series about the advantages of using condoms on their Youtube channel.

    It is not a surpsrise that Fiesta Condoms are a trademark of DKT International, the non-profit organization that promotes family planning and HIV prevention through social marketing.

    They kicked things off on their Youtube channel with this funny skit about a couple that would rather pray away STIs and infections rather than use condoms.

    Then, this funny ad tells the story of a hideous STI that terrorizes couples in the land giving them infections. The Superheroes, Fiesta condoms come to the rescue and save the day.

    Check out the full video here.

    You can also watch other ads on their channel, Fiesta Condoms Gh.

    Maryam

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  • 20 Reasons Superheroes Cannot Survive In Nigeria

    20 Reasons Superheroes Cannot Survive In Nigeria

    Have you ever wondered why there are no superheroes in Nigeria? With no fuel, no light, and the pressure to marry,  how will they succeed? Here are 20 reasons superheroes cannot survive in Nigeria:

    1. Batman may get stranded.

    https://twitter.com/chuuzzy/status/717283318375559170

    2. No light to charge Iron man’s suit too.

    https://twitter.com/Punthief/status/717294668313182208

    3. Nigerian’s will have many problems with Wonder Woman.

    4. And will probably shame her for being a female superhero.

    5. And call her Ashawo.

    6. Thor’s hammer would’ve gone missing.

    7. Because the only Nigerians that can fly are witches and wizards…

    https://twitter.com/H_L_MA/status/717294610234667008

    8. Keep me anon Twitter would’ve have sent SubDeliveryMan a few DMs.

    https://twitter.com/chuuzzy/status/717304949114331136

    9. They wouldn’t have capes because Nigerian tailors are just disappointing.

    10. Lagos traffic won’t let Batman be great.

    11. Who wants to wear cape in this heat?

    https://twitter.com/Tumiwiththewave/status/717289393107693568

    12. Nigerians can even call them oversabi people.

    13. Batman will probably be too busy fighting his uncles over his father’s property.

    14. The Incredible Hulk would’ve faced wahala with this mum.

    https://twitter.com/chuuzzy/status/717295074384678912

    15. Because someone can’t even take a little nap during morning devotion.

    https://twitter.com/chuuzzy/status/717297553969164288

    16. The flash would be that really fast Gala and La casera guy in traffic.

    17. Spider man won’t be able to fight crime on the mainland.

    https://twitter.com/iamHighDee/status/717292368412676096

    18. Antman may die prematurely….

    19. Will Aquaman takeover dominion of the seas from the mammywater just like that?

    https://twitter.com/pee_jayisang/status/717290038292299776

    20. What is an Iron man without light please?

    Maryam

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  • Senators In Nasarawa Left All Chill In Their Houses And Fought Dirty

    Senators In Nasarawa Left All Chill In Their Houses And Fought Dirty
    There are several ways of handling issues in Nigeria which hardly ever includes keeping calm.

    Nigerian senators usually solve issues by either making serious banter…

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xv0W5aQhqMc
    Because Nigerian women’s lives don’t matter.

    Or fight things out, street style.

    Because decorum is too much stress.

    On April 4, Nasarawa state lawmakers left trash for LAWMA.

    And fought at the state House of Assembly.

    Apparently, Governor Al-Makura’s appointment of 11 new council chairmen was what caused the wahala.

    Some of the senators opposed the Governor’s motion and accused those in support of receiving 50 million Naira bribe from him.

    The newly appointed council chairmen were supposed to be succeeding the former council leaders whose appointments ended on March 24.

    These senators disagreed because they thought the appointments were illegal.

    Na wa oh!

    We didn’t vote them for this sha.

    When those in charge of making the laws that guide the country are actually lawless.

    What a shame!

    Watch full details of the fight here:

    Perhaps, if the passion and anger of this fight is channelled into the Agatu crisis plaguing Nasarawa state, the problem could be solved quicker than imagined.

    [zkk_poll post=27018 poll=content_block_standard_format_9]

    Maryam

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  • Is This Picture Racist?

    Is This Picture Racist?
    Racism is very much alive especially in the movie and fashion industries (word to the Oscars).

    Although American clothing brand, Gap tried to address diversity with this ad in 2014.

    And also preach girl power in this campaign that features the only all-children humanitarian circus troup in the world, Le Petit Cirque.

    People on Twitter still think this particular picture is racist.

    https://twitter.com/soulzilla/status/716374318658285577

    And called Gap out for using the little black girl as an armrest.

    https://twitter.com/ASHA7777/status/716370762349682688

    They think the brand is being passively racist.

    They wanted to know why the ad featured only one black girl.

    https://twitter.com/KALIUCHIS/status/716664010263769090

    Is the “arm rest” pose really sending any message in particular to anybody?

    How come this picture from Gap kids didn’t spark any outrage?

    https://twitter.com/MatthewACherry/status/716753585552302080

    If the black girl was portrayed as the ballerina, people may even say they made her twerk.

    Can’t a child rest on another’s head in a playful capmpaign for children?

    Must there be a racial tag to everything these days?

    Na wa oh! Somebody cannot play with you people again.

    However necessary and highly important the fight against racism is, misdirected outrage and anger will not assist in achieving equality.

    [zkk_poll post=26837 poll=content_block_standard_format_13]

    Maryam

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  • SubDeliveryMan Tried To Pull An April Fools Prank But We Saw It Coming

    SubDeliveryMan Tried To Pull An April Fools Prank But We Saw It Coming
    On March 31, SubDeliveryMan account was shut down and people lost their minds on Twitter.

    SubDeliveryMan is the go-to Twitter account for slander, delivery of anonymous hateful messages and receipts.

    A new Twitter page @IknoSubDelivery claimed to know the handlers of the account and threatened to expose them if they failed to pay $3000.

    The threat seemed to have worked as the SubDeliveryMan Twitter page went down almost immediately.

    Someone saw through it.

    And couldn’t possibly be bothered.

    https://twitter.com/d_problemsolver/status/715771380395024384

    And right when people were getting over the drama….

    This tweet popped up on @IKnoSubdelivery’s page on April 1st…

    Subdeliveryman also rose from the dead.

    https://twitter.com/SubDeliveryMan/status/715675400383307776

    Round of applause for those of us that saw it coming.

    Keep me Anon Twitter after finding out it was all a prank.

    But what a brilliant way to seek and gain green-white-green Twitter’s full attention!

    [zkk_poll post=26686 poll=content_block_standard_format_13]

    Maryam

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  • Femi Adesina Suggested A “Solution” To Nigeria’s Poor Electricity Supply And Nigerians Hate Him For It

    Femi Adesina Suggested A “Solution” To Nigeria’s Poor Electricity Supply And Nigerians Hate Him For It
    A large percentage of Nigerians reading this right now are currently battling fuel scarcity and erratic supply of electricity.

    When NEPA refuses to bring the light and fuel for generator is also scarce.

    In a dire situation as this, you’d think Nigerian leaders would try and calm the already angry and impatient Nigerians.

    However, President Buhari’s media aide during an interview with Channels Television dropped his very ‘wise’ solution to Nigeria’s electricity problems.

    He claimed that petroleum pipeline vandals were responsible for the poor supply of electricity.

    He went on to shock Nigerians with this statement.

    https://twitter.com/Seyi__/status/714384703793590272
    “… So if some people are crying that they are in darkness, they should go and hold those that vandalized the pipelines, that’s it!”

    When there’s no fuel and light but your government still wants you to fight some people.

    Will Nigerians stand for this?

    https://twitter.com/XANTAPLUS/status/714717304550998016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

    They certainly do not deserve such betrayal.

    Should such statements be made by a Special Adviser to the President?

    https://twitter.com/_Enrikay/status/714713956888215554?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

    How much more drama will Nigerians go through in the hands of government officials?

    When did civilians become responsible for tackling pipeline vandals?

    He should kuku give us all guns.

    No wonder!

    Perhaps the misyarning will stop if the President considers this idea.

    Maryam

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  • According To A New Report, Nigeria Is The 8th Happiest Country In Africa!

    According To A New Report, Nigeria Is The 8th Happiest Country In Africa!

    Are Nigerians truly one of the happiest groups of people in the world?

    In recognition of the UN World Happiness Day, a ranking of the world’s happiest countries was released on March 20, 2016  by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network.

    The most important factors the report considered where the GDP per capita, life expectancy, social support, trust in government, generousity and freedom to make life decisions.

    Out of the 157 countries ranked, only 7 African countries were in the top 100 in the World Happiness Report.

    Algeria and Mauritius topped the African list, globally ranking 38 and 66 respectively..

    Even in the face of social unrest, countries like Libya and Somalia are the 3rd and 4th happiest African countries ranking 66 and 67 consecutively worldwide.

    Nigeria was ranked as the 8th happiest country in Africa, behind Morocco, Somaliland and Tunisia.

    Nigeria was placed globally at the 103rd position in light of the relevance of GDP per Capita and social support in the country. The report shows that Nigerian’s aren’t necessarily bothered by freedom to make life choices.

    Zambia and Sierra Leone came 9th and 10th due to strong social support system and freedom to make life choices.

    Unfortunately, several African countries such as Madagascar, Tanzania, Rwanda and Liberia dominated the bottom of the list with Togo and Burundi ranking below Afghanistan and Syria respectively.

    This report goes to show a slight glimpse of the state of some African countries in the continent.

    However, Nigerian writer, Yomi Kazeem doesn’t necessarily believe this is a bad thing. He is of the opinion that many more young Africans have stopped overlooking and making light of the issues that plague their countries and have started speaking out on every medium they can access.

    Maryam

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  • A Ghanaian Came For Nigerians On Twitter And Everybody Is Angry

    A Ghanaian Came For Nigerians On Twitter And Everybody Is Angry
    Sticks and stones in form of erratic supply of electricity, depressing exchange rates, looting of government funds and fuel scarcity don’t break Nigerians. Rather than get outraged, Nigerians remain one of the happiest group of people in the world. What they cannot stand however, is hearing a foreigner speaking ill of their beloved country.

    This Ghanaian Twitter user found the recipe to really upset Nigerians. She said how she really felt about them.

    Nigerians are the only people who like Nigerians, y’all fuck like rabbits so there’s so many of you, the world can’t say shit.

    — Goddess of Black. (@afualareine) March 22, 2016

    According to her..

    You point out their ridiculous arrogance & everyones in your mentions screaming “jealousy”

    .. No many of your attitudes are ??? — Goddess of Black. (@afualareine) March 22, 2016

    Nigeria has been completely messed up from the past.

    Cool, economically y’all are stunting in the continent; but let’s face it, your country is completely fucked. Historically & present.

    — Goddess of Black. (@afualareine) March 22, 2016

    Other African nations also matter…

    Your music is ??; But there are many other African nations that make our continent amazing. Stop acting like other nations ain’t shit.

    — Goddess of Black. (@afualareine) March 22, 2016

    Why are there so many Nigerians living outside the country?

    If Nigeria is so fucking amazing why tf do y’all overpopulate everywhere but Nigeria? Like come on ?????

    — Goddess of Black. (@afualareine) March 22, 2016

    Nigerians are great but need to ease up on the arrogance.

    Ain’t no body jealous of Nigeria. Y’all bring forth some greatness to the continent, but chill nuh. I don’t understand the arrogance.

    — Goddess of Black. (@afualareine) March 22, 2016

    Nigerians rule the universe of shade and clapbacks.

    Waiting for the Nigerians to camp in my mentions and insult, cause that’s all y’all are good at. But I ain’t saying nothing but the truth.

    — Goddess of Black. (@afualareine) March 22, 2016

    But are too proud for her liking…

    the only African nation I know that goes over board on pride, even if you have nothing to be proud of.

    — Goddess of Black. (@afualareine) March 22, 2016

    Commit 419 scams just to show that they have arrived.

    Nigerians will steal and scam just to show off to people they don’t even give a fuck about, That’s why your country is in shambles.

    — Goddess of Black. (@afualareine) March 22, 2016

    She loves Nigerians but….

    Im out, I love my Nigerians .. But some of you pic.twitter.com/A8PmnnPRgV

    — Goddess of Black. (@afualareine) March 22, 2016

    No buts abeg….

    Because Nigerians will not take it lying down.

    https://twitter.com/Mazi_Oscar/status/712329748496687104

    They came back for her armed with clapbacks…

    https://twitter.com/DanielleMbonu/status/712331682783895552

    And shade.

    https://twitter.com/SarahSanda_/status/712223617409544192

    They just won’t stand for such rudeness and disrespect.

    Africa as a continent is steps behind all other continents in term of development. Rather than bash other countries, hands should be placed on deck to finally place our continent at the same pace and time with others.

    Also Nigerians should use this outrage as a drive to fix some of the things wrong with the country.

    [zkk_poll post=25352 poll=content_block_standard_format_17]

    Maryam

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  • A Snapchat Movie Is Coming To Nigeria This March!

    A Snapchat Movie Is Coming To Nigeria This March!

    Nigeria’s first Snapchat short film is almost here and the social media universe is ready for it.

    The first version of the movie, Snapped The Movie, was shot in the UK and the Nigerian version was produced by actress and producer, Lala Akindoju.

    Bola Agbaje, the writer and brain behind the idea, was born in the UK to Nigerian parents.

    Winning an award for her first play, Gone Too Far at only 24, Bola’s plays have been presented at the Royal Court Theatre and also earned her so many prestigious awards.

    Her plays portray some of the issues black people (especially youth) in the diaspora face.

    She currently works with the UK Film Council and is currently working on a screen adaptation of Gone Too Far.

    Snapped The Movie, targets youths and some of the consequences that accompany reckless use of social media.

    The 2015 film was shot and released in the UK.  It premiered for the first time in Nigeria during Social Media Week Lagos in February, 2016.

    Snapped Nigeria is set to be released by the end of March, 2016. You can check out the first Snapped movie here:

    LOL! Mad Ting!

    You can watch snippets of the film here:

    Maryam

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  • The US Embassy In Nigeria Reveals 8 Easy Ways To Successfully Get Your Visa

    The US Embassy In Nigeria Reveals 8 Easy Ways To Successfully Get Your Visa

    *Ahem* This is a Public Service Announcement for all aspiring IJGBs and all those who want to change their BBM/Twitter location to a foreign country.

    Unlike, the widespread perception about how difficult getting  visa to foreign countries, this article posted by the US embassy in Nigeria, shows the consular officers’ perspective of the visa application process.

    1. Never present fraudulent documents.

    Using fake documents and visa packages can either completely ruin any chance of ever getting access into the country or earn the applicant some time in prison.

    2. It’s called an interview for a reason, engage the consular officer in a conversation.

    We’re not saying you should do amebo oh. They’re humans who would be interested to learn about Nigerian culture or probably our premium Jollof rice.

    3. It’s not always by documents.

    If you’re travelling to the US especially, your documents aren’t the most important part. Simply present your documents and let them interview you.

    4. Tell them about yourself and what you do.

    They honestly don’t bite. Picture this: If you wanted to take someone into your home, wouldn’t you want to get to know them before they move in? The purpose of the interview is for them to simply get to know who you are.

    5. Truthfully explain why you chose their country of all the several foreign countries of the world.

    You’re the one convincing them to admit you into their country. They actually have the right to know what makes their country appealing to you.

    6. Confirm whatever information you hear about visas from the embassy.

    Rather than go for your interview with false information, the safest thing to do is simply reaching out to the embassy to confirm useful information.

    7. Give detailed answers to the questions asked.

    Explaining in details will help them understand you better and also make the process easier.

    8. Bear in mind that the consulate officers are only doing their jobs and obeying the laws of their country.

    We know you’re going to cast and bind them on the morning of your interview. Just know that they’re people with jobs just like you.

    Maryam

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  • According To Sahara Reporters, That Central Bank Job You Should Have Gotten Is Going To Those That ‘Have Mouth’

    According To Sahara Reporters, That Central Bank Job You Should Have Gotten Is Going To Those That ‘Have Mouth’
    Some Nigerians believe that there are no jobs, some believe there are jobs, if you know where to look. But it’s come to light that there are plenty of jobs, but it’s being snatched up by people with “connections”.
    Of course there’s the getting of jobs through networking, which is legit. But there are those that aren’t qualified, who still get important jobs because their parents or relatives or family friends are in power. Like the current situation that has come to light.

    Sahara Reporters broke the news of Nigerians who were offered important positions at the Central Bank Of Nigeria (CBN).

    The news site published a list of young people who have influential background and were recently offered appointments by CBN in a covert hiring process.

    More than 200 people are said to be on this list!

    We know this happens, but this one is on a really large scale. SaharaReporters claims CBN appointed these relatives of various government officials without following due process.

    Wow! Just wow!

    That many people?! Nawa for Nigeria.

    And we thought the Nigerian government couldn’t surprise us anymore.

    This is disappointing, even though it’s not surprising.

    This is the second scandal to happen since Godwin Emefiele became the governor of Central Bank.

    Before this, CBN was scammed to the tune of 190,000 dollars.

    The reactions of Nigerians were varied.

    Some made jokes, as Nigerians like to do in these kind of situations.

    To some, it’s not only CBN that does this. They just got caught at it.

    Some see It as democratic freedom.

    Some believe that no Nigerian is innocent. They just do theirs on a smaller scale.

    Others believe that the CBN needs to be cleaned up.

    [zkk_poll post=24875 poll=content_block_standard_format_13]

    chioma

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  • 10 Things Nigerians Will Definitely Say To You if You Start Losing Weight

    10 Things Nigerians Will Definitely Say To You if You Start Losing Weight

    Daniel Orubo

  • 17 Types of People You Will Meet at a Nigerian Club

    17 Types of People You Will Meet at a Nigerian Club

    If you’ve ever been to a club anywhere in Nigeria, we bet you must have seen all these people. They are always there trust us.

    1. The People Begging The Bouncer To Enter

    They never want to pay to enter, once they are outside the club “Dj consequence baby, me and my twelve friends are trying to get in the club. Could you come get us?”

    2. The People That Skip Lines

    These are the main people/squads in town, they know everyone. What is a line? The bouncers have been settled well before their arrival.

    3. The Ones That Greet Everybody

    They are in the club to say “how far” to every single person in the club. Nothing else. “HAYYY MY GUY HOW FAR NOW?”

    4. The Perchers

    Buy your own drinks? No. Buy your own hookah? No. Buy your own bottles? No. Perch on someone’s table? Snapchat with someone’s bottles/drinks? Beg for hookah pipe? All Yes!

    5. The Happening Squad

    They are always in one corner of the club doing their own thing hailing each other.

    6. The DJ Khaleds

    Their motto is if it wasn’t on snapchat, it did not happen. Everything. Goes. On. It.

    7. The Crew

    Yeah, you guessed right. You can’t sit or stand with them.

    8. The Bottle Poppers

    These are the siren and fireworks people. If they don’t blow the siren for them about ten times, they haven’t gone to the club. Stress.

    9. The Single Ladies Squad

    They have their own section, table, bottles etc. They came to show off. No do not try to talk to them. They also came to snub every single male advance.

    10. The Hunters

    “Excuse me lady, can I speak to you for a moment”. All the time this is their favorite line. No chill always thirsty. Uncle enjoy the music small too now.

    11. The Photoshoot Models

    They are always ready for every photo. Every and any. You can’t catch them looking bad in any of the 1000 photos taken at the club.

    12. The Chimneys

    Cigarettes, hookah and any other thing. They never hesitate to be an exhaust pipe in your face. Okay thank you carry your lung cancer and shift.

    13. The Dance Competition People

    They are here for a Dance Off. If you aren’t careful you might lose a tooth dancing close to them. They are probably using it to make up for not going to the gym earlier,

    14. The Phone Addicts

    These set of people never take their eyes of their phones at any point. They should have just brought their chargers and WiFi devices and a bed so we know they are for real,

    15. The Big Daddies

    These are the older generation, they are always at some section of the doing the point-and-kill. “Heyss see that babe over there call her for me”.

    16. The horrible dressers

    These people come to the club trying to impress everyone but… They should have just stayed home.

    17. The ones who don’t know what they are doing neither do we

    See, we too we don’t understand.

    Tobi Smith

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  • 13 Reasons To NOT Get A Pension

    13 Reasons To NOT Get A Pension
    Once you start working, every company starts asking to take some of our hard-earned Naira and put into a pension plan for when we retire. Now pension companies are asking people who are doing their business to also invest in a pension.  But who pension really epp?

    Here’s why you shouldn’t take a pension:

    1. You’ll live forever and have the same level of energy.

    Even Nebuchadnezzar died but let’s move on.

    2. The world is coming to an end and saving for a pension is not worth it.

    People have been saying the world is coming to end for a long time.  Be careful!

    3. You children will give you money.

    You mean as much money as you’re giving your parents today abi? Give yourself brain o!

    4. Things will get cheaper so I’ll have more money.

    *Cries in free falling Naira*  Since you’ve been born, what has gotten cheaper?!

    5. You will marry rich.

    All the best.  Better marry Yemi from marketing and face your life!

    6. Betting is an investment.

    Just hope you didn’t put your money on Arsenal winning the Premiership.

    7. You will run for a political office.

    *Cries in anti-kwaraptian*

    8. One Prophet has told you that you will hammer.

    I’m so very sorry for you!

    9. God will use someone to bless you in old age.

    Because, blessing your future by yourself is a sin.

    10. You have too many responsibilities.

    Nice one. Better become responsible for yourself too.

    11. You have 4 side hustles, so why do you need a pension?

    You want to work till Jesus comes?

    12. Preparing for the future is stress, YOLO.

    Retiring into the baby boy/girl lifestyle isn’t stress sha.

    13. I’m too young to think about a pension now.

    Don’t allow your football age deceive you, you’re not too young for a pension.

    Friend, give yourself brain this 2016. Invest in a pension with Premium Pension.

    You can spend it in retirement. Worst case scenario, your kids will spend it for you! Premium Pension is also rewarding employees across Nigeria for their dedication and hard work with a campaign called #Reward4dHustle. Head to http://www.premiumpension.com/work to get involved!

    Maryam

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  • It’s Hard To Recognise This Child Who Was Rescued After He Was Accused of Being A Witch

    It’s Hard To Recognise This Child Who Was Rescued After He Was Accused of Being A Witch
    Remember the rescue story of 2 year old Hope who was accused of witchcraft and left for dead?

    After Anja Ringgren Loven found him, Hope was hospitalised and treated for worms.

    He was hospitalized immediately and was recuperating gradually under the watchful eye of her charitable organization and orphanage, African Children’s Aid Education And Development Foundation.

    This rescue story reached many parts of the world and touched several hearts including a Norwegian Policeman.

    Reading Hope’s story moved Djorn Druglimo and he started collecting football jerseys from his colleagues and willing donors for donation to the orphanage.

    Two weeks ago, Hope was finally discharged from the hospital.

    And was photographed playing with other children in the orphanage.

    It is hard to believe he was the sickly child Anja rescued this year.

    He looks really cute here.

    In Anja’s recent Facebook post, she shared pictures of him playing and the reason she named him Hope.

    “The day I carried this sweet little boy in my arms for the very first time I was so sure he would not survive. Every breath he took was a struggle and I did not want him to die without a name, without dignity, so I named him Hope ❤ Hope to me is a special name. Not only the meaning of Hope, but what it stands for. Many years ago I got the name HOPE tattooed on my fingers because to me it means: Help One Person Everyday ✌? HOPE”

    It’s amazing to see him transform into a cute, healthy baby after going through such a horrible experience.

    Maryam

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  • 12 Times This Mr Krab Meme Perfectly Summed Up African Problems

    12 Times This Mr Krab Meme Perfectly Summed Up African Problems

    We love this meme and how it makes our hearts race by merely looking at it.

    This thread, As Told By Ijeoma perfectly describes how it can really be when kasala starts to burst in an African house.

    Let’s begin…

    1. When you see Egungun coming for you with long cane.

    When you’re walking in your village and see a masquerade approaching. pic.twitter.com/mDHKq3Fx82

    — Coco No Chanel (@AsToldByIjeoma) March 14, 2016

    2. When you’re about to get caught stealing meat from the pot.

    When you’re stealing meat from the pot and hear footsteps pic.twitter.com/pvZuC4OxNR

    — Coco No Chanel (@AsToldByIjeoma) March 14, 2016

    3. When busy body aunties don’t want you to enjoy yourself at an Owambe.

    When you’re relaxing at an African party and auntie is picking out girls to help serve food pic.twitter.com/5tOgs71S8R

    — Coco No Chanel (@AsToldByIjeoma) March 14, 2016

    4. When you’re an IJGB in your village.

    When you’re visiting your village from abroad and you hear “Pssss. Fine gehl, come.” pic.twitter.com/a0w2orqzMN

    — Coco No Chanel (@AsToldByIjeoma) March 14, 2016

    5. When your long throat puts you in trouble.

    When you already ate the biscuit your auntie gave you and your cousin tells you she’s a witch pic.twitter.com/gVmekPzc8C

    — Coco No Chanel (@AsToldByIjeoma) March 14, 2016

    6. When your mother hears the pim she already warned you about.

    When your mom hears pim pic.twitter.com/XTqj1zOq3z

    — Coco No Chanel (@AsToldByIjeoma) March 14, 2016

    7. When you desperately need a “Kini” translator.

    When your mom says “Bring me my dis ting” but there’s so many dis tings pic.twitter.com/iTd63e8Pdk

    — Coco No Chanel (@AsToldByIjeoma) March 14, 2016

    8. How you search for home-training whenever your parents come around.

    When you’re an African kid this is your reaction in general when your parents come home no matter the circumstances. pic.twitter.com/uSlLCaV8zE

    — Coco No Chanel (@AsToldByIjeoma) March 14, 2016

    9. When your behind is about to get really hot from flogging.

    When your mom is getting something to beat you with and you’re looking for a place to hide pic.twitter.com/pwwPjd9gax

    — Coco No Chanel (@AsToldByIjeoma) March 14, 2016

    10. When your parents run into their friends at the end of the party.

    When you’re about to leave the party and your parents see their friends pic.twitter.com/eK9AJTGXpu

    — Coco No Chanel (@AsToldByIjeoma) March 14, 2016

    11. When you didn’t wash all the dirty plates in the sink.

    When your parents come home and there’s still a fork in the sink pic.twitter.com/cjr7R1C7S6

    — Coco No Chanel (@AsToldByIjeoma) March 14, 2016

    12. When someone catches you lying about your native language.

    When you lie and say you’re fluent in your native tongue and someone tells you to speak it pic.twitter.com/iYa5VE3ard

    — Coco No Chanel (@AsToldByIjeoma) March 14, 2016

    Maryam

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  • 10 Times African Leaders Reminded Us Of Our Parents

    10 Times African Leaders Reminded Us Of Our Parents

    1. When they tell you to go and bring your slippers but disappear before you get back.

    African leaders get us excited then jet out of the country at the last minute,  very disappointing.

    2. How your parents never tell you where exactly they’re going no matter how much you ask.

    Same way, you’ll hear “President XYZ traveled on “diplomatic relations” but the purpose of those journeys are almost always unknown.

    3. After flogging you mercilessly, they ask if you have eaten.

    African leaders put their citizens through fuel scarcity, erratic supply of electricity but conveniently say they have the interests of their people in mind, “the people are wonderful people”, who wonder don epp?

    4. Can you talk back at your parents, or rather do you want to die untimely?

    You cannot criticize an African leader openly. Are you in doubt? Okay try yelling how you really feel about your president at a rally then come and tell us the outcome.

    5. They help us “hold our money” like our darling African parents.

    All the taxes they help us keep  and ‘save’ or  invest in the ‘safest’ places.

    6. They hate how constant and active we are on social media.

    “Always pressing your phone”. Ever heard of the Social Media bill? Well African leaders are irked by the constant use of social media by youths and don’t seem to understand the many advantages of using social media.

    7. They tell us how ‘perfect’ they were in their younger days and how they never attended parties.

    Meanwhile, most of the vices practiced today were passed down to us from them. *Sips tea*

    8. When our parents say “Oya let us go” but still manage to keep you waiting for another hour…

    African leaders are the beginning and end of wasting time. They’ll promise to build a road in 4 weeks, but only complete the project in nothing short of 6 years.

    9. Remember how mummy and daddy promised to “think about it” when you proposed a brilliant idea to them?

    Now, think of all the times our leaders said “We are looking into it”, “We will end fuel scarcity”, “All hands are on deck”, “We are working on a permanent solution”.

    10. Our African leaders always tell us how broke the country is and how humble their personal bank accounts are.

    But guess what? They manage to slay to every event, find that money to travel and  host so many visitors. Are we right or are we right?

    Maryam

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  • 15 Accurate Responses To The Annoying ‘How Was Your Night?’ Question That Nigerians Ask

    15 Accurate Responses To The Annoying ‘How Was Your Night?’ Question That Nigerians Ask

    “How was your night?” is not a greeting. If you don’t want to listen to how I slept in a pool of my own sweat because there was no light, please don’t ask.

    1. “Why?! What did you hear?! Tell me what you know!”

    I’m curious too!

    2. “Terrible, I had a nightmare that you would ask me this question.”

    And apparently dreams do come true.

    3. “I don’t know. I slept off as soon as it started.”

    What else you wanna know?

    4. “Quite nice. Spectacular. I’ll rate it 5/5. Will definitely try again.”

    We good?

    5. “I closed my eyes, opened them and it was over!”

    And I’m still mad.

    6. “I thought it was amazing till you asked me about it.”

    7. “Well, I tried to kill myself about 5 mins back, thinking about you asking me this question, but I didn’t succeed and here we are.”

    Excuse me while I try again.

    8. “Would you really like to know, or are you just being polite?”

    Because I have a story to tell.

    9. “Of all the nights I’ve been asleep, it was definitely one of them.”

    Wait, why aren’t you laughing?!

    10. “Wow, how disappointing was that question. I’m alive, obviously, if that’s what you’re asking.”

    You know, since I’m talking to you and all.

    11. “Assume whatever you want.”

    For real.

    12. “It’s hard to say now that I’m awake.”

    Don’t care.

    13. “Extremely, dangerously average.”

    How was yours?

    14. “Same as always. I thought about doing something different but I’m kind of set in my ways.”

    What can I say?

    15. “I didn’t get enough sleep to answer this question.”

    Odunayo

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  • Nigerian Comedienne Chigul Shocked Everyone In This Emotional Documentary

    Nigerian Comedienne Chigul Shocked Everyone In This Emotional Documentary
    We all know her as the hilarious comedienne, Chigul, but in this documentary by Kemi Adetiba, Chioma Omeruah showed the world her emotional side.

    Nigerian music director and film maker, Kemi Adetiba recently launched a documentary series themed “King Women”.

    Featuring other successful Nigerian women such as TY Bello and Taiwo Ajayi -Lycett, this series seeks to share the glory and pain behind their success so as to paint a realistic picture of what real life role models go through.

    In a recently released teaser of the King Women series, Chigul shared how much she quarreled with her mother especially when she had marital crisis.

    She said “…I resented her because I felt I was going through a tough time in my marriage and she was just telling me, Go back to your husband, Go back to your husband”.

    Not losing her humourous touch, she explained how everybody around insisted on her holding on to an already failing marriage.

    “Is anybody asking me what’s going on with me and how I feel and how it’s doing me in my body? Did anybody care?”

    She tearfully mentioned how hurt and disappointed she was after her marriage fell apart.

    “When my marriage fell apart, I failed at something and I had nowhere to land. Like, it fell apart and I didn’t want it to fall apart and I feel like I disappointed my dad because we talked about it before he died”.

    And despite going through so much all by herself…

    “No one was there and I wanted people to be there. I wanted to be able to go to my mom and say I’m tired…. And she’d just always say “Go back to your husband”. 

    And learning of her husband’s love child with another woman…

    “When I found that my mom, like she knew, I was like, I’m done with everybody, don’t talk to me! But I later thought about it like how was she supposed to bring that to me, like news? Like gist?

    She still loves her mother and is grateful for the milestones in her career but also wants to have her own children.

    “I wanted to give her grandchildren. I wanted us to bond over those things. My success with my life, my career is great, it’s wonderful. But I want other things”.

    When Nigerians found out Chigul was married..

    And could relate to the pain she felt.

    https://twitter.com/thegimsay/status/708278004330459138

    We were all moved.

    https://twitter.com/_Kaelo_/status/708284526246694912

    Several other women experience hardships in many aspects of their life that cannot be expressed openly.

    It should be understood that marital crisis aren’t necessarily a taboo or things that can be solved by only the woman in the marriage.

    Watch the teaser of her story here.

    Keep up with the other featured women in the series via Kemi Adetiba’s Youtube Channel: Adventures Of Kemi Adetiba

    Maryam

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  • These 27 Hilarious Memes Accurately Describe Moments In History

    These 27 Hilarious Memes Accurately Describe Moments In History

    1. When Jesus asked his disciples to forgive 70×7.

    Ham so confused.

    2. Delilah didn’t come to sell groundnut.

    https://twitter.com/iamHighDee/status/708205763538370560
    What do you even know?

    3. When Jesus fed the hungry 5000.

    https://twitter.com/MsSsygala/status/708205732043341824
    Bros J, na you oh!

    4. When Moses came to disturb Pharoah’s life.

    https://twitter.com/Flt_s3nyo/status/708205633506508800
    Let my people go dakun!

    5. How Jesus rose from the dead.

    https://twitter.com/JORESHIC/status/708205555932905472
    Like a boss.

    6. When the fire of God came down, Elijah’s people be like…

    https://twitter.com/jackdre02/status/708203722694922240
    Look at God!

    7. Solomon after every wedding he had…

    And another one!

    8. How God sent Adam and Eve out of the garden of Eden.

    https://twitter.com/MrOkeke_/status/708196428988821504
    Gerarrahere mehn!

    9. After making mouth, Samson woke up to a shaved head like…

    https://twitter.com/Punthief/status/708194121609928705
    Hay God! Na me this?

    10. How Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego turned up in Nebuchadnezzar’s furnace.

    https://twitter.com/King_Eisenheim/status/708180767067615232
    God is bae!

    11. When God starts punishing you for disobedience.

    https://twitter.com/Punthief/status/708179839438553089
    God abeg na!

    12. When people call you “Baba baby” but the child isn’t yours.

    Is he going to call me daddy Joseph?

    13. When your enemies are put to shame.

    https://twitter.com/Punthief/status/708178313320083458
    What sorcery did that Jesus even perform?

    14. Satan needs to quit already.

    Satan, you can lie!

    15. When the people of Noah heard the first thunderclap…

    Wait first.

    16. And Noah be like …

    Shebi I warned you people.

    17. How Noah chilled in his ark for 40 days and nights.

    18. When people are just too disobedient.

    https://twitter.com/eIectrichapel/status/708134184418607106
    If I catch these children..

    19. When Jesus brought Lazarus from the dead.

    https://twitter.com/SheSeauxSaditty/status/708130596682227713
    Swag!

    20. Just look at the devil…

    https://twitter.com/homotears/status/708123445221953536
    So evil.

    21. When your BFFs snitch on you.

    https://twitter.com/SJ_lovesyou/status/708116694049357824
    These bros ain’t loyal.

    22. If you were owing Jesus money.

    So I can’t even get away with this gbese.

    23. Moses swagging after parting the red sea.

    https://twitter.com/SeseTetiwe/status/708166307397525505
    YAS! Slay, Moses!

    24. How Balaam and his talking donkey went to curse the Israelites.

    LOL!

    25. Eve dealing with the deceitful serpent of the garden of Eden.

    https://twitter.com/blxckbillgates/status/708214141526405120
    Kill the unfortunate snake.

    26. How Nigerians celebrated when Abacha died.

    Just look at God!

    Maryam

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  • These Badass Grandmas Stay Slaying Decades After Their Retirement

    These Badass Grandmas Stay Slaying Decades After Their Retirement

    Stepping down from their various positions of work in the Kenyan government during the 70s, these women retired to the ultimate baby girl lifestyle.

    They now spend their time travelling to exotic tourists sites in Africa and partying exclusively.

    Catching up with three of them in Somalia, self-taught Kenyan digital artist and photographer, Osborne Macharia, together with his team created beautiful portraits of them just in time for International Women’s Day.

    After failing an exam while studying Architecture at university, Osborne stumbled on the work of sensational photographer, Joey Lawrence and got inspired. He has since used his pictures as a means of showing the beautiful side of his country to the world.

    Here are the portraits from the Project Nyanye shoot:

    Mrs S. Were

    She was the Economist and Personal Advisor to the Kenyan president between 1972 and 1992.

    Ms. M. Adhiambo

    She served as the Minister of Trade and Industry from 1972 to 1980.

    Mrs Kamau Njuguna

    She was the Governor of Central Bank of Kenya between 1980 and 1985.

    Being one of the finalists of the 2016 HasselBlad Masters photography competition, Osborne has also worked for international brands such as Coca-Cola, Samsung, Toyota and so many others.

    You can head to his Behance page and website to keep tabs on other beautiful photos from him. Instagram account: @osborne_macharia

    Maryam

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  • These 11 Words Will Trigger Happiness In Every Nigerian

    These 11 Words Will Trigger Happiness In Every Nigerian

    Odunayo

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  • Unilag’s Best Graduating Student Ayodele Dada Gets Offered A Luxury Apartment

    Unilag’s Best Graduating Student Ayodele Dada Gets Offered A Luxury Apartment

    Ayodele Daniel Dada, the first Nigerian to ever graduate with a perfect CGPA in the country’s history has been granted a luxury apartment by Sujimoto construction.

    Last week, we shared his story with you and Nigerians have been inspired by how he came out on top in spite of the several challenges students face in the country.

    The 29 year old scored As in all the courses he offered in the University and participated in a lot of social activities while at it.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BClNYLzxLwF/?taken-by=daddyfreeze
    Upon learning of Daniel’s story and meeting with him, popular OAP Freeze spoke out and in his words: “Ayodele Daniel Dada is the 1st Nigerian in 54 years to get a perfect CGPA. My question is, how do we encourage him, and most importantly channel the minds of the forthcoming generation into the realization that our intellectual ability is the driving force behind innovation, which in itself is our greatest asset? How do we dissuade the next generation from the teachings of many pastors, who ‘Barnum’them, by selling the idea of a ready made financial miracle, for 10% of their current income?”

    And Daniel’s academic excellence didn’t make things automatically easy for him.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BCiv8doxL-2/?taken-by=daddyfreeze
    Freeze went on to inform Nigerians of his accommodation challenges also imploring successful Nigerian companies to help invest in Daniel’s intellectual potential.

    In an awesome turn of events, Freeze personally reached out to the CEO of Sujimoto construction, who was responsible for providing a luxury apartment for Olajumoke.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BClNYLzxLwF/?taken-by=daddyfreeze
    Although controversial musician, Dencia was reported to have offered to help with Daniel’s rent, the enthusiastic CEO of Sujimoto, Sijibomi Ogundele,  was quoted to have said: “Never again in the history of this country would the talent of a young man/lady be left without helping him attain his full potential”.

    Daniel is an example of Nigerians who continue to shine through and excel in whatever field they may be. We hope his genius potential is tapped into for the development of the country.

    Maryam

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  • 16 Problems That Would be Solved If Einstein Was African

    16 Problems That Would be Solved If Einstein Was African
    Africa hasn’t really invested in science and it shows.  Scientists tend to solve problems they know have wide applications in their environments.  Because of that, many problems peculiar to Africa have remained unsolved for decades… But imagine if a scientist like Einstein was African, he might work on a whole different set of problems like…

    1. An early warning system for when your mum is about to slap you

    A way of calculating atmospheric pressure around your mum’s hands and letting you know when it changes so that you know to duck.

    2. A ‘love’ potion for African parents

    Because African parents will never willingly say I’m sorry OR I love you.

    3. A body odour neutraliser

    Since everyone has refused to wear deodorant in this heat, we’d have a substance that neutralizes the poisonous body odour from others. Billions of African noses will be saved!

    4. A ‘Kini’ translator (mind reading device)

    Your Nigerian mother is convinced that you understand what “Bring me my kini” means.  Because as far as she is concerned, she gave birth to a mind reader. This device will decode all your mother’s mannerisms to save your African ass from a beating.

    5. A Yoruba boy warning system

    Since Yoruba boys don’t actually have to be Yoruba boys. You gats be prepared! 

    6. An African accent identifier

    Actor in Hollywood movie speaking in generic African accent: “My name is Babatunde Johnson.” African accent identifier: “This is NOT a Nigerian accent, I repeat, this is NOT a Nigerian accent. Replace actor immediately. Suggestion – David Oyelowo.”

    7. Self-cleaning weaves

    Because… haba..

    8. ‘Two heads’ to help you pass in school

    Dad: “Jolade that came first, does she have two heads?” You: *Heads to Jumia.com to order an extra head  ?*

    9. Air conditioners that run on ‘I beta pass my neighbour’

    Because this heat is demonic..

    10. A 24-hour monitoring system for parents and girlfriends

    Complete with a voice that says “remember the son of whom you are” everywhere you go.

    11. An Oyinbo food Africanizer

    For all those times you’re craving real pepper but you’re stuck with the 10th sandwich this week.

    12. A makeup face printer

    Instead of spending 1 hour to get a beat face, just use this machine to print your make up sharp sharp! Copy and paste.

    13. Kenyan running gene transplant

    Because Kenyans outrun everybody and other Africans will appreciate getting the Kenyan running gene transplant. Simple.

    14. Petrol-to-your-door delivery service

    Order online. Delivery within 24 hours depending on distance. Because somebody cannot come and die from queueing in this hot sun abeg!

    15. Actual special effects for Nollywood action scenes

    https://twitter.com/SemilooreAkoni/status/676863518419890176
    Hay God! We can’t continue like this. Look at how they destroyed the Ghanian folktale, Anansi The Spider!?

    16. An allergen that makes African presidents allergic to overstaying their term

    Because African Presidents who have spent more than 10 years in office are likely to never leave office…unless God or death or allergy… See Gaddafi, Mugabe etc

    Now imagine a world where the next Einstein is African

    Africa is transforming. Touch screen cardio pads that connect rural citizens to important care. Urine tests that detect malaria. Rapid diagnostic tests that detect Ebola. mPesa and other digital financial platforms that facilitate financial inclusion. Major solar energy projects in Morocco and Rwanda. The light rail in Ethiopia. The Square Kilometre Array, arguably set to be the world’s biggest telescope, in South Africa. Join the Movement and call on African governments, leaders of civil society and the private sector and young people to support a new era in science, technology and innovation. We’re looking for 1 million signatures. Pledge your signature.

    Damilola

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  • 11 Videos That Prove Odunlade Is God’s Gift To Nollywood

    11 Videos That Prove Odunlade Is God’s Gift To Nollywood

    Odunlade Adekola is one of the best actors Nollywood can boast of.

    And everyone loves him.

    https://twitter.com/Abstractflaws/status/705604968573771777

    From making us shriek with laughter to his ridiculously hilarious clapbacks, here are 11 reasons Odunlade Adekola is God’s gift to Nollywood:

    1. When he dealt with his long throat friend.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdWW85Gwj8o
    This is an important life lesson here: Always hold your own money!

    2. When he was just badass.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoknwN4rZ7E
    And transformed into the king of the streets.

    3. Who else can clapback like Odunlade? No one!!!

    https://twitter.com/Kingwole/status/704401165488951296
    Nollywood, what is a fly-whisk please?

    4. When you’re waiting for the love of your life and your girlfriend suddenly appears.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BCkN2jcmmFJ/
    Because nothing should come in the way of love.

    5. How to get away with serial cheating.

    She caught him cheating and he flipped that shit. What a man! pic.twitter.com/RhJUqWtcPh

    — Wole II (@Kingwole) February 22, 2016 Through blame shifting and turning tables, of course.

    6. Blessing us with his greatness…

    https://twitter.com/Kingwole/status/701866437451915264
    Even without saying a word.

    7. When he trolled this poor blind beggar.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BAqMi4MGmNq/
    LMAO!

    8. And he was effortlessly girly here.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDPgaIZ4GUY
    Seriously, give this guy an Oscar… just kidding!

    9. When he threw shade at a female Babalawo without giving one damn.

    LOL! He called her “Madam”.

    10. When he gave his gateman premium advice.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V29XRV9PuvU
    With the straightest face ever.

    11. We love him even more because he is quite the charmer.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GI9cfdJT2g0
    He could even steal your girl from you.

    Maryam

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  • 15 Nigerians That Have Set Life Standards Really High

    15 Nigerians That Have Set Life Standards Really High
    For every aspect of life, there are people who you could consider role models. We don’t have to go far away because we do have people that fit the bill in every aspect right here in Nigeria, in no particular order. Take a look.

    1. Aliko Dangote

    This man is every Nigerians’ ‘businessman goals’. Worth $16.7 billion as at January, 2016. You can’t help but want to be like him in the business world.

    2. Folorunso Alakija

    She is the richest woman in Africa worth $1.58 billion according to Forbes, she is the vice chair of Famfa Oil, married with beautiful kids. You can’t help but admire her.

    3. Richard Mofe-Damijo

    Top Nigerian actor, turned politician, former commissioner in Delta state, and a cynosure of the eyes. He has and had a successful acting career and is greatly admired by a lot!

    4. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

    Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie  is a Nigerian novelist, nonfiction writer and short story writer. She has been called “the most prominent” of a “procession of critically acclaimed young anglophone authors. Amazing woman!

    5. Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde

    Your favorite WCW. A successful actress in Nollywood, a singer, and philanthropist she a some point was in every top movie. Featured in over 300. Herself and her family are really goals!

    6. Ebuka Obi-Uchendu

    A couple of people don’t know, but Ebuka Obi-Uchendu the former Big Brother contestant is an intellectual property lawyer, top choice emcee, TV show host, fashion icon and writer. He has a ton of endorsements also. Recently got married to his beautiful wife. Young man goals!

    7. Mosunmola Abudu

    Mosunmola Abudu, usually known as Mo Abudu, Moments with Mo founder, TV producer, founder EbonyLife TV, media personality, human resources management consultant, entrepreneur and philanthropist. She has been described by Forbes as “Africa’s Most Successful Woman”. Fam!

    8. Noble Igwe

    Noble Igwe is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of 360 Group. Style and fashion icon. He transformed his hobby into a money spinning business. Who wouldn’t want to do that.

    9. Agbani Darego

    Agbani Darego, MFR (she also  has a title guys) is a Nigerian model and beauty queen, psychology graduate from a top American university, also best known as the first native Sub-Saharan African to win Miss World. She set the record and is the ‘model’ for models truly.

    10. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

    Top Nigerian economist, known for a number of accolades from the World Bank, to being the minister of finance for Nigeria and helping to reduce the nation’s debt margin considerably, so sure goes down in history as having a huge impact.

    11. Toyin Sofekun-Bello

    Also known simply as TY Bello, the land is green an amazing journalist, singer, and top photographer she has made a name for herself right from her days in the group KUSH and most recently the discovery of Olajumoke.

    12. Bukola Elemide

    Paris born Nigerian singer, Bukola Elemide also known as Asa is one of the top songwriters, singers and performing artists to come out of Nigeria. She took the music scene with a different and unique style and continues to put her best foot forward in all her work.

    13. Philip Emeagwali

    Philip Emeagwali is a Nigerian inventor and scientist.  He won the 1989 Gordon Bell Prize for price-performance in high-performance computing applications, in an oil reservoir modeling calculation using a novel mathematical formulation and implementation. Big man. Brilliance levels 100.

    14. Hajia Bola Shagaya

    One of the few top ten richest women in Africa, she built an empire from her days in the Central Bank, introducing the Konica brand to Nigeria and now one of the largest distributors of base oil in Nigeria. She also is involved in the fashion industry and also a polo enthusiast. All rounder.

    15. Babatunde Raji Fashola

    BRF! A household name in Nigeria, the former Governor and transformer of Lagos state, he is now the Minister of Power, Works and Housing. Huge portfolio. Known for his eloquence in speeches he is a huge role model and an influence to a ton of Nigerians.

    Tobi Smith

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  • The Case Of Twitter And Rapists

    The Case Of Twitter And Rapists

    The fact that rape is absolutely unrelated to “indecent” dressing should not be up for debate in 2016.

    Although rape leaves negative physical and psychological scars on its victims, many Nigerians find it difficult to simply condemn the act and move on without making irrelevant references to the victims appearance.

    However, this Twitter user thinks otherwise.

    https://twitter.com/Mayourspeaks/status/705487267964518401

    While this other person thinks women are to be blamed for rape.

    @iBlaisePaddy because girls won’t learn, tempting people and screaming rape

    — S D B (@ThaNiggaress_) March 4, 2016

    And this woman sees nothing wrong in asking her brother to rape another woman.

    https://twitter.com/Hordun99/status/705705572117700608

    And yet another ridiculous bout of victim blaming.

    https://twitter.com/q4cue/status/705715761919234048

    Because…

    https://twitter.com/LohdLippi/status/705702426129653760

    Were underage victims also indecently dressed?

    https://twitter.com/TillyTillie/status/705734777807179776

    Men, women and children also get raped.

    https://twitter.com/Bint_Moshood/status/705685893911187457

    For those who don’t seem to get it..

    Did they even invent modesty?

    https://twitter.com/OreFakorede/status/705706676138196992

    Shebi victim blaming is a symptom of madness?

    https://twitter.com/OreFakorede/status/705704057525108737

    And whoever hides a crime is as guilty as the criminal.

    Maybe they don’t have home training.

    https://twitter.com/FoluShaw/status/705716561047195649

    And since we’re being ridiculous..

    Finally, the only sensible way to stop rape is living by this..

    Obviously, more steps have to be taken in educating people on the consequences and logical causes of rape. Also victim blaming has to be unlearned because it defeats the purpose of actually combating the problems rape poses in the society.

    Maryam

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  • 21 Crimes You Can Get Beaten For In A Nigerian Home

    21 Crimes You Can Get Beaten For In A Nigerian Home
    If you weren’t whipped with a cane (and eba stick) or gotten slapped unexpectedly, you probably didn’t grow up in a Nigerian home. Here are 21 things you could get beaten for as a child in a Nigerian home.

    1. Not greeting the visitors in your house.

    Where is your home training?

    2. Staring at the food served for the visitors for more than 3 seconds.

    Only cane can cure your long throat.

    3. Walking around without any particular aim.

    Somebody can’t even take small stroll again.

    4. Talking back at an elder.

    Talk back, get slapped.

    5. Asking for too much food.

    Because you must never eat to your fill.

    6. Refusing to eat.

    But is it your eat?

    7. Breaking a plate or glass cup.

    RIP to your backside.

    8. Crying for no reason.

    Sadness is not your option in a Nigerian home.

    9. Not shedding adequate amount of tears when you get flogged.

    Because only stubborn goats chest cane.

    10. Collecting gifts from visitors with open arms.

    You must say “Ah no, thank you” while looking out for your mother’s side eye before even dreaming of collecting any gift.

    11. Being too happy or excited.

    You should always be in a state of solemnness.

    12. Looking your parents in the eye when they speak to you.

    Your eyes must be fixated on the floor.

    13. Looking away from your parent’s face while they’re speaking to you.

    You’ve started growing wings abi?

    14. Singing right after you got scolded for something wrong you did.

    You can’t sing away your sorrows.

    15. Buying what you feel like eating with your lunch money.

    How dare you spend your twenty Naira lunch money on something other than the salt and pepper biscuits your parents love so much?

    16. Sitting while elders stand.

    Because, only elders have the right to rest their behinds.

    17. Fighting with your agemate and winning.

    Why did you fight?

    18. Fighting with your peers and losing.

    Does he have two heads?

    19. Eating at your neighbour’s house.

    Eating free food from your kind neighbour is a taboo.

    20. Telling a small lie.

    Ordinary lie oh.

    21. Telling the absolute truth.

    Especially to an amebo aunty.

    Maryam

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  • Skepta Is Building A Children’s Playground In Ijebu Ode

    Skepta Is Building A Children’s Playground In Ijebu Ode
    It is not uncommon to find successful Nigerians in the diaspora making efforts to give back to their home country and now Skepta has decided to be one of them.

    Out of the spotlight, the British-Nigerian grime artist and MC is known as Joseph Junior Adenuga.

    Born in Nigeria and relocating to the UK with his family at only 3 years old, Skepta launched his musical career together with his younger brother JME in 2005.

    Skepta is one of the note-worthy names in the world of British grime and he is also a songwriter and record producer. He has also performed with top rappers Drake and Kanye West and was also on the remix of Wizkid’s Ojuelegba alongside Drake.

    After spending so many years away from home, 34 year old Skepta decided to give back to his home country, more specifically his home town in Ijebu Ode.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BCWCyQATDkV/?taken-by=skeptagram
    He started building a children’s playground in his father’s village in Ijebu Ode.

    On February 29, he shared pictures of the unfinished playground on his Instagram page. He explained that he’s building the playground to engage children in fun activities that will further enable them explore or develop various talents.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BCWDTUMzDlj/?taken-by=skeptagram
    He stated that the playground had to be launched by his mother in its unfinished state because she had to leave Nigeria for London the following day. Skepta believes the completion of the project will go a long way in inspiring the children.

    Hian! Why ‘launch’ an incomplete playground? Why not just wait? In fact, where is the playground?

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BCWDyDhzDmv/?taken-by=skeptagram
    As far as we are concerned Skepta’s lovely mummy rocked iro and buba with red beads to cut a yellow ribbon for a red dunlop tyre storage facility. Because we see no playground.

    Nigerians responded to the story of this unfinished playground on social media.

    Abeg, who dunlop tyre don inspire?

    https://twitter.com/MrBigzOfficial/status/704306251245682688

    The playground may be a poorly executed project but who gesture don epp?

    Should he demand a refund from the person he paid to build the playground?

    https://twitter.com/campalagirls/status/704414911821172736

    Bros, abeg which side the playground dey?

    https://twitter.com/isthecolor/status/704412102904123393

    We are just wondering sha..

    It wasn’t a joke afterall.

    @Ifeagbeja @Phardiga @Skepta Wait… is the playground real? Thought it was a humorous post o

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    Maryam

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  • A Nigerian Teenage Girl Was Kidnapped And Forced Into Marriage And We Have Questions

    A Nigerian Teenage Girl Was Kidnapped And Forced Into Marriage And We Have Questions

    Abducted and far away from home, 14 year old Ese Oruru is an underage bride to her captor and is currently being held in Kano.

    On August 12 2015, Ese was taken by a man from her mother’s shop in Opolo, Bayelsa.

    Her mother Mrs Rose Oruru, a food vendor, had returned from the market to meet her daughter’s absence.

    Learning that Ese was last seen at 11 am of that day, a worried Mrs Oruru began a search for her daughter.

    She also informed the police and some of the northern artisans who bought food from her. She later learned of her daughter’s abduction from a man named Mohammed.

    The story was corroborated by another man named Dan Kano who promised to help bring Ese back home.

    Apparently, a certain Yinusa sold his commercial tricycle, packed up and took Ese to Kano for the sole purpose of marrying her and forcefully converting her to Islam.

    Dan Kano rather than fufill his promise, sent a man named Rabiu to accompany Mrs Oruru to a village in Kura, Kano where Ese was being held.

    They presented the case to the community chief of Kura but unfortunately, he wasn’t sympathetic and mentioned Ese being held at the Emir’s quarters. He also told the anguished mother that Ese had converted to Islam and was no longer the daughter of the Orurus.

    Rather than getting frustrated, Mrs Oruru only became more determined and marched to the said quarters with Rabiu.

    They were both barred from entering the palace but went on to report to Kwani police station after an elderly man alerted the police.

    Upon obtaining permission from the police station in his village, the Chief of Kura brought Ese to the Emir’s palace on August 17 but she was not granted access to see her mother.

    Following several visits to the police station and transfer of the case to the State Criminal Investigation Command in Kano and Bayelsa states, some men including Dan Kano were arrested in Bayelsa.

    Also, Yinusa contacted Mrs Oruru over the phone stating how he sought permission from Dan Kano before taking Ese with him.

    How does someone seek permission to take a teenage girl away from a man that is not related to her in any manner?

    Ese’s parents made another trip to Kwani police station on September 2 in the company of Dan Kano and the Chairman of the Hausa community in Yenogoa.

    They were received by the Emir of Kano who claimed to have previously sent a letter demanding Ese’s release on August 26.

    Ese’s parents turned to Non Governmental Organisations such as the Child Protection Network who have raised awareness to help secure her safe return to her family.

    The Inspector-General of police however credited the delay in tackling the case to the Emir’s absence due to his Hajj Umrah trip.

    This raises several questions. Should the police not be completely in charge of the case?

    Also, how many other teenage girls have been kidnapped and forced into marriages as such?

    How is it possible for her captor to be walking free despite being responsible for the kidnap of a minor?

    Why is a community chief preventing Ese’s release with obvious backing from the police in his community?

    Forced marriages stay on top of the list of things that negatively affect female teenagers. Kidnapped girls are also usually sexually exploited and manipulated in several other ways by their captors. We hope Ese gets safely reunited with her family.

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    Maryam

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  • 17 Things That Are Too Real For Anyone Who Has Ever Attended A House Party In Nigeria

    17 Things That Are Too Real For Anyone Who Has Ever Attended A House Party In Nigeria

    1. When you realize you have to pay to enter.

    Only in Naija.

    2. When you enter the house party and immediately check if you know anyone.

    Where are my people, please?

    3. When people enter and run straight to a socket to charge their phone.

    Calm down na.

    4. When people start asking for wifi password.

    Better leave my front.

    5. When you get to the party and it’s all guys.

    Na wa.

    6. When everybody just packs themselves in groups.

    7. When someone complains that the music is too loud.

    Are you lost? Do you think this is a library?

    8. When the party’s playlist is serious rubbish.

    What is this nonsense?

    9. When they finally pass you the aux cord.

    Very good.

    10. When the house party is banging but you came with bae.

    See my life.

    11. When you want to turn up but everyone is just pressing phone.

    Are you people mad?

    12. When those annoying people put their phone’s screen brightness on the highest.

    How is it doing you people?

    13. When you see guys struggling for wall space.

    Who are these ones?

    14. When a babe says “that’s my seat.”

    Na your house?

    15. When the light comes on and you see who you’ve been dancing with.

    Hay God! See my life outside.

    16. When you start feeling sleepy halfway through.

    I’m too old for all this rubbish.

    17. When you realize the party is actually dead.

    Bye Felicia.

    Thankfully none of this happens at a Smirnoff House Party and Zikoko is giving out 5 TICKETS to the next #SmirnoffHouse party taking place this Saturday, November 14th.

    To win tickets, share this post on your Facebook or Twitter timeline using the hashtags #SmirnoffHouse and #zikoko and tag Zikoko on Facebook (zikokomag) or Twitter (@zikokomag) for a chance to win! Winners will be randomly selected.
    Featured image via DailyMail.

    Daniel Orubo

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  • Ben Bruce Didn’t Buy Naija And Nigerians Came For Him

    Ben Bruce Didn’t Buy Naija And Nigerians Came For Him

    Nigerian businessman and senator Ben Bruce, is very motivational when he’s not carrying out his parliamentary duties.

    And blessing Nigerians with tweets like this:

    And his oh-so-wonderful achievements.

    His genuine and passionate love for his dear country Nigeria, led him to start the trend #BuyNaijaToGrowTheNaira

    In his opinion, buying locally made products is the quickest way to salvage the not-so-awesome Nigerian economic situation.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=518fu0DV6QI

    As part of his social activism, he recently launched his book “Common sense Revolution”.

    This patriotic and loyal Nigerian had his book published and printed outside the country, in the USA.

    Ehn Ehn?

    Nigerians had this to say about this betrayal.

    Some wanted to unfollow him on Twitter.

    https://twitter.com/PRODEEGY/status/702369700433567744

    Practising what you preach is a key to success.

    Because free books are everything.

    Maybe he was worried about piracy.

    And when the banter becomes unbearable…

    https://twitter.com/Femi_17/status/702393603050610689

    When a book about buying locally made products is published overseas.

    What about Evans Brothers, Kachifo and other Nigerian publishers?

    In his defence.

    But in the end..

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    And now watch this

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETdh7CfBoPQ

    Maryam

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  • QUIZ: Can We Guess The Last Time You Had Sex?

    QUIZ: Can We Guess The Last Time You Had Sex?


    Oh yes, we went there.

    Odunayo

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  • 10 Situations Nigerians Are In With Current Exchange Rates

    10 Situations Nigerians Are In With Current Exchange Rates
    During the past few months, we have seen the Naira drop in value against other currencies like a plane falling from the sky. Ridiculous! If you have had to do forex transactions you will understand these situations.

    1. When you are planning to do masters abroad

    Is it really worth it?

    2. And you are thinking of a way to convince your parents to pay for it

    Maybe God will touch their hearts.

    3. When you finally tell them your plans

    And you want to go to study fashion design or theatre in London? You need to go for deliverance!

    4. Shopping for birthday clothes on a foreign website and your shopping cart is full

    Is it not better to manage what I have? Let me #BuyNaijaToGrowTheNaira

    5. When someone mistakenly asks you what you earn in Dollars

    Please don’t do this.

    6. When you see someone on your Instagram flaunting wads of foreign currency

    Now following, pls kindly follow back sir. Epp Me.

    7. When a Ghanaian says your country is now like Zimbabwe

    Don’t let the devil use you today please!

    8. When someone mentions travel abroad and vacation in the same sentence

    Please carry your unfortunate self and go away.

    9. When you realize Benin Republic, Ghana and Mozambique have stronger currencies

    See our life! Why us? What an embarrassment!

    10. When you realize you have one $100 or £50 in your vault from two years ago

    Isn’t God good!! I’m laughing straight to the bank!

    Tobi Smith

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  • 13 Songs To Get You Through Driving In Lagos

    13 Songs To Get You Through Driving In Lagos
    Any Nigerian who has ever been stuck in Lagos traffic will attest to it being the worst experience ever. Here are 13 songs to get you through driving in Lagos.

    1. Wiz Khalifa – Black And Yellow

    For when you’re cruising in a Danfo.

    2. Ludacris – Move B**ch

    This song is best played when you’re in a hurry and the cars in front of you aren’t getting the memo.

    3. Nelly – Ride Wit Me

    For when you see a hot babe walking down the road and sweating in the heat.

    4. Tony Tetuila – My Car

    Remember this jam? This song is for when an impatient driver bashes your car and you’re not even there for stories.

    5. Joe Budden – Pump It Up

    For when you’re buying petrol at the filling station.

    6. D’banj – Emergency

    Because nobody sees Lagos traffic coming.

    7. Chamillionaire – Ridin’

    When the Police and LASTMA are trying to make money off you.

    8. Kaycee – Pullover

    How LASTMA pulls you over when you commit a traffic offence.

    9. John Legend – Green Light

    For when the traffic light is acting childish and refusing to show green.

    10. DMX – Up In Here

    For when the traffic is terrible and getting on your last nerve.

    11. Rihanna – Shut Up And Drive

    When an annoying Danfo driver is trying to make bants with you.

    12. Drake- Hold On, We’re Going Home

    For when you’re about to lose all hope of ever getting home on time.

    13. Omarion – Speedin’

    When you finally get out of the traffic.

    Maryam

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  • Here Is Why Tonto Dikeh Is The Most Coded Of Them All

    Here Is Why Tonto Dikeh Is The Most Coded Of Them All

    Beautiful Nigerian actress and celebrity Tonto Dikeh should be crowned queen of all things coded.

    Or maybe she just really likes the letter “X”.

    In August 2015, she shocked Nigerians with pictures of the introduction ceremony with her boyfriend Mr X.

    Nobody knows when the relationship and engagement happened but she is Mrs X now sha.

    Her husband’s name and identity was uncovered by Nigerians and their amebo skills.

    ​He is Oladunni Churchill, Nigerian businessman and nephew of former president Obasanjo.

    In that same covert manner of hers, she dropped pictures of her pregnancy shoot to announce the birth of her first child.

    And now the baby is known as baby X just because she calls her husband Mr X.

    So she was pregnant all this while…

    Who would have thought?

    Pictures of the baby are yet to be released, maybe she wants to pull a Tiwa Savage.

    We’re still wondering what X means and why she’s hiding from Nigerians.

    Maybe she holds their amebo and gossip skills in serious reverence sha.

    Congratulations to Tonto Dikeh and her family.

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    Maryam

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  • Poll: Do You Think These Goats Are Finer Than Puppies?!

    Poll: Do You Think These Goats Are Finer Than Puppies?!

    CNN decided to write a WHOLE story on a Nigerian Dwarf Goat born in Boston, US.

    The goat, called Chewbacca is American of Nigerian descent.

    And some Nigerians are claiming that our Nigerian goats are cuter than puppies!

    How can?! Are they not meant for making pepper soup??

    So we want to know, do you think these goats are finer than puppies??

    [zkk_poll post=19437 poll=content_block_standard_format_2] [zkk_poll post=19437 poll=content_block_standard_format_3]

    Goat or puppy?

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    Damilola

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  • Good Samaritans Still Exist in Nigeria And Here Is One Example

    Good Samaritans Still Exist in Nigeria And Here Is One Example

    Acts of kindness little or large, go a long way in changing the lives of others. Many people have been rendered homeless or helpless due to one situation or the other.

    This Facebook user, Ray Ugba Murphy found an old lady who appeared to have lost her memory wandering around the streets of Calabar.

    Not remembering any name of even one member of her family, she only recalls her home town, Ikot Abasi.

    As he further explained in his post..

    I found this old lady wandering the streets of Calabar and she is obviously suffering from dementia! She has lost her memory due to old age! She cannot recall anything. Not the names of her family members or the name of her street. she only recalls that she is a native of Ikot Abasi! She probably stepped out of the house and can’t find her way back. Obviously, her people would be looking for her. Please help share her pictures until someone can recognise her and come for her. We need to get her home to her family. Much thanks for sharing and do keep sharing!

    He shared her pictures and asked Nigerians to help her return to her family.

    He even fed her..

    Although his post got shared more than 500 times by concerned and well meaning Nigerians, she remains out of contact with her family.

    Taking matters into his hands, Ray Morphy checked her into a Catholic-run old People’s Home in Calabar where she can be easily traced by relations.

    Kudos to Ray Morphy for his act of kindness and compassion for the elderly. He is an example of the well-meaning Nigerians who would stop at nothing to help others. We hope the old lady’s relations are located on time.

    Maryam

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  • A Nigerian Couple Got Separated By War And This Happened After..

    A Nigerian Couple Got Separated By War And This Happened After..

    In two months, Mr and Mrs John who have been affected by war will mark the one year anniversary of their marriage.

    War transcends the blood pumping action and excitement portrayed in movies. Rape, mass genocide and destruction are only a few of the things accompanied by war.

    The ones who manage to survive war, never remain the same afterwards.

    The deadly Boko Haram insurgency in 6 years has been responsible for the death of over 20,000 Nigerians and displacement of another 2.3 million people.

    Not to mention the kidnapping of over 200 school girls, sexual abuse of women and children and the 1 million pupils currently out of school.

    And even in the midst of so much strife and pain, this Nigerian couple managed to find and eventually seal their love.

    Hauna and Ibrahim got married at Minawao camp for Nigerian refugees, Cameroon.

    The couple who had previously been engaged before getting separated by the war, reunited at the Cameroonian camp.

    Hauna had fled to Cameroon while Ibrahim who was keen on his education stayed back to complete his final exams.

    Their reunion was emotional and in Ibrahim’s words…

    “It wasn’t easy for me to be separated from the one I love. But I had to be strong to pull myself together because I knew the separation was because of the Boko Haram attacks. So I had no option. The very first day we met in the camp, I could not resist her. I had to hold her to my cheek. Really it was a great moment that day. Heaven was very close to me that day

    Hauna’s unhappiness and worries were put to rest when they reunited.

    The married couple have plans to start their own family even without any steady means of income and challenges that await them while living in the refugee camp.

    This goes to show that hope and love can still shine through during times of strife. However, there are thousands of other people who may never see their loved ones again. We hope the Boko Haram insurgency is completely eradicated soonest.

    Maryam

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