The following day, I was playing tennis on campus when Toyin walked over with anger written all over her. She told me Mallam Ahmed suddenly became unreasonable and slapped her for the first time and jilted her afterwards. But then she had discovered he had my residential address.
- AMA
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| Sunrise on Lake Atitlan |
Catch-Up this week spotlights on Lake Atitlan, a place which Writer-philosopher Aldous Huxley called 'the most beautiful lake in the world, and even after almost 90 years, this Guatemalan jewel is as magical as ever.'
According to a USA Today Travel report, Atitlan still flies well under the radar of many travelers, making it an enticing destination for travelers seeking to avoid big crowds.
Giving gifts is a beautiful tradition that helps bond people. Choosing the right gift, worthy of its recipient, is an art that can be daunting for someone not skilled in giving gifts.
However, it should also show the effort that you put into thinking of it. Besides, a gift should be practical and not a random trinket you found in a gift shop. In order to check all these boxes and become a thoughtful gift-giver, you need excellent observation skills and some practice.
If you want to learn the art of becoming a thoughtful gift-giver, this guide is a great place to start.
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| David Beckham |
Soccer legend David Beckham has lent his Instagram account to a doctor in Ukraine to put a spotlight on the "amazing work" by medical professionals providing care during Russia's invasion of the country, CBSnews reports.
According to the report, the former English national team and Manchester United star handed over his platform with more than 71 million followers to Iryna, the head of the regional perinatal center in Kharkiv, where she's helping mothers give birth safely.
Iryna, who is only identified by her first name, gave a first-person account of what a day in her life is like on Instagram Stories. Video clips showed her next to new mothers, pregnant women and babies on oxygen generators donated by UNICEF. She said she works at the hospital "24/7 now" and "I'm here all day.", the report stated further adding that in one of the videos, Iryna discussed how "difficult" the early days of the war in Ukraine were. She said on the first day of the invasion, all pregnant women were evacuated to the basement and eventually, they grew accustomed to it.
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| Godwin Emefiele, CBN Governor |
Mr Godwin Emefiele, the CBN Governor, made this known on Monday while presenting a communique from the apex bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting.
He said the International Monetary Fund (IMF) also projected the economy to grow at 2.7 per cent, while the Federal Government projected a 4.21 per cent growth.
From Pro-Sound Network comes a report about artistes making hits from home.
Traditionally, according to the report, ''musicians would go to a recording studio to make their hits, which would be kitted out with all the instruments and technology needed. However, technology became more accessible about 50 years ago and some of the most successful musicians ever were able to build full studios in their homes, a trend that continues today. Even more recently, music-making technology has basically become accessible to basically anyone with a smartphone or laptop (although you arguably are more limited this way)''.
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| Blessing CEO, relationship expert |
Popular relationship expert, Blessing Nkiruka Okoro aka Blessing CEO has told her fans and the world by extension via a video where to draw the line between “mind your business”, a phrase currently trending on social media amongst some celebrities. See the video below:
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| Suspect: 15-year-old maid |
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The President, Major General Muhammadu
Buhari (retd.) |
‘All are alarmed that weak governance accentuates the problems and casts doubt on the leadership’s ability to weather the storm.
‘Among the daunting headwinds is, ironically, the spike in crude oil and gas prices that ordinarily should have been a boost for a major exporter. But as the country irrationally relies wholly on imports for refined petroleum products, higher prices mean higher costs of imports, and higher subsidy costs, which planned stoppage the government shifted by another 18 months.
‘Corruption, fiscal recklessness by the government and external pressures have, combined with its own incompetence, defeated the monetary authority’s efforts to effectively manage the exchange rate.
Catch-Up this week spotlights on Dudu-Osun, an African black soap made from herbs found in the Savannah and tropical rainforest regions of West Africa. Although the black soap was once only known to people of Yoruba descents. Dudu-Osun, a Nigerian variant of the soap is among the few brands making for wider acceptance and recognition for this beauty product in the mainstream industry.
In an overview, Dudu-Osun is made from shea butter, honey, aloe vera, Osun (camwood), palm kernel oil, cocoa pod ash, palm bunch ash, lime juice, lemon juice, water and fragrance.
The soap is known to be a gentle cleanser for hair, scalp and skin. Camwood, which is a primary ingredient in this locally made herbal soap has been discovered with exfoliating properties.
For years, beauty experts have claimed traditional black soap is good at alleviating skin ailments and even protecting the skin from premature ageing.
There is a desire to have a dream home in most people. However, this dream can quickly turn into a nightmare when the rubber meets the road. This is especially true for many couples who go through the process of building their home. To avoid breaking up or causing further trouble in a relationship, couples need to know how to keep it together. During these challenging times, here are some ways to keep things together when building a home:
Budget Together
A budget is something significant. It
has a vital role to play while building a new house. A proper budget is
necessary so that you can make your construction cost-effective. It will also
help you save money while the building process is going on.
Before starting the construction, it is essential to make a budget for that construction as a couple so that the expenses can be planned out accordingly. A house requires specific items such as wall light fixtures, windows, doors, and so on. Proper planning with the budget will enable you to build a new house on your finances. It is essential to start making a budget as a couple while building a house.
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in Berlin on Saturday to protest against Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The demonstration was held under the motto 'Stop the war! Peace and solidarity for the people in Ukraine'.
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Similar protests were also held in other German cities, including Frankfurt where more than 10,000 people gathered.
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Ramatu Yakubu Kyari, wife of the suspended DCP Abba Kyari, on Monday, slumped shortly after a Federal High Court, Abuja, adjourned the bail application of her husband until March 28.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Justice Emeka Nwite fixed March 28 for ruling on the bail motion filed by Ramatu’s husband and others after their lawyers and the prosecution counsel argued their position for and against the request.
Justice Nwite, who adjourned the ruling, ordered Kyari and other police officers seeking for a bail to be remanded in the custody of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) pending the determination of the matter.
