Big Brother Naija housemates, Bisola and TBoss were engaged in a war of words this morning. TBoss came at Bisola over her French Toast reci...
Daniella Okeke is a Nigerian actress. In 2013, she starred as “Joke” in Lagos Cougars , a role that earned her the Best Actress in a Leading Role nomination at both the 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards and 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.
Here are 8 interesting facts about the voluptuous role interpreter.
Read below:
1. Daniella Okeke is from Imo State.
2. She was born on March, 26.
3. The Imo born actress studied Fine & Applied Arts in Delta State University.
4. She broke into the Nigerian entertainment industry in 2007 and has ever since been featured in many Nollywood films.
5. The curvy thespian is the CEO of DCOVI Entertainment and Dope Accessories.
6. Okeke is a lover of luxury cars.
7. She won the Best Actress in a Leading Role nomination at both the 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards and 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards for her role as “Joke” in the 2013 Nigerian film, Lagos Cougars directed by Desmond Elliot.
8. Daniella Okeke owns a charity foundation.
Daniella Okeke is a Nigerian actress. In 2013, she starred as “Joke” in Lagos Cougars , a role that earned her the Best Actress in a Leading...
A person out of three suffering from diabetes does not even know about it. The type-2 diabetes is the most frequent form of diabetes, representing 90-95% from all the cases.
Overweight and obese people, those that have 1-degree relatives with diabetes, sedentary individuals, smokers, and those whose diet includes large quantities of red meat, processed meat, and fat dairies are more likely to have type-2 diabetes. Women are prone to develop diabetes during pregnancy or if they suffer from the polycystic syndrome, what causes insulin resistance.
What are the main symptoms of diabetes?
How often do you go to the bathroom?
Do you go to the bathroom too often lately? The explanation is that urination becomes more frequent, when there is not enough glucose in the blood. If insulin is nonexistent or ineffective, the kidneys can’t filter glucose back into the bloodstream.
Excessive thirst
This is one of the first symptoms of diabetes. The constant need to drink water, dry mouth, and frequent urination are some signs of concern, as well as unexplainable weight loss or gaining weight.
Weight loss
Losing weight without any reason may be linked to type-1 diabetes. This is happening because the pancreas stops producing insulin, probably due to a viral attack of the pancreas cells, or because the body provides an autoimmune reply to this attack. It is desperately trying to find an energy source because the cells can’t get glucose (responsible for providing the necessary energy to the body). Thus, fat and muscle tissue begin to decompose.
Sexual disorders
Statistics show that up to 70 percent of men with diabetes have potency problems. The reason: diabetes affects blood vessels and nerve endings from the genital area, which makes the erection and orgasm quite difficult. In females, the vagina dryness occurs.
Feeling of numbness in feet or arms
This symptom is characterized by the increased rate of glucose in the blood, which destroys the nervous system. Type-2 diabetes has a gradual debut, and people often are not aware of the fact that the disease is easily “settling down”. Therefore, the increased level of glucose in the blood is present long before the diagnosis.
Other symptoms of diabetes:
Itching, dry skin, frequent infections or cuts and bruises which regenerate very hard. If you notice any of the symptoms listed above, consult a family physician.
A person out of three suffering from diabetes does not even know about it. The type-2 diabetes is the most frequent form of diabetes, repres...
This little girl, Khadijat have recreated actresses; Rita Dominic, Adesua Etomi and Somkele Idhalama’s 2017 AMVCA and she totally slayed them.
Nigerian photographer, Ifunanya Ojiaku of iPheellusion Photography has shared the mini-me versions of these celebrities off the AMVCA red carpet.
“Being a baby or children photography and a huge fan of the recently concluded A.M.V.C.A, my team and I came together to have this adorable interpretation of it inspired by toodlewood.” She said.
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Who do you think wore it better?
This little girl, Khadijat have recreated actresses; Rita Dominic, Adesua Etomi and Somkele Idhalama’s 2017 AMVCA and she totally slayed the...
George Turnah, believed to be 33 years old, is a godson of former President Goodluck Jonathan and former SA to the managing director of NDDC.
Turnah was questioned in Port Harcourt, Rivers state on Monday, March 13 by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), Naij.com reports.
There were reports that Turnah was present at his questioning along with several lawyers, including a professor of law and two Senior Advocates of Nigeria.
Sahara Reporters reports that several bank accounts relating to Mr. Turnah, including individual and corporate accounts as well as his children’s Education Insurance Account, have been frozen by EFCC.
Turnah reportedly maintained to the EFCC that he has never held a public office and so has no access to public fund and thus not guilty of misappropriating the country’s money.
Recall that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) reportedly ransacked a mansion owned by George Turnah.
Heavily armed operatives and soldiers reportedly stormed the palatial building located at Kolo Creek, Ogbia local government at about 5pm on Friday, February 3 and searched the entire building till 10pm.
It was learnt that the 33-year-old Turnah fled his multi-billion naira Kolo Creek Villa which he built with a gold-plated fence and gate just moments before the EFCC team arrived. His whereabouts are still unknown while his phones are reportedly switched off.
Meanwhile, Timothy Olaobaju, a prosecution witness and an official of Fidelity Bank Plc on Monday, March 13, told a federal high court in Lagos how former petroleum resources minister Alison Diezani-Madueke stashed huge amount of dollars in the bank.
That Olaoboju said the ex-minister issued a directive that the money be changed into local currency later on and she distributed the funds to some individuals across all the states of the federation.
George Turnah, believed to be 33 years old, is a godson of former President Goodluck Jonathan and former SA to the managing director of NDDC...
The White House press secretary, Sean Spicer, has been accused of racism after being confronted by a woman during a shopping trip to an Apple store in Washington DC, the Guardian reports.
“How does it feel to work for a fascist?” asked Shree Chauhan, a 33-year-old woman who works at a non-profit in DC, while using Periscope to record the encounter.
“Have you helped with the Russia stuff? Are you a criminal as well? Have you committed treason, just like the president?” she demanded of Spicer.
Spicer replied: “Such a great country that allows you to be here.”
Chauhan, who was born in New York and is of Indian origin, said she believed Spicer’s response was a reference to her skin color.
“That is racism and it is an implied threat,” wrote Chauhan in a Medium post about the incident .
“I am still stunned by the boldness of having my citizenship threatened on camera,” she added.
She continued:
“I have spent enough time with online [sic] to encounter rabid Trump supporters. Many of these folks see my brown skin and question my citizenship. They question whether I am here legally. They tell me to leave the country. They have told me to go back to where I came from. To which my snarky reply is often, “Go back where? New York?”
“It’s one thing to have a Twitter egg tell say you do not belong in America, it is quite another to have the Press Secretary of the United States of America do so.”
It is not known whether Spicer’s comment was a response to the woman’s racial background or a comment on free speech and her ability to ask a government official questions in a public space.
The White House has been contacted for comment.
The White House press secretary, Sean Spicer, has been accused of racism after being confronted by a woman during a shopping trip to an Appl...
So, you’ve been thinking of quitting your full-time job so you can pursue your passion and ambition of having your own business. Well, congratulations for taking a big and a rather thrilling step in your career. However, keep in mind that while it’s tempting to dive right into your life as a freelancer, there are still several things that you should take care before you leave your full-time job. Here, we’ve listed down five important things that you should do before you kiss your steady pay-check goodbye.
1. Start Working on Your Side Business
You surely wouldn’t want to quit your full-time job knowing that you don’t have anything in place to catch you. So before turning in your resignation letter, take some time to build up your side business first. Get various freelance gigs and projects while you’re still working full-time.Yes, this’ll mean late-night works and stressful weekends, but establishing your own client base beforehand will help you earn some money even after you decided to quit your full-time job.
2. Conduct a Research and Create a Plan
Quitting your full-time job can be scary, but what’s more frightening is if you already took the leap and realized that you bit off more than you can actually chew. Keep this from happening by making the most out of your stay in your full-time job. Conduct all the research that you for your business. Determine the customers you want to target, and decide on the services and products that you intend to offer. If possible, talkwith other entrepreneurs or freelancers so that you’ll have an idea as to how you can make a successful transition into a self-employed life.
3. Save Up Some Bucks
Apart from doing all the necessary research, it’s also important that you have a decent savings cushion before quitting your full-time position. Putting up your own business is difficult, and you should be prepared for the fact that you might not be able to make that much out of it. This is why we recommend stashing away an amount of money enough to cover two to three months of your living expenses. That way, you’ll be able to at least pay your bills even if you end up making nothing in the first few months of your business.
4. Take Care of the Nuts and Bolts
A lot of logistics are involved in doing your own thing. So, while you’re still earning from your full-time job, start working on taking care of the nuts and bolts necessary in starting up your business. Find an accountant who’ll be able to help you manage your taxes, and keep your expenses and income organized. Also, figure out what you’ll be doing for your health insurance, file the necessary documents to establish your business entity, and then visit a bank to set up a separate account for your business.
5. Prepare to Work Longer Hours
While it may not seem like it, being self-employed actually involves some serious dedication and hard work. The truth is, you might even be pushed to work harder (and in longer hours) than you did on your full-time job for just a paltry amount of money. Yes, it’s a little discouraging but you need to use that money as a motivation to keep on working. So be prepared for the fact that being self-employed actually involves some serious elbow grease on your part.
Deciding to quit your job to be self-employed can be thrilling, but it can also be quite stressful and overwhelming. Luckily, you can make the transition easier for yourself by taking care of the aforementioned things beforehand.(Source: Business Talk)
So, you’ve been thinking of quitting your full-time job so you can pursue your passion and ambition of having your own business. Well, congr...
“The eyes are the window to your soul” –William Shakespeare said. Makeup was intended to accentuate and enhance our natural beauty, but sometimes ladies do such makeup mistakes that can make them look like an evil vampire or panda. Lets talk about 11 most common eye makeup mistakes:
1) Using blush as an eyeshadow.
Many makeup artists advice time saving makeup tricks and one of them is to sweep your blush colour across your lids and use it as your eyeshadow. This tip can sound useful and time saving but, in most cases, it can only look good on artistic pictures for glossy magazines. Rose, red or peachy colours, usually, don’t look flattering on our eyes in real life. So, avoid using your blush as an eyeshadow!
2) Liquid foundation as an eyeshadow base.
When you apply your liquid foundation on your lids as a base for your eye makeup, in most cases it creates more harm than good, because the foundation wasn’t designed for this purpose; it’s more likely to crease and can make your eyes look tired instead of pretty. To get a neat and beautiful eye makeup – apply an eyeshadow primer first and then only apply your eyeshadow. Most eyeshadow primers will help your makeup last longer and stay crease-free.
3) Going too bright.
There is nothing wrong with experimenting…but as for eye makeup, very bright or neon colours only look cool when you go to a carnival or halloween party, or on the pages of glossy magazines, but in real life, it rarely looks elegant and sophisticated. So, I would suggest to avoid too vivid colours and stick to neutral pallet when doing your eye makeup.
5) Harsh eyeshadow lines.
Many make-up artists say: “Blending is the key!” This is totally true. Eyeshadow should be blended well and look like soft smoke, you shouldn’t see the colour between crease and brow bone. Harsh lines on the eyes look good only on the runway show, so my tip is – use proper tools to ensure that your shadow is well blended.
4) Not having a separate blending brush.
Most people apply their eyeshadow and then blend it with the same brush they used to apply it. This is a mistake! When you blend your eyeshadow with the same brush – it created the mud instead of beautiful gradience. So, my tips is – first apply your eyeshadow colour onto your eyelid and then, blend it with a clean blending brush (it doesn’t need to be a Mac blending brush or any other expensive one, it just should be a clean brush), this way you will achieve amazing and beautiful eyeshadow “smoke”.
6) Keep your eyeliner proportional to the shape and size of your eyes.
When applying an eyeliner you need to pay attention to the natural shape and size of your eyes. For example, too thick an eyeliner can make your eyes look smaller. If you have small eyes i would recommend to draw a thin eyeliner line.
7) Applying Makeup To Dry Skin
This is a huge no-no, says Barbara Guillaume, a makeup artist who has worked on celebs like Colin Farrell and Kellan Lutz. “You should be exfoliating once a week because applying foundation onto dry skin will accentuate flakiness, and it will sit on the top of your face instead of blending in.” Heed her advice by exfoliating weekly, then applying a rich moisturizer after .
8) Wearing The Wrong Shade Of Blush
Blushes should complement your natural blush tone, says Osmosis Color Cosmetics makeup artist Alejandro Falcon. “If you are wearing a bolder lip, pair that with a subtler shade of blush.”
9) Applying Too Much Bronzer
Mari Shten , a makeup artist who has worked with Mariah Carey and Christy Turlington, nominates the over-liberal application of bronzer as one of the biggest makeup blunders. “Applying all over the face instead of just the forehead, temples and nose” is a big no-no, she says. She also warns us not forget to apply to the neck.
10) Not Cleaning Your Brushes
“My number one mishap I see: women applying makeup with dirty brushes or old, unwashed sponges and then wondering why their makeup doesn’t look fresh, or even breaking out,” says Rachel Wood, makeup artist to celebs Rosie Huntington-Whitely, Olivia Palermo, and Lily Cole. She says to wash your tools with a mild shampoo or instant brush cleaner and replace your sponges regularly.
11) Sleeping in your makeup
OK, so you had a night out and you’re way too tired to take your makeup off. I get it, we’ve all been there, but sleeping in your makeup is probably the worst thing you can do for your skin. As we sleep, our skin goes through a renewing process so that we can wake up to rejuvenated, glowing skin after a good nights sleep. Wearing makeup to bed not only clogs your pores and causes breakouts, it can also age skin by sucking all your skin’s moisture out which can cause wrinkles or dry patchy skin. Taking those few extra minutes to take your makeup off and applying a skincare regimen will save your skin from looking tired, sallow, and patchy.
“The eyes are the window to your soul” –William Shakespeare said. Makeup was intended to accentuate and enhance our natural beauty, but some...
The fast rising Nollywood actor, Micheal Godson is one of the youngest and handsome actors in the Nigerian film industry. He has made a name for himself and is seen as a pioneer in the Nollywood film industry.
He is a youth ambassador for the Independent National Electoral Commission for Nigeria.
Here are 10 things you probably didn’t know about the handsome Nollywood actor, Micheal Godson:
1. Michael Godson was born as Michael Godson Ifeanyichukwu on 10 October 1985 in Kano State, Nigeria.
2. He holds a Bsc in Theatre and Communication arts from the University of Jos.
3. He is related to Governor Aliyu Bayero.
4. He commenced his acting in 2001. He broke into the Nigerian entertainment scene in 2010 and he went to star in over 100 Nollywood films.
5. He was rumoured to be involved in a romantic relationship with Ini Edo.
6. He has worked with prominent entertainment stars like Pete Edochie, Ini Edo, Clem Ohameze and Van Vicker to mention a few.
7. He broke into stardom after he starred in the film “7 Books of Moses” which was produced by Nonso Emeka Ekwe.
8. He was recently appointed as the youth ambassador of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of Nigeria.
9. He is seen as a young pioneer in the Nollywood film industry.
10. He also starred in the 2015 Nollywood film “Amarachi” alongside Chioma Chukwuka, Obi Okoli and Eve Esin.
The fast rising Nollywood actor, Micheal Godson is one of the youngest and handsome actors in the Nigerian film industry. He has made a name...
Proper pregnancy nutrition is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your baby. The food you eat is the main source of nutrition for your baby.
On a daily basis, your pregnancy nutrition routine should include a variety of foods from the four main food groups.
• Fruits and vegetables. Aim for at least five portions each day.
• Starchy food. Try to choose wholegrain options of bread and pasta, brown rice, and potatoes.
• Foods rich in protein. These include lean meat, chicken, fish, eggs, beans, and lentils. Try to get at least two portions of fish (including oily fish) a week.
• Dairy foods. Opt for milk, yogurt, and cheese, which provide calcium.
Dairy products, along with sea fish and sea salt are all good sources of iodine. You need plenty of iodine for your pregnancy nutrition to help your baby’s development.
For the first six months of pregnancy you don’t actually need any extra calories. Then you only need about 200 extra calories per day for the last three months.
Your appetite is your best guide of how much food you need to eat. You may find fluctuations of your appetite throughout your pregnancy:
• In the first few weeks, especially if you have nausea, you may not feel like eating proper meals.
• Your appetite may not change or be vaguely increased in the middle part of your pregnancy.
• By the end of your pregnancy your appetite will probably increase.
The best rule to remember when speaking about pregnancy nutrition is to eat when you are hungry.
Some vitamin supplements may be good insurance to make sure you’re getting the right nutrients.
During your pregnancy it’s recommended that you take two important supplements:
• 400 mcg folic acid a day – for the first 12 weeks
• 10 mcg of vitamin D a day – during your entire pregnancy
Later on in your pregnancy you may need to take an iron supplement. Calcium is also important for proper pregnancy nutrition – you’ll need twice as much each day.(Source: Unica Sports)
Proper pregnancy nutrition is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your baby. The food you eat is the main source of nutrition...
A report by The Punch indicates that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and other eminent groups have set a target for President Buhari on what should be his focus as he resumes today.
Besides the NLC, organisations and personalities who spoke included the Northern Elders’ Council, the pan-Yoruba socio-political group; Afenifere and Alhaji Balarabe Musa.
They advised the president to focus on the economy so that the plight of the masses, who could not travel abroad for medical treatment, would improve.
According to NAIJ.com, the demands of the groups and individuals are listed below:
1. The NLC called on Buhari to focus on the challenges facing the country, especially the economy. The general secretary of the NLC, Dr Peter Ozo-Eson, said the government should tackle the problem of the economy to get the country out of recession. He stated that it was important for the government to initiate policies that would reduce the suffering of Nigerians.
2. The executives, Anti-corruption Network, Mr Ebenezer Oyetakin, said the president should improve on the economy.
Oyetakin said: “Buhari should focus on getting the economy to work better in the interest of the common masses. He should increase the battle against corruption and make it more potent. He should work towards the re-denomination of the naira as a way to administratively deal with corruption in one swoop and to free the naira from both local and international currency war and manipulations.”
3. The national publicity secretary of Afenifere, Yinka Odumakin, said it was high time the country was restructured.
Odumakin said: “The country is drifting dangerously and the release of the timetable for the next elections by INEC will put the government under serious pressure as it signals the commencement of serious politicking.
“He therefore needs a dedicated team that can deliver on his core commitments to Nigeria in the few months left for governance under this dispensation.
“It would be nice if the President realises that holding elections under this structure without modifications may not augur well for the polity. A restructured polity therefore seems the low hanging fruit that can give him a lasting legacy.”
4. The spokesman for the Northern Elders Forum, Professor Ango Abdullahi, said it was left for the president and his close aides to decide his area of priorities. He believed Buhari must have used part of his medical leave to refresh his mind on areas he would like to face.
His words: “If he cannot do all, he would probably have to prioritise areas that will be of greater importance to the public. It is entirely up to him and those who are close to him, either as ministers or others, whatever their functions are in the system.”
5. A former governor of Kaduna state, Alhaji Balarabe Musa, said the president must carry out a thorough review of his economic policies.
Balarabe stated that the economy was “very sick” going by the daily hardship of Nigerians, and a good way to prove to the people that he was refreshed was for Buhari to come up with policy directions and plans to uplift the economy.
His words: “There is need for a fundamental change in the economy in particular. This is because the economy is the sum total of the welfare of the people. He must provide a healthy economy that will make Nigerians glad.
“He must face the stark realities that the economy and welfare of the people are in danger, simply because we have economic and political systems that put the interests of a few forward.”
6. The president, Nigerian Voters Assembly, Masud Erubami advised the president to come out with a new style of anti corruption crusade.
“The president should show in his speeches and body languages that he had healthily returned as the true Buhari that we knew by displaying his distaste for corruption and from the way it is being currently handled,” Erubami stated.
7. The president of the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights, Malachy Ugwummadu, said Buhari should deepen the consultation in the Niger Delta.
Meanwhile, an earlier report had indicated that President Buhari has no schedule on his itinerary as he resumes work on Monday, March 13.
According to the report, no assignment has been scheduled yet for Buhari as he formally resumes from his 51-day medical vacation.
A report by The Punch indicates that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and other eminent groups have set a target for President Buhari on wh...
Kemi Olunloyo has written to Tonto Dikeh saying she should have killed her estranged husband, Churchill Olakunle when she had that gun in Ghana for allegedly abusing her.
Kemi, who wrote on Instagram said from a woman who also suffered domestic violence to another, Tonto should have shot Churchill when she had the chance.
“Regarding Churchill, YOU SHOULD HAVE KILLED HIM while you had the GUN! I’m a gun violence activist. I promote guns for protection not for slaughtering, assassinations etc. It is to protect u from the bad elements.” Kemi said.
She continued by sharing her bitter experience of domestic violence with her ex-fiance when she was still in the US. She also encouraged that women should protect themselves anyway they can if they find themselves in similar situations.
Tonto Dikeh replied her saying: “Thanks Mama”.
Meanwhile, Kemi also made a comment in a video on instagram to other Nollywood actresses who were silent about their fellow actress Tonto Dikeh’s predicament instead of showing her support. She also criticized Uche Jumbo Rodriguez for a comment she made about Tonto Dikeh’s bruises that it was she put makeup on herself.
In a nutshell, she condemned domestic violence and showed support to the young actress Tonto.
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Kemi Olunloyo has written to Tonto Dikeh saying she should have killed her estranged husband, Churchill Olakunle when she had that gun in Gh...