Famous Nollywood actress, Rita Edochie has called on parents to communicate regularly with their children, and pay attention to their complaints about the things that happen to them both inside the house and outside. She made this call while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), at a seminar on "ending violence against children". During the…
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WHO confirms Zika virus strain has spread to Africa
The World Health Organisation (WHO), has confirmed that a strain of the Zika virus has been found to be present in Cape Verde, an island country of volcanic archipelagos found off the western coast of Africa. Scientists at the Insititut Pasteur Dakar confirmed that it is the same strain of Zika found in the Americas, known as the Asian…
SAD! 150 pregnant women die every month in Kaduna – NURHI
The Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health Initiative (NURHI) has reported an alarming rate of maternal mortality in Kaduna State, putting the figures at 5 pregnant women dying per day, and 150 pregnant women dying per month, on the average. This was disclosed by the Kaduna State NURHI team leader, Alhaji Abdullahi Kabiru, who cited poverty as the main cause. “We are…
Winning! Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie awarded Barnard College’s highest honour
Just as we were still reveling in the fact that Nigerian celebrated author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie was awarded an honorary degree by John's Hopkins University, we've also learnt that she received another groundbreaking award. On the 17th of May during Barnard College’s 124th Commencement in New York city, she was awarded the 2016 Barnard Medal of Distinction,…
#JusticeforMusa: 21-month old boy brutally tortured and mutilated by his stepmother in Kano
A very shocking, sad and disturbing story has emerged about a 21-month old boy named Musa, who was allegedly tortured and mutilated by his stepmother. The story was shared by Angels of Hope Foundation on Instagram. "Musa, a 21- month old boy is a victim of domestic violence in Kano. His parents are divorced. Musas…
#FREEATLAST! South African woman throws herself a lavish divorce party
What do you do when a long and strenuous marriage comes to an end? This South African woman is not here for all that crying and feeling sorry for yourself over a failed marriage. Instead, she threw herself a big fat bash to celebrate the uncoupling. Like, who needs tissues when you can be a "Dancing Queen"? According to…
Mom of two, Ibubeleye Macdonald, takes to the streets of Portharcourt in a desperate plea for a job
Desperate times truly call for desperate measures. In a country fraught with mass unemployment, where graduates with good qualifications have been left to roam the streets for years on end, in search of little or non-existent jobs, drastic measures may have to be applied. That was the case of Ibubeleye Macdonald, an unemployed mother of two, who has…
Domestic violence: Man reportedly kills his baby while battering his wife
The unfortunate incident happened in Umuchima village, Owerri West LGA, during a domestic squabble between a barber named Chinedu and his wife, reports Starttells. On the 12th of May, during an altercation between the couple, the woman had carried their baby in her arms, in a bid to discourage an irate Chinedu from beating her any further.…
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie awarded an Honorary Degree by Johns Hopkins University
Nigerian award winning novelist, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie was on wednesday 18th May, awarded an honorary degree by the Johns Hopkins University. During the school's universitywide 2016 commencement which held at Royal Farms Arena, downtown Baltimore, the honorary degree was conferred on her, alongside other 8 recipients. Nobel prize winner and Neuroscientist, Dr. Richard Axel; Philantropist and Maryland's first woman to become…
Go mama! Nigerian grandma becomes a graduate at the age of 79
Age is just a number, and is never a barrier to achieving one's dreams. This has been proved by 79-year old Hajiya Fatima Kurfi, a mom of four, and grandma to more than 20 children; who recently accomplished her lifelong dream of becoming a graduate. With a Bachelors degree in Islamic studies from the Al-Qalaam University, Katsina in 2009,…
WOW! Nigerian mom & daughter bag the same degree, from the same university, at the same time!
This puts the popular saying, "like mother like daughter", in a whole new light! A Nigerian mom and her daughter are inspiring women all over the world, with a rare feat they just achieved. They both graduated from California State University, Long Beach, with Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Public Health. The excited daughter, Stephano Gabanna…
Dad’s love letter to mothers, melted hearts all over the world. MUST READ!
Grab your tissues, because the beautiful words below will surely make you emotional. US Jane the Virgin actor, and movie director, Justin Baldoni, welcomed his little girl Maiya late June last year. Justin went through a torrent of emotions as he experienced his wife's pregnancy and labour. He decided to pour out his heart in a heartfelt…
The wonders Haneefah Adam did with Nigerian food will leave you in awe
Lifestyle blogger, medical scientist, and the brain behind Hijarbie, Haneefah Adam, has everyone in awe over the food art she created with Nigerian food. Yes, your everyday Nigerian food and ingredients were put to work to create these masterpieces. The creativity and originality is beyond words! These photos were part of her submission for the Samsung…
Amazing! You have to see this beautiful body paint maternity shoot!
In an absolutely divine maternity photoshoot, Abuja-based creative make up artist, Mascoteda, who was pregnant at the time, used her own body as her muse to unleash beautiful tribal body art. She shared the amazing photos on Instagram, which were shot by Vantage photography. She has since welcomed her baby, who might turn out to be…
TwinGo Baby carrier recall
The TwinGo Baby carrier is an ergonomic carrier made for tandem baby wearing, two babies of the same weight or different weights can be carried at the same time with it. However, reports have been received worldwide, including 10 in the US, 1 in Canada, and 2 in the UK, that the waist buckle broke.…
After 19 years of waiting, couple is blessed with triplets!
Yes! It's a handsome boy and two beautiful girls all at once for a Nigerian couple who have been trying to conceive for the past 19 years. Oduola Shotunde of modu27photography, posted the beautiful pictures which she took of the triplets on Instagram, and shared the couple's testimony: "We looked up straight to heaven for 19…
Munchkin has recalled pacifiers over choking hazard
Does your baby use a Munchkin LATCH ™ pacifier? It might interest you to know that Munchkin has recalled over 180,000 of its Latch lightweight pacifiers and clip over the risk of choking the product poses. The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, says the pacifiers come in five styles and different colours and were sold between $11 and…
Mother of four attempts suicide at Third Mainland Bridge
The sad incident occurred on Tuesday, 17th May around 5.00pm, at the Third Mainland Bridge. A 27-year old mother of four who was carrying her 12-month old baby, attempted to jump into the lagoon and end it all. She was spotted by a cab driver, who immediately alerted men of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), who fortunately,…
Swaddling your baby to sleep has potential dangers – new study
The verdict is in, and the conclusion is that swaddling your baby to sleep has potential dangers. Traditionally, moms found that wrapping up their newborns in light fabric, comforts and helps them sleep better; but a recent study has linked this practice with an increase in the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Researchers at the University of Bristol, in…
Too much folic acid in pregnant women raises the risk of Autism, says new research.
Even while still trying to conceive, folic acid is one prenatal supplement you will surely be advised to take. How is it then possible that there is a downside to this most important nutrient needed to prevent neural tube defect in a developing foetus? New research from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg College of Public Health suggests…
