The story of the woman who countered extremism with her own extreme measures Hassana was only 12 when her mom gently pushed her into a deep ditch in the backyard one morning in August 2014. The push was not to kill her, but instead to save her from becoming a child bride to the Boko…
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I had been dealing with endometriosis, cystic ovary and fibroid – Saeon Moruda
Nigerian singer, Saeon Moruda is at the forefront of a campaign by the Endometriosis Support Group Nigeria to squash endometriosis. The singer is creating awareness about the condition by sharing her personal struggle with it, and also educating the masses on what to know about endometriosis. Below is what she wrote: "Last year I went through…
7 years after battling infertility, Nigerian woman welcomes her first child, shares her testimony
A Nigerian woman who recently welcomed her first child has inspired many with her powerful testimony. The lawyer-turned-hair extensions entrepreneur, Bimpe, had battled infertility for seven years. She saw it all - from two blocked fallopian tubes, hormonal imbalance, several painful procedures, incompetent cervix, failed IVf, multiple fibroids, and loss of a 22-week-old pregnancy. She suffered…
Mummy of two! Ivie Okujaye welcomes second child
Nigerian Nollywood star Ivie Okujaye is now a mummy of two! She and husband Ezie Egboh just welcomed their second child, a baby girl. The baby announcement was made on her Instagram page, where she wrote: And suddenly, it was nine full months.🙏 Pregnancy is beautiful and magical but Kai, it is NINE MONTHS!! Some…
The testimony of the miracle twins: Nigerian mom shares her story
Nigerian mom and renowned TV personality and food entrepreneur, Gina Ehikodi Ojo has shared an inspirational testimony of the miraculous conception and birth of her twin boys, Jaden and Jason. The boys recently turned one, and to celebrate their first birthday, the overjoyed mom took to her Instagram page to share her story, and also an open letter.…
“Son, it is okay to drop out of school.” Nigerian mom’s parenting style inspires many parents
Parenting can be tough, and sometimes we struggle with the best way to teach our children important life lessons. A Nigerian mom Vivienne Undie-Ogon, recently found herself in a situation where she had to teach her son the importance of education and hard work. As a mom who has learnt that spanking/beating kids was counterproductive, she…
#Justice4Chisom: Magodo Specialist Hospital releases statement following the death of Chisom Aniekwe
In response to the death of Mrs Chisom Aniekwe, a pregnant mother of two who died on the 30 of April 2017 while giving birth to her third child at Magodo Specialist Hospital, the hospital has now released an official statement to clarify the circumstances that led to the tragic event. Below is the statement written by Mr Samuel…
US-based Nigerian couple welcome sextuplets after 17 years of trying to conceive
Congratulations to the Taiwos! They are now proud parents to three boys and three girls all at once, after 17 years of trying to conceive. The babies who ranged in weight from 1 pound, 10 ounces to 2 pounds, 15 ounces, were born on May 11 at 8:26 a.m, by a 40-person team at VCU Medical Center,…
#Justice4Chisom: Family and friends demand justice after pregnant woman dies under questionable circumstances in Lagos hospital
Justice is being sought by the family and friends of Chisom Anekwe, a pregnant mother of two and a LEAP Africa Alumnus, who died under questionable circumstances while giving birth to her third child at Magodo Specialist Hospital, Shangisha, Lagos, Nigeria. The sad incident which occurred on the 30th of April is alleged to be due to…
Congrats! Serena Williams expecting first child with fiance Alexis Ohanian
Serena Williams revealed on Wednesday 19th March that she is pregnant! 20 months pregnant to be exact. The 35-year old tennis champion and her fiance 33-year old Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian are expecting their first child together. The lovebirds got engaged in December 2016. Williams took to Snapchat to announce the good news to her fans, as she showed off…
“He has given me double for my shame” Nigerian woman welcomes rainbow twins, shares her testimony
A 'rainbow baby' is a baby born to a mother who previously lost a child due to miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death, or infant loss. In the case of Nigerian woman Yerinne Etifa, she had suffered a painful stillbirth with her former pregnancy, but has now been blessed with not one, but two bouncing rainbow babies! A boy and…
Do not pay for meningitis vaccination, it is free of charge – FG warns Nigerians
PRESS RELEASE: FG WARNS GENERAL PUBLIC AGAINST PAYING FOR CEREBROSPINAL MENINGITIS VACCINATION The attention of National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) has been drawn to news report of sharp practices of some health workers who are alleged to be demanding payments and other forms of financial incentives from innocent members of the general public before…
SAD! Husband’s story of how his wife died at FMC Asaba, 2 days after delivering twins
Allegations of medical negligence have been levelled against Federal Medical Centre FMC Asaba, after heartbreaking details emerged of a first-time mom Mrs Rita Uchebuego, who lost her life under their care, only 2 days after welcoming a set of twins. In a Facebook post shared by Kay Lord, it was alleged that the hospital refused to carry…
Couple finally pregnant with twins after 953 days of praying and 452 needles
"Worth the wait. And wait, and wait, and wait." That is the perfect summary of a Texas couple's infertility journey, portrayed in an emotional IVF-themed pregnancy announcement which has quickly gone viral. Lauren and Garyth Walker battled infertility for over two and a half years, but are now expecting twins in August 2017; a boy and a girl…
Beyonce announces she’s pregnant with twins!
Congratulations are in order for the Carters! Beyonce Knowles has just announced she is expecting twin babies! "We would like to share our love and happiness," the 35-year old singer wrote in the caption of an adorable maternity photo she posted on Instagram. "We have been blessed two times over. We are incredibly grateful that our family…
“When my enemy called me barren woman”, 40-year-old Nigerian woman rejoices as she welcomes first child
A 40-year-old Nigerian first time mom, Kemi took to Instagram to shower praises on God for blessing her with a child. She recounted the ordeal she passed through during her years of trying to conceive, and also extended a word of prayer to all women seeking the fruit of the womb. Below is what she posted:…
Porsche Thomas has words for the people who criticised her baby bump for being too dark
Model and actress Porsche Thomas, who is also the eldest daughter of Real Housewives of Atlanta's Peter Thomas, has responded to fans who ridiculed her darkened pregnant belly. The mom to be got married in March 2016 to her husband Till H. Groß, is currently expecting twin boys. She's kept her fans updated on her pregnancy journey with photos she…
Janet Jackson gives birth to a baby boy
Congratulations to Janet Jackson and her husband Wissam Al Mana. On Tuesday 3rd January, the 50-year-old singer welcomed their first child, a baby boy named Eissa Al Mana. According to a rep for the singer, the couple are thrilled to welcome their bundle of joy. “Janet Jackson and husband Wissam Al Mana are thrilled to welcome their new son Eissa…
Woman gives birth to FOUR babies in 11 months
She planned to have 'Irish twins', but ended up with 'Irish quadruplets'. All within 11 months, how incredible! Mom from Swansea, Becky John thought it would be great if her newborn daughter Mya had a sibling who was close in age to play with, and decided to try for another baby with her partner Jason Evans. John, who…
Adanma Ohakim’s Irish twins, and what you need to know
Daughter of former Imo State Governor, Adanma Ohakim-Okoroafor has joined the league of celebrity mothers such as Britney Spears, Heidi Klum, Jessica Simpson, and Tori Spelling, who all gave birth to Irish twins. No, these babies were not born in Ireland; rather, they were born less than 12 months apart. Irish twins is a name for siblings…
