Women accountants mobilise against cancer scourge

The Society of Women Accountants of Nigeria (Swan) of the Institutes of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has mobilised its members against the health scourge of cancer which has lately turned into destroyer of mostly black women including those of Nigeria.

Censors Board Approves Half Of A Yellow Sun For Theatrical Release

The much anticipated big budget film, Half of a Yellow Sun (HOAYS). has finally being giving the go ahead order by The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB).

The film adaptation of Chimamanda Adichie's novel of the same title, directed by Biyi Bandele and starring Nigerian-born actor, Chinwetel Ejiofor, featured prominently on the list of 77 movies, which the NFVCB said its department of classification has approved for June 2014. 


 The NFVCB refused the film classification when the promoters applied for certification in April 2014 on the grounds that it contained scenes that may cause ethnic uproar.

 Half of a Yellow Sun, has being premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2013 . In addition, it won the best film prize award at the just concluded Zanzibar International Film Festival and it featured prominently at the NollywoodWeek Paris Film Festival.

Strange baby: born without arms or legs.

 (WorldStage Newsonline)-- The family of Ahmadu Didda, a peasant farmer from Dunomari in Sakwa village of Zaki Government Area of Bauchi State, and by his wife, Rukaiyya has delivered what can be described as a strange baby girl who has no arms and legs.

But, the father of the baby named Fatima said the family is grateful to God for giving them the child, describing her as a wonderful and beautiful baby.

He said “this is a gift from God, but it won’t be easy for us to raise Fatima because without legs and hands, she needs special care and attention. We feel sorry for her, but with the assistance from government and individual, I know that she will live a good life,” Ahmadu appealed.

Akin Bello wins Wole Soyinka Prize for Literature in Africa

 Akin Bello, a former chairman of Oyo State chapter of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) has been named winner of the fifth edition of the prestigious Wole Soyinka prize for Literature in Africa.

The award was contested by three authors, Akin Bello, Othuke Ominibohs and Toyin Abiodun, they emerged the best three out of a total of 163 works submitted from across Africa.

He was crowned by Professor Wole Soyinka, assisted by the board of the Lumina Foundation, the organisers of the prize, Governor of River State, Rotimi Amaechi and Globacom’s Head of GloWorld, Titi Ebinisi, at the grand finale of the award at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos on Saturday.

The winner, Akin Bello, was born in Lagos in 1950, and educated at Oyo, Ghana and the University of Ife, (now Obafemi Awolowo University) Ile-Ife, where he obtained a B.Sc. (Hons) (Pol. Science) in the 2nd Class (Upper)

CONGRATULATION SIR .

Gulder Ultimate Search 11 To Hold In Aguleri, Anambra

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 Aguleri community in Anambra State will be the venue for the 11th edition of the Gulder Ultimate Search. A yearly TV reality show.

Edem Vindah, Corporate Media and Public Relations Manager, Nigerian Breweries plc, made the announcement while unveiling this year edition tagged “The Mission” during a media briefing in Lagos on Tuesday 

 The  28 days adventure begins 19 September  and ends 16 October/

60-year-old woman gives birth in Lagos ...After 31-year wait

A 60 year-old woman, Mrs Christy Omolara Irurhe, was, on Monday, delivered of a baby girl in a Lagos hospital. Speaking with the Nigerian Tribune in the course of a visit, she described the pregnancy and birth as a miracle.

Indeed, there is nothing impossible for God, He is the same God, he never change.

7 Tips on how to Maintain a Happy Relationship

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The small things make a big difference. You can achieve a happy relationship by focusing on the positive things.


| by Linda J. //

When a relationship hits a rocky patch, many people focus on the negative side. Don’t do this, avoid that…

But the secret to a successful relationship is not to highlight the negative, but to accent and maximise the positives. A happy relationship focuses on the do’s not the don’ts, the cans not the can nots.

Couples who actively work towards creating a fun, satisfying and intimate relationship for each other have a longer lasting successful relationship than those who drift along or concentrate on avoiding the negative aspects.


How do you maintain a happy relationship?

1. Be playful and have fun

Life is more than working, sleeping and paying the bills. It is supposed to be fun, a happy relationship is fun.

One of the first things to disappear when you get so wrapped up in the mundane and busy side of life is your sense of fun with your partner. Use your silly pet names, have a joke and tease them, take time out to have that pillow fight!


2. Show some gratitude and pay compliments

Add some sparkle to your partners’ day and pay them a compliment. When a relationship starts to mature we start to take our partners for granted. Even a simple “thank you” for doing a mundane task works well.

Use “you” rather than “I” when you do express your gratitude, it makes it far more meaningful! What works better? “I really enjoyed dinner, thank you” or “You are a great cook, dinner was amazing, thank you”.

3. Pay attention to your partner

When you’ve been in a relationship for a while, it’s easy to stop noticing changes in your partner. We are all individuals and never stop growing and changing.

Couples in a successful relationship pay attention to their partners, they notice the small things.

4. Celebrate success and achievements no matter how small

Your partner is more than just a shoulder to cry on in tough times. Couples in a happy relationship don’t miss an opportunity to celebrate success or cheer each other on. When something good happens make the most of it!

5. Hug your partner

Physical closeness enhances your connection with your partner. Yes, regular sex is great, but even if your sex life has faltered, you can maintain that closeness. A hug, a back rub, holding hands or a simple touch can boost your emotional connection with your partner.

6. Say it with… words?

Nothing beats a hand written letter or note. Writing shores up those romantic feelings and gives the warm fuzzy feeling when you receive a letter from the one you love. You don’t have to be a literacy expert either, a post it note on the mirror, “I love you!” written in the snow, a note left in a lunchbox – you get the idea, be creative. Write down your feelings for your partner and let them know.

7. Take responsibility for your happiness

A successful relationship is a partnership, investing time in your life and happiness will mean you have more to offer that partnership. This is even more important if your relationship is going through a rocky patch.

Don’t focus on what your partner is doing wrong (or not doing at all); make your own life more satisfying by not relying on your partner to be the only source of happiness. This helps take the pressure off and bring a positive attitude back into the relationship.

Small positive gestures are important; they help maintain a happy relationship. The possibilities to add more small gestures to your relationship are endless. Just using one or two of these secrets for creating a successful relationship will make a big impact – try them and see!