October 15, Global Handwashing Day

Global Handwashing Day (GHD) is a campaign to motivate and mobilize people around the world to improve their handwashing habits by washing their hands with soap at critical moments throughout each day. It takes place on 15 October of each year. The campaign is dedicated to raisi

Project Diamond

Every girl is a diamond. They are precious little jewels and deserve to be treated as such. 

In time past, female children have been deprived of education, as it was believed that there wan no point, since they would end up in the kitchen; in their husbands' houses. But thanks to civilization; the almighty 'eye-opener', girls are now allowed their rights to education, and thanks to the government for providing it for free.
But sadly,

The X-Ray by Ope Shina

The President’s Independence speech is still fresh in our minds. Though, overshadowed by the Ministerial list, taking a deeper look and watching the body language of President Buhari in events to come is essential.

In the speech of twenty (20) paragraphs , he outlined the following: 

1. His Fight against Corruption:

PMB further reinstate his strong will to reduce corruption to a standstill, he categorically said "Nobody should fear anything from me. We are not after anyone. People should only fear the consequences of their actions".

Hmmmm, I hope no one needs a soothsayer to explain this quote from the man who, in his inaugural speech made the popular statement "I belong to nobody".

Excerpt:

“As I said in my inaugural speech,

Full Text of President Buhari’s Speech; Nigeria at 55

October 1st, 2015

“October 1st is a day for joy and celebrations for us Nigerians, whatever the circumstances we find ourselves in because it is the day, 55 years ago; we liberated ourselves from the shackles of colonialism and began our long march to nationhood and to greatness."

“No temporary problems or passing challenges should stop us from honouring this day. Let us remind ourselves of the gifts God has given us. Our Creator has bequeathed to us Numbers – Nigeria is the ninth most populated country on the planet. We have in addition arable land; water; forests; oil and gas; coastline; and solid minerals."

Bloody War

They came in at night
With guns, machetes and knives
They came in at night
With kids, friends and wives

Hugs

Hugs are powerful.
They can be the comfort you need at the end of a long frustrating day, the impetus to express your grief, a display of complete

Being Real is Beautiful

I love being horribly straightforward. I love
sending text messages and telling people I love them and telling people they are absolutely magical humans and I cannot believe they

Your Mother, Your First Home

Your Mother is always with you. She's the
whisper of the leaves as you walk down the
street, she's the smell of certain foods you
remember, flowers

TOB Foto

Yeah! 

We are hooked on books, including you, our visitors. 

Only a reader can be a writer, and by extension most of

Telemi Rmx - Era baba ft Hit Camp (Prod. Babx)

 

NEW MUSIC

Off the UNCIVILIZED NIGERIAN EP. Talented Nigerian male artiste, ERA  BABA is out with a Remix

Worth (A Short Poem)

Wield your whip like slave owners
Overtly try to subjugate me as you deem
Reduce my esteem in your eyes like an organism
Tear me to shreds as you do rags
Howbeit, I'd hold myself high to the apogee.

The Joy of Friendship (A Short Poem)

My life of loneliness changed overnight
And fill up with happiness
My new world gave me attention
Such that the old couldn't
I was frantic with worry
Don't know if the world I'm presently in its just an imagination or a reality
I hope this can be my eternal abode.

Hello Dear Readers of Temitope Oke's Blog.

Hello dear readers of Temitope Oke's blog.
We are sorry for the long break and also glad to inform you that

Trending #GEJWhileYouWereAway

It is no news that Nigeria's former President, Dr. Goodluck E. A. Jonathan returned back from U.K on vacation today and since he touched down at the airport, Nigerian youths took to twitter and are still on twitter to trend his arrival with the hashtag #GEJWhileYouWereAway.

OTA (freestyle) - DAVOLEE

PRESS RELEASE : 

TPOPS - BREAK IN TRANSMISSION | @TPOPSBABA

ALBUM PRESS RELEASE:

SATURDAYS by Niran

Saturdays are the best! No work, no class, nothing; just to rest and play and relax all day long.  Boy, do I love Saturdays! Sweet blessed Saturdays.

I woke up at 9:00 am that wonderful Saturday morning, yawned and grinned at my roommates.  The date was 8^th May, 2010. After the good morning greetings and all that, I brushed my teeth and opened my locker for a breakfast of cornflakes. Imagine my surprise when I lifted the cereal box and found it empty! Oh well, i must have finished the last of it and forgot that I did. 

PROJECT

Hi Readers,
This is one of the projects carried out by children in Bankys Private School on Financial Literacy for Kids to celebrate Financial Literacy week 2015.
We are focusing on preparing our pupils and students for

NEW MUSIC: ''WETIN DEY SUP''- #SWAGG

Fast rising rapper #Swagg is here with the second single off his “REPORTING FOR DUTY” E.P “WETIN DEY SUP?!” This crazy joint was rolled up by LC, fast rising and talented singer and beat maker. Finishing touches involving the mixing and mastering was done by Gzone himself….. 

DRAMA: Death Puzzle by Oloruntobi David

TITLE : Death Puzzle (Tragic - Comedy)
Written By Oloruntobi David @Tpopsbaba @iam_Erababa

(Lovers arguing : Wicked isn't , Each time I ask you  we Should Do it You giggle and Beg to Differ.   I am Tired of This Cock & Bull excuses of yours. Oh! Please Don't Start Again )

VISUAL: ''WaBo Shewa'' (Come As You Are) by LcBeatz

The audio to this song was released on this blog  and here is the visual for it. It is on the blog's YouTube channel as well.

Play and Enjoy

Check it out Youtube 

New Music - ''Best Rapper For Your Pocket(Diss)'' by Tpops

HITCAMP Front Man TPOPS(@tpopsbaba) drops a New Track To address The Best Rapper Tag. 

He Decided To Jump on a Beat produced By MasterKraft to Spice Up This Warning

Interesting Places In Abuja

 

So many people keep saying Abuja is dull, not active and all sorts. Well as an indigene of Abuja(technically), I always laugh out my lung cos I once said so, coming from the bustling and highlife of Lagos, I found Abuja so boring at first. Here I am bringing to you cool and interesting places that makes the city, not just Federal Capital City but also a Rock City. 

Now Playing; ''Abj Party'' - Different Abuja OAPs and Kelly Handsome 

#LetsRockOnReaders! 

MUSIC: OREX - Woju cover ft Thespis

 

OREX team up with Nollywood's popular actress Joke Muyiwa's  son, THESPIS on this one. 

After the release of ''Dance Am''(released on this blog) which went viral. 

The City of Lagos: Then and Now

Lagos, the former colonial capital of Nigeria, is steeped in history and it’s one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Lagos was declared the British Colony and capital of Nigeria in 1914 and since then the city has maintained its status as the centre of civilization in Nigeria, even after Abuja was made the Federal Capital Territory.

After combing through some Nigerians’ archives and compilations from history lovers, we decided to bring you a historical tour of Lagos city. We present old-meets-new photos of Lagos scenes, which show the changing face of the city since the days of our fore-fathers till now. Check out – the city of Lagos:

The Mauve Cocoon

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The Mauve Cocoon was birthed out of a passion to help people live healthy and well balanced lifestyles. The cultivation of beauty that is obvious to the eyes and yet, more than just skin deep is one of the many goals that we at The Mauve Cocoon have. Among other things we are particularly passionate about organic

Pa Buhari...

This is one article that's being lying in one of our contributor's i-pad, he sent it to me this morning and decides to publish it despite the fact that it was written and intended for APC's Presidential candidate Muhammed Buhari before the March 28 election in Nigeria.

Enjoy the article ''Pa Buhari'' as this young Nigerian speaks volume for majority of his peers.  

Pa Buhari Muhammed...

Suna Hai (written by Pakeeza Rizvi)

Suna hai atishee rang ke badalon me,
Chupe hain dard ke aansoo baharon ke,
Choo ke masroor kar rahe hai jo hawa tujh ko,
Ujaar kar aye hai ghar hazaron ke,

Oh!The Stranger (written by Pakeeza Rizvi)

 

Oh! the stranger the jaunty boy,
Don't be angry and don't be annoy,
When your cheeks turn to be red,
Mostly tomatoes hug to the death,
Because of jealousy because of shame,
Some of them jump in the pan,
To see the handsome

WATCH OUT!!! 15 Types of Girlfriends That Can Make Your Life Miserable!

Bad girlfriends don’t just suck, they give relationships a bad name.

Check out this list of 15 types of bad girlfriends, and make sure you avoid them!

By Jake Butler

A great girlfriend can make your life feel like a walk in the clouds. On the other hand,

My Love

My Lover is Gone, 
She Left Me alone in This Cold World all alone.

I Wandered and Wallowed in Vain, 
In Pain & Grief My Heart Bled.

On Her arrival

NIGHTLIFE THERAPY

Don’t flip.

Nightlife turns it up the soul therapy. Evening life, social life, and call it whatever makes you feel good. Just don’t flip

How about you change your mind about being extremely over efficient, doing all the extra office work for the next day, the day before, all in one night. Come on! What will you leave for tomorrow?!

'SINGLE' Is Not 'LOVE-FREE'

You see someone who is just coming out from a horrible relationship and you are quick to offer a shoulder for them to cry on. 

You are happy; they are now "SINGLE". 

Perhaps you've been

For The Guys!!!

A lot of times, good people mess up intimate relationships unintentionally. Making efforts, knowing what your partner wants and doing it the proper way plus much more is surely something that make two people who are in love go a very long way. Without too much ado, here are top 5 mistakes men make that totally mess up their relationships.

Specially For My Babes

If you are a lady, your attention is needed here...

Almost Doesn't Count.

Many of us are familiar with this phrase; I think it was part of the chorus in one of Brandy's popular songs. I want to use this phrase to talk about something that some of us find or have found ourselves in, at some point in our lives.

There was this Bobo, let's call him Fine Man

Passenger OF LOVE by Pakeeza Rizvi

In  a  silent  valley  of  feelings,

Under  the  shadow  of  deep  emotions,
A  person  with  a  bag  of  old  memories,
With a  bundle  of  unsolved  queries,
Waiting  for  his  next  journey,
Beyond  this  inner  world,
He  is  a  passenger  of  love,

Corper Diaries Episode 7 - Is this the End?

The last of the orientation camp had come. This was the day we would get our posting letters; letters that would inform us of our places of primary assignment (PPA). However the final day on camp was preceded by the camp fire/Bonfire night which usually holds on the last night of camp.

Earlier the previous day, we had formed up lines according to our

STREET URCHIN (Reloaded) - Niran

“Iyalaya won! Ma demu l’egbe e”; clamors of voices on the streets
I am the child of circumstances, left to live with my wits
Your lost son cursed worse than Jabez
My sorrows to drown in paraga

HOW TO PREPARE THE MAGICAL DRINK FORTE

OPTION ONE
Cut up two whole (moderated sized) fresh ginger roots and 3 fresh lemons (all with skin on) plus 2 medium sized onions (remove the skin).
Boil for ten minutes (for 4 minutes on high heat and for 6 minutes on low heat) using one litre of water or you may simply put 2 sachets of pure water on fire to boil, and then pour your cut ingredients into it. Reduce the heat and allow it to simmer for 7 minutes only). Do this in the eveni

10 Little Known Benefits of Long Distance Relationships

With cheaper travel and the greater mobility that we now all enjoy, long distance relationships are a reality for many people today. For those that have never experienced such a thing, it can seem a slightly odd arrangement and most of those would assume that it would put impossible strains on a couple. For many people, though, a long distance relationship can actually strengthen the bonds between two people. If you’ve wondered how being apart from your partner, for mo

10 Cute Good Morning Text Messages Everyone Would Love To Wake Up To

 

Photo Credit: Image Bank

Everyone loves to wake up to a romantic text message from their loved one. It shows that he’s thinking of you, from the very moment he wakes up and it puts you in a great mood for the rest of the day. Pretty much any sweet message will do, but here are ten extra cute good morning text messages everyone would love to wake up to:

Cortile Of Old House (written by Pakeeza Rizvi)

 

Along  with  their  desolate  fortune,
Old  parents  waiting  for  their  unsparing  children,
Who  leaved  them  in the  barren  garden,
For  the  sake  of  their  ambitions,
They  omit  them  between  the  

An Innocent Prisoner's Life.......(written by Pakeeza Rizvi)

An innocent prisoner in the cage,
Waits for his age to pass,
he Writes something on a page,
i think those are count of the days,
Which he is spending in the cage,

A Little Mechanic... (written by Pakeeza Rizvi)

In  his  tiny  eyes,

I  saw  a  little  glance  of  life,
His  innocent  face  reflects  his  poverty,
As  he  was  facing a great  storm  in  himself,
His  gloomy  voice  telling  me  a  legend  of  his  broken  dreams,
He  was  too  small  for  that  school,

IN LOVE AND WAR CHAPTER 7

'I really need your help Nike,' Richard said in an urgent plea. 'I don't know what else to do and I'm losing it.'

Nike gestured to him to sit on an available chair in the reception as she ordered one of her apprentices to get her one too. Richard had come to see her at her salon because he had concluded she was the next person he could relay his troubles to and would probably help him out, since she was Titi's bosom and only friend.

'I don't understand.' she said after she had carefully eased herself into the chair.

KEEP LOVE ALIVE

I found this very interesting and inspiring, so I thought to share. 

A Guy's story but not only interesting comes with great Lessons.........READ ON AND READ ALL

My name is Dayo. I’m a typical Nigerian guy and I cherish my Fridays a lot; I get to hang out with the sickest guys every Friday night and secondly, It’s another escape from my nagging and boring wife. I get confused sometimes on whether she’s my mother or my wife. Don’t get it twisted; I love her pieces. It just gets complicated; like I wish we never got married…marriage has turned her into something that doesn't amuse me. I wish she was still the adventurous, charming, high spirited lady I dated for five years.

A GOOD DAY TO DIE

Every normal human being will always shy away from anything aligning with death or die(LoL). Meanwhile death or to die is unpredictable, that is a common fact. We all are scared of it and most times we get busy wondering what kind of death will claim us and what will be the aftermath of our death. While pondering, we shrugged off the idea and acted like we are immune against the inevitable death. 

Road To 2015 Election... Feb 14th

It is no longer news we are in 2015, a very normal year likes every other past years and likely others to come, but one thing set this year aside in Nigeria – Election.

Nigeria operates a Federal System of Government, four years a term and the constitution stipulates two tenures for any individual as

IN LOVE AND WAR CHAPTER SIX

After Nike left, Titi sat brooding over her predicament. She couldn't bring herself to come to terms with her son's demise, as the incident that brought Sam into her life kept playing in her head.

Her father, Mr. Kola Olakunle was a renowned intellect in the architecture profession. He was also a loving father and husband. The family was not a very rich one, but they lived very comfortable and happy.

The Olakunle family of four had been asleep that Friday night but were woken by aggressive bangs on the gate from outside. Within seconds, a gang of robbers had invaded their house. They took many valuables along with cash and important documents.

After ransacking the house, they led the family into the living room and made them lie facing the ground.

'No! Please don't kill my father I beg of you! Titi had screamed as the leader of the gang held a pistol to her

10 Categories Of Annoying Girl Friends

 

This week, we decides to spotlight on some girls, to be specific... We talking about girlfriends! 
You might want to see which category or categories your girlfriend falls in... 
Come along.... 

PREMIER OF NEW SONG

The Afro-Pop-Rap artist/ Producer ‘LC BEATZ’ is here with the most anticipated Gospel single tilted ”WABO SHEWA” (Come As You are). 
The song Which was Produced By STEVE JAZZ has an expressive vocals and beautiful blend of high life in the chorus. WABOSHEWA is a song you can ROCK to enjoy the classic and also while REFLECTING, It is the song you need especially those times you feel you have gone wrong with God…
#waboshewa 

The lyrics simply communicate explicitly the gospel of Christ. Waboshewa is very unorthodox as a Gospel song and the lyrics of the song is RAW in a good way (No sugar coating) because LC BeatZ chose to “SAY IT LIKE IT IS” because you need to “COME JUST AS YOU ARE”.


Download audio and video below:
Wa Bo Shewa
 

Side Shots ...with Weil

CRAZY IS ROMANTIC (13/01/15)

Welcome to the jet age where we live fast:- Fast cars, fast lives, fast wealth, fast poverty and a host of other fast things. The life of "Come easy and go easy". Everybody and everything is in a hurry from the

GOLDEN QUOTES (Series 2)

Compiled by: Goldenboy 

Those who love you only when the condition is right for them. Some people do really show they care about you because they want something in return from you. Time is precious. It’s upto you whether you bestow it on everyone generously or whether you spend it for yourself, but each minute that is spent gives you a new memory to preserve and a new lesson to learn. ~ Nilima Das 

GENESIS (B)

By Niran: 

Other angels joined his rebellion. A war was fought. 
They lost. They were banished. 

They came to Earth.