I knew I had to save the one relationship that mattered the most: the one between mother and son I still remember exactly when I met the woman who would have such a significant effect on my life. I was in my mid-20s, working at Soas University of London, when I ventured out to Friday prayers at a nearby mosque and saw her – a towering figure, head held high and covered with a pristine white hijab. She drew me in like a tractor beam.She was a young widow, around 40 years old. A fierce, strong-minded woman – the direct…
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“Jason and I just had to have a very hard conversation to send Ellie away tonight for maybe a month… to stay with my amazing friend Anita, who did not even hesitate to keep her for us. And Ellie loves “Miss Nita.”This is the face of someone who feels punished for trying to be the “good guy.” My job as an ER nurse is just that, my job, I don’t ever feel like it’s anything crazy or special or deserving of accolades. Jason feels the same way as a ff/medic. But, our jobs are important right now and unlike many,…
The Russian President has sent a terrifying warning to the West as he significantly ramps up global tensions Vladimir Putin has sent a terrifying message to West after vowing to use nuclear weapons if Russia’s territory comes under threat. During a national address announcing a partial mobilisation for the country’s military campaign in Ukraine, he reminded the West that Russia has modern weapons of destruction, saying: “I am not bluffing. ” The Russian President accused the West of engaging in nuclear blackmail against Russia, and warned his country has d “lots of weapons to reply” to what he called Western…
Social media influencer Ashmusy left her fans in frenzy after she revealed her sexual status. Amarachi Amusi who is popularly called Ashmusy is well known for her Instagram skits and contents on social media. The model and actress posted some sultry images of herself showing off her body figure. It appears that Ashmusy was on holiday somewhere abroad as she posed by the pool side with her hot legs in the water Influencer rocked a colourful swimwear while taking another pose in front of a waterfall. She let her hair down while enjoying the moment of nature. In her caption…
A video making the rounds online shows the moment a man was confronted by a group of men, one of which is reportedly the brother to his babe.The loverboy and his girl were doing PDA on a deserted road but someone who was in a house spotted them. However, their lovedup moment was cut short when her brother caught them on the road which happens to be along the path of an uncompleted building.They were speaking inaudibly but it looks like the fierce-looking guys seemed to be making threat towards him and the girl was begging on his behalf. He…
The graduation of President Muhammadu Buhari’s daughter-in-law, Zahra B. Buhari, from a foreign university where she bagged a first class in Architectural Science amid the prolonged strike by the Academic Staff of University (ASUU) has been generating strong reactions on social media.The First Lady of Nigeria, Mrs Aisha Buhari, earlier today took to Facebook to celebrate her daughter-in-law who is married to her son, Yusuf Buhari.The excited mother-in-law posted a number of pictures from the graduation with the caption: “Congratulations to Mrs Zahra B Buhari on your graduation with First Class Honors in Architectural Science. Wishing you all the best!”However,…
Good Morning Family.It is with deep pains, embarrassment and a cry out for my life that I am compelled to put this out here on social media.On my way back from my work-out route, I was accosted by my estranged husband Mr Tony Oluwatoyin Mike Uche in the premises of my Mother, demanding to know where I was coming from. In my attempt to free myself from his grasp, I was viscously punched on the face, clothes ripped apart and kicked angrily whilst on the floor. My attacker pulled a knife while the security guard struggled to pull him out…
Meet RCCG Pastor Who Officiated At Queen Elizabeth’s Burial. Former Chairman of the Redeemed Christian Church of God in the United Kingdom, Pastor Agu Irukwu was among the officiating ministers at the funeral of Britain’s longest-serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. Irukwu is believed to be the only black pastor to officiate at the queen’s burial.The ceremony took place Monday, September 19.Irukwu who still maintains his pastoral role in the RCCG as the Senior Pastor of Jesus House, United Kingdom, is one of the eight pastors representing the churches of England at the event. Irukwu stepped down as the chairman of…
The act sparked outrage on social media with many people questioning what the black man was doing at the event.Nigerians have called out the newly crowned King of England, King Charles III for refusing to shake a black man during his mother’s burial.The video of the incident has since gone viral on social media. In the video, King Charles was seen visibly avoiding to shake the black man who was among the crowd at Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral on Monday, 19th September.The act sparked outrage on social media with many people questioning what the black man was doing at the…
Dear Kay,How are you? How is life treating you? I hope you are at peace because this letter is coming from a place of abundant peace and love. You may not believe this, but I do not hate you. I believe that I had to go through you to appreciate the happiness I’m experiencing now so Kay, I’m thankful for you.Do you remember when we first met? The connection between us was electrifying. There were no other words to express our feelings but, ‘Love At First Sight.’ When I followed your sister into your aunt’s shop that day, I didn’t…