IBILE FOUNDATION UNVEILS THE CHANGING FACE OF LAGOS

Ibile Foundation Lagos, a non-profit citizens sector organisation focused on socio-economic development in Lagos has unveiled plans for its “Changing Face of Lagos” Campaign. Since 2009, Ibile Foundation has been involved in the delivery of numerous initiatives to promote Lagos which has earned it the title “The Foundation for Future Lagos”. Under the global theme “Preserving the best of the past, Striving for quality today and Planning properly for the future”, Changing Face of Lagos will utilise digital media platforms to showcase the socio-economic development projects around Lagos and present the bright and prosperous FutureLagos that is emerging.

CAESAREAN SECTION AWARENESS MONTH: 7 IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT C-SECTIONS

April is Caesarean Section (also known as C-Section) Awareness Month. Having a C-section is a common medical practice that's still often frowned upon (especially in Nigeria) and surrounded by myths. 

It gets you thinking: are you a "lazy mother" for not pushing out your baby the "natural" way? Are the risks truly higher? Will you still enjoy that first-time mother-baby connection? 

Let's get our facts straight about C-sections this awareness month. Here's what every woman (and man) should know:

FAMILY FRIENDLY PLACES TO GO TO IN LAGOS

Your life changes when you become a parent-there are places you could go to without considering how family-friendly they were and now you have a little one, you find yourself really looking for spots that you will enjoy and your little one will have fun. There are a couple of places in Lagos and today I will show you two of them that I frequently go to - BUT FIRST, Can we take a minute to appreciate how healthy the Lion looks?! I was pleasantly surprised to find a location that housed animals and how well taken care of they are!

HOW BAMBAM MADE N25 MILLION IN A DAY!

After knowing that making 25 million Naira in a day is possible, I bet most people would start planning on how to apply for Big Brother Naija 2019, knowing that once you get out the potential to earn is multiplied-Look at Miracle! Even though it is a winner-takes-all game, other Big Brother Housemates can still monetize based on how popular they are.

This week, ex Big Brother Naija 2018 housemate, Bamike Olawunmi, popularly known as BamBam, launched a beauty product, Bam Beauty Oil, a "carrot seed based" and "hundred percent organic" moisturiser. This was said to be done in honour of her 29th birthday on the 23rd of April.

#BBNAIJA 2018 : HOW TO HANDLE TOXIC PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE

After nearly three months of monitoring like spirits observing the lives and interactions of 20 individuals in an enclosed space, Big Brother Naija 2018 is done and dusted! When this year's BB was tagged, 'Double Wahala', they weren't kidding! 25-year-old housemate, Cee-C was, by far, THE MOST controversial contestant, this year, stirring up a lot of conversation and debate on and off line for her brash, offensive and abusive interaction with other housemates. Sweet sometimes, Emotional also, Cee-C was a one-woman-mopol who wore her heart on her sleeves. Last night, She was crowned the first-runner up of the Big Brother Naija race, losing the grand prize of N25 million (as well as endorsements and other prizes) to co-housemate, Miracle - which sparked massive commentary on social media!

Just in case you didn't actually get to watch the show, here's a good summary of events:

ARE YOU A #LAZYNIGERIANYOUTH? | THE 22 BEST TWEETS ABOUT NIGERIA'S BIGGEST HASHTAG

Almost 48 hours after our President declared that (a large percentage of) Nigerian youth "sit and do nothing", while expecting a lot from the government - housing, healthcare, education, etc. - the Internet is still talking about it! Young people in Nigeria - and diaspora - remain shocked, surprised and angry at this statement by President Muhammadu Buhari, many tweeting with the hashtag, #LazyNigerianYouth to share what their "lazy" lifestyles really look like. 

Here are some of the funniest, most relatable and most powerful tweets:

GET SAME-DAY LOANS FAST WITH PAGE FINANCIALS, GUARANTOR-FREE!

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AFANG SOUP RECIPE

I remember the first time  I tasted Afang Soup; it was many years ago...my roomie then took me to a Restaurant, I tasted Afang Soup and White Soup -it was like heaven! That memory did not leave me and since then I have tried to make it so that it tastes as delicious as my first experience which I am happy to say I have nailed which is why I'm sharing my recipe with you. Afang Soup can be very easy to prepare and quite straightforward- Click HERE to see the video demonstration and keep reading for the measurements and ingredient list.

BEAUTY MYTH-BUSTER: DO AFRICAN WOMEN ACTUALLY NEED TO WEAR SUN SCREEN?

This is possibly one of the biggest beauty questions on black girls' minds all over the world: Oyinbo /IJGB Culture or do we really need it? Does black skin crack (get sun brunt?!) The answer may surprise you!

MY NANNY DRAMA | I'VE HAD 4 WITHIN 6 MONTHS | HOUSE HELP DIARIES

Where do you guys get good house help? The ones that stay with you till you have all your kids and cares for them with love and the fear of God? Where do you find them in this Nigeria? I have had no less than 4 of them, back-to-back in only a few months and see ehn, I don taya. They come with a lot of drama and at this point I am beginning to question if I can ever find a reliable one. I have switched agencies multiple times but they seem to be all the same... Let me gist you about the ones I've had since my mammy water house help left.  Ps. Click HERE to SUBSCRIBE so that you always get notified when I upload videos.

MTN FOUNDATION ENLIGHTENS MOTHERS, SUPPLIES HEALTH KITS IN KADUNA STATE

Mothers and Children in Kaduna State joined other states such as Abia, Oyo, Ogun, and Calabar to benefit from the kindness of the MTN Foundation Yellow Heart Initiative. Activities in Kaduna kicked off with a forum to educate mothers on nutritional tips for early pregnancy, diet, stress avoidance, drugs and do's and don’ts to protect from unseen challenges that can impact the health of mothers and their babies.

5 UNCONVENTIONAL THINGS TO DO IN LAGOS THIS WEEKEND!

Tired of doing the same things over and over again, when you finally get time off work? Ready to experience something new this weekend? Lagos is full of options! From kayaking (for the water-babies) to theatre, for a splash of art and culture, enjoy a new experience in our exciting city!

13 SPONGEBOB MEMES EVERY NIGERIAN CAN (SO) RELATE WITH

The only thing better than Twitter... is Nigerian Twitter. It's one of the few places you'll easily forget the stress of your regular life and get lost in the sea of humour.

Recently, what we're loving is the Spongebob breathless meme that's somehow perfect for every scenario - from our favourite Nollywood actors' expressions to everyday issues like surviving potholes on the road!

HOW TO GET A JOB WITH EMIRATES - CABIN CREW

I went on a trip to Dubai with Emirates a few weeks ago and it was such an amazing experience! I documented everything in 3 vlogs on my YouTube Channel (SUBSCRIBE HERE) : Part 1 (Experience flying Emirates Business Class) HERE , Part 2 (Dune Bashing, Dubai Resorts and Parks and Dessert Safari) HERE and Part 3 (Gold Souk, Dubai Creek and more) HERE. I also shared a lot of beautiful "pepper dem" photos on Instagram HERE so check it out! LOL. I got  an opportunity to visit the Emirates Cabin Crew Training College to learn more about Emirates, I had a tour of the facitty and experienced simulations of how to act (as cabin crew) in case of an emergency (I was scared!) .  

THE BEST TIPS IF YOU WORK FROM HOME!

Increasingly, we have more options when it comes to our work life and working from the comfort of your home has become far more common than it used to be. Admittedly, most times, what you imagine that to look like is clinging to your laptop in bed, in comfy pyjamas, cuddling a hot mug of coffee and ultimately, living your best life. In reality, of course, working from home can be a lot different from what we originally imagined - especially in Nigeria.

Between the noise of generators, internet issues and having a one year old (for instance), working from home can be significantly challenging, contrary to what your 9-to-5 friends think.

So, here are a few tips on how to navigate the tricky world of working from the comfort of your home and be super effective at it (while even still in your PJs).

SUYA AND PASTA STIR FRY | COOK WITH ME

I have some recipes that I whip up when there's food emergency in my home and this is one of them - On the way home from work one can easily purchase Suya that will be transformed into a lovely meal for dinner. My family and I have enjoyed this dish as lunch or dinner using left over Suya and it is delicious! Today, it will be brunch so cook with me! If you want me to share more recipes/videos like this, let me know. Bon Appetit!