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I have been able to create the life I had always wanted to live by the power of Visualization- Mrs. Balogun, CO-Founder So Fresh

  On this week's episode of the series I started, I am so thrilled to share the interview I had with the very gorgeous co-founder. of SO FRESH, Mrs. Abimbola Balogun, oh my goodness, her awesome personality is so infectious, I couldn't even hide how thrilled I was when I reached out to her, her response and how she responded confirms why so fresh is the best healthy conscious store in Nigeria. our last episode was about academic excellence, if you missed it,   Read Here . today's episode is on Entrepreneurship, the story behind the glory, Happy reading Please tell us a bit about you. Hi there! My name is Abimbola Balogun, and I am a proud native of Kwara State, Nigeria. With over a decade of experience as an entrepreneur, I am the Co- Founder of So Fresh, the leading healthy food chain in Nigeria. Alongside being a Lawyer and HR practitioner, I am also a consultant and a life coach, with a passion for Helping people discover, nurture, and maximize their potentia...

My Strong will for excellence and family support made me achieve Academic Excellence - Dr Olawunmi Ogunmola

 I am starting a series, and this series is me interviewing some people doing great in key areas, I decided to kick start the episode with someone I share a history with because I saw firsthand how she excelled while we were in secondary school, the reason why I am doing this is simple, to help people trace certain things backward and to help them see how some things are predictive. Wunmi and I went to the same secondary school and I can tell you without a doubt, she was very studious, she was a bookworm,, but II also know many bookworms that were not geniuses, so I decided to ask her how she did it. some people say, Hard work ,  Luck, Heredity , and Prayers, I say, let's hear from the horse's mouth. She was the best-graduating Chemical Engineering student in the year 2008/2009 from Obafemi Awolowo University with a CGPA of 4.88 Check out our Conversation Below   Me; Hi Olawunmi, long time, how have you been? Dr. Olawunmi: I am doing great, indeed, it's been a long...

Bad News Discouraged Me From Blogging

 I abandoned my blog for so many years, I started my blog in 2013 and I stopped blogging in 2018. I started calling myself a failed blogger because after blogging for so many years, I didn't get the anticipated traffic, so I abandoned it for more interesting things, well, so I thought, unknown to me, once a writer, always a writer, II have been writing on some of my social media platforms and I noticed the traffic is not exactly how I expect it to be, I started questioning myself, am I that bad? why am I not getting the level of interest that I envisaged from people, then it dawned on me. I... get it now.... I am called out to write for the purpose of uplifting, which means my stories and posts are all about good news and uplifting stories, this is not what most people like to hear, what they like is something catchy with an undertone of bad news, it's not their fault, the brain is wired to zoom in on the negatives. I woke up one morning and said to myself, if sharing good news...

Nigerian OAP Tosin Bucknor Dies

Popular OAP Tosyn Buknor has died. Born with sickle cell Anemia, Tosyn was found dead last night at her home by her husband. The lively lady popularly known as Tosyn, died at the age of 37 years old. May her beautiful soul rest in the bosom of the Lord

Actress Yvonne Jegede welcomes bouncing baby boy (photo)

The excited mother  shared the news of the baby’s arrival on her Instagram page., Yvonne Jegede is married to rapper bounce.  She wrote: “Baby X, When i first laid my eyes on you, heard your cry and felt your heartbeat, i developed an unconditional love. I never knew i could witness an angel on earth, you are so beautiful X. From the moment you were handed to me, i felt something new awakened inside my heart. You have brought me so much joy I cannot explain. I promise to give you everything i have. Hold unto my hand and never let it go, i will cross any ocean before i let you down. I know someday you’ll grow into someone who will shine super bright for the world to see because you are a star, don’t let anybody tell you otherwise because there’s no dream in this world that you cannot achieve. Thank you for choosing me as a channel to come into this world, it is a privilege I will never take for granted. With love, Mamma �”

Comedienne Shares how she overcame depression

Anita Alaire Afoke Asuoha popular called Real Wrri Pikin on instagram shared a very beautiful story, read below IT'S MY BIRTHDAY....But before you celebrate my Glory, Please Read My Story!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 No One Wakes Up One Morning To Become A Funny Woman On Instagram.. I have refused to open up about what pushed me into making Videos on social media encouraging people especially women and reinventing myself to this point where am not just being funny but am uplifting and inspiring loads of woman and young people all around the world.  RealWarriPikin was created out of Pain & Depression... "DEPRESSION"  Yes, you heard me. I fell into depression early this year..After a business i did together with my husband went bad and we lost all our money putting us into a huge debt worth millions .....We even sold all we had ever worked for in our life to pay up, including begging the people i was owing but they kept putting pressure on me...some came on social media reposting...

Ooni of Ife takes new wife

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, unveiled his new wife, Queen Morenike Naomi Oluwaseyi. The monarch, who made the announcement through his social media platforms, praised his new Olori for her beauty, uniqueness and royal qualities and most especially, the fear of God she has. in his words “I waited patiently upon the Almighty the King of kings, he eventually did it in the midst of many trials. “Shilekunola, Moronke, Naomi; the greatest arsenal you can apply on this highly revered throne with many rules and regulations in the midst of undiluted tradition, heritage and culture is the “Fear Of God In You”, which is the beginning of your wisdom on this throne of Oduduwa. “You are welcome home my beautiful and adorable queen.’’ Oba Ogunwusi was previously married to two women at separate times, the more recent of which was Queen Zaynab Otiti-Obanor.

Ghanaian actor Chris Attoh remarries American-based sweetheart in Ghana

He got married at a private traditional marriage ceremony in Ghana on October 6, to his American based fiancee, Betty Jennifer. According to reports, Attoh is mostly based in the U.S and that's where he met his new wife. The newlyweds arrived Ghana early this week for a movie premier and used the opportunity to tie the knot.

President Buhari's speech on the occasion of Nigeria's 58th independence anniversary

Fellow Nigerians, Today is a day of celebration and solemn reflection. It is the anniversary of the day Nigerians realised one of the most cherished of human desires – the desire for freedom. We, therefore, give thanks to and remember our founding fathers who laboured so hard and sacrificed so much to build and bequeath to us this wonderful nation. It is our duty to consolidate this great legacy. 2. On this first October date and on the eve of the start of the general election cycle, we should do well to reflect on what binds us together and the great strength our diversity bestows on us. Ours is an ambitious nation, and, as citizens we have every right to look forward to the future with confidence and optimism which are well founded, considering where we find ourselves today. 

Happy Independence Day Nigeria

Nigeria celebrates 58 years of Independence.

Breaking: Labour suspends strike

National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Ayuba Wabba announced this while briefing journalists at the Labour House Abuja. Wabba said that the organised labour has gotten firm commitment from the government that the Tripartite Committee of the Minimum Wage Committee reconvenes on October 4.

Nigerian lady shows her shaku shaku skills as she is called to Bar in Canada

Let me just brag a little bit, Margret Chinelo Egbunonu has been my Facebook friend for a while now and the beautiful thing about her is her intelligence, i practically sent her message to send me her phone number that i wanted to have such smart minds around me, when she announced she was called to bar in Canada, after her first degree in Nigeria, I was not really shocked because i always knew she was a smart lady. Dancing shaku shaku whilst receiving your award/certificate? now that is news worthy. she is bold, different and might i add a proud Naija babe. she is also a prolific writer,She is the founder of  MEET MY BUSY MIND, where she shares interesting write-ups. watch her shaku shaku after the cut

Linda Ikeji welcomes son

Popular Nigerian Blogger,Linda Ikeji is now a mother, she announced this on her page some hours ago, in her words she said.... Oh dear Lord, I am a mum. Baby J is here! 🙏🙏❤❤. He was born today 17th September. This is so surreal 🙏🙏. Thank you guys so much for the love through this journey and thanks for all the well wishes. Love you guys! 😍😘😘

Have you registered for the DABIRA WOMEN CONFERENCE?

In Less than 3 weeks, one of the most anticipated women conference in Lagos Nigeria would hold at the Havilah Events Center Jibowu Yaba Lagos State. Date: Saturday 22nd of September. 2018 Time : 10am prompt We Learn, Share, Have Fun, Laugh and Leave Empowered to do more and be the change the world need. Admission is Free! Visit  www.dabiraconference.com  to find out the following; 1. REGISTRATION : How to register for the event ? 2. HOTEL BOOKING : How to apply for our partner JUMIA TRAVELS discounted hotel bookings, for those coming in from other states. ( Shared rooms are available as well ) SAVE THE DATE ! I look forward to hosting you! Lara Odebiyi

BBNaija's Bisola’s baby daddy, Malcolm Olanrewaju, dies at 37

7 year old artiste manager,  Malcolm Olanrewaju  who is the baby daddy of actress and former  BBNaija  contestant,  Bisola , has died, this was confirmed by  Malcom's younger brother, he said Malcom died at about 8pm yesterday, August 24th after a prolonged battle with an undisclosed ailment.

Renowned Singer Seal and the Otedolas spend time together

British singer Seal was seen having dinner with Billionaire Business Mogul Otedola and his family, Seal also came with his son Henry, Seal who is Originally a Nigerian is known for his classic song, Kiss from a Rose.

Four-year-old stolen at Lagos Christ Embassy found in Benin

Family members of a missing four-year-old girl, Elo Ogidi, were overjoyed on Friday after she was found in an orphanage in Benin, Edo State. Elo was reportedly stolen from the Christ Embassy in Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos State, during a church service she attended in company with her parents and their housemaid on Sunday, July 8, 2018. The girl was with the maid during the church’s children thanksgiving service when she suddenly disappeared.

Damaged section of the Carter Bridge in Lagos

This is a disaster waiting to happen, this is a section of the carter bridge in Lagos, we hope the appropriate authorities take action immediately

Actress Queen Nwokoye welcomes baby girl

Actress Queen Nwokoye and her hubby, Oli, have welcomed a daughter. Actress Oma Nnadi who recently welcomed a daughter, shared the good news on her IG page. Posting photos from Queen Nwokoye's pregnancy shoot, Oma wrote ''My friend I am super happy.. i.cannot keep calmoooo. Thank you lord. ????.welcome to the world my Besties daughter @queennwokoye and hubby Oliiii. Enough to thank God for this year oooo''.