Welcome to Joey's Blog: April 2018

THINGS YOU SHOULD SAY TO YOUR KIDS EVERYDAY

Where are your shoes? Get in the car. Brush your teeth. Did you brush your teeth? Did you really brush your teeth? There are plenty of phrases that parents repeat to their children on a daily basis to just get through the morning. But what should parents be saying to their children each day to get them through life?

We asked the professionals to weigh in on what phrases can make a difference in child development. They gave us their thoughts, and these are the things you should be saying to your child each day.

Marijuana has been known to treat or cure a lot of the maladies that are ailing us. In some cases, the treatment is rather surprising. It seems like it would be counterproductive to have a diabetes patient treated with a substance that has a notorious side effect of causing people to eat junk food. Nevertheless, people with diabetes are finding relief in marijuana that they didn’t expect to find.

It was a beautiful evening with clear skies and sparse pockets of greyish mappings here and there.

Signs of the sun going to sleep were starting to mark the horizons. The breeze was cool, but its gentle push did nothing to balance Obibo’s jittery legs and sweaty palms. After more bouts of listening to yet another fable of the security guard’s “war front” experiences, she waved goodnight to him before turning in the direction of her flat. Akpan relished being called “old soldier”, but everyone now knows his story of having fought in the Biafran war, is absolute fabrication.

(CNN)For some people, gender is not just about being male or female; in fact, how one identifies can change every day or even every few hours.

Gender fluidity, when gender expression shifts between masculine and feminine, can be displayed in how we dress, express and describe ourselves.

Being nice at work seems like a no brainer, right?

Well, if you’re too friendly, you might end up holding yourself back in the workplace.

Don’t ever let people take advantage of your kindness in the office.

A Ghanaian woman has cried out on her current predicament, which is bringing her serious emotional pains anytime she thinks about it. According to her, she doesn’t understand why every man that sleeps with her dies and she is in dire need of sex .

Winner of BBNaija 2018 Reality show, Miracle Ikechukwu, in an interview with Payporte has opened up on his future plans-- his pilot ambition, marriage, entertainment career, education, and other sundry issues.

Linda Ikeji on her Instagram has shared a message to help encourage all the entrepreneurs striving to succeed.

The blogger shared photos of her former business venture – the magazine FM&B (Fashion, Modelling & Beauty).

Nigerian Singer Simi, was decorated at the US Consulate a few days ago by the US Consul General, as one of the Human Rights Ambassadors from Nigeria, in conjunction with the Constitutional Rights Awareness and Liberty Initiative (CRALI).

Bobrisky’s reply to a fan who said he should date Nina – “I’m a girl, we can’t practice Lesbianism”

Bobrisky reply to a fan on Instagram who told him to date Big brother Naija finalist Nina would leave you in stitches.

Everyone agreed that you acquired the stoop in October. You sat like you had no backbone, burying your once graceful neck beneath the weight of your head as your chin rested heavily on your chest.

It’s always a sweet thing when brothers love each other.

Prince Harry who is getting married in May to Meghan Markle has asked that his brother Prince William be his best man.

Do you love Gadgets? New Innovations? Or you just like finding out what's the latest Technology in the market.

It all started as a dream.

I saw my life which looked so glamorous. I saw my family all happy with smiles. I saw all the fake friends trying to jump ship to my yacht.

Have you ever taught of catching your spouse in the art of cheating and imagined what you would do?

I have.

I would never be at the receiving end of a cheater who feels he is smart and his actions will go unnoticed.

I had him followed daily. Weekends and Weekdays.

In J. Cole’s new music video for “Kevin’s Heart,” the comedian takes on the cheating scandal from September 2017 when he admitted to being unfaithful to then-eight-months pregnant wife Eniko Parrish.

A giant mosquito with a wing span of more than four inches and ten times longer than an average mosquito has been found in China.

Ms. Monica Osagie, the OAU student who accused Prof. Richard Akindele, of demanding sex from her to upgrade her mark has appeared before the committee set up by the university to investigate the scandal.

CHICAGO, IL – OCTOBER 31: Former president Barack Obama speaks at the inaugural Obama Foundation Summit on October 31, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The two-day event is scheduled to feature a mix of community leaders, politicians and artists exploring creative solutions to common problems, and experiencing art, technology, and music from around the world.

Learning you have an STD is the last thing you want to hear. Even worse is being unaware you’ve contracted one in the first place. Unfortunately, this is a very real possibility, as some STDs show few or no symptoms at all. Knowing is better than not knowing, and the only way to find out is by getting tested. The sooner you know your status, the sooner you’ll be able to begin treatment.

After all these years, I smile at some of the things I went through just for some fun- filled experience, sure would make for a Terrible bedtime story. One thing I did immediately after our last Adventure was to change and get a new Best Friend, Gracie. Though, Gracie isn't like Shantelle and yes might be a little adventurous herself but compared to Shantelle, she is a fucking Saint...

Mavins record act, Korede Bello is proof that if you set you mind to achieve a certain goal, nothing can hold you back.

In a post on his Instagram page, the music star revealed that he has just graduated with Distinction in Mass Communication, form the Nigerian Institute of Journalism. According to him, he wasn’t going to share the good news at first, but later changed his mind as he felt his story could inspire someone out there.

No one gets married anticipating that they'll one day divorce. And no one buys a home with their partner if they suspect one day they'll be moving out. Yet 40 to 50 percent of married couples in America wind up getting divorced, which is a pretty significant number. Still, since approximately 50 percent of couples do stay married to each other, don't fret: you very well could be part of the more optimistic statistic.

Barack and Michelle Obama has weighed in on the relationship between Malia Obama, 19, and Rory Farquharson, 20, who started dating after they met while studying at Harvard University last year.

I hate going to the market.

I hope that sentence doesn’t make me sound less of a woman or slash yards away from the wife material a good woman is required to have.

“Okay young lady, time to head home.” Simon said and Rèmí made a sad face.

“Can’t we stay just a bit longer?” she asked.

“No Love, it’s late and I’m sure they’re ready to kick us out of here.”

They were the only Patrons left at the Pizzeria and it was already way past midnight. Santiago’s was this quaint Italian place tucked away in a quiet close off Adéníran Ògúnsànyà that Simon had found on one of his numerous night forays.

There is a good feeling that comes with a man sliding in your DM on Instagram. Even if he is not the best looking or most eloquent, you tend to find it flattering. Of course, the first message he sends as well as the collection of pictures on his wall are factors that determine whether you accept the request or respond at all, but I have a rule that I must respond no matter. It is the courteous thing to do.

Once again, Beyonce slayed her 2-hour set in the second weekend of Coachella, replicating the stunning performance alongside her dancers and marching band that broke the internet last weekend.

Floyd Mayweather may have announced his retirement from boxing last year, but he could be tempted to transition to mixed martial arts and fight in UFC.

For Mayweather, “It’s all about presenting the right numbers.” And that means he wants to get paid big bucks for his blood, sweat, and tears.

Wow.

Legendary actor Verne Troyer — perhaps best known for playing Mini-Me in the Austin Powers film franchise — has died, according to notice given minutes ago on his social media accounts.

With the rise of sex dolls purchase worldwide, Comedy central released the video to serve as warning to sex dolls lovers.

The man, identified as Andrew, is seen on his motel bed, begging the uniformed officers who responded to his call, not to call for more help, obviously out of embarrassment. But the officers informed him they needed to as they couldn’t extricate him from the intimacy gadget on their own.

She had made up her mind that she was going to go back.

Life had not been the same since she had left him some three years ago. She had gone cold turkey. No notice, no forewarning, no nothing of her impending decision. She had not picked his calls when they came. Not that there had been many of them, though. It was not befitting of a man of his stature. They didn’t text each other either; not even anything remotely mushy or kind. The only sort exchanged had been her account number or a hotel room number when he did the booking.

In less than 24-hours from now, one of the 5 finalists of this year's edition of Big Brother Naija (Double Wahala) will be crowned winner and smile home with 45 million naira in cash and prizes.

Former beauty queen Dabota Lawson has come to Cee C's defense after the Big Brother Naija housemate verbally abused fellow housemate, Tobi, yesterday.

Dabota says Cee C's action comes from a place of love and hurt and that Tobi seems to be turned on by Cee C's toxic behavior. She also added that Cee C isn't the only woman guilty of such behaviour, that women generally have the ability to behave like CeeC depending on the kind of man she's with.

Renowned Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has revealed that she was sexually assaulted at the age of 17 by a big man in the media in Lagos, Nigeria.

The writer made this revelation during an address at the just concluded Stockholm Forum for Gender Equality.

Children did not like to eat the strange tree-like things called ‘brokly’. They had teddy bears and parents who told them they loved them. According to Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon, that is. This however, was not my story.

A rush of hazy nostalgia filled the air as I returned to University of Lagos for the first time since I graduated five years ago in 2012. As I walked towards the highly conspicuous senate building to retrieve some documents, I couldn’t help but notice the lazy, draggy movement of the students. Most of them dressed similar- boys in colored skinny pants and oversized shirts with sneakers and other accessories, and the girls basically wore the same thing with exception to their pants being leggings. They all sat sparsely in groups in an open space they call- “Love Garden”, gisting and munching on snacks hawkers sold to them.

“I think I age two years every time I have to listen to a man belittle a woman’s intelligence just because she’s a woman. “ Dunni said as she removed her shoes and gingerly placed them by the side of the bed.

Nigerian Footballer, William Troost-Ekong and his beau are expecting their first child together and he excitedly posts that they cant wait to meet the baby...

So there’s a new job in town and it is offered by a nudist cleaning company, whose clients are those who want someone to clean their house completely stark naked.

Award-winning actress and philanthropist, Tonto Dikeh has been announced as host of this year’s edition of ‘Nigeria Goodwill Ambassador Awards,’ the annual celebration of Niger Delta Peace Ambassadors impacting positively in the region.

This is the horrifying moment a Louisiana man fatally shot his ex-girlfriend on Facebook Live after telling her ‘I’m gonna make you famous’

27-year-old mother of three Rannita Williams also known as Nunu went live on Facebook at 11 am Thursday during an altercation with her boyfriend, Johnathan Robinson, 36.

Chris Brown was mocked and he deleted his Instagram account.

A heartbroken Chris Brown has deleted his Instagram page @chrisbrownofficial after seeing raunchy photos of his ex-girlfriend, Karrueche Tran, and her new lover, Victor Cruz, kissing.

Gunner star and Nigerian forward, Alex Iwobi has said he can’t sing the Nigerian national anthem.

Iwobi expressed he didn’t know the words to the Nigerian national song of praise too well, proposing that he mouths along to the hymn when the camera was centered around him before the beginning of international matches.

You won't believe what happened!

Imo State born philanthropist, Engr. Ndubuisi Emenike, the founder of the Ndubuisi Emenike Foundation on Wednesday the 11th April 2018 dressed as a wretched man and hit a popular market known as World Bank Market in Owerri the capital city of Imo State.

BBNaija Best Ex-Friends Khloe and Cee-C have fallen apart.....With one Eviction pending, and just days to the Finale, most Housemates have resolved their differences and bonded even more but Cee-C and Khloe don’t seem to have towed the same path because of the icy silence that has grown between them since their sudden BFFship.....

A lone scream pierced through the stillness of the night, jolting me out of my reverie. It was accompanied in quick successions by others, bringing me into consciousness. The hairs on my body pricked in fright and anticipation. Those screams were bloodcurdling and filled with terror and agony. It could only mean one thing; the marauders were here again.

What You Know About Becky Phillip and I is that we met at a charity dinner two years ago. As an actress I was asked by the organization to help coach autistic kids for a play that would be performed during the event. It was an amazing experience, those kids were really talented.

Nicki Minaj and Cardi B were rumoured to be feuding last year after both were featured on Migos’ hit song called MotorSport.

20 year old Oluwatobiloba Amusan has made history as the first Nigerian to win a sprint hurdles title at the Commonwealth Games.....

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