A MEAL A DAY

I am a member of a group that believes hunger/poverty is the root of all evil. This is the reason why we came together to set up "A MEAL A DAY" a non governmental organisation set up to feed the hungry, pass them on to mentors and make something out of their lives. We will be giving out food(enough to last each person for a month) to the poor, hungry, unemployed,underprivileged or simply the socially oppressed in our society.
This event will take place 2moro (Xmas Day) outside Figerlicks Shawarma Outlet, 11 Alhaji Jimoh Street, Adekunle Village, Ikeja. Time 12noon prompt.
We have made provision for 50 people, if you know anyone who is in need of this type of support, pls tell them to call: 08058099777 so that we can list them among beneficiaries of this meal support.
We will also support them with transport fare if they come from a far place.

Jesus is the reason for the season.

Merry Xmas from TAC and the Entire Podium International Group.

What we should all know about heart attacks

 During my research, I found this video very interesting and thought it nice to share with you guys. enjoy..........


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Ask Sisi Caro 1..............

Sisi Caro is here to discuss issues you find disturbing. Feel free to post your questions in the comment box and we shall treat everything that bothers you.

Anything from relationships to matters of the heart and general disturbing issues or anything you just want the house to talk about. We are just a blog away.

First and foremost

We'd like to welcome you to the Social Diary Magazine online........

As some of us might be already aware, we have been publishing our all colour, all glossy magazine since 2010. It's the print version of our popular TV show "Ceremonials" on Ben TV, from the stable of Podium International, presented weekly by Titilola Aboyade-Cole.

This blog has been created to give even more to our valued fans who always love to have the communication line open between us, to share ideas and knowledge.

We hope to have lots of fun together and cover a lot of topics in the areas of events, fashion, lifestyle and more.

We currently cover  different  topics in Social Diary Magazine, ranging from Fashion trends, including the latest accessories, Relationships, True life Stories, interviews and many more interesting topics, not leaving behind Events, which is one of our core areas of expertise.

You will also be getting some tips on event planning and other things like make up tips, putting your fashion accessories together for different outing

Please feel free to contribute by adding your comments to each blog you find interesting.
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NCAA did not follow due process on purchase of bullet proof cars--- BPP

STELLA ODUAH SAGA

The Bureau for Public Procurement (BPP) said the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority(NCAA) did not follow due process in the purchase of controversial BMW armoured cars for Aviation Minister, Ms Stella Oduah.

The agency made this clarification while making a presentation at the one day public hearing organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Aviation on Thursday in Abuja.

The public hearing is to enable the committee to investigate the purchase of two BMW armoured cars which has generated controversy in the last few weeks.

Similarly, the House Committee on Aviation summoned the Minister of Aviation to appear before it unfailingly on Tuesday Oct. 29 to explain her role in the purchase saga.

The House, on Oct. 22 sequel to a motion by the Minority Whip, Rep. Samson Osagie, mandated its Committee on Aviation to investigate the matter and report to it within one week.

Mr Ayo Aderigbigbe, a Director in the BPP, who represented the Director-General of the agency, Mr Emeka Eze told the committee that BPP was neither involved in the transaction by the NCAA nor the ministry.

He explained that the action of the NCAA in respect of the purchase of the said vehicles was outright violation of the provisions of the Act establishing the bureau.

Moreover, he said that any goods worth more than N100 million was beyond the approval limit of the NCAA, and must go to the Federal Executive Council for approval.

Also, the Chairman of the House Committee on Aviation, Rep Nkiruka Onyejiocha and other members of the committee accused the NCAA of violating the provisions of the 2013 Appropriation Act.

The Representatives said that NCAA also violated the constitution of the country which stipulated the way public fund should be spent.

The House interrogated the Director-General of NCAA, Mr Joyce Nkemakolam, and the former acting Director-General of the agency, Mr Fola Akintokun on the purchase of operational vehicles for the establishment.


However, it was discovered during the interrogation that the NCAA went beyond what was appropriated for it in the year 2013 budget.

Reps Jerry Manwe, Matthew Omegara, Zakari Mohammed and others observed that the National Assembly appropriated a sum of N240 million for NCAA for the purchase of 25 operational vehicles in the 2013 budget.

The lawmakers said that the officials of the agency went out of their way to commit the sum of N643 million for the purchase of 54 cars instead.
The lawmakers, who grilled the NCAA management team lamented that Nkemakolam demonstrated serious disregard to the National Assembly by neglecting its legislations.

The committee members were angry that Nkemakolam made approvals that were contrary to Acts of Parliament.
The committee was not satisfied with the presentation and responses of the officials of NCAA.
Subsequently, the committee mandated them to come back on Oct. 29 with bank statements from their operational accounts with the First Bank, Sterling Bank, UBA, FCMB, Zenith Bank and CBN.

The lawmakers also insisted that the minister of aviation must conclude or abandon her official engagement in Israel and appear before the committee next Tuesday as a matter of compulsion.
NAN.

A Urologist, Dr Celsus Undie, has advised women suffering ``urinary incontinence'', also known as involuntary leakage of urine when coughing or sneezing, to do pelvic exercises to help stop the leakage.
Undie, a doctor with the National Hospital, Abuja, said that involuntary leakage of urine is caused by weakness of the neck of the bladder.
He said the female urethra is shorter than that of the male, while the female pelvic floor is also weaker than that of the male.

The Doctor also said that females had bigger hips and their pelvic cavity wider anatomically to allow babies pass through.
He said that females have three passages through the pelvis as against two as found in the males.
``The genital passage in the male doubles as a passage for urine while in the female there are two separate passages, one for urine, the other is genital and the third passage is for stool,’’ he said.
The urologist said that the pelvic floor exercise, also called Kegel exercise, involved contracting and relaxing the muscles around the anus and the neck of the bladder.

He said that the exercise would help to strengthen the pelvic floor and hold the bladder up.
``Women who leak urine should do pelvic floor exercises, contract and hold their anus as if they want to stop watery stool from leaking through.
``Contract and hold the neck of your bladder as if urine is about to leak and you want to stop it from leaking. Do this and relax as many times as possible daily,’’ Undie said.

He said that the multiple passages in women contributes in weakening the pelvic floor, adding that by the time many babies push through the pelvic floor, it gets weaker.

``This changes the normal anatomy where the bladder neck is above the pelvic floor and urine is controlled by the strength of the muscles there.

``Once the bladder neck descends below the level of the muscles, the control is lost,’’.

Undie, however, advised women in the condition to see a doctor if they notice involuntary leakage of urine. 

Smile Widows Foundation to train 200 widows on skills aquisition in Akwa Ibom

NGO to train 200 widows 

 

Smile Widows Foundation, says it is targeting 200 widows for training in production of cosmetics and laundry services in Akwa Ibom.
The founder of the NGO, Mr Patrick Daramola, said this in Uyo on Monday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeri.
He said that the five days free skills acquisition training would last from Aug. 12 to Aug.17.
He said that the women would be trained on how to make perfume, body spray, soap, detergent, air freshener, bleach, insecticide and body cream.
Daramola added that the women would also be trained on how to make paint, disinfectants and shampoo.
He expressed hope that at the end of the training the rate at which the widows depended on their relations for their sustenance would be reduced.
 ``It is the desire of the NGO that widows in Akwa Ibom should have sustainable income generating business to cater for themselves,’’ he said.
Daramola told NAN that at the end of the training, the beneficiaries would be linked with financial institutions for necessary assistance to commence their business.
He said that the widows were among the less-privileged in the society who needed to be supported and catered for by the people.
Daramola urged the widows to avail themselves of the opportunity of the training to engage in productive ventures.

PDP congratulates APC leadership on registration of party

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday congratulated the leadership of the All Progressive Congress (APC) for the successful registration of the party by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja by Mr Tony Okeke, the Acting National Publicity Secretary of PDP.
The statement described the registration of APC as ``healthy to the nation`s democracy’’ and said that the party did not posed any threat to the ruling party.
``The PDP still maintained its pre-eminent position and enjoyed the widest popularity and acceptance across the country,’’ it said.
The statement said that with the registration of APC, ``Nigerians expect its leaders to eschew all forms of bitterness and desperation’’.
It advised the leadership of the new party against ``politics of propaganda'' and said that it should focus on issues affecting the nation's economy and governance in the interest of Nigerians.
``We hope to see a vibrant opposition that will constructively engage the PDP on issues of governance in a way that Nigerians will benefit instead of overheating the polity.’’
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that three political parties, the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), and the All Nigerian Peoples Party (ANPP), merged to form the APC.
A statement issued by INEC on Wednesday and signed by its Secretary, Alhaji Abdullahi Kaugama, said the commission approved the application by the three political parties because ``they met all statutory requirements for the merger’’. (NAN)

17yr old wife kills husband over alleged sexual demands

A story of child not bride+
 
The Plateau Police Command on Wednesday in Jos said it had arrested a 17-year-old minor who allegedly killed her husband over his sexual demands. The minor allegedly killed Lawal Bala, 26, in his sleep on their matrimonial bed on July 8.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Chris Olakpe, said the police had also arrested some suspected criminals.
The minor, who spoke from the police custody, told newsmen that ``he was sleeping with me six times in a day.
``I kept complaining to him that I could not stand his sexual urge but he refused to listen to my plea; no family member was ready to help me, so I did what I did. ``
She said that she regretted killing him, but that she thought that was the only option left for her to free herself from the pains she was passing through.
According to her, I have realised my mistake and have repented of my sin; all I want is for the authorities to allow me to go home.
The suspect said she was already two months pregnant for her late husband and would want to go home to take care of herself till delivery.
Earlier, Olakpe had said that when the matter was reported, and the minor was arrested, she denied committing the offence.
``But in the cause of investigations, she later confessed to committing the crime and gave reasons, `` he said.
Olakpe, who said that the offence was a culpable homicide, added that she would soon be prosecuted at the Juvenile Court.
           

Dbanj urges FG to support music industry

Music From NAN

Nigerian hip-hop star, Dapo Oyebanjo, popularly known as D'banj, on Tuesday in Abuja urged the Federal government to design programmes that would boost the nation's music industry.
D'banj said this when he visited the Minister of Tourism, Culture and National Orientation, Chief  Edem Duke.
He said that the youth in the country were endowed with music potentials that should be harnessed.
``Nigeria’s entertainment industry needs support and I am committed to being a part of efforts toward achieving this,’’ D'banj said.
He also spoke about the need to promote the country’s image in the international community through music and entertainment.
``But we can achieve this through establishing a collaboration that will offer support for young and upcoming musicians who have the talents to showcase the country to the world,’’ he said.
D'banj also described the entertainment industry as an employer of labour, adding that it was capable of keeping the youth economically engaged and out of social vices.
Receiving him, Duke called on musicians across the country and in the Diaspora to strive to be role models.
According to Duke, the Federal Government is determined to strengthening the nation's entertainment industry with support from stars such as D'banj.
He urged him to use his popularity and talent to attract international partners to promote the nation’s music industry.

President Ramon Calderon has claimed the club’s desperation to sign Gareth Bale this summer is driven by their fear that Cristiano Ronaldo will leave the Bernabeu

Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has claimed the club’s desperation to sign Gareth Bale this summer is driven by their fear that Cristiano Ronaldo will leave the Bernabeu.

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Madrid are believed to have lodged a world-record bid for Tottenham star Bale, and the club’s assistant manager, Zinedine Zidane, told Le 10 Sport this week hehopes to see a deal completed "as soon as possible".

Calderon’s successor, Florentino Perez, has also publicly stated on numerous occasions that Ronaldo will remain at the club but, as yet, the Portugal star has not penned an extension to his current contract, which expires in 2015.

Calderon has now told talkSPORT he believes Ronaldo, linked with the likes of Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain this summer, is unhappy with Perez and could walk away from the Bernabeu.

"I think the president has put all he has on the table (for Bale) just in case he cannot get the renewal of Cristiano," Calderon, who left Madrid in 2009, said. “He is afraid that, at some moment, Cristiano will go and that would be very bad news for Real Madrid.

"What we know is he [Ronaldo] is not happy at all with the attitude and behaviour of the president. At the start of last season, he tried to talk to the president about the renewal of his contract and the talks did not go well.

"Now I understand he is asking for €20 million net every season. That is going to be difficult for Real Madrid to accept because it is around €40 million every year for the club to pay and that is the situation now."

Calderon believes Madrid will be able to secure Bale’s signature this summer, with the Wales international reported to have reiterated his desire to move to the Bernabeu during talks on Wednesday.

"At first, the Spurs president was angry because you don’t want to lose a player like that, but when Bale says he wants to leave, you have to accept it," he said.

Though a regular critic of Perez, Calderon was happy to defend the Madrid president for offering a fee in excess of the £80 million paid for Ronaldo in 2009.

"I think this is very good news for Real Madrid, but I think it is good for Tottenham too because they will get a lot of money,” he said. “He is a fantastic player, and of course the top players are worth a lot to their clubs.

"This is a huge amount of money and it is always controversial in these days to pay that amount of money. I agreed with the fee for Cristiano at the time and it seems the Real president feels it is right to pay this money for Gareth Bale. I think [Bale move] will happen now. They have made many offers — they change the offers, try to offer different players."

Kim Kardashian's Voice Heard in the background as Kris Jenner Chases Down Paparazzi

Kim Kardashian is not quite ready for the public eye just yet, even if members of the paparazzi think it's time! The reality star called the police after an errant paparazzo tried to sneak onto her mom's private property on Monday

The presspassing gatedCommunity Kardashian tweeted after the incident, alongside a link to a short video clip.
In the 30-second Keek video, tKim can be heard narrating the scene as she and Jenner try to track down the trespasser.
"Okay, there is a paparazzi in that snuck into our gated community…" Kardashian can be heard saying over shaky footage presumably shot on her phone, before she hands the device over to someone named Julian, saying, "Take my phone, because I don't want to go outside."

10 or more dead as sereies of bomb blasts hit Kano in Nigeria

At least 10 people have been killed in a series of bomb blastss in Kano.
The blasts shook a Christian neighbourhood that has previously been reportedly attacked by militants from the  Boko Haram.
Police also say a number of people were injured in the blasts, which occurred late on Monday evening.
Eyewitnesses say multiple blasts struck the predominantly Christian district at around 9:30pm
One witness told the Associated Press news agency that one of the blasts appeared to come from a Mercedes-Benz parked next to a kiosk selling alcohol and soft drinks.
The same neighbourhood has been reportedly targeted in the past by the Boko Haram group,
Since the Islamic insurgency started in 2009, more than 2,000 people have died.

The richest African woman, Mrs Folorunsho Alakija treats her four sons to four 2013 G-Wagons

Africa's richest woman, billionaire, realtor and oil tycoon Mrs Folorunsho Alakija reportedly bought  four brand new customised 2013 G-Wagons for her four sons.

The luxury big boys' rides were specially made for the Alakija boysvand imported codedly from the USA. Brought into the country some weeks ago, the purchase is reported to have costed her close to a hundred and fifty million Naira.
Mrs Alakija is said to be worth over $600m  and makes about $1m on a dailybasis from her oil business which excludes her real estate portfolio worth over $100m......Stay tuned

Photos from the burial ceremony of Dr. Reuben Abati's mother

The CEO of Horlar's Boutique is a year older

The elegant lady who runs Holar's in the Anifowoshe area of Ikeja, Ola Ogunfolaju is a year older today.

She's having a low key quiet birthday as she doesn't want to give us rice and cake, but u know what? it is impossican't.

Happy happy birthday from the entire Podium team.

Shamsi Ladejobi presents Dr Adewale Ayuba live in London for the carnival dance

UK based business man and promoter, Shamsi Ladejobi will be bringing Adewale Ayuba and his bonsue band to the UK for the carnival dance.
Stay tuned for more to titiaboyadecole.blogspot.com for more updates on the show and carnival as a whole......let's go there

Facebook Discovery by TAC in 2008.......funny

I have been a member of facebook since last year but only just found the taste of the pudding about two weeks ago.
I have now bid boredom farewell and now moving gradually away from Tmobile boundle.
My big girl's toy is now facebook.
I now get to network and chat with my fans for next to nothing, apart from my time. About time too. the world has moved on.
I quickly jumped on the funky train b4 i miss the last coach.
One thing i will like to suggest is that people should never be limited to their handfull of friends. Get out online and make new friends and socialise. Well, you must be online to get to see this blog in the first place.
I'll catch up with you guys soon. Ciao.

Snippets from Social Diary Magazine _ Issue 7

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Surprise 60^th Birthday Party For Chief Z.O Ogundimu @ Sheraton, Lagos

A classy and well co-ordinated party for a carefully selected few was recently thrown at Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja to mark the 60^th birthday of Chief Zacheus Olawale Ogundimu by his adorable wife, Chief Mrs. Ibironke Ogundimu with the help of  her bossom friend, Mrs. Ibilola Solaja(Jumlar).

The party came as a surprise to chief as he thought he was going for an award ceremony, he took the surprise in his stride as the lights came on and he heard d happy birthday song from the musician and also the T.A, who was the MC of the event.

It was fun all the way as the party was for sixty people to mark sixty wonderful years.

Snippets from Social Diary Magazine - Issue 7

Otunba(Mrs) Bisola Oluranti Ayodele goes home.

Mummee, as she’s fondly called by her children was snatched away by the cold hands of death into the great beyond.

Born into the Royal family of Owode Egbado and also the cousin of the Osile  of Oke Ona, Egba, Ogun State, H.R.M Oba Dr. Dapo Tejuosho.

The burial was oozing royalty as the staff of office came from different Obas to honour the woman of substance.

The event started from her residence, Channel ten in Ketu, down to Hoares memorial Methodist Church in Sabo, Yaba, Lagos state and straight to Iperu in Ogun State where her body was welcome into her husband’s house and her final resting place by family and friends for the wake keeping service.

The funeral service took place the following day at the Methodist church, Iperu, interment followed immediately. The grand finale was at Living Spring Resort and Holiday inn, Iperu, where Quintessential Sunny Melody held d bandstand.

The event was exclusively packaged by Podium Ceremonials.

Mr Adekunle Ayodele, Mrs Ibironke Amusan, Mrs Folashade Akinbinu and Pastor Ayo Ayodele survive Mummee.

May her soul rest in perfect peace.

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The Burial Ceremony of Abibat Mogaji, The Iyaloja General of Nigeria

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The Action Congress of Nigeria Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu buried his late mother.

Alhaja (Dr) Abibatu Asabi Mogaji who passed on at the age of 96 at her residence, 10 Sunday Adigun Street, Ikeja, Lagos is a great loss to market women nationwide and a national loss to Nigerians in General.

The late Alhaja Abibat Asabi Mogaji, until her death was the President-general, Association of Nigerian Market Women and Men, and the mother of the National Leader of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) and former Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The Fidau prayer was held at the Central Mosque, Lagos, followed by interment at the Vaults and Gardens, Ikoyi, Lagos. Her remains were conveyed by TOS funerals.

The event, which took place within a few hours of mama passing away, brought people of high places together within the shortest notice possible.

Leading the graveside prayers, Chief Missioners of Lagos Central Mosque, Alhaji Mujitaba Giwa who stood in for the Chief Imam, prayed to Allah to be merciful to mama and grant her soul peaceful repose.

The cleric described the late Alhaja Mogaji as a good citizen who lived a good life and left good legacies behind.

Reception was held at Blue Roof, LTV compound, Alausa, Ikeja. Mama’s daughter-in-law, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu and daughter, Mrs Folashasde Tinubu-Ojo played hosts to thousands of guests from all walks of life.

The 8th day Fidau also took place at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos and pulled a national crowd, if not global.

These events recorded high turnout of “A-List guests”. To mention a few are: Speaker House of Representatives Rt. Honourable Aminu Tambuwal, all the governors of the ACN States, Mr Babatunde Raji Fashola S.A.N of Lagos State,and his deputy, Mrs Adejoke Orelope-Adefulure, Senator Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State, and Comrade Adam Oshiomole of Edo state. Other dignitaries present were Owele Rochas Okorocha, Governor of Imo State, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Chief Adedoyin, Chief Razak Okoya, Segun Awolowo, Alh. Nuhu Ribadu, Dr. Muis Banire, Alh. Lai Mohammed, Alh Lateef Jakande, Cardinal James Omolaja Odunmbaku, Alhaja Zainab Folawiyo and a host of other important personalities. There present to honour the amazon.

She was this year honoured with a doctorate degree by the Ahmadu Bello University during its 50th anniversary. She was honoured along with former military president, Gen. Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida(IBB) and former chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen. Theophilus.

May her soul Rest in Peace.