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Wednesday, October 7

All the photos from Mercy Aigbe's husband's birthday celebration today

We told you earlier that Mercy Aigbe was marking her hubby's 50th birthday in grand style...well we have got photos from the event for you!

Bomb blast hits Buhari's Housing Estate Damaturu, 16 Dead

Fresh reports say that there has been a bomb blast at Buhari Housing Estate, Damaturu, Yobe State.
Channels News reports that about 16 people have been confirmed dead.

It was gathered that the bombs went off in multiple points.
An unspecified number of people injured at the scene has been taken to the Sanni Abacha Teaching Hospital for treatment.

Details later.

Mercy Aigbe's husband is 50 today...read her beautiful message to him

Movie star and happy mum of two, Mercy Aigbe is celebrating her hubby on instagram at the moment. He is 50 today and she is super excited...we hear a big party is coming up later today but see the beautiful message she wrote below:

That awkward moment when a bride-to-be steals baby to pay for her bride price

Yesterday, we brought you the story of Onyebuchi Jennifer, a desperate woman who was arrested on Tuesday in Anambra state for stealing a baby in Lagos state.

Now there's an update!

The 26-year-old, in a confessional statement, said she did it to deceive her lover into marrying her as the condition was that she must be with child before any form of union will happen between both of them.

The nine-month-old baby belongs to an acquaintance she had met briefly in Ajegunle.

Jennifer carried out the act on Saturday, September 26 and fled to her lover’s abode where she has been living since October 2014.

She narrated her story: “My mother died when I was in primary five. My father had died a few years earlier. My parents had two of us; but a few years ago, my elder sister died during childbirth. So, I was left alone in Anambra State without any relation.

“I gave birth to a child in 2010, but he died after six months. Last year, I met a man who promised to marry me after I had had a child for him.

“We started living together in October 2014. I was pregnant, but after three months, I had a miscarriage. I was troubled, and started running after traditional doctors and hospitals, but to no avail. I decided to come to Lagos to work and find a way to get a baby. I came to Lagos in June 2015.
“So, I came to the Ajegunle area and I got a job as a fuel attendant. While I was working, I met the baby’s mother and we became friends.

“On that Saturday, I went to her shop, which was near the filling station. I said I was going to the Boundary area to buy an item and I would carry her baby with me. She did not object. So, I took the baby from her, and boarded a bus to Anambra State to meet my lover.”

“I did this so that he could pay my bride price and marry me. I did not tell the baby’s mother that I was taking him to Anambra. We left on Saturday and got to my place on Sunday. I had the intention to bring the baby back after my bride price had been paid. I lied to my husband that I had been pregnant before I left and gave birth to the baby while in Lagos.

“He believed me, and I took good care of the baby for four days before the police showed up in our apartment.

“My lover immediately dissociated himself from me. He had not paid the bride price before the police arrested me.”

The boy’s father, Adeniyi Adetola, was ecstatic to reunite with his son again.

He said, “We are taking the boy to the hospital for further treatment today (Tuesday). The mother and I are happy to have our baby boy back. The baby is my second child, and I appreciate the police for doing a good job on this case. I also appreciate God.”

Aww, actress and movie producer, Uche Jombo and her few months old son, Mathew recently had an amazing photoshoot for WOW Magazine. In the interview, she opened up on how she had a 14-hour labour, pregnancy complications and more but God did it and gave her this cute lil man.

For our newbies, the KFB foodie talk column - handled by Dobby of - is basically for ladies and 'guys' that are interested in learning how to cook better ;).

The name point and kill is a popular name for this dish and was coined from the fact that when you go to local restaurants or bars to order for this delicacy, you'd be taken to a fish pond to select the fish you want. To select, you point at the fish and it would be brought out of the water and killed.

Next, all you have to do is relax for about 20-30 minutes for the cat fish pepper soup to be prepared. Cat fish pepper soup is a tasty and healthy delicacy prepared with local herbs and enjoyed by many. Here's how it's made...

How to make cat fish pepper soup

• Prep time: 15 mins
• Cook time: 15 mins
• Total time: 30 mins
• Misc: Serve hot
Ingredients:::
• 1 medium sized Cat Fish
• 3 Calabash Nutmeg seeds (Ehu/Ariwo)
• 4 Habanero Pepper or chili pepper (to taste)- ground

• 2 tbsp. Crayfish - ground

• A handful scent leaves

• 4 Utazi leaves

• 1 medium sized onion

• 2 seasoning cubes

• Salt to taste

Directions:::

Step 1: To prepare the fish, cut the cat fish into 1-inch thick slices. Boil some hot water and pour on the pieces of fish, stir and remove immediately. This toughens the skin of the fish so that it does not fall apart during cooking.

Step 2: Now it is time to prepare the 'secret' ingredient. There are two methods of doing this;
Method 1: Using an old frying pan, roast the Ehu seeds (stirring constantly) till you can smell it. Another way to know that it is OK is to take one of the seeds and try to remove the outer membrane. If the membrane comes off easily, then the Ehu is done. Peel off the skin and grind the ehu in a dry mill.

Method 2: Roast the iwo/ erhe over direct flame. Remove the shell and pound into a smooth powder. Calabash nutmeg is also known as; Gudan Miya, Ikpoosa, Ehuru, Ehu, Posa, Iwo, Erhe.

Step 3: Cut the onions into tiny pieces - Set aside. Wash and pick the scent leaves and utazi leaves, slice into smaller pieces - Set aside.

Step 4: Place the pieces of fish in a pot, add the chopped onion and pour water just enough to cover the fish, add the crushed seasoning and bring to the boil. Once it starts to boil add the ground pepper, ehu, crayfish, salt to taste and continue cooking for about 5 mins. Once the catfish is done, add the chopped leaves. Leave to simmer for about 3 minutes and it's ready!
Serve the cat fish pepper soup hot!

Ongoing Recruitment In Nigeria Today (MTN, BAT, Dangote) - Nigeria Job Bucket

Nigeria Job Bucket shares various hot and ongoing vacancy around Nigeria, few among several open sits today are shared below. click to apply!!

MTN Nigeria Ongoing Recruitment

Procter & Gamble Co Graduate Vacancy

British American Tobacco (BAT) Fresh Vacancy

Graduate Vacancy, Nestle Nigeria Plc

Deloitte Graduate Recruitment

Dangote Group Massive Recruitment Still On- Over 200 Positions

KPMG Nigeria Ongoing Recruitment

Guinness Nigeria Plc Fresh Vacancy

Navitas Calls For Submission Of Cv

Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme 2015 – Guinness Nigeria

Guaranty Trust bank (gtb): Fresh Call For Submission Of CV

United Biscuits Ongoing Recruitment

IT Specialist Vacancy, APM Terminals

Sahara Group Graduate Vacancy

#ProjectDDD Charity Train Heads To Makoko, Lagos For Fourth Edition

When a committed group of givers stay dedicated to a goal, the result is an initiative like #ProjectDDD (Donation Drive For December), put together by Braite Lites group.

The moving charity train which has made stops in several orphanages and communities - from Mushin, to Ajegunle and Ajah - is now heading to the Makoko area of Lagos State, South West Nigeria.

We can proudly say that we have reached out to over 1,500 people and with the continued support of well-meaning individuals within and outside Nigeria, we plan to continue putting smiles on the faces of the less privileged we find around us.

As we all prepare for another Christmas season, it is time to once again show love to others and spread love all around as #ProjectDDD targets 50 unemployed Nigerians in Makoko - to give them soft skills and help them start businesses of their own. Skills to be taught (at no cost) include bead making, make up, gele -tying, artistry, graphics designing and others.

But, that's not all....

Over 500 people will be touched one way or the other; either by getting clothes & shoes, food stuffs for Christmas, household appliances to ease daily living or just by gaining knowledge on how to use the social media to promote their small businesses.

As always, we need the help of all kind hearted Nigerians to make this happen.

Items needed:
- Clothes (New or Old but in good condition)
- Food stuff (cartons of indomie, tin tomatoes, groundnut oil, rice, beans, garri, bread etc)
- Shoes (New or Old but in good condition)
- Books, writing/drawing materials
- Skincare products (soap, body cream)
- Drinks
- Toys
- Most importantly, ANYTHING YOU HAVE TO GIVE.

Peradventure you are interested in working with us as a facilitator or just as volunteer, do call 08020881976/08022930252, join our BB Channel C001446B5. Mail us: Braitelitesgroup@gmail.com

To make your donation, you contact any of our representatives in these areas:

Maryanne - 08020881976 (Isolo, Oshodi)
Wunmi 08099447157 (Ikorodu, Ketu)
Amaka - 08022830783 (Ikota, Lekki/Epe axis)
Adeola - 08099160922 (Abuja)
Tona - 08138611199 (Sparklight Estate, Lagos/Ibadan Expressway)
Mayowa 08022930252 (Ibafo, Ogun state)
Damilola - 08028386151 - Ikeja/Akute.

THE DONATION COLLECTION ENDS ON THE 20TH OF NOVEMBER AND DISTRIBUTION WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE 1ST OF DECEMBER.

Donors outside Nigeria can send mails to Braitelitesgroup@gmail.com. Tweet @ us: @ProjectdddLagos #ProjectDDD Facebook: Braite Lites Group

#ProjectDDD is supported by OnoBello, KFB Blog, OloriSupergal, @Naija247Medic, House Of Pictures.

Open Heavens 7 October 2015: Wednesday daily devotion by Pastor E. A. Adeboye

Memorise: Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be fall. - John 16:24

Read: John 16:23-24 (KJV)

23 And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.

24 Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.

Bible in one Year: Numbers 5:11-7:11, 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:11

MESSAGE:

It’s amazing to know that prayer causes one’s voice to be heard in Heaven. Of the over six billion people on earth, do you know that God can single out your voice for His personal attention? Indeed, when you pray, God hears your voice, and through this, He gives solutions to long-standing problems in your life. Every stubborn problem in your life will receive a divine touch today. As you call upon the Lord, he will hear your cry in Jesus’ Name.

From Zacharias’ experience, we learn that prayer causes you to hear good news (Luke 1:5-17). When the angle of God met Zacharias in the temple while the congregation prayed, he broke the good news he had been expecting to hear for such a long time. This implies that within every unpleasant situation, there is some good news tucked inside that only prayer can unearth. This also connotes that there is a link between prayer and joy. When you pray, you will hear some good news about your situation or circumstance which will bring you joy. No wonder Jesus, in our Bible reading today, says we should ask until our joy is full. Have you been receiving negative news lately? You need to engage your prayer gear, and good news will locate you. Very soon, you shall hear the good news that will transform your life.

Moreover, prayer equally provides details about future events. No wonder the Bible in Jeremiah 33:3 says:

“Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.”

It was in the place of prayer that the birth of John was foretold. It was also in the midst of prayer that God’s plan and purpose for John was disclosed. If you want God to reveal your tomorrow to you, pray. If you do not want to be kept in the dark concerning fundamental issues of your life, pray. Some believers go through very critical periods of their life without effective prayers. No wonder they mishandle opportunities that come their way. As you pray today, ask God to give you insight into your future. This season, your prayer will work for you. Call on the Lord now while He may be found. It is well with you.

Key Point: God may be listening to multitudes of people, but He still hears your voice.

Open Heavens Daily Devotional guide was written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, one of the largest evangelical church in the world and also the President of Christ the Redeemer's Ministries.

iOpenHeavens is the electronic version of the Hard Copy. The Open Heavens devotional application is available across all mobile platforms and operating systems: iOS, Android, Blackberry, Nokia, Windows Mobile and PC. Click here to download Daily Open Heavens Devotional from January to December 2015. - See more at:

Aww, interesting love story! They met on the 10th October and are getting married on the 10th of October (photos)

Me and love stories ehn, lol... here's the latest one i found on weddinginnigeria.com :) Lovely couple Adeola and Tosin met six years ago on the 10th of October at a birthday party.

Now, six years on, they are getting married on the same date they met – 10th of October.