Émotions Déchaînées (Unchained emotions): Why Should I Be Grateful???

Hello everyone, I bet you are all doing fine. I Am sorry for not being regular on the blog as before, hope to make it up to you with loads of entertaining posts. 

 2015 has been a fulfilling year and we all have a lot to be thankful for no matter what the year threw at us. I know someone out there would be saying what are You talking about, I lost a lot this year and gained nothing. Why should I be grateful? I am going to ask you few questions and then I would be expecting you to answer honestly. 

1. Did you wake up this morning? ( you must be alive to read this #smile)

2. Are you physically  and mentally fit?

3. Do you have a roof over your head? 

4. Have you eaten at least one meal today?

If your answer is yes to this any of these questions,  then my love please thank God for wHere you were and where You are now. When you recount God's doings in your life, He blesses you more. Always remember there are people out there who look up to you and there are those who would give anything to have your life. 

Yes maybe you did Not buy your dream car thIs year but at least you have a car or Your LEGEDIS BENZ (your legs) to take you from one place to another.  

Maybe you wanted to rent, build or buy a house but you are still squatting , be thankful you have someWhere warm to lay your head at night not the cold sidewalk  someone has made his home for months/years. 

You have been in a relationship for years and just when you are looking forward to being married, she calls it quit. Remember a broken relationship Is better than a broken marriage. 

You could not save up the amount you wanted in your account, so what my dear. Do you know now many billionaires lay in their graves. You are alive and Nothing else beats that gift.

For those of us who lost a friend or family member, I pray God comforts us. Still we should be thankful for the loved ones still in our lives who though Had near death experiences but still God spared them.

Each day we wake up, we all under one attack or the other But God protects us. We all face a thousand ways  to die, yet our heavenly father protects and preserves our lives. 

I encourage you to be thankful to God and to believe God can still perform an 11th hour miracle in your life before the 31St of this month. 

As we close the curtains of 2015, let us Do so with a thankful heart. Share joy and love. Appreciate everything and everyone.  I am grateful for life, family, friends, laughter, tears shed, love, heart breaks, mistakes, disappointments, achievements, failures and a lot more. 

I love you all and wish  you a happy yuletide season. 

Émotions Déchaînées (Unchained emotions): It Is Not Over Until It Is Over

We have all at one time in our life or another been disappointed or given up on getting or achieving a goal. Two days back i was going through instagram when i saw photos of Nollywood actress Susan Peters' wedding. I went down memory lane and remembered how she had been mocked on social networks for being single at an advanced age (according to silly people who think any woman above 30 years old is long overdue for marriage). I always loved her spirit and how she ignored a lot of backlash and cyber-bullying. I have never met Susan but she is a living proof that God would put those who mock us to shame.

Back to where i started from, overcoming disappointments or trying to reach your goal is not easy. Sometimes the trials and travails of life pulls you back and you feel like laying there to cry your eyes out. Sometimes you feel the world has forgotten you and you are undesirable, get over it my darling. Remember, it is not over until it is over. Sometimes God denies us of certain things because he has something better to give us or to save us from certain misfortune. 

Take my friend Dennis for instance, he had a job in a new generation bank, the pay was good, his fortune changed in a year for the better. Dennis had been unemployed 3 years after his NYSC. While working one day, his boss requested to see him. On getting there he met three police officers and two of his colleagues. There had been a case of missing funds in the company and poor Dennis had been set up by his envious colleagues who were responsible for the theft. He was arrested and kept in prison for three months and while he was there, one day he met a lady who was a member of a missionary group that visits prisons. Lisa took interest in Dennis case after he narrated his ordeal to her during her visit. She promised to get back to him and for 2 months Dennis heard nothing from her, he had given up hope of ever being released or having his case heard by a judge. It was like God had forgotten him, then one day he got a message that he had been released and a letter was handed to him. While Dennis had thought all hope was lost, Lisa had been trying hard to seek justice for him. The people who set him up had confessed and were now in police custody. Unknown to him, Lisa was the daughter of an ambassador to Nigeria. After Dennis left prison, he and Lisa reunited and he got a far better job with a multinational firm in Canada even though his old employers wanted him back, he got something far better than they could have ever offered. Dennis started earning in 2 months what he would have earned in 1 year if he had remained in that bank. He and Lisa remains good friends till date.

Moral of both stories is that no matter how difficult life is, it could have been worse. Do not give up on life because you are not seeing any positive change at the moment. We see gold jewelry and we admire it but we forget the fire and pounding it goes through to reach that glam stage we cherish. Life is a gift and each morning when we open our eyes, God gives us a new gift (Life). We are human and sometimes we wonder why A is happy and has all going for him but u aren't, i tell you my sister, all would be well soon and very soon. Even when we are faced with physical, emotional, health, financial, academic and spiritual challenges, we should never give up on life or love. 

N.B. Thanks for reading and i am sorry for being away for long. I have been attending French school and also facing personal challenges. I love you all and i pray to serve you better with the new section "Émotions Déchaînées ( Unchained emotions)." No one is so strong that he/she needs nobody else. If you need a friend to talk to to, a shoulder to lean on, words of encouragement to offer, share with me today. I give free hugs and i am always willing to listen. 

Send an email to entyna90@gmail.com, with the title Unchained emotions. 

Thanks. 

Love you! 

"I Belong To Everybody And I Belong To Nobody"- President Muhammadu Buhari's Inauguaration Speech

Inaugural speech by His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari following his swearing-in as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on 29th May, 2015
I am immensely grateful to God Who Has preserved us to witness this day and this occasion. Today marks a triumph for Nigeria and an occasion to celebrate her freedom and cherish her democracy. Nigerians have shown their commitment to democracy and are determined to entrench its culture. Our journey has not been easy but thanks to the determination of our people and strong support from friends abroad we have today a truly democratically elected government in place.
I would like to thank President Goodluck Jonathan for his display of statesmanship in setting a precedent for us that has now made our people proud to be Nigerians wherever they are. With the support and cooperation he has given to the transition process, he has made it possible for us to show the world that despite the perceived tension in the land we can be a united people capable of doing what is right for our nation. Together we co-operated to surprise the world that had come to expect only the worst from Nigeria. I hope this act of graciously accepting defeat by the outgoing President will become the standard of political conduct in the country.
I would like to thank the millions of our supporters who believed in us even when the cause seemed hopeless. I salute their resolve in waiting long hours in rain and hot sunshine to register and cast their votes and stay all night if necessary to protect and ensure their votes count and were counted. I thank those who tirelessly carried the campaign on the social media. At the same time, I thank our other countrymen and women who did not vote for us but contributed to make our democratic culture truly competitive, strong and definitive.
I thank all of you.
Having just a few minutes ago sworn on the Holy Book, I intend to keep my oath and serve as President to all Nigerians.
I belong to everybody and I belong to nobody.
A few people have privately voiced fears that on coming back to office I shall go after them. These fears are groundless. There will be no paying off old scores. The past is prologue.
Our neighbours in the Sub-region and our African brethenen should rest assured that Nigeria under our administration will be ready to play any leadership role that Africa expects of it. Here I would like to thank the governments and people of Cameroon, Chad and Niger for committing their armed forces to fight Boko Haram in Nigeria.
I also wish to assure the wider international community of our readiness to cooperate and help to combat threats of cross-border terrorism, sea piracy, refugees and boat people, financial crime, cyber crime, climate change, the spread of communicable diseases and other challenges of the 21st century.
At home we face enormous challenges. Insecurity, pervasive corruption, the hitherto unending and seemingly impossible fuel and power shortages are the immediate concerns. We are going to tackle them head on. Nigerians will not regret that they have entrusted national responsibility to us. We must not succumb to hopelessness and defeatism. We can fix our problems.
In recent times Nigerian leaders appear to have misread our mission. Our founding fathers, Mr Herbert Macauley, Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Alhaji Ahmadu Bello, the Sardauna of Sokoto, Alhaji Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, Malam Aminu Kano, Chief J.S. Tarka, Mr Eyo Ita, Chief Denis Osadeby, Chief Ladoke Akintola and their colleagues worked to establish certain standards of governance. They might have differed in their methods or tactics or details, but they were united in establishing a viable and progressive country. Some of their successors behaved like spoilt children breaking everything and bringing disorder to the house.
Furthermore, we as Nigerians must remind ourselves that we are heirs to great civilizations: Shehu Othman Dan fodio’s caliphate, the Kanem Borno Empire, the Oyo Empire, the Benin Empire and King Jaja’s formidable domain. The blood of those great ancestors flow in our veins. What is now required is to build on these legacies, to modernize and uplift Nigeria.
Daunting as the task may be it is by no means insurmountable. There is now a national consensus that our chosen route to national development is democracy. To achieve our objectives we must consciously work the democratic system. The Federal Executive under my watch will not seek to encroach on the duties and functions of the Legislative and Judicial arms of government. The law enforcing authorities will be charged to operate within the Constitution. We shall rebuild and reform the public service to become more effective and more serviceable. We shall charge them to apply themselves with integrity to stabilize the system.
For their part the legislative arm must keep to their brief of making laws, carrying out over-sight functions and doing so expeditiously. The judicial system needs reform to cleanse itself from its immediate past. The country now expects the judiciary to act with dispatch on all cases especially on corruption, serious financial crimes or abuse of office. It is only when the three arms act constitutionally that government will be enabled to serve the country optimally and avoid the confusion all too often bedeviling governance today.
Elsewhere relations between Abuja and the States have to be clarified if we are to serve the country better. Constitutionally there are limits to powers of each of the three tiers of government but that should not mean the Federal Government should fold its arms and close its eyes to what is going on in the states and local governments. Not least the operations of the Local Government Joint Account. While the Federal Government can not interfere in the details of its operations it will ensure that the gross corruption at the local level is checked. As far as the constitution allows me I will try to ensure that there is responsible and accountable governance at all levels of government in the country. For I will not have kept my own trust with the Nigerian people if I allow others abuse theirs under my watch.
However, no matter how well organized the governments of the federation are they can not succeed without the support, understanding and cooperation of labour unions, organized private sector, the press and civil society organizations. I appeal to employers and workers alike to unite in raising productivity so that everybody will have the opportunity to share in increased prosperity. The Nigerian press is the most vibrant in Africa. My appeal to the media today – and this includes the social media – is to exercise its considerable powers with responsibility and patriotism.
My appeal for unity is predicated on the seriousness of the legacy we are getting into. With depleted foreign reserves, falling oil prices, leakages and debts the Nigerian economy is in deep trouble and will require careful management to bring it round and to tackle the immediate challenges confronting us, namely; Boko Haram, the Niger Delta situation, the power shortages and unemployment especially among young people. For the longer term we have to improve the standards of our education. We have to look at the whole field of medicare. We have to upgrade our dilapidated physical infrastructure.
The most immediate is Boko Haram’s insurgency. Progress has been made in recent weeks by our security forces but victory can not be achieved by basing the Command and Control Centre in Abuja. The command centre will be relocated to Maiduguri and remain until Boko Haram is completely subdued. But we can not claim to have defeated Boko Haram without rescuing the Chibok girls and all other innocent persons held hostage by insurgents.
This government will do all it can to rescue them alive. Boko Haram is a typical example of small fires causing large fires. An eccentric and unorthodox preacher with a tiny following was given posthumous fame and following by his extra judicial murder at the hands of the police. Since then through official bungling, negligence, complacency or collusion Boko Haram became a terrifying force taking tens of thousands of lives and capturing several towns and villages covering swathes of Nigerian sovereign territory.
Boko Haram is a mindless, godless group who are as far away from Islam as one can think of. At the end of the hostilities when the group is subdued the Government intends to commission a sociological study to determine its origins, remote and immediate causes of the movement, its sponsors, the international connexions to ensure that measures are taken to prevent a reccurrence of this evil. For now the Armed Forces will be fully charged with prosecuting the fight against Boko haram. We shall overhaul the rules of engagement to avoid human rights violations in operations. We shall improve operational and legal mechanisms so that disciplinary steps are taken against proven human right violations by the Armed Forces.
Boko Haram is not only the security issue bedeviling our country. The spate of kidnappings, armed robberies, herdsmen/farmers clashes, cattle rustlings all help to add to the general air of insecurity in our land. We are going to erect and maintain an efficient, disciplined people – friendly and well – compensated security forces within an over – all security architecture.
The amnesty programme in the Niger Delta is due to end in December, but the Government intends to invest heavily in the projects, and programmes currently in place. I call on the leadership and people in these areas to cooperate with the State and Federal Government in the rehabilitation programmes which will be streamlined and made more effective. As ever, I am ready to listen to grievances of my fellow Nigerians. I extend my hand of fellowship to them so that we can bring peace and build prosperity for our people.
No single cause can be identified to explain Nigerian’s poor economic performance over the years than the power situation. It is a national shame that an economy of 180 million generates only 4,000MW, and distributes even less. Continuous tinkering with the structures of power supply and distribution and close on $20b expanded since 1999 have only brought darkness, frustration, misery, and resignation among Nigerians. We will not allow this to go on. Careful studies are under way during this transition to identify the quickest, safest and most cost-effective way to bring light and relief to Nigerians.
Unemployment, notably youth un-employment features strongly in our Party’s Manifesto. We intend to attack the problem frontally through revival of agriculture, solid minerals mining as well as credits to small and medium size businesses to kick – start these enterprises. We shall quickly examine the best way to revive major industries and accelerate the revival and development of our railways, roads and general infrastructure.
Your Excellencies, My fellow Nigerians I can not recall when Nigeria enjoyed so much goodwill abroad as now. The messages I received from East and West, from powerful and small countries are indicative of international expectations on us. At home the newly elected government is basking in a reservoir of goodwill and high expectations. Nigeria therefore has a window of opportunity to fulfill our long – standing potential of pulling ourselves together and realizing our mission as a great nation.
Our situation somehow reminds one of a passage in Shakespeare’s Julius Ceasar
There is a tide in the affairs of men which,
taken at the flood, leads on to fortune;
Omitted, all the voyage of their life,
Is bound in shallows and miseries.
We have an opportunity. Let us take it.
Thank you
Muhammadu Buhari
President Federal Republic of NIGERIA
and Commander in-chief-of the Armed forces

Uche Jombo-Rodriguez Welcomes A Baby Boy

Top Nollywood actress/producer Uche Jombo-Rodriguez and her Latino-American hubby Kenny Rodriguez welcomed a son hours ago in the United States of America. The little man has already been named Matthew and he is the couple's first child together.

"Baby matthew is here! Just one look at him and the world is alright with me! Yeah its a lovely day! Thank you Jesus! Thank you ALL for your prayers! We are grateful and thankful for this gift of life.#geminibaby" Uche Jombo wrote in the first picture she shared of her new born baby.

Congrats to the lovely couple!

Change Is Here!!! The Inauguration Of President Muhammadu Buhari

Following his victory at the recent Presidential election, Muhammadu Buhari was in as Nigeria’s president today.
He is taking over from Goodluck Jonathan who has led the country since the death of Umaru Musa Yar’Adua in 2010.
His swearing-in makes history as Nigeria’s first switch of power from a ruling party to an opposition.
Mr. Jonathan’s Peoples Democratic Party has ruled Nigeria since 1999 when the country returned to democracy. Mr. Buhari belongs to the All Progressives Congress.
It will also be Mr. Buhari’s second time ruling Nigeria. He seized power through a military coup in 1983 but was toppled by another coup in 1985.

The change in governance which Nigerians have yearned for is finally here and the citizens and residents are praying for a better NIGERIA.
Here are photos from the inaugural event which saw world leaders, ex-leaders, foreign and national executive officers, friends and family members of the newly elected leader in attendance. The event was anchored by Soni Irabor. Fuji king KWAM 1 and singing duo P Square blessed the crowd with their lovely songs.

Wizkid And His Lady Love Go On A Romantic Date

Popular Nigerian musician Wizkid shared a photo of a romantic date with his girlfriend Tania Omotayo. The lovely couple seem to have everyone wondering if a marriage proposal is about to take place, a special news is being celebrated or a music video is being shot.

We are keeping our fingers crossed and our eyes on the young lovers. 

Hot! Find Out The Sex Of The Baby Tiwa Savage Is Expecting

Expectant mother Tiwa Savage and her hubby who ushered us into the year 2015 with the news of a baby on the way just gave us a little teaser yesterday. 

Tiwa's husband Teebillz shared the photo below and from it we can tell the sex of the baby. 

Yay!!!  A baby boy in the bun for those who are still pondering lol

The Woman Who Designed Ghana's National Flag Dies

Not many people know that Ghana's national flag was designed by or woman let alone know  Theodosia Salome Okoh. The super woman who passed away at the age of 92, is best known for designing the national flag of Ghana at Independence in 1957. This design patterned the flags of many African countries as they also gained independence from colonial rule.

May the soul of the Ghanaian national hero soul rest in peace! 

Chris Brown Shares Precious Time With His Daughter

It is no longer news that American musician Chris Brown has a 9 months old daughter with a lady name Nia Amey but what amazes everyone is his commitment to being an great dad.

Chris shared photos of his little girl Royalty days back on instagram and they sure looked like they were sharing precious moments. 

Woman Accused Of Marrying 10 Times Without ever Getting A Divorce

A New York City woman is accused of marrying 10 times over an 11-year period without ever getting a divorce.

Liana Barrientos is charged with filing a fake instrument.

The Bronx district attorney's office says she faces two counts of felony fraud charges at her arraignment Friday.

According to a criminal complaint, the 39-year-old woman allegedly obtained two of the marriage licenses in the Bronx. It says the others were obtained in Westchester County and Long Island. The first one allegedly was obtained in 1999.

The complaint says she was arrested following a probe of her most recent marriage in 2010.

-Fox News 

Breaking News! John Dumelo Escapes Being Shot

Less than an hour ago, Ghanian actor John Dumelo was attacked by armed robbers. They threatened to shoot him and stole his valuables. The actor shared the photos of his vandalised car on instagram with the captions underneath. 

He is also asking anyone with meaningful information to contact the police. 

All glory to God for protecting him. 

Another photo below. 

How To Be A Boss Chic & Win In A Man’s World

I started watching the television series ‘Empire’ a while back and some of Cookie’s quotes and actions got to me. This is one lady who stands for what she believes in and never takes NO for an answer. That is exactly how every lady should be like. Sitting in your comfort zone and talking thrash about how your family members, friends and lovers do not regard you won’t change your status from Broke ass to Boss chic. Crying on your pillow at night because the man who you gave your innocence walked out on you for a groupie would not win you the heart of the dashing and successful entrepreneur you admire. Having a baby or kids out of wedlock would not stop you from being desired and respected by the society so why do you have to beat yourself up?

 Hey! Ladies we cannot get the change we desire and clamour for if we are not ready to rebrand ourselves. We all have to shut the fuck up and change our mind set. Have you noticed that men are like the nomadic Fulani they are always ready to move from pillar to post to achieve their goals and dreams. They would never take No for an answer and do not care whose feeling is hurt to get to their desired position (not advising you hurt people but you have to put YOU first). The world is not fair and no one would hand you your dream career, job, relationship or anything on a plate of God. Yo girl! You have to work your butt off, be wise, play your cards right and never forget to put GOD first.

So now for those who are still confused on what to do to be a Boss and win in a Man’s World, here are the steps to take.

1.  Moveeeeeee: You have to be willing to keep moving and leave your comfort zone if you want to stand out. You cannot keep being in mummy and daddy’s house yet expect to fly. Most African parents would give you a million reasons why you should not leave home, they love the feeling of having their children close to them. I am not saying you should disrespect your parents or make silly decisions & moves but you should be brave and bold enough to follow your dreams. Change locations if it is necessary. 

 2.  Network: “Your Network is your Net Worth.” Yea that quote is real and should be applied to every aspect of your lie, make good contacts and have friends in low & high places. You need to socialise and be friendly. You need everyone from the pot-belly gateman in a business firm to your to the pretty P.A. of the CEO. In this journey of achieving your goals, no one should be ignored. Every contact is important and you have to keep networking because that P.A. you are being rude to, can be the one to put in a word for you when looking for a job or contract. 

     

        4.   Socialize: Baby girl you need to dust your shoes and rearrange your closet. If need be, you should go and get more outfits because 2015 is the year you would sing “I’m coming out, I want to world to know, I’m cominggggggg.” Lol. Yes call me crazy but beloveth that is the truth, while you are busy complaining about why guys are always in social gatherings, they are busy meeting people and expanding their network (yea socializing and networking go hand in hand). Attend parties, sports activities (road walk, hiking, join a gym), join a group in church, and any platform you can meet new people and have fun.

  4.  Learn: You should never stop learning till you take your last breath. Learning exposes you to new things. Try and learn a new skill, new language, get another degree, attend seminars and symposiums. Knowledge is power and no knowledge is a waste. “Beauty will get you into the room but it takes intelligence from getting kicked out.” So ladies remember you should not think because you are pretty the world would bow at your feet, you have to be endowed up (brain) there too.

  5.  Manage your emotions: This is the biggest weakness of most women. We are very emotional and easily carried away. To be a Boss chic, you have to be hard as ice and be ready to move on after a fall. Yes your heart got broken or you ended up having a child out of wedlock that should not stop you from forging ahead in life. You should dust yourself up and chase your dreams. Guys don’t lock themselves indoor for months and years when they are emotionally hurt, they move on and act like nothing ever happened. Ladies think and act like a man. You should read self-help books and visit websites that would help boost your self-worth. If something is upsetting you, cry about it tonight because you have to make it right in the morning.

  6.  Spend less and save more: Women love to buy and spend money on so many things. Women love the finer things in life and would rather buy first before thinking of saving. Rather you should have a budget and make a list of the things you need most (scale of preference) not things you want. This would help you save up for that business you want to invest in and be financially stable. So before you start blaming that guy for being stingy, you should remember he is planning and you too should. Everyone respects an independent woman and you cannot be a boss chic if you keep being asking for hand-outs.

    7.  Look good: There is this Nigerian slang that states, “Packaging is everything”. It means looking good means a lot. You should dress the way you want to be addressed. Pamper your skin, wear clothes that flatter your stature and hairstyles that suit your face. Dress according to the occasion and walk with elegance. Turn heads and break necks *wink.

    Many would read this post but few would change their lifestyle and be a boss chic. “THE STREETS AIN’T MADE FOR EVERYONE, THAT’S WHY THEY MADE SIDEWALKS.”-Empire. 

For those who are tired of being in stagnation and desire CHANGE and have already started working on the points here, I wish you all the best and i pray you achieve your dream. Love you all.

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