Philip needs help for plastic surgery

By Damilola Adekoya and Olawale Badmus

  

Philip Akhigbe, 20, is a student who finished his secondary education at Abusabi Secondary School, Benin, Edo State. He had written necessary examinations to qualify him into one of Nigeria’s higher institutions, when he was involved in an accident in 2008.

 The unfortunate incident, which led to a fatal injury in his head and leg, delayed him from gaining admission into his desired institution. The accident was said to have happened by the side of the road on his way home from school, and during the process of treatment, lost his right ear.

 Explaining how the incident happened, Philip said, “I noticed a car coming afar with full speed, but before I knew anything, I was already on the floor. My leg was broken and my head was badly injured. It was with the help of sympathizers that I was rushed to the Accident Emergency Unit of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), for treatment.        

  Philip said that after some days, during the process of treating the head, the doctor noticed that the colour of his right ear had turned black and was stiff. It was diagnosed that the ear was infected and was given antibiotics to treat out the infections, but every efforts to get the ear back to its normal state, proved abortive. It was later discovered that there was no more life in the ear, and was left with no option other than to cut it off, because the ear was totally bad.

 Now, Philip needs to do a surgery of an artificial ear, to replace the bad one. He was referred to Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH), and was later transferred to Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), where he was temporarily treated because the doctors said there was no equipment for the surgery to be done in their hospital.

He is now proceeding to Israel, for a plastic surgery to be carried out, so that he can be able to hear properly.

   Philip needs to meet up with the specific amount of 4.5,000,000(Four Million, Five Hundred Thousand Naira Only), but has so far, gathered 300,000 Thousand Naira only.                                                                       

For Philip’s hopes and aspiration of continuing his education to be fulfilled, he is calling on Nigerians, Compassionate individuals, NGOs and Organizations to come to his rescue. 

 Philip can be reached through his father’s bank account, Account Name: John Odion Akhigbe, Bank’s Name: Zenith Bank, Account Number: 2009634981, or his phone numbers 08175617462, 07069238679,or 08133895189.

Rev. Okotie ends second marriage

Rev Chris Okotie's second marriage has sadly ended after only four years. The Head Pastor of Household of God announced in church a few hours ago after the last service that he has separated from Stephanie Henshaw whom he married in August 2008. He told his congregation that he wanted to be the one to break the sad news to them and hoped for their understanding. He also said there was no going back...that the marriage was over!


This is Rev Okotie's second failed marriage.

Culled from lindaikeji's blog.

A bespoke experience with Habana

BY DAMILOLA ADEKOYA

ADE Olodun, creative director of Habana, an outfit that majors in men’s clothing, is living his dreams: dressing up men in bespoke attires.

  Before setting up the outfit, Olodun, a graduate of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, had done post-graduate training programmes at the Hult International Business School and London College of Fashion, both in UK, to hone his fashion and business skills.

   He says the business started for him from his dissatisfaction with existing brands. “We needed our own style to wear to job interviews and corporate events; so, we started to do something in that regards and people keyed into it.”  

  Going professionally six years ago, the designer chose to specialise in men’s clothing because he wanted to infuse modernity and timelessness into his pieces.

  “I grew up marveling at some brands, which have ceased to diminish with time like Rolls-Royce, Rolex, Breitling, Phillipe Patek. So, while having a taste of style, it is value for money for the piece to be an enduring one,” he says.

    He adds, “while growing up, I have always had the opportunity to be properly dressed; and becoming conscious of that, I went about dressing people properly. So, making dresses or dressing well is more of a process.”

    He also recalled how his family gave him all the necessary encouragement needed since designing was an effortless passion for him.

  Commenting on the challenges in the industry, Olodun notes, “fitting sessions for clients remains a major challenge, due to traffic issues and work schedules; but we are subduing it.”

  Apart from designing, Olodun finds time for his pastime — reading. “You can never imagine a designer, reading books on Chairman Mao and a host of others,” he says.

  Inspired by the smile on the face of a satisfied client, the CEO of Habana plans to consolidate on his creativity and maintain a viable structure that would deliver value services to clients.

Bollinger’s Rose Real Treat

By Damilola Adekoya

BOLLINGER Rose is a completely new wine from Champagne Bollinger. This wine has evolved as a careful assembly of the very finest ingredients, amongst all the Bollinger brands.

  The final component, which provides colour and delicate aromas of ripe red fruits, combines an inviting nose and a palate of vibrant red cherries, raspberries and minerality.

  It is a very classy wine with admirable complexity, intense and cherry scented wine, the crunchy red fruits gently reveal themselves in a glittering and graceful vision of elegance.

  The highly polished champagne, with admirable complexity for a rose, is a seductive, toasty and crispy, showing flavours of summer berry fruits with a soft texture and a long finish.

  It is a perfect wine for a birthday or any special occasion for that matter, and you certainly will not regret using it for a bash.

  It is the first new Bollinger released for 30 years and truly stunning champagne, which has an alcoholic volume of 12 per cent, is distinctive enough to go with a main course. It can also be taken with cold meat and risotto.

  This non-vintage model is made from 60 per cent Pinot Noir with a dash each of 25 per cent Chardonnay and 15 per cent Pinot Meunier, giving great depth of flavour.

Segun Olusola dies at 77

A Nigerian patriarch of Arts, and creator of popular village head master drama series, Segun Olusola, died yesterday. He was aged 77.


A native of Iperu-Remo, Ogun State, he attended the Roman Catholic School Iperu- Remo in 1941, and  was also at Wesley School Iperu from 1944 to 1947, before he later proceeded to Remo Secondary School, Sagamu in 1948.


He started his broadcasting Career in 1955 at the Ibadan station of the Nigerian Broadcasting Service and later became African’s first Television producer with the WNTV now NTA Ibadan in a Television career that lasted till 1987 during which he created the longest running TV Drama series, The village Headmaster  in 1968.

Olusola also served as NTA’s director of Commercial Operations in 1986.

On retirement in 1987 he was appointed Nigeria’s Ambassador to Ethiopia & Resident Representative to the Organisation of African Unity and served till 1993 when he returned home to establish the African Refugees Foundation devoted to the management of the root causes of Refugees and internal displacement.

In 1988, he was appointed as Chairman of the OAU Commission On Refugees until 1993. H e wasalso Leader of the OAU Zambia Election Monitoring Team (1992), he has addressed international gathering on Refugees, Election Processes, Media Development, Conflict Resolution, Culture and the Arts.

Dog rescues an abandoned baby under a bridge in Ghana

A farm dog was hailed a hero after it was discovered that he protected a two-week-old baby abandoned by the mother under a bridge in Winkongo, near Bolgatanga in the Upper East regional capital of Ghana.

Officials say the dog spent the night watching over the child under the bridge. The dog had gone missing for hours and the owner sent out a search party into the forest to find him. The dog was found in the morning under a bridge, near the owner’s farm, with the newborn deriving warmth by nuzzling against its fur.

The baby himself is in relatively good health after his adventure. His umbilical cord had not been cut, and had gotten infected, but the infant was otherwise unharmed; he’s since had all his vaccinations, and is currently in the custody of a local health directorate until new, non-bridge arrangements can be made for him.

Police are investigating. (Ghana News Agency)

Culled from: http://nokiaappwizard.com

Genevieve Nnaji Becomes Face Of Range Rover In Nigeria

Genevieve Nnaji has done it again. This time she has snagged a multi-million naira Range Rovers deal. The actress was approached by Coscharis to be the brand ambassador  for the car in Nigeria. According to nigeriafilms.com, the company was undecided as to who will be the brand representative and the top on their list was Genevieve Nnaji and Desmond Elliot. Genevieve got the deal as she is steadily growing to become a global brand.

The deal is rumoured to be  about  $100,000 in the first six months of the deal. Subsequent months would make the actress about $250,000 richer.

Culled from: http://pulse.com.ng