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The Court of Appeal in Lagos has discharged and acquitted Hamza Al-Mustapha from the murder of Kudirat Abiola and upturned the judgement of a Lagos High Court which sentenced him to death by hanging.

The presiding judge accused the lower court of being “stroked to secure a conviction by all means.”
Mr. Al-Mustapha was a former chief security officer to the late dictator, Sani Abacha.
He was sentenced to death on January 30 for conspiracy and murder of Mrs. Abiola who was shot in Lagos on June 4, 1996, as the lower court ruled, on the orders of Mr. Al-Mustapha.

Details later…

http://www.tutubranch.com/2013/07/almustapha-sets-free-court.html

Eko o ni baje ooooo (Lagos will not spoil), I hail my fellow Lagosians and i don't mean those that were just born in Lagos because if you have never passed through this Lasgidi phases,you need to relocate.

You are not a true Lagosian if you have:

*Never eaten Agoyin beans and Agege bread, Boli( roasted plantain) and groundnut,roasted corn and pear/coconut.


*Never quarreled with a conductor because of change.

*Never entered markets like Balogun, Yaba, Oshodi, Katangora, Alaba.... you dey miss ooo

*Never pushed or struggled to board a bus ever especially danfo buses.

*Never stood to watch a fight on your way to do something...Lagos looker.

*Never bought pure water and sucked on the nylon like your life depended on it while trekking a long distance because you couldn't get a bus and you were dehydrated.

*Never boarded Molue or even BRT.

*Never experienced third mainland bridge traffic.

*Never cursed or abused another driver because either of you is trying to overtake each other.

*Never taken bike to cover a long distance because of traffic.

*Never eaten correct amala or rice in a local canteen( Iya Basirat)

*Never taken the BRT lane when there is terrible traffic and no LAST MA official is watching... no lie oo

*Never ran after a bus to get on it.

http://www.tutubranch.com/2013/07/you-not-true-lagosian.html#more

Eko o ni baje ooooo (Lagos will not spoil), I hail my fellow Lagosians and i don't mean those that were just born in Lagos because if you have never passed through this Lasgidi phases,you need to relocate.

You are not a true Lagosian if you have:

*Never eaten Agoyin beans and Agege bread, Boli( roasted plantain) and groundnut,roasted corn and pear/coconut.


*Never quarreled with a conductor because of change.

*Never entered markets like Balogun, Yaba, Oshodi, Katangora, Alaba.... you dey miss ooo

*Never pushed or struggled to board a bus ever especially danfo buses.

*Never stood to watch a fight on your way to do something...Lagos looker.

*Never bought pure water and sucked on the nylon like your life depended on it while trekking a long distance because you couldn't get a bus and you were dehydrated.

*Never boarded Molue or even BRT.

*Never experienced third mainland bridge traffic.

*Never cursed or abused another driver because either of you is trying to overtake each other.

*Never taken bike to cover a long distance because of traffic.

*Never eaten correct amala or rice in a local canteen( Iya Basirat)

*Never taken the BRT lane when there is terrible traffic and no LAST MA official is watching... no lie oo

*Never ran after a bus to get on it.

http://www.tutubranch.com/2013/07/you-not-true-lagosian.html#more

Tired of the watching your hair break all the time and having that stunted growth? You must have tried a lot of creams and relaxers and it is still the same issue. The truth is we all want to have healthy and shining hair,but we often forget that whatever we eat also affects our hair not just our body and our hair deserves as much pampering as we give our body to have a better look.

Here are 7 types of food you should be eating for that healthy mane you desire:


Protein:

Regular intake of protein helps in improving hair growth and reduces hair breakage, If you have a weak hair, you should include food rich in protein such as eggs, chicken,turkey, these food contain a high quantity of protein and help strengthen and repair the hair follicles and stop hair breakage.

Seafood:

Sea foods are great sources of omega-3 acids, vitamins D and E.It helps to keep the hair and scalp healthy,and increases growth of the hair, sea foods such as fish,crayfish, crabs,etc should be included in your diet for a more lustrous and healthy hair.

Whole Grain:

These types of food produces fiber,Vitamin B1,B2,B6 helps nourish the scalp and hair follicles,it makes the hair glow naturally, such food include: flour,rice,cereals,etc.

Vegetables:

If you really want to have that healthy hair,include lots of green vegetables(also known as tete in Yoruba and green in Ibo), pumpkin leaves(ugwu), spinach,etc. These vegetables enhance the production of sebum which essential for hair growth and also contain Iron,vitamins A,C and Calcium which are essential for health growth.


Legumes:

legumes such as beans, soy and lentils provide proteins,vitamins, biotin and minerals such as iron and zinc and also helps in the production of keratin in the hair.This makes the hair strong and flexible.


Fruits:

Fruits does wonders for the hair,including it in your diet causes the hair tresses to be silky for a very long time,fruits such as avocado can be used as an hair treatment such as steaming if mixed with eggs and applied in the hair,other fruits such as carrots contain beta carotene that also stimulates hair growth.

Nuts:

Nut such as almonds,walnuts,etc help in preventing hair loss and breakage through the help of selenium and zinc.Including this in your diet will definitely give you a thicker and stronger hair.

Financial responsibility is a virtue you should develop in your kids. Here's how to:

1. Don’t hide the truth. Just like it’s important to be upfront with them when the family is having financial difficulties, it’s important to answer their questions about money honestly.

2. Teach them that money is finite: The concept is; ”If you don’t have the money, you can’t spend it”. Remember to reflect this attitude through your spending habits, as well, by not saying things like “It’s too expensive … but I just have to buy it!” Explain what a budget is and keep up a dialogue about how much money is available to spend when shopping together.

3. Differentiate between want and need: It’s easy for these concepts to blur for kids. Explain to younger children that you will provide their “needs”; however, older children will have to earn the money toward their “wants.” That’s especially true when you’re raising kids in a high-pressure consumer culture—one that encourages many to feel deprived if they don’t have the latest bicycle, smartest phone, the hottest 3D video game console or the most expensive pair of sunglasses.

4. Make them work. Today, many young people don’t think about any kind of work until they graduate from university, which is too late. Allow your children to have that same privilege. Nothing teaches you about how time relates to money like holding a job.

5. Give them your time. If you give your kids things because you feel guilty that you’re not spending enough time with them, you’re sending a message that things can replace love, which will steer them towards “things” for comfort. No matter how busy you find yourself, make sure you set aside a specific, regular time for you and your child. Put this on the calendar as you would any other appointment. Also, be transparent and explain why you spend time away—and that you cherish the time you have together.

With these tips, you will definitely raise financially responsible kids in the future.


http://www.tutubranch.com/2013/07/5-steps-to-making-your-kids-financially.html

You put stew on the fire…you subsequently go into your room just to pick up a call…and then you forget all about the stew until it gets burnt…
Your dad calls you to bring him water in a bowl to wash his hands before a meal…and just then, you hear a knock on the door, attend to it and go back into your room…until your dad’s angry (or hungry?) voice brings you to a start…

Your passports have been found in a book, so you decide to keep them in a very safe place. Something in your brain warns you that you may not remember this new place but you dismiss it. Just when you are in need of it, you can’t seem to recollect the "safe place" where you put it…and then you just wish you had left it where it initially was…
He is approaching but hasn’t seen you…you quickly dodge and pretend not to have seen him. Nothing really is the problem but he has told you his name severally and the last time, you promised not to forget. Alas, you have forgotten again...
You have tucked your pen safely in your hair…but you are searching everywhere for it…

You said you didn't have to write it down to remember it...now it seems like someone Ctrl+deleted it from your memory...!
Pray, what can we do about forgetfulness?!

One thing I'd recommend is concentration. Always have your mind with your body, don't allow it stray always while you're having a discussion with someone or receiving an instruction.

Another thing I'd recommend is that you should link every new information to something you already know; that way, you won't forget easily. For instance, if the number you are trying to learn is 20002001 and you have a baby born in the year 2000, you only have to note that the number is your baby's birth year (first four digits) and the birth year plus another year (the last four digits).

And yes, do write down when you can!

I trust there are other ways too...so, how have you been dealing with forgetfulness?

http://www.tutubranch.com/2013/07/dealing-with-forgetfulness.html

She says it's okay....at least she has a man...*hashtag...be thankful in all situations...

As seen in her tweets and pictures with wound on her face and mouth, she still tweeted that she was thankful for having a man! this is serious!

Whaaaaaaaaaaaat?!


http://www.tutubranch.com/2013/07/girl-battered-by-boyfriend.html

Andy Murray won his first Wimbledon title where he beat his arch-rival Novak Djocovic in a dramatic final game to win 6-4 7-5 6-4 and claim his second major title.

In an atmosphere similar to his Olympic final win last summer, Murray was cheered on by the majority of the 15,000 spectators on Centre Court, thousands watching on the nearby big screen and millions more around the world.

And after a gruelling three hours and 10 minutes in temperatures exceeding 40C, and ended Britain's 77-year-wait for a men's champion with a brilliant victory over world number one Novak Djokovic.

Congrats to the young scot

http://www.tutubranch.com/2013/07/andy-murray-beats-djocovic.html#more

Hehehe...it was a serious affair o...family members were in attendance and the bride was on a white wedding gown...lol!

Love knows no bounds, especially when an international passport might be in the offing...! View more pictures of young Nigerian men who have trod the same path...

http://www.tutubranch.com/2013/07/nigerians-marry-white-grannys.html#more

Three hundred thousand pupils from across 600 public schools in Lagos, yesterday, set a new record for Nigeria when they brushed their teeth for one minute simultaneously. The tooth brushing was across 326 location in the state. The previous record of 177, 003 was set by India in 2007.

Some have wondered where the children spat after brushing their teeth...I try to imagine too o...

But seriously, I am beginning to think of something to do to make the Guiness Book of World Records too...just when I think that every idea has been exhausted, a seemingly simple one as this one comes up. Lol! Someone please help me out...

http://www.tutubranch.com/2013/07/Nigeria-sets-brushing-record.html#more

Don't try to impress. Yes here it is the very big secret in front of you! The best way to impress a girl is not to impress her. Now you might be wondering how does this really work. Well when most guys try to impress girls they tend to become more unauthentic and try to show off with almost anything and everything. Girls are not impressed by such tactics and would end up putting you in the "Show off" category. The best way to impress a girl is to be yourself and let things happen automatically.

1) Natural talent works. If you thought that girls are impressed by money and material things all the time then, you are highly mistaken. If girls are impressed by your money then they are probably looking for money and not you. The best way to impress a girl and retain your status is by the way of natural talents which involve the way you talk and present yourself. You need girls to respect you for what you are and not what you possess.

2 What do you have? No girl would be impressed by you unless you have something which is different from the rest. Girls normally get hit on by several men everyday and almost all those men try to impress them with all they've got. If you are doing and following the same tactics as all those men than you would never succeed in your quest to impress girls. Show your true self while trying to impress a girl and try to be your best self. Don't talk to her with the quest to impress rather try to do what you normally do. One of the best aspects which almost every girl demands and gets impressed by is intellectuality. Try to develop your intellectual skills. This can be done by the way to reading books and being up to date with the latest happenings. Remember being a good talker is the foundation of impressing almost any girl.

3 As a girl, I can say that there's nothing we like more than being talked to by boys, even if there is an age difference.

4 Girls absolutely love to be teased! Not in a mean joke kind of way, but in a caring playful way...

5 Girls dream about having boyfriends! They really want someone dependable and caring, who will not let anything happen to them. Girls love it when they are asked out, and even if she declines, she will feel very flattered and start noticing you because you noticed her...

6 Girls love a guy who cares about her, and who won't make fun of her if she's in a bad situation.

7 Make sure you don't make her feel awkward when she is with you.

8 Girls usually spend loads of time thinking on what to wear and what to do with their hair, etc etc... so they feel appreciated when it's noticed.

9 Make it clear with flirting and body language, (nothing erotic though, which makes SOME girls scared), that you like her.

10 Girls are insecure in certain cases, and anything you do to to get their attention is positive because it shows them that someone cares

http://www.tutubranch.com/2013/06/how-to-impress-girl.html

Rihanna is famously touted to be a "good girl turned bad"...well, the Rihanna of the good old days is simply different from the famous diva who has gone bad. Here's are pictures of her, back in the days...capturing the metamorphosis of the now famous Riri. Simply, sweet..I'd say. But of course, the mischievous smile remains.

You are most likely to ask; "What went wrong?!"

http://www.tutubranch.com/2013/06/photos-rihanna-metamorphosis.html

Wonder they said shall never end, else how does one describe this because to me, it defies any logical explanations (as seen in video)

Medical Doctors in Chile are baffled as the young lady, Yaritza Oliva has started crying tears of BLOOD instead of tears several times a day

The strange condition appeared earlier this month and since it started, with any warning, she bleeds from her eyes several times a day.

The 20-year-old Yaritza visited her doctor but when no evidence of an infection could be found she was sent home with eye drops to help her cope with the pain, which she says is "indescribable".

According to medical experts, they informed that It's possible Yaritza has a very rare condition called haemolacria, which causes sufferers to produce tears containing blood.

May none of my readers ever experience unimaginable suffering, the kind of pain she is going through as well as emotional trauma her family members are also experiencing


http://www.tutubranch.com/2013/06/woman-tears-of-blood.html#more

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Up till now, no real photos of the couple have been released to the public

However, photographer, Alison Jackson, has offered an hilarious insight into Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s daughter’s first days. The ordinary and the not so ordinary, you can guess....

North West (as the baby is called) was pictured in moments with parents in look-alike images, showing her her first days in the hospital and other family moments. Do enjoy the pictures and tell me what is typically Kim-Kanye about them:

http://www.tutubranch.com/2013/06/kim-kanye-baby-lookalikes.html#more

This was how it went:

Designers were showcasing creations from their Spring/Summer 2014 Men's collection at the Dolce & Gabbana catwalk show when a streaker leapt onto the catwalk and ran up and down in full view of the city's fashion royalty (as seen in the video)

He just invaded the spotlight and disrobed entirely but for a pair of red trainers.

Andso, security men ran after him but he pulled a succession of bizarre, gurn-like expressions as he skipped back and forth along the catwalk attempting to avoid them all.

Stars including Barcelona striker Lionel Messi were stunned...others simply gasped.

Audacity or madness, what do you call it?

http://www.tutubranch.com/2013/06/streaker-naked-runway.html#more

Little Xiao Wei was born with a three-inch tail sticking out of his back. The condition referred to as spina bifida, is as a result of his vertebrae not forming properly.

You can guess that the mum is really devastated...she has begged doctors to help her seven-month old son. Perhaps alarming, is the fact that the protrusion is still growing. Yes, still growing...

The mum says;"We have asked the surgeons to remove the tail but they tell us it is not that simple." A surgeon, Huang Chuanping explained: “The growth is quite well developed and now measures some 10 centimetres.
“If we cut it off, it will simply grow again. We need to repair the spinal canal first to stop it reoccurring."

I hope that will be done as soon as possible, so that this baby can live a normal life. I can imagine that some parents give birth and are so sad about few things like the lack of expenses for naming ceremony and the likes...I guess we can all see the folly in that!

http://www.tutubranch.com/2013/06/baby-born-with-tail.html#more

3. Mike Adenuga – $4.7 billion

He is a Nigerian businessman who made his money in oil and telecommunications. He started out by handling construction projects back inthe 80′s. He was then given a license for oil production. He became the first Nigerian to strike oil in commercial quantities. He established Conoil Producing Limited, one of the largest explorers in the country. He is also the man behind Globacom, which is the second largest mobile phone network in the African country.

4. Patrice Motsepe – $2.9 billion

A mining magnate from South Africa, he is the founder and Chairman of African Rainbow Minerals, a company that has interests in gold, platinum, base and ferrous metals. He is also the Chairman of Harmony Gold, the 12th biggest gold mining company in the world. He is considered as the richest man in his country. He also owns the Mamelodi Sundowns, a football club that plays in the South African Premier Soccer League. Motsepe is part of The Giving Pledge and has promised to give up half his money to charitable causes and institutions. Very cool...

5. Oprah Winfrey – $2.8 billion

Known as the Queen of Talk, she lorded it over the talk show landscape for years with her show entitled “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” She is the Chairwoman and Chief Executive Officer of Harpo Productions and the Oprah Winfrey Network. She is the richest African American in history and is considered by some to be the most influential woman in the world.

6. Isabel dos Santos – $2 billion

Isabel dos Santos is an Angolan investor who was born in Azerbaijan. She is the daughter of Jose Eduardo dos Santos, who is currently the President of Angola. The younger dos Santos is considered to be the richest woman in Africa and the most powerful woman in her country. She is also the first female billionaire from the continent. She has substantial investments in both Angola and Portugal, specifically in the media, retail, telecommunications, finance and energy industries.

7. Mo Ibrahim – $1.1 billion

No, not Mo Abudu o...cos I know you're already thinking about "Moments with Mo"...lol! Mo Ibrahim is a British businessman who was born in Sudan. He was the founder of Celtel, a mobile phone company. In 2005, he was able to sell his shares in the company for an astounding $3.4 billion. He is now involved in helping the African continent by investing in various businesses and engaging in philanthropy. He established the Mo Ibrahim Foundation in 2007 to promote good governance.

8. Michael Jordan – $650 million

Michael Jordan is considered to be the greatest basketball player to have ever played the game. His numbers speak for itself: six-time NBA champion, six-time Finals MVP, five-time MVP, three-time All-Star Game MVP, 10-time scoring champion, 14-time All Star, Defensive Player of the Year in 1988 and Rookie of the Year in 1985. Equally important is the $650 million he has from all his endorsements,
specifically with Nike. He is currently the majority owner and Head of Basketball Operations of the Charlotte Bobcats basketball team.

9. Sean Combs – $550 million

He has also been known by other stage names, like Puff Daddy or Diddy or P.Diddy. He started out in the recording industry when he established Bad Boy Records in 1993. The label was able to sign lucrative deals with several hip-hop musicians, like The Notorious B.I.G. He has also released several successful albums, from his 1997 debut entitled No Way Out to the 2009 Last Train to
Paris. He also has a successful clothing line, a couple of restaurants and a movie production firm

You should expect to see my name somewhere down the list, so...please take you time to read o...hehehe!

http://www.tutubranch.com/2013/06/world-richest-black-people.html

10. Robert L. Johnson – $550 million

He is the founder, former Chairman and ex-Chief Executive Officer of Black Entertainment Television, or BET. He is considered as the first African American to become a millionaire after becoming the first black person from anywhere in the world to become part of Forbes Magazine’s list of the richest people on earth.

YMCM Superstar, Drake was so shocked and embarrassment written all over his face when denied access in to the Miami Heat Locker room (as seen in the video).
Imagine a 2face, Dbanj or Don Jazzy being denied entry the locker room of a Lagos-based basket ball team - just saying

After the Miami Heat's Game win over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals, the "started from the bottom star" Drake tried to make his way into the locker room, but was shut down by security. Drake responded to the security guard by saying, "I am media."

I wonder if they were expecting another Drake vs Chris Brown war if he was granted access

http://www.tutubranch.com/2013/06/drake-denied-access-miami.html#more

Now is the time to show how much you believe in the Super Eagles...enough of all that convenient after-victory support!

Nigerian soccer team, will today, play world and European champions, Spain, in the Confederation cup. Enyeama says that despite the fact that the Spanish side has not lost a game since 2010, Nigeria needs not be afraid. I hope you are not afraid? In football, anything can happen.

Meanwhile, do you think that the Nigerian team can actually spring up a surprise win against Spain in order to make it to the semi-finals of the match? Will they win or will the lose? Here's your chance to predict the score line...

The floor is yours!

http://www.tutubranch.com/2013/06/nigeria-spain-predition.html

I cant stop admiring how cute and of course chubby Davido was in this video! Here he is showing off his father cars and SUV. and now the young boy then, is a superstar

http://www.tutubranch.com/2013/06/davido-childhood-video.html

This woman is Mrs Jimoh Mulikat Adebukola. She was caught with her six-year-old twins were at Lagos Airport carrying 4.050 kg of substance confirmed as cocaine. As reported, she concealed 3.350kg in almost every part of her body, including on her bosom and underwear.

Before you judge or criticize, just make a list what you can do for money and what you cannot...how much will it take to change your list and in what tight situations can you bulge? What you'd realize may shock you!

http://www.tutubranch.com/2013/06/woman-cocaine-money-airport.html