How to Have a Great Marriage- Interview with Omotola Jolade Ekeinde and Husband.

Award-winning actress and one of TIME 100 most influential persons, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, is a reporter’s delight. An interview with PUNCH  held last Saturday in their Lagos home where they talked about their 18-year-old union. Enjoy reading on HTP Blog.

What was the initial attraction?

Matthew: She was beautiful, fresh and untouched. I decided to start with someone who hadn’t seen the world yet.

Omotola: He was good looking but basically, it was his sense of humour and sense of responsibility. He is God-fearing too and a serious-minded person.

When did you propose to her?

Matthew: We didn’t court. I met her when she was 16 and   I was 26. We got married when she was 18. She clocked 36 recently. We were family friends and I met her through my elder sister. She used to come around the house and when she turned 18, I decided she was ripe. I told her I would marry her and she didn’t believe. I went to tell her late mother, who said I should wait till after four years because Tola had just gained admission to the university then. I told the mother that I couldn’t wait because I didn’t trust the guys in the university.

How did he propose?

Omotola: That was when I turned 18. We had been friends for about two years. He was like a family friend then but I knew he had some plans. He didn’t say anything serious and I was somehow underage. When I turned 18, on my birthday, he jokingly said, ‘babes you don grow o.’ He told me his plan.

Were you scared of getting married then?

Omotola: I wasn’t. I have always been very mature for my age. But otherwise, I had already known him for so long and was very comfortable with him. I just knew that life with him would be comfortable and easy. I didn’t know I would conform to a marriage setting because my mother used to tell me that I was very headstrong. I just thank God that I found someone who could understand me.

How has the journey been for 18 years?

Omotola: Nothing has changed really. It is still the same relaxed, easy-going relationship. There are times when we have misunderstandings but it is never anything serious or unbelievably scary. It has been the grace and fear of God. Everything results in what God thinks about the situations and we pray about it. Everyone is conscious of the fact that we must respect God in the relationship and then your spouse. We don’t just do things. Secondly, we are very grounded and real. We try the best we can to make everything natural. We don’t stress ourselves.

10 Men Christian Women Should Never Marry

My wife and I raised four daughters—without shotguns in the house!—and three of them have already married. We love our sons-in-law, and it’s obvious God handpicked each of them to match our daughters’ temperaments and personality.

I have always believed God is in the matchmaking business. If He can do it for my daughters, He can do it for you. Today I have several single female friends who would very much like to find the right guy. Some tell me the pickings are slim at their church, so they have ventured into the world of online dating. Others have thrown up their hands in despair, wondering if there are any decent Christian guys left anywhere. They’ve begun to wonder if they should lower their standards in order to find a mate.

My advice stands: Don't settle for less than God's best. Too many Christian women today have ended up with an Ishmael because impatience pushed them into an unhappy marriage. Please take my fatherly advice: You are much better off single than with the wrong guy!

Speaking of “wrong guys,” here are the top 10 men you should avoid when looking for a husband:

1. The unbeliever. Please write 2 Corinthians 6:14 on a Post-it note and tack it on your computer at work. It says, “Do not be bound together with unbelievers; for what partnership have righteousness and lawlessness, or what fellowship has light with darkness?” (NASB). This is not an outdated religious rule. It is the Word of God for you today.

Don’t allow a man’s charm, looks or financial success (or his willingness to go to church with you) push you to compromise what you know is right. “Missionary dating” is never a wise strategy. If the guy is not a born-again Christian, scratch him off your list. He’s not right for you. I’ve yet to meet a Christian woman who didn’t regret marrying an unbeliever.

2. The liar. If you discover that the man you are dating has lied to you about his past or that he’s always covering his tracks to hide his secrets from you, run for the nearest exit. Marriage must be built on a foundation of trust. If he can’t be truthful, break up now before he bamboozles you with an even bigger deception.

3. The playboy. I wish I could say that if you meet a nice guy at church, you can assume he’s living in sexual purity. But that’s not the case today. I’ve heard horror stories about single guys who serve on the worship team on Sunday but act like Casanovas during the week. If you marry a guy who was sleeping around before your wedding, you can be sure he will be sleeping around after your wedding.

Jordan's Wife Gives Birth To Twin Daughters

Michael Jordan has more to be happy about than just the improved play of his NBA franchise.

His wife, Yvette, has given birth to the couple's identical twin daughters, Jordan's spokeswoman Estee Portnoy told The Associated Press.

Portnoy said Tuesday night Yvette Jordan, 35, gave birth to Victoria and Ysabel on Sunday in West Palm Beach, Fla. ''Yvette Jordan and the babies are doing well and the family is overjoyed at their arrival,'' Portnoy said.

Jordan is the owner of the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats, who are currently the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference and have a chance to make the postseason for the first time since he took over as majority owner in 2010.

Challenge: Reading to your kid(s)?

Hello parents, the list of books below is a must read for every child.How many of these storybooks have you read to your kids? Rate yourself over 18 and share with us..

  

   1.   Pinkalicious

   2.   Olivia

   3.   Big Little

   4.   Twas the Night Before Christmas

   5.   Dr. Seuss's ABC: An Amazing Alphabet Book

   6.    I Love You, Good Night
   7.   Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You?

Learn How Reading To Children Fosters Love.

As a parent, you know the importance of preparing your child for the world. One of the most important jobs a parent has is to instill the love of reading early in a child's life. With the basics of reading, a child's mind will grasp a better understanding of writing, language and logical thinking. Stories can light the spark of wonder in a child's imagination, but sometimes getting them interested enough to sit still takes some work.

There are several ways to get a child to settle down and listen. One way is to set aside a specific time each night and keep the room quiet with dim lights so it'll be a relaxing atmosphere conducive to listening and enjoying the time together. It should be a bonding experience between parent and child, something the child will look forward to. This is especially true if there is more than one child in the family. While it may not always be possible to get one child alone, once in a while, the one on one is very important. The other times, a family reading session will also provide some special time.

Young Kunle Afolayan in a 1985 Movie

Kunle Afolayan spotted here(in blue) playing waka pass role in his Father's movie, Taxi driver 2. Today, he is a celebrated, award winnng film maker and actor. His Father may be late, but he sure help put his son on the right course. Kunle is son to the late actor, Ade Love.

Dakore Egbuson Akande welcomes baby

Child birth and motherhood is such an awesome and joyful experience.

This is why Helpingtheparents blog is saying a huge congrats to the Akandes as Dakore just put to bed a new baby. The actress and her husband welcomed a new baby and the happy mum shared a photo on her instagram page announcing the birth of her second child.

Dakore and Olu already have a two year old daughter. Big congrats to them.

Physical Attractions And Sexual Urges: 5 Things Parents Need to Teach Their Kids

   

How did you learn about sex? How did you learn about dating? What to do? What not to do? Were you taught by your parents?

It’s interesting. As I look back at my training grounds…I learned what not to do from my elders (“don’t do this”…”don’t do that”). But I learned what to do from my friends and the world. The church was helpful at correcting some of what I learned…but still insufficient. The bible tells you to love your spouse and don’t do any stuff until you get married. But it doesn’t tell you what to do with those feelings of attraction and sexual urges toward the opposite sex in the meantime.

Let’s face it, hormonal induced attractions are a wild beast to try and harness. Many have tried. Most have failed. Starting around 13, feelings of attraction to the opposite sex are natural and to be expected. But most parents would agree that 13, 14, 15, and even 16 is too young to be having a girlfriend or boyfriend. But what does a teenager do with those feelings of attraction…those instinctive sexual urges! What does a teen do with that?

The social silence leaves a huge gap in knowing how to handle physical attractions and sexual urges. So teens are left with doing what they hear and see at school, in music/videos, on youtube, and TV.  “That ain’t right!!!”

 

Parents teach your teenage kids the following......Abegiiiiii:

1. What to do with their feelings of attraction to the opposite sex
2. What to do with their sexual urges
3. How to show a girl/guy you like them…without being corny or embarrassing yourself
4. What to do when a girl/guy says they like you
5. What to do when someone wants to have sex with you

 

Greenspring Schools is HTP Blogs' School of the Month

Hello Readers,

The purpose of reviewing a school every month is first to provide information about good schools in Nigeria and secondly to recommend such schools to Parents who read our blog. Our school of the month for February 2014 is Greenspring Schools( Anthony and Lekki Campus). Enjoy reading about the school.

Greensprings Schools’ history dates back to January 1985 when it started off as a Montessori school offering nursery education to children aged 2-5 years. Since then, the school has grown remarkably, and is today a leading institution offering a first class education from the foundation stage to post secondary levels. .
 

The first campus was situated in the heart of the Lagos mainland, with an initial student body of 3 pupils.  Greensprings has now established a state of the art campus on the Lekki Peninsula and has combined student strength of over 2,500.

Greensprings has been entirely self-supporting since inception. There is a Board of Governors, which, as well as guiding the overall direction and strategic running of the school, oversees the work of the Director of Education and the School Director.

Greensprings School is an independent, non-partisan, day and boarding school for boys and girls from 18months - 18years. They encourage students to be lifelong learners by instilling in them great confidence, respect and a consciousness of the needs of society.

Greensprings School began in 1985 in the heart of Anthony Village, Lagos. Today, another state of the art campus has been established on the Lekki Peninsula in Lagos. The Greensprings Community places great value on character and moral education as well on academics achievements. The unique education ensures that boys and girls learn in the words of our school song.

The school is goal-oriented and strive for continous improvement in teaching and learning. There is a conducive and productive learning environment that suits a range of abilities and learning styles. They value academic success, and also encourage talents of all kinds whether in the arts, drama, music or sports. Their view is that a kind, respectful and helpful pupil, who has a positive attitude to school life and fellow pupils, is every bit as worthwhile as the brilliant scholar, artist or athlete.

Greensprings prides itself on the quality and breadth of its educational experience and the commitment of its remarkable mix of gifted and dedicated professionals. The teachers are innovative, passionate and contribute effectively to the wider life of the Greensprings School Community. The teachers in partnership with parents provide individual attention that every pupil need "to spring up to the highest clouds above in every aspect of their lives".

California Allows First-Ever State Recognized Human-Animal Marriage

Paul Horner and his dog Mac at their wedding on Monday in front of friends, family and a priest declaring their love towards each other for eternity.

San Francisco, CA — On Monday history was made at the Chapel of Our Lady at the Presidio in San Francisco as the first-ever state recognized human-animal marriage took place.
Local resident 35-year-old Paul Horner was the groom during the ceremony. Joining him was his faithful dog Mac who is 36-years-old in dog years. Mac also decided to be the groom but ended up wearing a white veil at the last moment.

Father McHale who officiated the outdoor wedding told reporters he was extremely happy to be a part of this joyous moment of life. “This is the definition of true love my friends. There is nothing more sacred than the bond between a man and his faithful dog,” McHale said. “Now, since it is recognized as a legally binding marriage in the state of California, Mr. Horner and Mac will have all the same tax benefits and everything else coming to them that a regular married couple would receive. It’s a fantastic day to be alive!”

 

So how could this have happened?

In the book of California’s State Laws and Regulations there is a little known law that was passed as the state was first forming in 1850. According to article 155, paragraph 10, it clearly states:

If a man and a man can get married and a woman and a woman can get married, if ever comes that day, then a human and animal will have the exact same rights to marriage in every eye of the law. God help us if this ever is to happen!

Resolving Marital Issues

If someone ever comes to you and says “I’ve never had an argument with my husband” or “we never fight”, they are lying to you! Every marriage has its fair share of issues, whether you want to call them conflicts, confusions or problems. What is more important is to get yourself out of these conflicting areas and ensure that they are kept at the bay. Have a quick look at some of the common problems that plague every marriage on the planet.


1. Dishonesty
If there was one thing that came above anything else while ruining a marriage, this would be it – dishonesty. Many a times, you let out ‘little lies’ and then call them ‘white lies’ for your own convenience. If you are confident of yourself and not faking anything in your marriage, there should be no reason for even the smallest of lies. Talk about things that are not too appropriate to be said directly, but do not lie! Be honest about yourself, your thoughts, ideas, expectations, and your love. Dishonesty may save you from a small argument today, but can come back and haunt you years later. You will break his trust and his heart, if he ever finds out that you have been dishonest. There is nothing more painful than lack of trust in a marriage.

2. Unrealistic expectations
Whenever you find yourself struggling to come in terms with ‘unfair’ situations in your marriage, sit back, take a deep breath and think to yourself, “What do I really expect? Is this what I deserve?” Most women often expect too much, and in some cases, too less. It is very tough to keep a balance between more and less, but a moment of thought can usually help you to come to terms with your expectations.

3. Lack of intimate compatibility
Intimate relations with your partner play a very important role in your marriage. Lack of sex can lead to depression, arguments, loss of excitement and, in worst cases, even infidelity. Find time from your busy routine for each other’s physical needs. Be adventurous, try new things inside the bedroom, and spice things up!

4. Lack of respect
It is very important that you treat your partner with respect. There is no single thing that you can say or do to show respect. It just means backing him up no matter what. It can be something as small as taking his side in an argument on the dinner table with friends, or agreeing with his views while having a challenging conversation with the family. You must expect the same. Loss of respect is a significant blow to the balance of a relationship. Give respect, get respect.

Disney Channel Introduces Its First Ever Homosexual Couple On The Kids' Channel!

If you are a follower of my blog, then you would know i have posted several articles aimed at throwing the light of God's word on homosexuality and what God says about it. When some of us raise alarms about the mad perversion of sex called Homosexuality, a lot of people sit on the fence and form pity party. Well, their next plan is to corrupt kids and make them begin to question their sexuality...your kids too if we don't stop this madness. All those speaking against the Nigerian government for outlawing these perverted way of life will have to think twice unless they are with the planners on this one. Please protect your children, biko.

Last weekend, Kids' oriented TV network, Disney Channel, introduced its first-ever openly gay couple on the family series, Good Luck Charlie in an episode that made the lifestyle look perfectly normal.

In the groundbreaking episode, parents Amy and Bob Duncan, played by Leigh-Allyn Baker and Eric Allan Kramer, set up a playdate for their preschooler Charlie (Mia Talerico) and one of her new friends, who, it turns out, has two mothers.

Secondary School Students Threaten to Kill Corpers in Kogi

Below is a mesage from a batch A Corp member serving in Victory Model College, Efodo - Okpo, Olamaboro L.G.A of Kogi State. The mail below and the threat written on a blackboard in pictures.

It's no good news to hear that NYSC Corp Members are treated with discontentment in Kogi State, especially in remote local government like Olamaboro.

There have been cases of some drunk youths ganging up to launch attack on corpers at their capital project sites, accusing them of integrating strange norms into their culture

Let me go straight to what I witnessed this morning. I woke up this morning like every other boring mornings in the village where I serve, dressed up, and went to the school. On arrival, all the students were gathered at one corner looking at me and the other Corp members, some with satisfaction, while others with pity.

Continue to read more with pictures.

Toni Payne Finally Addresses Rumours About Her Cheating On 9ice

Four years after her 2010 separation from singer 9ice amidst cheating rumours, publicist and spoken word artist Toni Payne has finally addressed the rumours that has followed her for years. Toni & 9ice got married on July 17th 2008 and by January 2010, a year and a half later, the marriage was over. There were several reports at the time that she was caught cheating. 9ice actually started the cheating rumours by making a song where he said his woman cheated on him with a friend. People assumed he was referring to his wife and a rapper friend, who he later seriously quarreled with in the media

In a post on her blog yesterday, Toni said she never cheated on her ex-husband. Her words below...


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OC Ukeje Shows Off His Fiancee

Delicious actor, OC Ukeje is engaged to the world's best boo - her name is Ibukun Togonu, and she is the woman OC hopes to marry. He calls her "Da homie"!

Months ago, OC said he will getting married this year. "God willing, I plan to get married next year (2014). There is a woman in my life and she is not into this business. We have never had issues over me and my female fans. This is not to say that she is not aware.

She is definitely aware but I am not also settling down with someone that is not good looking because she gets chased by men as well. There are people, who are higher in level than I am, they have more money than I have and might be interested in her. I see some of those and might be worried.

It is a two-way streak; she’s scared, I’m scared but we are together and making it work” He disclosed.
See the cute photo of them he shared a while ago after cut.........

Mother Was Having Sex While Her Kids Died In Hot Car

The mother of the two boys who died of hyperthermia has been arrested. Authorities say they found out she was having sex with her boyfriend while the kids were left alone for two hours with the heat on in the car.

She locked them in the car with a heater running, while she had sex in another vehicle. She is now on trial for homicide.

Prosecutors say Heather Jensen, 25, carried out a "death sentence" against her two young sons when she locked then in the hot car, Fox 31 Denver reports.

The charges against Ms Jensen include criminally negligent homicide, child abuse resulting in death and false reporting.

Continue to read more with picture of the boys and their father.

Man holds girlfriend hostage after her parents refused to let them get married

A construction worker held his girlfriend hostage on a Chinese rooftop with a meat cleaver for five hours after her parents reportedly refused to approve their marriage.

Hundreds of onlookers and armed police watched as the man stripped to his underwear and ordered his girlfriend to do the same so she would be shamed in front of their neighbours.

He announced he was going to kill her and claimed the 29-year-old regularly had affairs when he went to work, according to various local media reports.

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See Levels......Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson buys his housekeeper(house girl) a brand new car.

The action star surprised his house keeper(house girl in naija terms) of 10 years with a brand new car and shared the info and pics on twitter. He bought his dear Esperanza a 2013 Ford Edge Limited Edition worth $40,000.

See picture of Rock and Esperanza beside the Ford after the cut.

Peter Okoye shows off his daughter with Lola.

Isn't she beautiful!  Seems to me fatherhood and marriage has made Peter develop a kind of maturity and calmness in all his recent pictures.

Well, he shared the photos below of his beloved daughter Aliona Okoye as she celebrates her 1 year birthday.

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Child abuse: Benedict XVI defrocked nearly 400 priests

Close to 400 priests were defrocked in only two years by the former Pope Benedict XVI over claims of child abuse, the Vatican has confirmed.The statistics for 2011 and 2012 show a dramatic increase compared to previous years, according to a document obtained by the Associated Press. The file was part of Vatican data collected for a UN hearing on Thursday.

It was the first time the Holy See was publicly confronted over the sexual abuse of children by clergy.
Church officials at the hearing in Geneva faced a barrage of hard questions covering why they were withholding data and what they were doing to prevent future abuse. Victims’ advocates complained there was still too little transparency.

The flood of allegations, lawsuits and official reports into clerical abuse reached a peak in 2009 and 2010, which observers say may explain the spike shown in the document.

8-year-old boy saves 6 in blaze before dying while trying to save another

A fourth-grade boy died in a fire in his grandfather's Penfield, N.Y., trailer home after helping to save six of his relatives. Tyler Doohan, 8, had returned to the blaze in an attempt to help rescue his disabled uncle. Tyler, his uncle Steve Smith and his grandfather Louis J. Beach died in the inferno this past weekend. Tyler took it upon himself to wake his sleeping relatives once he detected the fire at around 4:45 a.m. on Monday.

 Two of the people Tyler helped save were children, ages 4 and 6.  Tyler's body was found near the bed of his deceased uncle. His uncle Joseph Breyette said "The kid has more guts than I know of," to run back in there and go through what he went through to try to save his uncle — what can you say for the kid? He was a great kid.”

HOW FAST THEY GROW!!! Psquare's Peter Okoye chilling with Son.

Can you remember our previous post on the Okoye's? I must say that the young man has really grown. See swaggggg!!!!

Foundation Releases Teenage Girl Caged For 30 Months By Her Parents.

How does someone meant to protect and love you become your tormentor? It simply does not make sense. This is an extreme case of child abuse. A teenage girl said to have been locked up in a wooden cage for about 30 months by her parents over an alleged strange ailment attributed to witchcraft has been released by members of a foundation.

Blessing Olokumo, a twin child and an indigene of Bayelsa State, according to investigation conducted by the foundation was diagnosed with a strange illness. This led to her being isolated by her parents due to her constant incidence of defecation and soiling of the house.

Photos: Banker who sliced husband's penis and husband reconcile

About a week ago you guys read about the banker who sliced her husband's penis with a knife during a fight at their home in Surulere. Read about it here if you did not. We also asked that readers should pray for the couple. Prayer works indeed.

Well, the good news now is that the couple have reconciled. A family member of the couple who wanted people to know that they've sorted out their problems made the pictures above available.(They are pictured together)

Not only that, Lekan Daniju has recovered and is out of the hospital. The gospel singer is currently in the studio recording a new single titled, Still Standing.

Buy Leapfrog DVDs to Help Your Kids Excel In School

It's a New Year, 2014. Its our prayer at HTPB Blog that your children will grow strong and smart all year through. None shall be sick and none shall die in Jesus name.

Talking about the new year, a new term also approaches fast for the children. In about 3-10 days, all schols will be back in session. We know many of our kids have enjoyed the fun and thrill of the Christmas holidays but now is time to start preparing them for school.  We have good news for parents with younger children.

DO YOU WANT YOUR CHILDREN TO HAVE A EDGE AND ADVANTAGE AT LEARNING FAST WHILE REMEMBERING WHAT THEY ARE THOUGHT?

Then our leapfrog pre scholars DVDs are a perfect tutorial/workshop that will prepare them for school and make them excel amongst their peers. These dvds are very interactive, captivating, and makes learning fun and very easy. Watch your children learn letters, words, spelling, reading, calendars, time telling, additions and more with ease. You will marvel at how well they will learn what may have seemed elusive to them in classes before now.

Leapfrog activates the power of animation and cartoons positively in this Box set of 4 DVDs each. Does your child jump in excitement when watching favorite cartoon characters but get sober when its time to learn? The Solution is here! Entertainment meets Education and the resultant effect is Effortless Excellence.

We have seen the DVDs excel in making children understand Basic English, arithmetic, reading, rhyming and other areas where teachers and expensive schools had failed.

Find list and titles below.

Box set 1
LeapFrog - Let's Go To School
LeapFrog-The Letter Factory
LeapFrog-Talking Words Factory
LeapFrog -Numbers Ahoy


Box set 2
LeapFrog - Storybook Factory
LeapFrog - Sing and Learn With Us.
LeapFrog -Phonics Farm
LeapFrog- Maths Circus


Each DVD cost =N=1,500 while each Boxset of 4 dvds cost =N=5,000 only. Trust us; the cost is extremely low for the value these DVDs will input in your children.


Invest in that child today.

Comment on this post to order or send email to olufunkealawode@gmail.com. Your order should contain details of the items you want and your contact telephone. Comments/Orders will not be published for those ordering.

If you know any parent whose children can benefit from these developmental materials, please feel free to forward their email address to us or you can forward this message to them.

HAPPY NEW YEAR READERS

Just to say a Happy new year to our numerous readers worldwide. We are in 2014 and it promises to be a fulfilling one for all who believe. Go get that dream of yours and make the children proud of you. Don't forget to spend quality time with them as you pursue the vision and goals for 2014. Have a wonderful year. From HTP Blog.

Lagos Banker Explains Why She Nearly Cuts Off Husband's Manhood

There is so much wrong with the mindset of these couple as regards what marriage is all about. They need some serious spiritual mentoring and counseling. As you read their story, please say a prayer for them and other couples going through a turbulent marriage.

Thirty-one-year-old banker, Bimbo Daniju, who was accused of using a kitchen knife to cut her husband’s penis at Surulere area of Lagos, has refuted the accusation. She said she was compelled to hold her husband’s manhood to escape his beating.

 Her husband, Lekan, who lost his job with a Lagos insurance company in 2013, had accused his wife of three years of using a kitchen knife to cut his penis after a disagreement they had on December 16, 2013. The deep cut on Lekan’s manhood now threatens his procreational ability.

One would have thought the cause of disagreement between the couple had to do with infidelity. But when contacted,  Bimbo gave a version of the story which totally contrasted with the allegation by Lekan, who  said his wife had used a kitchen knife to cut his penis while he slept after their disagreement. The banker, who sounded gentle over the phone, explained that her husband was being economical with the truth.

She said, “Please, kindly judge this by yourself. As a pregnant woman, will I willingly attempt to cut off my husband’s penis? I ordinarily would not have said anything. I did not realise this will escalate to this stage. The case is being handled by my lawyer at the moment. “My husband is not a hot-tempered man but he gets angry once in a while. He lied that he washes my clothes. He only did that once or twice when I was ill. We had a disagreement that day and he beat me up. My mother came to the house and took away our son.

“Without telling anybody, I went to my hospital and was treated. I did not tell him. But when I got home, he continued to harass me. He said I must ensure his son was returned to the house. “I was so tired and I went to sleep. But in the middle of the night, he woke me up and asked me again to produce his son. We started fighting and he was beating me. In order to escape his beating, I had to hold his penis. I wanted him to leave me alone. I held on to it until I had a chance to escape.” Bimbo said it was a lie that he chased Lekan down the street or dropped his certificate on the street during a fight. “Please ask him, which certificate is he even talking about? When I married my husband, he told me he graduated from the Ogun State University, Ago-Iwoye, but that he had an accident some time ago, in which his certificates were burnt,” she said.

She said when she went to the police station after their last fight, the officer who heard their case at the station said the wound looked like a knife wound, saying that was why Lekan changed his story that she used knife on him. Bimbo insisted she loved her husband and never for once used the fact that he did not have a job to react to him at home. “When I married him, he did not have a job. He said he was working on a CD and all the money I made, I spent on him.”

A Wife Gives Reasons Why She Is Thankful For Her Husband.

During a message in church where we are reminded of why it’s important to give thanks, I find myself thinking about the things and people in my life that I am thankful for.  I am pretty good at expressing gratitude. I always have been, and I thank my mom for that. I could go on and on, telling you all about my wonderful kids, my awesome friends, and the hundred other things I’m thankful for. But, instead, I am going to share why I am thankful for my husband.

So often we can focus on the negative in our relationships.  Maybe your spouse has a bad habit, maybe things have been a little rocky, or maybe they recently did something that pissed you off.  I’m not saying my husband is perfect.  He’s definitely not.  But neither am I.  However, he is a good man.  His imperfections are part of why I love him so much.

I know that things in your relationship may not be what you want them to be.  Maybe you are even experiencing a rough patch, and you aren’t sure what to do next.  Take some time this week to really think about why you married your spouse.  Take a moment to reflect on all the qualities that you are thankful for.  They say when we start to lose sight of what matters, expressing gratitude can help us regain focus.  May this Thanksgiving give you an opportunity to not just express gratitude, but regain focus.

Here are a few reasons why I am thankful for my husband.

1. He gets me.  I’m a pretty easygoing person, but even with that, I can be hard to figure out.  This man has me figured out. He knows what I’m thinking before I even say it – even if it’s outrageous.
2. He’s a good dad.  I feel like there are so many negative images out there about Black men being bad dads. Frankly, I’ve had enough.  Oh, how thankful I am that I have a man in my life who adores his children and shows them so every single day.
3. He can cook.  Nothing beats a man that can hook up a tasty dish.  And not only does it taste good, but the presentation is even on point.  Where’s my plate?
4. He’s very handy around the house.  I love to act like I can do everything on my own, and although I probably could if I had to, I don’t want to.  I am so grateful for a man that fixes things, mows the lawn and keeps our house in tip-top shape.

The 10 Phrases To Avoid Saying To Your Man

To you, it's just a few words. To him, it's a short sentence that he'll never, ever forget. Here, the seemingly innocent observations that can really rock a relationship.

"I really don't respect you."
"My wife and I probably use the word 'respect' about as much as we use the word 'love.' Both words were in our wedding vows," says Dave, 36, about why the R-word is just as important to him as the L-word. "And when I hear that she doesn't respect me, it's almost like her saying she doesn't love me. Luckily, she's never said it-precisely because we had a whole conversation about how we'll never throw around that word like that."

Your tummy is so cute! "Please, call it what it is-a beer gut!" jokes Chad, 38. All kidding aside, the men we spoke with said that they have the same body image issues as women, which means that making fun of him when he's gained a few will make him feel insecure too. 


"I love when you get all mad."
Is he fuming because he's behind a car that's oh-so-annoyingly crawling along in the left lane? Sure, it's fine to make a joke, but Jeff, 40, suggests making it at the other driver's expense. "I know I can get worked up about minor stuff, but when I hear this, I feel like it's harder to be honest about my feelings when it comes to things that really matter to me, because I'm worried she's going to shoot me down."

"He acts like such a baby when his team loses."
"This is something I've overheard my wife say on the phone to her friends," says Charles, 38. "I know she's talking about me, but she uses the same voice she uses when she's talking about our 3-year-old having a temper tantrum." While no one likes to be talked about behind their back, guys are especially sensitive to lack of loyalty. Yes, the way he freaks out when his team blows a playoff game is funny-but if he's not laughing, it's best to keep it on the DL, at least while your husband is in earshot. There's another reason: "When I hear her talking about me to her friends when she thinks I'm not listening, I can't help but wonder what else she may talk about."

A Good Naija Daughter Builds A House For Her Parents

We at HTPB are happy for a fellow blogger, Linda Ikeji who is about completing the house she built for her parents in their hometown. Yeah, you heard it right. Daughters are doing exploits y'all. I hope this calms the nerves of some men who are just crazy about having sons. Congrats Linda's father, Congrats daughter. And BTW Linda, i totally agree with your dad on the marriage tins. Range Rover tins may result in #scaredtoapproachguys.

Find her post and another picture of the house after cut.

Mariah Carey Says No more Babies Unless Husband Nick Cannon Can Get Pregnant

Mother of two Mariah Carey says she's done having kids and if her husband Nick Cannon wants more children, he will have to get pregnant and have the babies himself.

During an appearance on Watch What Happens Live, the 44 year old singer was asked by a fan caller whether or not she and Nick were planning to have more children...

"If Nick could have the babies himself, then yeah, bring 'em on. We love kids," Mariah answered. "Here's the thing: This is real. I'm responsible for the kids for like forever. I look at it like, they didn't ask for this lifestyle but here they are."

"To anyone who has ever carried twins, it is a totally different experience...You don't even know who you are. I had a very difficult pregnancy, but I was alone most of the time. We love Nick, but he's working. He's the hardest-working man in show business."

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American Actor Suspended By Network Following Anti-Gay Remarks in GQ Magazine

We are truly at the end times. The double standard of the world is irritating. The article below is so disturbing considering how these lovers of sin are fast to shout about freedom of association, expression and speech. Meanwhile they just fired someone for expressing an opinion they hate to hear. God deliver us from these evil from the West. However you try to cover the truth, it remains the truth. And Truth they say is bitter. Phil has spoken the truth and though it has cost him a job, he is on the way to eternal glory. What does it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his soul. HTPB salutes your courage Phil Robertson.

On Wednesday afternoon, A&E, the cable network which airs "Duck Dynasty," suspended Phil Robertson indefinitely from filming, issuing the following statement: "We are extremely disappointed to have read Phil Robertson’s comments in GQ, which are based on his own personal beliefs and are not reflected in the series 'Duck Dynasty.' His personal views in no way reflect those of A+E Networks, who have always been strong supporters and champions of the LGBT community. The network has placed Phil under hiatus from filming indefinitely."

GLAAD issued the following statement in response to A&E's decision, attributed to GLAAD spokesperson Wilson Cruz: "What’s clear is that such hateful anti-gay comments are unacceptable to fans, viewers, and networks alike. By taking quick action and removing Robertson from future filming, A&E has sent a strong message that discrimination is neither a Christian nor an American value."

Video: 2 of the 6 men who raped a 16 year old girl in Akure, paraded

Two of the six cult boys who raped a 16 year old secondary school student in Akure, Ondo State last week have been arrested by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)

The men, said to members of a cult group known as Blue Angel, saw the girl as she was returning from school, they stopped her, took her to their hideout and raped her. All six of them. They recorded the act with a mobile phone and threatened to post the video online if she told anyone what happened.

Fortunately she did and two of the rapists, Wale Fadahunsi, 28, and Banji Olaseinde, 25, have been arrested, while four others are on the run. Those on the run include Tope Oluwole; Tope Jigan and Muyideen. The two that were arrested were paraded a few days ago where they confessed to raping the helpless girl whose identity is being concealed because of her age. Watch the video after the cut.............

WARNING PARENTS! Caught on camera: chilling moment a 6yr old girl was led away by man who raped and killed her

This chilling photo below shows a 6 year old girl walking hand in hand with a man through the lobby of a skytrain station in Bangkok, Thailand, ten days ago. Her body was later found, raped & violently murdered.

According to Daily Mail UK, her disappearance sparked a 10-day manhunt which ended yesterday after her strangled and decomposing body was found in a deserted area near the city's Suklhumvit Soi 105. Within hours of the discovery police arrested the man in the pic following a tip-off.

The girl known simply as Nong Cartoon went with her father to go see a folk music concert, but when she became sleepy, her father took her to nap in his truck outside the venue around 10pm and returned to finish watching the show. By the time he came back 40mins later, the girl had vanished.

The man pictured with Nong is a 32 year old man named Nui, who was released from prison in August 2013 after serving three years and eight months for the abduction of a child under 15 years.

View more pictures of how he walked her away below.