Two Million Traders Receive Interest Free Loans-APC Nigeria

The ruling All Progressive Congress APC has stated that it's government has empowered two million traders with interest free loans ranging from #10,000 to #100,000.
The party in a tweet declared that the beneficiaries of the empowerment scheme neither bribed for it nor got connected to any influential Nigerian to receive the loans.
'For the first time, 2 million market women & men are offered interest-free loans of N10,000 to N100,000. These beneficiaries didn't have to bribe their ways into the scheme, neither did they know any powerful Nigerian.'
Noting that though the amount may be intangible, meaningful impacts were recorded.
'This might seem little, but lives have been touched!'
Commenting on the post, a tweeter user Mr Respect writes 'As an entrepreneur, I don't need N10,000 to grow my business.poor economic policies and poor infrastructure is the worst nightmare of most entrepreneur. Cost of running and maintenance of 3 generators for my businesses is killing.'

Cristiano Ronaldo and His Love

Cristiano Ronaldo and His Love Georgina Rodriguez in Dubai. How beautiful it is to have a work-life balance.

Quote of the Day

Hi friends, isn't it gracious that it's the last day of the year?
Our quote of the day is a common expression:
The famous definition of insanity is the act of doing the same thing repeatedly and still expect a different result.
You can't be planting orange tree every year expecting to harvest a mango fruit. It's unbelievable. If out of ignorance you planted orange tree and harvested orange but expected mango, next planting season, plant something different (after proper research) certainly you'll harvest a different harvest.

As we go into a new year in few hours time, adopt a different strategy for that pursuit that has lingered. And yes be hopeful, be optimistic.
Happy New year Sweeties.

Blogger Linda Ikeji Recalls Her Blessings

Nigerian Entrepreneur and Blogger Linda has expressed gratitude to God as she recalls her numerous blessings in 2018.
In an Instagram post, among other things she was grateful for life, Good Health, Her Son Jaycee, family, friends and even haters.

'If you can't handle being talked about, you're not ready for success.' Linda shared.

Congratulations Sis, it's good to be grateful.

Black is Beautiful Personality

Name: Chika Nancy Ike
Career: Actress, Humanitarian and Modelling
Born: 8th November 1985
Chika started acting from church plays at six years old.
Out of personal experience, she stands visibly against abusive relationships.
Awards (Norminated/Won): Best coming actress
Best supporting actress
Best Role Model in Africa
Best Actress in African etc.
Movies: Miss Teacher; To Love a Princess; Dangerous Beauty;Not my Wife; Snake Boy; Pride of a Princess; Hottest Babes in Town; Royal Honour etc.

Chikas runs an NGO-Help a Child- which helps children on the street giving them hope for tomorrow. This particularly makes her a case study more so she's astonishingly beautiful.  Indeed Black is Beautiful.

London-Born Actress June Whitfield dies at 93

Dame June Whitfield

London born actress Dame June Whitfield has passed on. In a tweet, BBC disclossed that her death occurred on Friday Night according to a report from her agent.
Known for her comics in BBC sitcom Terry, Dame June died at 93.
For about sixty years in the industry, she took regular parts in TV and Radio entertainment programs like Friends, Carry on films and EastEnders where she played the role of a nun with a secret about kat Moon.
Her fans have continued to pay tribute including Actress Julia Sawalha- June's grand daughter who described Whitfield as a great source of inspiration.

'Thank you #damejunewhitfield,for teaching me my craft with such grace and dignity.I always wanted you to know how in awe of you I was, however, you were always far too humble to accept my adoration. You  were a great source of inspiration to me. Bye-bye Gran'. Julia tweeted.

She'll really be missed by many.
Rest in Peace Granny Whitfield.

Quote of the Day

Hello family. It's just few hours to the end of the year. How have been your experiences?
Our inspirational quote of today is from Chisom UdoChukwu Anyanwu. He writes:
The Hallmark of good Leadership and development is Selfless service.
It is the quality of unselfish concern services of the leader towards the welfare of the People he leads.

Nelson Mandela

The selfless leader is always unrest seeing his people surfer but his joy and satisfaction cones from rendering best services, bringing development and meeting up with the needs and aspirations of his people and never from what he has amassed.
When the leader is obessed with what he stands to gain, the led is doomed.
But when he's more interested in the needs, wishes, aspirations and in what inspires his subjects, the people rejoice.
In choosing your leader, choose a selfless one.

Black is Beautiful Personality

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Do you have inspirational aspirations and inspirations?
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Just send us your profile including:

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We will publish in the Black is Beautiful forum.

Quote of the Day

Today our inspirational quote is from RenosNuggets. He writes:

A section of Dubai Driverless Metro Track

'Dreams don’t come TRUE. They come THROUGH. If you wait for your dreams to come true, you will wait forever. But if you set goals and make plans, your dreams will come through for you. Don’t just sleep and dream. Wake up and plan. Write the vision, make it plain, that you may run with it. No one gets rich overnight. It is your daily habits that make you rich. If you read a self development book daily, you are guaranteed to increase your annual income. If you hang out with successful people, that chance goes up by 100%. Read and associate with success-Reno Omokri

Atiku Pays Tribute to Shehu Shagari

The former Vice President and the Presidential flag bearer of the People's Democratic Party has paid a tribute to Shehu Shagari who died last night in the National Hospital, Abuja.
In a tweet, Atiku described President Shehu as a detribalised Nigerian whose services to the Nation from his youthful age ranged in different capacities.

Alhaji Shehu Shagari

'President Shehu Usman Shagari was a completely detribalized Nigerian. He served Nigeria from his youth to the evening of his life, as a teacher & moulder of minds and later as a leader and moulder of nations'.
Atiku recalled the statesmanly roles he (Shagari) played after he was overthrone from government and prayed for eternal rest of his soul.
'After his untimely overthrow from office, he continued to devote his time and effort to nation building through the elder statesmanly role he played, including during my time in office as Vice President. He will be greatly missed. May Almighty Allah grant him Aljannah Firdaus.'

Shehu Shagari dies at 93

Former President of Nigeria Shehu Shagari is dead.
His death occurred in the National hospital today the 28th of December 2018 after a brief illness.

In a tweet, his grand son Bello writes 'I regret announcing the death of my grandfather, H.E Alhaji Shehu Shagari, who died right now after brief illness at the National hospital, Abuja.'
May his soul Rest in Peace.

Lack of Money Will Ruin Marriages-Reno Omokri

The former Special Assistant to President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri has deposed that lack of money in a family has the potential to ruin marriages.
In an Instagram post, Omokri who once  hosted a nondenominational Christian TV show-transformation with Reno Omokri-stated that with money, a non loving marriage could be endured.
However he affirmed that love is the greatest gift of all even though money answers all things.

'Sadly, lack of money will ruin marriages faster than lack of love. With money, you can endure a marriage that is not loving. Without money, it is hard to endure a marriage, even if there is love. Love is the greatest gift of all, however, money answers all things. So make money. And if your money is not making money, then you don’t know the value of money. Don’t put yourself to work. Put your money to work. Invest in ventures that will produce money. Invest your seed and spend your harvest. Treat money like a tree. Eat the fruit, not the tree'.

Mmmmm! Do you agree with this? What's your take on Money, Love and Marriage?

Quote of the Day

Are you thinking of how best to love your partner? Love in his or her contextual meaning of Love. It's a recipe for a happy couples Life.

A.Y Shares Powerful Inspiration

Ayodeji Richard Makun the Nigerian veteran comedian shares inspirational quote about the amazing power of self worth.
The actor who recently completed his second house enjoined his timid followers to make judicious use of self worth.

In his Instagram account, the comedian popularly known as A.Y underscored the importance making use of personality, interests and capabilities.

'There's an amazing Power getting to know your inner self and learning how to use it and not fight with the world. If you know what makes you happy, your personality, interest and capabilities, just use them and everything else flows beautiful'.-Ayo Makun

Marital Love as a Cohesive Force

The picture of an old man holding his wife so dearly in a metro cut my interest. And it is not strange to see couples living like strangers in and outside their homes. But this is wrong. Marital love is like two unlike poles of a bar magnet. Even though they are unlike yet they attract each other. This is the irony of live.
Sometimes the one you admire refuses to appreciate your efforts, well that's like poles that cannot attract each other.
In my early days in the high school when the feelings of love were coming in, I was so much in love with Deborah who's every man's dream of friendship. I expressed my intention to make her my girlfriend in many ways-buying gifts, launch and other efforts to win her attention. I remember being mocked by her friends because of my affectionate gestures to Deborah. Yet the more I tried, the more I fail.
Similarly, Before I settle for my wife, I had this beautiful lady I had loved so much. Actually she pretended to love my back but her actions towards me were more hurtful than the love. The More I tried to please her, the more hurt I experience. To a point I asked myself does love really hurt like this? When the relationship finally ended, my pains continued until I found Aijay.

A couple in a metro holding hands together

Most of us that have the experience know how hurtful it is. It is so bad that the harder you fight to win 'your intending love' the more you are being rejected by the one you love.

This experience of loving someone who doesn't love you back to back is like the experience of hugging a cactus tree. The tree is beautiful and admirable with thorns. The more you hug it the more you get Hurt.
We all love and want to be loved back in our unique ways. For you to experience the sweetness of your love, you must fall in love with someone that loves you and appreciates and respects your love and feeling otherwise the more you try to love someone who doesn't love you, the more you hurt your good feelings. But the moment you found the one that loves you, you experience the wholesomeness and beauty of Love. Marital Love is More of a cohesive than a repulsive force.

BEYONCE PAYS TRIBUTE TO FORMER SOUTH AFRICA'S PRESIDENT

American singer and songwriter Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has paid a tribute to the former South African President Nelson Mandela.
In her tribute which was published in Sowetan, Beyonce recalls the impactful moments together with Mandela.
She is one of the artists that will honour the Global Citizen Festival to celebrate Nelson Mandela's 100th birthday day.
Hereafter is her tribute to Mandela.

Dear Madiba,
I first met you in 2004 for the 46664 AIDS Benefit Concert in Cape Town, and the impact you have had on my life resonates with me today and every day. Your kindness and gratitude for every experience, and your ability to forgive are lessons I have learned and will pass on to my three children. My entire family holds you in high regard.

It is an honor for me to travel to South Africa this week in celebration of you and your efforts to right so many wrongs. You were a strategic warrior, a bold activist, and charismatic and well-loved leader. Your vision for dignity, for human rights, for peace and a South Africa free of racism and apartheid, allows us all to turn dreams into reality.

I remember taking that walk with you back to the prison on Robben Island where you spent 18 of those imprisoned 27 years. I recall your measured but focused steps in as you recounted the stories of the struggles, the sacrifices and your resilience. You smiled as you talked to a crowd of artists and their guests, including my mother, who first told my sister and me about the great Nelson Mandela. In that moment I truly understood your heart and humility.

You made it possible for so many people like me to reject impossibilities and understand our capabilities in making lasting change in the world. The smallest efforts could change the trajectory for so many living in extreme poverty, facing injustices, the indecency of racism and fighting for their rights as humans.

As we celebrate the Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100, honoring your centennial year, I promise you that we have made your dreams our own.

She vows to cherish each moment spent together and promised to use the lessons she learnt From him as a force.

'Your work and your sacrifices were not in  vain. I will cherish every moment shared in your presence and use the lessons learned from you as fuel to stir positive ideas and solutions.'

"WE WILL NOT DEFAULT ON SIGNED AGREEMENTS-PRESIDENT BUHARI TO THE SOUTHEAST

President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the southeast of unalloyed commitment to Federal government projects in the region.
The President held a meeting with some political leaders From the region including the Deputy President of the Senate Ike Ekweremmadu yesterday.

In a report through the President's Senior Special Assistant on Media and publicity Garbu Shehu, the President assures that in his best, the government will adhere strictly to signed agreements on ongoing projects.
"I assure you that we are doing our best and will not default on the agreements signed on ongoing Projects."

He noted that delay in signing the year's budget posed a solvable problem.
"When you sign (contracts) and you don’t pay, they (contractors) can legally jack up their costs. This is part of the problem.

‘‘The infrastructure budget is a deficit budget. The borrowing plan was only approved three weeks ago and all ministers and departments of government have been instructed to forge ahead. We must not find excuses for delaying the projects.
Also, the President stated that infrastructural development is key to success in businesses.
‘‘Developing infrastructure is the best thing we can do. When the roads are okay, the rails are established and there is power, Nigerians will flourish in their businesses.”
The meeting with the Southeast political leaders also had in attendance the Secretary to the Government of the Federation Boss Mustapha; ministers of Science and Technology; Industry, Trade and Investment; Labour and Employment; Transportation and Power, Works and Housing.

Goodluck Jonathan Expresses Appreciation to Nigerians and the International community

Former President Dr Goodluck Jonathan

Former President of Nigeria Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has tendered unreserved appreciation to Nigerians and members of the International community for honouring him on his 61st birthday. 

Recall that President Jonathan used the occasion to present to the public a detailed account of his transition of power to the APC goverment in his latest book titled my Transition Hours.
The event which was held in Abuja on November 20th 2018 was honoured by politicians, clerics, traditional rulers and Nigerians from all works of life. Also the occasion was graced by members of the international community.

In a tweet, Mr Jonathan said,
Thank you Nigerians and members of the international community for your birthday wishes, and for honouring me with your presence at Tuesday's public presentation of my book 'My Transition Hours'  in Abuja.'

In a felicitation with his Predecessor just before the occasion, President Buhari congratulated Goodluck for the publication of his memoir and noted that the former President's gesture is emulative.

“The president congratulates Dr Jonathan on the publishing of his memoir, My Transition Hours, which will be launched as part of ceremonies marking his birthday, President Buhari encouraged Nigerians to follow the same example of sharing their experiences in writing.

“President Buhari prays that the almighty God will strengthen Dr Jonathan, grant him longer life and bless his family,”

The President represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation Boss Mustapha said to Jonathan on the occasion “You are a leader of the past, of now and of the future; you will rise again; I wish you the best you wish yourself."

Similarly Nigerians across all works of life and members of the international community have continued to pour encomiums on the former President through social media.

Omokri asks for a retweet of his Tweet

The former special assistant to Dr Goodluck Jonathan Bemigho Reno Omokri has highlighted grey areas he claimed the government of President Buhari recorded abysmal performances and asked his followers for retweets.

The founder of Build up Nigeria made the disclosure in his official Twitter handle.
Omokri noted that if such areas like government integrity, achievements, promise to reduce rice import etc are 'fake', the next level also is fake.

In the tweet, Reno notes:

'WAEC certificate FAKE
Achievements FAKE
Air Nigeria FAKE
N-Power FAKE
Integrity FAKE
Campaign promises FAKE
Reduced Rice Import FAKE
Anti corruption war FAKE
and now, Next Level FAKE.'

He urged  "RETWEET if you are tired of the #LazyNigerianPresident Buhari and the FAKE @OfficialAPCNg"