20 Profitable Businesses You Can Start in 2019

The year 2019 is already running at a fast pace. Yet, many people have not come to terms with the financial roadmap that will shape their finances within the remaining parts of the year and beyond. Now, the psyche of many individuals is taking a leap at self-employment. The era of the traditional 8-5pm work routine is about to change, as more persons are keen on establishing self-propelled businesses. If you belong to this latter school of thought, we say congrats on the bold step.
Nevertheless, your journey to self-employment tends to have a cog in the wheels when a feasible roadmap or clear direction is not in view. It is a good idea to build an empire. However, there are many business opportunities out there. Which of these are you settling for? That is the first poser you have to solve, while we continue with realistic approaches to floating a business that will be feasible this year (2019) and stand the test of time.
Before you make a Choice, Think!
Before you make a choice from the list of business prospects we’ll present shortly, it is pertinent to consider these factors. They will not only influence your decision in a positive way but will enhance your stake at the chosen venture in the years to come.

• The Passion

If you must make a bold impression with your business, it is pertinent that you are attracted to it. The passion/innate happiness you derive in the business should hold the first spot above the financial benefits. This is among the secrets many entrepreneurs use to remain relevant in their fields of endeavors. When the going gets tough, you will not have second thoughts about the business, because that is what you love doing.

• Identify the Market

It will amount to shooting yourself on the foot by choosing a business that has zero market potentials. Always identify the current needs of the given population/set of prospective consumers (which is the target market), and provide services that can solve such needs.

• Get a Mentor

Finally, forge an alliance with current players in the industry. With the odds in your favor, you can get first-hand insight to the workings of the businesses. Armed with this data, you will be in a better position to scale the risks and hitch a ride to riches.
On Your Marks, Ready, Go!
We are ready to set the ball rolling. Are you ready to take the underlying risks and stare poverty in the face with a smirk look? Then, join us as we take you through the list of 20 feasible business opportunities you can tap into in 2019.

1. Pure Water Production
As the legendary Afro musician, Fela would put it, “water no get enemy”. True to that statement, there is a ready market for water. People are always on the move, and except for the few that carry a bottle of water, others depend on sachet (pure) water to quench their taste. This is a lucrative business, especially at this period when the sun is literally biting into the human skin.
If you have some millions to spare and you are willing to take the risks for the first few years, we suggest opening a sachet water factory. However, go on a feasibility study before doing so. Many people’s mentality is wired to desist from startups. If you cannot cope with the challenges at the onset, become a distributor to established franchises. Through this avenue, the methodologies of running the business will be clearer to you. After that, take steps to launch your factory in a choice location that is also at proximity to the consumers. 

2. Fast Food
In the human scale of preference, food, clothes, and shelter are the three (3) core needs. The fast-food business is an untapped goldmine. The notion that the uneducated/wretched are the core beneficiaries of the business is not only wrong but also a ploy to keep you swimming in the ocean of financial lack.
There are many ways to operate this business. Get a cart to ply your trade in the streets. If this proves hard for you, consider floating a mini restaurant. The latter does not only gives you full control of the finance but also reduces expenses, such as paying staff and rent.

3. Importation
At the mention of the word, “importation”, many people tend to go into a frenzy. There is no doubt that the business is profitable but you cannot import everything that catches your fancy. For instance, you can reach an agreement with a school to supply branded umbrellas or backpacks to the students. Once the deal pulls through, search for foreign manufacturers that can supply the products to you at cheaper costs, while you pocket the lion’s share of the money.
On the other hand, you can delve into the importation of bales of clothes from Cotonou and other regions where they are cheap. Tokunbo (car) spare part importation is also lucrative. Nevertheless, you must have some hundreds of thousands to get into the business.

4. Car Wash
You can start this lucrative business with little investment. Get a good space, purchase washing materials, such as buckets and detergent. In addition, you can install a water tap and hoses for dispensing water as you wash the automobiles.

5. Freelancing
Remote working is the latest trend. Interestingly, this industry is waxing stronger as months go by. Freelancing/remote jobs put food on the table of 40% of the American population. The same is feasible in Nigeria, where graphic designers, web developers, and writers ply their trade on the cyberspace and generate income.
This is coming on the heels of reports that digital skills, such as copywriting, web development/design, graphic design (and many more) are the industries that will boom in 2019 and beyond. Consider freelancing if you have some skills to market in exchange for pay. If you don’t have any, learn the rudiments and join the trend. The world is already a global village. So, don’t be caught snapping out of sleep while others are making headways in finance.

6. Rental Services
Consider this a part-time venture that you can operate in your spare time. The business entails leasing/hiring out items used during festivities for a fee. Some of these are chairs, tables, canopies, and cooking pots. You can also add musical equipment to the list. Hire someone to look after these while you attend to other startups of yours.

7. Tutorial Centers
The target market is always there but a great deal of publicity is what you need to make it come alive. Students always want to prepare ahead of examinations, especially external exams like JAMB and WASSCE. Organize afternoon classes with a fixed fee. For diversification, engage the services of skilled teachers to take the students on different subjects. Always think out of the box if the tutorial center must be a force to reckon with. Start programs such as science practical, quiz competitions, and random examinations. These features are missing in many of such centers. Having them in yours will attract more students.

8. E-Commerce
Many people sell products online. From wigs to groceries, there are many opportunities to hit it big with online sales. The best platforms to float electronic commerce (e-commerce) businesses are Facebook and Instagram. To succeed at this, it is important to master the art of placing targeted adverts. That is the best way to reach more prospects and drive more sales.

9. Transportation
People will always move about, even when there is a hike in the prices of fuel! Investing in the transportation industry guarantees you a steady stream of income, as long as your car is on the road. We’ll not suggest partnering with Uber, as you will need a Tokunbo/new automobile to be a partner. That runs into millions of Naira. For a start, get a mini-bus; drive it for a few months to master the rudiments of the business. Afterward, you can hand it over to a third-party for specific monetary returns at the end of the day/month.

10. Electronics Repair
This is another business overlooked by many. There is enough market for this, because television sets, laptops, and mobile phones tend to malfunction at intervals. Learn the skill of repairing electronics and let your hands work out your daily bread for you.

11. Real Estate
As we rightly pointed out in Tip #2, a shelter is paramount for every human being. Nevertheless, you need an average of ₦250,000-₦500,000 to invest in real estates. The business entails investing in properties in choice properties, while you earn some money over the duration of the investment.

12. Digital Advertising
Many entrepreneurs find it hard to run targeted adverts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Master digital advertising skills and provide services to this market in return for continuous streams of income.

13. Dry Cleaning
This business has to do with locations. It is ideal for highbrow areas, such as Victoria Garden City (VGC) in Lagos where the residents barely have time for laundry. Volunteer to take and return their laundry after wash. This will no doubt, strike them and keep them tuned to your services.

14. Hair Styling
There is no dull moment when it comes to good looks. Both men and women love relish compliments when they put on a nice hairstyle. Take to barbing (if you are male), and hair styling (for females). However, there was interoperability between these hairstyling orientations, as males take to floating a salon for female hairstyles, and vice versa. Nevertheless, be good at what you do and unending patronage will be yours.

15. Dropshipping
This is a sequel to the tip shared at #8 (e-commerce). In this case, you don’t have products to sell. Your job is to sell yourself to the client (buyer) as the owner of the product. When the deal is feasible, get the main dealer (seller) to forward the product(s) to the buyer. The seller receives his fees from you while the buyer receives the item sent in your name. Your rule is that of intermediary. Dropshipping is a feasible business that lacks the financial strength to float a business. It is also applicable to people that do not want to take the risks inherent in the e-commerce sector.

16. Football Viewing Center
The UEFA Champions League is heading to the finals, while other football events are up and running. Float a viewing center where football enthusiasts can watch live matches for a fee. Note that this works in tandem with betting. Thus, having a betting center by the side will provide additional income for you. Depending on the mindset of the prospective viewers, you can create a mini bar where they can unwind with meat and drinks as the game plays out.

17. Home/Office Cleaning Service
This is another form of freelancing. Apply for a cleaning job in multiple office/homes. Get up early in the morning and keep the designated office environments clean before workers start arriving. For the homes, you can start your cleaning job after other members of the household take their leave for various workplaces. Forming a team can be a good idea, as it helps extend the scope. 

 18. Graphic Design
Think of this as an income opportunity. That is if you are good at what you do. The market that demands this service are Churches that require flyers during programs, small and medium scale businesses that want logos, and companies that want to create banners. Consider establishing an online presence to increase your reach.

19. CCTV Installation
People are now security conscious and like to know what goes on in their absence. Learn how to install Close Circuit Television (CCTV) circuits in homes and public places. With good marketing strategies, you can land installation jobs in homes, banks, and shopping malls.

20. Bulk SMS Services
When considering the best way to save costs in telecommunication, Short Message Service (SMS) presents itself as cost-effective. Many people would rather spend ₦4 on messages than spending thrice the amount on call. It is interesting to note that cost can be a meager ₦2.50-₦3 when using a bulk SMS service. This is a business potential with a huge market, which you have to consider. You can start by registering as a vendor on established bulk SMS platforms and offer services to churches, schools, banks, and large organizations. When you have the funds, establish/buy a bulk SMS website and increase your profit margin.
Prosper in 2019
Time waits for no one! Start making moves for financial independence by floating a business without further procrastination. We do hope the business ideas in our list inspired you. The ball is now in your court. Focus your interest in the business that you are passionate about, and which has a ready market within your location. The stage is set for prosperity, and you can secure your financial future by setting up a business this year, while you nurse it to maturity in the coming years.

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World Water Day 2019: Things to know About Water Globally

Water is an important element in order to sustain life from quenching thirst to This year the United Nations (UN) have themed this year’s world water day “Leaving no one behind” which is the central promise of the 2030 agenda for a sustainable development. In 2010 the UN recognized “the right to safe and clean drinking water and sanitation as a human right that is essential for the full enjoyment of life and all human rights.” Below are global facts surrounding water;

1.  2.1 billion People live without safe water at home.
   
2. One in four primary schools have no drinking water service, with pupils using unprotected sources or going thirsty.
3. More than 700 children under five years of age die every day from diarrhea linked to unsafe water and poor sanitation.
4. Globally, 80% of the people who have to use unsafe and unprotected water sources live in rural areas.
5. Women and girls are responsible for water collection in eight out of ten households with water off-premises.
6. For the 68.5 million people who have been forced to flee their homes, accessing safe water services is highly problematic.
7. According to World Economic Forum, 100% of Kuwait renewable water resources originate from neighboring countries.
8. Around 159 million people collect their drinking water from surface water, such as ponds and streams.
   
9. Around 4 billion people – nearly two-thirds of the world’s population – experience severe water scarcity during at least one month of the year.
10. Over 800 women die every day from complications in pregnancy and childbirth.
11. 700 million people worldwide could be displaced by intense water scarcity by 2030.
12. 884 million People living without access to safe water .
13. 2.3  billion people living without access to improved sanitation.
14. 266 million hours, women and girls spend every day finding a place to go.
15. 200 million hours women and girls spend every day collecting water.
16. 1 million people killed by water, sanitation and hygiene-related disease every year.
17. Every 2 min a child dies from a water-related disease.
    
18. 3^rd leading cause of child death is diarrhea.
19. 1 out of 3 of all schools lack access to basic water and sanitation.
20. $260 billion lost globally each year due to lack of basic water and sanitation.
21. $18.5 billion economic benefits each year from avoided deaths if there was universal access to basic water and sanitation.
22. Globally, at least 2 billion people use a drinking water source contaminated with. Those left behind without safe water suffer the worst health consequences.
23. Almost 240 million people have schistosomiasis -acute, chronic disease- caused by parasitic worms contracted through infested water.
24. 14 000 children under 5 die in the Western Pacific Region each year from diarrhea because of unsafe water, lack of sanitation, poor hygiene.
25. In the Philippines, 1 in 10 people still do not have access to improved water sources. Inadequate and intermittent water supply, most recently seen in Metro Manila, can have serious health consequences.
    
26. Pakistan is the country with the greatest gap in basic hygiene between the richest and the poorest.
27. The lack of proper sanitation facilities in Nepal lends itself to 30 percent of the population practicing open defecation.
28. Cambodia is one of 18 countries where at least 5 percent of the population relies on delivered water.
29. Nigeria is one of the fastest improving countries when it comes to water quality, but 15 percent of people still drink from unimproved water sources.
30. According to WorldAtlas in 2017 China , USA , Mexico ranked top 3 bottled water consuming countries with 10.42, 10.13 and 8.23 billion gallons respectively with India at number 10 with 1.04 billion gallons.

Sudan and Egypt are heavily dependent on the River Nile, which is shared by nine other countries further up the river.


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Top 10 Early Nollywood Heartthrobs - Celebrities

Long before the advent of hotties like Majid Michel, Blossom Chukwujekwu and Bolanle Ninalowo, Nollywood had quite the stellar cast of gorgeous men, who graced our screens. Faces that could make or mar the movie, faces that could make even the silliest movies become famous.

These men had charm, charisma, presence and all the panache. They were every girl's dream and every man's inspiration. These were the guys who had contagious smiles; they broke hearts and confused feelings and they had a ton of fans aniticpating their every movie.

Today, we're flashing back to the original Nollywood heartthrobs.


10 JT. Tom West





Opening up the list, is one of the best on-screen bad boys Nollywood ever saw, and our action man himself, the late JT. Tom West.

Before his untimely death in 2006, JT was that hard guy we all secretly wished we knee personally. He was the textbook criminal; calculating, ruthless, charming and downright gorgeous. His most notable role was in State of Emergency, where he played the mastermind of a hostage situation, holding some of the most prominent members of the political space hostage. So brilliant was JT in that role, most viewers found themselves supporting the bad guys .

JT's time on the big screen may have been shortlived, but we will forever remember how much he made us love the bad guys.




9. Desmond Elliot




Before sojourning into politics, Desmond Elliot was the baby boy we never knew we wanted. Tall, dark, handsome and downright adorable, most people may have wished he was their good-looking brother, who they could use to do shakara for all the girls.

His most memorable role was in Missing Angel, where he played a misguided demon, sent to retrieve the soul of a woman (Stella Damasus), who ends up falling for her. Even without speaking a word, we understand how Stella could have fallen for him .

He may be an honorable mamber of the LSHA now, but he will always be Angel to a lot of us.




8. Pat Attah



Fine boy no pimples, Pat, may not have the major blockbusters that most of the guys on this list have, in his CV, but it takes nothing away from the fact that Pat has always been the unattainable loverboy in Nollywood. The elusive hottie that simply didn't get all the screentime he deserved for all the looks he was serving, Pat had some of his best on screen moments with a certain Rita Dominic , moments that at one time, led to rumours they were dating.
These days, Pat works as a bouncer in Germany, which means he has added buff to all of that fineness, sadly, he isn't tied to any woman, but he can still get it from many




7. Muna Obiekwe



Our unruffled King, not many people can say they didn't smile when Nun smiled, or laughed when he would lick his lips, or that they didn't use some of his lines to pick up girks back in the day.

Muna was one of the best charmers in the game. There was just an aura about him, that always made him stand out. He was a smooth talker, the ultimate good boy that probably had a few bad streaks, and it was almost impossible to imagine wvee turning him down when he flashed that gorgeous smile of his and asked for your number. Even the way he would look away and smirk at a nasty retort from a lady, was adorable.
One of his most memorable roles for me, has to be Warrior Princess, which he acted alogside Genevieve Nnaji, however, he had many hits with Genevieve.
Muna was always a hit in movies, and Nollywood lost a gem at his death in 2015. No one else has brought back that charming smile to our screens.

6. Emeka Ike



Genevieve's on-screen husband and an actor, I personally love to hate, Emeka was a back to back hit back in the day . Till today, it baffles me what many womem saw in this man, but I guess if you've got it, you've got it.

Emeka was the knight in shining armor that always came to the rescue, but he sometimes played the reformed villain as well. One of his most notable movies has to be My Beloved, which he acted alongside his favorite onscreen love intwrest, Genevieve. A movie that was quite instrumental in shaping Emeka's legacy as one of early Nollywood's greatest successes. Teenage girls and adults alike were smitten by the caring, thoughtful guy that always had the best intentions, but rarely ever had an easy path to it. He was relatable to many, and desirable to most.
Between Emeka and Ramsey Noah, the crown for Nollywood's loverboy was heavily contested and the fans were always the winners.




5. Sam Dede



The original Ijele, before Flavor came and tried (and still trying) to steal his title, Sam Dede, unlike most of the guys on this list, did not make it here because of a gorgeous smile, a handsome face, or sweet words. Nah, Sam Dede was the man with an on screen charisma and confidence that defied logic. He was a man's man. The kind of guy to be revered, the mam every girl wanted to be seen with and every guy wanted to be.

He was the kind of guy that didn't care for sugary words, nor did he care about your feelings. Sam was a straight talker, a man of his words and actions and a man more concerned with handling business than laying in the sack. He had so many people in awe of his person. The way he was able to portray his characters was brilliant. So great was he, his portfolio of hits is too numerous to count, but some of his most memorable movies are Ijele and Issakaba

Till this day, Nollywood is yet to find an actor in the mold of Sam Dede, and it is unlikely anyone will take his throne any time soon.




4. Saint Obi



Another man of action on this list, Saint had the ability to be all business like Sam, but he also had it in him to charm like Muna. Our naija James Bond, as he was fondly called, Saint Obi was the man kicking bad guys asses right after dining with a beautiful lady. His sheer strength, was all he needed to be attractive, I mean, everybody loves the hero, right?

He was one of the stars of State of Emergency, where he played the detective, and after saving lives by ensuring a bomb didn't go off in a school, he had time to play lovebirds with Stephanie Okereke in More Than A Woman and be an ezemmuo in Festival of Fire

Saint Obi is a key part of the success Nollywood enjoyed back in the day, and the likes of him are yet to be found on screen.



3. Ramsey Noah



The original mulatto, finest boy in Nollywood, loverboy and sugarboy all in one. Ramsey came onto our screens with everything he had and we fell in love with every character he played. He was a smoothtalking casanova, the kind prince, the charming laborer, the betrayed husband, the naive driver....what has Ramsey not been on screen? And which of his characters hasn't been lovable?

He has such a long list of hits, where do we even begin? One of his most memorable roles was alongside Kate Henshaw in Power of Love, they even had a hit song off that movie. He sings, he acts, he kicks ass, he charms. He's the ultimate gentleman and we can't be more grateful for the fact that Ramsey is still on our screens and we hope to keep seeing him for a long time.



2. Chidi Mokeme



It is highly unlikely, you'll meet any female above 18, who didn't have a crush on Chidi Mokeme at some point in her life. Chidi was everybody's boyfriend . Tall, charming, great smile, lovely build, smooth talker and man could still throw a decent punch anytime of the day. Even guys found it difficult to hate on him.
One of the most versatile actors to grace our screens, Childish could go from a city playboy to a reformed cultist and there'd still be time to play a farmer in an epic movie. He traversed every genre there was, in Nollywood and still didn't get the accolades he deserved, as far as I'm concerned.

What was not to love with Chidi? Dude even had the eyes p go with his bedroom voice. No wonder he has so many movies under his belt, but one of his most brilliant performances came in Igodo. Childish took some time off Nollywood to take up the role od Gulder Ultimate Search host, where he served us with more hotness and he has acted a few movies recently that show us, he's still got that charm.



1. Richard Mofe-Damijo





*drum roll*.....and the baba nla himself, hottest Nollywood actor yesterday, today and till whenever, has to be our extraordinary gentleman, the smoothest talker in the game, the baddest guy to grace our screend and baby boy for life, RMD.

Richard Mofe Damijo is so good, he is still charming ladies till this day. No generation of women has survived RMD's swagger, he's charmed you, your mama AND your grandma with his onscreen charisma.

However, for the sake of early Nollywood, we remember RMD as the family-oriented, softspoken, sometimes, frustrated man, who could cry his way to forgiveness, and the only man ladies would give a pass if he cheated . One of his most memorable movies was alongside his regular, onscreen love interest, Stella Damasus, where he died and his ghost kept coming to her, but he also has Diamond Ring, alongside Bukky Ajayi and Liz Benson. We hope to see more of RMD for a long, long time.




Worthy Mentions:

Jim Iyke



Mike Ezeuronye



Nonso Diobi

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The Benefits Of CCTV To Homes And Businesses

According to reports from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) the crime statistics on reported offences reflected a total of 134,663 for the year 2017. The report further stated that offences against property had the highest number of cases with a total of 68,579. 

This report by NBS reiterates the need for individuals and corporate organizations to resort to the use of technology to improve or boost systems in place to ensure the safety of lives and properties.

This article aims to highlight the many benefits of having a Closed Circuit Television monitoring system installed and fully functional at your work place and home. While CCTV system in most cases can't stop an ongoing crime, it sure does prove useful in a number of ways.

1) Crime Deterrence: The presence of a CCTV camera discourages petty crimes and would discourage criminals from even committing illegal activities.

2) Monitor Activities and Events:
A CCTV gives you the opportunity to monitor activities in your homes or business places. It let's you know who your children are talking to. It allows you monitor activities at work even when you aren't physically present.

3) Gathering Evidence: CCTV has been instrumental in the successful investigation and prosecution of numerous legal cases. It has also been useful in recovering missing persons. Installing a set of CCTV in the long run benefits you and your community.

4)Settling disputes: A CCTV is an Impartial eyewitness. And when it comes to settling disputes in the home or work based environment, A reference to a CCTV video may be all you need.

5)Record Keeping: A CCTV allows you to monitor activities at the work place. It allows to access and analyze customer - employee relations, visitors accessing your facility and can aid the training of staff at your establishment.

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Buhari Signs Bill Stopping NYSC From Posting Engineering Graduates To Schools - NYSC

*Mandates foreign engineering firms to register with COREN

By Omololu Ogunmade in Abuja

President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja assented to Engineers (Registration etc) Amendment Bill, 2019, which among others, bars the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) from henceforth, posting graduates of engineering to secondary schools to teach.

The bill which has now become the Act of the National Assembly seeks to promote technological development in Nigeria by ensuring that trained engineers are well positioned to deploy the knowledge acquired in their various fields to the development of technology in the country.

Briefing journalists in the State House, Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters, Senator Ita Enang, said as against the tradition of posting a large number of engineering graduates to schools by NYSC, youth corps members who are graduates of engineering must henceforth be posted only to engineering firms and other institutions that are relevant to their professional fields.

Aside prohibiting such firms from rejecting engineering graduates posted to them, the Act mandates NYSC to immediately communicate the name of any institution where an engineering graduate is posted to, for his/her primary assignment, to the Council for Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN).

Enang cited Section 14 (i and ii) of the Act which provides that “The Directorate of the National Youth Service Corps shall ensure posting of graduate engineers and technologists to places of relevant professional engineering experience.

“Pursuant to the provision of subsection (i), the Directorate of National Youth Service Corps shall communicate the location of graduate engineers and engineering technologists to the Council.’’

Furthermore, the Act prohibits any foreign engineering firm from operating in Nigeria without being duly registered in the country by COREN.

It also mandates such a foreign firm to ensure the introduction of local content into the operations of the company by employing Nigerian engineers.

“The amendment now assented to by Mr. President broadens the powers of COREN with far-reaching powers of prosecution of infractions, regulating industrial training of engineers, capacity building of local content in Nigeria engineering industry.

“Specifically, the new law grants COREN powers of: ‘prosecuting any person or firm that contravenes the provisions of this Act in a court of competent jurisdiction; regulating industrial training schemes in engineering practitioners and students; ensuring capacity building and monitoring local content development in the Nigerian engineering industry through – mandatory attachment of Nigerians to expatriate engineers on major projects to understudy them from inception; ensuring that all foreign engineering firms establish their design offices in Nigeria.”

Enang also said the new Act grants “compulsory attestation to all expatriate quota for engineering practitioners, including turnkey project, that there are no qualified and competent Nigerians for the job in question at the time of application and that granting of the expatriate quota shall be contingent on training of such number of persons as may be required for the execution of the job, and; ensuring that, before being allowed to practice in Nigeria, such foreign engineering practitioners granted work permit, register with the council and obtain such licenses as may be required from time to time; investigating engineering failures.’’

He further disclosed that the Act further authorises the admission of some engineering associations into COREN as the umbrella body of all engineers in the country.

Such associations as listed by Enang are: Nigerian Association of Technologists in Engineering, Nigerian Society of Engineering Technicians, and Nigerian Association of Engineering Craftsmen.

According to him, the Act further authorises one person to represent in COREN, the Association for Consulting Engineering in Nigeria, Federation of Construction Industry in Nigeria, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, and Armed Forces in rotation.

“The Council is now entitled to maintain a fund into which shall be paid money appropriated by the National Assembly, subventions, fees, charges for services rendered or publications made, donations, engineering development levy, among others,” Enang added.

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why they finally fell apart; Yvonne Jegede speaks

In the video interview conducted by Pulse Entertainment editor, Gbenga Bada, Yvonne Jegede speaks about her husband and colleague Olakunle ‘Abounce’ Fawole , how it all started, and why they finally fell apart.

How has it been like being married to a colleague or an entertainer?
Initially, I didn’t want to be with an actor but when you have a friend that has been there and has constantly told you this is what I want from you, then you turn around and wonder if God is not trying to bless me while I keep saying I don’t want to marry an actor.

So, I’m just going to try it. And marrying an actor was good. Marrying an actor was good in the sense that we both understood the job and there are so many things I won’t have to explain to him. So, yeah, it was good. And if mine didn’t work out didn’t mean others won’t work out because when I got married, I did my court marriage on a Wednesday and I was on my way to court when a director called me and said I have to be in court but I said no because I was getting married.

He begged and said can I show up after the court session and he started explaining and I said “you know what, call my husband and tell him”. The director drove over to the house, came around and before the guy even said abeg, my husband was like okay, it’s fine but if it was a banker or doctor, the person would have asked the director if his wife was on set at that point in time.

Mistakes and lessons learnt from the crashed marriage?

Of course, I make mistakes and I am not perfect just as I learnt lessons too from the marriage. I’m not an angel, I can’t be perfect, I made load of mistakes that could have been overlooked or corrected but here we are today. I have also learnt from them and moved on, I have learnt from experience and such mistakes won’t happen again.

Was the marriage worth it while it lasted?
Xavier! Have you seen my boy? He’s a blessing, so yes it was worth it and the times we shared together were nice. The journey was sweet, I wouldn’t trample on those times and say it was bad the whole time. 

So, you might try marriage again?
Well, I am just focusing on my child if and only if somebody wants to go down that line with this old lady but right now, the energy, no, not right now.

You changed your name from Yvonne Jegede Fawole to Yvonne Jegede, what’s going on? 
I am Yvonne Jegede is the name on Instagram.

But that has sparked off a lot of talks about the state of your marriage
Right now, we are not living together, and we are not living as husband and wife, we are not husband and wife anymore and I would say a mutual agreement to go our separate ways. It didn’t work out, it wasn’t working out.

Were there complaints, was he not satisfied with the marriage, what really went wrong?
You can say that but you know when two people have lived together as husband and wife, and you have issues like this, there are complaints from both sides. I have my own complaints, I have my own issues that I am dealing with and I don’t see the relationship and marriage going beyond where we got to and we had to call it quit.

Was this decision before the birth of your son, Xavier?
We started having issues before the birth of Xavier. I think I was about two to three months pregnant when the issues came. Immediately the issues came, there was never a dull moment, it just kept going up and up and it got worse and it got bad and today here we are.

Was your ex-husband with you through the pregnancy, delivery and after birth of Xavier?
No. As a matter of fact, he wasn’t and there was no sign of him being interested which is what got me on my own side really really, got me thinking.

Health Benefits of Eating Mangoes

Mango which is popularly ‘known as the king of fruits,’ is one of the most populous fruits in the world. Apart from its delicious and succulent tastes, mango also contains various antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that help develop the body.

Below are some of the health benefits of Mangoes:

1. Aids in Digestion

Mango contains enzymes which are very helpful in digestion processes in the body. The enzymes aids in breaking down proteins. Also, mango contains fiber which aids digestion.

2. Cancer Prevention

Studies have shown that the antioxidants present in mangoes helps to prevent colon cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer and leukemia.

3. Good Skin Care

Mangoes are good source of vitamin A and C which are very helpful in skin care. They help to clear the skin of pimples and any other clogged pores.

4. Boosts Immunity

Mango contains vitamin C which is very helpful in boosting the immune system. It also helps to prevent cold flu.

5. Improve Eye Health

Mango helps in improving the health of the eye. Mango contains beta-carotene, a good source of vitamin A which helps to promote eye vision and improve the entire health of the eyes.

6. Helps in Weight Loss

Eating mangoes moderately can help you to reduce fat. The flesh of a Mango contains fiber; a little intake of fiber makes you feel full for a considerable long period of time and it prevents you from eating fatty food.