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Meet 44-year-old mom who survived breast cancer twice graduates on the same day as her daughter (photos) - A mom has graduated from college with her daughter on the same day - She survived breast cancer twice - They both studied healthcare management It is a happy occasion for a 44-year-old mom to graduate from college on the same day as her daughter. However, it was an even happier occasion when the mom, Tasha Oliver of Georgia, US, made the achievement recently after surviving breast cancer twice. Tasha and her daughter Cierra Patterson both graduated with diplomas in healthcare management from Clayton State University. Tasha Oliver (right) and her daughter Cierra Patterson Her first cancer diagnosis was in 2006 and her second came in 2009, one year after she enrolled for her studies in 2008. In an interview, Tasha's daughter Cierra said: " I think the second time, that was a shocker. You don’t think something like that would happen again after you overcome ...

This 13-year-old girl begging dad to pay for her cancer treatment goes viral after she dies (photos, video) - Video of girl begging her father to pay for her treatment goes viral - The medics had told her she was not going to survive for long - The father allegedly refused to pay for his daughter’s treatment - Girl’s mom claims her ex-husband also ‘misbehaved’ with their daughter - And now, the girl has reportedly lost her battle with cancer A 13-year-old girl who begged her father to to pay for her cancer treatment has passed away. Sai Sri from Andhra Pradesh reportedly died on 14th May after excruciating battle with cancer. She stayed with her mom in Vijayawada after the parents separated. The mother couldn’t afford her daughter’s treatment, which is why the girl was begging her father, who stayed in Bengaluru, to come to her rescue. “Daddy. You say that you don't have money. At least we have this house. Please sell this house and pay for my treatment daddy. Or els...

This 2 students who were once homeless get scholarships to college (photos, video) - Rebecca and Jakobi were once homeless - They never gave up and worked hard at their studies - They have now been awarded scholarships to college As the saying goes, if you can get through the night, there's a brighter day. The cold nights were indeed long for Rebecca Schmitt and Jakobi Horn, who are students at Maynard Jackson High School in Atlanta, US, when they were homeless not too long ago. However, they never gave up on hope for a brighter day and worked hard at their studies despite their immense challenges. Rebecca (left) and Jakobi displaying their scholarship checks The two consequently excelled and their brighter day is finally at hand. They have been awarded with generous scholarships to help them through college. They were among a group of outstanding students chosen for 2017's Student Teacher Achievement Recognition in Georgia. READ ALSO : Lagos NYSC camp al...

This elderly man who was buried alive is pulled out of collapsed house by rescuers - Pensioner who was buried alive in collapsed building survives - The man was reportedly alone in the house when it came tumbling down - Rescuers had to dig him out using only their hands to avoid injuring him - It’s yet to be ascertained what led to the near tragic building’s crumble A Chinese pensioner, believed to be in his 70s, lives to see another day after he survived a horrific building collapse that buried him alive. The unnamed man was reportedly the only person in the ill-fated mud house when it came tumbling down on him. Firemen dashed to the scene to find out what went south, only to discover the old man buried deep under the rubbles. They allegedly used their hands to dig him out, arguing that use of bulldozers and other machines could hurt the man if in fact he was still breathing. READ ALSO: Balarabe: We are celebrating two years of civilian dictatorship The pensioner was ...

These families comforted after seeing their loved ones leaving Earth after car crash - Grieving families have been comforted by an incredible photo - It shows a beam of light illuminating the car crash scene where they lost their loved ones - The families believe the beam was a "pathway to heaven" for their loved ones Grieving families in Georgia, US have been comforted by an incredible photo taken at the scene of the car crash where they lost their loved ones. Two women and a baby, Hannah Simmons, 23, her nine month old daughter A'lannah, and friend Lauren Buteau, 28, died in a car crash on April 25. A commuter waiting for the road to be cleared took a picture that appeared to show a beam of light illuminating the scene of the crash. The photo that showed the "pathway to heaven" The commuter, Anisa Gannon, sent the picture to her aunt, Tara Noble, who said she immediately saw a "pathway to heaven." Speaking to a local news outlet, Nob...

This 34-year-old woman who suffered severe burns at age of 2 is finally able to breastfeed her baby (photos) - A US mom suffered severe burns at the age of two - As a result, she was not able to breastfeed her first child - However, she is now able to breastfeed her second baby A mother in Michigan, US has had a longstanding wish fulfilled—breastfeeding her baby. Schamica Stevenson, 34, suffered severe burns in a house fire when she was only two years old. As a result, she had to undergo several skin grafts. She therefore thought she would never breastfeed her children. Indeed, when she gave birth to her daughter Paris, she resorted to formula milk. Schamica and her daughter Paris Paris is now 13 and healthy, but when Schamica had her second child named August nine weeks ago, she was determined to try and breastfeed him. After a short period of trying, August was finally able to breastfeed. Schamica is now on a mission to give hope to other mothers who may have ch...

This 28-year-old breastfeeding mom was asked to cover up and her perfect response has gone viral (photos, video) - A US breastfeeding mom was asked to cover up - Her response has gone viral - She is encouraging other breastfeeding women to stand up for themselves A mom in Georgia, US was breastfeeding her baby at a payroll office when a manager asked her to cover up. What the manager didn't count on was Avery Lane, 28, knowing her state's laws. That, and the fact that she is very quick-witted. Avery shared her rejoinder on Facebook on April 21 and it has since gone viral. Avery Lane is not afraid to breastfeed her baby in public Avery wrote: “ So I was breastfeeding my 2 month old at a H&R Block on a military post when the manager asked me ‘Can you cover up with a towel or something? ’" She continued: " I was completely shocked so I raised my voice slightly and said ‘No, but I have a muslin if you would like to cover your face. You must not know G...

This woman graduates from college despite growing up in foster care - A US woman has shared her inspiring graduation story - Her parents never had high school diplomas and she had to grow up in foster care - She also had to hold a night job while studying during the day A US woman has shared her inspiring graduation story that details how she overcame the odds to earn her college degree. Raven Quattlebaum shared her story on the Facebook page of Because of Them We Can , an initiative that celebrates black excellence and achievement in the US. She said that both her parents never received high school diplomas and that she had to grow up in foster care. Raven added that growing up in foster care meant having to move from home to home and school to school. She said most foster care do not make it to college because of their frequent movements that do not allow them to settle down. READ ALSO : Pictures of Nigerian civil war - From starving children to execution of Nig...

MUSIC : VJ Adams x T-Josh – Mi O Raye Oshi VJ Adams x T-Josh – Mi O Raye Oshi VJ Adams and T-Josh serve a scorching new number ‘Mi O Raye Oshi’ with all the groove to be a street anthem. This is coming on the heels of the ‘Perspective’ album to be released shortly by the media and music powerhouse VJ Adams. T-Josh, who is superstar Wande Coal’s brother also makes a fine impression as a talented singer who can hold his own. Check on the Tiwezi – produced joint! DOWNLOAD AUDIO Save Save Save The post VJ Adams x T-Josh – Mi O Raye Oshi appeared first on notjustOk .

MUSIC : Rik Artsenz – I Am (EP) | DOWNLOAD Rik Artsenz – I Am (EP) | DOWNLOAD Rik Artsenz, a fast rising Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter. The self acclaimed New school champion promises this year to be a very busy one as he starts with his first Mixtape, I AM. The 10 tracker Mixtape would contain a cross breed of genres to bring to light the diverse musical skills of the very talented Artiste. The post Rik Artsenz – I Am (EP) | DOWNLOAD appeared first on notjustOk .

Missing child found wandering all alone in Ondo state on Children's Day (photos) - A little boy has been found wandering all alone in Ondo state - The boy disclosed that he is from Abakaliki in Ebonyi state - It was gathered that the boy has been taken to the police station to locate his family members A boy has been taken to a police station in Ondo state after he was found wandering the street all alone at night. NAIJ.com gathered that little child was found roaming the streets of Akure around 8:00pm on Children’s Day, Saturday, May 27. According to the Facebook user, Ademiluyi Emmy Adebisi, who found the boy on the street, the child disclosed to him that he is from Abakaliki, Ebonyi state. Missing boy found alone in Ondo state on Children’s Day READ ALSO: Car knocks down 4-year-old boy on his way to RCCG Children's Day party (photos) Adebisi who shared some photos of the boy in his care expressed that he revealed to him that his name is Chinedu. The...

Tragedy as 4-year-old boy gets knocked down on his way to RCCG Children's Day party (photos) - Jeep knocks down 4-year-old boy in Bayelsa state - He was reported to have been heading to a Children’s Day party - The boy who was immediately rushed to the hospital survived the incident A jeep has knocked down a 4-year-old boy simply identified as, Joshua, who was on his way to a Children’s Day party in Bayelsa state. NAIJ.com gathered that Jousha had the accident while was heading to a party organised by the Redeemed Christian Church of God with his 7-year-old elder brother. According to the Facebook user, Isedirikonghen Ebi, who shared the story on social media the boy survived the tragic incident. Car knocks down 4-year-old boy on his way to RCCG Children's Day party Ebi revealed that the tragic incident occurred on Julius Berger axis of the Sani Abacha Expressway. READ ALSO : Heartless mother dumps premature baby in gutter in Ebonyi state (photos) He explaine...

4-year-old boy who was knocked down by car on his way to Children's Day party survives (photos) - Jeep knocks down 4-year-old boy in Bayelsa state - He was reported to have been heading to a Children’s Day party - The boy who was immediately rushed to the hospital survived the incident A jeep has knocked down a 4-year-old boy simply identified as, Joshua, who was on his way to a Children’s Day party in Bayelsa state. NAIJ.com gathered that Jousha had the accident while was heading to a party organised by the Redeemed Christian Church of God with his 7-year-old elder brother. According to the Facebook user, Isedirikonghen Ebi, who shared the story on social media the boy survived the tragic incident. Car knocks down 4-year-old boy on his way to RCCG Children's Day party Ebi revealed that the tragic incident occurred on Julius Berger axis of the Sani Abacha Expressway. READ ALSO : Heartless mother dumps premature baby in gutter in Ebonyi state (photos) He expla...

14-year-old maid puts rat poison in master's food, SEE her reason (photo) A 14-year-old housemaid Mary Akinnifesi has been arrested in Ondo state for allegedly attempting to kill her 63-year-old boss, Alhaji Nasir Akinlosotu. NAIJ.com gathered that wife of the victim had instructed Mary to prepare beans for the house before she carried out the devilish act. When Mary was through preparing the meal as instructed, she put rat poison in the portion which she served her victim. Thankfully, the victim was sensitive enough to suspect the offensive odour from the food which he was served. READ ALSO: SARS police officer allegedly shoots man in Delta state (photos) Narrating how he escaped death, Akinlosotu described his survival as God in action. He said that he had never thought that the maid will ever do such an evil act simply because he chastised her for being careless which she confessed to. Mary Akinnifesi “I had even put a spoon of the beans in my mouth and about to...

SEE what heartless mother did to her premature baby in Ebonyi state (photos) - A premature baby has been found in a gutter in Ebonyi state - The baby was found in a gutter at a female university hostel in the state - It is unclear who the parents of the baby are. A premature baby has been dumped inside a gutter in Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic (AKANUPOLY), Ebonyi state. NAIJ.com gathered that the baby was found in a gutter behind a female hostel in AKANUPOLY. An eyewitness revealed that the baby was found inside the gutter on Saturday, May 27. Heartless mother dumps premature baby in gutter in Ebonyi state READ ALSO : Teachers exchange lethal blows in class as bemused students scream for help The eyewitness said: “ On Saturday morning unknown female student of akanu ibiam federal polytechnic Unwana, dropped a baby of about six months old in a gutter behind female hotel…Wonder never won end Shaa ah!” The baby was found inside a gutter in AKANUPOLY female hoste...

Meet college kids who swag surf their way to graduation (photos, video) - Graduation ceremonies tend to be quite formal - But many commencements at mostly black universities in the U.S. were sparked up - The college youngsters decided to swag surf their way to graduate life! The joy of black graduates showed in recent commencements at many mostly African American universities, such as Howard and Langston, is completely contagious. Many decided to dance their way into their lives after graduation, by swag surfing during their ceremonies –and the result was exhilarating! READ ALSO: How a notorious fraudster, Ade Bendel, duped Nigerians, defrauded Americans and landed in jail The moves these graduates made at their commencements were inspired by the “Swag Surfin” song, performed by the hip hop group F.L.Y. (Fast Life Yungstaz). Some call this rhythm “the most culturally impactful one-hit one wonder of all time.” The #swagsurfin hashtag hit an all time high on social media,...

I spent only N5 million to win an election into the House of Reps - APC lawmaker - A member of the House of Representatives, Honourable Kolawole Babatunde says it is possible to win elections in Nigeria without spending millions of naira - Babatunde made the comment at a colloquim on youths and the future of democracy in Nigeria - The colloquim was hosted by the Young Parliamentarians Forum (YPF) in partnership with the Youth Initiative for Advocacy, Growth and Advancement (YIAGA) A member of the House of Representatives, Honourable Kolawole Babatunde has said it is possible to win elections in Nigeria without spending millions of naira. Babatunde who represents Akoko South East/South West in Ondo state, made the comment at a colloquim on youths and the future of democracy in Nigeria. The colloquim was hosted by the Young Parliamentarians Forum (YPF) in partnership with the Youth Initiative for Advocacy, Growth and Advancement (YIAGA) on Friday, May 26. Right to left: Honourabl...

Chaos as SARS officer shoots man in Delta state (photos) An officer of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad in Delta state has been accused of allegedly shooting a man. NAIJ.com came across a video showing a violent scene between officers of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and some Nigerian men on social media. According to the Facebook user, Winney Eric, the one of the officers shot a man on his leg after an argument broke out between the officers and the men. In the video, it could be seen that the men and the officers were in a heated argument before the violence started. SARS police officer allegedly shoots man in Delta state READ ALSO : Government officer buried with N17 million to bribe God (photos) Some of the men were seen chasing after one of the officers who was pointing his gun as he ran away. SARS officers and some men in Delta state arguing Minutes into the chase, gun shots were fired at one of the chasers, however, the video did not reveal who ...