My dad died Wednesday at 91. It’s never long enough. In his final hours, we took him from the hospital back to memory care so they could be together. Two months shy of 67 years of marriage.
In 1995, inside a small Massachusetts hospital, a pair of newborn premature twins fought the hardest battle of their tiny lives. Born far too early, Kyrie and Brielle weighed barely enough to fill a nurse’s hands. Both fragile… but one fading faster than anyone expected.
Kyrie, the stronger twin, slowly gained strength.
But Brielle — so tiny, so exhausted — was slipping away. Her breathing stuttered. Her oxygen levels dipped again and again. Her skin turned a worrying shade of blue. Doctors prepared the family for the unthinkable: she may not make it through the night.
And then came a moment of quiet courage.
A nurse named Gayle Kasparian, guided not by procedure but by pure human instinct, made a decision that defied the rules of the time. Back then, premature babies were always kept in separate incubators.
But she believed something else.
She believed that love — even the smallest kind — had power.
Gently, she lifted Kyrie and placed her beside her struggling sister in the same incubator. Two tiny hearts, side by side. Two tiny bodies, skin to skin, just like they had been in the womb.
What happened next brought the entire neonatal unit to tears.
Within minutes, Brielle’s monitors changed.
Her oxygen levels rose… higher… higher.
Her heartbeat steadied — strong and sure.
Her frantic breathing calmed.
Color returned to her cheeks.
And then, in a moment that seemed almost like a whisper from heaven, Kyrie lifted her tiny arm and wrapped it around Brielle… as if she was holding her sister here on earth.
The nurses stood frozen.
Doctors rushed in.
No one could explain it — but no one could deny it.
That single embrace didn’t just save Brielle’s life…
It changed medical care forever.
Because of these twins — because of one nurse who simply followed her heart — “co-bedding” premature babies is now used in hospitals around the world.
All because two sisters reminded us of something simple and profound:
Sometimes the greatest medicine
is love in its purest form.
Grandma always disciplined the kids with her slippers. If they misbehaved and ran off, she’d throw one and never missed.
For her birthday, she showed her aim is still on point.
You measure success by one award. I measure it by sold-out arenas, billions of streams, global influence, and people singing my songs across continents.
You had government backing and still couldn't convince enough people to back you in your small constituency..
You’re a small boy who came into politics by accident..
You spent 8yrs with the ex president and couldn’t make a change in your poverty stricken community..
We all have different trophies Bashir, I’ll keep inspiring the young ones and generations to come while you wait for the next government job to get crumbs.
"My fellow Nollywood actors and actresses, let's support our colleague, Actress Maureen Okpoko, who lost her sight years ago. She can see again with the right treatment; all she needs is our support."
— Veteran actor Harry B
Nico Williams gives his world cup gold medal to his mom, who crossed the Sahara desert in search for a better life while pregnant with his older brother...
On this auspicious occasion of the birthday of His Excellency, Mr. Peter Gregory Obi, CON, we celebrate not only a statesman of uncommon integrity but also a leader whose life of service and compassion continues to impact positively on humanity. Mr. Obi’s journey in public service has been marked by discipline, transparency, and a commitment to human development, values that have distinguished him as one of Nigeria’s most exemplary leaders.
His unwavering commitment to education, healthcare, and philanthropy reflects a life dedicated to service and humanity. May this new year bring you greater strength and fulfillment.
Happy Birthday, Okwute!
Let's not forget that Zidane, the young man from Southern Kaduna, was arrested by the authorities, and sentenced to death for finding the courage to defend his community against Fulani jihadists.
He's still on death row in Kaduna prison.
Self defence is not a crime. Zidane should be released immediately.
When I was in Kuje Prison, I met Haruna Garba Gololo, who was sent there by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. He had been granted bail for nearly three weeks but was still unable to meet the bail conditions.
He’s spent several weeks in prison before being granted bail.
I also met David Nwokorie, who was arrested and detained by the Nigeria Police Force following a messy breakup with Genevieve Opara, the daughter of retired Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Hilary Opara. Last week, when Justice Rita Ajumogobia of the Federal High Court granted David bail after he had spent close to four months in prison, he was required to present a Level 16 officer and a colonel in the Nigerian Army as sureties. these are almost impossible bail conditions.
Even the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who is complaining of wrongful imprisonment of 93% of current inmates dragged a critic, Emorioloye Owolemi, before the Federal High Court sitting in Akure, Ondo State, over alleged cyberstalking, and the man languished in prison for months.
I was sent to prison by Tinubu.
There are 817 awaiting-trial inmates in Kuje out of a total prison population of 1,115, with 47 of them diagnosed with tuberculosis.
Dave Umahi’s proof of innocence after a woman died in his house naked is a signed statement from the deceased’s father withdrawing the case in court.
Well, you can withdraw case in court but you can’t shut down the court of public opinion.
Dave Umahi and the 5 Missing NELAN Engineers.
The firm assigned five of its best engineers to the project. They were:
• Engr. Nelson Onyemeh — Lead Consultant/CEO of NELAN Consultants, from Ihiala, Anambra State.
• Engr. Ernest Edeani — From Nkanu, Enugu State.
• Engr. Ikechukwu Ejiofor — From Umunya, Anambra State.
• Engr. Samuel Aneke — From Nkanu, Enugu State.
• Engr. Stanley Nwazulum — From Amawbia, Anambra State.
During the course of the project, serious tensions reportedly arose between NELAN and the Umahi administration over project control and payments. According to the families of the five engineers, the Umahi government allegedly wanted NELAN to "take a back seat" so the state could exercise direct control, issue payment certificates, and give instructions to contractors.
The then-Governor Dave Umahi reportedly wanted NELAN to sign or approve certificates of satisfactory completion for work supervised or executed by other engineers and contractors. NELAN allegedly refused, arguing that doing so would violate the AfDB contract terms, breach its professional obligations, and risk the firm, and possibly the project—being blacklisted by the AfDB.
On November 3, 2021, the five engineers left Enugu for Ebonyi State in an official Toyota Hilux (registration number ERR 001 EB) for site supervision. They never returned, and, to this day, neither they nor their remains have been found.
What happened to the five NELAN engineers?