Do You Know The 10 Most Important Things That Happened Today?

1. PRO-DEMOCRACY RALLIES SPREAD IN HONG KONG

Protesters defy calls to disperse in a major pushback against Beijing's decision to limit democratic reforms in the Asian financial hub.

2. AFGHANISTAN SWEARS IN NEW PRESIDENT

The inauguration of Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai marks the country's first democratic transfer of power since the 2001 U.S.-led invasion toppled the Taliban.

3. WHY JAPAN SUSPENDS RECOVERY WORK AT VOLCANO SITE

Toxic gases and ash force rescuers to call off their effort to bring down the rest of the victims, after earlier airlifting out eight more bodies by military helicopter.

4. IMMIGRATION POSES FRESH EDUCATION CHALLENGE

American schools scramble to offer "newcomer" programs and English help to teens crossing the U.S. border alone.

5. JURY SELECTION BEGINS IN ARIAS PENALTY RETRIAL

As prosecutors again seek a death sentence in the Arizona case that became a tabloid TV sensation, 300 prospective jurors will report to the courthouse in Phoenix.

6. WHICH RECRUITING TOOL ISRAEL'S MOSSAD USES NOW

One of the world's most secretive espionage organizations revamps its website to include an online application option for those seeking employment.

7. FERGUSON DEMANDS HIGH FEES TO TURN OVER CITY FILES

Local officials charge nearly 10 times the cost of some of their own employees' salaries for records relating to the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown.

8. NORTH KOREAN LEADER'S HEALTH FUELS SPECULATION

Many try to guess what's behind Kim Jong Un's recent disappearance from public view: gout brought on by a cheese obsession, or too much fried chicken and beer.

9. EMOTIONAL TOLL TAXES MILITARY DRONE OPERATORS

"It can be as impactful for these guys as someone in a foxhole," says Air Force spokesman Tom Kimball.

10. HOW DEREK JETER ENDED HIS 20-YEAR CAREER

In his final at-bat, the Yankee captain hit an RBI-single, giving him a lifetime .310 average

How To Use Money

Nowadays money has become the most popular and desirable thing in this world. Everyone realizes that it’s impossible to survive without money since almost all material things and services are paid. That’s why people waste the best and the most productive years of their life at work they hate in order to earn more money. I think that unreasonable rush for wealth is a dangerous thing, because it can make people lose intellectual values and become inhuman.
My best friend always supported the quote by a famous American rapper 50 Cent, “Get rich or die tryin’”. It proves that money is the main aim in his life. He says that it’s not happiness for him, but a thing that fills his mind with confidence and desire to live.
Money can bring either happiness or sufferings, depending on the way you invest it. Some people make new acquaintances while others burn already existent bridges. Money can both unite and create invisible barriers between people.
I understand that it’s extremely pleasant to earn a lot of money, but you shouldn’t sacrifice everything and make money the meaning of your life, because one day it can fade away and it will be difficult to find power to bounce back and move on. I hope my article will help you understand the true role of money in the life of human beings. If you admit this truth, you’ll be able to reach more goals and find more time to enjoy other significant things in your life.

Money Shouldn’t Create Barriers Between People

Unfortunately, money often builds walls between people due to the problem of social inequality. Those who earn a lot of money tend to communicate with upper classes. They find it improper to fill their circle of contacts with people who aren’t as rich and powerful as they are.
I’ve also experienced the problem of social inequality in my life. Not long ago, I’ve broken up with my boyfriend, because he became cold and absolutely indifferent to me. The negative influence of his bourgeois family broke our love. Now I realize that it wasn’t a relationship at all, because real feelings and emotions are completely resistant to the magical power of money and other tempting things.
Wise and successful people don’t limit themselves in communication with other people. They know that wealth is a temporary thing, but values and all kinds of true human relationships are the most precious things in this changeable world. I believe that if people start treating each other with respect, this world will be better. The research proves that almost all millionaires were ordinary people in the past, but one day they found their calling in life and did their best to make their dreams come true.

Don’t Hyperbolize the Importance of Money

What is money? Someone can answer that it’s everything, while others won’t agree with them. Let’s reflect on this difficult question. Money is a kind of goods that is used to buy material things and pay for various services. There are lots of value paradigms in this world, including material and moral values. I’m sure that even incredible sums of money cannot buy the love of a mother or respect of people around you, because these feelings are priceless.
Nowadays many men think that financial success is the key to happiness and it can help them find a real love. Consequently, they concentrate only on their work and find nothing, but a spurious love. Then they become disillusioned with the existence of a real love. Love should be based on deeds and proved for years.
Furthermore, I’ve noticed that people focus on money as the only way to solve their problems. They don’t realize that their cravings for money make their hearts cold and even ruin their lives. The most dangerous thing is that obsessive thoughts about making money make you blind to the life of your dearest and nearest people. These thoughts make you unable to enjoy the small things that happen in your life. Once and for all you should understand that money is just a piece of paper that helps you bring the ideas and projects to life.

Use Money to Boost Your Confidence

Money is not a bad thing, if you use it properly. The best way to manage your money is to invest it in your development. Today it’s very important to be self-confident and independent. Try to find a good job and create your own budget. This is the first step to your financial independence. Then you’ll feel free to express yourself the way you like and move on in different directions.
Thanks to money and your persistent desire to develop, you can occupy yourself by different activities. Step by step, you’ll become more matured and experienced in things you feel passionate about. This is the best way to boost your confidence in life.
When my sister was a teenager, she always dreamt to become a professional singer, but she lacked confidence to perform on the stage. She visited numerous personal growth forums and attended different seminars on how to overcome the stage fright, but nothing worked. Once I gave her an advice to find a professional mentor to help her get rid of her fear of singing in front of others. It was quite expensive, but it really helped her. I still attend her performances with pleasure.
To sum up, I’d like to mention that money is an essential part of your life. If you want to be happy, you should learn how to deal with money and realize that it’s just a tool that makes our life more colorful and easier. True happiness comes from the inside.
Don’t lose control or betray the values fostered by your family, no matter how rich or famous you may be. You’d better use money to develop your personality, travel, reach goals and fill your life with contentment. If your life goal is a cultural wealth, then you shouldn’t forget to invest your money in good deeds, because money can give life to new projects, unite, save people’s lives and bring both mental and physical satisfaction.
I believe that today, people have more noble and beneficial life goals than just making and wasting money. Do you find money the main aim of your life?

Military Kills Abubakar Shekau ‘Again’

The Defence authorities have confirmed the killing of the leader of Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau, during one of the four encounters with insurgents in Kodunga, Borno State between September 12 and 17, 2014.

The Director of Defence Information, Maj. Gen. Chris Olukolade, said during a news conference in Abuja on Wednesday, that the corpse of the insurgents’ leader was identified by the people of Kodunga.

He said that Shekau whose real name was Mohammed Bashir   had used other names like Abacha Abdullahi Geidam and Damasack.

Olukolade illustrated the Defence authorities claim with pictures of the bullet-ridden corpse of Shekau   and a video of the battle in which he was killed.

Four days ago,     the Cameroon Concord reported that the Cameroonian troops killed Shekau during a cross border aerial bombardment of his hideout in Nigeria on Saturday.

To prove the killing, the newspaper also published photographs of the bearded   Shekau whom it said then usually appeared in videos as the leader of Boko Haram.

But Olukolade dismissed the claim that   Shekau was killed by Cameroonian security forces within Nigeria.

“There was no raid whatsoever by Cameroon or any foreign forces in any part of Nigeria’s territory in pursuit of terrorists as claimed in some reports allegedly quoting Cameroon authorities,” he had said.

He had also claimed     in a tweet on Wednesday last week that troops who repelled an attack by insurgents in Kodunga,   captured a high ranking terrorist leader who was being treated in military medical facility.

On Tuesday, a journalist said to be a close ally of Boko Haram, Ahmad Salkida, said he had it on “authority” that   Shekau was hale and hearty.

Writing on his Twitter handle, Salkida, who is on self-exile in the United Arab Emirates, claimed that Shekau was not the one in the pictures of a corpse that trended on Monday on social media after they were published by the Cameroon Concord.

2015: IGP Plots To Stop Politicians With Criminal Records

Inspector general of police, Suleiman Abba declared yesterday that no politician with criminal record will be allowed to contest any position in the 2015 election noting that the force will collaborate with the Department of State Security to screen out such politicians.Abba made the declaration just as he said only one of the over 20 Police officers still missing after Boko Haram terrorists attacked the Gwoza Camp of the Police had returned while nothing has been heard of the others.Speaking at a meeting with DIGs, AIGs, and States Command CP’s in Abuja, the IGP assured that with 2015 general elections around the corner, the Nigeria Police has concluded all security arrangement to provide enabling environment for free and fair elections.

Granny, 2 Others Nabbed For Using Boy For Pepper-Soup

Three people including the paternal grandmother have been arrested by the Niger State police command for slaughtering a 9-year-old boy and using the body to prepare peper soup delicacy.
The incidence happened in Koso village in Lavun Local Government Area of Niger State.
Commissioner of Police, Niger State Command, Mr. Olusola Amore, told newsmen that the family of the late boy had reported Liman Doo Mohammed’s mysterious disappearance to the police on the 9th of last month.
However, another report hinted the police that they should beam their search light on the paternal grandmother of the deceased, because he was last seen in her company.
He said based on this vital information, detectives were put on red alert to closely monitor the grandmother called Fatima Sarki’s movement.
Also arrested with her were other relations suspected to be her collaborators.
Amore said on interrogation, the grandmother confessed to have been involved in the dastardly act and mentioned one Zhitsu Aliyu whom she said actually slaughtered the boy.
Another accomplice mentioned was one Amina Musa, who was accused of helping to cook the boy’s remains.
All the suspects have been charged to court on a three count charge of criminal conspiracy, culpable homicide and cannibalism.
According to the Commissioner, ”The pots and plates the suspects used in cooking and serving themselves with the said cooked human flesh were recovered and are now exhibits.”
The Commissioner revealed that between the months of August and September this year, a total of 65 raids were carried out within the state and a total of 182 suspects were arrested.
According to him, 39 of them were released after interrogation while 143 have already been charged to court for various offences.
He called on people of the state to join hands with him in waging total war against crime and criminals in the state.

What Do You Have To Say About This Headline. Amaechi Replies Mbu, Says How Can A man Who Served As A Puppet Call himself a lion?

Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State has dismissed comments by the former state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Joseph Mbu, who described himself as a lion that tamed the governor in Port Harcourt.Mbu, who was recently promoted Assistant Inspector-General of Police, spoke while handing over to the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Commissioner of Police, Mr. Wilson Inalegwu, on Monday in Abuja.However, Governor Amaechi, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. David Iyofor in Port Harcourt, described Mbu as a puppet, who lacks the steel and strength of a lion.He said: “It is very sad, pathetic and ironic that Mbu called himself a lion. Which lion? This character called Joseph Mbu completely lacks the courage, steel and strength of a lion. Rather he is a puppet.“This is a man paid by taxpayers to protect, secure and serve the interests of the people, but, when he was in Rivers State, he spurned the people, trampled on the masses and rather elected to be the partisan servant of one person, in causing disaffection, confusion and crises in Rivers State.“Mbu shamelessly and corruptly turned himself into a toothless attack dog to fight the government and people of Rivers State.“How can a man who has no strength of character; a man who willingly submits himself to serve as a puppet call himself a lion? How ironic.“Mr. Mbu, no lion behaves like that. You are a disgrace and shame to the Nigerian Police Force.”Governor Amaechi insisted that Mbu epitomises everything that was wrong with the police in Nigeria.

Missing Jet: We Will Provide Credible Information Soon - Chief Of Air Staff

The Chief of  Air Staff, Air Marshall Ademola Amosu has said that the Air Force has credible information on where the Alpha Jet which crashed while on a mission in North-eastern part of the country may be.
An Air Force jet with two pilots on board, while on a mission from Yola to Maiduguri, disappeared from radar since Friday and a search and rescue operation has been dispatched to locate and rescue the pilots.
Speaking with State House correspondents after meeting with Vice President Namadi Sambo, the Air Force chief said the inclement weather in the area has hampered search operations but added that citizens around the area of operation have provided useful information on its possible location.
According to him: “One of our Alpha Jets went on routine operation in the North East and lost contact with the control towers and that made us to immediately initiate search. The weather has not been helpful as we have deployed all our surveillance capability, the citizens have been very, very helpful and we have gotten good information from them. But you know, in the aviation sector, we have some specific information that we ought to have to make the search easy.
“But the information we are getting from the citizens are good but not sufficient enough for us to define the area of search. But we have an idea of where the aircraft could be. Do not forget that it is the open Sahel. Some people may think it is easy but in the open Sahel, sometimes, it is even very challenging. Human beings standing may look like trees and again the area we are talking about we have operations going on there and we have limitations as to how low we come to conduct the search. I am hopeful that before the end of the week we should be able to provide credible information as to the location of the aircraft and then the pilots” he said.
He, however, ruled out the possibility of a sabotage, saying that the Air Force was in charge of the airspace where the incidence happened.
According to the Air Force chief,  although details of what happened were unclear, “one thing is clear, whatever problem they had, an ejection was contemplated, it is therefore my hope that the pilots are still alive.
“There was no Sabotage because it is a distance of just from Maiduguri to Yola. We are in full control of the air space. But don’t forget that when you lose radio signal it becomes very challenging. There are so many possibilities but we are working on it”, he said.
It would be recalled that  farmers in Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State were quoted in the media to have claimed that they saw a low-flying aircraft that may have crashed at a place near Gabun, a mountainous village in the local council, three days ago.
The farmers claimed that they saw a “low-flying jet” matching the description of the missing Alpha jet after its disappearance on Friday.

GOC ATTACK -12 Soldiers Sentenced To Death

A military court sitting in Abuja on Monday found 13 out of the 18 soldiers standing trial for mutiny and other offences guilty.

Twelve of the convicted soldiers were sentenced to death, five were discharged and acquitted while the remaining one was jailed for 28 days with hard labour.

The soldiers had on May 14, 2014 fired shots at the General Officer Commanding the newly created 7 Division of Nigerian Army, Maj. Gen. Ahmed Mohammmed, in Maiduguri.

The act is viewed in the military as mutiny.

Those discharged are David Robert, Mohammed Sani, Iseh Ubong, Sebastine Gwaba and Naaman Samuel.

Jeremiah Echocho was sentenced to 28 days with hard labour.

Those who were sentenced to death are Jasper Braidolor, David Musa, Friday Onuh, Yusuf Shuaibu, Igonmu Emmanuel, Andrew Ugbede, Nurudeen Ahmed, Ifeanyi Alukagba, Alao Samuel, Amadi Chukwuma, Alan Linus, and Stephen Clement.

They were found guilty of criminal conspiracy, mutiny, attempt to commit murder (shooting of the vehicle of the GOC); insubordination to a particular order; insubordination and false accusation.

The President of the Court Martial, Maj. Gen. C.C. Okonkwo, said the 12 soldiers were found guilty of three of the most heinous charges bars.

The legal team of the convicts pleaded with the court martial to temper justice with mercy.

The team reeled out pathetic stories about the family backgrounds of the convicted servicemen.

One was said to be the only son of his octogenarian widowed mother.

Another is the father of a five-month-old baby.

The defence team argued that giving them maximum sentence would do more harm than good, adding that it would increase the agony of their dependants.

The attack on the GOC and his men reportedly occurred when they visited the cantonment.

DAVIDO- Wizkid Doesn't Like Me

For the second time in about a month, Davido has had to speak on his beef with Wizkid.
The first time, he spoke with Sahara reporters where he said he had no issues with Wizkid at all.
But in his recent interview with Olisa Adibua on ‘’ Davido takes his time to explain in details his side of the story.

Accoriding to him, ‘Since I came out, there has always been this comparison between me and Wizkid, but there’s room for everybody, we are not doing the same thing. Funny enough, we used to see each other around at clubs and back stage of events, and there was no problem at all. I’ve always been a good fan of him, he makes good music, and it all started with a flight to New York. Funny enough, this is the second time we were on a flight together, the first time was when we went to Benin and it was a successful show. So when we came out from the flight in New York, people were surprised to see us together, so a lot of people wanted to take pictures with us and show that unity, and it felt cool. So we all left the airport, he was going for his own show in new York, while I was going for my Canadian tour, but I went through New York. But about 3 months before his own show, I had my own show and my venue was below capacity, we had like 2,000 people inside and over 3,000 people outside, and you know people in New York don’t waste time, they call the police over every little thing.

‘It wasn’t anybody’s fault, but it’s the love people have for me, it’s never happened in New York history to have an African artiste sell out a venue, so the venue was where they were expecting about five hundred people and over 4,000 people showed up. So after my show, naturally Wizkid was the next choice for them to bring to New York. So when we left the airport, you know I’ve been in America all my life, so we spoke about hooking up later at night and just hang out with friends and show them that Naija boys can do it too. Only for me to get to the hotel and the next tweet I saw from him was ‘proper shows, proper venue’ and I was like common, to be honest if we were not on the same plane together, I wouldn’t have cared, but the fact that we were together in the same plane, same cabin and we spoke. It was then I knew that either this dude doesn’t like me or someone with him doesn’t like me.’

Davido is very convinced that Wizkid doesn’t like him at all and he clearly aimed the shot at him, even though Wizkid said he wasn’t talking to anyone in an earlier interview where he said: ‘The situation is just so funny to me, because we all were on the same flight, I was only tweeting and talking about my show, I was talking about myself, you know I had a show in New York a year before that sold out, but the sound was bad, the venue we used was crazy and fucked up. So this time I landed at the airport, drove through the venue and I saw my name in lights and I was like wow, I came down, took a picture and I posted it with the caption ‘Proper shows, proper venues’, and people started catching feelings.

‘If I was really talking to anyone, then everyone else like Iyanya and others that have done shows in the US should be mad at it. When I saw it, I just smiled because I don’t have time. If you get mad at that, then it means you don’t do proper shows at proper venues. I was just promoting my show. I feel like if am happy about my success and you are hating on it, I don’t know if I’m to consider you as a friend or foe.’

But Davido feels otherwise saying ‘it was very clear he was talking to me, who else did a show in New York, it’s very clear. I have no problem at all, Nigerian music is just growing and it’s still the two of us that’s taking it International, and I don’t have time for beef, I’m just doing music for what I love, but at the end of the day I don’t want to be disrespected, just leave me alone I won’t disturb you and you shouldn’t disturb me. Everybody knows he’s making money and I’m making money too.’

Apparently, peace is still a very long way off as far as these two super stars being cool with each other is concerned. All said and done, it doesn’t look like they’ll be hanging out together anytime soon.

James Bond Villain Jaws actor, Dies at 74

The towering American star, who appeared in The Spy Who Loved Me in 1977 and Moonraker in 1979, died in hospital in Fresno on Wednesday.

A spokeswoman for Saint Agnes Medical Center confirmed Kiel's death, but did not reveal the cause.
The 7ft 2in (2.18m) actor also appeared in the sports comedy Happy Gilmore, starring Adam Sandler, in 1996.

Richard Kiel was most famous for his role as Jaws in the Bond films The Spy Who Loved Me and Moonraker. Kiel made his name as cable-chomping henchman Jaws opposite Roger Moore as 007.

IS Crisis: Obama Threatens Action In Syria

US President Barack Obama says he will not hesitate to take action against Islamic State (IS) militants in Syria as well as Iraq.
In a nationally televised speech outlining his strategy against IS, he said that any group that threatened America would “find no safe haven”.
He also announced that 475 US military personnel would be sent to Iraq but said they would not have a combat role.
IS controls large parts of Syria and Iraq after a rapid military advance.
Its fighters have become notorious for their brutality, beheading enemy soldiers and Western journalists on video.
The US has launched over 150 airstrikes against the group in Iraq and provided arms to Iraqi and Kurdish forces fighting against IS.
In a 15-minute speech shown at peak time in the US, President Obama vowed that America would lead “a broad coalition to roll back” IS.
“Working with the Iraqi government, we will expand our efforts beyond protecting our own people and humanitarian missions, so that we’re hitting Isil [Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant - the previous name for IS] targets as Iraqi forces go on the offense” he said.
He said he would welcome congressional approval for the fight against IS but said that he had the authority to act without it.
President Obama was elected in part because of fervent opposition to the 2003 invasion of Iraq, and presided over the US troop pullout from the country.

Ebola: Lagos Records New Case

This was disclosed today September 8, through his Special Assistant on Media and Communication, Dan Nwomeh.
Dan took to twitter to share some of the statements the minister made during a press conference held earlier today.
The new confirmed case is the fiance of one of the primary contacts of the index case, Patrick Sawyer.
Though, the primary contact has made a full recovery.
This new case now brings to 19, the number of bola cases in Nigeria with seven people dead while 10 others have recovered.
He added that the wife of the late Port-Harcourt doctor will soon be discharged.
Mr Chukwu debunked rumours of an outbreak of Ebola in any other state or city in Nigeria, besides Lagos and Port-Harcourt.

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Finally Opens Up On Divorce Saga

The Christ Embassy founder/Senior Pastor, Chris Oyakhilome has finally addressed the allegations leveled against him in the divorce suit filed against him by his wife of over 20 years, Anita Oyakhilome.

Speaking on Sunday evening during the monthly global communion service of the church, he said the allegations were “crazy” and “stupid”. Oyakhilome acknowledged that divorce is unbiblical but suggested he could consider the option should his wife insist on it. He also criticized the media for prying into his private life and urged members of his church to pray for his estranged wife.

I understand that some media houses particularly in Nigeria and maybe in South Africa (I don’t know) but there are some of them that have been writing some real stupid things…real stupid things, and errrrhh…frivolous charges…that’s crazy.

A man of God…you have to understand something about a Man of God. A man of God is
not just someone who worships God or who preaches God. A man of God is directed by God, set on course by God. If you study the scriptures you will not find one Man of God going against God, sinning against God, the only thing you can find is a Man of God, maybe…in two different things

1. Moses for example, when he struck the rock twice, provoked by the anger of the people, not because he wanted to do something against the Lord. No Man of God does something against the Lord. Are you hearing me? No!…a Man of God is set on course, there is a type of life that he’s been given, alright?

2. Then you have a young man, a young prophet, he wasn’t named, he was deceived by another Man of God, and so he went in the direction God says don’t go.

That’s only the kind of thing you’d find about a Man of God when he misses the message of God or he acts beyond what God said. But a Man of God setting himself in defiance to the word of God and living like they (media houses) are writing those stupid things that I did this, that I did that…You don’t know what a Man of God is.. I don’t go in that direction. That’s crazy.

I wasn’t accused of those things you (media houses) said, nor did I commit those stupid thing that you said…and I don’t need to go to that level and such discussions. Jesus Christ was accused by many, with lots of frivolous charges. There would ALWAYS be those who’d like for it to be true, but you know, in spite of the accusations against Jesus, it didn’t change who he was!

There are preachers and there are Men of God. I’m not a preacher, I’m a Man of God…understand the difference. And I go in the way I’m asked to go, it may cause some troubles with individuals, but that’s not because I’ve done something wrong.


And when it comes to Rev. Anita, what I’d say to you is pray for her, don’t act like ‘why why why is she….’ . Married to a Man of God does not automatically make you Woman of God! You can make mistakes, but you know, people expect the wife of a Minister to definitely be at the level of the Minister, and so they may be looked upon and the expectations maybe like that, but it’s a positional thing! alright!

If a Man of God is married, it does not automatically mean the wife of the Man of God is therefore a Woman of God! That’s not how it is in the Bible. That’s why you don’t really find wives of Men of God listed in the bible. How many of them? Who was Peter’s wife? Did you ever know her name? You’d never find out! Who was John’s wife? Did you ever read the name? What about all the other apostles? How many are registered in the bible? You never find their names, why? Ask God when you find HIM! **Smiles

So, they are little things, don’t try to make something big out of them, and emmm.. we’re journeying, doing the things that God’s called us to do…Christians should not have a divorce, it shouldn’t be, but you see, that doesn’t mean a Christian may not take the step. They may do it, but that doesn’t make it right. And we shouldn’t take one another to court, but when it happens, not because we wanna go there, someone is taking us there.

That’s a problem, be wise, stay focused in the Word of God, and don’t let those who want to feast on things like this including Christians. You know there are Christians who like things like this, they wanna make something big about it. You should only say those things that are from God, and become honorable in your speech, Alright! …and judge nothing before the time…be wise, Glory to God.

So we are going greater and greater and greater by the power of the living Christ. Hallelujah! So, we are not walking in sin and living in sin and hoping we can mix sin and righteousness together, NO!, we are the manifestations of His righteousness, we walk in that light only, and that’s the way it’s gonna be! Glory to God.

Banky W Relocates To New York

The spectacular musician said he’s moving to New York and would be there for the next three months where is has already enrolled in a school in his bid to study Film Making and Directing. Good move!

Desmond Elliot Prays for Actress Ini Edo to Get Pregnant

There has been a call for prayer for one of Nigeria’s finest actresses, Ini Edo, to conceive before the year runs out on one of the numerous Facebook accounts ascribed to actor, popular actor Desmond Elliot.
In the message, Nigerians were asked to say amen to the prayer that the Nollywood diva, who has put smiles on a lot of faces in the country would have a reason to smile before the year runs out.
The message read,
“We all know actress, Ini Edo, has been married for a while now without any issue. Many of us have laughed at her, insulted her, judged her without knowing the pains she goes through indoors.
She has entertained us, made us laugh and has inspired many of us. Today, let us come together and pray for her. Ini Edo, this year, 2014 will not pass you by, you will not only get pregnant, you will also give birth safe and sound
“As you write AMEN to this, may God answer all your hidden prayers. Why not write amen? Your amen is so powerful, just type amen on her behalf. God bless you.”

The good thing is that the prayer generated over 100,000 replies with many people saying ‘amen’ to it.

Bride And Groom Shot Dead On Wedding Eve

A man and woman set to be joined in holy matrimony in Enugu were, yesterday, shot dead by gunmen suspected to be cult members.
Three other persons including the manager of a filling station were shot dead during the sporadic shooting by the unknown assailants who had laid siege on Abakpa and Trans-Ekulu area of Enugu.
The incident occurred Friday night at a filling station close to Dhamija Bridge opposite Our Lord’s Chosen Church, Trans-Ekulu on the Enugu – Onitsha Expressway.
Sources said  the gunmen trailed the couple, who were finalizing arrangements for their wedding yesterday, to the filling station where they were said to be buying fuel.
The gunmen were said to have, on arrival at the station, shot sporadically at the bride and groom who were in their car buying fuel and they reportedly died on the spot.
The manager of the filling station, a pump attendant and another person buying fuel at the time were also shot dead by the gunmen who immediately thereafter fled in their waiting vehicle.

Boko Haram Seizes Five Towns In Five Days

The fundamentalist Islamic sect, Boko Haram, has seized five North-Eastern towns in five days killing hundreds and leaving thousands of residents fleeing for safety as it continues its quest to establish a caliphate in the country.

The towns captured within the last few days included Bara, Banki and Gulak in Borno State while Madagali and Bama were seized in Adamawa State.

Bama was seized by the rampaging terrorist group on September 1 and Banki overran the next day. By September 3, Bara, another town in the North-East was captured by the invading Islamist militants. Gulak and Madagali fell to the militants on Saturday.

Data from different population websites show that the five towns have a combined population figure of 170, 743 (Bama -118,121; Madagali -12,919; Bara -11,673; Banki -4,935; Gulaki -23,095).

Earlier in July, the sect had displaced thousands of people after it seized six other towns in Borno and Yobe states. The towns included Dikwa -29,026; Buni Yadi -4,768; Gamboru Ngala -240,000; Gwoza -15,176; Damboa -233,200 and Marte -15,707 with a total population of 537,877.

The Secretary to the Government of Adamawa state, Prof. Liman Tukur, on Saturday confirmed the capitulation of Gulak and Madagali.

During the attacks, the sect reportedly burnt down the residence of a former Special Adviser to the President on Politics, Dr. Ahmed Gulak in Gula.

A source also said on Saturday that the rampaging insurgents razed the residence of the acting Governor of Adamawa State, Adamu Fintiri in the town. Both Gulak and Fintirin are indigenes of Gulak community.

Ebola - Sierra Leone Announced A Three-Day Lockdown

Sierra Leone - one of the countries worst hit by West Africa's Ebola outbreak - has announced a three-day lockdown to try to tackle the disease.

From 19 to 21 September people will not be allowed to leave their homes, a senior official said.
The aim of the move is to allow health workers to isolate new cases to prevent the disease from spreading further.
The outbreak has killed about 2,100 people in Sierra Leone, Liberia, Guinea and Nigeria in recent months.
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Friday that health workers could be given vaccines as from November, when safety tests are completed.
More than 20 health workers have lost their lives to the virus in Sierra Leone since the start of the outbreak in March

Atiku To Declare 2015 Presidential Bid On Sept 24

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar said on Friday he would contest for the ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2015 presidential election.

A statement by Atiku’s Media Adviser, Garba Shehu, in Abuja said the former Vice President would make the declaration on Sept. 24.
According to Shehu, campaign for Atiku’s political ambition will be anchored by a former Minister, Prof. Babalola Borishade.
“Borishade is also a well-known political strategist who worked for the victory of the late Gen. Shehu Musa Yar’Adua and thereafter, late Chief M. K. O. Abiola on the platform of the defunct Social Democratic Party (SDP).

“Borisade also worked as the strategist for President Olusegun Obasanjo in 1999 and 2003 elections, both of which were won resoundingly.

“This is not about me; it is about our young people. It is about Nigerians. It is their future, not the past.

“It is about reforming government, securing the people and reconciling the nation,” the statement said.

“Turaki is of the view that 2015 is special and a potential turning point in Nigeria’s history.

“We need to seize the moment; to give every Nigerian a chance to help redefine Nigeria as a place for them and their children to prosper and feel safe,” the statement qouted Atiku as saying.(NAN)

Lara George Drops "Love Nwantintin" To Celebrate 10 Years Wedding Anniversary

An amazing love song to celebrate Lara George’s 10th year wedding anniversary, this one is part of a 6-track album of love songs also going by the same title. If you haven’t heard this song, you are yet to enjoy the true expression of love in music. It’s a promise, it’s a beautiful love story, it’s a prophecy and a recollection of pure joy all wrapped in one. Specially made for those who truly believe in hope against all hope, for those who still agree that real love exists. Enjoy!

Ebola - Third American To Contract The Deadly Ebola Virus On His Way To The United States

Latest information says Dr. Richard A. Sacra, the third American to contract the deadly Ebola virus rampaging through Africa, is on his way to the United States.
This was made public by the wife of the American patient, Debbie Sacra, at a news conference at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.
Mrs Sacra informed that she had just spoken to the doctor treating her husband, who had put him on the plane to the US.

“He said Rick is clearly sick, but he was in very good spirits … and he walked onto the plane,” she said. “We are really encouraged by that news and looking forward to reuniting with him,” she said.

Capture of Borno Towns: Nigeria’s Military Reputation AT Stake – US

Following the capture of some towns in the north eastern part of the country in the last few weeks by Boko Haram terrorists. - The United States of America  warned yesterday that the reputation of Nigeria’s military was at stake while the future of the country and her children was in jeopardy  .

 

US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Amb. Linda Thomas-Greenfield, who expressed deep concerns of her country on the activities of the Islamic sect in the country while participating in the International Conference on Security in Abuja, declared that failure was not an option.

 

The militants on Monday reportedly took Bama, 70 kilometres (45 miles) from the Borno State capital, Maiduguri, where 10,000 youths, former soldiers and police gathered on Thursday, vowing to push back the advance. Multiple testimonies from residents, who have been fleeing Bama all week, contradicted military claims that soldiers still held the town.“The truth is that Boko Haram fighters are in firm control of Bama,” said one resident, Muhammadu Mai Tumatur, who escaped to Maiduguri.“They have occupied the military barracks and the palace of the emir and they have hoisted their flags in both places. There is not a single soldier in the town. The gunmen are in control.”

Don Jazzy- I'm Still Alive

Early this morning, many woke up to the news that Nigerian multiple-award-winning record producer, singer-songwriter, musician, CEO of Nigerian record label, Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, had a car accident which claimed his life.

The news, which emanated from a certain blogger, ‘Ogbonna Ikechukwu’ for Lafingas.com, who wrote an article late hours of yesterday, that the Music Mogul and entrepreneur passed away after he was rushed to a hospital because he suffered injuries from a car accident. Here’s the content of the write-up:

Breaking News!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don Jazzy Dies In Car Accident!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Nigerian music industry has lost one of its greatest stars, and its MARVIN Boss Don Jazzy. He was involved in a car accident on the early hours of the morning. It has also be announced on MTV base, Channel O, Trace, Soundcity, E! Entertainment, Nigezie and all social medias. News report gathered that he was rushed to a nearby hospital but gave up the ghost about an hour ago. O no! Marvin Boss is gone. May he r.i.p!!!!!!

 

However, the 31-year-old, Abia State born musician, who is from Delta took to Instagram to debunk death rumours saying he is hale and hearty and that it is just mere rumour as he was not involved in any accident.

The Best Way To Slice A Watermelon

Step 1: Buy a watermelon.

Step 2: First remove the top and bottom of the watermelon with a large chef's or serrated knife.

Step 3: Halve the watermelon with a vertical slice.

Step 4: Following the curve of the fruit, cut the skin off in vertical slices.

Step 5: Cut the watermelon crosswise into slabs

Step 6: Turn the slabs so they are laying flat on the cutting board

Step 7: Working on one or two slabs at a time, cut into long pieces and then into slices or cubes.

The End Between The Union Of Pastors Chris and Anita Oyakhilome Seems Certain

Church members and other well-wishers hoping the matrimonial squabble between the duo  would be resolved in no time should forget it as  Anita has ruled out the possibility of ever reconciling with her estranged husband.

Mrs Oyakhilome who spoke through her lawyer said her relationship with Pastor Chris had terribly degenerated so much that there is no room for any reconciliation or out-of-court settlement.

According to Premium Times, enquiries were made through her lawyers, Attwaters Jameson Hill Solicitors,   whether any out-of-court settlement option was being explored. In their response Tuesday, her attorneys said there was no chance the estranged couple would ever live as husband and wife again.

“It is with great sadness that our client, Pastor Anita Oyakhilome, has come to the conclusion that her marriage to Pastor Christian Oyakhilome has irretrievably broken down and regrettably there is no hope of any reconciliation,” said Stephen Goddard,
Business Development Manager of Attwaters Jameson Hill Solicitors.

Ebola - FG to Review Schools’ Resumption Date

The Minister of Health, Professor Onyebuchi Chukwu, has announced that the resumption date for public and private primary and secondary schools in Nigeria has been reviewed for the second time from October 13 to the middle of September.

Owing to the Ebola outbreak, the federal government had extended the summer holiday for schools nationwide from September to October 13.

However, Chukwu, while briefing journalists yesterday in Abuja after the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, said the Minister of Education, Ibrahim Shekarau, had been directed by council to convene an emergency meeting with all states Commissioners for Education with a view to agreeing on a new resumption date nationwide.

Also giving an update of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the country, Chukwu revealed that one more patient had been discharged in Lagos, bringing to eight the number of persons who had been given the all clear after contracting the disease.

He said the status since the outbreak of the disease in the country, shows that a total of 18 persons (including the index case) had been infected, out of which 14 are in Lagos and four in Port Harcourt.

With the discharge of one patient, the minister said two patients were undergoing treatment in Lagos, while one was undergoing treatment in Port Harcourt.

He added that eight patients had been successfully treated and discharged, while seven persons, including Patrick Sawyer, had so far died of the disease.

Giving a breakdown, the minister said those who have died of the disease are: One (1), the index case, whose death occurred in a private hospital in Lagos, four (4) in the Lagos isolation ward, one (1) in the Port Harcourt isolation ward (the female patient who was on admission in the same hospital where the late Port Harcourt doctor was also admitted), while another one (1) was the doctor who was infected by the ECOWAS Commission official in Port Harcourt and who did not come under the care and management of the Incident Management Committee.”

Out of the 361 persons who were under surveillance in Lagos, he said only 41 are still under surveillance, while 320 had been given the all clear.

In Port Harcourt, Chukwu said, 255 persons are under surveillance, restating that the corpse of the medical doctor who died in Port Harcourt had been buried after de-contamination.

On the fate of the staff of the Economic Community of West African State (ECOWAS) who evaded surveillance and travelled to Port Harcourt where he infected a doctor, the minister explained that government was working on three options to prevent a repeat.

He listed the options as strengthening the quarantine law, seeking advise from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on what action to take on the ECOWAS staff, as well as seeking legal advice from the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice on what legal action could be taken against him.

On the reported cases of Ebola in some states and Abuja, the minister dismissed them as rumours.

According to him, after thorough investigation, the cases in the FCT and Cross River State were negative, just as he said that of Zaria in Kaduna State was still being investigated.

He appealed to Nigerians  to guard against the spreading of unsubstantiated rumours, especially on the social media.

India Girl Marries Dog To Ward Off Evil Spirits

In a remote part of India, young Mangli Munda is marrying a stray dog  to fight off evil spirits that her family believes she has.
The dog was found by the woman’s father. The big wedding was taken care of by the 18-year-old’s parents, to the dismay of the wife-to-be. Munda wasn’t pleased with her parents’ selection of a groom, saying, “I am not happy with this marriage.”
If you think Munda’s father was solely to blame for this unusual arrangement, he wasn’t. Munda’s mother was adamant about the need for her daughter to get hitched to the hound named Sheru. The pooch even arrived stylin’ and profilin’ as most grooms often do — chauffeured in a car. Munda’s mother mentioned, “We have to spend money on this wedding. That is the only way we can get rid of her bad luck and ensure the benevolence of the village.”
But Munda won’t have to love and honor her husband all the days of her life. The relationship isn’t legally binding, which will probably keep this bride from going barking mad.
In this remote village in the eastern state of Jharkhand, the ceremony isn’t unheard of. It’s just a tradition meant to ensure the longevity of a couple’s marriage when Munda is eventually married to a human groom. And, hopefully, her next husband won’t turn out to be a dog.

eLDee ventured Into Laundry Business.

eLDeee, who has been absent from the music scene for some time, is said to be introducing Washist,  which he claimed to be Nigeria’s first on-demand laundry services, specialising in pick-up, wash, press and delivery of clothes.
While speaking on his latest venture, elDeee, an architect turned music producer and recording artiste, said:  “It’s an interesting concept, a pretty obvious one. Washist is by far the simplest of the services we are building; yet, it has a mega potential. We have all our ducks in a row at the moment. I stress to my partners that we will start small and scale with caution, knowing that many have failed before us. It will end up being more of a logistics nightmare, if not properly planned- which is typical in Nigeria for obvious reasons.”

Big Brother Africa- M-Net Suspends Show

Owing to what was described as a devastating fire in the property used for the popular Big Brother Africa (BBA) show, M-Net and Endemol, South African producers of the programme, announced yesterday the suspension of this year’s edition of the reality show.
The event, which enters its ninth season this year and has been tagged Hotshots edition, was initially scheduled to begin airing this Sunday, when participants from different African countries, including Nigeria, could have been unveiled.
The show, which usually airs for 91 days, is known to have the tendency for nudity, alcoholism and strong language.
The BBA House is situated at the Sesani Studios, Johannesburg, South Africa. According to information, no one was injured during the fire outbreak.