Nigeria through to the Semi -Finals

Our very own Dream team 6 has qualified for the semi-finals in the Rio Olympic games 2016.They beat Denmark this evening 2-0 in a convincing win at the Fonte Nova Arena Nigeria will meet Germany in the Semi finals.The match is going to be a cracker . Congrats to the team and may 1996 History repeat itself in 2016.

Bank Manager connives with Fraudster to Defraud Customers

Ikechukwu Aghanenu, a former manager with Ejigbo, Lagos State branch of a new generation bank, popularly known as the Pan African Bank, has been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly colluding with a notorious fraudster, Anthony Okpala, to defraud two customers, one a dead woman, Oluremi Egunjobi, and a UK based businessman, Rabiu Lawal, of the sum of N14 million. It was gathered that the 41-year-old Aghanenu, committed the fraud when he was the manager of the bank's branch and was arrested after an investigation by the bank management discovered that he had diverted N4.014 million from the deceased’s bank account, while N10 million was said to have been fraudulently withdrawn from Lawal’s account Before the crime was committed, Okpala, 34, was said to to have presented himself and another accomplice who is now on the run, to Aghanenu as the relatives of the deceased with some forged documents authorising the bank to release the sum. It was gathered that the deal was perfected between September and November, 2015 and the money was withdrawn from the late Egunjobi’s account. The police reveal that within the same period, Okpala paraded himself as a business partner of Lawal and allegedly colluded with Aghanenu to withdraw N10m from Lawal’s account in tranches. The fraud came to light when a lawyer to the deceased’s relatives and Lawal respectively lodged complaints to the bank, and investigations indicted Aghanenu and he was dismissed by the bank and handed over to the police. *Culled from pulse.ng

Heartbreaking story of how a 3 year old was Raped and Bled to Death

Blessing Nwachukwu-Frank ,a facebook user shared the heartbreaking story below about her sister Grace Chikere Nwosu who was raped by a 22 year old man and bled to death at age 3 in 1994.She says she has decided to share the story so that others will learn from it. “So many people have wondered who my immediate second sister was. Even friends never met her or saw a pic of her. When she passed away, my mom was so distraught that she burnt all pics and saved only this. Take a good look at this sweet and innocent face. Her name was Grace Chikere Nwosu and she was my sister. I’m about to tell a story that hasn’t been told since 1994 not to gain sympathy but to advice and change lives. She never got to grow to leave a mark but I hope with this story, she does. I want her to be the face of children’s advocate cos she deserved at least that since her life was cut short at the age of 3 by a 22 year old man named Daniel whom I have never set my eyes on since 1994. This story is the reason I went into talk show- not for personal fame but hope that one I will be famous enough to get people to hear my story but I can’t keep waiting so if this will save lives, then so be it. If you know from my stories, we grew up in the slum of Mafoluku, Oshodi. Then when I turned six, my sister was three and my mom went to the hospital to give birth to a third child. Despite being poor, we were a very loving family and my parents still made sure we attended private schools but starved and drank Garri like for real not a metaphor. My mom used to say, education will change our condition. This story isn’t about me today so I will skip the details of my past. Perhaps someday I will have the courage to tell my own story. So my mom had this house help whose name was Chidinma, she also went to school but lived with us to take care of us after school hours. My mom was a kind soul who took her like her own but Chidinma was blinded by greed. So on that fateful period, my mom went to the hospital with my dad and aunt for some days, Chidinma sold my 3 year old sister for 150 naira to my neighbor, Daniel… I was 6 and had no clue why my sister wasn’t home. Little did I know that right in our face-me-I face you compound, Daniel RAPED my three year old sister till she bled. They returned her to our home to cover the act but my mom came home that day with my aunt and saw my sister bleeding and unable to move. My kid sister proceeded to give names then fell unconscious… Needless to say, she died after a week. She died on a Friday right in my mom’s arms and in my presence. My mom dropped the court case and had us move. I never understood why but she said God would enact justice but I wanted court justice. I wanted Daniel to pay for his actions. Pay for robbing the life and innocence of my kid sister. I didn’t get that justice but had to live with that pain for so many years before I learned to forgive Nkiruka's survivor story I put up her pic cos she’s late. The media doesn’t put up pic of rape kids cos they are underage and this perpetrators don’t get to realize what they did emotionally. I don’t know where Daniel is but I hope he sees this and remembers and apologizes to my family cos he not only ruined my sister but my trust in men when I was growing up. Made me live a life in fear of men until my dad, counselor and pastors gave me courage. She’s late since 1994 and she would have been 25. She was lively and smart and even at three, had more guts than me and always defended me. I have never forgotten anything about her. I loved her and I lost her before we could spend our best years together. Dear rapists, these children are just kids. Helpless, selfless and defenseless. We are to defend them not ruin them. What is sexually attractive about a child? They don’t even have developed sexual organs except for peeing. Parents, be careful of who you entrust your child to. The world is dark. Anything is possible. In five minutes, a rapist can change the life of their victim and loved ones. Just for five minutes pleasure, you ruin the lives of others. Control your five minutes urge. Sex with a child is without consent cos they are ignorant of life. A child can never seduce you. Please let’s fight for the lives of children. Let’s be Guardians all over the world and weed out perpetrators wherever. Never cover them up in fear of shame I put up this pic cos I’m the only legal in age survivor of my family. She’s late now for 22 years so I’m within my law. I wish her rest with the lord. Chikere Grace, mommy, daddy and our brother are with you now. You aren’t alone anymore. May all their souls rest in peace and may my sister’s name be remembered in honor of the lives she will save with her story. Love you all my late family, xoxo *I couldn't bare to put up her picture.It was too heartbreaking.

Update on Clash in Akokwa Community

A facebook user posted the update below of the clash in Akokwa,Ideato LGA yesterday. He said a Fulani man chased a young girl selling buns into an old woman's house,when the old tried to intervene,the Fulani man killed both the old woman and the you d girl with a shovel.Luckily,another girl who saw what has happened raised an alarm and the youths killed the Fulani man and five other Fulanis in the area before the police was able to restore order.He also said fulanis have fled the community as well as other neighboring communities.

Man Dumps Late Father In Septic Tank

A man named Chukwuma Udenwa(37),from Uli,in Anambra State has been arrested in Asaba foe allegedly dumping the corpse of his deceased father in a septic tank at his rented apartment in Okpanam,near Asaba in Delta State of Nigeria.MR Udenwa who is a brick layer confessed to the crime after his landlord who had discovered the corpse after a foul smell kept oozing in the compound and informed the police who arested Udenwa. The accused said lack of funds to deposit the corpse at a morgue prompted him to dispose the body in the septic tank.He had lied to his neighbors that his late father's body was at the mortuary. Police say he will be charged to court soon.

Six Dead in Communal Clash in Imo state

About six people have been allegedly killed in Akokwa,Ideato Local Government Area of Imo state,Eastern Nigeria.Clashes were said to have broken out between the indigenes and the Hausa community in the area. The cause of the clash is yet unknown but the police is said to have intervened.

Caught in the Act.

A young man called Damilare who goes by the instagram handle Jerryboidasaint' is alleged to have been caught stealing in Ghana and was given the beating of his life.According to a Facebook user, Annybrown Ahanmisi who initially posted on her Facebook wall last month warning people about a thief who stole from her sister disclosed that Damilare, who goes by the name ‘jerryboidasaint’ on Instagram stole and absconded with her sister’s gold jewelry, money and urged people to be careful around him. However, after allegedly stealing from Anny’s sister, Damilare ran to Ghana to continue tricking and stealing from unsuspecting people, he then met his downfall after he was caught.He is said to be an Engineering graduate from Obafemi Awolowo University and leaves in Abuja.

British Teenager Who Fled to join ISIS feared Dead

Khadiza Sultana a sixteen year old British girl who had fled home almost a year ago to Turkey and then to Syria to join ISIS is feared dead.Khadiza had phoned her sister saying the man she had married was dead and that she was scared too. A few days later, the family received a phone call saying that Khadiza has been killed in an air strike.This claim cannot be verified,so for now they just wait and hope that she's still alive. Khadiza had fled with two other girls whose whereabouts is not yet known.

Nigeria's Dream Team Threaten to Boycott Olympics

Nigeria's Dream team 6 have threatened to boycott their quarter final match against Denmark on Saturday.The team has already refused to attend trainings in preparation for their match against Denmark is protesting against non payment of match bonuses.Speaking to Brilla Fm ,coach Samson Siasia stated that the team has not been treated fairly in the Rio Olympics.He said he has tried to encourage the players all these while but of they insist on boycotting the Denmark match,he has no choice but to go with the players.He also stated that he has not been paid his salary for the past five months and all the match bonuses accrued to them for their trainings both in Nigeria and Atlanta has not been paid by the NFF. Speaking further,coach Siasia said Nigeria already has a bad image which football can help to erase but the NFF is not encouraging the players to rebuild the country's image. It will be recalled that the NFF announced just this week that it has paid the players their allowance for Eleven days upfront.

Man Defiles 18 Month Old Baby girl

A 47 year old man named Emmanuel Magbatie was caught defiling an 18month old baby girl with his fingers.Mother of the victim who leaves in the same compound as the accused said her daughter had gone to play in the room of Emmanuel as she usually does,but when she went in there to carry the girl she caught the accused red handed defiling her daughter with his fingers. As expected Emmanuel blamed it on the devil. She raised an alarm and the accused was subsequently arrested. Lagos state police PRO who posted the incident on instagram said the the man has been charged to court for defilement. *Sick people everywhere!Who knows how long he has been doing this disgustful act to the poor child.

14 Year old Boy Shot and Killed by LAPD

A 14 year old boy Jesse James Romero has been shot dead by the. Los Angeles Police.The LA police gang unit was responding toba vandalism call when the incident occurred.LA Police chief says on getting to the scene,two officers saw two teenagers,one of them ran off while shooting at the officers who also returned fire and killed Jesse in the process.He said a handgun was found on Jesse and will be examined for fingerprints and also to confirm if Jesse actually fired the gun.
The video from the officers' body camera will also be played during the course of investigation to determine what actually happened. The second teenager who did not run was questioned and later released.

The Word Today

I Timothy 1:18
This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare.
For every child of God, there are prophecies that have gone ahead of you, prophecies that should be fulfilled in your life. For example the bible says …Say ye to the righteous, that it shall be well with him: for they shall eat the fruit of their doings (Isaiah 3:10). Now if you look into your life and see that things are not the way the Lord says it should be, then you are required to fight a good warfare that will deliver the desired result into your life and destiny by the power of the prophecy. Our God is a good God and He has already released to His children all that they need for life and Godly living. Now if God has released by prophecy all you need in life, why are you not getting them? One reason is enemy confrontation, contention and possession of what belongs to you. Paul said …For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries (I Corinthians 16:9). To claim and receive answers to these prophetic declarations, you will have to contend in battle through prayers till you see God’s intervention in your life.
Deuteronomy 2:24; Rise ye up, take your journey, and pass over the river Arnon: behold, I have given into thine hand Sihon the Amorite, king of Heshbon, and his land: begin to possess it, and contend with him in battle. Child of God, don’t sit in despair; your health and well being has been provided for, rise up and take it in Jesus name. Don’t watch the devil sit on your destiny smiling. Never keep silent in prayer until you get what God has kept for you; God bless you.

Update on Man who climbed Trump Tower

The climber is a 20 year old from Virginia who arrived New york yesterday.He has told authorities that he is an independent researcher and he simply wanted to have a personal meeting with Mr Trump.
He is undergoing Psychological evaluation at Bellevue Hospital,New York.
The climber whose name has not been released was rescued by police on the 21st floor after smashing several windows to carry out the rescue.
The New York police is yet to determine the charges that he will be charged with.

Man Climbs Trump Towers in New York

A man has just been rescued from the 21st floor of Donald Trump's tower in Manhattan,New York City in the USA.
The man was seen climbing the building using suction cups at about past 7'oclock today and has refused to come down.Rescuers and Police had to be called and they were able to forcefully pull him off the 21st floor of the building which is 58 floors high amidst cheers from on-lookers.
The motive for the action of the climber is not yet known.He has been taken to a hospital for evaluation.

Prison Break in Enugu

There has been a reported jail break at the Enugu state prison,Enugu state,Eastern Nigeria,on Tuesday August 9 2016 with about 15 prisoners on the run.
However,confirmed sources said about two of the escapees are said to have been recaptured.

Low Self-Esteem?

Alot of people struggle with their self esteem,always bothered about what people think about the way they look,the way they walk or about the way they talk.These set of people will never have self confidence if they continue to bother about what people say about them and will continue to feel inferior before their friends.
Let me tell you,nobody's opinion about you matters.What matters most is what you think about yourself.When people say you are ugly,think within yourself that you are the prettiest lady or most handsome man and carry yourself about just like the prettiest lady or the most handsome man would do.
Do people say you are too short?Raise your head and walk tall because that is what matters;what you think is what you are.
I had my own share of issues growing up,I discovered I had keloids in very visible places.I resulted into wearing long clothes just to prevent people asking questions and me feeling like the worst person on earth. I remember feeling I could never get married because my scars were ugly.Then I discovered the more I did that the more people talked.So I started feeling free,never bothered about what people say and now I am free and i got married to the man of my dreams who doesn't even see the scars. My confidence is back and I do not accept second best because I have learned to love myself.
You too can do it!

Dream Team Receive Allowance Upfront

Nigeria's Dream team members have been paid their allowances upfront for the first eleven days in the ongoing Olympic games.Minister for sports Solomon Dalung made this known after a talk with the players.Each player is entitled to $150 daily,making a total of $1,650 for eleven days.Dalung said the allowance was paid in order to motivate the players stating also that all their allowances will be paid in due course.
The minister will be at the stadium today to cheer the team in their match today against Columbia which begins at 11pm Nigerian time.

The Word Today

Our text today is Proverbs 20:6-19 and it talks about faithfulness.Faithfulness can be described as the ability to stay loyal to somebody or something over a long period of time.Faithfulness is a virtue that is gradually slipping away from our lives.We are not faithful to God,we are not faithful to ourselves,not faithful to our commitments not even faithful to our businesses.Employees are not faithful to their employers,Christians are not faithful in their tithes. The list can go on and on but we need to ask God to destroy every unfaithfulness in us.
God hates unfaithfulness, he is looking for true believers to worship him in faith,spirit and in truth.HE is looking for those that will praise him in times of sorrow and in times of joy ,those who will burst out saying;I know my redeemer liveth" when all doesn't look good.That is how we ought to live.
Be faithful in little things for in them you will find your strength to manage the big things in your life.

Bullets Discovered while Excavating Building Foundation.

A large number of bullets have been discovered in Agulu,Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra state while excavating a building foundation.
The commissioner of police in the state mr Sam Okaula while speaking with reporters said investigation has commenced to unravel the identities of the people who buried the bullets and the reason behind it.He also called on the indigenes to provide useful information they may have that will aid the investigation.

War Against Indiscipline Relaunched

President Buhari has re-launched the popular War Against Indiscipline (WAI) which he had introduced while he was military head of state between 1984 to 1985.
National Orientation director Garba Abari speaking at the relaunch yesterday 8 August 2016,said the federal government relaunched the program to help in the fight against corruption and indiscipline,stating that the brigade will assist in civil intelligence gathering.
The former WAI program was accused of human right violations but it did pay off well in a certain way as it forced Nigerians to behave properly.

Mbaise Traditional marriage Requirements

We have always heard that marrying Imo state ladies is an uphill task,particularly MBaise ladies.But this picture shared by facebook user Pst Abasiubong Tom from a traditional a marriage in Mbaise is alarming if indeed it is true.Are you Selling the girl or do the parents intend to open a shop after the marriage?
hian!

The Word today

Text for today is take from 2 Kings 13:21
And it came to pass, as they were burying a man, that, behold, they spied a band of men; and they cast the man into the sepulchre of Elisha: and when the man was let down, and touched the bones of Elisha, he revived, and stood up on his feet.
Burial in the bible days was a very big deal. Abraham had to buy a very special burying place where he buried his wife. That was the same place he was buried when he died. Joseph also instructed the children of Israel not to bury him in Egypt, he instructed them to carry his remain alongside with them to the Promised Land. If the dead man in our text had his way, he would never had wanted to be thrown into any grave just like that, he would have wanted a very befitting burial in his own special grave. This was not to be because God arranged trouble for the people that were carrying him which made them throw him into any available grave they saw. How do I know that it was God that arranged the enemies to come against the people who were to bury this man? Immediately they threw him into Elisha’s grave, he came back to life; they threw him into his breakthrough. Today God will disappoint your will for His will to give you a miracle.

I Corinthians 2:8; Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. God had already told Joseph that he will be a king early in life, but just as God was telling him of his kingdom, Satan arranged trouble for him. One thing the Devil never knew was that trouble is what will lead him to his throne. Are you in any trouble now, God will make that problem you are facing a stepping stone to your breakthrough in life. As it is written had they known they would not have crucified the Lord of glory I Corinthians. 2:8. that trouble you are passing through now is a set up for glory. That affliction will work for you a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory (II Corinthians 4:17) in Jesus name.

Donald Trump is Dangerous--- Republican Security Experts

50 Senior Republican National Party security experts have a written a letter  on the choice of Donald Trump as president  of the United States of America, saying Mr Trump is Dangerous, shows little understanding, lacks the temperament to be president and will put USA at risk.
In a  quick reaction, Trump says the people who wrote the letter are the ones the American people should ask why the world is a mess.He thanked them for writing the letter and making themselves known.

*Drama king TRUMP.

The Word Today

Today's text is from proverbs 6:16-22.
God hates liars,proud people,people who shed innocent blood,wicked people,false witnesses.He says you should keep his commandments,bind it your heart and tie it around your neck so that when you go around your daily duties it will lead you,when you sleep it will keep you and when you are awake it will talk to you.
Mortal man may think its is absolutely impossible to keep the commandments but by we are able to abide by the laws.
Keep the Lord's commandments and you will see things turn around for you good and remember that obedience is better than sacrifice.Shalom!

William Sisters lose their Doubles Match

Lawn tennis champion sisters,Venus and Serena Williams have lost their doubles match for the first time in the Rio Olympics to Czech Republic's Lucie Safarova and Barbora Strycova by 6-3,6-4.
After the match,Venus did not speak to reporters but Serena did,saying: "We played terrible and it showed in the results.I wasn't playing the way I needed to play,I wasn't crossing the way I needed to cross".
The William sisters had won all their Olympic doubles with a record 15-0 wins.

Nigeria's Super Eagles wins its Second match in the Rio Olympics

The Super Eagles of Nigeria has won its second match in the 2016 Rio Olympics against Sweden.The match ended 1-0 in favor of Nigeria.With this win Nigeria has 6 points in the group and tops its group.
The goal was scored in the 40th minute of the match by Sadiq Umar.

Venus Williams Loses Olympic match in first Round

Venus Williams, sister of Lawn tennis star Serena Williams has crashed out of the Olympic games.Venus has played in five olympic games and its the first time she did not make it past the first round.The game which lasted 3 hours saw Venus almost winning against Kirsten Flipkens,but ended 4-6,6-3,7-6 in favor of Flipkens.
Venus did not speak with reporters after the match but US tennis coach Mary Joe Fernandez said Venus was sick with cramping,stomach upset and dehydration before arriving Brazil.
Venus and Serena Williams will still play in the doubles at the Olympics.

Teenagers Arrested with Human Skull in Akwa Ibom

A group of teenagers numbering four have been arrested in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State for being in possession of a human skull.
Leader of the group,one Emmanuel Edet who denied the allegation of being human part traffickers said he found the skull while clearing an uncompleted building in Oron.He said after he found the skull,he informed his friends who suggested that the skull be sold to a native doctor in Mbo LGA,claiming that they were apprehended on their way by the youth leader in Mbo who later informed the police.
Other suspects include Bright Effiong Okon,Ubong Udong and Okon Ita. All aged 20 and below.

The Word Today

Our text today is 2 Corinthians 1:3
Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort.
The God we serve is the God of all comfort, the God that takes delight in comforting His children …Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God (II Corinthians 1:4). When He sent Jesus Christ into the world, He gave Him the same mandate as His; comfort the Zion dwellers …To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn; To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified (Isaiah 61:2-3). This is why we can come out strong in the midst of trials and tribulations with excitement on our faces. Our God always turns our mourning into dancing and sorrows into celebration. When we should be wearing a heavy heart, God turns it into a garment of praise. Praise the Lord!
II Corinthians 4:8-10; We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body. Today, take out quality time to thank and praise God for not allowing you to be where the devil thought you would be. Praise the Lord!

Two Sky Divers Die in America

Two Sky Divers have been reported dead in a Tandem jump in America.The incident occurred as their parachutes refused to open in the course of the jump.The names of the victims are yet to be made known.
The aviation authority of America is investigating the issue.

*So sad. I hope there was no foul play.How come both parachutes failed?