Sunday, 8 May 2016
Senator Dino Melaye Shares A Picture Of Himself Hawking Groundnut
Woman Shares Her Own Sad Tale Of Domestic Violence
She left this comment on a post on Facebook where people were talking about domestic violence victim, Ronke Shonde. She really needs help
'That Smile On That Picture was Plastic. I Was Beaten To The Altar On My Wedding Day' - Nkiruka, Domestic Violence Survivor
Following the tragic death of Ronke Shonde, more and more women are sharing their own experiences. Below is Nkiruka's survivor story. She shared the post on Instagram.
"The domestic violent story that led to the death of Ronke Bewaija Shonde today broke my heart and took me back to memory lane. Yes that is my ex husband and I, I was just 19 years on that photo. you can see the innocence in my eyes.
We where perfect , very perfect , outside but we fought inside .
You see that smile on that picture was plastic .
I was beaten to the alter on my wedding day .
What happened because I was tired and refused to pack plate .
I swallowed it and matched to the alter .
With tears In my eyes the pastor asked will you take him as your husband for better for worse , till death do you part?? Tears rolled down my eyes but the crowed clapped , screaming tears of joy .
I embarked on the journey of marriage .
At the age of 19 years I endured like a lion .
This fine young man here is an animal .
He beat me up and even beat up my younger once . The day he beat me to coma , he was beating my lifeless body before he was stopped and I was rushed to the hospital .
Do you know what my mother in law told me as I gained consciousness , she said (nkiru, lucky will beat you again o, get ready cause the father beat me too )
I went back in to coma .
He begged and I went back home .
This continued until I decided to face reality .
But the truth is , do you know why we women endure domestic violence ??? 1) financial security . Yes I was scared to leave because I did not know how to begin financially .
2) society .. Yes after bragging to my friends , and society see you as a lucky perfect girl you will want to keep it that way .
3) loneliness ... Yes you are scared if u will find someone better . I was saying who will marry me again , with my boobs like this , stretch marks , milk was still coming out of my boobs as of then , my big tommy etc , I was insecure , so I stayed .
Until one day , I woke and took a strong decision to walk away .
And when I left I left with nothing .
I left empty handed and embarked of this journey .
I kept repeating my name , Nkiruka , Nkiruka , Nkiruka (my future is bigger ) until I reached my destination .
Now I can hit my chest and tell myself I took the right step, even tho I never knew where I was going"
Rashidi Yekini's Mother' Condition: Setting The Records Straight - By Rashidi Mohammed
Rashidi Mohammed, who worked with Rashidi Yekini writes below...
Contrary to the widespread rumor trending on the social media where Rashidi Yekini’s mother Sikiratu Yekini is seen looking like an impoverished woman hawking bread for survival, I have to come out strongly to condemn in strong terms the malicious attempt by the uninformed sets of people who are set to tarnish the good image of late Rashidi Yekini as a prodigal son who never took care of his family especially his mother.
Attached to this mail are the pictures of the 4 flats of 3 bedrooms each with 4 Boys Quarters of 2 rooms each built at the back of the building which was built by Yekini for his mother before he died. Yekini`s mother had always been a petty trader even when her son was alive.
“This background building of Yekini`s mother picture trending online is actually a garage in the 4 flats built by my late client in Ijagbo few kilometer to Offa and about 9 kilometers away from his village, Ira. Even before the demise of Rashidi, the woman had always been in charge of the rent of the building which runs into to several hundreds of thousands of naira without Rashidi interfering.
The Boy`s quarters at the back of the main building as at 2006 was around N48,000.00 each, while each 3 bedroom flat in the main building goes for about N80,000.00 each or more which brought her annual income from rent of the building to about half a million naira despite the fact that Rashidi was always sending pocket money to her and her siblings. Apart from this, Rashidi made sure he empowered his entire sibling by opening one of the best hairdressing saloons for his late sister, late Rofiat, who also died in 2014.
Yekini's mother sells bread to survive in Ira township, Kwara state. Akeem (his younger brother) was not left out of Rashidi`s generosity as he bought 18 seater bus for him among many things I do not want to mention. I wonder where did the writer got the impression that Rashidi ever neglected his mother.
Even after the death of Rashidi, nobody, not even his two daughters have ever interfered on who takes the rent. Not even the ex-wives, on behalf of their respective daughters ever query the mother about the income from the building. I wonder how she is now starving. Two of her children are dead (Rashidi and Rofiat) leaving only Ismaila and Akeem. Ismaila is based in Kaduna with his family. While Hakeem is the only person living with her with his wife. How is she starving? Can an old woman exhaust over half a million on feeding alone in a year?
I am not against any further assistance by any well meaning Nigerian to her, but I owe my late client the duty to set the record straight and because of the negative reactions on social media especially through SaharaReporters, which portray Rashidi as an irresponsible son, who never cared about his family. I am seriously upset about the impression being created by the people who have read the unfortunate story. The gospel and the uncontroverted truth is that Rashidi made adequate provision for his mother. The questions that we should be asking is how are his two daughters faring and who is responsible for their education and upkeep.
My advice on this is to ask Sahara Reporters to investigate before we jump into conclusion.
- Rashidi Mohammed
Actress & Former Face Of Lux Olaide Olaogun Welcomes A Baby Boy
Nollywood actress Olaide Olaogun welcomed her first child with husband Babatunde Ojoro yesterday at Henry Ford Hospital, US. The couple got married in December 2015. Congrats to them!
African Woman Dies In A Hospital In China 3 Weeks After She Was Struck By Strange Ailment
A Ugandan page, Trending Uganda shared these pictures of a woman who reportedly died in a hospital in China three weeks after she fell ill. The hospital said they don't know her identity.
"Whoever knows this lady by the name of Nnaalongo,she was living in Guangzhou in China,she got sick for 3 weeks with a strange disease and now dead. Whoever knows her family, friends & relatives please inform them" they wrote. See more pictures of her below
Saturday, 7 May 2016
Baby Without An Anus Born In Jos, Plateau state
The baby pictured above was born without an anus in Pankshin LGA, Plateau state on April 30th. Accoding to a Facebook user, his mother, Ennang Wushikka gave birth to him at her home. Days after delivery, she noticed that her son's stomach was getting swollen. She took him to the hospital where it was discovered that he had no anus. Doctors at the state specialist hospital say a surgery has to be conducted soon so that the little boy can easily defecate. More pictures below
Herdsmen Obstruct Okorocha's Convoy In Owerri
The Governor was on his way to inspect a project with some journalists when his convoy ran into the herdsmen and their
Photo credit: Ike Abonyi
'EFCC Must Stop Acting Irresponsibly' - Fayose
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has frowned at the persistent harassment of Nigerians by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), describing the continued detention without trial of Mr. Warimopei Dudafa, a former Special Assistant on Domestic Affairs to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan and invasion of the Abuja residence of former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode as irresponsible, barbaric and undemocratic.
In a statement released today by his media aide Lere Olayinka, Governor Fayose said it was the height of executive rascality for the EFCC to have held occupants of Fani-Kayode’s residence hostage for eight hours despite that he was only invited to come to the EFCC office on Monday and there was no evidence that Fani-Kayode refused to honour the EFCC invitation.
“EFCC under President Mohammadu Buhari is acting as if it is above the law and Nigerians and the international community must remind the commission that we are in a democracy where rule of law is sacrosanct.” The governor said actions of the EFCC have shown clearly that it is an instrument of victimisation against oppositions in the country, adding the anti-graft agency should go and study how other anti-corruption agencies in other countries behave.
He said; “the EFCC must be reminded of the judgement delivered in March, this year by Justice Yusuf Haliru of the Federal High Court in Nicholas Arinse Vs EFCC & Nigerian Army where the judge held that the EFCC did not behave as if we were in a civilised society and that the anti-graft commission was behaving as if we were in a military dictatorship, where they arrest and release person at will. In the case of the former Special Assistant on Domestic Affairs to ex-President Jonathan, no one is saying those suspected of corrupt practices should not be investigated and tried, but it is wrong for Warimopei Dudafa to have been kept in EFCC custody for over two weeks without trial.
Also, it is a demonstration of barbarism for the same EFCC that invited Fani-Kayode to its office on Monday to have invaded his house yesterday, holding the occupants hostage for eight hours when there is no evidence that Fani-Kayode refused to honour EFCC invitation. Why the show of barbarism by the EFCC as if Nigeria is now back to 1984 when Buhari was a military dictator?” While calling on the international community to pay attention to the abuse of rights of Nigerians and threat to democracy under President Buhari, Fayose said; “It is obvious that democracy in Nigeria is becoming unsafe in the hands of Buhari’s government.”
He said Nigerians must begin to ask the EFCC what happened to the several petitions written against APC leaders and financiers of President Buhari’s election, including former governors, adding that it was worrisome that the EFCC and the Department of State Services (DSS) have become President Buhari’s instrument of political victimisation.
Michael Phelps And Fancee Nicole Johnson Welcomes Their First Child
"Welcome Boomer Robert Phelps into the world!!! Born 5-5-2016 at 7:21 pm !!! Healthy and happy!!! Best feeling I have ever felt in my life!!!"@nicole.m.johnson and Boomer both healthy!!!
Check out one of Nicole's cute pregnancy picture below
Access Bank MD Released By EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is leaving no stone unturned in its quest to investigate the activities of the last administration.
On Friday May 6th, officials of EFCC visited the headquarters of Access Bank Plc seeking clarification from the bank's officials. The Commission invited Herbert Wigwe - Managing Director of the bank for questioning and released him after a couple of hours.
It is back to business as usual in the bank and activities have continued without any disruptions.
The EFCC had taken its investigation into the arms procurement scandal further to the 2015 presidential campaign funds of former President Goodluck Jonathan, with the fresh move a result of alleged discoveries that more party members received funds from the office of the National Security Adviser, specifically for the party's presidential campaign.
FG Releases Strategic Implementation Plan For 2016 Budget | See Details
The Federal Government stated that the Strategic Implementation Plan (SIP) is a compendium of high-level interventions that the it will initiate/complete this fiscal year.
“The SIP has been put together by the Min of Budget & National Planning, and the Economic Management Team under the leadership of Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo.
The SIP will be both a source of info on government priorities for 2016, as well as a means of tracking progress.
It assembles the Budget Interventions, and Fiscal, Monetary, Trade and Investment Policy Reforms to reflate and reposition the Economy.
It also outlines more than 30 Specific, Measurable Priority Actions to be completed across 6 Strategic Intervention Areas,” it said in a series of tweets.
See details below:
Strategic Intervention Area 4: Oil and Gas Reforms:
Work with National Assembly to pass Revised Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB).
Source: twitter.com/AsoRock
Coronation Ceremonies Of The Oba Of Benin.
The coronation of the King or Oba of Benin is an event that gives a wonderful purview into the rich culture and history of the Benin people.
Oba Eheneden Erediauwa
In times past between 40 BCE and 1100 CE, the rulers of Benin were called Ogiso until Oba Eweka I instituted the Eweka dynasty around 1180 where the kingdom is ruled by the Oba. This article is on the coronation ceremonies of the Oba of Benin.
Benin Kingdom operates a strict hereditary succession system where an Oba can only be replaced in death by his first son, the crown prince known as Edaiken.
The heir apparent who is known from the day of his birth is crowned Edaiken at a time chosen by the reigning Oba, but before he is made Edaiken, he is first initiated into the Iwebo palace society which is the most senior of the palace societies which is responsible for the royal wardrobe and regalia, beads and ornaments worn by the Oba during important ceremonies. The crown prince must attain the rank of Uko N’Iwebo before he can be made Edaiken.
In a situation where for any reason the Oba is not able to crown his Edaiken, some appropriate palace chiefs will take up the responsibility because no one can become an Oba except he has been crowned as Edaiken first. The Edaiken’s palace is located at Uselu in Egor local government area of Edo State.
The demise of an Oba can only be officially announced to the people of the kingdom at the Ugha – Ozolua in the palace, by the Iyase of Benin using the quote “Orhue Oghe Oba Brurun” meaning “the Oba’s chalk is broken”
The coronation of an Edaiken as Oba is an elaborate ceremony which lasts for about 10 days. It consists of series of rituals, ceremonies and symbolic depictions of historical events which are of significance to the people and the Eweka dynasty.
The events that mark the coronation of the Oba kicks off at the traditional residence of the Edaiken at Uselu. In local dialect, this residence is called the Egua – Edaiken. Edaiken begins his journey to Benin escorted by the Uselu chiefs and people. During the journey to Benin, the Edaiken makes several symbolic stops, first of which is at a historical palm tree named Udin ama-meisan aimiuwa which translates to “work before pleasure”. The Oba symbolically climbs this tree to depict the long suffering and challenges that were faced by Oba Ewuare the Great during his time as Edaiken. He had to climb palm trees and cut palm fruits to make a living hence the selection of the palm tree to illustrate this lesson of perseverance and long suffering.
After concluding the ritual of the palm tree, the Edaiken continues on his journey towards Benin. On arrival at the Iyi – akpan which is the first moat, the Uselu chiefs then hand over the Edaiken to the Oredo chiefs.
After the handing over to the Oredo chiefs has taken place, they accompany the Edaiken on his journey towards Benin. He passes through Iguisi (present day Lagos Street) and heads towards Eko – Ohae where he will stay for the next three days. After his three day stay, the Edaiken then heads for his next destination at Usama. On getting there, he goes to the location where the first palace of the Eweka dynasty was built by Oba Eweka I.
This palace was the place of abode for all the Obas from Eweka I until Oba Ewedo who relocated the palace to its present location. However this place still serves as the point where the coronation of all successive Obas are done.
The Edaiken spends a total of 7 days at Usama where he performs series of rituals and ceremonies as well as trainings to prepare him for the massive task of leading the kingdom.
During this time at Usama, the Oba visits a village called Use, where he performs the ceremony for selecting the name to be used by him during his reign as Oba. It is only after the performance of this ceremony that the Edaiken can choose a name he will answer when he becomes Oba. This tradition can be traced back to the time of Oba Eweka I.
After the return of Edaiken from Use, the leader of the Uzama chiefs called Oliha performs the crowning and also pronounces the Edaiken as Oba in his new name.
After the crowning ceremony, the Oba departs Usama, 7 days after he first came into the town and proceeds to the city centre where he will be publicly proclaimed and presented to the Benin people.
As the Oba heads towards the City, he is still required to make some stops. His initial stop is at Isekhere were he performs the ceremonial crossing of a bridge in remembrance of the day that Oba Ewedo constructed a bridge to enable him pass Isekhere territory without his feet touching the ground. After going through Isekhere, the Oba and his entourage then encounters Ogiamien and his men. Both sides engage in a ceremonial mock battle as a reminder of the time when Oba Ewedo moved the seat of power from Uzama to build his palace in Benin, but was strongly resisted by the Ogiamien who held sway in Benin at the time.
The mock battle ends with the Ogiamien’s forces falling apart, securing victory for the Oba and his men. The Ogiamien then signs a treaty ceding all ownership of land to the Oba. The Oba then proceeds to Urho Okpota, in present day Ring Road, around the Oredo local government secretariat. Urho Okpota which means Okpota’s gate dates back to the 15th century. It is named after Okpota who was a power medicine man that made good luck charms for the Oba. The Okpota gate was for a long time a meeting place for high calibre decision making which sometimes involved the Oba. This lead Oba Eweka II to pick the spot for the building of the Native Court, later renamed Exhibition Centre.
The Oba is then crowned publicly by the Oliha, and the Isekhure (chief priest) offers prayers for the Oba’s protection and wellbeing. After the conclusion of ceremonies at Urhokpota, the new Oba then proceeds to the palace for the very first time as Oba.
The various activities that are conducted during the coronation ceremonies of the Oba are intended to prepare him physically, spiritually and otherwise to successfully ascend the throne of his ancestors, and to bring peace and prosperity to the entire Benin kingdom.
culled - infoguidenigeria.com
9 Years Old Girl Who Was Rescued From Sambisa Forest Says she Wants To Go Back
A 9 years old girl who was rescued from Boko Haram base in Sambisa forest recently, has cried out that she wants to go back there. According to Vanguard, the girl who was rescued alongside 64 others, has gone on hunger strike in the last three days, demanding that she be taken back to her husband in Sambisa forest.
Borno state governor, Kashim Shettima, made the revelation when he visited the headquarters of the 7 Division, Nigerian Army, Maimalari Cantonment to officially receive the Boko Haram hostages by the General Officer Commanding (GOC), Major General Victor Ezegwu yesterday May 6th.
Most of the girls rescued were pregnant and have been fully initiated into they sect. Some of them said they have been with the sect members for three years.
Troops Clear Boko Haram Terrorists From Seven More Villages, Rescue 15 Hostages
As the ongoing clearance and rescue operations gain momentum, troops of 28 Task Force Brigade have successfully cleared enclaves of Boko Haram terrorists along Galtha Baba, Galtha Musa, Bulakurma, Shatimari, Chukruk, Bulangaje, and Disa villages. During the operation, one Boko Haram terrorist was captured alive and 3 motorcycles, bags of grains, their flags and uniforms were recovered. Other items include suicide bomber’s hijab, mobile phone and 1 Dane gun, as well as foodstuffs and cooking utensils.
The troops also rescued 15 persons that were held hostages by the Boko Haram terrorists in the area. Unfortunately, two armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs) entered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). However, the formation did not sustain any human casualty and the damage to the AFVs was minimal.
The captured terrorist is being interrogated and would soon be taken to the relevant agencies for prosecution.
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