Eid Mubarak to Muslims all over the globe

Happy Eid Mubarak!!! May we live in peace to see more of this day. Ameen!

Sultan of Sokoto insists fasting continues tomorrow

The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has said that the Ramadan fasting continues tomorrow due to non sighting of the moon. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar,and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief. This annual observance is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam. 

The month lasts 29–30 days based on the visual sightings of the crescent moon, according to numerous biographical accounts compiled in the hadiths. While fasting from dawn until sunset, Muslims refrain from consuming food, drinking liquids, smoking, and engaging in sexual relations. Muslims are also instructed to refrain from sinful behavior that may negate the reward of fasting, such as false speech (insulting, backbiting, cursing, lying, etc.) and fighting. 

Food and drinks are served daily, before dawn and after sunset. Spiritual rewards (thawab) for fasting are also believed to be multiplied within the month of Ramadan. Fasting for Muslims during Ramadan typically includes the increased offering of salat (prayers) and recitation of the Quran.

Source : The Vanguard

Finally, Twitter suspends Niger Delta Avengers’ account

The Twitter handle, @NDAvengers, used by rampaging militant group, Niger Delta Avengers, to announce its activities has been suspended by the social media platform.

A check on Monday morning revealed the development.

The militant group has announced its attacks, which have negatively affected oil production in the country.

In series of tweets on Sunday morning, the group through the handle announced its attacks on oil facilities operated by Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Chevron Nigeria Limited and Nigerian Petroleum Development Company.

The account was functional when our correspondent checked between 6:00am and 8:00am on Monday. Later checks, however, showed it had been suspended.

The message on the social media platform read, “Account suspended! This account has been suspended. Learn more about why Twitter suspends accounts, or return to your timeline.”

The spokesman of the Avengers, Mudoch Agbinibo, confirmed the suspension in a statement posted on Facebook.

It added, “Notice! This is to bring to your notice that our twitter handle @www.twitter.com/@ndavengers has been suspended and our blog @www.nigerdeltaavengers disabled.

“We use this medium to appeal to our fans and supporter to be very careful with any website or twitter claiming to represent us. We shall launch new accounts soon! We must continue the struggle!!!”

Source: PUNCH Newspaper

BREAKING: Court upholds Sheriff’s removal as PDP chairman

A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt on Monday upheld the removal of Senator Modu Sheriff as the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party.

Justice‎ Mohammed Liman, who delivered his judgeent in a suit brought to the court by the PDP, declared the National Convention that removed Sheriff was legal.

Source: PUNCH Newspaper

Can't stop laughing to this "Epic" response to a tweet

LOL!

This is what Aisha Yesufu, a #BringBackOurGirls activist had to say about PMB not visit the IDPs in Bama

Do you agree with her?

Dasuki authorised payment of $40m to Jonathan’s cousin’s company – witness

A prosecution witness, Ibrahim Mahir, has testified that retired Col. Sambo Dasuki authorised the payment of 40 million dollars in favour of One Plus Holdings.

Mahir made this known when he testified in the case of Azibaola Roberts, cousin to former President Goodluck Jonathan at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday. He said that Dasuki, a former National Security Adviser (NSA), instructed him to prepare a payment mandate of 40 million dollars in favour of the company.

Roberts and his wife Stella were arraigned on June 8 on a seven-count charge of money laundering. 

Mahir, who was the first prosecution witness, told the court that Dasuki had endorsed a memo to him with details of the company’s account. “On Aug. 20, 2014, the NSA endorsed a memo to me which originated from the director of finance and administration in the office of the NSA giving bank details of a company called One Plus.

“The memo also gave details of the purpose for which the company was to be paid the sum of 40 million dollars.

 “The NSA instructed me to prepare payment and my understanding of that was that I should prepare the payment mandate for One Plus for his signature.

“After I got the memo, I prepared the payment mandate, sent it to him, he signed and sent it back to me. “The subsequent necessary action was for me to countersign, which I did and I sent it to the CBN for payment,’’ Mahir said.

Earlier, Roberts lead counsel, Mr Chris Uche (SAN), had applied for a short adjournment. Uche said the adjournment would give him time to meet with his client to prepare his defence. He said that when bail was granted, his team had difficulties in perfecting the bail conditions, adding that the conditions were only perfected last week.

He said they needed more time to prepare their defence because there were some documents that they needed to subpoena from the office of the NSA. Uche also sighted indisposition as part of the reasons his team was asking for an adjournment. 

The prosecuting counsel, Mr Sylvanus Tahir, however, objected to the application on the grounds that they had a witness already in court who was stopped from going on lesser hajj on account of the trial.

Tahir said that they had prevailed on the witness to postpone his trip and not allowing him to give his testimony would amount to a waste of effort. On the issue of indisposition, Tahir said the defence had about 19 other lawyers on the team and without the lead counsel, trial could commence. 

The judge, Justice Nnamdi Dimgba, agreed with the prosecution that trial should commence since the defence had sufficient time to prepare their defence.

Diimgba adjourned the case till July 4 and July 5 for continuation of trial.


Source: Vanguard 

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Inspector-General of Police appoints new Police spokesman

The Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Ibrahim K Idris, psc, mni has appointed DCP Don Awunah, fsi, as the new Force Public Relations Officer to replace ACP Olabisi Kolawole who was the Force Public Relations Officer from August 2015 to June, 2016. Until his new assignment, DCP Don Awunah, who is a seasoned and thoroughbred officer, was the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Homicide Section of Force Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (FCIID) Abuja.

He holds B.A degree in Philosophy from the University of Lagos and M.A in International Relations and Strategic Studies from Benue State University, Makurdi. He is a Fellow of Institute of security Studies (fsi), Fellow of Institute of Corporate Administration, and Member, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR). The outgoing Force PRO, ACP Olabisi Kolawole urged the media and the public to extend maximum cooperation to the new Spokesman, just as the new FPRO promised to work to increase the tempo of good relationship between the Police and the public in line with the policy thrust of the Nigeria Police Force. 

He could be reached on GSM No 09059202456, and email: Padotel@hotmail.com. 

Source :Vanguard daily 

UK jails Nigerian pastor nine years

A Nigerian accountant and part-time pastor in the United Kingdom, Samuel Kayode, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for stealing £4.1million.

Kayode was sentenced on Friday by Woolwich Crown Court in South London for defrauding Haberdashers’ Aske’s state schools in the UK.

The part-time pastor, who earned £57, 000 per annum, was convicted after being found guilty of £150,000 theft and £3.95million fraud.

Out of the £4.1million, only £800, 000 was recovered from him.

Described as “dishonest” and “greedy”, the court heard how Kayode lavished the stolen money on four women, his wife, Grace; a second ‘wife’ in Nigeria, Olubunmi Halima; and two other women in the UK.

British prosecutor, James Thacker, said he also bought luxury cars including a Mercedes, an Audi TT sports car and an Infiniti car with the money.

The court also heard how for seven years the convict looted the accounts of Haberdashers. He was said to be secretive, locking himself in his office to work late, “after arriving in a Mercedes, wearing £500 Gucci shoes and carrying a Louis Vuitton briefcase.”

Thacker said the father of four from Ilford, East London, was too arrogant to admit his guilt even after he was caught red-handed in 2012.

Kayode tried to blame the crime on his late wife and a junior colleague, saying that they conspired to tarnish his image by transferring the money to his account in revenge for his adultery.

His crime was exposed when a school cleaner stumbled across some of Kayode’s documents. The cleaner was said to make an anonymous call to the schools’ Chief Finance Officer, Yvonne Smithers.

The accounts manager started work at Haberdashers’ – which has links with the public schools of the same name – in 1997.

According to the prosecutor, Kayode started using the BACS money transfer system (a system in the UK for making payments directly from one bank account to another)  in 2006, to put “tens of thousands at a time directly into a joint account held with wife Grace. He then spent up to £98,000 a month.”

Apart from spending money on his wife’s health care until her death in 2013, Kayode also signed documents showing he was making investments with Halima, and renting flats in Kent for ‘partners’ Toyin Lawal and Yetunde Turtak.

Source: PUNCH Newspaper 

Breaking :Federal High Court orders Abia state governor to immediately vacate office

The Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja has annulled the election of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State, the News Agency of Nigeria is reporting.

The court also ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission to issue a certificate of return to Samson Oga, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, who contested the governorship ticket with the governor.

The court held that Mr. Ikpeazu was guilty of tax evasion and was therefore unqualified to have contested the 2015 governorship election in the state.

The court also ordered the governor to vacate office immediately.

Mr. Ikpeazu is yet to comment on the judgment.

Photo: This is new from FRSC, LOL!

...but just hope they have a good method of cleaning the device. Cuz I no go deep my mouth for that thing if not well cleaned. Oops! Just remembered I don't booze anyway.

Now trending on twitter: #RebuildBorno

They have had enough!

Graphic photos: Two suicide bombers killed by soldiers in Born

Two male suicide bombers were killed by members of the Borno state vigilante group while they were on their way to attack a mosque at Kushari area near CBN quarters along Suleimanti Damboa road in Maiduguri. the state capital, at about 3am today June 27th. Viewer discretion advised

 

 



Source:Linda Ikeji blog

South African boy got bitten by a Hyena

A 15-year-old South African boy has been bitten by a hyena while he was asleep in a tent at the world famous Kruger National Park, wildlife officials said in their twitter handle.

The boy woke up to find a hyena around his jaw and the animal dragged him by the collar of his pyjama top before sitting on him, local media reports.

South Africa's willdlife agency, SANParks, said the boy was rushed to hospital where he received medical treatment. 

The hyena appeared to have crawled through a hole in a parameter fence to enter the park, it added. 

Read more detail below 

Source : BBC Africa

Lionel Messi quits international football

Lionel Messi has announced a shocking retirement from international football after another unsuccessful attempt at winning a silverware with the Argentina national football team.

Messi,  while enjoying a trophy laden time with Barcelona,  appears to be jinxed with his national team, the Albiceleste. 

There is no other explanation after Argentina lost a third consecutive final in three years in the early hours of Monday – and again it was the slimmest of margins. 

But the result of that loss is that Messi has at least for now decided that his time is up with the national team.

In his 112th appearance for his country – he could not lead his team past Chile, as they lost 4-2 on penalties (they had also lost the 2015 Copa edition to Chile on penalties).

“For me the national team is over. I’ve done all I can, it hurts not to be a champion,” Messi said after the loss.

Before now Argentina soccer legend, Diego Maradona, had warned Messi not to return home if he failed to win the Copa América.


Source: PremiumTimes

Video: Police brutalise man in Rivers

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Health corner: Top 23 Health Benefits of Honey and Cinnamon

When natural ingredients are combined together in certain proportions, they work great to cure many conditions. One of such amazing combination is honey and cinnamon. This combination has been used for centuries to promote general well being and cure many conditions and ailments. Although, there is a lack of scientific evidence, many people swear by this simple home remedy.

This natural treatment is well known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Unani Medicine (Greek), ayurvedic and Tibb (which means the science of medicines based on natural treatment in the East).

According to experts in Chinese Traditional Medicines, cinnamon is hot. It produces heat in the body which is known as “yang”. Yang cures “yin” which means coldness. Honey, on the other hand, is neutral and it balances both “yang” and “yin”.

Before I list the curing properties of honey and cinnamon combination, it is extremely important to know the true cinnamon and distinguish it from cassia. True cinnamon is also known as Ceylon cinnamon. The fake or cassia type is toxic and is not recommended for medication or regular use. It is even banned in some countries.

1. Anti-bacterial paste

Honey possesses anti-bacterial properties. This claim is supported by numerous studies. It fights against external and internal infections. Cinnamon also possesses anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. When combined together, they form a great potion for external infections.

2. Good for Heart

Healthy diet, active lifestyle and moderate exercise are great ways to maintain a healthy heart. Taking a drink of cinnamon and honey on a regular basis can prevent heart diseases by clearing the clogged arteries.

3. Bladder infections

Honey and cinnamon drink is a super anti-bacterial solution for treating bladder infections and bacterial cystitis. The anti-microbial and healing properties of both the ingredients work great to clean the bladder off all the infections.

4. Treating Arthritis

People report to have significantly improved their conditions in just a few days by drinking the mixture twice a day. For curing arthritis, add a teaspoon of Ceylon cinnamon and a tablespoon of raw or manuka honey. Drink half a glass before breakfast and half before going to bed. A study was conducted in Copenhagen University in which patients were given honey and cinnamon for treating arthritis. After a week time, it was found that 73 out of 200 patients were relieved of their symptoms. After a month trial, almost all patients were able to walk and work.

5. Treating Gingivitis

Researchers in New Zealand have found Manuka honey effective in fighting against dental plague, itchy gums, infections and bleeding. Apply honey and cinnamon paste to gums every day is an effective treatment for bleeding gums.

6. Tooth Decay

This is a bit controversial. Researchers in New York suggested that honey can cause tooth decay. However, it has been suggested by scientists in New Zealand that honey can actually prevent tooth decay on account of its anti-microbial properties. Applying the paste to gums regularly and maintaining oral hygiene treat the infected gums as well as avoid tooth decay.

7. Helping Digestion

It cleanses the colon by eliminating the toxins. It helps promote good bacteria in the colon resulting in better digestion.

8. Bloating, Gas and Acid Reflux

It helps protect the stomach wall by coating it. By cleaning the system of bad bacteria, it helps to heal any infection thereby helping to treat symptoms of bloating, gas and acid reflux.

9. Weight Loss

There is huge anecdotal evidence that honey and cinnamon works to reduce weight. When taken together, the solution burns the fat faster. It also regulates eating habits by eliminating food cravings.

10. Mental Alertness

Many people report that honey works great for enhancing memory. When taken with cinnamon, it increases mental alertness and improves memory. Treating Cancer Like many other claims, this is unproven scientifically. It may prove helpful in reducing the chances of cancer by eliminating free radicals. Some people have even reported to have treated breast and colon cancers by using honey and cinnamon.

11. Boosting Energy

Honey is rich in many minerals and vitamins, while cinnamon contains calcium, iron, vitamin c, vitamin K, manganese and fiber. When combined they make a great immune boosting tonic.  Taking honey and cinnamon tea regularly boosts energy levels, physical strength and mental alertness.

12. Treating Acne and Pimples

Applying the honey and cinnamon paste to acne can rid your skins of the acne and pimple problem. Honey is anti-bacterial and cinnamon is anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant. Honey in the paste helps cinnamon stick to skin for longer.

13. Cough

Taking the solution in lukewarm water reduces both dry and phlegmatic cough. It clears the phlegm from the chest and thereby relieving the symptoms of cough.

14. Insect Bites

Great for itching or pain resulting from insect bites. Take one teaspoon of honey and mix it in two teaspoons of water. Add half a teaspoon of cinnamon and apply it to the affected area. It relives the pain or itching instantly.

15. Hair Loss

Mix one tablespoon of honey in equal amount of extra virgin organic olive oil. Add one teaspoon of cinnamon powder to the mixture and stir to make a paste. Apply the paste to the bald areas or patches on your head. Leave it for 15 minutes and then wash with lukewarm water with an herbal shampoo.

16. Cholesterol

Regular intake of honey in small amount mixed with ground cinnamon lowers bad cholesterol. It lowers blood pressure and clears the clogs in arteries. Replacing other fat intake with extra virgin olive oil works like a tonic reducing bad cholesterol.

17. Toothache

Mix one teaspoon of cinnamon with 2 tablespoon of honey and apply to the aching tooth several times a day until the pain disappears.

18. Bad Breath

Mix an equal amount of honey and cinnamon and add some lukewarm water and stir to mix well. Gargle with the solution first thing in the morning and your breath will stay fresh all day long.

19. Indigestion

Sprinkle a small amount of the herb on one teaspoon of honey and eat before meals. It helps digest even the heaviest of meals.

20. Impotency and Sex Boost

Try it and see the difference! Add one teaspoon of the herb in to 300 ml hot water. Leave it for 15 minutes to cool down. Add one tablespoon of raw, manuka or organic honey. Drink half of it before breakfast and the remaining half before going to bed.

21. Boosting Immunity System

Keep you immune system strong and diseases will not touch you. Both the ingredients are anti-bacterial and anti-viral making the body strong enough to fight and kill harmful bacteria and viruses. Honey also contains vitamins and minerals providing the body with essential nutrients.

22. Treating Excessive Flatulence  

There are conflicting reports from users regarding the treatment of flatulence using the cinnamon-honey combination. Some people report increase in wind while others swear by it. Depending upon the individual’s physical health, it may work for some and not for others. Give it a try by eating one tablespoon of honey before each meal and sprinkling one teaspoon of cinnamon on the food to enjoy its perfect taste and reap its true benefits.

23. Other Benefits

The above list is by no means exhaustive and people have been using it for several other conditions such as diabetes, leg cramps, general weakness, memory loss, ulcers, wound healing, herpes, anal itching etc.

How to Take it?

You can take it either in drink form for internal health benefits or use the paste for external applications. It is simple and easy. Honey and cinnamon can also taking by adding it your fruit juice, smoothie, ice cream, yoghurt, coffee, bread, cereals etc.

How to Make Honey and Cinnamon Tea or Drink? You will need:

• A cup or glass
• 200 to 300 ml water
• Electric kettle
• Ground Ceylon cinnamon
• Honey

1. Boil the water in the electric kettle
2. Put one teaspoon of cinnamon in the cup
3. Pour the hot water into the cup
4. Stir to mix well.
5. Leave for 15 minutes and let it cool down
6. Add two teaspoon of honey and stir to mix well.
7. Drink half a cup before breakfast
8. Drink half a cup before going to bed.

How to make the paste? What you will need:

• A spoon and a small bowl
• Ground cinnamon
• Honey
• Extra virgin olive oil (optional)

1. Take one teaspoon of cinnamon
2. Add one tablespoon of extra virgin oil
3. Add one tablespoon of honey
4. Mix well to make a paste
5. If the paste is too thick, add a little water.

Tech tips: How to backup android phone contracts on your Gmail account

1

Open your Contacts from your Android phone.

• Press the Menu button and then select the More option from the list of menu items.
• Select the Import/Export option to proceed.

2

Now, after clicking on Import/Export, you can Select your choice of Export to either SIM card or to SD card.

3

Sync contacts with Google Gmail.First, log into your Gmail account on your computer.

• Once logged in, select the contact icon which is located on the left hand of the screen. You will be directed to contact management area.
• Click on the “+” signed icon. After clicking on “+”, you will be asked to create a new contact.
• Input all of your contact information.
• Once done with all the entries, click on the save link.
• Repeat this process until all of the contacts get saved.

4

Log into your Gmail account on your Android device where contacts are stored.

• Go to the main menu on the device and select the contacts icon.
• Drop down the check box to bring the list of options. Select the account from the available list.
• Once you select the account, turn on the sync contacts option.

5

Now you have successfully synced the account with your Android device and all contacts will be transferred from the device. It allows you to conveniently have a backup of all your Gmail contacts. This helps if phone gets stolen or crashes down or even if it suffers from memory loss. As all the contacts are synced with your Gmail account, you can retrieve on any of the smart phones as a replacement device not necessarily to be Android.

Source:wikiHow

Senator Ben Murray Bruce making "Common Sense"

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Herdsmen, Farmers Clash In Koh Village, Adamawa

The village of Koh, few kilometers from Yola the Adamawa State, capital is again witnessing serious threat following fresh attack by Fulani herdsmen.

Eyewitness report says the herdsmen stormed the village late in the wee hours of Sunday morning killing a farmer and injuring five members of the community.

The herdsmen reportedly recorded five casulties and their bodies are said to have been deposited at the mortuary.

This is the second attack on Koh community by herdsmen in the space of about two months.

FG to commence registration of Nigerians abroad

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SMH! 3 wounded in Abakaliki over Ronaldo, Messi superiority argumen

Three football fans were wounded in a free-for-all in a bar in Abakaliki on Saturday night over an argument about who is a better player between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

A News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Correspondent who witnessed the melee reports that the incident occurred at the Kpirikpiri area of the town during the EURO 2016 second round match between Portugal and Croatia.

NAN also reports that Portugal won the match 1-0 courtesy of a Ricardo Quaresma 114th minute-extra time goal that sent them into the competition’s quarter-finals.

Trouble started when a Ronaldo supporter identified as “Marshal’’ celebrated widely as the Real Madrid star’s shot was parried into Quaresma’s path for the goal to the consternation of the Messi’s supporter named Obinna.

The duo had argued all night over the better player between both mega stars.

NAN reports that immediately Quaresma scored, Marshal rushed to Obinna and mocked him, chanting “I told you, I told you Ronaldo is the best’’.

Obinna who apparently was reeling with anger pushed Marshal and a fight ensued which made others inside the bar to intervene.

Matters, however, went out of hand when Marshal’s friends felt that Obinna’s friends were indirectly aiding him in the fight, thus making the fight instantly a free-for-all.

The bar owner, identified simply as Simon, rushed outside to invite people within the compound as those inside couldn’t control the situation.

However, calm was eventually restored but three persons, including Obinna were seriously wounded, while Simon immediately closed before the match could end.

On the development, Simon said that both fans always argued on the issue of Real Madrid and Barcelona superiority.

“I banned them from coming to my shop but this is their first visit since the commencement of the competition.

“It took the intervention of others inside the shop for me to allow them, as I was sure that their acrimony toward each other goes beyond Ronaldo and Messi supremacy,’’ he said.

Dr Obiora Ike, a youth activist, decried the level of fanaticism being displayed by young soccer fans in the state, especially over foreign clubs and players.

“This sort of incident occurs regularly and one wonders why people should fight and disturb themselves over clubs and footballers who do not even know that they exist.

“It is time the relevant authorities should seriously address this issue before it gets out of hand and curiously, none of these fanatics has such sentiment for Nigerian clubs and players,’’ he said.

DSP George Okafor, the State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, said that the incident had not been officially reported.

He added that the command always dealt with such issues decisively.

“Football hooliganism is a societal malaise as it is only foolish people who indulge in it,’’ he said.