REVEALED:Nigerian Politicians Are Funding Boko Haram, Negotiator opens up

International adviser, Stephen Davis                       

An international adviser from Australia has opened up on his dangerous 4-month stay in Nigeria.

63-year-old Stephen Davis has worked for 2 Nigerian presidents and established extensive contact with terrorist groups in Africa.

According to him, when he found out about the Chibok girls’ abduction, he made a decision to help. That decision almost cost him his life.

Davis said:

"When confronted by groups with an AK-47 in my face they'd say, 'you are American, we have to kill you',”. "When you say, no I'm not American, they think you are British, and say you will still die, but when I said I'm Australian, they said that's all right. "I have no idea why but it's certainly been helpful."

"I made a few phone calls to the Boko Haram commanders and they confirmed they were in possession of the girls," he said.

"They told me they'd be prepared to release some as a goodwill gesture towards a peace deal with the government, so I went to Nigeria on the basis of being able to secure their release."

"The girls were there, 60 girls, there were 20 vehicles with girls," he said.

"We travelled for four-and-a-half hours to reach them, but 15 minutes before we arrived they were kidnapped again by another group who wanted to cash in on a reward.

"The police had offered a reward of several million Naira just 24 hours before we went to pick them up.

"I understand, from the Boko Haram commanders I spoke to, the girls eventually ended up back with them. I don't know what happened to the group that took them but I suspect it wasn't good."

"It became very clear that if I was able to get 50 girls released then another group would kidnap 70 or 80 more," he said. "So by freeing 50 you were consigning 70 or 80 more to the same fate."

"Boko Haram used to telephone Nigerian journalists and give them a story, but that doesn't happen anymore,”  "They go straight to social media. They post their own material and they've learnt to become very savvy on social media and use it as an instrument to terrorize."

Dr. Davis added that the only way to stop Boko Haram is to cut off their funding, which according to him is majorly gotten from bank raids and Nigerian politicians.

"That makes it easier in some ways as they can be arrested, but of course the onus of proof is high and many are in opposition, so if the president moves against them, he would be accused of trying to rig the elections due early next year," he said.

"So I think this will run through to the election unabated.

"These politicians think that if they win power they can turn these terrorists off, but this has mutated.

"It's no longer a case of Muslims purifying by killing off Christians. They are just killing indiscriminately, beheading, disembowelling people - men, women and children and whole villages.

The over 200 girls kidnapped by Boko Haram on April 14 have still not been found.

CAMEROON GOT VICTORY OVER NIGERIA'S TERRORIST GROUP- BOKO HARAM

Cameroon has recorded a victory against Boko Haram as its troops have chased the terrorists out of a community that they had occupied for almost three weeks.
The village of Ashigashia is on the nation’s border with Nigeria and has suffered from the spillover violence in Borno state.
Thousands of Nigerians and Cameroonians are currently hiding away at a school in Kolofata.
Reports had it last week that 480 Nigerian soldiers fled into Cameroon to escape Boko Haram and they also sought refuge in schools.
The Cameroon Defense Minister, Edgard Alain Mebe Ngo'o told Voice of America that the situation in Ashigashia is stabilizing after a successful military offensive.

Amazing as Closeup celebrates the Nigerian Youth at the 2014 United Nations International Youth Day

Closeup, the toothpaste brand that truly represents the aspirations of the “Naija Youths”, recently partnered with the RISE network to celebrate the Nigerian youth at the United Nations International Youth Day which recently took place at the Main Auditorium, University of Lagos, Akoka. 

The event was themed “Youth and Mental Health”. Close up Naija Herbal, one of the leading sponsors of the event provided an opportunity for Nigerian youths to air their voices on issues pertaining to national security, education and governance  via a satirical stage play and an intergenerational debate. Continue...

The event which was hosted by Toyosi Akerele, Founder/CEO of RISE Networks had in attendance as special guests: the Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency, Senator Liyel Imoke, Mrs Folorunsho Alakija, MD/CEO, FAMFA Oil and Rose of Sharon Group, Hon. Patrick Obahaigbon, Actress and public personality, Kate Henshaw, Jimi Agbaje Chairman, Jaykay Pharmacy Ltd and a host of others.  Governor Imoke during his address encouraged the youths to take ownership of their future by taking advantage of opportunities available to equip themselves with the necessary skills required to face the future. 

A common theme across the speakers at the event was that Nigeria is a land flowing with vast opportunities and the youths needed to be well poised to take advantage of these opportunities to create a greater Nigeria.

Speaking on Closeup’s participation at the event, the Brand Manager, Closeup, Unilever Nig Plc. Mrs Oyinade Ladapo, said that “the Closeup Naija Herbal Toothpaste will always support the needs and aspirations of young Nigerians and create more opportunities for the youths to get closer and express themselves more confidently.”

The Category Manager, Oral Care, Unilever Nig. Plc Mrs. Oiza Gyang also stated “that the essence of the Naija Herbal gel toothpaste is to empower young Nigerians to confidently express and achieve in all areas. He reiterated that Closeup brand and Unilever Nigeria will continue to provide platforms that further drive excellence in capacity building and human development, critical aspects of nation building.” 

One of the highlights of the event was the Closeup Q & A session from which Anthony Ekene of the Department of Pharmacology emerged as the winner of the new Ipad mini for answering all the questions correctly.

The new Closeup Naija Herbal Gel toothpaste is formulated with Aloe Vera, which serves as an anti-bacterial agent, Mint leaf extract which gives fresh breath and Lemon extract for white teeth. The new close-up variant was specifically designed for the Nigerian consumer and in particular the youths, for confidence and fresh breath.

Racy photos: Maheeda models Ruggedman's soon to be launched versity jacket

Naughty girl Maheeda models one of Ruggedman's soon to be launched 8Figures versity jacket from his TSW (Twentieth Sept Wear) collection. See more photos after the cut. Abegi if you in church.....ma shi o...do not open....lol

Ebola: Dead Port Harcourt doctor’s infected widow moved to Lagos

The infected widow of Dr Iyke Enemoah, the Port Harcourt based doctor who died on Friday August 22nd from Ebola Virus Disease in Port Harcourt Rivers state has been moved to Lagos for proper isolation and treatment. Her 3-months old baby is among the 160 people placed under surveillance in Port Harcourt.

Speaking to newsmen yesterday August 29th in Port Harcourt, the state Commissioner for Health, Sampson Parker, said most of those placed under surveillance at the Port Harcourt Isolation center are medical doctors, nurses and patients Dr Enemoah interacted with at his Samsteel Clinic at Rumuokoro, as well as the Green Hart Hospital where he died.


Dr Enemoah passed away at the Green Hart Hospital after been infected with the deadly virus from an ECOWAS diplomat, Olubukun Koye, who he secretly treated at a hotel in Port Harcourt.

Meanwhile it's been discovered that the hotel is Mandate Gardens Hotel in Rumunokoro area in Obio/Akpor LGA of Rivers State. People have been advised to avoid the hotel for the time being

GOSSIP: Actress/Singer celebrates married anniversary

Actress/singer Ashionye Michelle Raccah and husband Carl Raccah are celebrating five years of married life today, August 29th. Happy anniversary to them.

Nigeria Launches National Electronic ID Cards

President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday launched a national electronic identity card scheme, which backers said would boost access to financial and government services in Africa’s most populous nation. The head of state was issued with his own card, which features a credit card-style chip with personal as well as biometric data and doubles up as a prepaid charge and debit card. A number of Nigerian government agencies, from the police to the Independent National Electoral Commission, have embarked on their own separate ID card schemes. But Jonathan said the plan was to eventually include details such as driving license, health insurance, tax and pension information on the single card. “The regime of duplication of biometric databases must now have to give way to harmonization and unification with the e-ID scheme, which shall be the primary database,” he told reporters. Only 32 percent of Nigeria’s adult population are thought to have bank accounts, according to a 2012 study. Nigeria’s central bank has been pushing for a move away from cash to electronic payments and has trialled a scheme in the financial capital, Lagos, with the help of private partners. But the pilot project has not been plain sailing, with retailers and customers often facing frequent power supply and connectivity problems that slowed down transactions. The cards will be available initially to Nigerians aged 16 and older and all residents in the country for more than two years. Cardholders will be given a unique national identification number and have to provide fingerprint data, a photo and digital signature to cut the risk of fraud and embezzlement. The scheme has so far cost about seven billion naira ($42.5 million, 32 million euros), according to the National Identity Management Commission. Financial services firm MasterCard, the scheme’s payment technology provider, said 13 million cards would be available in the first phase, with more than 100 million to be issued in total. “Nigeria is ready for this,” the firm’s head of Sub-Saharan African operations, Daniel Monehin, told AFP. “Nigeria has been left out of electronic financial payment for decades but now Nigeria is saying we want to take our rightful place in payment. There has not been a project of this magnitude… that’s been rolled out at this scale.” Africa’s most populous nation has an unenviable reputation for fraud, particularly involving financial transactions. But Monehin said the card was “secured with the best form of security that is available”.

NEWS: Boko Haram beheads Christians in Gwoza, Nigeria

According to reports, Boko Haram militants are beheading young men in the Christian community in Gwoza, the Borno town that the insurgent group recently took over and declared an Islamic caliphate. Sources from the town claim that Christian men who refuse to convert to Islam are being beheaded while the women are being forced into marriages with the insurgents. "It is quite clear that terrorism has no friend, but it is abundantly clear that the Christians are worst hit. The whole town and the Parish rectory have been occupied by the terrorists. So many structures and items have been vandalized. Dozens have been killed and a lot of church structures have been burnt down. Christians in the town are really in a terrible situation, a moment of great persecution. Christian men were caught and beheaded, the women were forced to become Muslims and were taken as wives to the terrorists.” Rev. Fr. Gideon Obasogie, the social communications director of the catholic diocese of Maiduguri said. Continue... “It might surprise you to know that no one knows the state of affairs in this terrorist zone. The houses of Christians that have fled are now occupied by the ‘haramists’. Their cars are used by the terrorists,” Rev Obasogie said. He also said Boko Haram sympathizers in Gwoza showed the militants homes belonging to Christians and even showed them where some of the Christians went to hide when the killing began. They were fished out and killed.

SPORT: Odemwingie’s penalty causes controversy and other related stories

PETER ODEMWINGIE (Stoke City) Odemwingie found himself at the centre of controversy after winning a penalty against former club Cardiff City in a 1-1 draw. The Nigerian forward went down after a challenge from behind by Kim Bo-kyung in first-half stoppage time, with Marko Arnautovic scoring from the spot, but Peter Whittingham equalised with a penalty of his own in the second half. Cardiff manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said his players had been “incensed” by the penalty won by Odemwingie. Also Ivorian sharpshooter Wilfried Bony took his season goal tally from all competitions to 19 with a brace as Swansea defeated Newcastle 2-1 at the weekend. Bony gave the Swans breathing space in the fight against relegation after Nigerian Shola Ameobi had put the Magpies ahead in the English Premier League match. Malian Cheikh Diabate was the toast of Bordeaux, scoring his first hat-trick in a 5-2 drubbing of French Ligue 1 strugglers Guingamp. ENGLAND SAMUEL ETO’O (Chelsea) Cameroon star Eto’o scored his 12th goal in Chelsea’s colours in the 12th minute of their home game with Sunderland, volleying home a corner from Willian. He was to finish on the losing side, however, as goals from Connor Wickham and Fabio Borini gave Sunderland a shock 2-1 win and condemned Jose Mourinho to his first home league defeat as Chelsea manager. WILFRIED BONY (Swansea City) Bony scored twice in a 2-1 win at Newcastle United that lifted Swansea six points clear of the relegation zone. The dreadlocked Ivorian striker cancelled out Shola Ameobi’s opener with a header in first-half injury time and then netted a stoppage-time winner from the penalty spot. SHOLA AMEOBI (Newcastle United) Nigeria international Ameobi had put Newcastle ahead in the 23rd minute at St James’ Park with his first goal since December 2012. The 32-year- old flicked on a high ball to strike partner Luuk de Jong and then collected the Dutchman’s pass before steering a left-foot shot past visiting goalkeeper Michel Vorm. SPAIN STEPHANE MBIA (Sevilla) Cameroonian midfielder Mbia scored his third goal for the club as the Andalusians continued their fine form with a 4-0 thrashing of Granada. Sevilla are just three points behind Athletic Bilbao in fourth place and the sides meet this weekend. ALEX SONG (Barcelona) Cameroon midfielder Song played the full 90 minutes as Barcelona maintained their La Liga title hopes by coming from behind to beat Bilbao 2-1 at Camp Nou. ITALY GERVINHO (AS Roma) Roma maintained their slim hopes of challenging leaders Juventus for the title with a 1-0 win at Fiorentina, but Ivorian Gervinho wasted a great opportunity to score before Radja Nainggolan’s 26th-minute winner when he side-footed wide of the open goal after being set up by Adem Ljajic’s counter-attack. ADEL TAARABT (AC Milan) Milan’s resurgence under Clarence Seedorf continued with a fourth straight win from a 3-0 home rout of Livorno and Moroccan international Taarabt fired an early warning to the Serie A strugglers with an audacious long-range strike that inched just over the crossbar. Taarabt finally grabbed his first goal at the San Siro when he combined with Mario Balotelli to dribble through the defence and beat Francesco Bardi from seven yards. KWADWO ASAMOAH (Juventus) Juventus ground out a 1-0 win at home to Bologna to edge closer to a third consecutive scudetto. It was a cagey win and Ghanaian Asamoah was given little opportunity to express his offensive skills to the full. At the end of the first half he saw one delivery for striker Sebastian Giovinco go amiss and did little else of note in a win which kept Juve eight points ahead of second- placed Roma with four games remaining. FRANCE CHEIKH DIABATE (Bordeaux) It was a red letter day for the Mali international as he celebrated his first hat-trick in Bordeaux’s 5-2 drubbing of Guingamp. In fine form after injury, the 25-year-old striker’s treble came in the first half to bring his tally for the season to 11. With justification he took home the match ball. ABOUBACAR DEMBA CAMARA (Ajaccio) The Guinea teenager scored in the fourth minute, but that was the only bright point as the striker’s side went on to lose 2-1 at Corsican rivals Bastia to condemn Ajaccio to life in the second division next season. VINCENT ABOUBAKAR (Lorient) The 22-year-old Cameroon attacker played the role of super sub. Introduced late on against Montpellier with his side trailing 2-1 they were set for a 4-2 defeat before his 90th and 93rd-minute goals produced an improbable draw. That took his haul for the campaign to 16, with only PSG’s mighty Zlatan Ibrahimovic on 25 above him. GERMANY DIDIER YA KONAN (Hanover 96) The Ivory Coast forward scored what proved the winner in Hanover’s 3-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt to help keep them out of danger in the Bundesliga relegation battle. Playing as Hanover’s lone striker, Ya Konan slammed home his second goal in as many games when he hit a 29th-minute goal from the edge of the box which gave the diving Eintracht goalkeeper Kevin Trapp no chance. IBRAHIMA TRAORE (VfB Stuttgart) The Guinea international weighed in with an assist in Stuttgart’s 3-1 romp against Schalke 04, which was a huge boost for the hosts’ survival chances. Traore fired in a cross from the right wing which Germany striker Cacau headed home on 54 minutes to make it 2-0. RUSSIA CHRISTOPHER SAMBA (Dynamo Moscow) The Congo Brazzaville defender had a good chance to double the lead against FC Krasnodar midway through the second half, but his header was parried and the visitors went on to win 2-1 against a tiring 10-man Dynamo side. SEYDOU DOUMBIA (CSKA Moscow) The Ivory Coast striker missed a clearcut early chance, converted a late first-half penalty and set up the final goal in a 4-0 triumph at Kuban Krasnodar before being substituted eight minutes from time.

SPORT: 4 Falconets get instant promotion

The Falconets quartet of Ugo Njoku, Sarah Nnodim, Loveth Ayila and Halimatu Ayinde have been rewarded with instant inclusion in the Super Falcons’ 33-strong squad list for the upcoming African Women’s Championship (AWC) in Namibia. The quartet of the Super Falcons’ regulars who showed class at the just concluded Fifa Under-20 Women’s World Cup in Canada, Uchechi Sunday, Mariam Ibrahim, Chinwendu Ihezuo and the championship’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) and golden boot winner, Asisat Oshoala, received prominent mention in the AWC list. Super Falcons head coach Edwin Okon said the shortlisted players were convincing and impressive in their performances at the Fifa Under-20 World Cup hence their immediate inclusion in the side that will be vying for honours at the forthcoming AWC in Namibia. “Asisat Oshoala, Chinwendu Ihezuo, Mariam Ibrahim and Uchechi Sunday, who are regulars with the Super Falcons and also featured stronggly for the Falconets at the just-concluded World Cup in Canada, were named in the newest AWC list. I added to the list four outstanding members of the Falconets to the World Cup namely Rivers Angels right back, Ugo Njoku, Delta Queens right back, Sarah Nnodim, Delta Queens’ forward, Halimatu Ayinde and Rivers Angels’ striker, Loveth Ayila. “They were quite impressive with their performances and we want to key into the value to further beef up the Falcons for the challenges at the African Women’s Championship in Nambia. “They’re invited to come and contest for the shirts with other invited players and I strongly believe they’ll justify the invitation. “We hope to commence the final phase of the AWC preparations with the 33 players hopefully on September 1 before the weeding out process that will see us cut down the list to 21,” said the Rivers Angels head coach to supersport.com. The six-time African champions will contest for honours in Group A together with hosts Namibia, Ivory Coast and Zambia at the biennial football showpiece that doubles as Africa’s qualifiers for the 2015 Fifa Women’s World Cup in Canada. The eight-team AWC event, which will be held from October 11 to 24, will see top three best countries qualifying automatically for the global football fiesta.

D’banj, joins U.S. celebrities on MTV award

Nigerian Music star, D’banj, joined other American celebrities to watch the 2014 MTV Video Music Award in Inglewood, California. U.S. celebrities included Beyonce, Jay Z, J Lo, Kim Kardashian, Chris Brown and Usher D’banj, who was a special guest of American Rapper, Dr Dre, at the event, wore a dark suit, bow tie, dark shades and hat. Meanwhile, American R/B singer, R and B singer, Beyonce Knowles, became the crown queen of the award when she was crowned with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard award. The diva closed the awards show with an epic nearly 20-minute performance. Tears streamed down her face as she was joined on stage by her beaming husband, Jay-Z, and daughter, Blue Ivy, amid the numerous rumours surrounding her marriage. Beyonce sang and danced in a metallic leotard while Blue Ivy and Jay Z watched from their seats as the diva declared: “MTV, welcome to my world”. The duo won best collaboration for the hit “Drunk In Love”. “I have nothing to say but I am filled with so much gratitude,” she told the cheering crowd as they chanted her name repeatedly. She also won Best Video with a social message for the song: “Pretty Hurts” and Best Cinematography in Pretty Hurts. (NAN)

Nigeria is not free of Ebola yet says Federal government

IN Abuja,The Minister of Health, Professor Onyebuchi Chukwu Wednesday cautioned that Nigerians should not be carried away with euphoria over the successful containment of the Ebola Virus Disease, saying that the risk of transmission still exist as long as there is still Ebola Virus disease in west Africa. “I don’t want Nigerians to panic but I don’t want us to be carried away with Euphoria because if we still one case of Ebola Virus Disease, it is an emergency because the World Health Organization defines Ebola epidemic as when one person is infected with the disease. We have to be cautious as long as there is still a victim in the country” he said.

NEWS: Police declares man wanted

Hassan Jimoh Mustapha is wanted by the Nigeria Police Force. The Office of the Commissioner of Police, Police Special Fraud Unit, Department of Criminal Investigation Department (Force CID) Area 10, Garki, Abuja released the statement below... The above named Person is hereby declared wanted by the Nigeria Police Force. A warrant of arrest has been duly obtained from a Magistrate Court in the Federal Capital Territory Abuja against his person. He is wanted for the offence of Criminal Breach of Trust, Theft by Servant, Fraud and Joint Act committed around May, 2014 at Abuja. The suspect being an employee of Paramount Wood Works in Abuja committed the offence through false representation and deceit. He absconded with the sum of Five Million, Nine Hundred and Sixty-Seven Thousand (N5,967,000.00) along with one Honda Civic car Model 2008 with Registration number BS 528 BWR belonging to the company. His Last Known Address: No. 1, Hassan Mustapha Street, Oke-Yidi, Abeokuta Ogun State. He is Yoruba by tribe, aged 42yrs. His features include: Nose: Broad; Mouth: Large; Teeth: Good; Height: 1.65m; Lips: Thick; Eye: Brown; Build: Heavy; Face: Round; Complexion: Dark; Chin: Round; Hair: Bald; Head: Large; Forehead: High; Marks and Visible Signs: Tribal Marks on Both side of the face; Habit and Mannerisms: Traveling, Places Frequented: Lagos, Calabar, Abeokuta, Port Harcourt and Abuja. If seen, please report to the nearest Police Station or call 07030519256 A handsome reward awaits any person(s) with information that leads to his arrest. DCP EMMANUEL C.S. OJUKWU, psc FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER, FORCE HEADQUARTERS, ABUJA.

SPORT NEWS: Mk Dons Disgrace Man Utd 4-0

Will Grigg and on loan Arsenal forward Benik Afobe scored two goals each to sink Van Gaal led Manchester United 4-0 and knock them out of the ongoing League Cup. Dutchman Louis van Gaal is looking for his first win as  United Manager in a competitive game but MK Dons shook the young and fringe players united put out. United had fielded, Fringe players like Danny Welbeck, Javier Hernandez, Shinji Kagawa and Anderson were given chances to fight for a place in the first team. But they all under-performed. Until the dying stages, when the Dons’ victory had already been assured, home goalkeeper David Martin had very little to do. Grigg had opened the scoring in the first half when he placed the  ball past David de Gea from close range. As United battled for an equalizer, Grigg scored again to raise his tally to two in the game with a clever chested finish from an excellent Ben Reeves cross. Then Benik Afobe came on in the second half and scored two goals on the 70th and 84th minute to wrap up a historic night for the home side.

ENTERTAINMENT: Godswill Akpabio, 2face, Chaka Chaka celebrated at AFRIMMA Awards 2014

At the just concluded African music awards, AFRIMMA, it was a night of celebration of African music as well as African icons who have played a prominent role in the emancipation of African music. Apart from the regular categories of awards, 3 other individuals were honored by AFRIMMA for their service to African music at Eisemann Center, Dallas, Texas. Continue... Topping the pile is Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Dr. Godswill Akpabio who was honored with the Transformational Leadership Award for initiating the record-setting  9,999 Christmas Carol Night.  South African music legend Yvonne Chaka Chaka was also bestowed with Legendary Award while 2face Idibia received the Leadership in Music Awards.

NEWS: German arrested on suspicion of killing man he met on 'cannibal' website

A German policeman has been arrested on suspicion of killing and chopping up a man he met on the Internet who apparently fantasized about being killed and eaten Policeman in Dresden suspected of killing and chopping up man he met on fetishist website for cannibalism A German police officer has been arrested on suspicion of killing and dismembering a man he met on a website catering for cannibalism fantasies, authorities in the city of Dresden said on Friday. The 55-year-old man, identified in the media as Detlef G, reportedly told investigators he had stabbed his willing victim in the throat and chopped the body up into multiple parts after the pair agreed upon the killing on Nov. 4 After his arrest on Wednesday the suspect directed officers to a number of locations surrounding his property where he had buried the remains, city police chief Dieter Kroll said at a televised news conference. It was unclear on Friday whether the man, an expert in handwriting analysis in the forensics department of Saxony’s State Office of Criminal Investigation, had eaten any body parts. Prosecutor Lorenz Haase said he had denied having done so. But the victim, a 59-year-old man from Hanover, had “since his youth fantasised about being murdered and eaten by another person”, Police Chief Kroll said. The pair are believed to have met around a month before the killing on a website for cannibalism fetishists which says it deal with “exotic meat”. Investigator Maik Mainda said they maintained “very intense contact by chat, by mail, by SMS but also by telephone” before arranging to meet in person at Dresden railway station. They agreed the killing should go ahead that day, police said. Mr Haase said police were investigating whether they had sexual relations ahead of the killing. The suspect had said only that “his victim wanted to be killed and he fulfilled his wish”, he told the Associated Press. The killing recalls the notorious case a decade ago when confessed German cannibal Armin Meiwes was arrested for the murder of a man who had answered his Internet ad seeking a victim for “slaughter and consumption.” He is serving a life sentence after unsuccessfully arguing that the death should be classified as a mercy killing. Meiwes claimed at the time that he had received hundreds of responses to his online appeal. The Dresden case “will show how easily people can come together with the most gruesome fantasies on the Internet and exchange their perversions in an increasingly crass manner,” Police Chief Kroll said. But, he said, in 99 per cent of cases, those involved satisfied their desires purely by exchanging information. By Hannah Strange, agencies

German policeman on trial in dismemberment killing

Detlev G., whose last name has not been released, is charged with murder and defilement of a corpse A German police handwriting expert is on trial over accusations he killed and chopped up a man he met in an Internet cannibalism chat forum. Detlev G., whose last name has not been released, is charged with murder and defilement of a corpse in the November slaying of a 59-year-old businessman from Hannover who had fantasised about being killed and eaten. Prosecutors say there is no evidence the suspect ate parts of his victim. Defence attorney Endrik Wilhelm has maintained the victim killed himself and that his 56-year-old client, who went on trial in Dresden state court on Friday, does not have it in him to kill anyone. The suspect directed authorities to a number of places around his property south of Dresden where the remains were buried following his arrest last year.

German policeman on trial in dismemberment killing

Detlev G., whose last name has not been released, is charged with murder and defilement of a corpse A German police handwriting expert is on trial over accusations he killed and chopped up a man he met in an Internet cannibalism chat forum. Detlev G., whose last name has not been released, is charged with murder and defilement of a corpse in the November slaying of a 59-year-old businessman from Hannover who had fantasised about being killed and eaten. Prosecutors say there is no evidence the suspect ate parts of his victim. Defence attorney Endrik Wilhelm has maintained the victim killed himself and that his 56-year-old client, who went on trial in Dresden state court on Friday, does not have it in him to kill anyone. The suspect directed authorities to a number of places around his property south of Dresden where the remains were buried following his arrest last year.

World's 'tallest man', Leonid Stadnyk, dies aged 44

Leonid Stadnyk, believed to be the world's tallest man at 8ft 4 inches has died. He was just 44. The peasant farmer from the Ukrainian village of Podoliantsy, died on Sunday August 24th from a brain haemorrhage after health problems. In his last interview, Leonid, who wears a  talked about how his height was a curse, why he refused to be measured by the Guinness Book of World Records and also why he refused to get married "To me, my height is a curse, a punishment from God, not something to celebrate. What sin I have committed, I do not know. All my life I have dreamed of being just like everyone else. I don't want or need the fame that this would bring so I have no desire to be in this Guinness book. "I never got married because I don't want to inflict my problems on a wife. I think it would not be fair on her" he said. At one point, his condition, called giganticism, left him growing at the rate of roughly a foot every 3 years. His feet measured 18 inches in length while his palms were more than a foot in diameter Rest In Peace LEONID STADNYK

GOSSIP: Bishop Oyedepo Denies Being Barred From The UK (click here for more info)

Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of the Living Faith Church, worldwide (aka Winners Family) has debunked reports that he was barred from entering the United Kingdom over allegations of fraud rocking his ministry abroad. Bishop David Oyedepo The very popular clergyman, through one of his spokespersons who pleaded anonymity said such a report against the man of God was unfounded and baseless without any iota of truth in it. “It’s nothing but blatant lie and falsehood,” The spokesperson said. Also speaking on the matter, a spokesperson for the airliners, Mrs. Salma said there was no such information as Airline Alert against Bishop David Oyedepo. Another source who spoke to Encomium on condition of anonymity equally said it was the handiwork of mischievous people. The source said: “Did you notice the false document was not even signed?” A report had surfaced online about a week ago that Oyedepo who reportedly holds a ‘C’ Visa that grants him access to the UK for duration of ten years was stopped from travelling on Saturday, 9 August, 2014, following a directive from “Airline Alert”. Bishop Oyedepo, popularly known as Papa by his followers has been hailed as the wealthiest preacher in Nigeria with a total net worth of $150 million and properties like 4 private jets and homes in the United States and England. He is the senior pastor of Faith Tabernacle, a 50,000 seat church auditorium, reported to be the largest church auditorium in the world by the Guinness Book of Records.

SPORT NEWS: Lampard retires from international football

Frank Lampard has announced his retirement from international football. The 36-year-old, who left Chelsea for new MLS outfit New York City FC in July, captained England for their final World Cup group game against Croatia. Lampard leaves the international scene with 106 caps and 29 goals to his name since his debut in 1999, overtaking David Platt as the Three Lions' highest-scoring midfielder in March. "I have taken the decision to retire from international football," Lampard said in a statement. "It has been a very tough decision for me to make, which is way I have given it so much thought since the World Cup. I have always been exceptionally proud and honoured to represent my country and have to say looking back I have enjoyed every minute of wearing the England shirt. "Due to my club career now going in a different direction, it is of utmost importance for me to consider my family first. Also, to concentrate on how I can perform consistently to the best of my abilities over my next few fears in club football. "It is now the time to move forward and I feel very confident that with Roy Hodgson in charge, the young players they we have coming through, and the changes that are being made throughout the development of the youth system in this country, that we will have success in the future and a team that this country deserves." "I would like to thank all the managers that I have worked under, all the players that I have been fortunate to play alongside, and all the England fans for their support, not only at home but particularly on their travels with the team around the world. "I now look forward to continuing to support the team as a fan and wish them every success for the upcoming campaign towards France 2016." Roy Hodgson is set to announce his squad for the upcoming friendly clash with Norway on September 3, before the qualification stage for Euro 2016 gets underway against Switzerland five days later.

EBOLA NEWS: Japan offers experimental Ebola treatment drug, Favipiravir

The Japanese government has offered to release an anti-influenza drug called Favipiravir, which they claim they developed for the treatment of new and re-emerging viral diseases, including Ebola. They say the drug can treat Ebola and other influenza viral diseases. Continue... Announcing the offer to newsmen yesterday August 25th in Tokyo, the Chief Cabinet Secretary of the Japanese government, Yoshihide Suga said the Japanese government is waiting for the World Health Organization to request for the drug and it will be dispatched immediately. He however said that pending the time WHO will approve and request for the drug, any emergency request by any individual may be responded to by Japan.   Spokesperson of Fujifilm, the company that developed the drug, Takao Aoki, said they have more than enough of the drug to cater for over 20,000 patients and are in talks with the US Food and Drug Administration for clinical testing of the drug  "Fujifilm is in talks with the US Food and Drug Administration on clinical testing of the drug in treating Ebola, The company has Favipiravir stock for more than 20,000 patients. Ebola and influenza viruses are the same type and theoretically similar effects can be expected on Ebola,” he said. Nigeria's Health ministry had last week Thursday August 21st announced that it had requested for another type of Anti-Ebola viral drugs but its not certain if it was Favipiravir.

EBOLA NEWS : Ebola Experimental Drup, Zmapp Fails, Liberian Doctor Dies

Explaining that aside from Ebola, the TRU-D SmartUVC technology, also helps in subduing transfer of other deadly diseases like Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, MERS, influenza, norovirus, Clostridium difficile, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, MRSA, etc., in all types of health care settings, including isolation wards, patient rooms, operating rooms, surgical suites, intensive care units, emergency rooms, public areas and ambulances. “We know through extensive CDC-funded research specific to TRU-D conducted by thought leaders in epidemiology and infection prevention that TRU-D is effective at eliminating anypathogen by delivering a precisely measured UVC dose. “As soon as we knew we could aid struggling hospitals in Liberia, our team came together and formulated a plan to get TRU-D on the ground. More than 200 TRU-Ds have been deployed to disinfect hospitals across the U.S. and internationally’’, Deal reiterated. The device, which has been tested in the US was developed by a team of engineers, physicians and industrial hygienists with the sole aim of sterilizing health centres, rooms where patients are being taken care of, contaminated surface and many more. And surprisingly, the U.S. Army tested the  particular wavelength against Ebola and found that the measured dose TRU-D delivers results in incredibly rapid destruction of the virus with its pathogen-specific dosing options. It would be recalled that the Ebola outbreak in Nigeria has caused lots of uproar in the country. From banks checking the state of health of their customers before allowing them to transact, to citizens desisting from bush meats and many more.

Three Cops killed by gunmen

Gunmen have killed three policemen at a check point around Tilden Fulani village in Toro local government area of Bauchi State. It was gathered from security sources and officials of the local government that the incident occurred, on Friday, between 10:30 and 11:30pm. They said the slain policemen were killed at their duty post, a regular check point in the area. A security source in the local government said, “On that fateful night, five policemen went out on duty. It was raining. Three of them remained at the check point in their vehicle while two of them went to eat in town. “Before those who went to eat came back, some gunmen had attacked and killed the three policemen in the vehicle and took away the rifle of one of them. Their corpses were evacuated to the mortuary at Toro General Hospital in Bauchi”. When contacted, the state police public relations officer, DSP Haruna Mohammed, said he was yet to get details of the attack,but will contact Sunday Vanguard after investigation.

9ja NEWS: Bovi and Saka collaborate a new great TVC

Diamond Bank Plc, a leading player in the nation’s financial industry in Nigeria has unveiled the TV commercial for its newly introduced Diamond Y’ello Account. The TV commercial which features ace comedians - Saka and Bovi –dwells on the unique characteristics of the new account that has made it the darling of Nigerians.

MONEY : All we work for...MONEY

Money is a great hit when you get a good job and a good pay and you're okay Money... It's a gas, Grab that cash with both hands and make a stash,New car, caviar and a beautiful house Money... It's a crime, Share it fairly but don't take a slice of my pie Money.... So they say it is the root of all evil today but if you ask for a raise It's no surprise that they're giving none away God I believe in you. Budget my life for a good money

NEW : NGO wants Chief Judge to visit the prisons

A Non-Governmental Organisation, the Centre for Justice, Mercy and Reconciliation, has appealed to chief judges in states to visit prisons on quarterly basis to reduce prison congestion. The organisation’s President, Mr Hezekiah Olujobi, made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan on Monday. NAN reports that the NGO is engaged in advocacy for ex-convicts in order to reintegrate them back into the society. Olujobi said that the Chief Justice of Nigeria should mandate the judges to visit prisons on quarterly basis in order to fast track the release of inmates. “They should visit prisons and determine those whose detention is manifestly unlawful. “ They should also determine those who have been incarcerated for longer periods than they would have stayed if convicted for the alleged offence for which they were detained. “Whenever chief judges visit prisons, they don’t usually visit those who are charged with criminal offences. “ It is, however, clear that not all those charged with criminal offences really committed a crime,” he said. He cited indiscriminate arrests, unnecessary litigation as well as unending adjournments as causes of prison congestion. Olujobi said a research study carried out indicated that the adverse conditions in prison environment have a negative effect on ex- convicts. “There is need for government at all levels and the judiciary to put in place well equipped rehabilitation centres for ex-convicts. “ High Court judges should also give criminal cases before them priority by identifying the bottlenecks in each case and bringing them to a logical conclusion,’’ Olujobi said. (NAN)

AFRICA NEWS : Shock as Rwanda arrests army officers

Authorities in Rwanda have arrested several senior and former top military figures, an official said Monday, in an apparent crackdown against internal critics of the country’s strongman and president, Paul Kagame. Army spokesman General Joseph Nzabamwita refused to say why three prominent military figures had been held, and referred queries to reports carried by the pro-government New Times newspaper. According to the paper, former presidential guard chief and serving colonel Tom Byabagamba was arrested on Saturday “over suspected involvement in crimes against state security”. “Byabagamba was arrested on Saturday as part of investigations into the case involving two retired army officers who were arrested earlier in the week,” the paper added, quoting the army spokesman. Last week security forces arrested former brigadier-general Frank Rusagara, who had previously served as a senior official in the defence ministry and as defence attache to London. Also arrested was retired captain David Kabuye. Rwandan authorities have not released any further details of the accusations, although according to a Rwandan political expert, the arrests do not appear to be linked to the activities of banned, exiled opposition groups. “The arrests essentially target those who have a reputation of being loose cannons who are sometimes critical and without necessarily being seen as traitors in the real sense of the term,” said the source, who spoke on condition he not be named. “The objective is to keep discipline in the party,” he added, referring to the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) — led by President Kagame and which has dominated the country since its then-rebel army ended the 1994 genocide. Kagame has been credited with overseeing dramatic economic advances while in office, although he has also come in for mounting criticism for suppressing dissent, including the alleged assassinations of exiled opposition figures.

GOSSIP: Commercial sex worker stabbed by a young Man in Lagos

A grauduate of a private polytechnics in Lagos named Egunle Shola,with the age of 26,has allegedly stabbed a commercial sex worker, Joy Osasuwa in lagos. Vanguard reported that Shola who resides at 17,Dafunmi street iyana ipaja patronized Joy Osasuwa,the commercial sex worker at 3 Star Hotel,located at Otto Railway crossing in Oyingbo area of Lagos Nigeria on August 12. Shola who did not follow the agreement between him and the commercial sex worker base on the amount to pay denied Shola in the act.Trying to satisfy himself in the act,the commercial sex worker felt cheated on how Shola used her and demanded for #800 Naira balance, as against the meager #100 Naira she was given. It was in this process Shola beat up the victim before stabbing her on the breast with a kitchen knife which he found in her apartment. In conclusion, Shola was arrested and charged before Ebute Metta Margistrate Court at Oyingbo.His case has been adjourned for a short and very close date

SPORT- Mario Balotelli says goodbye to AC Milan and takes his lead to liverpool

MARRIAGE

   Marriage is life binding process. Monogamy is the uniform teaching of the Bible.'Polygamy is contrary to God's perfect will and institution. Also, under the New testament dispensation, no one has a right to divorce and remarry while the first companion lives. When a person becomes converted,necessary restitution, on this line, must be done without delay if he has married wrongly.
       Marriage is a pure and holy union, a living symbol, a precious relationship that needs tender self-sacrificing care. I           t is God's idea and not a derivative of any culture. It is a gift from God to man and it has three basic aspects: (1) The man leaves his parents (2) They both are joined together (3) The two become one flesh in intimacy and commitment
   So Marriage is part of God's plan to raise the Christian family

Let go of a sour relationship

Learn to let go of a sour relationship for your own benefit. Relationship should not be do or die affair, the pain can be so intense but know for sure it will come and go; and remember never to get obsessed over what you have lost. I know it will hurt your heart and soul both you need peace. Take a deep breathe, take a brave and good step, be courageous make  a bad and bitter relationship your past tense so slam the door to your past. Do not tell me its not easy or its easier said than done; then you have no other option than  a miserable life if you refuse to let go!!!! The lord is your strength.......

Circumstances

People tend to see you through the prism of how they met you,and they limit you t who you were.Let go of what they think about you; let go of the disappointments and setbacks in your life and hang on to the promises of God for your future.
 Don't wait too long or late to find your purpose.You need to be in place where you can fly,swim,and think and not to be limited! A positive attitude gives you power over your circumstances instead of your circumstances having power over you.
                                                                        God bless Omotoso Ibukunoluwa O