A group in Edo state, has complained that its members were being persecuted, pleading that the persecution should stop.
This was made known by Dr Okhue Iboi, the Publicity Secretary of Witches and Wizards Association of Nigeria (WITCAN), while speaking about the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Edo State, shortly after their meeting in Irrua, Edo State.
His words:
“Members of our association are apolitical. We are not partisan. Our own concern as stakeholders in the project called Nigeria is for peace and unity to reign. Our own witches group are not evil.
We do good, and promote whatever will bring progress to mankind. We love Nigeria.
We were holding our monthly meeting at Irrua, and, suddenly, while looking at our crystal ball in the coven, we saw some things that were frightening concerning Edo and thereafter I was mandated as the spokesperson of the group to deliver this message to the governor, and other stakeholders that have one thing or the other to do with the governorship election in Edo State.
But we are making a special appeal to Governor Oshiomhole because he is the Chief Security Officer of the state.
He should liaise with the police, INEC and other stakeholders to ensure that peace is maintained before, during and after the elections.
“Witches are not joking over this Edo election. We will not allow any individual or group to destroy the state or give it a bad name.
It is unfortunate that many Nigerians are hypocrites. When they hear witches or read about witches, what comes to their mind is evil or darkness. For our own witches group, we are children of light. We are for good.
Have people forgotten that even in the Bible there is a story of King Saul who consulted a witch when he was about to go into a battle to enable him know how the battle will go?
Again people tend to forget that Nigeria is a secular state, Nigeria doesn’t belong to only Christians and Muslims, the nation is for all faiths. They should stop persecuting witches or look at us with disdain.
As stakeholders they should allow us to make our own contributions to the growth and development of the country.”
The witches spokesperson added that the election is going to be a straight battle between the candidate of All Progressives Congress, APC, Godwin Obaseki, and that of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Pastor Ize Iyamu.
“The battle is a straight one between Iyamu and Obaseki, and the election is going to be hotly contested. But on who is going to win, we are holding an emergency meeting at Ofosu next Wednesday, and the person who is going to win the election will be revealed to us at that meeting.”
I really had to finish listening to this Mixtape before sharing it on here. DJ NellyBillz is Fire…
Apparently, it’s not the usual mix you get to listen to. This one is exclusively partitioned to Drake’s Controlla, so he brought together covers of Drake’s Controlla to make one mixtape.
Am I mumbling too much? Sorry..Check on it below:
Fast Rising turn table rocker DJ NELLYBILLZ makes a huge return with another version of his banging mixtape series he dubbed #ControllaDaMixtape.
#ControllaDaMixtape is a sick compilation of extremely dope songs trending worldwide starring DRAKE, TORY LANEZ, SIMI, DICE AILES, MBRYO and more dope CONTROLLA COVERS.
A lecturer at Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, has been arrested in a hotel, trying to sleep with one of his students.
The lecturer, names withheld, was arrested n3ked at the Wembley Hotel in the University town with the student who arranged the arrest.
The victim told the police on July 19 that her Course Adviser in Primary/ Nursery Education Department at the University has been harassing her sexually and threatening to fail her if she refused to yield to his sexual desire.
Two days after, during Mathematics examination, the victim raced to the police station to inform detectives that she has agreed for a particular date for sex with the lecturer.
The state Commissioner of Police, Zanna Muhammed Ibrahim, at the command headquarters in Asaba, yesterday, said the lecturer was caught naked and ready to take on the student.
“Based on the complainant’s feigned acceptance of the suspect’s demand, she was taken to Wembley hotel, Abraka, by the suspect where detectives were invited and arrested him in the hotel room after he had already undressed,” he said.
The CP said investigation had commenced on the matter.
Emmanuel Nwamma, a fake Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps personnel, has confessed to an act of rape.
The man mae the confession after he was arrested by the Oyo State Police Command at Agbowo area of Ibadan.
He said: “I didn’t know what came over me when I assisted my friend, Emeka, to hold his girlfriend’s hands while he was raping her in my room. After he finished, I also raped her. I didn’t know that my friend intended to rape her girlfriend when he said he was bringing her to my house and I gave him the key to my room”.
According to New Telegraph, while parading 27-year-old suspect arrested in connection with several criminal offences including r*pe and armed robbery at the Eleyele Police Command, Ibadan, yesterday, the Police Commissioner, Mr Leye Oyebade, said that:
“Nwamma (20) and another one still on the run, abducted their victim named Blessing (16) from her father’s residence at Ojokondo Street, Agbowo on July 6, 2016 around 1.45 p.m and took her to Ajao Street, Agbowo Express, Ibadan where both men took turns to rape her.
“The suspects threatened their victim with knife and scissors after which she was subdued before committing the criminal act. The arrest of the suspect followed a report made by the victim’s father after he was alerted by her daughter’s friend who was with her when she was forcibly taken away by the r*pists.
“The suspect confessed to the crime and exhibits recovered from him are: two pairs of NSCDC uniform, five mobile phones, one beret, a belt and other items. The identity card found on the suspect bears his photograph but a different name, Falade Elijah”, the police boss said.
Confessing to the crime, Nwamma, said the victim was his friend’s girlfriend, adding that he only gave his friend, Emeka, his house key when he told him that he was taking his girlfriend home.
“I don’t even know that my friend has the intention to r*pe her, but I just saw myself assisting him to hold her hands and we both raped her together.
“I am not a real civil defence officer. I am just using it to scare people. The uniform belongs to my brother- in-law” Nwamma said.
Speaking with Blessing, she however denied knowing any of the suspects before the day she was raped.
According to her, “I was only in front of my father’s house when I saw the two men on a motor bike before they parked.
“They called me to come and show them a direction of a place they said they were going. I was forced to climb the motorcycle and they threatened me with a knife not to shout. I was taken to a house where both men took their turns to rape me” she said.
The Foursquare Gospel Church in Alaka, Lagos has been thrown into mourning after four of its members reportedly died in a car accident in the Ojota area of the state on Friday.
According to PUNCH, the victims were on their way to the 2016 youth convention of the church at the Ajebo camp, when the accident happened on the Lagos – Ibadan Expressway. The victims were identified as Temidayo Oyebade, Anuoluwapo Bisade-Philips, Shalom Etiubon and one simply identified as Nike.
While recounting the incident, a member of Foursquare revealed that there were actually five people in the car. “They were on their way to the annual youth convention of the church which took place on Saturday at the Ajebo camp of the church on the Lagos/Ibadan Expressway. A fast-moving trailer was said to have rammed into a car directly behind their car. The car then ran over theirs. Four died while one is in a coma in the hospital,” he said.
A friend of Temidayo, Seye Joseph, also confirmed the death in an interview with PUNCH, adding that it was unfortunate that Temidayo was no more. A former pastor of the Foursquare church also took to his Facebook page to mourn the loss of the youths, describing the deaths as painful. Other Friends of the victims took to their Facebook pages on Saturday to express their grief.
“I can’t believe Anu Bisade-Philips is gone. I can’t stp crying. She was a darling back then in primary school. Rest in perfect peace,my cute namesake.” One wrote. Another penned this down: “It is so unthinkable, unbelievable and unimaginable that Temidayo has left this sinful world. We love you, but God loves you most.”
Sean Tizzle is finally opening up about his rumoured relationship with Dj Cuppy, the daughter of billionaire tycoon Femi Otedola.
In a new interview with The Nation, the ‘Abiamo’ singer revealed all that transpired last August, when he put up Dj Cuppy’s photo with a caption that suggested that they were in a relationship.
“God bless my Cupcake Ifeoluwa aka Cuppy,” he wrote back then, adding, “Like Jay Z and Beyonce, it’s just me and my future Abiamo. #Kisses.”
The post caught fire as it read like a confirmation that they truly were dating.
But Sean Tizzle whose real name is Morihanfe Oluwaseun Oluwabamidele told The Nation that he simply was crushing on the top disc jockey.
“No, we were not dating,” he told the media. “She’s just my friend and we are cool like that. People just took it wrong, although I like her for so many things.”
And when asked if he had a crush on her, he said candidly, “Yes, I was. I told her before but she was in school then and she was trying to focus on her education.
“When the media put that out she didn’t take it too lightly and that kind of affected the relationship,” he admitted, adding, “But me I go go work that work to come tell her back say what’s up girl, can we do it again?”
Well, there you have it, folks: there was no relationship. He disrespected her on his page and she put him in his place.
After his previous release of the Mandela Tribute alongside South African rapper, Emtee, Five Star music act, Harrysong dishes out this new high-life fused record titled “Ladder”. On this gyration anthem, Harrysong features fellow label mate, Skiibii.
A little girl named Jayda Handy died after she was hit by a car when she ran onto the road during her own birthday party.
Jayda ran onto the road near North 84th and West Marion streets in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to greet her grandfather as he arrived for her party but was struck and killed by a car.
Speaking about what happened, Jayda’s heartbroken father, Jaylen Handy said,
‘It’s just still unreal to me that this happened. She was just here preparing for her party all morning.. She saw her granddad, she ran over there. She was just a happy baby. Always happy. Always happy. Everybody loved her… everybody is going to miss her. She had an impact on everybody.’
Police said the driver remained at the scene after the accident but the girl sadly passed away. The birthday party continued afterwards, with family and friends saying that it is what Jayda would have wanted. Also, the driver is helping with the investigation and no citations are expected as it is believed the person was driving legally.
Diamond Platinumz is married to a woman who is older than him and she is a very jealous wife who doesn’t really feel comfort when it comes to his female fans.
Whenever he is out to shoot music videos, she will not let him rest until she is sure that no lady is trying anything funny around her man.
He said:
“Whenever I’m shooting videos, she’s not always there, but she could call me up to 50 times. When I eventually show her the video, and she watches some scenes where I’m frolicking with women, she asks me why I did that. But I make her understand that I’m a musician, and that’s part of my job.”
He continued, “There was a time I was in Europe for a tour, and I tweeted ‘Where my ladies at …’ She took offence to that and said why was I asking for the ladies, that do I want them to come and meet me. I told her it means nothing, and it’s only part of our artistic language.”
Human wants are unlimited and when it comes to Nollywood, one cannot really understand the truth about all some allegations leveled against some practitioners and this make fans wonder what the industry was turning into.
Some time ago, some set of Nollywood practitioners complained that the industry tends to favour more light skin actresses than dark skin ones and this became a topic of some sort.
Now, actress, Chelsea Eze, has come out to challenge such claims by stating that those with dark skin get more movie roles than the fair skin actors.
She explained sighting example with Kunle Afolayan’s hit movie ‘Figurine’ that the producer, had to turn her down when she approached him for a role with the excuse that she was too fair for the roles needed.
In her words, “There have been some projects that I was supposed to be involved in but I was told that I am too light skinned for the part. I remember when Kunle Afolayan wanted to do the cast for Figurine, I asked him if I could come for auditions but he told me that I am too ‘yellow’. There are some characters you need to play but you have to be dark skinned. I have had cases where I have to play some certain character and the make-up artiste makes me look very dark. Sometimes my complexion does not always favour me but I will not change my skin hue for any reason.”
A Nigerian three-year-old boy has won a Qur’an memorisation contest in Saudi Arabia as well as other international contests, leaving many astounded.
Muhammad Shamsuddeen Aliyu was reportedly enrolled into the Professor Ango Abdullahi International School, in Zaria, when he was just one-and-a-half year old.
The toddler is reported to have achieved the rare feat through the school programme which allows kids to be registered into the boarding programme from age one. By age three, Muhammad had memorised the the whole Qur’an.
Muhammad’s father, Dr. Aliyu Shamsuddeen, who is also the head of the school, disclosed that the rationale behind admitting children at the tender age of one is that the brain easily assimilates education in its forms.
Speaking on his son’s feat, he said:
“We have the belief that from the time a child stops sucking the breast of his mother up to adolescence, the brain is wide open and this allows a child to easily assimilate what he or she is taught. This is why we are admitting children from this age, specifically for Qur’anic memorisation.
“Muhammad is not the only boy that can memorise the Holy Qur’an here, but his difference with others is the fact that he was able to win competitions at various stages up to the international level. We have children from different parts of the country who are here with us studying the Holy Qur’an and Western education.”
Dr. Aliyu went on to reveal that his wife and Muhammad’s mother had been uncomfortable with the idea of admitting him at such a young age, but had later relaxed as soon as his talents began to reveal itself.
Muhammad reportedly began attending Qur’anic recitation competitions from Zaria local government. Following his success at the local level, he went on to represent the school at the state level, as well as the state at the national level.
His pace paved the way for him to represent the country at the International level In Saudi Arabia where he the second in his age category.
As part of his prize, Muhammad was given the privilege of choosing a country where he would be sponsored for a picnic by the Emir Muhammad Sanusi II, while he is in Saudi Arabia.
Apart from his memorisation talents, Muhammad can speak Arabic and English Languages fluently, while carrying out all the normal activities of a Nursery II pupil.
The deputy Chief Imam of Tudun Jukun, Zaria Juma’at mosque, Ustaz Bashir Lawal, disclosed to correspondents that it is possible for a 3-year-old to be blessed with the memorisation of the Holy Qur’an but that in the history of previous generations of Islam, there has never been a time when a 3-year-old was reported to have memorised the complete holy book.
“Allah can do anything as part of justifying the sacredness of the Holy Qur’an, but in the history of Islam, that is the generations that the prophet (SAW) stamped as the best, there was no reported case of anyone who memorised the Holy the Qur’an at that age. There were instances where children of nine and above were reported to have memorised the Holy Qur’an, but not three.”
We can safely say Muhammad is a special breed and will go on to stand out among his age mates.
Blogger, Linda Ikeji has finally heeded the advice of some of her friends who have for long urged her to establish a proper business with a practical structure.
According to Sunday Scoop, Linda moved into an office whose rent has been estimated to be about N10m per annum in highbrow Lekki Phase 1.
The building, we learnt, has been partitioned into 22-room offices, housing studio, editing suite, two lounges, VIP waiting room, radio booth, section for her yet- to- be unveiled Linda Ikeji Music, LIS administrative office, bloggers office and her own office.
Ikeji, who has engaged the services of top professionals to man different departments, is launching two additional businesses that are online related, TV programmes and an online radio.
One of the businesses she will be launching is Linda Ikeji Music, which we learnt will be in competition with NotjustOk. The other one is LIS which might have something to do with fashion.
“Linda has finally registered her company and is planning to move on to greater things beyond the success that everybody can see. She feels there is still much that she could still achieve, there are unconquered territories and many unexplored opportunities between the worlds of social media she needs to explore.
She is not just satisfied with being the number one blogger and she doesn’t want to remain a one-man business anymore. She has the track record and what it takes to function as one of the business houses in Africa and that is what she is doing,” A source in the know told Sunday Scoop.
Sunday Scoop visited the office and while interacting with some of the workers on site, it was revealed that equipping the office has so far cost the blogger about N85m.
Despite repeated enquiries, the blogger told Sunday Scoop that when she is ready she would speak about the new development.
In an exclusive chat with Sunday Scoop, popular Nollywood actress and producer, Uche Jombo, said before she got married five years ago, she never dated anybody that lived in Nigeria.
When asked how it feels being married to a man who lives in America, the mother of one said the feeling was not strange as she never dated any man that lived in Nigeria.
“Before I got married, I had always dated people who lived outside Nigeria. As a result, being married to someone who lives abroad does not seem bizarre. I didn’t plan to marry someone who lives abroad. Rather, it just happened.”
She advised ladies not to be pressurised into getting married.
“Marry because you know this is what you want to do once in your lifetime. You have to be married to someone you can do everything with. Don’t marry because people say it is time to get someone. Get married for yourself. The pressure today will not be worth the ache tomorrow.”
This is really heartbreaking; the family of this young lady would really be in emotional crisis this period.
When one leaves you for another only means he doesn’t know your worth, and that doesn’t mean someone better wouldn’t come knocking soon.
A young girl with the name Famatta ended her life due to the fact that her boyfriend, James left her for her best friend.
She allegedly stabbed herself on the stomach but left a note behind for her family to be aware of her reasons.
A close source to the deceased, who posted the sad incident on his social media account and swears it happened, disclosed that prior to her demise, she couldn’t take the fact that the man she loved with the whole of her heart could leave her for her friend.
The note reads: “My boyfriend left me because of one of my friends yesterday, on 26 day. I think this is the best I can do to end this madness. God please forgive me and forgive James, my boyfriend. Thanks. The late Famatta.”
Kelvin Oche Ogebe was a graduate of State University (BSU), from the Computer Science department, who was killed recently.
According to a report on Idoma Voice, the young man stoned to death by two men in Makurdi.
The incident reportedly took place on Thursday by 6pm
The deceased who passed out from the Computer Science Department of the school, was reportedly engaged in a fight with the guys who allegedly hit him with a stone and beat him to death.
It was further revealed that the matter has already been reported to the Benue State Police Command.
Yesterday, a young man caused quite a scene after he proposed to his girlfriend in the middle of Shoprite.
The girl who was shocked following the unexpected gesture -accepted his proposal not after blushing for some minutes due to the glaring eye of the public.
John Dumelo, has disclosed the secrets behind the reasons why ladies find him very attractive.
According to Vanguard, the talented actor who made the revelations at the Nigerian launch of Ghandour Cosmetics product range in Lagos, said keeping his hair neat is one of the features ladies find irresistible.
“I always keep my hair well cut and neat, I know a lot of boys or a lot of men who have always wanted to use the product too because it’s good for the hair. It straightens out the hair and makes the hair look neat and it attracts the women as well.“
He explained that keeping his hair neat is also part of the reasons he was chosen as a brand ambassador for Ghandour Cosmetics, ‘Style Up’
“Even though I work with style app, I still have links with BO16 and other brands that Ghandour does. That’s the reason I’m here. I’m here for BO16 and I always support their activities”, he noted
Beautiful Nigerian lady Michelle Ekure, was born into the family of Mr. Ekure in Eku Delta State.
In order to defy joblessness, Michelle, a graduate of the department of International Studies and Diplomacy from the University of Benin, ventured into shoemaking, designing patterns and building shoes herself.
Michelle, in an interview with Lukmon of Wazobia Global Times USA, explained how the journey into shoemaking started for her.
See excerpts from the interview below:
So Why shoemaking?
My inspiration is from God, I never knew I would be a shoemaker. I graduated from the University six years ago, after which I looked for for job, but to know avail. At sometimes I got employed by a company in Lagos, but the boss was owing too much so I left.
On how it started, there is this other company I buy sandals in Lagos and resell. They sell nice shoes, so one day I thought to myself that I can tell this people to make sandals for me with my label, so I approached them and they said yes. That was how I got my first set of shoes. Then a friend introduced me to a guy that makes shoes. I watch him make shoes one day and I was amazed then I asked him to teach me and he did.
That’s a lovely beginning.
hmm. Thanks
So how do you drive sales and who are your target customers?
My target audience are Men of honours, people like the famous Nigerians comedian Alibaba…lol . I make direct sales, but I drive more sales on social media platforms like instagram, facebook and twitter. Micheleleather sales per week is over 50 pairs.
Wow! That’s a great number. You must be a workaholic. Do you have partners?
No, maybe someday. But I have people that are learning under me.
How many are your apprentice?
There are about 6 of them and more are still coming.
Talking about the Nigerian famous comedian Alibaba. We’ve seen pictures of you with him. Are you in anyway related?
No we’re not related, but he is like a father to me. He always want to see me succeed.
So, if not shoemaking, what would you have ventured into?
Maybe work at foreign affairs of British council or UN embassy. I love to be a diplomat .
Hmm. That might come to pass one day.
Yeah. (smile)
So, what’s your advice to young ladies that are yet to find there ways out there?
I always tell people I come in contact with that are looking for job to start something, anything you are good at can bring money to you or just learn a trade.
Is there anything else (e.g unpopular fun fact about you) you’d like to add that might be interesting to our readers ?
Hmm… Let them find out.
I’m a very interesting person be with though, I have my moment.
Thanks for your time, we appreciate chatting with you.
You’re welcome lukmon.
THE Niger Delta Revolutionary Crusaders, NDRC, Saturday, vowed that it would carry out reprisal attacks on Muslims and mosques in the Niger Delta region if Boko Haram kills Christians and burn down churches in the north, as threatened by its new leader, Abu Masab el Barnaw, last Wednesday.
Spokesperson of the militant group, W O I Izon-Ebi, in a statement, said: “We want to alert Nigerians and the world that the Islamization plot has been proven by the Boko Haram new leader Abu Masab el Barnaw that their new mission is to kill all Christians and burn down all churches.”
“But, we want to warn them that we, the Niger Delta youths, in this 21st century will not accept killing of innocent Christians or burning of churches. That if they try it in the north or any part of Nigeria, we the Niger Delta youths will not see any Muslim or mosque in the Niger Delta,” it said.
Its words: “We are not against President Buhari granting the Boko Haram amnesty if their sole purpose is to own an Islamic caliphate in the north, but they should not shift it to the Niger Delta.”
“All we know and want is resource control and true federalism, if truly they believe in one Nigeria, and are working harder to build a prosperous One Nigeria, let them shift their Operation Crocodile Tears to the Fulani herdsmen and the Boko Haram that is threatening the unity and peace of Nigeria,” the group asserted.
We are all Avengers NDRC called on President Muhammadu Buhari to demonstrate that leadership as the current leader and the President of Federal Republic of Nigeria, just as former President Goodluck Jonathan showed by visiting him (Buhari) to indicate that he believes in the unity of Nigeria and was not part of the planned declaration of the Niger Delta Republic.
Ogunkoya Opeyemi, 20, is a first-class Biochemistry graduate of Covenant University, but she is currently undergoing the National Youth Service Corps programme, where she was deployed in a secondary school to teach. Interestingly, Opeyemi, who had 4.70 CGPA in the 2014/2015 academic session, tells TUNDE AJAJA she is enjoying the experience. She shares more about her experience in this interview
You graduated last year, what have you been doing since then?
I’m currently undergoing my National Youth Service Corps programme. I’m teaching in a public school and the experience has not been bad at all.
It must have been a lot of work to graduate with a first class. Was it?
Earning a first class in Biochemistry wasn’t an easy task. It took a lot of hard work, dedication, commitment and sacrifices. In all, it wasn’t my efforts that counted, only God’s grace did.
Apart from God’s grace, were there other things you did differently to be better?
It was my decision from the start to put my very best into all my endeavours while in school. But there is more to success than determination. So, I ensured I attended all classes, did all assignments and committed two hours to study every day. I was always time conscious, I organised my activities and prioritised effectively. I read for minimum of two hours daily, but during tests and exams, I studied for as long as it took. Sleep was not very important to me during examinations; I only ensured that I fed well. Also, I borrowed books from the library but I preferred to read in a well-ventilated classroom, especially on top floors where I could have a view of a beautiful landscape.
Was having a first class a do-or-die affair for you?
The most important thing would be that I put in my very best in earning whatever result I had, but if I didn’t graduate with a first class, I would have been disappointed but accept it as the will of God. The motivation during my 100 level orientation programme was one of the things that fuelled my desire to graduate with a first class. Some staff and senior students motivated us and that was helpful. So, right from my first semester in school, I made up my mind to graduate with a first class, coupled with the huge financial investments my parents put into my education. I wanted to justify their investment, and I felt that would be the least way to appreciate their sacrifices. I mean it’s only fair to make our parents feel good and put smiles on their faces for their unalloyed support. In return, they threw a graduation party for me and I got several cash gifts from other family members and friends. Meanwhile, I had the most amazing lecturers. They were bright and profound in their various fields. Their primary concern was to impart students with knowledge and to raise global leaders. They were not only lecturers but also parent figures, so they helped too. There are many factors that influence success in academics. Apart from hard work, fantastic lecturers, people need to have passion for what they do, because passion is what drives one to success. Choosing a course you have interest in matters.
What attracted you to Biochemistry?
As a child, I wanted to be a space explorer, but I later found Biochemistry interesting, being a very broad field in natural sciences. I chose to study Biochemistry because of my interest in natural systems and the diverse fields in which the principles of Biochemistry can be applied. Being a very broad course, it required constant reading, ability to understand complex systems, critical reasoning and research skills. Although these skills are required to successfully study the course, anyone lacking in any of them will definitely have the skills imparted by the end of the programme. It’s also a course that has a lot to do with practicals and I enjoyed the practical classes, especially those pertaining to molecular biology, because some things that people see as abstract are simplified and you witness these things yourself during practicals. The knowledge you get from that enhances your understanding of the subject because you have seen things for yourself. The only occasions I got tired of practicals were the times I had to work till about 3am, and that was during my final year project. However, I’m particularly interested in environmental toxicology and the effect of toxic pollutants on human health.
Why the interest in that aspect?
I had observed with serious concern the impact of pollution in the world right now, and one very important aspect of that is climate change. I’m really interested in the effect of human pollution on the climate and the environment, especially in Nigeria; talking about the effect of toxins on human health, in terms of air pollution, water pollution and land pollution. The harmful effect of these things on humans can be severe, and I think we should pay attention to it. So, I’ll do a study on it.
What are the most common human activities that aggravate these issues?
We have issues of oil spillage, burning of fossil fuel, improper sewage treatment, and many others. Looking at Lagos as an example, some industries channel their effluents into the lagoon, which pollutes the water. That affects people in areas like Makoko, Oko Baba and other areas, in terms of the quality of the water, the survival of aquatic animals and even access to healthy food. It’s those effects that I want to work on, so that people’s lives can be better protected. I’m passionate about this and God will help me to see it through.
Did you participate in any competition or receive any award as an undergraduate?
I participated in the 2015 campus competition hosted by Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. In my first semester in 400 level, I got an award from my department as the best student in Biochemistry. I started having first class since my first semester in 100 level and it was just five of us in the department. I was the second highest in the class.
Do you have role models?
Yes. My role models are Condoleezza Rice, Justice Jumoke Pedro and my lovely mum, Mrs. A. A. Ogunkoya.
Is your performance traceable to how you fared in your primary and secondary schools?
In primary school, I recall taking the first position several times. If I wasn’t the first, I was always one of the top five in my class. I also recall receiving awards of excellence in sciences twice in the primary school. My performance in the secondary school was equally outstanding. There was a system in my secondary school that selected the top 50 students in the set into a class (special class). I maintained the special class all through my stay in school. I would also like to add that I got all A’s in the JSS3 examination organised by the National Examination Council. I had similar performance when I sat for the Senior School Certificate Examination. I took extra tutorial classes and sleepless nights and all glory to God, it was a success. I made all my papers in one sitting with three A’s, three B2’s, two B3’s and one C4. I scored 260 in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, which was good but not quite what I expected.
What were you expecting?
My target was to score like 320, but I thank God for what I had. That is why it is good to set a high standard for yourself so that even if you don’t meet up, you would still be above average. It took extensive study to succeed in those exams, which shows that success cannot be accidental. You work your way to it and that was what I did. So, the result is expected. Even if you are intellectually gifted, nothing manifests without a push. And that required push is hard work.
During exams, were there times you went into secluded places?
Yes, there were times I went to secluded places like classes on the topmost floor of very distant college buildings where most people would be too lazy to go. I remember, once I locked myself in a deserted common room so no one would interrupt my reading.
What were your memorable moments while in school?
I remember a time when the sole of my heeled shoe pulled out on my way to Faith Tabernacle on a Sunday morning. I had to walk on bare feet despite my gorgeous dressing. It was quite embarrassing. However, I enjoyed the moments I spent with my friends.
Were you a sociable student or you were always reading when others had gone to have fun?
I wasn’t the sociable butterfly but I had a circle of close friends. I had many acquaintances too. I loved meeting new people, hanging out and doing fun things with my friends. At my leisure, I watched movies, read my anthropology books and spent time hanging out with friends. I spent part of my money on fashion, especially on weaves, clothes and wristwatches, though I saved some part of the money.
Is there anything you wish you had done as a student that you could not do?
I wish I had applied for scholarships to fund my university education but I was never exposed to such opportunities.
Would you want to work based on what you learnt in school or you have interest in other things?
Yes, I would definitely work with my degree in Biochemistry. However, to achieve my career goals, I would need an advanced degree in the environmental sciences but my degree in Biochemistry is the perfect springboard in launching me into a career as an environmental toxicologist and consultant. It will be fulfilling to proffer practical solutions to pressing environmental challenges facing the world today. I’m not limited to any company or organisation, I would like to work in any organisation where I would be relevant in effecting these positive changes.
What should students do to be excellent in the higher institution?
Whatever the situation you find yourself, put in your best, give thanks to God and your reward will surely come. Always remember, you are the architect of your destiny. Also worthy of note is that students should know what time is best for them to read. That works and helps to be in charge of your schedule.
Annette Cookey came to limelight during the MTN Project Fame West Africa, when she emerged the 3rd runner-up in the 2008 edition of the contest.
The singer who started singing when she was 10 doesn’t believe that sexuality can sell music. However, she has five intimidating body parts that she has named.
Annette said “I am sure a lot of people will be wondering what has been happening to me since then. I am not going to say I am a s*x symbol but for some reasons, I often get sexually harassed and that really affected me as a person. It has also affected my career in music because I don’t trust anyone anymore. They will tell you that they want to work with you because you’re so talented, and at the same time, they will want sexual favours from you, and I don’t think that is proper.”
She added “Though, they say s*x sells, but I do not believe in that. I believe people should be modest in whatever they do. And when I refer to the past, people will say that things have changed. At least, I have watched Mary J. Blige a couple of times, and I can’t remember seeing her perform naked, or half naked, and she is not doing bad for herself. I don’t think you have to be naked to sell.
She names five intimidating things about her “My eyes, boobs, voice and my stature. I was standing somewhere recently, and a guy saw my boobs; he had to take some steps backwards and fixed his gaze on my boobs; he didn’t turn. I now asked him what he was doing but he pretended he was not doing anything. Even little children are affected by my boobs. The other day at the Cinemas, some kids offered to buy me lunch because of that. So I get that a lot.
Nollywood actress, Moyo Lawal is known to be one of the actresses with a big backside.
The actress, who recently made a cameo in a musical video of Ojay has drawn trolls to herself with her frequent backside showoff.
Although she often claims to be a V, but with most raunchy photos she do post on social networks, her holy and good girl portray seems to be a mere charade.
She was recently under attack as fans accused her that her backside is not natural but achieved through the help of surgery, implant or creams.
Defending herself, the actress has taken to her page to debunk such claims as she revealed that she inherited it from her mother.
However, aside the fact that she claimed it was inherited from her mother, she also gave a hint that Squat exercises helped her in achieving that massive backside.
In her words: “No!!! I haven’t done any surgery whatsoever or booty implants or taken booty pills or booty cream. You people sef!!! (It was my mama who gave me)……… However also, I used to do a lot of squats.”
Traveling in a train is an amazing experience in itself. You get to witness the stunning vistas of nature, sprawling fields, cities teeming with people, or endless stretches of land with no sign of any life whatsoever.
kOne more thing that you almost always see throughout your train-journey are those small stones lying alongside the track on which your train races?
Have you ever given any thought as to why there are almost always stones alongside a railway track?
Track Ballast
To start with, the stones that you see lying close to the railway tracks are collectively called track ballast. It basically forms the trackbed on which the railway sleepers are kept. Track ballast is packed between the sleepers, in the areas below, and on the sides of railway tracks. I can already hear the question beginning to form in your head; what’s a sleeper?
A railway sleeper is a rectangular support that is usually kept perpendicular to the tracks. Sleepers are known by a few other names too, like a railroad tie or a cross-tie. These are usually made of wood or pre-stressed concrete, although the latter is more widely used today. The function of railway sleepers is to hold the rails upright and properly spaced.
Why Specifically Those Stones?
It’s not like the construction crews put just any stone they find around the tracks. That wouldn’t do the trick. For instance, if you put smooth, round pebbles in the ballast, then they might roll or slide over each other when a train passes over the tracks; therefore, they would fail at their main job – providing solidarity to the tracks. Given that fact, you need stones of a specific type that won’t move around too much, except by kids chucking stones near the tracks, of course!
In order to guarantee that the stones stay in place, they use sharp and edged stones in the ballast. Interesting, huh?
Is That All Track Ballast Does?
In fact, the track ballast serves a number of purposes. First of all, it makes sure that tracks stay in place when super-heavy trains roll by on them. It also plays an instrumental role in keeping any vegetation in check that might grow around the tracks (and make the ground beneath the tracks weaker). Another important aspect of track ballast is that it seals out any water that may be around the tracks to actually reach the tracks on a regular basis. That doesn’t mean the ballast completely insulates the tracks from water, which would be impossible, but it does facilitate water drainage around and beneath the tracks so that water doesn’t stay near the tracks and compromise the solidarity of the ground.
A novel technique to reduce vibrations
The excessive use of railway lines for transportation poses a threat to the buildings in the areas near the tracks due to the immense vibrations the tracks experience when a high speed locomotive moves over them. Also, the loud noise that is produced when a train moves rapidly also the tracks is also a nuisance to the surrounding areas.
In order to minimize these vibrations, a fairly simple clamping technique is employed using a dynamic vibration absorber. It consists of EPDM or Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer rubber because of its high resistance to heat, water and other mechanical strains. As a result, the vibrations are reduced to a great extent and the noise is also diminished to a bare minimum.
What we’re trying to say should be clear… Picking up stones from around the tracks on a pleasant, sunny day and chucking them out into the nearby forest is not an ideal way to release your stress!
He sure has been giving us looks to talk about these past two days – D’Banj looks very fly as he is photoed with famous foreign Gospel singer, Don Meon.
The singer and his ex-partner, Don Jazzy, reportedly performed together at a birthday party last night.
He is styled by celebrity stylist, Swanky Jerry… More photos below:
In the post, they wrote “all friends and sympathizers are cordially invited” but it doesn’t look like the dead person wants them at her funeral… Just saying…
How on earth can you use this as a photo for an obituary post?! Nawa oh!
After her saga with the #SaveMayowa campaign with her fans, Toyin Aimakhu looks amazing in these new photos of hers she released moments ago.
The actress is known to be one of the most photogenic and fashionable actresses in the Nollywood movie scene – she proves this status by sharing these gorgeous looking photos.
According to SDK, “when the late Muna died, everyone said he didn’t speak up. Everybody claimed they would have helped. Muna was quiet about asking for help because he probably knew he would get none from his colleagues.
Muna is gone!
Leo is still here and has spoken up,He still believes he will get help from his Colleagues even though they owe him no obligation to do.
At the moment, he has lost movement of his right leg. We need to move fast before it becomes too late.
Leo is in need of 10 million Naira financial assistance for an immediate kidney transplant abroad. Please lets join hands and save this fine young man. His account details remains:
Mezie O Leonard 0702083428 Access bank
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Chioma Okoye
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This list is being put out here to encourage those who haven’t given something to please do so IF THEY CAN. ( The list is from when the donations started till the 2nd of August)
It’s a race against time – GOD BLESS YOU AS YOU GIVE”
Celebrating his birthday today, Nigerian Lyricist On The Roll, Vector Tha Viper spits fire on this new record titled “IDGAF” (I Don’t Give A F@$k).
After his previous release of the Mandela Tribute alongside South African rapper, Emtee, Five Star music act, Harrysong dishes out this new high-life fused record titled “Ladder”. On this gyration anthem, Harrysong features fellow label mate, Skiibii.
