Mystery as pastor drop dead hours after ministering in a burial ceremony in delta

Mystery as pastor drops dead, hours to ministering at burial service

 THE leader of St. John’s Anglican Church, Agbarho in Ughelli North Local Government  Area of Delta State was thrown into confusion when the church vicar, scheduled to lead a team of  ministers at a funeral service, suddenly died after he was rushed to hospital.

Venerable Stephen Eseteru Ogue, JP, 53, author of several Christian books, including ‘Escathology: The rapture of the Saints’, ‘Foundation for marital bliss’ and ‘The potential power of the Holy Spirit’, died at about 7.45 a.m. on Friday, December 11, 2015, two hours  before he was billed to officiate at a funeral service. Until his sudden death of cardiac arrest at Lily Hospital, Deco Road, Warri, the Anglican venerable, according to his first daughter, Oghenenyoreme Ogue, was suffering from diabetes and high blood pressure.


Ogue
The hearse conveying the remains of the  woman whose burial the paster was supposed to preside at, mourners, including a large delegation of the church’s Women Guild as well as members of the Anglican Fasting and Prayer Society, had

gathered in front of the church building as early as 9.25 a.m. for the service billed for 10.00 a.m.

Unaware of the tragedy that had occurred, the mourners, who had been  warned the previous night against lateness to the funeral service, waited patiently for the officiating ministers to receive the body at the West Door (entrance of the church) in accordance with Anglican doctrine but no pastor was in sight. Meanwhile, other  members of the church and visitors kept  trooping into the church premises for the funeral service.

Worried by the development, members of the mourning family  began to  call the vicar’s phone line and a voice answering to urge them to be patient. The calls to Reverend Friday Erutere, billed to assist the venerable at the funeral service, were initially ignored until he answered  to similarly sue for patience, saying he was on his way to the church.

Erutere, who conducted the service of songs with Rev. Wisdom Eghagha, the previous night, had  warned against lateness, stressing that, in Anglican Church, such lapse  attracts a fine of N10,000.

After about 45 minutes delay, a Toyota car, said to be owned by the vicar/archdeacon, hurried into the church premises and made its way straight to the staff quarters ,to the  relief of those waiting  outside the church. Immediately, people  started regrouping around the hearse with the hope that the service would soon begin. But, the relief soon turned to despair when the regrouping band of mourners discovered that the occupants of the car were  only two female members of the family and the pastor’s  driver.

The waiting had just begun. In the anxiety, nobody observed that the car, which was later learnt to have taken the venerable out of the church premises that early morning, did not bring him back. The only occupants of the car at that moment besides the driver, were his wife, Felicia and his eldest daughter, Oghenenyoreme.

Eventually, 60 minutes after the scheduled time of service, Erutere, accompanied by two others, arrived at the West Door to officially receive the corpse and proceeded  with the funeral service.

Despite the commencement of proceedings, anxiety was still palpable as church members continued to ask after the whereabouts of the venerable, who had, on several occasions, enjoined members of the Women’s Guild to be punctual for that particular service and had promised to lead the church delegation to Okpara Inland for the interment. Nobody was providing answers to questions. Not even his assistant who, some observed later, appeared agitated and confused to the extent that, for the first time in a funeral service, there was no communion and there was no offertory. By far, the most worrisome was the  treatment accorded the National President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, who took time off his church’s  three -day crusade

THE ANOINTING

The anointing  :- Not until you are filled with the Anointing, not until you are in contact with the Anointing that burden, that yoke will always remain. So when the Anointing come upon you, that burden, that yoke will be lifted off you and the anointing shall destroy every yoke.
The anointing make you burden free.
When the anointing which is also the spirit of God come upon you,  it load you up with wisdom, understanding, counsel, might, knowledge, fear of the lord, it is the anointing that quicking our understanding.  It is also the anointing that make us not to Judge by what we hear or see. The anointing is truth. The Anointing is the full measure of the holy ghost

On sport: see what Nigeria coach has to say about his poor performance at the nation cup

CHAN 2016: Oliseh apologises over Super Eagles’ elimination


Coach Sunday Oliseh, has apologised over the failure of his team to make it from their group stage at the ongoing 2016 African Nations Championship.

This was revealed in a tweet by the official handle of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF.

“Coach @SundayOOliseh: We apologize to Nigerians for this loss, we never planned to exit the tournament this early. The boys gave their best”.


Sunday-Oliseh
The Syli Nationale (Guinea) eliminated Sunday Oliseh-tutored Super Eagles at the ongoing CHAN 2016 in Rwanda.

The 1-0 victory at Umuganda Stadium, Gisenyi ensured the Guineans progress while the Eagles will play no more part in the tournament.

Bangoura’s boys had their chance to take the lead as Daouda Camara ease past the Nigeria’s defence to lay an assist for Ibrahim Sankhon who slotted in to an empty net.

Ibrahim Sankhon’s goal for Guinea ended an embarrassing first half for Sunday Oliseh’s boys.

Coach Sunday Oliseh was forced to make an early substitution in the second half with the introduction of the team’s topscorer Chisom Chikatara for Paul Onobi in a move to get the desired result.

The Syli Nationale held on to their lead as they played more defensive with little attacking threat but the Super Eagles couldn’t break through as they lack creativity.

FC Ifeanyi Ubah’s Bright Onyedikachi who came on for Tunde Adeniji in the second half came closer to get an equalizer for the Super Eagles but saw his effort parred off by the goalkeeper.

The Super Eagles were unable to grab an equalizer before the end of regular time to savour a point for qualification as they finished in the third position behind with 4points behind leader Tunisia with 5points and Guinea 5points.

News update

Clark writes Buhari, condemns renewed blowing of pipelines



ABUJA- FORMER Federal Commissioner for Information for Information and Ijaw leader, Chief Edwin Clark, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to intervene in the alleged castigation and harassment of the people of the Niger Delta and for the maintenance of peace and stability in the region.


EDWIN CLARK
In the letter dated January 22, 2016, Chief Clark specifically asked President Buhari to investigate  the humiliation of Chief Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo), the proposed scrapping of  the Maritime University in Okerenkoko, Warri South West Local Government, Delta State established by former President Goodluck Jonathan  and refund of the money already released for the project as disclosed by the Minister of Transportation, Chiibuike Rotimi Amaechi when he appeared before Senate Committee on Marine Transport, headed by Senator Ahmed Sani.

The elder statesman advised President Buhari to be wary of some persons around him who may be misinforming him and creating problems for him. He said that the Niger Delta region lays the golden egg, yet goes through humiliation and harassment by the government, adding that except for one or two persons, no Niger Delta person or any one from Ijaw land owns an oil bloc, as they were being controlled by other people from other regions.

Chief Clark who condemned the renewed blowing up of major oil and gas pipelines by militants in the Niger Delta region of the country, urged the president to bring to book all the culprits even as he said that Tompolo, a civilized Nigerian can never be part of the renewed bombing of the pipes. He said, “I totally condemn the vandalisation of oil and gas pipelines and will give you 100 per cent support for whatever action you take to bring the culprits to book. It is with heavy heart that I decided to take record of pipeline vandalisations that have taken place within the last two years.”

Entertainment news

Help choose YBNL First Lady, Olamide begs fans

artist Olamide Adedeji, a.k.a Olamide has solicited the help of fans in selecting the first female artiste for his record label, the Yahoo Boy No Laptop (YBNL).

YBNL is currently an all-male music imprint which includes musical raves such as Lil Kesh, Adekunle Gold, Vikto, Xino and Chinko Ekun.


Olamide
According to a statement from the YBNL boss, ”My YBNL first lady should be a combination of Asa and Dejloaf; what do you guys suggest? #YBNL1StLADY.”

He said that such female artiste must be musically inclined like Nigeria and International singer Asa, “who is best known for her soul and pop kind of music.’’

Also, Deja Trimble popularly known as Dejloaf, is an American rapper, singer and hip hop artist from Detroit, Michigan.
NAN reports that Olamide popularly called Olamide Baddo, is a Nigerian hip hop recording artist from Bariga, Lagos, and records mostly in Yoruba, his native tongue.

Some of his hit songs include “Shakiti bobo’’, “Eyan mayweather’’; “Lagos Boys’’ and “Baddest Guy Ever Liveth’’. (NAN)

BREAKING NEWS: MILITANTS CONTINUE BOMBING IN DELTA

Breaking: Militants continue bombing in Delta


MILITANTS  continued bombing of oil installations, last night, in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State.

The details were still sketchy this morning‎, but it was learned that they blew up the Abiteye flow station and Sagara to Chevron pipelines.


File…Militants
“Some of are already trapped in our communities because of the bombings, the target for now may be Chevron facilities,” a worried riverside dweller told Vanguard.

MOTIVATION

Walt Disney: Today Disney rakes in billions from merchandise, movies and theme parks around the world, but Walt Disney himself had a bit of a rough start. He was fired by a newspaper editor because, “he lacked imagination and had no good ideas.” After that, Disney started a number of businesses that didn’t last too long and ended with bankruptcy and failure. He kept plugging along, however, and eventually found a recipe for success that worked.

SIGN TO KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN A WRONG RELATIONSHIP

1. You and your partner don’t have the same long or short-term goals

If you can’t agree on financial issues, family matters, or goals for your future, then you may want to think twice about your relationship. Nobody has the exact same plans for the future, but the happiest couples have the same focus.

2.Your boyfriend says he loves you, but doesn’t act like he loves you

Believe his nonverbal behavior (his actions) over his verbal behavior (talk is cheap!). Read 4 Ways to Tell If Your Husband is Lying About Cheating for help identifying verbal versus nonverbal behavior.

3.You feel bad, guilty, unhappy, depressed, or sad about your relationship

This tip is based on the quip from Piglet and Winnie the Pooh above. If you don’t feel secure, comfortable, and loved in your relationship, then you may be with the wrong guy. If you’re not happy, it’s a sign you’re in a bad relationship and you should think about leaving.
4.Your family and friends aren’t supportive of your relationship

I don’t think we should choose our boyfriends or husbands based on our family and friends’ opinions, but I do think we should take their opinions into consideration! If your family or friends have strong reservations about your partner, I encourage you to ask for specific reasons. Find out the root of their feelings, and try to be objective.

If your boyfriend or husband makes you feel bad about yourself, read The Verbally Abusive Man, Can He Change?: A Woman’s Guide to Deciding Whether to Stay or Go by Patricia Evans. If you’re in a bad relationship, learn how to empower yourself, improve your relationship, and change your life for the better.

5.You’re wondering about the warning signs of a bad relationship

The most important warning sign of love gone bad is your gut feeling! Why are you worrying about your relationship? Would you want your sister, best friend, or daughter to be in this relationship? To find the strength and courage to either fix or leave a bad relationship, you may need to talk to a marriage counselor.

Sign of a wrong relationship

Sign to wrong relationship :- 1. You keep your partner’s actions and words a secret

If you can’t tell your family or friends about the things your boyfriend or husband says and does, then you may not be in a healthy loving relationship. If you lie to protect him, then it’s time to get out of that bad relationship. You’re not just with the wrong guy…you’re being the wrong type of woman.

2. Your partner wants you to change

If your boyfriend or husband doesn’t love you as you are, run for the hills! This is one of the most important signs of bad relationships: a man who doesn’t love or accept you as you are. Your boyfriend or husband should love you unconditionally, whether you’re rich or poor, big or small, or here or there. You know it’s time to get out when you can’t be yourself.

3. Your partner doesn’t trust you

Constant phone calls, demands on your time, and jealous fits are NOT signs of love! If your husband or boyfriend doesn’t trust you or accuses you of lying, then you need to re-evaluate your love. If he opens your mail or shows up at work unexpectedly, he doesn’t trust you. This is a sign of deep insecurity, which could lead to more serious relationship problems.

4. Your partner puts you down, in private or in front of others

If he calls you names, ridicules your thoughts or opinions, or makes you feel like a fool, then he’s no good for you! You’re better off to break up with him and start getting over your broken heart.

5. You don’t feel like an equal partner in your relationship

Does your husband or boyfriend make all the decisions – or do you? An unequal balance of power is a sign of a bad relationship, and a sign it’s time to get out. If you aren’t being treated equally, read When to Leave a Relationship.

LASSA FEVER A MAJOR THREAT IN SOME PART OF NIGERIA

Lassa Fever: 3 dead, 200 under observation in Rivers
The Commissioner for Health in Rivers, Dr Theophilus Odagme, has confirmed that three persons have died, while more than 200 others are currently under observation, following the outbreak of Lassa Fever in the state.

Odagme made the disclosure in an interview on Saturday.

He said that up to 50 people who had contacts with the first reported two cases could be out of observation because they had not shown symptoms of the disease.

The commissioner said that the medical doctor, who died after contracting the disease, had been buried after consultations with the family.

He said the doctor died at a hospital outside Port Harcourt and that contacts he had hours before his death were among those under observation.

According to the commissioner, government has set up a special centre to manage new cases of the disease, noting that no new case has been reported.

Odagme also said that the State Government was working with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Federal Ministry of Health to tackle the disease.

“We have been working with WHO and the Federal Ministry of Health. They are with us in ensuring that their supports come on board.
They are with us.

He advised people with symptoms of the disease to report to the nearest health centre for test and treatment.

Update

Two centuries ago Sarah Baartman died after years spent in European "freak shows". Now rumours over a possible Hollywood film about Baartman's life have sparked controversy. Sarah Baartman died on 29 December 1815, but her exhibition continued. Her brain, skeleton and sexual organs remained on display in a Paris museum until 1974. Her remains weren't repatriated and buried until 2002. Brought to Europe seemingly on false pretences by a British doctor, stage-named the "Hottentot Venus", she was paraded around "freak shows" in London and Paris, with crowds invited to look at her large buttocks. Today she is seen by many as the epitome of colonial exploitation and racism, of the ridicule and commodification of black people.

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FATHER SET HIS OWN SON ABLAZE

Father ties son’s hands, legs; sets him ablaze

Omu-Aran (Kwara) – A 22-year-old man in Omu-Aran, Kwara, Sola Akangbe, died in the early hours of Saturday following wounds from a fire allegedly set on him by his biological father, Kehinde.
The deceased, a wheelbarrow pusher, was said to have suffered high degree burns and was confirmed dead by doctors at Ajisafe Hospital, Omu-Aran, where he was rushed to by the police on Friday.
The doctors at the hospital battled to save his life as the fire affected most parts of his body.
The deceased was said to have been accused of stealing an undisclosed amount of money from some roadside beggars on Friday and was apprehended and handed over to his father.
The father, a commercial driver, allegedly drove his son to a nearby bush on Omu-Aran-Isanlu-Isin road, tied his hands and legs before setting him ablaze.
Sola, who was still alive when he was rescued, told his rescuers that his father was responsible for the act.
The mother of the deceased, Rachael, was seen crying in the hospital after the death of her son was broken to her.
The mother, who is a trader based in Odo-Owa, another suburb, told NAN that a friend had notified her of the development on phone before she rushed to the hospital to check on her son.
The mother, who acknowledged that Sola was an unrepentant troublesome fellow, however, expressed shock at the father’s action.
She disclosed that although she gave birth few weeks ago, she had divorced Kehinde about seven years ago as a result of irreconcilable differences.
Mr Ajayi Okasanmi, the Police Public Relation Officer in the state, confirmed the incident, saying that the suspect was already in police custody and that investigation was ongoing.

IGHALO SAYS MOVING TO MANCHESTER UNITED WOULD BE A DREAM COME THROUGH

Ighalo: Manchester United move would be a dream

The in-demand forward has admitted that he would jump at the opportunity to line out in the Red Devil’s jersey
Odion Ighalo has admitted it would be "a dream" to have the opportunity to play for Manchester United.

The Hornets’ forward rated £20million has also been linked with a move to Atletico Madrid, AS Roma.

When asked about the reported interest from the Red Devils, the 26-year-old confessed he would love the opportunity to join them.

“There has been speculation from Spain and Italy but I’ve played there and now want to play in England," Ighalo told The Sun.

“I don’t think I will be moving but I’m not sure I’d say no if United called.

“They were my team growing up. I loved watching Andy Cole and Dwight Yorke on TV.

“They were my idols and playing at Old Trafford has always been a dream.”

Meanwhile, Ighalo is set to be given a well-earned rest when Watford open their FA Cup campaign at home to Newcastle this weekend.

Goodnews:Nnamdi Kanu’s wife gives birth to a bouncing baby boy...

The Pregnant wife of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB) Mr. Nnamdi Kanu, his wife named Uchechi Okwu Kanu has finally delivered a bouncing baby boy. Verified Reports reaching us now have it that Nnamdi Kanu’s wife who has been pregnant for months now, finally put to bed a baby boy, Meanwhile, Her husband Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is still under detention in custody of Department State Service DSS under president Buhari’s order.

Madam Kemi Olunloyo says rapper olamide killed his father for rituals...

After the headies events of yesterday where Olamide and Don Jazzy got involed in a small social melee at The Headies Awards, Madam Kemi Olunloyo, daughter of a former governor of Oyo State, a socialite and a vocal supporter for the actualization of Biafra Republic, predicted that Olamide's career will go downhill following the events. However, on Sunday, Kemi's words took a new turn as she said Olamide was a ritualist (Olamide's father died only weeks ago) and also insinuated that the YBNL rapper should be in jail for vandalizing a room at The Headies if it were to happen in the United States.

EFCC STORMS OLISA METUH'S ABUJA HOME, WHISKS HIM AWAY

EFCC Storms Olisa Metuh's Abuja Home, Whisks Him Away


Officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday, January 5, stormed the Abuja home of the spokesman the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olisa Metuh and whisked him away.

According to a statement by Richard Ihediwa, the special assistant to the party’s national publicity secretary, the anti-graft agency stormed the compound this morning and asked Metuh to follow them to the commission’s headquarters.

He said the operatives who were four in number came in a White unmarked Toyota Hiace bus, adding that when they were asked the reason for the invitation, the officials stated that he has some issues to clear with the commission.

The special assistant said the commission, however, stated that Metuh was not being arrested but friendly invited.

Ihediwa further disclosed that as at the time of issuing this statement, Metuh is still being kept at the commission’s headquarters and his lawyers were making frantic efforts to reach him.

He said though details of why Metuh was invited is yet to be made public by the commission, he recalled that severally the PDP spokesman had alerted in various press conferences and statements that he has been under threat and that the ruling party and the government have been very uncomfortable with his stance.

According to him, the latest being the outburst and threats by the National Chairman of the APC, Chief John Oyegun in reaction to Chief Metuh’s criticisms of President Buhari’s widely criticized response on government’s disobedience of court orders, during the last Wednesday’s Presidential Media chat.

The special assistant said the office of the national publicity secretary will keep the public updated on any development on the issue.
Recall that Metuh was implicated in the $2.1 billion arms contracts as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) traced N1.4 billion to the account of a company allegedly linked to him.

The PDP stalwart had earlier alleged that his life was under threat by some suspected federal government agents, and in a stone throw, report also emerged that the Department of State Service invited him for questioning but his party dismissed the report that he was under investigation by the EFCC.

IMF TO SCRUTINISE FG 2016 BUDGET

IMF to scrutinise FG’s 2016 budget—Lagarde

Says she is not in Nigeria to negotiate loan
Notes with right policies, Nigeria has no reason to borrow
Backs Buhari’s fight against corruption
Ministers’ll give account of funds —Buhari
By Emeka Anaeto, Economy Editor & Levinus Nwabughiogu
ABUJA — There were indications that the 2016 Appropriation Bill may be subjected to further scrutiny and amendments by the International Monetary Fund, IMF, despite being already presented to the National Assembly for legislative action.
Managing Director of IMF, Ms Christine Lagarde, who is visiting Nigeria, told newsmen in Abuja, yesterday, that the multilateral financial institution would be discussing the budget next week with Nigerian officials.
Lagarde responding to question on the 2016 budget said: “A team of economists is going to come here (Nigeria) next week to review and audit (the bill) and have a good discussion with the government authorities to really assess whether the financing is in place, whether the debt is sustainable, whether the borrowing costs are sensible and what strategy must be put in place in order to address challenges going forward.”
The IMF boss, who held meetings with the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN; Finance Minister, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, as well as a closed door sessions with President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, had refused to comment directly on the content of the 2016 Appropriation Bill because there are procedures at the IMF that must be followed.
She noted that she will continue to have discussions with Nigeria’s Finance Minister and CBN Governor on issues of fiscal discipline, financing, monetary policies and the degree of flexibility, because despite “Nigeria being a vibrant and large economy still has to deal with a lot of poor people with a lot of inequality. Those two components should certainly always be the drivers of reforms, whether it is looking at subsidies, how they are structured and how they can be faced out.”
Don’t strangulate poor Nigerians
Following the dwindling oil prices that have apparently affected the national income of most countries, the IMF boss warned the Federal Government not to strangulate poor Nigerians with rigid economic policies.
She also stated that it was concerned by the condition of teeming population of poor Nigerians who would be affected by the rigidity of policies, stressing the need to inject fiscal discipline in the policy formulations.
According to Lagarde, her mission to Nigeria was not connected to the negotiations of any loan with any kind of conditionalities but to have discussion on the economic reforms and objectives of the present government.

KANU, DASUKI: BUHARI IS NOT DICTATORIAL

Kanu, Dasuki : Buhari not dictatorial — AGF, Ndume, Tsav, others

ABUJA—Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, yesterday, teamed up with other eminent Nigerians to give President Muhammadu Buhari a robust defence after the president came under criticisms for insisting that the Federal Government would not release former National Security Adviser, Col Sambo Dasuki (retd), and the founder of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, Mr. Nnamdi Kanu, despite several court directives to that effect.
Senate Leader, Sen Ali Ndume, former Minister of Transport and Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, chieftain, Chief Ebenezar Babatope and retired Police Commissioner, Alhaji Abubakar Tsav argued that President Buhari was not dictatorial. They said he was only being serious minded, while the Attorney General said the president was just being a promoter of public interest and not a tyrant.
Speaking with Vanguard, yesterday, in an exclusive interview, Malami described as laughable, allegation by some Nigerians that President Muhammadu Buhari is a tyrant.
He said that those making the allegation against Buhari were oblivious of the national interest, which the President was protecting. The minister said that what was at stake was a conflict between public and private interest, insisting that there was no way any right-thinking leader would allow individual interest to override the national interest.

PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI
It will be recalled that the Nigerian Bar Association had on Monday lashed out at the president for not heeding two court judgments directing the Department of State Service, DSS, to release both Col. Dasuki and Kanu, who also runs the Biafra Radio and Television.
But Malami said that in all democracies around the world, national interests are always given top priority over individual interests, especially when such individuals had committed heinous crimes against society.
The minister pointed out that both Dasuki and Kanu, who were recently admitted to bail, had committed very serious crimes against the nation and its people and should not be made to appear as victims of any state victimisation.
Malami said: “These people compromised national interest leading to multiple loss of lives and property of innocent Nigerians and are now crying foul that they did nothing wrong.
“Here, when you weigh national interest against individual interest, the latter must naturally give way.
“Are we now saying that the collective national interest should give way for the individual interest of a few people who are working hard to cause more havoc?
“There is no basis whatsoever to profile Mr. President as a tyrant given the fact that what he is doing is rooted in public interest and to advance the well being of the majority of Nigerians as opposed to the protection of a few privileged and powerful individuals.
“What the president is doing is to end the unfortunate regime of impunity which some of these people used to perpetuate injustice, corruption and lawlessness in the land and that does not amount to tyranny,” Malami said.
According to the minister, Buhari’s actions so far derive strength from Section 15 (4-5) of the Nigerian Constitution, which is to fight corruption holistically and give the nation a new lease of life and has nothing to do with tyranny or oppression.
Section 15 (4) says: “The State shall foster a feeling of belonging and of involvement among the various peoples of the federation to the extent that loyalty to the nation shall override sectional loyalties. Sub-section 5 states that “the State shall abolish all corrupt practices and abuse of power.”
Others who came

Choi vehicle parked close to a heap of rubbish burnt alongside it in Yenagoa

Choi! Vehicle parked close to a heap of rubbish burnt alongside it in Yenagoa (photo)

This happened yesterday in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state. A vehicle that was packed close to heap of refuse was burnt alongside the refuse. It was not an abandoned car according to the sender. The fire from the refuse spread quickly to the car before it could be saved. The owner must be gutted

Zidane statement as he replace sacked rafa Benitez

The 1998 World Cup winner and Blancos legend showed his delight in succeeding Benitez, and set his sights on silverware by the end of his first seasonZinedine Zidane has thanked Real Madrid president Florentino Perez for the opportunity to replace Rafa Benitez as coach.

The Frenchman was presented as the latest trainer of the Spanish giants by Perez, who removed Benitez from his post after less than a season.

And the former Castilla boss, who will move up to the first-team with immediate effect, expressed his delight at receiving the call.

“I want to thank the club and you, president, for giving me the chance to coach this great team,” Zidane told a press conference on Monday evening.

"Today is a very exciting day for me, even more so than when I signed as a player. I am going to give all my heart for this club."

In a short statement, Zidane added that he was determined to win a trophy in his maiden season.

“We have the best team and the best supporters in the world. I will do everything possible to win something this season," he told reporters.

“The most important thing is to be with the team tomorrow to start working."

ADEBOYE, ORITSEJAFOR AND MARTINS AGREE 2016 INSPIRES HOPE FOR CHANGE

Adeboye, Oritsejafor, Martins agree 2016 inspires hope for change


WHILE most Nigerians entertain fears about the prospect of Nigeria recovering from current economic morass, eminent Christian leaders including the CAN president, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor and the General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, appear to agree with the former Commonwealth Secretary General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, that the year inspires hope of a real change for Nigeria.
Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev Alfred Adewale Martins called on President Muhammadu Buhari and his government to quickly put in place sound economic policies that would help shore up the nation’s dwindling economy, and save the country from imminent economic collapse.
Asked about his projections into the new year, Pastor Oritsejafor said he was very optimistic that the nation’s fortune will turn for the better, revealing that God gave him a theme titled EPHPHATHA which presupposes that God is about to open does of possibilities for the nation and its citizens in the new year.
He therefore urged fellow Nigerians to be totally obedient to all divine injunctions and things that appear to be hopeless today, including the security situation, will be divinely sorted out, “because the King of kings has promised to open doors of possibilities for the nation to the amazement of all her detractors within and without.”
According to the CAN president the only role expected of those who are called by His name, is to humble themselves, turn from evil ways and pray with obedience to the word of God and He will open doors we never imagined and heal the nation.
Similarly, at the cross-over night service at the new auditorium of the Redemption Camp on Simawa Road, Ogun State, Pastor Adeboye acknowledged that the current economic situation in the nation may get worse after which there will be brighter days.
Revealing his annual prophecies for year under four categories; individuals, Nigeria, international, and the RCCG, he said things are likely to get tougher before they get better in the new year, assuring that there will be light at the end of the tunnel and the masses will have cause to glorify God before the end of the year.
The man of God also urged Nigerians not to forget the place of prayer for God to finish what He started in the country, stressing: “In this new year, things are likely to get tougher before they get better, but things will surely get better before the end of the year, provided we did not rejoice too soon. Keep praying that God will finish what He started last year.”
On the international scene, Daddy GO, as he is fondly called by all and sundry, quoted God as saying there would be progressive occurrence of natural disasters until world leaders realized that such happenings are part of divine judgment against unholy laws made by the countries.
He further said a major war will be averted internationally, warning that a new sexualy transmitted disease will surface.
He said: “On the international scene, natural disasters, floods, fire, earthquake, are likely to get progressively worst until governments realized that these are part of divine judgment against those who enact unholy laws. If Government will repent of disdaining Christ and His Church, He will help them win the fight against terrorism.”
For individuals, Adeboye said some families will trace the beginning of their generational blessings to this year. Some will obtain help from unexpected sources, grateful hearts will have more causes to be grateful, noting that the chosen few will receive blessing so large they can hardly contain it.
In all the churches visited by Sunday Vanguard correspondents, the crossover night began with Holy Communion services and sessions of hearty praise and worship to express gratitude to God for His wondrous doings in the passing year.

olamide apologise to his fans over his infamous outburst at the 2015 Headies award

Olamide Adedeji, the CEO of YBNL has apologised to his fans over his infamous outburst at the 2015 Headies awards ceremony in Lagos.

The event which took place at the Landmark events centre, Oniru, Lagos, was characterised by controversies following the failure of Olamide’s boy, Lil Kesh to win the coveted ‘Next Rated Award’, losing to Mavin Records’ Reekado Banks.

Olamide during one of his recent performances on stage.
Olamide expressed his disappointment when he went on stage and thinking he was on the receiving end of the ‘Melo Melo’ crooner, Don Jazzy of Mavin Records went on stage to throw a tirade at the former.

“Lil Kesh is our own Next Rated artist. F**k that sh*t! The streets ti take over. Every f**king single was a hit back to back. From lyrically, to Shoki to Efejoku. Ko ni dafun Iya anybody,” Olamide had ranted on stage.

This has since generated a lot of buzz on the social media with more Nigerians siding with Olamide over his outburst.

The singer who prides himself as being the only Nigerian rap artiste to hold ‘Sold Out’ concerts at four different venues has now apologised to his fans over his reaction.
Check out the post below:

LAWYER CONFIRM KANU HAS APOLOGISE TO BUHARI AND THE IGBO ELDERS WITH FORMER PRESIDENT

After initial denial, Barrister Vincent Obetta, the lawyer to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra and director of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has finally acknowledged that his client tendered apologies to President Muhammadu Buhari, the former president Goodluck Jonathan and Igbo elders.

Lawyer to Biafra leader, Kanu has confirmed apology to Buhari
Obetta noted ‘there is nothing irregular’ about Kanu’s apology over his ‘uncomplimentary’ comments.

The Punch reported that the lawyer explained that what he denied on behalf of his client was speculation that the leader of IPOB had written letters of apology to Buhari, Jonathan and Igbo elders.

He further confirmed that Kanu tendered the apology in his statement to the Department of State Service when he realized that some of the things he had said against Buhari and others were uncomplimentary considering the African culture of respect to elders.

Kanu’s counsel said: “I denied the ruse making the rounds that my client apologised via a letter to President Muhammadu Buhari, former President Goodluck Jonathan and some Igbo elders.

“I also challenged any reporter to forward to me a copy of the written letter addressed to the President et al. I still maintain my ground that my client Mazi Nnamdi Kanu did not address any letter of apology whatsoever to Buhari, Jonathan and Igbo elders.

“However, I am aware that in the course of making his statements to the SSS (DSS), he acknowledged the fact that certain words he used on these persons/elders during his broadcast were ‘uncomplimentary’ considering the culture and values of the African society to which he belongs.

“He further stated that he might write a letter of apology to the President to express his regret over the use of such words on him. But up until this moment, such letter, to my knowledge, has not been written. And I challenge anybody that has a copy of such to make it public.”


This disclosure was made by the managing director, Johan Jemdahl, in a signed statement. Jemdahl explained that the transmitter had been confiscated and the authorities had been informed.

What do the igbos want-Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has queried the rationale behind the on going protest and agitation for a Biafra republic.

Speaking during his maiden media chat on Wednesday December 30, President Buhari insisted that the Igbos are not being marginalised in his government as claimed in some quarters.


President Mohammadu Buhari during his maiden media chat
Buhari maintained that he is not worried about the agitation and said the people claiming to be marginalised have not defined how they are being marginalised

”Why does it have to worry me, when I have militants, Boko Haram and other. They said they are being marginalsed but they haven’t defined the extent of their marginalisation. Who marginalised them? How? Where? Do you know?,” he queried.

​Buhari further said he is obliged by the constitution to chose ministers from each state.
”Who is the minister of state for petroleum, is he not Igbo? Who is the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria? Is he not Igbo? Who is minister of labour, science and technology? What do the Igbos want?,” he questioned.
The president revealed that Nnamdi Kanu has both a Nigerian and a British passport and did not use either in entering the country.“There’s a treasonable charge against Kanu and I hope the court will listen to the case against him. Do you know Kanu brought in sophisticated weapon into the country?.”The president called on the media to do more investigative journalism so as to unravel the truth.

News update

Did Christ Embassy Introduce N1,000 Entrance Fee?



A controversial topic is being discussed on various Nigerian online platforms: does a church has the right to introduce fees for entrance?

This time, Christ Embassy is in the centre of attention over alleged introduction of N1,000 fee for the December 31 service.

The topic is being widely discussed on Nairaland. Some participants of the forum justify the decision, others say it is capitalism, not religion. The most surprising part is that some people, probably members of the Pastor Chris Oyakhilome-led Christ Embassy, simply denied such a fee ever existed.

Read the post and some of the reactions below:

“I’m beginning to get more curious and furious about this, it has been going on for about four years now and people are not seeing anything wrong about it or, I say, his members are brainwashed to the highest order not to see anything wrong in this.

“Someone should please call this Christ Embassy church to order, every year they charge people coming to worship with them on the 31st night the sum 1,000 naira as a gate fee. In the previous years they sell tickets before the show, sorry, I mean service, so all who wants to attend the 31st night service must come with their tickets to enter the church auditorium.

“But this year they decided to craft another means of collecting this 1,000 naira, they made it compulsory for each attendees to purchase an electronic gate pass for 1,000 naira. My question is, are they going to dance to the melody of a superstar singer or dance to sound of a superstar DJ? Even the huge yearly program The Experience is free, someone should please call this Loveworld ministry, aka Christ Embassy, to order, reaping off our gullible citizens,” a nairalander wrote in the evening of December 30.

Some replies are really confusing. Maybe there has been a misunderstanding?!

“…Heard same thing last year. I asked a member of christ embassy and he said its not true. …Don’t know what to believe [undecided],” a nairalander, MissSlimbody, wrote.

Pro-Pastor Chris side:

“See the way you are complaining more than the members. The 1,000 naira is to restrict invitation of people to the auditorium because of limited space. If you cannot pay the token, why not approach the other viewing centers? By the way, no one is going to eat their 1,000 naira fee. The money realized will be used for the sponsor and support of the ministry,” jared007 replied.

“This issue of a gate fee for cross over night at Christ Embassy has become a perennial issue. The church has explained why they do it and the members understand the reason. In my honest opinion, if the people who pay are doing so without complaining, I say let the matter rest,” Reptyle wrote.

Nigerians vote against:

“They said that 1,000 is for crowd control… Shocked crowd control for a church… That implies that on the day of judgement heaven might adopt this strategy if the number of those bound for heaven are much… After all they call themselves ‘Christ Embassy’,”  royallord1 stated.

“Why not just go to Femi shrine and listen to true African redemption music, see beautiful girls and have real fun. Take easy with alcohol, smoke some cases if you do, I am sure you will have a beautiful start of the new year. Do not be fooled by usurpers that compounds the problems of Blackman with their indoctrinated and baseless teachings,”  redsun opined.

What is your opinion? Could this decision be justified?