Students get degrees after a 16-year legal fight in Nigeria

Sixteen years ago, Lanre Akinola completed academic requirements to receive a degree in statistics from the University of Ilorin. But Akinola had taken on extracurricular activities: protesting against military dictatorship and filthy dorms.

The University of Ilorin withheld his degree, and did the same two years later to Rasheedat Adesina, another protester.
Last month, 15 months after Nigeria's Supreme Court ruled that the withholding was "capricious, oppressive, illegal"- the university finally awarded Akinola and Adesina their degrees.

While Nigeria is now ruled by an elected, civilian government, universities continue to punish activists and conditions on campuses in Africa's most populous nation have reportedly gotten no better.
"Conditions have only changed for the worse," said Hassan Taiwo Soweto, national coordinator with the local Education Rights Campaign. He pointed to a recent protest at the University of Lagos, where students complained mattresses are infested with bed bugs and toilets are stopped up.
Akinola told The Associated Press that the university's actions hurt him. He had always wanted to be a statistician but could not get work without a degree.
"It was a struggle. I got by with help from family and friends," he said.
In 2006, he finally qualified with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN and now works for an accounting firm.

Source  lindaikeji.blogspot.com 

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Japan's first commercial jet makes maiden flight

Japan's first commercial jet in 50 years made its maiden flight today, in a breakthrough for the country's long-held ambition to establish an aircraft industry that can compete with some of the major players in global aviation.

The Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) took off on a one-hour return flight from Nagoya Airport to test Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp's ability to bring the 100-seat class plane into service after three years of delays.
The unit of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, which built the World War Two-era Zero fighter, is hoping the $47-million regional jet will help it oust Canada's Bombardier Inc as the world's second-biggest maker of smaller passenger jets behind Brazil's Embraer SA.
The MRJ is Japan's first commercial passenger aircraft since the 64-seat YS-11 entered service 50 years ago.
The first MRJ is slated for delivery in June 2017 to Japan's biggest carrier, ANA Holdings. Mitsubishi aims eventually to sell more than 2,000 aircraft in the competitive market segment.
So far it has secured 223 firm orders, most recently in January when Japan Airlines asked for 32 planes. The biggest single purchase, for 100 aircraft, was from U.S. regional airline operator Trans State Holdings.

Mitsubishi says the MRJ burns a fifth less fuel than aircraft of similar size, thanks to new-generation engines from Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp.
Japan's last attempt to establish itself as a commercial aircraft maker ended in failure. Production of the YS-11, built by a consortium that included Mitsubishi Heavy, finished after only 182 planes were built.
That program however helped Mitsubishi Heavy and other companies forge ties with Boeing Co, turning them into major suppliers and partners of the U.S. aircraft maker and helping revive an aerospace industry that was dismantled after World War Two.
Those Japanese companies build 35 percent of Boeing's advanced 787 carbon-composite jetliner, including the wings, the most complex part.
Japan's biggest carmaker, Toyota Motor Corp, and largest trading company, Mitsubishi Corp, each own a 10 percent stake in the MRJ venture.

Source: Reuters

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Couple fatally shot in Philly while having sex in SUV

A man and woman found in a Philadelphia park fatally shot in an SUV were having sex in the back seat and their killer sought the couple out, police said.
Homicide Capt. James Clark said Monday that Shakoor Arline, 25, and Lisa Smith, 32, were together in the SUV early Friday when someone opened the rear door and fired nine times, shooting both multiple times in the head.

Maintenance workers found their bodies around 2 p.m. Friday near Lemon Hill Mansion, a historic building in the city's Fairmount Park. Clark said the shootings happened between midnight and 5 a.m.
Arline and Smith met at work at a previous job and had been seeing each other on and off for several years, Clark said. Both were also in relationships with other people.
"So obviously that's where our investigation is going to start, because somebody knew that they were in the park at that time and obviously had an issue with that," he said.
Clark said nothing was taken and the case was not a robbery.
"You've got nine shots fired, all of them head shots to both of the victims, so it appears to be very much a crime of passion," Clark said.
Investigators have talked to a woman and are trying to talk to a man, but don't consider him a person of interest at this point.

Source: AP

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'Iceprince is not leaving Chocolate City'

Lagos - Tobi Sanni, manager of rapper Iceprince, has revealed that the musician is not leaving Chocolate City as speculated in the media, reports Nigerian Entertainment Today (NET)
The speculation began, a week ago after Ice Prince opened a new Instagram account (@supercool_ice) which clearly confirms he’s finally getting serious with his new project ‘Super Cool Cats’ which many industry pundits believe is a ‘record label’.
Tobi Sanni confirmed that Ice Prince is starting a new movement called ‘Super Cool Cats’ which will officially kick off in January 2016.
He said that the project will support existing and new artists and creative people like producers, graphic designers, video directors, and insisted that the movement is not a record label.

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Seyi Shay releases trailer for her debut album

Lagos - Singer Seyi Shay has released a trailer of what to expect from her debut album ‘Seyi or Shay’
and it was directed by Meji Alabi.
She also recently unveiled the cover art for her debut album.
The album titled  “Seyi or Shay” will be released on November 13, and expresses the two sides of Seyi Shay and her music.
From the image we see Seyi who portrays a homely, traditional good girl and Shay portraying her eccentric, international and outrageous side.
Seyi Shay revealed that “Seyi or Shay” will feature songs produced from the likes of Harmony Samuels, TY Mix, Legendury Beatz and Del B.
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Quote of the day

You are a product of your environment. So choose the environment that will best develop you toward your objective. Analyze your life in terms of its environment. Are the things around you helping you toward success - or are they holding you back?

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Runtown’s debut album features DJ Khaled

Lagos - Runtown’s debut studio album features American DJ record producer, radio personality, DJ and record label executive DJ Khaled, and will hit stores on November 23.
The artist unveiled the track list for the new album titled “Ghetto University" on his Instagram page.

The singles Bend Down Pause and The Banger will feature on the album.
Ghetto University features DJ Khaled, Wizkid on two records, Phyno, Davido, M.I, Uhuru, DJ Maphorisa, Anatii, Hafeez, with production credit from Shizzi, Uhuru, Killbeatz, JStunt and Maleek Berry.

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D'banj’s Koko Concert returns in December

Lagos - Music star, D'banj has revealed that the
Koko Concert would be hosted in five different cities across the country, reports Pulse.ng

D’banj is set to revive his famous Koko Concert this December after a two-year hiatus.
The Koko master revealed that the concert would be hosted in five different cities across the country between the December 5 and 29, with the grand finale in Lagos.

The maiden edition of Koko Concert took place in 2010 in the United Kingdom while the subsequent year’s concert was held in Nigeria.
The 2012 concert saw D’banj bring to Nigeria G.O.O.D Music acts Big Sean, Pusha T as well as Tinie Tempah and Idris Elba.
Read more at Pulse.ng

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Happy Birthday to Jayzgist First Lady

May your birthday and every day be filled with the warmth of sunshine, the happiness of smiles, the sounds of laughter, the feeling of love and the sharing of good cheer.

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Premier League: More trouble for Mourinho as Chelsea lose to Stoke in his absence

Jose Mourinho's future at Chelsea was pushed further under the spotlight on Saturday when the manager, absent through a stadium ban, may have watched in solitary misery as the champions lost yet again at Stoke City.

On a day when Jamie Vardy kept his amazing scoring exploits going for Leicester City to help Claudio Ranieri's side join Manchester City and Arsenal on 25 points at the top of the Premier League, the latest crisis for Mourinho still eclipsed all else.

The Portuguese had said his one-match suspension might force him to watch the match on a street corner on his iPad but, if media reports that he saw it at a nearby hotel are to be believed, Marko Arnautovic's 53rd-minute volley in Stoke's 1-0 home win will have made for wretched viewing.

It meant Mourinho was left surveying the wreckage of his worst-ever season in management, an unprecedented seventh league defeat in 12 matches being sealed by Arnautovic's acrobatic close-range effort.

Mourinho, who received the FA ban for making abusive comments to referee Jon Moss during last month's defeat at West Ham United, will have gone through agonies after Pedro hit the post with a curling shot as Chelsea piled on late pressure.

The defeat dropped Chelsea to fifth from bottom, astonishingly hovering three points above the relegation zone and placing further question marks over the manager's future at the club he led to championship glory just six months ago.

Goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, who was back at his former club Stoke on Saturday, said Mourinho remained the "right man" for Chelsea.

"We are behind the manager, you can see that from our performances," said Begovic. "His spirit and his presence is always there. We wanted to get a result for him."

Leicester became unlikely bedfellows with giants Manchester City and Arsenal at the top as Vardy hammered home a 65th-minute penalty to score for the ninth consecutive league match and secure a 2-1 victory over Watford.

Ranieri's Leicester are third on goal difference behind City and Arsenal who both play on Sunday.

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BTS!!! Holly Juniho "Heartbreaker" (pictures)

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learn from failure and find things to improve

If success is a marker on your journey, failure is the map. When we fail, we discover something important about ourselves. We discover how to persevere, how to get better, and what does NOT work.

We discover which paths to avoid and it fine tunes our approach. Revel in failure and learn it at every step. The most successful entrepreneurs in history are remembered for their triumphs but will tell you only of their failures and how they learned from them.

Recognize the potential in those moments and use them to propel yourself forward.

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Katy Perry named top-earning woman in music by Forbes magazine

Singer, Katy Perry is the highest-earning non-boxer on Forbes 2015 Celebrity top 100 list, thanks mostly to her Prismatic World Tour. Perry grossed more than $2 million per city over the course of 126 shows 75 of them overseas while pulling in an astounding $20 per head in merchandise sales. She also pads her coffers through deals with Coty, Claire's and Covergirl, and from a new Perry-themed mobile game due out soon which combined to earn her $135 million this year, tens of millions of dollars ahead of the rest of the women on the list.

“I am proud of my position as a boss, as a person that runs my own company,” Perry told Forbes. “I’m an entrepreneur… I don’t want to shy away from it. I actually want to kind of grab it by its balls.”

Taylor Swift earned the No. 2 spot on the list, nabbing $80 million. Her own tour, the 1989 World Tour, helped her cinch the high ranking, but couldn’t measure up to her rumored rival Perry’s haul. Her album “1989” sold more than 3.6 million copies and was the top release of 2014.

Top 10 female earners: 1. Katy Perry - $135 million 2. Taylor Swift - $80 million 3. Fleetwood Mac - $59.5 million 4. Lady Gaga - $59 million 5. Beyoncé - $54.5 million 6. Britney Spears - $31 million 7. Jennifer Lopez - $28.5 million 8. Miranda Lambert - $28.5 million 9. Mariah Carey - $27 million 10. Rihanna - $26 million

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Quote of the day

A single talent is not a ticket to success in life. It must be nurtured on a daily basis. Give yourself a moment to appreciate what you’ve achieved, but no more. When the time comes to move forward, success is but a single point on a much longer journey - it is not the end of that journey. Imagine a company like Apple stopping after the iPod or Henry Ford deciding the Model T was good enough. Where would be today without people constantly striving to improve upon what they’ve already achieved?

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All behind Mourinho: Chelsea captain Terry

John Terry insists the players must shoulder the blame for Chelsea’s disastrous start to the campaign and is adamant the dressing room is fully behind under-fire manager Jose Mourinho.
The Chelsea captain believes the responsibility for ending the club’s dismal start to the season lies with the players.
And he dismissed claims some players were no longer willing to fight for Mourinho as ridiculous, including weekend reports one unnamed player had said he would rather lose a game than win for the manager.
Terry, who will lead the side into the Champions League group game with Dinamo Kiev, said: “We’ve not played well enough, and we take that on the shoulders. We know where we are in the league and the Champions League group, and we know what we need to do to get out of it. That relies on us, as players, not the players.
“It’s going to take a dressing room that stays together, sticks together. What we’ve seen in the last two or three days, ridiculous stories about what’s happening within the club and the dressing room.
“I can assure you the players are 100 percent behind the manager. We are together. Anyone who has been at the last three or four games can see the way we’re playing is turning.
“We weren’t good enough at the beginning of the season, but things are on the turn. And we’ve been unlucky not to get one or two results. We will turn things around.
– Disappointment –
“Together is the most important thing: that we stay together in that dressing room.”
Referring to the claim a player has said he would rather lose a game, the centre-back added: “Listen, in my whole football career I’ve never heard a player come out with those words.
“In my whole career. Whether it’s been going bad or really bad. It’s ridiculous I have to sit here and talk about it.
“I’ve seen players’ faces with the disappointment after results, the feeling we’ve let the club and the manager and the fans down.
“The player wouldn’t be let out of the dressing room, let’s be honest. It wouldn’t go down too well, would it.”
Terry has seen a succession of managers leave during the Roman Abramovich-era at Stamford Bridge but insists Mourinho will not be leaving any time soon.
He said: “It’s not going to come to that. The club have shown faith in the best manager with the best history at this club.
“In all aspects, of all the managers I’ve worked with, he’s by far and a long, long way, the best I’ve worked with. We are going to turn it around. No ifs, no buts.
“I’m sure, and I’m adamant, that we’ll turn this around and he’ll be in charge for the rest of the season and long after I’ve finished playing for this club. He is the man to take this club forward to where we want to be.”
Terry made it clear Chelsea need Mourinho and Eden Hazard – linked with a move to Real Madrid following his dramatic loss of form this season – to remain at the club.
He said: “I’m not saying it’s different (to when other managers have been sacked) because results speak for themselves. The table doesn’t lie. We know where we are.”
Terry’s own form has been criticised but he made it clear that while he respected the views of some former players, he was unwilling to accept criticism from former Leicester and Wales midfielder Robbie Savage.
He said:” I’ve come under criticism, individually, from certain players and individuals, players I’ve looked up to and played alongside. I’ve taken that on the chin: Rio (Ferdinand), Carra (Jamie Carragher), (Gary) Neville, the very best I’ve come up against in the game. I take that on the chin.
“When others speak, maybe I don’t take it on the chin. When players have not had a career, played at a really bad level in their career… Robbie Savage being one.
“He’s dug me out a couple of times. You take it as a footballer, as an individual. I’ll take it from the Rios, Carraghers and Neville. All day long. From others? Nah.”

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: Ebeano Supermaket in Lekki on fire

Ebeano shopping complex is the biggest supermarket in Lekki Phase 1 and it's on fire right now. The cause of the fire is unknown. So sad! Firemen are currently on ground trying desperately to quell the fire and stop it from spreading. Thankfully no lives were reported to have been lost.

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Ivory Coast’s Ouattara sworn in for second presidential term

Ivory Coast’s President Alassane Ouattara was sworn in Tuesday for a second five-year term after winning re-election in the nation’s first peaceful vote in more than a decade.
Senegal’s President Macky Sall, chief of the ECOWAS regional bloc, and Benin’s President Thomas Boni Yayi were among top officials watching as Ouattara, dressed in a dark suit, formally returned to power at a ceremony in Abidjan.
“I solemnly swear to respect and loyally defend the constitution, protect the rights and freedoms of the citizens, to conscientiously fulfil my duties in the best interest of the nation,” said 73-year-old Ouattara, his right hand raised.
“Let the people withdraw their trust and may I submit to the rigour of the law if I betray my oath.”
The former high-flying economist swept to victory in elections on October 25, cementing Ivory Coast’s return to stability after years of turbulence.
Ouattara’s first presidential win in 2010 triggered several months of bloodshed in which some 3,000 people died as his predecessor, strongman leader Laurent Gbagbo, refused to concede defeat.
Gbagbo was eventually defeated by pro-Ouattara forces, backed by the UN and France, and is now awaiting trial before the International Criminal Court in The Hague on charges of crimes against humanity.
This election, in contrast, was praised by observers as being generally smooth and peaceful, with the country’s Constitutional Council confirming Monday that Ouattara scooped 83.66 percent of the vote.
He solidly beat main opposition candidate Pascal Affi N’Guessan, who took 9.29 percent of the vote.

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Bishop Oyedepo engages church contractors to fix all roads leading to Cannanland

Bishop David Oyedepo today at the Faith Tabernacle in Cannanland, brought succor to residents of Ado-Odo/Ota as he engaged all contractors in the church who are willing and able to work and be paid there due charges to start work on all the roads leading to the church. He made this disclosure during the church's second service as they prepared for the December 2015 Shiloh. He said

"all contractors who specializes in road building and maintenance as well as other relevant contractors to wait and see him after the service. He said it won't be a free job for the church but that they would be paid according just like a normal contractor."
He also disclosed that the fixing of all roads leading to the church which are seriously in deplorable conditions would be fixed in 3 weeks time.

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76 year old woman kills 78 year old husband after he accused her of cheating

Investigators say a 76-year-old woman charged with murder in her husband's shooting told deputies she was angry because he accused her of cheating.
Aiken County deputies say Mary Todd also told the officers who came to her Beech Island home around 4 a.m. Tuesday that she drank too much before the confrontation.

Coroner Tim Carlton identified the victim as 78-year-old William Todd. Paramedics pronounced him dead in the couple's home.

Deputies say they had never been to the couple's home before for a domestic violence call.

Mary Todd is also charged with possession of a weapon during a violent crime. She is being held at the Aiken County jail awaiting a bond hearing.
Source  ABC news 

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Future gloomy for Nigerian youths, says Gowon

A former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (retd.), on Saturday expressed concern over the spate of insecurity and corruption in the country, saying the future is gloomy for the youths.

The elder statesman, therefore, called for deep reflection by all citizens.

According to him, other issues such as moral decadence, sexual perversion and restiveness should equally pose serious concern to the citizens.

Gowon, who was represented by the National Secretary of Nigeria Prays, Evangelist Austin Kemie, spoke at the 25th anniversary of Scripture Union work in Abuja.

He stated that all citizens must rise to deal with the various issues of moral burdens in the educational institutions. He said there was the need to arrest the tide through massive prayer campaign and action.

Gowon said, “If we do not rise to bring our youths into the path of rectitude, then, their future prospects will appear gloomy and we cannot build a virile nation of trust, integrity and good governance.”

He also paid glowing tributes to the leadership of the SU, Abuja chapter, for labouring to impact godly values and virtues in people.

He said, “Today’s celebration calls us into deep reflection of our lost godly values and virtues, particularly as Christian men and women, and seek to recover them. This occasion must therefore compel us to reflect deeply on the state of our nation.”

The National Chairman of the SU, Ekpo Etim Ekpo, challenged members of the organisation to continue to reach out to the world with God’s word.

He called on Christians across the country to continue to be true ambassadors of Jesus Christ.

“No matter what you give and do, if the purpose is not winning soul, you are not winning,” he said.
Source  punchonline.com 

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I paid my brother N23m not to come out as gay — Fashanu

Nigeria’s ex-Super Eagles player, John Fashanu, has said he paid N23 million to his brother, Justin Fashanu, in order to prevent him from publicly announcing that he was gay.

The former Wimbledon striker made the confession a week after it emerged that two top footballers were planning to openly declare they are gay.

In his first in-depth interview about his brother, with the British newspaper, Daily Mirror, since his tragic suicide in 1998, Fashanu said, “I begged him. I threatened him. I did everything I could possibly do to try and stop him coming out. I gave him the money because I didn’t want the embarrassment for me or my family. Had he come out now, it would be a different ball game.

“There wouldn’t be an issue, but there was then. Things are different now. Now he’d be hailed a hero. I’ll never forget when Justin first told me. He called me in the evening time and said to me: ‘I’m gay’. Then he said to me: ‘I’m planning to go to a newspaper’. I said to him: ‘Oh heavens forbid… oh my God. We don’t need that. You’re mad’.”

According to the newspaper, the younger Fashanu requested for money to keep quiet about his homosexual status.

The older Fashanu said, “He promised when I gave him the money that he would not go out and say that. Two days later… bang… headlines in a newspaper. I looked like a sucker. For me and my family it was like Hiroshima or Nagasaki on our lives. It knocked us dead, it was a total shock.

“People might not like it, but I was trying to protect my family. You’ve got to remember the public’s perception of homosexuality at that time was that it was an abomination. It was taboo. Street boys were beating up gays in nightclubs. I give him credit for having the courage to come out and say it. But it caused a lot of confusion and animosity towards him, me, and my family.”

Source  : punch

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I'm not dead

Popular Nollywood Yoruba actor, Odunlade Adekola, on Saturday described as surprising the rumour that armed robbers stormed his home in Abeokuta, Ogun State on Friday night and killed him.

Social media platforms were awash with the rumour of his death on Saturday with his fans and lovers of Yoruba movies making enquiries to confirm the rumour.

                                     

Speaking with punch   correspondent on the phone, Adekola laughed heartily while refuting the claim, noting that he was shocked to hear the rumour of his death.

He said, “ I heard the rumour just the way everybody did. I was called by a friend on Saturday who told me that the rumour of my death was all over social media platforms especially Facebook. I later discovered that there is a Facebook page where the discussions took place with many persons making comments about my rumoured death.

“I do not own the Facebook account and do not know how it came about. My Facebook page does not allow for interaction. Fans and friends can only make comments on the pictures posted there. My Facebook account is Odunlade omo Adekola while my Instagram account is Odun omo Adekola.”

Asked if he knew why there was such a rumour about about him, the tall, talented role interpreter said, “Honestly, I do not know. I find it really surprising. I thank God Almighty God for continually keeping me. I also appreciate my fans both home and abroad for the love shown to me.”

In the past, another popular Nollywood Yoruba actor, Mr. Bolaji Amusan, otherwise called Mr. Latin, who is also based in Abeokuta, was rumoured dead.

Copyright PUNCH.

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Happy New Month!!!

Hi guys,
Forget about the Ups and Downs,
Days and Nights, Good and Bad
Of the previous month. its time
To move on and hope for the best.
Wishing you a new month.

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Happy Birthday!!! Iyanya is a year older

 

Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk (born 31 October 1986), is a Nigerian Recording Artiste, Songwriter, Performer and Singer. he is best known for winning the 2008 MTN Project Fame West-Africa as wel as his song "Kukere". He is the co-owner of Made Men Music Group, a record label home to artiste such as Tekno, Emma Nyra, Selebobo among others. JayZgist team wishes him a happy birthday and you should also drop your wishes

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Quote of the day

I cannot teach anybody anything. I can only make them think.

-Socrates  

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Bizarre moment Oprah Winfrey gets ambushed by man claiming to be her secret son

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Sex in marriage by pastor (mrs)olubunmi odutola

A sexually unfulfilled man is dangerous. Even if the man is a bishop, he is a man,blood runs in his vain ,let me tel u something the moment you give your husband a good sex,it would be imposible for him to go out,but many of us as Christians, we takethem for granted. It's a marital act and it demonstrates they love each other, it generates pleasure and mutual satisfaction and many of us will say it's food but it's not, it's more than food, Manny of you would say I'm tired my legs are paining me the lord would help us women..

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Photos from Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria pageant 2015

Heard she is a psychology  student in her final year ........big up to her

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Wait, Gov. Rochas named a government building after his daughter?

The current Imo state governor's first daughter is named Uloma Nwosu (nee Okorocha). She married one of his commissioners, Uche Nwosu in 2014. According to Chinedu Ozordi, the governor named a government building after his daughter. Chinedu shared the photo and wrote "In 2015 public building in Imo State is named after the daughter of the gov."

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Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill getting married this week?

That's what MediaTakeOut is claiming. I'm sure it's not true but read their report below...
MTO just spoke with a family member of one of Nicki Minaj's closest friends. They told us exclusively that Nicki and Meek are set to get married in New York City this week.
The details of the ceremony are extremely tight but we're told that all of Nicki's family are being holed up at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City on Tuesday night, and Meek's family is being flown in too. The couple is set to perform at the Tidal Concert   on Tuesday in New York City . . . and then get wed on Wednesday. This is fact!

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Knowing the Difference between Your Needs and Your Wants

In order to manage your household finances and your budget properly, you must make sure that the most important things in your life—your needs—are taken care of before you begin to start to think about taking care of your wants. Sometimes, it is hard to tell the difference between needs and wants because certain things which were, at one time considered luxuries, are now today seen as needs.

Let’s define these words:
What are needs? Needs are things that you must have in order to survive. Your basic needs are food, clothing, and shelter, but can also include items which you must have to be able to make a living, such as reliable transportation to and from work, personal care expenses and electricity.
To find out if an item is a need or a want, stop and think about where that item stands in your life. If that item were taken away, would you be able to survive? Would you be able to provide for yourself or for your family?
Wants; on the other hand, are things that make life enjoyable but are not necessary for survival. Sometimes, it is easy to confuse wants with needs.
For example, you can tell yourself that it is okay to buy a bigger house than you can comfortably afford because shelter is a need. However, when you think about, you will probably see that a smaller house will fulfill your need for shelter —and also help you stay out of unnecessary debt!
The same is true for other items. Will a cheaper mobile phone allow you to make all the calls that you need to make? These are questions that you need to ask yourself and answer honestly before you spend money on things that you think are needs but are really just wants.
Now, this does not mean that it is wrong to spend money on wants?
No, it is not necessarily wrong to spend money on the things you want but may not need. In fact, the comfort and convenience of wants can add to your quality of life. But the reality is that not everybody’s income can cover all their wants, so choices have to be made – but those choices should be made only after all needs have been taken care of.
Knowing this important difference between needs and wants helps you to make the right decisions when a financial emergency arises. It will help you manage the cash that you and your family have available at any given time and give you true financial freedom.
This has been courtesy JAIZ Bank as part of The Bankers Committee Financial Literacy Public Enlightenment Programme brought to you by The Bankers Committee, comprising all the commercial Banks in Nigeria and the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN.
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Felaboration 2015

The annual international music festival – Felabration 2015 – has begun, as it showcases a variety of talents including musicians, and comedians from all corners of the globe who come to pay respect to the legend, and celebrate his defining sound, Afrobeat.
Felabration is the brainchild of Yeni Kuti, the legend’s eldest offspring, and is held every year in honour of the Afrobeat creator, and music icon. Here are some photos  of  the  event,.

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Unilag Awards

UNILAG AWARD

Best Lecturer

Dr. Babatunde Oni – Law

Dr. Charles Onyema – Science

Dr. Adekunle – Education

Prof. Osinubi – Anatomy

Mr. Alabi – Environmental Science

Mrs. Joy-Rita Mogboju – MassCommunication

Dr. Timi Obiwuru — Business Administration

 

Best Performed President

Ore Tobi (Urban) – Science

Ogunnubi Oluwaseun David(Senator) – Arts

Aregbesola Tope – Business Admin

Bamigbelu Oluwatobi (Ginger) – Engineering

Imole Agbojule Witness – Education

Cornelius Gabriel – Law

James Okeowo – Social Science

 

Most Influential

Adeyanju Kazeem – Education

Adebakin Siraj – Social Science

Phronesis James – Business Admin

Awopeju Idowu – Law

Abisoye Olajoku (Jebe) – Science

Ogunmolaji  Dayo (Oracle) – Science

Onyenike Lydia – Engineering

 

Most Sophisticated (Female)

Queen Anefiok – Environmental Science

Amanda Nwanna – Radiography

Nancy Nnadozie — Science

Tijani Mariam – Education

Olarindele Olayemi Ayanfe – Microbiology

Awani Ebele –Arts

Kemi Filani – Sociology

 

Most Popular (Male)

Olagoke Hakeem (Dudu) – Arts

Olabode Akinmuleya  (Saygee) – Science

Gbadamosi Adefemi (Fola David) – MBBS

Olajuwon Patrick (Ejanla) – Science

Olajide Rapheal (Spicey) – Social Sciences

Michael Opadoja  (Modella) – Social Sciences

Dipo Akinwunmi – Adult Education

 

Most Popular (Female)

Tope Afere – Science

Juliet Ofodile – Environmental Science

Tayo Akadiri – Nursing

Omoseyindemi Omowunmi – Science

Mojisola Okunsanya – Sociology

Tope Sarah (Miss Onga) – Law

Yinka Odunsanya – Business Administration

 

Most Fashionable (Male)

Wale Effect  — Creative Arts

Akin Faminu – Mbbs

Carl Eze – Law

Ibrahim Quadri – Environmental Science

J.B Agoro – Environmental Sciences

Kelvin Joweigha – Environmental Sciences

Adekunle Ladejobi –Science

 

Most Fashionable (Female)

Fanti Tukuwei – Education

Ada Afani – CMUL

Yinka Odunsanya – Business Administration

Juliet Ofodile – Environmental Sciences

Sola Ayinde – Business Administration

Awani Ebele – Arts

Amachree Demi Jane– Engineering

 

Model Of The Year

Ure Scott – CMUL

Richard Agbash – Law

Kevwe Akpede – Environmental Sciences

Seun Morafa – Education

Onyinye Emeasoba – Sciences

Juliet Ofodile – Environmental Sciences

Olufemi Opeyemi  – Environmental Sciences

 

Most Sophisticated (Male)

Vennat Omigie – Arts

Wale Effect  — Arts

Dozie Mba – Luth

Uyi Osemwinge – Law

Abisoye Olajoku (Jebe) – Science

Ogah Daniel – Social Sciences

Micheal Igezunye – Environmental Sciences

 

Student Event Of The Year

Something We Akokites Got (SWAG)

Engineering Laugh Out Stress

Konami

Miss Unilag 2015

Comssa Health Week 2015

Kick Off

Eso Charity White Ball

 

PR Person Of The Year

Unilag Socials — Sciences

Yomilee – Sciences

Moveek (Music Nobs) – Engineering

Afolabi Oluwatobi  — Education

Ajax (The Place) – Social Sciences

OT Raw Naija – Arts

Yusuf Babatunde Boluwatife (Unilag Coke) – Business Adminstration

 

Unsung Hero of The Year

Nifemi Brown -Arts

Abiodun Martins -Education

Tope Afere-Science

Tope Sule –Social Science

Ijenma Udechukwu — CMUL

Adetomiwa Jeminiwa — Science

Femi Abiodun

 

Student Activist

Lateef Saburi Olawale — Education

Lade Kolejo — Science

Awopeju Idowu — Law

Akinpelu Sheriff — Social Science

Franklyn Odili — Science

Tope Afere — Science

Osinuga Samuel — Science

 

Sports Person Of The Year

Ibukun Aluko (IBK Sports) — Science

Jamiu Tiamiyu — Science

Idowu Daniel — Education

Badewa Funmilola – Social Science

Anita Keiza — Engineering

Okoduwa Cosmos – Environmental Science

Zizou Hassan — CMUL

 

Next Rated

Ycee

Deji Osho

Fola David

Kriptic Kid

Seun Morafa

Tobi Grey

Sefhan

 

Best Banking Service

U.B.A

First Bank

G T Bank

Ecobank

Access Bank

Wema Bank

Skye Bank

 

Best Hall Of Residence

Biobaku Hall

Moremi Hall

Madam Tiubu Hall

Block 4 (CMUL)

Radiography

Jaja Hall

Mariere

 

 

Best Food Outlet

Shop 10

Mavise

Salado

Foodie (CMUL)

Mascot

Mama Joe

Agoyin Palace

 

 

Best Class Rep

Ijeoma Efobi  – Law

Femi Oguntuase –  Science & Technology Education

Wahab Mustapha – Economics

Thomas Egiator – Microbiology

Damilola Peculiar – Physiology

Fatai  Kamoru – Estate Management

Adeyemi Sekinah – Mechanical Engineering

 

Best Online Personality

Fresh Vibes – Sociology

Tayo Lawal – Environmental Science

Afolabi  Abiola – Arts

Unilag Dope – Arts

Asogua Martins – Science

Donald Ekpeki  (Pendragon) – Law

Unilag Coke – Business Administration

 

Most Politically Conscious Student

Shola Oshin – Law

Elvis Ivie – Education

Olajoku Abisoye (Jebe) – Science   

Idowu Awopeju – Law

Suraj Adebakin – Social Sciences

Gbogi Ayodeji  Valentine – CMUL

Evans King – Engineering

 

Best On Air Personality

Kunbi  Black – Arts

Olabode Akinmuleya (Saygee)  – Science

Owoseni  Olarenwaju – Arts

Anthony Onyeneke (Toni  Bee) – Education

Fashola Mc Poscaba – Education

Sani  Lateef – Economics

Sola Momoh – Arts

 

Best Use Of Social Media

Kampus Flowz – Social Science

Unilag Flash – Science

Untamed Addiction – Science

Campus Beep – Arts

Snipes (123naija) – Business Administration

Mayowa Folami – Law

Gbogi Speaks – CMUL

 

Mr Personality

Uyi  Osemigwe – Law

Oluwanishola  Molumo – Science

Alasi Babafemi  – CMUL

Tope Aregbesola – Business Administration

Chinedu Egwunye – Environmental Sciences

Mike Eyinnaya – Law

Seun Feso – Sceince

 

 

Miss Personality

Toyin Olaronde – Pharmacy

Chinwe Ikwazon – Psychology

Alabede Yetunde – Education

Francisca Oforma – Business Administration

Jennifer Ugwu– Science

Zainab Olaitan – Social Sciences

Tope Osunboyejo – Science

 

 

Most Enterprising

Oladipo Hameed (Hkreative) – Business Adminstration

Sanni Sherrif (Sannikayz) – Engineering

Seyifunmi  Abiodun (Photography) – CMUL

Mike Eyinnaya – Law

Wale Effect – Arts

Aramide Adegoke (Ara Cakes) – Law

Segun Akinpelu (Sea Made) – Environmental Science

 

Unilag Columnist

1.Okolie Odinaka – Business Administration

Sandra Gboneme (Review Niaja) – CMULWaleey Opeyemi Fatai — LawUnilag Birdie – Social ScienceSanusi Hakeem – ScienceTaiwo Tayo – EducationMartins – Engineering

 

Rookie Of The Year

Ijemonu Nasiru (Nas) – Business Administration

Olu-Omoniyi Simisola – Arts

Harmony Adenipekun – Law

Lamina  Micheal – Sciences

Adewunmi Levi – Education

Isioma Obi – CMUL

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