Amazing! LINDA IKEJI’s New Home. Product of Hardwork, Dignity, Persistence and God’s grace

Awesome!

 Linda Ikeji is well known through her chosen blogging carrier which had taken her from Zero to being a Hero. An amazingly hardworking young entrepreneur, who believes in self made and pursued her dreams with all tenacity until it becomes real.

I am a fan of this young woman and always fascinated by her way of life. She is such a role model to many most especially young ladies and has always been an advocate of being self made. She encourages and empowers young ladies in her own capacity for them to be able live the life of their dream without the need to exchange their bodies for wealth.

Among many other successes she had recorded, Linda Ikeji recently acquired a two-storey luxury house in the exclusive Banana Island area of Ikoyi, Lagos, that is worth more than half a Billion naira. She shared an encouraging story of how she started and got to where she is today. Anyone can achieve this or even better. It’s so inspiring. Continue reading and it’ll surely make your day.      

Life is a Gift

Today before you think of saying an unkind word–
think of someone who can’t speak.
Before you complain about the taste of your food–
think of someone who has nothing to eat.
Before you complain about your husband or wife–
think of someone who is crying out to God for a companion.
Today before you complain about life–
think of someone who went too early to heaven.
Before you complain about your children–
think of someone who desires children but they’re barren.
Before you argue about your dirty house, someone didn’t clean or sweep–
think of the people who are living in the streets.
Before whining about the distance you drive–
think of someone who walks the same distance with their feet.
And when you are tired and complain about your job–
think of the unemployed, the disabled and those who wished they had your job.
But before you think of pointing the finger or condemning another–
remember that not one of us are without sin and we all answer to one maker.
And when depressing thoughts seem to get you down–
put a smile on your face and thank God you’re alive and still around.

Life is a gift – Live it, Enjoy it, Celebrate it, and Fulfill it.

HEALTH TIP

                                                     Get spiritual!

There are mysteries in prayer. A study conducted by the formidably sober and scientific Harvard University found that patients who were prayed for recovered quicker than those who weren’t, even if they weren’t aware of the prayer. When you wake up, pray to God for a sound health and believe that it belongs to you. Whatsoever you desire, when you ask in prayer and believe, it will definitely be yours.

If you are reading this and you are being faced with one ailment or the other, my prayer is that God shall grant you a quick recovery. There might be limitations to what doctors will do but there is no limitation to what God will do.  Therefore, let the sick say "I am healed".

It is well.

HAPPY NEW MONTH!

It's a new month today and also the beginning of the second half of year 2014. It will mark the beginning of a new turn around for me and all my readers. 

Just relax, believe and trust in God, be diligent, consistent and hardworking. You shall definitely get there.

We are sorry for being away for a while now without blogging, this was just to put some things in place for a better performance. We are now fully back to feed you, with interesting, entertaining, and captivating happenings around the world. Just keep enjoying and supporting us.

Cheers!

U.S freezes N75.34 billion Abacha’s loot

The United States has frozen more than $458 million (about N75,340,000,000) that former Nigerian leader Sani Abacha and his conspirators obtained through corruption and hid in bank accounts around the world, the U.S. Justice Department said in a statement on Wednesday.

According to the statement the stash in Britain, France and Jersey were frozen at Washington’s request with the help of local authorities.

 A civil forfeiture complaint unsealed in the US District Court in Washington, the department wants to recover more than $550m in connection with the action.

“This is the largest civil forfeiture action to recover the proceeds of foreign official corruption ever brought by the department,” said Mythili Raman, acting assistant attorney general. “General Abacha was one of the most notorious kleptocrats in memory, who embezzled billions from the people of Nigeria, while millions lived in poverty.”

About $313 million were restrained in bank accounts in the Bailiwick of Jersey and $145 million were restrained in bank accounts in France, the department said in a statement.

The seizure comes less than a week after President Goodluck Jonathan honoured the late Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, with an award for “his contributions to the nation” at the Nigeria Centenary celebration.

Abacha died in 1998 at age 54. Nigeria has for years been fighting to recover his money, but companies linked to the Abacha family have gone to court to prevent repatriation.

Nigeria may evacuate citizens from Ukraine

The federal government is closely monitoring the security situation in Ukraine and  will evacuate Nigerians living in the European country should the crisis there escalates.

Prof. Viola Onwuliri, the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, gave the assurance during a dinner for workers in the ministry’s offices in Abuja on Tuesday. She noted that there are about 7000 Nigerians in Ukraine.

“The Nigerian Embassy in Ukraine is in touch with our nationals in Ukraine and if the situation demands, we may have to evacuate,’’ she said.

On the presence of Russian forces in Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula, Onwuliri said Nigeria was a “non-aligned nation’’ and would not support any party in the ongoing dispute in Ukraine.

“We will always study situations before we draw conclusions. That is what we are doing at this time,’’ she said.

Russian forces have occupied Crimea, surrounding airports and military bases in spite of wide-range condemnation from the U.S., EU countries and Canada.

FG shuts down 5 Federal Government Colleges in Northeast

The Federal Government, on Wednesday, approved the indefinite closure of five Federal Government Colleges in the north-east due to their high security risk status.

Boko Haram and other insurgents have in reprisal attacks for a crackdown ordered by the President Goodluck Jonathan administration on members of the sects attacked schools, killing and maiming students. Some female students have also been kidnapped.

Considering the dangers to the students, the  Supervising Minister of Education, Nyesom Wike, approved the shutting down of Federal Government Girls College, Munguno, Federal Government College, Potiskum and Federal Government College, Buni Yadi.

The minister also ordered the closure of Federal Science and Technical College, Lassa and Federal Science and Technical College, Michika.

A statement by Mr Simeon Nwakaudu, the Special Assistant, Media to the minister on Wednesday, explained that  candidates registered for WASSCE, NECO SSCE and BECE in FGGC Potiskum should have their examination centres relocated to FGGC Bauchi, while those from FGGC Munguno and FGC Buni Yadi should also  be relocated. Continue.........

Welcome to Yinka Olawoyin's Blog: Jonathan swears-in new ministers, drops sports min...

Welcome to Yinka Olawoyin's Blog: Jonathan swears-in new ministers, drops sports min...: President Goodluck Jonathan has sworn in 11 new ministers and assigned them their portfolios. Jonathan, while inaugurating the new mi...

Breakthrough in long-lasting AIDS drugs in monkeys

Culled from Vanguard, a single shot of antiretroviral drugs protected lab monkeys from the AIDS virus for weeks, according to two US trials released on Tuesday that open the way to tests on humans.

In separate work, two teams of virologists found that monkeys which received a monthly injection of a prototype drug were completely shielded from the simian equivalent of HIV.

The research builds on previous trials showing that people who take a small daily doses of antiretroviral drugs can slash their risk of being infected by an HIV-positive partner by more than 90 percent.

But this protection was far lower when participants failed to take the drugs each day, highlighting the need for a monthly or quarterly injection to avert the problem.

In one of the studies, conducted at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), researchers gave a monthly shot of an experimental, delayed-effect antiretroviral drug called GSK744 to six female monkeys. continue.........

Pastor arrested for conducting virginity test on member with finge

The Ogun State Police Command said yesterday, that it had arrested a pastor identified as  Adekunle Kayode, 34, for conducting virginity test on  a 20-year-old female member of his church in Abeokuta, the state capital, using his finger.

Kayode, a pastor in charge of Jesus Is The Way Evangelistic Ministry, Olorunsogo, Abeokuta, was reportedly arrested by detectives attached to Kemta Division  in his house, 3, Okeyidi Street, Abeokuta.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, in a statement said the pastor’s arrest was carried out when the victim narrated her ordeal to her father who then informed the police of the incident. Continue.......

Obesere arrested for alleged rape

 Popular Fuji musician,  Alhaji Abass Akande, popularly known as Obesere, has been arrested  by the Police in Lagos State for allegedly raping a 29-year-old business woman, Miss Olanike Olaiya in his Okota residence, Lagos.

According to  vanguard, the victim, who took the matter to the Police, also narrated her ordeal in the hands of the musician whose shows generally fascinate society women.

According to Olaiya, a  National Diploma graduate of business administration from Ibadan Polytechnic, “I got to know  Obesere through one of my friends, Mrs Bola Okoro. She told me that Obesere would assist me in my business.

“I deal in office equipment and when I contacted Obesere, he asked me to meet him in his family house at Okota.  When I  met him, I  introduced my business to him and he promised to connect me to some of his friends in Dubai who would sell  goods to me on credit.

“After the discussion, he started demanding for sex and I refused and when I wanted to leave, he insisted I should sleep over in his house because it was late and he claimed that it was dangerous to go out late in the night in his area.

“I thought he was a responsible man and I decided to sleep over, but at the dead of the night, he came into the room where I slept and pounced on me. Continue......

Jonathan swears-in new ministers, drops sports minister

President Goodluck Jonathan has sworn in 11 new ministers and assigned them their portfolios.

Jonathan, while inaugurating the new ministers at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa in Abuja today, replaced Sports Minister Bolaji Abdullahi with Dan Agogo.

The new ministers and their portfolios are as follows:
Boni Haruna -- Youths minister
Aliyu Gusau -- Defence
Dan Agogo -- Sports
Musiliu Obanikoro -- Defence (state)
Mohammed Wakil -- Power (state)
Etim Okon -- Land and Housing
Lawrencia Mallam -- (Environment)
Asabe Ahmed -- Agric (state)
Aminu Wali -- Foreign Affairs)
Alhassan Haliru -- Health (state)
Abdujeleel Adesiyan -- Police Affairs.

Ash Wednesday. 2014 Christian Lenten Period commences today

Ash Wednesday is a popular day among Christians worldwide. It is considered to be the first day of Lent, a religious observance where people fast for 40 days (excluding Sundays). The 40-day sign of penitence starts on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday, which is a day before Easter Sunday.

Dangote is the 23rd Richest person in the world

Nigerian industrialist, Aliko Dangote is the 23rd richest man in the world. He made history as the first black man to break into the rank of top 25 richest people in the world.

In 2012, he was the 76th richest man in the world. He moved from that to 43rd richest man in 2013 and now to 23rd in 2014 with his wealth jumping from $16.1billion to $25billion.

The next Nigerian on the list is Glo chief Mike Adenuga, who is 325th richest person with $4.6bn. Then Mrs Folorunsho Alakija in 687th position with a personal wealth of $1.2bn.

Former Microsoft chairman Bill Gates takes back the No.1 position as the richest man in the world with $76billion. Geez! If you lived ten life times, you probably won't be able to finish $76b

Two Persons Dead In ‘Civilian JTF’ Revolt Against Soldiers In Maiduguri

Two persons are reported to have been killed in Maiduguri on Monday evening in a clash between soldiers and anti-Boko Haram youth popularly known as ‘Civilian JTF’.

A source said the volunteers had captured five armed persons with guns and accused them of being Boko Haram fighters.

Trouble started when soldiers from Sector 2 in Maiduguri seized the suspects and claimed that they were soldiers although in civilian clothes.  That claim did not go down well with the irate volunteers, who went into town protesting, leading to heightened tensions.

The protests led to the death of at least two persons, as well as some injuries. 

The military authorities are yet to issue a statement on the situation.

ASUU to clash with Fashola over tuition hike

President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Dr. Nasir Fagge, has said that the union will resist the rise in tuition fee at the Lagos State University.

He added that the establishment of universities by the government should be for knowledge acquisition rather than for profit making.

While speaking at a symposium organised by the Education Rights Campaign group held at the University of Ibadan, Fagge said the hike in tuition fee would not take care of infrastructural demands in LASU but would deny children of the  poor masses access to public education. Continue......

Armed Robbers Attacked Church in Ibadan

 

A gang of robbers invaded Vine Branch Church on Queen Elizabeth Road, Ibadan, Oyo State on Sunday, killing two policemen.

Some church members also sustained injuries as they attempted to flee the scene.

It was gathered that the robbers attacked the church to snatch offering and tithe boxes.

The robbers were said to have pretended to be worshipers as they joined the congregation during the service.

It was learnt that they struck soon after the offerings were collected.

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Residents' fury as upward homes are flooded with filthy water after sewage pipe springs a leak in busy South London street

According to DailyMail, Clapham Road in Kennington, south London had four inches of water mixed with mud and silt running down it, with firefighters forced to lay sandbags in a bid to prevent excess damage to local homes. The road was closed this morning as engineers rushed to clean up the damage, bringing travel chaos to the area as commuters had to find alternative ways to get to work. Resident Lewis Whyld, who posted footage of the incident online, wrote on Twitter: 'People now getting trapped by sewage in south London, firefighters evacuating properties.' In another post, he added: 'Expect lower ground floor flats to be full of sewage in south London tonight, it's getting deeper too.'

Wisdom Today

 

Food for thought!