GUARD ME, O LORD FROM THE HAND OF THE WICKED!

GUARD ME, O LORD FROM THE HAND OF THE WICKED!

At exactly 6:40 pm yeste

rday, I was in bed when I received a call from Destiny, one of my course mates that our long anticipating SYNTAX result has been posted on the notice board at Block A.

"Where are you?" I asked him.

"I am at the venue" he replied.

"Have you check yours?"

"Yes, I have. I had 50"

"Fifty? How come? Please help me check mine?"

"Hold on. I'm coming."

"Hello, are you there?" I asked.

"Ermm... You scored... You scored forty."

"Four what!" I exclaimed.

"That can't be my result. Please recheck it again"

"Calm down. It is 40. You scored 40"

Forty? No! Of all the courses I did, I developed an avid interest to the reading and studying of SYNTAX. So how..? How come?"

"What about all the tutorials, the group discussions and solving of past questions? The sleepless night and the unending stress we went through before we could do our presentation?

"How could he scored me 40? No oh! I know what I wrote;I breakdown the questions into pieces during the examination. That is not my result! The maker must have marked me down; I must call for my script!" my voice echoed in varying tone like a creditor who has come to take an unpaid debt from a debtor.

"Jide, calm down"

"Didn't we read? We all read! In fact, I read untill my eyes became red. Though the scores given to us does not meet our expectation but hear this: do not be saddened because things do not happen your way. What happened to you deeply affects other students as well. Exam result is not a result of what you will become in life! Does an intentional crap award piece of mark makes you a failure or an unintelligent person in life? Do not allow what you're being scored to depress and press you down. It is not what you're being scored that matters, it is how you can maximize and utilise what you know about what you're being scored that matters."

"Kindly cheer up and pray this prayer with the whole of your heart: Guard me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from violent men who planned to trip up my feet."
                            Psalm 140:4


Fagbohun Joel
#Realistic Fiction
#Classic Grammarians

MERCY MESS UP

Sister Mercy is a chorister in her church;
When she sings, many lost souls retrace their steps to the Lord. 
Yet, she walks the street with a tight skimpy dresses
That displays her quadruplets to the world.
This attracts some guys to draw near to her
And they force their mortals into her unblown small balloon.

Sister Mercy weeps heavily in her room
But no one in the world would hear her cry.
The memories from that night haunt her
Till she becomes a victim of her circumstance.
Of course, she knows the truth
But Mercy allows the devil to use her the more.

Since then, sister Mercy becomes a dog;
Any colour and height become her choice.
When she gets anywhere, men follow her everywhere. 
They go in and out, big and small rods into her hole.
She becomes an actress
With several scenes of sin, she performs everyday.

And one day, as she walks down the street,
A man of God preaches to her
And the word penetrates into her life once again.
She cries for mercy from the depth of her heart
And the Lord mesmerize sister Mercy's mess with His mercy.

Like sister mercy, many souls have gone astray into the world.
But it not too late to reverse and come to the Lord.
No matter how piled up your sin is
Come to Jesus;
He is richly rich in mercy
And is ever ready to take you out of your mess.

©Fagbohun Joel

President Buhari approves #208 Billion for development in public tertiary institutions

President Muhammadu Buhari Saturday said he has approved N208billion as part of 2019 intervention through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund for infrastructural and teacher development in public tertiary institutions

The president said the intervention was part of his administration’s effort to address the deficiencies in all the segments of our educational system.

Buhari disclosed this at the 23rd convocation of the University of Abuja on Saturday.

Represented by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Mr Sonny Echono, Buhari said his administration would continue to provide funding that would address some of the challenges in the nation’s public institutions.

The President said that the university system must continue to search for solutions to the nation’s developmental needs.

Buhari said: “There is no doubt that Nigeria will be a global player in the emerging knowledge economy. What is required is to ensure the quality of our human capital and also maintain the desirable balance for sustainable national socio-economic growth and development.

“The present administration will continue to improve on the infrastructural facilities in the universities, promote teacher development and curriculum review.

“It is in furtherance of this that I recently approved the disbursement of N208billion to public tertiary institutions under the 2019 intervention of the TETFUND.

“The government will continue to look into the issues raised by the universities especially regarding physical development and will equally monitor the universities closely. I also seize this opportunity to reiterate the commitment of the Federal Government to addressing youth unemployment.”

Buhari noted that for the country’s education system to favour it, the curriculum must focus on the development of entrepreneurial skills of the individuals and encourage research and innovations.

He said the National Universities Commission has put in place motion to address the country’s curriculum and the minimum qualification for university teachers.

According to him, the combined effect of these measures should improve the quality of “our school system and graduates as well as prepare the products of our educational system to meet the challenges of tomorrow’s work place.

“This certainly impact greatly in the effort to generate employment, reduce the high rate of poverty and the incidence of social deviance in the country,” he added.

Buhari said that his administration would not rest until youth unemployment was reduced to the barest minimum.

Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof Michael Adikwu, said a total of 4,946 students graduated from the institution.

Prof Adikwu said the university awarded 24 First Class Honours

El Rufai, Osinbajo, Oshiomole playing key role in Ministerial Appointment

Saturday Vanguard has reliably gathered that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-rufai and the National Chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole are currently playing key roles in the selection of ministerial nominees to ensure that competent party members are appointed.

It was gathered that the three strong men have the ears of President Muhammadu Buhari in his determination to appoint people, who would truly deliver in their respective portfolios. “But he (the President) is doing that separately and not as a team, so each of them may not know what the other is suggesting,” a source close to the Presidency said.

Multiple sources told Saturday Vanguard that the President was not only concentrating on competent party members but also on credible people in the private sector, who would drive the implementation of pro-people policies to be formulated.

One of the sources said the trio has identified some party members among who are the Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority, Hadiza Bala-Usman, immediate past Minister of Transport, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, former Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola, ex-Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, among others.

The source said: “President Muhammadu Buhari is considering merit this time because he wants results from his ministers. That was why he is listening to the Vice President, APC party chairman, and Governor Nasir El-rufai to assist in choosing competent hands among party members and from the private sector. He does not want noise makers but those who can do the job. 

The Managing Director of NPA, Hadiza Bala-Usman and Rotimi Amaechi may make the list because they possess the qualities needed. Another person is Fashola.”

Saturday Vanguard had reported that unlike the usual practice of placing party and other considerations above merit in the appointment of ministers, President Buhari’s cabinet members could emerge strictly on competence.

The development was informed by the perception of underperformance by most of the immediate past ministers, especially heads of key ministries, and in-fighting among junior and senior ministers which characterised the activities of the ministers.

These resulted in the absence of synergy that could have emanated from interministerial interface.

The situation informed sustained calls from the public for the rejigging of the cabinet and even outright sack of some ministers.

Such calls were not heeded by Buhari, who only witnessed the resignation of five ministers and the death of one.

The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Khadija Abba Ibrahim, had resigned on February 16, 2019, to run for an elective office in Damaturu/Tarmuwa/Gujba/Gulani Federal Constituency of Yobe State.

Alhaji Ibrahim Jubiril also resigned his appointment as Minister of State for Environment following his declaration as an Emir.

Hajiya Amina Mohammed, on February 24, 2017, resigned as Minister of Environment following her appointment at the United Nations as Deputy Secretary-General.

The incumbent Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi also resigned on May 30, 2018, to contest for the governorship position of his state.

Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Senator Aisha Alhassan, also known as Mama Taraba, resigned from the cabinet and from the APC, hinging her resignation on her disqualification in the screening for the 2019 Taraba State governorship election by the party’s National Working Committee.

In September 2018, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun resigned as the Minister of Finance as a result of allegations that she falsified her National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Exemption Certificate.

In March 2016, Minister of State for Labour and Productivity, Mr. James Ocholi ,SAN, died in a road crash that occurred at Kilometre 57, along Kaduna-Abuja highway.

Some ministers gave a bad face to the President’s anti-corruption fight. But they survived. There were ministers who were even so petty that they applied and collected estacodes of aides for trips the aides never made. There were some who collected full estacodes and paid their aides half or even less. One aide even went public with corrupt activities in his ministry.

There were also some the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC simply failed to investigate allegations brought against them. They all survived a Buhari administration that allowed the ministers so much freedom and didn’t do enough to monitor them.

All that, we gathered, may change in this second coming they have tagged The Next Level even as some ministers may be retained while some may be re-assigned to other ministries.

OMG: A lady slapped a man to receive a staggering slap in return. See nigerians' reactions

A video of a lady and a man exchanging Slaps in a place that appears like a bank counter has sparked serious arguments online.

In the video, a lady and a man had argument over misunderstanding, the lady slapped the man, the man retaliated and gave her a heavy slap that saw her staggering.

Nigerians that saw the video are divided over it. While some are blaming the man for retaliating, others are supporting the man. Some are of the opinion that no matter what, that the man shouldn't have slapped the woman back.

Instagram user, Hotdealzdirect said:

"It's wrong to slap a woman, no matter what. He is not a gentleman."

Then another Instagram user, Ozzyemmanuel, fired back:

A lady

"@hotdealzdirect why did she slapped him In the first place?"

Another Nigerian man, Tubonomi, said he would have simply 'walked away' if he were the man.

If you were the man, what would you have done in this kind of situation?

See more reactions to the controversial Video from Nigerians.

iam_darey_: "She got what she deserved. No one has a right to beat up someone else and not expect a retaliation."

mathiaschristopher7: "She actually got what she bargain for ���"

chamacobasil: "Very good my man"

igbinobachukwuma: "All the virus in this woman brain has been formatted by this slap"

tony.ojie.3: "In the first place the woman lack home training. She got what she deserves. Next time she will not do it again."

miebakaaggo: "He was never going to slap her after she slaped him, he only slaped her because the silly woman was not ok with the first slap, she wanted to give him a second one, so he did the needful"

djlapel: "What if the man used his front hand, how will the woman feeling right now.... just thank ur God"

eghsrevb: "Was she posses after back hand slap in retaliation, good one next time she would know how to respect men."

iche_ice: "Never touched a woman before. But, I've got to say, in this world where we are advocating gender equality, no woman or man deserves to be assaulted. Thus, she had no right to physically assault another person. He retaliated. Case closed, or arrest them both (two fighting). Gender equality�"

african1.warrior:" This guy most be a tennis player.His backhand stroke na die."

pastor_dike:" He acted in self defense"

zubysparks: "The slap turned her 360... Angle at a point... Lmao"

laptopshop_lekki: "Bad up bringing. Do not disrespect men."

Advice me please: My marriage is shaking because of what my wife's sister wears

I really need help and strategies to handle this matter. My wife sister came three weeks ago to live with us. She is 22 yrs. My problems now is her dressing mode which my wife is not careful about.

This lady always wear see-through singlets and night gowns. She has big breasts and always displaying them. I don't know how I will tell my wife to talk her sister to cover herself. She may feel bad that I'm attracted to her sister.

During the sallah holiday, I was with her alone because my wife don't holiday in her place of work, I have to leave the house and stay in the accommodation given to me in my place of work.

This morning, I carried my undies to wash, she crossed me and told me to give it to her to wash, the towel she tied because she was going to bathroom before was removing and showing her full breasts and she never worry about that.

Our marriage is just one year and I never cheated on my wife and she trusted me but her sister is really giving me emotional trauma. Can you imagine, yester night, my wife went to a programme, I was with her. So I called her around 8 pm that we should pray and go to bed. This lady came with a see-through night gown with a push up bra that put all breasts outside. Even her pant color was visible. I tried to control myself....

Even this morning, she came for prayer with the same gown and my wife did not caution her.....

How can I handle this matter?

Wife pours hot water on Husband's apprentice

A housewife, Mrs. Chiamaka Emecheta Madueke, may need to explain more on what transpired between her and her husband’s 21-year old apprentice, Lotanna Emmanuel, which infuriated her to pour hot water on him around 2am in their house in Lagos.

P.M.EXPRESS reports that the incident happened at Akanro Street, Ilasamaja area of Lagos where they reside.

Full story: http://pmexpressng.com/housewife-pours-hot-water-husbands-apprentice/

My Neighbors suffer daily for bread because of unpaid pension

I usually want do this but it is becoming a burden that has to get off my chest as seeing my neighbors suffer daily for bread has become something I cannot sit back and watch.

My neighbor retired from the Lagos state civil service about 3 years ago and ever since then it has been hell and a struggle for them to feed or even pay school fees of their children. I inquired why they are having such challenged as their father was a civil servant and he should at least get his pension (if not lump sum, in quotes) and was told the Lagos state government for some years have not paid pensions.

One of his mates who also retired around the same time got sick, got worse and died. The deceased's wife also died in the ensuing troubles. I don't want to lose my neighbor or his wife.

I don't want his children (who I am friends with) to drop out of school or have to have the fear or not being able to afford tuition and hunger reduce how their performance. It is unfair to have people work for decades and when they should retire from the highest work they have some, they are denied the entitlement that will ease their life.

Please our senior citizens need help Lagos should not be owing these people.

Please help me post this. You can be saving a life

See adorable pics of Mikel Obi's Twins

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Ronaldo shows off 2019 achievements so far

2019 seems to be the best year for Cristiano Ronaldo after winning three trophies, Series A and Italian Super cup for his club, Juventus and clinching National league for his country, Portugal.

Read his post containing his achievements for 2019...

What an unforgettable season! New experiences, gigantic club, exciting city, broken records and three more titles!

I have to thank all of Juventus fans for the wonderful way I was welcomed in Italy! You’re a very important part of our victories! Thanks to all my fans around the world and particularly to the Portuguese people that helped us reach another historical win for Portugal! You’ll always have a special place in my heart!

Personally, I’ll never forget the great moments and new record-breaking achievements I’ve had so far in 2019: - Italian Supercup winning goal;
- Serie A win, Best Player and 21 goals;
- Nations League win and hat-trick;
- First Player to reach 100 wins and 125 goals in Champions League;
- First Player to win 10 UEFA titles;
- First Player to score in all National Teams final stages: FIFA World Cup, UEFA European Cup, FIFA Confederations Cup and UEFA Nations League;
- First Player to score in 10 consecutive National Teams final stages from 2004 to 2019;

See you soon! Together we’ll keep fighting for new and amazing conquests! I’m counting on you

Another Nigerian killed by South African Police Service

Another Nigerian , Maxwell Ikechuku Okoye, from Oji River Local Government Area of Enugu State, has been allegedly killed by members of the South African Police Service.

The Vice-President, Nigerian Union in South Africa, Mr Joshua Ogade Itua, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on telephone from Pretoria that Okoye was allegedly tortured to death on Friday in Ladysmith, Kwa-zulu-Natal Province.

The Police, according to the Chairman of Nigerian Union South Africa, Ladysmith Chapter, went to the apartment of the deceased and forced their way in.

“While they were with him, he called to alert other Nigerians but before they could get to his apartment the police had made away with his body. Maxwell’s lifeless body was later seen at the mortuary,” he said.

Itua said that NUSA leaders then went to the police for fact- finding, noting that his death has added to the number of Nigerians that were killed either by the Police or through Xenophobia in that country.

“The Station Commander of Ladysmith claimed that he was met foaming at the time they gained entry to his apartment.

“Police murder inquest has been opened and the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) in Kwa-zulu-Natal province have been informed for full investigation.

“Our condolence to his family and Nigerian Community in Ladysmith. We call on our government to seriously engage its counterparts in South Africa for investigation and prosecution if not a natural death.

“This is because, according to our leaders who went to the mortuary, there are bruises and blood all over his body so we have every reason to believe that he was tortured to death.

“Our stand as foremost Nigerian organisation in South Africa is that all cases involving the killings of Nigerians should be investigated and prosecuted irrespective the nationality and status of the perpetrators,” he told NAN.

Maxwell was born on October 5, 1979 and is survived by two children.

FORMER PDP DEPUTY NATIONAL CHAIRMAN DECLARED DEAD

Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Deputy National chairman, Senator Babayo Garba Gamawa, is dead.

Garba reportedly died after a brief illness in Bauchi State on Friday.

According to DailyTrust, his Spokesperson, Isah Garba Gadau while confirming his death Friday night said,” He complained of a slight stomach ache and was taken to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) where he was admitted.

“I am heading to his house now.”

DAILY POST recalls that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, National Working Committee, NWC, had on January 8 suspended, Sen. Babayo, for defecting to the ruling APC.



RIP....

Funny right? EFCC Arrests HERBALIST

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, Ilorin Zonal Office has arraigned a 31-year-old herbalist, Jamiu Isiaka on a four-count charge in a Kwara State High Court, before Justice M. Abdulgafar for impersonating the group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Dr Maikanti Baru and the special adviser to the president on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina and duping a Korean national in the process.

The suspect, with others at large,allegedly used the names of the senior government officials to scam a South Korean national, Keun Sig Kim to the tune of N30million (Thirty Million Naira) under a false pretence of securing for him an NNPC approval/marketing form and license certificate to buy crude oil in Nigeria.

According to Kim, "I transferred Four Thousand, Two Hundred and Eighty-five United States Dollars, Seventy-one cents only to the United Bank of Africa, account number 2107575870 in the name of one Jamiu Isiaka, an associate of Mr Shola Adeshina. It is noteworthy that this account particulars have been provided severally for me to make transfer to."

During interrogation with the officials of the Commission, Isiaka claimed that he used the money to conduct sacrifice for the petitioner. He further claimed to have bought a vulture, skin of elephant, elephant intestine, skull of a lion and liver of gorilla among others.

Runsewe: Bobrisky, a bad example that youths should not emulate

The Director-General of the National Council for Arts and Culture has lambasted the controversial Nigerian Internet personality and cross dresser, Okuneye Idris Olarenwaju popularly known as Bobrisky.

Otunba Segun Runsewe insisted that Bobrisky, whose contentious gender and amorously weird dress sense totally negates the true Nigerian culture which is respected and admired all over the world.

Runsewe who was speaking at an event marking the World Handcrafts Day at the NCAC headquarters in Abuja observed with dismay the bastardisation of our noble culture and values by attention-seeking characters such as Bobrisky who he described as a very bad example that the youths should not emulate.

The NCAC boss lamented especially the use of social media by Bobrisky and his ilk to continually send very bad signals to the world in what he called a totally false representation of our identity noting that this must be put in check.

He enjoined Nigerian youths to remain good cultural ambassadors of the country emphasising that the global community respects only those who are able to sustain their unique cultural identities.

Lecturer caught PANTS DOWN with student

Ado-Ekiti-A randy lecturer at Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, has been caught pants down while allegedly attempting to have carnal knowledge of one his students.

In a 29-second video clip which has gone viral on social media, the lecturer who is in the Accounting Department, was seen nude.

Some female students of the varsity who were believed to have laid siege to the residence of the female student were seen dragging the embattled lecturer out of a room.

Investigations, revealed that the lady’s boy friend and his friends were said to have informed the lady to play along with the lecturer when he made overtures to her in exchange for marks.

Judging by the the claim of a voice in the video, the scene of the incident was the state capital, Ado Ekiti.

According to the video, an audible voice chatted: “This is a lecturer of EKSU. He wants to have S*x with a student. The voice said a lot of unprintable things laying bare the escapades of the randy lecturer.

While making mockery and torturing the lecturer, one of the boys was seen pressing a powered electronic device to on his body to shock.

The lecturer was screaming and begging the students for mercy.

He was not spared as he was beaten black and blue by the students when he was trying to resist being pulled out from the room Unclad.

Meanwhile, the female student was the one who uploaded the video clip on her Whatsap status, captioning it “I am not sending oh, he wants to f**k fresh pu**y.

Some students of the institution who spoke with Vanguard confirmed the identity of the lecturer in the video as a popular person, though expressed their reservations about act.

They, however, revealed that the lecturer was not alone in the game of intimidating female students to have rump with them.

They said most lecturers in the institution were in the habit of abusing and taking undue advantage of ladies hence the need for investigation into the matter and sanction the lecturer.

They said there are several cases of such in the school but most victims were not bold enough to expose the act.

Efforts to contact the lecturer was unsuccessful as his line was switched off.

However, the EKSU authorities and police had said they were not aware of the incident.

ANDY RUIZ: I love that people underestimate me

One man’s misfortune is another man’s jackpot now and again.

Jarrell Miller’s misstep means that Andy Ruiz Jr has been graced with the opportunity of his fighting lifetime. That means his purse — in the millions — and also the upside if he manages to make the oddsmakers look foolish. If the Cali boxer, formerly in the Top Rank stable, downs the unbeaten Brit Joshua, he can be set up for two lifetimes. Now most aren’t thinking the chubby pugilist, aged 29, can do the deed and better Joshua on the DAZN platform. He sounded ready to confound the doubters.

“The training camp is really good, so we’re ready,” he says. Ruiz told “Talkbox” listeners this week that he is dialed in and won’t be seeking to merely come for the payday on June 1 when he takes on Joshua at Madison Square Garden.

“There’s a lot of doubters, there’s a lot of haters out there. But I tell everybody, do not judge a book by its cover. I love that people underestimate me, because when I get in the ring I surprise them, I amaze them, so they’re like, ‘Whoa, man, look at this chubby kid go!’”

He said he is working on trimming down, getting the physique a bit more sleek.

“This is the most focused I’ve been in my whole professional career. There’s a lot of doubters out there, that just gives me the drive and the motivation to prove everybody wrong, especially all the Anthony Joshua fans. All my Latino fans, my Mexican fans, we’re here to claim what’s mine, and that’s the WBO world championship he has, and all the other belts. So tune in June 1st at Madison Square Garden, there’s gonna be a lot of action, a lot of fist-fighting, punching to the face, and all that for 12 rounds or less!”

He had me going, for sure.

Could he share some specifics, not the game plan, but how will he look to try and better AJ?

“Just staying focused and on the game plan,” he said, noting that he’s sharp after doing a 12-week camp and getting a W over Alexander Dimitrenko on April 20.

“Anthony Joshua hasn’t fought in nine months, so I think I have an advantage. He’s big, he’s strong, but so is this little fat kid!”

He said he can use AJ’s size against him, that he will want to be first but also counter. Basically, sounds like he wants to out-work the UK ace.

But some will think Ruiz (32-1, 21 KO) is too tubby to be a threat. He said he’s always liked to chow, and yep, he has a sweet tooth. He promises explosivity and sharp movement, though, and says his weight will be around what it was when he fought Joseph Parker in 2016 (255 pounds), and that he will be in fine physical condition.

The fighter, now under the Al Haymon umbrella, continued. Does he see holes in AJ’s game? Speed, counter punching and making Joshua back up will get him to the W, he said. “It’s going to be an extreme fight.”

The boxer said he does very much realize people pay good money to see him in action so he will want to give them bang for the buck.

And he doesn’t spend time on beefing with haters, and people who online call him a fatty. He said he saw the light a little while back, and comprehended that you can’t please all the people all the time. He uses the meanness as fuel, he told “Talkbox” listeners.

“I used to be on social media and I’d be like, ‘Get in the ring with me and this little fat boy is gonna teach you a lesson!’”

Now he works to try and turn around the doubters, turn haters into rooters

PASTOR ADEBOYE'S HOMETOWN ON FIRE AS HAUSAS AND YORUBAS CLASH

There was a violent clash between Yoruba and Hausa youths in Ifewara, Osun state, the hometown of Pastor Enoch Adeboye

- The skirmish reportedly broke out after some Hausa youths had attacked a man identified as Demola, who later mobilized Yoruba youths to launch a counter attack

- According to one resident, one house was set ablaze; but others were also affected as a gas shop was near the property

A violent clash reportedly occurred between Yoruba and Hausa youths in Ifewara, Osun state, the hometown of Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God.

According to Sahara Reporters, the Sabo Market in Ifewara was razed, following the incident.

Legit.ng gathers that the skirmish reportedly broke out after some Hausa youths had attacked a man identified as Demola, at a mining site around Oke Oguro, a village under Ifewara, earlier in the day.

According to a source, Demola had been attacked by some Hausa youths working in mining sites around Oke Oguro and the attackers reportedly took an undisclosed amount of money from him.

Reports state that the victim mobilized other youths in the town and launched an attack on the area where Hausa traders live, after he escaped from his attackers.

The source said: “Demola was attacked by some Hausa youth in a mining site around Oke Oguro. They attacked him and took his money.

“Demola later told other youths in the town what had happened and they mobilized and attacked the Sabo area where Hausa traders are living.

“As far as I know, no life was lost, but Sabo market had been razed. Demola has been taken to an undisclosed hospital for treatment.”

One resident identified only as Gbeminiyi, said one house in Sabo was set ablaze; but because there was a gas retail shop near the property, the fire escalated and affected others.

The Osun state police command’s spokesperson, Folasade Odoro, said the situation had been brought under control.

Odoro said: “We have deployed our men in the town. The situation is under control. No casualty, please.”

The Osun state governor’s chief press secretary, Adeniyi Adesina, also said the police were on top of the situation.

In a similar development,

It was previously reported that a violent clash occurred between Yoruba and Hausa residents of Sabo area of Akure, Ondo state.

Several people were reportedly injured in the fight, while houses and motorcycle were set ablaze during the clash.

A source said the fight started after followers of a masquerader passed through the Old Garage area of Akure where some Hausas sell groceries.

The followers were alleged to have attempted to disrupt the business of the Hausa traders which was resisted by the latter, leading to a clash.

FINALLY!!!! AFC Ajax star signs new five years long deal with next club

Ligue 1 Champions Paris Saint Germain have apparently reached an agreement with AFC Ajax star Matthijs De Ligt, according to reports from France.

Soccerlink.fr reports that the 19-year-old will join the Parisians on a new five-year-long deal. Earlier this week, it was reported that de Ligt’s agent Mino Raiola was at Paris to enter final negotiations for the player with the club’s representatives.

According to ESPN , PSG will pay Ajax a transfer fee of over €75million for the Dutchman. The English news agency’s report further adds that de Ligt is all set to receive a gross annual salary of €12million.

The defender who is also the captain of Ajax had a brilliant 2018-19 campaign as he led the Dutch club to a domestic double – the Eredivisie and the KNVB Cup – this season. Ajax also reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League, notable scalps along the way – Real Madrid in the round-of-16 and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Juventus in the quarter-finals.

Earlier last week, the center-back also scored a vital goal against England in the semi-finals of the UEFA Nations League, to help his national team Netherlands reach the finals of the competition.

It was also reported that de Ligt is one of the hottest prospects in the transfer market this summer, with several other European giants like Barcelona, Juventus, Manchester United and Bayern Munich trying hard to secure his services ahead of next season.

FOX Sports Asia probability ratings: 3/5; Mino Raiola – who is de Ligt’s agent – is well-known for making high-profile transfers. Hence there are chances that a deal is done between PSG and the Ajax star.

UNILAG student received DOLLARS from crush

A UNILAG student received a pleasant surprise from someone crushing on her and it sent her fellow hostel mates into a frenzy.

The student was in her hostel - Moremi hall - when she received a gift from the crush trying to get her attention. There were flowers and chocolates in the package she received. There was also a box which resembled a shoe box. When she opened it, expecting to see a shoe, she saw a bouquet.

"Another flower again?" someone asked from the background.

But to their shock, they discovered it was a bouquet of Dollars with chocolates nestled between each Dollar note.

According to the Twitter user who shared the video online, the Dollar notes amount to ?540K

JAPAN TRASH NIGERIA 4:1-INTERNATIONAL DREAM CUP TOURNAMENT

Nigeria’s U15 boys on Friday lost their second match of the 2019 International Dream Cup tournament to host nation Japan 1-4 at the Yurtec Stadium in Miyagi.

Following their 3-1 win over Mexico’s U16 on Wednesday, the Future Eagles were confident of a result against the Japanese. But they got a lesson in marksmanship and staying power by the Japanese.

Katsushima, who would eventually annex the match ball with a hat-trick, opened the floodgates in the 16th minute. But Adeyeye Damilola equalized for Nigeria 10 minutes later.

Katsushima got his second four minutes after the restart, and then made it three for himself and Japan in the 52nd minute. Suwama Kosei made it 4-1 with seven minutes to go.

The Future Eagles will take on the U16 team of Romania on Sunday at the last venue, in their last game of the tournament.

Wristband Chapter 3

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CHAPTER 3

“I was disappointed in what you did yesterday but nevertheless I will forgive you because I can’t trade your love for that” Jude said standing up to hold her shoulder

“Thanks Love” Jane felt relieved in her heart because she never expected Jude to be that easy on her

“Let’s meet at our usual joint in the evening, come with all games and naughtiness. I can’t wait to have you in my arms” Jude said and kissed her forehead

Jane’s happiness knew no bound because what just happened cleared her heart’s worries and she wished the hands of clock could be uttered. She was not concentrating in the class anymore, all in her mind was to be in Jude’s arms.

*************

Months later……………………..

“What is the significance of this wristband in your daughter’s hand?” Popoola asked his wife

“OH! She will never want anyone to touch or remove it from her hand. I don’t know who could have given her that she took it this special. Anyways I will know how to find out from her” Juli replied his husband

“Okay. Dress her up and let’s go to the farm to harvest those corns before they start spoiling” Popoola hurried his wife

“Sewa!!!!!! Come here” Juli called out for her daughter to dress her up

 *************

“Jude, its few months to the Senior Waec and I am feeling somehow” Jane said resting her head on the chest of the sitting Jude

“And what is bothering you?” Jude asked looking into her eyes

Jane adjusted herself to face him “My father said immediately after my last paper, I am travelling to Abuja to start a new life with his brother who works in an oil company” Jane said with heavy heart

“Hmmmmmm!” Jude sighed “Is this the end of the road for our love?” Jude asked with a broken heart

There was some minutes of silence between both lovers

“You know what, I don’t want us to think about what will happen then. Let’s focus on what is happening now, when we get to the bridge we will know how to cross it” Jude broke the silence with cool words winking to his lover

Jane smiled and they both continued using the time for other sweet discussions

*************

 Later that night, Jude was on his bed thinking about what Jane told her few hours earlier

“Hmmmmm!!!! I am speechless on this but is this how Jane will break my heart without taking care of it till I forget the wound” Jude asked himself

As he was thinking, something dropped into his heart

“Hmmmm!!!!! Yeah, since we are both matured for it. I think we can do it to have a kind of bond between us even though we separate we will have this as a significant experience we had together” Jude soliloquized

“But I know no matter how we try, destiny will prevail over our Love” Jude finalized before picking up his android to play games as he does at night before sleeping

Jane on the other hand didn’t even worry about what will happen then. She followed Jude’s words that when they get to the bridge, they will cross it.

************

Two weeks later……….

There will be a holiday and both lovers decided to spend the day in Jude’s house. Salewa didn’t object that because she had always wanted her son to be happy.

“If that is what will make you happy that day, you are free my son” Salewa replied her son when Jude tendered his request

“Yes Mum! I love you” Jude shouted as he hugged his mum. Salewa will do anything to see smiles on her son’s face every moment.

At School that day, Jude tendered the reply his mother gave him to Jane ……………….

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The Mythical Rivalry Between the Lagoon And The GP (A Folktale for every Unilag Student) by Jahismine O.

THE MYTHICAL RIVALRY BETWEEN THE LAGOON AND THE GP (A folktale for every Unilag Student)

UNILAG, THE UNIVERSITY OF FIRST CHOICE AND NATION’S PRIDE

The only University beside a lagoon with beautiful views of the 3^rd Mainland Bridge

“Baba, tell me what you know about Unilag” I requested.

Baba kept mute for a while and smiled.

“yeah, I can remember a folktale to tell you my dear” Baba said.

I grabbed a seat close to the wooden door and sat down.

Baba looked into the sky, smiled, looked into my face and smiled again.

Then he started; “Long time ago, the lagoon and GP were once lovers,

Their love grew back then and it blossomed like a mango tree in its time.

The lagoon loved the GP and was ready to do anything for his lover.

The GP also promised never to break the bond between them.

The moon, the breeze and the sky were the witnesses to their beautiful love.”

Hope you are following my son?” Baba asked “yes sir” with rapt attention.

Then there came some set of people with a special offer of job for GP.

The Student who was the future of this set of people needed her as his Personal Assistant.

The lagoon being a kind man decided to release his lover to work.

But he gave lot of terms and conditions to which the GP didn't object.”

“What are the conditions baba?” I asked with much curiousness

“Hmmmm!!!!” Baba sighed and continued, “These are the conditions;

The GP must not be far from him which implies a very tough decision,

The home of The Student must be built beside The lagoon (where Unilag is today),

The proposed main workshop of the GP must not be far from The lagoon (where the Library is today),

Even the Seat of Power of this set of People was built beside the Lagoon (The Senate Building).

The lagoon prepared a place of meeting for him and his lover beside his home,

Which this set of people called The lagoon Frontage up till today (hmmmmmm!!!!!!)

But something happened which led to the rivalry between the two lovers.

The GP started working with the Student and all conditions were met beyond expectations.

The GP hardly had time for her lover even though she was close to him.

She is expected to follow the Student everywhere he goes as speculated by her job.

Emotions arose between two opposite sex and things started happening.

The Student fell in love with the beauty of the GP and vowed to do anything to protect her.

As women would like it, they needed someone to protect, love and cherish their wellbeing.

Even more than the lagoon could do, the Student cared for the GP and could die for it.

The Love became real and obvious to the surprise of this set of people and the lagoon.

Prior to the agreement between this set of people and the lagoon, they tried their best to prevent.”

(“Hm!!, no wonder the University would not want us to have a good GP, it is either they paralyze it

Or they render it useless or they send us away from the house built beside the lagoon” I lamented)

“Yes, My son. This set of people increased the rules of living in the house built beside the lagoon,

They never wanted to break the promise but Love is thicker even can be funny sometimes” Baba said.

“The lagoon became angry and vowed to revenge not knowing something even worse lies ahead” Baba continued

“And what was that?” I asked “The agitation to take the GP away was raised by the Student” Baba replied.

Continues... Below

THE MYTHICAL RIVALRY BETWEEN THE LAGOON AND THE GP

(A folktale for every Unilag Student)

“get me a cup of water my son” Baba requested, after drinking Baba continued,

“The agitation to take the GP away from the house built beside the lagoon was tendered.

And this set of people objected and never agree because they valued their promise.

“I am your future, you should value my request more than that” the Student protested

They thought and called for a meeting between themselves and some decisions were made.”

“Baba, what decisions” I asked looking at his up-facing face

“They assigned a certain number of years to the Student before he will take away the GP.

Then the Legendary Struggle and Battle for GP was created for the Student to fight. 

There was happiness in the heart of the Student amidst the decision and vowed to win.

The GP having found love in another place decided to follow the Student no matter what.

Their Love was strong and they vowed to fight every battle they face together.

All in a bid to leave the house built beside the lagoon hale and healthy together.

The lagoon Front created for the GP and him was then re-branded by the new lovers. 

The GP and her new lover go there to have some fun before returning back home.

When the lagoon heard of these development going on behind him,

He became heartbroken, he nearly committed suicide and he took some actions.

He vowed to destroy the union of the Student and the GP even to his last drop of blood”

“Baba, what did he do afterwards?” I asked, “My son, keep calm and hear” Baba said

“hmmmm!!!!!! The lagoon summoned the three witnesses to his love for the GP.

He placed them in the lagoon Front to work against the union of the Student and the GP.

(hmmm!!! No wonder, students who go to the lagoon front find comfort more than preparing)

“yes, my son. The atmosphere of the lagoon Front is just enough to distract the Student.

The battle that lies ahead of students is now handled with levity hands due to this”

“Sir, what later happened to the lagoon?” I asked

“After all these, developments started happening. The Student no longer come to the lagoon front,

Which prevented the laid down plan of the lagoon in destroying their love.

So, he was rendered helpless, he cried and cried until all his body became flowing tears.

(“no wonder the lagoon is shallow, what a deep folktale” I said)

“But it is capable of swallowing the GP of any student who doesn't protect his GP from the lagoon Front” Baba said

In view of this, this set of people built a fence between the flowing tears and the lagoon Front to make the place safe in fear of the wrath of the Lagoon.

(hmm!!!! the legendary old fence separating the lagoon and the lagoon Front)." 

Baba stood up, "that's all i know my son" he went inside leaving me amazed

BE CAREFUL, THE LAGOON TEAR IS CAPABLE OF SWALLOWING YOUR GP

WHEN YOUR GP IS NOT HEALTHY, YOUR BP IS HIGH
WHEN YOUR GP IS HEALTHY, YOU WILL HAVE REST OF MIND

STRIVE HARD NOT TO ALLOW YOUR GP TO BE PARALYZED BY THIS SET OF PEOPLE

STRIVE HARD NOT TO LET THE LEGENDARY CURSE BE FULFILLED OVER YOUR LOVE FOR YOUR GP

KUDOS TO ALL THOSE WHO FOUGHT THE BATTLE AND WON

KUDOS TO ALL THOSE WHO LEFT THE HOUSE BUILT BESIDE THE LAGOON WITH A GOOD GP

RESPECT TO ALL FIRST CLASS GRADUATES

GREAT AKOKITE! GREAT!

GREATEST AKOKITE!! GREAT!!

GREATEST OF THE GREATEST AKOKITE!!! GREAT!!!

This is just a folktale by inspiration from

DEDICATED TO GOD, MY BESTIE (ABIMBOLA JOHN) AND UNILAG AS A WHOLE

Do well by sharing this to any available Unilag Student beside you to read

I remain

JAHISMINE O.

Contact: (Whatsapp only) 08088613663

Follow on Instagram @ojahismine

relevant write ups: The Struggle for my GP (A tale of a Fresher) My Experience as an Overnight Reader the Path of Silence
and many more........... below 

CLEARED CONSCIENCE

I am omoluabi;
My yes is strong like a rock unmoved
And my no stand firm with its two feet on the rock. 
Nothing can influence or make me feel guilty,
I have a clear conscience,
And a sense of wholeness.

Like a pure white garment,
My mind is painted white all through;
No spot can be detected or removed,
Even if it were to be washed with So Klin soap.
I am innocent!
I refuse to be stained till death cross my path.

©Joe

Does Love at First Sight Really Exist?

It’s Saturday night, and the bar is packed. A beautiful

brunette is sitting at the bar, sipping a vodka soda and

chatting with a friend. Then, out of the corner of her eye,

she catches the glimpse of a man. Their eyes lock.

And they lived happily ever after. But is it really that

easy?

Legend of Love — Why It Matters

Don’t get too sloppy on that first date — researchers who

study human attraction say people form opinions quickly

when it comes to romance . In fact, some researchers

think it takes just three minutes to decide whether

someone’s a potential mate (and that’s before the drinks

come out). And findings about friends who click

immediately might also apply to romantic partnerships.

In one study on friendships, people who enjoyed the first

few minutes together were likely to develop a close

relationship after nine weeks .

But instant attraction isn’t just in our heads: There may

be a biological basis to love at first sight . Studies

have found animals are more likely to mate with partners

they’re genetically compatible with . It’s unclear

whether this research applies to humans, but some

scientists think we might be pre-programmed to spot “the

one.” Romantic attraction could serve an evolutionary

function — we seek out specific people that will be

suitable mates, and give everyone else the boot . But

meeting that special someone’s gaze and falling in love

may be a bit more complicated.

Instalove? — The Answer/Debate

Although about half the American population believes in

love at first sight, not everyone falls head over heels right

away. Perhaps surprisingly, women aren’t always the

romantics in this love equation: One study found men

experience love at first sight more often than women .

Researchers think that’s because men respond to

physical cues more readily than women, and women tend

to develop trust more gradually than men. And people

might be more inclined to believe in love at first sight

when they’re younger. Folks over 50 are six percent less

likely than people under 50 to think people can fall in

love immediately (possibly because they’ve had more

romantic relationships with different partners).

But it’s unclear how often love at first sight turns into a

successful partnership. One survey in Israel found only

about 10 percent of people say their long-term

relationships began that way. While people can be

instantly attracted to each other, some scientists say

being in love means really getting to know someone

over time .

So don’t throw in the towel if that first date didn’t go so

hot. Psychologists believe more interactions with

someone can make them look more attractive and

intelligent. (Wanna’ hang out tomorrow, and the next day,

and the next…?) It may be worth giving love at second or

third sight a chance, too.

The Takeaway

Sometimes one look is all it takes to fall in love. But

some experts think real affection develops gradually over

time.

Ola mih de is here at last

10 Characteristics of Successful Relationships

People seeking couples counseling seek change to a relationship

dynamic that isn't working in some way. The problems can

include poor communication, lack of emotional safety,

resentment, trust violations and many other issues. It might

even be that the couple have different ideas of what the

problems are or simply a felt sense that things are not right.

Couples who demonstrate the makings or potential of a strong

relationship foundation are in a better position to work through

challenging situations as they arise.

There are many attributes of healthy and connected relationships

but here are some of them:

10 Characteristics of Successful Relationships

1. Friendship: Couples who have a strong friendship have

staying power. They not only love each other but

genuinely like each other as people. They enjoy hanging

out together. They might even consider each other their

“best friend.”

2. Humor: Partners who can make each other laugh tend

to be good at de-escalating conflict when it arises. Be

cautious of appropriate use of humor. If things have

gotten too tense, it might not be appropriate in that

moment.

3. Communication: Those who are able to openly express

their feelings and avoid burying hurt or anger, often deal

with situations as they come up more effectively. This

avoids the build-up of resentment.

4. Chore Sharing: Couples who divvy up the household or

parenting responsibilities collaboratively are less likely

to harbor bad feelings about what they perceive as

“unfair.” When both are participating in the relationship

and related duties, it lends itself to a team atmosphere.

5. Sexual Intimacy: Couples who feel sexually and

physically connected, tend to feel more cared for. But

keep in mind there are varying levels of needs and

meanings to sexual intimacy. Talk to each other about

it.

6. Affection: A hug, kiss, tussle of the hair and other brief

displays of affection remind each other that they

matter. This is especially important with hectic lives

with work and family obligations. Brief displays of

affection can remind each other that you’re still there

and love each other.

7. Avoidance of the “Horsemen of the Apocalypse”: This

is a term coined by couples researcher, John

Gottman, PhD, who is able to predict divorce with

incredible accuracy. His “four horsemen of the

apocalypse” are criticism, contempt, defensiveness and

stonewalling. Work hard to avoid these behaviors to

minimize damaging the relationship.

8. Mutual and Separate Friends/Hobbies: Partners who

socialize with other couples and also maintain separate

friendships demonstrate balance in regards to honoring

themselves as individuals and the relationship. Self

satisfaction and fulfillment adds to relationship

satisfaction. It’s important to feels secure being who

you are within the dynamic as well as be clear on how

each partner views a satisfactory balance.

9. Reliability: Partners in a relationship want to feel they

can rely upon each other. If couples do what they say

and say what they do, they create an atmosphere of

safety in knowing their words and actions mean

something. They can both breathe a sigh of relief to

know the other has their back.

10. Repair Attempts: When couples take responsibility for

their mistakes with each other, take responsibility and

offer a repair attempt, there is another important way to

avoid resentment to grow. This requires an ability to be

humble.

9 Signs He's Not a Cheater

Being cheated on is the worst. You feel rejected but also pissed.

You don't know who you can trust. Well, scientific studies have

narrowed down some traits that are statistically more common

in guys who cheat, so here are some signs (not confirmation,

obviously) that your guy will never stray.

1. You bring home the same amount of money. A recent study

from the American Sociological review showed that partners

were less likely to cheat if they were in the same (or similar)

income brackets. Men were more likely to cheat if they made a

lot more money than their partner, and they were most likely to

cheat if they made a lot less. So if you two have similar

paychecks, you've got statistics on your side.

2. He's from the Midwest. According to this poll , Midwesterners

are just too well-mannered to cheat on their partners.

3. His friends are also faithful. People are more likely to cheat if

their friends are also cheaters, according to M. Gary Newman,

author of The Truth About Cheating . If his friends are trustworthy,

it's likely he's trustworthy too.

4. He feels loved and trusted. According to a study conducted by

Newman , most men don't cheat because they're not satisfied

sexually. They cheat because they're seeking emotional

satisfaction.

5. He's an extrovert. Extroverts are less likely to go along with

the influence of others. Research shows that introverts are

actually more likely to cheat because they're more likely to agree

to someone propositioning them. So even if he's always out

there meeting new people, you actually might be safer.

6. He just seems like the kind of guy who wouldn't

cheat. According to a real study that people spent time on ,

researchers found that you can trust your gut when it comes to

guys who look like they'd cheat. If your gut is telling you "no,"

then it's a good idea to listen to that gut.

7. He's really into Pantera. Yeah, according to this survey

conducted by the Mirror (so, questionable), heavy metal listeners

are apparently the least likely to cheat.

8. He comes from a big family. A survey from adult meet-up site

Seeking Arrangements shows that cheaters are usually only

children. Ask if he has a sister.

9. He has a hard time getting it up. A sad study published in

the Archives of Sexual Behavior showed that men who are easily

aroused are more likely to cheat, so I guess mark one in the

"pros" column for whiskey dick.