Girl Burns Herself To Death After Court Says Her 4 Rapists Not Guilty

18-year-old Pakistani teenager died Friday after setting herself on fire when the court had dropped charges against the four men who had allegedly raped her.
Amina Bibi, the suicide victim, reportedly doused herself with petrol and set herself alight in front of a police station.
Life of the girl, rushed to the hospital, could not be saved.
As for the case of rape, police said it had been investigated twice and investigators discovered that the victim had not been abused.
Meanwhile the court ordered police to file a written report explaining how the case was investigated and why the accused men were cleared.
Pakistani Independent Human Rights Commission appealed to the government demanding justice in relation to the rapists.
According to the group, "Her [Amina Bibi's] sacrifice has exposed the ordeals that rape victims in the country face when they try to bring their tormentors to justice".

Usain Bolt Turns Footballer?

World’s Fastest Man Hints At Interest In Playing Football For Jamaica National Team.


Usain Bolt has fuelled speculation he could play football for his native Jamaica.
Jamaica boss Winfried Schaefer this week claimed he would welcome the world’s fastest man into his squad when he retires from athletics after the 2016 Olympics.
And the 27-year-old six-time Olympic champion – a big Manchester United fan – reacted to Schaefer’s admission with an Instagram post that strongly hinted he is open to the idea.
Accompanied by a picture of a newspaper front page on the story, Bolt wrote: ‘Jamaica how we look? Hmmm..A we say to the world and anything possible.. #SeriousFace #ReggaeBoyz#ForeverFaster #FutureOption #MadTalent#AnythingOn the possibility of Bolt becoming an international footballer, Schaefer was quoted by Jamaican media as saying: ‘I hope he wants to play for his country because we can make him a very good player. After the 2016 Olympics in Brazil I want to see him here in our training, that is what I want to tell him.
‘When he has good training with our team here in Jamaica and learns with the ball then he’ll be one of the best players.
‘We can make him very good when he plays professionally and I’m his coach.’
Bolt will be 30 years old by the end of the 2016 Games, when he plans to end his legendary track career.

Ghanaian Famous Actor, Van Vicker Now Walks In Crutches

Ghanaian actor, Van Vicker can no more work unaided, infact, he now goes about with clutches.

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Vicker, who is very popular among Nigerian movie lovers, was reported to have injured himself while playing for the Ghanaian movie actors against their Nigerian counterparts in a football friendly match played at the Kumasi Sports Stadium recently.
The football match was meant to mark Ghana's independence, unfortunately, Vicker got himself injured after ten minutes into the game and was rested for the remainder of the fun-filled match.
While earlier reports suggested that the actor was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Ghana and that he would be fine after few days, the pictures above say otherwise.

Ghana defeated Nigeria 3-1 in the match.
Aside Vicker, other stars that played for the Ghanaian Actors Guild were Bill Asamoah, Bernard Aduse-Poku, Prince David Osei, Akrbeto, and Kwadwo Nkansah Lil Win.

Some of the known faces in the Nigerian team were Segun Arinze, Sopiriye Fiberesima, Chigozie Atuanya, Toyin Aimakhu and Hanks Anuku. (Nigeriafilm.com))
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Dillish Mathews: ‘I don’t believe in marriage, Married people don’t behave…..’

BBA’The Chase’ Winner, Dillish Mathews in a recent interview talks about marriage.Dillish who was featured in Flavour’s new video ‘Ikwokrikwo’ and also alleged to have spent a night at the singer’s house broke up with her boyfriend due to irreconcilable differences.
The Namibia ex-beauty queen, Dillish Mathews, who is currently in South Africa to promote her business when asked about plans to marry Flavour said:
“I don’t believe in marriage, Well, I have just lost hope in marriage. Married people don’t behave”.
When further confronted that some women with her belief end up with married men she said: “I don’t entertain falling in love with married men, I can’t cause another woman pain.”
“I believe in love just not marriage. I want a wedding just not marriage.” (StarGist)

President Jonathan Reveals The State That Got Him The Presidential Position

Speaking yesterday during a courtesy visit to the emir of Katsina, Abdulmumini Kabir Usman, Jonathan said had it not been for the state, he would have still been in Bayelsa as governor and not Nigeria’s number one man. Jonathan said he was eternally grateful to the state.
"I am the president of Nigeria because of Katsina State. Without Katsina, I would have been in Bayelsa as governor," he said.
Jonathan while noting that water supply was on the administration’s drawing board, assured the people of government determination to strengthen water supply for both domestic and agricultural uses
Jonathan was accompanied on his two-day working visit to the state by the ministers of agriculture, information and mines and steel development.
Others include former governors Ibrahim Shekarau (Kano), Saminu Turaki (Jigawa) and Attahiru Bafarawa (Sokoto). (Naij)
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From Dbanj’s father to him: ‘When I was your age, I was married and I already had you! When are you going to settle down?’

Nigerian music star, D’banj has revealed that his father isn’t overjoyed about his music career.
Even though the Nigerian star enjoyed international success with his 2012 smash hit Oliver Twist and has sold over 11 million albums in his career, he revealed that his dad remains concerned that a career in music isn’t sustainable.
“’Don’t do music’ is what my father told me,” D’banj told The Voice.
“Even now, he says to me: ‘Are you sure this music thing is right for you?’”
Asked what career path his father would have preferred for him, D’banj, who released his first hit Tongolo in 2004, said: “Any other thing apart from music! My father is so quiet and reserved, whereas music puts you right out there.
“He knows that fame can destroy things and he worries about me sustaining success.
“He also says: ‘When I was your age, I was married and I already had you! When are you going to settle down?’’
Still, the singer-songwriter says that settling down isn’t part of his immediate plan.
“I think I want to get a Grammy first! But if an angel should pass, I might just be distracted!” (StarGist)

T.B Joshua Reveals The Location Of Missing Malaysian Plane

The mysterious disappearance of Malaysia Airlines plane, a Boeing 777 keeps getting controversial.

The incident took another turn on Sunday, March 9, as Pastor T.B Joshua of The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations - SCOAN revealed the location of the missing airliner which had 239 passengers onboard.
According to the prophet; "The plane concerned is deep inside the sea. Some of the particles will be seen on the surface of the sea any moment from now. May their souls rest in peace. We pray the Lord gives the family and loved ones the strength to bear the loss. Our prayer and love are always with them, the nation of Malaysia and other countries who had passengers on this flight."
No trace of the plane nor sign of any wreckage has been found despite thorough searches by the navies and military aircraft.
However, the search for the plane which went missing 6 days ago has continued. (Naij)

T.B Joshua had reportedly predicted the disappearance of the Malaysian plane.
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The making of the popular Ofe Owerri

Ofe Owerri , which is usually prepared with two different vegetables namely Uziza and Ugu or Uziza and Ukazi, is a favourite of the Igbos from Imo State, South-eastern Nigeria.
This is a highly nutritious vegetable soup usually flavoured with aromatic Uha leaves. An average Owerri man is an ardent lover of this vegetable soup which literarily means Owerri soup.
The soup is one out of many soups eaten by the Igbos. Uziza helps a lot to prevent allergy and running nose. Those who do not eat hot spices can benefit a lot from the use of Uziza to prevent or cure their running nose.
Ugu (pumpkin) leaf is reputed to be highly rich in dietary iron, calcium and magnesium. Research shows that this vegetable has great antioxidant capacities, helping to restore any damage to our cells and skin, protecting our heart and enhancing youth.
It also protects against liver damage caused by agents such as paracetamol and other toxins.
Another unique ingredient used in the preparation of this Igbo delicacy is cocoyam. Cocoyam is a class in the category of tubers, which are known for the fertility benefits mostly experienced by the Yoruba people in Nigeria due to their love for its consumption.
They are also good sources of Vitamins and the trace mineral manganese and most importantly, they serve our daily requirement of carbohydrate.
These vegetables are available frozen in North America and Europe at some African food stores. In Nigeria, it is gotten raw from the market.
The above vegetables are used as part of the vegetable used in writing this recipe. You might want to try it out. You won’ t regret it.
Depending on the style of each cook, one can flavour Ofe Owerri with Uziza leaves, and you can as well not put it.

Ingredients                             Quantities
Ugwu leaves                             2 medium bunches
Uziza leaves                              1 medium bunch
Meat/Chicken                            8 medium pieces
Smoked Fish                              1 medium size
Stock Fish                                  4 medium pieces
Ogiri                                           1 wrap
Crayfish                                       1 bunch
Cocoyam                                     2 tablespoon
Dry pepper (ground)                    1 tablespoon
Palm Oil                                       1 cooking spoon
Water                                           2 litres
Salt                                               to taste                                  


Preparation Method

Start by soaking your stockfish for around an hour. After that peel and cook your cocoyam until it is very soft; then pound it in a mortar until the paste comes out smooth. Wash the meat or chicken very well before putting it in a pot; season it to your taste, add a little water and cook till soft and edible. Soak your smoked fish and add salt to kill any form of bacteria.
When you have confirmed that your meat is done, you can add your stockfish and smoked fish and leave to cook for 4 minutes. Then you can add pepper, crayfish and palm oil.
After about 2 minutes, add cocoyam in bits and leave to dissolve. Put shredded uziza and ugwu leaves, Ogiri and salt to taste, stir and then leave to simmer for about 5 minutes.
Bring down your pot of nutritious Ofe Owerri because it is ready for consumption.

How I Escaped Death – Festac Boat Tragedy Survivor Recounts Ordeal

The survivors of the yesterday's tragic boat accident in Festac, Lagos, having claimed 13 lives, recounted how they managed to stay alive and how other passengers died in the ill-fated canoe.
 

Speaking with journalists, one of the survivors, Joseph Essien, said if not the human error the mishap could have been escaped.
"If the passengers had taken the boat boy’s warning, maybe the tragedy would not have occurred."
Explaining how how it all happened Joseph added that the state of the canal, which is deep and swampy, also became one of the reasons why the boat capsized.
That very day after completing their work at the site they left for home. At the river bank, they met the ill-fated canoe waiting for passengers. Instead of entering, the men allowed those who came after them to board the canoe.
The boat boy insisted that not more than 13 passengers were allowed, however he yielded to the pressure of the passengers, who begged him to take them on board.
Joseph was quoted saying:
"After they all entered, the canoe failed to move and all efforts by the canoe boy proved abortive. He sought the assistance of those still at the 6th Avenue shore to push the canoe to make it sail. Few minutes after the canoe sailed it begun to swing and water entered inside. Within seconds, the boat had capsized. I knew I wasn’t a good swimmer. All I relied upon was the little knowledge I had gained while swimming in pools. I would have drowned because I had a bag on me where I kept my tools. Immediately I discovered that the bag was hindering me from gaining access to the shore, I removed it and swam to the water’s edge where the bystanders assisted."
Thirteen corpses have been recovered yesterday after the boat capsized at a river at fourth avenue, opposite 41 road junction, Festac, Lagos, 5 people were severely injured and taken to the hospital.
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Kidnappers Of Wazobia FM Journalist Demand Ransom For Victim Release

The gunmen, who seized a presenter with Wazobia FM in Port Harcourt, Anthony Akatakpo, popularly known as Akas Baba, on Thursday, are asking for a ransom of N10 million naira, the journalist’s employers have said.



The management of Steam and Globe Broadcasting and Communications Limited, owners of the station are however calling for the unconditional release of Mr. Akatakpo.
Mr. Akatakpo, an on-air radio personality with the station was kidnapped from his home by unidentified gunmen in the early hours of Thursday. Steam and Globe Broadcasting and Communications Limited is the owner of Cool FM, Wazobia FM and Nigeria Info.
A statement by the company indicated that Mr. Akatakpo was assaulted and shot on the leg before his abductors whisked him away in his Mitsubishi Endeavor SUV with registration number LSD 871 CM.
Apart from the trauma brought on the family by the violent treatment given the popular journalist, the kidnappers are said to have also demanded a N10 million ransom.
Part of the statement reads,
“The family and management of Wazobia FM have reported the kidnap to the police as well as other security agencies. We are optimistic that the police alongside other security agencies will do a thorough job of securing the release of Akas Baba.
“We hereby urge security operatives in the state to do everything possible to quicken the release of the ace broadcaster from the kidnappers’ den. We are worried that his health might degenerate if he does not get access to medical care as a result of the gunshot wound he sustained.”
Akas Baba is the host of “Make Una Wake Up” a breakfast show on Wazobia FM, Port Harcourt. The show, which is broadcast on weekdays from 5am to 10am; is one of the most popular radio shows in the South-South zone of Nigeria.
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