Ibadan house of horror: Victim recounts ordeal in forest

On the 22nd of March, the Police discovered an abandoned building in Soka, Oluyole LGA of Oyo State known to be the den of ritualists where victims were being kidnapped with some tortured to death and skeletons, skulls found scattered all over the place.
Photos from the house of horror discovered in Ibadan

The police were able to rescue about 23 victims as one of the victims who was however lucky to be alive following the traumatic experience narrated the horrible ordeal.
One of the victims who said she was kidnapped in September 2013 said:“I remember that I left my home in Okebola and was going to Challenge. I entered a taxi and that is the only thing I can remember until police rescued us on (Saturday).”
“I can recollect seeing people falling down, I can remember that some were taken away and they never returned, but really, it did not mean anything to me until Saturday. It was as if I woke up from a slumber.”
Meanwhile families whose loved ones had been missing stormed the abandoned building on Sunday with the hope of finding them. The Oguntade family who happens to be one of such families went in search of their 95-year-old father, Isaac Oguntade who had been missing since December 31, 2013 after leaving home in Osun state but never returned.
“He is an old man, but still strong. He was a retired teacher and he was going to a bank on Osogbo Road on the day we last saw him.
“We have searched everywhere in vain. When we heard of this discovery, we came down to see if our father could be one of the victims, but we could not find him here,” said Kehinde, the family spokesperson.
The Oyo State Police Command, however stated that they have arrested a man in connection to the crime saying:
“Some decayed corpses and skeletons were also found in a nearby bush. The scene was visited and one Abideen Akanmu was arrested. He said he was employed by one Gbadamosi, now at large, to take care of the destitute found there.
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Emmy Collins, Nigerian Designer 'Attacks' Paul Okoye, His New Bride & Other Celebs

Nigerian fashion Designer, Emmy Collins who is known for always criticizing celebs has taken a swipe at the second half of Psquare, Paul Okoye's who got married to his heartrob on Saturday, 22nd of March.

Apparently Paul is not his only victim as his brother, Peter who got married last year has had his own fair share of Emmy's insults.

Emmy Collins put Paul Okoye, his wife, singer, Iyanya, Nollywood actres, Monalisa Chinda, Uche Jumbo on a blast with their outfits.


Anita Isama:
Apparently Paul Okoye`s wifey is gorgeous. On the picture below she looks great in her traditional ensembles but the last dress fall my hand, kpomkwem! Sequins and big birdy fabric? Yeah, right. She was never gonna make it to the winners list on that one, mbanu. 
Anita Isama


Paul Okoye:
First and foremost, I must congratulate Paul who happens to be the intelligent and quiet one of the duo. Now that we have gotten that out of the way I must declare that it is official now that the Okoyes don`t do quality, PERIOD so I`m never gonna pick on them ever again. Considering the polyester drama that ensued during Peter`s wedding not quite long ago, it would have been fair to imagine that Paul would never want to be caught dead committing the same sort of fashion harakiri but alas he just fell into the same trap like his twin brother did.
He wasn`t decked up in polyester but from what I can see from my screen right now, he might as well have had a polyester themed wedding. I`m done with these chaps.

Peter Okoye & his Polyester Crew

Peter Okoye & his Polyester Crew:
As if that wasn`t enough to wreak havoc to the style credibility of the Okoyes, Peter and his polyester crew showed up with the same style of Kaftan they wore at Peter`s wedding with the only difference being the colour. I can`t confirm if the fabric was polyester or not due to the colour but I will find out. Can anyone confirm if Polyester was all over the floor once again?
Couldn`t they come up with something else to wear? Music is a creative industry so get creative boys! Phewwwwwwww. Looking at the trousers, I`m tempted to declare this fabric as polyester. REALLY? WHATTTT! Why do these guys employ obioma tailors to fix their pieces? Aba tailors would have been better albeit slightly more expensive. Should I believe that money is the issue here or someone`s lack of comprehension of the word style and quality?
And oh, the MOPOLS definitely encourage me to take my next vacation in Port Harcourt hahahaha. On a serious note, the security issue isn`t peculiar to PH but I must opine that I feel relatively safe in Lagos Island even at nights as I haven`t heard any case of robbery on the Island in a long time.


Left-Iyanya

Iyanya:
Lollllll,how did those sleeves make it through Iyanya`s biceps?
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Uche Jumbo
Uche Jumbo:
This is the best I have ever seen Uche Jumbo EVER. Perhaps it might be advisable for her to buba ati iro it to the red carpet events. I don`t see where it says NO buba ati Iro allowed. Joke Silva rocks her traditional ensembles to events and kills it each time but I guess she has a different personality and poise compared to Uche. The truth of the matter is that you can`t be doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different result, Madam so I hereby advise that you port to Buba ati iro level.
Ini Edo, Monalisa Chinda, Ebube Nwago

Monalisa Chinda
Lobatan, who carry afia iwu aka contraband enter here nah? I been think say we don hit the nail of the coffin of Chanel Lego bag since Sindodo made appearance with it. Nah you hit us with this one Mona aka Lisa? Make your head correct o,abeg.

Emmy Collins has also insulted some Nollywood actresses, the likes of Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Genevieve Nnaji, Rukky Sanda, Mercy Johnson-Okojie, Chika Ike, OAP, Toke Makiwa.
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President Jonathan, First Lady Meet Pope [Pictures]

President Goodluck Jonathan, on Sunday, visited the Vatican to see Pope Francis I. The nation’s number one citizen was with the Pope alongside the First Lady, Patience Jonathan.

During the courtesy visit, the President reportedly spoke on inter-faith dialogue promotion in Nigeria and other parts of the world to foster greater global peace and security, a cause to which the Pontiff was very committed to.

Speaking with journalists after his private meeting with Pope Francis, Jonathan said that his administration was already working in close collaboration with Cardinal John Onaiyekan, who was the team leader to the Pope, for the effort to strengthen inter-faith dialogue in Nigeria. He disclosed that his government will continue to show comitment to the promotion of religious harmony and the peaceful co-existence of people of all faiths

“I don’t need to be a lion, King Nebuchadnezzar, operate like the Pharoah of Egypt or an army general, but I can transform this country without those traits. My prayer every time, is for God to use me to change this country. For the Goliaths of Nigeria that does not want Nigeria to move an inch , We will conquer them," he stated.
 

TB JOSHUA DEFENDS OYAKHILOME –‘WE DON’T DISAGREE, PEOPLE’S UNDERSTANDING DIFFERS

Prophet T.B. Joshua has countered insinuations that he is fighting with Christ Embassy Pastor Chris Oyakhilome over a session of questions that saw the respected ministers of God produce different answers.

Answering another question from a Facebook fan who was seeking explanation for the Scripture in 1 Corinthians 10:13, Joshua addressed the online uproar that resulted from his answers on the issue of abortion after rape and masturbation and their perceived variance with Oyakhilome’s.

“This reminds me of a recent article in which people put me side by side with my brother Pastor Chris Oyakhilome talking about masturbation,” Joshua wrote on his official Facebook page. “Our brother was referring to Christians, not others. Christians who already have a relationship with God – their wrong is different from others because the root of their wrong is from the flesh, not from the heart,” he explained, attempting to add clarity to Oyakhilome’s much debated explanation about masturbation.

He went further to say, “When the root of your wrong is not from the heart, your wrong will make you to run to God the more. That is, it will intensify your relationship with God. I mean, you will see the need of God the more until His name is glorified.”

T.B. Joshua stated that true men of God were united because “the Bible is our standard” and “our Bible is one”. He suggested that it was people’s understanding that actually differed. “The understanding of people that read us can only differ,” he concluded, evidently showing his support for Oyakhilome who was widely criticised for his controversial responses.

In answering the tricky question about ‘not being tempted beyond what we are able’, the cleric revealed, “It simply means you will not encounter a temptation that will stop you from seeing the need of God. The essence of temptation is to overthrow your position before God but in this case, it does not stop you but encourages you to see the need of God the more because it is from your flesh, not from your heart.”

He went on to differentiate between ‘temptation’ from the heart and the flesh. “If it is from your heart, you will begin to exalt satan, listen to the voice of temptation and act out of character. If it is from your flesh, you will see the need of God the more because the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.”

He said that Christians do often make mistakes but they have a Mediator in Heaven. “When a Christian makes a mistake, he does not lose his place as a son but loses his fellowship. We can immediately go to God about our behaviors. He will help us to get back on our feet, forgive us and help us not to make the same mistake again.”

Importance of Reading Skills

Whether you are engaged in a novel, pouring over a newspaper or a just looking at a sign, reading skills allow you to interpret and become engaged in the world around you. According to the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, “Reading is the single most important skill necessary for a happy, productive and successful life.” Developing those skills takes active engagement from an early age.

Reading to Learn

Children today have many opportunities to gather information. Books are not the only tools children are exposed to. Using a smartphone, reading from an electronic tablet or researching on a computer has opened the floodgates for finding and accessing information. A student with the reading skills necessary to access and use information is not just learning to read but reading to learn. With proper reading skills, she can explore topics ranging from how spiders spin silky webs to the details of the Wright brothers' first flight in North Carolina.

Lifelong Readers

Fluency, decoding and vocabulary development are needed to comprehend written material. Readers use these skills to interpret and understand written words on a page. They read often from a wide variety of materials. They read to find out more about the world in which they live and use that information to improve their lives. Lifelong readers think critically about what they’ve read and make connections to their own lives. They apply their skills in language and writing development.

Long-Term Implications

Reading skills, are "essential to function in our society," according to Duane Alexander, director of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, speaking before a congressional subcommittee in 2002. Alexander stated that many children living in poverty lack the skills that will allow them to become lifelong readers. A person with low reading ability may not be able to read signs, understand medical information or prescription directions, or apply for jobs that require basic skills tests.

Successful Students

Whether the author is writing to inform, persuade, give directions or entertain, he is communicating to his audience. A person who can read has the ability to empathize with and connect to the characters in a story. A reader builds background knowledge about many different subjects that he can later use. Students with the necessary reading skills can later develop writing and language skills necessary for academic and professional success.

Sad! Lady died in fatal crash a month to her wedding

29-year old Juliet Igbinoba and fiancé Jackson Igbinadolor were to be married on April 10th before she met her untimely death in a fatal crash on Monday 17 along the Lagos – Benin road.
Invitations had been sent out, they had both shared their joy on their social media pages before her light was cut short.

Read the message she posted before she died below..

Juliet graduated from Federal Poly Auchi, completed her Youth Service in 2013 and a staff of Fouani Nig Limited. She will be buried tomorrow. Rest in Peace.

See what her fiance, Jackson wrote on his Facebook page.



#Sobbing# We are visitors on this earth.
May God console those she left behind.
Please type RIP if you have a heart

My Target Is To Make Heaven – Nollywood Actress Reveals

Cross River State born Nollywood actress Shan George has expressed her genuine commitment to serving God.



The mother of two took to her Facebook page to deliver the following message:

"The only thing I target to achieve in life is ‘TO MAKE HEAVEN’ The rest na Jara! So if the way I live my life displeases you, don't worry, I’m living to please God not You."

It would be recalled that actress turned movie producer has recently relocated to "the heaven on earth". Calabar, which she considers a more peaceful place than Lagos.
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Photos : Jim Iyke proposes to Nadia Buari

On the new episode of Jim Iyke Unscripted, Jim proposed to his Ghanian girlfriend actress Nadia Buari…and she said yes! Jim said he designed the 6 carat diamond ring he presented to Nadia himself in different countries, including Sierra Leone, Ghana and Gabon and it was finished in London.
Big congrats to them.
 

Eniola Badmus aka 'Gbogbo Big Girls' Goes Back To School

Famous Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus popularly known as 'Gbogbo Bigs Girl' is in the news again.

The plus-sized actress has taken up a movie role where she plays a nasty school girl.
She posted the photo below on instagram with the caption, #Thuging round d school.......#hustle #Nigerianmovie."



                                                                  Eniola Badmus

Eniola just got back from the United states where she was shooting a movie with Laide Bakare.
This seems to be a new trend in nollywood with matured actors and actresses taking up the roles of school children and rocking school uniforms.
Actors and actresses who have rocked school uniforms in recent times include, Nkem Owoh, Funke Akindele, Mercy Johnson, Ngozi Ezeonu, Chewetalu Agu and others.
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U-N-B-E-L-I-V-A-B-L-E!!! Igbo Women Are Prostitutes - Gov Rochas Okorocha.

The Imo state Governor, Mr Rochas Okorocha shocked Nigerians on Saturday APC Rally when described Igbo women and mothers as prostitutes, in his frustration of their refusal to attend or support his request for them to join him to his new party, the APC.

While it is still nerve breaking for an executive governor and a titled Igbo son to desend that low to make such low and derogatory remarks against the same women that stick their life to ensure that Okorocha will replace the former Governor Ohakim.

Anyway, and Igbo Proverb said that, "when the gods want to punish any person, they will allow such person to be making a sacrilegious speeches". That's what is happening now in APC rally in Orlu. -  

Hope For Nigeria.