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- SARS murdered my innocent husband, labelled him cultist – Wife Cries Out
- Viral dark skinned model ,Florence Baitio releases stunning new photos | Mr Olumide's Blog
- There's Actually A Way To Reverse Diabetes?
- 5 Ways to Prevent Social Media from Ruining Your Marriage
- How fatherhood has changed me -Dbanj | Mr Olumide's Blog
- Seyi Law celebrates daughter's Ist birthday with beautiful photoshoot | Mr Olumide's Blog
- Donald Trump's children have cost US taxpayer's $300,000 in ski trips | Mr Olumide's Blog
- Police Vow To Rescue Kidnapped ACP and His Family
- 5 habits to integrate into your routine to succeed as an entrepreneur.
- 10 Things You Should Never Say To Your Husband
- What Nigeria Can Learn From P-Square About Restructuring-Reno Omokri writes | Mr Olumide's Blog
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| SARS murdered my innocent husband, labelled him cultist – Wife Cries Out Posted: 30 Sep 2017 04:00 AM PDT  SARS operatives, an outfit of the State Police Command, had on Monday allegedly shot and killed 42-year-old man, Jibade Ademisoye, close to his house in Rumuakunde community, Emohua Local Government Area of the state and labelled him a cultist. The SARS operatives had claimed that, cultists in Rumuakunde had opened fire on the security operatives, who were in the area for operation, adding that the victim was gunned down when the SARS men repelled the attack. "The people that were with him before the incident saw them. I even saw the SARS officials along the road when I was coming back from the school where I went to register our daughter; I never knew that they had already killed my husband," the widow further lamented.But the widow of the victim on Wednesday told Southern City News that her husband was never a cultist and was not with any group of persons before SARS operatives murdered him, adding that his husband, Jibade Ademisoye, was only a taxi driver and a devout Christian. She added that the security operatives intimidated his husband and killed him without any reason as she called on the governor of Rivers State, Chief Nyesom Wike, relevant agencies and well-meaning Nigerians to intervene and fish out the culprits. The widow narrated that her husband had gone out to a Yoruba restaurant to eat ewedu Soup, his favourite meal, and was returning home after having his fill before a group of SARS operatives met and killed him. Mrs. Ademisoye said, "My husband's name is Jibade Ademisoye. He hailed from Obosine in Ilesha, Osun State. I have three children for him. We have lived in Emohua community for about seven years now. "He was 42 years. On Monday morning, he gave me money to register our daughter in the school before he went out. When he was coming back from where he went to eat in a restaurant, SARS men met him and killed him. "They first shot him, he fell. They met him on the ground there and shot him more than two times. They dragged his dead body to a nearby bush and dropped it. They used coconut frond to cover the body, not knowing that a woman was watching them. "After they left, the woman rushed out and started shouting that they have killed Papa Sewo. Some people came out and carried him. By that time, he was still breathing. They carried him to where they will bring out the bullets, but he died before they got there. They killed my innocent husband and said he was a cultist. "My husband that told me that he was coming did not return again. The only thing I saw after was his dead body. SARS people have made me a widow. How do I train and take care of our three children.  She noted that the killing of her husband triggered protest in the entire Emohua clan, adding that her husband loved and treated everybody with respect and concern.  culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
| Viral dark skinned model ,Florence Baitio releases stunning new photos | Mr Olumide's Blog Posted: 30 Sep 2017 03:46 AM PDT  Australian model Florence Baitio who went viral for her charcoal dark skin and love for colourful lipsticks just shared more photos as she turned 20. She also showed off what she looks like without her signature loud lip colours.. \More below         culled from MPNB Mr Olumide's Blog |
| There's Actually A Way To Reverse Diabetes? Posted: 30 Sep 2017 02:55 AM PDT  Can you actually cure type 2 diabetes? Talk to just about any credible source, and it's typically called a chronic condition - but that may not always be the case, according to a new analysis published in The BMJ. After reviewing remission criteria, blood sugar guidelines, and recent clinical trials, the authors of the paper found that maintaining a weight loss of 33 pounds can actually reverse diabetes for specific patients. Past research has led to promising findings. For instance, one Newcastle University study found that limiting diabetic patients to 700 calories a day for two months led to an average 31-pound weight loss. As a result, nearly half of the people studied experienced a significant drop in their blood sugar levels, taking many patients to pre-diabetic levels instead. When the researchers followed up with those people after 6 months of maintaining their weight loss, they were still diabetes-free. If you're diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, your doctor will generally prescribe medication and offer general advice about improving your diet and exercise — but the key to this study, and others like it, is weight loss. That's because too much fat buildup in your pancreas tampers with the organ's ability to produce insulin, which helps control your blood sugar. When you lose weight, you first lose fat in your organs, Roy Taylor, M.D., author of the Newcastle University study and the recent analysis explained to us last year. "In the first 10 to 14 kilograms [22 to 31 pounds] of weight loss, this relatively small amount of fat that's actually within the organs gets used up, and the organs can go back to normal function," he explained. This helps the cells that produce insulin in your body react more quickly to the sugar in your bloodstream. While anyone carrying excess pounds is likely to benefit from some kind of weight loss, that doesn't mean everyperson diagnosed with type 2 diabetes can reverse it. Your best chances come within the first five years of being diagnosed, Mike Lean, professor of human nutrition at the University of Glasgow in Scotland and an author of the new analysis told TIME. He believes weight loss programs that have been proven to work through clinical trials are the most effective method at beating diabetes. If you want to get started with a similar program, talk to an obesity specialist (you can find one here) about your options, since it has become a more recognized treatment option as new research continues to surface.  culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
| 5 Ways to Prevent Social Media from Ruining Your Marriage Posted: 30 Sep 2017 02:30 AM PDT  But this convenience is also why Facebook is so dangerous for modern marriages... Josh and I have a continual conversation on this topic. Social media is largely harmless, but if not approached with discretion it leads many down a path of emotional (and even physical) infidelity. We are not blind to this potential – and you shouldn't be either. Following are five principles Josh and I use to guard our social media interaction post-marriage. 1. SHARE SOCIAL MEDIA PASSWORDS If a couple has separate social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (as most of us do), social media passwords should be shared. Josh and I compile all social media passwords in one location and can access each other's accounts at will. It's not that we don't trust one another; we believe everyone needs accountability. If you're nervous about your spouse accessing your social media, ask yourself why that is cause for concern. If your husband were to read through your Facebook messages, what would he find? If your wife perused your friend list, who would be in that list? 2. ACKNOWLEDGE ONE ANOTHER PUBLICLY When I became a mother, I noticed a pattern of behavior among new moms. Soon after the birth of their child, profile pictures, cover photos, and Facebook news feeds changed. It was as if these women no longer had husbands. Profile pictures were now a parade of mama-and-baby photos, statuses a document of baby's every milestone, and pictures only occasionally included the husband, whose novelty had all but worn off. I don't think these women intentionally leave their husbands off their social media channels, but they aren't intentionally including them, either. Whether we like it or not who we are on social media reflects our personal priorities. Because my marriage will ALWAYS come before my kids, Josh is included in either my profile or cover photo on Facebook and mentioned frequently on my Instagram and blog. Acknowledging one another publicly on social media reveals that we are involved in one another's lives. 3. NEVER COMPLAIN Acknowledging your spouse on social media is one way to project unity in the public sphere – but only if what you say is positive! How we talk about our spouse reveals the quality of our relationship. That's why Josh and I commit to never complain about one another – on social media or otherwise. I'm in a lot of Facebook groups with other women, and I love the people I've met there. It's easy to think these groups are a "safe place" to vent about marital issues, and I'd certainly be supported if I did so. But I don't. If I have a problem in my marriage, complaining about it won't make it better. It won't make my attitude better. It won't honor God or the gospel. If I have a marital problem, I take it to one of the older women I trust and ask for biblically-based guidance. This protects the reputation of my husband and honors my marriage. 4. KEEP NO SECRETS Spouses should not just share passwords – they should keep no secrets on social media. All messages, groups, and statuses should be open to your spouse. Just as it would be unsafe to keep secrets with a "real life" friend of the opposite sex, it is equally dangerous to keep even the smallest secrets from your spouse online. This may seem extreme, but in the world of social media we cannot be too careful. The protection of a screen gives a false sense of security, privacy, and even intimacy. This is why Josh and I have a continual conversation about our social media channels, updating one another on who messaged us, what we've said lately, and the news we've received. 5. DELETE FRIENDS This is the best practice whether or not you're married: If one of your social media connections is a stumbling block in your life, delete them. It's that simple. I know there are dozens of reasons we "can't" delete Facebook friends, but quite frankly, you absolutely can. What's more, you can delete your Facebook account itself. And if your social media is driving a wedge of distrust into your marriage, that may be exactly what you need to do. Former boyfriends or girlfriends, sketchy coworkers, or past friends who "reach out" for emotional support are all candidates for deletion in my own marriage. It's not personal. It's wisdom. I would rather offend an acquaintance than jeopardize my marriage. If I can prevent offense, I will do so – but not at the cost of my husband's trust. I am not here to emotionally support anyone but Josh, online or otherwise. I still keep my social media accounts and Josh keeps his. But these principles have helped us walk in peace in our marriage, blessed by the unity and honesty we've been able to maintain. How do you protect your marriage on social media? Share in the comments! [written by Phylicia Masonheimer, a good wife]  culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
| How fatherhood has changed me -Dbanj | Mr Olumide's Blog Posted: 30 Sep 2017 02:16 AM PDT  Dbanj has opened up on how fatherhood has changed him.Speaking to Punch,he said "Being a father is very humbling. I have always acted as a father to a lot of young artistes from the days of Mo Hits but now, I have a child of my own. When he was born, I was in the hospital and as I held his hands, it made me realise that to whom much is given, much is expected. This is someone's life that I am responsible for. It is not just about fatherhood but now I have a family. Before I became a family man, I took decisions without looking back. I could decide to sleep on the Mainland; I could decide to chill with my friends. But now, I have responsibilities.  I have people that I am responsible for and we are growing together. The good thing is that I have a great partner and I love it. Each time I look into the eyes of my son, I know that it is real; I have to keep working harder," he said.  culled from MPNB Mr Olumide's Blog |
| Seyi Law celebrates daughter's Ist birthday with beautiful photoshoot | Mr Olumide's Blog Posted: 30 Sep 2017 02:16 AM PDT |
| Donald Trump's children have cost US taxpayer's $300,000 in ski trips | Mr Olumide's Blog Posted: 30 Sep 2017 02:16 AM PDT  The annual Aspen ski vacation taken in March by President Trump's children, Ivanka and Eric Trump, and their families, including son-in-law Jared Kushner, left taxpayers on the hook for security costs of at least $330,000. Records obtained by CBS News through a Freedom of Information Act request show that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spent $329,561 for the week-long vacation. Housing costs were $195,700 at hotels across town. The Secret Service also spent $26,000 on rental vehicles. Equipment costs were close to $22,000 -- to accompany the family on the slopes, the Secret Service had to buy lift tickets and rent skis and boots. They also rented bikes and bought other unidentified items at outfitting supplier REI and Backcountry.com. Pictures posted on Instagram show Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner – both senior advisers to the president -- along with Eric and Lara Trump atop Aspen Mountain. Eric Trump and his wife also brought along their two dogs. When Ivanka Trump and Kushner took their family to a ski resort in Whistler, Canada during Passover in April, U.S. Secret Service went, too, and the cost of their portion of the trip was over $65,000. To be sure, former First Lady Michelle Obama took daughters Malia and Sasha on ski trips to Aspen during President Obama's eight years in office. According to records obtained by Judicial Watch, Secret Service costs for their trip last February were around $166,000 and in 2015, they were $65,000.  culled from MPNB Mr Olumide's Blog |
| Police Vow To Rescue Kidnapped ACP and His Family Posted: 30 Sep 2017 01:55 AM PDT  ACP Emmanuel Adeniyi was abducted with members of his family on Funtua-Birnin Gwari road. The Command Public Relation Officer, ASP Muktar Aliyu, said: "Our men are on ground day and night to make sure they are all rescued and returned to their families. "When the incident was reported we immediately deployed a crack team of anti-kidnapping squad and patrol vehicles to the area, we are going to get them back." According to NAN, the abducted ACP, who was said to be on annual leave, is in charge of the Police Criminal Investigation Department in Zamfara.  culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
| 5 habits to integrate into your routine to succeed as an entrepreneur. Posted: 30 Sep 2017 01:44 AM PDT Building a successful business, despite what some get-rich-quick schemes might tell you, doesn't happen overnight. It takes years of hard work, dedication and passion to start reaping the benefits of your labor. However, it's not just about the hours that you clock in. To find true prosperity in your craft, you must integrate meaningful habits into your daily routine. Kick start your journey to being a successful entrepreneur with these five daily habits: 1. Surround yourself with positive people. Attitudes are highly contagious, so surrounding yourself with aspirational people will be a factor in your success. Your inner circle, whether it consists of family, friends, co-workers or business partners, should be individuals that support and encourage you. When it comes to business relationships, it's important that you work with people who have long-term goals and a positive outlook on both life and business. Regularly meet with and get advice from a mentor, coach or "do-ru." A "do-ru" is a positive person who is where you want to be, and they got there by doing what you want to do. You can rely on them to help you turn your expectations into appreciation while providing a clear path to your goals. It's always helpful to have someone like that on your side! 2. Read, read and read some more. Keeping yourself educated is a must. Stay on top of the latest news by subscribing to newsletters that summarize local, national and international news, like The New York Times, BBC America or your local paper. Also, take the time to read industry-related publications to stay up to date on the latest advancements. Don't let your self-education stop with reading news updates in magazines or on websites. Check out the latest real estate transactions. You can learn a lot by looking at the deals others are making. 3. Take responsibility. Nobody likes making mistakes, but when you do, it's best to acknowledge your wrongdoings in a timely manner. Take ownership early on to get the gorilla off your back. Remember, when you mess up, fess up! 4. Always say "please" and "thank you". In negotiations, being respectful is of the utmost importance. Linda Kaplan Thaler and Robin Koval co-authored "The Power of Nice," a book about the value of being kind to others. The book demonstrates that being nice gets you further in your professional and personal life. Being polite is a key rule for everyone -- not just investors. As entrepreneurs, we rely on our team to keep our businesses running smoothly, so it's important to make their contributions feel appreciated. No matter how big or small the task at hand, always say "please" and "thank you." Remember, efficacy is directly correlated to timelessness, so say "please" and "thank you" often. 5. Set goals, both short-term and long-term. Being a small business owner can seem like an uphill battle. In fact, 80 percent of new businesses fail in the first 12 months. Keep from falling into this category by creating a business plan. Having a definite plan gives you a better chance of building a successful business, because it requires you to set both short and long-term goals. Keep in mind -- a dream that's written is now a goal. Start by writing down one long-term goal (ex. Invest in two multimillion dollar properties by 2018) and three or four short-term goals (ex. Increase capital by investing in two half-million dollar properties by the end of 2016) that will help you reach that long-term goal. Now you have something specific to work towards. Entrepreneurship takes a lot of hard work and dedication. No two days are the same, so having some consistency in your day-to-day operations is of the utmost importance. By incorporating these five habits into your daily routine, you'll be setting yourself and your business up for success. |
| 10 Things You Should Never Say To Your Husband Posted: 30 Sep 2017 01:25 AM PDT  Opinions abound. Biases that began in childhood evolve in response to our personal experiences of dating and marriage. What do we really know about communication? Relationship giants like Gottman, Chapman, Eldredge, and others have much to teach us. Are we listening? Here are 10 things that we should never say to our husbands: 1. I'm fine. If there's a single phrase that can kill intimacy in an instant, it's this one. This deathly two-word statement communicates a number of things to our husbands:
"Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices."(Colossians 3:9) 2. Whatever. Recent studies suggest that the "nagging wife, checked-out husband" cycle may not be the biggest threat to a relationship. Researchers are currently considering the ways wives are using the silent treatment. The effect can be debilitating. Marital satisfaction is low in couples with an angry, silent wife – even more so than those who hash out problems heatedly, then return to business as usual. A cold shoulder is perhaps the most dangerous kind of avoidance. "Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves." (Philippians 2:3) 3. Forget it, I'll just do it. No phrase speaks to haste and superiority like this one. For any wife who's slipped into "go mode," this one has probably come up. The mindset assumes that our husbands are incapable or that different is bad. When control and over-functioning becomes the norm, our partners won't be likely to offer help in the future. "We ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work..." (1 Thessalonians 5:12-13) 4. Calm down. You shouldn't feel like that. I can't handle your emotions. This conversation will happen on my terms. Those are the messages we send when we tell a spouse to "relax." For those of us with conflict-avoidant personalities, anger feels scary. We want to stop it, but healthy conflict management requires us to acknowledge every emotion. We need to hear our partner's honest thoughts without forcing him to speak through our own comfort filters. "Spouting off before listening to the facts is both shameful and foolish." (Proverbs 18:13) 5. Why are you doing it like that? Nobody likes a chronic micro-manager. These questions are often addressed to children, but no man wants to feel like a child in his wife's eyes. There are more thoughtful ways to help. "Do you need me to do anything?" is a much better option. We remove the accusation of failure or judgment and create an atmosphere of partnership – the foundation of any great marriage. "He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow… healthy… and full of love." (Ephesians 4:16) 6. You're just like your... This comment assures its recipient that his entire family comes from a line of bad seed. It's an identity-labeler. You'll never change. You can't help yourself. I don't like your (Dad) and I don't like you at the moment. There's no punishment like throwing a relative's sins in the face of a spouse. In the moment, we feel justified to point out a pattern, but over time, shame, distance, and helplessness is fostered, making change and intimacy seem impossible. We may not always agree with our husband's decisions, but choices can change. His identity in Christ never will. "But to all who believed Him and accepted Him, He gave the right to become children of God." (John 1:12) 7. My mom thinks we should... You told your Mom about that? Social women easily share too much information with friends and family. While it's helpful to garner wisdom, our husbands may feel betrayed if we're not discerning about when and how it's done. Some men have a private nature when it comes to sharing personal information, due to a responsibility to lead the family. Before taking our business to the neighbors, we should first go to the relationship that matters most. "Her husband has full confidence in her… She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life." (Proverbs 31:11-12) 8. I'm never getting married again! A woman I know shouted this during an argument. The purpose was to inspire change in her husband, but he heard, "You've single-handedly ruined marriage for me. I'd rather be alone for the rest of my life than have another marriage as bad as this one." He felt like a failure. We can avoid terminal comments by tackling each problem as it comes, instead of snowballing them into one giant fear of the future. Occasional discord is unavoidable, but there's hope when we remember that we have an enemy, and it's not our spouse. "She is clothed in strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come."(Proverbs 31:25) 9. If you would just [fill in the blank] then I would... "Tit-for-tat" is modern-day relationship currency. Sadly, commitment is driven by what we get out of relationships and respect has become something to be earned. Though it feels like we need a reason to do the right thing, the Bible says otherwise. We're instructed to respond kindly, even to those who treat us poorly. Women often set the emotional temperature in their homes. We're called to be initiators of love, not reactors, and encourage our families to follow suit. "We who are strong must be considerate of those who are sensitive about things like this. We must not please ourselves. We should help others do what is right and build them up in the Lord." (Romans 15:1-2) 10. I'm not "in love" with you anymore. It's a fact that 100 percent of us will "fall out of love" within a few years of marriage. In the beginning, adrenaline is responsible for the heart fluttering sensations of a new partner. Dopamine increases energy. Seratonin keeps love interests on our minds throughout the day, and ocytocin and vasopressin are responsible for pleasure and bonding. Excitement subsides after two or so years of contact with the same person, so we're in big trouble when we peg our "love" on a physiological response! It's not a feeling, but an act of devotion to the one God gave. A Prayer for Your Marriage: Dear Lord, thank you for my marriage. It's not always easy, but help us to season every word spoken to your sons with salt. Thank you for the companionship that we have in our husbands and strengthen us for the journey together. In Jesus' name we pray, amen.[written by Meg Gemelli, a wife and mother of three]  culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
| What Nigeria Can Learn From P-Square About Restructuring-Reno Omokri writes | Mr Olumide's Blog Posted: 30 Sep 2017 01:16 AM PDT  Little did I know when writing that piece titled, 'How Nigeria Conquered The Seychelles' that I would be devoting another column yet again to the Okoye brothers. But as they say, when it rains, it pours. The twin brothers are again in the news, not for their collaboration with each other, but because of their confrontation with each other. From what I gather, Peter wants the group to split up and go their separate ways, while Paul and their brother, Jude, have a slightly different agenda. The disagreement culminated with a fight at the offices of the recently coronated Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Festus Keyamo. The fight which was ostensibly recorded by Peter, showed the trio (including Jude, their brother/manager), using gutter language that belied their status as international super stars. The whole drama reminds me of a nursery rhyme I learnt as a child: Two little blackbirds Sitting on the wall, One named Peter, One named Paul.* Fly away Peter, Fly away Paul. Come back Peter, Come back Paul. Why do P-Square remind me of this nursery rhyme? Because this is not the first time they will quarrel and if they do reconcile, it will also not be the first or the second reconciliation. They have flown away before and they have also come back again. That is the reason why I am not so bothered with their family quarrel. You see, the Okoye brothers are first businessmen, before they are artistes. They are not in the entertainment industry. They are in show business, with particularly reference to the word 'business'. To them, they are not entertaining their fans. They are providing them with a service that they are willing to pay for. In short, as they say in America, it is all about the Benjamins! I personally believe that when it is explained to the Okoye brothers what they stand to lose, they will adjust their attitudes faster than you can say Bank Alert! What do I mean? Let us learn from history. The Beatles were once in a similar position as P-Square. And just like some suspect with Peter and Paul, it was women, (Yoko Ono for John Lennon and Linda McCartney) that came between them. The women fed their individual man's ego until he thought he was bigger than the group. Even though the Beatles were making hundreds of millions as the biggest group in the world, they allowed themselves to split over women on April 10, 1970. But the rude awakening was to come when the individuals who made up The Beatles began making much less money as solo artistes than they made together. As the renowned Nigerian award-winning international flutist, Tee Mac, has said on this matter, "There is a lot of power in togetherness"! Having said that, I must say that there is a lot Nigeria as a nation can learn from P-Square. I believe that it is not that the Okoye brothers want to split up as it is that they desire a more perfect union. Not a Union where Peter works and Paul chops or one where Paul has oil but it is Peter that has oil blocs. P-Square – wants to restructure from unitary form of partnership to true federalism. You are Peter, I am Paul. Together, we are P-Square. Even if we part, we are still Okoyes. If Peter and Paul cannot live in peace, is it our own little Republics that will automatically lead to peace? Perhaps restructuring is a better option than dismemberment. Perhaps God is using the drama taking place between P-Square to teach us a lesson on the options before Nigeria – division, restructuring or family fight. Already we are seeing that the oil, that has made many in Nigeria insist on the status quo, is soon reaching the end of its shelf life. Maybe no one has told us, but largely due to free oil money, our population has exploded at the fastest rate of increase the world has ever seen. And now we have almost 200 million people that we will not be able to cater for in five to ten years if we do not look for alternative sources of income. If twin brothers like Peter and Paul can fight, let us not deceive ourselves that Nigerians love each other enough not to fight each other. Our present leadership may not have the intellectual capacity to know that the various tensions in Nigeria are not really about religion or ethnicity as they are about an increasing number of people competing for a reducing quantity of resources. As the British political economist, Reverend Thomas Robert Malthus, propounded in his 1798 book, An Essay on the Principle of Population, Nigeria is caught up in what is known in economics as the "Malthusian trap". The "Malthusian trap" is a phenomenon where a nation utilizes a sudden abundance for population growth rather than for maintaining a high standard of living, and when that abundance disappears, the population growth remains and becomes a problem to the nation because in the absence of the abundance that led to the population growth, the nation dissolves into conflict, skirmishes, crises and even war which happen naturally for the purpose of reducing that nation's population to match with its post-abundance economic resources. President Muhammadu Buhari may not know it, but what I have described above is what is currently happening in Nigeria. Except the price of oil increases faster than the rise of Nigeria's population, it is only a matter of when, not if, that there will be an implosion in Nigeria. The only way to stop this coming implosion is if Nigeria restructured itself along the lines of true federalism and becomes a fiscal federation. As long as we are assured of free oil money, we will keep on marrying and giving our daughters away in marriage and popping out babies without a care to how they will feed tomorrow. But if we have to pay taxes to run our federal, state and local governments, we will cut our family size to match our pocket size. Why is this so? Because as Reverend Malthus puts it, "The power of population is indefinitely greater than the power in the earth to produce subsistence for man". And Reverend Malthus did not come up with that idea out of thin air. Being a man of the cloth, like I, he got that idea from the Holy Bible. Reverend Malthus was only reechoing the words of King Solomon (Nabi Suleiman in Islam), who said as follows in Ecclesiastes 5:11: "When goods increase, they are increased that eat them: and what good is there to the owners thereof, saving the beholding of them with their eyes?" Flowing from the above should we thus be surprised that the Okoye brothers' fight restarted again after Paul announced in July that his wife had given birth to a set of twins? More mouths to feed requires more resources which in itself puts a strain on the one required to provide the resources, whether in a family or in a nation. Quote: Having said that, I must say that there is a lot Nigeria as a nation can learn from P-Square. I believe that it is not that the Okoye brothers want to split up as it is that they desire a more perfect union. Not a Union where Peter works and Paul chops or one where Paul has oil but it is Peter that has oil blocs. P-Square – wants to restructure from unitary form of partnership to true federalism. You are Peter, I am Paul. Together, we are P-Square. Even if we part, we are still Okoyes. If Peter and Paul cannot live in peace, is it our own little Republics that will automatically lead to peace? Perhaps restructuring is a better option than dismemberment  culled from MPNB Mr Olumide's Blog |
| Late Bimbo Odukoya Daughter Graduates With PhD at 27 Posted: 30 Sep 2017 12:55 AM PDT  Oluwatobi Deborah Odukoya, the last child of late pastor Bimbo Odukoya and Taiwo Odukoya graduated from an American university with a doctorate degree at the age of 27. She earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology, making her one of the youngest Nigerian to bag a doctorate degree. Her sister shared the exciting news via her page... "Hey everyone please congratulate the latest Dr. Of Psychology ,my Baby sister!!!! @beautobs ... *shes the fashionista with the pink * to say I am Proud doesn't cut it at alll.... I call her DRT!!! The DR..... gotta put some respect on the name yo! Love you booo!!! tooo excited and tooo proud... God has just started with you and the World is eagerly waiting for your manifestation"   culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
| Completely healed! Checkout this lovely new photo of president Buhari | Mr Olumide's Blog Posted: 30 Sep 2017 12:51 AM PDT |
| Rihanna and her billionaire Arab lover are still going strong | Mr Olumide's Blog Posted: 30 Sep 2017 12:51 AM PDT  The pair turned heads after not being seen in public together for weeks. The couple left the restaurant separately choosing not to be pictured together with Rihanna, 29, exiting out the back door at around 2am      culled from MPNB Mr Olumide's Blog |
| Man fronts His Wife as Sister to dupe Girlfriend almost N2m Posted: 30 Sep 2017 12:25 AM PDT  More facts have emerged on what transpired between a single lady, Ogochukwu Okeke and her lover, Mr Ebuka Okeke who allegedly collected N1.9m from her under the false pretence of marrying her. Okeke, who's already married, planned with his wife and introduced her to Ogochukwu as his sister to enable him obtain the money. Whenever Ogochukwu visited Okeke in his house, the wife will pretend that he was her elder brother and will give them privacy to stay as lovers. According to PM Express, it went on like that for months until Okeke obtained the whole money before it got exposed when Okeke failed to marry her. The man was arrested and charged before a Lagos court for allegedly obtaining the money from Ogochukwu under the false pretence. Apart from obtaining the money, Okeke brought a baked cake and used it to administer oath on her that she will not tell anyone that he collected the money to marry her. The incident happened between March and July this year at Iyana Ipaja area of Lagos where the suspect and the complainant reside. The matter was reported to the Police at Area M Command, Idimu, and Okeke was arrested and taken to the Command for interrogation. He admitted that he collected the money from her and promise to marry her, but claimed that it was his family members that were not in support. Okeke has been charged before the Ejigbo Magistrates court for obtaining under false pretence and placing the victim under false oath. He pleaded not guilty. Presiding Magistrates, Akeem Fashola granted Okeke bail in the sum of N50,000 with two sureties in like sum. The case was adjourned till October 18, 2017.  culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
| T Boss and her curvy friend flaunt hot bikini bods | Mr Olumide's Blog Posted: 30 Sep 2017 12:21 AM PDT |
| Posted: 30 Sep 2017 12:21 AM PDT  The note was written by Catriona White on April 8, 2013, on her iPad. It is not known if she ever sent it to Carrey before she took her own life on September 28, 2015. She died just short of two weeks after 30th birthday. At the time, she and Carrey had broken up after she told him about testing positive for herpes. He maintains that he never had the disease and that she contracted it before they met. The note was discovered by lawyers working on behalf of her family in a wrongful death lawsuit against Carrey, 55. Daily Mail reports. They say he gave her the pills to kill herself after obtaining them in a false name and allege that he gave her STDs without warning her.  You have not thought about the stigma I have to live with for the rest of my life, you have not apologized or once asked is there something you can do to make it better or even felt bad for it. He did not reveal how much money he paid her but said is now demanding that he be given back three times as much. The star dismissed their accusation that he caused her death and said instead that she decided to take her own life because she felt guilty about extorting him two years earlier and that she was upset about a message her mother had sent her two weeks before she died. Carrey said it was a 'mistake' to settle the claims in 2013 with White and her former lawyer Filippo Marchino and vowed: 'I will not give in a second time.' On October 20 2012, he claimed he told her he would not marry her but that he wanted to continue dating and would help her gain legal status in the country by hiring her an immigration attorney. The next day, she drafted a suicide note - one of three written before she died - which described him as a 'wonderful human being'. Carrey claimed his decision not to marry her turned her 'bitter and angry' and that she 'lashed out' when he told her to 'ease off'. 'Dissatisfied, Cat soon became bitter and angry, taking Jim's decision not to marry her as rejection. 'She began placing more pressure on him, including sending him a text adding his last name to hers, "Cathriona Anne Carrey... how does that sound,'" his lawsuit claimed. He claimed she continued to put pressure on him to marry her and alleged that this was the reason he called off their romance.  culled from MPNB Mr Olumide's Blog |
| Here's why Blac Chyna will join Amber Rose's Slutwalk this year | Mr Olumide's Blog Posted: 30 Sep 2017 12:21 AM PDT  Sources close to Chyna tell TMZ ... she's joining the march to speak out against revenge porn and talk about what she's gone through since Rob plastered her nude pics all over social media in July. We're told she'll have her lawyers -- Lisa Bloom and Walter Mosley -- by her side, and they're planning to speak to the SlutWalk marchers to educate them on how to handle being victims of revenge porn. Blac wants 7 figures from Rob to settle the revenge porn case, amid their ongoing custody war. The 3rd Annual Amber Rose SlutWalk takes place Sunday in Downtown L.A  culled from MPNB Mr Olumide's Blog |
| Eedris insulted artistes young enough to be his children –D’Banj | Mr Olumide's Blog Posted: 29 Sep 2017 11:21 PM PDT  The Kokomaster has refused to retaliate but rather gave a subtle throwback by saying Eedris insulted people who are young enough to be his children. Saturday Beats caught up with the Kokomaster during the one year anniversary of his initiative, CREAM, and he said At first, I did not see the video where Eedris spoke about me and initially, I thought it was something else till people sent me the video. I have seen different videos of him talking about different artistes that are young enough to be his kids. I would have thought that if he was such a role model, there were better ways he could pass his message across but I have nothing against him. I have nothing more to say about him. I feel people just have different ways of expressing themselves."  culled from MPNB Mr Olumide's Blog |
| Man gets 12 strokes of cane for stealing motorcycle'in Ibadan | Mr Olumide's Blog Posted: 29 Sep 2017 08:21 PM PDT  The motorcycle was valued at N250,000 as at the time of coming the offence. The Chief Magistrate, Mr.A.A. Adebisi gave the sentence while hearing the case at the Magistrate Court 2, Iyaganku, Ibadan, Friday. According to The Nation,Ibrahim, who was arrested and arraigned by the police was said to have been nabbed while running away with the stolen unregistered motorcycle around Mokola area of the Ibadan metropolist. He was arraigned on one count charge of stealing with charge No:MI/1555/2017 and pleaded guilty to the crime. The prosecutor, Mr. Shalewa Hammed told the court that the accused on the 23 of August 2017 at about 2pm at Mokola area of Ibadan magisterial district did have in his possession one unregistered Bajaj motorcycle valued at about N250,000. According to the prosecutor, the offences contravened section 430 of the criminal Code Cap 38, Vol. II, Laws of Oyo State of Nigeria 2000.  culled from MPNB Mr Olumide's Blog |
| Couple go viral after they ''smuggled ' cooked food on a flight | Mr Olumide's Blog Posted: 29 Sep 2017 07:46 PM PDT   culled from MPNB Mr Olumide's Blog |
| Bella Thorne goes completely unclad in untouched photos for GQ mexico | Mr Olumide's Blog Posted: 29 Sep 2017 06:56 PM PDT  The 'Famous in Love' star revealed she requested unretouched photos for her GQ Mexico shoot and why she's proud to talk about her insecurities.She said "I specifically asked for no re touching on this photo, and lemme tell you I have insecurities, about pretty much everything. [sic],"That's natural & that's human. Know that it's completely normal to feel insecure and it's accepted. honestly I wish everyone talked more about their insecurities so more people in the world could know they aren't alone. That it's ok.    culled from MPNB Mr Olumide's Blog |
| Posted: 29 Sep 2017 03:06 PM PDT  Mrs Trump's packages of the much-loved Dr Seuss books were distributed across the country to celebrate National Read-a-Book Day earlier this month. The White House website said she worked with the Department of Education to identify schools with programmes that have 'achieved high standards of excellence, recognised by State and National awards and Blue Ribbon Awards'. It said the First Lady would send each of those schools 10 books, including one of her favourites she and her son have read together called 'Oh, the Places You'll Go!' But a librarian at Cambridgeport Elementary School in Cambridge, Massachusetts, wrote a blog post explaining why she didn't want to keep the gift, and she didn't pull any punches. Recording her reasons in detail, Liz Phipps Soeiro began by thanking Melania, saying that she was proud her school had been recognised. In an open blog post, she said: "My students were interested in reading your enclosed letter and impressed with the beautiful bookplates with your name and the indelible White House stamp, however, we will not be keeping the titles for our collection. She said her school was privileged enough to have a library with over nine thousand volumes, meanwhile other libraries around the country were being closed.  "School libraries around the country are being shuttered," she continued. "Are those kids any less deserving of books simply because of circumstances beyond their control? Just down the street you have access to a phenomenal children's librarian: Dr Carla Hayden, the current Librarian of Congress. I have no doubt Dr Hayden would have given you some stellar recommendations." "Another fact that many people are unaware of is that Dr. Seuss's illustrations are steeped in racist propaganda, caricatures, and harmful stereotypes. Open one of his books (If I Ran a Zoo or And to Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street, for example), and you'll see the racist mockery in his art."Ms Soeiro's post ended by saying that Melania's gesture was a "wonderful" one, "if one that could have been better thought out". She also said she'd attach a list of 10 books that she hoped would give Melania a window into the lives of many children affected by Donald Trump's policies. Culled from Daily Mirror  culled from MPNB Mr Olumide's Blog |
| Odell Beckham Jr. fined $12,154 for dog urination celebration | Mr Olumide's Blog Posted: 29 Sep 2017 02:31 PM PDT  Giants co-owner John Mara said earlier this week that he was "unhappy" with Beckham's behavior and that the team would "deal with it internally." However, he later said it was intended as a dig at Donald Trump's comments about "son of a b----" NFL players. Big Blue is 0-3 on the season and faces Tampa Bay on Sunday.  culled from MPNB Mr Olumide's Blog |
| 14 year old boy Nigerian commits suicide over failed grates | Mr Olumide's Blog Posted: 29 Sep 2017 02:31 PM PDT |
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