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The Nasarawa State Government has warned residents that indiscriminate dumping of refuse and building of illegal structures along water ways could cause flooding and epidemic. The state Commissioner for Information, Alhaji Abdulhamid Kwara, gave the warning on Thursday during a sensitisation campaign on the effects of flooding organised by the ministry for residents of Karu Local Government Area of the state. Kwara said that flood has several health implications on human lives and the environment and the best remedy is prevention. He said that the campaign was to educate and enlighten residents on the dangers of flooding as well as to advise them to avoid dumping of refuse along water ways. The commissioner called for change of attitude among the people involved in indiscriminate dumping of refuse to avoid flooding. “The Nasarawa State Government under Gov. Umaru Tanko Al-Makura’s administration is doing its best in keeping the environment clean, hence the need for the sensi

The police in Lagos on Thursday said that five persons have been arrested for their alleged involvement in the lynching of two suspected ritualists in Mushin area of the metropolis. The spokesman for the Lagos State Police Command, ASP Olarinde Famous-Cole, who confirmed the arrest, said the suspects would be charged to court for jungle justice once the investigation was concluded. Another ritualists’ hideout was uncovered in a tunnel at the Challenge area of Mushin, Lagos on Wednesday. Sources said that two of the three suspects found at the hideout were lynched by a mob before the arrival of policemen. “The hideout used to be the sewage tunnel of a moribund company in the area. “Syringes and needles were also found in the hideout,” a source said. Two similar ritualists den had been discovered in different parts of the state in the last two months, resulting in the death of suspected ritualists through jungle justice. On Aug. 9, two people were set ablaze by a mob in th

An FCT Grade 1 Area Court, Karmo, on Thursday ordered a Scavenger, Anas Abdulkari, to be given six strokes of the cane for stealing maize. Abdulkari, 20, a resident of Gidan Bola Jabi, Abuja, was sentenced for criminal trespass and theft after he pleaded guilty and begged for leniency. “I’m so sorry sir for stealing the maize, I took only three maize because I was very hungry; please forgive me,’’ he said. The Judge, Abubakar Sadiq, said that the punishment would have been severe if he had not pleaded guilty to save the court the pains of long prosecution Earlier, the court was told that one Alhaji Sale Ali of Jabi behind Delta Line reported the matter to Utako Police Station on Aug. 21. The prosecutor, Mrs. Florence Auhioboh, told the court that the convict criminally went into Ali’s farm and harvested maize without his consent. Auhioboh said that the convict, who was apprehended and handed over to the police immediately, had in the course of interrogation, admitted commi

Serge Aurier has completed his £23m (€25m) move from Paris Saint‑Germain to Tottenham Hotspur. Mauricio Pochettino wanted a new right-back after he sold Kyle Walker to Manchester City for £50m and in Aurier he will get a dynamic, if controversial, figure. “This is a huge and exciting opportunity at a massive football club and I am determined to prove myself,” Aurier told Spurs’ official website. “This is a fresh start for me. Aurier, a 24-year-old Ivory Coast international, was given a suspended two-month jail sentence last year for an assault on a police officer outside a nightclub in Paris. However he protested his innocence and appealed. The conviction had prevented him from entering the United Kingdom last November when PSG played Arsenal in the Champions League and it stood to derail his proposed move to Tottenham. Under Home Office rules, a person with a prison sentence cannot be granted a UK work visa for another five years. But the French courts downgraded Aurier’s “co

Residents of Kuje Area Council, FCT, on Thursday called for the establishment of more commercial banks to reduce the difficulty faced by customers, especially at month end. The residents made the call in separate interviews in Kuje on Thursday. They said that the fewness of banks with their limited number of Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) had become worrisome. Long queues are often witnessed at First Bank of Nigeria Plc, First City Monument Bank (FCMB) and Sky Bank Plc, the only banks in the area. A customer to the FCMB, Mr. Sani Balla, expressed frustration at the bank’s failure to satisfy the quest of its customers queuing up for long hours. Balla said he had been on the queue at the FCMB for several hours and when it was his turn to withdraw money, the machine stopped dispensing. A Skye Bank customer, Mrs. Salamatu Dogo, said she had been waiting in the queue for more than three hours and had yet to withdraw some money to shop for Sallah. “The bank management is awa

“Relationships-of all kinds-are like sand held in your hand. Held loosely, with an open hand, the sand remains where it is. The minute you close your hand and squeeze tightly to hold on, the sand trickles through your fingers. You may hold onto some of it, but most will be spilled. A relationship is like that. Held loosely, with respect and freedom for the other person, it is likely to remain intact. But hold too tightly, too possessively, and the relationship slips away and is lost.” — Kaleel Jamison

As a man was passing the elephants, he suddenly stopped, confused by the fact that these huge creatures were being held by only a small rope tied to their front leg. No chains, no cages. It was obvious that the elephants could, at anytime, break away from their bonds but for some reason, they did not. He saw a trainer nearby and asked why these animals just stood there and made no attempt to get away. “Well,” trainer said, “when they are very young and much smaller we use the same size rope to tie them and, at that age, it’s enough to hold them. As they grow up, they are conditioned to believe they cannot break away. They believe the rope can still hold them, so they never try to break free.” The man was amazed. These animals could at any time break free from their bonds but because they believed they couldn’t, they were stuck right where they were. Like the elephants, how many of us go through life hanging onto a belief that we cannot do something, simply because we failed at it on

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the World Health Organization (WHO) boss, has stressed the importance of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The former Ethiopian health and foreign affairs minister, however, added that UHC was more a political than an economic challenge. “Access to health care is a human right. Universal Health Coverage is a political choice I urge countries to make,” he said during an address at the 67th session of the WHO regional committee for Africa taking place at Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Tedros, who is credited with wideranging reforms during his tenure as Ethiopia’s health minister had access to healthcare at the heart of his campaign to lead the world health agency. He replaced Margaret Chan as WHO boss after beating two other contenders in an election in May this year. In its statement on UHC at the ongoing meeting, international pharmaceutical reserch group, IFPMA (the international Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations), commended

The past is that dark room holding some people back from seeing the light. It distracts them and  always pull them back when ever they are set to move forward.  It could be a terrible experience of failure or a lifestyle you feel will haunt you for the rest of your life. It causes anxiety,stagnation, doubt and lost of self confidence. Sadly so many people are entangled in this sorry state.  The historians call it an objective past.  Which meant an event occurred but beyond what happened and how it happened, we were meant to learn from them so as to avoid a reoccurrence. It is good to learn from other people's experience but if fate wills we learn from ours it shouldn't make us weaker but stronger. Let's liken our past to be an unfamiliar path we had been through before.  After the first experience, going through that path again will be much easier compared to the first time.   Let go of the past and embrace the future. Never you allow your past stand inbetween your f

Ahead of the forthcoming elections, the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) says it will impose heavy sanctions on broadcast stations which promote hate speeches. The Director General of the commission, Mr Is’haq Kawu, said this on Thursday in Enugu at the inauguration of Family Love FM 99.9 at the European Quarters in Ngwo. Kawu was represented at the event by a director in the commission, Mr Armstrong Idachaba. He said that the commission had taken note of hate speeches from some parts of the country, adding that it would guard against its infiltration in the broadcast industry. “We are already seeing signs of hate speeches among Nigerians and would not tolerate it in the broadcast industry as we prepare for the 2019 elections. “Our broadcast stations should rather be used to engender tolerance, mutual respect as well as promote unity among Nigerians,” he said. Kawu said that the broadcast industry had witnessed tremendous growth in the last few years owing to the complete d

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Thursday warned Nigerians against use of substandard phones, saying this was responsible for some cancer ailments. An official of the commission, Mr Kunle Olorundare, gave the warning at a stakeholders workshop organised by the Ibadan Zonal office of NCC at the popular Fayose GSM Market in Ado Ekiti. Olorundare lamented that fake phones had taken over the country’s phone market, adding that they have had negative implications on the health of users. The NCC official also identified unapproved phones as a major cause of network interruptions. He said the preponderance of substandard phones was causing colossal damage to network services and health of users. Olorundare warned that sellers of unapproved Information and Communication Technology (ICT) products were flouting the commission’s Act. He said they could face prosecution or seizure of their market items if they did not desist from selling such henceforth. Olorundare also adv

Dr Lola Akande, Lagos State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA), on Thursday said that many women, by their actions, are the cause of the rate of domestic violence in Nigeria. Akande, who was represented by Mrs Olushola Falana, Director, Women Development Department, WAPA, made the observation at a programme on Management of Domestic Violence, organised by the ministry in Lagos. According to her, negligence, sophistication, misguided utterances, infidelity, use of abusive words and gullibility on the part of the women, are factors that drive domestic violence. “It is no longer news that many women have lost their lives through domestic violence. “The more we try to put the blame on the men folk, the more we will continue to turn blind eyes to the fact that many women are the cause of the domestic violence we see today. “This is because we fail to understand some important aspects of how most men are wired. “Some women also cause violence by using abusive

The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has reiterated Federal Government’s committment toward reducing mortality and morbidity from road crashes in Nigeria. Adewole made this known when he received the Special Envoy of the Secretary General of United Nation on Road Safety, Mr. Jean Todt, in Abuja. He said that the Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Health would continue to partner with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and other relevant stakeholders towards realization of the goals of the UN decade of Action on road safety in Nigeria. He pointed out that some of the activities of the ministry are in line with the 5th pillar of the UN Decade of action which include to establish and develop a formal training for paramedics in accredited institution in Nigeria with full curriculum and placement into scheme of service in the country He informed that there is a fully equipped level 1 Trauma Centre at the National Hospital where victims with complex injurie

The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, has concluded plans to compile a comprehensive database of all its pastors and ministers across the country to enhance credibility. This was made known on Wednesday by the PFN National President, Rev’d Felix Omobude, while delivering a sermon entitled: ‘The Force of Company’ at the Living Faith Church, Lokongoma, towards the end of his two-day apostolic visit to Lokoja, Kogi state. He said, “We have decided to capture in our database all Pentecostal pastors and ministers to ensure proper conduct of members. “We want to be sure of those who belong to us. “If you subscribe to our tenets then we register you; and if you fail to meet up with our tenets after registration we will de-list you.” Omobude stated that a situation where a 70-year-old man posing as pastor defiled a seven-year-old child is an abomination, stressing that “this will no longer be acceptable by the PFN as it has been tarnishing the image of the church’’. He spoke

Liverpool have completed the signing of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain from Arsenal for a £40million transfer fee. The England international, who spent six years at the Emirates, has penned a long-term contract at Anfield. Oxlade-Chamberlain played 198 games for the Gunners since signing from Southampton in 2011 but made his desire to leave known by rejecting multiple contract offers. Premier League champions Chelsea appeared in pole position to sign the 24-year-old after agreeing a fee with Arsenal but the player favoured a move to Liverpool. Speaking to the club website following his deadline day switch, Oxlade-Chamberlain said: ‘I’m currently away with England, so I’m at St George’s Park. ‘Firstly, I’m delighted to have signed for Liverpool and a big thank-you to everyone here at the FA that has made this possible, using the facilities. It has been a massive help. ‘I’m not going to say too much today; I’m here with England and we’ve got two big games coming up, so I want to fo

The UN Security Council has extended its authorization of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) until May 31, 2018. The 15-member body also approved a reduction of its uniformed personnel to a maximum 21,626 by Dec. 31, 2017, with an eye towards the gradual handover over of responsibilities to Somali security forces. Unanimously adopting a new resolution, the Council decided that the downsizing – the first ever for the African-led operation – would include a minimum of 1,040 AMISOM police personnel and five Formed Police Units. A further reduction, from the current maximum of 22,126, to 20,626 uniformed personnel by Oct. 30, 2018 would follow, unless the Council decides to accelerate that pace, taking into account the capabilities of Somali security forces. The Security Council emphasized that the long-term objective for Somalia, with international support, was for the Somali Security Forces to assume full responsibility for security, with AMISOM remaining critical during t

Riyad Mahrez has been allowed to leave the Algeria squad to “formalise” his move from Leicester City, according to the Algerian Football Federation (FAF). The 26-year-old has been the subject of three bids from Italian club Roma since expressing his desire to leave the 2015-16 Premier League champions. Roma’s third bid was said to be £32m and they have now ended their interest. The FAF said Mahrez had been given permission to miss training to agree a deal before the transfer deadline. Barcelona, Manchester United and Chelsea are also said to be interested in the winger, but Arsenal are not in contention, despite reports to the contrary. A statement from the FAF said Mahrez “was authorised by the national coach Lucas Alcaraz and the Algerian Football Federation to make an express trip to Europe to formalise on Thursday his transfer to his new club. The national team will fly without him on Thursday morning to Lusaka to face Zambia on Saturday.” Mahrez was named the PFA Player of

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Zone B, Kaduna, has placed its personnel on alert to prevent smuggling and sale of frozen products during Sallah, its Controller, Aminu Dahiru, has said. Dahiru revealed in a telephone interview on Thursday in Minna that additional manpower had been deployed to all border posts to also prevent illegal importation of weapons during the celebration. ”We have placed our officers at the border posts on alert to prevent illegal importation of frozen poultry products and dangerous weapons during and after the Sallah festivities. “We want to ensure that smugglers and other bad elements do not take advantage of the festivities to bring in prohibited items particularly weapons, vehicle, rice and frozen products,” the controller said. Dahiru appealed to residents of border communities to support the NCS in tackling smuggling because of its negative impact on the economy and livelihood of Nigerians. The zone comprises Niger, Kwara, Kogi, Sokoto, Kats

When it comes to our bowels —  and  their movements — we may not give them much thought. Of course, when things are not going well, we notice. However, bowel movements don’t just tell us about the health of our digestive system. This may sound strange, but signs of everything from diseases to stress may show up in your  bathroom  habits. The key is knowing what to look for — and what the  signs  may mean. Here are five tips to encourage healthy bowels: 1. Don’t ignore rectal bleeding The first thing most people worry about when they have minor  rectal bleeding  is that they have a cancer. Of course,  colon cancer  is also a concern. But it’s the cause of rectal bleeding only 1 to 2 percent of the time. Two problems are usually responsible for blood on the paper, on the stool or in the toilet:  hemorrhoids  and  anal fissures . The good news is that both problems are usually easy to fix.  2. Be careful not to be overzealous when you wipe A lot of people assume they hav

He made this known when he visited the Commonwealth graves to pay tribute to Nigerians who were killed during the first and second war, as well as other peacekeeping missions around the world. He was in the company of the International Development Secretary, Priti Patel, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, and some Security Chiefs. Meanwhile, Minister of Foreign Affairs has asked all to use the occasion to reflect on the devastating effects of war. Via...  Channels TV 

A 44-year- old British man was summoned to court on charges of perusing the “worst variety” of child pornography, despite the fact that he’s actually blind. A blind British man, Andrew Shaw, was summoned to Blackpool Magistrates Court to stand trial. He is charged with the possession of child pornography. Shaw faces three-count charge of possessing some 71 “obscene images” of children on his computer, with 12 of these images apparently being “of the worst variety.” During the hearings, Shaw’s lawyer pointed out that his client is registered as blind and “has no sight in one eye and only a small amount in the other.” “It may be argued that difficulty with his vision makes it difficult for him to put an age to images he downloads. “He may think he is looking at 16-year olds,” the lawyer explained. He also added that his client would plead guilty to “some or all of the offences.” Following these revelations, the court hearings were adjourned so that the Crown Prosecution Service c

The Benue State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) said over 110,000 people in 24 communities including Makurdi were displaced by flood. The Executive Secretary of the agency, Mr Boniface Ortese, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Makurdi on Wednesday that over 2, 769 households were also affected. He explained that places affected included Achusa, Idye, Wurukum Market, Genabe, Industrial Layout, Demekpe, Wadata Market, Katungu, behind the Civil Service Commission, Agboughul-Wadata among others. “In Achusa 200 houses were affected with 5,125 persons displaced. In Idye 217 houses were affected while 5,200 persons were displaced. “Also, behind the Civil Service Commission 200 houses were submerged in flood and 5,777 persons were displaced. “At Genabe, 200 houses were affected with 5,021 persons displaced, 218 houses around the Wurukum market were affected with 1,000 persons displaced, and at Wadata market150 houses were affected and 4,300 persons were displaced. “Similarly a

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has formally apologised to Nigerians over the power failure that interrupted business at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, (MMIA), Lagos. The power failure at the airport grounded activities for more than one hour before the battle to restore light in the ever busy airport was successful. Mrs Henrietta Yakubu, the General Manager (Corporate Communications) of FAAN, apologised on Thursday in Lagos with an explanation that the outage happened on Wednesday night. Engineers from FAAN restored electricity to the terminal as passengers conducted their activities in the dark with some clutching to flash lights. She explained that “a minor power interruption at the airport caused the disruption, but engineers swung into action’’ and that normalcy had returned. “FAAN wishes to apologise to passengers, airlines and the general public for the inconvenience caused by this interruption. “The authority is assuring airport users of sa

Five South East governors have met with pro-secession leader, Mr. Nnamdi Kanu and his father, in a move to find solution to agitation for the creation of Biafra country. A communiqué released at the end of the meeting with the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra ( IPOB), the South East Governors’ Forum said they deliberated on the demands of the group and had noted their concerns. The Chairman of the forum, Gov. Dave Umahi said on Wednesday in Enugu said: “The meeting agreed that the demands by IPOB should not be absolute, rather, the governors shall immediately engage the IPOB to further meetings.” The governors said the meetings, which would also have in attendance other notable leaders of the group, would be aimed at quickening the resolution of all issues amicably. “We, therefore, request from all concerned to give the governors opportunity to amicably sort out the problems,” Umahi said. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that others in attendance during the meetin

Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State says his administration inherited a debt burden of N220.58bn at its inception. Akeredolu made this known in Akure on Wednesday while swearing-in commissioners and special advisers. He advised the people of the state to refrain from acts that could further push the state into deep economic crisis. But his claim about the debt legacy was promptly attacked by a former commissioner for Information during the Mimiko administration, Mr Kayode Akinmade, who said that Mimiko left N20billion in the kitty of the state government. Akinmade skirted the issue of debt and also did not explain why Mimiko failed to match the N38.64 billion left in the kitty of the state government by his predecessor, Gov.Olusegun Agagu. Akeredolu said with a debt of more than N220 billion, it was not difficult for anyone to know that the government’s capacity for adjustment to cater for the people had been stretched to its limit. According to him Internal Debt of N53.15bill

Many anti-graft personnel of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) are being prosecuted for corruption and related offences. At an interaction with editors in Abuja on Wednesday, the Acting Chairman of EFCC, said: “We are prosecuting a lot of officers. Some of them are already in court.’’ “But, I assure you, I do not tolerate, I won’t condone any act of corruption in the EFCC. Allegations against the EFCC personnel would always be investigated. “Even if there is allegation against me, we will refer it to the appropriate authority to investigate.’’ Magu, who did not release the number of the affected officials, said he would not condone any act of corruption in the agency. “Recently, we had to discharge about nine cadet officers because they have problem with their certificates from various institutions. The told the editors to continue to help the commission with information regarding corrupt practices outside the EFCC, and proceeds of corruption, “ I cannot be everyw

The Police Command in Rivers State says its investigation indicate that the dismissed policeman, Johnbosco Okoroeze, deliberately aided the escape of suspected ritualist, Ifeanyi Dike. Rivers State Police Commissioner Zaki Ahmed said this while giving the report on the arrests of suspected cultists, armed robbers, car snatchers as well as the recovery of stolen cars, arms and ammunition. Dike had fled from police custody after he was arrested for allegedly raping and killing an eight-year-old girl in Rivers State. But the Police Commissioner believes Okoroeze released him and raised the alarm after doing so. He said that after thorough investigation, was discovered that the Okoroeze “carried a premeditated action and aided the escape of the suspect”. “The said ex-Sergeant Johnbosco Okoroeze was tried in a Police Orderly Room Trial for which evidence tendered during the trial revealed that he unilaterally, in a premeditated action released the suspect to run before raising

Senator Misau had accused the police of taking bribes, while the Force declared him a deserter who left the police as a serving Deputy Superintendent to contest for senatorial election. According to a statement from the Commission on Wednesday, the lawmaker has been asked to appear before its special panel investigating allegations surrounding the recommendations on special promotions in the police. The invitation was contained in a letter signed by the Chairman of the panel and a retired Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice O. Adekeye; titled, “Re: Retirement from the Nigeria Police Force of AP 57300 DSP Mohammed Isah Hamma – Invitation to appear before Police Service Commission Panel.” The letter explained, “Immediate issue for investigation is the genuineness or otherwise of the two letters of retirement supposed to have emanated from the Police Service Commission in connection with this retirement”. The Commission said it received correspondence from the Special Investiga

The Federal Executive Council (FEC), presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, today approved $5.792 billion (about N1.140trillion) for the construction of the Mambilla Hydro-Power project at Gembu in Taraba. It will generate 3,050 megawatts. The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, disclosed this while addressing State House correspondents on the outcome of the Council’s meeting. “The memorandum from the Ministry of Power, Works and Housing was to the award of the Mambilla Hydro-Power plant. I believe that many of you have heard of this project. “Nigeria started talking about it since 1972; that is about 45 years ago. “Several efforts had been made to bring it to reality but I’m happy to announce that this government approved the contract today to joint ventures of Chinese Civil and Engineering company for the engineering and turn-key contract, including civil and electro-mechanical works for 5.792 billion dollars. “The construction should take about 72

standing in love is that state of mind you find yourself when you have been heart broken before and find it difficult to love again. You are always on the defensive trying to shield your heart.  The scary thing about being in love is that you sometimes lose your sense of reasoning and giving it up for trust and believe in the other party.  That is why they say someone in love is very difficult to advise.   However, when the heart is broken the person goes back into his/her shell. Holding back the the trust because it has been betrayed before.  The person starts standing in love with his/her head and not the heart.  Everything little gesture is subjected to critical reasoning. They are always on guard protecting their fragile heart. The person on the other side could get frustrated because such people are mostly withdrawn. They can sweet and loving sometimes but other times they are back into their shells. Healing process takes time. All the other party needs to do is reassure them

 A 35-year-old man, Alliu Abdullai, who sells barbecued meat, popularly called Suya, has been arrested over attempt to murder a four-year-old child, who was abducted at White Sand Market, Otto, Ebute Meta area of Lagos State. Abdullai was alleged to have abducted the toddler from her unsuspecting mother’s shop weekend. Thereafter, he reportedly took him to his Suya stand, where he took his knife and attempted to slash the toddler’s throat. However, a man reportedly accosted Abdullai and immediately raised the alarm. During the struggle to rescue the knife from Abdullai, Police said he inflicted a cut on the good Samaritan. Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni, who paraded the suspect alongside his two relatives, at the Police Officers Mess, Ikeja, yesterday, said: “The child has been reunited with her mother, while the kidnapper and would-be murderer will be arraigned in court.” However, when approached, the suspect could only mention his name, but could not express h

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr Fatai Owoseni, on Wednesday said the Command had put adequate security measures in place to cover some 344 Muslim praying grounds identified in the state during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. Owoseni, assuring Lagos residents of plans to ensure a hitch-free festival, however urged members of the public to celebrate modestly and not provoke any form of violence in the state. “The Eid-il-Kabir is two days away. The command, while wishing Muslim faithful happy celebration, states that every operational plan is in place, including identification of Muslim praying grounds in Lagos, which are about 344. “Adequate security measures have been made to cover the praying grounds and to ensure that all routes are covered by police presence. “This is to effectively manage the traffic and assure fun-seekers and Muslim faithful of security to and from praying grounds. ” The command will not give room to any criminal element to molest or attack anyone in

Love is all about giving.  You cannot give what you don't have.  It doesn't necessarily have to do with material things or financial benefits.  There are other things you can give aside that. Your time, your shoulder to lean on, your ears to listen. We often ignore the little basics and assume material things can sustain love. Where material things fail only those little gesture goes a long way. However, love should be a two way traffic. As you are giving, you should take also.  Anyone constantly giving love without taking will end up emotionally drained and exhausted. Because as you give and empty your self,  someone should also fill that empty space your giving creates. Never settle for less.  You know deep down inside you when you are not taking or receiving what you give.  If you find yourself self in such situation politely withdraw because you are on your way to depression..... Love and be loved.

You may lose people you love. You may lose the things you have. But whatever happens, never lose yourself. Some people are like clouds - when they go away, the day gets brighter. Psychology says, you're not afraid to love, you're afraid of not being loved back. Via... facts books

Dr Olabode Shabi, Chairman of the Society of Family Physicians of Nigeria, (SFPN) Ekiti Zone, has said that about seven million Nigerians currently suffer stress and depression. The News Agency of Nigeria, (NAN) reports that the medical consultant made this disclosure at Ado Ekiti in a ceremony organised by the Information Chapel of the state council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). In a paper titled “’Stress and Depression in Workplace: Strategic approach to management’’ he described stress as an exaggeration of normal physical response to events and life challenges that makes a person feel threatened or upset in some ways. He added that depression was a common mental health problem that affect 29 million persons in Africa, out of an estimated 322 million people currently affected worldwide. The medical expert who doubles as the current Chief Consultant, Family Health of the Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido Ekiti, identified major causes of stress in workplace. He said

A Kano Magistrates’ Court has ordered the remand of a 29-year-old houseboy, Adamu Haruna, in prison for allegedly stealing his employer’s clothes and gold necklace worth N20.1 million. Senior Magistrate Aminu Fagge who gave the order adjourned the matter until Sept. 8 for a review of facts and sentencing. Haruna pleaded guilty to the charge. The police had arraigned the accused, who is residing on Maiduguri Road in Kano, for stealing. The prosecutor, Insp. Yusuf Sale told the court that one Hajiya Jidda Mohammed of the same address reported the matter at the Kano Metro Police Division on Feb.8. Sale told the court that on Feb.8., the complainant woke up in the morning and discovered that her houseboy had entered her room. The prosecutor said that the defendant stole the following items: N2.5 million cash, four sets of gold necklace valued at N15 million, watches, clothes, shoes, and bags. He said that the cash and the personal items stolen by the houseboy were valued a