*Hon. PATRICK OBAHIAGBON's EASTER GREETINGS.*
As we join Christians in the celebration of Easter, may we truly reflect on the quintessential modus vivendi of Master Jesus; The Christ, who peregrinated this incarnation as an exempli gratia of self abnegation, puritanical excrescence, spartan discipline, mental magnitude, hierophantic candour and altruistic effusions,qualities which have become a desiderata for national resurgimento.
“Beyond the fugacious razzmatazz of the moment, I seriously call attention to the rutilanting and coruscating modus vivendi of Master Jesus the Christ and I dare pontificate that save and until we viscerally emblematize the virtues of self-immolation, quintessential abnegation, eulogizeable simplicity, Christ-like humility and immerse ourselves in a platonic emotionalism of agape love and communalistic service, we would have woefully failed in learning and imbibing the true meaning of EASTER.
We must elevate this moment from a proscenium of joie de vivre into one of meditative transcendentalism”.
HAPPY EASTER.
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Saturday 15 April 2017
Friday 14 April 2017
Our Daily Bread Devotional, April 14, 2017 - Remember the Cross
Topic: Remember the Cross [Friday April 14, 2017]
Read: Mark 15:19–20, 33–39, Bible in a Year: 1 Samuel 25–26; Luke 12:32–59
“Surely this man was the Son of God!” Mark 15:39
In the church I attend, a large cross stands at the front of the sanctuary. It represents the original cross where Jesus died—the place where our sin intersected with His holiness. There God allowed His perfect Son to die for the sake of every wrong thing we have ever done, said, or thought. On the cross, Jesus finished the work that was required to save us from the death we deserve (Rom. 6:23).
The sight of a cross causes me to consider what Jesus endured for us. Before being crucified, He was flogged and spit on. The soldiers hit Him in the head with sticks and got down on their knees in mock worship. They tried to make Him carry His own cross to the place where He would die, but He was too weak from the brutal flogging. At Golgotha, they hammered nails through His flesh to keep Him on the cross when they turned it upright. Those wounds bore the weight of His body as He hung there. Six hours later, Jesus took His final breath (Mark 15:37). A centurion who witnessed Jesus’s death declared, “Surely this man was the Son of God!” (v. 39).
The next time you see the symbol of the cross, consider what it means to you. God’s Son suffered and died there and then rose again to make eternal life possible.
Prayer: Dear Jesus, I can’t begin to thank You enough for taking care of my sin when You died on the cross. I acknowledge Your sacrifice, and I believe in the power of Your resurrection.
The cross of Christ reveals our sin at its worst and God’s love at its best.
Insight: In the two cameos provided in our reading today, we witness the injustice and horrors of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Verses 19–20 reveal the terrible indignity Jesus endured before going to the cross. Roman soldiers mocked, struck, and spit on Him. Next, a supernatural darkness came over the world (vv. 33–39). Many theologians believe it was then that the eternal fellowship of the Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—was disrupted as God the Son was made sin for us so that we might have right standing and relationship with God. The Father turned away from Him and in anguish Christ cried out: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” But because of God’s redeeming love, we will never be forsaken. How does this give you greater confidence in facing the future?
This message was written By Jennifer Benson Schuldt [Our Daily Bread Ministries.]
Thursday 13 April 2017
7 Signs You're Consuming Too Much Sugar
7 Signs You're Consuming Too Much Sugar
How much sugar is too much for your body? Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency shares 7 ways your body might be telling you your sugar intake is becoming excessive.
Higher Incidence of Acne on Your Skin
Eating too much sugar tends to wreak havoc on your skin. There is a relationship between a high-sugar diet and severe acne and a high sugar intake tends to result in severe acne issues.
Experiencing Energy Slumps
Especially after eating sugary foods lacking in satiating proteins, fiber and fat, you are likely to develop a pounding headache or feel extremely lethargic. This is because a high sugar diet, rather than a balanced nutritious diet, makes your blood sugar level unstable, with you constantly switching from ‘sugary high’ to ‘lethargic low’. You end up feeling very weak and sluggish throughout the day.
Cavities
Cavities are more often than not, a glaring sign of a sweet tooth. Cavities are painful and more importantly avoidable, and the key to avoiding them is to brush your teeth well after meals and eat foods that will keep your teeth healthy.
High Blood Pressure
One of the factors that contribute to a diagnosis of high blood pressure is a high-sugar diet. A high-sugar diet can push your blood pressure off the normal threshold. Limiting sugar intake is just as important as reducing your sodium consumption when it comes to a healthy blood pressure.
Exercising is Getting Extremely Hard for You
Whether fat, chubby or even thin, if exercise seems to be getting harder and harder for you to do, a high-sugar diet might be to blame. If you have a high blood sugar level and engage in activities that involve intense effort or physical extension, you’ll likely end up feeling very fatigued and quite miserable. You also tend to get exhausted very easily and quickly while exercising.
Weight Gain
Weight gain can be caused by a number of different factors and one of those factors is a high sugar diet. This is because a high sugar diet does not make you feel full (which makes you eat more) and does not compensate for total energy, that is, they do not displace other foods, so they add to your total calorie intake. A high sugar diet also tends to make exercise or physical activity hard, so it’s unlikely you’ll be able to burn off the excess calories through that route.
Nothing Tastes As Sweet As It Used To
Eating too much sugar basically bombards your taste buds and eventually this excessive sugar intake causes your taste bud sugar tolerance to build up and increase, as a result you need more and more sugar to satisfy your sweet craving. This is bad and you should at this point cut back (regardless of how tough it might be at first), so that you can lower your tolerance and once again be content and satisfied with minimal sugar.
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PR Associate Jumia Travel
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Wednesday 12 April 2017
Our Daily Bread Devotional
Our Daily Bread Devotional, April 12, 2017 - Let Down Your Hair
Topic: Let Down Your Hair [Wednesday April 12, 2017]
Read: John 12:1–8, Bible in a Year: 1 Samuel 19–21; Luke 11:29–54
Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped his feet with her hair. John 12:3
Shortly before Jesus was crucified, a woman named Mary poured a bottle of expensive perfume on His feet. Then, in what may have been an even more daring act, she wiped His feet with her hair (John 12:3). Not only did Mary sacrifice what may have been her life’s savings, she also sacrificed her reputation. In first-century Middle Eastern culture, respectable women never let down their hair in public. But true worship is not concerned about what others think of us (2 Sam. 6:21–22). To worship Jesus, Mary was willing to be thought of as immodest, perhaps even immoral.
Some of us may feel pressured to be perfect when we go to church so that people will think well of us. Metaphorically speaking, we work hard to make sure we have every hair in place. But a healthy church is a place where we can let down our hair and not hide our flaws behind a façade of perfection. In church, we should be able to reveal our weaknesses to find strength rather than conceal our faults to appear strong.
Worship doesn’t involve behaving as if nothing is wrong; it’s making sure everything is right—right with God and with one another. When our greatest fear is letting down our hair, perhaps our greatest sin is keeping it up.
Prayer: Search me, God, and know my heart. . . . See if there is any offensive way in me and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139:23–24.
Our worship is right when we are right with God.
Insight: Worship can be an intensely personal and yet very corporate experience. We can worship alone, with a small group of friends, and with our local body of believers. Some of us dance, others raise their hands, some close their eyes and bow heads in reverence. There are many ways in which we can praise and worship God.
Mary offered her financial stability—pouring a very expensive perfume over Jesus, her physical being—using her own hair to wipe His feet, and her reputation—letting hair down was not something a “respectable” woman did in ancient cultures. Mary worshiped Jesus with everything she had. She knew who Jesus was and what He had done for her (He had just raised her brother from the dead; see John 11). Her worship was a response.
That’s what worship is—responding to who Jesus is and what He has done. How do you worship? How can you share your worship with another?
This message was written By Julie Ackerman Link [Our Daily Bread Ministries.]
Tuesday 11 April 2017
What To Know About Meningitis!!!
Dear Colleague,
This Meningitis outbreak is ravaging unabated; please let's do something
What do you know about MENINGITIS: its Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment?
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WHAT IS MENINGITIS?
Meningitis is an inflammation (swelling) of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord known as the meninges. This inflammation is usually caused by an infection of the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
Meningitis is usually caused by bacteria or viruses. Symptoms can come on very quickly or gradually over a few days. It can kill within 24 hours so be very observant.
MAJOR SYMPTOMS
1. Headache
2. Fever
3. A very strong aversion for light. The person always looks away from bright light and prefers dark rooms.
4. Neck stiffness and pain that makes it difficult to touch your chin to your chest as such moving the neck causes severe pains.
5. Others include: Seizures, Sleepiness, and sluggishness, Nausea and vomiting, Decreased appetite, Confusion and disorientation (acting goofy), Skin rash, as well as Irritability.
Note
Previous contact with someone who was diagnosed with meninigitis increases the chances of getting infected
Anybody who has most, or all of the above symptoms, and currently lives, or recently lived in the areas currently affected by meningitis, should be isolated until treatment is complete.
Especially as we approach festive period when most travel from different part of the country in particular from states in the Northern Nigeria and other African countries in the Meningitis Belt
Who is most at Risk?
People with low immunity e.g. people with HIV/AIDS, autoimmune disorders, chemotherapy etc
People sleeping in crowded spaces
Pregnant women
Children under the age of 5years old and the elderly
How is Meningitis Spread?
Spread through close personal contact such as coughing, sneezing, and kissing
Contact with throat secretions from an infected person (for example, phlegm or saliva).
Sharing personal belongings.
Poor personal hygiene.
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PREVENTION
It should be noted, that the most effective form of prevention is VACCINATION with the MENINGOCOCCAL Vaccine. Since this vaccine is currently lacking, Let's highlight other measures.

1. Avoid prolonged personal contact with people suspected, or confirmed to be infected as well as their body secretions..
2. Avoid sharing personal items with people suspected, or confirmed to be infected.
3. Get vaccinated if available; Vaccines which can help protect against Meningitis are: Haemophilus Influenzae type B (Hib) vaccine Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine Meningococcal vaccine
4. Get adequate rest
5. Avoid smoking
6. If you have been in contact with a sick person in an affected area, visit your doctor to give you preventive antibiotics to reduce chances of contacting the disease and also carry out further evaluations. These preventive drugs include:
i. RIFAMPICIN 600mg TWICE daily for two days.
The Tablet Rifampicin is mainly used for treating Tuberculosis, but is globally used for prophylaxis against Meningitis. Being a TB drug, it should be widely available in Nigeria.
While the government seeks to generate funds for the meningococcal vaccine, this measure can be lifesaving for contacts of those infected.
ii. A single dose of 500mg CIPROFLOXACIN
iii. A single administration of CEFTRIAXONE intramuscularly 125mg for children and 250mg for adults.
7. If you come down with any of the symptoms above, go to the hospital IMMEDIATELY and avoid people touching you unecessarily.
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TREATMENT
Once meningitis is strongly suspected or confirmed, please DO NOT STAY AT HOME. Go to a hospital with facilities where you can get an IV line, isolation room, and the required antibiotics for treatment.
Once you have all or most of the above symptoms, you have no business being at home.
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Share as widely as possible in all our different languages as you may save a life.
This Meningitis outbreak is ravaging unabated; please let's do something
What do you know about MENINGITIS: its Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment?
---------------------------------------------
WHAT IS MENINGITIS?
Meningitis is an inflammation (swelling) of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord known as the meninges. This inflammation is usually caused by an infection of the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
Meningitis is usually caused by bacteria or viruses. Symptoms can come on very quickly or gradually over a few days. It can kill within 24 hours so be very observant.
MAJOR SYMPTOMS
1. Headache
2. Fever
3. A very strong aversion for light. The person always looks away from bright light and prefers dark rooms.
4. Neck stiffness and pain that makes it difficult to touch your chin to your chest as such moving the neck causes severe pains.
5. Others include: Seizures, Sleepiness, and sluggishness, Nausea and vomiting, Decreased appetite, Confusion and disorientation (acting goofy), Skin rash, as well as Irritability.
Note
Previous contact with someone who was diagnosed with meninigitis increases the chances of getting infected
Anybody who has most, or all of the above symptoms, and currently lives, or recently lived in the areas currently affected by meningitis, should be isolated until treatment is complete.
Especially as we approach festive period when most travel from different part of the country in particular from states in the Northern Nigeria and other African countries in the Meningitis Belt
Who is most at Risk?
People with low immunity e.g. people with HIV/AIDS, autoimmune disorders, chemotherapy etc
People sleeping in crowded spaces
Pregnant women
Children under the age of 5years old and the elderly
How is Meningitis Spread?
Spread through close personal contact such as coughing, sneezing, and kissing
Contact with throat secretions from an infected person (for example, phlegm or saliva).
Sharing personal belongings.
Poor personal hygiene.
--------------------------------------------
PREVENTION
It should be noted, that the most effective form of prevention is VACCINATION with the MENINGOCOCCAL Vaccine. Since this vaccine is currently lacking, Let's highlight other measures.

1. Avoid prolonged personal contact with people suspected, or confirmed to be infected as well as their body secretions..
2. Avoid sharing personal items with people suspected, or confirmed to be infected.
3. Get vaccinated if available; Vaccines which can help protect against Meningitis are: Haemophilus Influenzae type B (Hib) vaccine Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine Meningococcal vaccine
4. Get adequate rest
5. Avoid smoking
6. If you have been in contact with a sick person in an affected area, visit your doctor to give you preventive antibiotics to reduce chances of contacting the disease and also carry out further evaluations. These preventive drugs include:
i. RIFAMPICIN 600mg TWICE daily for two days.
The Tablet Rifampicin is mainly used for treating Tuberculosis, but is globally used for prophylaxis against Meningitis. Being a TB drug, it should be widely available in Nigeria.
While the government seeks to generate funds for the meningococcal vaccine, this measure can be lifesaving for contacts of those infected.
ii. A single dose of 500mg CIPROFLOXACIN
iii. A single administration of CEFTRIAXONE intramuscularly 125mg for children and 250mg for adults.
7. If you come down with any of the symptoms above, go to the hospital IMMEDIATELY and avoid people touching you unecessarily.
---------------------------------------------
TREATMENT
Once meningitis is strongly suspected or confirmed, please DO NOT STAY AT HOME. Go to a hospital with facilities where you can get an IV line, isolation room, and the required antibiotics for treatment.
Once you have all or most of the above symptoms, you have no business being at home.
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Share as widely as possible in all our different languages as you may save a life.
Monday 10 April 2017
NOW THAT BIG BROTHER NAIJA HAS ENDED
NOW THAT BIG BROTHER NAIJA HAS ENDED.
The Popular TV reality show known as Big Brother Naija which started some weeks ago ended yesterday amidst wild celebration by fans of the contestants.
Nigerians are fond of celebrating irrelevancies and giving attentions to things that do not add value to them always misplacing priorities, I want to quickly draw your attention to some sensitivities surrounding the big brother naija show.
The big brother naija show was hosted in South Africa; a Nigerian reality tv show hosted in another country. The economical implication of this is that the big brother naija show did not add any value to the Nigerian economy instead it took away from the economy as 11 million plus votes was recorded each of these votes cost 30 Naira, I will leave you to do the mathematical calculations.
The big brother naija reality show caught the attention of almost all Nigerians that had access to the view including the minors, exposing them to the obscenities and immoralities that the show promotes contrary to the rich cultural values of our dear country.
The energy Nigerians channeled into the big brother Naija show in supports for their different favorite housemates is of no value to them and the country, such energy will be better productive if channeled to support the government to make life better for an average Nigerian.
Nigerians give too much attention to irrelevant issues they show concern to things of no value; a lot of things are wrong in the country at the moment and we have just few Nigerians showing concern and talking about them. We see public office holders abusing their office and celebrating their irresponsibility openly without shame and most Nigerians don't see reasons to condemn such impunity.
We see elected political leaders stealing from people who they are supposed to make provisions for, we hear of misappropriation of public funds by politicians, we witness brutality of innocent citizens by government security agents and all we do is take pictures and make videos, the Nigerian airforce bombed Rann IDP camp killing close to 300 Citizens we are quiet because they said it was a mistake up till now I doubt if their is any ongoing investigation about the genocide just to mention a few, most Nigerians didn't see any reason to raise their voices against this happenings but jumped out in millions to campaign for the big brother Naija show.
The civic responsibilities of every Nigerian as citizen of Nigeria includes holding their leaders accountable until government at all levels fulfill their campaign promises thereby making life easier for an average Nigerian. The attention given to the big brother naija show where people parade their nakedness and go home with millions is inconsequential, Nigerians should learn to give their attentions to issues that will promote and benefit National life.
Thank you.
Fasipe Oluyemi
@YemieFash
The Popular TV reality show known as Big Brother Naija which started some weeks ago ended yesterday amidst wild celebration by fans of the contestants.
Nigerians are fond of celebrating irrelevancies and giving attentions to things that do not add value to them always misplacing priorities, I want to quickly draw your attention to some sensitivities surrounding the big brother naija show.
The big brother naija show was hosted in South Africa; a Nigerian reality tv show hosted in another country. The economical implication of this is that the big brother naija show did not add any value to the Nigerian economy instead it took away from the economy as 11 million plus votes was recorded each of these votes cost 30 Naira, I will leave you to do the mathematical calculations.
The big brother naija reality show caught the attention of almost all Nigerians that had access to the view including the minors, exposing them to the obscenities and immoralities that the show promotes contrary to the rich cultural values of our dear country.
The energy Nigerians channeled into the big brother Naija show in supports for their different favorite housemates is of no value to them and the country, such energy will be better productive if channeled to support the government to make life better for an average Nigerian.
Nigerians give too much attention to irrelevant issues they show concern to things of no value; a lot of things are wrong in the country at the moment and we have just few Nigerians showing concern and talking about them. We see public office holders abusing their office and celebrating their irresponsibility openly without shame and most Nigerians don't see reasons to condemn such impunity.
We see elected political leaders stealing from people who they are supposed to make provisions for, we hear of misappropriation of public funds by politicians, we witness brutality of innocent citizens by government security agents and all we do is take pictures and make videos, the Nigerian airforce bombed Rann IDP camp killing close to 300 Citizens we are quiet because they said it was a mistake up till now I doubt if their is any ongoing investigation about the genocide just to mention a few, most Nigerians didn't see any reason to raise their voices against this happenings but jumped out in millions to campaign for the big brother Naija show.
The civic responsibilities of every Nigerian as citizen of Nigeria includes holding their leaders accountable until government at all levels fulfill their campaign promises thereby making life easier for an average Nigerian. The attention given to the big brother naija show where people parade their nakedness and go home with millions is inconsequential, Nigerians should learn to give their attentions to issues that will promote and benefit National life.
Thank you.
Fasipe Oluyemi
@YemieFash
3 Reasons Why #Tboss did not win BBNija 2017
At this stage, Tokunbo Idowu Epopularly known as TBoss is the most talked about and controversial Big Brother Naija Housemate. In an interview her former housemate Bally says it was difficult living with her, stating that she is difficult to understand.Now that the winner has been unveiled, TBoss fans fondly F #TBossnation are asking questions wondering why she lost out on the SUV and 25million naira grand prize.
Here are our top three reasons
At this stage, Tokunbo Idowu Epopularly known as TBoss is the most talked about and controversial Big Brother Naija Housemate. In an interview her former housemate Bally says it was difficult living with her, stating that she is difficult to understand.Now that the winner has been unveiled, TBoss fans fondly called #TBossnation are asking questions wondering why she lost out on the SUV and 25million naira grand prize. Here are our top three:
1. She couldn’t sing our national anthem Being able to sing your country’s national anthem is a thing of joy and pride, but out dearest TBoss flunked at it . To make ti worse, her elder sister sang it on her behalf in a despicable viral video . I have nothing against the beautiful TBoss but she should be held accountable for not being able to sing the national anthem on a live international programme. The national anthem shouldn’t be a song we take for granted like TBoss.
2. Avoidable drama and controversy Though Big Brother Naija has helped TBoss gain exposure and build her self esteem, people refuse to vote for her because of the dramas and controversies she was enmeshed in, during the reality TV show. From the Kemen issue to fighting with Bally, Bisola and then Debie Rise, TBoss gained a reputation for becoming a controversy magnet on the show. Perhaps, Nigerians felt a controversial person doesn’t deserve their votes.
3.Loose words Just like anybody else, Whenever TBoss is angry, some loose words comes out of her. She has a penchant for expressing herself, and in doing that she utters words she isn’t supposed to utter During a conversation with Efe she said:” If I win the 25m today, I will spend the money before next week, it’s not about the money but the relation built here can end up giving you more than 25m. “Serious, my life has never been based on money, I have people hitting on me that have several private jets but I’m here with you people, we are all fighting this fight, competing for the prize, I’m not trying to cheat or disrespect anyone.” http://thenewsguru.com/bbnaija3-reasons-why-tboss-lost/
At this stage, Tokunbo Idowu Epopularly known as TBoss is the most talked about and controversial Big Brother Naija Housemate. In an interview her former housemate Bally says it was difficult living with her, stating that she is difficult to understand.Now that the winner has been unveiled, TBoss fans fondly called #TBossnation are asking questions wondering why she lost out on the SUV and 25million naira grand prize. Here are our top three:
1. She couldn’t sing our national anthem Being able to sing your country’s national anthem is a thing of joy and pride, but out dearest TBoss flunked at it . To make ti worse, her elder sister sang it on her behalf in a despicable viral video . I have nothing against the beautiful TBoss but she should be held accountable for not being able to sing the national anthem on a live international programme. The national anthem shouldn’t be a song we take for granted like TBoss.
2. Avoidable drama and controversy Though Big Brother Naija has helped TBoss gain exposure and build her self esteem, people refuse to vote for her because of the dramas and controversies she was enmeshed in, during the reality TV show. From the Kemen issue to fighting with Bally, Bisola and then Debie Rise, TBoss gained a reputation for becoming a controversy magnet on the show. Perhaps, Nigerians felt a controversial person doesn’t deserve their votes.
3.Loose words Just like anybody else, Whenever TBoss is angry, some loose words comes out of her. She has a penchant for expressing herself, and in doing that she utters words she isn’t supposed to utter During a conversation with Efe she said:” If I win the 25m today, I will spend the money before next week, it’s not about the money but the relation built here can end up giving you more than 25m. “Serious, my life has never been based on money, I have people hitting on me that have several private jets but I’m here with you people, we are all fighting this fight, competing for the prize, I’m not trying to cheat or disrespect anyone.” http://thenewsguru.com/bbnaija3-reasons-why-tboss-lost/
EFE Wins BBNIJA 2017
Big Brother Naija housemate Efe has been declared the winner of Big Brother Naija 2017. He goes home with the reality show's prize money N25million and brand new SUV!
http://www.lailasblog.com/2017/04/efe-wins-big-brother-naija-2017.html    |
At least d money ll be utilised EFEctively. Not on settling debts (thou thanks for d boobs)
I learnt something....be yourself. U never know u could be the best Anyways thank god its over can we go back to our snake threads now?? Chk my siggy
Nairaland
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Sunday 9 April 2017
Popular Activist Bisi Alimi Share A True Life Story On His FB page
10 minutes ago
Date: July 9 2007
Location: Jakande Estate isolo
Time: Around about 9pm to around about 12midnight
What- The attack that changed my life
PS: this is a long read
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10 years ago today, I escaped an ordeal that has scared me for life, I might be brave, look brave, act brave, but dear, underneath that bravery is a brutalised and damaged person. Many times when I flashback to that day, I cry, sometimes I laugh and sometimes I went into that very depressing place of self hatered and I loath myself.
Here is my long story
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It seems like yesterday but I made a vow not to remember to the point where it pained. It was a very lovely Monday, the sun was shining and as usual I was getting on with my life.
I had just returned from the Internet cafe, where I had endure a long walk of shame with abuse and name calling. How I had endured that for almost 5 years I had no idea. I think it's more about the friends I had than my ability to cope.
We were beaten together and harassed together, sometime the ordeal is alone. I think knowing we had no where to go to, we got used to it, at least we had each other.
This Monday (9 July 2007) marked a month I had returned from attending a conference in London and that was my first trip out of Nigeria ever.
It felt great to be back as I never really liked London, it was too cold and too clean.
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As I walked home that Monday I saw a friend of mine, Jude, very tall and muscular guy, a gay guy as well but on the downlo. He was living with his sister on the estate. We exchanged pleasantries and he walked with me home, asking what I brought back from London.
Jude is a very nice guy but a player, I have seen him played with the hearts of my girls, he is one guy that is very cute and he knew it and made his money from it.
He walked home with me and as usual, told me he is hungry, I told him we have food at home. My girls always cook, they are the best irrespective of whatever shit is going on now.
We got to mine and he went through my bag and saw some DVDs and he wanted to borrow Brother2Brother
He had it but with a very strong warning to return it that night or he will never get any DVD from me ever again. He ate, chatted a little bit more and left. My boyfriend (I won't mention his name for security reason) settled in to watch another DVD
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My boyfriend and I had been together 4 years, we both live in the estate and there is a funny story behind our dating. I had had a bet with my best friend Femi (he died of AIDS complication 10 years ago), and the rest was story.
My boyfriend lives in the same estate with me and I wondered how he was able to deal with the showers of abuse that we both face everyday. I love him so much, he was 10 years younger, a very cute charming and promising young man and I felt that was what drew me to him.
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Around about 9pm, NEPA has taken light so thanks to my neighbour Iya Lanre, we had access to generator to give us power, the usual over dramatic Mexican telenovela was on, we had our light off and using the tv light as the room light. We had just had dinner, both of us, cuddled up on our bed, watching tv, then there was a knock.
He looked at me asking if I was expecting anyone, another knock. All my girls had gone home and none planned to sleep over that night, then I remembered it might be Jude returning my DVD. Then another knock, I got up walked to the door and opened it.
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The person at the door gave me a very 'dirty' slap, I went blank and saw stars, pushed me with his leg and I fell backward hitting my head on the floor, then they entered. I knew they were they because I heard more than one voice, but I have no idea how many. He turned me over, but before then, had removed my shirt and my trouser, I was left with my underwear. He told me to face the floor and one of them put his leg on the back of my head.
I heard my boyfriend begging and they told him to be quiet, they started beating him and they were beating me too, it felt like iron, it was hard and painful; what they were using to beat me.
After over 2 hours, which included causes, abuse and the fact that I was disgracing the Nigeria government during my trip to London (I had granted an interview to BBC network Africa).
Then one of them said; let's do this and go. I had no idea but suddenly I felt a cold steel touching my head and then it hit me, it might be a gun, then my fear was confirmed, the other said, we need to make it look like a robbery, let's turn the house upside down and take as many things with us.
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While they were doing this, I heard another knock on my door, it was my neighbour wanting to know if I am in or not as it is almost midnight and she wanted to lock the gate. I couldn't answer, but they forced me to tell her not to, few minutes after that knock, I guessed they had a peep, saw the road was clear and ran out of my room.
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What happened next? Come back tomorrow
Location: Jakande Estate isolo
Time: Around about 9pm to around about 12midnight
What- The attack that changed my life
PS: this is a long read
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10 years ago today, I escaped an ordeal that has scared me for life, I might be brave, look brave, act brave, but dear, underneath that bravery is a brutalised and damaged person. Many times when I flashback to that day, I cry, sometimes I laugh and sometimes I went into that very depressing place of self hatered and I loath myself.
Here is my long story
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It seems like yesterday but I made a vow not to remember to the point where it pained. It was a very lovely Monday, the sun was shining and as usual I was getting on with my life.
I had just returned from the Internet cafe, where I had endure a long walk of shame with abuse and name calling. How I had endured that for almost 5 years I had no idea. I think it's more about the friends I had than my ability to cope.
We were beaten together and harassed together, sometime the ordeal is alone. I think knowing we had no where to go to, we got used to it, at least we had each other.
This Monday (9 July 2007) marked a month I had returned from attending a conference in London and that was my first trip out of Nigeria ever.
It felt great to be back as I never really liked London, it was too cold and too clean.
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As I walked home that Monday I saw a friend of mine, Jude, very tall and muscular guy, a gay guy as well but on the downlo. He was living with his sister on the estate. We exchanged pleasantries and he walked with me home, asking what I brought back from London.
Jude is a very nice guy but a player, I have seen him played with the hearts of my girls, he is one guy that is very cute and he knew it and made his money from it.
He walked home with me and as usual, told me he is hungry, I told him we have food at home. My girls always cook, they are the best irrespective of whatever shit is going on now.
We got to mine and he went through my bag and saw some DVDs and he wanted to borrow Brother2Brother
He had it but with a very strong warning to return it that night or he will never get any DVD from me ever again. He ate, chatted a little bit more and left. My boyfriend (I won't mention his name for security reason) settled in to watch another DVD
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My boyfriend and I had been together 4 years, we both live in the estate and there is a funny story behind our dating. I had had a bet with my best friend Femi (he died of AIDS complication 10 years ago), and the rest was story.
My boyfriend lives in the same estate with me and I wondered how he was able to deal with the showers of abuse that we both face everyday. I love him so much, he was 10 years younger, a very cute charming and promising young man and I felt that was what drew me to him.
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Around about 9pm, NEPA has taken light so thanks to my neighbour Iya Lanre, we had access to generator to give us power, the usual over dramatic Mexican telenovela was on, we had our light off and using the tv light as the room light. We had just had dinner, both of us, cuddled up on our bed, watching tv, then there was a knock.
He looked at me asking if I was expecting anyone, another knock. All my girls had gone home and none planned to sleep over that night, then I remembered it might be Jude returning my DVD. Then another knock, I got up walked to the door and opened it.
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The person at the door gave me a very 'dirty' slap, I went blank and saw stars, pushed me with his leg and I fell backward hitting my head on the floor, then they entered. I knew they were they because I heard more than one voice, but I have no idea how many. He turned me over, but before then, had removed my shirt and my trouser, I was left with my underwear. He told me to face the floor and one of them put his leg on the back of my head.
I heard my boyfriend begging and they told him to be quiet, they started beating him and they were beating me too, it felt like iron, it was hard and painful; what they were using to beat me.
After over 2 hours, which included causes, abuse and the fact that I was disgracing the Nigeria government during my trip to London (I had granted an interview to BBC network Africa).
Then one of them said; let's do this and go. I had no idea but suddenly I felt a cold steel touching my head and then it hit me, it might be a gun, then my fear was confirmed, the other said, we need to make it look like a robbery, let's turn the house upside down and take as many things with us.
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While they were doing this, I heard another knock on my door, it was my neighbour wanting to know if I am in or not as it is almost midnight and she wanted to lock the gate. I couldn't answer, but they forced me to tell her not to, few minutes after that knock, I guessed they had a peep, saw the road was clear and ran out of my room.
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What happened next? Come back tomorrow
Be Encouraged
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| Author: Emode Victor |
Topic: Be Encouraged [08/04/2017]
Though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end should greatly increase. Job 8:7. Read: 1 Sam 30:1-6
Every great building started from the foundation and every business empires today started small. It's better to start small and end great than to start big and never grow from there or even crash. If you have the capacity to start big, it's good and added advantage, if not, start with what you have and where you are. Rome was not built in a day. Don't wait for better conditions before you start, instead, start now and better conditions will come. God has blessed you with all you need to start, stop looking for what you don't have as an excuse for doing nothing.
Though, there is discouragement at every beginning, many will criticise what you are doing. They will say all sort of things against it, they will look out for your mistake. Those you think would encourage you might mastermind your discouragement. They will talk ill of you. Don't give up even when encouragement is not forthcoming, encourage yourself in the Lord like David. Keep doing what you are doing with excellence because, your latter end shall become great.
#BiblePromisesPrayer
* God Almighty shall breathe increase upon your little beginning and you shall end great in Jesus name
* As you start locally, you shall end Globally in Jesus Mighty Name
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