U.S SURVEILLANCE FLIGHT SPOTS CHIBOK GIRLS

A recent U.S. surveillance flights over northeastern Nigeria showed what appeared to be large groups of girls held together in remote locations, raising hopes among domestic and foreign officials that they are among the group that Boko Haram abducted from a boarding school in April, U.S. and Nigerian officials said.

The surveillance suggests that at least some of the 219 schoolgirls still held captive haven’t been forced into marriage or sex slavery, as had been feared, but instead are being used as bargaining chips for the release of prisoners.

The U.S. aerial imagery matches what Nigerian officials say they hear from northern Nigerians who have interacted with the Islamist insurgency: that some of Boko Haram’s most famous set of captives are getting special treatment, compared with the hundreds of other girls the group is suspected to have kidnapped. Boko Haram appears to have seen the schoolgirls as of higher value, given the global attention paid to their plight, those officials said.

EBOLA FEAR: 8 SUSPECTED CASES OF EBOLA SAYS LAGOS HEALTH COMMISSIONER

Dr Jide Idris, the Lagos state Commissioner for Health, said there are now eight suspected cases of Ebola in Lagos, yesterday. These eight are those who had direct contact with Liberian Patrick Sawyer, who died of Ebola shortly after arriving Lagos last month. But only one case of Ebola has been confirmed while seven others have been quarantined even though they have not shown any symptoms of the disease so far, Dr Idris said.

Meanwhile about 30 Doctors who among the striking doctors have volunteered to attend to victims with the Ebola related cases, this was revealed by Doctor Ojo, the chairman of Nigeria Medical Association in Lagos. Dr Ojo also expressed the fear of the Doctors concerning the rapid infection the virus has towards the doctor and promised to ensure that all is ready to prevent doctors falling victim of the virus. Dr Ojo's statement in part;

“Our doctors are worried about the danger it (Ebola virus) poses to their lives and they need to be reassured. We understand their fears and we are making moves to confirm the level of preparedness of the government for doctors.”

LOVE STORY: COUPLE DIE FOUR HOURS APART AFTER 62 YEARS OF MARRIAGE

Don and Maxine on their dying bed

I certainly do love, Love stories. Pictured above is the Couple who died four hours apart while holding hands. Read their story below as their daughter Sloan tells it...

Two weeks ago, Don was at home when he fell, breaking his hip. He was taken to hospital, but his health continued to decline.
At the same time, the cancer his wife had been fighting for hers started to progress as well.

‘I told my sister on the phone, we got one shot to get them together,’ Sloan said.

The family that, despite the situation, Don and Maxine would demand to be together, so they were both moved to a spare room in the family’s home. Continue reading...

EBOLA: ANOTHER U.S. CITIZEN BEEN TESTED OF EBOLA, POSSIBLE CURE FOR EBOLA

The Infamous Ebola Virus may have entered the United States of America. A patient admitted in a New York City hospital with a high fever and gastrointestinal symptoms Yesterday, 4th August is being tested for Ebola.
The Patient was said to have returned from a West-African country where the diease may have surfaced(country unnamed). The patient is in isolation and Doctors are working earnestly to find out the cause of his symptoms. He is also being tested for Ebola and the test results are expected today or tomorrow. But according to the Chief Medical officer at Mount Sinai health system, Dr. Jeremy Boal, "Odds are this is not Ebola. It's much more likely that it's a much more common condition,"

This is a mere Speculations when the Result is out we will know more.

Meanwhile, the two American Missionaries Dr. Brantly and Nancy who were infected with the deadly Ebola Virus are said to be getting better. Sources say the duo were given an experimental drug that saved their lives. The experimental drug ZMAPP is developed by a biotech firm Mapp Biopharmaceutical Inc(check the link) which is based in San Diego. The firm has been in existence since 2003 and have been working on a cure for a Ebola for a long time.

The True Stroy about the drug is that this drug have only been tested on infected monkey's who recovered 24hours after been injected with the drugs. Dr. Brantly and Nancy were the first humans the Biotech firm tested the drugs on. The test was done with the approval of both Patients knowing that the drugs may have killed them. Report says both Americans are doing fine after receiving the secret drug.

WORD FOR TODAY

Abraham Lincoln said, Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other. I know someone who wanted to succeed yesterday but today that same person only wants to fade away with the wind. The truth about success is that it does not come easy, to succeed you have to swim in the flood of adversity. Even the man born with a silver spoon has a dream he wants to achieve and he has to go through the hurdles to get them. Adversity, Hurdles, Challenges, Difficulties, Persecutions what ever name you choose to call it is an ingredient true success. 
So day and everyday decide succeed no matter how many times you fall. Abraham Lincoln is one of the few many men who fell, he fell 10 times but rose-up ten thousand times stronger. Resolve to succeed don't let them tell you can't do it. You can do it, You have done it before that is why you aimed for greater things.
Keep the Light of success burning in your mind, Trust in the Almighty and he will direct your Path.
Have a Fine Day!!!

NIGERIAN DOCTOR WHO TREATED LIBERIAN MAN GETS EBOLA VIRUS, 8 OTHERS QUARANTINED

The Ebola Virus is spreading like wild fire. It is been reported that the Nigeria Doctor who treated the Liberian man, Patrick Sawyer, of the Deadly Virus has been infected. The case which was confirmed by the Minister of Health, Dr. Onyebuchi Chukwu on Monday 4th August also said that 8 people who had first degree contact with Mr Patrick have been Quarantined. 
There are over 59 people who had first degree and second degree contact with Late Patrick Sawyer, and According to the Lagos State Govt,they are been screened.

Please wash your hand regularly, soap, sunlight helps prevent one from getting the Virus. CLICK HERE and HERE to find out more on how to stay safe. And CLICK HERE to read the details for a possible cure for Ebola.

Stay Safe....Wash your hands Regularly.

PRESIDENTIAL PHOTOS OF TAMBUWAL, IHEDIOHA FLOODS ABUJA.

The City of Abuja was decorated with the posters of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal and his Deputy, Emeka Ihedioha as President and Vice Presidential aspirants on Saturday. 

The Speaker and his deputy are both members of the PDP, but the posters making round have the logos of the All Progressive Congress(APC). Mr Tambuwal who reacted to the situation via his spokesman Imam Imam in a statement said:

“While we thank them for deeming us fit for elective office in the country, let it be known that since the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has not given the go-ahead for those interested in elective positions to start mobilisation, it is inappropriate for any person or group to print campaign posters and have them placed in strategic areas all over the country.

“Laws of the Federation are meant to be obeyed by the high and mighty. The Honourable Speaker will make known the direction he will take with regards to his political future at the appropriate time,” the statement said.

 

BITTER KOLA POSSIBLE CURE FOR EBOLA VIRUS - PROF IWU

A Famous Nigerian doctor based in the United States, Prof. Maurice Iwu, has claimed that Garcinia kola, better known as Bitter Kola(ugoro in igbo language) West Africa, may be a possible drug against the deadly Ebola virus.

Bitter Kola, a staple health fruit in Nigeria, was reported to have stopped the virus at test tube experiments.

An Inquirer Washington Bureau reported Iwu, who made this discovery, as saying that the much needed cure could be sourced from the same African forests where the disease was identified.

Iwu is a doctor with a combination of folk-remedy expertise and a doctorate in Western pharmacology. He is also the Executive Director of the Bioresources Development and Conservation Programme, and a consultant at Walter Reed Army Hospital in suburban Washington. CONTINUE.....

WORD FOR TODAY

In the words of Martin Luther "To Gather with God's people in united adoration of the Father is as necessary to the christian life as Prayer". Being in the presence of the Almighty often is important, it help us reflect on what have being done, what is yet to be and also to bring a sacrifice of praise before him. 

Always desire to gather with the saints in prayers, it is a perfect antidote for a good life. Happy Sunday

BURIAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR PROF. DORA AKUNYILI ANNOUNCED BY FAMILY

The Burial arrangements for the former NAFDAC Boss Prof Dora Akunyili has been released by her husband, Dr Chike Akunyili. The Burial arrangements was released in a statement Via the facebook account belonging to Late Prof Dora. See the details of the arrangements below...

The family of former Minister of Information and Communications, late Prof. (Mrs.) Dora Nkem Akunyili, has released a week-long programme of activities for her funeral, culminating in her burial on Thursday, August 28, 2014.

The programme, released today in Enugu by Prof. Akunyili’s husband, Dr. Chike Akunyili, starts with a Christian Wake-Keep at No. 2A Bishop Onyeabor St., G.R.A. Enugu, to hold from 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 22. CONTINUE......

AND SHE WINS AGAIN!! BLESSING OKAGBARE WINS GOLD IN 200M RACE

More Gold  on the Nigerian side. Our very own Blessing Okagbare was won again in the Women's 200m race in 22.25seconds. This is her second Gold in the 2014 Commonwealth games in Glasglow. She won her first Gold few days ago in a 100m race. Kudos to Blessing. Keep the Nigeria flag flying.

NEWS FLASH: FEMALE SUCIDE BOMBER ATTACKS IN KANO POLYTHENIC

The Number of these Female Suicide bomber seems to be on the Increase. This Wednesday, July 30th at about 2:45pm a female suicide bomber blew herself up at Kano state polythenic while student were checking their results in the school. The Police have confirmed the incident but the number of casualties is still unknown. Though reports going round says many have died
More details....

WHY JONATHAN HAS NOT BEEN IMPEACHED BY SENATOR DOMINGO

The Senator representing Edo North, Domingo Obende, has said President Goodluck Jonathan has committed some impeachable offences but the Senate shunned the temptation to remove him from office because it wanted to avoid causing unnecessary chaos in the polity.
Domingo was reacting to the gale of impeachment by the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against governors of states controlled by the All Progressives Congress (APC).
He argued that the PDP had not been tolerant as the APC.

According to the senator, had the APC been on the rampage like the PDP, Jonathan would have been impeached long ago for the glaring impeachable offences he had committed. Although he did not mention any. Read More....

QUESTION OF THE DAY: IS BOKO HARAM USING THE KIDNAPPED GIRLS AS SUICIDE BOMBERS?

There has been a recent toll rise on the number of young teenage girls as suicide bomber in last few weeks. It has become a popular opinion that the kidnapped Chibok Girls may be used by the Boko haram sect to perpetuate their heinous acts. Facts have not being established based on this assumption which is causing  national worry but the age range seem to be similar with that of the missing girls.
Is the Boko Haram sect using the Girls to commit these crime?
What is the government doing to stop the Boko haram Menace?

JONATHAN GAVE US MONEY, SAYS CHIBOK PARENTS - NO WE DIDN'T SAYS FG

There has been a recent development that the Presidency may have given the chibok Parents a 100 million Naira. This has been confirmed by both parents of the missing girls and the #bringbackourgirls convener, Oby Ezekwesili via her twitter handle. See below

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HOW TO KEEP YOURSELF AND FAMILY SAFE FROM THE EBOLA VIRUS

The United States of America has joined in the campaign against the Deadly Ebola Virus by stating some key points we all should know as tension created by the virus heightens in West-Africa. Below is the guide by the US embassy to its host communities...

In order to help our Embassy Community better understand some of the key points about the Ebola virus we have consulted with our medical specialists at the U S State Department and assembled this list of bullet points worded in plain language for easy comprehension.

Our medical specialists remind everyone that they should be following the guideline from the center for Disease Control and the World Health Organisation. Continue...

LIBERIAN DOCTOR DIES OF EBOLA VIRUS, LIBERIA CLOSES BORDERS

Reports from Liberia, says that a senior doctor in Liberia's largest hospital has died of the Ebola Virus and another aid worker is also infected with the Virus. The senior doctor is the first Liberian doctor to die in the deadly outbreak.

The aid worker, Dr Brantly, is the medical director of the Samaritan's Purse Ebola case management centre in Liberia where the Liberian government and other health workers work to contain the Virus.

The Virus which has killed over 224, in Liberia and infected over 500 people is said to be spreading very fast and health workers maybe at risk due to the body contacts with victims.

Meanwhile, the President of Liberia, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has closed most of the country's borders while the few open borders will have testing centres and preventive measures put in place. The president also put restrictions on public gatherings,and ordered hotels, restaurants and other entertainment venues to play a five-minute video on Ebola safety.

"No doubt the Ebola virus is a national health problem," Sirleaf said. "It attacks our way of life, with serious economic and social consequences. As such we are compelled to bring the totality of our national resolve to fight this scourge."

Nigeria should probably consider closing its borders and set up testing centres at airports and the borders if they have to leave it open.

Stay safe, do not share sharp objects, wash your hands regularly.

NIGERIAN AMBASSADOR, 3 ECOWAS AND 55 OTHERS HAD CONTACT WITH LAGOS EBOLA VICTIM

According to LIB, About 59 people including the Nigerian Ambassador to Liberia, Chigozie Obi Nnadozie may have had direct and indirect contact with the late Liberian man, Patrick Sawyer, who died on Friday July 25th from the Ebola Virus in Lagos.

In a Joint Ministerial Press briefing of the Lagos State Ministry of Health and Federal Ministry of Health on the development of the Ebola disease yesterday July 28th, the state Commissioner of Health, Dr Jide Idris said out of the 59 people who had contact with the late Patrick Sawyer, 44 were hospital contacts (38 healthcare workers & 6 laboratory staff) and 15 Airport contacts comprising 3 ECOWAS staff-driver, Liaison, and Protocol officers, Nigerian Ambassador to Monrovia, two nursing staff and five Airport passenger handlers. Continue...

EL-RUFAI LOSES SON TO CAR ACCIDENT IN ABUJA

The Son of the Former minister of FCT, Abuja, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has died in a car crash. The young man, Hamza El-Rufai, died this Tuesday morning in a car crash in Abuja. His demise was annouced this morning at about 8:00 am via a facebook post by his father Mallam El-Rufai which reads thus


May his soul rest in Peace. Amen.

EVERYONE IS CRAZY IN LAGOS WRITTEN BY ETCETERA

Etcetera takes on an interesting topic in his weekly piece. Read and enjoy;

Few weeks ago, I got a call from a friend asking me out for a drink, but I was already at the Lagos airport. “I’m not going to be around for the next few days,” I told him. “I’m going to Abuja.” His immediate reaction was: “Why? What’s wrong? Do you want to bore yourself to death?” That’s the typical response I get whenever I tell someone I am travelling to Abuja. Abuja is a beautiful city with a terrible reputation for boredom. I have heard people in other cities speak of Lagos as a noisy, dirty and dangerous city filled with crazy people. In truth, everyone in Lagos is crazy.

What else do you expect in a state crammed with 22 million people?
It must be a hell of a job for the governor and his officials keeping everyone under law and order daily. Lagos has a peculiar vibe that can’t be found anywhere in the world, so much that “Lagos Hustle” is a commonly used phrase among Nigerians. I would rather go crazy living in Lagos than be bored to death in Abuja, Ibadan or Enugu. Abuja leaves you chewing your finger nails out of boredom. If you doubt me, whenever you have a visitor from Abuja, check his/her finger nails. They are always short and well chewed. Even the Hausa local nail trimmers have all migrated elsewhere due to the nail scarcity.
It is said that people in Lagos argue for at least two hours daily. It is true; we love to generate arguments out of everything. We argue everywhere; in buses, during church services...