9 Activist Bloggers Killed in Bangladesh

 

In Bangladesh, Islamists made a list of 84 secular and atheist bloggers to be killed. So far they have killed 9 of them. These bloggers, who are against Islamist fundamentalism, have been forced - out of fear - to close their blogs and social media accounts. Many have fled.

From PRI.org

Ananta Bijoy Das (pictured left), the third blogger to be killed in Bangladesh since the beginning of this year, was hacked to death near his home in broad day light Tuesday morning. He wrote about reason and science, about evolution theory," says Asif Mohiuddin (right), a close friend of Das. "He translated books into Bengali."

Mohiuddin, who now lives in Germany, was a blogger in Bangladesh himself, until he was attacked and fled, fearing for his life. He recalls being targeted and harassed for challenging Islamic ideas.

Police in Anambra State, Debunks alleged"Human Flesh restaurant" Story

Lastweek , media houses reported a story that some hotel owners and workers were arrested for using human parts as meat(Read here)

The Anambra State Police Command responded to the story yesterday Sunday May 17th, saying nothing of such happened. The State's Police Public Relations Officer, Uche Eze, said;

"There was nothing like that. I advise you to ignore that report. It’s not true and it did not happen. We don’t have such record. It’s embarrassing. I think we definitely deserve an apology because this story has already been sold out to a huge international audience who made so many unnecessary comments about Nigeria and Nigerians" she said

I also reported the story, I apologize for bringing in wrong information.

Blessing Okagbare Wins at the Diamond Season in Shanghai

Blessing Okagbare shines with a win at the Diamond League season Shanghai. Blessing Okagbare got her season underway with a win at the 2015 Shanghai Diamond League on Sunday.
Okagbare, who won the long jump and 200m events in Shanghai last year, arrived at a time of 10.98 seconds ahead a star-studded line-up that included Olympic champion, Shelly Ann Fraser-Pryce, and other Jamaicans and Americans.

" For those We Offended, It was Not Deliberate- President Jonathan asks for Forgiveness

The outgoing president of Nigeria, President Goodluck Jonathan has asked the Nigerians to forgive him for his actions both as Vice president and President of Nigeria. He made this statement at the farewell service at the Aso-Villa on Sunday 17th May. He said his actions were not deliberate. Read his statement below..

“So, for the eight years that I have been here as Vice-President, acting President and President, I can say that no one is perfect.
“We have done certain things that probably we shouldn’t have done, but we didn’t do them deliberately.
“So, for those that we offended, it was not deliberate; it was as a result of the exigencies of the office.

What You have is enough-Be Content

Good Morning Lovelies, How are you doing? Hope you had a great weekend. This week, lets be reminded of gratitude and contentment. Being happy with all we have remembering that the maker has a plan for us. What you have is enough.
I pray these quotes help your  hearts.
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#DumsorVigil: Bring Back Our Light, Ghanaian's Protests Blackout In Accra...See Photos of Yvonne Nelson, van Vicker at the protest

#Dumsor Vigil: is a protest organized in Ghana holding today in the Nations Capital Accra,to March against the epileptic power supply provided by their government. 

The protest is expected to last all through the night.

According to my source, he said the citizens are angry at the way the government is handling the power situation. He said, "we  stay without light for two or three days, businesses are collapsing, workers are being laid off". This blackout has crippled many industries in Ghana, and they are out today to put a stop to it.

Another demonstration is also planned for the second largest city in Ghana, Kumasi on the 28th of May.

This protest has seen Ghananian celebrities like Yvonne Nelson, Van Vicker and Sakordie speak out against this acts. They are all also part of the protest. See more pictures after the cut.....

Surviving A Long Distance Relationship- Part 1

 Challenging and difficult, though they may not be what we want to hear, are the words that best describe long distance relationships. Keep in mind however, that the words are challenging and difficult, not impossible. Many people choose to give a long distance relationship a try, with the constant curiosity if it was the right decision to make and if it even stands a chance. The truth is, a long distance relationship has as much chance of succeeding as any other relationship!
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Police discover Hotel which uses Human parts as meat in Anambra state.

On Thursday Onitsha police arrested 11 people after they discovered 2 fresh human heads in a hotel (name withheld) very close to the popular Ose-Okwodu market in Anambra state. An AK47 rifles & other weapons were also discovered in the hotel.

The arrest followed tip-offs from area residents on Thursday morning.
The hotel owner, 6 women and 4 men were arrested.

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Etcetera Writes: Buhari should not be sworn in with the Quran

Etcetera's writing isn't just on the Quaran but also the Bible and any form of religion. Read more below.....

 

A lot of Nigerians do not know that Nigeria is a secular state and they are also not aware that the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria does not require that Buhari take his oath of office by swearing with the Quran. The drafters of the constitution made it crystal clear that any Nigerian of any faith or no faith can hold any office. It would have been very easy for the constitution drafters to include it in our constitution that the president should be sworn in with the Quran. But they didn’t. In other words, placing a hand on a Quran while reciting the presidential oath is simply a tradition that is not backed by the constitution. Meaning, it is absolutely unnecessary.

On Friday May 29, the Constitution requires that Buhari gives this oath of office:

 “I, Muhammadu Buhari, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution.”

So, why should Buhari swear with a Quran? Why shouldn’t he place his hand on the Nigerian Constitution- the very document he’s promising to “preserve, protect and defend?”
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20yearsold Nurse Gang raped in India

A 20 year old nurse working at a private clinic in India was gang raped at a desolate place near the posh Sahara City township on Thursday late night. The young nurse was raped by two of the offenders, including a Class XI student, two other friends of the accused held nurse's male friend captive at a short distance for around an hour while she was raped..

According to reports, the victim had gone out with her male friend on a motorbike at around 9 pm. Just when the duo was passing through a vacant plot near the Sahara City township, they were spotted by four youths aged between 18 and 20 years. All of the accused were consuming alcohol and they stopped the duo.
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MARRIED AGAIN: Oshiomhole gets married again, See photos

First Photos from Oshiomhole's wedding. The Pictures are a bit blurred but lovely couple.
Wishing them a Happy Married Life.
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Twitter Trends: Chuka Umunna Criticized, Withdraws From Labour Party Contest, UK.

 Yes, Chuka Umunna is trending on twitter today for withdrawing from the Labour Party contest. Chuka  is one of the 4 Nigerians who won the Parliamentary Seat in the UK to represent Streatham. Umunna declared his intention to run for Labour Party Leadership but has dropped his bid due to Media scrunity on his personal life. See his statement in full below....
Here is the statement by Umunna on withdrawing from the Labour leadership election in full:

"Shortly before the election campaign, I made the decision, in the event that Labour was defeated and a new Leader was to be elected, to stand for the leadership of the party if there was a desire in the party for me to do so.

"I dearly hoped Labour would win the election and it was a decision I would not have to implement.

President Jonathan Says "I 'll Return To Build PDP"

 President Jonathan has said he will be leaving the country with his family to rest and recuperate after the May 29 handover. The President in a meeting with the National working committee(NWC) yesterday in Abuja told them he will be away for sometime before he returns to politics to help build the PDP.

The President urged the leadership, stakeholders, leaders, elders and members of the PDP to put behind them the defeat the party suffered during the March 28 presidential election where it lost to the All Progressives Congress, APC, after 16 years in power and build the party for future elections. 

Governor Adams Oshiomhole Set to Wed His Fiancee Later Today.

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo state is set to wed his beautiful fiancée Miss Lara Fortes, at his country home in Iyamho, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo state later today.

The dignitaries expected to attended includes the President Elect General buhari and his wife Aisha, Giovvernor of Rivers state, Rotimi Amaechi, the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, National Chairman of the APC, Chief John Odigie Oyegun and other dignitaries

You're Not Done Yet.

No matter How many Times I Break Down, There Is Always A little Piece of Me That says...... No, You're Not Done Yet Get Back UP!!

Burundi On Fire: Fights Erupts Over Who Controls Burundi, Attempted Coup

Sorry for bringing in this story late, I have followed it closely  though. Here is a summary and the latest updates on it.

The east African Country has been under fire for Over three weeks but lately  is the heavy fighting's  between soldiers loyal to Burundi president Nkurunziza and those loyal to the leader of the coup that overthrew the president yesterday, Godefroid Niyombare.

According to reports, soldiers loyal to President Nkurunziza took full control of the presidential palace, the national radio and TV stations, the airport and the center of Bujumbura, Burundi's capital.
Media houses in Burundi are said to be shut down especially the private owned broadcasting houses. But the State media house RTBN is said to be back on air this afternoon under the eye watch of the troops loyal to the President.
The whereabouts of the President is still unknown as he has since left Tanzania where he went to brief members of the African Union on the crisis in his country regarding his third term bid when the coup was declared.

Nigerian man Religiously Prays Onhis Knees aboard an International Flight....See Photos

No laughing. Religious things on an international flight. Nigerians are the most religious people ever and it is evident everywhere we go....
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Radio Biafra Hit Airwaves In Nigerdelta and Other states

This Story was first reported on daily post CLICK HERE.
According to daily post, a strange radio station operating from an unknown location has hit the airwaves in Rivers State with the name ‘Radio Biafra’, on 88.0Fm Channel.
The location of the radio station as well as its mode of operation is yet to be ascertained.
The Radio Biafra has only one familiar voice, who calls himself ‘Director’. He frequently refers to the listeners as the Indigenous People of Biafra.

Radio Biafra is in the following places;
RADIO BIAFRA IS NOW ON FM IN PH on CHK 88.0 FM === and Nkwerre, Mbaise, Ideato, Ntigha Ngwa, Owerri, Etiti, Mbano, Okigwe, Orlu, Nnewi, Ozubulu, Oraifite, Ihiala, Asaba, Ibusa, Okpanam, Ogwuashi-Uku, Isele- Uku, Igbanke, Onitsha-Ugbo, Ubulu-Uku, Agbor, Warri, Benin, Aba, Onitsha, Umuahia, Enugu, Awkuzu, Nkpor & Okija, Oba, Ogbaru, Awka, 33, Obosi, Ogidi, Igbariam, Aguleri, Nteje and ENVIRONS ON = CHK 97.6 and 97.5 Biafran FM.
And I have heard they are also online(internet Radio).

Jonathan, Obasanjo and Amaechi Reconciles- The Sun

The  Sunnews reports that President Jonathan, Former President Obasanjo and the Governor of Rivers state Chibuike  Amaechi have reconciled even if it is for the camera, hmmmm.
The trio were seen together at the council of state meeting which held yesterday May 12th at the Presidential villa.
Before the commencement of the Council meeting, the governors across party divide were seen joking, back slapping one another and discussing in groups.
President Jonathan was also seen laughing, shaking  and holding hands with Obasanjo.
But the one that caught everyone’s attention was when the President, while waiting for the valedictory photo-session at the fore court of the Presidential Villa,  had a handshake with the governors around him, and on sighting Amaechi, playfully hit him severally, with his fist on the shoulder and the Rivers State governor bowed, laughing and holding the President’s hand all the while, saying “Your Excellency.”

Crazy World: Woman treks to Abuja From Minna with her 1 month old baby

In my article about two days ago titled the lost trekkers, I asked how many more people will trek and it looks as if this treks are far from over.

A 35year old woman Mrs Alice Daniel has left her husbands house with her 40 day old baby to trek from Minna to Abuja to congratulate the president elect- Buhari.
Mrs. Alice said her Husband said he had a dream that President Jonathan would lose the election. But she told the husband that an  incumbent president cannot lose the Presidential election and she made a bet that if Jonathan lost, she would trek from Minna to Abuja to personally congratulate Pres. elect, Buhari. She made this bet when she was heavily pregnant with her now new born daughter.