You Cannot Read this Story: "My 25 Years as a Prostitute"-Raped, Stabbed and Shot

You cannot read this because it is long but if you can why Not. This is an inspiring story of a black American woman Brendan who suffered abuse, was rapped became a prostitute at age 14 and did this for almost 25 years. She said, "I've been shot five times, stabbed 13 times - I don't know why those men attacked me, all I know is that society made it comfortable for them to do so". Below is her story......

Brenda Myers-Powell was just a child when she became a prostitute in the early 1970s. Here she describes how she was pulled into working on the streets and why, three decades later, she devoted her life to making sure other girls don't fall into the same trap. Some people will find Brenda's account upsetting.

Right from the start life was handing me lemons, but I've always tried to make the best lemonade I can.
I grew up in the 1960s on the West Side of Chicago. My mother died when I was six months old. She was only 16 and I never learned what it was that she died from - my grandmother, who drank more than most, couldn't tell me later on. The official explanation is that it was "natural causes".
I don't believe that. Who dies at 16 from natural causes? I like to think that God was just ready for her. I heard stories that she was beautiful and had a great sense of humour. I know that's true because I have one also.

US Gay Rights: Robert Mugabe Ask For Barack Obama's Hand in Marriage.

Zimbabwe’s 90-year-old president, Robert Mugabe, has made a mockery of Barack Obama, the US president by asking for his hand in marriage.  Mugabe made this comment  during his weekly radio interview with Zimbabwe’s national radio last Saturday  in protest to the legalization of gay marriage in the United States by the Supreme Court. He said,

“I’ve just concluded since President Obama endorses the same-sex marriage, advocates homosexual people and enjoys an attractive countenance thus if it becomes necessary, I shall travel to Washington, D.C, get down on my knee and ask his [Obama’s] hand. I can’t understand how this people dare to defy Christ’s explicit orders as our Lord prohibited mankind from sodomy.''

Buhari's Speech at the National Economic Council Meeting on Monday

From Left: Permanent secretary, State House, Mr Nebolisa Emordi, CBN Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele;Vice president Yemi Osinbanjo and the president During the Inauguration of the National Economic Council on Monday in Abuja.

Protocol
I am delighted to be here with you at this occasion on the inauguration of the National Economic Council (NEC) for this Administration. The National Economic Council was established by the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999), as amended, Third Schedule, Part I, Section 153: Sub section (18 & 19). The NEC, as one of the Federal Executive bodies, has the mandate to advise the President concerning the economic affairs of the Federation, and in particular on measures necessary for the co-ordination of the economic planning and programmes of the various Governments of the Federation.

Senate Tussle: APC Insists on Ike Ekweremadu's Removal

The ruling party, the All  Progressive Congress(APC) has said that the deputy senate president Ike Ekweremadu will have to resign his position, that a minority party(PDP) cannot hold such a sensitive position in the house. This was made Known on Monday by anonymous APC leader who said “a senator from a minority party take over the duties statutorily assigned for the majority party". The APC leader is quoted as saying;

“As deputy senate leader, Ekweremadu is automatically the Chairman, Senate Committee on Constitution Amendment. This is a sensitive position that, statutorily, should not be held by the minority.
“Ekweremadu and his PDP co-travellers will hamper the policies of the Buhari government. By the virtue of Senate rules, a member of the minority is not supposed to be the deputy senate leader; so, he is occupying the post illegally.
“We know the body language of some of these elements to anti-corruption. Nigerians know the stance of Buhari on corruption and insecurity. These elements occupying positions in the National Assembly must be removed. Otherwise, this administration is dead on arrival.”

He also said the President was in support of the candidacy of Senator Ahmed Lawan for the senate presidency and had told Saraki and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, to support APC’s candidates for the principal posts.
The National Executive Committee meeting of the APC will now hold on Friday.

Greek Crisis: Greece Banks Shut Down Until July 7th(Photos)

The Greece debt crisis has continued to linger as their bailout from the EU expires tomorrow. Unexpectedly today, the Greeks woke up to closed banks, closed cash machines (ATM) the people are unable to withdraw cash today.

The country has been plunged into deep economic crisis and the battle is far from over, as Athens looks at extending its bailout process but this means they have to stay in the Eurozone. Though an agreement has not been reached between Greek and the EU.  This bank closure affected stock markets allover Europe and beyond.
According to BBC, Greece is due to make a €1.6bn payment to the IMF on Tuesday - the same day that its current bailout expires.
Continue to see photos....

Buhari Orders Arrest of Brother-in-law for Extorting 300million From Businessman

According to Sahara reporters, President Muhammadu Buhari ordered Nigeria’s security agents to arrest his brother-in-law Musa Yola(pictured above) for allegedly extorting money from an unnamed businessman. The suspect, named Musa Yola, is the immediate younger brother of President Buhari’s wife, Aisha.

Our source disclosed that the suspect, also addressed as “Alhaji Yola,” reportedly received N300 million from a businessman after promising to provide his dupe with political access to secure an oil block from the Buhari administration. According to our source, Mr. Buhari personally ordered last Monday night that Mr. Yola be produced before him in handcuffs in the company of the businessman he duped.

Gov Obiano Issues Press Statement on the Relocation Of Boko Haram Prisoners to Anambra State

 
The Governor of Anambra state, Gov. Willie Obiano has reacted to the transfer of the Boko haram prisoners to Ekwulobia.If you missed the story CLICK HERE. See the press statement below...

PRESS STATEMENT - THE PLANNED RELOCATION OF BOKO HARAM CONVICTS TO ANAMBRA PRISONS

The attention of the Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano has been drawn to the mischievous speculations on the social media that the planned relocation of some Boko Haram convicts to some prisons in Anambra State was done with his tacit approval and endorsement.

I wish to categorically dismiss these speculations, hearsay and beer parlour banters as fundamentally untrue and should be disregarded by Nigerians. The fact is that when Governor Obiano got wind of the planned relocation of these high risk prisoners to Anambra State, he quickly swung into action and contacted the relevant authorities to seek clarifications on the matter after which he raised several objections to the plan.

The Sun will Shine.

The darkness may loom for as long as it may but in the morning the sun will shine. Jesus is light of the world with him in my life, the darkness will fade away in due time. God promises you and I sunshine after the dark night, we only have to believe and hold on to his promises.
 May the light of the Almighty God shine in your life this week and always.

Have a lovely week. Remember to share the blog.......

Dele Momodu Expresses Disappointment Over the New Government In an OPEN LETTER

This piece was first published on Thisday newspaper. The Ovation publisher and a supporter of President Buhari, Dele Momodu, wrote an open letter to the president where he expressed  disappointment over the government of APC in the past weeks.He said, "I think there are are more desperate and ruthless politicians in this new government, it's definitely a Change from what we had previously". Read the article below...

Your Excellency, I write to you today with a heavy heart. The reason should be obvious. I was one of those latter day converts to Buharism, a political philosophy that believes in the reincarnation of former leaders in the days of tribulation. You were never the first man to resurrect from retirement and near political oblivion. General Olusegun Obasanjo bounced back from prison to Aso Rock Villa. In nearby Benin Republic, former military dictator and strongman, Mathieu Kerekou who had served as maximum ruler for about 17 incredible years, came back to defeat incumbent President, Nicephore Soglo in a 1990 election.  He led his country for another ten years and almost got another five-year term but for the age barrier that disqualified him.

Relocation of Boko Haram Prisoners in Anambra State Sparks Protest

 

The President and the Governor of Anambra state is yet to make any statement on this issue. There is a rumor that the Governments wants to relocate the Boko Haram prisoners to the Anambra prison in Ekwulobia, Aguata local government.

The traders in Onitsha and Akwa in Anambra state came out to protest the rumored decision. The traders said their lives and existence is being threatened by the decision. The traders vowed to continue to protest until the decision is reversed. To read more CLICK HERE and Sunnews.

We hope that the government makes a statement on this issue soon.

Sunday Blessings

God is interested in us today and always. Everything that comes our way he knows, he is building  us for greater things. Jesus cares.
Have a lovely Sunday

Buhari Traces Stolen Money to the US, UK and other countries

The Buhari administration has started tracing looted Nigerian funds to the UK, US and other European countries. This was made known in a statement by Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, who said that billions of dollars are being recovered. Also the presidency will also contract the help of a foreign private investigator to help trace the looted funds. See the statement in part...

“The next three months may be hard, but billions of dollars can be recovered, and we will do our best,” “The search will not only cover UK, US, Switzerland, Germany and other known havens for Nigerian looted funds but will cover everywhere under the sun. Anywhere and everywhere that the looted funds are, we have an assurance from the United States of America to assist us to repatriate these funds from anywhere under the sun.” “Everything that needs to be done to get all those funds repatriated will be done, including engaging private investigators,” the Presidential spokesperson added.

 Femi Adesina said the next three months will be used to identify persons, banks and the amount ferried to the respective countries.

Is Buhari Already Confused? Etcetera Writes.

hmmm Etcetera writes , I will not say further just read...

If there is any group of individuals who can manufacture shock, political punditry out of nothing, it is the All Progressives Congress. They cried out that Jonathan was doing a terrible job as President of Nigeria. They said his inability to run the Federal Government is the reason our country has lapsed into wholesale chaos. He is the reason corruption decimated our population, turned brother against brother. He is the reason our military became weak and our borders constantly breached by Niger, Chad and Cameroonian gendarmes. He is the reason our cities have all lost power and we have reclined back into the dark ages. He is the reason why thousands of wild dogs/Boko Haram roam our streets and rip our children apart. With democracy being an institution where we worry about how many people ‘agree’ about certain things, APC must be concerned that Nigerians are actually seeing that Buhari is not the messiah we need.

Terror Attacks: Decapitated Man in France with an Arabic writings on His body

A man has been decapitated in a gas factory by 10:00am this morning in Saint-Quentin-Fallavier, near the city of Lyon, South East, France.  The man's head was decapitated, Arabic inscription was written allover his body and an Islamist flag was found close to the body.
The American Owned factory, Air Product gas factory was attacked this morning by two men who may have caused an explosion at the site.
 A 30 year old named   Yacine Sali, who was under investigation from 2006-2008 has being arrested, though he has had no criminal records from 2008-till date. The attack is believed to be orchestrated by the ISIS group . Though the group hasn't taken responsibility for this yet. Securith in France has been heightened since the incident.

Along side  the France attack is a terrorist attack in a Tourist hotel in Tunisia where about 27 tourist have been ijured and killed, and a mosque has been hit in Kuwait , the latter is an attack by ISIS

Benue Lawmakers Brwal: Benue Speaker Bars Channels Tv Reporter who Covered the Fight

ChannelsTV correspondent in the state, Pius Angbo has being reportedly barred from covering the proceedings from the Benue state House of Assembly by the speaker of the House, Mr Terkimbi Kyange, after the reporter showcased the footage of the free for all fight in the house on Tuesday 23rd June.(see video of the Benue state brawl)

Japanse Women Fall in Love with 18years old Handsome Gorilla

Japanese women have gone crazy in love over a hunky male gorilla. The gorilla, Shabani, who is 18years old  has got Japanese female humans going ape after pictures  of the animal went viral on Twitter.

Zoo officials said that young women have been flocking to see the pretty primate, who lives at the Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Nagoya.

Report says the female admirers  were shouting "Look at me, Shabani!" and "This way, Shabani!" whenever he comes out.

See more pictures below.....

Sharia: 9 People Sentenced to Death By a Sharia Court For Blasphemy

Nine people have being sentenced to death by an Upper Sharia Court, Rijiyar Lemo, in Kano for blasphemy against the Prophet of Islam. A woman was amongst the 9 people sentenced they are named as Abdul-Inyas, Hajiya Mairo and the seven others were not named.
Everything about the case is being kept a secret including the details of the proceedings, the name of the judge and when the case was conducted.

Full Video: Lawmakers Fight Over House Leadership, Scramble For Mace 25/06/15

Just incase you didn't watch the house scramble for the mace this is your chance. what are our leaders teaching the younger generation?

Lawmakers Apologizes To Nigerians For the Rowdy Plenary

 The House of representative engaged in a free for all fight yesterday and tried to seize the mace during plenary. The House today through the Chairman of the House ad-hoc Committee on Media, Honourable Sani Zorro has apologized to Nigerians for the rowdy plenary. Hon Sani said “the House sincerely apologizes to Nigerians for the events of the day”.
Despite this apology the trouble in the Assembly may be far from over. Plenary was adjourned to 21st July, next month.
                  

Friday Quote

"Only high as I reach can I grow,

Only as far as I seek can I go,

Only as deep as I look can I see,

Only as much as I dream can I be"

I think therefore I am. Happy Friday Everyone.