Aggrieved Policeman Infects Underage Girls With HIV Over Dismissal From The Force, Commits Suicide Afterwards

There is so much injustice and evil in the world.  According to a report by SaharaReporters, a dismissed Police officer from Cross River State has committed suicide after being accused of defiling and infecting a nine-year-old girl, and five others, with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.

According to investigation by Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), the policeman was dismissed from the force for alleged gross misconduct and detained in a prison in Port Harcourt, and relocated to Bayelsa State.

Community sources said the incident, which has provoked anger among indigenes of Kolokuma/Opokuma area of the state, led to a search for the officer, but he escaped towards Trofani community in Sagbama Local Government Area, where he was reported to have committed suicide.

A source, who preferred not to be named, revealed that the six victims included a female lover, who had moved to Delta State after a test proved she was HIV positive.

“Investigation showed that the man escaped from a prison in Port Harcourt sometime last year and embarked on a defilement spree. More than five underage persons were reportedly defiled and infected with HIV,” the source stated.

“The nine-year-old girl, names withheld, was defiled recently. The victim told her mother about the act, but the mother refused to listen to her. However, when the girl could not walk properly and was sickly, the mother took her for a laboratory test and discovered that she had not only been defiled but was also HIV positive.

“We call on the Bayelsa State Commissioner of Health and the FIDA to come to the aid of the victims. They need treatment.”

Contacted on the development, spokesman of the Bayelsa Police Command, Asinim Butswat, said though he had heard about the incident, it had not been “officially reported to the command”.

27 hearty cheers to Mr Eazi

It is popular Nigerian musician, Tosin Oluwole Ajibade (Mr Eazi)'s birthday and lots of loved ones and colleagues have gone on social media to wish him well.

Asides from being a talented singer, award winning Mr Eazi has done well for himself. Releasing hit songs which includes skin tight, leg over and many more.
His blossoming relationship with billionaire daughter,  Temi Otedola, has also added to his accolades and one can only say Mr Eazi is doing great.

Happy birthday Mr Eazi, more achievements.

CHEERS!!! ITS LINDA EJIOFOR'S BIRTHDAY

Nigerian actress and model known for her role as Bimpe Adekoya in M-Net's TV series Tinsel, Linda Ejiofor is a year older today 17th of July.
Linda Ejiofor is a beautiful and talented actress who is also known for her role in the movie 'the meeting" for which she was nominated in the Best Actress in a Supporting role at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards.

Tony Ogaga Erhariefe of The Sun Nigeria listed her as one of the 10 fastest rising Nollywood stars of 2013. Some other movies she has featured in includes, the secret room, ojukokoro and others. In 2018 she was in the web series "Rumour Has It" for NdaniTV with Jemima Osunde.

Happy birthday Linda Ejiofor!

Weird MC adds another year...

It is popular Nigerian rapper and producer, Adesimbo Idowu, Weird MC's birthday today and I just want to say that , I admire her uniqueness, calmness and resilience. Although I do not know her personally but she exudes a kind of weirdness and of course, weird is the new cool.

There is something really different and amazing about her and she is one of Africa's most popular female rappers, and one of the few Nigerian female artists associated with Afrobeat.

Some hours ago the popular rapper took to Instagram to appreciate God for her life:


*"Heavenly Father...Jesus Christ My Lord My Saviour My King i say thankyou ..thankyou for another year ..Oh! Adeshola gives thanks for you are good and your mercy endureth forever.  Thankyou for keeping me for preserving me thankyou for keeping me hedged in with your protective wall of fire. Thankyou Jesus for where you have brought me from for where i am and for where you are leading me to. Abba Thankyou for breathe for the precious air that i breathe. Thankyou for divine health all that is within me gives you praise. Yipeee i can see i can hear i can feel i can speak i can shout joyfully everything within and without functions properly. Thankyou for the thoughts that you have towards me thoughts of peace and not of evil. Thankyou for the plans that you have to prosper me SPIRITUALLY and materially. Thankyou for the assignment and the calling which you have placed over my life thank you for the resources you placed in my care and in my hands. Thank you for gifts i lay them down at your feet have your way Lord may your kingdom come in my life may your will be done. For the gift of salvation i can never say thankyou enough Yeshua thankyou for eternal life. I am a tool in your hands i am a yielded vessel have your way. Today i am grateful to see another day. While i have my being i will always lift up offerings of gratitude. Happy Blessed Birthday to me. Love you Lord Holy Spirit thankyou for granting me the grace to grow in LOVE DAILY."*

I celebrate with weird MC today, happy birthday weird MC!

Thorns

What do you do when you miss a loved one ? What do you do when you sorrowfully remember the death of a loved one and wish you can bring them back?

What can you do, when it is the time you need someone the most but they are not there for you? What do you do when painful thoughts cause you to cry or make you sick? What do you do when you feel like you don't know what to do?

Tough times never last but tough people do. If you have never lost a loved one or have a loved one walk away from you, you probably don't understand pain. It is never anyone's desire to experience pain but life is full of bitter and sweet experiences, thorns and roses too. A lot of thoughts run through the minds of those battling pain.

Dealing when crap happens. --- The Three Rs

Crap happens to everyone. Crap is a messed up situation, especially one that you are not expecting. How many times have you been faced with such situations? something or a situation that catches you unawares? like when in an examination hall you discover the first three compulsory questions are from that part of your note you forgot to read and it is an examination without bonds. Or when MMM suddenly folded up and you just invested a huge sum. Yeah, i thik you've got the idea.

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Crap, happens most times when we least expect it,be it a business that failed, a marriage that failed, a job offer that failed, an emotional mess or a financial mess, things don't always go the way we plan it.That you find yourself in an unpalatable situation doesn't necessarily mean it is your fault. Bad things happen to good people, life is sometimes not fair but we keep living in it.

I like to believe that it is possible to guard against ugly situations, what I mean is, it is possible to prevent impending doom or failure. What can one do?

• Always have a plan, some people even have more than a plan.Your plan shouldn't be selfish or callous, it should just be something to help you survive in case of eventualities.
• You can manage your earnings if you are into business and save up for rainy days.
• Surround yourself with the right people, this is often repeated but people still fall victim to wrong associations.
• Be committed to whatever good you are doing and for the love of God , never remain idle.

However, because crap happens to us all and sometimes we just can't control it,( say, the death of a loved one), I'd like to discuss a few things that we can try out to retain composure when or if we find ourselves in unpalatable situations.

I recently discovered the 3Rs.

• Relax
• Re-strategize
• Re-try

RELAX because you are not the only one who has to deal with unwanted and unpalatable situations. A lot of times people go through tough situations and they can not say it out. Either they are scared or they've not found the right avenue to discuss their pain. Whichever it is, it's best to realize that you are not alone and someone somewhere is probably facing worse predicaments. So relax and prepare to move on. Mopping around won't solve the situation or make you any happier.

RE-STRATEGIZE And that's because you need to learn from your mistakes, learn from your pain and move on. Pain is a good motivator, and you should channel all of that motivation into doing something new or discovering yourself in a different way. Become resilient and make sure you hang around people who can help your new resolve not the same old people who haven't been helpful.

RE-TRY because no matter how much you fail, you are not a failure until you quit and stop trying.Re-try because all hope is not lost and every cloud has a silver lining.

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In conclusion, Life doesnt end at crap!. Do all you can to achieve all that you want to achieve despite the odds, keep striving, until you become what you dream of becoming. This isn't just motivation, this is the reality of life.

This article was first published by me one onequality on Steemit. com

REPORT OF THE SUCCESSFUL LAUNCHING OF THE BOOK "BEYOND THE MARK"

One of the young ladies around me whom I so much respect, recently released her book and it was such an inspiring act. I salute her courage and resilience in bringing this to reality.

The launching of the book "beyond the mark" held on the 30th of March, 2018 at the Jubilee Christian Church International headquarters, Abeokuta, Ogun state, Nigeria.
The opening prayer was said by Pastor Mrs. Akinolujimi. The M.C of the occasion, pastor Wole Dosunmu thereafter introduced the special guests at the occasion. The guests include the General Overseer of Jubilee Christian Church International, Reverend Kunle Adesina , Gospel musician and motivational speaker Reverend Peace Toluwade, Dr. Eniolorunda of Elohim Eye Clinic, Dr Adeniyi of Biolab medical center, Mrs K.L.B Oyedele, founder of St. Birgitta N/P school and several others.

L-R Mrs K.L.B Oyedele, Orija Ponmile (BrownySays), Chinenye Sobowale, Yanmife Akisanya(author), Israel Adeyemo, Femi Amusan


The young author of the book "Beyond the mark", Yanmife Akinsanya spoke on her drive and inspiration behind the book. She also elaborated on the desire to impact others and make "living corpse" live again through the book.
Reverend Peace Toluwade, reviewed the book "Beyond the Mark" written by Yanmife I.Akinsaya chapter by chapter. He discussed the remarks in the book, the foreword which was written by Rev.Kunle Adesina and the significance of each chapter. He encouraged everyone to get the book and he re-iterated some quotes in the book. One of which is "If you change the way you see things, the things you see will change.."
Three speakers spoke on redefining success, first Dr. Eniolorunda who spoke about the book, his excitement about the book and his role in helping the writer.
Aanu Damola Morenikeji, the young founder of Abeokuta Tech summit also talked about the book and success itself. In his words, Yanmife has tried to help us define the metrics of success and happiness. According to him, it is beyond religion or the amount you have in your account. We must ensure that our generation redefines success.
Orija Ponmile, a writer and blogger encouraged everyone to get over the mediocre mentality. No matter how relative success is, we must never rest our oars. We must do more than average.

Reverend Adesina, unveiled the book for launching and several other invited guests launched the book with an undisclosed amount. Pictures were taken and the programme came to an end successfully.

I encourage everyone young person out there to dare to follow their passion and of course their dream. Nothing good is impossible for anyone to achieve if they work hard at it. Also everyone should read this book, there is a great message for all inside of it.

7 Interesting ways to gain attention

It is not new that a lot of people enjoy being shown attention, as a matter of fact even if you think you don't there is a part of you that brightens up and feels appreciated when people regard you.
So, in essence, everybody loves attention. However, not everybody gets it.
You could buy attention if you have the finance or the influence, but buying attention is different from gaining it. In this article, I have highlighted seven fun ways, anyone, even a nerd can gain attention. Read on.

Be weird

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Weird is the new cool, and there is something fascinating about being uniquely different from other people. Gone are the days when weird people have to hide or pretend they do not exist, now they are the real deal.

Being weird helps you appear real and original, there is a bit of weirdness in everyone. We all have something that makes us unique it could be the way we talk, walk, eat and so on but a lot of us are afraid to be real...

Being weird makes you an inspiration to others, showing that one can be one's self no matter how awkward or different it seems. Most times weird people appear to be cool, creating new norms for others to follow.
You will gain attention for being weird because people will remember you for being weird.

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Be ruthless

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You will probably think something is wrong with me for adding this.Nothing is wrong, being ruthless is more beneficial than you think. Being ruthless does not necessarily mean that you are wicked or merciless as it implies. It means that you do not take chances or allow sentiments, you are highly determined to achieve whatever you set out to do, and you are not afraid to dare or do what it takes to succeed. It merely means you are ready to dare...who wouldn't notice such a person?

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Be good at what you do

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We do not need to be told this...apart from the fact that being great at what you do gets you noticed; it paves the way for great success. Being skilled and adept at whatever you do gets you noticed wherever you go.

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Be helpful

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When I was in the university, I realised students who tutor others become easily noticed even by lecturers. They become the first to know about opportunities. My point is, even if you are not loved by people, they will still seek for you if they are certain you will help them. Being helpful is one of the sure ways to get noticed.

Be fun and friendly

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Some people don't know what it means to be fun or what it means to be friendly even. Stalking people or trying to become friends by force can make you lose potential friends. Do not try to force friendship; it has never worked for anyone. Have ideas for fun and how to have fun and be such a person that people will find it easy to relate to you, no matter how firm or competitive you are.

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Be informed

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It is attractive to know things. Everyone wants to stick around people who know things, ignorance has never been alluring, and it will never be. Nowadays even men looking for cheap women appreciate women that are up to date on information and happenings around the world. You do not have any excuse, learn something new daily.

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Be attracted to yourself

People will only treat you half as much as you treat yourself. Does that make sense? You will hardly find people who treat you as good as you treat yourself, and if you find someone who treats you better than you treat yourself, pls marry the person.

On the long run, it may not necessarily matter if you gain the attention you want or not, you will realise you have done all these things for yourself and no matter what anybody does, what you have inside of you, what you have become cannot be taken away from you.





I published this first, on onequality (steemit.com)

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE STOP BREATHING IN OUR SLEEP

Kate noticed that she often wakes up from sleep with a jerk, panting and gasping for breath within short interval. On a particular occasion she thought she was going to die, her airways were blocked and her breathe ceased. She immediately knee she couldn't ignore this, either someone was trying to kill her spiritually or she has a medical condition.

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WHAT IS SLEEP APNEA?

Sleep apnea is a medical condition which causes a restricted, shallow or brief stop in breathing while sleeping. This condition usually occurs due to an obstruction in the airways. It is calledApnea if breathing stops briefly andhypopnea if breathing reduces only.

Types of sleep apnea

• Obstructive sleep apnea - This is common , it occurs when muscles in the back of the throat relax. When this happens, airways begins to narrow or close and the individual can't get enough breath in. This may lower the level of oxygen in the blood and the brain immediately sees this and wakes the individual forcefully to re open the airways. This process is usually brief and somewhat sudden.
  Victims affected by this usually find out they are drowsy all day and are not productive at work. This is because obstructive sleep apnea is preventing them from having a good night sleep.
• central sleep apnea `
  This isn't as common as the other and it occurs when the brain fails to transmit signals to the breathe muscles. This means that an individual facing this makes no efforts to breathe for a short period of time . So he or she is awakened with shortnesss of breathe and going back to sleep becomes difficult.

Some popular symptoms of sleep apnea

• difficulty staying asleep
• feeling fatigued during the day
• loud snoring with intermittent periods of silence while sleeping(yes, watch that loud snoring, it may be a medical condition)

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• waking up with headaches

What exactly can cause sleep Apnea?

This is sad but excess weight is a factor, coincidentally, people with excessive weight tend to snore a lot.

This is not fair but people with thicker necks are also prone to this ailment. It is said that the thicker the neck, the narrower the airways.

This is also not fair, men are known to be more prone to this ailment. Men are diagnosed 8 times as much as women.It is said that men snore loudly more than women and women tend to have lower apnea/hypopnea indexes (AHI).
Hereditary causes, there are people with natural narrow airways..
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Heart disorders as well as stroke is a risk factor too.

After effects of sleep apnea
The consequences of this ailment can include:

• Fatigue
• High blood pressure
• Heart problem
• diabetes
  *liver
  A whole lot of diseases don't you think?

Sleep Apnea causes difficulty Breathing When Lying Down

Sleep apnea is one of the major factors behind difficulty in breathing when lying down.
Difficulty in breathing when lying down may be a sign of a serious medical condition. A lot of things can cause difficulty in breathing.

Apart from sleep apnea, diseases, anxiety and lifestyle factors are a reason for this as well. For instance, an individual who panics a lot can have difficulty in breathing often. Someone who sleeps facing up or in an abnormal manner, may have issues breathing when lying down.

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Lying down too soon after eating may also cause difficulty breathing. This is because the food may try to come back or press down on your diaphragm. Your diaphragm separates your stomach from your lungs. Sitting up for a few hours until you digest the food can often relieve this uncomfortable feeling.

If you’re obese or extremely overweight, you may also experience difficulty breathing when lying down. Too much weight puts pressure on the lungs and diaphragm, wearing tight clothing may cause the same feeling.

Treatment
In the U.S, breathing devices such as continuous positive air pressure machines (CPAP) are used to treat sleep apnea. The CPAP is a mask covering nose / mouth gently blowing air into the airways.
Exercising diligently also helps, this can also help prevent the ailment in a way. Adenoid removal and palatoplasty are surgeries which are also performed to remove tissues.

Can sleep apnea lead to death?
A pause or stop in breathing during sleep can occur often in some indivuduals. Each moment may not be more than 60secs but if this occurs frequently it is dangerous.

A study shows that people with severe sleep apnea may be up to three times more likely to die prematurely, and that risk increases if the sleep disorder is left untreated. Sleep apnea itself causes various terminal diseases such has heart problems and stroke.

Prevention
Did I hear someone ask " how not to get this thing?" Prevention is usually said to be better than cure. They following tips are certain to help:

• Exercise and don't get overweight
• Stay away from caffeine
• Quit smoking
• practice good sleeping techniques i.e sleep on your side.
• Sleep for the normal duration of hours you should..do not deprive your body of sleep.

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26th!!!!!! Its my birthday...

Over the years I have seen birthdays as days meant not only for celebration , parties or having fun but as days meant for personal reflection.*(Don't blame me, 90% of people are usually broke in January so no big celebrations....lol  ....I'm open to surprises though)*..

Either ways, I believe our birthdays are our official new years. On birthdays we must look deep inwards and evaluate, we should answer  questions like :
* How have I fared in the past 1yr?
* Am I where I want to be ?
* Have I inspired more lives?
* What has changed about me?
* Am I truly growing up?

There are lots of questions coming to mind right now , questions I believe will cross your minds too if you start to  ask yourself the above questions. One thing is certain, we can not remain the same as the years go by. Even if we are not growing psychologically or financially , our biological clock is ticking and time waits for no one.. So time wasting isn't in.

Anyway, asking questions  and personal reflections won't stop me from being thankful and excited about today. I am actually excited because I'm not where I used to be and God has been intentional about happenings in my life. Believe me when I say I am a product of grace and God's unfailing love. I have given myself birthday gifts, as you can see from my pictures lol..
I'm eternal grateful for the great people I've got around me, they know themselves... Lol....

However, there are things I want and I don't have yet, there are places I want to go and there are stories I want to be able to tell. This is why I request for prayers today...
Its my birthday, say a prayer for me..Thank you.

Happy New Year!

Happy new year! No matter his bad you've been all through the year, someone's going to still want to say that to you on a day like this.

Yes it has become a kind of cliché, my point is about 90% of the people now say it without meaning it. Like some kind of auto reply.
OK maybe I'm rambling but I hope you understand that what I'm actually trying to say is when next you want to say Happy new year be sure to really mean it.
Look at whoever you are saying it to and imagine what will give them happiness in the new year. Imagine what they will really love to have in the new year and sincerely pray for them to have it. So that when next you are saying happy new year, it is with great intent, compassion and believe.

I'm going to wish you a happy new year now but what I'm actually wishing you is a prosperous new year, a joyous new year, a great new year, a sickness free new year, a fulfilling new year, a dissappointment free new year and a year of wonderful surprises. So HAPPY NEW YEAR!.