Boko Haram: Residents panic as Hausa beggars take over Owerri

Residents of Owerri, the Imo State capital, are now panicking over the increase in numbers of beggars entering the town from the northern region.
They are also condemning the attitude of the beggars whom they claimed flock around churches, motorparks and other public places.
It was gathered that the upsurge in the number of street beggars in Owerri and other cities in the Southeast might not be unconnected with the activities of the Boko Haram sect, which have forced the beggars to relocate.
The beggars who are mainly between the ages of six to fourteen years are also accompanied by their mothers who hang around while the minors hustle for alms.
A school teacher in Owerri, Mr Simon Nwachukwu who spoke with “Daily Post”, lamented the harassment suffered by residents and visitors in the hands of the beggars.
The teacher who described the activities of the beggars as a social nuisance, said they are now becoming security threat to the state.
Another resident, who pleaded anonymity, noted that even though it is good to give to the needy, alms begging should not be encouraged, stating that the boldness with which the beggars pounce on passersby is becoming worrisome.
He said that although Owerri, just like every other city has sizable number of beggars, he warned that the sudden upsurge in the number of beggars calls for concern.
“Given the security situation in the country, it is not out of place to raise alarm over the influx of Hausa into Owerri, we want the security agents to take note of this and safegaurd the lives and property of Owerri residents,” he stated.
Meanwhile, the Imo state Police Command, through its Public Relations Officer, Mr. Vitalis Onugu, has assured that the beggars would not constitute any security threat.

source:dailypost

Mixed reactions trail Don Jazzy’s public donation to Funmi Lawal

Unexpected mixed reactions has been trailing Don Jazzy’s recent philanthropic nature. The latest donation of N2million to Funmi Lawal the law student diagnosed with malignant sarcoma by the ace producer, singer and Chief Executive of Mavin records, has stirred up the entertainment industry in an usual way leaving him sad.
A source close to the Mavin crew revealed that “Don Jazzy is really sad that the donation was made public. You know it is not his style to talk about such thing in public.
That donation was made in the name of Mavin records and that is why he is wondering why and how his name popped up in the matter”.
“His decision to help out the sick lady was born out his desire to help out the needy once in a while. If you go to his twitter handle and facebook, you’d think its a market place as the pages are covered with thousands of requests from persons asking for all manners of assistance” the source further revealed.
For now, no one can tell, what this development may have impacted on the former Mo’hit record’s boss.
Lawal’s story made the headlines on August 20, 2012, with many soliciting help for her to stay alive. The cost of her full medical treatment was put at N4m.
Barely 24 hours later, Mavin Records CEO Don Jazzy, who has previously shown philanthropic tendencies donated half of the money, followed by Tonto dike and other well meaning Nigerians.

source:dailypost

Security guard in Ogun state rapes imbecile, claims “It was the devil’s handiwork’’

For not been able to control his sexual urges, Emmanuel Isong, a security guard in Akute, Ogun State allegedly descended on an imbecile mother of two identified as Seun and raped her mercilessly.
Emmanuel, who pleaded that the act was the handiwork of the devil, said he has a girlfriend, but didn’t know what came over him when he decided to rape the imbecile.
“I didn’t know what came over me. Even my girlfriend would be disappointed to hear this. It is the handiwork of devil and I swear it won’t happen again,” the Akwa Ibom State-born security guard confessed.
The rape took place inside an uncompleted building at Falade Close, Unity Estate, along Akute-Ajuwon Road, a suburb of Ogun State.
A resident of the Estate who caught Emmanuel in the act, said Seun was screaming for help, but being an imbecile, neighbours could barely hear her cry for help, while Emmanuel remained on top of her.
It was the neighbour who saw them and raised an alarm. Emmanuel was promptly arrested  and taken to the palace of the Iju monarch, who said in case the becomes pregnant, he should be held responsible.
It was gathered that Seun already has two kids, but her family members don’t know the man responsible for the pregnancies. While some sympathizers are of the opinion that Emmanuel might be the father of the kids, he claimed that was his first time of sleeping with the lady.

source:dailypost

Price of Bread Set to be Increased, Again

Following the increase in the price of flour and other products by the government, in a move to encourage the use of cassava, the Lagos State chairman of the Association of Master Bakers and Confectioneries, Mr. Jacob Adejorin has confirmed that price of bread would be increased as from September 1, following the increment of price of flour and other ingredients.

According to Mr Adejorin, “Members of our association has no option but to increase the price of breadbecause of the N1, 000 additions on the price of flour but consumers can be assure of more quality products as we will on 28 of this month hold a seminar to further standardise our products”

Pointing out that the Standard Organisation of Nigeria would oversee the seminar, Adejorin further added that the master bakers would not work on 31st of August as they would be going on sensitisation exercise across the state (Lagos). Meanwhile, he has criticized the move by the government, basing his criticism on the fact that government has not put adequate machinery in place to ensure the success of the innovation, which in itself he said he has nothing against.

In his words, “Currently, the machinery available is meant for wheat based bread, we will be ready to support the government in the crusade if the new initiative can come with machinery for cassava flour that can be demonstrated and found effective.”

source:talkofnaija

Women U-20 World Cup: Americans trounce Ghana

Maya Hayes scored a hat trick to lead the United States over Ghana 4-0 Monday in the Americans’ opener at the Women’s Under-20 World Cup.
Kinda Addai’s own goal in the 20th minute put the U.S. ahead. Hayes doubled the lead five minutes into the second half, heading in a cross from Kealia Ohai, and made it 3-0 in the 74th with a right-footed shot from just outside the penalty area. She completed her hat trick two minutes into injury time.
Germany beat China in the other Group D game on goals by Lena Lotzen, Anja Hegenauer and Luisa Wensing and an own goal from Lin Yuping. The U.S. plays China on Thursday and finishes the first round against Germany next Monday.
In Group C, Canada routed Argentina 6-0 behind Adriana Leon’s hat trick and goals by Shelina Zadorsky, Jaclyn Sawicki and Catherine Charron Delage. Yun Hyon Hi scored twice in the first half, and Kim Un Hwa and Kim Su Gyong had second-half goals to lead North Korea over Norway 4-2

source:the vanguard

Mike Tyson Warns 50 Cent About Boxing World

Boxing legend Mike Tyson recently born rapper 50 Cent about the pitfalls of the boxing industry, in an interview with Entertainment Sports Radio. BoxingScene.com reports that Mike Tyson discussed his views on 50′s new venture with Floyd Mayweather Jr., The Money Team Promotions aka TMT Promotions.
50 Cent and Floyd Mayweather have already signed several high-profile boxers to TMT Promotions, including Yuriorkis Gamboa, Andre Berto, Billy Dib and Celestino Caballero.
“I wish 50 Cent the best of luck in the world with the endeavor that he’s doing, but this is something that 50 Cent has to know when you’re dealing with something like boxing and you’re dealing with human beings,” Mike Tyson said. “We calling it peddling the flesh. Even though you’re paying them, you’re still dealing and flesh.”
According to Mike Tyson, the sport of gambling is so corrupt, that he believes it should be taken over by the government.
Mike Tyson warned 50 Cent that his new company with Floyd Mayweather could also cost him his career as an entertainer.
“50 is a rap star, 50 is an entertainer, 50 is an entrepreneur,” Mike Tyson said. “He doesn’t really know the ins and outs of boxing. He probably knows what Floyd tells him, but once he gets in this arena, everyone that was ever his friend on the other side is [now] his enemy.”

source:allhiphop

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