Photos: Pakistani Mother Sentenced To Death For Burning Daughter Alive Says She Has No Regrets

January 18, 2017- Pictures: Pakistani Woman Sentenced To Death For Burning Daughter Live Says She Has No Regrets

• A Pakistani mother has been sentenced to death for burning her daughter alive in a so-called “honor killing” incident.

• Parveen Bibi told a court in Lahore, Punjab that she killed her daughter “for bringing shame to her family,” police spokeswoman Nabila Ghazanfar told CNN Tuesday.

• Parveen’s son Ahmer Rafique was sentenced to life in prison for his role in the crime.

Zeenat Rafique, 18, was strangled and set alight by her mother and brother in June 2016 after she eloped against their wishes.

Rafique had been living with her new husband for a month before she visited her home in Lahore in the hopes of a reconciliation with her family.

But when Rafique arrived, her mother and brother tied her to a bed, poured gasoline and set her on fire, police said.

Parveen then turned herself over to the authorities but expressed no sorrow for actions.

Under new anti-“honor killing” laws that took effect in October, neither Parveen or her son will be eligible for pardon even if another family member forgives them for the crime.

Previously, murderers were able to walk free in many instances, creating what critics characterized as a culture of impunity. Now, a killer will face a minimum sentence of 25 years in jail.

The law’s passage came after a series of high-profile incidents, including the murder of social media star Qandeel Baloch by her brother, who later said he was “proud” of his actions.

According to the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, almost 300 women were victims of such killings in the first half of 2016.

In a 2015 report by the World Economic Forum, Pakistan ranked 144 out of 145 countries on gender disparity.

Top 8 Ways To Avoid Debt As Recession Bites Harder By John Uzie

December 3rd, 2016 – Top 8 Ways To Avoid Debt As Recession Bites Harder – John Uzie

In striving to meet the essential needs of life and enjoy comfort, many individuals incur debt. To be in debt is never fun, it can cause enormous emotional and psychological problems. An essential requirement to achieve personal financial success, is to be debt free.

WAYS TO AVOID DEBT:

1. Have a budget plan ; a well thought out and planned budget is a must for you to be free of debt. Budget should be planned within available income, priority should be given to basic and essential needs. Less amounts of money should be spent on wants.

2. Have a savings account ; a regular savings scheme is essential, no amount is too small, what matters is discipline and consistency. Every amount you save counts, in times of financial emergencies, you savings can be a life saver.

3. Avoid ” buy now, pay later offers” ; buying of goods not planned and budgeted for is a sure way into debt. Such goods are usually over priced.

4. Control spending impulses ; excessive spending on goods and services that are not budgeted for is not wise. Spending on items not captured in your budget should be minimal. As a rule small amount of money should be allocated for miscellaneous expenses in your budget.

5. Don’t carry large amounts of cash ; when you have no plans for shopping, don’t carry large amounts of cash when leaving the house, this will help avoid unnecessary spending.

6. Have a payment plan, if you are in debt ; work out a feasible and realistic plan to pay any debt you owe. Discuss and negotiate with your creditors, to work out a convenient and acceptable plan of payment.

7. Compare prices of goods and services ; before making payments or purchases carry out a market survey to determine the price of goods and services, this effort can save some amount of money you can put to other use.

8. Don’t borrow money, except you really have no other choice, and borrow only amount you can conveniently pay back.

” Debt can turn a free, happy person into a bitter human being “. ~ Michael Mihalik

[By John Uzie]

Movie Director Caz Chidiebere Quits Nollywood For Music Says Working With Producers Too Stressful

December 3rd, 2016 – Movie Director Caz Chidiebere Quits Nollywood For Music Says Working With Producers Too Stressful

Popular Nollywood director, actor, musician has said he wants to give his acting and musical career more attention like he did to movie directing for over 15yrs…

According to what he told us: Being a director/actor for this long time has exposed him to life in general. “It made my instincts sharp, what I couldn’t really achieve in the university”.

Talking about his challenges, he said: “One of the challenges I face everyday is objecting to pressures from producers to do it their own way. I love making good movies without compromise. No matter the condition, I hate been compelled”

Some of the popular movies directed by by Caz Chidiebere, includes: Anambra Women, Bishop Jerry, Eminado, Royal Mission, House of Bartholomew, Family war, Warrior Sisters, Upper Iweka, The Mechanic and many more.

[By Diamond Celebrities]

Nollywood Actress Tayo Sobola Sotayo Shares Her Daily Routine With Fans

December 3rd, 2016 – Nollywood Actress Tayo Sobola Sotayo Shares Her Daily Routine With Fans

My typical day varies depending on my work schedule but one thing that is certain is that I always ensure I pray immediately I wake up.

1. Once I am done with my daily meditation
2. I go through my phones and reply my messages according to their importance.
3. After that, I do some exercises, freshen up and I have breakfast.
4. If I am involved in a film project, I ensure that I wake up very early so that I would get to the set on time and rehearse my scripts.
5. When I am working, sometimes I forget to eat lunch and I try not to eat late at night either so once I get home at night after my shoot, I eat some fruits and I go to bed.
6. If I am not on location, once I am done with my breakfast, I head to my studio to supervise what is going on there.
7. I stay there till in the evening then I either hang out with friends or go home and curl up to a late night movie.

Nigerian Tries To Smuggle Drug Hidden Inside Garri & Bitter Leaf To China, Lands In NDLEA Detention

December 3, 2016 – Nigerian Caught Smuggling Drug Hidden Inside Garri & Bitter Leaf To China In NDLEA Detention

A suspected Nigerian drug trafficker has been arrested by the operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency in Lagos while trying to smuggle 10kgs of Cannabis to China.

The suspect 38-year-old Uchenna Augustine who sells safety equipment in Lagos was caught while trying to board an Ethiopian Airline Flight to China from MMIA yesterday.

The Agency Commander, Garba Ahmadu said the suspect hid the weed inside garri, bitter cola and bitter leaf.

During investigation, Uchenna told NDLEA that a friend who lured him into the business didn’t inform him that drug trafficking is punishable by death in China.

Here is what the Enugu-born married father of 3 who blamed desperation for his action told the NDLEA yesterday:

Nigerian Tries To Smuggle Drug Hidden Inside Garri & Bitter Leaf To China, Lands In NDLEA Detention

December 3, 2016 – Nigerian Caught Smuggling Drug Hidden Inside Garri & Bitter Leaf To China In NDLEA Detention

A suspected Nigerian drug trafficker has been arrested by the operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency in Lagos while trying to smuggle 10kgs of Cannabis to China.

The suspect 38-year-old Uchenna Augustine who sells safety equipment in Lagos was caught while trying to board an Ethiopian Airline Flight to China from MMIA yesterday.

The Agency Commander, Garba Ahmadu said the suspect hid the weed inside garri, bitter cola and bitter leaf.

During investigation, Uchenna told NDLEA that a friend who lured him into the business didn’t inform him that drug trafficking is punishable by death in China.

Here is what the Enugu-born married father of 3 who blamed desperation for his action told the NDLEA yesterday:

Why Victor Moses Should Quit Chelsea & Transfer To Barca

December 3rd, 2016 – Why Victor Moses Should Quit Chelsea & Transfer To Barca

The January transfer window opens in 32 days with big money expected to be splashed on players who have excelled since the new European season began in August. I’m excited that a Nigerian is the beautiful bride of European teams. Many club managers are thinking of offering Victor Moses long term contracts in the summer. Moses has earned three Man-of-the-Match diadems, playing for Chelsea at the right wing-back position, a place designed for the Nigerian by his Italian manager Antonio Conte.

What it simply means, if Moses doesn’t understand, is that the position is his for as long as Conte remains Chelsea’s manager. I also know that Moses understands that Chelsea’s owner is notorious for sacking managers who don’t meet his expectation. It follows, therefore, that Moses should not be cajoled into extending his contract based on his form. Rather he should follow his mind and head for Barcelona next year.

Chelsea would recruit massively in the summer, if it returns to the UEFA Champions Leagues. This means that Moses’ shirt isn’t guaranteed, even if Conte remains on board. I also don’t think that Moses will enjoy regular appearances with Chelsea now that Ivanovic is being introduced as his substitute. The right wing-back position isn’t Moses’ rightful position. My hunch tells me that Ivanovic may soon bench Moses, given the fact that it is his position. Besides, he is bigger and stronger, but not as skilful as the Nigerian.

I would advise Moses to head straight to Barcelona next year. In Barca, Moses will be able to express himself properly since much of the Spanish side is an embodiment of very skilful players with incredible team understanding. Besides, Barcelona’s manager Enrique will be playing Moses regularly since he is the one recruiting the Nigerian. In Chelsea Conte could be fired mid-season next year, if things go awry.

Moses should use the remaining part of this season to master playing at the right wingback position. A vacancy exists already in that position at Barcelona, which he could easily grab, no matter who is recruited in January to man it till the end of the season. Besides, Barca is a more stable club for skilful players, such as Moses, not Chelsea without a traditional style. Barca’s tikitaka (passing game) is legendary.

The English press has been unfair in analysing Moses’ form. Many Chelsea fans are wondering why the Nigerian’s talent couldn’t be recognised by Jose Mourinho. They have argued that Mourinho couldn’t bring out the best in Moses to command a regular shirt largely because the Portuguese likes playing big, strong and tall players with grit than smallish men with sublime skills such as Moses and Mata, even now that the Spaniard plays for Manchester United.

A few pundits in Moruinho’s defence argued that Moses was in Liverpool, Stoke and indeed West Ham and didn’t play as well as he is doing at Chelsea under Conte. But the truth remains that Moses cannot force himself onto the pitch if the coaches feel otherwise. Conte has shown that Moses is a versatile player. He needs to play for a formidable team that relies on playing as a unit than on one player’s yeoman effort.

It is for this reason that Moses should consider the Barcelona option, given the array of stars in the Spanish side and their pedigree in Europe. Barca is a constant fixture in big European competitions, winning trophies with aplomb.

Wednesday’s award as the best player in the Barclays English Premier League matches for November further enhances the need for Moses to accept the Barcelona option, which offers him better challenges.

Indeed, it has been quite a while since a Nigerian was voted the African Footballer of the Year. I feel strongly that Moses would thrill the world from September 2017, if he signs for Barcelona in the summer. Barca is always in the news. They may be tottering now, largely because Lionel Messi is injured. But the bigger picture is that Moses’ inclusion in the team would reduce the burden on the Argentine. Moses’ inclusion would give Barca the balance on the right flank that they lost when Dani Alves dumped them this season for Juventus.

I tip Moses to be the African Footballer of the Year 2017, if he makes the move to Spain. This doesn’t mean if he remains at Chelsea he wouldn’t be crowned. The truth is that as a new recruit, Moses would be played since there is a vacuum in that position, which means he would command a regular team shirt. I don’t think it would be the same for Moses with the Blues.

[Report By Ade Ojeidere, Saturday Sport]

Petrol Tanker Fire Explosion Claims 14 In Tegina Town, Rafi LGA Of Niger State

December 3rd, 2016 – Fuel Tanker Fire Explosion Claims 14 In Tegina Town, Rafi LGA Of Niger State

At least 14 person died yesterday in a tanker explosion that happened in Tegina, a town located in Rafi LGA of Niger State.

According to NAN, the tanker taking petrol to Kaduna from Lagos lost control and rammed into some houses in the town.

People who got trapped in the buildings and some hawkers died on the spot while 5 others who sustained injury were rushed to Tegina General Hospital for treatment.

African Champions Nigeria’s Super Falcons Defeat Cameroon’s Lionesses, Retain AWCON Title

December 3rd, 2016 – African Champions Nigeria’s Super Falcons Defeat Cameroon’s Lionesses, Retains AWCON Title 

The Nigeria’s Super Falcons have once again clinched the African Women Cup of Nations for a record 8- times after defeating host Cameroon in the final before an intimidating crowd at the Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo in Yaounde, Cameroon.

Desire Oparanozie’s late strike was enough for the Falcons to retain the title they won in Namibia in 2014.
The Cameroonian Lionesses though dominated play from the beginning but were very profligate in front of goal wasting chances upon chances.

As early as the 4th minute, Gabrielle Onguene went past the Nigerian defense like a ghost, only to shoot wide with just Goalkeeper Alaba Jonathan to beat.

Okobi however stood out in the midfield despite the Falcons poor start to the game, she found space in the middle, and then turned brilliantly only for her shot to go so high and completely off target.

Cameroon’s Enganamouit was as expected a threat to the Nigerian defense and danger man of the Lionesses and she made frantic efforts to ensure her team take the lead, but for Goal keeper Alaba Jonathan’s brilliance, the Cameroonian would have matched her pre-final hype.

Chance after chance fell on to the hosts, Ngono Mani, Ngock Yango, Gabrielle Oungene and Gaelle Enganamouit all had four clear shots on target as against none for the Super Falcons in the entire first half, a clear opposite that they were a shadow of what they’ve been, dominant in the whole tournament.

Nigeria’s attack led by Arsenal Ladies’ Asisat Oshoala barely had a charge at goal let alone shoot at Ngo Ndom in goal for Cameroon.

In the second half, the Falcons faced a more serious charge from their host, but a super defensive display from the duo of Onome Ebi and Oshinachi Ohale ensured the game stayed at goalless.
Again, in the 57th minute, a rather poor Asisat Oshoala not playing at her best, lose the ball in the midfield allowing Onguene begin another onslaught on the Nigerian defense, only goal keeper Alaba Jonathan could save the Falcons’ blushes, and she did.

Chioma Wogu was thrown into the fray to replace Washington Spirits’ Francisca Ordega in the 65th minute, the change however brought pep into the attack line of the Falcons, of course Oparanozie got the needed support she craved for to be more potent upfront.

The Falcons finally got the game’s only goal, and the match winning goal in the 85th minute when Desire Oparanozie met up with a lob from impressive Ngozi Okobi, and she coolly slots home. The goal was greeted with total silence inside the Ahmadou Ahidjo stadium a 40,000 seater which was filled up to capacity.

The Super Falcons held on for the win, to claim the trophy and rule Africa again.

[Super Sports]

4 SARS Police Operatives Arrested For Killing Robbery Suspect In Adamawa

December 2, 2016 – 4 Policemen Arrested For Killing Robbery Suspect In Adamawa

4 police officers suspected of causing the death of a villager in Fufore Local Government Area of Adamawa, have been arrested.

NAN reported that the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Musa Kimo, said in Yola on Thursday that the suspects, who were operatives of the state Special Anti Robbery Squad, were currently under investigation.

Kimo said during the launch of the Police Public Complaint Rapid Response Unit, that the four policemen were arrested following a report by the community.

He said that the suspects were accused of harassing the villager to death for riding a motorcycle, which was banned in the state.

A Tribute To NYSC Corper Who Died Of Negligence In Kano..RIP Oladepo Ifedolapo Amoke

December 2nd, 2016 – A Tribute To NYSC Corper Who Died Of Doctors Negligence In Kano

She came, She saw but they never allowed her to conquer: A Tribute to Late  Oladepo Ifedolapo Amoke NYSC Batch B 2016

You called home 5hrs to your death and told your sister (a Nurse) to start coming as the NYSC doctors are not doing any thing for you, they thought you were pretending because you did not want to go for parade so they did not attend to you, when you started calling people from home they eventually gave you an injection, immediately after the injection you called again that you notice a lot of rashes on your body that she should speak with the doctor who refuse to talk to her, you called five minutes later and told her your tongue is twisting they sent all your friends out after seeing all the reaction on your body.

After giving you an unknown injection, you requested for a flight home and a call was placed immediately, they told your sister Abuja flight is Mon.,Wed. & Fri. You were told to tell anybody in the clinic that your sister is a nurse they should allow her speak with them, a male nurse took the phone from you and told her you are having Anaphylaxis (reaction) and they will watch you for just one hour and transfer you to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital but alas they did not transfer you until 5hours later when they notice you were restless and calling people at home, your sisters boarded a bus going to Kano to come pick you from there, they were begged to take you to a teaching hospital around but they took you to General hospital, Gwazo where they have nothing or little care to render.

They took your phone from you claiming you were not resting, from that 5pm no one could talk to you, It took a 16 hours journey to make sure your sisters get to you, but they were called around 3am that you gave up, without any doctor in the hospital to assist you the only nurse on duty told your sisters she tried her best, her best of staying beside you when death was taking you away because there was nothing to use, from that 3am till your sisters got to Kano they were hoping it will only be a mix up somewhere that it can’t be you, they got to Kano and met you at Aminu Kano mortuary, alas it was you being put in that cold place.

Amoke you couldn’t withstand the agony, NYSC caused your death due to negligence.

Continue to rest till that glorious morning.

ADIEU #Oladepo_Ifedolapo_Amoke