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- 24-Yr-old Man Impregnates Younger Sister In Cross River
- Photos: Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage, Iyanya Others Attend Dr SID & Simi Osomo’s Introduction Ceremony Today
- The Top 10 Qualities Men Are Secretly Looking For In A Girlfriend
- INSPIRING: Meet Lagos Danfo Driver Who Lost Both of His Legs in a Road Accident, But Continues His Job (PHOTO)
- Update on the pepper sellers who were tortured in Ejigbo
- Mide Funmi Martins’ and Afeez Owo’s Marriage Crashes
- UNBELIEVABLE: Meet the Teenager Who Cries and Sweats Blood (PHOTOS
- Power of the tongue? Read how two friends died within days of each other
| 24-Yr-old Man Impregnates Younger Sister In Cross River Posted: 08 Dec 2013 11:15 AM PST  A twenty-four-year-old man, Ndifreke Uko has allegedly impregnated his younger sister, Otobong Uko.The incident occurred which occurred at Ikang Etta Street in Calabar Municipality of Cross River State, has left residents reeling in shock as they could not fathom why the two siblings engaged in such incestuous act. Narrating her ordeal, Otobong said: "My brother has been having regular s*x with me until I suddenly realized what the whole thing was all about. And when I noticed it, I told my father, but he advised me not to make it public, until three months after I realized that I had missed my period". It was also gathered that the same Ndifrek had allegedly impregnated one of his sisters some years back but an attempt to abort the pregnancy, led to the girl's name whose name was not given. An attempt to get the reaction of neighbours in the compound was unsuccessful even as Information Nigeria learnt that property belonging to the Uko family had been thrown out.  |
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| The Top 10 Qualities Men Are Secretly Looking For In A Girlfriend Posted: 08 Dec 2013 11:07 AM PST  Here are ten attractive traits that every man keeps in mind when deciding if the woman (ie. you) sitting across the dinner table from him at that first dateis girlfriend material. 1. Confidence Take it from the guys, nothing is sexier than a woman who's comfortable in her own skin. If you're guilty of meekly asking lines like: "Does this skirt make my thighs look fat?" … stop asking. If you're constantly needing his reassurance that you're beautiful, he may start asking questions himself. 2. Intelligence Acting like a bimbo loses it's novelty to men after high school. What men want in a girlfriend is a woman who can stand as his equal. So be the smart, savvy woman you are! To him, it's a total turn-on. 3. Unmaterialistic Yes, he wants to be your knight in shining armor. And yes, he wants to treat you like the princess you are … but that doesn't give you license to act like one. Allow him the luxury of treating you with romantic dinners and surprise baubles without having to demand them of him. He'll be relieved that he doesn't have to try so hard and surprisingly, this will inspire him to rise to the occasion when he doesn't have to dedicate his whole paycheck to lavish tokens of his love for you. 4. Spontaneity One of the first things to go in a relationship is the spontaneity. You get stuck in your Friday night dinner dates and you lose that spark you had when you first started dating each other. Don't lose it! Men love a woman who can do things spur-of-the-moment. 5. Laid-Back What's one of the best things you can do for your relationship with him? Relax. Just relax. When you come home from a long, hard day at work and see those dishes piling up in the sink, we know you have the urge to lash out at him. Instead, try to let it go for the night. No man likes a nag and every man likes a woman who can let her hair down and doesn't sweat the small stuff. We're not saying to just kick back and bro out with him, but a relationship is solid when you're able to relax with each other. 6. Playfulness Guys like a girl who laugh at their jokes, but isn't mindless and isn't always serious about everything. Just as we mentioned that men like a woman who can forgo nagging him about the dishes, they like a woman who can joke about the dishes too. Biting remarks and snappy comebacks are just the witty repartee to keep the spark between you in your relationship. And hey, isn't laughter the best aphrodisiac? 7. Sensuality We've already mentioned before that it's not all about your looks (albeit, that's a good motivator for some men) — it's more about an air of sexiness and confidence that will draw his eyes to you when you enter the room. Embrace your femininity. 8. Honesty If he can't trust you — how can he ever see you as his girlfriend … and eventual spouse? Keep things open and honest in your relationship. A little white lie over flirty texts with an old guy friend from college can spiral out of control very quickly into a full-blown fight … and breakup. 9. Independence Dating a driven, passionate woman? So hot. Babysitting a stage five clinger? Not so much. No man wants a girlfriend they have to reassuringly text, call or visit every five minutes. Give him his poker night with the boys. Let him go golfing on a weekend. Learn to give your guy his space — or he may break up with you to get it. 10. Supportive As clichéd as it is, some men want to be caretakers… but even the strongest of men want a soft place to fall. He wants to know that you'll support him and stand by him in his life choices, whether it's changing careers or moving to a new city. Show your support in small gestures with a quick "I love you" text when he heads off for his morning commute and listen to him after a hard day's work. Be supportive — but not suffocating. The last thing you want is to remind him too much of his mother.  |
| Posted: 08 Dec 2013 11:05 AM PST The story of a 32-year-old Pius Abayomi Abiodun is one which causes remorse, pity and at the same time could go for one of the 'Wonders of Lagos'. The handsome well built light complexioned gentle man is one of the thousands of Commercial Bus Drivers, popularly called Danfo Drivers, in Lagos.  For a passenger boarding his bus for the first time, nothing suggests Pius has no legs. When a reporter boarded his bus 2 weeks ago at Town Planning junction towards Western Avenue in Lagos, he didn't notice Pius had no legs to drive the Danfo. After about 10 minutes journey, a driver who rode a mini truck pulled up on the lane Pius drove and before the passengers could blink their eyes Pius increased his speed and got at par with the truck, looked towards the driver and said, "Iwo, ma deal pelu e (You, I will deal with you). You dey try me?" Despite words of caution from his conductor, who said "Leave am" severally Pius did the unimaginable as if he was instructed by the Road Safety men, he applied his breaks and forced the mini truck to a slower speed, one of the Road Safety men gesticulated to the truck driver to pull over for retinue check. Pius didn't say a word but this reporter could read something like, "You drivers with legs, I will make you all to respect me by force!".A more careful look at Pius behind the wheels, the reporter was in for a shocker. Pius controlled the accelerator and brake pedals with his hands. He exhibited the mastery of his specially built Danfo which he operated without any qualms. The reporter and Pius exchanged phone numbers with a promise he would get in touch for an interview soon. As nature would have it, Pius and the reporter met at the Town Planning Road Junction Bus Stop, where they first met. The reporter quickly hopped into the front passenger seat Pius had instructed his conductor to reserve for the reporter. It was a trip through Western Avenue to Nigeria Breweries Area to Orile Iganmu linking Coker (Ijeshatedo Area) and through Apapa-Oshodi Express Way to Oshodi Terminus and Down to Town Planning Road Junction. The trip lasted for 1 hour 20 minutes and a trip that also got Pius very sober because of a few of the questions took him back memory lane when he had both legs and functioned like every other Lagos Driver with two legs. On the day they agreed to meet as nature would have it they met at the same spot the reporter boarded his bus. Pius who hails from Mowo, Badagry in Lagos was not born without legs. According to him, he was involved in a fatal accident. "I was driving a Danfo bus on April 3, 2011, along Lagos Abeokuta Expressway by May Flower Hotel close Olorunsogo Bus Stop. Suddenly the bus developed a fault I felt I could fix. I went down from the bus to the rear where the engine compartment is. While trying to fix my Danfo, another driver was driving on a top speed hit me against the rear of my bus and that was all I knew. I was rushed to the National Orthopedic Hospital, Gbobi, Lagos. Two days after the accident, my two legs were amputated. I was at Igbobi for 4 months. The operation, medication and physiotherapy cost me all my savings. And I had to go to people seeking for financial assistant. In all it cost about 4 Million Naira to get me out of the hospital."Thereafter he was discharged and what could be least described as frustration set in for Pius who had never taken to begging to live. He was in a dilemma as to how to care for his wife who was pregnant then and his daughter and other bills. "I got so frustrated that I always thought of suicide as an option. Most times I am moody because I couldn't imagine I no longer had legs to move around."Not giving up on his condition, Pius decided to go into Weight Lifting. This was after it had been confirmed to him he would need artificial limbs for both legs. The cost of two limbs, according to him, was 5 Million Naira. "I didn't give a second thought to begging as an option for survival", Pius said in a louder tone.He joined other physically challenged sportsmen at the National Stadium, Surulere Lagos. Even at that he wasn't in his best state of mind. He kept telling his new found friends (since the old friends were nowhere to be found) that he used to be a commercial bus driver. One day at the National Stadium someone who felt moved by Pius' attitude suggested he goes to The Mobility Aid and Appliances Research and Development Centre, Amuwo Odofin area, Lagos owned by millionaire, Cosmas Okoli who is also physically challenged. "When I met Cosmas, he encouraged me and asked me what I could do. I told him I used to be a Danfo driver. He assured me, he would help me construct a bus I can drive with my hands."Pius had to also look for a car dealer that could give him a bus and he could pay on instalments. He succeeded in getting a dealer. Took the automatic Volkwagen Bus (Danfo) to Cosmas who fabricated some metals to the pedals, he simply called 'LEGS'. A closer look at the device built by Cosmas which cost 50 Thousand Naira only shows the break and accelerator pedals are both controlled by a long rod underneath the steering. The metal rod controls the break and accelerator pedals. To speed he pulls up the rod to his chest and to apply the break, he pushes the rod down. Pius has so mastered the use of his special device that most commuters who board his bus hardly notice the man behind the wheels has no legs. Asked if he has ever had experience of passengers being scared on sighting him after they have boarded his bus, Pius chuckled said: "A lot of passengers express their disbelieve. Though I had never had a situation of passengers getting scared of me. A lot of them watch me as I drive. Some pray for me while others are too stunned to talk until they get to their destinations."Pius revealed he does not go out for any social activities. He likes to be indoors whenever he is not on Lagos road trying to make ends meet. He likes to help his 2 kids Rachael aged 5 and Samson aged 2 with their home work from school. Does Pius feel pains on any part of his body since he does everything with his hands? "Yes, I feel pains like once a month on spot of both legs that I was amputated." Obviously, as one may see in the photo above, he was amputated beyond the knell joints.When does his day start? "I leave my house at Mushin area around 9 a.m. every morning. I don't stop work until 8 p.m. at night."So how does Pius who has no crutches around him inside the bus get into the bus daily? Pointing at the rear of his car, he said "I use my wheel chair. I park my bus around 3 streets away from my house so once I park, the conductor helps me get the wheelchair down and I get on it." There are stories of bus conductors absconding with money made from daily trips. How does Pius who lost his mother 5 years ago guide against this? He further revealed that he does not employ unknown conductors. "I employ those who live in my neighbourhood." He replied without much attention as he tried to confirm if he has all the seats occupied in his bus at the popular Cele Bus Stop on Apapa Oshodi Express Road. Pius doesn't work on Sundays. He goes to church with his immediate family members. They all ride with him on Sundays from their Itire Road, Mushin abode to The Redeemed Evangelical Ministry (TREM), Kirikiri Road, Apapa, Lagos. Pius gets his own share of harassment from Police man and officials of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). Sometimes he is left to go free when they realize he is physically challenged and sometimes he has to bribe to escape the wrath of the law. Like every Danfo driver, has a nick name. He is called Oni Mama which means the one has a mother. Before the accident that claimed his 2 legs, Pius had the bumper sticker with inscription "Oni Mama" on it. Since then he has been referred to as such among those who know him way back. The reporter was curious enough to ask Pius if he still makes love to his wife. With a brighter smile, he nodded in the affirmative. What about girl friends? "I don't have girlfriends. I have no time to chase women about. I appreciate my wife, Sulia who is very obedient. She is a good woman," he said.About the time we go back to Oshodi Terminus, Pius who drove Danfo painted light blue with some level of discipline told the reporter he services it every 2 weeks and pays attention to the special device. He buys a spray regularly from Cosmas Okoli which he uses on the device. Pius doesn't want to continue as a Danfo driver, he wishes he gets enough money to start off some other businesses particularly auto parts sales once he finishes paying for the Danfo which he bought on hire purchase.  |
| Update on the pepper sellers who were tortured in Ejigbo Posted: 08 Dec 2013 11:01 AM PST  Find his response after the cut. It's now time to pile pressure on the Lagos State Govt and the Lagos State Police... Kehinde Bamigbetan: I promised an update in 24 hours: This incident took place in the central market, Iyana Ejigbo, Ejigbo LCDA in February 2013. The pepper sellers normally leave their goods in their stalls. They returned the next day to discover that their goods were being stolen. They reported this to the vigilante they hired to secure the market. About 6am, the two women were allegedly caught stealing pepper. They were a wife and her step-daughter. They lived near the market with the husband. The husband is said to be a wine tapper. After the barbaric torture, both confessed to stealing the pepper and were let go. However, a few members of the vigilante feared that the case may spread. And informed the leadership of the vigilante group. Those involved were allegedly penalized and the gang disbanded. The scene was then converted to shops and rented out. I have reviewed these with the DPO and both of us are bothered by the impact of the time lag of over nine months on investigation. This may also explain the initial denials by the stakeholders. We are working on getting the wine tapper to trace his wife and daughter involved. If he has not relocated from Ejigbo, then we have a good chance of retrieving information and tracking the story.  |
| Mide Funmi Martins’ and Afeez Owo’s Marriage Crashes Posted: 08 Dec 2013 10:59 AM PST  The daughter of late Funmi Martins, Mide, married a popular Nollywood actor and producer Afeez Owo several years ago. She also joined the Yoruba movie industry shortly. But, unfortunately Mide's marriage to Afeez has crashed. According to Nigeriafilms, their marriage packed up on an alleged infidelity accusation by Afeez. The actor has always been suspicious of his wife's movement, and whenever he confronted her, her responses were not pleasing to his ear. He had decided he could not handle her 'infidelity' anymore and separated from the actress months ago, despite pleas from friends and family. "The couple has been having issues with their marriage several months back but the crack became evident after the couple started living separately this year," a source of Nigeriafilms disclosed.Their duo has since moved on. Afeez Owo not publicly shows off his new love interest, while Mide has their kids in her custody, and has not publicly identified with a love interest yet.  |
| UNBELIEVABLE: Meet the Teenager Who Cries and Sweats Blood (PHOTOS Posted: 08 Dec 2013 10:57 AM PST About four years ago a 19-year-old teenager, Delfina Cedeno, began suffering from an awful disorder, which makes her cry and sweat blood. In addition to it, in some cases blood may also seep from her fingernails and belly button. As her condition deteriorated, she started crying the red fluid, having nosebleeds and suffering hair loss. At her worst, she has bled for up to 15 days and was once left in such a critical condition that she needed a blood transfusion. But despite hundreds of tests, doctors in her hometown of Veron, in the Dominican Republic, were left baffled. Miss Cedeno said: 'When this started happening to me I didn't know what to think – I was terrified and in complete shock. She says she became so ashamed of her condition that she was terrified of leaving the home she shares with her mother Mariana, 36.  She dropped out of school and many of her friends deserted her out of embarrassment or fear that she was contagious.  'I'd gone into cardiac arrest and they had to give me electric shocks. There was a chance I might have lost the use of my limbs. 'But amazingly I recovered. And now I'm really glad because after that my life started to get better.' A few months later she met her boyfriend, Recaris Avila, who paid her a visit in hospital after hearing her story.  She said: 'He said I was beautiful. I will remember that moment for the rest of my life.' Now, four years after it all began, specialists have finally made a breakthrough. It is thought Miss Cedeno suffers with a rare condition, called hematidrosis, which means she has 20 times the adrenaline levels of a normal person. The anxiety attacks it causes makes her blood pressure rise so severely that she sweats – and this sweat comes out of her body as blood. The condition is extremely rare. According to a study published in the Indian Journal of Dermatology, the many blood vessels which surround the sweat gland constrict, or narrow, under the pressure of stress.   |
| Power of the tongue? Read how two friends died within days of each other Posted: 08 Dec 2013 10:54 AM PST   Three days after Albert's passing, his very good friend Lele Daniel Torngu (They are old boys of St. Gabriel's Secondary School Makurdi) took to FB to announce his burial arrangement...see it below  Now here's the part that's kinda creepy. A few days after this post, Daniel died after complaining of a terrible headache. He didn't live to attend Albert's wake-keep. Please continue... Not that I personally believe it, but a few people have tied Daniel's death to his confession - "we shall come," "we will come," "we will definitely see someday..." etc. "The good book tells us in the book of Proverbs that the power of life & death is in d tongue!" one of their friends wrote on facebook.Daniel was just 33 years old. May their souls rest in peace. See Daniel's tribute to his late friend on November 26th and reactions on Facebook after Daniel died    Do you guys believe in the power of the tongue?  |
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