EFFECT OF STRIKE ON NIGERIAN STUDENTS. Students across various institutions of higher learning in Nigeria are constantly faced with industrial action, either by the Academic or Non-Academic Staff Union of various institutions. Most of these strike actions are caused by disagreement between the government and the unions of various institutions, arising from non-implementation or partial implementation of former agreements reached.
The disagreement or lack of understanding between government and academic community often result in deadlock that usually disrupts academic calendar.
As the saying goes, when two elephants fights, it is the grass that suffers it. The grass, in this case is the students who bear the brunt of the disagreement.
Incessant strikes dwindle the academic performances of students. As learning is suspended for a long period, the students reading abilities fall. Even the knowledge acquired during the learning period is even forgotten by some students. This mostly turns some students into certificate seekers than knowledge seekers.
Also, most protracted strikes distort the school calendar. The after-effect is prolonged school year that exceeds stipulated periods. Most academic activities for the school year are distorted. This is one major cause of producing unqualified graduates who are deficient in their fields of study. In the same vein, students who are supposed to do a four year course end up spending six years in the school for a simple programme.
Such strike periods also have the tendency of leading undergraduates into some social vices like prostitution, oil bunkering etc. “An idle man” they say, “is the devils workshop.”
There is therefore, the need for a re-evaluation of the education sector. Factors that often lead to strike in our institutions should be addressed. There is no doubt that the infrastructures in most of our schools are as old as the years of the schools. This is unacceptable.
A conducive learning atmostphere is a sine-qua-non for quality education. In addition, education should be properly and adequately funded to encourage effective research and to avoid brain drain. Proper funding and equipment of Nigerian universities will go a long way to stop further strike action.
Meanwhile, government should always try to honour whatever agreement reached with the academic communities. Most protracted strikes can be averted if necessary steps are taken to build a good relationship between both parties. It is worth emphasizing that any government with a poor education system is heading towards a black future.
At the same time, the various union in our institutions of higher learning should device other means other than strike to resolve aggrieved issues. Strike action be the last resort. This is because of the negative effect frequent strikes have on students and the entire academic community.
It is sad that no government since the First Republic up till the present dispensation has averted strike action in our institutions of higher learning. The military government was the worst victim. If we are magnanimous to excuse the militancy government of its insensitivity to the students, given its mode of governance through fiat, there is no reasonable justification for the democratically elected government to toe the same path of academic destruction.
Any government that does not encourage education of its youth is directly compromising the future of the nation.such government is not worth living .
Friday, 27 June 2014
Friday, 20 June 2014
Upcoming Artist Tattoos ’666′ On His Forehead (See Photo)
13.06.2014, 15:32 Arts and Entertainment
A young upcoming Jamaican dancehall artist named Lee 2 Sparta, has boldly tattooed the number 666 on his forehead and shared the photo on social media.
He took to his twitter handle to share the photo below, with the caption: "My name is Lee 2 Sparta. I am a Sparta. I come from Mobay. Big up to the Sparta King Tommy Lee. Big up the whole Mobay we dont fear people no day. You see my face tattoo, I got that because I'm a Sparta for life. I don't give a dam about anybody."
Lee 2 Sparta with 666 sign on his forehead
According to Lee 2 Sparta he is the protege of Tommy Lee Sparta who is currently on trial for fraud.
See photo of his hero, Tommy Lee Sparta below:
Tommy Lee Sparta
The number 666 is a sign most Christians would shun as it has been depicted as the as the mark of the antichrist and attributed to the devil.
It is often referred to as the mark of the beast.
Would you get such a tattoo?
13.06.2014, 15:32 Arts and Entertainment
A young upcoming Jamaican dancehall artist named Lee 2 Sparta, has boldly tattooed the number 666 on his forehead and shared the photo on social media.
He took to his twitter handle to share the photo below, with the caption: "My name is Lee 2 Sparta. I am a Sparta. I come from Mobay. Big up to the Sparta King Tommy Lee. Big up the whole Mobay we dont fear people no day. You see my face tattoo, I got that because I'm a Sparta for life. I don't give a dam about anybody."
Lee 2 Sparta with 666 sign on his forehead
According to Lee 2 Sparta he is the protege of Tommy Lee Sparta who is currently on trial for fraud.
See photo of his hero, Tommy Lee Sparta below:
Tommy Lee Sparta
The number 666 is a sign most Christians would shun as it has been depicted as the as the mark of the antichrist and attributed to the devil.
It is often referred to as the mark of the beast.
Would you get such a tattoo?
Man Who Raped More Than 100 Women Reveals: "I Raped Them As Birthday Gift"
13.06.2014, 16:15 Foreign
A 67-year-old man was arrested by police on suspicion of more than 90 rapes in Moscow, Russia.
The man admitted that he raped and robbed almost 100 women for more than 20 years
Valery Makarenkov admitted that since 1987 to 2014 he raped and robbed no fewer than 90 women. For more than 20 years the police was trying to track the unstoppable rapist down and isolate from society.
Pretending to be an ordinary cyclist the man attacked his victims early in the morning or late at night in courtyards and parks. The man strangled them till they stopped breathing, raped, took away their valuables and escaped afterwards on his bike.
Last attempted rape was committed in May when Makarenkov attempted and failed to rape a 29-year-old woman. His victim was able to fight him off, she immediately alerted police and was able to identify the malefactor after he was caught.
The suspect was detained during his bicycle trip in May, 2014
The suspect was detained during his bicycle trip. On the same bike he pursued his victims in the dark. Later it was gathered that all the crimes took place around his birthday, although the rapist acted spontaneously and had no preference in the age or the social status of the women.
The exact number of the victims is still unknown, but it is believed Makarenkov raped at least 108 women during the last 27 years. While speaking to police officers, the man said, "I gave myself these girls as a birthday gift."
13.06.2014, 16:15 Foreign
A 67-year-old man was arrested by police on suspicion of more than 90 rapes in Moscow, Russia.
The man admitted that he raped and robbed almost 100 women for more than 20 years
Valery Makarenkov admitted that since 1987 to 2014 he raped and robbed no fewer than 90 women. For more than 20 years the police was trying to track the unstoppable rapist down and isolate from society.
Pretending to be an ordinary cyclist the man attacked his victims early in the morning or late at night in courtyards and parks. The man strangled them till they stopped breathing, raped, took away their valuables and escaped afterwards on his bike.
Last attempted rape was committed in May when Makarenkov attempted and failed to rape a 29-year-old woman. His victim was able to fight him off, she immediately alerted police and was able to identify the malefactor after he was caught.
The suspect was detained during his bicycle trip in May, 2014
The suspect was detained during his bicycle trip. On the same bike he pursued his victims in the dark. Later it was gathered that all the crimes took place around his birthday, although the rapist acted spontaneously and had no preference in the age or the social status of the women.
The exact number of the victims is still unknown, but it is believed Makarenkov raped at least 108 women during the last 27 years. While speaking to police officers, the man said, "I gave myself these girls as a birthday gift."
http://img.naij.com/151x85c/n/09/8/men_rape_prison_09.jpg Six Men To Face 1,300 Years In Prison For Raping 15-Year-Old
16.06.2014, 10:34 Foreign
[L-R] Devoric Javon Evans, 20; Lamont Tray Davis, 19; Day'tron Derrell Smith, 18; Da'Juan Oshea Degrate, 18; Demond Canada, 19; Cory Darnell Hall, 18.
Six men are facing more than 1,300 years in prison each after being accused of gang raping a 15-year-old high school student.
According to the police, Douglas Demond Canada, 19, and Da'Juan Oshea Degrate, 18, convinced the teen to cut class at Waco High School, where all three are students on April 23.
When the girl arrived at the home where they were planning to 'hang out,' four other men were there: Devoric Javon Evans, 20; Lamont Tray Davis, 19; Day'tron Derrell Smith, 18; and Cory Darnell Hall, 18.
According to authorities, Hall stated that he heard the girl telling Canada to stop when he began to rape her in the bathroom.
According to court, documents, she told police: "I told him to stop, but he wouldn't. Then he walked me out to the bedroom and the other boys were there. They all had sex with me one at a time."
A grand jury in Waco, Texas, charged Canada with 13 counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child and three counts of sexual assault of a child.
The other five are each charged with 13 counts of first-degree felony aggravated sexual assault of a child and two counts of sexual assault of a child.
Together each man faces more than 1,300 years in prison.
The steep sentence is because the men were indicted of 'acting in concert' which each other - making each one responsible for the other's crimes.
Pastor Remanded In Prison For Raping Church Member
13.06.2014, 14:06 Foreign
A 31-year-old pastor, Rev. Isaac Newton is cooling off in prison custody after he allegedly raped a member of his church at knife point in his living room at Agona Nyakrom in the Central Region of Ghana.
He was remanded in prison by the Agona Swedru district magistrate court.
While addressing the court, a police sergeant, Emmanuel Agbafe said on May 28 at about 8p.m. the victim and others had attended an all-night prayer meeting. The pastor had told her in confidence that he had a vision about her during the prayer time and the vision it was revealed that her grandmother had given her some evil beads which she was wearing.
He then invited her to his house for counselling and deliverance session.
According to the police sergeant, the victim went to the pastor's residence the next day at about 8:40 a.m.
When she got there, he instructed her to remove the beads around her waist which she declined, saying she was a married woman.
Angered by the woman's refusal, Rev Newton was said to have brought out a knife which he used in cutting the bead. After which he forced the victim to his bed, threatening to kill her if she screamed. He then went on to abuse her sexually. After having his way with the woman, the pastor was said to have apologised for his action, begging the victim not to tell anyone about it.
Not moved by the pastor's plea, the victim reported the case to the Nyakrom Police who gave her a medical report form to go to the hospital and Newton was later arrested and charged to court.
The prosecutor said the case was later referred to the Domestic Violence Victims Support Unit, (DOVVSU), of the Agona Swedru Divisional Police Command, where Newton admitted to the offence.
Six Nigerians Arrested For forging Letterheads Of Ghana's President
20.06.2014, 17:47 Foreign
Six Nigerians have been arrested for allegedly forging letterheads of the Office of the President of Ghana, John Mahama and other state institutions to defraud people.
According to a report on Ghana's Daily Graphic, the arrested suspects are Paul Kelvin, 20; Wallace Darden Odon, 28; Osamidiamwen Ikecheku Emeka, 24; Prince Ejime, 19; Charles Chinedu, 32, and Adebayoo Alaba Saheed, 21.
It was gathered that all the suspects are unemployed while they live in the west African nation.
Reports stated that all the arrested Nigerians have been charged with forging documents, signatures and posing as state officials.
It was also gathered that the suspects were charged with deceit of public officers because they gave false names to the police during interrogation.
The Ghanaian website, while quoting the Accra Regional Crime Officer, Chief Superintendent of Police Mr Paul Kontomah, reports that the suspects were arrested in a house at Ayensu Estate, near Adenta in Accra, on 9 June, 2014.
Among the letters retrieved from the suspects was one directing a former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to take his compulsory leave for Mr Mohammed Alhassan, the current IGP, to take over the position.
There were also certificates signed by the Minister of the Interior, Mr Kwesi Ahwoi, to prove the origins of some American citizens, as well as High Court disclaimer forms.
Mr Kontomah said the police, acting on intelligence that the young men were involved in criminal activities, swooped on them in the early hours of 9 June, "and we found them busy browsing the Internet in their room with laptops."
He said prior to the arrest of the suspects, residents of the area had filed complaints with the police that a group of young men in the house had been harassing them in the night.
Among items police retrieved from the Nigerians were eight laptops and a search on them led to the retrieval of a number of forged documents from state institutions.
Some of the forged documents are ones from the Office of the President, the High Court, the Ghana Police Service, the Value Added Tax division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, among other institutions.
The police chief said the suspects used the documents to facilitate illegal electronic transaction and lure people to part with money.
In addition to the eight laptops retrieved from the suspects, a quantity of dried substances believed to be Indian hemp was also allegedly found on them.
One of the letters on the letterhead of the Office of the President and purportedly signed by Dr Raymond A. Atuguba, the Executive Secretary to the President, read: "His Excellency the President has given approval for Mr Paul Tawiah Quaye, the Inspector-General of Police, to commence his compulsory 90-day terminal leave from February 5-4 May 2013.
20.06.2014, 17:47 Foreign
Six Nigerians have been arrested for allegedly forging letterheads of the Office of the President of Ghana, John Mahama and other state institutions to defraud people.
According to a report on Ghana's Daily Graphic, the arrested suspects are Paul Kelvin, 20; Wallace Darden Odon, 28; Osamidiamwen Ikecheku Emeka, 24; Prince Ejime, 19; Charles Chinedu, 32, and Adebayoo Alaba Saheed, 21.
It was gathered that all the suspects are unemployed while they live in the west African nation.
Reports stated that all the arrested Nigerians have been charged with forging documents, signatures and posing as state officials.
It was also gathered that the suspects were charged with deceit of public officers because they gave false names to the police during interrogation.
The Ghanaian website, while quoting the Accra Regional Crime Officer, Chief Superintendent of Police Mr Paul Kontomah, reports that the suspects were arrested in a house at Ayensu Estate, near Adenta in Accra, on 9 June, 2014.
Among the letters retrieved from the suspects was one directing a former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to take his compulsory leave for Mr Mohammed Alhassan, the current IGP, to take over the position.
There were also certificates signed by the Minister of the Interior, Mr Kwesi Ahwoi, to prove the origins of some American citizens, as well as High Court disclaimer forms.
Mr Kontomah said the police, acting on intelligence that the young men were involved in criminal activities, swooped on them in the early hours of 9 June, "and we found them busy browsing the Internet in their room with laptops."
He said prior to the arrest of the suspects, residents of the area had filed complaints with the police that a group of young men in the house had been harassing them in the night.
Among items police retrieved from the Nigerians were eight laptops and a search on them led to the retrieval of a number of forged documents from state institutions.
Some of the forged documents are ones from the Office of the President, the High Court, the Ghana Police Service, the Value Added Tax division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, among other institutions.
The police chief said the suspects used the documents to facilitate illegal electronic transaction and lure people to part with money.
In addition to the eight laptops retrieved from the suspects, a quantity of dried substances believed to be Indian hemp was also allegedly found on them.
One of the letters on the letterhead of the Office of the President and purportedly signed by Dr Raymond A. Atuguba, the Executive Secretary to the President, read: "His Excellency the President has given approval for Mr Paul Tawiah Quaye, the Inspector-General of Police, to commence his compulsory 90-day terminal leave from February 5-4 May 2013.
A teenager, identified as Isaac Usim has landed himself in trouble after stabbing his friend to death in Olodi- Apapa area of Lagos State for allegedly raping his younger sister.
It was gathered that trouble started when the younger sister, identified as Miss Usims, ran home and reported to her brother that she was raped by the his friend, Kehinde when she was sent on an errand last Sunday.
An argument, however, ensued the following day when the accused approached his friend who was in company of his father, Mr Usims, and his brother, on Price Fadina Street, which led to a fight between the accused and the Usim family.
On thing led to another and in the process Isaac who is currently on the run allegedly stabbed 17-year‑old Kehinde, a vulcanizer who was said to have left Ibadan for Lagos in search of greener pasture with a screw driver in the neck.
The attacker was immediately ordered by eyewitness and sympathisers to rush him to Saint James Hospital, from where he was referred to Falati Hospital but unfortunately died before getting to the hospital.
Meanwhile, the alleged killer's family escaped being lynched by angry hoodlums who had stormed their residence at 44, Prince Fadina Street after hearing of Kehinde death but for the intervention of some concerned residents, the suspect's younger brother would have been lynched while other occupants of the building were said to have fled for fear of being caught up in the attack.
However, the alleged attacker's father and younger brother were reportedly arrested by the Police.
The Lagos State Police Command, Ngozi Braide who confirmed the incident condemned the killing of the alleged rapist, describing the act as barbaric saying Usim had no right to kill someone, no matter the circumstances.
It was gathered that trouble started when the younger sister, identified as Miss Usims, ran home and reported to her brother that she was raped by the his friend, Kehinde when she was sent on an errand last Sunday.
An argument, however, ensued the following day when the accused approached his friend who was in company of his father, Mr Usims, and his brother, on Price Fadina Street, which led to a fight between the accused and the Usim family.
On thing led to another and in the process Isaac who is currently on the run allegedly stabbed 17-year‑old Kehinde, a vulcanizer who was said to have left Ibadan for Lagos in search of greener pasture with a screw driver in the neck.
The attacker was immediately ordered by eyewitness and sympathisers to rush him to Saint James Hospital, from where he was referred to Falati Hospital but unfortunately died before getting to the hospital.
Meanwhile, the alleged killer's family escaped being lynched by angry hoodlums who had stormed their residence at 44, Prince Fadina Street after hearing of Kehinde death but for the intervention of some concerned residents, the suspect's younger brother would have been lynched while other occupants of the building were said to have fled for fear of being caught up in the attack.
However, the alleged attacker's father and younger brother were reportedly arrested by the Police.
The Lagos State Police Command, Ngozi Braide who confirmed the incident condemned the killing of the alleged rapist, describing the act as barbaric saying Usim had no right to kill someone, no matter the circumstances.
Boko Haram Forcefully Recruit Cameroonian Boys Into Sect – Report
20.06.2014, 7:46 Local
Fresh report indicates that militants of the dreaded Boko Haram group snatch young boys in Cameroon, from across the boarder with Nigeria, to force them into the sect.
Photo: Cameroonian elite troops, B.I.R
According to Daily Mail, numerous villages in the area were cleared out and schools torched by the terrorists even despite the presence of elite troops of Battalion D'Intervention Rapide (B.I.R).
Speaking with Sky News, residents said Boko Haram raided villages during the daytime to snatch boys.
One of the boys narrated how he refused to join the terrorists, causing substantial tension, however he managed to escape from them.
While Nigeria accuses Cameroon of being unable to prevent the insurgents from crossing the border and thus letting them hide in the neighbouring country, the spokesperson of Cameroon's Defence Ministry Lieutenant Colonel Badjeck claims speaking with Sky News:
"They [Boko Haram] are not in Cameroon. Why would we allow that? This is bad for Cameroon. We are suffering too at the hands of Boko Haram."
It would be recalled that more than two months have passed since the abduction of over 250 Chibok school girls. The feared sect claimed responsibility for the kidnap 3 weeks later stating that they would sell the girls in the market.
Numerous experts alleged that the students might have been splitt into groups and relocated to the neighbouring countries. Later Cameroon and Chad claimed they might block the main routes said to be used by insurgents.
Despite the international support in the find-and-rescue operation, the abduction victims still remain in captivity.
Chibok: Jonathan says terrorism is sad, Boko Haram won’t last forever
on june 20, 2014 at 6:07 pm in news
Abuja - President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday described terrorism as a sad event
and assured Nigerians that the evil the Boko Haram sect represented would not last
forever.
Jonathan made the remark while receiving a report from the presidential fact-
finding committee on the abducted Chibok female students at the Presidential
Villa, Abuja.
Jonathan inaugurated the committee on May 6 to provide government with
accurate information about the abduction.
The Chairman of the committee is Brig.-Gen. Ibrahim Sabo.
The president said he would not rest until terror was crushed in the country
because “Nigeria can no longer live with the monster called Boko Haram.”
Jonathan described the abduction as painful, especially as the Chibok girls were
still in the hands of criminal elements.
He reiterated his position that he and the security agencies would not sleep until
the girls were rescued.
Jonathan said that terror attack anywhere was an attack on everyone.
He said that contrary to the belief that security agencies were not doing enough to
end terrorism, “they are doing their best but they should do more to end insurgency
in the country.’’
Jonathan commended the chairman and members of the committee for their
commitment and patriotism in the discharge of their responsibility even at personal
risk.
Presenting the report, Sabo confirmed that a total of 219 of the girls were still
missing.
He disclosed that a total of 276 girls were abducted by members of the Boko
Haram Sect at the Government Girls Secondary School (GGSS), Chibok, Borno on
April 14.
According to him, 119 students escaped from the school’s premises before the
insurgents took away their classmates, while 57 of those abducted escaped and
have been reunited with their families.
Sabo said: “The committee here wishes to lay to rest any residual doubt as to
whether or not any student was abducted at Chibok.’’
“As most Nigerians already know, there were some persons who doubted whether
in fact any student was abducted.
“On the other hand, for those who believed that there was abduction, there were
lingering doubts as to how such a number of kidnap victims were conveyed,
considering also that information was sparse as to how the insurgents evacuated the
victims.
“A total of 276 students were thus abducted.
“As of today, 57 of the abducted students have been reunited with their families
after escaping along zig-zag transport route taken by the insurgents or by bolting to
safety when the insurgents were resting.
“Sadly, 219 students remain unaccounted for,’’ he said.
The chairman said that the committee received the full cooperation of the people
and interacted with different stakeholders considered relevant to the fact-finding
mission.
He, however, said that a particular senator from Borno, whose name he did not
mention, shunned the committee after he had initially agreed to an appointment.
“The singular exception was a senator from Borno who, after agreeing to an
appointment with the committee, turned around to avoid the meeting on the excuse
that he had another appointment and would thereafter be unavailable for one month
or so.
“Not that his non-appearance has materially or in any way affected the outcome of
the committee’s findings, but the senator’s avoidance of an interface with the
committee may well speak to a motive not too difficult to discern,’’ he said.
Sabo noted that though Nigerians and the rest of the world had been galvanised to
drum up support for the freedom of the girls, little would be achieved through
finger-pointing.
“Getting the girls out and safely too, is of more importance than the publicity
generated by the blame game that has tended to becloud the issue,” he said. (NAN)Dxdffsdddd
on june 20, 2014 at 6:07 pm in news
Abuja - President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday described terrorism as a sad event
and assured Nigerians that the evil the Boko Haram sect represented would not last
forever.
Jonathan made the remark while receiving a report from the presidential fact-
finding committee on the abducted Chibok female students at the Presidential
Villa, Abuja.
Jonathan inaugurated the committee on May 6 to provide government with
accurate information about the abduction.
The Chairman of the committee is Brig.-Gen. Ibrahim Sabo.
The president said he would not rest until terror was crushed in the country
because “Nigeria can no longer live with the monster called Boko Haram.”
Jonathan described the abduction as painful, especially as the Chibok girls were
still in the hands of criminal elements.
He reiterated his position that he and the security agencies would not sleep until
the girls were rescued.
Jonathan said that terror attack anywhere was an attack on everyone.
He said that contrary to the belief that security agencies were not doing enough to
end terrorism, “they are doing their best but they should do more to end insurgency
in the country.’’
Jonathan commended the chairman and members of the committee for their
commitment and patriotism in the discharge of their responsibility even at personal
risk.
Presenting the report, Sabo confirmed that a total of 219 of the girls were still
missing.
He disclosed that a total of 276 girls were abducted by members of the Boko
Haram Sect at the Government Girls Secondary School (GGSS), Chibok, Borno on
April 14.
According to him, 119 students escaped from the school’s premises before the
insurgents took away their classmates, while 57 of those abducted escaped and
have been reunited with their families.
Sabo said: “The committee here wishes to lay to rest any residual doubt as to
whether or not any student was abducted at Chibok.’’
“As most Nigerians already know, there were some persons who doubted whether
in fact any student was abducted.
“On the other hand, for those who believed that there was abduction, there were
lingering doubts as to how such a number of kidnap victims were conveyed,
considering also that information was sparse as to how the insurgents evacuated the
victims.
“A total of 276 students were thus abducted.
“As of today, 57 of the abducted students have been reunited with their families
after escaping along zig-zag transport route taken by the insurgents or by bolting to
safety when the insurgents were resting.
“Sadly, 219 students remain unaccounted for,’’ he said.
The chairman said that the committee received the full cooperation of the people
and interacted with different stakeholders considered relevant to the fact-finding
mission.
He, however, said that a particular senator from Borno, whose name he did not
mention, shunned the committee after he had initially agreed to an appointment.
“The singular exception was a senator from Borno who, after agreeing to an
appointment with the committee, turned around to avoid the meeting on the excuse
that he had another appointment and would thereafter be unavailable for one month
or so.
“Not that his non-appearance has materially or in any way affected the outcome of
the committee’s findings, but the senator’s avoidance of an interface with the
committee may well speak to a motive not too difficult to discern,’’ he said.
Sabo noted that though Nigerians and the rest of the world had been galvanised to
drum up support for the freedom of the girls, little would be achieved through
finger-pointing.
“Getting the girls out and safely too, is of more importance than the publicity
generated by the blame game that has tended to becloud the issue,” he said. (NAN)Dxdffsdddd
HEALTH
9 Most Effective Ways to Cope with Depression
When you’re depressed it seems like nothing can make you feel better. However
there are several mental tricks to combat depression that you may want to try,
because they do offer amazing results. Although you can treat depression using
medication, there’s also a kind of therapy, which is called cognitive behavioral
therapy. It focuses on changing your behavior and it’s one of the most effective
ways to cope with depression. Read on to learn some mental tricks to combat
depression and live a happy life.
1. Let go of the past
Let bygones be bygones. You should realize and admit that you cannot change t
past. It can only make you suffer from the things, which have no connection wit
the present. Let go of the past and don’t focus on your future. Try to focus on
your present and use your mental and physical resources to reach your goals no
Don’t be so hard on yourself, because mistakes also give you experience and
teach you to be mature and more confident.
Read also – 7 Most Effective Ways to Let Go of the Past Today
2. Don’t exaggerate issues
Stop thinking of the worst things in your life. There is always a solution to any
problem and if you don’t agree, then you are not satisfied by these solutions.
Don’t sabotage yourself, because you will never have an opportunity to break th
walls of depression. Life is too short to spend it miserably. Be more realistic and
try not to watch TV that is full of negative info.
3. Stop overanalyzing things
If you are fond of mulling over your problems, you won’t be able to combat
depression. Focusing on the issue can play a bad trick with you. It can maintain
and develop depression, which can affect your mental health. You should get rid
of this destructive habit. This step is very important if you want to recover from
depression.
4. Focus on positive things
Start doing small things, which make you happy. Write down all positive
moments you have faced during the day. You should think about positive at least
half an hour every day. Moreover, you can do something good for others. It may
be just the ticket to give your self-esteem and sense of self worth a boost. Don’t
forget that good and positive activities can lighten your mood in no time.
Read also – 7 Simple Ways to Make Positivity a Habit
5. Fake it
I know it sounds weird but it really works. Did you know that a fake smile can
release feel-good chemicals in your brain? It can boost your mood and relieve
depression. What are waiting for? Let’s make an experiment and smile to change
your mood. According to cognitive behavioral therapy, there is a significant link
between your emotional and physiological state. Why not change your behavior
and feel positive emotions more often? It can be the key to your depression
recovery.
6. Stick to the routine
It can be difficult to stick to a well-structured day routine, but active days will
relief the symptoms of your depression. Get up early, eat 4-5 times a day and
avoid napping. It will provide you a good night sleep. People who suffer from
depression usually face unusual weight gain or loss, which is why it’s so
important to stick to the routine. Plus, it can help you fight insomnia.
7. Get rid of negative thinking patterns
Depressed people often see things in black or white. You shouldn’t see things
only in black or white colors, because it can make you feel worse. Negative
thinking patterns can even prevent you from doing the things that make you feel
happy. For instance, instead of saying “no one cares about me or no one loves
me,” say “many people love me,” you’ll feel much better.
8. Avoid isolating yourself
When you are depressed, there’s no desire to see anyone. But your isolation won
help you combat depression. Don’t afraid to share your problems and inner
feelings with the family or friends. I’m sure they will do their best to help you
fight depression. Moreover, you will have an opportunity to check the frankness
of your friends. As the proverb says, “Friend in need is a friend indeed.”
Read also – 7 Ways to Cheer Yourself Up When You’re Feeling Lonely
9. You’re not a victim
Don’t blame yourself and others if something always goes wrong. You can
choose how to react to all those difficult events in your life. You have all chance
to make your dreams come true. Don’t waste your time thinking of unnecessary
and destructive things, which can lower your self-esteem.
Depression is a widespread problem of millions of people around the world.
There are many theories about its occurrence. Many people prefer to use
medication, because they believe that it is the reason of chemical misbalance in
the brain. But I think it’s better to fight depression naturally. Have you ever face
a depression? How did you treat this problem? Share your tips with us, please.
9 Most Effective Ways to Cope with Depression
When you’re depressed it seems like nothing can make you feel better. However
there are several mental tricks to combat depression that you may want to try,
because they do offer amazing results. Although you can treat depression using
medication, there’s also a kind of therapy, which is called cognitive behavioral
therapy. It focuses on changing your behavior and it’s one of the most effective
ways to cope with depression. Read on to learn some mental tricks to combat
depression and live a happy life.
1. Let go of the past
Let bygones be bygones. You should realize and admit that you cannot change t
past. It can only make you suffer from the things, which have no connection wit
the present. Let go of the past and don’t focus on your future. Try to focus on
your present and use your mental and physical resources to reach your goals no
Don’t be so hard on yourself, because mistakes also give you experience and
teach you to be mature and more confident.
Read also – 7 Most Effective Ways to Let Go of the Past Today
2. Don’t exaggerate issues
Stop thinking of the worst things in your life. There is always a solution to any
problem and if you don’t agree, then you are not satisfied by these solutions.
Don’t sabotage yourself, because you will never have an opportunity to break th
walls of depression. Life is too short to spend it miserably. Be more realistic and
try not to watch TV that is full of negative info.
3. Stop overanalyzing things
If you are fond of mulling over your problems, you won’t be able to combat
depression. Focusing on the issue can play a bad trick with you. It can maintain
and develop depression, which can affect your mental health. You should get rid
of this destructive habit. This step is very important if you want to recover from
depression.
4. Focus on positive things
Start doing small things, which make you happy. Write down all positive
moments you have faced during the day. You should think about positive at least
half an hour every day. Moreover, you can do something good for others. It may
be just the ticket to give your self-esteem and sense of self worth a boost. Don’t
forget that good and positive activities can lighten your mood in no time.
Read also – 7 Simple Ways to Make Positivity a Habit
5. Fake it
I know it sounds weird but it really works. Did you know that a fake smile can
release feel-good chemicals in your brain? It can boost your mood and relieve
depression. What are waiting for? Let’s make an experiment and smile to change
your mood. According to cognitive behavioral therapy, there is a significant link
between your emotional and physiological state. Why not change your behavior
and feel positive emotions more often? It can be the key to your depression
recovery.
6. Stick to the routine
It can be difficult to stick to a well-structured day routine, but active days will
relief the symptoms of your depression. Get up early, eat 4-5 times a day and
avoid napping. It will provide you a good night sleep. People who suffer from
depression usually face unusual weight gain or loss, which is why it’s so
important to stick to the routine. Plus, it can help you fight insomnia.
7. Get rid of negative thinking patterns
Depressed people often see things in black or white. You shouldn’t see things
only in black or white colors, because it can make you feel worse. Negative
thinking patterns can even prevent you from doing the things that make you feel
happy. For instance, instead of saying “no one cares about me or no one loves
me,” say “many people love me,” you’ll feel much better.
8. Avoid isolating yourself
When you are depressed, there’s no desire to see anyone. But your isolation won
help you combat depression. Don’t afraid to share your problems and inner
feelings with the family or friends. I’m sure they will do their best to help you
fight depression. Moreover, you will have an opportunity to check the frankness
of your friends. As the proverb says, “Friend in need is a friend indeed.”
Read also – 7 Ways to Cheer Yourself Up When You’re Feeling Lonely
9. You’re not a victim
Don’t blame yourself and others if something always goes wrong. You can
choose how to react to all those difficult events in your life. You have all chance
to make your dreams come true. Don’t waste your time thinking of unnecessary
and destructive things, which can lower your self-esteem.
Depression is a widespread problem of millions of people around the world.
There are many theories about its occurrence. Many people prefer to use
medication, because they believe that it is the reason of chemical misbalance in
the brain. But I think it’s better to fight depression naturally. Have you ever face
a depression? How did you treat this problem? Share your tips with us, please.
jWorld Cup: Keshi Set to Dump Osaze, Azeez Against
Bosnia
Thursday at 7:15am Sports
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Stoke City striker Osaze Odemwingie and Almeria midfielder Ramon Azeez
may not see action in Saturday’s crucial World Cup Group F clash against
Bosnia-Herzegovina, africanfootball.com has reported.
Osaze brought some urgency and creativity to the Super Eagles’ attack against
Iran on Monday, but Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi said the former Russia-based
forward defied his instructions even though he was playing an unfamiliar role.
Keshi is said to be disappointed with Azeez’s performance against Iran and has
lined up Belgium-based Michael Uchebo to take his place.
Skipper Joseph Yobo is expected to keep his place in the first team after
Turkey-based defender Godfrey Oboabona was ruled out of Saturday’s cracker
as a result of a foot injury he suffered against Iran.
Yobo told africanfootball.com in Brazil that reaching a century of international
caps would be an added bonus for him as he was already fulfilled to be at his
third World Cup.
“I’m just happy that I made it here because towards the end of the season I got
injured and it was difficult for me,” he said.
“Any other personal achievement will be great and I will enjoy it.”
Bosnia
Thursday at 7:15am Sports
image_demo_69 africanfootballt.com has reported.
Osaze brought some urgency an" width="800" height="467" />
Stoke City striker Osaze Odemwingie and Almeria midfielder Ramon Azeez
may not see action in Saturday’s crucial World Cup Group F clash against
Bosnia-Herzegovina, africanfootball.com has reported.
Osaze brought some urgency and creativity to the Super Eagles’ attack against
Iran on Monday, but Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi said the former Russia-based
forward defied his instructions even though he was playing an unfamiliar role.
Keshi is said to be disappointed with Azeez’s performance against Iran and has
lined up Belgium-based Michael Uchebo to take his place.
Skipper Joseph Yobo is expected to keep his place in the first team after
Turkey-based defender Godfrey Oboabona was ruled out of Saturday’s cracker
as a result of a foot injury he suffered against Iran.
Yobo told africanfootball.com in Brazil that reaching a century of international
caps would be an added bonus for him as he was already fulfilled to be at his
third World Cup.
“I’m just happy that I made it here because towards the end of the season I got
injured and it was difficult for me,” he said.
“Any other personal achievement will be great and I will enjoy it.”
Adamawa Crisis: Nyako's Planned
Impeachment Is A Threat To Peace- Shehu
Sani
Popular human rights activist and President of the Civil
Rights Congress of Nigeria, Mr. Shehu Sani, on Friday
berated the President Goodluck Jonathan-led Federal
Government for orchestrating the planned impeachment of
the Adamawa State Governor, Murtala Nyako. He
described the move as a threat to the nation’s hard-earned
democracy.
He also warned that any attempt to rig the Ekiti State
Governorship poll slated for June 21, would amount to
inciting the electorate against the government of the day.
Sani also condemned said the impeachment notice served
on Nyako and his deputy, Bala Ngilari, by the state
assembly, saying that the move was a script being acted out
by the PDP to persecute the governor for defecting to the pdp
All Progressives Congress.
In an electronic message to newsmen in Kaduna on Friday,
Sani insisted that the impeachment plot was a plot by the
PDP and the Federal Government to retake the state.
According to him, the impeachment was not only a threat
to peace, but to the entire democratic process, which was
earned through struggle and sacrifice.
While recognising the constitutional rights of the state
legislators to perform their oversight responsibilities, he
noted that it was “dishonorable, unethical and immoral for
the legislators to compromise their conscience and allow
themselves to play the puppet.”
He said, “The impeachment is a threat to peace and the
democratic process. It’s unacceptable. Governor Nyako is a
victim of political vendetta.
“It’s most unfortunate that while the nation burns in the
flames of insurgency, the ruling PDP and the Federal
Government is more interested in intimidating and
harassing dissenting and defecting state governors.
“The action by the Adamawa State House of Assembly is
no different from the earlier failed attempts made in Rivers,
Nasarawa, Kano and Edo states. Removing Nyako and his
deputy amount to nothing but regime change in disguise.”
On the Ekiti State governorship election, the pro-
democracy activist warned that the election must not be
rigged.
He condemned the reported harassment and intimidation of
APC governors on their way to the state for the APC rally.
He noted that the state’s governorship election would be a
pointer to the 2015 general election, adding that it would be
a bad omen for the 2015 elections, if the Independent
National Electoral Commission failed to conduct a free, fair
elections in the state.
He warned the military and other security agencies to
refrain from being partisan, noting that the nation’s
democratic process was never a gift from the military, but
rather a product of bitter struggle and sacrifice.
He said, “The PDP needs to be reminded that it cannot win
elections with the Army and the Police alone. Nigeria’s
democratic process is not a gift given to us by the military,
it was a product of bitter struggle and sacrifice.
“ We will not fold our arms and watch it been
systematically destroyed by desperate forces in Government
and the ruling g
Impeachment Is A Threat To Peace- Shehu
Sani
Popular human rights activist and President of the Civil
Rights Congress of Nigeria, Mr. Shehu Sani, on Friday
berated the President Goodluck Jonathan-led Federal
Government for orchestrating the planned impeachment of
the Adamawa State Governor, Murtala Nyako. He
described the move as a threat to the nation’s hard-earned
democracy.
He also warned that any attempt to rig the Ekiti State
Governorship poll slated for June 21, would amount to
inciting the electorate against the government of the day.
Sani also condemned said the impeachment notice served
on Nyako and his deputy, Bala Ngilari, by the state
assembly, saying that the move was a script being acted out
by the PDP to persecute the governor for defecting to the pdp
All Progressives Congress.
In an electronic message to newsmen in Kaduna on Friday,
Sani insisted that the impeachment plot was a plot by the
PDP and the Federal Government to retake the state.
According to him, the impeachment was not only a threat
to peace, but to the entire democratic process, which was
earned through struggle and sacrifice.
While recognising the constitutional rights of the state
legislators to perform their oversight responsibilities, he
noted that it was “dishonorable, unethical and immoral for
the legislators to compromise their conscience and allow
themselves to play the puppet.”
He said, “The impeachment is a threat to peace and the
democratic process. It’s unacceptable. Governor Nyako is a
victim of political vendetta.
“It’s most unfortunate that while the nation burns in the
flames of insurgency, the ruling PDP and the Federal
Government is more interested in intimidating and
harassing dissenting and defecting state governors.
“The action by the Adamawa State House of Assembly is
no different from the earlier failed attempts made in Rivers,
Nasarawa, Kano and Edo states. Removing Nyako and his
deputy amount to nothing but regime change in disguise.”
On the Ekiti State governorship election, the pro-
democracy activist warned that the election must not be
rigged.
He condemned the reported harassment and intimidation of
APC governors on their way to the state for the APC rally.
He noted that the state’s governorship election would be a
pointer to the 2015 general election, adding that it would be
a bad omen for the 2015 elections, if the Independent
National Electoral Commission failed to conduct a free, fair
elections in the state.
He warned the military and other security agencies to
refrain from being partisan, noting that the nation’s
democratic process was never a gift from the military, but
rather a product of bitter struggle and sacrifice.
He said, “The PDP needs to be reminded that it cannot win
elections with the Army and the Police alone. Nigeria’s
democratic process is not a gift given to us by the military,
it was a product of bitter struggle and sacrifice.
“ We will not fold our arms and watch it been
systematically destroyed by desperate forces in Government
and the ruling g
Thursday, 19 June 2014
I am Out Of Government---
Obasanjo
ARTICLE | JUNE 19, 2014 - 2:03PM | BY LARA ADEJORO
Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo Thursday said, he is out of
government for good.
He stated this at the 2nd World Sickle Cell Day event themed 'Improving blood
safety in Developing nations' organised by the Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation at
the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos.
In his words, he said, "I am out of government for good. I am happy to be out of
government.
The Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation is charity based in London UK, established to
improve human security for all in Africa.
Obasanjo
ARTICLE | JUNE 19, 2014 - 2:03PM | BY LARA ADEJORO
Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo Thursday said, he is out of
government for good.
He stated this at the 2nd World Sickle Cell Day event themed 'Improving blood
safety in Developing nations' organised by the Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation at
the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos.
In his words, he said, "I am out of government for good. I am happy to be out of
government.
The Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation is charity based in London UK, established to
improve human security for all in Africa.
Patience Ozokwo Reportedly
Planning Secret Wedding With Lover!
ARTICLE | JUNE 19, 2014 - 9:49PM | BY AKINTAYO OPEOLUWANI
If news reaching us is anything to go by, it means Nollywood actress, Patience
Ozokwo will soon re-marry 15 years after losing her late husband into the cold
hands of death.
According To an online blog, JointArena, Mama Gee is allegedly in a secret love
affair with a politician who is also a pastor in Delta State.
His name is Michael Diden (Ejele) and he was a commissioner at Delta State Oil
Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC).
According to the gist, the actress has been frequenting Sapele and Warri just to be
closer to her new lover, Ejele.
The same source also revealed that Ejele has been showering Patience Ozokwor
with expensive gifts since their affair kick-started.
Rumours are also spreading that Mama G and the pastor are planning a secret
marriage.
We wish her best of luck after so many years.
Planning Secret Wedding With Lover!
ARTICLE | JUNE 19, 2014 - 9:49PM | BY AKINTAYO OPEOLUWANI
If news reaching us is anything to go by, it means Nollywood actress, Patience
Ozokwo will soon re-marry 15 years after losing her late husband into the cold
hands of death.
According To an online blog, JointArena, Mama Gee is allegedly in a secret love
affair with a politician who is also a pastor in Delta State.
His name is Michael Diden (Ejele) and he was a commissioner at Delta State Oil
Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC).
According to the gist, the actress has been frequenting Sapele and Warri just to be
closer to her new lover, Ejele.
The same source also revealed that Ejele has been showering Patience Ozokwor
with expensive gifts since their affair kick-started.
Rumours are also spreading that Mama G and the pastor are planning a secret
marriage.
We wish her best of luck after so many years.
Lasu slashes fee.to open june 23
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BY IKENNA ASOMBA
LAGOS—AUTHORITIES of Lagos State University, LASU, Ojo, yesterday,
directed students to return to campus June 23, ahead of resumption of academic
activities following implementation by the Governing Council of the reduction of
the university’s tuition fees by 34 to 60 per cent across the various faculties as
directed by the state government.
A statement by the university’s spokesperson, Kayode Sutton, reads: “Sequel to the
Lagos State government’s agreement to the reduction of the Lagos State University
School Fees by 34% to 60% across different faculties, the university management
has come up with the precise amount to be paid by students in all departments and
faculties. In a swift compliance to this agreement, the Governing Council of the
University has approved new school fees which now ranges between N76,250.00
for a final year student in the Arts Department (49.3% reduction), and N158,
250.00 for a 200 level Engineering and Medical (Direct entry) student.
“In the new school fees as approved by the Council, a 100 level student in the
Adebola Adegunwa School of Communication will now pay N103, 250.00, and a
200 level student (Direct Entry) will be required to pay same fee, while a 200 level
returning student pays N88,250.00. For the College of Medicine, a fresh student is
expected to pay N115, 750.00, ditto, a final year medical student, while a 200 level
(Direct Entry) student in the same College pays N158,250.00, representing a
36.4% reduction.
“The approval also stipulated that a 100 level Engineering student pays
N115,750.00 , while the returning students in 200_500 level will pay N143,250.00,
N143,250.00, N131,750.00 and N106,750.00 respectively. New entrants (100
level) in the Faculty of Management Sciences and a final year (500 level) student
will now pay N103,250.00, N113,250.00, N98,250.00, N98,250.00, N86,750.00
and N86,750.00 respectively.
Tuesday, 3 June 2014
Vote!
Mortuary staff charged with stealing from the dead
Jethro Ibileke/Benin The Nigerian police in Benin City have arraigned two mortuary workers for allegedly stealing jewelries placed in the casket of a deceased woman. According to police prosecutor, ASP Emmanuel Obakpolor, the accused, Osaro Benjamin (50), and Idowu Eriemator (26), both employee...I Am Being Impersonated, Banky W Cries Out
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Seaman’s Schnapps, the original No. 1 prayer drink from the stable of Grand
Oak Limited GOL, has scored yet another first through the unveiling of Seaman’s
Special Centenary Pack Limited Edition.
Seaman’s, as the custodian of culture and
conveyor of enduring blessings, launched its Centenary Pack Limited Editionto
mark Nigeria’s 100 years of diverse blessing of nationhood and to reinforce the
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There is sexual harassment in Nollywood'- actress Banke Adewunmi
"There's sexual harassment in the Industry. It's not easy making it without being sexually harassed. Some people think its like trade by barter. It's real. There should be a level playing ground for all without attaching any dirty conditions. People should be allowed to showcase their God-given talents without any hindrance" she said.
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