Thursday 2 November 2017

Documentary shows what it means to be gay in Nigeria

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Documentary shows what it means to be gay in Nigeria

Wondered what it feels to be gay in Nigeria? Watch this video and find out.
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Homosexuality in Nigeria
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Pop culture site VICE released a video about being homosexual in Nigeria.

The video titled 'Being Gay In Nigeria' was published on Sunday, October 29, 2017. The short clip is 2:38 seconds long and it features two men who speak about homosexuality in homophobic Nigeria.
The first man featured in the clip simply goes by the name, Datari, "a fellow Englishman and former stylist to UK boy bands."
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These 42 men were caught in the act of homosexuality at a Lagos
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Datari speaks on the anti-gay law in Nigeria and why he has to dress up in a manly way in public. "If you are really camp, then trust me you can't survive in Nigeria,"  he says. 'Camp' is a British slang for when a man acts feminine.
"Why do you think I wear shorts and hats all the time? I want to be butch. I wish I could change my voice because that's like a dead giveaway" says Datari.
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3 alleged gay men beaten in Nigeria 
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He then goes on to talk about what the average gay person in Nigeria goes through, public persecution and jail. Datari claims some gay Nigerian celebs travel abroad and claim asylum because of the persecution.
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LGBT rights activist Bisi Alimi applied for asylum because of persecution in Nigeria
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In the second bit of the video, an unidentified Nigerian man who is a hairdresser speaks about his mother's disapproval for his line of profession.
"She was actually telling me it's not a job for a guy. She feels ashamed that her son is touching a woman's hair"  he says.
Further, into the video, the hairdresser admits he experimented with homosexuality but he didn't fancy it. He says he likes women very much.
He claims that there are many influential gay people in the country. "In Nigeria, you will get a lot of connections when you are gay" he claims.

With the Same Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act of 2013, the punishment for same-sex activity in Nigeria is 14 years.
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Fighting depression with two opposite sides of Nigerian music

Ibrahim Magu is a very frustrated man right now

The re-emergence of Maina has become a source of embarrassment and frustration for EFCC boss Magu.
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The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami (L),  EFCC boss, Ibrahim Magu (R)play
The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami (L),  EFCC boss, Ibrahim Magu (R)

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Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, cuts a frustrated and dejected figure these days.

He’s unhappy because he can’t fathom how Abdulrasheed Maina, the alleged ‘pension thief’, found his way back into the federal civil service after the EFCC declared him a wanted man in 2013.
Magu is convinced that some very powerful people in government have been providing ample cover for Maina and goading him on.
Abdulrasheed MainaplayEx pension reform boss, Abdulrasheed Maina (Premium Times)

“I really don't know what happened, but I know that he has been properly placed on the watch list and he cannot sneak into this country without the law enforcement agencies, you know, something is wrong somewhere and we need to look at that”, Magu said.
The anti-graft agency boss added that; "I was not in the EFCC as at the time the Maina investigation was conducted".
Magu became acting EFCC boss in November 2015.
Magu has advised Maina to turn himself in for his own good and name his cohorts while at it.
"I advise Maina to come and expose those who are involved because we will go after everybody. I am telling you, we will not spare anybody. Let him come out and expose them. If I'm involved in any way, I should also be exposed.
Shugaban hukumar yaki da rashawaplayIbrahim Magu (The Nation)

"He has people who are protecting him and that has made it difficult for us to get him arrested. You can imagine, he was promoted. It is really devastating, it is beyond my understanding."
Official correspondence now at everyone’s disposal proves that Attorney General Abubakar Malami piled ample pressure on Head of Service Oyo-Ita to have Maina reinstated into the civil service at the Interior Ministry.
Malami and Magu have had public spats and disagreements recently over the prosecution processes of the EFCC.
EFCC insiders tell Pulse that Magu has grown increasingly frustrated at the lack of inter-agency cooperation in the fight against corruption.
Former chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed MainaplayAbdulrasheed Maina (Nigerian Monitor)

“It’s as if we are alone in this”, one EFCC source disclosed.
As the Maina debacle continues to grip the nation, Magu has instructed his men to sink their claws into the case of the former pension boss; with all they’ve got.
Meanwhile, Maina is still on the run.

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Why you should include banana in your daily diet

Why you should include banana in your daily diet

Apart from the fact that people eat bananas because of its sweet taste, there are so many health benefits from just eating them.
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Bunch of bananas
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The elongated fruit which is usually in a curved form is an edible fruit with soft succulent flesh.

Apart from the fact that people eat bananas because of its sweet taste, there are so many health benefits from just eating them.
An average banana which is about 126 grams contains 110 calories, 30 grams of carbohydrate, a gram of protein without fat, cholesterol and sodium. It also provides a whole of vitamins and minerals in different varieties.
From fighting against depression to fighting cancer, and helping pregnant women with morning sickness.
The banana does have many advantages.
Here are the health benefits of including bananas in your daily diet

1. Depression

Ever wondered why a banana is called the happy fruit. Not just because it looks like a wide smile but because it contains a high level of tryptophan which is converted into serotonin a brain neurotransmitter which put people in a happy mood. It helps to fight depression.
playBanana puts you in a happy mood (Detechter.com)

Banana also regulates blood sugar and produces enzymes which relieve stress.

2. Helps Digestion and cures constipation

Bananas are rich in pectin which helps indigestions.
playBanana helps digestion (Medindia.net)

It produces digestive enzymes which help to take in nutrients and also removes toxins from the bloodstream.
It also acts as a prebiotic which stimulates the growth of good bacteria in the bowel which helps to fight constipation.

3. Cancer

Bananas have a high level of vitamin C that aids in the reduction of the formation of free radicals which is known to cause cancer.
playBanana helps to prevent cancer (Healthyreaders)

They are also rich in fibre which helps to reduce the risk of kidney and colorectal cancer.
This risk of a child developing Leukemia is also reduced if bananas are given to a child in the first two years after being born.

4. It reduces high blood pressure and heart diseases

Bananas are also very rich in Potassium which plays a huge role when it comes to blood pressure. The presence of potassium helps in the reduction of high blood pressure.
The presence of fibre, potassium, vitamin C and B6 content in bananas help to reduce cardiovascular diseases. Eat more bananas to avoid having a heart attack.

5. Diabetes

An average banana gives about 3 gram of fibre.
Eating banana is a good fruit for diabetic patients. For patients with the Type 1 diabetes, they need to consume high-fibre and bananas are rich in fibre.
Also, patients with type 2 diabetes tend to have an improved blood sugar level and insulin level when they eat more of bananas.  One medium banana provides about 3 grams of fiber.

6. Diarrhoea

People lose a lot of electrolyte in their bodies like potassium when they have diarrhoea. Banana helps to regain all the potassium loss. Banana is a good treatment for diarrhoea

7. Boost the sex drive

Bananas contain an enzyme called bromelain, which helps to boost the sex drive and also helps to combat impotency in men.
playBanana helps to boost sex drive. (Gq.com.au)

With the high level of potassium and riboflavin present in bananas, it increases the energy levels of the body system which makes to go many rounds.
It also helps to relax the nervous system.
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President reveals plan to appoint more ministers to cabinet

President reveals plan to appoint more ministers to cabinet

The president said he'll be making more appointments to invite fresh ideas.

Shugaba Muhammadu BuhariplayPresident Muhammadu Buhari (Vanguard)
President Muhammadu Buhari has announced his plan to appoint more ministers to his cabinet so as to inject new ideas into his administration.
The president made the revelation at the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the All Progressives' Congress (APC) at the National Secretariat in Abuja on Tuesday, October 31.
Part of the president's address read, "Last year I said we would re-constitute the Boards of Parastatals. I must regret the fact that we have not done so, for many reasons.
"Some of us in this meeting may know I had given instructions since October 2015 for this exercise to start. But there have been inordinate delays through several Committees in an attempt to get the balance right and to make sure all parts of the country are equitably represented.
"On the other hand I am keenly aware that our supporters are very eager for these appointments to be announced. By the Grace of God these appointments will be announced soon. Especially now that the economy is improving, we will have the resources to cater for the appointees.
"By the same token the compressed Federal Executive Council will be expanded to bring in more supporters at Federal Level, with fresh ideas to be injected into the government."
The plan was later confirmed by the president's Personal Assistant on New Media, Bashir Ahmad, who posted on his Twitter account (@BashirAhmaad), "President Muhammadu Buhari will expand Federal Executive Council to bring in more people and fresh ideas, for the ultimate benefit of the people of Nigeria."
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12 interesting things Nigerian Christians would love to ask their pastor

12 interesting things Nigerian Christians would love to ask their pastor

Twelve people open up and reveal all the things they want answers to.
What would you ask your pastor or priest if you had the chance?
This is what we asked some Nigerian Christians and the result is this list of twelve interesting questions.
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What would you ask you pastor or priest if you could?
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Here is what 12 believers would love to ask their pastor:
1. Why do you like flying private jets and who buys for those trips? This was from anonymous member of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG)
2. How does tithing actually work? How can I get the supposed blessing attached to it? — Adebayo 20.
3. Why is there so much terrorism in the world and why does it affect even the church, made up of God’s own people? — Tunde 25.
4. Why doesn’t God protect His children? — Chiamaka 30
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5. Why did He allow Satan to do whatever he likes to the world, why has He allowed the Devil to take over? — Iheoma 26
6. Why did a loving Father create Hell? — Shedrack 19
7. Malachi 1:2–3 and Romans 9:13 say, ….“Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.” Does this mean God has favourites and can choose to hate anyone? — Abiodun 30
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Romans 9
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8. If God has total control over everything, why are we still punished for our sins? — Samuel 16
9. Why does God say we have free will when there are punishments when we choose to disobey Him? — Francis 31
10. Why do Catholics, Anglicans and similar churches require confirmations before members can partake in communion, the body of Jesus Christ? Why is this still necessary when He already died for our sake? — Onome 27
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What would you ask you pastor or priest if you could?
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11. Why do Christians approach the old and new testament differently when they are in the same book? — Emem 40
12. How do pastors and priests cope with living a committed, religious life every single day? — Ambode 37
Look out for a follow-up article with answers from Men of God.
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Live Your Life with Passion - Daily Inspiration

Live Your Life with Passion - Daily Inspiration - Daily Quote



Daily Inspiration - Daily Quote ... Jonathan Lockwood Huie
November 2, 2017
Insights for living with joy and purpose



Nothing is as important as passion.
No matter what you want to do with your life,
be passionate.
- Jon Bon Jovi

Life is action and passion;
it is required of a man that he should share the passion and action of the time,
at peril of being judged not to have lived.
- Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.

A man can succeed at almost anything
for which he has unlimited enthusiasm.
- Charles M. Schwab

Life is unlimited - it expands with the generosity, compassion,
inventiveness, and service that you contribute.
-Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Further reading: Curious - Adventurous

This Life is Not a Rehearsal

Welcome the Unknown

Think Big, Act Big
    
May the world be kind to you,
and may your own thoughts be gentle upon yourself.
- Jonathan
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