Pope Francis clears John Paul II, John XXIII for sainthood

Pope Francis on Friday cleared Pope John Paul II for sainthood, approving a miracle attributed to his intercession and setting up a remarkable dual canonization along with another beloved pope, John XXIII.

In a major demonstration of his papal authority, Francis decided to make John XXIII a saint even though the Vatican hasn't confirmed a second miracle attributed to his intercession. The Vatican said Francis had the power to "dispense" with the normal saint-making procedures to canonize him on his own merit, without a miracle.

Nigerian arraigned in US for aiding al-Qaeda

A Nigerian terror suspect accused of trying to help al-Qaeda in Yemen appear before a United States federal courtroom on Friday.
Lawal Babafemi was accused of training with members of al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula and using his English skills to help publish the terrorist magazine “Inspire.”
Judge John Gleason ordered Babafemi, also known as “Ayatollah Mustafa,” held without bail. No plea was entered, reports NBCnewyork.com.
Prosecutors said Babafemi is married with children in Nigeria and helped al-Qaeda attempt to recruit people who speak English to engage in acts of terror against Americans.

What God Says About Sex

Written by Sue Bohlin
It's not surprising that in a time of growing biblical illiteracy, so few people have any idea what God thinks and says about the extremely important subject of sex. The world holds the Christian view of sex in contempt, considering it prudish, naïve and repressive. But the Bible elevates sexuality as God's gift to us that is both sacred and mysterious. The world's perspective degrades it to just something that feels good—another form of recreation or socialization.
Counselor Waylon Ward offers an insightful way to understand the problem, which he calls "the Pickle Principle." In order to make pickles, we put cucumbers in a brine solution of vinegar, spices, and water. After a cucumber soaks in the brine long enough, it is changed into a pickle. Most of us are like pickles. We sit in the brine of a sex-saturated culture, absorbing its values and beliefs, and it changes the way we think. Even most Christians are pickled today, believing and acting exactly like everyone else who has been sitting in the brine of a culture hostile to God and His Word.

Lovemaking Or F*cking

We asked sexologist Jessica O'Reilly, PhD, founder of sexwithdrjess.com how to channel whatever you're hungry for, whether it's slow and sensual, or do-me-now dirty. 

By Molly Triffin

The Mood-Setter
Lovemaking: Romantic sex is 90 percent seduction and 10 percent execution. To set the stage, up the flirting ante a couple of days earlier by being extra affectionate (lots of kissing, exchanging sweet texts) and teasing him in a sensual, not sexual, way—ask him to give you a massage or let your fingers linger on his thigh during a movie—but hold off on actually sealing the deal. The night of, remember that lighting is everything; a soft glow is not only physically flattering, but it also sets a languid tone. Arrange some candles or toss a sheer scarf over your lamp.
F*cking: Let him know you're in the mood to get wicked by dressing in a hot outfit that's totally out of character, from thigh-high boots to nipple tassels. Also, break up the routine by wearing a new perfume or hairstyle. Anything out of the ordinary triggers arousal by awakening his prefrontal cortex, the same spot in the brain that lights up during sex play.

8,000 Zamfara women protest over scarcity of husbands

No fewer than 8,000 women on Thursday matched to the Zamfara Hisbah Commission, seeking the state government’s assistance to enable them to get married.

Led by the Chairperson of the Zamfara Widows Association, Hajiya Suwaiba Isa, and the patron, Alhaji Sa’idu Goshe, the women said they were not living a normal life and needed husbands to become whole.

“Many of us cannot afford two meals in a day because there are no men to support us,” they said.

Another Death recorded in Nollywood

Nollywood once again records another untimely death. Just about 3 days ago, its been reported that one of Movie Industry's comic actors, Prince Murphy, has passed on. Actual cause of death remains unclear but it was gathered that he died after a brief illness.

May his gentle soul Rest In Peace!!!

Human Eaters Attacked By Angry Mob

There was drama yesterday when an angry mob stripped unclad two men, Alaba Abiodun and Samuel, who were allegedly eating human flesh,but they were lucky as the timely arrival of policemen who saved them from being set ablaze.

Earlier, a passer-by along the rail line in Ikeja saw three men in tattered dresses. One of them was making a call and one eating a meat suspected to be human flesh.

The passer-by raised an alarm that attracted the mob which instantly pounced on the two suspect human part eaters. But the one making the phone call managed to escape. Their problem was compounded when the mob moved to their hideout behind the Ikeja Local Government Secretariat fence and found a cutlass, knife, charms and meat with fat which the mob suspected to be human flesh.

Keeping it Real

While you are doing whatever good and discouragement sets in and you feel like giving up, remember why you held on for so long in the first place.

...Seniorita Ella

God is in control

When God’s purpose for your life, your family,

or your future is at stake,

He can waste anything, anybody or anyplace

for your sake!

 Therefore when He allows a MEGA-LOSS,

it’s because a MARVELOUS story is about to be born and because

He has a greater purpose in mind.

...Seniorita Ella

Great Personality

Do I really want him?

"I have no idea if I want him or not.

I haven’t thought of it for 10 years… but now after the second birth I changed completely… I managed to fight off the extra kilograms from the first birth… I look attractive now… My business is successful, the people like me and respect me.

And I met this man, who keeps me awake at night. I think about him a lot. And I love my husband, I never stopped loving him. He is the man of my life, but I think a lot about the other man. Sometimes I imagine how I get extremely aroused and fuck him. Excuse my language, I feel ashamed, but at the same time it is nice… I have no peace of mind.

I love him, and still I date others...

This is Betty's story

"My story is so much different from the others. I hate myself for what I do...

Right now I am dating a boy I love and he loves me even more. We are making big plans about our future… having kids, family…

There is a slight problem, though. I am dating three other men...

One of them is my ex-boyfriend, the other one is my friend’s boyfriend, and the third one is just a friend...

And it is not actually about the dating, but about the sex…

I mean they all want to have more serious relationship with me, but I give them all false hopes...

I don’t know, I have never thought I will be in such situation, but now it happened to me!!!

FG Re-opens Negotiation with ASUU

Benue gov vows to employ no work, no pay policy

The Federal Government may have reopened dialogue with the leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), in a bid to end the over two months old strike. This came just as the

National Association of Nigerians Students (NANS) urged both government and ASUU to return back to the negotiation table, with each party willing to shift ground from their previous positions. Indications to the new development with ASUU emerged on Monday, when journalists were called to cover the meeting, which was eventually postponed till next week, with a ministry official saying this was to allow the supervising Minister of Education, Mr. Nyesom Wike, get proper briefing on the current standpoint of the issues involved.

Marriage on a platter of Gold

I have discovered that a good marriage is not dependent on how careful you were in choosing a partner, but it's mostly dependent on how you treat the partner you are married to.

....Seniorita Ella 

Tithe controversy

So many preachers have failed to teach us the real truth about tithes. So many of us do not even understand it including me,but today I  stumbled on a passage in the Scripture that explains it better. 

True Story Series 1: After I cheated on him...

Here is Tina's story.

A 26 year old woman, pretty, has a nice profession and a secure job. Four years ago, she married her husband for love.

According to her, he is a very sexy man and liked women a lot. She knew this before, but thought that after he marries he would become a new man, besides, she was madly in love with him and he as well.

They lived very well. Of course they had arguments like every other normal family, but always found ways to solve all their problems.

Recently though, she started noticing this specific sparkle in his eyes when he scanned young girls. And they will in return look him over. At the beginning she was amused, she was proud with him, it was a nice thought that she owed him, that "he is MINE" she said. But she overestimated her capabilities to have him only for herself.

I Live In a Sexless Marriage

Advice From My Mother.

I was hesitant to talk to my Mother about the situation I now find myself in for fear that I would become the topic of family gossip. I've always been able to speak my mind with her but wasn't totally sure she would support me or even understand why I was so upset.

Sierra Leone Minister Arrested After Accused Of Raping Student

A deputy minister in Sierra Leone has been sacked and arrested after he was accused of raping a student in his office, state radio said on Wednesday, citing a statement from the president's office.

Mamoudu Tarrawali, deputy minister for education, science and technology, was arrested in Freetown after the incident late on Tuesday, the radio said in a report announcing his sacking.

According to the radio station, the minister's security detail heard shouting coming from Tarrawali's office on Tuesday evening and they found him and a 16-year-old girl fighting.

She later filed a complaint at a police station near Tarrawali's ministry, the radio reported.

Tarrawali has not commented on the accusations.

Sierra Leone is recovering from years of war, during which fighters were accused of raping thousands of women and girls.

APC slams FG over continuing ASUU strike

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the Federal Government’s insincere and amateurish handling of the strike that has paralyzed academic work in public universities in the country for the third month running.

In a statement issued in Abuja,Wednesday by its Interim National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party said the tepid and half-hearted way the government has handled the strike has shown that it does not place much premium on education, which is the path to national development.

15 ways to know if you're ready for Marriage:

1. If you believe that you must always have the last say in an argument,you are not ready for marriage.
2. If you don't like anyone invading your space,you are not ready.
3. If you're a lady,and you don't cook or don't like to,your marriage is not likely to be easy or funny.
4. If you always say things exactly how they come to your mind not caring who is hurt,your marriage is likely to crash.
5. If you believe you are who you are and no one can change that,you're not ready.
6. If you think about others when you've fully sorted yourself out,you're not ready.
7. If you are so good about holding a grudge and you will only let go when you feel like,stay unmarried.
8. If you're a man and you are not engaged in ventures or a process in time that can financially take care of your immediate family and 
beyond,you need to give yourself a few more years to be ready.
9. If as a man,you're easily swayed and pressurized to do things against your wish,you are not ready for marriage.
10. If you believe that women at best should be good in bed and kitchen affairs only,you will end up having a bitter and subdued wife;stay away.
11. If your mind can't conceive the thought of having a more successful wife,even if it is temporary,then you have little growing up to do.
12. If you have no confidence in your capability and your future,you have no business taking someone else with you.
13. If as a man,you don't have a mentor or leader you follow,listen or defer to,you're not going to be able to lead your family.
14. If you can't have wedding ceremony within a budget you can personally afford,give yourself more time. Who says you can't have 20 guests or less at your wedding? Cut your coat according to your cloth and take responsibility. As a man, you can define how small or large you want your wedding ceremony to be and be able to handle it.
15. If you have anger problem such that you can destroy things when you are angry, get a therapist to help you in managing it. Otherwise engage God's help for the change you seek. With anger issues,you're a disaster waiting to explode.
Marriage is an investment, what you put into it is what comes out of it!

Young Men Are Hazardous to Cougars' Health

Marrying a Much Younger Man Greatly Increases a Woman's Chance of Early Death

The Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research, in Germany, analyzed the marriage and death records of 2 million Dutch men and women.

They found that a woman who marries a man nine or more years younger than she is is 20 percent more likely to die at any moment in time compared to a woman of the same age who married a man closer to her age.

That percentage jumps to 30 percent when the man is 15 or more years younger.

To add insult to cougar injury, a man who marries a woman more than seven years his junior is actually 7 percent less likely to die at any time than his counterparts with spouses closer in age to themselves.

Jeremy Taylor - Asylum.com

Jonathan Sacks 9 ministers

Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Education,  Environment and Housing,  Amb. Olugbenga Ashiru,    Prof Mrs Ruqayyatu Rufa’I, Hadiza Ibrahim Mailafa  and Ms Amma Pepple  respectively were among  those who lost their  jobs following  the cabinet reshuffle Wednesday.

Thisday checks revealed  that  about nine Ministers were affected  by the change  that may have been announced  during the ongoing Federal Executive Council Meeting in Abuja.

The Benefits of Fat

Samantha Lynn Frazier

A Florida woman said her love handles saved her life when she was shot entering an Atlantic City bar. Samantha Lynn Frazier said she heard two pops when she walked into Herman's Place early Saturday.

The 35-year-old then felt pain and saw blood on her hand after she grabbed her left side. Atlantic City police said Frazier was an innocent bystander.

Detective Lt. Charles Love said the gunman was aiming for a man who escaped with a bullet hole in his down jacket.

Topless Rights

Portland, Maine — About two dozen women drew a crowd of onlookers when they shed their shirts and marched downtown in Maine's largest city to promote what they call equal-opportunity public toplessness.

Organizer Ty MacDowell said the point of Saturday's march in Portland was that a topless woman out in public shouldn't attract any more attention than a man who walks around without a shirt.

The Portland Press Herald reports that by the end of the march, more than 500 people had amassed — a mix of marchers, young men snapping photos, oglers and people just out enjoying a sunny, warm day.

It's not illegal for a woman to be topless in public in Maine, and police said there were no incidents or arrests.

source: http://ca.askmen.com/dating/dating-news_60/72_topless-rights.html

Colombian is World's Shortest Man at 27 Inches

Bogota, Colombia — Edward Nino Hernandez is in many ways a typical 24-year-old Colombian male. He loves to dance reggaeton, dreams of owning a car - preferably a Mercedes- and wants to see the world.

Top on his list of people he would like to meet are Jackie Chan, Sylvester Stallone and former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe.

What sets Nino (pronounced NEE-nyoh) apart is his size.

He is slightly taller than a piece of carry-on luggage and weighs just 22 pounds (10 kilograms).

Pastor Kumuyi Does Not Recognize 'Prophetess' Who Visited Heaven, Hell and Came Back

The General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi, has refused to recognise the controversial videos of a ‘prophetess’ and others who claimed to have died, gone to heaven and came back to narrate their extra-terrestrial experience.

In the controversial videos being sold all over Nigeria, two women and a boy claimed they died, went to heaven and came back to narrate what they said God showed them.

One of such CDs is that of a Sierra Leonean woman, simply called Sister Linda Ngaujah. Linda said she died and was shown happenings in heaven and hell and that many of the members of a large church on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway are on their way to hell and that the founder of a leading church in Lagos should repent as he allegedly acquired his powers from the devil, saying that a Bishop of another large congregation and his members are not even recognised in heaven.

The ‘prophetess’ added that women who used rubber and wool to plait their hair will go to hell as it is a sin and that the only way for people to be prepared for heaven is to go back to the old Deeper Life Bible Church’s method of dressing.

8-Year-Old Bride Dies After sleeping With 40-Years-Old Husband

An eight year old bride identified as Rawan, died in Hardh in the governorate of Hajjah in northwestern Yemen, from internal injuries on her wedding night, bleeding to death after deep vaginal tearing caused by sex with her 40 year old husband, according to a report issued by UPI on Sunday, Sept. 8.

Activists in the region are fighting for forced child marriage to be banned, and they have called for police to arrest the girl's husband and family.

The issue of forced marriage of child brides is a socially accepted custom and is widespread in many rural areas in Yemen.

A February 2009 law set the minimum age for marriage at 17, but it was repealed after some conservative lawmakers called it un-Islamic.

In particular, a prominent Islamic cleric, Abdulmajeed al-Zindani, issued a fatwa in support of the practice, declaring supporters of a ban on child brides to be apostates, and ultimately leading a successful campaign against legislation that would prevent adult men from marrying children.

What ordinarily we never thought about

How would this Wicked Planet look like...

if our First Parents didn't sin?...
Would Religion be of any need?
Would d issue of cloths bother us?
When would one feel its right to fall in Love?
How about being fools forever..

would people ever realize that they were fools?
How would the world be 

If our First Parents didn't eat the fruit of knowledge; Good &Evil?
Some would not like that...
  Don't blame anyone who decides not to go to church

 and still does Good.
  Don't blame anyone who decides to remain without a dress on

with no insidious motives.
  Don't blame anyone who decides to remain a VIRGIN until it's RIGHT.

... Bryan Demetris

SILENT CRY

I thought I could bear it for a while but it seems to me like a mile
  the journey it’s getting longer by the day,
but it is by the way...
I seek 4 mercy from the domains of the sky
so unfair the weather seems to be @times
My tongue gets dry by the day,
but it is by the way...
though welcomed with hospitality of a roof over my head
but no friends to crack some jokes @ my place,
Am getting bored by the day,
I am by the way...
my heart so tender bleeds with no compassion,
her smiles and company I need with no precaution,
loneliness is the order of the day,
so it is anyway...

...Bryan Demetris