Monday, February 25, 2013
God told me to go —Pope Benedict
In an emotional goodbye to 100,000 supporters, the Pope revealed on
Sunday that he was stepping aside because God told him to do so.In a voice raw with emotion, Benedict XVI told pilgrims in St Peter’s Square that he was resigning on February 28 because God had called on him to devote himself to prayer. He said God had told him ‘to climb the mountain’.
Mail Online reports that pilgrims filled the piazza to witness a historical moment and thank the Pope for his eight year Pontificate at the Angelus Prayer, his penultimate public appearance as the Pontiff.
Despite recently looking tired and frail, he spoke in a clear, strong voice, repeatedly thanking the faithful for their closeness and affection as they interrupted him, again and again, with applause and cheers. Police estimated some 100,000 people turned out.
For The Ladies: How To Stop Your Breasts From Sagging
While the causes of sagging are not known, many schools of thought attribute the cause of this phenomenon to breastfeeding. But many researches and studies have shown that this is a complete myth. Outcomes of studies and researches have found that expansion and contraction of milk glands during pregnancy and not breastfeeding is responsible.
In some cases, it even happens without pregnancy. Sagging can happen sooner than expected, except those with very small breasts. It is not uncommon to see teens with drooping breasts.
Okocha, Kanu made me choose Nigeria – Victor Moses
Victor Moses
Moses played for England from Under-16 to U-21 level and was tipped by former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan to be one of England ’s finest. But unfortunately, U-21 boss Stuart Pearce and former England manager Fabio Capello had little or no interest in Moses.
“I played all through the age levels for England and when Nigeria first asked, I wanted to concentrate on my club football,” the 22-year-old told Mirror.co.uk.
72-year-old woman,11yr Old Boy, burnt to death
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72-year old woman, Mrs. Olubisi Nihinlola, and her 11-year old grandson, Waris Ajasa, were burnt to death by a mysterious late night inferno at Abolade, Omi-Adio in Ido Local Government, Oyo State.
Sympathisers and families of the victims were thrown into mourning on Friday as their charred remains were retrieved from their burnt apartment.
The fire, which source was yet to be determined as of 7pm on Sunday, was said to have been noticed around 11pm.
The only survivor, a 13-year-old Latifat Ajasa, was rescued by neighbours.
When our correspondent visited Emiloju Hospital, Teachers’ Quarters, Omi-Adio, on Sunday, Latifat’sbody were wrapped with bandage.
72-year old woman, Mrs. Olubisi Nihinlola, and her 11-year old grandson, Waris Ajasa, were burnt to death by a mysterious late night inferno at Abolade, Omi-Adio in Ido Local Government, Oyo State.
Sympathisers and families of the victims were thrown into mourning on Friday as their charred remains were retrieved from their burnt apartment.
The fire, which source was yet to be determined as of 7pm on Sunday, was said to have been noticed around 11pm.
The only survivor, a 13-year-old Latifat Ajasa, was rescued by neighbours.
When our correspondent visited Emiloju Hospital, Teachers’ Quarters, Omi-Adio, on Sunday, Latifat’sbody were wrapped with bandage.
Sunday, February 24, 2013
President Goodluck Jonathan dissolves pension reform task force
Although the details of the dissolution were sketchy, freezone arena learnt on Sunday that letters to that effect were dispatched to all members of the PRTT last week.
UK police now suggesting acid victim Naomi Oni threw the liquid on herself
Police are believed to have seized a computer belonging to a young woman who was badly scarred in an acid attack amid suspicions that she may have caused the injuries herself. But her family fear that detectives are not doing enough to catch the perpetrator of the attack and are focusing on a 'crazy' line of inquiry
Look for warning signs of stress and don’t ignore them
The thing about stress is that if ignored, it can lead to even more serious health problems.
I have written about stress and its
damaging effects on a number of occasions. I keep returning to it for a
few reasons. I see the insidious effects of it on a daily basis. Some of
it is within my own life, when I feel a sense of being out of control
or overwhelmed. I have learnt to identify what my triggers are and what
my warning signals tell me. I have learnt that I ignore this at my own
peril. I have also seen the effects of stress in the lives of friends,
family, colleagues and sometimes even the ordinary man on the streets.
Sometimes it is the very things that give
us joy and comfort that can bring us the most stress. For instance,
work, family obligations and money worries can all add up and leave you
feeling overwhelmed.
Of course there is good stress and bad
stress; the first one tends to have a motivating effect on us leading us
to be more productive and to take healthy risks to advance or promote
career options. Then there is the other stress (the bad one), that makes
you have many sleepless nights, and impacts adversely on your mental
and physical health.
I have a fiancé now — Bisi Ibidapo-Obe
Bisi Ibidapo-Obe
Background
I’m Bisi Ibidapo-Obe, a Nollywood actress.
Acting is a passion
I have always been passionate about
acting. When I was in the secondary school, I loved entertainment. So,
imagine how I felt when my father insisted that I read law. I do not
blame him because a large percentage of my family members are lawyers. I
rejected my father’s advice and went to Ebute-Meta, Lagos, where I met a
popular actor, who introduced me to acting. The first film I featured
in was Edunjobi. Then, I was not after money. I just wanted to
be famous. I wanted to be like my bosses-Yinka Quadri and Taiwo Hassan.
It was not easy climbing the ladder of success but I thank God for what I
have become today.
I’m scared of marriage: I get lots of proposals,it is so crazy..–Ebube Nwagbo
"Yes I am still single. The reason is that I am someone who has always
believed in love. It is a big deal to me so if I have to do it, it has
to be right. I am a strong believer of love. I get lots of proposals; it
is so crazy I do not know who to give a chance to. I think it is a
price I have to pay for stardom. Sometimes when anybody comes my way, I
do not know who wants to be with me for the right reasons. I believe
when that day comes, I will definitely figure out who that person is. It
is not easy. What I should be talking about is not relationship but
marriage. I want to go into marriage and be in it for ever. No one goes
into marriage thinking of divorce, but it happens. We try our best. I
think I am kind of scared, but I just have to give it a try whether I
like it or not. It just has to happen and happen right; at the right
time""\
She told Punch...
Friday, February 22, 2013
Photo:-Sorry state of nigerian prostitutes in italy,lives in forrests
The photos were released to discourage other young Nigerian women from going to Italy to seek better life.more pics after cut
Photos-Houdegbe North American University Student Turn Girl into snake for money Rituals
This is like a movie.I mean do people really turn others into
snakes/animals for ritual purposes?.I just came across this chilling but
true story which happened at Houdegbe North American University Benin Republic and sadly,it involves Nigerian first year students.
Laspotech student allegedly beaten to death by boyfriend
A part-time Business Administration Student of Lagos State Polytechnic, Miss Olayinde Bournes, 22, (pictured above) has allegedly been beaten to death by her boyfriend, Abuchi Cyril.
The incident happened yesterday Thursday February 21 at Shorinmade Street, Aguda-Ogba area of Lagos State, southwest Nigeria.
According to Miss Titilayo Fagbamila, friend of the deceased girl, she always complained to her that her boyfriend, Abuchi always beat her at the slightest provocation.
She said that on Thursday when the tragedy occurred, Abuchi invited Olayinde to his house along Shorinmade Street, to see his travel documents. Titilayo said nobody knew what happened when the lovers were together but it is believed that they had a misunderstanding which may have led to a fight.Read more after the cut...
Ghanaian footballer John Paintsil arrested for stabbing his wife in the eye
According to Greater Accra Police, Paintsil stabbed his wife after a quarrel over money. The wife, Richlove Paintsil, jumped the wall of their home into their neighbors home to escape the assault. John allegedly followed her into the neighbours house and assaulted the people who tried to stop him from hitting his wife.
Paintsil was later picked up by the police after neighbours called them .He is being held for assault and causing harm.
Paintsil was part of the Ghana Black Stars team that came fourth in the just concluded AFCON 2013
BREAKING NEWS: Oscar Pistorius GRANTED BAIL
Blade runner Oscar Pistorius has just been been granted bail by a South African Magistrate Desmond Nair.
The Magistrate started by telling the South African police area's where
they didn't perform well and also areas where they didn't carry out
proper investigations and gotten the required informations needed. The
magistrate also said the evidences heard so far are mainly
circumstancial.
The judge listed his assests scattered in different parts of South
Africa, while'st also listing his income and the amount of money in his
bank accounts, and stating that someone of Oscar's status wont want to
loose all that.
After carefully deliberating the area's where he had issue's coming to
terms with, they magistrate said they South African government couldn't
determine that Oscar is a flight risk.
Jonathan makes u-turn mind on Unilag name change-
Abuja – President Goodluck Jonathan has reversed the change of name of the University of Lagos which he renamed Moshood Abiola University in a broadcast to mark the 2012 Democracy Day.
Chairman, Governing Council of University of Lagos, Professor Jerry Gana disclosed this yesterday in Abuja during his inauguration alongside three others by the Minister of Education, Professor Ruqayyatu Rufai
The name change had been the subject of litigation and protests from students and alumni of the institution while a court recently ruled that the change was illegal.
Gana who hailed President Jonathan for retaining the name of the institution. said the president had upheld the Constitution by reversing the change of name of the university.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
The opening ceremony of Eko Atlantic City (Africa's new tourist haven)
Eko Atlantic City is a new city born from the Atlantic Ocean in Lagos. The new 5-million-square-metre city, is to be the first modern smart city in Africa to be built on reclaimed land from the Atlantic Ocean. See more photos from the dedication after the cut...
Afcon 2015 qualifiers: Nigeria may draw Cameroon, Egypt
The Confederation of African Football (Caf) has revealed the seeding for the draw for the qualifiers which holders, Nigeria have been seeded among the top seeds in pot 1 while the likes of Egypt and Cameroon who hitherto were amongst the continent’s super powers in pot 2.
The Super Eagles are among the 11 countries named in Pot One of the draw to be held next month in Morocco.
Among the countries seeded are 2013 quarter finalists, the Black Stars of Ghana, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso and Mali.
The draw ceremony will take place on March 10 in Morocco during Caf General Assembly, with the qualification procedure reverting to its normal format as opposed to the modified mode for the just-concluded edition.
10 celebrities we can’t get enough of….
From the red carpet to the after parties, there are some
celebrities that are simply on track at all times when it comes to
fashion. With the awards season approaching, you never know what they
could come up with next. These celebs always step up their fashion
A-game. They are always a delight on the red carpet, they never
disappoint when it comes to dressing all the way up, whether it’s one
shoulder or strapless, these selected ten fashionistas wear them well.
Tiwa Savage
From all her classy red carpets dresses to her darling baby doll dresses and little clutches, she always looked refreshingly sweet. We can’t wait to see more of her pretty style in 2013.
Tiwa Savage
From all her classy red carpets dresses to her darling baby doll dresses and little clutches, she always looked refreshingly sweet. We can’t wait to see more of her pretty style in 2013.
*Tiwa Savage
Life and time Late Justus Esiri
Late Esiri and son Dr Sid
Legendary actor, Justus Esiri, died suddenly Tuesday night, throwing
the entertainment industry into mourning. He was 71 years. His death was
preceded by the death of Lugard Onoyemu and songstress Goldie Harvey.Esiri, 71, reportedly died of complications resulting from diabetes at an undisclosed hospital in Lagos.
The president of Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, Miss Ibinabo Fiberesima confirmed the death of Esiri in a statement she made available to Vanguard.
Ibinabo said: “We regret to announce the passing away of our member and veteran actor, Justus Esiri who died last night (Tuesday). He was said to have died of complications resulting from diabetes at a hospital in Lagos.”
“Declared as one of the strong men of the African film industry, Justus Esiri is widely known for his role in the now rested popular TV series, The Village Headmaster. We commiserate with the family and pray that God gives us the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”
10 new hot babes to watch out in Nollywood
Movie industries all over the world are the haven of delectable women who glamourize our screens, not only with beauty but also razor sharp acting skills. From Hollywood to Bollywood and Nollywood, these extraordinary damsels wield their God-given gifts to play with the minds of people. To some producers, a ravishing beauty on the cast is as good as a box office hit.
In this era of ‘sex crusade’ where what sells is sex, sex, sex and maybe a little bit of violence, most producers believe if the talent of an actress doesn’t do the trick the sexiness she exudes is bound to get attention and surely a wave of followers in her wake.
Goldie’s last days
You’ve heard that phrase before, “Live every moment as if it was your last.” In this season, as we remember singer, Goldie Harvey who passed on last week, it now more than ever before bears repetition. If the ‘Touch my body” singer knew that she was nearing the end of her days on earth, would she have done things differently? It’s quite difficult to say; because the dead don’t talk. But as we go through the last days of Goldie Harvey, perhaps you can answer that question for yourself.
Her final event
The last event Goldie Harvey officially attended was the 55th Grammy awards in Los Angeles. The singer is said to have arrived the event in the company of Kenny Ogungbe, Founder of Kennis Music and Nollywood actor cum politician, Richard Mofe Damijo on February 12.
Youths chase Oba out of palace in Ekiti
Ado Ekiti — Aggrieved youths in Emure Ekiti, yesterday, chased the traditional ruler of the town, Oba Emmanuel Adebowale Adebayo, out of his palace over alleged strange and unprecedented deaths in the community in recent time
Vanguard gathered that the youths who stormed the palace of the first class traditional ruler, yesterday morning, had sought audience with the monarch to proffer solution over the strange deaths of about 12 youths in the last two weeks.
It was further gathered that after the youths had waited for sometime and when it was apparent that no positive response was coming from the one-time police commissioner, they were said to have lost their temper.
The aggrieved youths were said to have pelted the monarch with satchet waters, and made bonfire along the roads linking the palace.
VIDEO Of Lt. Gen. Diya Begging General Abacha For Forgiveness
Despite being a General, Diya’s grovelling was so pathetic, that Abacha had to give him tissue paper to wipe away his tears.
******This video was presented at the Oputa panel.******
Check-Out Actor Brad Pitt And Son
The cutie has got great style. I wonder what he'll look like when he grows up! Thats what you get when your mum is Angeline Jolie.
Pastor nabbed over alleged rape of 12-yr-old housemaid
Vanguard gathered that the pastor, who was an interpreter with the church committed the crime in his home at 6, Shamusideen, Oke-Sokori area of the town while his wife was away.
Luck, however, ran against the randy pastor when the girl reported the incident to her parents, which prompted his arrest.
Vanguard also gathered that the victim’s mother who could not stomach the incident informed the Ogbe unit of OPC and subsequently effected his arrest.
The embattled pastor, who is also a commercial photographer, confessed to the crime, saying he was influenced by devil.
When contacted, the Zonal Coordinator of OPC, Akeem Bakenne, confirmed the arrest of the suspect, adding that investigation has commenced. He said they would hand over the suspect to the police.
Explaining how he committed the offence,the alleged rapist said he used cloth to cover the victim’s mouth before he could have carnal knowlege of the girl. He further confessed that after the act, he warned her against revealing the secret while he gave her pain killer tablets.
60-yr-old pastor, 3 others docked for allegedly selling a month old baby
LAGOS— A 60-year-old self-acclaimed Pastor, Simon Dike, and three other persons were, yesterday, arraigned before an Ebute-Metta Chief Magistrate Court in Lagos, for allegedly selling a month and 18-day-old baby boy for N60,000.
The accused persons are Joy Uzochukwa, 27, the mother of the baby; Margaret Obinwa, 49, an auxiliary nurse and Chibuzor Ogbonna, 50, who was said to be the father of the baby.
The father of the baby is facing a two-count charge of conspiracy in human trafficking and selling of a new born baby, Obinwa; the auxiliary nurse is facing a one-count charge of purchasing the baby while Dike is also facing a two-count charge of human trafficking and failure to use all reasonable means to prevent the commission of the offence by the mother of the baby and the auxiliary nurse.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
2015: Only death’ll stop me from contesting – Buhari
The three-time presidential candidate of CPC who spoke on Kaduna-based Desmin Independent Television (DITV) last weekend, which was monitored by Daily Sun added that he would willingly offer himself for the next presidential race if the APC members and his supporters decided to give him the opportunity again.
He expressed the fear that if power was not wrested from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2015, individuals under the party would plunder the nation’s resources and pocket them for personal satisfaction. He said, “on the issue of my ambition to contest the next election or not. Many people, especially from my party, are really disturbed.
Emeka Ike is a nuisance –Ejike Asiegbu
He’s a frustrated loser –Emeka Ike
One would have thought that with time Ejike Asiegbu, one time president of Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) and celebrated actor, Emeka Ike would sheath their swords and forget hurts of the past. However, recent encounters with the two indicate that they still bear grudges and have unsavory impressions of one another.
It was Ejike who fired the first salvo, describing the continuous legal battle Emeka is waging against the guild’s leadership over the position of presidency as ‘unnecessary’ and labeling him (Emeka) a‘nuisance’. In an exclusive interview, Ejike further stated: “I hate to discuss him because he has no case as far as I’m concerned. He’s just seeking attention. The Bible says, ‘You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free’. As far as I’m concerned, he is a non-issue. What he says he is fighting for, we already did during my administration. You cannot seek power illegally anywhere.
One would have thought that with time Ejike Asiegbu, one time president of Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) and celebrated actor, Emeka Ike would sheath their swords and forget hurts of the past. However, recent encounters with the two indicate that they still bear grudges and have unsavory impressions of one another.
It was Ejike who fired the first salvo, describing the continuous legal battle Emeka is waging against the guild’s leadership over the position of presidency as ‘unnecessary’ and labeling him (Emeka) a‘nuisance’. In an exclusive interview, Ejike further stated: “I hate to discuss him because he has no case as far as I’m concerned. He’s just seeking attention. The Bible says, ‘You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free’. As far as I’m concerned, he is a non-issue. What he says he is fighting for, we already did during my administration. You cannot seek power illegally anywhere.
Conversations have rules
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The
art of making conversation certainly has rules guiding it. How you talk
on the telephone or in the company of another person, at a business
meeting, a party, to a friend, neighbour, or when at home with family is
important. You just must converse well. How?
Begin with a cordial question
Be the first to ask a pleasant question,
including, ‘how’s your day going?’ ‘What’s new in your world?’ or a
question that gets the other person to answer with more than a yes or
no. If the other person happens to ask a question first, answer it, but
then ask a question in return.
Converse in equal time slots
According to www.ehow.com
conversations are not meant to be one sided, where one person talks
while the other person listens. There is a delicate balance between how
much talking one person should do over the other. It should be
relatively equal. If you are not hearing a balance in your
conversations, something is wrong.
Save yourself from sudden death
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The
news of the demise of Nigerian female musician, 30-year-old Susan
Harvey (Goldie), is no longer new. What is new, however, is the
suddenness, which has left many people wondering what might have led to
her death.
What more, being a public figure, Goldie
lived virtually all her life before the camera. She appeared healthy
enough and her fans had no inkling that she ever had any health issue.
Many reasons — albeit unofficial — has
been adduced for her death. For one, an artiste friend of hers, Denrele
Edun, who reportedly rushed her to the hospital when she collapsed
suddenly upon arrival from the United States where she had attended the
Grammy Awards, said she died of pneumonia.
The doctors claimed that she died before
arrival at the Reddington Hospital, Victoria Island, Lagos and therefore
could not volunteer the cause of death. While there has also been a
reference to blood clot, an unidentified source said she died of drug
overdose, which her British widower, Andrew, has denied.
Whatever was the cause of Goldie’s death, one thing is certain: she died suddenly.
Flying Eagles in Egypt without Obuh
coach John Obuh
The
junior national team, the Flying Eagles, left the country for a playing
tour of Egypt on Monday without their coach John Obuh. The coach was
left behind following a mild drama at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport in
Abuja as he protested the non-payment of his salary allegedly totalling
13 months. Obuh who later spoke to reporters said he was owed three
months and not 13.
The airport showdown came up despite the
Nigeria Football Federation’s earlier statement that all the national
teams’ coaches had been paid their outstanding salaries.
The U-20 Eagles are in Egypt where they
will engage the Egypt’s U-20 side in a two-legged friendly on Wednesday
and Friday in continuation of their preparation for the Africa Youth
Championship in Algeria next month.
Keshi still needs help – Kojo
Erstwhile Chairman of the Nigeria Football Association, Kojo Williams is
still celebrating Super Eagles victory at the Africa Cup of Nations in
South Africa.
He is also celebrating the man who made it possible for Nigeria to break the 19-year wait before another Nations Cup victory.
“Stephen Keshi has shown that he is a natural leader. A motivator. He has not only made history for himself, he has placed Nigeria in the consciousness of the world. He deserves all that an appreciative nation bestows on him”, Williams said on our hotline.
However, Kojo Williams said that his joy for Keshi and the nation is more on the positive momentum this victory will bring for Nigerian football and as such has advised that the all-conquering coach works with a foreign coach to actualize the dream of producing a Nigerian team that can face any world team and come out unscathed.
*Eagle’s coach, Keshi
“Stephen Keshi has shown that he is a natural leader. A motivator. He has not only made history for himself, he has placed Nigeria in the consciousness of the world. He deserves all that an appreciative nation bestows on him”, Williams said on our hotline.
However, Kojo Williams said that his joy for Keshi and the nation is more on the positive momentum this victory will bring for Nigerian football and as such has advised that the all-conquering coach works with a foreign coach to actualize the dream of producing a Nigerian team that can face any world team and come out unscathed.
Pension fund scam: Embattled Maina flees Nigeria
ABUJA— There were indications, Sunday, that the embattled Pension
Reform Task Team, PRTT, Chairman, Alhaji Abdulrasheed Maina, had fled
the country to escape arrest by the police and other security agents on
his trail.
Maina is reported to have moved to one of the Middle East nations, following the arrest warrant issued against him by the Senate and the decision by the Presidency to discipline him for absconding from his duty post without permission.
A close source to the PRTT boss, who had since been declared wanted by the police, told Vanguard that Maina left the country once it became clear to him that the Presidency, which had allegedly been shielding him, had given up on him.
The source said that with the partial withdrawal of the security men around Maina by the government, it was obvious to the PRTT boss that he should either report to the police or the Senate to clear himself over allegations of pension funds embezzlement.
Maina is reported to have moved to one of the Middle East nations, following the arrest warrant issued against him by the Senate and the decision by the Presidency to discipline him for absconding from his duty post without permission.
A close source to the PRTT boss, who had since been declared wanted by the police, told Vanguard that Maina left the country once it became clear to him that the Presidency, which had allegedly been shielding him, had given up on him.
The source said that with the partial withdrawal of the security men around Maina by the government, it was obvious to the PRTT boss that he should either report to the police or the Senate to clear himself over allegations of pension funds embezzlement.
Gunman kills lover, 7 family members in Lagos
It was a bloody weekend at Igando area of Lagos State, when a suspected kidnapper said to be operating in Delta State, attacked the Lagos home of his girlfriend, killing her and seven others.
Vanguard gathered that the alleged kidnapper, identified simply as Henry, who is currently on the run, stormed the home of his girlfriend known as Sandra, around 10 p.m on Saturday, with an Ak-47 rifle and opened fire on all the occupants of the apartment, leaving Sandra, her elder sister, with two of her elder sister’s children dead.
Sandra’s twin sister and one of her elder sister’s daughter, however, survived.Two of Sandra's dead sisters are pictured above. See the rest of the story after the cut...
See Davido's 'best pillow ever'
SAD! After 13-year wait, expectant couple crushed to death
The Couple
A woman, Toyin, who had waited for 13 years to get pregnant was crushed to death with her husband, Rotimi Olugbuyi, on Saturday in Ogun State. The duo were returning from Ibadan, where they had gone for a function, when the incident occurred.
Rotimi was driving the family car and were a few kilometres to their Mowe residence around 5:30pm when one of the car’s tyres burst at Ogere area of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
A family member, who pleaded anonymity because he was not empowered to talk on the incident said that the tyre of the car burst on motion and it subsequently somersaulted to the other side of the expressway.
He said, “There was a fast-moving trailer heading for Ibadan on the other side. The trailer crushed the car, killing the occupants.
Explosion under the Festac Link Bridge kills one
The police said it wasn't a bomb as earlier speculated, that what the bomb disposal unit found at the scene was battery put in a torchlight. They promised to investigate what really happened and find the people behind it. There are those who believe that Oladele Pius was targeted. The man you see above was injured by the explosion. See the man who died in the explosion after the cut *viewers discretion advised*
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