Former governor of Lagos State, Sir Michael Otedola dies

Former Lagos State governor and father of billionaire businessman Femi Otedola, Sir Michael Agbolade Otedola, has passed away. He died today May 5th of a stroke related ailment. He was 87 years old.

Otedola was Lagos State governor from 1992 to 1993. May his soul rest in peace...amen..

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Justin Bieber on Miami drink-drive charge after 'road racing'

Pop star Justin Bieber has appeared before a Miami court accused of driving under the influence of alcohol, marijuana and prescription drugs. Police say the Canadian was arrested after racing his sports car on a Miami Beach street.

Police chief, Ray Martinez says he did not co-operate when pulled over and also charged him with resisting arrest without violence and having an expired driving license. The 19-year-old singer was granted bail set at 2,500 dollars.

Boko Haram kills 38 people

Boko Haram sect have invaded two villages, Ngoshe and Kaigamari, in Borno state killing 38 people.
However, several houses are set ablze including shops, schools and  mobile telecommunications mast.

Ngoshe is located towards the eastern Gwoza town, while Kaigamari is a remote settlement in Konduga. Survivors of the attack say the armed men came in two sets forcing most residents i the area to flee their homes.  

However, Director of Defence Information, Major-General Chris Olukolade, said an operation to flush out the insurgents in the affected area is still ongoing.

President Goodluck Jonathan Quotes.

Quotes from GEJ:
"I don't want to be a dictator who does things anyhow" in reference to the SEC, DG

"Allegations that the girls have been sold out as wives is untrue, there's no evidence"

"I will set up a panel to investigate the illegal increase in pump price by marketers"

"50 billion dollars cannot miss. Its ridiculous, because even the USA will know its missing. Its their money"

"Some people say O the president is too gentle, I have been a president for about 4yrs now, ask yourself how many service chiefs have i changed, how many police heads. have I changed. No other person has done that"

"No human being can satisfy everybody. If I change my cabinet everytime they complain of corruption, what does that make me?"

"The ministry of petroleum has aircrafts. They have always been using Jets, and when their jets have problems, they hire. I don't know"

"Even the richest man in Africa, Aliko Dangote, if we ask him to bring 10 billion dollars, he won't bring it in cash"- in reference to the missing 20 billion dollars.

"APC that is an opposition party has not announced their presidential candidate, you are asking PDP to announce. We are the champions, the leaders, the Cup is in our hands. The challengers have not even announced"

"The CBN governor is no ordinary Nigerian, he is the governments banker. He said 50 billion dollars is missing, then 45 billion, later 20 billion dollars. He just kept changing figures, if not for his suspension he would probably come up with a new figure"

"I never said Boko Haram infiltrated my cabinet. The FEC is the cabinet made up of the President, VP and ministers, what I said is that in "the government which is made up of three arms"

""If we attack Sambisa forest, the insurgents will disperse, go back to the villages and cause more harm"

"There must be some bad eggs in the basket, some weavels." In reference to the Nigerian military.

"I feel hurt each time a single Nigerian is killed, including boko haram because they are still Nigerians"

"We have asked countries for support including USA, UK, France, Cameroon, Chad e.t.c."

"We advice Abuja residents to stay at home during the World economic forum, for those few days"

"If you cross carpet to another party, the constitution states that you'll lose your sit."

"We need support from the US to tackle terrorism. We need counter terrorism logistics support"

"I pray and believe that the chibok kidnapping will not be like the missing Malaysian plane with over 200 passengers. It has not been found even with the best technology at work"

"The press over played the petroleum scandals to get at the minister. And when they failed, they stopped"

"Convey this to the parents and guardians of the Chiboks girls, we need photographs of those girls. We promise we will find those girls"

Majek Fashek

Nigerian Reggae legend Majek Fashek was a guest on Rubbin Minds today and he addressed a few issues. When host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu asked him if the tales of him using drugs is true and is responsible for his career nosedive, Majek said he never did drugs, that what happened to him is what Africans called home trouble

"I never did drugs. My life was just affected by home trouble" 

he said.
He also said his problem is spiritual. Majek said he's currently working on an album which would be released sometime in June

Twin bomb explosion rock Kenya

A deadly twin bomb explosion rocked Mombasa, Kenya yesterday May 3rd, killing at least 3 people, and injuring several others.

According to a Sky News report, one blast happened at a busy bus station in Mwembe Tayari, near the city centre, when grenades were thrown into a crowded minibus killing at least three people, and wounding seven others. The other explosion occurred at a well-known beach resort hotel, the Reef Hotel, in the Nyali area of the city, although no casualties are reported in that explosion. A bag was said to have been dropped by the entrance of the hotel which was later discovered to contain the explosive.

In Sept. 2013, Kenya suffered a devastating terrorist attack in which a shopping mall was attacked  in a 4 day siege killing at least 67people.

Anxiety Treatment Exercises

Anxiety disorders affect millions of people and are the most common mental illness in the United States. According to the Anxiety Disorders Association of America website, there are a number of effective therapies and exercises available to treat the symptoms of anxiety. Self-help exercises that you can practice to lessen the symptoms of your anxiety include guided meditation, breathing exercises and relaxation exercises. Have a question? Get an answer from a doctor now!

Guided Meditations

Meditation is a practice that is highly praised by business executives, religious leaders, spiritual healers and everyday people. The difference between guided and unguided meditation is that guided meditation give you a kind of script to follow while you meditate. You are given visual clues, encouragement and techniques to control your breathing and ease your stress. Guided meditations can help you cope with anxiety as the technique has been shown to reduce the heart rate, create a sense of calm and well-being, and promote a positive self-image. The resources section at the end of this article provides links to websites that offer guided meditations for you to use at your leisure. When doing a guided meditation, remember you only need about five to ten minutes. If you're suffering from anxiety, it is helpful to try a meditation before entering into a situation that you find stressful, such as being around large groups of people or being in a small area.

Breathing Exercises

According to the article "5 Simple Exercises for Managing Anxiety" by Therese J. Borchard, breathing from your diaphragm creates a sense of well-being and calm. For this reason, when you begin feeling anxious, focus on slowing down your breathing and pushing that air deeper into your lungs. This will ease your rising tension and help you bring yourself back to the present. HolisticOnline.com's article "Breathing Exercises" suggests you stand with your feet shoulder width apart and inhale slowly while raising your hands above your head. Exhale, and turn your hands up toward the sky. Inhale once more and slowly rotate your hands back toward the ground, and slowly lower your arms while feeling the air rush out from your nostrils. You can repeat this exercise in sets for more effectiveness, as the technique forces you to focus on your breathing and your body, keeping your attention away from your worries.

Relaxation Exercises

The MayoClinic.com article "Relaxation Techniques" presents a number of relaxation techniques you can use when you feel your anxiety levels rising. You should also consult your physician or a mental health professional to give you addition tips and techniques, especially if you begin feeling uncomfortable or distressed while performing these techniques.

You can use visualization to reduce anxiety by imagining yourself in a serene environment. Visualization is a somewhat misleading term, because although you imagine what the place looks like, you also involve all of your senses and imagine what the place feels and smells like. For example, if your place of serenity is an open field looking out over a green valley, you'd not only see the valley but also smell the slightly sweet scent of clover in the air, and you'd feel the wind running softly against your skin. Initially, you may have difficulties making the "image" stick, but relaxation exercises take practice; the more you do them, the stronger they'll be.

You can also try progressive muscle relaxation, in which you tense up groups of muscles (such as your upper arm muscles) and slowly relax them. You can do this throughout your whole body starting with your feet and ending with your face. (You may be surprised how much tension you carry in your face.) Progressive muscle relaxation can also help you fall asleep if anxiety makes it difficult for you to fall asleep.