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Gunmen attack FUTO students

Posted on 07:55 by ranjeet

A gang of about six to eight men Thursday invaded the postgraduate/ scholarship hostel of Federal University of Technology, Owerri, FUTO, and robbed the students.

Among the items collected by the hoodlums were laptops, phones and money.

The matter was immediately reported to the school authorities and to the police Division, Nekede. However, as of the time of filing this report, the shool management is yet to respond.

-vangauard

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Australian Man Claims to be Jesus Christ, Has Memories of Crucification and he remembers performing miracles too

Posted on 07:13 by ranjeet

Alan Miller, who claims he is Jesus and runs a religious movement in Australia

A man claiming to be Jesus is gaining followers and causing concern among cult experts in Australia.

Former IT specialist Alan John Miller, or AJ as he prefers to be known, runs a religious movement known as the Divine Truth from his home near the small town of Kingaroy in the state of Queensland.

Mr Miller claims that not only is he Christ, but his partner, Australian Mary Luck, is in fact Mary Magdalene, who according to the Bible was present at the crucifixion.

He told Sky News: "I have very clear memories of the crucifixion, but it wasn't as harrowing for me as it was for others like Mary who was present.

"When you are one with God you are not in a state of fear, and you have quite good control over your body's sensations and the level of pain that you absorb from your body."

Mr Miller holds seminars near his home and also travels around the world teaching people how to have a personal relationship with God, often by delving deep into their emotions.

Dozens of his followers are understood to have bought properties in the area to be closer to him.

After his crucifixion the Australian claims he entered the spirit world where he met Plato, Socrates, popes and presidents.

He also says he remembers performing miracles.

He said: "I did resurrect quite a number of people ... including a friend of mine Lazarus, who most people know is mentioned in the Bible."

Whilst critics dismiss his claims the seminars attract large groups of people, up to 150 a time.

British woman Louise "Luli" Faver, 39, is a former neuroscientist who has given up her career to be closer to the couple.

"It's just nice to instead of being surrounded by people who think you are nuts, to be surrounded by people who understand what you are going through and the difficulties of trying to deal with all the emotional stuff," she said.

She believes AJ Miller has helped her become happier and more fulfilled in life.

George Hamel has left behind a business and his wife in California to be closer to Mr Miller and his teachings. He firmly believes Mr Miller is Jesus Christ and insists there's nothing sinister about him.

"It's natural that people form fears when they don't know about something," he said.

"Anyone who has a chance to look into it aren't going to find anything too upsetting."

Some, however, are concerned - like the Rev David Millikan, who has met AJ Miller and has studied cults for 30 years.

He said: "The danger is you'll be drawn closer and closer into his web to a point that you lose access to your social life, you spend all your money, you'll have the curses of all your family ringing in your ears and you may well lose your relationship."

But Mr Miller says he does not demand anything of those who come and listen to him speak. He claims donations are welcome, but not obligatory.

He refutes any suggestion that he forces anyone to do anything they are uncomfortable with.

"All we do is present seminars and answer people's questions. I still for the life of me can't quite understand where the cult thing has come from," he told Sky News.

He added: "There were lots of people in the first century who didn't believe I was the Messiah and were offended by what I said - and in fact I died at the hands of some of them.

"Unfortunately they didn't learn love either and my suggestion is, even if you don't believe I am Jesus, at least learn how to love."

Mary Luck admits her family have not supported her relationship with Mr Miller.

She said: "My parents became very afraid simply because AJ was saying he was Jesus publicly and by their own admission they feared for what my life would be like.

"They also had some fundamental issues with looking at emotions which is core to these teachings."

Through DVDs, the internet and in person AJ Miller is spreading his word globally.

-skynews

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Court tells NDLEA not to pay Baba Suwe N25Million

Posted on 06:31 by ranjeet

baba suwe1 Appeal Court tells NDLEA not to pay Baba Suwe N25mn

The Court of Appeal in Lagos today set aside the N25 million compensatory damages earlier awarded Lagos comedian, Babatunde Omidina " Baba Suwe " over a prolonged detention by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) last year.

In the ruling, the Court of Appeal re-affirmed the right of the NDLEA to investigate, arrest, detain and prosecute drug suspects as long as the agency acts within the law.

The court said the NDLEA had not violated Mr. Omidina's rights because it sought and got court orders from the federal high court to keep him in custody after the arrested him on the suspicion that he had ingested hard drugs.

The Court of Appeal came down heavily on the Lagos High court judge that awarded the damages against the NDLEA, describing the decision as oppressive and burdensome to an agency of government carrying out its statutory duties.

Baba Suwe's attorneys led by civil rights activist, Bamidele Aturu, has vowed to take the matter before the Supreme Court.

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PHOTOS - Nedu of Wazobia Fm White Wedding to Uzo

Posted on 05:07 by ranjeet

Ani Chinedu Emmanuel aka Nedu ofWazobia FM got married to his sweetheart Uzoamaka, a graduate of Madonna University, Okija.

They had earlier exchanged vows at the registry in Ikoyi on Thursday April 4th 2013.

See more photos after the cut.

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TEARS OF JOY - Oprah in tears as she receives honorary degree from Harvard

Posted on 04:50 by ranjeet

Special day: Oprah Winfrey received an honorary doctor of laws degree from Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on Thursday

Grateful showing: Oprah made a bow of thanks for her honour

Oprah Winfrey received an honorary doctorate from Harvard University, on Thursday.
The media mogul was obviously deeply touched by the commendation as she accepted the law degree with a few tears brimming in her eyes on the famous campus grounds in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The honour was bestowed upon the 59-year-old talk show host just hours before she was scheduled to give the featured commencement speech for the graduating class of 2013.
En route to the graduation ceremonies, Oprah was led by the hand by none other than President Obama's good friend and Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr.

The billionaire brandished an irrepressible grin as she was paraded through the legendary Harvard Yard while both Ivy League professors and graduating students snapped mementos of the celebrity - who was dressed in the school's iconic black cap and crimson gown.

On the march: Oprah walked arm-in-arm with professor Henry Louis Gates Jr through Harvard Yard

And just moments before she was granted the coveted diploma, Oprah displayed her celebratory spirit by giving Boston Mayor Thomas Menino a high five as he too was about receive his own doctor of laws.

Harvard graduate: The television icon was clearly thrilled by the honour

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PHOTOS - COSON Song Awards; New school meets Old school

Posted on 02:13 by ranjeet

Iyanya doing his thing at the COSON Song Awards

On Saturday, May 25, 2013 COSON Song Awards was held the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island. The event, anchored by Frank Edoho was attended by an impressive number of celebrities.

Guests included music legends Mike Okri, Pa Chris Ajilo, Orlando Julius, Victor Uwaifo, Sir Shina Peters,Blackky, Majek Fashek, Ebenezer Obey, Bright Chimezie, Dayo Adeneye, Dizzy K. Falola, Sunny Neji, Righteous Man, Zakky Adze, among many others

Others included 2face Idibia, Bracket, Phyno, Flavour, Solid Star, Seyi Shay, Iyanya, Dammy Krane, Ruggedman , Obiwon.

Nollywood was well represented with Fred Amata, Segun Arinze, Kalu Ikeagwu, Patrick and Iretiola Doyle Jennifer Eliogu, Fidelis Duker, Kalu Ikeagwu, Femi Brainard, as well as TV producer/host Bisi Olatilo in attendance.

See photos after the cut.