Kano Residents call for demolition of Shi’ite shrine

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  Residents of Kofar Waika quarters have requested the Kano State Government to demolish the residence of late Muhammad Turi that has been converted to a shrine by Shi’ite members in the state.
The residents, under the aegis of Kofar Waika Community Elders Committee, in a strongly worded petition   to the state government and signed by Alhaji Lawan Waika, stated that “none of the residents of Waika area is of the Shi’ite sect” but explained that “since the Shi’ites’ clash with the military at Zaria in December 2015, we have been witnessing the presence and movement of strange faces in and out of the area” – the Waika area is where the residence of the deputy leader of the sect, Mallam Muhammad Turi, who was killed in the December clash, is located.

Only love can heal Nigeria – Akinadewo

For Nigeria to be great, Prelate and Supreme Head, Motailatu Church Cherubim & Seraphim Worldwide, Dr. Israel Akinadewo, has called on Nigerians to love one another because only love can move God to have mercy on the country and heal it.
The Baba Aladura was speaking at Motailatu Church Cherubim & Seraphim International Headquarters (Sanctuary Chapel), Sangotedo in Ajah, Lagos State, during the memorial of his father, Saint Isaiah Motailatu Akinadewo, the Founder of Motailatu Church Worldwide, recently. There was also thanksgiving service for the enthronement of the new Baba Aladura, Motailatu Akinadewo II.
“If I don’t hate you and you don’t hate me; it will not take God one second to transform the captivity of this country into greatness for us.
“If we love one another, Nigeria will be greater than most advanced countries of this world,” he said.
According to him, Cherubim and Seraphim churches are pious, but fake prophets are the ones who drag its name and congregation in the mud.
However, he agreed that there are real as well as fake prophets in the church.
At the reception held at RCCG TOD Light House, Ajah, after the church service, he introduced a book he wrote in honour of his late father, entitled Prophecies and the Messenger: The Lion of Judah Way. According to him, “those who use calabash or other fetish objects for worship are not prophets of Cherubim & Seraphim; they are prophets of Satan.”

What you must not do in Germany

I you are travelling to Germany,there are six things you need to know before entering into the country.
Germany has a reputation for efficiency and punctuality, and learning a little of the local etiquette and customs should stand travellers in good stead;

Don’t abuse the Autobahn
Imagine nearly 13,000 kilometers of clear, well-maintained roads with absolutely no speed limit! That’s the reality of the autobahn system with covers 12,845 kilometres (7,982 mi). But a word of warning, although technically you can drive as fast as you want, it doesn’t mean that you have to. In fact there is an advisory speed limit in place of 30 kilometres per hour (81 mph) and reduced speeds around junctions etc. And the local cops are pretty hot on spotting boy (and girl) racers, so make sure your vehicle is roadworthy and all your documents are in order! And in case you wondered, it is illegal to take part in rallies and races on German roads.

Don’t take your dirty car into town
We’re not talking a wash and wax here, but the highly exciting topic of exhaust emissions! Basically if your vehicle doesn’t meet the strict criteria on emissions you’ll be barred from entering the cities and regions that have an environmental zone (umweltzone) in place. Low emission zones currently exist in 47 cities and 11 states including Berlin,Stuttgart and Cologne. Other European countries including Italy, Sweden and Austria have also followed suit.

Don’t walk
Don’t you hate it when pedestrians just wander across the road with little regard that your traffic light is on green? Well that’s not an issue in Germany as its illegal for pedestrians to use the crossings when the red pedestrian light is on. And if you’re caught crossing on a red, you run the risk of a fine and copping for all the costs should there be an accident.

Don’t expect free tap water
Water is free right? Not in German restaurants it isn’t! Water is treated like any other beverage within the food service industry and if you ask for water there are only two options – still or sparkling. Tap water is pretty much off the menu, unless you want to appear cheap and rude!

Don’t forget your EHIC
Make sure you have a valid and up to date European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) which you can obtain absolutely FREE of charge. Should you need medical treatment whilst on holiday, the card entitles you to treatment at the same cost as locals. The card is only for emergency situations and won’t entitle you to non-urgent treatment! And on another note, it’s not a substitute for proper travel insurance, which you’ll need to buy as well, even for short trips.

Don’t skip your work permit
If you plan on working or studying in Germany for longer than three months you need to register with the German authorities, before the 3 months are up. EU citizens don’t need to apply for a residence permit anymore.

Written by Jules

7 things you should never do in public

We all have secret habits and weird tendencies that only come out when we’re home alone with the doors double-bolted and the curtains closed. You’re not the only one who does a little naked dancing before going to bed. While most people can answer the “should I do this on a crowded sidewalk or home alone” question appropriately, there are several people that lack that ability.

 1. Cry
It’s a proven fact that no one can cry attractively. Your cheeks get red, your nose gets runny, and your face contorts more impressively than a Cirque Du Soleil troupe. No matter how bad the news, it’s important that you pull yourself together, and aggressively insist that you have really bad seasonal allergies.

2. Break-up
Break-ups tend to be ugly events that end with one person crying and the other throwing breakable valuables. Unless you have to break-up in public to stop your significant other from murdering you, do it at home. No one wants to walk down the sidewalk and hear “Why did you think it was okay to sleep with my uncle at my grandfather’s funeral?”

 3.Fight on the phone
In your head, you’re whisper-ranting on the phone. In reality, everyone around you can not only hear what you’re yelling, but also hear what the person on the other end of the phone is screaming. Suddenly we can’t get any work done because we’re engrossed in finding out why the f*ck your brother thought it was acceptable to delete your high scores.

 4.Adjust yourself
It happens to everyone. You’re not the only guy who has stood up from a fancy dinner date and stuck your hands down your pants. Be a gentleman and at least have the courtesy to face strangers, instead of your date. Bonus points if you adjust just as the strangers begin eating.

 5.Eat food off the floor
The less money you make and the hungrier you are, the faster the five second rules turns into the 15 minute rule. The Surgeon General says that as long as you clean your home on a biannual basis, it’s perfectly healthy to eat something that fell on the floor. However, for some zany reason, people will act like you’re a neanderthal if they see you eat a dusty M&M that you found in the couch cushions.

6 Sing
Odds are high that you don’t have a good voice. Odds are even higher that you’re under the mistaken impression that you’re one audition away from being the next American Idol. While you should feel totally comfortable singing in the shower, you should not be the one volunteering to sing solo love ballads at karaoke bars while everyone is still sober.

7 Groom yourself
A public place is not the time to be fingering your ears for wax or checking your nostrils for excessive hair growth. If there is an urgent grooming matter that needs to dealt with ASAP, excuse yourself to the bathroom. No one will object to your absence if it means you won’t be subtlety trying to pick your nose at the dinner table.

Written by Jenny Maier