Kogi Governor visits Church, victims of Okene attack

Governor Idris Wada

Governor Idris Wada of Kogi on Tuesday visited the Deeper Life Bible Church in Okene, Kogi, where at least 16 worshippers, including the church pastor, were killed by gunmen on Monday during a Bible study.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mohammed Katsina, who conducted the governor round, said that two attackers arrived at the church on foot at about 7. 30 p.m and switched off the power before opening fire on worshippers.
At the General Hospital, Okene where nine of the 17 injured victims are being treated, one of the victims, Lawal Yusuf Itokpa, said worshippers were taken by surprise.
Another victim, Samuel Ayodele, said he lost his wife and a child.
While commiserating with the church, Mr. Wada said the congregation should not be discouraged.

Jay Z and Beyonce are Forbes’ highest-paid celebrity couple

Rapper-entrepreneur Jay Z and pop singer Beyoncé have been announced as the 2012 highest-paid celebrity couple, according to Forbes.

The star couple who welcomed their first child Blue Ivy Carter in January 2012 moved up the list from second place – earning a combined total of $78m between May 1, 2011 and May 1, 2012.

The couple assumed the ‘throne’ knocking off last year’s top couple Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady. A big part of that success is attributed to platinum albums from Bey (‘4’) and Jay Z’s collaboration with Kanye West (‘Watch the Throne’).

Supermodel Gisele and her American footballer husband Tom Brady now come in second with $72m, British footballer David Beckham and wife Victoria with $54m in third, Hollywood couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie with $45 million in fourth and in fifth position - Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith with Combined earnings of $40m.

HOPE definition

Hope is a belief in a positive outcome related to events and circumstances in one's life.
Hope is the feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the best.
With hope the angels always win as long as there is love.Everything has it’s time, but never is to late to try again. You have to learn the rules of the game first, then you’ll play better.for Bible  Hope definition

Hope definition
One of the three main elements of Christian character (1 Cor.13:13). It is joined to faith and love, and is opposed to seeing or possessing (Rom.8:24; 1 John 3:2). "Hope is an essential and fundamental element of

Christian life, so essential indeed, that, like faith and love,  (1 Pet. 3:15; Heb. 10:23). In it the whole glory of the Christian vocation is centered (Eph. 1:18; 4:4)." Unbelievers are without this hope(Eph. 2:12; 1 Thess. 4:13). Christ is the actual
object of the believer's hope,because it is in his second coming that the hope of glory will be fulfilled

Cazorla signs for Arsenal

Cazorla

The Spanish club's financial problems initially delayed the deal being finalised but he is now on course to make his Arsenal debut in Sunday's friendly against Cologne after the announcement was made.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said: "Santi Cazorla is a great signing for us. He is a player with good experience at both club and international level, who will add significant quality to our squad.

"He is a versatile, attacking midfield player who can play comfortably on either side of the pitch or centrally. He has good pace, is technically gifted and will be a huge asset to Arsenal Football Club. We are delighted that he is joining us."

Cazorla, who was voted Spanish Player of the Year in 2007, said: "I'm so happy to be joining Arsenal. This is a club with great players, a fantastic stadium and huge support. The club has one of the best managers in football and their style of play is recognised and admired all over the world."

Luis Suarez has signed a new long-term contract with Liverpool,

Luis Suarez

Luis Suarez has signed a new long-term contract with Liverpool, AS ESPN can confirm.

Suarez: Joined Liverpool from Ajax
APSuarez: Joined Liverpool from Ajax

Suarez, 25, has been linked with Juventus recently but Liverpool have moved to secure his services and ward off any suitors.

The Uruguayan has scored 21 goals in 52 games since joining from Ajax for £22 million in January 2011 and is viewed as one of the most dangerous forwards in the Premier League.

Juve were ready to pounce for the 25-year-old after being rebuffed in their attempts to sign Robin van Persie from Arsenal, but Liverpool have beaten them to the punch with what is believed to be a four-year deal though to 2016.

Liverpool's own TV channel accidentally broadcast the news that Suarez had signed a new deal prematurely, but ESPN can confirm that a new deal has been thrashed out following his involvement at the Olympics.

Davido denies he beat up a taxi driver

Davido

A taxi driver, Femi Ajibola has reported fast rising pop singer, Davido to the Police for allegedly assaulting him and seizing his car. According to his report as contained in the Crime Digest column of  PUNCH newspaper, the incident occurred on Sunday July 1, 2012 at about 5:30pm after he had received a phone call from Susie, one of his customers to come convey her and her friends to Beni Apartments, V.I.

‘The lady introduced her as Susie. She called me to come and pick her and her friend. They told me to come pick them up at Mobolaji Estate near Lekki Second Roundabout. Later, I took them to a hotel at Lekki Phase I to meet one of their friends. From there we left for Beni Apartment in Victoria Island’.
here continued his story adding that while waiting for the ladies  at the gate of the hotel, he saw his clients running towards his car, being chased by Davido and four of his bouncers an in a bid to save the girls,

‘Growing up was rough’ – Flavour N'abania

Flavour N'abania

High life musician, Flavour N’abania’s mother says she’s extremely proud of her son’s success.

During an edition of the on-going Supermom reality TV show, Mrs Onyinyechukwu Jane Okorie said she initially kicked against his career choice, wanting him to become a medical doctor. She said that doing music then involved a lot of ugly things which she didn’t want her first child to be a part of.

‘Those days, nobody wanted their child to become a musician because they used to drink and they were wayward people. I did not want that for my child. More so, even if he wanted to do music, I said it should not be outside the church but I didn’t reckon with what God had in store for him’, flavour’s mum revealed.

How childhood obesity brings forward puberty and could harm a woman's baby chances

How childhood obesity brings forward puberty and could harm a woman's baby chances Childhood obesity could be having a profound effect on reproduction, experts say.Researchers fear it could be triggering the early onset of puberty, leading to a diminished ability to reproduce - particularly in women.Experts say that there is still much to learn about the effects of obesity

Is This Your First Time?

So it's time. You finally figured out how to get a date. But now you need to know what to do on the first date. This is a nerve-wracking moment for almost all men, and rightfully so. It's tantamount to a job interview in the sense that if you screw up, you don't move onto the next round. However, if you ace it and make a wonderful impression, the next round is not only guaranteed, but nearly impossible to mess up. And from there, the possibilities are endless. You can either have a wonderful woman in your life to enjoy for casual dating/sex or a girlfriend to share a meaningful relationship with.

How To Heal A Broken Heart

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Unfortunately, all of these things are just a quick fix and aren't truly helpful in dealing with a break up. So in this article, I'm going to share 5 tips for healing a broken heart that will actually help you in long run instead of just giving you a temporary distraction from your misery.

The Man Who Is Not Ready For a Relationship

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There are many signs that this man isn't ready for a relationship yet and will not commit to a relationship. One sign is how deeply involved in his life are you? If you have been dating a while and he has slotted time for

Togetherness in Love

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Togetherness in Love

Sometimes through infatuation we don't select the best partners. Perhaps they are super hot, or you had great sex, all of which can cloud your vision from what is really there. However, select someone who is