PASTOR'S WIFE AND CHILDREN LOST IN FIRE

It was a lamentable moment yesterday for the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Otumara Warri Delta state as fire engulfed their parish house and sent the pastor's wife and about 4 children to the great beyond. The incidence happened while the Pastor was away for a meeting in Osun state. The fire outbreak was said to have been caused by faulty electrical cable at around 12:30 am in the area. All rescue efforts proved abortive due to the great iron protectors in the house.
 The inferno completely destroyed the mission house as well as part of the main church building of the church, destroying properties estimated at millions of naira reported sunnewsonline

LOCUS STANDI: A HINDERANCE TO THE VIGILANT

PRITCHARDS O. OSARIEMEN (LLB UNIBEN)

 

 

 
Introduction 
The right of the complainant to institute court proceedings, locus standi, is one of several consideration of the appropriateness or inappropriateness of the subject matter of litigation for judicial consideration. Any question of justiciability is addressed by the court before it proceeds to a consideration of the merits of any claim. Thus, locus standi is a condition precedent to any hearing of an alleged cause of action. The term locus standi denotes legal capacity to institute proceedings in a court of law and is used interchangeably with terms like “standing” or “title to sue”.1 It had also been defined as the right of a party to appear and be heard on the question before any court or tribunal.1 It is the “the right or competence to institute proceedings in a court for redress or assertion of a right enforceable at law”.1 It has also been stated that a party prosecuting an action would have locus standi, where the reliefs claimed would confers some benefits on such party.1 
In this work, the writer undertakes to analyze the practice of locus standi in Nigeria, and the need for judicial and legislative intervention with a view to reducing its harshness.
The doctrine of locus standi over the years had been a major concern in the consideration of the merits of plethora of cases in Nigeria. At this, one would wonder whether Nigerian courts that preach against the sacrifice of justice on the altar of technicality are only paying lip services.

OGBENI RAUF AREGBESOLA URGES PASTOR KUMUYI TO PRAY FOR HIM

Governor State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola (2nd right); General Superintendent of Deeper Life Bible Church, Pastor Williams Kumuyi (3rd left)i; his wife, Esther (2nd left); State Acting Chairman of All Progressive Congress (APC), Prince Famodun (left); Secretary of the Party, Elder Adelowo Adebiyi and Alhaja Ayo Omidiran, during a visit by members of Deeper Life Church to the Governor at Government House, Osogbo, State of Osun on Friday 19-09-2014

The statement was made by Governor Aregbesola of Osun State as pastor Kumuyi of the Deeper Life Bible Church paid a courtesy visits to the Government house in Osun State on thursday, which heralded His 3- day crusade tagged "EXPLOSIONS OF SUPERNATURAL MIRACLES" slated for 19-21 of this month.

CIGARETTE- THE KILLER ROD (A MOST READ!)

Researchers have revealed that tobacco smoking and inhalation produces a life of slavery, as well as a host of chronic, debilitating illness and ultimate death. It is sad but true that "As little as one cigarette a day, or even just inhaling the smoke from someone else's cigarette, is enough to cause a heart attack and even death", warns a report from the US Surgeon General Dr. Regina M Benjamin. Half of all long-term smokers die of tobacco related death. Staying where cigarette is smoked is dangerous, hence, no safe level. It is discovered that in every eight seconds, a human life is lost to tobacco.

TEENAGER CLAIMS HE HAD ORAL SEX WITH JESUS...

A teenage boy(name witheld) may bag 2 years of isolation behind the bar. The guy took a photo of himself having oral sex with Jesus' statue and posted it on the social network. The picture was taken in front of Love In The Name of Christ in Pennsylvania. He was charged with Desecation of a venerated object.
Atleast if this one do not believe in jesus i think he should respect other peoples' faith.

ANAMBRA STATE UNIVERSITY RENAMED

It came as a news at the later part of yesterday that the Anambra State owned University at Uli has been renamed after Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu. The bill was pass into law by the house during the plenary of the legislature in Akwa to honour this Biafra hero.
So after now, there is nothing like Anambra State University, rather,you say Chukwuemeka Odumegw Ojukwu University.

PISTORIUS FINALLY GUILTY OF CULPABLE HOMICIDE

The Olymipic and paralympic race star Pitorius Oscar has finally been condemned guilty of the killing of his Girl Friend Reeva Steenkamp by the South African Judge som minutes ago. He was discharged yesterday but was surprisingly called back this morning on the charge of Negligence. He was found hands down, sweating profusely as he hears his fate being pronounced by the Judge. It is so surprising that He became a cynosure of eyes and the Headlines of Newspaper just like that.
If you live in a glass house you need to be much careful not to throw stones.

HUGE SOLAR FLARES ADVANCING THE EARTH

I read a post by NASA this morning of a massive flare rocking its way to the earth and it may constitute a communication problem, please read on:
An extreme solar flare is blasting its way to Earth and could mess up some power grids, satellites and radio transmissions, scientists say. It’s been several years since Earth has had a solar storm of this size coming from sunspots smack in the middle of the sun, said Tom Berger, director of NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center in Boulder, Colorado.Solar storms happen often, especially during peaks in the solar cycle, and don’t directly harm people. But what makes this one more worrisome is its location on the sun along with its strength, he said. “There’s been a giant magnetic explosion on the sun,” Berger said. “Because it’s pointed right at us, we’ll at least catch some of the cloud” of highly energized and magnetized plasma that can disrupt Earth’s magnetic sphere, which sometimes leads to temporary power grid problems. Forecasters don’t yet know when Wednesday’s solar storm will arrive here and which part of the planet will be facing the sun and bear the brunt of the effects. It could arrive as early as Thursday morning or may take a few days. Berger said scientists will have a better idea after they get more satellite data. The first part of the storm, which arrives in only a few minutes, has already affected radio transmissions. It can also damage satellites. The flare is considered “extreme” on forecasters’ scale, but just barely so, Berger said. On the plus side, sun flares expand the colorful northern lights so people farther south can see them. Accuweather.com astronomer Hunter Outten predicts the radiation could fire up the famous northern lights so much that they’re visible in Canada and northern parts of the United States rarely treated to such views.

UNIBEN POST DE 2014/2015 IS OUT

The University of Benin (UNIBEN) Direct Entry Screening Exercise for 2014/2015 academic session will take place on Friday, 26th September, 2014 in designated centres within Ugbowo Campus of the University. All candidates are expected to be seated, latest, one hour before the stipulated time for the screening exercise. NOTE: Only candidates who applied through JAMB for Direct Entry Admission and chose University of Benin as First Choice are eligible for the Screening Exercise. METHOD OF APPLICATION All applications should be done between September 8th , 2014 and 7.00am of 23rd September, 2014. The procedure for the 2014/2015 Direct Entry screening application is as follows: 1. Visit www.uniben.edu and click on the WAEUP PORTAL link 2. Candidates are advised to have a valid e-mail account before starting the application process. 3. Click on Direct Entry Screening Test 2014/2015 4. Click on Register for application at the top left of the displayed page to proceed. 5. Enter your Surname as written on the JAMB Registration slip, and your JAMB Registration number. 6. Immediately, your ID and Password will be displayed on the browser. 7. On the https://uniben.waeup.org click on ‘Login’ (top right of front page). 8. Enter your Username and the password to login. 9. To start the application process, please click on ‘Application record’, provide all required information and upload your passport photograph. 10. Upload a clear “1x1” COLOUR passport photograph with red background in JPEG format only. NOTE that the photograph uploaded will be the only valid ID for all admitted candidates throughout their stay in the University of Benin. FAILURE TO UPLOAD THE SPECIFIED PASSORT PHOTOGRAPH WILL LEAD TO DISQUALIFICATION and failure/forfeitures of admission. 11. To pay for the Application, click on “Add online payment ticket” at the bottom of the page, then click on “College Pay” on the top left corner of the page, follow the instruction to pay the application fee of N 2,000:00; the PUDE past questions for N1,000:00 (optional); the Interswitch and Portal Services for N550:00 with an ATM-Enabled Verve or Master Card from any Commercial BankPreview and confirm your information before submitting your application on-line. 12. A link is displayed “Download past questions to practice”. 13. Preview and confirm your information before submitting your application online. (No correction will be accepted after the closing date). 14. Print out an acknowledgement slip that contains the screening schedule. 15. Candidates should go back on-line on 24th September, 2014 to check for the venue for their examination. Candidates are to come to the screening centres with the following: (a) Acknowledgement slip that contains the screening schedule (b) Four Figure Table (where applicable) (c) Writing materials (HB pencil and Eraser) NOTE that GSM phones and calculators are NOT allowed. Application website closes by 7.00am on 23rd September, 2014 (i.e. all applications must be concluded on-line not later than 7.00am of 23rd September, 2014). Candidates who pay after the deadline will not be screened.

WEARING SUNGLASSES- A FASHION OR A PROTECTION

When it comes to the use of sunglasses and lenses, some today may still see it as a fashion trend. This is not a new campaign however, for the use of glasses but a product of the latest research on vision care and eye exposure to radiation. From the study a great nexus was found between glass wear and vision protection. The research as published in the journal JAMA OPHTHALMOLOGY is as follows:

Where you live, how much time you spend in the sun and whether or not you wear sunglasses or not may all indirectly contribute to your risk of glaucoma and cataract over the course of a lifetime, according to new research. All of these factors may increase the likelihood of exfoliation syndrome (XFS), the leading cause of secondary open-angle glaucoma and increased risk of cataract complications. XFS (also known as pseudoexfoliation syndrome) produces white flecks on the lens, which can lead to a blockage of the trabecular meshwork. While the majority of cases of XFS are known to be associated with mutations in the LOXL1 gene, the underlying mechanisms of the condition remain poorly understood.

Previous studies had shown that environmental factors also played a role, but detailed studies of lifetime exposure to sunlight had not been evaluated. In the recent study, nine institutions in the US and Israel looked at a total of 185 subjects with XFS over the age of 60, and 178 control subjects. By looking at where the participants lived and providing a weighted average value for solar exposure over a lifetime, the researchers were able to gather data on the link between sunlight exposure and the risk of XFS. The study found that, averaged over a lifetime, each additional hour spent outdoors in the summer increased the risk of XFS by 4%. In the US, participants who wore sunglasses during summertime over their lifetime saw their risk of XFS drop by 2%, and those working over water or snow were also at increased risk – there were too few participants in the Israel study with history for analysis. There was no association between wearing a brimmed hat and XFS. “Lifetime outdoor activities may contribute to XFS,” said Dr Louis Pasquale, lead author and director of the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Glaucoma Center of Excellence. He explained: “The association between work over snow or water and the lack of association with brimmed hat wear suggests that ocular exposure to light from reflective surfaces may be an important type of exposure in XFS etiology.” Dr Pasquale added: “If confirmed in other studies, there could be reason to consider more widespread use of UV-blocking eyewear to help prevent XFS.”

ZEISS LAUNCHES CATALOGUE OF NEW LENSES

Zeiss has launched an updated prescription catalogue, which contains product and sales information valuable during the dispensing process. The new catalogue includes all the product additions and lens solutions introduced in the last year, Zeiss Digital Lenses and the latest Zeiss Sport Lens portfolio expansion. Following the range extension to the Zeiss Sport Lens portfolio and the introduction of a 1.67 index within the single vision material offering, the company announced a further extension, making all Zeiss progressive and Digital Sport Lenses available in a 1.67 hi-index material. The addition was designed to provide practitioners with the ability to meet patient demand for more aesthetically pleasing and cosmetically appealing, thin and light lens options for high wrap frames. Zeiss Sport Lenses with the freeform design, incorporate the specific frame wrap angle as a parameter for each individual lens design to compensate for aberrations, resulting in individual vision optimisation. The new catalogue has been designed to allow practitioners to navigate and find all the information they need with ease, enabling dispensers to use it as a singular reference point and sales support aid to demonstrate the benefits of different lens designs to patients. Carl Zeiss Vision marketing and communications director, Peter Robertson, said: “Taking into consideration our customers’ feedback, we also refreshed the content and created a new version for iPads, as more and more practitioners are using tablets during the dispensing process.” For more information, visit www.zeiss.co.uk/better-vision

BOKO HARAM HAS DONE IT AGAIN

Thousands of fear-stricken residents in several towns and villages in Nigeria's northeast Adamawa state have fled their homes after troops failed to retake a major town seized by Boko Haram militants, residents said on Saturday. Residents of Madagali, Gulak and Michika towns and nearby villages fled their homes on Friday through Saturday following a Boko Haram advance after repelling a military offensive to retake Madagali town, seized by the militants last month. "All the residents of Madagali, Gulak and Michika have fled their homes to the mountains and Mubi town after soldiers retreated from Madagali where they made a failed attempt to push out the insurgents and the recapture the town," said Bello Alaramma who also ran away from Gulak to Mubi, 76km away. "Boko Haram are now in control of Gulak," headquarters of Madagali local government (municipality) in Adamawa state, Alaramma said. Defence headquarters spokesperson, Major General Chris Olukolade, declined to comment on Boko Haram seizure of more towns in the region. Residents of Gulak became apprehensive when troops drove into the town in vans, trucks and armoured cars firing shots in the air in retreat after they were overpowered by the militants in Madagali, 20 kilometres away, said Ayuba Daniel, a Gulak resident.

PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS RE-OPENED

The Federal Government of Nigeria has directed that all primary and secondary schools to begin academic activities by September 22. This is a review of the former plan that all schools to be closed till Octomber this year due to the Ebola Virus Disease outbreak in the country. The new decision was precipitated by the positive response by the Health Minister- Onyanbuchi about the containment of the disease. according to the report, Nigeria has now achieve 90% curtainment on the disease spread. Thus, it is a good time to begin work.

EBOLA FREE BROWSING BY AIRTEL

Airtel Nigeria in collaboration with Opera Software, has launched a free service for customers looking for information on the Ebola virus. By zero-rating ‘www.ebolafacts.com’ that provides educational information on Ebola, Airtel subscribers will be able to access vital information on their mobile phones without worrying about incurring data charges. By clicking the ‘Ebola Info’ pass on the Airtel Nigeria mobile store, users will be directed to the URLs they can browse for free to educate themselves on the virus. Commenting on this initiative, Chief Commercial Officer, Airtel Nigeria, Maurice Newa, restated Airtel’s commitment to empowering Nigerians with access to relevant, up-to-date information that will deepen their understanding on matters relating to the Ebola virus and ultimately assist them to stay safe and healthy at all times. According to Newa, “as a responsible corporate citizen and key stakeholder, we are deeply concerned about the wellbeing of Nigerians and we will continue to leverage on our robust technological platforms to empower citizens, especially as this is in line with our corporate vision of becoming the most loved brand in the daily lives of Nigerians,” he said. “We have all been following the concerning news of the recent Ebola outbreak in West Africa and we want to ensure that Nigerians have access to as much information as possible to avoid contracting the virus. We believe these facts should be available freely and conveniently, which is why we are working with Airtel Nigeria to help provide a valuable portal for subscribers to access key details at any time,” said Richard Monday, Director for Opera sub-Saharan Africa. The 2014 outbreak of the Ebola Viral Disease is the largest in history and first in West Africa and has countries like Sierra Leone, Liberia, Guinea and Nigeria. COURTESY: YOMI ELUWANDE