“I scored 17 in JAMB” – Timaya reveals why he dumped education

Rave of the moment and Ukwu master, Timaya has disclosed why he is not educated.
While making an open confession during his performance at the star music trek over the weekend in Uyo, he revealed that he gave up when he scored 17 in the Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) exams.
“Education is not for me, it is important, yes, but not for me. I scored 17 in JAMB, that’s when I gave up. I don’t have the brain for education”

Although, he says education is not for him, the Nigerian music star Timaya is advising youth who have passion for it, to stay in school.
“But for those of you who have the brain for education, please do it, its good.” he said.

Pistorius "using emotions as an escape", prosecutor says

* Prosecutor loses patience with repeated bouts of tears
* Sprinter faces life in prison if convicted of murder
* Ruthless cross-examination going into fifth day
By Helen Nyambura-Mwaura
PRETORIA, April 14 (Reuters) - The prosecutor in the Oscar Pistorius murder trial on Monday accused the track star of using motional breakdowns under cross-examination to evade answering questions about the night he killed his girlfriend.
The Olympic and Paralympic sprinter, who faces life in prison if convicted of murdering Reeva Steenkamp, says he shot the 29-year-old model in a tragic accident, firing at what he thought was an intruder hiding behind a locked toilet door.
The athlete has broken down numerous times during the 22-day trial, including retching into a bucket. He burst into tears again on Monday morning when recounting the moment he screamed at what he thought was a burglar, prompting the judge to call a 30-minute adjournment.
"Get the fuck out of my house! Get the fuck out of my house!" a trembling Pistorius said when asked to state precisely what he screamed at the perceived intruder.
He then burst into tears as family members in the public gallery rushed to comfort him

Towards the end of the day, he again began to cry when answering questions about the immediate aftermath of the shooting.
State prosecutor Gerrie Nel, whose reputation as one of South Africa's toughest attorneys has earned him the nickname 'The Pitbull', said the athlete was just putting on an act to avoid having to answer his questions.
Nel questioned why Pistorius would get upset when being asked about whether he did or did not open doors leading from his bedroom to a balcony to shout for help minutes after the shooting.
"I cannot see how that can cause you to be emotional because you cannot remember how to open a door. We're not talking about Reeva," Nel said, referring to previous breakdowns, which have usually been when he describes the shooting.
"You're not using your emotional state as an escape are you?" Nel said, raising his eyebrows and shaking his head.
The murder trial has captivated South Africa and millions of athletics fans around the world who viewed Pistorius, known as the 'Blade Runner' because of the carbon-fibre prosthetics he uses on the track, as a symbol of triumph over adversity.
His disabled lower legs were amputated as a baby but he went on to achieve global fame, winning Paralympic gold medals and reaching the semi-finals of the 400 metres in the 2012 London Olympics against able-bodied athletes. (Writing by Joe Brock; Editing by Angus MacSwan)
 

Pics from Pres. Jonathan's visit to bomb victims at Asokoro Hospital

President Jonathan and his Service Chiefs just visited victims of the Nyanya Motor Park bombing at the Asokoro General Hospital in Abuja. Continue to see more photos...

Pics from bomb aftermath

Nigerians troop to Asokoro General Hospital to donate blood

The National Blood Transfusion Service, NBTS, in Asokoro has seen a large turnout of Nigerians coming to the Asokoro General Hospital to donate blood to save Nyanya blast victims. Thanks to all those who donated. Continue to see more photos...

Man Kills Roommate Over Cooking Pot In Lagos

The deceased Emeka James

The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended a 20-year-old man, Ngwuta Nweke, for allegedly killing his friend in their apartment in the Sawmill area of Ebute Meta.
Police say the suspect strangled Emeka James during an argument over a cooking pot on March 22, 2014.
Police Public Relations Officer, Ngozi Braide, said:

“On the fateful day, around 12.30pm, Nweke strangled James who lived in an apartment at Kadara slum, close to Sawmill, Ebute Meta, during a fight over a cooking pot.
“The corpse has been deposited at the Mainland Hospital Mortuary, Yaba, while the matter is under investigation at the State Criminal Investigation Department, Yaba.”

The suspect, however, told the police that he did not mean to kill his friend, but only strangled him in a bid to overpower him in a free fight.


He said:

 “James is the owner of the apartment, I only started living with him about a month before the incident. I sell fuel pump for a living at Idumota and I did not have the money to secure an accommodation so James took me in.
“On the day of the incident, I had some stew in a pot and James told me to empty the pot because he wanted to make use of it. I told him that I could not pour the stew anywhere and he should be patient, but he got angry.
“In a fit of rage, he picked up the pot and poured the stew into a dirty container. I also got angry and we started fighting.
“I grabbed him from behind and as we were struggling, we both fell to the ground. When I got up, I realised that James was no longer breathing.”

It was learnt that the deceased was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was declared dead.
The matter would soon be charged to court.

UPDATE On Nyanya Bomb Blast: President Jonathan Visits Site, NEMA Requests For Blood Donation As Death Toll Rises To 71

President Jonathan has visited this afternoon Nyanya Motor Park where the deadly explosion that claimed the lives of many innocent Nigerians happened this morning.
Mr Jonathan is said to have canceled his trip to Ibadan Oyo State, where he was headed to felicitate with the Olubadan of Ibadan who turned 100 years today.
The President while at the scene expressed his condolences to the bereaved families and reassured Nigerians that Boko Haram will be conquered.
The president after leaving the scene proceeded to Asokoro General Hospital where  most of the victims were taken to.

Sniffer dogs were taken to the scene of the Abuja bomb attack

Meanwhile the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) have called on Nigerians to rally round to donate blood to save the lives of some of the victims. The agency said most of the victims need blood urgently survive and have requested Nigerians to visit the General Hospitals in Nyanya and Asokoro in Abuja for the donation.
Those within the main city can also donate blood at NEMA office at 39 Abidjan Street, Wuse Zone 3 Abuja. .

The official death toll has now risen to 71 with 124 persons injured.
Also 16 luxury buses, 24 other vehicles were said to have been burnt in the disastrous incident.

Abuja Bus Park Explosion: Death toll hits 70

The death toll from Monday explosion at Nyanya Bus Park has hit 70.
A NAN correspondent who got to the scene shortly after the blast, counted about 70 corpses.
The huge explosion left a big crater at the scene of the blast.
Those affected were passengers, mostly workers leaving the park to the city centre, petty traders and vehicles conveying passengers to other locations within and outside the FCT.
CSP Frank Mba, Police Force spokesman, confirmed that 16 high capacity buses, some cars and motorcycles were affected in the explosion.
He said investigation had begun.
“Experts from the Bomb Disposal Squad are on ground, the police are working with other security agencies.
“At this stage, we may not be able to give the casualty figure; the reasons are obvious; a lot of people are in the hospital; our detectives are visiting hospitals and taking count.
“We want to give you figures that we can back up with facts,’’ he said.

Look the Photos from The Bomb blast at Abuja bus station (Graphic Photo)

 

A car bomb explosion rocked Nyanya Bus terminus in Abuja with scores of people dead and several cars set on fire…
You can read the news Breaking News: Bomb blast at Abuja bus station kills over 50 people this morning
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