Ramadan, a Blessing, Not a Burden.

Apart from gaining the fear of God, (taqwa), which we emphasised earlier, the month is loaded with blessings like no other month. It is reported in some narrations that the companions of the prophet (s.a.w.) used to pray for longevity of their lives six months before Ramadan in order to witness Ramadan and to reap the benefits in it. Immediately after the month, they also beseech Allah to accept their ibadaah for six months. This highlights the extremely high value of the rewards and blessings of this month.

Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) who said: The Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said: “There has come to you Ramadan, a blessed month which Allah has enjoined you to fast, during which the gates of heaven are opened and the gates of Hell are closed, and the rebellious devils are chained up. In it there is a night which is better than a thousand months, and whoever is deprived of its goodness is indeed deprived.” Narrated by al-Nasaa’i, 2106; Ahmad, 8769. classed as saheeh.

Again, at every point of breaking of fast, there is the rare opportunity of redemption and acceptance of prayer. You can be redeemed of all your iniquities, you can be cleansed of your misgivings and sins. This is also contained in the saying of Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w)‎ Saheeh al-Targheeb, 987.

In Paradise there are rooms that its outside can be seen from the inside and the inside can be seen from the outside. Allah has prepared them for those who feed the poor, those who are gentle in speech, those who fast regularly, and those who pray at night when people are asleep.

Besides, one Hadith says: ‎ “Whoever gives food to a fasting person with which to break his fast, he will have the reward equal to his (the fasting person), without it reducing in the slightest from the reward of the fasting person.”

I Didn’t Pay Myself N720m Allowance – Gov. Ayodele Fayose

Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State yesterday dismissed allegations that he paid himself N720 million as allowances for his first tenure, saying “it is only a heartless leader that will do such.” The Ekiti State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC had accused the governor of paying the said sum.

Fayose also appealed to pensioners and civil servants in the state to be patient with his government, noting that he had been battling with inherited debts, the repayment of which is being made from the source.The governor, however, saluted the people of the state on the first anniversary of his election and declaration as the governor-elect of the state following the June 21, 2014 governorship election.

Debunking allegations that he paid himself over N720 million as allowances for his first tenure, he said, “it is only a heartless leader that will do such at a period the state is facing financial challenges.”

Toke Makinwa Stunts In Latest Photos

OAP Toke Makinwa was out yesterday in a stunning way.

She posted photos of herself looking good on Instagram.

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[PHOTO] Britain Fattest Man Dies at 33

Britain's fattest man, Carl Thompson has died. The 33 year old (pictured right in his home in May) had been confined to his home in Dover, Kent, for more than a year, relying on carers to bathe him after being unable to move around on his own due to his 65 stone weight.

Carl (pictured left as a young boy) said he began eating heavily as a means of coping with his grief after he lost his mum in 2012. He pleaded for professional help and vowed to shed weight after being told by doctors his ill-health would kill him. Unfortunately, he died this morning. RIP, Carl!

I'd Love To Date Phyno - Yemi Alade Reveals to MTV Base

Singing diva Yemi Alade has declared that she is open to the idea of dating Phyno. She revealed this and many other juicy tidbits on this week’s episode of MTV Base Real Talk.

Responding to the question from Twitter user @prolificJack, “Would you ever consider dating Phyno if he asked you to be his girl?” she replied, “Well, as the mama tangerine, if the household tangerine would love that, then yes I would.”

It will be recalled that she has been rumoured to be romantically linked to the rapper, and this disclosure will no doubt add to the speculation around their alleged relationship.

  

In the course of this episode, Yemi Alade answers a number of questions from fans such as whether she can speak French (“Oui je parle Francais, mais elle n’est pas tres bien.”) and if she can date a guy who cannot afford to buy her lunch (“If you can’t get lunch, maybe you can get breakfast, maybe even dinner!”)

Watch Yemi Alade talk about dating Phyno here 

Dad Caught A 31year old Teacher Sexually Abusing His 5year Old Daughter

When an unnamed Washington state father arrived at his daughter’s daycare to take her home, what he found was probably the worse possible situation a parent can stumble upon.

At first, he didn’t know where his 5-year-old daughter was, but he quickly discovered her in the classroom crouching behind a bookshelf in fear as her 31-year-old teacher was allegedly raping her.

According to the teacher, the Kid’s Country childcare center teacher was simply playing an innocent game of “tickle fight,” but according to the young girl, described as articulate and smart, that was far from the truth.

Wisely, the father took his daughter away and, on the ride home, contacted Child Protective Services.
The young girl described to both her father and CPS officials exactly what the teacher had done to her and even told them that he had “raped” her. Her above-average intelligence reportedly allowed her to provide details about the alleged sexual assault that led to the quick arrest of the perverted teacher.

Describing the incident, the girl explained that the teacher wasn’t tickling her at all, rather, his hand had touched her in inappropriate places on her body. The teacher, apparently caught in the act, tried to excuse those inappropriate touches as an “accidental slip of the hand.”

The unidentified man is awaiting his day in court at the King County jail, where he’ll hopefully be punished to the fullest extent that the law allows.

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President Mohammed Buhari To Announce Some Appointments Next Week After His Move Into Aso Rock

ABUJA — After spending nearly three weeks in the saddle, President Muhammadu Buhari is set to move into the Presidential Villa and commence serious business of governance next week, a competent Presidency source confirmed to Vanguard.

Since being declared winner of the 2015 Presidential election, Buhari has been operating from the Defence House in Maitama and has been conducting official business of government from there, having taken over the mantle of leadership on May 29, 2015 from former President Goodluck Jonathan.

But authoritative Presidency sources told Vanguard that Buhari was set to move into the Presidential Villa before the end of the week and might also name the first set of top government officials to kick-start the administration, which has witnessed a lull in the last three weeks.