(CNN) -- From a globally lauded athlete to convicted
killer, Oscar Pistorius' fall from grace culminated
Tuesday with a five-year sentence in the shooting death
of his girlfriend.
The sentence was imposed for the charge of culpable
homicide, which in South Africa means a person was
killed unintentionally, but unlawfully.
He was also given a three-year sentence on a firearms
charge, but it was suspended for five years on condition
he is not found guilty of another crime where there is
negligence involving a firearm during that period.
That count related to an occasion when Pistorius
discharged a loaded handgun under a table in a busy
restaurant. No one was hurt.
During his trial, the double-amputee sprinter often
sobbed at the mention of his girlfriend Reeva
Steenkamp's name. He insisted that he mistook her for
an intruder when he shot her through a toilet door on
Valentine's Day 2013.
But there was very little visible reaction from Pistorius as
the sentence was read.
Pistorius' defense has called for a sentence of house
arrest and community service.
'Mine and mine alone'
Giving her reasoning Tuesday, Judge Thokozile Masipa
emphasized that the decision on sentencing would be
"mine and mine alone."
She pointed out that sentencing is not an exact science
but relies on an assessment of elements including the
nature and seriousness of the crime, the personal
circumstances of the accused and the interests of
society.
She said she would also take into account the factors in
sentencing of retribution, deterrence and rehabilitation.
In any case, she said, "sentencing is about achieving
the right balance."
No 'insurmountable challenge'
In her final remarks, Masipa dismissed evidence given
by probation officer Annette Vergeer that prison would
not be able to accommodate Pistorius' disability, saying
her testimony was outdated and sketchy.
She said Pistorius would not present the prison system
with an "insurmountable challenge."
The judge added that she felt Pistorius' vulnerability had
been overstated in the evidence given and that his
excellent coping strategies -- shown in his ability to
compete with able-bodied atletes -- had been
overlooked.
He would be able to continue treatment for physical
problems and mental health issues while in prison, she
said.
In terms of the seriousness of the offense, Masipa said
Pistorius had shown gross negligence in shooting into a
small toilet cubicle, knowing there was someone inside
who could not escape. He also knew how to handle
firearms, she said, adding that these were "very
aggravating" factors.
On the other hand, mitigating factors include that
Pistorius is a first offender and remorseful, Masipa said.
She also mentioned his contribution to society in giving
his time and money to charities and inspiring others with
disabilities to believe they could succeed.
Masipa indicated that whatever sentence she handed
down would not be impacted by Pistorius' fame.
"It would be a sad day for this country if the impression
was to be created that there was one law for the poor
and disadvantaged and another for the rich and
famous," she said.
The judge also highlighted the loss suffered by
Steenkamp's family, which has had a negative impact
on her father's health.
Steenkamp was young, vivacious and full of life at the
time of her death, she said.
"The loss of life cannot be reversed. Nothing I say or do
today can reverse what happened," she said.
'Sweetest human being'
Steenkamp, 29, was a law school graduate who turned
to modeling in recent years.
"She was the kindest, sweetest human being, an angel
on earth," said her agency, Capacity Relations.
Pistorius, 27, made history when he became the first
Paralympian to compete in the able-bodied Olympics in
2012. He was born without the fibulae in his legs, which
were amputated below the knee when he was 11
months old.
At the London Olympics, he ran on special carbon fiber
blades that earned him the nickname "Blade Runner."
Even though he didn't medal, he became an inspiration
to the disabled and a national hero in South Africa.
Pistorius talked about his fame as a role model before
the shooting.
"Obviously, being an international sportsman, there's a
lot of responsibility that comes with that," he told CNN.
"So having to remember that there are kids out there,
especially, that look up to you is definitely something
that you need to keep at the back of your mind."
State prosecutor Gerrie Nel had called for a minimum
prison sentence of 10 years for Pistorius.
"This is a serious matter," Nel said at the end of the
arguments over sentencing. "The negligence borders on
intent. Ten years is the minimum."
There is no legal minimum sentence for culpable
homicide in South African law, so the decision is entirely
up to the judge's discretion.
Pistorius' siblings speak out
On the eve of Pistorius' sentencing, two of his biggest
supporters -- his siblings -- told CNN's Robyn Curnow
that the lives of everyone close to the trial have already
been changed forever, no matter the outcome.
"No one who's been close to the situation can just
overcome it," Aimee Pistorius said. "It's something my
brother will carry with him forever and ... regardless of
what's happening now it's just a certain phase in a
journey that will never end."
As the defense attorneys have argued, she said there is
no reason to doubt that her brother believed an intruder
was in the bathroom who posed a risk to him and
Steenkamp when he fired shots through the toilet door.
Aimee Pistorius said she was shocked when
she first heard about the fatal shooting.
"But also knowing my brother -- his
insecurities, who he is -- the very first thing
that came to my mind is that it could have
only been a mistaken identity for an intruder
and that's because I know my brother and I
know his fears," she said.
"It's never going to be over," Aimee Pistorius
said. "Something like this changes my
brother's life, our lives, the Steenkamps',
their family, their friends."
Whatever the court decides, public opinion
has been harsh on Oscar Pistorius, which
both siblings said had affected them.
There have even been reports of threats by
gang leaders in prison against Oscar Pistorius
that have the family worried.
Steenkamp's father: 'Only he knows'
Steenkamp's parents are skeptical about the
man who killed their daughter.
"If he's telling the truth, I may forgive him
one day," father Barry Steenkamp told the
Afrikaans-language newspaper Beeld.
But ''if it didn't happen as he described it,
he should suffer. And he will suffer ... only he
knows."

(CNN) -- From a globally lauded athlete to convicted
killer, Oscar Pistorius' fall from grace culminated
Tuesday with a five-year sentence in the shooting death
of his girlfriend.
The sentence was imposed for the charge of culpable
homicide, which in South Africa means a person was
killed unintentionally, but unlawfully.
He was also given a three-year sentence on a firearms
charge, but it was suspended for five years on condition
he is not found guilty of another crime where there is
negligence involving a firearm during that period.
That count related to an occasion when Pistorius
discharged a loaded handgun under a table in a busy
restaurant. No one was hurt.
During his trial, the double-amputee sprinter often
sobbed at the mention of his girlfriend Reeva
Steenkamp's name. He insisted that he mistook her for
an intruder when he shot her through a toilet door on
Valentine's Day 2013.
But there was very little visible reaction from Pistorius as
the sentence was read.
Pistorius' defense has called for a sentence of house
arrest and community service.
'Mine and mine alone'
Giving her reasoning Tuesday, Judge Thokozile Masipa
emphasized that the decision on sentencing would be
"mine and mine alone."
She pointed out that sentencing is not an exact science
but relies on an assessment of elements including the
nature and seriousness of the crime, the personal
circumstances of the accused and the interests of
society.
She said she would also take into account the factors in
sentencing of retribution, deterrence and rehabilitation.
In any case, she said, "sentencing is about achieving
the right balance."
No 'insurmountable challenge'
In her final remarks, Masipa dismissed evidence given
by probation officer Annette Vergeer that prison would
not be able to accommodate Pistorius' disability, saying
her testimony was outdated and sketchy.
She said Pistorius would not present the prison system
with an "insurmountable challenge."
The judge added that she felt Pistorius' vulnerability had
been overstated in the evidence given and that his
excellent coping strategies -- shown in his ability to
compete with able-bodied atletes -- had been
overlooked.
He would be able to continue treatment for physical
problems and mental health issues while in prison, she
said.
In terms of the seriousness of the offense, Masipa said
Pistorius had shown gross negligence in shooting into a
small toilet cubicle, knowing there was someone inside
who could not escape. He also knew how to handle
firearms, she said, adding that these were "very
aggravating" factors.
On the other hand, mitigating factors include that
Pistorius is a first offender and remorseful, Masipa said.
She also mentioned his contribution to society in giving
his time and money to charities and inspiring others with
disabilities to believe they could succeed.
Masipa indicated that whatever sentence she handed
down would not be impacted by Pistorius' fame.
"It would be a sad day for this country if the impression
was to be created that there was one law for the poor
and disadvantaged and another for the rich and
famous," she said.
The judge also highlighted the loss suffered by
Steenkamp's family, which has had a negative impact
on her father's health.
Steenkamp was young, vivacious and full of life at the
time of her death, she said.
"The loss of life cannot be reversed. Nothing I say or do
today can reverse what happened," she said.
'Sweetest human being'
Steenkamp, 29, was a law school graduate who turned
to modeling in recent years.
"She was the kindest, sweetest human being, an angel
on earth," said her agency, Capacity Relations.
Pistorius, 27, made history when he became the first
Paralympian to compete in the able-bodied Olympics in
2012. He was born without the fibulae in his legs, which
were amputated below the knee when he was 11
months old.
At the London Olympics, he ran on special carbon fiber
blades that earned him the nickname "Blade Runner."
Even though he didn't medal, he became an inspiration
to the disabled and a national hero in South Africa.
Pistorius talked about his fame as a role model before
the shooting.
"Obviously, being an international sportsman, there's a
lot of responsibility that comes with that," he told CNN.
"So having to remember that there are kids out there,
especially, that look up to you is definitely something
that you need to keep at the back of your mind."
State prosecutor Gerrie Nel had called for a minimum
prison sentence of 10 years for Pistorius.
"This is a serious matter," Nel said at the end of the
arguments over sentencing. "The negligence borders on
intent. Ten years is the minimum."
There is no legal minimum sentence for culpable
homicide in South African law, so the decision is entirely
up to the judge's discretion.
Pistorius' siblings speak out
On the eve of Pistorius' sentencing, two of his biggest
supporters -- his siblings -- told CNN's Robyn Curnow
that the lives of everyone close to the trial have already
been changed forever, no matter the outcome.
"No one who's been close to the situation can just
overcome it," Aimee Pistorius said. "It's something my
brother will carry with him forever and ... regardless of
what's happening now it's just a certain phase in a
journey that will never end."
As the defense attorneys have argued, she said there is
no reason to doubt that her brother believed an intruder
was in the bathroom who posed a risk to him and
Steenkamp when he fired shots through the toilet door.
Aimee Pistorius said she was shocked when
she first heard about the fatal shooting.
"But also knowing my brother -- his
insecurities, who he is -- the very first thing
that came to my mind is that it could have
only been a mistaken identity for an intruder
and that's because I know my brother and I
know his fears," she said.
"It's never going to be over," Aimee Pistorius
said. "Something like this changes my
brother's life, our lives, the Steenkamps',
their family, their friends."
Whatever the court decides, public opinion
has been harsh on Oscar Pistorius, which
both siblings said had affected them.
There have even been reports of threats by
gang leaders in prison against Oscar Pistorius
that have the family worried.
Steenkamp's father: 'Only he knows'
Steenkamp's parents are skeptical about the
man who killed their daughter.
"If he's telling the truth, I may forgive him
one day," father Barry Steenkamp told the
Afrikaans-language newspaper Beeld.
But ''if it didn't happen as he described it,
he should suffer. And he will suffer ... only he
knows."

2014-10-20 12:30
Abuja - United Nations World Health Organisation
(WHO) hailed the country’s containment of the Ebola
virus as a “success story” worth emulating by other
countries.
“This is a spectacular success story that shows that
Ebola can be contained. The story of how Nigeria
ended what many believed to be potentially the most
explosive Ebola outbreak imaginable is worth telling in
detail. Such a story can help the many other
developing countries that are deeply worried by the
prospect of an imported Ebola case and eager to
improve their preparedness plans. Many wealthy
countries, with outstanding health systems, may have
something to learn as well,” the agency stated on
Monday.
It came on the heels of the UN health agency declared
Nigeria Ebola-free.

Keshis letter should be written using his assistant blood

msmon:
John Mikel Slowbie is a disgrace to humanity, e no go better for Morinho who turn hin in2 a static and rigid snail. Mtcheww! At least at the end of this match, well realise we don't have any chance of qualifying.

Bleep u

keshi go soon talk say na rain no make him players play well. Park d okada for sudan..

Sadist in the making.Now the VC has left. We have been pleading.

THE CONCERNED STUDENTS
UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN
11TH NOVEMBER, 2013
The Vice-Chancellor,
University of Ilorin,
PMB 1515,
Ilorin, Kwara State,
Nigeria.

NAMES DEPARTMENT MATRIC NO.
OGUNBIYI CORNELIUS FISAYO PHYSICS 05/55ED023
SHUAIB OPEYEMI NURUDEEN PHYSICS 04/30GC124
UTHMAN ABIODUN MATHEMATICS 03/30GA052
ADESINA OLADITI MATHEMATICS 03/30GB055
TOLUHI SANMI PHYSICS 04/30GA081
FEMI OSINDERO MATHEMATICS 03/30GA067
ADEBISI ADEWUNMI MATHEMATICS 02/55EE009
BASHIR ABASS ADEWALE MATHEMATICS 03/30GD111
SHANU MATHEW MATHEMATICS 03/30GC112
AJIBOYE SEGUN RAPHEAL PHYSICS 04/30GC030
OSUNDIRAN BOLANLE IFE
ADELEYE BAMIDELE .A MATHEMATICS MATHEMATICS
04/55EB007

Dear Sir,
Reminder: Reconsideration of final year result September 2010 stepdown.
On the above subject matter and our letter dated 17th November, 2012, 4th February, 2013, 4th April, 22nd July, 2013 refers respectively.
We write to remind the Senate Council, University of Ilorin that despite our letters and publications both on the Nations Newspaper and The Sun dated on July 18th (page 36) and October 15th (page 31) 2013 respectively, we are yet to receive any favourable response from your office.
We still honestly believe that we have a genuine case that should be revisited by your humbled office. We subsequently appeal to you sir to use your good office to see that our case is given the necessary attention deserved in the interest of justice which University of Ilorin is noted for.
Recently, we recorded another victim; which was one of the affected student after he tried all effort to obtain his result from University of Ilorin, but all effort proved abortive, after series of tests, it was confirmed that he poisoned himself, and this is believed to be as a result of his state of mind (depression) which was a result o what befell him in the University of Ilorin.
Many of us, our faith are still hanging in the balance.
Recently, another incident occurred which triggered us to move to media house for publication, one of us who was also affected, who was also barred from graduating, was caught in an attempt to commit suicide, and later admitted for rehabilitation.
Late Adewole Michael, a student of mathematics a sole sponsors of his own educational career, still managed to sponsor himself throughout the years spent in the institution, after spending six years in the department and extra three years hanging in balance, he was caught hanging himself in the room, the deceased tried all effort to correct the situation, but the Senate Council of the above institution refused to get him off the hook.
We kindly urge you sir as the Chief Principal Officer of the institution and pursuant to the exercise of objects and power upon which the institution was established. That is; “to encourage the advancement of learning and to hold out to all persons without distinction of race, creed, sex or political conviction, the opportunity of acquiring a higher and liberal education.
Sir, in lieu of this we want to use these great opportunity to plead that you should please reconsider our final year result, so that the remaining of us affected can be useful to life and to the society at large and the years spent would not be a waste.
We plead that the Senate Council should please pardon the affected students and be granted amnesty and considered the CGPA.
We would be glad if our plea is considered.
Thank you in anticipation of your favourable response.
Yours faithfully,
on behalf of the corncerned students.
Cc: The Executive secretary (Nigerian University Commission)
The vice chancellor (university of ilorin).
The Registrar,
Dean,(faculty of science).
HOD,
State Minister of Education

I am a member of Coza. I have been attending for over 6 years and a worker. For someone to come up with this kind of writeup,then she must be good. If you are a worker,to see reverend B is not that easy let alone have all the access to him and in his hotel. Ok,listen to this. I believe this girl must have been paid to do this job but she fumbled in one of her sentences. Since the inception of our new base in Abuja,we have not had a second service. Its always a one service sunday. Help me ask her where she attended her second service. Ask anyone who is a member. She did not do her homework very well. I have seen neighbouring churches luring our organist and drummer to leave coza and join them with the hope of getting paid monthly. We have one of the best instrumentalist and they work for.God for free. Pure envy and hatred. With so much been said abouy Rev B been the proud type. I once ushered.with some workers where he went to preach to a congregation of less than 100. He has been to bahamas,france,uk,US. If he will fall for flesh,he wont do it with a member ,not alone a worker. He can order for d best of ladies. What everyone sees is that his fame is soaring like virus. My message for Walter Ese,your generarions will suffer for this you have done. Its not a curse.

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I applied also but I have not received any text. When.did.u get the text. :-XI applied also but I have not received any text. When.did.u get the text.

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Just finished phucking manu

Am crying now. My stew wan finish...

I say make i chop stew,too much salt....chai

mukina2:
very well . .atleast i well pass you

stew corner . .i wish the ball had hit cashley's face again

The guy no well at all

Harkanbi: Walai chelsea go comot tonite ;DWalai chealsea go comot tonite

Why you dey talk like crab?

Stew Buka Rest

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