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After removing the variables, and solving the simultaneous equation, it is now clearyly proven that:
PDP = Boko Haram.
All Boko Haram are PDP and all PDP members are Boko Haram.

Afam4eva: It's not about what she feels but about what the schools feels and wants which is enshrined in the constitution. if we keep going by what we feel then there are things i wished my school had allowed me to do. If a school does not allow a certain practice that you hold dear then commonsense suggests that you look elsewhere where lawlessness can become law.

The constitution which you refer to guarantees the right of any Muslim female who wants to wear ijab. If not that we've been having hypocritical muslims at the helms of affairs, this would have become the norm by now. However, the recent awakening in Muslim ladies is going to make us all ask questions, and we will get answers in our constitution. More people will decide to wear ijab, and I as a person will support them all with all I've got. Ijab is human right, so respect it.

adexsimply: back it with videos or images

First read: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/6284347.stm
Then see....

Afam4eva: Backwardness has very little to do with it. It's allowed in the UK but not in some other dveeloped countries. Even Kosovo that's a majority Muslim eastern European country recently banned the wearing of Hijab how much more Nigeria that's a multi-religious country. One thing i want to know is if these people wear Hijab wherever they go to. is it so difficult to sacrifice the hijab during school hours?

The difference between Nigeria and UK is rational thinking and respect of human rights. All these arguments against ijab can be summarised as wanting to oppress the Muslim lady, who feels as though she's nude without wearing ijab. If you do not know, that is how she feels.

farem: THERE ONES DO NOT HAVE JOBS TO DO! WHAT DO THEY EXPECT THOSE PRINCIPALS TO HAVE DONE IN THIS STRANGE SITUATION? THERE IS A CONVENTIONAL DRESS (UNIFORM) IN PLACE, LONG AGO EVEN BEFORE THEIR PARENTS WERE BORN? CAN A POLICE WOMAN TURN UP AT WORK COVERED WITH HIJAB? OR CAN ONE OF THE MUSLIM SOLDIERS IN MALI COVER HIS HEAD WITH ISLAM HEAD GEAR? You can just wake up one day to break long-standing rule. Processes must be followed. This is a lawful society,no anachy!

farem: THERE ONES DO NOT HAVE JOBS TO DO! WHAT DO THEY EXPECT THOSE PRINCIPALS TO HAVE DONE IN THIS STRANGE SITUATION? THERE IS A CONVENTIONAL DRESS (UNIFORM) IN PLACE, LONG AGO EVEN BEFORE THEIR PARENTS WERE BORN? CAN A POLICE WOMAN TURN UP AT WORK COVERED WITH HIJAB? OR CAN ONE OF THE MUSLIM SOLDIERS IN MALI COVER HIS HEAD WITH ISLAM HEAD GEAR? You can just wake up one day to break long-standing rule. Processes must be followed. This is a lawful society,no anachy!

farem: THERE ONES DO NOT HAVE JOBS TO DO! WHAT DO THEY EXPECT THOSE PRINCIPALS TO HAVE DONE IN THIS STRANGE SITUATION? THERE IS A CONVENTIONAL DRESS (UNIFORM) IN PLACE, LONG AGO EVEN BEFORE THEIR PARENTS WERE BORN? CAN A POLICE WOMAN TURN UP AT WORK COVERED WITH HIJAB? OR CAN ONE OF THE MUSLIM SOLDIERS IN MALI COVER HIS HEAD WITH ISLAM HEAD GEAR? You can just wake up one day to break long-standing rule. Processes must be followed. This is a lawful society,no anachy!

Yes and Yes. Ideally that is how a sensible society should live. Women police officers in Nigeria who decide to wear Ijab should and would be allowed to wear them. Again, Muslim women police officers in UK wear ijab! fact

Afam4eva: It may be allowed in some schools in the UK but it's not allowed in secular schools in Nigeria. There are schools in Nigeria that accept it and are mostly Islamic schools.

Unfortunately Nigeria is still backward in terms of relating to other people's religion. UK is officially a Christian country, yet it recognises the rights of Muslims in its schools. Nigerian christians have been antagonists on this aspect of religious tolerance for a long time. The principals acted out of order, and against the constitution of Nigeria.
ps: I will not reply those who say there are no uniforms worn in UK. Google and find out for yourself. School uniform is for identity of the student TO the school, not for identity of the student as a person. Intelligent administrators respect every student identity and allow for these in the school uniform. Jewish students wear their religious caps to schools in UK too. That is tolerance, not flogging an innocent girl 46 times for wearing ijab.

First pix...a typical secondary school in UK...
Second pix: a Jewish kid in primary school
Then read this interesting article: http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/comment/common-sense-and-respect-for-children-in-hijabs-please-8437433.html

So how UNIFORM is our UNIFORM in Nigeria? can you trully line 10 students up and see any uniformity in their so called 'uniform'?? In the later stages of my secondary school, the gals went for sexy skirts. They turned school 'uniform' to sexy, tight skirts pouting everything poutable. They were given school official 'beret' (a religious cap for christians), but they mostly wore bandana or scarfs. Wearing ijab is part of being Uniform! Uniformity in colour and style can be achieved by introducing an option of ijab of the school uniform colour for muslim students. Its very simple, but we know those who will oppose it.

The principals involved acted beyond their jurisdiction. This issue of ijab in schools is a crisis waiting to happen if our authorities do not nip it in the bud. Even in UK, primary school children wear ijabs to schools in public schools. I was at Stratford early this month and opportuned to see a primary school playing ground at lunchtime. I was very impressed with how everyone got along well, with the young gals in ijab playing and doing well.
The pupils do not have any issues with their mate wearing ijab. It is only the overzealous principals and teachers who try to enforce their religion.
Having said that, I think however, that our MSSN could have approached this in a more effective and legal way. They do not need 200 pupils shouting 'Allah Akbar'.. All they need is 2 brothers and 2 sisters who know their worth. There's a tactic to approach every problem

without a doubt, this ogbeni is not himself anymore

UPDATE: Police have arrested 2 people finally. A man (aged 28) and a woman (aged 23). Source:BBC

The things they have used to make Nigerians poorer back home is eating deep into Nigerians in UK.

A BBC report:
Religious satellite TV show Miracle Hour 'risking lives'
By Andy Dangerfield
BBC News, London

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TV shows made in London that encourage viewers to believe they are cured of life-threatening illnesses by prayer have been condemned by charities.

Charities criticised an episode of the Miracle Hour show, on Faith World TV, during which a diabetic caller was told he was "set free" from the disease.

"It is particularly dangerous and puts his life at risk," said African Health Policy Network head Francis Kaikumba.

UKWET, which produces the show, said it was "reviewing" its "new programmes".

The organisation, whose full name is the UK World Evangelical Trust, said: "We are now reviewing our new programmes to make sure our standards meet good practice."

Miracle Hour is filmed at Faith World TV's studio in south London. It is hosted by Bishop Simon Iheanacho, who is chairman of Minority Ethnic Christian Affairs (Meca), which supports black and minority ethnic Christians and is part of ecumenical body Churches Together in England.

In an episode broadcast on 4 January, on channel 591 on the Sky platform, a diabetic caller named Bode, from Leyton in east London, telephoned the programme.

'Set free'
Bishop Simon told him to lay his hand on his leg and said: "I cause diabetes to die in your body.

"I lose you and declare you set free from the power of diabetes.


AHPN chief Francis Kaikumba has called for better scrutiny from TV regulators
"Thank you heavenly father for this miracle right now over your life in Jesus's name."

Bode was then asked to repeat the words "it is well with me".

Mr Kaikumba said: "The clip is worrying. Bishop Simon claims to have removed the illness from the caller, insinuating he has been cured."

"The pastor should have recommended the caller sought medical help."

On an episode broadcast on 11 January, viewer Judith, from Ireland, called the show and was told by Bishop Simon to anoint her head with oil.

Bishop Simon told her to repeat: "Wherever this oil will touch, miracle science and wonders will be established."

She then told Bishop Simon her children had "snakes moving about in their own bodies".

Bishop Simon said: "You have to anoint each one of them. Whatever you declare out of your mouth, God will do it."

'Cursed the cancer'
Debbie Ariyo, head of Africans Unite Against Child Abuse (Afruca), said the broadcast "flags up a child safeguarding issue".

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It gives someone who has potential cancer false hope. That's absolutely shocking, dangerous and misleading for the patient”

Debbie Ariyo
Africans Unite Against Child Abuse (Afruca)
"Someone is telling the woman she has the power to heal children she believes are possessed."

Later in the episode, Christy from London called the show to say her sister-in-law had breast cancer.

Bishop Simon prayed for her and said: "We remove out of your body that root of cancer."

He later said: "We cursed the cancer. It's dead," and later still: "Tell them not to worry about anything."

Ms Ariyo said the broadcast "gives someone who has potential cancer false hope".

"That's absolutely shocking, dangerous and misleading for the patient," she added.

After the BBC put the charities' criticisms to UKWET last week, Bishop Simon read a statement at the start of the Miracle Hour programme broadcast on 15 February.

"If God heals you, please make sure you go to your doctor to certify that you have been healed or have been made whole and let your doctor give you a clearance on this very matter," he said.

"Also, when it comes to your children, if your children are sick and we pray for them, that does not remove you from going to your doctor.

"Our prayer is to offer a prayer of faith but the medical people satisfy that people are truly healed."

'Shocking examples'
Mr Kaikumba said: "There needs to be a far reaching investigation into this pastor and TV channel.

"We intend to write a letter to Ofcom raising our concerns."

UKWET manager the Reverend Chris Mmeregini told the BBC the Miracle Hour programme is "designed to bring encouragement to believers in Jesus Christ through the preaching and teaching of the word of God and to offer prayer of faith to help those in need".


Miracle Hour received a call from a viewer saying her relative has cancer. Clip broadcast by UKWET on Faith World TV
"The issues you have raised in our Hour of Miracles programme on 4 January and 11 January do not represent the content or intent of the programme as you have implied," he added.

Mr Kaikumba said he has watched "similar channels" to Faith World TV and "been appalled by some of the things I've seen faith leaders do".

"I've seen shocking examples of faith leaders advising people that they have been healed or cured as a mechanism for people to attend services and purchase items," he added.

He called for "better scrutiny from Ofcom".

"There needs to be a government commission and inquiry," he said.

'Strict rules'
A spokesman for Sky, the platform on which Miracle Hour is broadcast, said: "Any broadcaster with an appropriate Ofcom licence is free to seek distribution over the satellite platform."

An Ofcom spokesman said: "Ofcom has very strict rules in place to protect viewers and listeners from harm and to prevent religious programmes from exploiting audiences.

"We have already issued a number of tough sanctions to channels in this area and are actively monitoring content to ensure that any breaches are appropriately dealt with."

Joe Aldred, executive secretary of Meca said: "Ministers need to be careful when dealing with children and vulnerable adults.

"Ministers should be careful about claiming that exorcisms or healing have actually occurred unless there is corroborative evidence; the minister cannot be both judge and jury."

Pastor Fred Annin, of Action Plus Deliverance Centre, a ministry which congregates in south London, emphasised the important role faith can play "in boosting morale" for "helping people through illness".

"Faith lifts people up when they're down but should never push them down more," he added.

"Prayer can not bring our health back when we ignore medicine."

An educated mind will see beyond these cosmetics of the gay folks. Things are not rosy! Healthwise, it is not good. Just last week, a 25% increase in HIV cases in UK gay community. They can smile for camera all they want, it is not cool or appealing. One of them has to role play. Live a deceitful life to satisfy an urge.
I wonder what happens to poor gay people. They cannot adopt kids, they cannot buy drugs or do surgeries to seal their an.us.

A lot of young people do not know about T.B Joshua. I grew up listening to Iriri Aiye by Kola Olawuyi. I know how men can scheme things in the name of religion. I do not criticize religious men without proof. I can only have personal reservations. Let he who has brain think.

Win the cup first! Nigerians are carried away and giving Mali chance to surprise us. Abeg people, what format can I give my boss to make me close at 3pm tommorow? I normally leave at 5

Emmanuel Atta, fortunate to have a job in NFF, praises his personal pastor! That is the correct title.

Victor Moses. Enyeama was alert and ready when needed. Good win, lets now plan ahead for a respectable score against Ivory Coast

Interesting line-up. I see plenty of goals. Hard to see Ethiopia winning this.

If it stays at 0-0, good for Nigeria since we have IK Uche and Ideye Brown on bench. BUT. Onazi will cause disaster for Nigeria. He has always been calamity for Nigeria. He made the team due to T.B Joshua connection with Amokachi. Now he is being exposed.

The way Onazi is being skinned constantly,its only a matter of time before Zambia flood that side of the pitch in second half.

Kenneth Omeruo playing both as a centre back and right back. Ogayi Onazi doing absolutely NOTHING in this match. Honestly this is unfair to Omeruo.

I see some SA have just come in to confirm their lack of intelligence. Nigeria Army is fit for purpose. It is strong. It is capable and it cann only get better.
SA army is a dormant, gloated force. War is not won by your Arsenal. It is won by the gallant men and women who have self discipline. Who face battles to win it. That is what we have in Nigeria, and that is more than any of these over-sophisticated toys. Give a Nigerian soldier a kalashnikov and leave the rest. You guys seem to forget that no war is won from air. When it comes to ground troops, I doubt if your SA soldiers will not hide and cower on hearing the sounds of war. Wise up brothers.

^^^ You, sir, are not very analytical in your assessment. Maybe because your country SA has not really been involved in ground operations. Intelligent military analysts will tell you that no battle is won from air. In fact, air attacks are mainly to distabilise and demoralise the opposition. Nigeria has one of the best ground troops in the world, even with us still using the kalashnikov as our flagship rifle.
You have very little knowledge of Nigerian military, you only gloat on what you see on google. You came here to market your country's silly tanks, which cannot withstand most terrain. You also agreed that your country military has been relatively quiet. Nigerian army has been very active, collecting plenty front line experience for the past 3 decades. Experience you cannot buy in the market.
On this note, I urge you to stop bashing Nigeria.
'I do not know you. I do not know who you are or what you want. If it is money you want, I do not have. What I have is a set of skills. Skills I have acquired over a period of time. Skills that make me a nightmare to people like you. If you stop bashing Nigeria, I will not bother you. If you do not stop, I will hunt you, I will find you and I will give you a bear hug'

20 seconds to ref whistle, you're in opponent's half, Onazi with the ball, SHOULD HAVE GONE TO THE CORNER FLAG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The I.di.ot decided to go for goal with Ahmed Musa and IK Uche! Seriously?? Pissed. Headache..

Statistics: Super Eagles have never lost to Burkina Faso. Played 10, Won 7, Drawn 3. Source: Optajoe

Jarus: -------------Enyeama------------

Ambrose---Yobo---Omeruo---Echiejile

-----Mikel------------------


------------------Igiebor-------

Musa--------------------------Moses


--------Uche----------------------

---------------------Emenike-------

4-2-2-2

No Uche, No Moses. Fire-power in 2nd half if things go wrong. Tactical.

This Zambian side very ordinary. A proper attacking team will be 3-1 up against them

........................Enyeama
Ambrose Oboabona Yobo Echiejile


Fegor

MIkel Igiebor

Musa Emenike Ideye

Super Eagles Starting XI: Enyeama, Yobo, Echiejile, Ambrose, Musa, Ideye, Emenike, Mikel, Fegor, Oboabona, Igiebor...confirmed. Barring any last minute injuries.

snydergp: Hey mr oxygen thief u still haven't provided the links to some of ur claims here those socalled reports... Can't seem to get hold of any.

On the issue of marines, there's no marine sf infantry regiment in NN sf bt the NA does have such a contigent eventhough its inadeqaute compared to what the French deployed.

Ecowas will mainly rely on France for Close-Air-Battlefield support simply because they lack that capability currently, even with NAF's F-7's if the French withdraw from active and operational combat support Ecowas will be stretched due inadequate logistical capabilities.

Its also a shame due to deplomatic fallouts in Ivory Coast in 2011 with Ecowas including new protocals on regional security by AU, South Africa and SADC nations are reluctent to send troops into Mali.

I just hope in 20 years African nations can put away there anglo-fon and franco-fon tendencies and create a single African Armed Force to stop this Neo-Colonialist armed incursions on african soil in the name of War against Terror.

But I guess this will never happen aslong as "OUR" leaders makes promises to minority groups and ten years not a single road or infrastructure. Economic inclusiveness and developement will solve Africa's terrorist and religious problems.

This Mali conflict is just a symtome of africa's underlying weak goverments particular its militaries and democratic institutions that should be responsible for conflict resolutions not armed response after innocent lives are lost.

I havent really heard of South African military doing well in any peace keeping ops. Can you please give examples of how SA has stabilised their own region? Perhaps Zimbabwe? Angola? Just for information purposes.

casket: I'm looking forward to see Keshi using 4-3-3 formation. My possible line up

Goal keeper -Vincent Enyeama,

Defense: Ambrose, Yobo, Oboabona, Elderson,

Mid-field: Mikel, Igiebor, Ogude,

Attack: Moses, Emenike, Musa
I wish the lads all the best today ..Nig 3-0 Burk

You should be at least 80% correct. I doubt Musa will start though...