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CrimeRe: Bishop Rapes 15-year-old Girl In Port Harcourt by valicious1(op): 4:14pm On Jul 03, 2013
[quote author=The Plumber]Don't bring age into this, u will be amazed at what these "little" girls will do to u if u ever find ursef alone with one.
@topic, since the father of d girl is in d know of d illicit affair, me think there is more to this story angry[/quote]more like trying to protect the image of the bishop lol
CrimeRe: Bishop Rapes 15-year-old Girl In Port Harcourt by valicious1(op): 11:07am On Jul 03, 2013
I was even anticipating to hear from the self acclaimed Bishop to allege that his evil action was led by Satan as case maybe but it turns out to lay the blame on his fellow Bishop. This fake Bishop should rot in jail. He raped a fifteen year old girl and has no remorse. He even calls it consensual sex as if the girl is an adult. He blames everyone but himself what a shame. How did the girl’s father get your phone number if the little girl is not your mistress? You claim that you were set up to have carnal knowledge, but who set you up to pay for her abortion? All of you who are bent on destroying the church will be exposed one by one. The Lord will continue to tell all of you to get your dirty hands off His flock. Our Lord is a forgiving God, however you need to cool off in prison for a long time, seek His face in repentance and He will forgive you.
CrimeRe: Bishop Rapes 15-year-old Girl In Port Harcourt by valicious1(op): 11:00am On Jul 03, 2013
WONDERS SHALL NEVER END ! Another Chibuike. Another Ikwerre. The other Chibuike is in a chairmanship tussle at the Nigeria Govnors Forum while the other Chibuike is slugging it out at the communion of Bishops forum. A good statement about the Ikwerre man and his consuming ambition, greed, avarice, egoism,low morals and despicability. This Bishop brings Rotimi Amechi’s picture clearer to the world
CrimeBishop Rapes 15-year-old Girl In Port Harcourt by valicious1(op): 10:50am On Jul 03, 2013
A cleric that described himself as the chairman of bishops in Rivers State, Bishop Chibuike Nwabueze, has been arrested for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl and sponsoring the abortion of the baby.

The incident was said to have occurred at about 2p.m on April 29, at Calvary Army Ministry in Rumuoji Eneka, in Obio/Akpor Local Goverment Area of the state.

The cleric allegedly admitted that he had a carnal knowledge of the victim (name withheld), but attributed the crime to a set-up by his enemies.

Bishop Nwabueze, who was paraded yesterday, at the Rivers State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Port Harcourt, told journalists that anyone could fall victim under manipulation.

He alleged that it was his fellow bishop and the host where he went to minister as a guest preacher that planned the incident because there had been a tussle for the chairmanship seat of the communion of bishops.

“We have different colleges of bishops. I am the chairman of Communion of Bishops in Rivers State. Well, what actually happened was a set up. It was set up by my enemies. I have so many people who are my enemies. The man who is in charge of where I went to minister is my enemy. He is the person that set me up.

“He invited me to his church for a programme, claiming to be my friend and after the programme, he set me up because of what we were dragging. We are in a tussle for chairmanship of the communion and that was why he set me up.”

He told newsmen that it was after praying for the girl in his office on the fateful day that she allegedly seduced him into having sex with her, pointing out that he did not rape her. I was surprised when I saw her pulling off her clothes . But, before you knew it, I had carnal knowledge of her. That is the truth of the matter.

“She laughed at me and said ‘are you angry? I told her that I did not know what she had hypnotised me for and she said I should not bother. I was so angry that I called some of my pastors and made a confession that I did not know what happened.”

The suspect maintained that if he raped her as alleged, the girl would have raised the alarm, because many people were within the church premises.

According to him, it was after a month that the victim’s father called him on phone, saying that his daughter was pregnant.

Though, the cleric admitted funding the victim’s laboratory test and other hospital bills, he stressed that it was the girl’s father that insisted on abortion, adding that he took her to a clinic, where it was confirmed that the victim had aborted the child.

Meanwhile, the police have advised parents to carefully choose where their children worship and be wary of some clergies.

The Deputy Commissioner of Police in-charge of SCID, Samuel Okaula, who paraded the bishop and a male nurse, said the arrest of Bishop Nwabueze should serve as a deterrent to other so-called clerics.


SOURCE..... http://sunnewsonline.com
CelebritiesRe: Afrocandy Is Asking Guys To Send Pictures Of Their Private Organ For Audition? by valicious1(m): 10:51pm On Jul 02, 2013
& some mumu perverted mugus will rush to snap dia tools & send to this agent of death. Do so at your own risk
Jokes EtcRe: This Made Me Laugh (superman Bachelor) by valicious1(m): 9:04pm On Jul 02, 2013
Tanx ! Luv your profile pic wink
Jokes EtcRe: This Made Me Laugh (superman Bachelor) by valicious1(m): 8:43pm On Jul 02, 2013
texanomaly: smh...I already said that I did not write it. I only quoted it. It's a joke...geez...don't take it so seriously...wait! OMG! Did I post in the wrong place? Hold on, let me check......................................Nope, it's in the right place. hmmm
Ow!! sorry i tot i waz in d politics section'






BTW i'll laff at ur jokes next time huh
Jokes EtcRe: This Made Me Laugh (superman Bachelor) by valicious1(m): 7:50pm On Jul 02, 2013
@op how can the rich guy still ask d dude dat swam across d pool to name whateva he wanted when he had already told everybody what d reward would be
HealthRe: The Effects Of Cheating Ourselves Of Sleep by valicious1(m): 7:40pm On Jul 02, 2013
brownlord: I remember the day u dey talk so, that day the mod, don drink alomo, em carry woman, so na in the morning em get e self
lmfao na so
RomanceRe: The Funniest Lie Your Current Or Ex-Partner Ever Told You? by valicious1(m):
My babe de scatta me wit lie evriday. my name and ha papa na d only guys name wey dey ha phone others na girls and unsaved numbas yet she de make and receive calls from guys without asking who de pesin be. Sumtimes i wonda if she de use jazz abi she be winch
RomanceRe: The Funniest Lie Your Current Or Ex-Partner Ever Told You? by valicious1(m): 6:40pm On Jul 02, 2013
akereconfi: She told me she has repented and no SEX... I logged into her 2go account and a guy was asking her if she took the POSTINOR 2 yesterday....
ROTFLMAO!! very funny
HealthRe: The Effects Of Cheating Ourselves Of Sleep by valicious1(m): 6:04pm On Jul 02, 2013
Blackteeth: This post should apply to nairaland MODS. They don't sleep at all. If you post nonesense by 2.00AM at night you will still be banned or your post hidden.
na lie. Dia waz i time i put nakked woman pic 4 my post by 3.am dem no remove am till 10.am doz mods de jonse sumtimes
FamilyRe: Woman Kills Neighbour Over Bench by valicious1(m): 4:38pm On Jul 02, 2013
Red Bororo: Am a true born Ajegunle child and the only thing as have to say is POVERTY NA CAUSE ALL THIS THING, I SAY NA POVERTYAm a true born Ajegunle child and the only thing as have to say is POVERTY NA CAUSE ALL THIS THING, I SAY NA POVERTYAm a true born Ajegunle child and the only thing as have to say is POVERTY NA CAUSE ALL THIS THING, I SAY NA POVERTY
poverty na CAUSE of wetin?
EventsRe: Tips For Giving The Toast At A Wedding by valicious1(op): 4:44pm On Jul 01, 2013
WOW!!! never expected this to make FP shocked shocked shocked shocked shocked huh huh
TravelRe: Do You Flaunt Or Hide Your Nigerian Passport When Travelling? by valicious1(m): 3:09pm On Jul 01, 2013
and this made FP? sad : sad @OP just cos you shamefully hide your Nigerian passport doesn't mean others do same. i openly display my passport whenever the need arises whether consciously or unconsciously. i've never been harrassed or intimidated cos of my Nigerian passport and i've sworn that whenever am under such circumstance in any country whatsoever i would create an uncontrollable dangerous scene.
PoliticsRe: Mid-Year Assessment: Rate Your Governor And The FG by valicious1(m): 2:35pm On Jul 01, 2013
Rochas okorocha-Imo state /10


agriculture........................................... 2/10
infrastructure........................................... 1/10
health ........................................... 1/10
job creation........................................... 1/10
security........................................... 0/10
transportation........................................... 3/10
roads.......................................... 3.1/10
TALK TALK TALK TALK TALK TALK TALK TALK TALK TALK TALK....100/100

abeg make una clap for rochas
PoliticsRe: 175 Inmates Escape In Jail-Break In Akure by valicious1(m): 9:13am On Jul 01, 2013
blatant LIE,THE ROBBERS ARE NOT UP TO 30,TELL ME WHO WAS COUNTING THE ROBBERS,AND THE PRISON OFFICIAL WAS SHOT ONLY IN THE LEG!.HE IS THE ONE THAT OPENNED THE GATE FOR THE ROBBERS.I AM SURE THE ROBBERS ARE NOT MORE THAN 5,HE GAVE THE POLICE THE STORY TO LOOK AS IF HE WAS OVER-WHEMMED AND OVER POWERED BY THE ROBBERS.HE IS A MEMBER OF THE GANG.
CelebritiesRe: Lautech Undergraduate Gets 3 Years Jail Term For Doing ''yahoo Yahoo'' by valicious1(m): 9:07am On Jun 30, 2013
did i just see $450 or $450,000 abeg i jus de wake up from sleep undecided
CelebritiesRe: OJB Cries As P-Square Donates N5Million For His Kidney Transplant by valicious1(m): 8:57am On Jun 30, 2013
JOYCEOUS: i hed d'banj donated 7 milla, & tubaba 1.5
Those are all fallacies. ojb himself via nomoreloss has denied the rumour
Nairaland GeneralTop 6 Ways To Get Smarter by valicious1(op): 8:48am On Jun 30, 2013
6)QUIT SMOKING

Tobacco use has long been recognized as a cause of memory loss.

Smoking harms memory by reducing the amount of oxygen that gets to the brain. Studies have shown that people who smoke find it more difficult to put faces with names than do nonsmokers. Illicit drugs can change chemicals in the brain that can make it hard to recall memories.

5)MEDITATE

What is smart? Some people judge smarts by standard benchmarks like test scores and grade point averages. Others think common sense, problem solving abilities and "street smarts" define intelligence. Standardized testing scores have proven unreliable and biased along racial and socioeconomic lines, and cramming for classes can lead to GPAs that aren't a true indicator of intelligence.

While we can't all agree on a standard for intelligence, we can agree that the human brain is the key to all of them. It has a great capacity to adapt, rewire and grow. Neural networks expand and strengthen through learning experiences. Stimuli make the brain stronger and more vital. This reinforcement of the brain's power affects intelligence across all standards, from street smarts to testing scores. Here are five ways you can increase your brain's capacity to take in and store new data. Or, said more simply, here's how you can get smarter.

For thousands of years, we've known the benefits of meditation. The practice of meditation can be different for each person, but it generally involves quiet, focused breathing exercises in which the practitioner is able to achieve a state of mental calm. Regardless of whether you believe that this mental calm is an enlightened state of consciousness, no one can deny the benefits of relaxed, focused breathing. FMRI scans have revealed that regular meditation also affects the actual structure of the brain. Researchers believe that memory, function, attention span and focus all benefit from meditation. One study showed that regular daily meditation can even increase the size of parts of the cerebral cortex. Not surprisingly, some of the world's leading and forward-thinking corporations offer meditation classes for their employees.

4)EXERCISE YOUR BRAIN
The brain, like many parts of the human body, needs regular exercise in order to maintain strength and vitality. Some more common brain strengthening exercises include fun activities like crossword puzzles, Sudoku, and other word- and number-based brain teasers. There are other more academic ways as well, like completing math word problems and exercises relating to spatial relationships and geometry. Even simply reading this article gives your brain a slight workout. If these ideas are a little too scholarly for you, try simple things like mixing up your routine. Just brushing your teeth with the opposite hand or walking a different way to work forces your brain to work harder than usual, which is ultimately what you want to do.

3)INGEST BACTERIA
In June 2010, researchers at The Sage Colleges presented findings that show certain types of bacteria commonly found in dirt made mice "smarter." The mice given Mycobacterium vaccae performed better in maze tests and showed fewer signs of anxiety and higher levels of serotonin in the forebrain, the area that takes care of higher-order thinking. The bacteria seem to promote the growth of neurons as well. This doesn't mean that we should all go out and start shoveling dirt in our mouths: You can actually ingest it by doing yard work, gardening and even by simply taking a walk through the woods

2)GET SOME SLEEP
Wakeful exercises for the brain are great and necessary to help improve brain function so you can get smarter. But what about sleep? Not a whole lot is known about sleep, but we know now that scientists were wrong for years with the belief that the brain simply shut down during sleep to recharge. Research now indicates that the brain may actually do a little nighttime filing during sleep. The information from the previous day is catalogued and put in the proper mental folders so it can make the journey from short-term memory to long-term. Sleeping problems have been known to exacerbate other brain issues, so it makes sense that a good night's sleep can help increase the brain's function and ability to focus. It varies from person to person, but between six and eight hours of sleep for adults is generally recommended.

1)TAKE CARE OF YOUR BODY


The human body is all connected, so you can't take care of one part of it without benefiting some other part. Physical exercise is important for good health, for both the body and the brain. Simply increasing your blood flow kicks up the oxygen and glucose levels in the brain. The coordination it takes to perform exercises also gives the brain a workout, especially if you're trying something new. Exercise also means you're battling sedentary lifestyle, or one free from mental stimuli.

Food is also important. There are many foods that have been associated with brain health, including fish oil, eggs, protein and dark green vegetables. Green tea, herbal tea and nuts are also good "brain food." Eating right, getting the required amount of sleep and exercises, both mental and physical, are the keys to improving memory and overall brain function.
Nairaland GeneralWoman Delivers Baby Girl In Keke Marwa by valicious1(op): 11:35pm On Jun 29, 2013
The woman delivered the baby at about 5p.m. The reporter was walking by the roadside near Awori bus stop when a woman suddenly ran out of the commercial tricycle, Keke Marwa and raised the alarm that her relative was delivering a baby inside the tricycle they had boarded.

She had called for urgent help from the owners of the shops by the road and women promptly removed the wrappers on them to shield the woman in labour. The women rushed to pick her up, some cleaning her, others cuddling and others yet bringing accessories to assist in the delivery.

Prophet Ariyo Ajibola of the Cherubim and Seraphim Church, Erimo in Ijaiye-Ojokoro, who drove the tricycle, said: “It was at Ikeja computer village that the two women that followed the mother approached me to beg me to assist them to carry a pregnant woman to a hospital in Abule Egba.

At first I was reluctant but when they began to plead, I obliged. Moreso, as a prophet, I had an inner conviction that there won’t be any problem. And I took them in. But when we got past Agege, the pregnant woman began to moan in seriuos labour. She became hysterical and her people began to panic. But I was relaxed and praying silently for God’s intervention, I was calming the women down. At a point, I took one-way to beat the gridlock on the road.

Then suddenly I heard a loud noise of a rushing liquid, when we just left Abule-Egba bus stop and the other women began to raise the alarm that a baby had just been delivered. And they began calling for help. As a man and a Christian, I just thank God for what has happened. It is just a miracle and I will give a special thanksgiving to God once I get to the church for an evening programme we have today. I asked them to pay N1000 but they offered N700 and I accepted but even if they don’t pay me, I won’t be unhappy.”

www.sunnewsonline.com

PoliticsArmy Arrests 15 Boko Haram Suspects In Lagos by valicious1(op): 11:07pm On Jun 29, 2013
Security operatives in Lagos state have arrested a number of suspected members of Boko Haram, in the state.

We gathered that some of the suspects were apprehended at Ijora Badia and Kotankowa areas and other parts of the state,The General Officer Commanding,GOC, 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Umahi, who made the disclosure while reviewing the activities of the army in Lagos and Ogun State, said the Joint Military Task Force, Ops MESA, arrested 1361 miscreants within the metropolis.

In addition, officers attached to the Quick Response Squad have succeeded in arresting about 115 criminals along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.

The Quick Response Squad was created by the Chief of Army Staff to assist the police by patrolling around flash points, along federal highways.“Those arrested by the Quick Response Squad include 71 males and 53 females. These criminals are among those terrorising innocent citizens plying the route,” he said.

General Umahi explained that all the suspects have since been handed over to the police for further investigation and prosecution.
source http://naijaobserver.
CelebritiesRe: OJB Cries As P-Square Donates N5Million For His Kidney Transplant by valicious1(m): 10:43pm On Jun 29, 2013
johnwizey: ha ha ha, U̶̲̥̅̊ nd Yuzedo really fit each oda well. Happy married lyf BTW OJB,no cry again jus remember †Φ pay uя tithe wen d moni is complete. D ministry is moving
don't be deceived. do you need a prophet to make you know this is also yuzedo's handle.

@topic i keep on wondering why d'banj and tuface are yet to make donations, quite unfortunate and disappointing i must say
CelebritiesRe: (PICZ) Tonto Dike In School Uniform During The 80′s by valicious1(m): 9:56pm On Jun 29, 2013
cos such posts attract much likes
CelebritiesRe: (PICZ) Tonto Dike In School Uniform During The 80′s by valicious1(m): 8:45pm On Jun 29, 2013
texaco1: angry angry angry
if this ... this................thread make the front page then
then...

then....


I GIVE UP undecided undecided undecided
you seriously wish this makes frontpage so you'ld get likes for your post cool cool cool
Nairaland GeneralRe: A Neighborhood In Equatorial Guinea by valicious1(m): 10:47am On Jun 29, 2013
i love the way all the air-conditions are positioned on top of just one specially made roof unlike nigerian houses where you see ACs in virtually every corner of the building.
PoliticsRe: Imo Lawmaker Escapes Mob Action by valicious1(m): 10:43am On Jun 29, 2013
its like once you have bad news about Imo state it automatically makes frontpage. #seunnaGodgojudgeyouandyoursadisticMods#
SportsRe: Spain Vs Italy - Confederations Cup (7 - 6) On Pens On 27th June 2013 by valicious1(m): 10:59pm On Jun 27, 2013
exciting match




































MAKE I GO OFF MY GEN. angry angry angry
Celebrities5 Tips For Giving The Toast At A Wedding by valicious1(op): 10:24pm On Jun 27, 2013
Every best man should have wit, charm, and that kind of smile that draws automatic lines on the lips of his listeners…. but above all, every best man should be proud and feel honoured with the gift that has been bestowed upon him by the groom. The gift of ‘telling the story’

You see, the best man may be seen to be the enviable “man”, he is seen to have it all put together… this is false. It is only with an inner eye, or one who has experienced the sweaty palms, the rising up beats of the heart and the most feared syndrome of the best man phobia-“the wedding toast” that truly understands the effects of being bestowed with the necessary evil of anchoring the couple’s toast

The wedding toast is by far the hardest formal affair the best man has to deal with as the groom’s guide.

Months after your guy has announced his desire to take his lady to the altar; you are super excited- sharing manly handshakes, laughter, guy stories of blah, blah and blah. He tells you, his ever understanding childhood friend, that he would like you to do him the honour of becoming his best man as he journeys into wedlock.

Years run into months as you visit each other’s family houses, flip through school albums over champagne glasses clicking, late nights on the couch watching a football game with several cans of Star beer. You are happy, he is happy, everyone is anticipating the marriage of true love. You feel you have the right to testify to this love story- your best friend marries his child hood sweetheart and you were there from the start!

Ha! You’ll be damned if you cannot come up with the most moving, funny and exciting speech ever! But wait o… as months start running into weeks you realize it’s a few days to your best friends wedding! You have totally, totally forgotten that one of your roles as the groom’s guide is to put into writing your first draft for the toast.

You say to yourself that it will be an easy one…”I was there after the inter house games in college as Jimmy walked up to Sisi full of pride with his football jersey hanging from his right shoulder…bouncing like a stud he approached Sisi and “started toasting her”” … this doesn’t sound right as you look at the scribbling on paper…it started off nice though but “started toasting her”?

You realize that your palms are sweaty; you’re chewing at the cover of your pen. You have forgotten how to tell the story of your best friend’s child hood first love.

You start counting down to the wedding. You are afraid of mutual friends laughing at you because you’ll make a fool of yourself and embarrass the couple. Worst still, you dread that your toast may switch on the snooze button instead of adding that extra spark you had fantasied in your head about the wedding.

To be a man is not a day’s job they say but to be a best man, well? Here are a few pointers to note as you prepare for your big day as The groom’s guide!

Prepare and Practice
Even the excellent mastery of oratory comes from constant preparation and practice. Avoid any urge to freestyle the toast. Months before the wedding, go through your past pictures, diary, phone messages. Try and collate fun memories and write it down. Ask mutual friends to share with you interesting but not embarrassing moments that will make the couple look and feel good. Come up with a short script to act out with the maid of honour. This is unique and will awe the couple and guests. You can do this with a slide show capturing all you have to say on a screen. In all, never under-estimate the power of honesty, jokes, and on a lighter note champagne and music!

Be Yourself
While it is every best man’s wish to show that he has some level of wit, charm and endearing coolness, it is also important to know that people can see through a lie or fake attitude. Relax; you are holding a glass of champagne aren’t you? Who says you can’t sip a little? Enjoy the moment. Captivate the audience with stories and jokes. Get into the act like it was your stage and nobody cared if you read a poem to the couple, told a short story, smiled as you walked up and down the hall…just be you!

The Gentleman
Be courteous; begin by expressing gratitude to the groom for giving you the opportunity; his bride for not getting mad at the groom when you made him keep late nights. Acknowledge, the couples parents for bringing up well-mannered, beautifully trained adults, you could raise a toast to honour the parents. Thank the guests also for taking the time to be part of the wedding. Like they say -
“words seldom go quite deep enough when thanks should be expressed.”

Stay Sober
As a gentle man, I need not mention the importance of being sober. I know the bachelors eve was the night before, but you don’t want to say something offensive because you are under the influence of alcohol, do you? You may regret it for years to come.

Keep it short
Your speech should be interesting and above all make a connection. Being brief is one of the most difficult aspects in oratory. Once geared into the rhythm it is hard to switch off. No matter how tempted you are to go on and on about a certain college experience or a fun camping experience, try and keep the toast short but interesting. Above all what ever story you share let it be connected to the couple, their wedding and let the guests feel in the loop. A good way to do this is to avoid inside jokes only known to you and the groom. People often feel annoyed by this and this could kill the connection you tried so hard to build up.

Raise your glass and make that toast to the couple.

As the best man, you can toast to God’s grace, everlasting happiness, strength and love in the couple’s marriage.

If you are able to follow these baby steps you may never switch on that snooze button!

Cheers!

EventsTips For Giving The Toast At A Wedding by valicious1(op): 10:00pm On Jun 27, 2013
Every best man should have wit, charm, and that kind of smile that draws automatic lines on the lips of his listeners…. but above all, every best man should be proud and feel honoured with the gift that has been bestowed upon him by the groom. The gift of ‘telling the story’

You see, the best man may be seen to be the enviable “man”, he is seen to have it all put together… this is false. It is only with an inner eye, or one who has experienced the sweaty palms, the rising up beats of the heart and the most feared syndrome of the best man phobia-“the wedding toast” that truly understands the effects of being bestowed with the necessary evil of anchoring the couple’s toast

The wedding toast is by far the hardest formal affair the best man has to deal with as the groom’s guide.

Months after your guy has announced his desire to take his lady to the altar; you are super excited- sharing manly handshakes, laughter, guy stories of blah, blah and blah. He tells you, his ever understanding childhood friend, that he would like you to do him the honour of becoming his best man as he journeys into wedlock.

Years run into months as you visit each other’s family houses, flip through school albums over champagne glasses clicking, late nights on the couch watching a football game with several cans of Star beer. You are happy, he is happy, everyone is anticipating the marriage of true love. You feel you have the right to testify to this love story- your best friend marries his child hood sweetheart and you were there from the start!

Ha! You’ll be damned if you cannot come up with the most moving, funny and exciting speech ever! But wait o… as months start running into weeks you realize it’s a few days to your best friends wedding! You have totally, totally forgotten that one of your roles as the groom’s guide is to put into writing your first draft for the toast.

You say to yourself that it will be an easy one…”I was there after the inter house games in college as Jimmy walked up to Sisi full of pride with his football jersey hanging from his right shoulder…bouncing like a stud he approached Sisi and “started toasting her”” … this doesn’t sound right as you look at the scribbling on paper…it started off nice though but “started toasting her”?

You realize that your palms are sweaty; you’re chewing at the cover of your pen. You have forgotten how to tell the story of your best friend’s child hood first love.

You start counting down to the wedding. You are afraid of mutual friends laughing at you because you’ll make a fool of yourself and embarrass the couple. Worst still, you dread that your toast may switch on the snooze button instead of adding that extra spark you had fantasied in your head about the wedding.

To be a man is not a day’s job they say but to be a best man, well? Here are a few pointers to note as you prepare for your big day as The groom’s guide!

Prepare and Practice
Even the excellent mastery of oratory comes from constant preparation and practice. Avoid any urge to freestyle the toast. Months before the wedding, go through your past pictures, diary, phone messages. Try and collate fun memories and write it down. Ask mutual friends to share with you interesting but not embarrassing moments that will make the couple look and feel good. Come up with a short script to act out with the maid of honour. This is unique and will awe the couple and guests. You can do this with a slide show capturing all you have to say on a screen. In all, never under-estimate the power of honesty, jokes, and on a lighter note champagne and music!

Be Yourself
While it is every best man’s wish to show that he has some level of wit, charm and endearing coolness, it is also important to know that people can see through a lie or fake attitude. Relax; you are holding a glass of champagne aren’t you? Who says you can’t sip a little? Enjoy the moment. Captivate the audience with stories and jokes. Get into the act like it was your stage and nobody cared if you read a poem to the couple, told a short story, smiled as you walked up and down the hall…just be you!

The Gentleman
Be courteous; begin by expressing gratitude to the groom for giving you the opportunity; his bride for not getting mad at the groom when you made him keep late nights. Acknowledge, the couples parents for bringing up well-mannered, beautifully trained adults, you could raise a toast to honour the parents. Thank the guests also for taking the time to be part of the wedding. Like they say -
“words seldom go quite deep enough when thanks should be expressed.”

Stay Sober
As a gentle man, I need not mention the importance of being sober. I know the bachelors eve was the night before, but you don’t want to say something offensive because you are under the influence of alcohol, do you? You may regret it for years to come.

Keep it short
Your speech should be interesting and above all make a connection. Being brief is one of the most difficult aspects in oratory. Once geared into the rhythm it is hard to switch off. No matter how tempted you are to go on and on about a certain college experience or a fun camping experience, try and keep the toast short but interesting. Above all what ever story you share let it be connected to the couple, their wedding and let the guests feel in the loop. A good way to do this is to avoid inside jokes only known to you and the groom. People often feel annoyed by this and this could kill the connection you tried so hard to build up.

Raise your glass and make that toast to the couple.

As the best man, you can toast to God’s grace, everlasting happiness, strength and love in the couple’s marriage.

If you are able to follow these baby steps you may never switch on that snooze button!

Cheers!

CelebritiesRapper Ikechukwu(killz) And Brother Uzi Who Is more handsome? by valicious1(op): 9:31pm On Jun 27, 2013
Here are pictures of rapper Ikechukwu and brother Uzi who also happens to be a singer in the United states. Me think mr killz is finer watchu'all think? wink smiley

Jokes EtcRe: Guys I Need Help Pls. by valicious1(m): 7:58pm On Jun 27, 2013
[quote author=Jerry-jat]but guys... y d rude confrontation?...

i intended dis to b a joke... dat y i posted it in joke section...

y den am i getting dis outrageous confrontation?...

well it ok den...

am so sorry if i hurt u in any way...

It was neva my intention...

MY INTENTIONS WERE GOOD...[/quote]cool

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