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Oluwo adopts Alaafin title, to notify Adeleke
The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has said that he wants to be called Alaafin of Iwo.
He said he would inform the Osun State Government about his adoption of the new title.
He spoke in Iwo on Tuesday when he hosted the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade I, who paid him a courtesy visit.
He said he was not aware of any other traditional title in Yorubaland that is superior to that of the Alaafin of Oyo Kingdom.
“I don’t know any other title in Yorubaland that is superior to the Alaafin. Alaafin will continue to be Alaafin because that is the title that Oramiyan adopted and I will also adopt the saying.
“Henceforth, I will also want to be called Alaafin of Iwo and we will inform the government about it,” Oluwo said.
He expressed optimism that with the humility and exposure of Owoade, Oyo would witness peace and unprecedented development.
He assured that the good relationship between the Iwo and Oyo would continue to flourish.
Earlier, Alaafin Owoade, accompanied by his wife, Olori Abiwumi and other Oyo chiefs, said his visit was to thank Oluwo for attending his coronation ceremony in April.
“I came to see Oluwo because he was at my coronation ceremony in April. Even when my name was mentioned as Alaafin-elect, Oluwo called to congratulate me. It is also good to come around to pay him a courtesy visit.
“Iwo and Oyo have been enjoying a good relationship for years, even with my predecessor and I want that relationship to continue,” he said.
https://dailytrust.com/oluwo-adopts-alaafin-title-to-notify-adeleke/
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Bishop Oyedepo is trending because he’s being called out for wickedness.
Apparently, he has CCTV in his kitchen, garden to make sure no one eats anything, even the food in the bin. He pays people as low as ₦500 per day.
A former security guard at his house, Greatness, opened up and alleged how they used to throw fresh food away every day. Yet workers who were underpaid would be dying of hunger, but they dare not touch the food, either the waste or fresh food.
Their feeding was totally their responsibility, despite their low salary and they work round the clock weekly.
A few persons confirmed the story. Adding that, it’s his wife who champions the CCTV ensuring no one touches anything. Otherwise, they’d be met with heavy sanctions, or even get arrested.
When people tried to tell Greatness that perhaps Oyedepo is not aware of the poor treatment, poor salary and poor welfare of his staffs..
The former security guard, insisted that Oyedepo knew about everything, he thought so, but after working for him for three years he got to see things a lot better.
As expected, Christians and of Oyedepo’s church, started cursing the former security guard for lying about Daddy.
Greatness accepted the curses, but countered with, if he’s saying the truth, the curses should go back to the patriotic Christians. — They rejected his prayers.
Nonetheless, he continues to remain confident of his claims and even double down on it.
He has received threats to his business, person and family, for exposing the alleged atrocities committed by Oyedepo and his wife across their empire..
Nigerians are wondering what would happen next. Whether he will be arrested or the story debunked.
Greatness added that, someone served/worked for Oyedepo for 15yrs and got ₦40k severance pay..
https://x.com/TrendingEx/status/1930190174408863784?t=eRv5Uc2h-2-dco5Xfedz3ApMnESUg31sNokgPQmsKKg&s=08
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Ex-EFCC boss unveils book on Nigeria’s fuel subsidy fraud
A former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, has released a groundbreaking new book titled, “The Shadow of Loot & Losses: Uncovering Nigeria’s Petroleum Subsidy Fraud.”
The exposé provides the most authoritative of Nigeria’s multi-trillion-naira fuel subsidy scandal, unravelling the inner workings of one of the country’s most pervasive financial crimes.
According to a statement signed by Vic Akinrogunde, drawing from his firsthand experience as a key investigator on the EFCC’s special team that probed the 2012 subsidy fraud, Bawa revealed the staggering scale, complexity, and audacity of the schemes used to siphon public funds under the guise of fuel subsidy payments.
His insider narrative chronicles how billions of naira were recovered and several culprits brought to justice, while also shedding light on how entrenched corruption allowed the fraud to flourish for years.
In the book, published by CableBooks, an imprint of Cable Media & Publishing Ltd, Bawa detailed multiple fraudulent strategies including Ghost importing and over-invoicing; companies submitting claims for fuel that was never imported or inflated shipment volumes to receive excessive subsidy payouts; manipulation of bills of lading; by altering shipping documents, fraudsters exploited international price fluctuations to claim higher subsidies; round-tripping and double claims; single shipments were often used to obtain multiple subsidy payments; diversion and smuggling; and subsidised fuel was frequently diverted to black markets or smuggled out of Nigeria for profit.
These practices, Bawa explained, were enabled by forged documents, weak regulatory oversight, and systemic collusion between corrupt government officials and private sector actors.
“The Shadow of Loot & Losses is not just a chronicle of fraud. It is a call to action — a demand for transparency, ability, and reform in Nigeria’s public finance management, especially in the oil sector,” Bawa said.
Having served as EFCC chairman from 2021 to 2023, Bawa brings rare credibility and insight into the institutional challenges and political dynamics that have shaped the anti-corruption fight in Nigeria.
His book is both a revelation and a reckoning — offering evidence-based analysis and personal reflections on one of the most controversial chapters in Nigeria’s recent history.
The book is essential reading for policymakers, civil society advocates, journalists, and citizens interested in understanding how systemic fraud undermines development and how it can be challenged.
https://guardian.ng/news/ex-efcc-boss-unveils-book-on-nigerias-fuel-subsidy-fraud/#google_vignette
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| Morbeta11(m): 6:29pm On Jun 03 |
Ex NBA Star, Lamar Odom is now homeless, Lamar Odom told to vacate LA home after 'failing to pay rent' despite earning over $114MILLION in NBA career
Khloe’s Kardashian ex husband and Former NBA star and reality TV personality Lamar Odom has been evicted from his renting home for unpaid rent. He owes more than $45,000 in rent, according to documents The landlord, Executive Recovery Group. The landlord has filed a lawsuit since March, alleging Odom has not made any payments on his $15,000-month lease since g a month-long agreement in December 2024. Lamar who had success and money before couldn’t handle, stay stable and sober. He looks ruined now.
https://www.facebook.com/share/1HyHwS2azh/
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| Morbeta11(m): 6:07pm On Jun 03 |
Ranked: Top 25 Countries With the Highest Life Expectancy
Life expectancy is one of the clearest indicators of any country’s quality of life and overall well-being.
The world’s average life expectancy, estimated to be around 73 years in 2024, has been increasing steadily, up from 66 years in the year 2000. However, some countries stand out for their exceptional longevity.
This infographic highlights the top 25 countries by average life expectancy at birth, while also breaking it down by gender to show the gaps between female and male populations. The data comes from the UN’s World Population Prospects portal.
Where Do People Live the Longest?
The majority of the top 25 countries by life expectancy, a total of 16 countries, are in Europe. The small, rich country of Monaco tops the list with residents living an average of 86.5 years, and women living more than 88 years.
Many of the countries where people live the longest also have high per-capita healthcare spending as they improve access and quality of their healthcare systems.
Close behind Monaco are San Marino (85.8 years) and Hong Kong (85.6 years), both of which offer high standards of living and healthcare systems. Other high-ranked Asian countries include Japan, South Korea, and Singapore, marking a total of four countries from the continent in the top 10.
Additionally, small European countries are prevalent on the list. High-income nations such as Andorra, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Malta, and the Vatican are renowned for their low crime rates and high quality of life.
Meanwhile, Australia is the only country outside of Europe and Asia to crack the top 10, with a life expectancy of 84.1 years.
Do Women Live Longer than Men?
Women outlive men in every country on the top 25 list.
Across all 25 countries, women live an average of 4 years longer than men. The gender life expectancy gap is especially large in places like (5.6 years), South Korea (6.0 years), and Japan (6.1 years).
This gender gap is largely due to a mix of biological and behavioral factors—newborn boys and youths have higher mortality rates than girls, and women are also less likely to engage in high-risk behaviors as compared to men.
https://www.visualcapitalist.com/ranked-top-25-countries-with-the-highest-life-expectancy/
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| Morbeta11(m): 12:47pm On Jun 03 |
Akpi's former lawyer advised on how to become a landlord without building a house.
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| Morbeta11(m): 11:44am On Jun 03 |
Parents Prepared to Say Goodbye After Toddler Swallows Button Battery
Asa was 16 months old when he nearly died after swallowing a button battery from a remote.
Now, ahead of his third birthday, his family reflects on a long and challenging recovery that has defined much of his young life.
Newsweek spoke to his mom, Kasey Allen, 32, who recently shared his story on TikTok for the first time.
She said: "My son almost died in a freak accident—it happened so fast. It's crazy and I still believe it happened."
In a phone interview, Allen, a photographer from Louisiana, explained how an ordinary day quickly spiraled into a weeklong nightmare.
On October 13, 2023, Allen and her kids, Sailor, then 5, Nayvie, 2, and Asa, were in their new RV, purchased two weeks before.
"The kids were playing, and I was doing some chores around 15 feet away. I found a broken remote on the floor, but I didn't think anything of it," Allen said.
"Asa was acting normal, so I don't have a time frame of when he would have done it. But, about 20 to 30 minutes later, the symptoms started—he was fatigued, flushed, irritable, salivating, and coughing.
"He was acting tired and whiny. I thought he must be tired, so I laid him down for a nap," the mom added.
"Looking back, I shouldn't have done that, but I had no idea that a button battery was in the remote, nor did I know it was a dangerous battery.
"He is my third child, and we've never had to go to the emergency room (ER) with our kids before, so it was a first for us."
After a 20-minute nap, his symptoms progressed, and black stuff started to come out of his mouth.
Allen said: "I started freaking out, so I called my friend who is a nurse, and she said it sounds like he has swallowed a button battery. Then the penny dropped.
"I loaded the kids up, and we rushed to the ER. They did an X-ray and saw the battery—it was caught in between the collarbones. They were not equipped to operate on him at all."
"We were prepared for the worst and thought he wasn't going to make it," Allen told Newsweek. "It felt like I had been punched in the gut, but, in my mind, I wasn't accepting that death was his fate. I felt like he had better plans. My body reacted to the news, but my heart wasn't. We were in total shock that it was even happening."
After the removal, they were taken to another hospital. Allen said: "When we got into a room, it was total chaos. There were about 20 medics rushing in, and that is when I began to wonder if my son was going to die."
Asa stayed on a ventilator for six days, then things took a turn for the better.
"He continued to make progress and he LIVED through this!!" she wrote on TikTok in a caption of a viral video documenting his journey, racking up more than 3.4 million views (@kaseyall).
In total, they spent three weeks in hospital, where Asa had physical therapy up to three times a day, along with learning how to eat again.
But life didn't go straight back to normal on their return home. Asa has been back and forth from the hospital from November 2023 to this day, undergoing a procedure that stretches his esophagus to make swallowing easier, called esophageal dilation.
She said: "Button batteries when lodged in the esophagus create an electrical current which forms hydroxide ions in the water of the patient's tissues. These ions act as a strong base, which then cause a liquefactive necrosis of the tissue. This usually starts at the negative pole of the battery, but the longer the battery is in, the more circumferential the injury that can occur.
"Injury can propagate through the walls of the esophagus and into adjacent structures like the trachea or large blood vessels."
"Usually there is a follow up endoscopy to reassess the area of injury of significant damage is noted on the initial removal," she said.
Today, Asa has had 28 procedures and another surgery to remove the scar tissue. Despite this, he is reaching his milestones and progressing well.
"We are finally on the better side of things. We've learned a lot and become a stronger family," Allen said.
"It has been a journey of pain and terror, but I am thankful that we made it. Now I'm able to raise awareness of it."
On May 5, Allen shared footage from their hospital stay, medical images of his esophagus, and photos of him in a state of delirium where he didn't move, blink, or even sleep for three days.
Over 3,000 people have commented, asking questions and thanking her for sharing their story.
One posted: "Because of people like you, I've started being more cautious about having button batteries in our house. You might be saving at least one life with your posts."
"I'm so glad this baby is ok. You are so lucky," added another.
https://www.newsweek.com/toddler-almost-dies-swallowing-button-battery-2076197
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| Morbeta11(m): 10:09pm On Jun 02 |
Can you work here without tasting one??
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Wu Tang Clan...Killer Bees comes to mind.
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| Morbeta11(m): 8:33pm On Jun 01 |
Tukur Buratai laments massive pauperisation of Nigerians under Tinubu’s watch
Mr Buratai berated the current istration for its insensitivity to the sufferings of the Nigerian masses.
Tukur Buratai, a former Chief of Army Staff, has lashed out at President Bola Tinubu’s government for “radically and massively” pauperising Nigerians with its policies.
The former army chief, at the birthday lecture of former Rivers Governor Rotimi Amaechi on Saturday, said although past leaders pauperised the masses gradually, the Tinubu-led government took a more radical approach to make Nigerians poorer.
“During the time of IBB, the Structural Adjustment Programme and the belt-tightening policies, the foreign exchange and deregulation started fully during IBB’s period. It went on to fuel deregulation.
“Under the Shagari era, Obasanjo’s presidency, Jonathan’s presidency and of course Buhari’s presidency, we saw gradual pauperisation of Nigerians. The poverty level continuously increased gradually,” Mr Buratai said.
He maintained that Mr Tinubu’s government increased poverty massively through a radical approach to its policies.
The former army chief stated, “The only difference with this Tinubu-led istration is that it came more radical. It is massive and sudden. It – poverty – was not gradual like the previous istrations.
“It has its own advantages. It shows a change from what we have been doing. We have been suffering gradually and smiling. But this time around, it came fully to show that we must get it right.”
Mr Buratai further berated the current istration for its insensitivity to the sufferings of the Nigerian masses due to its policies.
“The main challenge is the seeming insensitivity to the massive impact of government policies – poverty insecurity are real. We all know. We believe probably the second half of this istration will make a difference. Otherwise, I can see the coalition working hard,” Mr Buratai said.
Mr Buratai was the army chief under Mr Buhari’s government. He was in charge of the Nigerian Army when soldiers opened live rounds on protesters in 2020 during #EndSARS, a historic protest against police brutality.
Similarly, Mr Buratai championed the massacre of Shiite who blocked his way as he journeyed through Kaduna State in 2015.
While he was in service, Peoples Gazette reported how IC operatives conducted an operation that led to the recovery of over N1 billion from Mr Buratai. In another report in 2021, The Gazette exposed how Mr Buratai cornered NDDC contracts as Nigerian Army general
The former National Security Adviser, Babagana Munguno, also said Mr Buratai could not for the money approved to purchase weapons during their tenure.
https://gazettengr.com/tukur-buratai-laments-massive-pauperisation-of-nigerians-under-tinubus-watch/
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Lagos High Court Grants Engineer Leave to Amend Defence In N152million Property Dispute
The suit, filed by property developer Olukayode Olusanya and his company, Oak Homes Limited, against Ugbebor and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), seeks various reliefs, including a declaration of tres.
The Lagos State High Court has granted an engineer, Anthony Ugbebor, leave to amend his statement of defence and counterclaim in a N152million property dispute.
The suit, filed by property developer Olukayode Olusanya and his company, Oak Homes Limited, against Ugbebor and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), seeks various reliefs, including a declaration of tres.
SaharaReporters reported on May 1, that the Court sitting in Tafawa Balewa Square, presided over by Justice Akingbola George had adjourned ruling on an application seeking to amend a statement of defence and counterclaim in a property dispute case involving Oak Homes Multinational Services Ltd and Anthony Ugbebor to May 26.
In its ruling on Monday, the court held that it has the power to grant leave to amend pleadings at any stage of proceedings, particularly where such amendment is necessary to correct errors or introduce additional facts material to the just determination of the suit.
Ugbebor's counsel, Mr. N. A. Salau, had argued that the proposed amendments would not prejudice the claimants or overreach them.
Ugbebor, a first defendant in the suit, had filed a motion seeking leave to amend his statement of defence and counterclaim in Suit No: LD/4471LM/2023.
The motion dated March 31, 2025, was ed by a 13-paragraph affidavit and a written address dated April 9, 2025. The first defendant, in the suit had prayed the court for an order granting leave to amend his initial statement of defence and counterclaim, an order to call additional witnesses, an order deeming the amended processes as properly filed, and such further orders as the court may deem fit.
In his submissions, Salau raised a sole issue for determination whether the court had the power to grant the defendant leave to amend his defence.
He relied on all averments contained in the affidavit and highlighted the relevance of introducing more information to his client’s case.
Citing legal authorities, he noted that the court could grant such an application at any stage of proceedings.
In opposition, the claimants did not file a formal counter-affidavit but through their counsel, Mr. A. O. Erue, expressed the need for the claimants to file consequential amended processes following the court’s ruling, and objected to the immediate commencement of trial.
Ruling on the motion on Monday, the court held that it is trite law that amendment of pleadings may be granted at any stage of proceedings, particularly where such amendment is necessary to correct errors or introduce additional facts material to the just determination of the suit.
“A court will not refuse an amendment merely because it introduces a new fact. What is important is that the amendment is necessary for the just and proper determination of the issues before the court,” Justice George held.
The court further held that the applicant had complied with the provisions of the High Court of Lagos State (Civil Procedure) Rules, of order 30 rule 10,and accordingly granted the following orders:
"An order granting leave to the first defendant/applicant to amend his statement of defence and counterclaim;
"An order deeming the amended processes as properly filed and served;
"An order granting leave to call additional witnesses, namely Mr. Oluwaseyi Omodele and Mr. Sheu Hassan, amongst others."
However, the court declined to award costs in favour of either party, stating that each party shall bear its own costs.
The matter was adjourned to June 20, 2025, for hearing, after the claimants were granted leave to file and serve their consequential amended statement of claim within 14 days.
The claimants are seeking N102million from the EFCC, N50 million in damages for alleged tres, and an order of perpetual injunction restraining Ugbebor from accessing the site, as well as N5 million in professional legal fees.
SaharaReporters had reported, in a separate case involving the same property, that the Nigeria Police Force was prosecuting Olukayode Olusanya, CEO of Oak Homes Limited, at the Federal High Court in Lagos for allegedly defrauding a Nigerian-American engineer, Anthony Ugbebor, of N152million.Travel guides
Olusanya and his company face four charges of conspiracy, obtaining money under false pretences, fraud, and theft. They pleaded not guilty when arraigned on November 26, 2024.
According to the prosecution, Olusanya allegedly conspired with Lynda Umeh, Head of Sales and Marketing at Oak Homes, to defraud Ugbebor, after convinced to pay N152 million for two apartments at Oak Residence in Victoria Island, promising delivery by February 28, 2019, but failed to hand over the property.
https://saharareporters.com/2025/05/30/lagos-high-court-grants-engineer-leave-amend-defence-n152million-property-dispute
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Dzzzz:
To those asking “why Nigeria is not among”,Do we look like a country with educated people?
You can say that again.
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The World's Most Educated Countries
This infographic shows countries with the highest share and number of people aged 25–64 who have a bachelor's degree or higher, highlighting the most educated populations.
The data comes from a report by CBRE Research.
Key Takeaways
Ireland ranks highest by education rate, with 52.4% of its working-age population holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Switzerland, Singapore, and Belgium follow closely, all exceeding 44% in education rates.
India has the highest absolute number of educated individuals at 139.4 million, despite a low share of 14.2%.
The U.S. is one of the most educated countries in both percentage and absolute number .
China has the second-highest number of educated adults at 88.1 million, but the lowest percentage in the dataset (6.9%).
Europe dominates the list in of education rate, with more than half of the top 20 countries located in the region.
Dataset
Country Population Age 25–64 with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Share of Population with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Region
Ireland 🇮🇪 1.8M 52.4% Europe
Switzerland 🇨🇭2.7M 46.0% Europe
Singapore 🇸🇬1.9M 45.0% Asia
Belgium 🇧🇪 3.3M 44.1% Europe
United Kingdom 🇬🇧 19.1M 43.6% Europe
Netherlands 🇳🇱 4.8M 42.0% Europe
United States 🇺🇸 78.2M 40.3% North America
Australia 🇦🇺 6.9M 39.8% Oceania
Israel 🇮🇱 2.2M 39.7% Middle East
Sweden 🇸🇪 2.6M 39.6% Europe
South Korea 14.4M 39.4% Asia
Taiwan 🇹🇼 2.0M 38.9% Asia
Poland 🇵🇱 9.0M 37.9% Europe
Denmark 🇩🇰 1.4M 37.7% Europe
Canada 🇨🇦 14.8M 36.9% North America
Norway 🇳🇴 1.3M 36.9% Europe
Finland 🇫🇮 1.2M 35.6% Europe
Japan 🇯🇵 25.4M 34.8% Asia
Hong Kong 🇭🇰1.3M 34.8% Asia
🇩🇪 17.7M 32.9% Europe
Philippines 🇵🇭22.4M 29.5% Asia
Portugal 🇵🇹 2.0M 29.4% Europe
Spain 🇪🇸 9.2M 28.8% Europe
Hungary 🇭🇺 1.8M 28.5% Europe
🇫🇷 11.8M 28.1% Europe
Czechia 🇨🇿 1.9M 26.9% Europe
Argentina 🇦🇷 7.1M 23.7% South America
Chile 🇨🇱 3.1M 22.9% South America
Brazil 🇧🇷 31.6M 21.5% South America
Italy 🇮🇹 8.0M 21.5% Europe
Mexico 🇲🇽 17.8M 20.4% North America
Colombia 🇨🇴 6.9M 18.9% South America
Costa Rica 🇨🇷0.7M 18.9% North America
Romania 🇷🇴 2.3M 18.6% Europe
India 🇮🇳 139.4M 14.2% Asia
Mainland China 🇨🇳 88.1M 6.9% Asia
Data sources
https://elements.visualcapitalist.com/wp-content/s/2025/05/1746449266997.pdf
https://www.voronoiapp.com/education/The-Worlds-Most-Educated-Countries-5219
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| Morbeta11(m): 4:04pm On May 27 |
EponObi:
That house na the real last man standing.
BTW, they did a shoddy job. They only sand filled. For an area literally consumed by erosion, you would expect better drainage system. The so called drainage they implemented is not wide enough and walls are way too thin. I can see they used red mud for the sand filling self. Bad job, but trust them to hype nonsense. They just fed the erosion new materials to chow.
Upon further examination, I can see the drainage is not even deep. Lmaooo.
On top your 70k phone...hmmmm
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Geologist who accidentally discovered humans have an 'internal clock' by spending 63 days underground
Michel Siffre from the Sorbonne spent 63 days in a dark and icy cave, cut off from clocks, sunlight, and conversation. When he emerged in a disoriented fog, he realized that his perception of time had unraveled way more than he had expected.
The curious results from his subterranean stay turned into a whole new chapter in the study of chronobiology, which examines how living creatures keep time within their bodies.
Michel found himself at the center of a movement that would later connect to everything from jet lag to space travel.
A surprising pursuit
In 1963, Siffre planned to stay underground for 15 days to study a glacier.
He soon realized that this time would not be enough, so he decided to push past normal limits and live beneath the surface for more than two months, relying on basic supplies and no timekeeping devices.
“You have to understand, I was a geologist by training,” said Siffre. He stripped away external markers of day and night, and was content to note his daily activities while losing track of how the outside world ticked along.
Unlocking an internal clock
His most astonishing takeaway was that people have a personal timer that keeps ticking.
Separated from sunrise, standard schedules, and everyday routines, he uncovered an internal clock that slowly drifted beyond the standard 24-hour day.
“Without knowing it, I […] created the field of human chronobiology,” explained Siffre. Free from external prompts, his circadian rhythm slid into a longer pattern, suggesting that our bodies don’t always stick to the planet’s day-night spin.
The body’s clock works differently in isolation
Other people who followed Siffre’s method – and sometimes worked alongside him – saw similar results. Their sleep-wake cycles bent and stretched, sometimes reaching absurd lengths, including instances of 33 hours of sleep and 72 hours of wakefulness.
One subject even wore a microphone, prompting panic when he didn’t stir for more than a day. Researchers initially feared he had died.
These unpredictable shifts proved that the body’s timing system operates independently and erratically when left to its own devices.
Unexpected interest in internal clock findings
The Cold War era was in full swing, and NASA wanted to understand how astronauts might cope with time shifts away from Earth’s regular day.
Military programs also became curious about best practices for submariners, who spent lengthy intervals away from natural light.
Research teams observed that these extended hours of wakefulness and rest could pose unique challenges, and arrived swiftly to probe deeper into what happens when people are removed from typical time cues. NASA’s backing highlighted the immediate value of Siffre’s discoveries.
Relevance in modern science
Today, scientists continue exploring how disrupted sleep patterns can throw off hormone levels, mood, and even immune function.
Shift workers benefit from an understanding of these natural cycles, and knowledge gleaned from cave experiments helps guide strategies to minimize fatigue.
Some experts also link out-of-sync body clocks with heightened health risks.
The 2017 Nobel Prize recognized further breakthroughs on the genetics behind internal clocks, also known as circadian cycles. This gave a nod to the foundations laid by bold adventurers like Siffre.
Criticism and caution
From day one, his work stirred a lot of chatter. Some observers argued that his approach seemed reckless or theatrical, while others worried that placing people in such extreme isolation might bring undue stress.
Questions were also raised about the potential effect of human presence on delicate underground life.
Still, the push to clarify how biology maintains time overshadowed those doubts, and Siffre’s name became associated with gritty persistence and unexpected scientific impact.
Siffre’s legacy of timing
His method won ers who saw its practical side. There was particular excitement over data on how the body adapts when divorced from external time prompts.
This offered a window into biological machinery that touches nearly every corner of health and performance.
He showed that patterns of rest and activity can stray far from the familiar 24-hour day.
More importantly, he demonstrated how resilient people can be when conventional signals are stripped away, sparking conversations among physiologists, psychologists, and government agencies alike.
Reflections on exploration
Siffre’s work revealed that stepping away from clocks goes beyond missing a few appointments. It underscored how powerfully our inner timer enforces its own schedule, even when we don’t realize what’s happening.
These revelations opened the door to studies on how rhythms shift during space missions or across hectic flight schedules.
They offered practical solutions to reduce the strain of unusual work shifts, prevent mental fog, and potentially lower disease risks.
He never expected a geological side-trip to ignite a deeper understanding of how the human system handles time.
But the power of curiosity – and a willingness to live alone in absolute darkness – proved that we can learn much by trading daylight for the faint glow of a single lamp.
https://www.earth.com/news/geologist-who-accidentally-discovered-humans-have-an-internal-clock-by-spending-63-days-underground/
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| Morbeta11(m): 11:59am On May 26 |
Death no wan excuse the dead..... 
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| Morbeta11(m): 9:07am On May 26 |
The X post from Instablog9ja that caught your attention references a fascinating and unusual legal case involving Benjamin Schreiber, a prisoner in Iowa, USA. Let’s dive into the details of this incident, drawing from the web results provided and adding context where necessary.
Overview of the Incident
Benjamin Edward Schreiber was an American convicted of first-degree murder in 1997 for the 1996 killing of John Dale Terry near Agency, Iowa. Schreiber, born in 1952 or 1953, bludgeoned Terry to death with an axe handle at an abandoned trailer, in the presence of Terry’s girlfriend, Evelyn Tangie. Schreiber was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole at the Iowa State Penitentiary in Fort Madison, Iowa.
Fast forward to March 2015: while serving his sentence, Schreiber, then in his early 60s, suffered a medical emergency. He developed septic poisoning due to large kidney stones, a life-threatening condition that led to him being rushed from the Iowa State Penitentiary to a hospital. During this medical emergency, Schreiber’s heart stopped, and he was clinically dead for a brief period. Medical staff resuscitated him, restarting his heart five times, ultimately bringing him back to life.
Schreiber’s Legal Argument
After recovering, Schreiber, in April 2018, filed for post-conviction relief with a novel legal argument: he claimed that because he had "died" during the medical emergency, his life sentence had technically been fulfilled. His reasoning was that a life sentence means imprisonment until death, and since he had momentarily died, he had served his sentence and should be released immediately.
Schreiber argued that he had overstayed his sentence by the time he brought this claim, as he had been alive (and in prison) for several years following his brief "death."
Court Response
Schreiber’s argument, while creative, didn’t hold up in court. The Iowa district court rejected his claim, with the judge stating that his argument was "unpersuasive and without merit." The judge pointed out the obvious: Schreiber was clearly alive, as evidenced by the fact that he was able to file the legal motion in the first place.
Schreiber then appealed to the Iowa Court of Appeals. In November 2019, the appeals court upheld the lower court’s decision. Judge Amanda Potterfield, in the court’s opinion, wrote: "Schreiber is either still alive, in which case he must remain in prison, or he is actually dead, in which case this appeal is moot." The court emphasized that a life sentence doesn’t end with a temporary cessation of vital signs—it requires a medical examiner to declare the individual deceased for good. The court also noted that there was no case law ing Schreiber’s position, and he couldn’t have it both ways: claiming to be dead for the purposes of his sentence while continuing to live and engage with the legal system.
Additional Context on the Case
The Murder Details: Schreiber committed the murder on July 27, 1996, when he was 43 years old. The crime took place in an abandoned trailer south of Agency, Iowa. Schreiber, along with Evelyn Tangie, Terry’s girlfriend, was involved in the incident. Tangie was initially convicted of second-degree murder, but her conviction was overturned in 2000 by the Iowa Court of Appeals due to a violation of the Confrontation Clause of the Sixth Amendment (related to hearsay evidence involving Schreiber’s statements relayed by a third party).
Medical Details: Schreiber’s medical emergency in 2015 stemmed from severe kidney stones that caused sepsis, a dangerous infection response that can lead to organ failure and death. During his hospitalization, his heart stopped multiple times, and he was resuscitated each time. According to court records, the decision to resuscitate him involved consultation with Schreiber’s brother, who consented only to pain relief measures, but hospital staff proceeded with resuscitation.
Legal Precedent: Schreiber’s case wasn’t the first of its kind. The web results mention a similar case involving Jerry Rosenberg, a New York City murderer who argued that his life sentence ended when his heart stopped during surgery. Like Schreiber, Rosenberg’s claim was rejected. These cases highlight the legal system’s stance that a life sentence persists as long as the individual remains alive, regardless of temporary clinical death.
Schreiber’s Death: According to the Wikipedia entry, Benjamin Schreiber ed away on April 7, 2023, at the age of 70 or 71. His legal argument, while unsuccessful, gained significant attention for its audacity and philosophical implications about the meaning of a "life sentence."
compared the situation to a "Game of Thrones" plotline where a character, after being resurrected, claimed their duty had ended because they had died, suggesting Schreiber could take his case to the Supreme Court.
Broader Implications
Schreiber’s case raises interesting questions about the legal definition of a life sentence and the intersection of medical technology with the justice system. Advances in medicine mean that people can be revived after clinical death, as Schreiber was, but the law hasn’t evolved to address such scenarios in the context of sentencing. The court’s ruling reflects a pragmatic approach: a life sentence means imprisonment until a person is definitively deceased, not just momentarily dead.
This incident also underscores how legal systems prioritize consistency over technicalities. Schreiber’s argument, while logically intriguing, was seen as an attempt to exploit a loophole, and the courts weren’t willing to entertain it. However, the case has sparked public fascination, as seen in the X post and its comments, because it touches on existential questions about life, death, and second chances.
Conclusion
The incident involving Benjamin Schreiber is a blend of tragedy, legal creativity, and dark humor. Convicted of a brutal murder in 1996, Schreiber’s 2015 medical emergency led to an unprecedented legal claim in 2018—that his brief death fulfilled his life sentence. The Iowa courts rejected this argument in 2019, and Schreiber remained in prison until his actual death in 2023.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/08/us/prisoner-dies-life-sentence.html
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| Morbeta11(m): 7:46am On May 26 |
NFF Congratulates Philip Shaibu on Appointment as NIS Director General
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The NFF has congratulated Philip Shaibu on his new role as NIS DG, hailing his ion and intellect
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has congratulated former Edo State Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu, on his appointment as Director General of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), even as finalists emerged for this year’s President Federation Cup in both the men’s and women’s categories.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Shaibu to head the country’s foremost citadel for sports training and research, succeeding Professor Olawale Moronkola.
In a statement issued by its Communications Department, the NFF described Shaibu as a dynamic leader with a proven ion for sports development.
“The NFF heartily congratulates His Excellency Philip Shaibu on this appointment and we have no doubt that he has the intellectual capacity, ion, knowledge of sports science and the energy and temperament to turn things around at the NIS, ” NFF President Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau (MON) said.A former student union leader, Shaibu has been lauded for his commitment to grassroots sports initiatives during his time as Edo State’s number two man.
His innovative policies and interventions in the sports sector are said to have left a lasting impact in the state.
Established in 1974, the National Institute for Sports was created to produce elite coaches, sports scientists, and managers while fostering research to enhance Nigeria’s performance on the global stage.
https://www.arise.tv/nff-congratulates-philip-shaibu-on-appointment-as-nis-director-general/
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| Morbeta11(m): 7:38am On May 26 |
Lagos Judge Urges Influencer ‘Ijele Speaks’ To Apply For Release After Year-Long Detention Ordered By Prophet Ebuka Without Trial
SaharaReporters learnt on Friday that Justice Osiagor expressed concern over the continued detention of Mr. Ofoegbu, who has been held at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre for over a year despite meeting his initial bail conditions.
AFederal High Court judge in Lagos, Justice Daniel Osiagor, has urged the legal team of social media influencer Chizorom Harrison Ofoegbu, popularly known as Ijele Speaks II, to apply for his release from prison custody after federal prosecutors failed to appear in court for his arraignment.
SaharaReporters learnt on Friday that Justice Osiagor expressed concern over the continued detention of Mr. Ofoegbu, who has been held at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre for over a year despite meeting his initial bail conditions.
Sources explained that the judge, who frowned on the absence of the federal prosecution, expressed surprise that Mr. Ofoegbu had remained in prison for over a year despite fulfilling his earlier bail conditions.
However, the judge stated that he could not decide on the bail application in the absence of the prosecution.
However, the judge urged the defence lawyer to write to the Ikoyi Prison authorities requesting Mr. Ofoegbu's release, as no court order has been issued to sustain his detention.
"A federal judge sitting in Lagos has requested the attorneys for Harrison Ofoegbu, also known as Ijele Speaks, to seek his release from custody pending a proper arraignment,” one of the sources close to the case said.
"The judge who frowned on the absence of the federal prosecution wondered how Mr. Ijele had remained in prison for more than a year after fulfilling his earlier bail conditions.”
"However, the judge said he could not make a decision on bail because the prosecution was absent in court but urged the lawyer to send a letter to Ikoyi prison seeking his release since there was no court order sustaining his detention any longer," the source added.
On May 8, 2025, SaharaReporters reported that the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, had adjourned the cyberstalking case against Ijele Speaks II to May 23, 2025.
Despite the presence of Ofoegbu and his lawyer, Yakubu Galadima, in court, the matter was postponed.
Following the brief court appearance, Ofoegbu was returned to Ikoyi Custodial Centre. Notably, the production warrant that brought him to Lagos for trial from the Federal High Court in Awka expired on the same day.
Meanwhile, SaharaReporters previously reported that Ofoegbu was scheduled to appear in the Lagos court as part of his long-delayed trial. This followed over a year of what activists have described as unjust detention. His case was recently transferred from Anambra to Lagos State.
Ofoegbu also faces another court appearance on June 16 before Justice Akintayo Aluko at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi.
The transfer of Ofoegbu’s case to Lagos followed a legal victory: a court nullified an arrest warrant to move him to Anambra State.
Ijele Speaks II has spent over a year in detention following his arrest over allegations against popular preacher Evangelist Ebuka Obi.
He was taken into custody by the Nigeria Police Force in March 2024 after he publicly accused Obi, founder of the Zion Prayer Movement Outreach, of orchestrating fake miracles.
In a viral post, Ijele described the pastor as a fraud and dismissed his televised miracles as staged performances. He also called for Obi’s arrest, alleging that he had commercialised his religious platform.
In response, police authorities in Abuja summoned Ofoegbu over allegations of criminal intimidation, threat to life, cyberstalking, and cyberbullying. However, after honouring the police invitation, he was detained and later transferred to the Keffi Correctional Centre in Nasarawa State.
Ofoegbu’s prolonged detention has drawn criticism from civil rights groups and activists, who view the case as a troubling attack on free speech and have continued to demand his immediate release.
https://saharareporters.com/2025/05/23/breaking-lagos-judge-urges-influencer-ijele-speaks-apply-release-after-year-long#google_vignette
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| Morbeta11(m): 2:35pm On May 25 |
He wrote 3-page exam before he was allowed to marry her
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| Morbeta11(m): 1:34pm On May 25 |
Deepspirituals:
Are you a Lawyer, Bros U are Super Intelligent, How I wish Her lawyer can do this , Sue her x 2
Well.....according to what I read, Professional photographers are free to take pictures of celebrities while in public and social engagements....and they(Photographers) own the property right. So you cannot sue them...cos the pictures bears their trademark...your collection of pictures might be someone else's estate.
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| Morbeta11(m): 1:29pm On May 25 |
A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has struck out a suit seeking to declare the seats of the 25 lawmakers of the State House of Assembly, who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), following a misunderstanding between Governor Siminalayi Fubara of the state and the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.
The suit ed with number PHC/61/CS/2024 before Justice Chinwendu Nwogu and filed by 10 of Rivers Elders Forum, also asked the court to interpret if the eight point agenda of President Bola Tinubu on the Rivers political saga in December 18, 2023 was constitutional.
Also that “whether the decision or directives or resolution at the purported meeting of the defendants at Aso Rock, Abuja,on December 18, 2023, that the of the Rivers State Executive Council, who voluntarily resigned from their portfolios as commissioners should be resubmitted to the House of Assembly for approval, is constitutional and valid.
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“Whether the decision/resolution under the directives of the 1st defendant aforesaid that the 2nd defendant should represent the budget of the Rivers State already presented to the 4th defendant and duly debated and properly assented to as a law can be lawfully and constitutionally represented for the purpose of being debated and reed.”
Parties in the matter included Chief Anabs Sara-Igbe, Dr. Kalada Iruenabere, Chief Marcus Atata, Chief Nwankwo Sunday, Cletus Zorbo-Or Nadukoro, Asigbor Lede, Michael Aloega, D Allen Abbi, Johnson Ogbodu and Mina A.K. Hart, for claimants.
While the defendants were President Bola Tinubu, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Hon. Martins Amaewhule (for himself and other 24 state lawmakers), Rivers State House of Assembly and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Anabs Sara-Igbe, was one of the litigants in the matter.
Ruling on the Exparte application, yesterday, Justice Nwogu said his court lacked jurisdiction to hear the matter, and mentioned that similar matter was given judgement at a federal high court presided by Justice James Omotosho in Abuja.
Justice Nwogu also ruled that since President Tinubu was a party in the matter, the case should be transmitted to a higher court with jurisdiction to entertain it. He, therefore, struck out the suit for lack of jurisdiction.
https://www.thisdaylive.com/2024/01/24/court-strikes-out-suit-seeking-to-declare-seats-of-25-rivers-lawmakers-vacant/?amp=1
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| Morbeta11(m): 10:00pm On May 24 |
In a dramatic turn of events in the ongoing fraud trial involving Nigerian music star Peter Okoye of P-Square and their former manager Jude Okoye, the defence counsel, Clement Onwuenwunor, SAN, on Friday accused Peter of deliberately misleading the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, with false and contradictory claims.
The EFCC had arraigned the defendant alongside his company, Northside Music Ltd on a four-count charge.
In one of the counts, Jude and his Northside Music Limited allegedly dishonestly converted the sum of $767,544.15 to his use.
The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
In his evidence in chief on May 16, Peter had narrated how he was allegedly defrauded by his brother Jude and Northside Entertainment.
However during cross examination, on Friday, defence lawyer, Onwuenwunor pointedly told the Lagos High Court, Ikeja, presided over by Justice Rahman Oshodi that Peter’s testimony was riddled with inconsistencies and outright fabrications intended to mislead the EFCC and tarnish the reputation of the defendant, Jude Okoye.
During a heated cross-examination, the defence discredited Peter’s earlier statement to the EFCC in which he described himself as a graduate of the University of Abuja.
Contrary to that claim, Onwuenwunor revealed that Peter had, in fact, dropped out of the institution.
When confronted with the discrepancy between his oral claims and written EFCC testimony, Peter attempted to backtrack, stating that he had only said he “attended” the university.
However, the defence tendered the EFCC’s documented records in which Peter specifically described himself as a “graduate,” prompting him to it in open court that he had not completed his studies.
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Onwuenwunor further presented documentary evidence proving that Peter and his twin brother Paul were not only aware of but also had signatory access to Northside Entertainment Limited s.
Contrary to Peter’s earlier claim that Jude Okoye was the sole signatory and that he had no access to financial dealings, the defence produced a bank mandate clearly stating that Jude was a Category A signatory, while Peter and Paul were Category B signatories.
The defence counsel also submitted bank statements that showed Peter personally withdrew large sums in both naira and dollars from the company’s .
There were also multiple direct transfers made to him by Jude Okoye. These records stood in direct contradiction to Peter’s sworn statement that he never benefited financially from the company or from any deals executed under Jude’s management.
Onwuenwunor also questioned Peter over his claim regarding royalty payments from Mad Solutions, the company handling the P-Square music catalogue.
Peter had previously testified that he was unaware of the contract with Mad Solutions and had only received $25,000 and $20,000 in royalty payments, implying that Jude had siphoned the larger share.
But the defence countered the narrative by presenting documents to the court confirming that the agreement with Mad Solutions was signed by all three parties—Jude, Peter, and Paul—and that each had equal entitlement to royalty payments.
The document contrary to Peter’s assertion, according to the defence, revealed that he actually received $4,330.47 and $5,837.35 as his first and second payments, respectively—figures far lower than the $25,000 and $20,000 he claimed under oath.
“Peter’s testimony before the EFCC is riddled with lies and misrepresentations. He has made multiple assertions that have now been shown to be false under cross-examination. This is not just a matter of forgetfulness. This is an intentional effort to mislead investigators and this honourable court,”Onwuenwunor told the court.
Justice Oshodi, while itting several of the bank documents and EFCC statements into evidence, advised the defence to ensure all documents are made available to the prosecution ahead of further proceedings.
“If you intend to use a document, make it available to them to make the trial faster,” the judge said.
The trial was adjourned to October 10 and 17, 2025, for continuation of trial.
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/05/p-square-peter-okoye-lied-about-education-royalties-bank-access-lawyer-tells-court/
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