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Rapper Speed Darlington has been rearrested by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force.
This comes two months after the rapper, whose real name is Darlington Okoye, was released from custody.
Recall that the rapper was arrested on October 4 following the release of a contentious video in which he allegedly defamed his colleague, Burna Boy, over his association with embattled American rapper Diddy.
He was, however, released on bail on October 9 after spending five days in detention.
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The Senior Pastor of The Second Coming of Christ’s Ministry, Adewale Giwa, has advised pastors who married more than one wife before entering ministry to avoid divorcing.
Giwa emphasized that clergymen who had multiple wives before becoming ministers should remain committed to them, as there is no marriage in heaven.
Speaking during a press conference in his church in Akure, Ondo State, he said: “There is no place that we should restitute in the Bible, people are only capitalizing on the Old Testament when Jesus Christ said to his disciples, a certain woman married three husbands and they all di3d, so who should be the original husband of the woman when they get to heaven?
Jesus said in heaven there is nothing like marriage. So if you marry two wives before God calls you, you have to maintain that – You don’t send one packing to please the other because there is no marriage in heaven.
There is a popular Juju musician still alive married to more than two wives but God called him and he became an anointed pastor. He now made a move for restitution by sending the other wife away while retaining the first, he sent the second wife away while forgetting that the way God thinks is different from how man thinks.
Not long ago, the first wife di3d and he was forced to go and beg the woman he sent away to return back, as we speak the woman lives with him. This goes to tell you that there is no marriage in heaven.”
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Wesley University’s overall best graduating student for the 2023/2024 academic session, 19-year-old Miss Ifeoluwa Mercy Adeyemi, has shared the secret to her academic success.
Speaking at the university’s 13th convocation ceremony in Ondo Town, Ondo State, Adeyemi, who earned a degree in Microbiology with an impressive 4.97 CGPA, revealed that she avoided having a boyfriend during her four-year course to stay focused and minimise distractions.
According to Vanguard, she said: “Well, I had actually discussed this matter with several other people, and they told me that it depends on your own perspective. But for me, I see it as a distraction because I cannot divide my mind. A boyfriend might be demanding my attention, which would prevent me from putting my total effort into my books.”
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of Yahaya Bello, the immediate past governor of Kogi State, over alleged involvement in a multi-billion naira fraud.
EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that Bello was arrested at about 12:54 pm on Tuesday and is currently being detained at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja.
According to him, “We arrested him (Yahaya Bello) at 12.54pm; he did not surrender himself to the commission, three of his lawyers are here with him.
Following his arrest, he is having a session with investigators of the commission.
He is being detained in our custody and he is going to be arraigned in court accordingly.”
Recall that EFCC had on April 18, 2024, declared Bello wanted in connection with an N80.2 billion money laundering charge.
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has returned 21 stolen vehicles worth billions of naira, reportedly smuggled from Canada.
The Comptroller General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi disclosed this during the handing over of the seized vehicles on Tuesday, November 26.
The stolen vehicles includes: three undeclared 2021 Toyota Highlanders, two of which were confirmed stolen from Canada.
Other high-value recoveries include: A Lamborghini Huracan and a Mercedes-AMG GT, valued at ₦630.8 million, intercepted in Lagos.
A Rolls-Royce valued at ₦231.8 million and a 2019 Lamborghini valued at ₦239.1 million, both recovered in Victoria Island.
Two Range Rovers (2023 and 2018 models), worth ₦267.1 million, intercepted in Lekki.
A Mercedes-Benz G550 and a Range Rover Sport, worth ₦506.8 million, seized along the Trinity Axis in Lagos, among others.
“Over the past several months, we have intensified our operations against vehicle trafficking syndicates operating within our borders.
According to INTERPOL reports, West Africa has emerged as a notable destination hub in the global stolen vehicle trade network, which extends from Europe and North America to as far as South America and Australia.
This challenge is particularly acute in Nigeria – National Bureau of Statistics data showed that between 2013-2015, only 54% of stolen vehicles were recovered, highlighting the scale and sophistication of this criminal enterprise.
The growing incidence of stolen vehicles finding their way into our region has become a matter of serious concern, as it not only undermines our legitimate automotive market but also strains our security infrastructure.
Beyond damaging our legitimate automotive trade sector and international business relationships, it undermines President Tinubu’s economic reform agenda that aims to position Nigeria as a trusted hub for international commerce,” the Comptroller General said.
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On the surface, hoarding may appear to be a relatively straightforward problem to address. But hoarding is an often-misunderstood mental health disorder that can put a person's health and safety at risk.
What Is hoarding disorder?
Hoarding is a mental health condition characterized by an inability to discard certain belongings to the point of unhealthy accumulation. A person with hoarding disorder acquires an excessive number of items they don't need and stores them in disarray.
The items accumulated vary from one person to another. Someone might hoard boxes, magazines, containers, bags, or old clothing. An individual with hoarding disorder believes the items might be useful for them someday, or they derive great joy from their belongings and they are hesitant to discard them.
Because the items in a hoarding situation accumulate in excess and in a chaotic fashion, the living space of a person with hoarding disorder is often cluttered. The clutter can reach an extreme level so that living space can no longer be used as intended. For example, a kitchen table becomes so cluttered there is no space for a place setting, or a hallway is so stacked with possessions it is difficult to walk through.
The overwhelming amount of clutter can affect relationships, hygiene, or work of a person with hoarding disorder. It can create an unhygienic situation, leading to infestation of pests such as cockroaches or rodents. People with hoarding disorder may avoid having visitors over. In some cases, the clutter can present physical dangers such as a fire hazard, danger of falls, or other risks from the inability to safely navigate the space.
Who is at increased risk for hoarding disorder?
Hoarding disorder affects approximately 2% to 6% of the adult population, and occurs evenly in men and women. Hoarding is more common in individuals who have a family member with the disorder, and it is seen more often in people who live alone.
Studies have found that the first symptoms of hoarding disorder are typically seen during the teen years, with symptoms worsening over time. Hoarding is not seen often in children because their parents take a more active role in controlling their environment.
Hoarding occurs three times as often in older adults as in the general population. This is of particular concern because hoarding can exacerbate the risks of older adults falling, or of misplacing important items such as medications or prescription glasses.
More than 60% of people with clinically significant hoarding also have another psychiatric disorder. The most common coexisting psychiatric conditions are major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and social phobia. In some cases, conditions such as dementia or stroke may be responsible for hoarding behavior.
Symptoms of hoarding disorder
In 2013, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) recognized hoarding as a disorder under the umbrella of obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders. According to the APA, hoarding disorder is characterized by ongoing difficulty in letting go of possessions, regardless of their actual worth. This is driven by a strong urge to save items and distress about discarding them.
As a result, belongings pile up, cluttering living spaces and interfering with their normal use. If these areas are kept clear, it's usually because family, friends, or professional cleaners have stepped in. The hoarding also leads to considerable distress or challenges in daily life, affecting relationships, work, and the ability to maintain a safe living environment.
Stressful life events can intensify symptoms of hoarding.
Why do people with hoarding disorder feel compelled to hoard?
Though hoarding has been studied for over two decades, there is still more to learn about the disorder, including why people with hoarding disorder feel compelled to hoard. While research indicates a connection between hoarding and difficulties in information processing skills like planning, problem-solving, memory, learning, attention, and organization, that deficit does not adequately explain the need to hoard.
Many people who hoard do not see it as a problem. They have little awareness of how it's affecting their life or the lives of those around them. Some studies have shown that family members of individuals who hoard tend to rate the severity of the hoarding behavior significantly higher than how they believe the person who hoards would rate their own symptoms.
Treating hoarding disorder
Hoarding disorder is a challenging condition to treat, but with the right support, individuals can make meaningful progress toward changing their habits.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for hoarding
The most successful treatment for hoarding disorder is cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT. CBT is a type of talk therapy in which an individual works with a trained therapist over a length of time to address emotions, thoughts, and behaviors related to problematic conduct.
In a person with hoarding disorder, CBT would help the person develop a better understanding of why they need to hoard objects, along with training on decision-making, sorting and discarding, and organization.
Relaxation techniques may also be incorporated into the therapy. CBT does not involve home cleanup, nor does it target the social consequences of hoarding.
Medications
There are no FDA-approved medications for the treatment of hoarding disorder. However, a class of medications known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are often prescribed in people with hoarding disorder who also have anxiety or depression.
Coping with hoarding disorder
Coping with hoarding disorder can be difficult, but there is help. Getting support from a therapist, especially through cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), can help you understand why it's hard to let go and teach you strategies for avoiding clutter.
If you or someone you know is struggling with hoarding disorder, reaching out to a healthcare provider or mental health professional is the first step toward finding support. It can also help to surround yourself with supportive friends or family. Progress takes time, but every step can lead to a safer and more comfortable space.
Source: Harvard Health Publishing
