ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDS (A mind liberating experience, only for the open minds)

    It all began like talks for me when my cousin, a Rotarian, told me I’d be going for the RYLA 2019 at the sea-school, Apapa, Lagos. I went for the necessary screening and Orientation on the 15th and 22nd Nov. 2019 respectively it finally dawn on me that it was happening. It was all beautiful scenery right from the jetty in Falomo, to the boats and the brackish sea water.
    Right from arrival it was excruciatingly fun and exhausting as we were asked to drop off our bags and were asked to line up for what was termed “LACASERA”, little did we know it was a brief exercise to seemingly invigorate us into the mood of the activities to be undergone right there at the Sea-school. Honestly, even at that point I was still being skeptical of everything as to the new and rapid changes to my living but spending just a night there, I began to see and understand things from another point of view. Anyways without boring you with too many irrelevant details, I’ll go down to things that you could delve into:

Day 1. Arrival.
 we were assigned to various watches and hostel (My watch was ELEGBE WATCH, Hostel was SENATOR HALL) and we were given Mesh pans for our meals.

Day 2. Official opening day of RYLA 2019, key notes were on the purpose of RYLA and amongst the numerous importance and purpose I’ll pick 5 that tops my list which are Integrity development, Value humanity, self discipline, time management and obeying instructions regardless of whether it sits down well with you or not. Basically into one sentence it’s all about Leadership and personal development skill.

Day 3. Lecture on how to develop mental strength and also we were thought how to use the life jacket and we jumped into the sea as I call it “BAPTISM IN THE SEA”.

Day 4. Lecture on the roles of the youth graced by daddy showkey and he gave a key note on “DRUGS” to the participants. He said;

* Don’t build confidence outside your dad and mom, so that an external can’t influence you.
* Don’t bully people.
* “LIVE A DRUG-FREE LIFE (I promise to live a drug-Free life).
* Be patient, there’s times for everything, your time will come if you do the right things.
* kind of friends you keep, determine your future
* Set up goals
* Believe in yourself
* Be respectful and responsible
* Maintain peace and harmony
Before the lecture of the day we had “Assault drills”, every watch had to present ten representatives who were to climb over a 12ft wall, importance of this was to build team work and courage.

Day 5. lecture on “FIRST AID AMD FIRE FIGHTING, BASIC  PREVENTION & SAFETY” and VOLUNTARISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, key speakers were First Nigerian president of JCI MR PASCAL DIKE AND CHARLES INOJIE an actor and comedian.
 Day 6. “ENDURANCE TREK” from sea-school to TAKWA BAY which was about 5hours To and fro, plus I call it the Apex of the activities and exercise we were engaged in during the RYLA 2019. The endurance trek was so physically exerting that some Rylarians needed medical attention. Fortunately,  medical teams comprising of rotarians, Rylarians and staffs of the sea school were on standby. Some Rylarians had to be carried home by their colleagues. *whew* it was a test of endurance indeed.
Day 7. DRAMA AND BONFIRE NIGHT, every watch (Elegbe watch and others) presented their drama and were scored on the basis of Originality, Stage management, time management, Costume, Audibility etc. The bonfire was lit later in the night and each watch had to dance around it while singing songs reminiscent  of young soldiers in training, it was a wonderful experience, the feeling of unity, camaraderie and excitement. I'd pay to do it again.
Day 8. VARIETY NIGHT which was all about the MR & MRS RYLA competition and TALENT HUNT. Forty contestants, 20 beautiful young ladies and 20 handsome young men( looking like the African warriors of old) vied for the crown as miss RYLA and Mr RYLA respectively. After a rigorous selection process, two worthy contestants-- a male and a female-- got the crowns to the elation of the vibrant crowd. As the contests for Miss and Mr RYLA was going on, different Rylarians were climbing on to the stage to showcase their talents-- ranging from magic to singing, to dancing and even a mimicry of the legendary Fela Anikulapo Kuti of blessed memory.
Many were sitted--mostly in pairs while some stood up to dance to the tunes dished out by the disc jockey.


Day 9. CURTAIN DRAWN ON RYLA 2019
As usual, we woke up to bath and prepare for the day but that day was different; we were instructed to pack all our bags and place them outside our hostels.
We ate breakfast with our rugged mesh pans and we converged for the final program. Awards were given, gifts were shared and it was time to go home. That was when the tears started to flow and Rylarians hugged one another goodbye while exchange phone numbers and promises. The atmosphere was intense, if only RYLA could be extended and we could spend more time with our new families. But no matter how much time a farmer spends in his field, home is where he shall return to rest.
Written by Udeze Miracle(Udx) and Akinkuolie Oluwaseyi.
Edited by Akinkuolie Oluwaseyi(Sheyi_Bryta).

Horror! Gunmen Storm Football Field, Kill 4 People During A Football Match In Kaduna

Gunmen have reportedly stormed a football field, killing as many as four persons during a football match.

File photo

According to a report by Daily Trust, some armed men have shot dead four people and injured four others in an attack on a football field at Zunuruk village of Kaura Local Government Area in Kaduna State.

The attackers struck on Sunday  evening  while youths watched a football competition.

A witness, who opted not to be named, said the attackers came from a nearby bush and shot sporadically at the unsuspecting spectators, killing four on the spot.

The witness said the development brought the football match to an end as the spectators ran for their lives.

The witness also said in a nearby Tsonje village on Sunday morning the villagers woke up to discover the dead body of one of the residents of the area who died of gunshots.

He said the victim identified as Dogara Kazzah was said to have gone to ease himself in the bush the previous night around 8pm but never returned only to be discovered dead as a result of gunshots the following day, Sunday.

When Daily Trust visited Kafanchan General Hospital at around 10:30 pm, the hospital’s bus was seen carrying three of the injured victims to Kaduna after receiving first aid.

Photos: Kunle Maraiyesa emerge as Miss Ryla 2019

Beauty and brain is the perfect phrase that describes Maraiyesa Ayokunle. A pretty damsel that emerge as Miss Ryla 2019. RYLA is an annual programme of Rotary International held across the various Rotary districts in the world and targeted at grooming great leaders in the world. Rotary International, District 9110 Nigeria is no exception from this programme which has helped to build a generation of great Rotarians and leaders in the country.

The programme which was held at the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre (Sea School) in Apapa area of Lagos state, brought together 519 participants who were sponsored by Rotary clubs in district 9110 comprising all Rotary Clubs in Lagos and Ogun states.

Influential individuals with reputable brands in various economic sectors of the country including entertainment, technology, agriculture, and fashion were presented with prizes of honour during the opening ceremony which was held on Sunday, November 24.

The 8 days programme featured seasoned speakers who were on ground to mentor the participants. Entertainment was also not left out as celebrity guests which include Ace Musician Daddy Showkey graced the event. Endurance trek to Tarkwa Bay, beauty pageant, and skill acquisition were also part of the activities that were organized for the participants.

The newly crowned Miss RYLA 2019, Maraiyesa Ayokunle is 24 years old. A post graduate student at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun state. She is a fashion designer, the CEO of Marayo art, a social worker with Rays of Hope foundation. She is also the parish pastor in charge of R.c.c.g everlasting father parish, Ogun pronvince 09. We asked her about her prospect for the future and here is her brilliant response:
” As a multi – sided person with different roles that clash and blend, my prospect for the future is to be an influencer. This implies that I must achieve excellence in anything I do, whether I am behind the pulpit preaching, whether I am at my workshop designing, whether I am addressing the audience during my sections; whether I am walking on the runway as a model, my aim is to do it so well that someone somewhere will be inspired to live better. I want to be testimony and the reason why an ordinary girl child will believe that truly, dreams can come true.
Source: voplink.com

Man Beats His Wife Half-Dead After He Caught Her Cheating.

A woman has been dealt with severely by the husband after he caught her cheating with another man.

The woman beaten to coma

A 35-year-old man identified as Kofi Bandoli has been arrested Police for beating his wife into a state of coma after he caught her having s-x with another man on their matrimonial bed in Awutu Bereku district, Ghana.

According to GhanaWeb, the man went to work and tried to call his wife who was at home for some information but tried several times and couldn’t reach her. He then decided to go home and see whether something had happened to her because this was unusual.

On getting home, the man heard the sounds of someone moaning in the bedroom. He was in a state of denial, as he was sure his wife will never cheat on him, so the curious side of him pushed him to open the door little bit and peep in, only to find his wife on their matrimonial bed sweating profusely while having sex with her lover.

Incensed by what he saw and feeling jealous, Kofi Bandoli pounced on his wife and beat the hell out of her until she fell into a state of coma. Her lover sensing danger ran for his life.

Some residents also angered by his assault on his wife, also rushed on the suspect and beat him. Both of them are receiving treatment at Awutu Breku Hospital.

The police have indicated that they will arraign Kofi Bandoli before court after receiving treatment.

Sodomy: Lawan Mari Defiles 6-Year-Old Boy, Suspended By Governor Mai Mala Buni

   

Yobe State governor Mai Mala Buni has directed the suspension of the district Head of Fannami Ward, Lawan Mari from Bade Local Government for alleged sodomy with a six year-old-boy.

In a Statement signed by the Honorable Commissioner for Information, Home Affairs and Culture, Abdullahi Bego said the Governor has directed swift action against the district head.

The statement reads:

“His Excellency has directed that appropriate administrative and legal measures be taken swiftly to investigate and prosecute the matter.

“Consequently, the traditional ruler involved has been suspended indefinitely from his position as ward head of Fannami Ward, Gashu’a pending the outcome of police investigation into the matter.

“A letter to that effect has already been served the ward head by Bade Local Government Council.”

As directed, a letter of suspension has already been issued to the district head.

Pastor Arrested For Engaging 15-year-old In Marathon S*x (Photo)

A General overseer of a church, Pastor Chukwudi Chukwumeze has been nabbed by security operatives for sexually assaulting a teenager.

Pastor Chukwudi Chukwumeze(Photo: thenewsnigeria)

 

A cleric, Pastor Chukwudi Chukwumeze, of Mount Zion Deliverance Ministry, who allegedly sleeps with small girls under the false pretence of delivering the victims from evil spirits through penetration has finally met his waterloo.

 

According to a report by PM Express, the has been apprehended by men of the Anambra State Police Command, who is in charge of Mount Zion Deliverance Ministry, Ugamuma village, Obosi town in Anambra State, over alleged rape of a 15-year old girl, whom he reportedly engaged in marathon sex deliverance.

 

The victim was reportedly lured into the Church with a prophecy and he prayed for her. 

 

He later drove her to a hotel, where he probably continued the purported prayer by sex deliverance. The victim returned home and told her mother her nasty experience with Pastor Chukwumeze.

 

The 34-year old suspect, who is popularly known as Agụudọ from Ozubulu in Ekwusigo Local Government Area, was paraded at the State Command, Awka, as confirmed by the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Haruna Mohammed, before newsmen.

 

The spokesman said that the Pastor was confirmed by witnesses to have been involved in previous cases of rape involving minors and was said to have lured the victim to his church with the prophesy that she had a bright future but was hindered by evil spirits.

 

SP Haruna Mohammed, who paraded the suspect, told journalists that the Police obtained a medical report showing that the victim (name withheld) had a penetration and the hymen lacerated.

 

Haruna said, “On 24th October ,2019, we got a report from a woman in Obosi Police Station that the Pastor of Mountain Zion Ministry, Obosi had an unlawful canal knowledge of her daughter.

“Police officers went to the scene, inspected it and victim was rushed to the hospital, where medical report revealed that her vagina was penetrated and laceration of the hymen of the victim occurred.”

“Police went to the hotel and the evidence seen at the hotel corresponded with what the victim told the Police.”

 

Narrating her ordeal, the victim explained that the Pastor lured and defiled her at a hotel along Eze Iweka Road, Obosi, after making a deliverance prayer for her.

 

The 15-year old girl added that on her way home after the deliverance prayer, the Pastor stopped his vehicle and told her to enter his car so he can drive her home.

 

According to the victim, as soon as she entered the vehicle, she lost her memory but eventually saw herself naked on a bed in a hotel.

 

The mother of the victim, Mrs. Edith Idika, added that after the incident took place on 23rd October 2019, she rushed to the nearest Police Station to make report.

 

The suspect, however, denied the allegations, saying he only prayed for the girl and since she was the last person to leave the Church, he decided to drop her at her house but sped past her house.

“When I asked her, she said I had passed her house so I stopped at Nkwo ATM point since I had to withdraw money to pay transportation for our members who were going back home” he said.

 

He denied having canal knowledge of the minor, insisting that the girl was being used to set him up by another Pastor, who was operating at Obosi.

 

Students Attack Teacher Viciously After Taking Hard Drugs

According to Punch Metro, some pupils of the Zappa Secondary School in Asaba, the Delta State capital, have launched an attack on a male teacher after allegedly taking hard drugs.

It was gathered that the pupils, who completed their first term examination on Friday, attacked the teacher while he was on his way home.

The teacher, according to an eyewitness, was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, for treatment as he suffered a broken forehead.

It was learnt that cops from the ‘A’ Division Police Station were immediately alerted and they arrested some pupils on the school premises.

Efforts to reach the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Onome Onovwakpoyeya, were not successful as several calls put across to her mobile phone were not answered.

An activist, Mr Victor Ojei, who rushed to the scene of the incident, said hard drugs had caused a lot of damage to some secondary pupils in the state.

He stated, “The teacher was attacked and rushed to the FMC for treatment. Hard drugs are now being consumed by secondary school pupils in Delta State.

“These kids now take all forms of hard drugs and get intoxicated and start fighting their teachers. They broke his forehead.”