International evangelist and prosperity preacher, Benny Hinn says he is quitting prosperity preaching because it is simply gimmick.

In Nigeria, prosperity preaching is the order of the day as preachers turn churches to making money, asking followers to sow seed and give outrageous money.

He said such preaching is an offence to the Holy Spirit, saying that seed sowing is horrible.

“I will tell you now something that is going to shock you, I think it is an offence to the Lord to say give a thousand dollars. I think it is an offence to the Holy Spirit to place a price on the gospel.

“I am done with it. I will never again ask you to give a thousand dollars or whatever amount because I think the Holy Ghost is just fed up with it,” he said.

The 66-year old Hinn is an Israeli televangelist, best known for his regular “Miracle Crusades”-revival meeting or faith healing summits that are usually held in stadiums in major cities, which are later broadcast worldwide on his television programme, ‘This Is Your Day.’

Controversial on-air personality, Ifedayo Olarinde, popularly known as Daddy Freeze has called on the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, to start arresting people praying for their enemies to die.

Daddy Freeze, on his Instagram page, said praying for enemies to die should be classified as suicide.

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SARS need to start arresting people praying for their enemies to die by fire and begin charging them for attempted suicide.🙄

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According to him, SARS should arrest such people and begin charging them to court for attempted suicide.

He wrote: “In Nigeria, praying for enemies to die should be classified as suicide, we are, by a wide margin, our own enemies.

“SARS needs to start arresting people praying for their enemies to die by fire and begin charging them for attempted suicide.”

Chairman, Caretaker Committee of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo has bared his mind on what he knows about the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.

MC Oluomo described Tinubu as a man whose quality leadership has been an inspiration to him.

“Your leadership and words of encouragement mean a lot to me. I’m very grateful for the opportunities you have given me,” he said.

He said Tinubu has been a great father, leader, mentor, teacher and guide to him, a role model and an inspiration

“Your support and advice have helped shape my professional career.Thank you Sir,. The great Leader of our time, HE ASHIWAJU BOLA AHMED TINUBU JAGABAN BORGU,” he wrote on his Instagram page.

MC Oluomo also expressed gratitude to the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat and others for the role they played in his life.

Spanish health authorities have issued an alert after more than a dozen children developed a rare condition known as “werewolf syndrome,” which is marked by excessive hair growth.

The kids apparently acquired the disorder—which goes by the medical term hypertrichosis—through tainted medication.

After 13 children presented to doctors with abnormal growth of hair, the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products recalled several multiple batches of omeprazole, a drug that treats stomach problems such as acid reflux and ulcers by decreasing the amount of acid the stomach produces.

Lab tests showed that the omeprazole was contaminated with minoxidil, a medication to treat male-pattern baldness. Some of the pharmaceutical products that the kids ingested were intended for use in animals by veterinarians.

At least three more cases of youth with hypertrichosis were later reported.

The drug’s manufacturer, Málaga-based FarmaQuímica Sur SL—which also makes cosmetics—had its licence to produce pharmaceutical products temporarily suspended.

The children affected were expected to see a “spontaneous reversal of hypertrichosis” once they stopped taking the contaminated medicine.

Acquired hypertrichosis, as in the case of the kids from Spain, can occur from the use of a medication as an intentional outcome or side effect, says Dr. Monica Li, clinical instructor in the department of dermatology and skin science at the University of British Columbia.

“If hypertrichosis occurs as a result of the use of a medication, stopping the medication is important, after consulting a physician,” Li says. “There are medications that are commercially available to stimulate hair growth, such as on the scalp or eyelashes. If these medications are applied inappropriately, or not as directed by a physician, excess hair growth may occur at unintended body sites.”

Other medications have been known to cause acquired hypertrichosis, including anti-convulsants and corticosteroids, according to a 2015 study out of Italy’s University Hospital “Policlinico-Vittorio Emanuele, published in the Italian Journal of Pediatrics. It can also result from malnutrition, anorexia nervosa, endocrine disorders, infectious diseases, and metabolic diseases, among other conditions.

Sometimes, hypertrichosis at a focal body site may be secondary to trauma, friction, or inflammation of the skin, Li notes. Yet another link seen with hypertrichosis involving large areas of the body is malignancy, although this is infrequent.

Congenital hypertrichosis (present at birth) is extremely rare, with only about 50 cases ever documented. (In the 19th century, some people with “werewolf syndrome” were exhibited at circuses and fairs.)

Congenital generalized hypertrichosis is characterized by hair growth on the face, trunk and limbs, causing significant emotional distress and embarrassment.

In most of these cases, hypertrichosis is not an isolated symptom but rather is associated with other clinical signs including intellective delay, epilepsy, or complex body malformations.

“Hypertrichosis can be seen in a number of uncommon to rare inherited conditions and syndromes seen at birth,” Li says. “These inherited conditions and syndromes often have involvement of other important organs, such as the brain and eyes.”

There are different approaches to the treatment of excess hair, including cosmetic procedures like bleaching, trimming, shaving, plucking, or waxing. Intense pulsed light-source, electrolysis, and laser treatments can be effective, while topical pharmacological ointments are sometimes used.

Li says that people should always seek medical advice if they have unusual, excessive hair growth.

“Aside from the often-unwanted appearance of excess hair growth, hypertrichosis can be part of a complex medical matter,” Li says. “It is important to treat the underlying medical context leading to excess hair growth along with the excess hair growth itself.

“If hypertrichosis is part of an inherited condition or syndrome seen at birth, where there may be a negative impact on other organs, physicians from different specialties—for example, neurologists or ophthalmologists—are needed to manage these effects. Prioritize seeking medical attention and physician advice over removal of excess hair growth so that your health needs are cared for adequately and appropriately.”

A 74-year-old Indian woman has given birth to twin girls.

Doctors delivered the twins, who were born following IVF treatment, on Thursday.

The woman, the latest case of an elderly Indian woman giving birth, lives in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

"The mother and the babies are doing well," Dr Uma Sankar, the woman's doctor, told the BBC.

The woman was named as Mangayamma Yaramati.

It is thought she is the oldest woman to have given birth.

She said she and her husband Sitarama Rajarao, 82, had always wanted children but had been unable to conceive until now.

"We are incredibly happy," her husband said, just hours after the babies were born.

"Nothing is in our hands. Whatever should happen will happen. It is all in the hands of God," Mr Rajarao had said when asked who would care for the children in case anything were to happen to the couple.

However, a day later, Mr Rajarao suffered a sudden stroke and is currently being treated in hospital.

The couple said they were stigmatised in their village for not having children.

They were married in 1962 but couldn't conceive despite pursuing all options to have a child -- from visiting temples to making rounds of doctors.

"They would call me a childless lady," Ms Yaramati said. "We tried many times and saw numerous doctors," she added, "so this is the happiest time of my life."

The twin girls were delivered by Caesarean section, which is the usual method in such rare cases.

Dr Sanakkayala Umashankar, who headed the team of doctors, called it a "miracle".

He claimed that Mangayamma has become the oldest woman in the world to give birth.

"It is another world record. Mangayamma and her husband are also happy."

However, there were critics of the decision to allow such an old couple to have IVF.

Some claim the couple were allowed to have the treatment for free in order to set a new record.

The average cost of IVF in India is between the equivalent of £1,130 to £1,415. The clinic where they were treated though waived the fees.

In 2016, another Indian woman in her 70s, Daljinder Kaur, gave birth to a boy.

Nigerian English American actor and producer David Oyetokunbo Oyelowo known as David Oyelowo and his wife, Jessica, celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary yesterday, September 5th.

The couple got married in September 1998 and have four children, 3 boys and a girl.

43 year old David shared a throwback photo on social media and wrote;

To my “till death do us part” Jessica Oyelowo. Thank you for 21 years of blissful marriage and for loving me even when as a teenager I thought wearing bandannas was the definition of cool.

His wife, Jessica Oyelowo also shared some photos and video of them with the caption;

DAVID!!!! 🤩😍🥰🤯💃🏻🥳🤪🤓😇😜😊 all the ways you still make me feel. Happy 21st anniversary baby. I love you forever. And ever. And ever

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DAVID!!!! 🤩😍🥰🤯💃🏻🥳🤪🤓😇😜😊 all the ways you still make me feel. Happy 21st anniversary baby. I love you forever. And ever. And ever 🤯 Swipe for a fun vid 😉

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Banks Music frontliner Reekado Banks, comes through with a captivating new single entitled “Rora“.

The masterpiece was produced by Tuzi.

IVD and zanku master Zlatan Ibile, collaborate to release a highly anticipated record tagged “Bolanle“.

The tune ‘Bolanle‘ was produced by the highly talented Phantom, mixed and mastered by Spyrit Mix.

In an earlier report, found here Nicki Minaj Retires which we reported that Nicki Minaj has retired, the singer has withdrawn the statement and called it insensitive.

After Nicki Minaj surprised her fans with a retirement from music tweet on Thursday, the ”Megatron” rapper has now withdrawn her statement, calling it ”insensitive and abrupt”.

Her post read: “I’ve decided to retire & have my family,” Minaj said. “I know you guys are happy now. To my fans, keep reppin me, do it til da death of me … Love you for LIFE.”

The record producer and songwriter also says she’ll clear the air soon. This is coming after series of reactions from fans.

Sorry haters, your favourite is still here…

I’m still right here. Still madly in love with you guys & you know that. In hindsight, this should’ve been a Queen Radio discussion & it will be. I promise u guys will be happy. No guests, just us talking about everything. The tweet was abrupt & insensitive, I apologize babe ♥️🙏 https://t.co/eS0oHipwtg

— Mrs. Petty (@NICKIMINAJ) September 6, 2019

I’m still right here. Still madly in love with you guys & you know that. In hindsight, this should’ve been a Queen Radio discussion & it will be. I promise u guys will be happy. No guests, just us talking about everything. The tweet was abrupt & insensitive, I apologize babe ♥️🙏 https://t.co/eS0oHipwtg

— Mrs. Petty (@NICKIMINAJ) September 6, 2019

Charles Jide-Oni, who was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for fraud, is not a professor at the Obafemi Awolowo University, as he claimed.

OAU spokesman, Abiodun Olanrewaju, said Friday that the institution has no record of the 60 year-old Jide-Oni.

“Having gone through our records, nobody bears that name, whether a male or a female. We do not have a record of anybody with that name who is teaching or has taught in this institution,” he said, as quoted by an online news platform.

Jide Oni was arraigned before a Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos State on Wednesday for allegedly obtaining money under false pretence and engaging in advance fee fraud.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan zonal office, arraigned the ‘Professor’ and 12 other internet fraud suspects before Justice Nicholas Oweibo, the Federal High Court vacation judge for the Southwest zone, on Wednesday, September 4, 2019.

Jide-Oni’s arraignment was sequel to the EFCC’s damning findings about the activities of an illegal financial outfit he floated through which he allegedly swindled his victims of several millions of naira.

Some of the victims had earlier written a petition to the Commission which led to the investigations that indicted him in the alleged fraud.