THE DEVIL'S MISTRESS
PART 17
The air in Ghost’s apartment still hummed with the fading resonance of celebration, but the joyous chaos had settled into a warm, contented quiet. Paper lanterns cast soft, multicoloured pools of light on the worn floor. The scent of jollof rice and sweet puff-puff mingled with the faint, hopeful fragrance of the lilies. Jessica sat nestled in a worn but comfortable armchair, a hand resting on the magnificent curve of her belly, exhaustion and profound happiness etched on her face. Beside her, perched on the armrest, was Sebastian Scar.
He hadn’t left her side since the moment he’d stepped through the door. One arm was draped protectively around her shoulders, his large hand resting possessively on her bump, feeling the powerful, reassuring kicks of his son. His other hand held hers, his thumb tracing slow circles on her knuckles. The cold, hardened kingpin was gone. In his place was a man visibly awash with wonder, tenderness, and a fierce, almost overwhelming protectiveness. He couldn't hide his excitement. A genuine smile, rare and radiant, softened the harsh lines of his face as he watched Jessica accept a final glass of water from Chioma.
"You need to rest, *omoge*," Chioma fussed gently, using the Yoruba term for 'beautiful child'. "All this excitement isn't good for the little warrior."
Scar nodded immediately, his voice unusually soft. "She's right, my love. You've been through too much today." He leaned down, pressing a lingering kiss to her temple, breathing in her scent – safety, home, *future*. He acted as if she were spun glass, his movements careful, his embrace constant, a physical manifestation of his terror at the thought of her disappearing again. Every time she shifted, his arm tightened infinitesimally; every time she smiled at one of the men, his gaze followed her with possessive adoration. The raw vulnerability he displayed, this public clinging, was as shocking to his men as his earlier rage had been.
As Chioma began gently clearing plates, William stepped forward, clearing his throat. The relaxed atmosphere shifted slightly, a current of solemnity returning. Kola, Musa, Femi, and the others gathered closer, their expressions turning serious, respectful, but also apprehensive.
"Boss," William began, his voice steady but heavy with unspoken weight. "First… on behalf of all of us…" He gestured around the room, encompassing the gathered men. "We owe you and Jessica a profound apology. We hid the truth. We kept Jessica from you. We deceived you." He met Scar’s gaze, which had sharpened but held no immediate anger, only a watchful intensity. "It wasn't disloyalty to you, sir. Never that. It was… it was loyalty to *her*." He nodded towards Jessica. "And to your unborn child. We saw what Amanda was doing. We saw the poison she dripped into everything. We knew she’d kill Jessica if we didn’t act, and likely the baby too. We needed time. Time to gather proof solid enough to shatter her lies and keep Jessica safe while we did it. We chose to protect what we knew mattered most to you, even when you couldn't see it. We beg your understanding… and your forgiveness."
Scar studied William, then slowly scanned the faces of the other men. He saw no defiance, only earnest contrition and the steely resolve that had driven their dangerous gambit. He squeezed Jessica’s hand. "You kept her alive," he stated, his voice low and thick with emotion. "You kept *my son* safe. When I…" He paused, the memory of his own murderous rage towards Jessica a fresh wound. "When I failed to see the truth. That debt outweighs the deception." A collective sigh of relief seemed to ripple through the room. "Now," Scar’s voice hardened, the tender lover replaced by the avenging king. "Tell me everything. Leave nothing out."
William nodded, pulling out a slim tablet. Kola stepped up beside him. What followed was a meticulous, damning reconstruction of Amanda’s treachery.
Kola detailed the digital forensics: "The CCTV deletion wasn't just timed during the chaos, Boss. It was executed using *your* encrypted master credentials, accessed from Amanda’s personal tablet within the penthouse. We recovered the login timestamp and device ID. She had a keylogger planted months ago, likely when she 'accidentally' spilled wine on your old tablet and insisted on getting it 'cleaned'."
Musa spoke next, his voice rough: "The poison, Boss. Aconite. Rare. Traced to a disgraced chemist operating a back-alley lab in Badagry. Amanda visited him twice under a false name in the weeks before… *it* happened. Paid in untraceable crypto. Femi and I tracked him down. He confirmed it was her, described her perfectly, even remembered the red diamond serpent ring she wore. He was… persuaded… to give a recorded testimony." The implication of that 'persuasion' was clear.
Femi added, "The cook, Mama Nkechi. Amanda got to her. Threatened her grandson who was in trouble with some local thugs. Promised to make the trouble disappear if Mama Nkechi wiped *only Jessica’s* favourite coffee cup with a cloth Amanda provided *after* Jessica made the coffee but *before* she handed it to you. Mama Nkechi thought it was just Amanda being spiteful, trying to make Jessica look careless. She had no idea about the poison. She’s terrified, Boss, but she confessed everything when we showed her the threat to her grandson was orchestrated by one of Amanda’s paid street enforcers."
William displayed the evidence on the tablet: the digital logs pinpointing Amanda’s device, the chemist’s shaky video testimony, transcripts of Mama Nkechi’s tearful confession, financial trails leading back to Amanda’s shadow accounts. "She framed Jessica perfectly, sir," William concluded, his voice tight with anger. "Used your trust, your systems, and innocent people as tools. She poisoned you to eliminate Jessica and reclaim her place. She nearly killed you to get what she wanted."
As each piece of evidence slammed home, Scar’s body grew rigid beside Jessica. The tender hand on her belly became a claw, trembling with suppressed fury. The warmth in his eyes vanished, replaced by a glacial, terrifying darkness. The image of himself choking, the white foam, the agony – not caused by some faceless enemy, but by the woman he’d once been bound to, the woman who’d shared his childhood, all to destroy the woman he loved and the child she carried. The betrayal was absolute, monstrous.
When William finished, the silence was volcanic. Scar slowly rose to his feet. The gentle protector was gone. The Lion of Lagos, wounded and enraged beyond measure, stood in his place. He didn’t speak. He didn’t look at Jessica, though his hand briefly squeezed hers in a silent promise. He turned, his movements lethally precise, and walked towards the apartment door. He paused only to pick up the heavy black pistol Ghost silently handed him, checking the chamber with a cold, mechanical click that echoed in the stillness.
"Stay with her," Scar commanded Ghost, his voice a low growl that vibrated with pure menace. "Guard them with your life." Then he was gone, striding into the hallway, William, Kola, Musa, and Femi falling into step behind him like shadows of death.
***
The drive back to the villa was a blur of speed and suffocating silence. Scar sat in the back of the armored SUV, staring straight ahead, his jaw clenched so tight a muscle pulsed in his cheek. The evidence replayed in his mind – Amanda’s manipulations, the cook’s fear, the chemist’s greed, the deliberate, calculated attempt to murder him and frame Jessica, to destroy his future. Rage, cold and absolute, consumed him.
They stormed into the penthouse. Amanda was lounging on the cream sofa, sipping champagne, dressed in a silk negligee as if expecting a different kind of visitor. The sight of Scar, flanked by his grim-faced lieutenants, his expression murderous, made her freeze mid-sip. A flicker of fear crossed her face, quickly masked by defiant arrogance.
"Sebastian! Darling, what's—" she began, attempting her usual purr.
"Silence." Scar’s voice cracked like a whip. He stopped a few feet away, the pistol held loosely but pointedly at his side. "You poisoned me." It wasn't a question.
Amanda’s eyes widened with theatrical innocence. "Poisoned? Sebastian, have you lost your—"
"Spare me the act," he snarled, taking a step closer. "The chemist in Badagry. Mama Nkechi. The keylogger. The CCTV deletion. Your tablet." He listed the evidence like a death sentence. "You tried to kill me. You framed Jessica. You threatened an old woman’s grandson." His voice dropped to a dangerous whisper. "For *what*? A throne you were never fit to sit on?"
The mask shattered. Amanda slammed her champagne flute down, shattering it on the glass table. She surged to her feet, her beautiful face contorted with venomous rage. "Fit for? That throne was *mine* by birthright! Our fathers promised it! You were *mine*! Then that gutter rat slithered in with her simpering innocence and stole you! Stole *everything*!" Spittle flew from her lips. "Yes, I poisoned you! I wanted you weak, needing me! I wanted her blamed, destroyed, *gone*! And I would have succeeded if it weren't for these *traitors*!" She spat the word at William and the others.
Her eyes, wild and hate-filled, locked onto Scar’s. "You think she loves you? That whore? She’s using you! Just like her mother used men to climb out of the slums! That baby? It’s probably Ghost’s, or some other street—"
The gunshot was deafening in the opulent room.
Amanda screamed, staggering back, clutching her upper left arm where Scar’s bullet had torn through silk and flesh. Blood bloomed crimson, stark against the pale fabric. She crashed onto the sofa, gasping, her face white with shock and pain, staring at Scar with utter disbelief.
Scar stood frozen for a split second, the gun smoking in his hand. The raw, blinding fury that had propelled the shot warred with cold control. Killing her now, in cold blood, would be too easy. Too merciful.
"Get her out of my sight," Scar commanded, his voice icy, his gaze fixed on Amanda’s writhing form with utter contempt. "Take her to the secure clinic. Patch her up. Then lock her in the basement cells. No visitors. No privileges. She lives to face justice. *My* justice." The promise in his voice was more terrifying than the gunshot.
William and Kola moved swiftly, hauling a shrieking, cursing Amanda to her feet. Musa followed, already speaking into his comms to alert the clinic.
Scar watched them drag her away, the crimson stain spreading on the cream upholstery. The rage still simmered, but a profound exhaustion, and a desperate need, washed over him. He needed Jessica. He needed his son. He needed to make amends.
***
He didn’t return to Ghost’s apartment. He sent for Jessica and Chioma, bringing them back to the villa in a heavily guarded convoy. He went straight to the wing housing Jessica’s family.
Jessica’s parents and younger siblings were gathered in their living room, the atmosphere tense with the distant echoes of the gunshot and the sudden flurry of activity. Fear was etched on their faces. When Scar entered, flanked by Ghost (who had stayed glued to Jessica’s side) and William, they flinched.
Scar stopped in the center of the room. He didn’t sit. He looked at Jessica’s mother, then her father, meeting their fearful gazes directly. He saw the strain of months under house arrest, the worry for Jessica, the humiliation.
Then, to their utter astonishment, Sebastian Scar, the most feared man in Lagos, the man who held their lives in his hands, bowed his head. Not deeply, but significantly. A gesture of profound respect and contrition.
"Mr. and Mrs. Adebayo," he began, his voice rough but sincere, devoid of its usual command. "Jessica." He looked at her, standing protectively near her parents, Chioma beside her. "I owe you the deepest, most sincere apologies. Words cannot express the regret, the shame I carry for the suffering you have endured because of my blindness, my failure, and the evil of another."
He took a breath, the weight of his words heavy in the room. "You were brought here for safety, but it became confinement. You lived under guard, separated from Jessica, fearing for her life, fearing for your own, because I believed a lie. I failed to protect Jessica. I failed to protect *you*. I allowed a viper into our home, and she poisoned everything – my body, my mind, and your peace." He looked directly at Jessica’s parents. "The inconvenience, the fear, the suffering you have had to go through… it is unforgivable. But I beg your understanding, and if possible, in time, your forgiveness."
He straightened. "The woman responsible, Amanda, has been dealt with. She will never harm any of you again. Jessica is innocent. She has always been innocent." His voice softened as he looked at Jessica, his hand instinctively reaching towards her belly before stopping himself. "And she carries my son. Your grandson."
He gestured towards William. "Your house arrest is lifted. Effective immediately. These men are no longer your guards, but your protectors. This wing is yours. Come and go as you please. The city is yours. Anything you need, anything you desire, you have only to ask." He met Jessica’s father’s eyes again. "I know trust must be earned again. I will spend the rest of my life earning yours, and Jessica’s, if she allows me."
The silence that followed was thick with shock, relief, and hesitant hope. Jessica’s mother burst into quiet tears. Her father, a proud man weathered by hardship, looked at Scar with a new, cautious measure of respect. He gave a slow, solemn nod. "We suffered," he acknowledged quietly. "But our daughter is safe. Our grandchild is coming. That is what matters now."
Scar nodded, the tension in his shoulders easing slightly. He turned to Jessica, his eyes filled with a vulnerable plea. She stepped forward, away from her parents, and walked into his open arms. He held her tightly, burying his face in her hair, the horrors of the day momentarily banished by the solid, living reality of her and the life they’d created. Home wasn't just a place; it was this woman, this child, this fragile, hard-won peace reclaimed from the jaws of treachery. The storm wasn't entirely over, but for now, the Lion was home, guarding his den, his mate, and his future cub.
TO BE CONTINUED...

I saw the post below. It touched the core of my soul. With people like Chiemelie Kyrian Offor, I am again hopeful for my country. God bless him

***Let me share this here.***

Of this incident that happened a few hours ago.

I wasn’t supposed to stop.

But I did.

There was chaos just ahead of the supermarket gate somewhere in Surulere.

A black Toyota Corolla was surrounded by three LASTMA officials.

The driver, mid-40s, shirt soaked in sweat, kept pacing between them.

And something in his voice stopped me.

"Please. Please just look inside the car. He is not even moving anymore. That’s my son. He is sick, he is very sick. We were going to the hospital. I only stepped in to grab his medication. I was gone for just five minutes."

One of the officials shook his head like he’d heard it a thousand times.

"You people always have stories. Why park where you're not supposed to? You want us to lose our job?"

Another officer barked.

"Oga, if you don’t bring ₦70,000 now, this car is going to the yard. And from there? You’ll need close to ₦400,000 to bail it."

The man reached out. Not to touch them. Just to plead.
They stepped back like he carried something contagious.

"I swear I’m not lying. Please. He has severe asthma. I forgot the nebulizer at home. I was rushing to the hospital, Faithview, just ten minutes from here. Look at him! You have a child, right? Please, have sympathy."

That was when I looked.

The boy,maybe ten, was in the backseat, his small frame slumped against the door, eyes half-closed. His chest heaved in rapid spasms, every breath sounding like gravel grinding in a pipe.

His fingers trembled. His lips were turning dark.

So I stepped forward.

"What’s wrong with him?"

The father looked at me, disoriented.

"Asthma. It started an hour ago. He had a mild attack in the morning, but it’s worsening fast. I was going to get him treated and just stopped for a refill. Please, sir… help me talk to them."

I tried to talk to the LASTMA officers but they ignored me so I turned back to the man.

"Try and sort this with them, let me take him to the hospital."

His eyes widened.

"You…?”

"We don't have another option and there is no time. He needs oxygen. Now.”

He hesitated.

"You’re a stranger."

"I am. But your son is dying.”

He looked back at the boy.

Then at me.

He obviously saw that there was no other option left.

His lips trembled.

"Give me your number. Please.”

I gave him mine.

And he gave me his.

I opened the door and gently lifted the boy from the backseat.

He was warm. Burning. His eyes barely focused on mine.

As I placed him in my car, the father shouted behind me.

"Please, call me the moment you get there. Please don’t let anything happen to him!"

I nodded once. Then I got into the car and quickly drove off.

The hospital wasn’t crowded, I guess because it was a private one.

I rushed in carrying the boy in both arms.

"Emergency! Severe asthma attack. Ten-year-old boy!"

The receptionist stood up so fast her chair hit the wall.

She shouted.

"Treatment Room Two! Get Doctor Okafor!"

While I tried to fill the form I was given, two nurses rushed and took the boy, placed him on the oxygen tank, connected a nebulizer, and began checking vitals.

One of the nurses murmured.

"He’s tachypneic. Respiration over 40. Oxygen saturation 82%."

The doctor said as he rushed in still zipping his scrubs.

"Get the hydrocortisone ready. Nebulize him every 20 minutes. Keep him on oxygen. If he doesn’t stabilize, we’re moving to adrenaline injection.”

I stood there.

My heart pounding.

This wasn’t my child.

But it felt like my fight.

Minutes passed.

Then the doctor came out.

“He is stable."

He said, wiping his forehead.

"That was close. He’ll be okay, but he needs to stay a few hours for monitoring.”

I thanked him so much.

The bill came.

₦89,000.

I paid with my debit card.

I stepped outside and called the boy’s father.

He picked on the first ring.

“Hello! Sir, please, is he?"

"He is stable. He is getting oxygen and treatment.”

A pause.

Then I heard the man begin to cry. Softly.

I didn’t speak. I let him.

But he wasn’t done.

“They’ve taken the car. They refused to wait. I was still begging when the towing truck came. They said the 70K grace was over. I’m at their yard in Iponri now. Sir… they’re asking for ₦385,000 to release my car.”

I looked at the hospital door behind me.

Then at the sky.

Then back to my car.

I didn't know what to say to him.

But all I found myself saying was.

"I’m coming.”

And I meant it.

He couldn't believe his ears.

I arrived at the LASTMA office just before 3PM.

The weather was warm, no sun, but the heat stuck to my skin like wet cloth.

I found him standing by a corner fence, head down, fingers digging into his scalp.

He was tired and confused.

So I said to him gently.

"Sir."

He looked up like someone coming out of a bad dream. His eyes were red, his face streaked with dry sweat and tears.

He approached me nervously.

His voice was hoarse.

"My car… they have impounded it. Said I’ll pay ₦385,000. They even threatened to keep increasing the fine by day. That car is my only source of income. That's my office from where I make money to take care of my son and my wife. God, please, help me."

I told him.

"Stay calm. Nothing will happen to your car, you'll get it back, I believe."

He nodded slowly.

"They have been laughing at me. One said, ‘Your son is sick? Na why you go break law? You think say we be Red Cross?’"

I felt something cold stir in my chest.

Not rage.

Just sadness.

I said to him.

"Please, come with me."

We walked into the building.

Inside, it smelled of engine oil, sweat, and indifference.

I approached the counter.

“Good afternoon. I’d like to speak with your superior officer. It’s regarding a car that was impounded a few hours ago, black Toyota Corolla.”

A thickset officer with bloodshot eyes looked up at me. "Eeyyaa who you be? Police or Army? Abeg everything you want to say, say it here. We don’t have time.”

I responded calmly but firm.

"I was the one who rushed the sick boy to the hospital, I have the hospital card and bill here. He was in the back seat of that vehicle. That child would have died today if I didn’t act."

He scoffed.

"And so? Good for him. E mean say we no go do our job?”

"No one said that but this man was in an emergency. All he asked was a few more minutes. Instead, you people want to extort him. Now you’re billing him almost ₦400,000. This isn’t traffic enforcement. It’s cruelty."

Another officer chimed in.

"Oga, the car don enter system. Na only Oga inside go override am. And e no dey see everybody."

"Then let him see me."

"As governor of Lagos State or as who?"

Silence.

I stood my ground.

"Get your superior. I’ll wait.”

The minutes crawled.

The father stood beside me like a child awaiting judgment.

Fortunately, a senior officer emerged.

Bald, tall, stern. I saw his name tag.

He sized me up before he said.

"What’s the problem?”

I stepped forward and told the story. From the moment I saw the boy wheezing in the back seat, to carrying him into the hospital, to paying the ₦89,000 hospital bill, to returning only to find the car had been towed.

The Commander listened without interruption. Then he asked a single question:

“Do you have proof the boy was sick?”

I handed him the hospital bill and the case card. He studied them for a long moment.

Then something shifted in his eyes.

He looked at the officers behind the desk.

"You towed the vehicle knowing a child was dying in it?"

"Sir, the man parked in a no-parking."

"I didn’t ask that. I asked if you knew a child was in distress in the car."

No one answered.

He sighed.

"Release the car. Immediately. Remove the fine. No man should suffer for saving his own son’s life. And you."

He turned to the father.

"You’re lucky someone still has a conscience in this country. Thank this guy for stepping in."

The man fell to his knees.

"Thank you. Thank you, sir… I swear, thank you…"

When the superior left, he turned to me.

And his voice broke.

"You didn’t know me. Yet you rushed my son to the hospital. You paid for his treatment. And now, you’re standing here fighting for me when I couldn’t even fight for myself."

I helped him to his feet.

He opened his wallet and tried to hand me some money.

"I don’t have much. Please… even if it’s part of what you spent..."

I shook my head.

"Your son is breathing. That’s enough. Please, pick your car and go and see him. God bless you."

He looked at me, eyes trembling.

"Why? Why would you do this for me?"

I didn’t know how to answer that.

So I said the only thing I truly believed.

"Because someone should."

As we walked out into the fading light, I handed him a folded note.

It was the hospital’s follow-up card. His son had to return in two days for further tests.

"I already booked the appointment. He’ll need more care. Don’t miss it."

He opened it slowly, then looked back at me, his lips parted, but no words came.

Only tears.

Only silence.

And behind us, the LASTMA officers watched.

They were quiet now. Maybe even ashamed.

But I left there happy and fulfilled.

You could do the same.

And the world will be a better place.

.

Chiemelie Kyrian Offor
June 17, 2025

THE BREASTFEEDING TRUTH THEY WON'T TELL YOU IN THE HOSPITAL:


Low Milk Isn’t destiny.
It’s Fuel Sabotage.

Allow me burn the lies:

You keep asking with crushing fear. Why isn’t enough breast milk coming out?

Understand that this is not your body failing.
It’s just unhealthy food and wrong advice starving your biology.

Here’s the silent milk thief:
You’re told to just keep breastfeeding–
But no one hands you the real template to BUILD BREAST MILK.

Milk isn’t magic.
It’s MOLECULES:
→ Made from fats you eat (avocado, butter, tallow, eggs).
→ Flowing on rivers you drink (water, bone broth).
→ Ignited by nutrients you absorb (not swallow from a pill).

Yet, they tell you to feed on?
—Pap, Soy milk, Processed Milk, packed with sugar and false hope.
—Oatmeal while stressed, chugging sage tea (the drying herb!) what a wrong move.
—Fear of too much egg cholesterol – as your cells starve.
—Wheat & it's derivatives like semo - as this shred your milk making hormones.
—Seed Oil - which paralyzes your cells powerhouse.
—And avoid red meat - forgetting anemia starve breast milk of oxygen.

Listen, You can Stimulate Breast Milk Supply with these:

- CHANGE INTO ORGANIC TOOTHPASTE, NOT TOOTHPASTE WITH TRICLOSAN because it mimics estrogen → hormone chaos → mess up breast milk supply.
- TAKE BONE BROTH = Electrolytes + collagen. Sip it like liquid gold.
- SIP SALTED WATER: Not optional. Your cells are oceans – fill them.
- EAT EGGS + YOLKS: Choline builds milk ducts. Eat 4 or more daily.
- EAT BEEF LIVER: Nature’s multivitamin prepared with onions (liver fuel therapy).
- TAKE AVOCADO/OLIVE OIL: Milk is 50% fat. Drown your salad with it.
- BREASTFEED LIKE A WARRIOR: At least 12+ times per day. Your Baby’s mouth is the pump that programs supply.
- SKIN-TO-SKIN: Chest out, Take guilt off.
- GET RID OF STRESS because stress hormones clogs milk ducts. So, practice BELLY BREATHING: This is not woo-woo. Oxygen flushes milk ducts. (Breathe like a dragon: 4 sec in, 8 sec out.)

I'd leave you with this:
Ditch the EMPTY CARBS (Cereal, bread, biscuits) – They all inflame, so don’t feed on them).

Embrace ANCESTRAL NOURISHMENT.
Not fruit juices from the supermarket.

Always allow your baby to suck your breast like your life depends on it.(This is called latching) – because it does.

Your milk is Medicine.
Your milk is Sacred.
But your mouth is the GATEWAY.

This isn’t just advice – it’s armor.

The Internet blackout was first noticed by NetBlocks, an organisation that tracks global cybersecurity and digital governance.

NetBlocks highlighted a near-total internet blackout in Iran starting from June 18, 2025, linked to escalating military tensions with Israel, including missile strikes, with data showing that internet connectivity in the country had dropped to 3%, a pattern consistent with intentional government shutdowns as noted by BBC Verify's analysis of Netblocks' live network data.

Iran has accused Israel of launching a large-scale cyberattack on its digital infrastructure. According to Iran's semi-official Fars News Agency and state-run IRIB News, Israel initiated a "massive cyber war" targeting the country's critical infrastructure, including banking and online services, as reported on June 17, 2025. Iran's Cyber Command claimed that many of these attacks were successfully repelled.

Additionally, a pro-Israel hacking group, Predatory Sparrow (Gonjeshke Darande), claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Iran's Bank Sepah, causing widespread disruptions to ATMs, online transactions, and payment processing, which aligns with Iran's accusations.

.*DIPHTHERIA DISEASE NEWLY DISCOVERED IN NIGERIA*

It's a serious infection of the nose and throat is easily preventable by a vaccine or strong herbal antibiotics ,anti toxin products, eg, D3 organic, Cuminus oil,green tea,majik tea, and combined herbal extract

A sheet of thick, grey matter covers the back of the throat, making breathing hard.

Symptoms include sore throat, fever, swollen lymph nodes, and weakness.

Treatments include antibiotics and antitoxin that neutralise the diphtheria toxin.
Nri herbal products to be used for prevention and treatment of diphtheria toxin are :
D3 organic
Cuminus oil
Combined herbal
Green tea
Majik tea
De diafix

THE MORE YOU LIVE FOR GOD,THE MORE JOY YOU WILL KNOW BECAUSE YOU WILL HAVE THE PEACE OF GOD GUIDING AND STRENGTHEN YOU DAILY '!!!
GOD OF THE FIRE-ALTAR HAS RULED IN MY FAVOUR.
(In your spirit, receive the mandate from the Father and go into the Court of Adjudication in faith)for anyone to access the throne room, He/she must have absolute FAITH in God, which is the bedrock of the throne room.
“Go down, SIT IN THE DUST, Virgin Daughter Babylon; SIT ON THE GROUND WITHOUT A THRONE, queen city of the Babylonians No more will you be called tender or delicate. (Isaiah.47:1)
Zechariah 9 vs. 15 LORD of Heaven’s Armies will protect his people, and they will defeat their enemies by hurling great stones. They will shout in battle as though drunk with wine. They will be filled with blood like a bowl, drenched with blood like the corners of the altar.
The sceptre of the Lord is the verdict from Him.
On the throne, sicknesses, disappointments backwardness setbacks failure shame can't be permitted to sit on it, because the throne verdict has declared it.Just like the Lord dethroned Jezebel, Herod, Pharaoh, may He dethrone what want sit on our throne in the Name of Jesus Amen.
Psalm 75 vs 7 It is God alone who judges; he decides who will rise and who will fall. 

I am in my new season, let the manifestation, celebrations, congratulations, answers, greater multiple results, good news, acceleration, begin in the Name of Jesus Amen.
Have you ever wondered why some people pray in congruence with God's will, heart, and timing, yet the desired answers do not come? I believe the answer is found in where our prayer actually takes place. We must direct our prayer towards the throne room or courtroom of Heaven and not only the battlefield. It is in the Courtrooms of Heaven where our answers and breakthroughs can be found. When we learn to operate in that realm, we will see our answers unlocked and released. Christians today know how to pray all different kinds of prayers, but very few have learnt the art of how to pray Throne Room prayers. The Throne Room is the highest spiritual realm any human being can ever operate in thebeing can ever operate in the realm of the spirit. Prayers made in this realm swings open a wide door into the indwelling presence of God Himself. The truth is that many prayers are not answered because they never reach the Throne Room of Heaven. Heaven is obliged to respond to any prayer, petition, or supplication made within the Throne Room.
The beloved disciple, John, finds himself trapped on the island of Patmos. He blinks and suddenly sees an open door. A familiar voice beckons, “Come up here” (Revelation 4:1). Lifted and enlivened by the Spirit, John finds himself in the holy throne room in all its wild beauty.
FORCEFUL THRONE ROOM VERDICT (THE KING OF KINGS HAS RULED IN MY FAVOUR).
I decree you rule over your enemies, men we need are finding us, the spot lights is on you in Jesus' Name Amen. What God can not do does not exist.

*DIABETES*
Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by high blood glucose levels, often leading to damage to the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, and nerves.

The main types of diabetes include type 1,
type 2, and gestational diabetes.

Types of Diabetes:

*Type 1 Diabetes:*
This type is an autoimmune disease where the body's immune system attacks the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, resulting in little to no insulin production.
It often develops in childhood or adolescence but can occur at any age.


*Type 2 Diabetes:*
In this type, the body either doesn't produce enough insulin or its cells don't respond properly to insulin (insulin resistance). This leads to a buildup of glucose in the bloodstream.
Type 2 diabetes is the most common type and usually develops in adulthood, but it can also occur in children.

*Gestational Diabetes:*
This type develops during pregnancy and typically resolves after childbirth. However, women who have gestational diabetes have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life.

*Prediabetes:*
This is a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. Individuals with prediabetes are at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Treating diabetes involves a multifaceted approach, including lifestyle modifications like diet and exercise, and often requires medication, such as insulin or non-insulin antihyperglycemic agents. The specific formulation used depends on the type of diabetes and individual patient needs.

Types of Diabetes and Treatment Approaches:
Type 1 Diabetes:
Primarily requires insulin therapy due to the body's inability to produce insulin. Insulin is administered through injections or an insulin pump, mimicking the natural function of the pancreas.

Type 2 Diabetes:
Often managed initially with diet and exercise, but may require medication as well. Medications can include oral antidiabetic drugs (e.g., sulfonylureas, metformin, GLP-1 receptor agonists) or insulin therapy.

Gestational Diabetes:
Usually managed with diet, exercise, and potentially insulin, especially if blood sugar levels are not controlled.

Formulation Methods:
Diet and Exercise:
These play a crucial role in managing blood sugar levels, improving insulin sensitivity, and promoting overall health.

Insulin Therapy:
Involves administering insulin to lower blood sugar levels. Different types of insulin are available, including short-acting, rapid-acting, and long-acting options, and are chosen based on individual needs.

Non-Insulin Antihyperglycemic Medications:
These drugs work in different ways to lower blood sugar levels, such as by increasing insulin production, improving insulin sensitivity, or slowing down glucose absorption.
Other Treatments:
May include therapies like islet cell transplantation (a more advanced treatment that restores insulin-producing cells) or insulin pumps (devices that deliver insulin continuously, mimicking the body's natural function).

Example of a Formulation (Combination Therapy):
A common approach for type 2 diabetes is a combination of oral antidiabetic medications (like metformin) and insulin, used when oral medications alone are not sufficient to control blood sugar.

Some formulations may also include other treatments like GLP-1 receptor agonists, which can help improve blood sugar control and may also lead to weight loss.

Important Considerations:
Individualized Treatment:
The specific formulation used should be tailored to each patient's individual needs, taking into account factors like their age, other health conditions, and medication preferences.

Monitoring and Adjustments:
Regular blood sugar monitoring and follow-up appointments are essential to ensure the formulation is working effectively and to make necessary adjustments.

Education and Support:
Patient education is crucial to ensure proper medication use and understanding of the diabetes management plan.

Diabetes treatment formulation involves a comprehensive.

1. *Dietary changes*: Balanced meal planning, carbohydrate counting.

2. *Physical activity*: Regular exercise, such as walking, jogging..

3. *Weight management*: Maintaining a healthy weight.

Monitoring and Adjustments
1. *Blood glucose monitoring*: Regular tracking of blood sugar levels.

2. *A1C testing*: Monitoring long-term glucose control.

3. *Medication adjustments*: Healthcare provider-guided changes.

Education and Support
1. *Diabetes education*: Understanding the condition, treatment and self-management.

Over time, diabetes can damage blood vessels in the heart, eyes, kidneys and nerves. People with diabetes have a higher risk of health problems including heart attack, stroke and kidney failure. Diabetes can cause permanent vision loss by damaging blood vessels in the eyes.


*DIET PLAN ON DIABETES PATIENT*

*A diabetic diet focuses on managing blood sugar levels through a balanced intake of carbohydrates, protein, and healthy fats, while also prioritizing whole, unprocessed foods and limiting added sugars and refined grains.*

*Principles of a diabetic diet:*
Carbohydrates: Choose complex carbohydrates like whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and legumes.

*These are digested more slowly, preventing rapid spikes in blood sugar.*

*Protein:* Include lean protein sources such as fish, chicken, turkey, eggs, beans, and lentils.

*Healthy Fats:* Opt for healthy fats like olive oil, avocados, nuts, and seeds.

*Fiber:* Increase fiber intake through whole grains, vegetables, and fruits to help regulate blood sugar.

*Portion Control:* Be mindful of portion sizes to avoid overconsumption of carbohydrates and calories.

*Limit Added Sugars:* Reduce intake of sugary drinks, desserts, and processed foods.

*Regular Meal Times:* Eat meals at regular intervals to maintain stable blood sugar levels.

*Foods to include:*
Non-starchy vegetables: Spinach, leafy greens, carrots, bell peppers.

*Whole grains:* Whole wheat bread, brown rice, quinoa, oats.

*Fruits:* Choose whole fruits over juices or dried fruit.

*Lean protein:* Fish, chicken, turkey, eggs, beans, lentils.
Low-fat dairy: Milk, yogurt, cheese.

*Healthy fats:* Olive oil, avocados, nuts, seeds.
Foods to limit or avoid:
Sugary drinks: Soda, juice, sports drinks.
Refined grains: White bread, white rice, pasta.
Processed foods: Fast food, chips, sugary snacks.

Saturated and trans fats: Found in processed meats, butter, and fried foods.

Example meal plan:
*Breakfast:* Oatmeal with berries and nuts, or a lean protein omelet with vegetables.


*Lunch:* Salad with grilled chicken or fish, whole-grain bread, and vegetables.

*Dinner:* Baked chicken or fish with roasted vegetables and brown rice.

Snacks: Fruits, vegetables, nuts, or a piece of whole-grain bread with a small amount of low-fat cheese.

*Additional Tips:*
Read food labels: Pay attention to sugar and carbohydrate content.

Consult with a registered dietitian: A dietitian can help create a personalized meal plan.

*Stay hydrated:* Drink plenty of water throughout the day.

*Be active:* Regular physical activity helps improve insulin sensitivity and blood sugar control.

*Manage stress:* High stress levels can impact blood sugar.

*Don't skip meals:* Regular meals help prevent blood sugar swings.

*Monitor your blood sugar:* Regularly check your blood sugar levels to track your progress and make adjustments to your diet.

*Consider cultural preferences:* Incorporate healthy versions of traditional Nigerian dishes into your meal plan.

Use the plate method: Fill half of your plate with non-starchy vegetables, a quarter with lean protein, and a quarter with a carbohydrate.

*POTENTIAL WARNING SIGNS OF DIABETES* include increased thirst, frequent urination, unexplained weight loss, excessive hunger, fatigue, blurred vision, slow-healing wounds, numbness or tingling in hands/feet, frequent skin or vaginal yeast infections, and dark skin patches.

More detailed look at each of these signs:
1. Increased Thirst and Frequent Urination:
Excessive thirst (polydipsia) and frequent urination (polyuria) are common early symptoms, especially in type 1 diabetes.

2. Unexplained Weight Loss:
Despite increased appetite, unexplained weight loss can be a sign of type 1 diabetes, as the body is unable to utilize glucose for energy.

3. Excessive Hunger:
Increased appetite (polyphagia) can occur as the body tries to compensate for the inability to use glucose.

4. Fatigue:
Persistent tiredness and weakness can be a result of high blood sugar levels and dehydration from frequent urination.

5. Blurred Vision:
High blood sugar can affect the lens and cause changes in fluid levels in the eye, leading to temporary blurring.

6. Slow-Healing Wounds:
Diabetes can impair blood circulation, slowing down the healing process of cuts and sores.

7. Numbness or Tingling in Hands/Feet:
Nerve damage (neuropathy) from high blood sugar can cause tingling or numbness, particularly in the extremities.

8. Frequent Skin or Vaginal Yeast Infections:
High blood sugar can create an environment for yeast to thrive.

9. Dark Skin Patches:
Acanthosis nigricans, characterized by dark, velvety patches in skin folds (like armpits, neck, groin), can be a sign of type 2 diabetes.

10. Shin Spots (Diabetic Dermopathy):
These round, brown or reddish-brown spots, often on the shins, can be a sign of diabetes and may fade after diabetes is well-controlled.

*Several herbs medicine for management blood sugar levels, including cinnamon, fenugreek, bitter melon, it's very important to check the patient sugar levels before incorporating them into your routine, especially if you have diabetes.*

Herbs and Supplements for Blood Sugar Control:

*Cinnamon:* Studies suggest cinnamon can help lower glucose levels and improve insulin sensitivity.

*Fenugreek:* This herb is known to improve glucose tolerance and reduce blood sugar levels.

*Bitter Melon:* This plant has been traditionally used to manage diabetes and may help with blood sugar control.

*Milk Thistle:* Some research indicates milk thistle may help lower blood sugar and protect against diabetes-related complications.

*Gymnema:* This herb is believed to help regulate blood sugar levels and suppress cravings for sweets.

*Ginger:* Ginger has anti-diabetic, anti-oxidative, and hypolipidemic properties that may help manage blood sugar.

*Aloe Vera:* Aloe vera may help improve insulin sensitivity and lower blood sugar levels.
Berberine: This supplement is known to help control blood sugar and lipid metabolism.

*Turmeric:* Turmeric is a spice with anti-inflammatory and anti-diabetic properties that may help regulate blood sugar.

*Holy Basil:* This herb is believed to improve glucose tolerance and regulate blood sugar levels.

*Oregano:* Oregano oil may help lower blood sugar and reduce oxidation of lipoprotein in the blood.

*Aegle marmelos (Bilva):* A study showed that the aqueous extract of Bilva leaves can improve digestion, reduce blood sugar, and lower cholesterol levels.

*Nopal Cactus:* Nopal cactus may help control high blood sugar and cholesterol levels when incorporated into the diet.

*Curry Leaves:* Curry leaves may improve insulin sensitivity and help lower blood sugar.

*Apple Cider Vinegar:* The acetic acid in apple cider vinegar may help lower blood sugar levels.
Ginseng: Ginseng may help improve insulin sensitivity and regulate blood sugar levels.

*Probiotics:* Some research suggests probiotics may help improve blood sugar control and insulin sensitivity.

*Berberine*: Lowers blood sugar, improves insulin sensitivity.

*Ginseng*: May improve insulin sensitivity, glucose metabolism.

Methods
1. *Tea infusions*: Herbal teas, such as gymnema or fenugreek.

2. *Capsules or tablets*: Standardized extracts of herbs like berberine.

3. *Powders or extracts*: Added to food or drink Considerations
Ensure safe integration with conventional treatment.

. *Quality control*: Choose reputable sources.

. *Monitoring*: Regularly track blood sugar levels.


Potential Benefits
1. *Blood sugar control*: Some herbs may help lower blood sugar.

2. *Insulin sensitivity*: Certain herbs may improve insulin function.

3. *Antioxidant properties*: Some herbs may reduce oxidative stress.

As a complementary and alternative medicine practitioner, I'd describe various ways to formulate and use herbal treatments for diabetes management:
Herbal Formulations.

1. *Teas*: Infusions or decoctions of herbs like Gymnema Sylvestre, Fenugreek, or Cinnamon.

2. *Capsules/Tablets*: Standardized extracts of herbs like Berberine, Ginseng, or Turmeric.

3. *Powders/Extracts*: Added to food or drinks, such as Gymnema or Fenugreek powder.

4. *Tinctures*: Concentrated herbal extracts, often used sublingually.

Methods
1. *Combination therapy*: Blending multiple herbs for synergistic effects.

2. *Individualized treatment*: Tailoring herbal remedies to each patient's needs.

3. *Lifestyle integration*: Combining herbal treatments with dietary changes and exercise.

Popular Herbs
1. *Berberine*: Blood sugar regulation, insulin sensitivity.

2. *Gymnema Sylvestre*: Traditionally used to support blood sugar control.

3. *Fenugreek*: May improve glucose tolerance, insulin sensitivity.

4. *Cinnamon*: Potential blood sugar-lowering properties.

Considerations
1. *Quality control*: Sourcing high-quality herbs.

2. *Dosage and potency*: Ensuring effective and safe dosing.

3. *Interactions and contraindications*: Monitoring potential interactions with conventional medications.


*Treatment plan for the management of diabetes*

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PRESIDENT TINUBU DIRECTS SECURITY AGENCIES TO ARREST KILLERS IN BENUE, ADVISES GOVERNOR ALIA TO SET UP PEACE COMMITTEE



President Bola Tinubu has directed the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, to immediately arrest killer herders who perpetrated the heinous killing of over 100 people in Yelewata community in Benue State.

President Tinubu gave the directive while addressing stakeholders at the Government House, Markudi.

The meeting included the Secretary to the Federal Government, George Akume, Traditional Rulers, and former Governors of the state.

The governors of Kwara, Imo, Kogi, Plateau, Ondo, and Nasarawa also attended the meeting.

President Tinubu called out the Inspector General of Police to know why arrests have not been made.

"How come no one has been arrested for committing this heinous crime in Yelewata. Inspector General of Police, where are the arrests? The criminals must be arrested immediately," President Tinubu said.

He urged the heads of the Department of State Services (DSS) and the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) to intensify surveillance and gather actionable intelligence to apprehend the perpetrators.

He told the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, of the need for vigilance and collaboration between communities and security forces.

Advising Governor Alia on the importance of stakeholder management for peaceful and progressive governance, the President urged the governor to set up a peace committee in the state that will include former governors of Benue, elders, traditional rulers, federal government officials, and non-indigenes living in the state.

"Let us meet again in Abuja. Let's fashion out a framework for lasting peace. I am ready to invest in that peace. I assure you, we will find peace. We will convert this tragedy into prosperity," he said.

President Tinubu urged Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State to allocate land for ranching and directed the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security to follow up.



He called for blood donations to support the injured receiving treatment at the Benue State Teaching Hospital, where he had earlier visited victims and medical staff.

While underscoring the importance of peace for sustainable development, President Tinubu implored the Governor to ensure Benue is peaceful, adding that the circumstances of his visit this time should not have been a reason to visit.

"I wanted to come here to commission projects, to reassure you of hope and prosperity, not to see gloomy faces. But peace is vital to development," he said.

"The value of human life is greater than that of a cow. We were elected to govern, not to bury people", he stressed.

He charged Governor Alia with working with the federal government to restore peace.

"Governor Alia, you were elected under the progressive banner to ensure peace, stability, and progress. You are not elected to bury people or comfort widows and orphans. We will work with you to achieve that peace. You must also work with us.

"Not everyone will like you in politics. They hate me, too—like hell. But here I am, still your President. I made a promise to protect democracy, freedom, and prosperity, even for my abusers and accusers. That's leadership," the President emphasised.

In his remarks, Governor Hyacinth Alia appealed to the Federal Government to establish a Special Intervention Fund for communities affected by repeated violent attacks across Benue State.

"Your Excellency, while we continue to mourn our losses and rebuild from the ashes of pain, we humbly urge the Federal Government to consider establishing a special intervention fund for communities affected by these incessant attacks in Benue State," he said.

Governor Alia said the fund would support the rehabilitation of displaced persons, reconstruction of destroyed homes and infrastructure, and the restoration of livelihoods, especially for farmers.

He reiterated his support for establishing state police as a lasting solution to insecurity.

The Governor pledged his administration's full commitment to building a safe, stable, prosperous Benue State.

Also speaking at the meeting, the Chairman of the Benue State Traditional Council, Tor Tiv, Orchivirigh Prof. James Ayatse, praised President Tinubu for being the first sitting President to personally visit victims in the hospital in the wake of such a tragedy.

He thanked the President for appointing notable Benue indigenes into key positions, including the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Utsev, while expressing hope that more appointments would follow.



On the recurring spate of insecurity in the state, the monarch took time to address misinformation and mischaracterisation, saying that land grabbing is at the core of the decades-long conflict.

"Your Excellency, it is not herder-farmer clashes. It is not communal clashes. It is not reprisal attacks or skirmishes. What we are dealing with here in Benue is a calculated, well-planned, full-scale genocidal invasion and land-grabbing campaign by herder-terrorists and bandits."

He cautioned that mischaracterising the crisis had led to inadequate responses and accused some political actors of exploiting the situation for selfish gain.

"We hear that some politicians would even prefer that the crisis worsens, so it would serve as a basis for declaring a state of emergency. This is unfortunate. Any politician who prays for more people to die for such a project is working against the wishes of the people of Benue State," he said.

He therefore appealed to President Tinubu to restore peace to the state and every part of Nigeria.

"All we ask of you, sir, is to stop our weeping. Give us peace in Benue State, so our people, primarily farmers, can return to their farms and continue to produce food for Nigeria.

"I heard a story about a challenge in a place in Kwara State, and you rose and gave them peace in Kaiama. You can do that for Benue."

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)
June 18, 2025

President Tinubu visits victims of the Benue attack at the hospital

President Bola Tinubu visited injured victims of the Benue attack receiving treatment in a hospital as part of his trip to the state.

This visit comes after a recent brutal attack in Yelewata community, Guma Local Government Area, which left many dead, scores injured, and some others displaced ¹.

During his visit, the President expressed empathy and concern for the victims and their families. He also reaffirmed his administration's commitment to protecting lives and providing relief to affected communities ².

Tinubu's visit to Benue State is aimed at addressing the persistent conflict affecting communities in the state.

He is also scheduled to hold a town hall meeting with key stakeholders, including governors, traditional rulers, and community leaders, to develop a coordinated strategy to end the communal clashes and armed attacks in the state.

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accompanied by Benue State Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, visited victims of a recent herdsmen attack currently receiving treatment at a hospital in Benue State.