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Etisalat and Samsung Join Fight Against Ebola

Posted: 08 Sep 2014 12:47 PM PDT



In a bid to raise the level of awareness, lend support and curb the spread of the deadly Ebola Virus Disease in Nigeria, most reliable and innovative telecommunications company, Etisalat, and global leader in technology, Samsung Electronics West Africa yesterday, Wednesday September 3rd announced their support to the Ebola Containment Trust Fund.

A presentation of Samsung Galaxy Smartphones, Etisalat SIM cards bundled with data and airtime, which will be used by health workers for collection of data on individuals who have had contact with those infected with Ebola, was made at the Etisalat Office. Continue...
 
While making the presentation, Matthew Willsher, the Chief Executive Officer of Etisalat Nigeria, explained that healthcare is one of the company's CSR focus areas.

"Our partnership with Samsung is aimed at providing support to the Ebola Containment Trust Fund (ECTF) in the dissemination of factual information about Ebola and the strategies for its prevention and containment. This will also ensure that collection of data on individuals who have had contact with those infected with Ebola is effectively managed".

See pictures on the presentation below.

Photos: Homophobic attacker left hammer embedded in skull of gay flatmate

Posted: 08 Sep 2014 12:32 PM PDT

18 year old Connor Huntley (pictured above) was found by medics with a hammer embedded in his skull after his homophobic flat mate, 21 year old Joseph Williams attacked him with a hammer as he slept in their 2-bedroom apartment in Kent, UK. After the attack, Williams called 999 and confessed to the horrific attack.
"I don't know how to say this but he's dead in my flat. I hit him on the head with a hammer in his sleep." Williams told the operator
Doctors say Connor is lucky to survive the assault (pic of his x-ray with the hammer in his head), but he now suffers from epilepsy and has been robbed of his independence. Continue...




Williams was arrested, charged with attempted murder and has been sentenced to 14 years in prison.

According to prosecutors, Williams was a homophobic who hated that his roommate was gay and a cross dresser and told friends that he would 'end up hurting' his roommate if they continue to live together. And on May 28th 2013, he carried out the attack. At the time, he was suffering from depression and was developing schizophrenia.

Williams will be locked up in a mental health hospital until he is fit to go to prison

Former President Obasanjo's son shot in Mubi by Boko Haram

Posted: 08 Sep 2014 11:40 AM PDT

Sahara Reporters is reporting that Boko Haram militants attacked a platoon led by the son of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, shooting him today.. They say he ustained serious injuries to his legs and was being transported to the hospital at the time of their report. Find it below...
"Adeboye Obasanjo, an army engineer, was a Lieutenant Colonel at the 3rd Division in Jos, Plateau State.
He and his platoon were engaged with Boko Haram militants at Baza, which is the village of the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 3rd division when the incident took place." Continue...
The Lieutenant Agwu of the 234 battalion, GOC of the 3rd Division, Major Gen JS Zaruwa and Colonel Victor Ebhaleme who serves as the Brigade Commander of the 23rd Army brigade in Yola were all together advancing towards Michika when Boko Haram fighters unleashed the deadly attack on the soldiers."
24 soldiers in the platoon were reportedly killed by the militants. 
Apart from the dead soldiers, the army also lost an armored tank to the militants. As a result of the attack, the army has moved sensitive weapons from mubi to the Brigade headquarters in Yola leaving mubi vulnerable to attack. The town of Mubi has practically been deserted following the closure of schools and massive retreat of soldiers from the city.
The former president is currently traveling in Singapore according to family sources.
Source: Sahara Reporters

Singer Omawumi gets engaged to her baby daddy. See her ring..

Posted: 08 Sep 2014 09:50 AM PDT

After years of dating and a child together, singer Omawumi is finally engaged to her baby daddy, Toyin Yusuf. He popped the question today and Omawumi said yes. Check out her rock on the right. Big big congrats to them. See a pic of Toyin after the cut...

Solidstar Set To Shoot Two New Videos In The UK

Posted: 08 Sep 2014 09:57 AM PDT

Singer Solidstar, who recently returned from the US where he attended the Nigeria Entertainment Award, will soon be going to the UK to shoot the video to his highly anticipated single Baby Jollof with Tiwa Savage as well as another single with Timaya! Watch out for that!

Secretary to the Borno Govt say Boko Haram has taken over part of the state

Posted: 08 Sep 2014 09:39 AM PDT

The Secretary to the Borno state government, Amb. Ahmed Jidda says Boko Haram men have taken over a considerable part of the state. Speaking to newsmen yesterday September 7th in Borno state, the SSG said activities of the sect members have paralyzed most economy, social, political and government activities in the state.
"At this very moment, most parts of Borno state are being occupied by Boko Haram insurgents. Government presence and administration is minimal or non-existent across many parts of the state, with economic, commercial and social services totally subdued. Schools and clinics remain closed. Most settlements in the affected areas in the state have either been deserted or access to them practically impossible, thus majority of the political stakeholders cannot, in real fact, reach their constituencies. So, the threat of insecurity affects everybody irrespective of political differences." Continue...
The enabling environment for politics and electioneering campaign is simply not obtainable at present in Borno state. In the view of many, the thought about politics and pursuit of political interest in this environment appears absurd, callous and  morally repulsive" he said
He said the state and its citizens would be silent on matters regarding the 2015 general elections as the state was not conducive for any form of election campaigning. He queried the Independent National Electoral Commission for planning to conduct a bye election in Jedi LGA House of Assembly constituency on October 3rd even in the face of the high rate of terrorist activities.

He said most of the citizens in the state have taken refuge in other countries such as Niger, Chad and Cameroon. He appealed to Nigerians, mostly those in the North East to help offer solutions that would end the activities of the sect men.

Photos: They say Jada Pinkett's mum looks like her younger sister

Posted: 08 Sep 2014 08:34 AM PDT

42 year old Jada Pinkett Smith attended the Christian Siriano show at the New York fashion week on Saturday with her 59 year old mother, Adrienne Banfield Jones. After pics of mother and daughter emerged, many said they looked like sisters, with the mum looking younger. You agree?

Lagos, 20 other states get new Police Commissioners

Posted: 08 Sep 2014 08:30 AM PDT

Lagos State now has a new police commissioner. His name is Kayode C. Aderanti and he takes over from Umar Manko. 20 other states got new commissioners. Find the Police press statement below...
"In line with the determination and drive to reposition the Nigeria Police Force for improved service delivery, the Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGPSuleiman Abba, NPM, NPOM, mni has released the posting of Commissioners of Police (CPs) to head Police Commands in 21 States. This followed the recommendation of the Commissioners to the Police Service Commission and its subsequent approval." See the CPs and their commands after the cut...

S/N RANK NAME POSTION
1 CP. USMAN YAKUBU TO CP NASARAWA STATE
2 CP. ISAAC GABRIEL ACHONG TO CP AKWA-IBOM STATE
3 CP. PAUL E. OKAFOR TO CP KOGI STATE
4 CP. HYACINTH M. DAGALA TO CP BENUE STATE
5 CP. IDRIS FARUK UMAR TO CP JIGAWA STATE
6 CP. SALIHU GARBA TO CP KWARA STATE
7 CP. A. K SHODIPO TO CP OYO STATE
8 CP. ABUBAKAR MARAFA TO CP OSUN STATE
9 CP. CLEMENT O. ADODA TO CP BORNO STATE
10 CP. KAYODE C. ADERANTI TO CP LAGOS STATE
11 CP. USMAN A. BABA, fdc TO CP DELTA STATE
12 CP. DAN BATURE , fdc TO CP RIVERS STATE
13 CP. KARMA HOSEA HASSAN TO CP ANAMBRA STATE
14 CP. TITILAYO M. BUSARI TO CP CROSS-RIVER STATE
15 CP. VALESTINE U. NTOMCHUKWU TO CP BAYELSA STATE
16 CP. FREDERICK T. LAKANU, fdc TO CP EKITI STATE
17 CP. ADEMOLA OMOLE TO CP TARABA STATE
18 CP. OLUSOLA EMMANUEL AMORE TO CP NIGER STATE
19 CP. ADEJOH GABRIEL ADAJI TO CP ADAMAWA STATE
20 CP. ISHAKU BARAU TO CP KEBBI STATE
21 Ag.CP. WILSON A. INALEGWU TO CP FCT

Ag. CP EMMANUEL OJUKWU, psc
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
FORCE HEADQUARTERS,
ABUJA.

Orijin lights up Calabar & Awka with Burna Boy and Phyno

Posted: 08 Sep 2014 08:03 AM PDT

The 5th week & Orijinality stopped over at Calabar and Awka in style this past weekend and mashed up with loyal Orijin consumers as Naija's most anticipated party night came through their cities.

The excitement was palpable as Spinall set the mood to party with colourful Naija and foreign mixes which was climaxed when Don Gordon himself came up to perform to the delight of everyone present. The energy in Calabar went on all through the night with lots of Orijin to keep everyone motivated. Continue...



Awka was not left out as Phyno the son of the soil was given a hero's welcome by his people who couldn't get enough of him and DJ Neptune as they kept everyone up on their feet and wanting more.

It was indeed an Orijinal and memorable night for both Calabar and Awka consumers. No other
brand can serve you this, except for the most loved, contemporary drink that all Nigerians love, ORIJIN.

The orijinal party continues as the train heads on out to Uyo and Nnewi on the 12th of September 2014.

Tell us what makes you Orijinal and keep the conversation going on twitter with hashtag #Orijinality. Check out pictures from the party below...

Inspired after the tradition of herbal drinks, Orijin is an alcoholic blend with the flavours of African herbs and fruits combined to give a refreshing bitter-sweet taste.

Photo: Hollywood actor Neil Patrick Harris marries his boyfriend

Posted: 08 Sep 2014 07:35 AM PDT

Hollywood actor, Neil Patrick Harris and his longtime partner David Burtka got married on Saturday September 6th at a very private wedding in Italy (Pic from their wedding left). The 'How I Met Your Mother' star took to twitter to make the announcement. The couple have been together for ten years and have a set of fraternal twins together. Shall we say congrats, Dr Dougie Howser.? Hehe

Mother & triplets detained in hospital in Delta state for 7 weeks over medical bill

Posted: 08 Sep 2014 08:35 AM PDT

A new mother and her newborn triplets were detained in a private hospital in Asaba, Delta State for 7 weeks after failing to pay about N725k medical bill.

The mother, Mrs Echenim, said she was barred from leaving her room from when she gave birth in July till early September because of her family's inability to pay the bills. The triplets' father, Godswill Echenim, said he took his wife to the clinic because of the prolonged strike by doctors in public hospital.
"For about 7 weeks, since the kids were delivered, we have been in this hospital. I had registered my wife for ante-natal at the Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, but because of the strike by doctors, I brought her here for the delivery." He said last week. Continue
"The kids were delivered through caesarean section and were taken to the incubator where they spent over one month before their discharge. Now, the bill has come up to N723,100.00 and still running because we are still here."
Echenim, a fashion designer from Owa-Alero in Ika North East LGA of the state, said the triplets were his first set of children since he got married over five years ago. He also said that his wife had remained jobless after graduating from Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma in Edo State.

Nigerian military raid terrorist hideout in Kawuri, over 50 sect members killed

Posted: 08 Sep 2014 07:02 AM PDT

Over 50 men of the insurgency group, Boko Haram, were yesterday September 7th  killed after Nigerian troops raided the sect members hideout in Kwauri, Borno state. This is according to a statement by the Nigerian military.

Items recovered from them includes Fabricated Artillery gun, Two Anti-aircraft gun, an armored vehicle and assorted types of ammunition. Food items, hardware, personal clothing were destroyed during the gun battle. One officer and two soldiers were seriously injured.

MUD Academy Two-Week Intensive Makeup Class

Posted: 08 Sep 2014 06:25 AM PDT

Backed by popular demand, MUD Nigeria will be holding her highly acclaimed Two-Week Intensive Makeup Class starting September 15 2014. Masteringthe art of beauty make-up is an essential skill for any makeup artist, no matter what medium or industry he or she chooses. Thinking of going pro or want something for personal and everydayuse, the MUD programs meets all makeup artist requirement. Continue...
 
This September,MUD Nigeria brings to you a Two-Weeks program that brings together high quality cosmetics, education,and brilliant and passionate make-up artists. Come Learn Techniques that is required for today's multi-faceted industry.

MUD Two-Weeks Intensive program is designed to cater for the ever busy individuals, those who are looking for a short period of time to master the art of beauty make up, and those looking for affordable but high quality teaching. The Program combines the introductory aspects of make up with emphasis on techniques that is much needed in today's industry and also focus on the lucrative world of wedding make up especially what is required to be a success in the bridal make up business.
Class Details
Date: September 15- September 26 2014
Days: Monday-Friday
Time: 11am-4pm
Venue:
MUD Studio Lekki: 12B Fatai Idowu Arobieke Lekki Phase 1
MUD Studio: Yaba: 66 Bajulaiye Street Off Fola-Agoro
For fees, course contents and registration details, contact a MUD representative
Tel: 07082978030, 08095183970
Email: info@mudnigeria.com
Website: www.mudnigeria.com
BB Pin: 79A79065

Photos: Student dies a few days after wishing friends a happy new month

Posted: 08 Sep 2014 06:08 AM PDT

Just a few days after she posted a cheerful happy new month message on her Facebook page, congratulating friends for witnessing another new month, Mariam Anne Garba (pictured above) died in a fatal car accident.

The Gombe State University student, died after the car she was riding in collided with another car on the Bauchi-Gombe Road, at Sharfuri village in Kirfi LGA of Bauchi State on September 6th.

Mariam wasn't the only one who died. She died alongside five other students of Gombe university. The students were riding in a red Volkswagen Vento car with registration no DAL 195-Gj when the accident occurred. The students were rushed to Alkaleri General Hospital in Alkaleri, where they were confirmed dead. May their souls rest in peace...amen.

Fake Watch Busta catches Soulja Boy stunting with a fake watch

Posted: 08 Sep 2014 05:48 AM PDT

First it was fake money, now he's wearing fake watches and showing them off on social media. Lol.

Photos: Meet Elite Model Look 2014 winners; Ndigwe & Nicholas

Posted: 08 Sep 2014 05:09 AM PDT

18 year old Ndigwe Victor (left) and 16 year Nicholas Mayowa (right) together beat 18 other contestants to emerge the 2014 Elite Model Look 2014 female and male winners.

Ndigwe is a 300 level student of the university of Benin studying pure and applied Maths, while Nicholas is a 300 level accounting student of Crawford university. See more photos of the winners after the cut...



 
Photo credits: Chyder5 Photography

Singer-songwriter 'Jay Black' releases debut single 'Sweetie Hello'

Posted: 08 Sep 2014 05:29 AM PDT


Talented singer-songwriter JayBlack debuts his official introductory single called 'Sweetie Hello'. Sweetie Hello, produced by Soft Touch, is a love song but rendered with intent to appeal to the wider audience. The tempo is groovy and an outright excuse for listeners to either bop their head or pick a dance step. Listen below...




Real name Okpala Nnamdi Stephen Jnr. is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and entertainer. He started singing and playing the drums at an early age, nurturing his skills in the church's boys brigade. Since then, he's been inching his way up the music ladder, writing songs for other artistes and winning the 'Opera Abuja City song contest' in 2011.
JayBlack is signed to Dope Dreamz Entertainment and managed by Siren Entertainment

Connect with Jay Black on facebook, twitter, instagram & youtube: @Jayblacksings.
Download Sweetie Hello

Another Ebola case confirmed in Lagos + Sister of late PH doctor discharged

Posted: 08 Sep 2014 04:25 AM PDT

The Special Assistant to the Minister of Health on Media and Communication, Dan Nwomeh took to twitter to share some of the statements the minister made during a press conference held earlier today Sept. 8th. There's a new confirmed Ebola case in Lagos and the sister of late Port Harcourt doctor, Enemoah, has been discharged. See more tweets after the cut...

Photos: Eniola Badmus drinks liquor from the bottle as she celebrates birthday with friends

Posted: 08 Sep 2014 07:21 AM PDT

Actress Eniola Badmus pictured drinking wine from the bottle at her birthday party in New York yesterday. See more photos after the cut...

Photos: Miley Cyrus parties topless in NYC

Posted: 08 Sep 2014 03:26 AM PDT

Awww, I see she's missed being in the news. She had to do something to get people talking about her again. Miley went topless, with only ice cream pasties covering her nipples, as she attended an Alexander Wang after party for New York Fashion Week yesterday with some friends. She also wore Cannabis earrings and her glasses were made out of pills. And the cigarette in one hand. How cool! See more photos after the cut...



 

Shocking revelations: Maitama Sule, Inuwa Wada, Chidi Odinkalu speak in WePictureNigeria series

Posted: 08 Sep 2014 03:24 AM PDT

WTN Business and Technology Solutions and Empire Mates Entertainment (EME) presents, the first episode of a new documentary series titled "WePictureNigeria" which features interviews of Founding Fathers, Leaders, and Influencers focusing on Nigeria's history pre and post-independence.


This episode features Alhaji Sule Maitama, Inuwa Wada, Alhaji Tanko Yakasai and Chidi Odinkalu who share deep insights and shocking personal stories of Nigeria's history from the pre-independence to the post -independence era of Nigeria.

"I went on a personal journey across Nigeria to talking to variety of people who influence the history of Nigeria" said Luqman Edu, Founder of WTN Business and series director, I finally decided to go on his journey after myself and a group of colleagues under the Nigeria Leadership Initiative were teaching some young students about civic responsibilities and leadership. When asked who Nnamdi Azikwe was, one of the students confidently answered, he owns an Airport. My heart sank!
How does anyone reduce such greatness to an airport edifice? That moment I knew someone had to engage my generation and those behind me on their history. If you do not know where you are coming from, you cannot know where you are going to. Putting this series together has been almost a
one year journey that's still not over but I am extremely excited by the openness and honesty shared by these founding fathers. This is a series everyone surely wants to watch"

Watch full film here: http://youtu.be/zoTbibPQS_k

For more information on "WePictureNigera", please visit:
www.wepicturenigeria.com

Photo: Do you see anything wrong with this GEJ campaign slogan?

Posted: 08 Sep 2014 03:18 AM PDT

A Pro-GEJ group called 'Goodluck Initiative For Transformation' apparently put this together and spread it around Abuja. People are condemning the use of the slogan as they feel its insensitive and a mockery of the #bringbackourgirls campaign. What do you think?

Lol. Doyin Okupe starts prayer warfare against Boko Haram on twitter

Posted: 08 Sep 2014 03:06 AM PDT

My people we are in trouble...lol. The people that are supposed to be fighting to keep us safe are calling on Jehovah on social media. LMAO. Jehovah has given you weapons and manpower, hasn't he done his part? Choi! See another tweet after the cut...

Prince William and Kate Middleton expecting second child

Posted: 08 Sep 2014 02:47 AM PDT

The Duchess of Cambridge and her husband Prince William are expecting their second child. Kensington Palace made the announcement this morning. Kate and William, who have a one year son, Prince George, will be welcoming their second child next year. Congrats to them.

Success driven by innovation & technology. The Tecno Mobile story

Posted: 08 Sep 2014 02:52 AM PDT



All successful brands the world over share one key element in their success story and that is hard work. TECNO Mobile is not left out in this universal trend of unique brand development, high quality product offerings, affordability and improvement…improvement…improvement.

TECNO Mobile offerings in mobile voice and data technologies, which include: smart phones, tablets and feature phones ranges enjoy huge popularity and adoption in Africa. Continue...
 
 A market in need…TECNO to meet
The African market has always had a huge purchasing potential and can build a strong affinity for value driven products only of brands understood the peculiar needs of the African market space. TECNO Mobile is one of such brand that understood Africa's unique infrastructural challenges, consumer behavior and tailored their products to meet this significant market. In 2006 when TECNO Mobile entered the African Mobile OEMs space there were existing top global brands already operating within the African space from the likes of NOKIATM, SAMSUNG, ALCATEL, MOTOROLATMto name a few. However, none of these global brands factored in the Power challenges and the fairly nascent Telecos infrastructural development across the continent in their design of mobile cell products. Many of the mobile voice operators at the time had infrastructure that struggled to deliver quality voice connections across a wide range thus the advent of TECNO Mobile Dual-SIM products.
TECNO sold unique ideas at affordable rate
TECNO Mobile Dual-SIM philosophy for Africa is hinged on the fact that telecommunications infrastructure for land lines service is under developed and over burdened and cannot meet Africa's over whelming need for voice service and the fact that many African consumers demand a mobile device that can hold more than one SIM card. TECNO introduced the Dual-SIM technology to the African market and price-friendly rate and Africa took notice.Now as we know not all price-friendly and affordable phone in the Nigeria market today are good, most are counterfeit phones and are dangerous, some of them may explode, some them have high radiation, they are not approved by SON they cause serious damage to the user both short and long term use. SON is having a serious crack down on this and it is a very good move as us, Nigerians have to safe guard our health and out future.
TECNO Mobile success
TECNO Mobile did not relevant in capitalizing on the opportunity the Africa market provided; Africa was willing to do welcome TECNO Mobile when Nokia and Samsung was dominating the market. The mobile manufacturer offered affordability, originality and aspiration in their range of products and customer base began to swell. By 2009, TECNO Mobile had become an accepted and robust competitor with low-end mobile devices that offered value at affordable rates.


TECNO Mobile has come of age
TECNO believe in Africa and have achieved success alongside Africa. Today Africa is home to some of the world's fastest growing economies averaging an annual growth rate of more than 5.0% with a growing middle class with taste for high quality experience.TECNO Mobile has grown with Africa having consolidated on its position as a major mobile manufacturer company,  once again delivering unique insight-based mobile technology service to Africa's growing urban dwellers. The company currently has moved its Research and development (R&D) headquarters to Shanghai, a strong team of French designers in a drive to deliver, contemporary, high functional, competitive and stylish products to the African market. "Africa is our sole market …and we will treat her right"this is quote byArif Chowdhury, Vice President, Transsion holdings
The successful and of course note worthy launch of the Phantom Z smart phone; the first high-end and the first truly the only Octa-coreprocessor smart phone in the world by TECNO Mobile Nigeria goes to show TECNO Mobile's level of aspirations and global competitiveness.
Meet TECNO's phantom family
TECNO Phantom A+, R7 and Phantom Z epitomize affordability, performance, speed, style and lifestyle. These high quality smart phones have clearly raised the bar in terms of value-for-money for any global mobile phone brand that wishes to compete in the Africa space at both the mid and high-end of offerings. "TECNO Mobile will continue to also build lasting value in the Africa communities by driving initiatives such as the Local apps development challenge in partnership with sister company Afmobi " Said Arif Chowdhurry.

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