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Photos: Buhari meets man who trekked from Lagos to Abuja

Posted: 24 Apr 2015 12:56 PM PDT

Suleiman Hashimu, the man who trekked from Lagos to Abuja in honor of Buhari's victory at the presidential election met with Gen Buhari today in Abuja today April 24th. Narrating his experience to General Buhari, Suleiman said
"I made a promise because of the love I have for Mr. President that if Buhari should win the 2015 elections, I will trek from Lagos to Abuja which I have done. I thank God that I made a promise and I fulfilled the promise. I passed through Kwara and Niger states to Abuja. I was trekking from 6.00am to 6.00pm and anywhere I find myself when it is 6.00pm, I pass the night there.I spent 18 days from Lagos to Abuja." Continue...
Once I found myself inside the bush by 6.00pm and I managed to continue the trek till 9.00pm to a nearby village. I made this promise two years ago. I am based in Ibadan and I started my journey from Lagos because Lagos is the most popular city in Nigeria and I started from Berger junction in Lagos. I am not bothered about what people think. It is a promise between me and my God. I don't want anybody to believe me. I left Lagos because I made a promise. Right from Kwara state, I never walked alone for five kilometres. People always walk with me to the next village. I work with a construction company based in Ibadan."he said

WED Expo Weekend! Amazing First Day, Don’t Miss Saturday & Sunday

Posted: 24 Apr 2015 12:52 PM PDT

We promised fun, giveaways and a great experience at WED Expo Lagos and we've delivered just that! Day 1 of Nigeria's Largest Wedding Exhibition was a blast... and it's just the beginning. Day 2 and 3 which comes up tomorrow Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th April are going to be much bigger and better. So get ready.

Are you getting married soon or know someone who is? Are you a wedding guest, or attending any kind of event soon?


Do you want to meet over 100 wedding vendors in one location, interact with them and get great deals? We're sure you fall into one of these categories.

WED Expo is a great place to hang out with friends and it's all fun, fun, fun!
Date: Friday 24th – Sunday 26th April 2015

Venue:The Haven Event Center, Oba Akinjobi Road, GRA Ikeja Lagos (Police College Rd)
Time: 10AM – 6PM Daily
Directions:  

From Ikeja: Drive down into Ikeja GRA from Ikeja General Hospital. The venue is just beside Arch Bishop Vining Memorial Church. It is after the Federal High Court.



From Maryland: Drive into Joel Ogunnaike and take a right turn at the end of the street. Take another left turn just before Arch Bishop Vining Memorial Church.

  

Registration is FREE and can be done at the venue. Come with your friends and family, it's gonna be a great weekend. There will be lots of music, dance, entertainment and of course, food!


Follow www.weddaily.com for up to date information on WED Expo.



Are you a wedding vendor still interested in exhibiting at WED Expo Abuja and Port-Harcourt? Booking is still on. Call 07001111933, Whatsapp or SMS 08096448289 or BBM: 7C6B6761

Abuja and Port-Harcourt Get Ready


WED Expo Abuja (May 8 to 10) at M and M Event Center, Beside Nicon Luxury Hotel, Garki Abuja.

WED Expo Port Harcourt (May  16 to 17)at Aztech Arcum, Stadium Road, PH

Videos: Tonto Dikeh burns luxury shopper's goods & sends video to her

Posted: 24 Apr 2015 11:56 AM PDT

By now, you all know this story. If you don't, read all about it here. So, personal shopper Pearl Chuks just released an update. Apparently Tonto Dikeh has burnt the hand luggage and bag that was bought for her but she refused to pay for. She sent a video of her burning the bags to Pearl who shared the video on instagram. See the video after the cut...



A video posted by Pearl Chuks (@pumpsberry) on

A video posted by Pearl Chuks (@pumpsberry) on
https://instagram.com/p/13fVrfuBPV/

Video: Action in Sambisa Forest

Posted: 24 Apr 2015 09:54 AM PDT

The Nigerian military just released this video showing action in Sambisa Forest..

Zoning of National Assembly offices: APC leaders' meeting end in deadlock

Posted: 24 Apr 2015 09:43 AM PDT

A meeting of top members of APC convened to resolve all disagreements bordering on the zoning of top offices in the incoming National Assembly ended in a deadlock on at the Rivers state Governors lodge Abuja on Wednesday April 22nd.

According to Vanguard, the meeting came to a deadlock after the leaders failed to reach a consensus on where to zone the office of the speaker of the House of Representatives. The members were divided between zoning it to the North-East and South-West. The leaders however agreed on the zoning of the office of Senate President to the North-Central and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, to the South-East.


Sources say outgoing minority leader, Femi Gbajabiamila and Yakubu Dogara are being nominated for either speaker or deputy speaker of the House of Representatives. In attendance at the meeting were President-elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd); Vice-President-elect, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo; party leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu; governors-elect, senators-elect as well as some top executive officers of the party.

These shoes grow five sizes to keep up with the kids who wear them

Posted: 24 Apr 2015 09:40 AM PDT

According to a report on Mashable, a charity worker named Kenton Lee has dreamt up a simple fix to an age-old problem: the constant need to buy new shoes for kids who outgrow them just months later. He and his team invented sandals that match the pace of children's growth via a system of buckles, buttons and pegs, which expand the shoes in length by up to five sizes. Built to last at least five years, they are made out of durable leather, metal snaps and compressed rubber.


In much of the developed world, the clothing needs of fast-growing kids can significantly impact a family's budget; but for those in impoverished areas who can't afford to buy shoes, the consequences can be far more severe. Without protection for their feet, these children are susceptible to infections from cuts, scrapes and soil-borne parasites that burrow into the skin, according to Lee's website The Show That Grows.

Lee was inspired to create the sandals while working at an orphanage in Nairobi, Kenya in 2007. He was struck by the sight of a small girl whose shoes were so small that the ends had to be sheared off so her toes could poke out, according to The Shoe That Grows. Looking around, Lee quickly realized the girl's plight was not uncommon.

"So right there, spur of the moment, I thought, 'Wouldn't it be nice if there was a pair of shoes that could adjust and expand their size? A pair of shoes that could grow?'" Lee told KPTV

Lee and his team shopped the idea around to various established shoe companies without success, before they partnered with Gary Pitman. The footwear veteran previously worked at Nike and Adidas, but left to start his own shoe design company, according to KPTV.

It took Pitman several months to develop Lee's design into a finished product, and he used a 3D printer to model foot sizes.

The Shoe That Grows sells the sandals for $10 per pair, and packs them into duffel bags that hold 50 each; these bags are then shipped to one of seven countries around the world. Lee told BuzzFeed that so far about 2,500 kids have received the shoes.

Source: Mashable/KPTV

GEJ already refering to Buhari as president + more pics from their meeting today

Posted: 24 Apr 2015 09:12 AM PDT

Speaking with State House correspondents after his closed door meeting with President-elect, Gen Muhammadu Buhari this afternoon, President Jonathan referred to Gen Buhari as the President
"We will take a date when the president will come and I will show him round the State House but today is not for that. Today is to continue with our conversation. We don't need to worry the President," he said.
More photos from their meeting after the cut...

New Video: A.M - Imaka

Posted: 24 Apr 2015 09:10 AM PDT

The McErnest Company presents the official video of 'Imaka' from up and coming afro pop/r'n'b artist A.M. Written by Ahamdi 'A.M' McErnest and produced by P2J. 'Imaka' was directed by Mr. Moe Musa in London, England. Watch the video after the cut...

Bradley Cooper and Christiano Ronaldo's ex Irina Shayk seen on a date

Posted: 24 Apr 2015 09:00 AM PDT

Actor Bradley Cooper, 40, and top model Irina Shayk, 29, who ended her five year relationship with footballer Cristiano Ronaldo in Dec. 2014, were spotted on a Broadway date on Wednesday night.

The two, who were introduced by mutual friends, were seen together in the audience at 'Finding Neverland' Broadway show, according to a report by NYT's Page Six

Bradley ended a two-year relationship with UK model Suki Waterhouse just last month and the two were seen at Coachella last week sparking rumours of a reconciliation but it looks like he may have moved on to Irina though sources told Page Six it's just a 'friendly relationship' for now.

Wow! Mercy Aigbe's daughter is now taller than her (photos)

Posted: 24 Apr 2015 08:39 AM PDT

Actress Mercy Aigbe Gentry is wearing heels and her daughter, Michelle, is same height or even a little taller than her. She must be proud. Oh, and those jeans....another photo after the cut..

Photo: President Jonathan and Gen Buhari in closed door meeting

Posted: 24 Apr 2015 08:10 AM PDT

President Jonathan and president-elect Gen Muhammadu Buhari had a closed door meeting at the presidential villa this afternoon. Photo shows both men after they emerged from the meeting. 

Child star of Everybody Loves Raymond, Sawyer Sweeten, commits suicide

Posted: 24 Apr 2015 07:58 AM PDT

One of the popular Sweeten twins, child stars of hit US show Everybody Loves Raymond has killed himself. Sawyer Sweeten (left & centre) shot himself on the front porch of the family home in Texas yesterday morning April 23rd. He was 19 years old.
"This morning a terrible family tragedy has occurred," the family said in a statement. "We are devastated to report that our beloved brother, son, and friend, Sawyer Sweeten, took his own life. He was weeks away from his 20th birthday. At this sensitive time, our family requests privacy and we beg of you to reach out to the ones you love."
Sawyer played Geoffrey Barone in the hit show, which also featured his twin brother Sullivan as Michael Barone and older sister Madylin as Ally Barone. Everybody Loves Raymond ran from 1996 - when the Sweeten twins were just 16 months old - to 2005 when they were 10.

Card Expo Africa 2015

Posted: 24 Apr 2015 08:02 AM PDT

You will remember that the momentum of using cards started a few years ago when people started getting used to ATMs. Well, the story is changing very fast these days. Since the Central Bank of Nigeria effectively introduced the cashless policy in 2012, we have seen more usage of cards not just on ATMs but on POS. 

Needless to say that the bullion vans and sirens have disappeared and people are now transferring money electronically through NIBSS Instant Payment and NIBSS Electronic Funds Transfer. 


The volume of transactions per day under these different electronic payment systems is very encouraging, at least it proves that it works and Nigerians are getting value in terms of convenience, security and speed of concluding financial transactions.

While the payments landscape has evolved rapidly over the past few years, due to a flurry of innovation and regulation, expansive growth in electronic payments and the inclusion of new market entrants, industry research indicates that the next decade will yield a period of even faster growth.

The future promises to deliver a rapidly changing payments landscape as increasing convergence, integration and ecommerce and mobile technology radically change the shape of the payments market place. This is why the Central Bank of Nigeria and Nigeria Interbank Settlement Systems (NIBSS) have come up with the Electronic Payment Incentive Scheme, to reward bank customers that are using cards and other epayment channels as well as merchants and their sales persons that are pushing the frontiers of epayment by promoting and encouraging the use of cards and POS at their outlets.

CBN CardExpo 2015 which comes up from the 23rd -25th of June, will focus greatly on the future payment vision, the assumption that underlines the vision and how innovation will drive the process. The conference and exhibition will also focus on new users as well as the service delivery strategy that will deliver the future of payments.

At this Conference and Exhibition, top card and epayment experts will be sharing inside strategies on positioning and enhancing your card business to ensure your spot in the
Rapidly evolving Card Ecosystem. Merchants, Issuers, Financial Institutions, and Solution Provider. Hear first-hand, in rapid fire panel debates, a holistic idea exchange around the industry's and most pressing issues on Cards, Mobile payment, MPOS, NFC, BVN, Square Me, ATM, EFT, eGovernment payments at federal and state levels, Utility payments etc.

At this event, we will be rewarding bank customers that frequently use their cards on POS. Merchants and sales persons who promote and encourage the use of card on POS will also be rewarded with various cash prizes under the CBN Electronic Payment Incentive Scheme (EPIS).

We have also put together Demo Sessions for pitches by young developers of brilliant "out of the box" payment technologies who will have the opportunity to present and demonstrate their innovative solutions. N250,000 will be won by each of the best four epayment demo pitchers.Only solutions that have not been launched or in the market will qualify to be presented at our pitches.

CardExpo Africa Exhibition continues its tradition of showcasing the most exciting developments in the payment sector. With a variety of new innovative technologies,
it has never been more important to keep pace with industry developments. With banks, cards scheme and newer entrants all vying their place at the centre of the ecosystem. This must attend event will provide insightful takeaways from the industry.

Why attend:
•         Hear about new technologies which could transform your business
•         Meet with industry pioneers to discuss how they see the sector advancing
•         Learn about how new entrants plan to grow their market share
•         Network with major players and see what your competitors are working on

For further information, visit www.cardatmandmobilexpo.com

Photo of the day

Posted: 24 Apr 2015 07:42 AM PDT

Picture shows President-elect, Gen Muhammadu Buhari waiting for the arrival of Ghanaian president John Mahama in Abuja on Tuesday April 21st. Photo credit: Bayo Omoboriowo

New photos of Asari Dokubo's wife

Posted: 24 Apr 2015 07:37 AM PDT

Here are new photos of ex-militant, Asari Dokubo's wife, Hajia Mujahidat Dokubo-Asari. She shared the photos on Facebook this afternoon.

Done with men? Miley Cyrus seen sharing a passionate kiss with a girl

Posted: 24 Apr 2015 07:29 AM PDT

Days after announcing the end of her relationship with Patrick Schawarzenegger, Miley Cyrus was pictured passionately locking lips with her friend, Frankie Rayder during a wild party in Las Vegas.

Adorable photo of Paul Okoye and his son, Andre

Posted: 24 Apr 2015 07:23 AM PDT

That boy is cute!

Five Ways to Improve your Saving Habit

Posted: 24 Apr 2015 07:20 AM PDT

The first step to improving your savings habit is to honestly assess your financial health. After all, you can't solve a problem if you don't know what it is. Improving your savings habit will help you reach your short- and long- term financial goals. Before you can save, you need to develop a clear picture of your expenses and your income. 

This will help you work out if you are spending more than you actually earn and help you to fix the situation by reducing your expenses – remember it really is easier to cut down expenses than it is to make more money. 

No matter what you're saving for – whether it's for retirement, a new home or a new car, or just to cultivate a habit of savings - it's important to start early. When it comes to saving, the best time to start is now.

There are five (5) steps that will help you start saving:
•          First, come up with a personal budget or monthly spending plan. This will help you plan for expenses, reduce excess spending, save for future goals, have money put aside for emergencies and prioritize savings. Separate your income and expenses but make sure that you update your budget regularly as these figures may change from time to time. Your income will include things like your salary, bonuses, retirement income (if you have retired), income from rents and things like that. Your expenses may be food and water, housing, clothes, transportation, education, utilities (such as phone bills, electricity, internet and such) and personal (such as hair and personal care).  Once you have estimated how much you will earn and spend, subtract your expenses from your income. If you have money left over, you can then decide how to spend, save or invest this left over money. If your expenses are more than your income, however, you must adjust your budget by reducing your expenses.
•          Second, set realistic savings goals. Know what it is you are saving for and how much you need to save to achieve that goal. Make sure that the amount you are saving is meaningful but doable.
•          Three, pay attention to your lifestyle; manage lifestyle inflation. Most of us will spend more money if we have more money to spend. As we move up in our careers, we tend to spend more. This is known as lifestyle inflation. Lifestyle inflation works against our ability to save and invest. You must remember that every extra naira spent now, is less money in the bank. People tend to spend more because they want to be and appear like other people – neighbours, friends, even family. But you must remember that these people may owe a lot of money for them to live the kind of life that they live. You need to decide whether you want to join these people in a life of debt or save to secure our families' futures and our retirement.
•          Fourthly, understand the difference between needs and wants. "Needs" are things that you must have in order to survive, such as food, shelter, clothing, healthcare, transportation and such. On the other hand, "wants" are things you would like to have, but that you do not necessarily need for survival. Sometimes it is difficult, especially these days, to tell the difference between the two but you must honestly do this if you want to manage your spending and save.
Lastly, explore savings accounts. The easiest way to save is to put the money in a savings account. Try as much as possible not to touch the money you save. To make sure that you do not touch this money you can put it in a high yield savings or investment account that has higher interest rates. Since your money must stay in the account for a period of time, this will help you to resist any temptation to touch it. 
These tips are really simple and if you stick to them, you should see an improvement in your savings. This has been courtesy Stanbic IBTC Bank as part of The Bankers Committee Financial Literacy Public Enlightenment Programme brought to you by The Bankers Committee, comprising all the commercial Banks in Nigeria and the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN.
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Pakistani woman burnt alive by husband and father-in-law for going out without their permission

Posted: 24 Apr 2015 07:14 AM PDT

25 year old Pakistani woman, Shabana Bibi pictured above from the Muzaffargarh district in Pakistan died on Saturday April 18th in the hospital after suffering burns to 80% of her body.

According to reports, Shabana's husband of three years, Muhammad Siddique and her father-in-law Pir Bakhsh, beat her and then set her ablaze after she went out to see her sister without taking permission from them. Muhammad Azam, brother to Shabana, while narrating his families ordeal to the media, said he will set himself alight if he does not get justice.
"I would set myself on fire in front of the office of the district police chief if I do not get justice,' he said.
According to him, his sister's marriage has been turbulent from the onset following her inability to give birth to children. Muhammed Siddique and his father have been arrested and will be charged to court soon.

The Age Issue: Bassey Ikpi covers new issue of Mania magazine

Posted: 24 Apr 2015 07:07 AM PDT

This Age issue bothers not on the concept of ageing but on the idea of 'coming of age'. The cover girl Bassey Ikpi is the famous Nigerian poet whose stellar performances on Russell Simmons' Def Poetry Jam got her fame and acclaim. She shares her upcoming projects in an exclusive interview.


Cover
Photographer: Kelechi Amadi-Obi
Fashion Editor: Godson Ukaegbu
Make-up: Bayo Haastrup
Hair: Ade Balogun
Cover Dress: Victoria Robert @Mobos

Four Nigerians set to be executed in Indonesia tomorrow

Posted: 24 Apr 2015 05:48 AM PDT

Baring any last minute changes, four Nigerians along with 6 other nationals will be executed for drug related offenses in Indonesia tomorrow April 25th.

According to an Indonesian foreign Affairs official, the convicted foreigners will be taken to Nusakambangan, the prison island off Java where they are to be executed. Those to be executed also include 2 Australians, one Philippine, one Brazilian and one Indonesian. Australian and Nigerian government have been clamoring for clemency for the drug offenders but their plea appears to have fallen on deaf ears as the Indonesian government has finalized plans to execute the drug traffickers.

It is a law in Indonesia that anyone caught with banned drugs will be executed, foreigners& nationals.

Who rocked the denim look? Linda Ikeji vs Laura Ikeji

Posted: 24 Apr 2015 05:42 AM PDT

So this morning my sister Laura showed me these photos of her rocking the denim look yesterday and said "Linda, this is how to rock denim-on-denim. You made yours look like a jumpsuit". I didn't agree, I told her mine was better. Two people jumped into the argument and said Laura's denim look was better. So, I decided to bring it here to the people's court. Whose denim look is better? Before you type your comment, remember which Ikeji sister gives you news on this blog. My people.*wink*

Photos from Etisalat CEO's Awards

Posted: 24 Apr 2015 05:07 AM PDT

Etisalat recently celebrated the first recipients of the annual CEO Awards for their significant contributions to the organization in 2014. The CEO's Awards is an initiative designed to recognize and reward individuals and teams who have demonstrated a passion for excellence either in their day to day activities or on specific projects. See the photos after the cut...


The company also has a number of recognition platforms to celebrate and reward members of staff whose achievements impact positively on business outcomes while also reflecting the organizations core values of 'Passion for Excellence', 'Integrity', 'Growing our People', 'Empowering our People' and 'One Team-One Mission.

Here are some pictures of award recipients and guests at the event.

Chika Ike celebrates being celibate for five months

Posted: 24 Apr 2015 04:53 AM PDT

Lol at this woman. Are you not supposed to be celibate when you're not married? But you try sha... some girls can't go five months...whereas some can go for years! *sideeye*

What mum & daughter wore out as they celebrate Kendall Jenner's Calvin Klein campaign

Posted: 24 Apr 2015 04:46 AM PDT

Kris Jenner, 59, and her 17yr old daughter Kylie Jenner stepped out in these outfits as they celebrated Kendall Jenner's new campaign for Calvin Klein with a dinner at Craig's Restaurant in LA on Thursday. Khloe, Kourtney, and Scott Disick also joined the family dinner. See the pics after the cut...

 

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