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- Man U crashes out of the Champions League & Twitter has no chill
- Photos: Lady narrates sad experience on 3rd Mainland Bridge today
- See the Top Ten most followed footballers on Instagram
- Graphic pics: Troops arrest fleeing Boko Haram terrorists, kill many others
- Photos: Suspect who allegedly stole a generator set jumps off court building to avoid trial
- Proud dad Mark Zuckerberg shares beautiful pic of his daughter, Max
- Fayose offers to pay N5,000 to 10,000 residents every month
- Donald Trump has three words for those criticising his call to ban Muslims from entering the U.S.
- FG to re-introduce Toll at Federal roads- Fashola
- Caitlyn Jenner steps out in mini dress (photos)
- New sexy photos of Maheeda....*wink*
- Photos: Kate Henshaw pays for lady's breast lump to be removed!
- Photos: Buhari receives members of the Unity Party of Nigeria
- Lagos Govt warns against reckless driving, use of fireworks, says defaulters will be arrested and prosecuted
- This new photo of Craig David....*sigh*
- Nominees to be announced for 2016 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards
- Al-Qaeda affiliated Al-Mourabitun releases photos of the 2 gunmen who attacked hotel in Mali
- UNILAG student goes missing
- NITEL building in Lagos on fire (photos)
- Rapper The Game shares cute childhood pic of himself and brother
- The Voice Nigeria auditions coming to your neighborhood soon!
- Fayose presents N67billion 2016 budget to Ekiti House
- 2 men find €100k at the river, return to police & could get 5% of the money back
- Cut Fossil-Fuel subsidies to benefit both rich & poor - Ngozi Okonjo Iweala writes
- Photos: Kourtney kardashian also launches her new site + app
| Man U crashes out of the Champions League & Twitter has no chill Posted: 08 Dec 2015 02:29 PM PST  Manchester United have crashed our of the UEFA Champions League after playing out a 2-3loss to Wolfsburg in Germany. The Red Devils needed at least a draw to ensure safe passage to the knockout stage but came short. And Man utd fans on Twitter were not having it at all. Lol. See some tweets after the cut...                |
| Photos: Lady narrates sad experience on 3rd Mainland Bridge today Posted: 08 Dec 2015 02:31 PM PST   In the last 1 hour, I have cried more than I have in ages. My baby brother and I were/are on our way to Redemption Camp for the Holy Ghost Service when we encountered a bit of traffic on the 3rd Mainland Bridge. I thought it strange considering the time but hey... We then happened upon a man who we thought was dead in the middle of the road but as our car drove by, I noticed he was still breathing. So I understand the following |
| See the Top Ten most followed footballers on Instagram Posted: 08 Dec 2015 01:35 PM PST  Cristiano Ronaldo is the most followed footballer on Instagram, it has been revealed. The Real Madrid star alongside Neymar & Lionel Messi make up football's most followed stars on Instagram. Ronaldo and Messi, football's greatest rivals in the last decade usually put up pictures of their sons, family and training regime, with the Portugal captain also not shy when it comes to posting his several merchandise and endorsement deals on the app.  Ronaldo's most liked Instagram picture to date is a photo of the pair striking matching poses as they tensed their muscles wearing nothing but towels.  The photo, which quickly earned almost two million likes on the social media site, was captioned 'Like Dad like son'. Here is the top ten list; 1. Cristiano Ronaldo - 39.4 million followers 2. Neymar - 36.5 million followers 3. Messi - 30.5 million followers 4. James Rodriguez - 16.7 million followers 5. Gareth Bale -11.4 million followers 6. David Luiz - 11 million followers 7. Zlatan Ibrahimovic - 10 million followers 8. Ronaldinho - 8.7 million followers 9. Karim Benzema - 8.3 million followers 10. Thiago Silva - 8 million followers   |
| Graphic pics: Troops arrest fleeing Boko Haram terrorists, kill many others Posted: 08 Dec 2015 01:35 PM PST   Fleeing Boko Haram terrorists attempting to escape from military onslaught in Sambisa forest, through Pulka were intercepted and decisively dealt with by troops in blocking position in the area. During the encounter many of the terrorists were killed while one was captured alive. The troops also recovered a General Purpose Machine Gun, several rounds of 7.62mm (NATO) ammunitions, 47 rifle magazines, 36 hand grenades and quite a number of Shilka gun empty shells.       |
| Photos: Suspect who allegedly stole a generator set jumps off court building to avoid trial Posted: 08 Dec 2015 12:57 PM PST  Drama ensued on Tuesday, December 8, at Ejigbo Magistrates' court when a suspect jumped off the building to evade trial, PM News reports. 22-year-old Tomiwa Bolaji was arrested and charged before the court for allegedly stealing a generator set belonging to Moses Udeze at his residence located at 11, Adenekan Street where Udeze. Bolaji was caught by residents while escaping with the generator and handed over to the police at Ejigbo Division where he confessed to having stolen the set to sell and raise money.  However, while the court officials were preparing his remand papers, Bolaji suddenly got up and jumped off the court building. Security guards, court registrar, and police officers pursued and finally re-arrested him. He was taken back into the court for trial and sent to prison. |
| Proud dad Mark Zuckerberg shares beautiful pic of his daughter, Max Posted: 08 Dec 2015 12:52 PM PST  |
| Fayose offers to pay N5,000 to 10,000 residents every month Posted: 08 Dec 2015 12:49 PM PST  |
| Donald Trump has three words for those criticising his call to ban Muslims from entering the U.S. Posted: 08 Dec 2015 12:16 PM PST  Following the wave of criticisms that greeted his call for a complete ban on Muslims entering the United States, Donald Trump has responded by telling a cheering crowd at his South Carolina rally on Monday: "I. Don't. Care." Continuing, the candidate for the Republican presidential ticket said, "We have to do it. They think they are going to change our religion. I dont think so. I don't think so...not going to happen." Trump acknowledged that while he knew his call for barring all Muslim foreigners from entering the United States is " probably not politically correct", he was leading the "noisy majority". "We used to call it the quiet majority, but people are fed up...they are fed up with incompetence, they are fed up with stupid leaders, they are fed up with stupid people," he said. |
| FG to re-introduce Toll at Federal roads- Fashola Posted: 08 Dec 2015 12:13 PM PST  "Maintenance would be our watchword. We are setting up a robust maintenance regime to keep our highways in good shape. This shows that tolling is necessary to support government funding. So, it will not be too much if we ask every road user to pay little to augment government funding for road maintence. It is eminent commonsense for us to find that money. We will use technology; so if we don't pay cash, you will pay by tokens or tickets and the money is accountable and it will go to the right place. We will manage that fund properly and we will hold those who we put there to account." he said |
| Caitlyn Jenner steps out in mini dress (photos) Posted: 08 Dec 2015 12:09 PM PST |
| New sexy photos of Maheeda....*wink* Posted: 08 Dec 2015 12:03 PM PST |
| Photos: Kate Henshaw pays for lady's breast lump to be removed! Posted: 08 Dec 2015 11:55 AM PST |
| Photos: Buhari receives members of the Unity Party of Nigeria Posted: 08 Dec 2015 11:48 AM PST |
| Posted: 08 Dec 2015 11:37 AM PST  The Lagos State Government on Tuesday reassured residents of the readiness of the Governor Akinwunmi Ambode-led administration to ensure the yuletide season is devoid of traffic gridlock and criminal activities across the metropolis. Briefing journalists at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre in Alausa Secretariat, Commissioner for Special Duties and Inter-governmental Relations, Mr. Seye Oladejo, saidThe government was concerned about the menace which petrol tankers and other articulated vehicles have become on Lagos roads, as well as the incessant fire incidents and needless road traffic and accidents which have led to loss of lives and properties. To this end, he said the state government has put adequate measures in place to ensure that residents go about their activities with much ease during the festive period including total enforcement of the traffic and safety laws. "It is not enough to have safety regulations, they must be enforced and complied with to prevent avoidable loss of lives, properties and injuries". "As a government which cares about the safety of lives and properties, nothing short of strict adherence to safety rules will be acceptable, relevant provisions of the law will be applied against erring individuals and organisations", he said. Oladejo said the provision of the Traffic Law 2012 which prohibits tankers from plying within the hours of 6am -9pm daily will be totally enforced, warning that according to the law, defaulters risk a fine of N50, 000 or six months imprisonment. He said the law also specifies punitive measures for persons who drive in a reckless manner without reasonable consideration for others, driving above the speed limit on highway or driving unlatched containerized vehicles. The Commissioner also stressed the readiness of the government to enforce the ban on the use of fireworks popularly known as "Biscoe and Banger" due to the potential hazard of the device to the people and the environment. He recalled the December 26, 2012 fire outbreak caused by storage of fireworks in Lagos Island which led to loss of lives and properties worth millions of naira. He said the danger associated with the dropping of cigarette tubs or fireworks indiscriminately, especially at this period of harmattan pose a great challenge which could lead to fire outbreak. Oladejo also urged residents to be vigilant especially when in a large gathering such as religious programmes, carnivals, clubs, event centres and restaurant, however assuring that the state remains safe and secure for people living an doing business in the state. He appealed to religious bodies, cub owners and event centres to work with the state government and security agencies to monitor activities around them and report suspicious and unusual activities during such gathering that may compromise security of lives and properties. He said the state government will not also hesitate to close down event centres, malls, casinos, cinemas, restaurants, hotels and clubs who fail to comply with the standard practice of having more than one exit. "The State Government is coming out fully to implement all these laws through our relevant government agencies and the security operatives such as the Nigeria Police, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS), Task Force on Environmental and Special Offence, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Neighbourhood watch by assisting the government in apprehending defaulters of these laws and be prosecuted accordingly", he said. Oladejo was joined at the briefing by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Bashir Braimah, General Manager of Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Mr. Micheal Akindele, Chairman of Task Force on Environmental Offences, Olubukola Abe, Commander, Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Olatunji Disu, Director, Lagos State Fire Service, Mr. Rasak Fadipe, among others. SIGNED HABIB ARUNA CHIEF PRESS SECRETARY DECEMBER 8, 2015 |
| This new photo of Craig David....*sigh* Posted: 08 Dec 2015 11:24 AM PST   |
| Nominees to be announced for 2016 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Posted: 08 Dec 2015 11:18 AM PST   The Nominee Announcement,which will be hosted by ace Kenyan broadcasterLarry Madowoand popular Nigerian comedienne Chigurl, is once again brought to viewers across the continent by Africa Magic in association with MultiChoice and the headline sponsor, Amstel Malta. The Director, M-Net (West) Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, said: "We are pleased to invite our viewers to tune in as Africa Magic announces nominees for the 2016 AMVCAs. The AMVCAs remain the most important celebration of film and television talent across Africa, and for the 2016 edition we have received over 2,500 entries.Everyone isundoubtedly excited and I urge viewers to tune in as we find out those who made the final cut." Since the maiden edition in 2013, the AMVCAs have celebrated the contributions of African filmmakers, actors and technicians to the success of the continent's film and television industry. With the fourth edition, which is scheduled to hold in March 2016, viewers can expect to see awards in categories ranging from acting, directing to scriptwriting and cinematography, to newly announced categories like the Best Movie for West Africa, Best Movie for East Africa, and Best Movie for Southern Africa. To find out more about the AMVCAs and all the nominees for the 2016 edition, remember to tune into any Africa Magic channel on DStv and GOtvon Friday, the 11th of December at 21:30 CAT. For more information on the Africa Magic channels and programming, please visit www.africamagic.tv |
| Al-Qaeda affiliated Al-Mourabitun releases photos of the 2 gunmen who attacked hotel in Mali Posted: 08 Dec 2015 11:11 AM PST  |
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| NITEL building in Lagos on fire (photos) Posted: 08 Dec 2015 08:57 AM PST |
| Rapper The Game shares cute childhood pic of himself and brother Posted: 08 Dec 2015 08:54 AM PST  |
| The Voice Nigeria auditions coming to your neighborhood soon! Posted: 08 Dec 2015 09:06 AM PST  The highly anticipated singing competition The Voice Nigeria will be holding auditions in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Calabar in January 2016! Please see below locations and corresponding dates: Port Harcourt: 9th & 10th January 2016 at the Viontel Hotel Plot 96 Stadium Road G.R.A Calabar: 9th & 10th January 2016 at the Channel View Hotels, 27 MCC Road Abuja: 16th &17th January 2016 at the Bolingo Hotels, Independent Avenue, Central Business District, Garki Lagos: 16th & 17th January 2016 at the Freedom Park; 1 Hospital Road, Old Prison Ground Are you ready to sing your hearts out?! It's an opportunity of a life time!    |
| Fayose presents N67billion 2016 budget to Ekiti House Posted: 08 Dec 2015 11:08 AM PST   "I enjoin the good people of Ekiti to pray to God to reverse the situation for good as quick as possible. Mr. Governor has been a great manager of men and resources. This explains why the ship of Ekiti State is still sailing despite the troubled water. God will intervene. "Your Excellency, the Year 2016 budget has been structured within the expected revenue profile of the state. It is in line with the sound logic of cutting your coat according to your cloth. "The budget, by the grace of God, will address the cardinal programmes of Mr. Governor for the State. Ekiti people will reap maximally the dividends of democracy under the leadership of Dr. Peter Ayodele Fayose.  "I want to assure Mr. Governor that the House will swing into action on the Budget with a view to giving it expeditious consideration and passage into Appropriation Law. The Honourable Members and the Legislative bureaucrats will work round the clock. Since the House has been duly carried along in the entire budget process, I am therefore, confident that the budget will have a smooth sail. The relevant Committees of the House will monitor every stage in the implementation of the Budget," he said. According to the governor, the governor took pragmatic steps in preparing the financial document, hence, it was Christened "Budget of Reality." He said that despite the paucity of funds, the government would begin payment of N5,000 allowances to not less than 10,000 underprivileged persons in the state, while admonishing the people of the state to understand the need for them to pay their taxes promptly. He promised that copies of the document would be sent to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), among others, so that they could monitor the implementation. He said this was based on his conviction that it was unrealistic for any leader to steal his state's funds without dire consequences. The presentation was witnessed by traditional rulers, lawmakers, members of the governor's cabinet, government functionaries and leaders of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). |
| 2 men find €100k at the river, return to police & could get 5% of the money back Posted: 08 Dec 2015 08:46 AM PST  "On Saturday morning at 10 a.m., people called the police, as there were two young men in the Danube river apparently trying to retrieve cash," said Patrick Maierhofer, a spokesman for the Vienna Police.Police arrived on the scene within minutes and saw that the men had retrieved the money which they handed over to them...  "So ... where did the money come from? There are many possibilities," police spokesman said. "But we think it is from a crime. In any normal case, someone wouldn't throw 100,000 euros in a river." The young men who found the money -- one is 20, the other 22, police said -- will get 5% of it for having turned it over to police. But now the men in order to claim all the money, have to hope for two circumstances: that the money was indeed from a crime, so no one approaches police to claim it is theirs, and that the crime goes unsolved, so police have no way of returning it to the rightful owner. |
| Cut Fossil-Fuel subsidies to benefit both rich & poor - Ngozi Okonjo Iweala writes Posted: 08 Dec 2015 08:38 AM PST  Article written by former Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for Financial Times.
The idea is not a new one. In 2009, the G20 countries and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum committed themselves to cutting inefficient subsidies but progress has been limited. But in the context of the decline in oil prices, which benefits consumers, we have a golden opportunity to deliver reform. About 30 countries, including my own, Nigeria, have already made efforts to phase out fossil-fuel subsidies. In spite of the difficulties, it is well worth the effort. In 2012 in Nigeria we reformed petrol subsidies. Conscious that the public might be concerned, we ran an information campaign to explain how the savings would be used to help everyone. Political pressure, however, led to the policy being introduced earlier than planned and, as a result, the changescame as a shock to many. This led to protests and the reform had to be partially rolled back. Despite this, we were right to act. Even phasing out half of the subsidies was a substantial achievement. Some $13bn worth of petrol subsidies, including many fraudulent claims, had burdened the national budget, and we were able to redirect some of those funds. Within a year, our programme to reinvest the savings meant we could finish the renovation of a north-south national railway, as well as introduce improved maternal and childcare services in 500 primary healthcare centres. Using lessons learnt from Nigeria and other countries we can put together a set of best practices to follow. These include co-ordinated communication, implementation and redistribution efforts. Reform should also create a broad sense of political ownership, especially in fiscally decentralised countries. One of the most common concerns about removing subsidies is that it will hurt the poor. But in reality the subsidies benefit high-income populations and industry much more than low-income households. The International Monetary Fund has estimated that more than 40 per cent of fuel price subsidies in developing countries accrue to the richest 20 per cent of households, while 7 per cent of the benefits go to the poorest 20 per cent. It makes more sense to remove subsidies and redirect cash into investments that go directly to those who need it most. That was the aim of Nigeria's programme and it is being tried elsewhere. In Germany and Poland, for example, coal subsidy reforms were supported by cash assistance for workers affected by mine closures. Governments attempting reform should tell the public well in advance of fuel price rises, and clearly explain measures that will be taken to support those affected. Ghana, for example, successfully used radio broadcasts to publicise an independent poverty and social impact analysis of subsidies. Most of the best reform attempts have been staggered over time, rather than applied at once. Angola, India and Peru, for example, are first reducing subsidies for petrol, used mainly by wealthier people, before reducing those for diesel and kerosene, which are used by lower-income groups. The benefits extend beyond the economic. Done correctly, phasing out subsidies will have the added bonus of lowering greenhouse gas emissions and reducing air pollution. In the context of the current effort to secure a global agreement of measures to combat climate change, that is great opportunity. Governments should seize it. Credit: Financial Times |
| Photos: Kourtney kardashian also launches her new site + app Posted: 08 Dec 2015 08:33 AM PST |
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