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- Solange Knowles' son Juelz is so grown (photos)
- Harassment of Lagosians: Ambode seeks redeployment of some Task Force officers
- Bishop Eddie Long has cancer?
- Photos: Actress Monalisa Chinda-Coker honeymoons in Greece
- Cute photo of Super Eagles Player, Uche Kalu & his son
- Wealthy Businessman and Patriarch of the Ibru family, Olorogun Michael Ibru dies at 86
- See this 'fake' Zlatan Ibrahimovic that got Man U fans all fooled (photo/video)
- Popular Yoruba actor Yinka Quadri celebrates 57th Birthday (photo)
- Fun, Excitement and Networking at Etisalat-sponsored Delphino Picnic Abuja
- Throwback photo of Shina Peters & Chris Okotie at Dele Momodu's 35th birthday party in 1995
- Drake and Young Thug show support for Lil Wayne after he disses Cash Money on stage
- Edo Guber: Fayose urges support for Ize-Iyamu, says; “Edo people must defend their votes”
- Mother & Daughter convert rented apartment to a worship centre, beat landlady for questioning them
- Photos: Panic as FCT administration begins demolition of structures in Abuja after 24 hour notice
- Man posts text msg where he accidentally called his mum 'H*e', and Twitter reacts to his it
- Photos: Actor Emeka Ossai shows off his newly built home
- eTranzact receives world’s highest standards of information security & service deivery-ISO 27001 and ISO 20000
- Hillary and Bill Clinton blast Donald Trump, says he 'caused a diplomatic incident' during Mexico trip and 'damaged America'
- 'I've never given a coach money to get Super Eagles call up and I'll never!' -Watford's Odion Ighalo explodes in exclusive LIB interview
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| Photos: Man allegedly brutalized by soldiers in Edo State Posted: 06 Sep 2016 01:48 PM PDT |
| Willow Smith, 15, steps out with her boyfriend (photos) Posted: 06 Sep 2016 01:43 PM PDT   |
| Nigeria & the implications of Donald Trump Presidency (Part 2) Posted: 06 Sep 2016 01:43 PM PDT  Yet as hard as the Obama/Clinton/Kerry triumverate may try to cover it up, it appears that the message about the real situation in Buhari's Nigeria is beginning to get across to the world. As a glaring example of this permit me to share the words of a strong Trump supporter, Republican Congressman Tom Marino, which were contained in a letter that he sent to Secretary of State John Kerry a few days ago. Nigeria's Thisday newspaper on 4th September 2016 captured the contents of that letter as follows: "A member of the United States Congress, Tom Marino, has written a letter to Secretary of State, John Kerry, asking the US government to withhold security assistance to Nigeria until President Muhammadu Buhari demonstrates a "commitment to inclusive government and the most basic tenets of democracy: freedom to assemble and freedom of speech". He also asked the State Department to refrain from selling warplanes and other military equipment to Nigeria until President Buhari establishes a track record of working towards inclusion. In a two-page letter dated September 1, 2016 and addressed to Kerry, a copy of which was exclusively obtained by THISDAY yesterday, Marino, a Republican from Pennsylvania who assumed office on January 3, 2011, said there were a number of warning signs emerging in the Buhari administration that signal "the man who once led Nigeria as a military dictator might be sliding towards former autocratic tendencies". The Congressman, who is a member of the Committees on the Judiciary, Homeland Security and Foreign Affairs, and the Chairman, Sub-committee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial and Antitrust Law, said Nigerian government must "hold accountable those members of the Nigerian Police Force and the Nigerian Military complicit in extra-judicial killings and war crimes". In the six-paragraph letter to Kerry, Marino also expressed concern over Nigeria's anti-corruption war, saying "of additional concern is President Buhari's selective anti-corruption drive, which has focused almost exclusively on members of the opposition party, over-looking corruption amongst some of Buhari's closest advisors. Politicizing his anti-corruption efforts has only reinforced hostility among southerners". His letter to Kerry reads: "Dear Secretary Kerry, I am encouraged by the personal interest you have taken in aiding Nigeria and its administration as it takes on endemic corruption, multiple insurgent movements, and a faltering economy. However, I believe there are a number of warning signs emerging in the Buhari administration that signal "the man who once led Nigeria as a military dictator might be sliding towards former autocratic tendencies." "I would urge the U.S. to withhold its security assistance to the nation until President Buhari demonstrates a commitment to inclusive government and the most basic tenets of democracy: freedom to assemble and freedom of speech. A logical start towards this commitment is for the Nigerian government to hold accountable those members of the Nigerian Police Force and the Nigerian Military complicit in extra-judicial killings and war crimes". "Human rights groups like Amnesty International have widely documented torture, inhumane treatment, and extra-judicial killings of defenseless Nigerians since President Buhari took office." Quoting Amnesty International Report, he wrote, "in the last six months, Nigeria's military has unlawfully killed at least 350 people and allowed more than 168 people, including babies and children, to die in military detention." He further wrote: "The Secretary to the Government of Kaduna State even admitted to burying 347 of those killed in a mass grave. And while President Buhari promised swift condemnation, his words rang empty. Instead of swift reforms, Buhari chose to reinstate Major General Ahmadu Mohammed, who Amnesty International revealed was in charge of the Nigerian military unit that executed more than 640 unarmed, former detainees. "Also, in separate incidents concerning the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), the Nigerian Army has killed at least 36 – the real number is likely higher – people since December 2015 in an attempt to silence opposition and quell attempts by the group to gather publicly." Describing President Buhari as a former military dictator whose reign (as military head of state) was cut short by a coup, he stated that the President has continually shunned inclusivity in favour of surrounding himself with advisors and ministers from the north of the country and the region he considers home. "Of President Buhari's 122 appointees, 77 are from the north and control many of the key ministries and positions of power. Distrust is already high in Nigeria and favouring Northerners for key appointments has only antagonized the issue. These appointments are also primarily Muslim in the north and Christian in the south, adding a religious aspect to long-held regional biases. "Of additional concern is President Buhari's selective anti-corruption drive, which has focused almost exclusively on members of the opposition party, over-looking corruption amongst some of Buhari's closest advisors. Politicizing his anti-corruption efforts has only reinforced hostility among southerners," he claimed in the letter. He said the Obama Administration would advance justice by urging the Buhari Administration to act decisively to hold accountable members of the police and military. The congressman said, "This is a logical first step in making a demonstrable, sustained commitment to inclusive democracy, with distributed power in Nigeria. Until President Buhari establishes a track record of working towards inclusion, we ask the State Department to refrain from selling warplanes and other military equipment to the country. "The State Department should urge President Buhari to form a government that represents the diversity of its citizens and allows dissenting voices to be heard. Democracy can thrive only if people are free to assemble, to express their beliefs, and voice their concerns." Congressman Marino ought to be commended. He has spoken the minds of millions of those who really care about what is going on in Nigeria from all over the world. He has written what the overwhelming majority of Nigeria's ruling and political elite believe but dare not say publicly out of fear of persecution and reprisals from their own government. Most importantly Congressman Marino reflects the mind of Mr. Donald Trump, his party's presidential candidate, on this matter and indeed the views of the majority of deeply concerned American Christians. This is welcome support for those of us that are fed up with Buhari's pro-north, pro-Hausa Fulani and pro-Muslim agenda. Congressman Marino has rightly observed the sad and shameful events that are unfolding in our country. These are events that many of us warned the Nigerian people would end up happening if they made the mistake of voting Buhari into power during last years presidential election campaign. Though we were ignored, insulted, humiliated, persecuted, falsely accused and treated with contempt and disdain for speaking the truth, our words have proved to be prophetic. Today we are witnessing those ugly events that we warned about unfolding before our very eyes. The bottom line is as follows: if we want Nigeria to stop charting this shameless and utterly dangerous course and if we wish to get off the "road to Kigali" we must pray alongside our American friends for Donald Trump to win the presidential election in November. Permit me to enrich this intervention with an interesting contribution from Mr. Richard Akinwande Olorunbi. After reading Congressmam Morino's letter he wrote the following on Facebook: "A foreigner is now speaking for southerners who are under oppression by Islamist Buhari and his terrorist Fulani group. This reminds of a popular quote : ''I freed thousands of slaves, I could have freed thousands more if only they knew they were slaves". This is sad because a large number of the oppressed are so dumb that they still believe their oppressors and shout "sai Buhari". One thing is certain though, as the political situation in Nigeria deteriorates day by day, Buhari and his Fulani terrorist murderers are now more likely to end up international criminal court in the Hague". How appropiate Mr. Olorunbi's words are and I say a big "amen" to his prayer. In conclusion let us consider the words of Mr. Stephen Asake, an excellent writer, a devout Christian and a man who has earned the respect and affection of many over the years. Mr. Asake is the convenor and administrator of the Christian Information Network (a WhatsApp chat room) and in his latest essay titled "Like Cyrus In The Bible, Like Donald Trump" he wrote, inter alia, the following: "The debate between the 'Trumpers' and 'Clintoners' is getting charged up by the day in Nigeria, rivalling the tempo in America. As a matter of fact, Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp and all other chat platforms and social media discussion groups, are saturated with TRUMP vs CLINTON debates. I know of not less tha four different Trump vs Clinton WhatsApp chat groups where supporters of both candidates slug it out. Many talented writers and public affairs commentators have also written articles and public commentaries to make their preferences between the two candidates known. One of such is no other person than the Cicero of our time, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, the former minister of Aviation and presidential spokeman during the Olusegun Obasanjo presidency. In one of his articles he revealed his preference for Trump when he quoted the following words by the Republican candidate thus: "The rise of ISIS is the direct result of policy decisions made by President Obama and Secretary of State Clinton. We cannot let this evil continue. We will defeat Islamic terrorism just like we've defeated every threat before". He ended his article by saying that ''How right he is. Let us hope that he wins because if he does the world will be a far safer and better place for believers''. This thinking is very popular among Nigerian Christians. Though most commentators are of the view that both Trump and Hilary are not known to be committed Christians and so the preference of Trump by Evangelical Christians is misplaced. Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has raised a very crucial issue: the issue of the Christian faith of both candidates. I am a 'Trumper' (Trump supporter) too! Not because I think he is a Christian or not, but because I find in him a man of courage who, in a politically correct world where nobody wants to speak against establishment, Trump will dare to speak it out. In a world where the persecution, dehumanisation and biased treatment against Christians is most rampant, Trump will dare to call a spade by its stark name. At a time when in most countries of the world with a muslim majority they continue to commit genocide against Christians and other minorities, Trump dares to cry out for justice. In an America that was founded on acknowledgement of God and principles of Christianity and where morally bankrupt President Obama is subtly implementing policies that seek to uproot Christianity and America's cherished Christian heritage, it is only Donald J. Trump that dares to hit the nail, not only on the head but with his head by shouting foul!. I can go on and on but let me turn to some of Trump's critics. Many of them have continued to doubt his Christianity, haba! Whom among those is a better Christian? Who among those avowed critics and holier than thou incurables can ''cast the first stone'? Only God knows who his true followers are. Those criticising Trump's. To my mind even if Trump is not a church going christian, but openly talks about Christians and christianity in a world where many are either ashamed or afraid to do so, he deserves our prayers and support. After all, God can use anybody, Christian or not, born again or not to bring deliverance to His people. In fact there are Biblical passages replete with such stories of how God used pagan rulers to save His people from destruction. In the book of Isa'iah, God used a Persian King by the name of Cyrus for the good of the Jewish people, even though Cyrus was a "pagan" king. Just as Trump is being regarded as non-Christian by his detractors. How in the world could this possibly have happened?" Mr. Asake has served us a cerebal contribution which can hardly be faulted. Kudos to him. Permit me to end this contribution by answering the question that he posed in his last sentence. In reference to the rise of Cyrus, the pagan king who rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem, he asked "how could this possibly havework happened?" The answer is as follows: it happened because the Holy Spirit is at work and because the Holy Bible tells us that "God works in mysterious ways, His wonders to perform". It also says "He uses the foolish things of this world to confirm the wisdom of the wise". It follows that the Lord can use anything or anyone, including a loud, rumbustious, colourful and passionate pagan King, to effect His purpose and restore the fortunes of His people. He did it with the Persian King Cyrus and, by His grace and power, He will also do it with Donald J. Trump. |
| Photos from Hanan Buhari's birthday party Posted: 06 Sep 2016 01:05 PM PDT |
| Solange Knowles' son Juelz is so grown (photos) Posted: 06 Sep 2016 01:02 PM PDT   h |
| Harassment of Lagosians: Ambode seeks redeployment of some Task Force officers Posted: 06 Sep 2016 12:51 PM PDT  Some Lagos State Task Force officials harassed, assaulted & detained some men and women in the early hours of September 3rd, in Lekki, Victoria Island and other places on the Island in Lagos State. These young Nigerians suffered from what can be described as a shocking abuse of power. (Read here). Lagos State Government has now reacted. Governor Ambode has sent a formal request to the State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Fatai Owoseni, asking for the redeployment of some police officers attached to the Lagos State Task Force on Environmental and Special Offences Unit. Read the statement after the cut... The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has sent a formal request to the State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Fatai Owoseni, asking for the redeployment of some police officers attached to the Lagos State Task Force on Environmental and Special Offences Unit. The request came in the wake of last Friday's raids in different parts of Lagos by officers of the taskforce, leading to a rough treatment and arrests of innocent citizens. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, the Governor has sought an immediate redeployment of several of the taskforce officers from the unit and possibly from the state over what the Governor called "unacceptable conduct." The release stated that the request became necessary in order to checkmate the reoccurrence of last weekend's unauthorized raid and indiscriminate arrest of citizens who were out to have fun on Friday night. According to Ayorinde, preliminary investigation showed that the unauthorized raid was carried out with the knowledge of the second in command to the Chairman of the Taskforce, SP Taiwo Adeoluwa without the approval of the Chairman, SP. Saheed Olayinka Egbeyemi. "The conduct of the affected officers is not in tandem with the vision of Lagos State Government and is therefore condemnable. Their conduct is also unbecoming of officers who are expected to protect the citizenry and ensure that citizens and visitors find every part of the State safe and conducive enough not only on Friday nights but every day." The commissioner added that Governor Ambode's massive investments in security and Light Up Lagos Project was meant to create a 24-7 economy that encourages businesses to thrive. He said the government would not fold its arms and watch any overzealous officer derail the vision that has earned the government applause. While expressing the State Government's heartfelt apology to the affected person, Ayorinde stated that government would not condone any act(s) of high-handedness, extortion and disregard for human rights on the side of any of its law enforcement agencies and any public official as the State has sworn to protect and guarantee the rights of its citizens. He therefore reiterated the State Government's commitment towards providing a safe, secure and friendly environment where every law-abiding citizen can go about his or her businesses and activities without fear of being molested, harassed or intimidated by anyone. SIGNED STEVE AYORINDE COMMISSIONER FOR INFORMATION AND STRATEGY LAGOS STATE SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 |
| Posted: 06 Sep 2016 12:43 PM PDT   The blog claimed a member of Long's congregation wrote to him and asked him to go easy on the pastor because he is suffering from stage 4 gastro-intestinal cancer. |
| Photos: Actress Monalisa Chinda-Coker honeymoons in Greece Posted: 06 Sep 2016 12:20 PM PDT   Nollywood actress Monalisa Chinda and her husband Victor Tonye Coker are having their honeymoon in Santorini, Greece, the same location of their destination white wedding on Sept. 1st. |
| Cute photo of Super Eagles Player, Uche Kalu & his son Posted: 06 Sep 2016 12:18 PM PDT  Nigerian International footballer, Uche Kalu, pictured with his adorable few months old son... |
| Wealthy Businessman and Patriarch of the Ibru family, Olorogun Michael Ibru dies at 86 Posted: 06 Sep 2016 12:11 PM PDT  One of Nigeria's richest men, patriarch of the Ibru family and chairman of the Ibru organization, Olorogun Michael Ibru has passed on. He died today September 6th after a protracted illness in a hospital in Florida, USA. He was aged 86. He's survived by his wife Cecilia Ibru and many children. |
| See this 'fake' Zlatan Ibrahimovic that got Man U fans all fooled (photo/video) Posted: 06 Sep 2016 09:45 AM PDT  |
| Popular Yoruba actor Yinka Quadri celebrates 57th Birthday (photo) Posted: 06 Sep 2016 09:43 AM PDT  |
| Fun, Excitement and Networking at Etisalat-sponsored Delphino Picnic Abuja Posted: 06 Sep 2016 09:42 AM PDT  The Picnic which held at Harrow Park on Sunday, August 28th, 2016 offered great music, refreshment and games to attendees as various artistes such as Mayorkun, Drmo and Nigga Raw wowed the crowd. Orah Egwu, Manager, Sponsorships, Etisalat Nigeria,explained why the telecom brand sponsored the picnic. "Delphino Picnic presents a unique opportunity for the Etisalat brand to connect with customers in Abuja, especially young upwardly mobile professionals in a fun and relaxing atmosphere. Etisalat Nigeria's support for Delphino Picnic demonstrates its unwavering commitment to the development of the vibrant entertainment sector in Nigeria which is a passion point for the majority of young people. Etisalat Nigeria, since its launch has made continuous progress in its effort to promote initiatives that contribute to the empowerment of the Nigerian youth through programmes such as Cliqfest, the Pan-Nigeria campus activation that fuses motivational seminar, sports and entertainment as well as Olamide Live in Concert (OLIC) amongst many others. More photos...                 |
| Throwback photo of Shina Peters & Chris Okotie at Dele Momodu's 35th birthday party in 1995 Posted: 06 Sep 2016 09:52 AM PDT  From Right - Left: Sir Shina Peters, Pastor Chris Okotie, Mrs Bimbo Attah, Dele & Bolaji & Olupekan Momodu at the 35th birthday of the Ovation Publisher back in 1995. |
| Drake and Young Thug show support for Lil Wayne after he disses Cash Money on stage Posted: 06 Sep 2016 09:35 AM PDT  Following the concert, Drake took to social media to show his support for Lil Wayne. Alongside a photo of Weezy's hand holding a white cup, he wrote: "The boss @liltunechi. We are fighting until you get yours. Freedom to drop music and peace of mind. I don't know what these other weirdos are on with all the side talks but I know you gave me a shot and all I can ever do with the rest of my life is return the favor. YOUNG MONEY FOREVER," he wrote alongside a photo of Weezy's hand holding a white cup.  Drake then added another photo of Lil Wayne along with caption, "REVENGE."    |
| Edo Guber: Fayose urges support for Ize-Iyamu, says; “Edo people must defend their votes” Posted: 06 Sep 2016 09:34 AM PDT   "Edo people should not make the same mistake Nigerians made last year by enthroning the All Progressives Congress (APC) government of President Mohammadu Buhari."The governor, who also called on the people of Edo State to be extra vigilant before, during and after the election, said; "the people should not just vote and go to sleep, they must make sure that their votes count and victory is ensured for Pastor Ize-Iyamu who is unarguably the best among the contenders."According to a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, Governor Fayose said "party sentiment apart, Pastor Ize-Iyamu has campaigned through the nooks and crannies of Edo State to sell his visions and missions to the people of the State and anyone who saw the Channels Television debate on Sunday will agree with me that Pastor Ize-Iyamu is better equipped for the governance of Edo State." The governor declared that; "If you believe in me and you are a voter in Edo State, give your vote to Pastor Ize-Iyamu, the man who has demonstrated the required capacity to lead Edo State to prosperity." He said; "Opportunity to choose comes once in four years and the people of Edo State must grab this opportunity to change the fortune of the State for the better. "Edo people should also be assured that Nigerians are now looking for a more meaningful change that is better than the APC's one chance change and Pastor Ize-Iyamu represents that meaningful change in Edo State."While calling on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the security agencies to maintain neutrality before, during and after the election, the governor described the Edo State election as a litmus test for the APC led federal government, urging all government agencies involved in the election to put the interest of democracy first. He said INEC must not repeat its story of inconclusiveness on the Edo State election, adding that for the first time in the history of this APC led federal government; election must be free, fair and conclusive. Governor Fayose said Edo people should be vigilant on the election day and make sure that votes are counted and recorded in relevant forms at the polling units, adding that; "the people should know that elections are not concluded until results are announced officially." |
| Mother & Daughter convert rented apartment to a worship centre, beat landlady for questioning them Posted: 06 Sep 2016 09:04 AM PDT  According to Vanguard, the Prosecutor, Insp. George Nwosu, informed the court that the accused committed the offences on Aug. 24 at their residence. They had converted their apartment to a worship centre without the landlady's consent and disturbed other tenants by conducting service on Friday nights and Sundays. When other tenants reported the case to the landlady who does not live in the house, she came over and warned the accused to stop using her rooms for such activities. This did deter them and they continued. Left with no other choice, the Landlady invited the police to intervene. However, after the officers left, Rosemary and her daughter reportedly descended on the complainant The accused pleaded not guilty. The Magistrate, Mr A.A, Adesanya, granted each of them bail in the sum of N50, 000 with two sureties each in like sum and adjourned the case to Sept. 19 for mention. |
| Photos: Panic as FCT administration begins demolition of structures in Abuja after 24 hour notice Posted: 06 Sep 2016 08:06 AM PDT   FCT Administration has commenced demolition of structures in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Twitter user Nerdy @Nerdy_Dopey, who was at Banex plaza, Wuse 2 said he was almost arrested by soldiers while taking these photos. Meanwhile, panicked shop owners have started clearing out. Staff, friends and family of Chloe's Cupcake are pictured helping them pack out. More photos after the cut. Photo credit:Nerdy Dopey |
| Man posts text msg where he accidentally called his mum 'H*e', and Twitter reacts to his it Posted: 06 Sep 2016 08:01 AM PDT   A Twitter user @jeeeetpatel took to social media to share his harrowing experience of how he mistakenly texted 'Hoe' instead of 'home' when chatting with his mum. According to him after sending the text, he saw 'his life flash before his very eyes' Although he was quick to amend his error, it didn't stop him from being a little afraid of the consequences of calling his own mother something awful. Some twitter users who saw the funny side of the story reacted to his tweet which has been shared over 130,000 times. Read their tweets after the cut..         |
| Photos: Actor Emeka Ossai shows off his newly built home Posted: 06 Sep 2016 07:59 AM PDT |
| Posted: 06 Sep 2016 07:59 AM PDT  eTranzact International PLC, Africa's premier e-payments solution provider, on Monday September 5, 2016, at its recently upgraded corporate headquarters in Lagos, received the prestigious BSI ISO 27001 & ISO 20000 certifications from the British Standards Institute - the national standards body of the United Kingdom. The certifications ISO 20000:2011 for Service Management System (SMS) and ISO 27001:2013 for Information Security Management System (ISMS) are the World's highest standards of information security and service delivery, demonstating eTranzact's commitment to a world-class, customer-oriented service culture and environment. Presentation of the certification was done by a team led by the acting Deputy British High Commissioner, Mr Ahmed Basher MBE' who congratulated the CEO, management and staff of eTranzact for joining the class of International organisations with these certifications.    What does this mean for Customers and Partners ? According to the Deputy British High Commissioner; "eTranzact with the ISO 20000:2011 for Service Management System (SMS) and ISO 27001:2013 for Information Security Management System (ISMS) standards has increased its comparative advantage in its industry as well as joined the class of international organisations with these certifications. To achieve certifications of these standards, a company must show a continuous structured commitment towards assessing security risks and managing sensitive information. eTranzact clearly demonstratees that they are operating at this level and meets the needs of their customers. The ISO certifcations are a testament to eTranzact's focus in adopting and implementing global and best practices to ensure effectiveness, efficiency, confidentiality and integrity in its day to day operations. This marks the beginning of a new journey for the company." eTranzact International PLC sits at a very critical place as the connection between users and business partners(Banks, Government and private companies) on products like: Business to Business (B2B) - Mobile banking: Disruptive Banking apps for 50% of Nigeria's banking space. -Corporate Pay: Enabling organisations to do bulk payments to bank accounts and mobile wallets across different industries; from health payment initiatives for UNICEF to staff salaries for 100,000s of thousands of Nigerian Police officers. -JusTopUp: USSD and app based topUp engine for Banks and Telcommunication companies -eTranzact Strong Authentication (ESA): Securing payments with a soft token that is truly seamless. -ATM Cardlex Cash: Pioneering cash withdrawals at ATM without cards from Bank accounts and mobile wallets. -ATM Payoutlet:ATM bill payment solutions for banks -Webconnect+: Web payment gateway that allows payment from debit cards online. -Debit and Prepaid Master Card: Card solutionsfor Banks, government and businesses. Business to Consumer (B2C) -PocketMoni: At the forefront of driving cashless transactions and mobile money in Nigeria, PocketMoni has over 4million users and 8,000 agents. -BankIT: Elimination of paper, cash and cards for transactions at point of sale, whether online or at physical locations. BankIT works directly with a customers' bank accounts accessible through multiple channels – Web, Mobile, and USSD. -Payoutlet(Consumer): Direct consumer top up to mobile phones, direct payments to billers across telecommunications, CableTV, Airline, Online betting, religious bodies, etc., and funds transfer to bank accounts and mobile wallets. eTranzact recently announced a corporate rebranding and strategic repositioning across its markets.       |
| Posted: 06 Sep 2016 07:58 AM PDT   Hillary Clinton and her husband Bill Clinton have blasted Donald Trump over his visit to Mexico last Wednesday. Donald Trump had talked about building a wall between Mexico and USA to curb illegal immigration and drug trafficking into the U.S but didn't bring up the topic while he visited Mexico's president Enrique Peña Nieto and Hillary and Bill Clinton have now slammed Donald Trump for 'creating a diplomatic incident. 'He didn't raise it, so he did choke. He didn't know how to even communicate effectively with a head of state. And I think that's a pretty clear outcome from that trip,' Hillary Clinton told ABC on Monday. He couldn't even bring himself to tell the president of Mexico one of his very few policy demands.' And Bill Clinton, who was campaigning for his wife in Detroit, also blasted Trump - particularly his rally in Arizona immediately after the Mexico visit, in which he once again promised to make Mexico pay for the wall resulting in cheers from the crowd. 'I've had that job,' Bill, former US president said, according to ABC. (Trump's visit) damaged America and every serious country in the world. You cannot be the leader of a country, go down and be nice to people and then come home and dump on them for your own political benefit.' There are about 11million undocumented immigrants living in the US and when Trump was asked if he plans to repatriate all of them or let some stay in the country, Trump replied; 'It could be, but what's going to happen is if you're going to be a citizen, you're going to leave and you're going to have to come back. And if they don't want to become citizens, he said, 'they have to make a determination what happens when the border is secure. So you're open to them staying here undocumented?' Trump was asked. I'm going to make a decision, or somebody will,' he replied, 'Whether it's me or somebody else because by that time we'll have a secure border, we'll have a wall.' Senator Tim Kaine, who was also taking part in the ABC interview with Hillary Clinton, also criticized the Republican candidate. He said: 'If you're gonna cave when you're with an ally, and Mexico's an ally, what are you gonna do when you're with an adversary?' 'You shouldn't leave the safety of America and our diplomacy in the hands of a rookie who, on his one visit with a foreign leader, has already created kind of an international embarrassment for us,' he continued. |
| Posted: 06 Sep 2016 07:57 AM PDT  Back from Uyo, after Nigeria's 1-0 win over Tanzania where he tried as much as he could to score, Odion is relaxing in his Lagos home, with family and friends surrounding him, although his wife and kids couldn't come back with him and are in his London home. He has just escorted some visitors who came visiting as they know it'll be another month or two before he comes back to Lagos- his phones ringing as he takes up calls upon calls. Nigeria/ Watford's number one striker is surely a busy man.  Speaking to Linda Ikeji's Blog, the former Udinese, Granada and Julius Berger striker bares it all as he talks about playing for the Super Eagles, Sunday Oliseh, Gernot Rohr, the NFF, Vincent Enyeama and other issues. Excerpts below. 'It's a great thing for me to represent my country, i don't think you will understand what it means when you turn out for your country.' He said exclusively to LIB, with a smile, calmness and humility about him that you rarely see with rich Nigerian footballers. ''You are not only representing your family or yourself, you are representing almost 170 million Nigerians so i'm happy whenever i turn out in the national colours. Am happy to represent my team when i'm called upon'' ''I think we've only trained 3 or 4 times, but am seeing some changes in the team. I think Rohr is technically sound, he's making some changes in the team and though we missed a lot of chances in the game, the team played well, we have some balance, and if we continue the same way we have a good future . So we just have to continue the same way, keep the same coach and we'll have a great future' Going to more sensitive issues such as the frosty relationship between former coach Sunday Oliseh and the NFF and what he witnessed while in camp with the FIFA recognized tactician, Odion refused to be drawn into the melee. 'I'm a professional footballer, when the NFF invite me i'm going to represent Nigeria not Oliseh or Amaju or anybody' he emphatically said to Linda Ikejis Blog. 'I'm going to represent 170 million Nigerians so i'm not going to say a word about Sunday Oliseh and the NFF's problem . 'I only know I trained under him for some time while he was there. The same way you read on the news and Twitter that's the same way i do too' Speaking on similarities/differences between Gernot Rohr and former coach Sunday Oliseh, he said; ''The new coach is using 4-3-3 but the former one was using 4-2-3-1, but in terms of training there's slight difference. I can't start going into details but there ares some changes because every coach has their own style and tactic and that's it'' When asked to choose between Rohr or Oliseh, Odion replied; 'I don't think i can choose between both of them, they are both good coaches' 'i am a professional player i can play for any coach' You know when you are doing well every coach will love you but when your not, the same people will be at your back' so for me whether its the Super Eagles or my club side i'm a professional player and i'm ready to work with whoever' I'm not going to say i prefer this coach more than this' 'I will never say i want this coach or that coach, like i said every coach has their own pattern, i'm professional i just have to abide by the rules and play my part as a player'  There have been long-held rumours that some players in the Super Eagles give monetary gifts, cars and items to past Super Eagles coaches so as to gain 'favour' and be called up to for national assignments. Some players according to the rumours allegedly give this gifts and receive call ups in return no matter their club form or performance with the Super Eagles and Ighalo has said he isn't aware of anyone that gives money or gifts and that he would never try such. 'I don't know about players giving money to coaches for call ups i've not done that before and i'm telling you now i'll never do it- to give a coach or anyone money to invite me for the national team, Because if i start giving you money that means till the end of my career i'll be giving you money whenever i want to play for the Super Eagles' ''I've not done that before and i've not seen anyone that does that. But if it's working for the person then i wish him all the best but am not going to ever do it' Ighalo, also dismissed the idea that there were caucuses and cliques in the Super Eagles camp. 'I don't know about what your saying, am just hearing it. I'm Odion Ighalo whenever i go to camp i'm friendly with everybody, i support everybody. I don't know anything like caucus there. Anybody that's doing that should come out and say it but for me i don't believe in all that. I just go play and train with my teammates and go my way'  Ighalo who was linked with multiple clubs after his stunning football season last year with Watford also talked more about his new contract but was coy on the clubs such as Tottenham, Man U and Arsenal that were linked to his services. 'A lot of clubs were linked with me but the owner sat me down and said he wanted me to stay, he told me the new season will be good and we'll bring in new players. We'll reward for what you did last year with a new contract and for the fact you won't leave us' So i signed a new and improved contract, it's not the best contract but i'm happy' When pressed by LIB to reveal clubs he rejected to remain at Watford, he said; ''(Laughs)No No, No I'm a Watford player, I'm not going to mention any club. You read it everyday on the newspapers and websites, you see the clubs that wanted me, the same way you heard that's how i heard and read too' I'm not allowed to say anything because i've signed a new contract. I'm not going to say anything' Vincent Enyeama retired from the Super Eagles after a scuffle and disagreement with former coach Sunday Oliseh but Ighalo says he misses the legendary Nigerian goalkeeper and wants him back. 'Enyeama is a big name in Nigerian football, off course every one misses him. Not only how he handles himself on the pitch but off the pitch as well he's a role model. Who wouldn't want Enyeama to play with him?' 'I want him back, we want him back' he asked. He is someone i look up to because he's a very good guy, i just wish him the very best' |
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