Wednesday 15 July 2015

Wizkid's Twitter Account Has Been Hacked By Fraudsters


According to a statement made available to Pulse by the singer’s rep., List Entertainment, unknown individuals are in total control of the singer’s account. 

According to a statement made available to Pulse by the singer’s rep., List Entertainment, unknown individuals are in total control of the singer’s account and her swindling unsuspecting victims of their money, under the pretence that they represent Wizkid.

University of Lagos Foundation Programme Fraud Alert



The management of University of Lagos (UNILAG) wishes to inform prospective candidates that the university will not, through text massages or e-mail, request any candidate for the 2015/2016 foundation programme entrance examination to pay any amount of money into any agent’s (individual or corporate) bank account.

All information on the entrance examination and admission procedures are displayed on the University of Lagos website. All other enquires should be directed to the Director, School of Foundation Studies.

One Direction's Louis Tomlinson To Be Father


The 23-year-old singer is said to be expecting a baby with US stylist Briana Jungwirth, who he had a series of dates with in May.

The star, from Doncaster, South Yorkshire, reportedly had a series of dates with her in Los Angeles in May, two months after his split with long-term girlfriend Eleanor Calder.

He would be the first member of the group to have a child.

Culled : Sky News

JAMB Announces Deadline for 2015/2016 Admission



The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), after the Combined Policy Meeting with stakeholders which took place yesterday, announced that the deadline for 2015/2016 admission exercise will be on Saturday, 31st October, 2015.

The JAMB Registrar, Prof. Dibu Ojerinde, who made the announcement, said that it was imperative for all vice-chancellors, rectors and provosts to abide by the agreement and ensure its implementation.

Friday 10 July 2015

Jack Daniel Gives Clubs The Real Jack Thingie...


Owners and Representatives of Quilox, The Place, Play Abuja, Road Runners, Caribbean Lounge Abuja and Megaletrics enjoy an Activity Packed Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Trip to Tennessee.

The invited guests; Frank Okamigbo (The Place Lounge Lekki), Charles Okpaleke (Play, Abuja), Shina Peller (Quilox Night Club), Niran Odulana (Road Runners Night Club, Yaba), Abubakar Atodo Isah (Caribbean Lounge Abuja) and Chris Ubosi (CEO/Chairman Megaletrics Limited), departed Lagos on June 1st 2015.

FUAM Sandwich Contact I Admission List 2014/15 Released


The Federal University of Agriculture, Markudi (FUAM) has released the admission list of candidates admitted into the Sandwich programme for the 2014/2015 contact session.

Prospective students are to check their admission status from the list posted on the link below;


Congratulation to successful students


Buhari Rejects N400m Armoured Cars


President Muhammadu Buhari has turned down an offer by the Federal Government to procure five new armoured Mercedes Benz S-600 (V222) cars for his use.

The cars which total cost is put at about N400m were planned to be purchased by the State House.

A Presidency source told journalists on Thursday that Buhari got to know of the plan when the Permanent Secretary, State House, Mr. Nebolisa Emodi, was briefing him of his ministry’s activities on Wednesday.

Miffed by the revelation, the President was said to have told Emodi that the purchase was unnecessary.


Thursday 9 July 2015

MAN SHARES TOUCHING STORY OF HOW CONFIDENCE GOT HIM HIS WIFE



I am the happiest man alive today not because I have the fattest bank account or a mouthwatering wardrobe allowance but because today marks one year since I got married to my beautiful wife. A few of you may be wondering why that should be so much of a big deal to me when on a regular basis, millions of couples celebrate their twentieth, thirtieth or even fiftieth wedding anniversaries but hey, lets celebrate the days of little beginning.
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Perhaps if I shared the story of how we met, you will understand why I am this giddy. It started in 2013. I had just finished University and was posted to serve in Lagos. I hadn’t been to Lagos in my life and was a little apprehensive about it but nonetheless, I had to go, ‘That is where your destiny wants. Go there and do well’, my aged mother told me on the day I was to make my journey

Falcons Get Hosts & Ivory Coast in All-Africa Games Draw

African champions Nigeria will tackle host nation Congo-Brazzaville, Tanzania and Cote d’Ivoire in Group A of the Women’s Football Tournament of the 11th All-Africa Games, set for Brazzaville in September this year.

At Thursday morning’s Draw Show inside CAF’s imposing headquarters in Egypt, Cameroon’s Lionesses, who reached the Round of 16 at the just –ended FIFA Women’s World Cup finals in Canada, will play South Africa’s Banyana Banyana, Ghana’s Black Queens and Egypt’s Lady Pharaohs in a fierce Group B.
The Super Falcons defeated the Ivorian Lady Elephants 4-2 in the opening match of the 2014 African Women Championship, which the Falcons won in Namibia.

Nigeria Super Falcons Have Featured in All Seven Editions of the Fifa World Cup.
Nigeria Super Falcons Have Featured in All Seven Editions of the Fifa World Cup.

Host Congo will take on Nigeria in the opening match, while Tanzania clash with Cote d’Ivoire. All matches will be played in Brazzaville.

THE DRAW

GROUP A
Congo
Nigeria
Tanzania
Cote d’Ivoire
GROUP B
Cameroon
South Africa
Ghana
Egypt

The NFF
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No doubt about it Don Jazzy seems to have the Midas touch when it comes to producing and churning out chart busting music and music acts.

Don Jazzy led Mavin Records no doubt is one of the top rated and respected music labels in Nigeria in recent time.
The music outfit can be likened to Kennis Music in the 90s and early 2000s, when it was the hob of the entertainment industry in Africa.
The record label is one record label many artists will give anything to be signed to the label for the level of growth Mavin artistes enjoy within a short time.
Some weeks back news filtered into town that Don Jazzy was porting to Glo from MTN as their brand ambassador.
Several theorems were given to the news. While some claimed Don Jazzy was scared MTN will not renew his contracts alongside those of his label mates, others claimed it was a ruse just meant to make MTN increase Don Jazzy and his crew sign on fee. Another school believed Don was looking for a way to get all his artistes sign on to one brand.
But the news seems to be true as to an extent. Just last week, the big boss showered praises on his lads and boasted about his label, Mavin Records, as not only to build artiste but also builds brand.
MTN renewed its contract with Don Jazzy and Tiwa Savage a few weeks ago leaving other label mates without an endorsement but that has changed as recently, Glo announced the signing of Korede Bello, Di’Ja and Reekado Banks.
It was gathered that Glo wanted to get the big ones, Don Jazzy and Tiwa Savage signed on to them but MTN was fast enough to renew their contracts for another one year.
Just last week, the big boss showered praises on his lads and boasted about his label, Mavin Records, as not only to build artiste but also builds brand.
Now the Mavin Crew are divided between two telecommunication giants MTN and Glo

Source: Talkofnaija, Naij.com

Wednesday 8 July 2015

ECA: Jonathan approved $2.1bn withdrawal, says Okonjo-Iweala


Former finance minister Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on Wednesday said that the unauthorized withdrawal of $2billion from the Excess Crude Account (ECA) were used for paying for petroleum subsidies for the Nigerian people and were approved by President Goodluck Jonathan.

Responding to the press statement by members of the forum of commissioners of finance, the Media adviser to Okonjo-Iweala, Paul Nwabuikwu, in a press statement said: “For the avoidance of doubt, at no time did Dr. Okonjo-Iweala say that FAAC approved such expenditures. What she said was that all these expenditures were discussed at FAAC meetings attended by Finance Commissioners from the 36 states.

OAU NASU Protest Unpaid Allowances, Threatens Strike


The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) chapter of the Non Academic Staff Union (NASU) staged a protest on Monday over the non-payment of their hazard allowance approved by the federal government since 2013.

The angry workers blocked all entrance to the university, preventing vehicular movement in and out of the institution and shut down all facilities on campus.

Addressing newsmen during the protest, the OAU NASU chairman, Comrade Wole Odewunmi, explained that they are owed their hazard allowance for the past 64 months.

Buhari to appoint Ministers at fullness of time – Presidency


ABUJA – President Mohammadu Buhari will appointment Ministers only when it is feasible, his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina said Tuesday.

Speaking exclusively to Vanguard in reaction to massive public concern on why the president has not formed his cabinet, Adesina said that the president is preparing the grounds for the Ministers, saying that they would be appointed at the fullness of time.

Chris Brown Files Paternity Lawsuit Over Royalty


Chris Brown has had it with baby mama Nia Guzman’s child support and custody demands, so he’s asking a judge to lay down the law once and for all. TMZ Reports. Chris and Nia have been at war over 1-year- old Royalty for a long time now.

She’s demanding $15k a month in child support, but Chris Brown doesn’t think it is a fair amount. Due to this reason, he has filed legal documents in Houston to establish paternity of baby Royalty. That will give him the right to fight Nia over support and custody. Chris who has been paying Nia $2,500 per month, believes it is a fair amount.

ASCSN Warns Against Transfer of Unity Schools to States


The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has voiced their concern over subtle campaigns to transfer the 104 Federal Unity Colleges (FUCs) to the state governments.

The union advised the President, Muhammadu Buhari to reject such a policy as it will have a negative effect on the education sector.

In a press statement issued in Lagos yesterday, the ASCSN national president, Comrade Bobboi Bala Kaigama and the secretary-general, Comrade Alade Bashir Lawal, emphasised that those pushing the

Jhene Aiko To Perform At MAMA 2015 Alongside Other Stars


American singer and songwriter Jhene Aiko, has been announced to perform at the MTV Africa Music Awards 2015 alongside previously announced international stars, Neyo and Young Thug.

Performing songs from her album Souled Out, the singer-songwriter expressed her excitement about her first ever performance in the MTV Africa Music Awards, “I am so excited about this and cannot wait to perform in the city of Durban”

Other performers at the awards include Davido, Yemi Alade, Diamond Platnumz, Bucie and Cassper Nyovest.

Federal College of Agriculture, Akure (FECA) Releases Application Form For Admission


The Federal College of Agriculture, Akure (FECA) invites applications from qualified candidates for admission into full-time and part-time programmes in Remedial, National Diploma (ND), Higher National Diploma (HND), Certificate and Advanced Diploma Courses in different areas of Agriculture and related disciplines.

AVAILABLE PROGRAMMES AND REQUIREMENTS

Course: Preliminary National Diploma (Pre-ND Science)
Requirements:  Four passes at the GCE “O” level / SSCE / NECO, passed at not more than two (2)  sittings. The four subjects must include English Language and Mathematics. In addition,  candidates must obtain passes in subjects relevant to their proposed field of study.

YABA TECH Acadamic Calender For 2014/2015 Session


The Academic Board of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), at its meeting considered and approved the updated academic calendar for 2014/2015 session.

APPROVED 2014/2015 FULL-TIME ACADEMIC CALENDAR

ACTIVITIES( FIRST SEMESTER)                               DATE
                                         
Resumption of first semester for New students 11th May-19th June,2015

Resumption/Registration for returning students 25thMay-19th June,2015

Tuesday 7 July 2015

BEYONCÉ, RIHANNA, CHRIS BROWN, NICKI MINAJ AND BIG SEAN NOMINATED FOR “BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT” AT MAMA 2015


 MTV Base has revealed that Beyoncé, Big Sean, Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj and Rihanna have been nominated for Best International Act at the MTV Africa Music Awards KwaZulu-Natal 2015.

They will go head to head at the MAMA 2015 and the winner, chosen by music fans voting online at http://mama.mtv.com, will be revealed at the live awards ceremony on Saturday 18 July at the Durban International Convention Centre, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Darey Features Olamide, Soweto Gospel Choir On New Singles



Award winning R&B superstar and songwriter, Darey Art Alade is back with two new singles off his forthcoming album titled, Naked. The songs, “Pray For Me” (Gbàdúrà Fuń Mi), featuring multiple Grammy award winning Soweto Gospel Choir and “Àsìkò Laiyé” featuring popular indigenous rapper Olamide premiered today, Tuesday, July 7th on major radio stations around Nigeria.

Popularly known for major hits in the past including Not The Girl, Ba Ni Kidi, Sisi Eko, The Way You Are, Escalade as well as his annual music concert “Love Like A Movie”, Darey has reassured fans that he is not leaving the music scene anytime soon as he is set to release his fifth album after four years.

Thursday 2 July 2015

#SPOKENWORD POEM: HASHTAG LOVEWINS [#LoveWins] - DACHIEF |@DachiefUmoh


HASHTAG LOVEWINS - DACHIEF

I treat you like a nobody created out of no tangible thing
Then go back to my computer and tweet using the hashtag LoveWins
Defining love in opposition to our Father who watches us from above
With smiles from a heart that knows how to love everything except Love
Rearrange; a heart that knows how to love everything except God
Put it well; a heart that is loyal to nothing except me,
Me, myself and I is all I long to make happy,
So I fight everything and everybody including the He
He that made me and gave me the arsenal I operate from against Him
How cold could my heart be?
How off timed could my heart beat?

You see He did not create me to fight Him
He put in me His sim card to facilitate communication with others through Him
But I loaded credits on the card and call everybody on my phone book except Him
Ignoring all His call centre numbers, He still sends sms to me reminding me of what He expects from me.
Moving from sms He makes voice calls just to let me know He is patiently waiting for me
I keep ignoring His calls; the question is “How much did I pay for the sim?”
Why did I deceive me and told me that the card belongs to me,
Why am I unlawful enough not to keep to the terms and conditions… Or why didn’t I read it in the first place…
Was I told my sim could be blocked at any time and/or given to someone else?

To LOVE means to Look Over Vanity Entirely

Their description and everything they said about love was everything but Love
How stupid can stupid be, given that I was created in the image and likeness of the all-knowing God
Still being ignorant or ignoring the terms and conditions
When I read the terms and conditions drafted by LOVE in person
It fuelled my inner love with a high rate of combustion
Then I used my real eyes to realise that the man Love was someone I needed to meet in person
That changed my mindset on what I ever heard or knew about LOVE

Love has more than the hospital patients
His ability to wait is magnificent
Love is the Head of Department, Department of Kindness
What you have doesn’t freak Love out
When you are happy Love’s happiness sprout
He ain’t no tout so He doesn’t for Himself scout
Love harbours no evil within or without
He makes all things beautiful before its timeout
He is the Union of Big, Strong and Reliable
Your bet on Love is justifiable

Why should love keep fighting the innocent and winning battles it had no business with?
The question is which is Love? It or Him?

Answer that from the above

I may be Condolisa Rice speaking seven languages with no interference
I might be strong enough to have a civil conversation with Michael and Gabriel before disappearance
I might roll with the title of PHILANTHROPIST PER EXCELLENCE
Even if I spend 27 years in jail fighting racism with no court appearance
If love has no room in my house; If I live life without the right tolerance
My coming would’ve been useless and I will end with no fee for appearance


America says #LoveWins and I totally agree to the last letter
Korede Bello says #GodWins… Same thing… You can’t stop Him… He always gets the better

I Was Already a Millionaire in My 20s -El-Rufai Addresses Rumour of N90b Asset Declaration

A statement issued on behalf of El-Rufai by his media aide, Samuel Aruwan debunked the story.
See El-Rufai's defense below:


After a busy few weeks as governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai is dismayed by the blatant falsehood being practised as journalism by The Union newspapers. He has consequently directed his legal team to vigorously enforce his rights to protect his reputation from the vandalism of irresponsible hacks.
The Union chose to write a spurious story alleging N90b as his assets declaration without seeing the declaration made by Malam El Rufai.


The circle of blackmail that did the story claimed they heard a rumour, and they pursued the rumour so vigorously they transformed it into news. When some of their cohorts made contact with the governor’s media team insisting that they respond to rumour, they were told that it is better if they chose the more legitimate route of agitating for a public asset declaration.

Fair minded people who read the story will notice that it is not grounded in any evidence. It is just the animus of blackmailers who regard Malam Nasir El-Rufai as easy prey. But since his reputation is not based on purchased kudos, he cannot be compelled into accommodation with venal people masquerading as journalists.

 
Malam Nasir El-Rufai is a privileged Nigerian. He qualified as a chartered Quantity Surveyor early in life and became a dollar millionaire in his twenties. He is a respected leader in in his professional field but as successful as he has been in his career, he certainly has neither N90 billion nor 40 mansions.

 
He will not be distracted from his total focus on making Kaduna great again. In this endeavour, he will continue to be accessible to practitioners of responsible journalism.

 
Samuel Aruwan
Special Assistant, Media
02 July 2015

Nigerian-born scientist wins prestigious award for cancer-seeing glasses

Nigerian-born scientist, Samuel Achilefu, has been awarded the prestigious 2014 Louis Award for creating cancer-seeing glasses, according to several media reports.

A professor of radiology and biomedical engineering, Dr. Achilefu and his team developed the imaging technology in cancer diagnosis into a wearable night vision-like goggles so surgeons could see the cancer cells while operating.

“They basically have to operate in the dark,” said Dr. Achilefu in a Bloomberg Businessweek report.
This month, the goggles were used on humans for the first time by surgeons at the Washington University School of Medicine, where four patients suffering from breast cancer and over two dozen patients with melanoma or liver cancer were operated on using the goggles since they were developed.

Dr. Achilefu and his team began work in 2012 after they received $2.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, according to the report. Before then, they had been working on a lean budget provided by the Department of Defence’s Breast Cancer Research Program.
After it was developed, the team spent years testing the technology on mice, rats, and rabbits to confirm the efficacy of the goggles.

Source: Premium Times