Thursday 5 February 2015

Photos: How I lost 50kg in 7months - LIB reader


LIB reader shares how she was able to lose 50kg (from 116kg to 66kg) in just 7months. Read below..

My name is Durowaiye Yetunde‎, a health enthusiast and because of my past experience of Obesity/Pcos (a medical condition in which one finds it hard to lose weight causing infertility) have committed in also helping others with weight issues.

I lost 50kg in 7months with pills....all to selected exercises and food intake. It wasn't easy I must say, because it affected me so much that it started eating me up health-wise.



Just in my early twenties my period stopped...I was always dashing out my sanitary towels and I kept blaming God, what about inferiority complex....so much!

I resolved in helping others too by training with them on weekend (Saturdays) and strictly following their lifestyle throughout the week. On what to avoid and limit on what to take‎. It's not about the money but how many lives I'll be saving.








The New Face of Résumés: 5 Things Recruiters Want To See On Your CV

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Ever wondered why that cozy, well-formatted, one-page résumé of yours hasn’t been landing any test invitations or interviews? It’s probably because recruiters of top MNCs have become bored of seeing the very same monochrome documents in every pile of résumés they process. Moreover, the year is 2015 and trends have changed for everything, from Toyota Models to one-page CVs (yeah, seriously!). So here are five suggestions to make your résumé stand-out from the pile.



1. LinkedIn Handle: Over the years LinkedIn has become a very integral platform for recruitment firms. Almost every Human Resources person or recruiting agent wants to know the “LinkedIn side” of you, so you’d better save them the stress of having to open a new tab on Mozilla by linking your résumé to your LinkedIn page. Moreover, since typical résumé length is 1-page, you could use your LinkedIn page to your advantage by putting all other information not listed on your resume. However, recruiters are only prompted to go there if you lure them with your linked handle (okay, enough with the links).



2. Highlights in pictures: As I said before, monochrome is boring. Recruiters can easily miss that awesome internship you did at Unilever or that wonderful scholarship award from Total E&P when you present these details in black and white.It is always advisable to provide graphical highlights of your major achievements. For instance, If I were a recruiter, I’d be more easily drawn to the short summary under the Microsoft Logo on your résumé, than one long statement about the firm, lost in-between the lines in black and white. (Especially when I only have an average of 30 seconds per resume).



3. GPA: These days, it is very common to find people listing their educational achievements without indicating their graduating class or GPA. Well, that might still land you opportunities with some boutique firms around your neighborhood. However, if you’re looking to play in the big leagues, you’d better start saying something about your grades early on in your résumé. This is the major factor most recruiters use in the first part of the screening process for most entry level positions (and even experienced hires), so by not indicating your graduating class, it’s an automatic throw in the “NO” pile. In fact, these days most recruiters want to see your very GPA and not just the class alone (because a 3.7/5 and a 4.48/5 are two different players in the same sport). Of course the only exception to this rule would be those that have obtained a degree class which is way below the requirement. For such people, presenting the degree anonymously can only do good to your application (especially if you have strong internships and notable extracurriculars which could convince the recruiter to offer you an interview).



4. IT Skills: For fellows in Arts and Humanities, recruiters are increasingly demanding just about the same IT skills from you as they require from your engineering and science-oriented counterparts. So spend the next summer break or your NYSC year learning advanced use of Excel (Excel is the most popular of the Microsoft Office suite programs used in most firms) , at least one programming language and proficient use of Windows 8, 8.1.



5. Unique Extracurriculars (ECs): In the 21st Century, almost every job-seeker loves to read, travel and swim as part of their past-times. Unfortunately, recruiters have become too used to these series of hobbies and are unimpressed by them. However, the candidate that says he loves rock-climbing and states that he climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro last fall would still get some attention. He’d certainly be invited for interviews so long as he has met other criteria moderately (Which recruiter wouldn’t want to find out what the experience was like?). So it’d be better to highlight only extracurriculars that are unique to you. Of course as part of your ECs, it is also commendable to provide details of leadership experience during your undergraduate studies as this is just about the only way recruiters get know if you have leadership potential.



There you have it! Five suggestions that could change your résumé for good. Keep watching this page for more posts!


Opinion: Top 10 Polytechnics In Nigeria

Having taking into consideration the following: existing learning facilities, stability of academic calender, student/staff ratio, general population strenght, magnitude of prospective applicant through JAMB, academic standard and quality of products.





Below is my rating.



1 Yabatech



2. Nekede Poly



3. Ibadan Poly



4. Auchi Poly



5. Laspotech



6. Fed Poly Nasarawa



7. Fed Poly Ilaro



8. Fed Poly Bida



9. Oko poly



10. Kaduna poly



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INEC Advises Electorates To Bring Cameras To The Polls

The Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) has assured that it would conduct a model election, advising the electorate to come to the voting centers with cameras to capture any ugly event that may unfold.



The Resident Electoral Commissioner of Anambra State, Engineer Edwin Nwatarali who made the call yesterday at a stakeholders meeting organized by the commission, said the tapping of events will help forestall sharp practices by staff of the commission.



Nwatarali made the call while reacting to a question by a stakeholder who insisted that INEC staff were fond of giving out unused ballot papers to some political parties who thumbprint them in favour of their party.



“That is a grave allegation, and no one can come here and make such spurious allegation without proof. It is very wrong to stand up and make such claims without evidence, and I will not sit down next time and watch this happen.



“Never the less, electorates are advised to come to the polling centers with their cameras, so that they will be able to capture any of such incidences that play out. That is the only time you can make such claims with evidence,” He said.



The REC also advised people who do not have the permanent voters card not to bother coming close to the voting centres as there will be three layers of security all around every polling unit.



Reacting to questions on why the commission can not stop the PDP from fielding multiple candidates in Anambra state, Nwatarali said it was not the duty of INEC to present candidates to the party, rather the parties are charged to present one.



He further stated that INEC does not conduct elections for individuals, but for political parties, noting that it is the reason why only names of political parties are found on the ballot papers.



He further said that INEC list on the names of candidates was clear, and that only those whose names were on the list are authentic candidates standing for elections, even though it is all subject to the decision of the court.





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His Experience From Lagos To Kano On Train In Clips

Steve Morris is an investigative journalist based in Lagos State, but I prefer to call him Steve the spy cam guy, he recently embarked on a train ride from Lagos to meet a very pretty girl he met online in Kano with some cool spy cam gadget of all kind to capture the trills of the journey without rising any form of suspicion.



Steve who has been in touch with this chick for some time now decide to take a very long and adventures trip to the city of Kano to see the girl he fell in love with ONLINE. And somehow in his magnanimity Steve deiced to share the experience and excitement of his jolly ride to Kano for all to see.



Rated awesome!!





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Election Postponement And The Position Of The Law - Barcanista

1. Only Jega Can Postpone The Feb 14 Election

Section 26(1) of the Electoral Act 2010 (amended) states that:

"Where a date has been appointed for the holding of an election, and there is reason to believe that a serious breach of the peace is likely to occur if the election is proceeded with on that date or it is impossible to conduct the elections as a result of natural disasters or other emergencies, the commission may postpone the election and shall in respect of the area, or areas concerned, appoint another date for the holding of the postponed election provided that such reason for the postponement is cogent and verifiable."



This section of the Electoral Act strictly empowers only the INEC boss to determine the date of States and Federal election. INEC is the only body empowered by the law to reschedule, shift or postpone the Feb 14 Presidential election. Neither the NSA, Council of State nor the President enjoys such power irrespective of their sentiment.



2. ...If INEC Decides To Postpone The Feb 14 Poll:

Postponing and rescheduling the Feb 14 election must be in accordance to Section 132(2) of the 1999 Constitution(as amended), which posit that the Presidential election must be held not later than 30 days before the expiration of this tenure. This tenure expires May 29, hence, the election mut be held on or before April 28. However, with over 80% PVC collection rate(which may rise to 90% before the week runs out), I don't see any possibility of INEC postponing the poll. Even if they do, Attahiru Jega will still be in-charge. Jega tenure ends in June.



3. ...In Times of War

Section 135(3) of the Constitution state and I quote:

"If the Federation is at war in which the territory of Nigeria is physically involved and the President considers that it is not practicable to hold elections, the National Assembly may by resolution extend the period of four years mentioned in subsection (2) of this section from time to time; but no such extension shall exceed a period of six months at any one time."



Now, some may want to hide under the Boko-haram insurgency to justify their selfish call for the Feb 14 election to be postponed after the May 29 expiry date of this tenure. For such call to be actualised, 2/3 members of the NASS must sanction it. With APC having 42 and 158 in Senate and the House of Representative respectively. There is no way officers of the ruling PDP and the President can have their way except there is a compromise from the APC camp. Hence, this option is as good as DEAD(save a compromise of APC NASS members). There is nothing NSA or National Council of State can do about this.



4. Option of Interim National Government:

The ING is alien to our constitution and the electoral act. After the election is held, whoever is declared winner other than the President becomes the President-elect. The incumbent President Jonathan will have no choice but to handover power to on May 29. This is sacrosanct. The talk of handing power to an Interim government, whether the Army or a "coalition" government is unconstitutional and will definitely lead to constitutional crises, anarchy and breakdown of law and order(similar to what happened in Cote'd voire in 2010). In such a case, the victorious candidate could form a parallel government, which will be recognized by the international community until the illegal ING is brought down. This is the law and there is nothing any NSA or Council of State can do about it.


I've spoken; take my words serious for February 14 – Obasanjo





A former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has said he will henceforth maintain silence on the state of the nation until after the forthcoming general elections.



He said this on Wednesday while addressing traditional rulers from Egbaland who were attending a seminar organised by a non-governmental organisation, The Village Network Empowerment Initiative. The seminar held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta.



The former president, who had in recent times criticised President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration, said it was unfortunate that some people could misconstrue his good intention for the country.

He said, “Where we are now, I have spoken. I have used body language and whoever still does not understand all I have been saying, it would take such a person a long time to understand."



Hence, he said he had chosen to keep mum until after the elections.



Obasanjo, who also flayed the situation in which teachers in some states were being owed salaries for upward of six months, said Nigerians had an opportunity from February 14 to play their own part in enthroning leaders of their choice.



“It is something that is very clear for us all to see. Some people came to visit me from Benue State three days ago and told me teachers in that state had not been paid for six months.



“There are states where teachers have not been paid for four months, three months and two months. That is not good at all. It’s only God that can help us to overcome all these problems.



“All I know is that God has done His own part and it’s now left for us as human beings to do our own bit. Do we, as Nigerians, say that God has not been magnanimous enough to us?



“Is it human or natural resources that we do not have? We are blessed with a lot of fertile land. Shakespeare says the fault is not in our stars but in ourselves that we are underlings.



“God has done his own part and it’s now left for us as human beings to play our own part. That our own part starts from the 14th and it’s now left to you and me. I won’t say more than that. I’ve said I won’t say anything anymore until after the elections.



“You’ll hear from me after the elections. But I’ve said it verbally and through body language and how you understand it all is now left to you. But whatever you still don’t understand about all of these, I will put it in prayers that God should enable you to clearly understand it all better.



“But I won’t say more than this until after the election.”


Konga Love Boom Valentine Promotion Holds Today


Konga.comis bringing Valentine early as the‘Valentine Love Boom’ promotion starts right now! Have you been eyeing any shoes, handbags, belts, shirts or fashion items? Well guess what, you can have them all today as all fashion items from your favourite brands on Konga.com are being sold at giveaway prices - up to 50% discounted! All you have to do is visit Konga.com, select the items and checkout. If it is your first time shopping on Konga.com, just register and be part of the love.



This is the perfect opportunity to get those Valentine gifts for those special people in your life. Take advantage of this offer as it is just for one day. Spread the love by telling your friends about this unbelievable promotion. Remember, the Love Boom starts and ends today so hurry, the clock is ticking!



On your track, get ready, shop!




Buhari, Amaechi, Others Attend Council Of State Meeting; Obasanjo Absent

A meeting of the Council of State where a major decision on the forthcoming general elections is expected to be taken is currently ongoing inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja.



Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), is one of the nation’s former leaders attending the meeting which started at about 11:30am.



Others in attendance are former President Shehu Shagari, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (retd.), Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (retd.), Gen. Abdusalami Abubakar and Chief Ernest Shonekan.



Former President Olusegun Obasanjo is the only living Nigerian leader absent at the meeting presided over by President Goodluck Jonathan.



Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega, and all service chiefs are waiting to brief the meeting.



Also in attendance are Vice President Namadi Sambo; President of the Senate, David Mark; Speaker, House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal; Attorney-General of the Federation, Mohammed Bello Adoke (SAN); Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Anyin Pius Anyim; National Security Adviser Sambo Dasuki.



Governors in attendance include Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers), Rabiu Kwankwaso (Kano), Babatunde Fashola (Lagos), Rochas Okorocha (Imo), Aliyu Wamako (Sokoto), Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun), Abdulfatahi Ahmed (Kwara), Tanko Almakura (Nasarawa), Adams Oshiomhole (Edo), Rauf Aregbesola (Osun), Abdulaziz Yari (Zamfara) and the deputy governors of Borno and Yobe States.



People’s Democratic Party governors at the meeting include those of Akwa Ibom, Ebonyi, Kaduna, Cross River, Niger, Kogi, Bayelsa, Adamawa, Ondo, Taraba, Delta, Enugu, Ekiti, Plateau, Jigawa, Katsina, Gombe and Bauchi States as well as the Minister of the FCT, Bala Mohammed.



Details later…



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Nigerians In Abuja Protest Against Election Postponement (Photo)

Happening Now: Protest against election postponement In Abuja



Update



Nigerians In Abuja Protest Against Election Postponement

Concerned Nigerians began a peaceful protest march in Abuja today calling on the chair of the Independent National Election Commission INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega not to bow to pressures mounted on him by President Goodluck Jonathan and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to postpone the upcoming general elections slated for February 2015.



Concerned Nigerians began a peaceful protest march in Abuja today calling on the chair of the Independent National Election Commission INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega not to bow to pressures mounted on him by President Goodluck Jonathan and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to postpone the upcoming general elections slated for February 2015. The protest which started at the popular Unity Fountain across Transcorp Hilton Hotel at the Federal capital Territory has moved towards the Aso Rock Presidential Villa gate where protesters said that they are going to tell members of the National Council of State which is billed to hold a meeting in respect of the postponement of election not to dare shift the date of the elections as Nigerians are fully ready for elections.

One of the protest leaders, Olatunde Daniels told reporters that the group will resist any attempt by the government to postpone the elections, saying that Nigerians are ready for election, and that no amount of propaganda will make Nigeria allow the ruling party truncate Nigeria’s democracy.



Several of the protesters carried placards with inscriptions that read: “No to election postponement”, “Nigerians are ready for elections”, “On Feb.14th we stand” ,”Democracy must survive, GEJ, you claimed you have improved power sector and built 200 roads, why are you afraid of election.”



As at the time of publishing this report the protesters have gathered in sizable numbers in front of Eagle Square where well armed anti-riot mobile policemen blocked them from going further. The protesters began chanting anti-government songs.





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How To Know If Your Boyfriend Will Become Rich One Day

1. He knows he is good at something. Knowing his worth is

usually the first step towards wealth creation. Baby-sitting,

baking, gardening or whatever so long as he recognizes that the skills he honed are exchangeable for money.



2. He is self-disciplined. He has the ability to concentrate on future financial goals without swaying from everyday tasks that will lead him there. No matter how boring or

unpleasant.



3. He lives below his means. It doesn’t mean he’s a miser.

He chooses to accumulate more wealth rather than to

succumb to short-lived pleasures of buying a Rolex or a

BMW. Someone in the relationship has to make his sacrifice at the beginning. If not him, who else?



4. He is a doer. He doesn’t blabber on and on about how he

is going to do something great. He just does it. He

doesn’t complain about doing stuff. He just does it.



5. He is extremely curious. He takes time and effort to

figure out the nuts and bolts of why things work or don’t

work. Opportunity sometimes arises when he stumbles

upon an unserved niche.



7. He is thick skinned. He has the balls to execute his crazy

plans. Whatever they may be. Failure doesn’t concern him.

Or should I say he isn’t afraid of being laughed at if he

didn’t succeed. He repeats 6 and tries again.





Investing in men is largely based on intrinsic value. You’ll

win some and you’ll lose some. But when you do win, make sure you win big. So good luck ladies. May the dating market be forever bullish.



You can add yours.......





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Photos Of The Newly Acquired T-72 Tanks Used By The Nigerian Army Against Boko Haram

Nigeria welcomes three T-72 M1 main battle tanks (MBT), to fight Boko Haram, IHS Jane's Defence Weekly reports. Additionally, the source informed of other types of armoured vehicles (BMPs) and anti-tank complexes being shipped to Nigeria via air transport.



The total price of the delivery was estimated at USD8m (N1,536,400,000). Excalibur Group company (Czech Republic), that specialises in refurbishing military equipment, was one of the contractors.



A total of 16 vehicles have been transported via Antonov An-225 (Mriya) aircraft from Ostrava-Mosnov airport to the end user's location since January 26, 2015.



It would be noted that the recent success of the Nigerian Army may be attributed to use of heavy tanks for military operations in ‎Michika‬ and ‪‎Madagali‬.



Boko Haram insurgents, who use ZU-23-2 anti-aircraft guns mounted on their vehicles, cannot penetrate the explosive reactive (ERA) armour of a T-72.

The terrorists have RPG-7 anti-tank hand-held grenade launchers that are able to damage the MBT. However, RPG's firing range is 500m, while the T-72 can demolish any target from the range of 3-5km.

Facts about T-72 MBT:

- over 25,000 built since 1973;

- exported in over 40 countries worldwide;

- price USD1...2m. May increase drastically depending on modification;

- first ever world championship for militaries operating T-72 took place in Russia in August 2014.



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She Lied About Her Sick Mum To Be With Another Man But Her Husband Found Out

WHAT WOULD YOU DO ? A woman tells her

husband that she is going to visit her sick

mum in the village. She goes on Friday and

returns on Sunday, with plenty of fruits and

food stuff, saying they are from her mum to

the husband and the children. The husband

gently asks her about her mother's health

and how she was doing, to which she replies

that she took her to the hospital in the village

and she is recovering and getting better. The

wife adds that her mother insisted that she

must re-visit the village in a few days, to

spend at least a week with her. "I'm worried

about Mama" the wife crooned, with tears

swelling in her eyes. "She'll be fine, dear."

Hubby lovingly replied. The husband then

politely asks her to take the items to the

kitchen. As she enters, she meets her mother

preparing food in the kitchen. Apparently, her

mum came visiting since the Friday that she

left home. You can imagine the plight of this

woman. stuck, shocked, dazed and

dumbfounded at the kitchen door! whether

to go in and drop the items' from mama', or

return to her hubby in the living room! How

would you handle this case? Your humble

opinion is required.



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Photos: Ibidun Ighodalo meets her godsons, TY Bello's twin boys


Former beauty queen and wife of Trinity House Head Pastor, Ibidun Ajayi Ighodalo took to instagram to share photos of her first meeting with her godsons, Christian and Christopher, singer TY Bello's twin sons. An emotional Ibidun (pictured crying in the right pic) wrote that it was difficult to say goodbye to the adorable boys after spending time with them. See more photos after the cut...
















Photo Of Mike Ezuruonye With Jonathan; And Interior Photos Of His House

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Nollywood actor Mike Ezuruonye is surely living a big life. The actor whose wife and children are based in Canada recently endorsed Goodluck Jonathan for another four more years.

Days after Mike and his fellow Nollywood hustlers reportedly got several millions of Naira from GEJ campaign team, the actor has started flaunting his assets.



See the interior of his multi-million naira apartment below



Since he got married to a Toronto-based lady, Nkechi Nnorom back in 2010, the actor has been shuttling between Canada and Nigeria.


7 Sentences You Shouldn't Say To Your Boss - EVER

There are certain things all bosses dread to hear. “I lost the account,” “There’s a big mistake,” and “I think the building is on fire,” would all qualify, but I’m talking about sentences that may seem innocuous to you, but can be a big deal to your boss.



Consider each of these sentences — and how you can turn them around to stay on your boss’ good side.



“Are you sure you want to do that…?”

You don’t want to come across as teaching your boss something he or she already knows. Tread carefully when schooling your boss on anything. If you feel you have to say something, approach the topic with the assumption that your boss may have overlooked or forgotten something — not that he doesn’t know how to do his job.



“Did you see what so-and-so just did? She is just so hard to work with!”

Save the interpersonal drama for your friends and family members, because your boss doesn’t want to hear about it. He certainly doesn’t want you to be a tattle-tale, and he doesn’t want to know about how much you dislike your coworkers. Unless someone you work with has made a major violation of company policy, or a big mistake in their work, keep your personal grievances, well, personal.



“I didn’t want to bother you in case the problem worked itself out…”

Chances are, if you’re saying this sentence, something has gone horribly wrong, and your boss didn’t see it coming, because you didn’t give her the heads up. Most bosses would much rather know about potential problems before they happen than get blind-sided and have to play catch up. When alerting your boss to a potential problem, be sure to include what you’re doing to prevent it.



“If you don’t do this, I’m going to quit!”

Ultimatums are a bad idea in pretty much every situation, but especially when it comes to talking to your boss. Are you sure you’re as irreplaceable as you think you are? Besides the fact that it comes off sounding juvenile, it might make your boss choose the nuclear option and decide you’re not worth the alternative. It’s fine to draw a line in your mind — if you need to quit, you need to quit — but don’t threaten.



“As a Millennial…” or “People in my generation…”

Yes, he gets it: you’re younger than he is. But chances are, your boss doesn’t want to be reminded of his age — or yours. Unless you’re specifically asked your opinion as a younger person, don’t bring up your age or generation. If you’re suggesting a change, couch it in terms of how it will benefit the company, not just the Millennials.



“That can’t be done.”

If your boss wants something to be done, she doesn’t want to hear that it can’t be done. Plus, saying that something can’t be done is an easy way out. Instead, focus on what you can do to make it happen — research, experimentation, brainstorming new ideas, and so on.



“I need a raise.”

To be clear, you should absolutely ask for a pay rise when you feel you deserve one, but be careful how you phrase your request. Nearly everyone would like more money, so instead of saying you “need” one, start by outlining your value to the company, your accomplishments, and responsibilities. Your goal should be making your boss want to give you a raise!



These are some of my pet peeves, but I bet you have your own. What sentences would you add to the list? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.


Nigerians Spent N2bn On Video Streaming In 2014

The seeming high cost of subscription for pay television

and the lack of leisure time to watch long movies have been identified as reasons for the rising interest of Nigerians in Video on Demand streaming.



The VoD is a system that allows consumers to select and watch abridged video content of their choice and on the spot on Personal Computers, tablets, smartphones and television, using Chrome.



Aside high net worth Nigerians, it was discovered that workers, businessmen and even technology-savvy students spent over N2bn on video streaming subscription last year, going by the subscriber base of online streaming platforms in the country.







Of this amount, it was estimated that iROKOtv, a leading video streaming platform in the country, earned over N1bn from not less than 500,000 Nigerian subscribers at N2,000 yearly Average Revenue Per User.



The other platforms, AfriNolly, DoBox, 9fix, IbakaTV and RealNolly, among others, are said to have raked in about N1bn from almost one million subscribers at between N150 and N200 monthly subscription per user.





Away from Nigeria, iROKOtv is reputed to boast of about one million subscribers in 78 countries.



The African revenue, especially in Nigeria, with its massive population, is expected to increase by the end of this year, according to the latest Consumer Lab annual report released by telecommunications equipment manufacturer, Ericsson.



The Senior Advisor, Consumer Insights, Ericsson, Rebecka Angstrom, said, “The about N2bn being estimated to have been made in 2014 from video streaming in Nigeria is still a far cry from what would be made by 2015 ending given the high population in the country, which is still growing, and more so, the yet untapped opportunities in the market.”



Angstrom spoke at a video conferencing session with our correspondent in Lagos.



She added, “It is projected that by 2020, the Gross Domestic Product on video streaming in Nigeria will rise and provide not less than one million job opportunities across the lines – as the number of movies being produced will increase and the number of VoD platforms in the country will triple.”



According to her, what is being spent on video streaming platform subscription in a year is not up to four per cent of what is spent on pay TV annually, adding, “So, viewers have now learnt how to save money by gradually adapting to video streaming and patronising VoD platforms.”



She added that since Nigerians were too busy “chasing money” and have little or no time for relaxation, even after they must have spent a fortune on pay TV subscription, the VoDs came in handy since one could view them on the spot.



“They (Nigerians) could watch a video on their devices from their offices, during spare times when not at home, and even in the traffic in a place like Lagos, or while on the move. More so, viewers are currently shifting towards easy-to-use on-demand services that allow cross platform access to video content,” Angstrom noted.



A subscriber and Lagos-based banker, Mrs. Patricia Oduh, attributed the increasing expenditure on VoDs to the growing lack of ingenuity on the part of pay TV platforms.



She said, “The movies and programmes on pay TV are unnecessarily long and most people don’t have the time to spend on such; so, we eventually have a case where what we pay to the likes of DSTV, StarTimes etc., are not fully optimised. But with video streaming, the movies are condensed and made more interesting, and can be viewed on the spot.



“Also, the pay TV platforms repeat movies often and that gets one tired. I spend N7,800 monthly subscribing to pay TV, which is N93,000 annually; but with the VoDs, I spend just about N2,000 yearly and you have a variety of movie options at your disposal.”



The Chief Executive Officer of iROKOtv, Jason Njoku, said the company’s vision was to have one million subscribers in the country by 2020, adding, “If we can reach that number, then iROKO will be a billion dollar company. We simply target $1bn. That is what I believe Nollywood, Nigeria and West Africa deserves.



“As a billion dollar media and technology company, we curate and export Nigerian culture globally. The industry now needs us as much as we need them.”



Perhaps because of the enormous opportunities in the market, telecommunications company, MTN acquired AfriNolly and DoBox. Both are said to pose stiff competition to iROKOtv.



The Public Relations and Protocol Manager, MTN Nigeria, Mr. Funso Aina, said, “The MTN DoBox and AfriNolly came as a game changer to the movie industry in Nigeria. Those who place premium value on watching movies on-the-go through the use of cutting-edge technology have been adopting it significantly since it was launched.”

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PDP reacts to Gov Amaechi's claim of N6bn bribe paid to pastors


The PDP has refuted claims by governor Rotimi Amaechi that its party paid some Nigerian pastors N6billion to discredit APC and its Presidential candidate. At a conference press held in Abuja yesterday, PDP Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh called on Governor Amaechi to produce evidence of any pastor collecting bribe from PDP

"We are shocked that APC Campaign could impugn the character of Pastors and I dare say that this is ungodly; it is a sin against God. We challenge the DG of APC Campaign to state the facts; the pastors involved and where such huge sum of money can come from. This attack is capable of bringing Christians & Muslims into a major disagreement and major dispute. If truly the person who issued this state is a Catholic as he said, we are asking him to go for confession and seek God’s forgiveness" he said




US Cautions Dokubo, Tompolo, Others Over Inflammatory Statements

The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has cautioned former militants of the Niger Delta, Alhaji Mujaheed Dokubo-Asari, Victor Ben Ebikabowei aka Boy Loaf, and Government Ekpemupolo, aka, Tompolo, over all the inflammatory statements that are being credited to them in the build up to the presidential election that is coming up next week Saturday.



The commission while making this warning in its latest report which its chairman, Dr. Katina Lantos Swett, made available to correspondents of the Department of State in Washington, DC during the week, added that such statements coming from the former militants who have been threatening wars if President Goodluck Jonathan loses the election, could lead to a religiously-motivated violence if proper measures are not taken by politicians and security agents in good time.



Reacting to the inflammatory statements that are being credited to the former militants, the USCRIF warned President Goodluck Jonathan and other candidates to prevent the looming electoral violence by calming their supporters as well as warning them against such statements.



USCIRF also called on all Nigeria’s political parties to hold responsible their members who are issuing statements inciting violence along religious lines. It also called on the Nigeria’s police and judiciary to impartially hold accountable all perpetrators of electoral violence.



The agency however hailed the decision of the United States to withhold visas to persons who engage in, plan, and/or perpetrate electoral violence in Nigeria, adding that such decision would send a strong message in support of peaceful elections in the country. It also maintained that every effort needed to be undertaken to ensure peaceful elections and prevent the use of religion to stir up more violence



Meanwhile, the United Nations Security Council has condemned in the strongest terms the continued escalation of attacks perpetrated by Boko Haram terrorists, pointing to an attack on 1 February in Borno State, Nigeria and to increasing attacks in the Lake Chad Basin region, including, on 29 and 30 January, against Chadian forces deployed in Cameroon near the town of Fotokol, which killed four Chadian soldiers and injured 12 others.



In a statement issued to the press in New York, the 15 members extended their condolences and sympathies to the families of those killed and injured, and to the peoples and the Governments of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Chad.



Recalling their Presidential Statement of 19 January this year, Council members reiterated their deep concern that the activities of Boko Haram are undermining the peace and stability of the West and Central African region.



They urged the region to enhance regional military operations and coordination to more effectively and immediately combat Boko Haram. In that regard, they commended the Chadian army’s swift assistance in Cameroon, which resulted in neutralisation of 123 Boko Haram combatants and the capture of others.



Members of the 15-State body reaffirmed that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including the actions of Boko Haram, constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security, and that any acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation, wherever, whenever and by whosoever committed.







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Alleged N30trn Missing Under Okonjo-Iwela Impossible! - Ribadu

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Ribadu: Alleged N30trn Missing under Okonjo-Iweala Impossible



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Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu



Ndubuisi Francis in Abuja



A former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has stated that it was impossible for N30 trillion to be ‘missing’ from the nation’s treasury.



A one-time Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Prof. Charles Soludo, had in an article alleged that “over N30 trillion is missing or stolen or unaccounted for, or simply mismanaged” under the watch of the Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.



Ribadu, in an interview with the News Agency Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja said: “I was baffled and got deluded for anyone to say that N30 trillion got lost. I think we just have to look at what we earn as a country and what our budget had been in these few years, and see how possible it is and if everything we earned is not up to that within the period she has been the minister, which is about three to four years, (how can that be?)



``And for somebody to say that N30 trillion is missing is baffling, especially if you know what our budget is these years. We need to be careful to avoid more damage to our nation because there are certain things that when it comes out, it will never go back again,’’ he said



Ribadu stated that while working under former President Obasanjo, Okonjo-Iweala was the leader of the Economic Management Team and coordinated the economic policy of the administration effectively.



``I challenge anybody to say that she stole N1 at that time; we were all there. I was in charge of EFCC and I want to hear anybody say that she did this and that.



``And I followed her up till now; I think it is somehow uncharitable for someone to come out to say that such an amount of money was missing under her watch,’’ he said .



Ribadu, who is also the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Adamawa State, said it was unfortunate for such controversies but noted that Okonjo-Iweala was one of the most respected Nigerians with unimpeachable integrity.



He added that when he worked with her, she exhibited a nationalistic attitude that was not questionable and believed in any policy that could take Nigeria and its people high.



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NECO Records Improved Performance As It Releases Nov/Dec 2014 Results





National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the Nov/Dec 2014 SSCE results.



The results showed improved performance of students, when compared with last year.



According to the Registrar/ Chief Executive of the Council, Professor Promise Okpala, who announced the result in Minna yesterday, 52.94 percent of the candidates had Credit in English and 55.37 percent in Mathematics.



Out of 63,445 that registered for the examinations, 61,386 eventually sat for it, with 30.57 percent recording Credits and above.



“It is important to note that there have been improvements in NECO SSCE results over the past four years.



A comparative analysis of the results in English language and Mathematics examinations and those who had five Credits and above including English language and Mathematics from 2011 to 2014 depicts this trend,” Okpala said.



Out of 53,848 who sat for Biology, 26,947 passed with Credit which represents 50.04 percent.



51.62 percent of the 28,250 Candidates who sat for Chemistry passed with Credit. 29.22 percent passed Agricultural science at credit level.



Students’ performance in Physics was however very poor, as only 0.2 percent of the students that sat for the examination passed at Credit level.



The registrar decried the continuous involvement of candidates in Examination malpractices despite measures being taken to stop the ugly trend.



According to him, 620 cases of malpractices were recorded in the last examinations.


Are These Courses Difficult To Make First-Class In Them?

No matter how much one tries. I think having first-class in the following course may turn to be a mirage. Here are they

1)Fine Arts

2)Architecture

3)English language

4)Chemistry

5)Languages eg french, portuguese etc

6)Chemical Engineering

7)History

coolPsychology



REASONS- Regardless of how beautiful your drawing is, or how great your construction work may appear. Your lecturer would never give you full mark. And that may keep you wondering. Write all the Essays or any other article in English language as perfect as you think. 'Blow' all the grammar in the dictionary. I assure you you won't be given full mark. Same goes with History. And this would keep on affecting the CGPA. Don't tell me you know everything in psychology- so tell me, why is you shirt yellow? You need to explain to me in details, i mean details!

As for chemistry and chemical Engineering i don't know why first class is getting low nowadays. The students studying those courses often complain that the course is too tough and lucrative.


PDP Accuses INEC, APC Of Burning Non-indigenes' PVCs In Lagos

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is conniving with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to disenfranchise its supporters who are the non-indigenes in Lagos State.



The party said the APC has engaged in burning and destroying of Permanent Voters' Cards (PVCs) of non-indigenes in APC controlled states in connivance with INEC adding that the ploy is to stop them from voting in the forthcoming general elections.

Addressing newsmen this afternoon in Abuja, PDP national publicity secretary, Olisa Metuh said the APC wants to truncate the democratic process through violence, adding that PDP would not allow that to happen.



"In the APC controlled states especially Lagos, the non-indigenes are being denied the collection of their PVCs. In some places, the non-indigenes' PVCs are even burnt and destroyed. We have records of it and we have asked the non-indigenes involved that if by Saturday, INEC continues with what they are doing in collaboration with APC, we will decide on the next line of action. We will not allow our primary constituencies that we have to be disenfranchised in this election," the party said.



The party also dispelled claims by the Director General of the APC Presidential Campaign Organisation, Governor Rotimi Amaechi that the PDP has bribed pastors with N6 billion to support it in the forthcoming elections saying it is unfounded.



"We are not happy that APC is trying to bring religion directly into politics. Pastors are respected and for you to say that pastors have been bribed is one of the greatest cardinal sins. The DG should state his facts and name the pastors involved and tell us where that huge sum of money can came from.



"Attack on men of God is capable of bringing Muslims and Christians into a major fight that can derail democracy in this country. The person who issued this statement is a Christian and I advise him to go for confession because it is a sin against God," the party said.



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Firstgate Overseas Internship (FOI) Programme :A Scam?

Just Yesterday I got a text inviting me to apply for a program with N3,500 on a website http://ift.tt/1ziDmW8 .



Based on their website it is a local content development initiative spearheaded by a consulting firm First Business Intermediaries in conjunction with the Ministry of Youth and development , Ministry of Power.

The aim is to open foreign internship opportunities to 72,000 Nigerians btw the ages of 18 to 40yrs old so as to bridge the skills gap.



While I have done a bit of due diligence by visiting both the firm's website and those two aforementioned ministries

I find it important to flag some important red flags





1) I have not located any mention of the program on the firm's site, the collaborating ministries site or any third party news source.





2. The timing of the kick off the initiative Yesterday. And interviews starting off Feb 11th calls for concerns about sustainability. Why prior to the general elections when it is not certain whether there will be a change in government.



We are all aware of the challenges of programme continuity in Nigeria especially when it public sector tied.





The reason I have written is to safeguard citizens from any potential loss of money and unpleasant experiences.

N3,500 might not seem a lot to loose. But when one imagines the scores of applicants they would get. One begins to understand the scale if it turns out to be illegitimate





It's my opinion that the stakeholders must re assure the public of the credibility and sustainability of the project by the right level of Awareness and addressing the identified concerns about feasibility of the project.



Please further investigations and contributions are welcome .





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Meet KilliWe Nwachukwu, Nigeria's Greatest Superman (Must See Photo)

“Killi-We” Nwachukwu (1932-?) was for more than two decades celebrated as a homegrown Nigerian “superman.” Some of his legendary feats of strength included lifting buses, having cement blocks crushed on his head, and allowing cars to drive over his body.



Superman Killi-Wee Nwachukwu was the strongest man in Nigeria–Philip Emeagwali





Killiwe in action

He was a superman who was going from place to place to perform. People paid to watch him. I saw him perform at our primary school in those days. I think his real name was Nwozuzu Nwachukwu (or something like that). I heard that “Killi We” was a nickname he got after a fight with a certain man, one commentator said.



A great natural Superman! Nwozuzu Nwachukwu (Son of God). “Killi We” was a nickname he got after a fight with a stubborn man “Tick man” who refused to pay him his money for a truck load of goods he conveyed from the market to the man’s home. He used to push a wooden two wheel truck with which he carried goods for people. Then, Truck vehicles were not around, or were not affordable. So, after dropping off the goods, the man would not pay what Nwachukwu charged claiming it was too high. He tried to walk away and Nwachukwu grabbed him by the hand insisting he must pay. A fight ensued and he pinned the man to the ground. The man’s wife ran in and came out with a wooden pestle to assist her husband. Nwachukwu snatched it from her, lifted the woman up and pinned her on top of her husband on the floor. Powerless, she started screaming, Killi We Nwachukwu, Killi we Nwanchukwu” meaning, Nwachukwu, kill us!

In the early 90’s, we were asked to pay some money so that he will come and display his power. We gladly paid the money. On the D day od his assuMed coming, we waited, we couldn’t see him, so, we left. The following day in school, some students that were patient enough narrated how he came, how he carried four students on each of his hand and some many power acrobat . Menn….. It was like a hell to me that I didn’t wait to see this man.

He is real. That was anothr commentator.



And yet another.

He existed. Back in eighties, he came to our school, we paid 50 Kobo to watch him. He carried 10 bags of cement on his stomach and toyed a 504 peugeot SR with a rope on his teeth. Story had it that when he died, his body was deposited in Aladinma mourtuary, he in the night, will carry don all other corpeses and strech himself on them. He continued this till he was rejected by the morgue. He was real.



I remember hearing stories about Giant Alakuku as a child. But I don’t recall ever seeing him.



I remember Killiwe. He was a fat dude and used to tour the country performing stunts like grabbing cars by the bumper and preventing it from moving as someone stepped on the pedal.



I also remember a Seven-Seven song about Killiwe:



“Killiwe Nwaozize Nwachukwu

Abeg make you help me carry my load”



Great Ibeabuchi alias Pistor Killer of Ngodo Isuochi the Lion of Africa who was a great Superman who contested and won the mighty Kill-We Nwachukwu in the sixties.







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Johnny Depp and Amber Heard are reportedly married


After 2 years together, Johnny Depp, 51, has reportedly married his girlfriend, actress Amber Heard, 28. According to People magazine, the pair got married at their home in LA on Tuesday Feb. 3rd and will hold another ceremony at Johnny's private island - Little Hall's Pond Cay in the Bahamas this weekend. Congrats to them.