Saturday 21 February 2015

World Update: Hundreds Evacuated After Fire At Dubai SkysCraper.




Hundreds of people in Dubai were on Saturday evacuated from one of the world’s tallest residential buildings when fire swept through The Torch, a 79-storey skyscraper, residents said. Reuters report:



Dubai’s police chief, General Khamis Mattar, said the fire appeared to be the result of an accident and did not suspect it was caused by any deliberate criminal act, in comments carried by state news agency WAM. He added that an investigation had started to determine the cause of the blaze, WAM reported.



A witness said flames shot out from two sides of the building as glass and metal rained down from near the summit of the structure, which stands more than 330 meters (1,082 feet) tall. Mattar said four people had suffered minor injuries. At least a dozen fire trucks extinguished the blaze several hours after the fire alarm went off around 2 a.m. (2200 GMT Friday).



Residents said the fire had been fanned by high winds, dislodging chunks of metal and glass onto the area below, including a nearby road more than 100 meters (330 feet) away. Traffic in the area was diverted and residents of two other nearby buildings in the emirate’s Marina district, home to thousands of expatriate professionals, were also evacuated, the witness said.


Commonwealth Nigeria pageant winners to represent Nigeria at International pageants 2015


Commonwealth Nigeria Pageant being Nigeria's biggest Pageant that celebrates life and family values officially presents her winners;

i) Beauty Istifanus - Miss Commonwealth Nigeria 2014/2016

ii) Ivannah Onuegbu - Miss Teen Commonwealth Nigeria 2014/2016

iii) Phoebeana Imafidon - Mrs Commonwealth Nigeria 2014/2016

iv) Obinna Acho - Mr Commonwealth Nigeria 2014/2016.






Commonwealth Nigeria Pageant is a licensed Pageant with a franchise from Miss Commonwealth Pageant Limited, United Kingdom, owners of the Commonwealth Pageants' Rights across the world. Strud Models International Limited remains the only licensed Organization in Nigeria with the right to organize the Commonwealth Pageant in the country and presents her winners at the International Contests of the Commonwealth Pageant.





The winners of the 2014 edition of the Commonwealth Nigeria Pageants (as already listed earlier in their various Categories) were crowned at the Prestigious Pageant held in Lagos on the 11th of October, 2014 with the overwhelming presence of the media, well meaning Nigerians and celebrities alike. All the winners were meant to represent Nigeria at the Grand Finale of Commonwealth International Pageant held in London on the 15th of November, 2014 but for the short timing between the Finale in Nigeria and the International Finals in London plus other logistical, sponsorship and financial impediments, all efforts by the organizers of the Pageant to make the representation successful were truncated.





As part of the commitment of the organizers to fulfill their obligations to the winners, the tenure of the winners has been extended till 2016, this will enable early preparation for the representation of the same winners (crown holders) at the 2015 edition of the Commonwealth International Pageant. This is to unequivocally inform the public that all winners of Commonwealth Nigeria Pageant crowned on the 11th of October 2014 are officially Nigeria's Representatives to Commonwealth International Pageant 2015.


The organizers will also like to use this opportunity to call on well meaning Nigerians and Corporate Organizations to support this huge feat to better fly the Nigeria's flag higher among other countries of the world. For more information about the Commonwealth Nigeria Pageant, visit the website; www.commonwealthnigeriapageant.org









I Quit Politics Because Of My Mother – Ace Comedian Julius Agwu Reveals.




Remember when Julius Agwu joined politics and even declared his intention to contest for governor of Rivers State.. He suddenly dropped out of the race….



However during the APC Valentine dinner, Agwu who was the host revealed why he backed out from the race. Agwu said that immediately his mother got wind of his political ambition, she called him and begged him to opt out of the race….



“My mum called me to confirm and I said it was true. She cried on the phone and told me to drop my ambition and leave it for the politicians before they kidnap her and demand for ransom. I had to oblige my mother’s request,”


Stable Electricity Supply Not Feasible Till After 2017 – Jonathan •Says FG Spent £8.26b On Power Sector




President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday disclosed that the Federal Government has invested about £8.26billion in the power sector through the National Integrated Power Project (NIPP), in the bid to boost the electricity generation capacity in the country by over 4, 700MGW.



The president, who made this known during the inauguration of the 750MW Olorunsogo II Power Station, Olorunsogo in Ewekoro local government area of Ogun State, said that out of the amount, about £650 million ‎was committed to the Olorunsogo project.



President Jonathan added that 10 of such projects are currently being replicated across the country, including the two inaugurated in Kogi and Ondo states last year.



The Egbin power station will be commissioned later today.



An elated President Jonathan expressed happiness that he has continued to deliver on his campaign promises, which included the reformation of the power sector, adding that his administration would not relent in its determination to improve power supply in the country.



“I am happy that I have consistently delivered on my campaign promises to transform Nigeria and my administration would leave no stone unturned to achieve its goals”, he said.



The president, however, hinted that the nation’s quest for stable electricity supply might not be feasible until after two or more years.



According to him, the interface between the federal government and the private sector on full privatisation of the energy sector to make steady power supply feasible in the country, would hopefully be completed in two years period.



He said: “to stimulate the micro and medium enterprises, government must invest and must show significant concern for power and that is what we are doing.



“And we promised this country that surely in the next two years, the interface between 100 per cent government control of power sector and 100 per cent control of the private sector will be sealed properly and Nigerians would take power for granted”.


Zimbabwe President, Robert Mugabe Turns 91 Today.




The President of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe turns 91 today, February 21, and intends to celebrate the milestone with a lavish party.



Mugabe’s birthday celebration, which will hold on February 28, is expected to gulp about $1 million.



The menu for the event includes two elephants, two buffaloes, two sable antelopes, five impalas and a lion which were all donated by a local farmer.



The party is set to take place at the golf course of the Elephant Hills Resort in Victoria Falls.



Mugabe was born on February 21, 1924 in Kutama, Zimbabwe.



He has been President of the country since December 22, 1987.


I Prayed To Become the Biggest Entertainer Out Of Africa – Dbanj Says.

Dbanj has opened up to the Nigerian Tribune on his achievements so far




Did you imagine how far you will get to when you started?

My first single was out in October 2004 and my first album was released on the 25th of March 2005.



Yes. As at then, I always said I was an entertainer. I always said “I’m Dbanj” as loud as I could. And I hoped and prayed that I’d become the biggest entertainer to ever come out of Africa. I also prayed that I will be the richest entertainer and so on. I had a lot of dreams. And it has been a great challenge since ten years up until now.



When I count my blessings I see that God has been faithful to me. There are places I have been to that I didn’t think I would ever get, although I dreamt big. There are a number of stages I didn’t foresee I’d get to that I am honoured to be in. It can only get better. And I am very grateful to God.



Can you tell us the highest point of your career so far?

Last year I gave a speech at the World Bank summit. That for me was difference because it had nothing to do with music. Although I spoke briefly about music, my speech was mainly about the youths of my generation. And to be in that kind of gathering, to face such audience showed that I was not only anartiste, but also that I am capable of representing my generation. And that is the one thing I have always wanted to do: to be a good example for my generation.



Will you be taken up more official engagements this year?

Yes. But I would have to balance it with the music. This year I want to give back more than I did last year with agriculture. This year, there will be more talks, performances, parties and music. And who knows? I might get to Hollywood this year.


Nigerian Army Recruitment 2015: Details And Procedure

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73RRI Recruitment will start on Monday 23 February and will end on Saturday 11 April 2015.


The Nigerian Army reserves the right to prosecute any individual or group found to have fraudulently gained access to this site or information contained in it. Applicants are therefore advised to obtain their e-Vouchers directly through this portal or buy paper vouchers from the designated banks.



73RRI Enlistment steps



Step 1 Purchase PIN: Buy Voucher Online or from any branch of the designated banks.



Step 2 PIN Registration: Enter your Voucher Serial Number and PIN and click Next button.



Step 3: If your PIN is valid, select your preferred Application Category and create an account on the portal.



Step 4: Complete the Application form and Print a copy of your form. Note: You can log in to the portal at any time with your Serial Number and Pin. Make sure you retain your voucher.



Step 5:Visit this website from 15 April 2015 to confirm if you have been shortlisted for the Pre-Screening Examination.



Step 6:Take part in the Pre-Screening Examination on 18 April 2015 at the centre you had chosen when completing the application form.



Step 7:Visit this website for the list of successful candidates for the Zonal Screening Exercise.



Step 8:Take part in Zonal Screening Exercise on 4 - 16 May 2015 at the designated Zonal Centres for your state of origin.




Commisioning Of Unit 6 (1320 MW) Egbin Power Station

Yesterday, a quantum leap was recorded in our quest for stable power supply with the commissioning of 750MW Olorunsogo Power generation station in Ogun State. Today, still in the spirit of confining power outage to perpetual obscurity, the President and Commander In Chief of Nigerian Armed Forces, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan is presently commissioning another power station in Ikorodu, Lagos State. The project which came to fruition as a result of Mr.President's commitment to effectively lighten up Nigeria is the largest in West Africa and will add about 1320 MW of power supply to the national grid. Let's celebrate an achiever.


Photos: James Ibori’s Look-Alike, Gorgeous Daughter Intensifies Campaign In Delta

Erhiatake Ibori, daughter of the former governor of Delta State James Ibori, won the PDP House of Assembly ticket for Ethiope West constituency on 29th November 2014. She clinched the party’s ticket during the state PDP primaries which other contenders boycotted, making her emerge the winner.



A few days ago, she inaugurated the ‘ambubike’ service at the Civic Centre, Oghara in Delta State. The initiative showcased Starlite Hopes Initiative (SHI)’s free ambulance service.



Erhiatake’s Starlite Hopes Initiative, which provides free ambulance service equipped with vehicles and motorbikes, has as vision: assisting in saving lives by providing a network of fully equipped basic life support ambulances and quadbulances; providing counseling on health issues, and preventive measure against disease, treatment for malaria, water-borne diseases and sensitization of the people to maximize community capacity on health service and promoting community development and capacity building through good governance and volunteer work.



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Can You Date A Guy With Any Of These Qualities?

I know someone will love them the way they are.



Ladies, can u really date a guy with any of these?





• A guy that weaves his hair



• A guy with big bum bum.



• One that is bleaching (artificial oyinbo)



• A guy that walks and act like a woman!


Dear LIB readers: My boyfriend is always turning down my sexual advances.. should I be worried?


From a female LIB reader

My boyfriend of six months is a super gentleman who respects women a lot, a trait that endeared him to me but I am getting irritated with his over gentlemanness. I have approached him for us to get down countless number of times but he keeps telling me he wants to respect me and my body and that he has the tendency of loving me less once we have sex. I have understood with him for 3 years now but it's beginning to give me concern. I love this dude I want him to have me, to scatter me, for him to Peter me up and down (his name is peter) but he is refusing. Says I'm his queen. Should I be worried?

You should be! Very very...lol. Men hardly down sex. How much more from someone they 'love'. Turn down for what? Hehe. What say you, people?


Some Prayer Lines Single Ladies Say Before Stepping Out

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This prayer point takes place in their heart.

As she walks on the street, communicate on Social Networks etc, she prays these prayers.





1. May my husband to be locate me today. Amen!



2. Any broke ass niggar that may want to come my way. Fire!!!



3. I call forth Shell workers today. They'll fight over me.



4. My ex- that useless boy, will not see my break light forever!



5. Help me pretend well so he can admire me from afar!



6. As I'm trekking under this hot sun, may a rich, single, handsome and gentle guy pick me up in his Range Rover Sports. Amen, by Fire! 3 X





7. Any girl blindfolding my husband to be from seeing me... be lost and not be found ever. Amen!





8. As I walk and roll it, let it cause waves! May he notice me!





Ladies, Am I saying the truth? cheesygrin



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Introverts In Relationships, How Do You Cope?

Being an introvert doesn't mean you are shy. An introvert is simply someone who is energized by being alone. Unlike an extrovert who draws energy by being around people and around stimulating environments, an introvert is drained by such environments. An introvert doesn't have the natural drive to partake in events and social gathering and functions and if he our she engages in them, he or she would need a lot of time alone to get back the energy lost.



The current Nigerian society has been wired to favor the extroverts. Our social, economic, cultural and political society structures has been constructed in a way that makes one wonder if we are really living in an extrovert's world



When it comes to relationships, introverts are hugely misunderstood especially when its an introvert/extrovert relationship.

For example an introvert may choose to spend more time with himself/herself not because he or she doesn't want to spend time with the partner, but because naturally he or she prefers to spend reasonable amount of time with himself /herself



Also an introvert may not be as outgoing and may not like to attend parties and social functions with the partner and this could dent the growth of the relationship



So my question to all introverts out there In a relationship. How do you cope?

Also if you are in a relationship with an introvert, how do you cope?


Buhari Not In London Hospital – Garba Shehu

THE Major-General Muhammadu Buhari’s campaign organization, has dismissed as false reports that the All Progressive Congress (APC) presidential candidate is being treated at a hospital located at Cavendish Street, Cavendish Square, W2 London West End, London and he is not listed by the Chatham House as speaker any time soon. According to online media, Pointblank news, Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose, described Buhari’s ‘’medical trip’’ as a vindication of his earlier stand that Buhari was sick and lacked the required capacity to rule Nigeria.



Reacting to Fayose’s statement, Spokesman of the Buhari campaign organisation, Malam Garba Shehu, told Saturday Vanguard on phone: ‘’That is Fayose with his death wish for General Buhari,” adding that Buhari is not not in any hospital in London. ‘’There is nothing like that,’’ he stressed.



Asked if Buhari would give a talk at the prestigious foreign policy hub, the Royal Institute of International Affairs, Chatham House London, he said: ‘’We have a Thursday date. We are working on the details. May be it will be ready tomorrow or Monday, otherwise I would have given you the title of the lecture and time.’’



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Pics: Fire rips through one of the world's tallest residential buildings in Dubai


The Dubai Marina Torch, an 86-storey building which stands (1,105 ft), was engulfed by fire in the early hours of today forcing a mass evacuation. The fire reportedly started around the 52nd floor then moved to the lower parts of the building. Thousands of residents were evacuated from the highrise and it took more than a dozen fire trucks to extinguish the flames.



Authorities say there were no reports of deaths or injuries from the Marina Torch fire and the cause of the fire is not immediately clear. See photos from the incident after the cut...