The Importance of Health and Safety Training in the Workplace

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Although many organizations now take steps to boost the safety of their employees at work, the fact remains that approximately 2.2 million people are killed on the job or as a result of incidents that took place at work each year. It’s important that companies continue to take a proactive approach to this issue. That often means making modifications or additions to current workplace safety programs.

If a current program does not include occupational health and safety training for all employees, it should. It’s not enough for management alone to understand effective safety procedures. Ensuring that every single member of the team has received the proper training pays off in substantial ways.

When your whole team is compliant with safety procedures, you can increase productivity, employee retention, and protect your bottom line. If you have to pay workers compensation to an injured party, you risk losing all of these benefits.

YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS 25 Kids That Made Millions Before Graduating High School

Young Entrepreneurs Who Made It Before Graduating From High School

It’s not out of the norm for teens to focus on school, friends, hobbies and even part-time gigs that put some spending money in their pockets. Although, there are some kids who have taken their passions and side-gigs and turned them into successful startups . Here are 25 kids who not only launched successful businesses, but made millions of dollars doing so.

1. Ashley Qualls
At the age of 14, Ashley Qualls launched a website called whateverlife.com in 2014, which was designed to provide free Myspace layouts and HTML tutorials for people in her age group. The site was so popular that Qualls received a number of offers, such as $1.5 million and the car of her choice from an anonymous buyer.

2. John Koon
Believe it or not, John Koon opened the first auto parts business in New York City at just 16-years-old. Koon made millions when the company, Extreme Performance Motorsports , became one of the main suppliers for the MTV reality show Pimp My Ride . He used his connections to start a clothing company alongside rapper Young Jeezy, which helped him earn a cool $40 million.

3. Cameron Johnson
In 1994, when he was just nine-years-old, Cameron Johnson launched a greeting card company called Cheers and Tears. By the time he reached high school, Johnson moved onto online advertising and software development, which earned him a monthly income of around $400,000.

4 Things Entrepreneurs Should Learn From American President Donald Trump: “If I Don't Win, I’ll Consider This A Total And Complete Waste of Time” -- Donald Trump

Donald Trump 

“If I don’t win, I’ll consider this a total and complete waste of time” -- Donald Trump

Love him or hate him, the Republican candidate and New Hampshire GOP victor Donald Trump can sometimes say something extremely powerful.
The above quote is an example. It sums up the kind of mindset every entrepreneur needs to have: Never set out to do something with hopes of being second best.
So, what else does Trump have to teach us? Politics aside, here are four lessons that every entrepreneur can learn from the controversial billionaire and his presidential run.

MUSIC:- Famous feat Durella - Jago Milo

The Wait is over... The Most Anticipating Single #JAGO unleashed...

Famous "The Igboro Crooner" kicks off the year with this dance single titled JAGO on a Joint effort from Durella "The King Of The Zanga", this is a good one from the Fame Land Entertainment front liner, song produced by Dresan.. Mixed and Mastered by Spiritual beat... Enjoy!!!

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Meet the Business Leaders Serving in Trump's Administration

Donald Trump 

President Donald Trump is the first person to have been elected to the office without any prior government or military experience on his resume. Prior to his campaign, Trump traveled in the spheres of media, with his role as the host of The Apprentice , and in business, as the CEO of the Trump Organization.
As Trump’s cabinet takes shape, it’s become clear that those with experience in the corporate world will have a considerable amount of input and representation in the upcoming administration.


Name: Jared Kushner
Position: Senior advisor to the President
Experience: Kushner is married to Ivanka Trump. He runs his family’s real estate company, Kushner. Until recently, he was the publisher of The New York Observer . It was recently announced that he will be stepping down and selling his ownership stake in the newspaper to a family trust. There is a question of whether Kushner’s role in the new administration violates an anti-nepotism law passed in the 1960s.

Linda McMahon

Name: Linda McMahon
Position: Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA)
Experience: McMahon co-founded and is the former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), and was a Republican Senate candidate from Connecticut in 2010 and 2012.

Name: Robert Lighthizer
Position: U.S. Trade Representative
Experience: Lighthizer is an attorney and a partner at New York City law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom. Lighthizer was deputy U.S. trade representative under Ronald Reagan.

Name: Mike Pompeo
Position: CIA Director
Experience: Pompeo is currently a Republican congressman from Kansas’s fourth district, a role he’s held since 2011. Prior to his political career, he ran a company called Thayer Aerospace, which was sold in 2006.

Rex Tillerson

Name: Rex Tillerson
Position: Secretary of State
Experience: Tillerson has worked for oil and gas company ExxonMobil since 1975, and in 2006 he became the company’s CEO. In 2013, Tillerson received Russia’s Order of Friendship. According to The Washington Post , the award was given to Tillerson after Exxon completed a deal with Russian oil company Rosneft that involved drilling for fossil fuels in the Arctic.

Name: Steven Mnuchin
Position: Secretary of the Treasury
Experience: Mnuchin is the co-founder and CEO of Dune Capital Management. He is also the co-founder of OneWest Bank Group, which was sold in 2015. He was also a partner at Goldman Sachs, where he worked for 17 years. In recent years, Mnuchin has produced several films, including American Sniper , The Lego Movie and Suicide Squad .

Name: Wilbur Ross
Position: Secretary of Commerce
Experience: For 25 years, Ross worked at New York investment banking firm Rothschild Inc. In 2000, he founded WL Ross & Co, another investment firm, and sold it six years later, but stayed on as chief strategy officer and chairman. This summer, WL Ross & Co paid a $2.3 million fine to the Securities and Exchange Commission on charges that it didn’t properly disclose fees that the firm charged investors.

Name: Todd Ricketts
Position: Deputy secretary of commerce
Experience: Ricketts is the co-owner of the Chicago Cubs and also sat on the board of directors for TD Ameritrade.

Andrew Pudzer

Name: Andrew Pudzer
Position: Secretary of Labor
Experience: Pudzer is the CEO of CKE Holdings, a position he’s held since 2000. Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s are among the restaurant chains under the company’s auspices. In recent years, the company has been the subject of class action lawsuits dealing with the alleged unfair payment of employees.

Name: David Shulkin
Position: Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Experience: Shulkin is currently the Under Secretary of Health for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Prior to that, Shulkin was the chief medical officer at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, president and CEO of of Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City, and president of Morristown Medical Center in New Jersey.

Name: Jay Clayton
Position: Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman
Experience: Clayton is an attorney and a partner at New York City law firm Sullivan and Cromwell. He has a background working on mergers and acquisitions as well as IPOs, such as the Alibaba Group’s in 2014.

Carl Icahn

Name: Carl Icahn
Position: Special Advisor on Business Regulation
Experience: The controversial 80-year-old investor will not become a federal employee or receive a salary for his role in the administration. Icahn has held stakes in eBay, PayPal, Netflix, AIG and Cheniere Energy.

Name: Gary Cohn
Position: Director of the White House National Economic Council
Experience: Cohn is currently the president and COO of Goldman Sachs.

Name: Seema Verma
Position: Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Experience: Verma is the CEO and founder of SVC Inc., a health policy consulting firm.

Police Injured In Protests, Nearly 100 Arrested At Trump Inauguration

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A pair of police officers were injured and 95 protesters arrested after they smashed windows, damaged cars and threw rocks at police near Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony on Friday in Washington, D.C.

Two DC police officers and one other person were taken to the hospital for undetermined injuries after run-ins with protesters, DC Fire Spokesman Vito Maggiolo told CNN. The injuries are non-life threatening.
After the swearing-in ceremony, demonstrators near 12th and K streets threw rocks and bottles at police, who were clad in riot gear and attempting to disperse the crowd. A large number of police were on scene and used smoke and flash-bang devices to try to scatter the protesters.

Lagos State Governor Akinwumi Ambode Earmarks 181 LG Roads For Construction In 2017

Lagos state governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday, January 19, said that his administration would consolidate on its infrastructural renewal drive with the construction of 181 local government roads in the current fiscal year, saying the process for the award of the contract would commence next week.


Governor Ambode, who spoke at the first Quarterly Town Hall Meeting for 2017, the sixth in the series, held at the Ajelogo Housing Scheme, Ajelogo Market Road, Akanimodo, Mile 12, said the 181 roads, is an improvement on the 114 roads, two in each local government, which his administration promised to embark upon every year.

Acknowledging that most of the requests made by residents during the interactive session at the Town Hall Meeting were majorly on roads owing to the success of the 114 roads delivered in September 2016, the Governor said his administration thought it wise to ensure that the roads captured for 2017 are key roads that would have economic impact on the people living in that axis, hence the increase to 181 roads.

Donald Trump Builds Border Wall

American President  Donald Trump 

The American President Donald Trump is preparing to sign executive actions on his first day in the White House on Friday to take the opening steps to crack down on immigration, build a wall on the U.S.-Mexican border and roll back outgoing President Barack Obama's policies.


Trump, a Republican elected on Nov. 8 to succeed Democrat Obama, arrived in Washington on a military plane with his family a day before he will be sworn in during a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol.

Aides said Trump would not wait to wield one of the most powerful tools of his office, the presidential pen, to sign several executive actions that can be implemented without the input of Congress.

"He is committed to not just Day 1, but Day 2, Day 3 of enacting an agenda of real change, and I think that you're going to see that in the days and weeks to come," Trump spokesman Sean Spicer said on Thursday, telling reporters to expect activity on Friday, during the weekend and early next week.

SHOCKING REVELATION:- Boko Haram To Strike The South -East - Nigerian Soldier

Boko Haram to strike the south -east. I don't know how true this is, but I got it from a whatsapp group I'm in and claims proved it to be coming from a Nigerian military officer. He says "READ WHAT A SOLDIER POSTED
'' Attention ! Attention !! Attention !!! "

  I am a soldier, I will not give my name for the sake of my life . my message is simple, I can't stop myself from letting people understand the danger they are in,in Nigeria (especially those in the southeast),after my fellow soldiers here in southern Kaduna, Kaduna state,yesterday being Sunday 08 march,invaded a church and killed innocent Christian youths guarding their church against suicide bombers from  gaining access in to the church compound during their church service. My conscience keeps judging me for not letting people know what I know. I am a christian but here in the military camp, I dare not let them know about this or I will be on the next troop heading to confront Boko Haram without enough rains of ammunition to fight them and certainly will get killed . most of our men deployed to fight Boko Haram are christian soldiers from the eastern and southeastern part of the country ,I cry inside me each time they leave the camp to confront Boko Haram as most of them don't make it back alive and nobody cares to retrieve their body from Boko Haram .

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Sex Toy Vendors Not Facing Recession As People Turn To It For Pleasure

In the midst of the biting economic crisis facing many Nigerians, forcing many to go as far as committing suicide, a sub-sector of the Nigerian economy is booming bringing smile to the faces of people lacking sexual fulfillment.
S*x toys
This is the s*x toy market.
In a society where people can hardly speak openly about sexual problems, Saturday Punch’s investigation shows that some vendors sell sex toys worth millions of naira every month.
A sex therapist and prominent s*x toy vendor, Mrs. Iheoma Obibi, explained that contemporary Nigerians are gradually coming out of some sort of “sexual darkness” and this is creating a boom in the market with an attendant influx of fake sex toys.
For the last six and half years, Kemi Fawole, a certified s*x therapist, has been dealing in adult products including sex toys.

In South Sudan Former model's sex tape with bottle leaks online

Former South Sudanese model, Nyaleap Thomas Jal known as Thomas Patience on Facebook has suddenly become the object of controversy as her sex tape leaks online.
In this digital age where very little is left to the imagination, a leaked sex tape isn't so much pf a big, except for the fact that South Sudan is a staunchly conservative in their behaviour.

Hot In Juba reports that the sex tape which is in two parts, shows the naked model, having fun with herself, and unlike Nigeria's Chidinma Okeke's cucumber preference, Nyaleap goes for a bottle.

Compliment of The Season From The Stable of A.R MEDIA.

 Arik Olakunle Raymond, CEO A.R Media wishes everybody a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New-Year. Arik also used the medium to thank everyone for their patronage in the year 2016, and promised to serve all clients better in the forth coming year.

Compliment of the Season from the stable of A.R MEDIA.

FUNNY Embarassing VIDEO

Headies Award started this year with fun and closed it with an endless memorable fun as starboy wizzy washed a greeting. Watch video and laugh.
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Full List of 2016 HEADIES AWARD Winners

The Winners list of 11th edition of the prestigious Headies Awards is finally Here .
It’s been an interesting year in music, and Nigeria generally and it’s been reflected in the award ceremony. A good number of prominent artists were absent including Olamide, MI, Adekunle Gold, Lil Kesh, Don Jazzy, Ill Bliss and a host of others.
Check the winners after the cut

[PHOTOS] Bag of Rice Now Selling For N12,000 - Ambode

… 50kg Bag For N12,000; 25kg For N6,000; 10kg For N2,500
…This Is A Historic Moment For Lagos, Kebbi, Says Lagos Gov

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode and his Kebbi State counterpart, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu on Wednesday launched the much anticipated Lagos-Kebbi Rice christened LAKE RICE, saying that the partnership which culminated into the launch was not only designed to ensure food security but showcase the ability of Nigeria to become a producing nation.

Speaking at the launching ceremony held at Lagos House in Ikeja, Governor Ambode said the development was a great and historic moment for both states and Nigeria, as the rice would not only be sold at highly reduced price, compared to what obtains in the market, but is also very fresh and safe for consumption.

“Today is an historic day for Lagos and Kebbi States. In March 2016, we signed an MOU with an understanding that we, being proudly Nigeria, we want to come out with what is made in Nigeria and what is good in Nigeria. We took all that President Muhammadu Buhari said that we need to grow our food and we decided that we will prove a point and that is what today is all about.

[ARB] BE INSPIRED TUESDAY (BIT) Young Entrepreneur of The Week - JOYCEE AWOJOODU - CEO ORIKI

Joycee Awojoodu - CEO Oriki 

Joycee Awojoodu - The startup story of an African luxury personal grooming brand fusing the continent’s beloved botanicals with scientific research


As the fast developing world of personal grooming and skincare grows in Africa, so too does the desire to find products that harness the unique natural ingredients from the continent for their inspiration. One luxury brand, ORÍKÌ, is not only creating a range of products that truly celebrate Africa’s natural resources, but it also positively touches the lives of those who harvest those raw materials.

WIZKID To Serve 11 Years Jail Time

Over 25,000 Ugandans had paid for tickets in anticipation of Africa’s biggest musician of 2016.
Wizkid who’s presently tending to health issues in US, and his manager Sunday Are have been issued an arrest warrant, to be produced in court on or before January 16, 2017. Credit: Various
Nigerian pop star Wizkid has been issued an arrest warrant for cancelling his Uganda concert recently.

River State Gov. Wike, Rigged Re-Run Election of The State - APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that the audio recording released by an online media platform is proof that Governor Nyesom Wike rigged the just concluded Rivers rerun election.
Sahara Reporters earlier released an audio recording where someone purported to be Wike allegedly threatened to kill an official of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The APC also alleged that the Rivers Governor has soiled the integrity of his office and the electoral process.

War Drama "76" Leads 2017 AMVCA, Gets 12 Nominations

On Wednesday, December 14, 2016, the nominees for the fifth edition of the prestigious Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) were revealed.
"76," the movie which follows a soldier accused of being involved in the 1976 military coup and assassination of General Murtala Mohammed, earned 12 nominations.

The nominations include Best Actress for Rita Dominic, Best Actor for Ramsey Nouah, Best Overall Movie, Best Movie West Africa, Best Director, Best Make-Up Artist, Best Cinematography, Best Art Director among others.

Produced by Adonaija Owiriwa and Izu Ojukwu, and directed by Ojukwu, the story in the film is told from two points of view: that of a young pregnant woman, and that of her husband, a soldier accused of being involved in the 1976 military coup and assassination of General Murtala Mohammed.

[ARB] BE INSPIRED TUESDAY (BIT) Young Entrepreneur of The Week - "Bilikiss Adebiyi" - CEO WeCyclers

Bilikiss Adebiyi - Founder & CEO WeCyclers

Bilikiss Adebiyi is an inspiring Nigerian social entrepreneur and founder of WeCyclers. Her company offers waste collection and recycling services to the Lagos informal settlements, where an estimated 66% of Lagosians live. As a part of the process, residents are offered an incentive for collecting their household waste which is picked up for free by Wecyclers using specially adapted bicycles. To create incentives among low-income households to participate, rewards are given to them for every kilogram recycled, via points sent by SMS. These points are then redeemable against goods they value, such as cell phone minutes or basic food items. The rewards have been funded in partnership with big brands such as Coca Cola and GlaxoSmithKline.

King Sunny Ade (K.S.A) Sells His Guitar For N52 Million

The auction held at the Sunny On Sunday concert, commemorating the 70th birthday ceremony of Juju music icon, King Sunny Ade.

The event which held on Sunday, December 11, 2016, at the Temple Balmoral Marquee, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

A major highlight of the event was the auction of one of King Sunny Ade’s famous guitars masterfully painted by award-winning artist, Victor Ehikhamenor. The master-piece is a collector’s item and has been receiving anonymous bids.

Nigeria Will Be Out of Recession By 2017 - Says Buhari

Nigeria will be out of recession - President Buhari

 President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that the 2017 budget will get the country out of the current economic crisis.
Buhari gave the assurance on Sunday, December 11, 2016, in his Eid-el Maulud message to Nigerians.

“Again the calendar of life has brought us into another period of celebration, and deep reflection. Celebration, because we are marking the birth of Prophet Mohammed (Peace Be Upon Him), and deep reflection, because it is another opportunity of pausing, taking a deep breath and reflecting on the current realities before us,” he said.

“First of all, I wish all Muslims a happy and memorable celebration of the birth of the great Prophet, through whose teachings, particularly on peaceful living, tolerance, sobriety, generosity, sacrifice and honesty, and wisdom, the nation has gained immensely in building a harmonious and prosperous society. The universal truths of the Prophet’s values remain unchanged.

Buhari Should Suspend Vehicle Importation Ban - Reps

 Buhari, Suspend Vehicle Importation Ban - Yakubu Dogara (Speaker House of Representative)

The House of Representatives on Thursday asked the Federal Government to suspend its new policy of banning the importation of vehicles through land borders.
The lawmakers specifically advised President Muhammadu Buhari to intervene by urgently directing the Nigeria Customs Service to reverse the policy.
The policy is expected to come into effect from January 1, 2017.
Instead of enforcing a ban, the House called on the government to ensure that security agencies manned the land borders diligently to enforce the payment of import duties and ensure the remittance of same to the treasury.
“The House further urges the government to install border security and surveillance equipment for effective monitoring to address the recurring menace of smuggling and ensure a maximum revenue generation on all lawfully-imported goods,” the resolution stated.

Some small businesses later become the nations Big business; while some still maintain their small scale level. Either ways, here are some tips for small businesses to dominate the local market.

1. Small business tips online.

According to a study from Bazaarvoice, roughly 39 percent of in-store shoppers research a product online before buying at a physical location. This means that your small business must have an online presence in order to compete locally. How can your small business improve its online presence?

2. Improve your local SEO.

Focusing on improving your small business’ local SEO will help generate more traffic to your website and ultimately, more leads and sales for your business. With roughly 97 percent of consumers going online to search for local businesses, why wouldn’t you make SEO a priority? Additionally, Google is placing more emphasis on local search with prominent local results floating at the top of targeted search queries. With that said, Google has altered their local results to focus on the top three businesses for a specific search. This means, while difficult, getting your small business inside the top three results can result in tremendous return on investment. To get started, make sure you register your business with Google and Bing Places. Other considerations to improve local SEO include, hyper-local content creation onsite and offsite, outreach and publisher partnerships with local websites, optimizing your website (NAP, keywords, etc.) and strategic social media management among others.

MUSIC: SERIKI - SIX IN DA MORNING | @Serikiomoowo

Seriki has been an independent artist for couples of years after leaving alapomeji records, he has been doing great work in the music industry, he released album 2014 tag Seriki Diary. He has done a lot of singles and featuring rocking the street of Nigeria up to date.

Seriki has a new deal with EEDOHWOO RECORDS to continue the good work he has been doing to give his fans more good music.
Here is the new hit single to welcome his fans to EEDOHWOO RECORDS. Title Six In Da Morning. 

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Samklef Turns Santa Claus

Samklef who is currently in south africa working and having fun, decided to turn himself into a santa claus, he also said he will be dropping 2 singles soon for the xmas according to the post on his instagram page! 

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MUSIC:Banny Ft. Small Doctor & Adex Da Flex - CODEINE

Singer Banny drops a new single “Codeine”. The "Ogidiga Crooner" is giving some music lately and we are loving the sounds from Adex Da Flex Producion . Lets rock the hit "Codeine" Featuring the street Ambassador "Small Doctor" and "Adex Da Flex" Enjoy!!!.


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Habits You Need To Be Successful

Many people wonder how they can become highly successful, not realizing that they hold within them everything they need to achieve all of the success they desire.
Successful people are where they are today because of their habits.  Habits determine 95% of a person’s behavior.
Everything that you are today, and everything that you will ever accomplish, is determined by the quality of the habits that you form.
By creating good habits and adopting a positive behavior, you too can become successful and live a prosperous life.

Successful People Maintain 7 Good Habits

For thousands of years, success in human life has been studied by great thinkers and philosophers.  I have personally studied the subject for more than 30 years.  What I have found is that the very best people have developed good habits.
I have identified seven valuable habits that you need to develop if you want to perform at your very maximum in everything you do.

1. They Are Goal Oriented

The first habit is to become goal oriented.
You need to be a habitual goal setter, and dedicate yourself to working from clear, written goals every day of your life.  All highly successful people are intensely goal oriented. They know exactly what they want, they have it written down, they have written plans to accomplish it, and they both review and work on their plans every single day.

NCC To Sanction 13 Telecom Firms Over Unsolicited SMS

About 13 telecoms operators may face sanctions over unsolicited telemarketing and for failing to comply with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) order on the do-not-disturb (DND) directive issued to them on April 20, 2016.

They have, however, been given another one-week ultimatum from Monday, November 14, 2016 to remedy the situation or face the sanctions.

The network operators include Airtel Network Limited, MTN Nigeria, Globacom Nigeria, Visafone Communications, N-Tel and Etisalat.

MUSIC; Agaran Da Emperor feat Small Doctor

Da Emperor never fails to amaze fans and the world, with his versatility, creativity and indigenous flows ‎.

The World's famous indigenous rapper is back with a brand new one ‎just like the title of the song goes "Aganran" and he features Popular street Ambassador Small Doctor on this Super jam produced by Dy Grillo.

Since the Da Emperor's rebrand in 2014, it's been Hits upon Hits. From "Para mode" audio and video to "Governor Ambode Akinwunmi's Campaign song" to "Firewood" featuring Oritse Femi to "I'm A Sinner" audio and
video to "Shake it" alongside Stylezz and Shyboss and now "Aganran" featuring Small Doctor.


Da Emperor who has been profiled by Wikipedia also got verified by Twitter, it won't be a surprise if he gets verified by instagram too soon. It's safe to say he's an International Nigerian Indigenous Rapper representing Nigerian indigenous rap to the world.


#Aganran is definitely the new Street slang. No doubts.



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My Husband Killed Himself

Just two years after our marriage, my husband brought up the idea of asking his Mother to move from the rural hometown and spend her remaining years
with us. His father passed away while he was still very young. His mum endured much hardship and struggled all on her own to provide for him, see him through to
the university. You could say that she suffered a great deal and did everything you could
expect or imagine of a woman to bring hubby to where he is today. I immediately agreed and started preparing the spare room, which has a
balcony facing the South to let her enjoy the sunshine and plant greenery.
Hubby stood in the bright room, and suddenly,
he lifted me up and started spinning round and round. As I begged him to
put me down, he said: "Lets go fetch mother".

Just two years after our marriage, my husband brought up the idea of asking
his Mother to move from the rural hometown and spend her remaining years
with us. His father passed away while he was still very young. His mum
endured much hardship and struggled all on her own to provide for him, see him through to
the university. You could say that she suffered a great deal and did everything you could
expect or imagine of a woman to bring hubby to where he is today. I immediately agreed and started preparing the spare room, which has a balcony facing the South to let her enjoy the sunshine and plant greenery.
Hubby stood in the bright room, and suddenly, he lifted me up and started
spinning round and round. As I begged him to put me down, he said: "Lets gofetch mother". Hubby is tall and big sized and I love to rest my head on his chest and enjoy
the feeling that he could pick me up at any moment, put me as smallish as I am into his pocket.
Whenever we have an argument and one of us refuses to back out, he would lift me up and
spin me over his head continuously until I surrender as I beg for
mercy. I became addicted to this kind of panic-joy feeling. Mother brought along her countryside habits and lifestyle with her. For example; I am so used to buying flowers to
decorate the living room, she could not stand it and would comment: "I do not
know how you young people spend your money, what do you buy flowers for? You also can't eat flowers!" I will smile and say,: "Mum, with flowers in the
house, our mood will also become better." Mother will grumble away, and my
husband will smile and tell her:

Nigerian States To Get N20b Each For Infrastructure

The Federal Government is on the verge of refunding at least N20 billion to each of the 36 states for infrastructural development.
Speaker, House of Representatives, Mr. Yakubu Dogara made this disclosure yesterday while responding to the Igwe of Ogwuekpele, His Royal Highness Igwe Valentine B.C. Onyema Ogidiga, who had expressed concern on dilapidating infrastructure in Anambra State.

The speaker, who was in Igwe’s palace on a courtesy visit, said the Federal Government was planning to invest in infrastructure and provision of capital.

A statement by the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Speaker, Mr. Iliya Habila, further quoted Dogara as saying that when the money is refunded to the states, it would assist them in providing critical infrastructure.


According to the speaker, “As regards debts being owed to states, I can announce that very soon no state will get less than N20 billion from the money that is coming.
“I believe they will be able to translate that money into development so that they could support the diversification policy of the Federal Government.”

MUSIC: Sly Sotie Ft. Oriste Femi - Dodorima @iamslysotie @oritsefemi

Sly Sotie: a popular pop artist/musician is a native of Benin city Nigeria, He was christened Saturday sylvester Abifade by his parents Mr and Mrs abifade. He is the 7th and the last child of his beloved parents sly sotie was nick named by his friends'sotie'as the name implies is a derivative of a Spanish word meaning (soldier) he finished from Alimosho grammar school in suburb of Lagos state Nigeria and then travelled to further  is education in United Kingdom at Barking & Dagenham college. It is of no doubt that "sly sotie" apart from being a renowned singer he is also gifted with the talent of producing beats and song writing upon effect his first singles was a memory blast where he displayed a tremendous point of extracts in the music industry the song titled "she too fine" and Roborobo" gave him out to the public.

  Now to the latest hit of the season sotie's new singles titled "DODORIMA" featuring "Oriste Femi" the musical taliban of Africa articulated a pure blend of God's talent to mankind.. DoDorima is that song that you get to sing everyday thanking God for the transformation and evolution in your life....you can't resist this song produced by O.Y productions, truth be told It is irresistible.. 

Enjoy the rave of the moments DoDorima by Sly Sotie Ft Oritse Femi

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'Why I Added My Voice In Support Of Girl-Child Campaign' - Princess Chioma

After real life event placed her in the shoes of girls abused, Princess Chioma has through her NGO made a very bold statement against those traumatizing the girl-child through abuse.

For her, it’s not just about speaking, but hers comes from an experience after she explained in this interview on how she got abused at a very tender age. Read and find out more on why she wants the government to support projects against the girl-child abuse.

Can you briefly tell us what Save A Child International Foundation means?

Save a child international foundation is a non-profit oriented charity organization that extends humanitarian gesture to the less privileged, and the destitute. This is hope to achieve through ceaseless organizing of enlightenment seminar, health support scheme and extending needful material to the orphanage homes.

Man Got Sacked For Looking At His Boss Wife...

I was sacked for telling my boss wife to close her leg.
My name is Andrew, a 27 year old graduate on business administration, i am currently working under my boss as his P.A, I've been a honest guy whilst working for him, this has brought us more closer. He was more a friend to me than a boss. This closeness got to a level that i advice his wife about what is right to do, and when she's bothered she won't hesitate to seek my counsel. I never in my wildest imagination believe that i could cross my limit when I saw my boss' wife sitting with mini skirts with her legs open, someone could have a clear vision of the structure of her........., i feeling that i could be doing right by teaching her some simple manners, told her 'to sit well', i don't know whether she pretended not to understand what i meant or she didn't actually but she ask what i meant by 'sit well', i told her to 'close her legs', now she got what i was saying and i could see some form of embarrassment written on her face, but I rendered warm apology, but she had no problem with me. It was my boss who came out with wearing a sad look on his face, i went to him and enquired the reason for the sadness, but i got a reply of 'just leave you bastard'. I knew he wasn't joking when he ordered the security to push me out even with me still wondering what was going on. The next day in the office, i got my sack letter with him giving me a farewell word, 'i know you've seen everything you've been longing to see, go and have a better view of ya moda's ****

...Feel Betrayed Iyanya Left My Label - Ubi Franklin

Earlier today, News broke that singer, Iyanya, has signed a new record deal with Don Jazzy’s Mavin records.
His former manager/business partner, Ubi Franklin, who spoke exclusively with Linda Ikejis Blog (LIB),on the new record deal, said he couldn’t be happier for Iyanya.

Read his interview below:
Q: News broke this morning that your former partner, Iyanya has signed onto Don Jazzy’s music label, Mavin Records. We would love to know your stance and reaction to this?
I’m happy for Iyanya. The truth is that, if you are happy for somebody, God will be happy with you and you will be happy with yourself. I don’t have anything against him.
This is music business and everything you do – as far your music is right and you are making the music for the world, it doesn’t depend on the label that you are in for all to enjoy it. I’m happy he is where great music comes out from, a label with one of the best music producers in Africa. I’m so happy for him, today is his birthday and I wish him all the best.
Q: Iyanya informed everyone initially that he was going to start up his own label. This has however changed. Do you feel betrayed?
We are all human beings; today Iyanya is 30 by age. As a 30-year-old man, you are able to take any decision on your own, you can change your mind, you can do whatever you want to do. The most important thing is that from what I’ve seen, trust me he is happy. Nobody takes a decision that is going to be bad for him.. I still know he still has his own plans for his Label. But at this point, I know Iyanya is where good music comes from.
Q: So you don’t feel betrayed?
No No! The only way I will feel betrayed is if there was something he owed me and he didn’t give back to me, but there is nothing like that. I’m happy for him.
Q: Do you see any more collaborations between your team and Iyanya in the future?
That’s the funny thing about music, everything is possible. When you see people in music having issues, just leave them, the wheel goes round, if you check my snapchat, I’m always dancing to his music. There might be a future collaboration, I’m open to anything. I’m a business man, there is nothing we are fighting for.

BREAKING ENTERTAINMENT NEWS: Don Jazzy Signs Iyanya Into His Record Label (Mavin Records)

Don Jazzy this morning took to his Instagram Page to announce Triple MG former group member Iyanya joining the Mavin Dynasty Group popular known as Mavin Records owned by Don Jazy. Well let's see what good would come out of their relationship.

Bridge Collapsed On A Busy Road In Italy

One person has been killed and five others injured after a bridge collapsed over a busy road in Italy.

The bridge, in Lecco, fell when a heavy goods vehicle, weighing 108 tonnes, crossed over it around 3.20pm this afternoon.

At least four cars were involved in the crash and one was completely crushed underneath the collapsed bridge.

But the bridge had collapsed before an inspector could get to it.

Lecco officials have denied Anas’s version of events.

A preliminary criminal investigation has now been opened.

StarTimes Pledge To Quality Products and Services

Out of Nigeria’s tens of digital pay-television company, StarTimes a chinese owned company has reiterated its investment commitment towards ensuring quality nationwide signal coverage and innovative offerings both for content bouquets and decoder products.
The company said it was bent on achieving this by developing and deploying technological infrastructure and roll out plans that guarantee very clear digital terrestrial and satellite TV signals to Nigerian TV households. It said the commitment was consistent with its renewed drive to improve digital TV entertainment services and viewing experience for Nigerians and further deepen the penetration and acceptance of digital TV across the nation.
“The company is particularly interested in building and providing quality nationwide signal coverage and innovative offerings, which translate to pleasurable hours of digital television viewing with sharp images and stable signal for subscribers,” said Head of Public Relations at StarTimes, Mr. Israel Bolaji, said. He said: “Since 2010, we have demonstrated this commitment by consistently upping our game in terms of growing our signal strength, quality and nationwide reach.
“In 2010, StarTimes signals covered only four states, today, our signal coverage covers 35 states and extends to over 60 cities, including recent roll outs in some remote areas of Badagry, Epe, Ikorodu and Iyana Iba in Lagos.” He said that StarTimes’ subscribers have, through their consistent patronage, fueled the pay-TV company into going the extra miles for their viewing pleasure. “We are covering the whole nation with improved signals including all states, FCT, historical cities and even rural areas.
Over the years, we have grown the quality of our signal by investing massively in world class facilities and technologies and we are fast spreading the coverage nationwide. With this, we hope to connect every household in Nigeria to our digital TV platform and most desired content offerings, and also prepare the Nigerian masses for digital TV switch over era.

FBNH Reports N 58 bn PBT In Nine Months

FBNH Plc has recorded profit before tax of N57.5 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 as against N59.6 billion posted in 2015. Gross earnings however, increased by 7.0 per cent y-oy to N417.3 billion from N390.0 billion reported a year earlier.
According to a statement from the Group, “The earnings reflect the strong business fundamentals as we keep the revenue momentum amidst a slow business environment.
However, despite the 56.5 per cent y-o-y increase in non-interest income to N131.0 billion, interest income declined by 7.3 per cent y-o-y to N278.6 billion as against N300.4 billion in September 2015.
“Net-interest income improved by 5.2 per cent y-o-y to N202.9 billion from N192.9 billion in 2015, driven by a 38.4 per cent reduction in interest expense on customers’ deposits to N56.7 billion as against N92.0 billion in September 2015.
“This was partly offset by a 7.3 per cent decline in interest income, largely due to a 4.7 per cent y-o-y drop in loans to customers to N193.0 billion from N202.5 billion in September 2015 due to tightening of our risk acceptance criteria, as well as 12.7 per cent y-o-y decrease in interest on investment securities to N74.1 billion from N85.0 billion.

Nigerian pop sensation WizKid has won three awards at the MTV Africa Music Awards Johannesburg 2016 with wins in the prestigious Best Male and Artist of the Year categories, and scoring one extra trophy for his featured performance on Best Collaboration.
The event, which held at the TicketPro Dome in Northgate, Johannesburg, South Africa on Sunday, also saw South African stars Cassper Nyovest and Emtee scoop the honours for Best Live and Best Hip Hop respectively, with Shekhinah and Kyle Deutsch scoring gold in Best Pop/Alternative.
Other deserving winners at the show included Nigerian artist Yemi Alade who walked away with the Best Female trophy. Kenyan Afro-pop band, Sauti Sol lifted the Best Group award, while Patoranking won the Song of the Year category sponsored by Google for his chart-topping hit, “My Woman, My Everything”.
The excitement in the crowd was palpable as world-renowned South African jazz great and Grammy award winner, Hugh Masekela, took to the stage to accept the Legend Award, for his indelible contribution to the music industry.
The Africa Reimagined award, a category honouring individuals reshaping the narrative around Africa, was awarded to youth activists, Vivian Onano and Mary Taedzerwa, for their pro-social activism on the continent.
Hosted by South African media darling Bonang Matheba supported by Nomzamo Mbatha and Yemi Alade, the live telecast on MTV Base and MTV featured awards in 18 categories, presented by famous faces from around the continent, including Minnie Dlamini, Jackie Appiah, Weza, Navy Kenzo, R2Bees, Juliet Ibrahim, Sheeba, Somizi and Sizwe Dhlomo.
Thrilling collaborations from Africa’s foremost artists were the highlight of the show, including Kwesta and Stonebwoy, who performed a high-powered remix of Kwesta’s hit song “Ngud”. Big winner Wizkid thrilled the crowd with rousing support from the world famous Soweto Gospel Choir.
However, the most touching moment of the night was a show-stopping tribute to late “Nkalakatha” of Kwaito, Mandoza, by legends Mdu, Trompies and DJ Cleo.
US Hip Hop star and nominee Future lit up the stage with hits “Wicked”, “Lowlife” and “Commas”, while the trophy for Best International went to Drake.
Commenting after the show, Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa, said: “Tonight #MTVMAMA2016 brought the continent together, showcasing the amazing creativity and talent that Africa has to offer. This is a night for Africa to be proud of, and we are thrilled that the MAMA has once again delivered a powerful platform to celebrate African achievement.”
FULL LIST OF WINNERS
Artist of the Year: Wizkid (Nigeria)
Best Female: Yemi Alade (Nigeria)
Best Male: Wizkid (Nigeria)
Best Group: Sauti Sol (Kenya)
Best Breakthrough Act: Tekno (Nigeria)
Best Live Act: Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)
Best Hip Hop in association with MTN: Emtee (South Africa)
Song of the Year in partnership with Google: “My Woman, My Everything” Patoranking feat. Wande Coal (Nigeria)
Listener’s Choice: Jah Prayzah (Zimbabwe)
Video of the Year: “Niquer Ma Vie” – Youssoupha (Congo) – Director: Antony Abdelli & Jose Eon
Best Pop & Alternative: Shekhinah & Kyle Deutsch (South Africa)
Best Francophone: Serge Beynaud (Cote d’Ivoire)
Best Lusophone: C4 Pedro (Angola)
Personality of the Year in association with DSTV: Caster Semenya (South Africa)
Legend Award: Hugh Masekela
Best Collaboration in partnership with ABSOLUT: DJ Maphorisa feat. Wizkid & DJ Buckz – “Soweto Baby” (South Africa/Nigeria)
Africa Reimagined: Vivian Onano and Mary Taedzerwa
Best International: Drake (Canada)

Cybercrime: How To Tackle N78bn Yearly Losses, By FG

The Federal Government has listed key measures to be taken in Nigeria by individuals, corporate organisations and the governments to combat the N78 billion annual losses to increasing wave of cybercrime in the country.
The Minister of Communications, Mr. Adebayo Shittu, listed the strategies during a recent national computer science conference on cyber security and the emerging African economies at Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State.
According to Adebayo, an effective response to cybercrimes requires a robust network security, including appropriate network architecture and software, use of encryption, data protection legislation, information security standards and other tools of threat protection and detection.
Other counter measures are to increase the awareness of information and communication technology (ICT) and cyberspace stakeholders on the need and possible strategies for combating and defeating cybercrime in all its ramifications and reduce the risk of data breaches and financial losses.
He said the country also needed to improve the capacity of relevant ICT and cyberspace stakeholders for the training and support of cyber security officials; share cyber security best practice from across the globe; build the capacity of local law enforcement in cybercrime prevention and cyber security footprint and ensure our curriculum adopt Internet Security education.
Besides, he stressed the need for advanced application development for capacity building and the encouragement of continuous research for development of indigenous security solutions, applications and tools to combat emerging threats in the fifth domain.
“We also need to build different layers of security defence such as installing Anti-virus tools, Firewall, Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Honey Pot, System On Chip (SOC) and many more as well as show effectual strategies for drawing on the strengths of telecommunications in their efforts to tackle cybercrime,” he said.
Adebayo, however, said the Internet and digital technologies are the biggest transformational forces in the world today. “There are over five billion Internet-connected devices globally and in 2015 online commerce contributed over $10 trillion to the global economy,” he said.
According to him, the changing nature of economic and territorial threats have raised global concerns, stressing that the growing role of cyberspace has opened up new threats and new opportunities.
“This country must find ways to confront and overcome these threats if we are to remain functional as a sovereign entity in an increasingly competitive and globalised world,” he said.
He, therefore, disclosed that in the face of rising global insecurity and terrorism, the ministry is ready to partner with agencies to catalyse and develop world-class human and institutional capacity in cyber security.
According to him, the need for other frameworks such as cyber security awareness across business; cooperative arrangements between law enforcement and communication service providers across the nation and a criminal justice system that facilitate the efficient prosecution of cases of cybercrime are very germane.
“As we plan to settle into our duties of protecting our individual or corporate data, we ought to be continuously conscious of the reality of the cyber woes out there. Hence, there can be no better time to emphasise the need for strategic, continuous and innovative plans with respect to protecting our cyber space,” he said.