Plumbing may look like basic mechanics and some water flowing through it, which is why people often try to fix plumbing issues on their own, before regretting and giving up. Specialists at Mike’s Chicago Plumbing, a leading plumber service in Skokie and other areas in Chicago, state that many of the emergency cases they respond to are ones that involve tampering in an attempt to make minor fixes, which worsens the situation. Without the technical know-how of plumbing and waterworks, you could injure yourself, damage your property and end up spending more on repairs. Here are some emergency plumbing situations…
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It is only natural that you want every area of your home to always look its best. You do this not just so that visitors to your home feel comfortable and enjoy the surroundings, but you do it for yourself as a reflection of your own style and design. While it would be great if everyone could decorate their home with exactly the pieces that they want and the design accessories that they love, this may not always be practical in terms of the budget you have to work with. However, if you want to have a great focal point…
Allianz Group has expanded its African footprint with acquisition of Ensure Insurance Plc. in Nigeria. The leading insurer and asset manager is now present in 17 countries across in the continent of Africa. The acquisition is in line with Allianz’s growth ambition in Africa. Pending regulatory approvals, the transaction is expected to close by the end of 2017. Munich/Lagos, August 30, 2017 – Allianz Group announced today a binding agreement to acquire 98 percent of Nigerian insurer Ensure Insurance Plc. from its core shareholder Greenoaks Global Holdings Ltd. (GGH). Ensure Insurance Plc. offers life and non-life insurance services and generated 11…
Being the remarks by His Excellency, the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, SAN at the Commissioning of the Edo State Fertilizer and Chemical Company Limited NPK Fertilizer Plant, Auchi, Edo State yesterday Tuesday, August 29, 2017: [PROTOCOLS] First let me say how pleased I am to be here in Auchi, I was here in camp as a Youth Corper in 1979. I lived here among the warm and friendly people of Auchi for 6 weeks. I have had the unique honour and privilege of visiting two great industrial enterprises in Edo State, all in…
The ancient city of Iwo, Osun State of Nigeria, recently witnessed a massive convergence of people in a prayer session for ailing President Muhamadu Buhari, Governor Rauf Aregbesola, and other traditional rulers organized by Iwo monarch, HRM Oba AbdulRasheed Adewale Akanbi – The Oluwo of Iwo Land. Here are 7 other activities that the media might not have reported: Over 3000 People converged in a prayer ground: The prayer session had in attendance over three thousand people diversified in religion, ethnicity, and geographical location. The 3000+ audience prayed together in the same venue and one prayer ground- The Palace of…
MainOne canvasses local Internet traffic exchange within Africa at the African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF) 2017, an initiative of the Internet Society, the three-day conference focused on developing Internet interconnection and traffic exchange opportunities. West Africa’s leading provider of connectivity and data center solutions, MainOne has reiterated the importance of Internet traffic domiciliation as a key requirement for growing the internet ecosystem in Africa. Speaking at the just concluded African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF), MainOne’s Chief Executive Officer, Funke Opeke challenged the continent’s leading Internet players to exchange traffic on the continent, noting that this would significantly lower costs…
This is the goodwill message on Tuesday 29th August, 2017 from Wife of Senate President, Chair, Forum of Senators’ Wives, Mrs Toyin Saraki, on Visit of United States Congressional Delegation to Nigeria. The wife of the Senate President, Mrs Toyin Saraki, Chair, Forum of Senators Wives, 8th National Assembly, Nigeria, has extended her goodwill and warm wishes to the United States Congressional Delegation visiting Nigeria, and received by the President of the Senate, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, in his office yesterday. In a goodwill message to His Excellency, the United States Ambassador, W Stuart Symington, Mrs Toyin Ojora Saraki stated:…
The Rivers State Chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has noted with shock the highly incendiary remarks made by Governor Nyesom Wike last Sunday while speaking at St. Thomas’ Anglican Church, Diobu, Port Harcourt during a thanksgiving service in which the governor swore to die in 2019 instead the APC will win the State. The APC in a press release signed and made available to journalists in Port Harcourt, Rivers State today by the Party’s Publicity Secretary, Mr. Chris Finebone said “ as a party, we find the governor’s statement as extremely unbefitting and grossly demeaning to the high office…
Selena Farms, concessionaire of Oloba Cattle Ranch, has said the company is now offering affordable rams for sale during this Sallah period. This was revealed during a recent visit to the farm. Whilst speaking with journalists, MD of Selena Farms, Mr. Sola Omidiran noted that with the support of the state government of Osun, the farm has continued to grow since it was concession to them. Omidiran noted that the sale is done via order on their website, http://selemafarmfresh.com/big-sallah/. Selema Farms took over Oloba Ranch from the State Government of Osun in July 2016 for the primary focus of Livestock…
The assertion by Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike on August 27 that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has destroyed institutions in Nigeria is manifestly false. The above is the stand of the River State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in a statement made available to journalists today in Port Harcourt. According to Rivers APC Spokesman, Mr. Chris Finebone said, “Nigerians know between APC and PDP the party that finished the nation’s institutions and brought us to this sorry pass. Wike needs to reset his assessment faculty and be factual and honest for once.” It noted that “there is…
Senator Buruju Kashamu who is representing Ogun East Senatorial District has responded to the allegation of assassination attempt put forward by the former governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel in the petition “Re: Assassination Attempt on my Person; Main Suspect, Senator Buruji Kashamu” sent to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris. Read the full counter-allegation below: 25th August, 2017 The Inspector-General of Police Police Headquarters Louis Edet House, Abuja. Dear Sir, *GBENGA DANIEL VS KASHAMU* *RE: ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT ON MY PERSON; MAIN SUSPECT, SENATOR BURUJI KASHAMU* I am Senator Buruji Kashamu, the Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District…
The former governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel (OGD) has sent a petition to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris on the assassination attempt on him. In the petition, he accuses Senator Buruji Kashamu as the main suspect. Read the full petition below: The Inspector General of Police, Police Headquarters, Louis Edet House, Abuja. Attention of IBRAHIM IDRIS Dear sir, Re: Assassination Attempt on my Person; Main Suspect, Senator Buruji Kashamu THE INCIDENT: Date: Thursday 24th Aug 2017 Time; 9.13pm, Eye witness account Location: My residence in Maitama, Abuja. 5 hefty men, 2 of them in Military fatigue,…
Indian Social Forum (ISF), a socio cultural organization of Indians in Kuwait, in association with BADR Al Samaa organized a Free Health Camp on Friday, 25th August 2017 at BADR AL SAMAA Medical Centre, Farwaniya. Hundreds of expatriates including women and children benefited from the health camp. Free checkup including Fasting Blood Sugar, Blood Pressure, Total Cholesterol, SGPT (Liver Screening) and Creatinine (Kidney Screening) were provided for the camp participants. Majority of them made use of the free Consultation from Doctors specialized in General Medicine, Internal Medicine, Urology, Gynecology, Pediatrics, General Surgery, and Dentistry. This social initiative was a part…
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in collaboration with the Kwara State Government through the Kwara State Ministry of Youth and Sports has organised a first ever sponsored JAMB Tertiary Institutions Football Competition in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State. The JAMB Tertiary Institutions Football Competition kicked off on Monday 21st August, with matches fixed for the entire week. The competition started with a preliminary match between Kogi State College of Education and Delta State University, Abraka with Delta State University winning with 3 goals to 1. The competition which has been trending on social media with the hashtag…
Technology and design supports washing instead of wiping – when toilet paper is no longer needed. Shower toilets are regarded as much more comfortable and hygienic than conventional toilets The Romans relied on their fingers. Later, they soaked small sponges in salt water and tied them to a stick. In the Middle Ages, moss, leaves or old rags had to suffice, though wealthier folks were able to use sheep’s wool. There is no doubt that the original “toilet paper” is a far cry from the hygiene product that we are all familiar with today, which will be acknowledged on the…
The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who described Rotimi Amaechi as the Lion of Niger Delta Politics, celebrates Senator Andrew Uchendu’s Victory at the court. They say It’s Time Up for Governor Wike to exit the stage. The Rivers State APC in a statement signed by its State Chairman, Chief (Dr.) Davies Ibiamu Ikanya and circulated by Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze his Media Chief today expressed gladness and thanks to God Almighty for the victories of her candidates in their various cases in the Appeal Court sitting in Abuja that upheld the verdict of the electorates in…
All Progressives Congress (APC) South-South Leaders today lambast critics of President Muhammadu Buhari and the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, decrying what they called deliberate falsehoods, insinuations and outright distortions of facts by members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and their agents. At a meeting to assess the country’s democracy in Asaba, the leaders advanced arguments to counter accusations of non performance. They said when the ruling party took over in 2015; Nigeria was about to be declared a failed state with its economy on the verge of collapse. “Once you are not…
Inspite of owing some categories of workers salary in arrears, the Governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola has been described as the best governor that continues to be a reference point of human capital development by the international community. A United States’ economic consultant made this assertion in Lagos on Wednesday. He was speaking on “Media and Diversity Reporting” organized by journalists in Lagos. “Osun and Lagos States remain the most cited examples of good and quality leadership among the 36 states of the federation in international economic and political circles in terms of management of human and material resources…
A Non-Government Organisation (NGO), DUNAETA has commended the Governor of Ebonyi State, Dr. David Umahi over the empowerment of 2000 widows and the release of Over N1.5 billion for the payment of gratuity. The recent release of over N1.5 Billion by the Government of Ebonyi State for the immediate payment of the pension and gratuity to retired workers from 1996 when the state was created till date and empowerment of 2000 widows across the State have been described as not only as unprecedented, divine, redefinition of governance but as God’s induced rescue mission to save the lives of our Pensioners…
Dangote Group has signed a whopping $450 million Jumbo Sugar Production Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Niger State government. According to the President of the Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, on completion, the project will generate over 15,000 jobs in the state. In another bold move for self-sufficiency in sugar production through the government’s backward integration policy, the Pan African Conglomerate, Dangote Group yesterday in Minna, Niger State signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State Government for the establishment of a jumbo $450million state-of–art and fully integrated sugar complex. On completion, according to the President of the Group…