Leaders from Niger Delta region on Friday congratulated the Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi on the occasion of his 52nd birthday. In a press release by the Director of Communication of the Niger Delta People’s Movement, Mrs. Ibifuro Thompson Tatua, the leaders described Amaechi as an epitome of selfless service to Nigeria, particularly the Niger Delta region. They praised the minister for his immense contributions to the development of Nigeria. “Rotimi Amaechi instilled financial discipline in the ministry of transport and its agencies and provided safety measures at the nation’s airports. Specifically the leaders commended Amaechi for the…
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The 10 winners of the West Africa Mobile Awards, the first truly West African technology awards to recognise the region’s best mobile and tech companies, were announced this evening at the awards party in Lagos, Nigeria on 18th May 2017. An excellent response drew over 150 submissions from across 14 countries. Following the success of last year’s WAMAS, 2017 produced a vast array of entries from exciting new technologies and services, from startups to established ventures driving progress in West Africa. The WAMAS were supported by BBM, Mobile West Africa (MWA), AppsAfrica.com, Wimbart PR, Dress Me Outlet, Kasi Insights and…
Recently I was thinking of the increase in adoption OTT players have gained and the consequent dilemma it’s wrapping around operators who now have to grapple with the concern of who owns and influences the consumer. This also got me thinking about something else we tend to hear a lot, that term “Content is king” which has become a catchphrase in telecom parlors. It therefore begs the question of who owns/controls the (mobile) content consumers voraciously consume on a daily basis? Certainly not the operators but rather the likes of Youtube, Instagram, Snapchat for user generated content, to Iroko, Apple,…
Data loss is a common happening in our society today. This may occur from loss of storage device, virus attack, wrong file types, inadequate partitioning or damage to computer. It is however more difficult to recover these lost files and even when done, it is usually time consuming and expensive and often times the recovered file is not fully “recovered”. The trustworthy and direct solution is here; “EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard”. It is all encompassing and has been designed for easy access by its users. The trend of the day in data storage is the use of removable discs due…
I received a disturbing video from a WhatsApp contact depicting the harrowing torture and tragic death of a young girl in an unverified location. Please read the additional information and guidance provided at the end of this post. Please when you watch the video (below), forward and share it as widely as possible! The video was secretly recorded by a passer-by who was unaware of these culprits and the video says it all. WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW: Beware of fraudulent agencies operating in certain foreign countries, offering jobs in domestic roles like housekeeping and child-minding. Unfortunately, upon arrival, these agencies…
RLG Adulawo Technology Company, Ilesha, State of Osun, has emerged the choice indigenous company to produce Terrestrial Broadcast Set Top Boxes (STB) for digital switch-over from analogue in the country. This was revealed Monday evening when the Managing Director of NTA Television Enterprise, Mr Maxwell Loko, led a delegation of the company to the Governor after another inspection of the facilities at the RLG Adulawo Technology Company. Handing over the multi-billion Naira contract paper to the governor, the Mr. Loko said RLG Adulawo would supply set top boxes worth $30.5million to NTA Television Enterprise. Recall the Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola led…
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has accused the federal government of plotting to shield the real owner of the sums of $43, 449, 947, £27, 800 and N23, 218, 000 (about N13.3 billion) recently recovered from an Ikoyi apartment in Logos State, calling on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to prove to Nigerians that its activity was not lopsided by naming and prosecuting its true owner. The umbrella organisation of all political parties and association in the country warned that it will mobilise its members, well-meaning Nigerians, and civil society groups to resist any cover up…
An All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart in Rivers State, Dr Dakuku Peterside has questioned the mental status of Governor Nyesom Wike after claiming that the $45m found at a residence in Ikoyi, Lagos State belong to Rivers State Government. Dr Peterside, who stated this in a chat with newsmen at the Port Harcourt International Airport, rubbished insinuations by Governor Wike that the money found in Lagos were part of proceeds Rivers State Government realised from sale of gas turbines by the Rotimi Amaechi administration. Wike was also quoted to have claimed that the house in question belongs to Amaechi, who…
A report reached me from my WhatsApp contact in what could classified as inhumane handling of deportation of a Nigerian from one of the European countries (any of Germany, The Netherland or the rest). Read the piece share with me and watch the video for confirmation: Nigerians held the Dutch KLM flight to a stand still demanding that a fellow Nigerian brought in the plane for deportation back home be taken off the plane or the plane was going no where. What was this man’s crime? He had no documents and so he was chained like an animal. When would…
…As Truecaller Rolls Out New SMS and Flash Messaging Services to Users. Google Duo integration into Truecaller set to bring all-in-one communications app to millions, as Truecaller app adds new messaging and SMS blocking features. On 28 March 2017, Truecaller announced in LAGOS, Nigeria, a strategic agreement to integrate Google Duo, a high quality video calling service, within the Truecaller app. This will add a crucial communications layer that strengthens the value of Truecaller’s wildly popular dialer, caller ID, and spam blocking app already used by more than 250 million users globally. Along with news of this integration, Truecaller announced…
Through his copious achievements in less than two years in office, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has proven beyond reasonable doubt that there is no vacancy in the state government house come 2019. So says Save Enugu Group (SEG), a pan-Enugu socio-political movement in a statement by its convener, Chief Willy Ezugwu. The group noted that it was convinced that with the performance of the former House of Representatives member, now the Executive Governor of Enugu State in his about 22 months in office has shown unequalled development in all parts of the state. Chief Ezugwu, who is also…
…Over N400million naira disbursed as loan to 3,645 pig farmers in Osun A recent visit to pig farms across the state of Osun has revealed how the state became a major player in pig farming business in Nigeria. In order to boast pig farming business, the state had sent some 40 students to Germany as part of its O-Pig programme in 2014. With the skills acquired in Germany, many of the Pig farmers who are now expert in pig fattening has with the help of government set up various lucrative pig farms across the state. A member of the Pig…
The lawmaker representing Ogun East Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Senator Buruji Kashamu has been commended for initiating the interest-free micro-loan scheme across the 20 local government areas of Ogun State. No fewer than 1,500 petty traders from 17 local government areas benefitted from the pilot scheme which the lawmaker has been doing even before he sought elective post. Speaking in Abeokuta, a community leader from Ibaro village in Abeokuta North Local Government Area, Oyelade Adebayo said the revolving loan would go a long way in assisting petty traders to revive their business. He praised the lawmaker for the…
After the successful release of her official first single ‘GREAT I AM’ in 2015, the exceptional worshiper drops another soul touching and transforming song ‘COVENANT KEEPING GOD’ a song that came through the place of Prayer. Having shared same stage with lot of Gospel Artist in the country, she is out to touch life with this spirit filled song. Listen to the song below: About Ogelite Ogechukwu Nnaji who is also known as Ogelite is a healing worship minstrel, a cosmetologist and an accountant . At a very tender age, she was influenced by Cece winans and Don Moen and…
The state of Osun is set to dominate the supply of beef to larger markets in Oyo, Lagos and other parts of the south west of Nigeria. This was revealed during a tour of Oloba Farm Settlement, Iwo where 1,500 hectares of land has been acquired, and a 78 hectares cattle ranch established for the fattening of Cattles and Goats. The ranch has the capacity to Produce 10,000 Cattles amongst other animals being raised for meat production. Recall the state government of Osun sent 40 youths to Germany to acquire modern Agricultural techniques in 2015. Another set of 2,806 Osun…
A coalition of over 40 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), that work to ensure equitable access to vaccines in Nigeria, has commended the 8th Senate for its resolution, which called for meningitis vaccination to be made free in public healthcare facilities across the country. In a statement signed by Dr. Chizoba Wonodi, the national convener of the coalition – Women Advocates for Vaccine Access (WAVA) – the CSOs “noted with pleasure, the motion on the floor of the Senate calling for free Meningitis C vaccination for all Nigerians.” The group noted that the timely response of the Senate and its readiness…
As the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) commences its reactive vaccination campaign to halt the spread of Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM), the Wellbeing Foundation Africa has issued the following health advisory: The current Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) outbreak in Nigeria continues to pose a public health concern. According to the NCDC, cases of CSM was first reported in Zamfara state in 2016, and has since spread to 16 other states including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). There have been over 2,997 cases of infection and over 336 recorded deaths so far making this outbreak…
The Rivers State Chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) said they will resist adding value to dishonest MMM-like money-making schemes by some Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders to feather their nest over inconsequential and worthless defections especially when it has become the easiest means to pocket Wike’s money. Such PDP leaders know themselves and need not be named here. Today’s show of shame called defection by the PDP is a classical example. The above is contained in a statement signed by APC’s Spokesman, Chris Finebone today in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The statement reads: “Let it be on record that…
The State Government of Osun as donated Opon Imo ‘Tablets of Knowledge’ to rescued Chibok School girls towards their rehabilitation. Recall the state government had in 2013 launched a revolutionary tablets of knowledge for senior secondary school students in Osun. The programme has in the past 4 years placed a computer electronic device in the hands all student, some of which are from poor background and in rural environment where access to such devices would not have been possible. Performance of students writing the WASSCE examinations has since improved year on year, culminating in a 46% pass rate in five…
In line with its corporate social responsibility initiative of lifting the people, the Senator Buruji Kashamu-inspired Omoilu Foundation on Thursday reached out to eight victims of the Ikenne fire incident. The victims, who received between N150,000 and N500,000, lost goods, shops, cash and personal effects during the incident. Speaking during presentation, the Coordinator of the Foundation in Ogun State, Otunba (Comrade) Niyi Osoba said: “At Omoilu Foundation, we are committed to creating platforms that positively affect the living condition of the masses because we understand that if our people are adequately taken care of, our collective development as a nation…