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Gunmen suspected to be terrorists, yesterday, laid ambush to Potiskum town in Yobe State where they killed the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, Mr. Mohammed Garba.
The gunmen also set ablaze using Improvised Explosive Devices, IEDs, a branch of Unity Bank, telecommunication masts belonging to Etisalat, MTN and Airtel as well as a police station.
Thirteen of the alleged terrorists were also said to have died in the gun duel with members of the Joint Task Force. An unconfirmed report also had it that the terrorists attempted to attack the palace of the Emir of Fika, Alhaji Mohammed Idrissa Ibn Abale, which was foiled by the JTF stationed in the palace.
It was gathered that yesterday’s attack and killing took place at about 2 am, when some terrorists laid ambush to some military check points, Unity Bank office/branch, police station and telecom masts which resulted in an exchange of gun fire from the JTF, where a DPO, and 13 other suspected terrorists were killed.
Confirming the incident to newsmen in Damaturu, the state capital, the JTF spokesman, Lt. Eli Lazarus said there was an attack by some Boko Haram terrorists in Potiskum town where a DPO was killed.
He said: We repelled the attack and succeeded in killing 13 of the suspects. Three dead bodies of the suspects were recovered on the streets of Potiskum by the JTF, while some of the terrorists succeeded in carrying away 10 of the other dead bodies of their colleagues and escaped through the bush.
He noted that the JTF had already swung into action in order to arrest the fleeing
MORE HERE:http://successsecrets01..com/2012/12/dpo-13-others-killed-as-jtf-gunmen.html

The following communiqué has been issued by the Joint Leadership of NUPENG and PENGASSAN (known as NUPENGASSAN) and will like to bring the following to your notice.

1.0 General Note
A Joint National Executive Committee of both groups met in Calabar. The aim was to review certain challenges affecting the National in general and its members in particular. This is with a few to bringing such issues to the attention of all relevant authorities requesting them to address them failing which the NEC will take actions it deems fit.

2.0 Issues in Contention
2.1 Petroleum Industry Bill: that the Bill as currently proposed 1. Arrogates too much powers to the Petroleum Minister and the President 2. Allocates too much proceeds and resources to the Federal Authorities. 3. Does not provide for sufficient incentives for investors. 4. Does not adequately provide for the welfare of members of the Union in the Petroleum Industry among others.

2.2 Fuel Scarcity and Petroleum Refining: The Group 1. Frowns at the continued existence of fuel scarcity in the country and Government’s unwillingness to ensure the adequacy of refining capacity for local use. 2. Calls on relevant authorities to commence immediate Turn Around Maintenance of the Refineries.

2.3 Roads: The Group complained of the poor state of roads in the country that has continued to claim the lives of its members and calls on Government to have them fixed failing which it will ask its member petroleum tanker drivers to withdraw their services.

2.4 Subsidy Re-Investment Program (SERE-P): They contend that the sums allocated in this regard have had no impact on the standard of living of the generality of Nigerians. It calls on the Federal Government to make public how much fund has been released, for which projects and evidence that the projects have been done.

READ THE FULL REPORT HERE:http://successsecrets01..com/2012/12/communique-issued-at-end-of-joint.html

It is the yuletide season and many people are set to wine and dine. That quickly brings to mind how many people are struggling with different forms of health problems because of over weight. Read this timely piece on the health effects of over weight:
Leading a healthy lifestyle and maintaining a healthy weight can reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases or delaying the onset of complications. The Body Mass Index (BMI) is a healthy weight calculator. It helps you determine the healthy weight for your height. It is your weight in Kilograms divided by the square of your height in meters. Weight can also be assessed using the waist size. Risky waist size is >35” (88cm) for women and >40” (102cm) for men. However, the BMI is the most popular measure
The ranges for BMI and their interpretations are as follows:
– Normal 18.5-24.9
– Overweight 25.0-29.9
– Obese 30.0-39.9
– Morbid Obesity >39.9
.A BMI above the healthy range indicates that you are heavier than is healthy for your height. This can put you at an increased risk of the following health issues:
• High Blood Pressure
• Heart disease
• Stroke
• Back and joint pains
• Type 2 Diabetes
• Reduced fertility and other gynecological problems (e.g. abnormal menses)
READ MORE HERE:http://www.successsecrets01..com/2012/12/the-health-effects-of-excessive-weight.html

The shell petroleum development company SPDC has commenced its 2013 NIGER DELTA POST GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME. The scholarship is available for the following courses:

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PETROLEUM ENGINEERING
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Whether it is for business or for pleasure, we sometimes have need to move away from home and stay in a hotel. The safety of ourselves and our property while in the hotels remains our own responsibility. Hotels are definitely going to experience a boom this festive season and as you plan for your vacation, you should not forget to plan for your safety as well. This is the reason i have put together these hotel safety tips. Read and stay safe!!!

Before your trip

Copy all credit cards, airline tickets, passports and important documents, front and back.

What to look for in a safe hotel:

If possible, select a hotel which has installed modern electronic guest room locks. The majority of these locks automatically change the lock combination with every new guest so there is little chance of someone having a duplicate key to your room. If you lose or misplace your key, ask to have your room re-keyed immediately.
Is each room equipped with a dead bolt lock and a peephole?
Fire sprinklers in hotel rooms, hallways, and meeting rooms likewise for smoke detectors. If each room is not equipped with a smoke detector, are sprinkler systems installed in the hallways or is your only hope the local fire department.
Each room telephone should allow outside dialing.
Secure locks on windows and adjoining doors.
Well-lit interior hallways, parking structures and grounds.
Hotels that have limited access to hotel structure, generally the more limited the access; the less likely a trespasser will enter.

When arriving and checking into your hotel room

If you arrive in a bus or cab, stay with your luggage until it is brought into the hotel lobby.
Keep a close eye on your luggage, purse, etc when checking in.
If the lobby is busy, thieves will often take advantage of the distractions to take your things with them.
If you are staying in an older room which still has the older guest door locks with metal key, one of first signs of how a hotel treats the issue of security is to observe how hotel room keys are controlled. If it is checkout time and a pile of metal room keys are laying on the front desk, the hotel is not too concerned about your security. Anyone can take and key lying on the desk. This is not a big concern if the hotel is using electronic key cards but is if the metal keys have the room number embossed on it.
Ask the front desk personnel not to announce your room number. Rather, tell them to write it down or point to it. If the desk clerk should do this, explain the problem and asked to be given another room. You never know who is listening. Your room number is a matter of security, and the fewer people that know your whereabouts, the better. There’s no need to announce it to the entire hotel lobby.
When registering, sign only your last name and first initial. Don’t use titles or degrees. Makes it harder to determine gender, marital status or profession. If you are a women travelling alone, you might consider booking your room as Mr. and Mrs.

This is just the beginning. Read full post here:http://www.successsecrets01..com/2012/12/hotel-safety-tip-successfully-staying.html

I asked myself this question: How do I bless you today? I thought of what to give. I thought of something that could be useful if not now, in the near future and which you can even pass on. I decided to give you a book on how to write a business plan. For my young youths, I believe that at one point or the other you will need to do a kind of business because salary could be slavery!My senior colleagues at one point or the other will need to setup a business (that is if they are not running one already). May your business(present or future) be blessed as you add the knowledge in this book to what you know. Remember that lack of a written business plan has been identified as one of the major reasons for business failure.
This book is a clear step by step guide on how to write an award winning business plan either for personal use (as a business map) or for you to obtain funds from sponsors including financial institutions. The book which is written by a highly experienced author, Edward Blackwell is replete with examples of business plans for businesses of various sizes.

Starting a new business venture is like going into a tropical forest on a treasure hunt. There are rewards to be won, in both material wealth, and in personal satisfaction, but there are dangers lurking and you can easily lose your way. This book is written not only to help you convince your financial backers that you will succeed and come back with a bag of gold, but also to help you write your own guide book for the journey.
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GOOD LUCK

The race row that has engulfed premiere league referee Mark Clattenburg intensified further on Wednesday as two Chelsea players claim they heard him call team mate John Mikel Obi a "Monkey". It has emerged that the pair of stars said this is what happened during their match with Manchester city.

Clattenburg has been accused of saying to John Mikel Obi, "shut up you monkey" as he booked him for dissent as well as calling Juan Mata a "Spanish t***" in their 3;2 defeat at stamford bridge.
READ THE DETAILS HERE:http://successsecrets01..com/2012/11/referee-called-mikel-monkey-chelsea.html

Super Eagles and Levante striker, Obafemi Martins has been named one of the fastest footballers in the world. Martins, whose speed and quick reaction have made him an instant hero at his new Spanish La Liga club,Levante was named alongside Russia-based compatriots Victor Obinna and Ahmed Musa in a Bleacher Report on the World Football’s 50 Fastest Players.
The list was drawn from a combination of sprinting ability, acceleration and speed with the ball by the players named in the survey. Martins was listed in 35th position, one place ahead of Lokomotiv Moscow forward, Victor Obinna while CSKA Moscow speedster, Ahmed Musa was listed in the 38th position.
MORE DETAILS HERE:http://successsecrets01..com/2012/10/obafemi-martins-as-worlds-35th-fastest.html

Hundreds of communities across several states are currently grappling with the devastating effects of flooding caused by heavy rains and water released from some dams in the country and Cameroun.

In the last two weeks or so, over 20 states including Adamawa, Sokoto, Kano, Yobe, Jigawa, Katsina, Taraba, Niger, Benue, Kogi, Kwara, Delta, Anambra, Enugu, Ebonyi, Imo and Bayelsa have experienced unprecedented floods. Since the floods began in early July, NEMA has reported over 140 deaths and hundreds of thousands displaced.

The floods in addition, have resulted in massive destruction of property, farmlands and infrastructure. Major highways and oil and gas facilities have also been affected.

Should you have compelling reason to be in any of the flooded areas, the below safety tips will help;

• Do not walk through flowing water

• Do not drive through a flooded area

• Stay away from power lines and electrical wires

• If your home is flooded, turn off your electricity when you return home

• Watch for animals, especially snakes

• Look before you step
DETAILS OF FLOOD SAFETY TIPS:
Do Not Walk Through Flowing Water Drowning is the number one cause of flood deaths. Most occur during flash floods. Six inches of moving water can knock you off your feet. Use a pole or stick to make sure that the ground is still there before you go through an area where the water is not flowing.

Do Not Drive Through a Flooded Area Most people drown in their cars than anywhere else. Don't drive around road barriers; the road or bridge may be washed out.
MORE DETAILS ABOUT EACH HEADING AND MUCH MORE AVAILABLE HERE:http://www.successsecrets01..com/2012/10/successfully-staying-safe-in-floods.html

this tread is equivalent to laughing gas. if you want to know more about Tonto Dike read it here:http://www.successsecrets01..com/2012/09/the-tonto-dike-you-did-not-know-in.html

The best way is option 2. However, you need to let her know that you are doing this because you do not want to play with her feelings and hurt her. A wise girl should understand this.I must also state that i know of girls that may not react well or understand due to emotions or because they believe that the relationship will grow with time. But no matter what this is the best way

Fellow nairalanders, the effect of what you read cannot be over emphasized. Motivational and inspirational success secrets are very important. That's the reason we have www.successsecrets01..com Read success secrets from secrets of the millionaire mind now. Simply click here:http://www.successsecrets01..co.uk/2012/10/success-secrets-from-secrets-of.html?m=0 Enjoy and post your comments.

Not long ago, I published a post on interesting facts about Tonto Dikeh you maynot know. If you have not read it, you can read it now:http://successsecrets01..com/2012/09/the-tonto-dike-you-did-not-know-in.html. Interestingly, the young actress had more coming for us.
She is not the first, and surely Tonto Dikeh would not be the last big screen actress to try her might in the music industry. In fact, for her the signs were there. In November 2011, Tonto had featured in “Iyawo Wind”, the up-beat track by Kas. And remember her role as dancer in Patience Ozokwor’s ‘Muma G’ compilation?
On Wednesday 17th October 2012, she would be taking it a step further by officially releasing her debut track titled “Itz Ova.” With the fight which ensued on twitter between she and her followers who asked her to stop singing, do you think her song can become a hit? Drop your comments.
More gist here:http://successsecrets01..com/2012/10/can-tonto-dikehs-song-become-hit.html

Veteran actress Joke Silva and rapper Jude Abaga have been drafted as goodwill ambassadors for the UN office on drugs and crime, UNODC.
The pair were decorated on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 in Abuja, during the launch of the ‘I am Priceless’ campaign against human trafficking and smuggling of migrants into the country.
Speaking on the appointment, the UN resident coordinator, Angela Atangana disclosed that the campaign was sponsored by the EU and NAPTIP (National Agency for the Prohibition of Traffic in Persons) and aimed at drawing attention to the many ills in the society.

FEEL MORE GIST HERE:http://successsecrets01..com/2012/10/mi-and-joke-silver-become-un-ambassadors.html

Being breast aware simply means knowing what your breasts look like and feel like normally, being on the lookout for any unusual changes and getting them checked out by your doctor.
Breast cancer is the commonest cancer in women.
Breast cancer ranks as number 2 commonest causes of death from cancer.
Worldwide 1million women are diagnosed with breast cancer annually.
Every woman is at risk of breast cancer. It occurs less commonly in men.
In Nigerians, breast cancer occurs at an earlier age.
While in some women you may be able to identify certain predisposing factors, in most women who develop breast cancer there are no identifiable risk factors.
IF DETECTED EARLY, BREAST CANCER CAN BE TREATED EFFECTIVELY, in fact there is 90% chance of being cured.
What can you do?
Practice monthly breast self examination (BSE)
READ MORE HERE:http://successsecrets01..com/2012/10/

fash6: Still can't believe the massive turn out of crowd,pushing graduates from side to side like goats,may God help us

hahahahahahahaha!!! I really can not stop laughing. So were you expecting to be the only one there or how exactly was it poorly coordinated? hahahahahahaha. Am not surprised though i was not there but i can imagine what it will look like.

Actually, at times you wonder what this women have on their minds. I even find it irritating when they try adjusting it after seeing all that is exposed because they knew it will happen and that will not stop them from wearing it next day. YOU DONT NEED TO BE NAKED TO IMPRESS A MAN

Listening Do's and Don'ts FOR EFFECTIVE WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION
Purpose: Use this job aid to improve your listening skills in the workplace.
Do:

be prepared to listen
paraphrase what's just been said to ensure you understand
pay close attention
show genuine interest
keep an open mind
focus on the information, not on the appearance or presentation of the speaker
ask relevant questions
clarify objections
cite similar situations you have experienced to clarify the information's applicability
take notes of key words or ideas if possible
consider how what you've heard can benefit you or others
be aware of your talking to listening ratio – talk less and listen more

Don't:

interrupt the communicator
change the subject
READ MORE HERE:http://successsecrets01..com/2012/10/listening-dos-and-donts-for-effective.html

Cry the beloved country: the national anthem was sung and i listened with rasped attention. The president came on air only to announce that the states have been divided into four categories A, B, C and D and the amount allocated to the states in each category. Money was also allocated to NEMA and ministry of works. Worst of all is that there is no plan to forestall the obvious spread of the flood which is raging through more states as the days go by. The president seemed to concentrate more on sharing money alone. Dont forget that there was warning about this flood! Why was nothing done till the flood came: obviously so that money can be shared and an agency created as the presido announced. Presido announced that dangote and Adenuga are in charge of this 70 billion. Cry the beloved country!

Phishing – the act of attempting to acquire sensitive, confidential or security information by pretending to be a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication. It is becoming more and more sophisticated and thus imperative that we re-educate ourselves to ensure we all become aware of how to detect phishing attempts and avoid being a victim.

The act of phishing involves the following stages:
· Planning: The Phisher decides which business to target and determines how to get e-mail addresses for the customers of that business.
· Setup: The Phisher creates methods for delivering the message and collecting the data. Most often, this involves e-mail addresses and a Web page.

READ THE COMPLETE GUIDE HERE:http://successsecrets01..com/2012/09/successfully-understanding-phishing-and.html

Callotti: Who cares?
I spend dollars not Naira!

callotti baba i believe u! hahahaha

There have been lots of controversies surrounding the proposed introduction of new coins and note. The introduction of 5naira, 10naira, and 20naira as coins does not go down well with the people who normally do not like using coins.(trust me i dont like it either). Add to that the claim by many experts that minting coins is more expensive. The 5,000 naira notes is believed will cause inflation and further impoverish the people. Already, there are stories that the cbn will spend about 40billion to mint the new currencies. The CBN has therefore come out to make a public statement to clear all the controversies surrounding its proposed new currencies. DOWNLOAD THE CBN STATEMENT HERE:www.successsecrets01..com/2012/09/nigerias-currency-restructuring.html

The Federal Government has commenced a primary healthcare programme that includes payment of N5, 000 to every pregnant woman that patronizes primary health centres in the country.
The South-west Zonal Coordinator of the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency. Dr 0ladimeji Olayinka, disclosed this at the training of 180 midwives in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital on Tuesday.
The agency, which is under the Federal Ministry of Health, is implementing the new primary healthcare project under the Subsidy Re-investment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P).
DETAILS OF PAYMENT HERE:http://successsecrets01..com/2012/09/federal-government-to-pay-pregnant.html

Nollywood actress, Tonto Dike may strike many as a magnet for controversy, but a stroll into her world reveals there’s more to her than controversies, tattoos, cigarettes, twitter fights and drama.

Here’s the Tonto Dike you do not know:

Born on June 9th, 1985, Dike is now a force to reckon with in Nollywood, the Nigerian movie industry. With an increasing number of Nollywood movies to her credit, she has gradually acquired a large fan base among Nollywood movie fans, both in Africa and in other parts of the world such as the United States, where these movies are exceedingly popular. The light skinned, beautiful and talented Tonto has her determination and her God to thank for her break into the limelight.
Tonto is a graduate of petrochemical engineering from the University of Science and Technology (RSUST) Nigeria.

Tonto’s big break came in 2006 through a Nigerian reality TV show, The Next Movie Star, where she emerged the first runner-up, exposing her to the world of Nigerian movie entertainment.
GET MORE OF HER FACTS HERE;http://successsecrets01..com/2012/09/the-tonto-dike-you-did-not-know-in.html

Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola’s Twitter account has been verified. Fashola is the first Nigerian governor on the micro-blogging site to receive the blue verification stamp. The Ekiti State Government’s Twitter account was however verified a few months ago.

Twitter started verifying Nigerian-owned Twitter accounts this year, starting with celebrities including actress Genevieve Nnaji, model Oluchi Orlandi, singers Nneka and Asa, and footballer Osaze Odemwinge.

Ex-Minister of Power, Prof. Barth Nnaji, on Wednesday said he resigned because some “powerful vested interests” were bent on tarnishing his image.

Nnaji added that he left the cabinet in order to save the Jonathan administration from the “spill over” of the attacks by the “powerful vested interests.”

His reaction which was contained in a statement by his spokesman, Ogbuagu Anikwe, coincided with a declaration by the Minister of Information, Mr. Labaran Maku, that Nnaji’s exit would reinforce the credibility of the Federal Government’s reforms in the power sector.

But the former minister said he was proud that he left at a time that power generation and supply had supply had improved.
MORE DETAILS HERE:http://successsecrets01..com/2012/09/professor-barth-nnaji-speaks-powerful.html

According to Mr. Robert Ikazoboh, Managing Director, Dragnet Solutions, Nigeria's leading computer-based testing and talent management firm, the competence level of an average Nigerian graduate is still low compared to that of their European counterparts, particularly UK graduates.
Ikazoboh, while analyzing the body of data that his company gathered over the last five years through conducting employment tests for leading multi-national companies both in Nigeria and the UK, noted that the competence gap between an average Nigerian graduate and a UK trained graduate is 17 per cent.

MORE DETAILS HERE:http://www.successsecrets01..com/2012/08/dragnet-md-calls-for-improved-quality.html

Authorities evacuated parts of Amsterdam's Schiphol airport on Wednesday after workers found an unexploded World War Two bomb, forcing airlines to delay and cancel some flights.

The German bomb was discovered buried underground near the transport hub's busy Terminal C, which handles flights to most major European destinations, the Dutch Defence Ministry said in a statement.

Schiphol cleared and closed Terminal C, parts of Terminal D and one landing strip, an airport spokeswoman said.

MORE DETAILS HERE:http://www.successsecrets01..com/2012/08/amsterdam-airport-partly-closed-over.html