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Wow. Its been ages I came online. Glad to see that nairaland is becoming a stronger and more vibrant community!.

Well. To the topic at hand.

A naija sister really needs your help to win a scholarship video contest .

So if you have a minute (two actually) simply watch a video (in its entirety) that she made for the contest here :-

https://whatsyourstory.trendmicro.com/blog/entry/1-01e956/

Simply watching the video from start to end will give her one more view of the video which counts towards her winning the contest.

To take it a step further you can vote up the video and comment on it. However this step requires registering on trend micro which is a put off for most people. If you do decide to register (answer 4 questions or so and provide an email), then you can watch the full video again after logging in, then click the heart symbol to vote and optionally comment on it.

There you go. its not so hard to lend a helping hand where you can.

It is a video about a fictional superhero who somehow gets digitized and transmitted into the web and then gets duplicated unto every internet device connected to the net. Trillions of her code are able to monitor the web and warn internet users about the many online dangers on the web in real time. Do you think this would make a good movie?.

Here it is

https://whatsyourstory.trendmicro.com/blog/entry/1-01e956/

(CNN)Nigeria is set to be the first African country with an economy larger than $1 trillion, according to the latest projections from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Africa's most populous nation, which recently held peaceful elections, revamped its gross domestic product data in 2014 and pulled ahead of South Africa to become the continent's largest economy with a GDP of $469 billion. Between now and 2030, experts predict annual growth rates as high as 7.92% resulting in a GDP of $1.05 trillion.

"A lot of Nigeria's growth will come from agriculture and services are huge in Nigeria," says Charles Robertson, global chief economist at Renaissance Capital. He adds that he actually expects the country's GDP to reach $1 trillion before 2030. "Banking, retail, telecoms and Nollywood has been an explosive growth story in past couple of years."

As a source of employment for 70% of Nigeria's population in 2013, the country's $56 billion agriculture sector currently accounts for 24% of GDP and the country's minister of agriculture, Akinwumi Adesina, has said "the new millionaires of Nigeria will be in agriculture."

Source : http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/27/business/nigeria-gdp-1-trillion-2030/?iid=ob_article_footer_expansion&iref=obnetwork

The Days of dodging from bullets are almost over.....

Military researchers at DARPA have been developing ammunition which can change its path in mid-air to ensure it always hits its target. Now, it can even correct itself mid-flight to hit a moving target...

Read the story/watch the video here :-

http://gizmodo.com/watch-darpas-scary-self-guided-bullets-swerve-to-hit-mo-1700601163

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- A mother dangled her 2-year-old son over the cheetah exhibit in the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Saturday afternoon when the boy slipped out of her grasp and fell, zoo officials said.

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Read the rest of this crazy story here :-

http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2015/04/cleveland_zoo_parent_dangled_t.html

What was she thinking?!. Miraculously the cheetah's ignored the child and the boy was rescued with only injuries sustained from the 10-12 foot fall itself.

It is futile attempting to influence or allocate blocs/groups (regions, religions, associations, tribes, interest groups etc) of votes to candidates regardless of their party, based on public announcements of 'group endorsements' or by bribing local 'respected' opinion leaders or distributing 11th hour gifts for stomach infrastructure, etc.

At the end of the day each individual will cast their lone vote with their PVC for whomever they decide to vote for on March 28.

And most people have already made up their minds.

The basis of their voting decisions is another matter entirely.

jcflex:
Joe Biden, vice president of the United States, on Wednesday spoke with President Goodluck Jonathan on the 2015 general election, which was rescheduled for March 28 and April 11.

He expressed support for the use of card readers by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the elections, according to a statement issued by the United States Diplomatic Mission to Nigeria.

Biden also expressed “concern” about recent political violence in the country and “reiterated” the need for Jonathan, the candidate of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Muhammadu Buhari, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), to condemn it.

THE FULL TEXT:

[b]U.S. Vice President Joe Biden spoke yesterday with Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan and presidential candidate Muhammadu Buhari ahead of the Nigerian presidential election, which is scheduled for March 28.

The Vice President commended President Jonathan and General Buhari for signing the Abuja Accord in mid-January as a show of their commitment to non-violence throughout the election process.

The Vice President further expressed the United States’ support for the Nigerian Independent National Electoral Commission and its work to deliver free, fair, and credible elections, in part through its essential efforts to distribute Permanent Voter Cards and help ensure that electronic voter card readers are in place and fully operational.

He also noted his concern about the violence during some recent election-related events and reiterated the need for both candidates to make clear that such violence has no place in democratic elections.

Vice President Biden affirmed that the United States stands with the Nigerian people in support of credible and peaceful elections, and will continue to stand with the Nigerian people whatever the outcome.[/b]




http://saharareporters.com/2015/03/19/us-vp-calls-jonathan-backs-use-card-reader-thecable

The original source :-

https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2015/03/18/readout-vice-president-s-calls-nigerian-president-goodluck-jonathan-and-

Faraidi:
to hell with Moroco,what relevance is Moroco to Nigeria.Nonsense

They are destroying the credibility of your government and country!.

Here is some more cannon fodder for ya!.

http://www.maroc.ma/en/news/morocco-denies-false-allegations-about-alleged-phone-conversation-between-hm-king-nigerian

[size=16pt]Morocco is surprised at the incredible twist given by Nigeria to an alleged phone conversation that never took place between HM King Mohammed VI and Nigerian President, the King's Office said Tuesday.

The King's Office categorically denies the false allegations made by Nigerian authorities about an alleged phone conversation between the Sovereign and Nigerian President, the King's Office said in a statement.[/size]

ufumes:
not entirely true.. I read that other article some days back. This one added salts and pepper. The newsrescue article said that they unilaterally started the renewed efforts to destroy boko haram. Where were they all this while? They waited until election period to start an intensified effort against them? Because they are trying to gain popularity for goodluck? Its a pity that the press wants to lower the morale of our soldiers in the name of politics. Imagine after giving so much effort to make a breakthrough someone else takes all the glory and no one believe that u are actually the hero. Ofcourse your morale would be grounded etc

You are right!. That reuters article does not mention the bold declaration by the chadian president about taking unilateral action. And it also does'nt mention anything about how the Boko Haram leader managed to escape!

In another reuters article I just read - http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/03/04/us-nigeria-violence-shekau-idUSKBN0M029220150304 .. - (another possible newsrescue source) which contains relevant statements from the chadian president on the subject I also did'nt find those inflammatory statements from the chadian president.

ufumes:
Who is newsrescure? Sounds so much like a "political" news site? I wonder why it made front page? Even almighty saharareporter never talk this kind news? I don't think newsrescue.com is reputable enough for me to believe its story... I DON'T BELIEVE THE STORY!!!!!!!!!!

Here is where newsrescue got the news from :- reuters.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/03/03/us-nigeria-violence-chad-insight-idUSKBN0LZ0DS20150303

Read the report folks - there are many parts to it....

Violence in pre-election period.

The delegation heard reports of recent election-related violence in Jos, Plateau State and Port Harcourt, Rivers State, and the use of inflammatory messages by some party officials and supporters, sometimes delivered through print and social media. Some interlocutors alleged that in response to these acts of violence and utterances, certain elements of the security services have not conducted themselves evenhandedly. Security services interviewed by the delegation denied this allegation. Lack of confidence in the security services, were it to persist, could as just one example provide an excuse for vigilante activity, which would then raise the risk of spiraling partisan violence at the state and local levels. The delegation learned that unlike during past elections when interagency collaboration among security services was a challenge, INEC has created and co-chairs with the national security adviser, the “Interagency Consultative Committee on Election Security” (ICCES), to facilitate seamless coordination. ICCES committees have been created at the state and LGA levels as well.

Election administration.

The delegation is concerned that millions of permanent voter cards (PVCs) have not yet been distributed by INEC. Although INEC plans to move the distribution of PVCs from the LGA level down to the level of wards (which are smaller units under the LGAs and closer to the polling points), that exercise has not started in all states. Moreover, some Nigerians stated that in a number of states, the distribution exercise has repeatedly been postponed in some locations, leading to further erosion of trust in INEC. Some Nigerians are still unsure whether a voter without a PVC, but whose name is on the register, will be allowed to vote on election day and what arrangements will be put in place to adjudicate such matters.

Similarly, INEC brands the voter card readers (VCRs), a handheld machine that will be used to scan the biometric voter cards, as an innovation in Nigeria that would strengthen the integrity of the voting process; however, the procurement of the VCRs is still underway and not all card readers have been delivered to INEC. INEC is confident the delivery will be made and has issued guidelines to address card reader malfunction. INEC also views the card reader as a confidence building measure that would allow the commission to track the number of accredited voters and make sure they match the figures to be reported on the results sheet. Yet, some Nigerians are apprehensive about what would happen should the remaining VCRs not be delivered on time, or should many of these new machines malfunction on election day.

While INEC has specific plans for recruiting and deploying ad hoc poll workers that would include current and former members of the National Youth Service Corps and students in tertiary education institutions, some members of the public are concerned that training of these workers has yet to begin.

The impact of Boko Haram.

The presence of Boko Haram poses a political risk in that not conducting polls in significant parts of a region viewed as the stronghold of one of the contesting parties, even if for reasons of insecurity, would mean the disenfranchisement of a large number of voters. This would well call into question the legitimacy of the election in the eyes of the population, not only in the affected states but more widely.

Miscommunication.

For example, while INEC introduced a biometric registry and machine-readable permanent voter cards (PVCs) to curb fraud and duplicate registrations, some critics of INEC argue that there are no legal provisions for INEC to require a PVC (in lieu of a temporary voting card), and that the biometric features of the PVC go beyond minimum requirements of Nigerian law. Similarly, INEC explains the reduction in the number of voters in the voter registry from 73 million in 2011 to 68.8 million in 2014 as a result of steps taken to expunge from the registry double registrations and underage and deceased voters. However, some critics of INEC are concerned that the new figure does not reflect the growing population of the country...

Perceptions of political power in Nigeria.

... For example, they point to the lack of transparency in candidate nominations or party primaries, citing cases in which the candidate preferred by party leaders is given the nomination regardless of votes cast in the primaries. As noted by a highly respected Nigerian democrat, “Once an unpopular candidate emerges through this ‘selection process,’ the leadership that anointed that candidate then has no choice but to use fraudulent means to help the candidate win.” Given that party leadership in Nigeria is mostly male, this process also discourages the meaningful participation of women in politics and their access to positions of leadership....

Here are some interesting news articles about the judge....

http://radiobiafra.co/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3968:yoruba-judge-justice-adeniyi-ademola-faces-trial-over-n25m-bribery-scam&catid=115:news&Itemid=551

http://www.peoplesdailyng.com/judge-withdraws-from-suits-against-jonathan-njc/2/?article-id=18818

Here is a simple description of what a valid IP address is. for anyone interested :-

http://www.noip.com/support/knowledgebase/what-is-a-valid-ip-address/

[size=16pt]A valid IP address must be in the form of nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn, where nnn is a number from 0-255[/size]

Here is a simple description of what a valid IP address is. for anyone interested :-

http://www.noip.com/support/knowledgebase/what-is-a-valid-ip-address/

[size=16pt]A valid IP address must be in the form of nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn, where nnn is a number from 0-255[/size]

okpismart:
Despite the release of the school certificate result of the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, the controversy over the released result has not subsided.

A research report by an educationist and Professor of Educational Foundations at the University of Ilorin, A. A. Adeyinka, has punched holes in the claims by Buhari that he sat for and got a credit pass in Hausa Language from the Provincial College (now Government College), Katsina, in 1961.

Adeyinka, in the report titled: “Major Trends in Curriculum Development in Nigeria”, said no school in Nigeria offered subjects in local languages at the time.

His research report had further chipped away the credibility of the Statement of Result released by the college to support Buhari’s claim that he sat for the secondary school certificate examination in 1961.

According to Adeyinka’s research findings available at www.unilorin.edu, prior to the emergence of a centralised government of the regime of General Yakubu Gowon from 1966 to 1975, all regions in Nigeria had different academic curriculums.

He added that it was only the Western Region that offered a local language as a subject in both its curriculum and school certificate examinations.
Source: http://.com.ng/index.php/political-news/item/2807-certificate-saga-hausa-language-was-not-offered-in-1961-says-report

Wrong!.

Here is what Cambridge itself said about that

The organisation also confirmed that according to the Regulations for 1961, African Language papers, including those for Hausa were set for the West African School Certificate.

Source : http://cambridgeassessment.org.uk/news/statement-in-response-to-nigerian-presidential-election-enquiries/

US top think tank you say?.

Here is a link to the full think tank report in all its glory for anyone who has not read it directly : http://www.brookings.edu/~/media/Research/Files/Reports/2015/01/foresight%20africa/nigeria%20elections%20adibe.pdf

Why, that report was written by none other than JideOfor Adibe( Senior Lecturer, Nasarawa State University). Same fella who with top think hat on put a very positive spin on Alamieyeseighas pardon.

"There is, in my opinion, at least one justifiable ground for pardoning Alamieyeseigha: while his corruption – alleged and confessed- in office is condemnable, the way he was removed from office smacked of impunity and vendetta – something that has often turned the fight against corruption in this country into a charade. You cannot rig the legal processes to achieve a desired outcome – even if you caught the thief with his fingers in the cookie jar. ".

see more details from this source : http://dailypost.ng/2013/03/22/jideofor-adibe-alamieyeseighas-pardon-would-you-have-acted-differently/

Then judge for yourself how credible that Think tank report is!.

Its like riding a bike in the air!.

Finally there is a way to beat the ridiculous Lagos traffic.! Woohoo!.

Read more about it here (and watch the video too):-

source : http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2525476/Engineers-human-powered-helicopter-say-possible.html

She was too engrossed with facebook to avoid her impending fall.

Luckily although she cant swim she was rescued unhurt .

source : http://www.express.co.uk/news/world/449355/Woman-falls-off-Australian-pier-while-checking-Facebook-on-phone.

There is an online condolence register created to honour the late Dr. Carew here :-

http://bookofmemories.frontrunnerpro.com/book-of-memories/1745569/Carew-Burian/view-condolences.php

He will be buried in Canada tomorrow as follows....

After a courageous battle, Burian passed away at the Elisabeth Bruyere Health Centre, Ottawa on Friday, December 6, 2013, age 69. Beloved husband of Suzanne Markham. Loving father of Quinton, Vanessa and Julia Carew. Friends are invited to visit the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street, Ottawa on Friday, December 13th, 2013 from 9:30 am to 11:30am. A Funeral Service will follow immediately in the Chapel at 11:30 am. Interment at Beechwood Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada.

source : http://www.obitsforlife.com/obituary/815727/Carew-Burian.php

Dr. Burian Carew, one of the founders of a group of top notch Nigerian indigenous technology firms including Telnet, IPNX & Interswitch passed away on Friday December 6th, 2013.

May his soul rest in perfect peace.

Source : http://www.technologytimes.ng/telnet-co-founder-burian-carew-dies-69/

There is an explicit disclaimer on the John Hopkins university website declaring that the email containing that information was a hoax and not from the university.

"This e-mail is NOT from Johns Hopkins
August 11, 2008
A hoax e-mail on cancer has been circulating on the internet. Because this e-mail uses the Johns Hopkins name, we thought we would post a What's New to inform the users of our web page. The e-mail in question is pasted at the end of this Whats New. To learn more visit: .....

The hoax email in question:...
AFTER YEARS OF TELLING PEOPLE CHEMOTHERAPY IS THE ONLY WAY TO TRY (TRY THE KEYWORD) AND ELIMINATE CANCER, JOHN HOPKINS IS FINALLY STARTING TO TELL YOU THERE IS AN ALTERNATIVE WAY.
....."


You can read more from the source url below. You will have to scroll down the page to the section titled "This e-mail is NOT from Johns Hopkins August 11, 2008" in order to read the full update.

Source : http://pathology.jhu.edu/pc/news2008.php

There is an explicit disclaimer on the John Hopkins university website declaring that the email containing that information was a hoax and not from the university.

"This e-mail is NOT from Johns Hopkins
August 11, 2008
A hoax e-mail on cancer has been circulating on the internet. Because this e-mail uses the Johns Hopkins name, we thought we would post a What's New to inform the users of our web page. The e-mail in question is pasted at the end of this Whats New. To learn more visit: .....

The hoax email in question:...
AFTER YEARS OF TELLING PEOPLE CHEMOTHERAPY IS THE ONLY WAY TO TRY (TRY THE KEYWORD) AND ELIMINATE CANCER, JOHN HOPKINS IS FINALLY STARTING TO TELL YOU THERE IS AN ALTERNATIVE WAY.
....."


You can read more from the source url below. You will have to scroll down the page to the section titled "This e-mail is NOT from Johns Hopkins August 11, 2008" in order to read the full update.

Source : http://pathology.jhu.edu/pc/news2008.php

Those of you in Houston should take note of this dealership that marks down cars annually for black friday. Three of the cars were penned to be marked down to $1 this year.

Texas dealership selling cars for $1 on Black Friday

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"The dealership opened its gates Friday at 6 a.m. MST, and unlocked every used car on the pre-owned lot. Consumers are being given the opportunity to lay claim to any of the cars by sitting in the driver seat. If you miss that spot, you can call shotgun. At 8 a.m. MST, the manager was scheduled to begin marking down the prices right on the windshield of the cars.

“If they’re in the driver’s side when the new price is marked on the car, they have the right to say I’ll take it,” explained Marcell.

If the person in the driver’s seat passes, the customer in the passenger’s seat gets next dibs. All of the cars will be marked down. Only three will be marked down to one dollar. Which three is anyone’s guess."

“Only the pre-owned manager Dan Minner knows; and Dan is not telling,” said Marcell.

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Read more about it here :-

source : http://kdvr.com/2013/11/29/texas-dealership-selling-cars-for-1-on-black-friday/

obynocj: .......

Kelly Baker from Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, took on three step-children and their nine offspring when she married 68-year-old Bob in 2010.

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According to Daily Mail reports, ‘It’s so wonderful having a baby in the family,’ says Mrs Baker, who has resigned hopes of children of her own.

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Thought this would be incredible if really true, but really there is nothing special happening here, since they are not biological great grand children of the woman.. They are all step descendants.

Here is another insane impromptu proposal and wedding by some guy out in California, with a whole community of people involved in the elaborately planned surprise. They really pulled out all the stops on this one.

If you are able to watch the entire 15 minutes you will enjoy it.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=newJ61xgkik

They are still looking for people.

Here is a thread were I posted recent 2 vacancies :-

https://www.nairaland.com/1527388/house-keeping-team-leader-ibis