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Ahead of the local government election in Lagos state holding next month, the Ahmed Makarfi faction of the PDP in the state, says it is working at an alliance with the Labour party.

State chairman of the party, Moshood Salvador directed its members to vote for candidates of the Labour party.
The faction of the pdp might have taken this step because the electoral commission says it will recognize the Alli Modu sherrif faction of the pdp following the subsisting court order in its favour.

Meanwhile, a chieftain of the Modu sherriff faction of the PDP in Lagos state, Amos Olayinka describes the purported alliance as a huge joke.
In an interview with TVC NEWS says the faction is about to destroy the chances of the main pdp in in next months election.

Read More: http://nigeria.tvcnews.tv/2017/06/15/lagos-lg-elections-makarfis-pdp-aligns-lp/

The death toll from the London tower block fire has risen to 17 and the figure is still expected to rise further.
London police commander Stuart Cundy told reporters on Thursday that about 37 people were still receiving treatment in hospital, of which 17 are still in critical care.

Meanwhile, Firefighters say they have not been able to conduct a comprehensive search of the Grenfell Tower due to safety concerns.
Fire brigade chief, Dany Cotton said it was not safe for them to walk to the edges of the building and that some of the internal structures were also not regarded as safe at the moment.

Read more: http://nigeria.tvcnews.tv/2017/06/15/death-toll-london-tower-fire-rises-17/

Nigerian Government is said to have received the sum of $3.7 billion in taxes and royalties, from Anglo-Dutch Shell Group. According to latest global report by the group,the sum signifies the highest payment made to any single government among the Shell 31 countries of operations.
Report shows the oil multinational paid $270.7 million as production entitlement in the Shell Petroleum Development Company shallow water project of $111.2 million for SPDC West; and $1.05 billion for SPDC East.

Nigerian government also got another $1.2 billion as production entitlement, taxes and royalties for Production Sharing Contract 1993, for Oil Prospecting License in addition to an entity level payment of $1.06 billion.

In 2016, Shell paid more than $55.6 billion to governments in its countries of operation.
A breakdown of the payments reveals the oil firm paid $4.4 billion in income taxes, $2.3 billion in government royalties, and collected $48.9 billion in excise duties, sales taxes and similar levies on its fuel and other products on behalf of governments.

Read More: http://nigeria.tvcnews.tv/2017/06/15/nigeria-receives-3-7bn-revenue-shell/

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), is already proffering solutions to what is sees as a problem in the Nigerian judiciary.SER

According to SERAP, Saraki’s acquittal suggests serious shortcomings in the country’s criminal justice system which can only be overcome by a UN-backed International Commission Against Corruption and Impunity.

The civil society group believes this will aid effective investigation and prosecution of high-level corruption cases in the country.
The organisation is now urging Acting President Professor Yemi Osinbajo to urgently pursue the UN-backed commission in order to help achieve President Muhammadu Buhari’s anti-corruption agenda.

Read More: http://nigeria.tvcnews.tv/2017/06/15/sarakis-acquittal-serap-seeks-un-backed-commission-fix-judiciary/

hree people have been killed after a four-storey building still under construction, crumbled in Okeani, Oko community in Anambra state.
According to reports, the building located close the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, is owned by an indigene based in Europe.
An anonymous source said the incident occurred after a heavy downpour recorded in the area.

The source said that the deceased, believed to be non-indigenes and construction workers in the building were fast asleep when the structure collapsed.

Angela Ivories, a neighbor, said that one of the survivors and student of the Oko polytechnic, identified as Samuel sustained fracture on his hand.

Read more: http://nigeria.tvcnews.tv/2017/06/15/three-killed-uncompleted-building-collapses-anambra-state/

Another group has condemned the ultimatum by the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum to Igbos in the North.
The Niger Delta Self-Determination Movement made its position known in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.
TVC News correspondent, Uche Okoro reports that the Niger Delta Self Determination Movement, led by a social activist, Annkio Briggs believes the indigenous people of Biafra should be given a listening ear.

Okoro reports that the group described the belief that Northern states are the biggest beneficiaries of resources from the south, as being largely responsible for the frosty relationship between some sections of the north and southeast.

It is for this reason that the group is worried that the quit notice handed down to Igbo’s residing and doing business in the north may deepen this feeling of disharmony.

Read More: http://nigeria.tvcnews.tv/2017/06/14/kaduna-declaration-niger-delta-group-kicks-wants-restructuring-nigeria/

The House Of Representatives, has welcomed a motion seeking to immortalize the late Chief Moshood Abiola, who won the controversial June 12, 1993 presidential election.

The motion was raised by Honourable Member, Sani Zorro representing Gargarwa Federal constituency of Jigawa State.

He noted that the immense impact and implication of the election will forever linger in the minds of Nigerians.
This was backed with a resounding voice vote from other members who also supported the motion.

Read More: http://nigeria.tvcnews.tv/2017/06/14/reps-want-mko-conferred-posthumously-gcfr/

Ttalk:
Can you believe where over 120 billion is budgeted yearly could not cater for welfare of its staff, Nigerian politicians are heartless

It is very sad indeed.

The Public Relations Officer of Albinism Network, Nigeria, Daniel Usonegbu has identified social acceptance, medical problems and relationship with other people as three major challenges confronting Albinos in Africa.

Speaking in an interview with TVC News on the International Day of Albinism Awareness, Usonegbu said the only difference between the Albinos and other human being is the skin colour, so there should be no segregation.

He decried the discrimination against Albinos when seeking for employment opportunities. Usonegbu explained that Albinos are denied employment because of their skin color, adding that they are also being jilted in relationships by their spouse and regarded as not being presentable.

Read More: http://nigeria.tvcnews.tv/2017/06/13/albinos-face-serious-discrimination-africa-says-albinism-network/

Ogun State government has declared its support for the National Youth Service Corps’ Agricultural Scheme in order to encourage Youth to venture into Agriculture.

Ogun governor Ibikunle Amosun made this known during the passing out parade of the 2017 Batch A, stream 1 corps members, held at NYSC Orientation Camp in Sagamu, Ogun State.

Amosun who was represented by the state Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Moruf Afuape said no society can progress without the support of its youths and urged the Corps members to ensure that they contribute their quota to
the development of the country.

The NYSC State Coordinator, Gladys Mbachi while speaking on what they have done to assist corps members in their choosing trade or vocation said NYSC is in partnership with major financial institutions to assist them with
loans.

Read More: http://nigeria.tvcnews.tv/2017/06/13/amosun-declares-supports-nysc-agric-scheme/

Leaders of over three thousand legislative aides of federal lawmakers have protested non-payment of salaries and allowances by the National Assembly management.

According to the protesters, the non-payment of salaries and allowances has resulted in death of one of their member Hassan Abiodun, an aide to Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon. Yusuf Lasun, who could not raise N165,000 to pay for his appendicitis operation.

The aides took their protest to the entrance of the Senate Chambers where they accosted Senate President, Bukola Saraki. The Senate President later mandated his Deputy Chief of Staff, Hon. Gbenga Makanjuola to listen to them.

Read More: http://nigeria.tvcnews.tv/2017/06/13/breaking-nass-legislative-aides-protest-non-payment-salaries/

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, to go ahead and sign the 2017 Appropriation Bill into law, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, disclosed this in a two-paragraph statement on Monday.
The presidential aide said Buhari believes that it was in the interest of the nation’s economy for Osinbajo to sign the document without further delay.

He said Buhari’s directive was conveyed to the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Udo Udoma, in a letter dated June 10.
The statement read, “Following the receipt of a full brief on the 2017 Appropriation Bill as passed by the National Assembly, and to buttress the unity at the highest level of government, President Muhammadu Buhari has indicated that it is in the interest of the nation’s economy for the Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, to sign the Appropriation Bill into law.

Read More: http://nigeria.tvcnews.tv/2017/06/12/buhari-directs-osinbajo-sign-2017-budget/

he All Progressives Congress Panel has cleared the only younger brother of the late Senator Isiaka Adeleke, Ademola Adeleke to contest the Osun Senatorial by-election,

The panel, however, disqualified Senator Mudashir Hussein for being a cabinet member in Osun state.
The screening committee in its letter said it disqualified Hussein for being a cabinet member in Osun state contrary to the APC 2014 guidelines which says ” aspirants seeking public office on its platform shall not have remained an employee of the public service within 30 days preceding”.

Read more on: http://nigeria.tvcnews.tv/2017/06/12/apc-panel-clears-adelekes-brother-for-senate/

The national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and a former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, have described the June 12, 1993 elections as a part of Nigeria’s history that could not be forgotten.

This is just as the Lagos and Ekiti state governments on Sunday joined Oyo, Ondo, Ogun and Osun states to declare June 12 a public holiday.
Tinubu, in statement on Sunday to celebrate the 24th anniversary of June 12, said that without “the uncompromising resistance to military rule engendered by the annulment of the June 12 election, there would most probably be no 4th Republic today and we would still be groaning under military dictatorship.”

Tinubu described the late Abiola, the winner of the election, as an embodiment of “the eternal Yoruba adage, which says that death is better with honour than life without dignity.”

Read More: http://nigeria.tvcnews.tv/2017/06/12/june-12-a-history-we-cant-forget-atiku-tinubu/

The world was greeted last week with the news that two of the abducted Chibok girls, who escaped Boko Haram captivity, had graduated High School in the U.S.

The girls are not stopping there, they want to go to college.
Our correspondent Detola Ademola reports from Washington D.C. that three years ago when the girls identified as Debbi and Grace escaped from Boko Haram den in Northern Nigeria, they did not know then what the future held.
But the two have finally graduated high school and are pursuing new dreams in America. Their guardian in the U.S, Emmanuel Ogebe, says their dreams might be short lived because of funding.

He appealed to the Nigerian government to support the efforts of NGO’s trying to help the Chibok girls.

more on: http://nigeria.tvcnews.tv/2017/06/12/two-chibok-girls-escapees-graduate/

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is celebrating the World Day Against Child Labour with a call to employers of Labourcollectively work against the child labour globally.

Since 2002, every June 12 has been set up to focus attention on the global extent of child labour and the action and efforts needed to eliminate it.
The day, according to the International Labour Organisation helps to bring together governments, employers and workers organizations, civil society, as well as millions of people from around the world, to highlight the plight of child laborers and what can be done to help them.

http://nigeria.tvcnews.tv/2017/06/12/world-day-against-child-labour/

Here are six amazing facts about SLOT Systems Limited:

1. SLOT is the first indigenous company in Nigeria to produce its brand of Mobile Telephone Accessories; Power Banks and Chargers

2. SLOT provides Products Financing Services, offering payments in installments to customers on items purchased (an optional service offering)

3. SLOT now offers community – based services, delivering products to customers in the comfort of their homes and at business locations

4. SLOT is a responsible Corporate Citizen, partnering with Traffic Radio (Lagos State Government) on the annual Traffic Lecture Series in Lagos

5. SLOT has instituted awards categories for LASTMA officials who work conscientiously to ensure sanity and free – flow of traffic on Lagos roads

Visit: http://insidecomputervillage.com/six-amazing-facts-slot/ for more on this story

Hackers can hide computer viruses in online video subtitles and use them to take control of computers, security experts have warned.

The attacks are embedded within the subtitle files that accompany many illegally downloaded films, and easily bypass security software and antivirus programs designed to keep computers safe.

Check Point, the security group that discovered the flaw, said millions of people who use video software including to stream or play films and TV shows on computers could be at risk.

They warned that the attack lets hackers take “complete control” over any type of device using the software, including smart TVs. It identified four programs – VLC, Kodi, Popcorn Time and Stremio – but said there could be more.

“We estimate there are approximately 200 million video players and streamers that currently run the vulnerable software, making this one of the most widespread, easily accessed and zero-resistance vulnerabilities reported in recent years,” they said.

Many videos do not come with their own subtitles, but computer media players often automatically download special files from a central online repository. Because they are perceived as harmless text files and use a variety of different formats, the software does not check them for viruses.

However, Check Point showed it was possible to include debilitating computer viruses within the files that are activated as soon as subtitles are switched on. They were also able to manipulate the rankings on opensubtitles.org, the popular online database, so that video software would automatically download the virus-filled files.

Read the full article here: http://insidecomputervillage.com/hackers-hiding-computer-viruses-film-subtitles-security-experts-warn/

Google Nigeria has introduced Google My Business (GMB) into Computer Village, Ikeja. GMB is a platform that allows businesses to be found on Google Search and Maps. It is also an online Listing platform to give visibility to Nigerian Small and Medium Enterprises Businesses; to be seen globally on Google platform.

The information was given by representatives of Google, Segun Banjo and Kunle Ogunnaike respectively on Tuesday, 29th May, 2017, at a training Workshop organized for selected traders in Computer Village. They encouraged traders to take advantage of the endless business opportunities available on the online space.

View More on: http://insidecomputervillage.com/pornography-tops-internet-search-nigeria-google/

The Hewlett Packard (HP) is poised to grab a sizeable market share in the keenly competitive Computer Village, where all brands of electronics and gadgets work hard to stay on top.

In a bid to showcase its strong presence, HP recently organized a Business Summit for the trade association of Computer Village, Computer and Allied Products Dealers Association of Nigeria (CAPDAN). The summit aimed at broadening HP’s already established market, taking more SMEs into their distributors’ list and to stretch further into a rapidly growing market of buyers.

For More Visit: http://insidecomputervillage.com/hp-eyes-bigger-market-share-computer-village/

A powerful new computer virus was today causing havoc with e-mail systems across the world.

Experts described the virus, called Goner, as one of the fastest-spreading they had yet seen and warned computer users to immediately delete it if they received it.

Alex Shipp, spokesman for anti-virus service MessageLabs, said: “It’s spreading with tremendous speed and thousands of users in Britain have already been sent it.

“The virus mass mails itself out through e-mail and attempts to destroy anti-virus software on computers, which could prove extremely problematic for those unfortunate enough to receive it.”

For More visit http://insidecomputervillage.com/new-computer-virus-causes-havoc/

"On April 6th, 2017, some traders at the Computer Village had some issues to resolve with the Police at Lagos State SARS office, Ikeja, as part of the responsibilities of the leadership of the market (CAPDAN), and in my capacity as the Vice President of the Association, I sort out ways this issue would be addressed amicably. Without any argument or provocation on my part, three officers of SARS at Lagos State Police Command, Ikeja, got me rough handled and my arm broken in the process. This is just one of the series of brutality our members experience in the hands of Police Officers in Lagos, almost on a daily basis”

- Mr. Boniface Ania (Vice President, CAPDAN)

Read more here: http://insidecomputervillage.com/police-harassment-computer-village/

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TECNO Mobile, has unveiled its latest handset to hit the African market at an event in the Kenyan capital, the Camon CX.

Designed specifically for young, independent Smartphone users, the latest handset will be the “Selfie Camera” for this market’s generation.

The Camon CX will be available in 41 countries across Africa, the Middle East and Latin America, allowing consumers to take brighter, clearer and faster selfies than ever before.

Visit: http://insidecomputervillage.com/tecno-launches-camon-cx-smartphone-kenya/

Samsung has finally managed to leave its smartphone rivals far behind in the design segment. With the new Galaxy S8 flagships, the Korean tech giant has shown the world its prowess with respect to how smartphone technology can be powerful, and yet remain beautiful. Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S8 flagships are beautiful beasts.

For more visit: http://insidecomputervillage.com/samsung-galaxy-s8-review-beautiful-delicate-beast/

1. Nigeria’s largest technology market

2. The Computer Village in Ikeja, the Lagos State capital, is arguably Africa’s largest Trade Market for Computer and Allied (ICT) Products.

3. Estimated N1 billion volume of trade daily at the renowned market on computers, phones, accessories and other affiliated gadgets in sales and repairs

4. About 20 million phones are sold at the Computer Village monthly

5. Computer Village contributed about 2 per cent to the national gross domestic product (GDP) in 2014 (NBS Report)

6. Several high-tech companies are well represented, and technicians, app developers and IT experts of all kinds do their trade in the market. Individuals and corporate organizations from across Nigeria throng Computer Village daily..

For more, visit: http://insidecomputervillage.com/10-important-facts-computer-village/

Hi,
There is a new computer village portal where you can get latest information about various activities in Computer village and also know about the computer village association and their activities.

Visit http://insidecomputervillage.com to get to know more about the happenings inside the computer village market. Lagos.

Nigerians talk about their best Nigerian Food.

What is yours?

Nigerians discussed their best Nigerian food and we got some very funny comments here mehnn.

This will make you laugh.

Have you ever been told that you can’t achieve a dream just because you are a girl? Most Nigerian girls are used to hearing statements like: “That is not a job for a girl”, “Why don’t you just think like a girl!” These words find a way of limiting most girls, keeping them from aspiring into exciting and high-profile professions. It is therefore not unexpected that 2 out of 5 Nigerian girls think that there are some jobs designed for girls and some for boys. They also soon begin to build aspirations based on these popular opinions held by the society.

The new #MyFutureStartsToday video from Always, the leader in global feminine care is a good conversation starter which aims to urge that girls and women should be empowered to live their life to their fullest potential. Click here to watch the new video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXh2yFRSp4c

You too can join the Always #MyFutureStartsToday initiative by tweeting about it using the hashtag #FutureStartsNow or encouraging school girls between the ages of 11 – 16 to write an essay on “My Future Starts Today: My Dream Career” which is to understand what is stopping them from achieving your dream?” Find out more at: www.facebook.com/alwaysnigeria.

With Backing From Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and GV (formerly Google Ventures), Andela Will Empower Africa's Next Generation Of Great Technical Leaders



LAGOS, Nigeria, June 16, 2016 — Andela, a company that identifies the most talented software engineers and problem solvers in Africa and prepares them for successful careers with top global tech companies, is today announcing $24M in Series B funding to catalyze its growth across the African continent. Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan’s Chan Zuckerberg Initiative led the round, with participation from new investor GV (formerly Google Ventures) and existing investors Spark Capital, Omidyar Network, Learn Capital, and South Africa-based CRE Ventures, among others.

For Andela, the investment represents an international seal of approval from the most respected and innovative minds in the global tech ecosystem, and a validation of the caliber of Nigerian technical talent. Through its four-year technical leadership program, Andela provides a pathway for talented Nigerian programmers into the global tech economy.

"We live in a world where talent is evenly distributed, but opportunity is not. Andela's mission is to close that gap," says Mark Zuckerberg. "Companies get access to great developers, and developers in Africa get the opportunity to use their skills and support their communities. Priscilla and I believe in supporting innovative models of learning wherever they are around the world -- and what Andela is doing is pretty amazing."

Since Andela launched in 2014, it has received over 40,000 applications and accepted only the top 0.7%. The program begins with an intensive skills ramp-up, during which developers complete open-source projects and specialize in a specific tech stack. Then, they’re placed as full-time software engineers with Andela’s partners, which range from venture-backed startups in Silicon Valley and New York to global industry leaders including IBM and Microsoft.

“Andela’s mission statement to develop hundreds of thousands of world-class software developers in Nigeria and across Africa is very compelling”, says Seni Sulyman, Director of Operations. “The ambition is so bold, and the energy it creates is so incredible, that I couldn’t imagine walking away from the challenge. I fully expect alumni of Andela to be launching the companies that will lead the technical revolution across Africa.”

Sulyman joined Andela in May after completing his MBA at Harvard Business School and returning to Nigeria to build and launch a new private B2B airline. Sulyman was born and raised in Nigeria, and had begun his career in the US and Canada before surrendering to a growing desire to make an impact at home. Sulyman encourages fellow Africans, both at home and abroad, to join the Andela movement and help write the future of the digital revolution in Lagos, Nairobi, and cities across Africa.

Over the past two years, Andela developers have played a major role in building and supporting technology communities in both Lagos and Nairobi, participating in hackathons, hosting meet-ups, and forming local developer groups. The latest financing will bolster the company’s ability to seek and spread extraordinary technical talent across the continent, as it plans to announce a third African country before the end of the year, as well as power efforts to attract the most talented team in engineering and management.

About Andela:
Andela identifies high-potential software engineers on the African continent, shapes them into world-class technical leaders, and places them with top technology companies worldwide as full-time, distributed team members. Current company partners range from venture-backed startups to industry leaders including Microsoft and IBM. With headquarters in Lagos, Nairobi and NYC, Andela is building the next generation of global technology leaders.

About Chan Zuckerberg Initiative:
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) was launched by Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan to advance human potential and promote equality. In support of this mission, CZI funds nonprofit organizations, makes private investments and participates in policy debates, with the goal of making the world a better place for future generations.

In an exclusive Chat with Wale Fakile, Here is what the TV Presenter has to say concerning the allegation:

MY VERSION OF THE STORY
I have read all the tirades and accusations levelled against me by Mandy Isaac on Social Media and for posterity and records purposes, I need to state my side of the story. Yes, it is true that we are friends but we stopped dating in June 2015. However, we started again in December 2015.

Our last date was on Wednesday, May 16th, 2016 in my residence and in spite of Mandy telling me that she had stopped drinking, she requested for alcohol which I did not oblige her. However, I later found out that she had drank 2 cans of Vodka (picture below). I went out to withdraw some money and she stepped out too, after having taking possession of my phone. When I returned, she got back and accused me of talking to ladies and insisted she had to leave that night. I pleaded with her but she said she would leave and I gave her N2,000 as Transport fare. In her semi-nude state, she flared up, demanded for N50,000 and called me unprintable names. Later, she went berserk and started destroying things in my house (See pictures below) before she started rolling herself on the floor.

I got a call the same night from a female police officer at ketu Police Station (I was NEVER ARRESTED) who asked that I report at the station that night or the following morning. I could not go to the police station that night because it was already late (some minutes past 11:00pm) but I made sure that I got to the station as early as possible (8:00am). To my surprise she never showed up even after my call at the station.
It is unfortunate that this happened to me but I am not only a responsible man but I also work in a responsible organisation that values and cherishes its publics. This is a deliberate attempt to frame me and I call on investigative Journalists to go deeper than the story and either vilify me or corroborate my claims.

I do not know Nairaland as become a platform where ladies how try to blackmail their boyfriends for reasons best known to them. My question is, what is she trying to achieve with this post? If you were beaten by your boyfriend, the best way ti handle it is to report to the proper authorities and get him arrested. There are agencies in Nigeria and even Lagos state has an office for this crime. This is the best way to handle this.

It is clear that something is fishy here hence why she brought it to Nairaland. Unfortunately, she didn't give us her name but she was able to put up the guys picture knowing that people will know him. This is not fair and i think ladies should try and handle issues with their man fairly. Because you know he is a media personality and seen everyday you feel you can destroy a young man's career. If he actually did this, then he should be arrested and let him face the law. Trying to blackmail a young man with all these isn't the right way to go. This story is on other blogs also and sources told me that she story was sponsored. Is this true? Let us be fair in our dealing please.

If a young man assaulted you this way, please get him arrested and let us see if its true or false. Stop blackmailing a young man because you know he is on TV and you can damage his reputation.

For me, i do not believe this story. Please what is the lady's name?