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The Disney Media Distribution EMEA has said it will produce an African version of popular Disney series Desperate Housewives series in Nigeria.

According to Giovanni Mastrangelo general manager, Disney Media Distribution, Emerging Markets, the purpose for bringing Desperate Housewives to Africa is to engage the African audience with locally relevant and entertaining storytelling content.

Set to be filmed in Lagos, in partnership with EbonyLife TV ,the series will have actors from across Africa but will follow the format and storylines of the original US version, but the local actors will give it a Nigerian flavour.

This is not the first time Dinsey is creating a local version of the series.

The Desperate Housewives series has already been produced in a Turkish version,’Umutsuz Ev Kadinlari’, the Argentinean version, ‘Amas de Casa Desesperadas’, the Colombian/Ecuadorian version, the U.S. Hispanic version.

@Techmoran

CCTV Footage (http://www.ntv.co.ke/news2/topheadlines/cct-footage-shows-kdf-soldiers-ransacking-shops-at-the-westgate/)

New CCTV footage from Nairobi’s Westgate mall shows Kenyan soldiers with “shopping bags, raising questions on the integrity of the forces who were supposedly on a rescue mission after the mall had been taken over by Al-Shabaab terrorists September 21.

The footage comes days after the Kenyan troops were declared innocent of any lootings by the country’s parliament and that some shop owners were just trying to get compensation from their insurers.

According to the footage as seen by The Nation: “scores of soldiers rummaging through the Nakumatt Supermarket and leaving with white polythene bags whose contents cannot be seen.”

Reportedly showing day two of the siege when the army only had access to the mall, the footage shows “uniformed soldiers putting their guns down in order to have both hands free to ransack shops” which the owners claim had locked before the stampede.


http://techmoran.com/new-westagate-mall-video-shows-kenyan-troops-looting/

Kenyans this week ‘rampaged’ online against Bishop T.D Jakes, after his utterances saying ‘natives’ in Kenya drink his water and that ‘the’ hospital in Nairobi runs because of him.

The Potters’ House chief pastor was speaking Sunday against ”Preachers of LA” a reality show depicting the extravagant lives of preachers in Los Angeles, who live luxurious lives off their flocks’ hard-earned cash. Probably angry at the bad light the reality show portrayed pastors he talked of how his mega ministry supports humanitarian projects in Kenya.

He said:

“So let the work I’ve done speak for me. You are sowing into good ground. And the 300 families that are employed in this ministry eat from this ministry, work in this ministry, and help us to produce the excellence that we do. The natives all over Kenya drink water because of this ministry. And the hospital in Nairobi survives because of this ministry.”



Though not necessarily in bad faith, Bishop TD Jakes wanted to show the good side of his ministry, feeding its own staff and helping others away, unrelated by blood or friendship, on another continent. However, his attempts arose anger among Kenyans who went on Twitter, resentful and ranting against the man of God.

Here are some of the Tweets.

Moseti Mang’ong’o ‏@lesmetaphore

@BishopJakes calling us natives was not taken out of context we are Kenyan’s NOT natives.
ICC Witness ‏@Jayzwala Hiyo statement imefanya TD Jakes akapata funding.Kahem Mutugi ‏@Camundih Eti TD Jakes has claimed to be the provider of water to the Kenyan Natives?? Now who is this Jakes btw?Kahem Mutugi ‏@Camundih Now this man @BishopJakes thinks he is God to supply the world with water? I wld never take anything from him… not even his “preaching”.HermanWaita ‏@HermanWaita

I just realised that my Mombasa apartment water consumption is 50 bob per month! Maybe the whole TD Jakes theory has some merit. Maybe.

But on realizing he had blundered, the man of God, human as we are, came forth and apologized to Kenyans. His statements never meant to be an insult but he was speaking as a committed man of God in charge of a ministry giving to see some Kenyans get access to clean water and health facilities.

Here is his full apology letter.

An attempt in last Sunday’s sermon to distinguish myself from an American television program portraying preachers in a manner that I found unseemly has caused some offense in Kenya. For that I apologize.

My intent was to show the extensive humanitarian efforts by TD Jakes Ministries through its MegaCARE arm as a means of further distinguishing this organization from the TV program’s exclusive focus on the personal material wealth of the individual ministers over the works of the Gospel.

The attempt was to highlight one well and one hospital wing in Kenya as one example of this ministry’s worldwide efforts. It was by no means meant to take responsibility for an entire nation or to minimize the contributions of its people.

My focus has always been about the mission of helping hurting people in every circumstance of life, anywhere in the world.

The extemporaneous comments when taken out of context convey a meaning far from the intent of my heart. I meant only to communicate to my constituents that my love is for people as demonstrated through years of practical ministry.

The fact that these heart-felt words have been taken to mean anything other than their original intent deeply saddens me.

I love Kenya and the entire continent of Africa. I am proud of its efforts and grateful to have had an opportunity to minister to its people on numerous occasions.

I trust that this explanation will end this apparent misunderstanding.

In His service,

Bishop Jakes



http://techmoran.com/td-jakes-kenyans-on-twitter-rally-against-bishop-jakes-god-like-colonial-utterances-until-he-apologized/

pickabeau1: I just called GTconnect and the officer told me it does not affect dom accounts and funds transfer

What reason was given for the suspension

[quote author=A-ZeD]Go there on Sunday and find out.[/quote]lol

bigtt76: CBN new regulations on on foreign exchange remittance and importation.

Why are other banks still doing business with WU?

GTBank has stopped Western Union services. No date for the recommencent was announced and no reason was given.
While on the other hand (actually my left hand) FCMB insists receivers must have a bank account with them before payment can be made using the undisputed 'prevailing' Dollar rate.

But why?¿?

HOW much would you spend for your wedding? "US$370,000," a Harare couple have answered.

Timonthy Matangi and his wife Patience, nee Kadada, faced the astronomical bill for their garden nuptials in Glen Lorne, Harare, last week.

From hiring a helicopter from South Africa for US$40,000 to paying Oliver Mtukudzi a slightly above-market fee of US$20,000, the couple - who have lived together for 20 years - would not let cost come between them and their dream wedding.

The wedding procession "got many people shell shocked", gushed the Herald newspaper.

"So extravagant was the wedding that the Glen Lorne neighbourhood came to a standstill when the couple arrived at the reception aboard a private helicopter," the paper reported on Saturday.

The 600 guests were joined by the couple's children who reportedly flew in from Australia on a chartered jet. The bridesmaids were chauffeured in top-of-the-range cars such as the Mercedes-Benz S600 and Bentleys.

The bride wore a US$10,000 black diamond ring. The bride and groom were kitted in imported designer garments while the bridal party wore matching grey suits and blue ties.

Guests took home a piece of the six-deck cake at the end of the "grand spectacle", the Herald added.

"They wanted to celebrate a life well lived. I am motivated to do the same," said their daughter, Pride.

http://allafrica.com/stories/201310060014.html

Oya, I challenge you to develop Xplore9ja or 9jaXplora.

A new free to download App known as XploreGhana! has been launched that provides tourist information on Ghana affectionately known as the gateway to Africa. Designed for use on smartphones, mobile devices and tablets and powered by both iOS and Android, the XploreGhana! app gives visitors to this magical country all the information they need, right at their fingertips.This amazing app also gives you up to date news exclusively from Ghana, Africa and the rest of the world.

Daniel M, creator of the XploreGhana! App says 'This App gives you a first-hand look at the various unique tourist attractions in Ghana".

These range from national parks where visitors can view majestic creatures such as elephants, buffalo, lions and monkeys in their natural habitat, ranging from lush plains to dense jungles filled with tumbling waterfalls to enticing hotels and sandy beaches to relax and catch some of Ghana's world renowned sunny rays.

The app caters to an array of tastes as at the flip of a tab you will discover monumental historical sites such as Elmina Castle and the famous Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum. The rich cultural and historical heritage sites of Ghana are something of a wonder that should be known globally as the country was highly ranked 6th on Frommers 2012 list of top destinations to visit in the world.

By tapping on the news feed on the app, you will also have daily exclusive Ghanaian, African and world news as and when it unfolds right at your fingertips.

The extremely user friendly App is totally free to download from iTunes and Google play and is a vital tool for anyone wishing to explore the many sights that Ghana has to offer.

For more information and to download the XploreGhana! app visit your apple App Store and android google play and simply search for XploreGhana!


http://www.modernghana.com/news/494542/1/ghanas-number-1-app-launched.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+GeneralNews+%28Ghana+News%29

achovirux: BREAKING NEWS: ASUU
ASUU Executives Were Called For A Meeting In The UK... So They All Met At The Muritala Mohammed
International Airport In Lagos...
While They Were Seated And Relaxed In The Plane, They Were Informed That The Plane Was Built
By A Group Of Students From Nigeria's Universities And The Plane Was On Its First Experimental Trip... They All Ran Out Of The Plane, Except One Person, When He Was Asked By The Other Staff, His Reason For Remaining, He Said "If It Is Made By Our Students, It Will Not Even Start...

lol

back to normal now.

mod remove it. why add "probably"?
The video is fake, it is not for this AA crash.

fake video.

Pensioners at Apapa ports have paralysed activities at the port; heard this might extend to other ports.
But I really don't understand how someone will work for years; forcefully saves his/her salary with you then when he retires to collect the savings become wahala. Gets me scared when I think of mine.

God abeg ooo.

chiboy1928: Got my source from ait plane crash in lagos!

Which airline?

jimcaddy: I wonder why people are throwing jibes. If you look at the heading, I said 'Could This Be?' I wanted you all to decide.. I wasn't certain myself, that was why I put a question mark.

It could be photoshop, it could be real. Besides, I went to the Gold and Co company on Twitter and followed a conversation when someone took them on this issue.

The company said that what was said in the media was misquoted.

They clarified their claim by saying the iphones were not ordered by the Nigerian government, but it was ordered by an individual who plans to give it out to people to celebrate the Independence.

Who says that individual cannot be Aliko Dangote or any other rich individual in Nigeria.

The company also said that the order was to print the Nigeria Coat of Arms on the iPhones.. So there is a possibility guys. Maybe this might not be the real picture, but there is definitely an order from a certain 'individual'

Ok.

Then modify the first post. Copy and paste the explanation above.

Poor Photoshop work.

The much anticipated TV is finally here.

We will have a change; I trust Cool FM.

Naptus2 and Okika_Juju quoted in today's paper (Punch). still in the same section (iPunch).

Well done oga Spyder. God will continue to use you.
One day one day, you shall become the Commissioner for Works and Housing in your state.

[quote author=Baba_Eleko]If na for my Naija. God help the woman to be rescued in time as we no get the kain machine wey go lift that kain container. Federal govt go need order one from Ghana and e go take 2 weeks for Julius Berger wey den award the contract to deliver am.[/quote]Says who? That's a HQ container nothing special. From the container number you will notice it ends with 45G1 which is 40' Long, 8' Wide, 9'6 tall (High Cube). We have the machines here. Take some time out to port terminals.

Someone asked for suggestions:

Users should receieve notifications when their names are mentioned in a post (whether they are following that post or not and whether they are members of nairaland). That way, big brands can subscribe to nairaland, to know what customers talk about them.

Punch has been quoting nairaland.com

Who said ETG is Tanzanian? They are Indians; they have a base in Tanzania and other African countries.
Moreover, the reporter should have done enough research before reporting. That's why I prefer BusinessDay newspaper to all these...

nora544: I know that this will come, I hear this in Austria from a friend because Austrian priest and the priest in america and some priest in germany working on this since about 5 years, that is why a friend from me he was catholic priest went to the old catholic church that he could marry his girlfriend because old catholics can marry, he is noe the head of the old catholics in Austria, and he was born in nigeria

I don't understand.

Good afternoon.

Just sent you a mail.

That is what I expected NCC to do.

Source: http://m.modernghana.com/mobile/488904/1/mtn-tigo-punished-for-poor-service.html

The sanctions were in the form of a compensation package to affected subscribers, totalling over GH¢2 million.

MTN was directed to give each affected subscriber a compensation package of eight minutes free airtime.

Thus, the total value of compensation to subscribers cost the mobile network about GH¢1.8 million, using the on-net charge of GH¢0.09 per minute.

MTN has, in accordance, begun implementing the compensation package to the affected subscribers in batches to avoid congestion on the network.

Some consumers the Daily Graphic spoke to acknowledged receipt of the text messages informing them of a 'goodwill gesture'.

Consumers who were originally given six minutes worth of compensation are to be given an additional two minutes as directed by the regulator.

In addition to this, the network was taken to task for failing to submit the compensation package within the time directed.

In another development, tiGO, has also been directed to compensate consumers within the Old Ningo area for service degradation from August 27 to September 2, 2013.

The details of the compensation package which the Daily Graphic unearthed showed that the NCA approved a compensation proposal from the network for consumers to make free calls for twenty-four (24) hours within the Old Ningo area.

According to a tiGO source, a hardware alarm sounded on the Transceiver Unit of NINGO 1800MHz site on the August 27, resulting in a decline of services within the Old Ningo area.

This made consumers within the affected area experience significant call drops and poor connection.

The Daily Graphic learnt that the compensation had been implemented.

The paper has been following with keen interest service delivery in Ghana, including water, electricityand banking services.

Consumers who spoke to the Daily Graphic on the measures taken by the NCA advocated that the other regulators could adopt similar strategies to counteract the trend of poor service delivery.

The sanctions were in the form of a compensation package to affected subscribers, totalling over GH¢2 million.

MTN was directed to give each affected subscriber a compensation package of eight minutes free airtime.

Thus, the total value of compensation to subscribers cost the mobile network about GH¢1.8 million, using the on-net charge of GH¢0.09 per minute.

MTN has, in accordance, begun implementing the compensation package to the affected subscribers in batches to avoid congestion on the network.

Some consumers the Daily Graphic spoke to acknowledged receipt of the text messages informing them of a 'goodwill gesture'.

Consumers who were originally given six minutes worth of compensation are to be given an additional two minutes as directed by the regulator.

In addition to this, the network was taken to task for failing to submit the compensation package within the time directed.

In another development, tiGO, has also been directed to compensate consumers within the Old Ningo area for service degradation from August 27 to September 2, 2013.

The details of the compensation package which the Daily Graphic unearthed showed that the NCA approved a compensation proposal from the network for consumers to make free calls for twenty-four (24) hours within the Old Ningo area.

According to a tiGO source, a hardware alarm sounded on the Transceiver Unit of NINGO 1800MHz site on the August 27, resulting in a decline of services within the Old Ningo area.

This made consumers within the affected area experience significant call drops and poor connection.

The Daily Graphic learnt that the compensation had been implemented.

The paper has been following with keen interest service delivery in Ghana, including water, electricityand banking services.

Consumers who spoke to the Daily Graphic on the measures taken by the NCA advocated that the other regulators could adopt similar strategies to counteract the trend of poor service delivery.