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Politics / Five Independence Day Heroes: No.5 Is My Namesake by ElTommyBlaq(m): 2:22pm On Oct 01, 2017 |
On this day in 1960, Nigeria there was jubilation in the streets and hope for the future. That feeling was made possible by these strong -willed men who were ready to lay down their lives for the country they loved and believed in. Herbert Macaulay Macaulay was known as the founder of Nigerian nationalism and a strong opponent of many colonial policies for most of his life . Macaulay co -founded the Nigerian Daily News, where he wrote opinion pieces which made him a prominent figure in political issues in Lagos. In 1923 he founded the Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP ) with the aim to put candidates into the legislative council, promote democracy as well as increase Nigerian participation in the development of Nigeria. He also became the first national president of the National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons (NCNC) , the party which he co -founded with Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe in 1944 . Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe Nnamdi Azikiwe Azikiwe was at the fore of Nigeria gaining her independence . As the editor of The Africa Morning Post in Ghana, he promoted pro-African nationalist agenda. Returning to Nigeria in 1937 , he founded The West African Pilot which was used to promote Nigerian nationalism. In 1944 he founded the National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons ( NCNC) with Herbert Macaulay and became the secretary general of the National Council in 1946. He served as the second and last Governor-General of Nigeria from 1960 to 1963 and the first President of Nigeria from 1963 to 1966, holding the presidency throughout the Nigerian First Republic . Chief Obafemi Awolowo Obafemi Awolowo Awolowo was Nigeria’s foremost federalist, through his first book Path to Nigerian Freedom, where he criticised the British administration and advocated for self- governance. He was the founder of the political party Action Group in 1950 , and as head, demanded a federal constitution which was introduced in the 1954 Lyttleton Constitution, following the model proposed by him as he led the Western Region delegation . He was the first Leader of Government Business and Minister of Local Government and Finance , as well as the first Premier of the Western Region under Nigeria’s parliamentary system , from 1952 to 1959 . Sir Ahmadu Bello Ahmadu Bello Bello’ s political activities started out in 1934 as the District Head of Rabah by Sultan Hassan dan Muazu . In 1948 , he got a government scholarship and was off to England to study local government administration. On his return, he represented Sokoto in the regional House of Assembly and used this position to develop emirates such as Kano , Bornu, and Sokoto. He was the first president of the Northern Peoples Party ( NPP) and became the first Premier of Northern Nigeria in 1954. He forged an alliance with Azikiwe to form Nigeria’s first indigenous federal government which led to independence from Britain . Chief Anthony Enahoro Anthony Enahoro My Namesake Enahoro was one of Nigeria’ s foremost anti- colonial and pro-democracy activists. At age 21, he became the editor of The Southern Nigerian Defender, Ibadan , in 1944. In the early 1940s , he was immersed in the struggle for Nigeria’s independence as a student leader and leading protests which got him jailed by the colonial government . In 1953 , he was the first to submit a parliamentary motion for the Nigeria’s independence and has been regarded by academics as the father of “Nigeria State ”. Enahoro’ s motion was eventually granted in 1960 .: Source: http://primebaze.com.ng/2017/10/01/five-independence-day-heroes-no-5-namesake/ |
Celebrities / Interesting Stories That Made Our Week by ElTommyBlaq(m): 2:10pm On Oct 01, 2017 |
RIP P -Square , RIP Hugh Hefner , RIP to the BA hostess who ‘beefed ’ Nigerians. But hello to Meghan Markle and the One Corner dance. Here are the stories that made our week… Peter and Paul square off After years of speculation about their rivalry, the P -Square brothers have finally split and in dramatic fashion . The media circulated a video showing the brothers furiously arguing and a letter of termination supposedly by Peter Okoye announcing his departure from the group and accusing twin Paul and brother Jude of shocking hostilities. It ’s a sad end for the group, which dominated afrobeats for years with hits like Chop My Money and Beautiful Onyinye. When Harry met Meghan The prince and his sweetheart , American actress Meghan Markle, star of legal drama Suits have quietly gone public as a royal couple, holding hands at the UK ’s Invictus (paralympic style) Games in. Media speculation is mounting that an engagement is imminent . Markle has broken the mould for all British royal girlfriends so far . She is black (mixed race ), they hold hands in public ( Kate and William never do ) and she is a divorcee , previously a no-no . Time will tell how they will fit into the royal household . All things must end Hef - entually (FILES) This file photo taken on January 15 , 2014 shows Hugh Hefner posing during Playboy’s 60th Anniversary special event in Los Angeles, California. Hugh Hefner , the silk pajamas -wearing founder of Playboy Magazine who helped steer nudity into the American mainstream died Wednesday , September 27, 2017 his magazine announced on Twitter. He was 91 years old . The secret to a long and happy life ? The controversial king of sex , founder of the Playboy brand and legendary nymphomaniac died at the grand old age of 91 after a life promoting and enjoying sex and young women. Hugh Hefner , who changed the way we look at and sell sex , filled his house with semi - clad women and wild parties . One could speculate that his death from “ natural causes ” was the best way to go. One Corner dance craze hits Nigeria Reekado Banks doing the “One Corner ” dance If you’re prudish stop reading because the latest dance crazy has landed and it ’s quite rude. The One Corner dance by Patapaa which involves gyrating against a piece of furniture or wall has taken over Ghana and now gone viral here after Reekado Banks (pictured ) and Falz were both videoed taking part . The dance appears inspired by the Jamaican ‘daggering ’ dance in which case now might be a good time to clear the dancefloor. BA hostess ’s ‘ beef’ with Nigerians A Snapchat video emerged this week of a British Airways hostess ranting about Nigerian customers prior to a Heathrow – Abuja Flight. The air hostess made racial slurs about Nigerians demanding beef and even referred to them having big b ****s . The video went viral, shocking many around the world . 23 -year- old Joanne Wickenden who made the comments was identified within days and fired by BA who are normally known for their professionalism. Read more gist: http://primebaze.com.ng/2017/10/01/interesting-stories-made-week/ cc: lalasticlala mynd44 |
Events / Germany Celebrates First Gay Marriages by ElTommyBlaq(m): 1:52pm On Oct 01, 2017 |
Two German men made history Sunday by saying “ I do” and becoming the first same - sex couple to marry after decades of struggle , but campaigners say the battle for equal rights isn ’t over. Wedding bells were to ring out in Berlin, Hamburg, Hanover and other German cities where local authorities have exceptionally opened their doors on a Sunday, allowing weddings on the day the law comes into effect. Bodo Mende , 60 , and partner Karl Kreile, 59, exchanged their vows at a desk decked out with white flowers and rainbow flags . Then, they turned to offer a shot of their first embrace as a married couple to the throng of photographers and TV crews from around the world who packed the south Berlin registry office alongside their friends and family. “I ’m unbelievably satisfied , this is extremely symbolic to be recognised as a completely normal couple and no longer to have a second - class marriage,” Kreile said after the two cut a slice of rainbow cake . Mende and Kreile , longtime gay marriage campaigners who have been together since 1979, wanted to tie the knot as soon as possible — after being among the first to enter a civil partnership back in 2002 . “This is a day we can really call historic,” Angelika Schoettler , mayor of the capital ’s Tempelhof-Schoeneberg district, told the pair. “I hope a great many couples will seal a bond for life in this room, or others like it . ” The dash to exchange vows comes three months after lawmakers voted to give Germany’s roughly 94,000 same - sex couples the right to marry , following a shift in position by Chancellor Angela Merkel. Germany becomes the 15 th European nation to legalise gay marriage. The Netherlands led the way in 2000, followed piecemeal by other European countries including Spain, Sweden, Britain and France . Same-sex relationships have become so normalised that polls show around 75 percent of Germans are in favour of gay marriage. Merkel’s change of heart By extending existing law to same -sex pairs, Germany’s gay couples automatically gain the same tax advantages and adoption rights as heterosexual families . Along with Germany’s Greens party, the gay and lesbian rights organisation LSVD began its battle for equal marriage rights around the year 1990 . But progress was slow and since 2001 gay couples have had to make do with a civil partnership law, broadened over the years to remove more and more gaps between gay and straight couples ’ rights. The final breakthrough came quite suddenly in the end, sparked by Merkel’s unexpected announcement in June that she would allow her conservative MPs to vote their conscience on the issue. Merkel said her thinking changed after a “memorable experience” when she met a lesbian couple who lovingly care for eight foster children in her Baltic coast constituency. Her surprise shift in position after 12 years of blockade by her Christian Democrats and their Bavarian allies — was seen by some as a cynical ploy to rob her challengers of a popular cause ahead of September’s general election. The chancellor herself voted against the bill, arguing that the German constitution still defines marriage as “the union of a man and a woman”. “I still think it was indecent to delay for so many years, and the fact that she voted no ,” lawmaker Johannes Kahrs, gay and lesbian affairs commissioner for the Social Democratic Party, told AFP. June was a memorable month for gay rights in Germany, as MPs also voted to quash the convictions of thousands of men convicted under a Nazi -era law against same -sex relationships which had remained on the statute book until 1994 . But there are still an array of issues familiar across Western democracies, like blood donations or access to reproductive medicine, where homosexuals can be treated differently. And the constitution must still be amended to fully protect against discrimination over gender or sexual orientation , Kahrs insisted. “These are all things that we ’ll tackle bit by bit,” he said. ”The important thing is that we ’ve pushed through the opening of marriage , and that’s the signal everyone needed .” source: http://primebaze.com.ng/2017/10/01/germany-celebrates-first-gay-marriages/ cc: lalasticlala mynd44 |
Sports / EPL: Crystal Palace Played 7 Lost 7, 0 Goals! by ElTommyBlaq(m): 4:18pm On Sep 30, 2017 |
Not a good start for Crystal Palace this season. Played 7 matches with No goals loosing to any team that comes their way. Crystal Palace currently the worst team in the English Premiere League, cooling off at the bottom of the table. They should be ready for relegation next season. source: http://primebaze.com.ng/2017/09/30/epl-crystal-palace-played-7-lost-7-0-goals/ |
Education / DELSU Merit Admission List Is Out by ElTommyBlaq(m): 5:05pm On Sep 29, 2017 |
DELSU MERIT LIST IS OUT
Aspirants Check via this link: http://delsu.edu.ng/utme2017checkadmission.aspx |
TV/Movies / Re: Tstv Cable TV - Everything You Need To Know About This Cheap Paid TV by ElTommyBlaq(m): 10:06pm On Sep 27, 2017 |
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TV/Movies / Re: Tstv Cable TV - Everything You Need To Know About This Cheap Paid TV by ElTommyBlaq(m): 6:53pm On Sep 27, 2017 |
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TV/Movies / Tstv Cable TV - Everything You Need To Know About This Cheap Paid TV by ElTommyBlaq(m): 6:50pm On Sep 27, 2017 |
Hey, folks… have you heard about this new pay cable TV (TSTv)? DStv is in BIG trouble for you’re about to see the cheapest satellite TV in Nigeria! Since you’ve not heard about TSTv… Let me start by explaining what it is. What is TSTv? TSTv stands for Telcom Satelite Tv, a Pay-As- You-Consume Cable TV provider in Nigeria, operated by ABS and Telcom Satellites TV. They are in partnership with European based television station, ABS global to launch a satellite Tv into Nigerian Broadcasting Service. Managing director of Telcom Satelite Tv, Bright Echefu said, TSTv would be distributed on ABS-3 satellite located at a prime video neighbourhood of 3°W and the antenna would be straight to the sky such that there would be no interference. Telcom Satelite Tv is the next big thing in Nigeria and they are looking to launch with a lot of unbelievable AWOOF! More Details: http://primebaze.com.ng/2017/09/27/tstv-cable-tv-everything-need-know-cheap-paid-tv/ |
Romance / Re: How I Made Out With My Mum by ElTommyBlaq(m): 1:54pm On Sep 25, 2017 |
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Romance / How I Made Out With My Mum by ElTommyBlaq(m): 1:25pm On Sep 25, 2017 |
I have to tell somebody about this, and I can't tell anybody I know, so I guess it's gonna be you. My name is Rick, I'm 18, and I'm in my last year of high school. I live with my mom in a two bedroom apartment on the outskirts of downtown Chicago. Mom cuts hair and does facials and waxing for a living. Every morning at 6:00 AM sharp she comes into my room with a cup of coffee and wakes me up for school. She always puts the coffee on my nightstand and then sits down on the side of the bed. "Hey Big Guy, up and at 'em. Time to rise and shine!" Same time, same routine every morning. "Hey Mom." I roll around under the covers while she shakes my shoulders, pats my butt and kisses my neck. "A few more minutes?" Same thing, every morning. "Sure," she says. "You can get to school late. What college is going to care if you don't get to class on time?" "Crap." I yawn, roll out of bed in my boxer shorts, grab the coffee, and head for the bathroom. Same thing, every morning. So one night a few weeks ago, Mom went to a PTA meeting. As soon as she left, I called up my girlfriend Cindy and asked her to come over. We smoked a little weed and drank a little beer in the backyard, and then made out for a while in my room. It got late, my girlfriend left, and I fell asleep. Next thing I knew: "Hey Big Guy, up and at 'em!" "Arrgh." I was a little hung over. "C'mon, Rick, get up." She put one hand on my shoulder and the other hand on my butt, and started rocking me back and forth. "OK, I'm up, I'm up!" Mom stepped back as I pulled away the covers and stood up. I heard her gasp, and I looked at her. She was staring at my crotch. I looked down. Shit! After Cindy left I had fallen asleep in the nude. Now I was standing right in front of my mom with a serious morning hard-on: all 8 inches was pointing proudly right at her. As I stood frozen there for a moment, her eyes never wavered from my dick. "Shit, Mom, I'm sorry!" I said as I climbed back into bed and pulled the sheet over me. "What?" Mom hadn't moved. She seemed to be in some kind of trance. "I forgot I was naked." "Oh. That." She finally came out of it, and sat down on the bed. She put her hand on my stomach – dangerously close to my still rock-hard cock, I thought. "Honey, I've seen everything there is to see on you... although, not for a while, I admit. You've... um, been developing nicely, I see. Nothing to be embarrassed about." "Jeez, Mom, I'm embarrassed that I was standing in front of you with a hard-on." "Honey, that's perfectly normal, especially in a young man your age. I'm your mom and I love you, and nothing you do can embarrass me, Sweetie." She gave me a little hug and stood up. "Now, get up and get into the shower." She stood back from the bed and waited. Feeling sheepish, I pulled back the sheet and rolled out of bed. As I stood up, I saw Mom's eyes move downwards towards my erection again. Before I could walk to the bathroom Mom stepped towards me, put her arms around me…………Continue Reading |
Romance / Making Out With Mom by ElTommyBlaq(m): 9:57am On Sep 25, 2017 |
I have to tell somebody about this, and I can't tell anybody I know, so I guess it's gonna be you. My name is Rick, I'm 18, and I'm in my last year of high school. I live with my mom in a two bedroom apartment on the outskirts of downtown Chicago. Mom cuts hair and does facials and waxing for a living. Every morning at 6:00 AM sharp she comes into my room with a cup of coffee and wakes me up for school. She always puts the coffee on my nightstand and then sits down on the side of the bed. "Hey Big Guy, up and at 'em. Time to rise and shine!" Same time, same routine every morning. "Hey Mom." I roll around under the covers while she shakes my shoulders, pats my butt and kisses my neck. "A few more minutes?" Same thing, every morning. "Sure," she says. "You can get to school late. What college is going to care if you don't get to class on time?" "Crap." I yawn, roll out of bed in my boxer shorts, grab the coffee, and head for the bathroom. Same thing, every morning. So one night a few weeks ago, Mom went to a PTA meeting. As soon as she left, I called up my girlfriend Cindy and asked her to come over. We smoked a little weed and drank a little beer in the backyard, and then made out for a while in my room. It got late, my girlfriend left, and I fell asleep. Next thing I knew: "Hey Big Guy, up and at 'em!" "Arrgh." I was a little hung over. "C'mon, Rick, get up." She put one hand on my shoulder and the other hand on my butt, and started rocking me back and forth. "OK, I'm up, I'm up!" Mom stepped back as I pulled away the covers and stood up. I heard her gasp, and I looked at her. She was staring at my crotch. I looked down. Shit! After Cindy left I had fallen asleep in the nude. Now I was standing right in front of my mom with a serious morning hard-on: all 8 inches was pointing proudly right at her. As I stood frozen there for a moment, her eyes never wavered from my dick. "Shit, Mom, I'm sorry!" I said as I climbed back into bed and pulled the sheet over me. "What?" Mom hadn't moved. She seemed to be in some kind of trance. "I forgot I was naked." "Oh. That." She finally came out of it, and sat down on the bed. She put her hand on my stomach – dangerously close to my still rock-hard cock, I thought. "Honey, I've seen everything there is to see on you... although, not for a while, I admit. You've... um, been developing nicely, I see. Nothing to be embarrassed about." "Jeez, Mom, I'm embarrassed that I was standing in front of you with a hard-on." "Honey, that's perfectly normal, especially in a young man your age. I'm your mom and I love you, and nothing you do can embarrass me, Sweetie." She gave me a little hug and stood up. "Now, get up and get into the shower." She stood back from the bed and waited. Feeling sheepish, I pulled back the sheet and rolled out of bed. As I stood up, I saw Mom's eyes move downwards towards my erection again. Before I could walk to the bathroom Mom stepped towards me, put her arms around me…………Continue Reading |
Sports / Re: Nigeria Vs Ghana: WAFU Finals 1 - 4 (Full Time) by ElTommyBlaq(m): 7:48pm On Sep 24, 2017 |
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Business / How To Turn Bar Soap Into Liquid Soap by ElTommyBlaq(m): 3:51pm On Sep 24, 2017 |
As much as one may like bar soaps, many prefer liquid soaps. Bar soaps get dirty and can help transfer germs. Plus nobody likes it when their soap drops and they have to bend over to pick it up . Liquid soaps , on the other hand , are easy to handle and can be shared . Anyway, for those who maybe have bar soaps they love but wish could be in liquid form, here ’s an easy way to turn your bar soap into body wash . This makes about 2 litres of liquid soap from one bar of soap . Homemade liquid hand soap . What you ’ll need 1 bar soap Water 1 Tbs glycerin Essential oil (optional ) Grater A pot Measuring cup and spoons Spatula for stirring Liquid soap containers with a hand pump Funnel Directions 1. Grate the bar soap using the smallest ( or slightly bigger ) holes on the grater. 2. Measure out 1 cup of soap flakes and pour in the pot . You can store excess soap for later use . 3. Add 10 cups of water to the pot and the tablespoon of glycerin. Cook on medium heat while stirring until the soap dissolves . This takes a minute or two . 4. Leave soap to cool completely. Add a few drops of your favourite essential oil if you’d like. 5. Pour into containers using your funnel . Homemade liquid hand soap . Notes You can choose to add glycerin or not , but it’ s preferable to make the soap have a smooth texture and not be clumpy. Besides, bar soaps already have glycerin, which is made from plant oils and used in soaps, shampoos, moisturisers and the rest. Every soap has different ingredients in it , so this may affect the ingredients you use . SOme soaps may not need the glycerin, while some beauty bars may be more difficult to dissolve . source: http://primebaze.com.ng/2017/09/24/turn-bar-soap-liquid-soap/ |
Crime / Re: Sudan Student Sentenced To Death For Killing A Policeman by ElTommyBlaq(m): 3:15pm On Sep 24, 2017 |
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Crime / Sudan Student Sentenced To Death For Killing A Policeman by ElTommyBlaq(m): 3:10pm On Sep 24, 2017 |
A court in Sudan on Sunday sentenced a university student to death after convicting him of killing a policeman during protests in the capital last year , a defence lawyer said. Asim Omer, who was studying at Khartoum University, was arrested in December 2016 and charged with killing the policeman after hundreds of students clashed with security forces at the campus on the banks of the Blue Nile in April of that year. Last month , the court found Omer guilty , and on Sunday sentenced him to be hanged . “The judge sentenced Asim Omer to be hanged to death after finding him guilty of killing a policeman, ” defence lawyer Mohamed Arabi told AFP, adding that he would appeal . After sentencing, during which AFP was unable to gain access to the courtroom, police fired tear gas to disperse a protest by students gathered outside the court. The protests relocated to areas in and around Khartoum University , with those demonstrations also dispersed by the same means. The opposition Popular Congress Party, of which Omer is a member , rejected the court’s ruling. “The sentencing of Asim Omer is illegal because the judge didn ’t have full evidence to convict him,” the party said in a statement . “We will continue our fight in the higher court and all alternatives are open to us to save his life. ” Students at Khartoum University demonstrated several times last year against an alleged plan to sell off buildings belonging to the institution . The government denied the charge, and police often resorted to firing tear gas. Sunday’s ruling “definitely affects the image of the country and the image of the judiciary ” , said prominent human rights activist Mudawi Ibrahim Adam . In late 2016 , sporadic anti-government rallies were staged in Khartoum after the government raised fuel prices. The demonstrations were swiftly broken up by security forces , and dozens of opposition leaders and activists like Ibrahim Adam were arrested. Adam was released last month under a presidential pardon. The bloodiest crackdown on protesters came in September 2013 , when dozens of demonstrators were killed during anti- austerity rallies. Thousands of people took to the streets of Khartoum and other regions calling for the downfall of President Omar al-Bashir ’s regime , also after fuel subsidies were slashed . Amnesty International said at the time that about 200 people were killed, hundreds wounded and more than 800 arrested . The government gave a toll of less than 100 dead . Source: http://primebaze.com.ng/2017/09/24/sudan-student-condemned-hang-killing-policeman/ |
Crime / Re: An Egyptian Court Jails Two People For Life Over Deadly Stadium Stampede by ElTommyBlaq(m): 2:59pm On Sep 24, 2017 |
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Crime / An Egyptian Court Jails Two People For Life Over Deadly Stadium Stampede by ElTommyBlaq(m): 2:55pm On Sep 24, 2017 |
An Egyptian court jailed two people for life on Sunday and 12 to between two and 10 years over violence that led to a deadly football stadium stampede in Cairo. At least 19 people died in the disaster after police fired tear gas at fans who tried to push their way into the stadium in February 2015. The defendants faced charges including murder, thuggery and vandalism , and were accused of clashing with police , leading to the stampede . Two received life sentences, three were given 10 years, five got seven years, three were jailed for three years each and one received a two- year sentence . All of the accused were in court for the verdict which can still be appealed. The fixture between Cairo teams Zamalek and ENPPI was one of the first premier league games open to the public since a ban on fans after more than 70 people died in stadium riots in Port Said in 2012. The government reinstated the ban after the 2015 stadium deaths in the capital . Egypt’s hard core football fans, known as Ultras, have often clashed with police , including in political unrest that toppled two presidents . The prosecution accused the Islamist Muslim Brotherhood, designated a “terrorist group” in 2013, of financing Zamalek supporters called Ultras White Knights to “ spread chaos and suspend (football ) activity ”. The government cracked down on supporters of Islamist president Mohamed Morsi, who was ousted by the army in July , 2013 . Initially, the crackdown mainly targeted Morsi’s Muslim Brotherhood, but later expanded to include other members of the opposition. Source: http://primebaze.com.ng/2017/09/24/egyptian-court-jails-two-people-life-deadly-stadium-stampede/ |
Education / Re: Which Public University Is The Best In Nigeria? by ElTommyBlaq(m): 5:19pm On Sep 23, 2017 |
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Education / Delsu Already Shortlisted UTME Candidates For Admission by ElTommyBlaq(m): 7:24pm On Sep 22, 2017 |
According to a high-prioritized information on Delsu's Official Website "This is to inform the general public that Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU) had since concluded its Post-UTME screening exercise and shortlisted candidates for its 1st, 2nd and 3rd lists. Candidates therefore should not make change of University to DELSU" Source: Delsu.edu.ng |
Politics / Re: Court Strikes Out Fraud Charge Against Ex-petroleum Minister’s Aide by ElTommyBlaq(m): 4:11pm On Sep 20, 2017 |
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Politics / Court Strikes Out Fraud Charge Against Ex-petroleum Minister’s Aide by ElTommyBlaq(m): 4:06pm On Sep 20, 2017 |
Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of an Abuja Federal High Court has struck out one of the nine counts of $1.6bn crude oil fraud leveled against an ally of former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison- Madueke, Jide Omokore, and five others. The judge struck out the eighth-count after hearing an application filed by Diezani, claiming that she was indicted in the particular count, but was not availed the opportunity to defend herself. Accused in the case include, Omokore, his two companies, Atlantic Energy Brass Development Limited and Atlantic Energy Drilling Concepts Limited. Other defendants are a former Managing Director of the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company, Victor Briggs; a former Group Executive Director, Exploration and Production of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Abiye Membere; and a former Manager, Planning and Commercial of the NNPC, David Mbanefo and the former Petroleum Minister, Alison-Madueke. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, had instituted nine counts of criminal diversion of about $1.6bn alleged to be part of proceeds of sales of petroleum products belonging to the Federal Government, against Omokore and six others. EFCC accused Allison-Madueke alongside Biggs, Membere and Mbanefo, in count eight of aiding Omokore to launder money. source: http://primebaze.com.ng/2017/09/20/court-strikes-fraud-charge-ex-petroleum-ministers-aide/ |
Foreign Affairs / Re: Iran Translator Defends Country, Misinterprets Trump's Speech by ElTommyBlaq(m): 3:35pm On Sep 20, 2017 |
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Foreign Affairs / Iran Translator Defends Country, Misinterprets Trump's Speech by ElTommyBlaq(m): 3:34pm On Sep 20, 2017 |
An Iranian television translator defended himself Wednesday after being widely criticised for soft- balling US President Donald Trump’ s attacks on Iran in his maiden speech to the UN General Assembly. Nima Chitsaz, a translator for state broadcaster IRIB, said he had decided in the heat of the moment to spare his Persian-speaking viewers from the verbal attacks by the US president. “I don’t think it would be nice for me to speak on national TV against my own country ,” he later told IRINN television . As a result , when Trump accused Iran of being a “depleted rogue state whose chief exports are violence , bloodshed and chaos” , Chitsaz’ s Persian translation was simply : “Iran speaks of destroying Israel.” Trump later told the UN assembly: “Other than the vast military power of the United States… Iran’s people are what their leaders fear the most. ” Which was translated for Iranian viewers as : “The US Army is a very strong army and the Iranian nation is a very strong nation .” “This is what causes the regime to restrict internet access , tear down satellite dishes , shoot unarmed student protesters , and imprison political reformers ” was relayed as: “Many incidents happen in Iran which are unacceptable to us.” Chitsaz was slammed on social media , with one reformist politician accusing him of “ censoring and distorting ” the speech . Even the semi -official ISNA news agency said it would further erode trust in the Iranian media, and push viewers to use exiled Persian channels instead. “Are you paid to translate or to translate whenever you see fit?” wrote one of many mocking Twitter users. “You should have translated Trump ’s nonsense so that people could better judge this stupid person ,” argued another . Chitsaz responded by saying that the English had been left loud enough for people to translate for themselves. “I think anybody else in my place would not have translated it ,” he said. source: http://primebaze.com.ng/2017/09/20/iran-translator-defends-iranians-misinterpret-trumps-speech/ |
Celebrities / Rihanna Sparkles For Fenty Beauty Launch In London. PHOTOS by ElTommyBlaq(m): 11:09am On Sep 20, 2017 |
As “ bad gal ” as Rihanna is , she really loves looking like a princess. LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 19: Rihanna attends the Fenty Beauty x Harvey Nichols Launch at Harvey Nichols on September 19, 2017 in London, England. Much like the all-pink princess tulle outfit she wore to the Valerian movie premiere, the star wore a lilac princess dress to the launch of her Fenty Beauty makeup line in London. The pop singer paired the lilac tulle dress by Molly Goddard with silver strap up sandals. These sandals are a look Rihanna slays in that isn’ t going away anytime soon . Her makeup was simple and beautiful, and her hair was pulled up in a high ponytail . She sparkled with her glittering necklace , shiny bangles and a selection of rings from Chopard. source: http://primebaze.com.ng/2017/09/20/rihanna-sparkles-fenty-beauty-launch-london/ |
Phones / The Iphone X From An Android User’s Perspective by ElTommyBlaq(m): 9:28am On Sep 20, 2017 |
source: http://primebaze.com.ng/2017/09/19/iphone-x-android-users-perspective/ |
Politics / Re: Fake Buhari UN Speech In Circulation, Presidency Says by ElTommyBlaq(m): 8:56am On Sep 19, 2017 |
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Politics / Fake Buhari UN Speech In Circulation, Presidency Says by ElTommyBlaq(m): 8:56am On Sep 19, 2017 |
he Nigerian government has said a fake text of President Muhammadu Buhari’ s speech to be delivered at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday is making the rounds online. The government , however, did not give the details of the content of the ‘fake speech ’.
President Buhari is currently in New York for the 72nd General Assembly of the United Nations, where he is expected to address the body. He is also expected to hold a lunch meeting with President Donald Trump of the United States of America, along with other world leaders, the presidency said in a statement at the weekend. During the General Assembly, Nigeria will participate in high -level meetings on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse : Building Momentum for Change,’ the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, organised by the African Union ( AU ) under the theme “ Roadmap on the Demographic Dividend: from Commitment to Action, ” among others. At the events , President Buhari and members of his delegation would strive to project Nigeria as a strong moral force and responsible member of the international community. Nigeria’s commitment to global peace, security and development would also be reaffirmed and where necessary , the need for increased international cooperation in the fight against corruption. Other priorities for the Nigerian delegation at UNGA 72 include strengthening human rights institutions; the rule of law; support for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs ) as a result of terrorism , the recent flooding and mitigating the effects of climate change . “The Nigerian delegation will also canvass the support of UN member states for the Buhari administration’s efforts towards combating illicit financial flows to foster sustainable development,” the statement said . source: http://primebaze.com.ng/2017/09/19/fake-buhari-un-speech-circulation-presidency-says/ |
Computers / What To Do If Atm Swallows Your Card by ElTommyBlaq(m): 8:26am On Sep 19, 2017 |
There are steps to protect your cards and what you can do if the Automatic Teller Machineswallows your card, according to http:/ /echeck. org. Wait for 10 minutes to restart : As annoying as it may be , I suggest you wait 10 to 15 minutes first before doing anything . There is a good chance the ATM machine software will reset on its own and your card will spit back out. Take note of the time , place and location : If waiting for 10 to 15 minutes does not resolve the issue, well move on to this . Note down the time the machine swallowed your card and try to be as specific as possible. Note the date , the place you are , and the type of machine (if possible ). For example , is it an ATM outside a bank and / or controlled and branded by the bank, or is it a stand – alone ATM in the street, or an ATM in a mall? Does it have a name , brand logo , and / or any other details ? I s there a number you can call on the machine itself , or any helpful information that may be relevant ? If so , you should make a note of it and have a quick look at the ATM to see if it has been tampered with . You may want to use your phone to take a picture of the ATM and the numbers on it so you can show a bank later. Contact the bank account provider: The bank or institution you use will have its own rules and own definitions. Some will say you have to raise a claim with the bank, others will say that you have to raise an inquiry , and some may say your account is frozen and freeze your account until the matter is resolved. It is not wise to contact the ATM provider unless the bank you use and the ATM provider are the same company . In this case , your problem may be resolved a little quicker. When you raise the issue with your bank, they will often contact the ATM provider ; but if you raise it with the ATM provider , then they will refer you to your bank and / or account provider. If you can’t find the bank associated with the ATM , look for the contact number on the ATM ( there usually is ) and call it for support. You may be able to get a technician to come to the location right away and deal with the issue. Do you find this article useful? Drop your comments below source: http://primebaze.com.ng/2017/09/19/atm-swallows-card/ |
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Sports / Manchester United Legend Rio Ferdinand Turns To Boxing by ElTommyBlaq(m): 7:21am On Sep 19, 2017 |
Former England star Rio Ferdinand is due to announce on Tuesday he is going to try and become a professional boxer just two months away from his 39th birthday , according to the Daily Telegraph. Ferdinand, who won 81 caps and made over 300 appearances for Manchester United , is an avid boxing fan and has admitted spending time boxing in the gym has helped clear his head a bit after losing his wife and the mother of his three children Rebecca Ellison to breast cancer in 2015 . Ferdinand, who has become a respected TV pundit since hanging up his boots in 2015 , is due to make what has been termed “a major news announcement” on Tuesday but will need to convince the British Boxing Board of Control he merits a licence . He wouldn ’t be the first footballer to turn to a career in the ring as former Sheffield United striker Curtis Woodhouse won the British light- welterweight title in 2012 . source: http://primebaze.com.ng/2017/09/19/manchester-united-legend-rio-ferdinand-turns-boxing/ |
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