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Politics / Re: Chief Awolowo Released From Calabar Prison, 3rd August,1966.(photo) by fatdon1(m): 8:40am On Dec 05, 2012 |
Politics / Outrage Greets N2.2b Presidential Banquet Hall. by fatdon1(m): 5:21am On Dec 05, 2012 |
Senator Bala Mohamed’s devotion to the well being of President Goodluck Jonathan had in the past not been doubted. As Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT with concurrent duty as landlord to the president, he had rustled not a few feathers when he named a new layout in the federal capital after President Jonathan. Now, the minister is the subject of criticisms following his avid support support for the construction of a new N2.2 billion banquet hall in the presidential villa. It is an issue that may not die soon. The decision to go ahead with the construction of a new banquet hall, or party hall as was widely reported by newspapers last Thursday, followed the approval of the contract by the Federal Executive Council, FEC, the day before. Justifying the construction of the new hall, Senator Mohammed had said: “We noticed that it (existing hall) is inconveniencing; it is not in tandem with what is outside the country. Even smaller countries have better Banquet Halls near their Presidential residences.” It was an argument that has stirred stern reactions from the critical elements in the civil society and some opposition politicians. Remarkably, normally steadfast apologists of the president belonging to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP have been mute on this issue preferring not to defend the administration in what some agree is a wasteful venture. The contract is insensitive — Aturu Human rights activist and lawyer, Bamidele Aturu flayed the decision of the administration saying “It is unbelievable really that the Federal Government would be talking about spending such a huge amount of money on a hall or enjoyment for owambe kind of partying, hall at this time. I think it is quite insensitive, it does not demonstrate that the government wants Nigerians to believe that the economy is not boyant and that the government cares about the welfare of the majority of Nigerians given the immediate needs that Nigerians suffer in other areas of life given the general decay of infrastructure, the lack of good roads, the fact that our educational system has collapsed and the miserable wages that workers are paid. And this gives a lie to the kind of comments made by people like CBN governor, Sanusi Lamido that they should reduce the size of the workforce. This shows that Sanusi lives in the moon, he does not know the problem with our economy, he does not know that the problem with our economy is waste and corruption and this kindof extravagant, reckless spending by government. I am expecting his own comment on this kind of spending. So, it is wrong, it is unacceptable, this government must listen to Nigerians and suspend this kind of indefensible expenditure with immediate effect. Govt is visionless — CPC A situation where many Nigerians are hungry and you are constructing a N2.2 billion I think this government has more or less gone out of order . I think they just wake up in the morning and think of what to do. They don’t seem to have any plan, when you deal with plan less people, visionless leaders these are the kind of plagues that can envelop any nation. Govt has beaten its own record in profligacy —ACN Speaking through its national publicity secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN said the government has beaten its own record in extravagance. “It is interesting that a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is comparing the country with ‘smaller countries’ when it comes to justifying a project that will only benefit a few elite. Does the Minister know that the citizens of the so-called smaller countries enjoy uninterrupted electricity supply? Does he know that the citizens of those countries don’t have to queue up endlessly for petrol and kerosene; that they don’t have to depend on Okada for transportation; and that they have no road as terrible as Lagos-Ibadan expressway? “In any case, nothing can justify the decision to spend such a huge amount of money on a Banquet Hall in a country where many go to bed hungry most nights, where youth unemployment is at a high 46.5% and where projects that could make Nigeria to achieve the MDGs, less than three years to the target date, are almost non- existent.’’ It’s a wasteful project — Sagay Constitutional lawyer, Professor Itse Sagay described the proposed amount for a banquet hall at the villa as a wasteful project. According to him “I am shocked because right now, the impression we have is that the government is short of money. And you know there is this big debate going on now on whether the civil service should be reduced so that there will be more money for development. So, I would have thought if we have N2.2 billion, we will use it either for roads, hospitals, universities or other developmental projects rather than a banquet hall. In my view, it is a wasteful project for now given our tight financial circumstances.” www.vanguardngr.com/2012/12/outrage-greets-n2-2b-presidential-banquet-hall/
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Politics / Re: Police Dismisses Rumour Of Another Bomb Explosion In Abuja. by fatdon1(m): 7:53pm On Dec 04, 2012 |
Politics / Re: Okorocha Proposes N195.74 Billion Budget For 2013 by fatdon1(m): 7:53pm On Dec 04, 2012 |
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Politics / Re: Chief Awolowo Released From Calabar Prison, 3rd August,1966.(photo) by fatdon1(m): 7:24pm On Dec 04, 2012 |
afam4eva: Is there a source to this picture because that pic could have been taken anywhere. I don't see anything that supports your assertion.www.amazingandweirdstories..co.uk/2012/12/photo-chief-awolowo-released-from.html?m=1 |
Politics / Re: Chief Awolowo Released From Calabar Prison, 3rd August,1966.(photo) by fatdon1(m): 7:22pm On Dec 04, 2012 |
afam4eva: Is there a source to this picture because that pic could have been taken anywhere. I don't see anything that supports your assertion.www.amazingandweirdstories..co.uk/2012/12/photo-alh-sir-abubakar-tafawa-balewa.html?m=1 |
Politics / Chief Awolowo Released From Calabar Prison, 3rd August,1966.(photo) by fatdon1(m): 7:03pm On Dec 04, 2012 |
Here's a bit of history - Chief Obafemi Awolowo(left) with Lt. Col Yakubu Gowon(right), when Chief Obafemi Awolowo was released from Calabar Prison, AUG 3, 1966. http://www.amazingandweirdstories..co.uk/2012/12/photo-chief-awolowo-released-from.html?m=1
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Politics / Subsidy Scam: FG Recovers N29bn From Suspects. by fatdon1(m): 5:07am On Dec 04, 2012 |
Abuja —The Federal Government says it has recovered N29 billion out of the N232 billion oil subsidy scam. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala dropped the hint in Abuja, yesterday. Okonjo-Iweala spoke at the ongoing Nigerian Economic Conference. She said the amount was recovered from some marketers who allegedly defrauded the Federal Government in the oil subsidy payment scheme. The minister maintained that the recovery exercise was part of government determination to fight corrupt practices in the oil and gas sector. “Now of the N232bn that has been put forward as fraudulent claims, we are right now able to hold N29 billion of that. “So instead of paying them, we are recovering what they owe us. So, my single hope is that out of this, we have recovered virtually that amount of about N29 billion and we are looking forward to recovering the balance of the total. “Some of these people are being chased and prosecuted and the EFCC and ICPC are still investigating this.” The minister said that about 50 marketers were being investigated over the subsidy scam. She attributed the slow pace of payment of the subsidy claims to the ongoing verification and thorough scrutiny of such claims by relevant agencies. Okonjo-Iweala reiterated that only genuine claims of oil marketers would be entertained. “We have never stopped paying because all these issues about queues and so on, of course sometimes the marketers have said unless you pay us, we are not going to bring in oil. “But we have not yielded to any of that kind of stress or even blackmail, we have continued to do our work and we will continue to pay those who are clean,” she said. www.vanguardngr.com/2012/12/subsidy-scam-fg-recovers-n29bn-from-suspects/ |
Politics / Re: What Kind Of President Do U Need Come 2015. by fatdon1(m): 7:51pm On Dec 03, 2012 |
Celebrities / Re: Prince William And Kate Middleton Expecting A Baby by fatdon1(m): 7:43pm On Dec 03, 2012 |
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Celebrities / Re: British Singer Rita Ora And Rob Kardashian Break Up by fatdon1(m): 7:39pm On Dec 03, 2012 |
I'm One Of The 20 |
Celebrities / Re: *~Ijebabe Voted Celebrity Section Poster of 2012*~ Congratulations by fatdon1(m): 7:36pm On Dec 03, 2012 |
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Celebrities / Re: TerryG And Tonto Dikeh In The Studio At The Moment For New Hit Song by fatdon1(m): 7:01pm On Dec 03, 2012 |
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Celebrities / Re: Prince William And Kate Middleton Expecting A Baby by fatdon1(m): 6:59pm On Dec 03, 2012 |
I Thank God For Them! |
Celebrities / Prince William And Kate Middleton Expecting A Baby by fatdon1(m): 5:28pm On Dec 03, 2012 |
LONDON (AP) — Get the nursery ready: Prince William and his wife Kate are expecting their first child. St. James's Palace announced the pregnancy Monday, saying that the Duchess of Cambridge — formerly known as Kate Middleton — has a severe form of morning sickness and is currently in a London hospital. William is at his wife's side. The palace said since the pregnancy is in its "very early stages," the 30-year-old duchess is expected to stay in the hospital for several days and will require a period of rest afterward. It would not say how far along she is, only that she has not yet reached the 12-week mark. News of the pregnancy drew congratulations from across the world, with the hashtag "royalbaby" trending globally on Twitter. Not only are the attractive young couple popular — with William's easy common touch reminding many of his mother, the late Princess Diana — but their child is expected to play an important role in British national life for decades to come. William is second in line to the throne after his father, Prince Charles, so the couple's first child would normally eventually become a monarch. In recent days, Middleton has kept up her royal appearances — recently playing field hockey with schoolchildren at her former school. The confirmation of her pregnancy caps a jam-packed year of highs and lows for the young royals, who were married in a lavish ceremony at Westminster Abbey last year. They have traveled the world extensively as part of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee celebrations and weathered the embarrassment of a nude photos scandal, after a tabloid published topless images of the duchess. Joe Little, managing editor of Majesty magazine, said the news bookended a year that saw the royal family riding high in popular esteem after celebrations of Queen Elizabeth II's 60 years on the throne. "We're riding on a royal high at the moment at the end of the Diamond Jubilee year," he said. "People enjoyed the royal romance last year and now there's this. It's just a good news story amid all the doom and gloom." Speculation about when the couple would start a family has been rife since their wedding. www.bigstory.ap.org/article/palace-says-prince-william-duchess-cambridge-expecting-baby
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Religion / Pope Comes On Twitter @pontifex by fatdon1(m): 4:25pm On Dec 03, 2012 |
He already has 1.2 billion “followers” in the standard sense of the word but next week he will have another type when he enters what for any 85-year old is the brave new world of Twitter. The Vatican said on Monday that the pope will start tweeting on December 12, the feast of the Madonna of Guadalupe. “The handle is a good one. It means ‘pope’ and it also means ‘bridge builder’,” said Greg Burke, senior media advisor to the Vatican. “The pope wants to reach out to everyone,” he told a news conference. The first papal tweets will be answers to questions sent to #askpontifex. The tweets will be going out in Spanish, English, Italian, Portuguese, German, Polish, Arabic and French. Other languages will be added in the future. “We are going to get a spiritual message. The pope is not going to be walking around with a Blackberry or an iPad and no one is going to be putting words into the pope’s mouth. He will tweet what he wants to tweet,” Burke said. Primarily the tweets will come from the contents of his weekly general audience, Sunday blessings and homilies on major Church holidays. They will also include reaction to major world events, such as natural disasters. Benedict will be sending his first tweet himself on December 12 but in the future most will be written by aides and he will sign off on them before they are sent in his name. But while the pope will be one of the world’s most high-profile tweeters and have many followers, he will not be following anyone himself. The pope’s Twitter page is designed in yellow and white – the colors of the Vatican, with a backdrop of the Vatican and his picture. It may change during different liturgical seasons of the year and when the pope is away from the Vatican on trips. FEAR OF HACKING The Vatican said precautions had been taken to make sure the pope’s certified account is not hacked. Only one computer in the Vatican’s secretariat of state will be used for the tweets. “The Pope’s presence on Twitter is a concrete expression of his conviction that the Church must be present in the digital arena,” the Vatican said. “This initiative is best understood in the context of his reflections on the importance of the cultural space that has been brought into being by the new technologies … the pope’s presence on Twitter can be seen as the ‘tip of the iceberg’ that is the Church’s presence in the world of new media,” it said in a statement. The pope, who still writes his speeches and books by hand, has given a qualified blessing to social networking. In a document issued last year, he said the possibilities of new media and social networks offered “a great opportunity”, but warned of the risks of depersonalization, alienation, self- indulgence, and the dangers of having more virtual friends than real ones. In 2009, a new Vatican website, www.pope2you.net, went live, offering an application called “The pope meets you on Facebook”, and another allowing the faithful to see the pontiff’s speeches and messages on their iPhones or iPods. The Vatican famously got egg on its face in 2009 when it was forced to admit that, if it had surfed the web more, it might have known that a traditionalist bishop whose excommunication was lifted had for years been a Holocaust denier. www.channelstv.com/home/2012/12/03/pope-comes-on-twitter-pontifex/
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Politics / Re: 3rd Annual Politics Section Hall Of Fame/Shame by fatdon1(m): 4:00pm On Dec 03, 2012 |
My HALL OF FAME MAN IS; Gov ROCHAS OKOROCHA. For providing free education for the people of IMO STATE. www.nairaland.com/1106187/gov-rochas-okorocha-launches-free 4 Likes |
Politics / BREAKING News;boko Haram Leader Killed In Nigeria. by fatdon1(m): 10:54am On Dec 03, 2012 |
(AGI) - Abuja, Dec. 3 - A top Boko Haram leader has been killed after a weekend of violence against Christians in the north of Nigeria, military officials said on Monday. A spokesperson of the army in the northwestern Borno State, Sagir Mus, reported that Abdulkareem Ibrahim, a Boko Haram commander and one of the 19 most dangerous terrorists, had been killed. Arms and "other explosive materials were also recovered during the raid that led to death of another two sub-commanders close to Al Qaeda. The raid came after 10 Christians were killed in an overnight machete attack in a largely Christian village. Fifty terrorists also attacked another village close to the Chad border, killing two policemen and setting two churches on fire. More than 3,000 people have been killed in the conflict between Boko Haram and the government forces since 2010. President Goodluck Jonathan said on Sunday that he wanted to reassure Nigerians that their country is sound and safe, despite the alarming news. www.agi.it/flash-news/201212031033-cro-ren1015-boko_haram_leader_killed_in_nigeria |
Politics / What Kind Of President Do U Need Come 2015. by fatdon1(m): 4:54am On Dec 01, 2012 |
Lets hear your views |
Politics / We Won’t Sack Civil Servants, Says FG. by fatdon1(m): 5:00am On Nov 30, 2012 |
ILORIN—Following the heat generated by the call of the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mallam Lamido Sanusi on the Federal Government to sack half of its workforce, the Minister of Labour and Productivity, Chief Chukwuemeka Wogu, yesterday, assured that no worker would lose his job as the government was even desirous of creating more jobs for Nigerians. Sanusi in a paper he presented at the 2nd Annual Capital Market Committee Retreat in Warri, Delta State, had stressed the need to prune membership of the National Assembly as well as the number of states and local governments in the country, among others. The Labour Minister who spoke in Ilorin at the 8th National Labour Relations Summit and Fellowship Award held at the Michael Imodu National Institute for Labour Studies(MINILS), said rather than sack workers, the government has already set up job creation committee that would commence work next week on how to create more jobs in all sectors of the economy to achieve more success on the transformational agenda of the President Goodluck Jonathan administration. According to him, “no worker will be sacked. Nobody should be afraid, the government is desirous of creating more jobs for Nigerians”. He noted that,”though job creation is more of private sector activities, but the federal government has created an enabling environment for private sector to thrive. The government has also made a special effort on agriculture, power, ICT, tourism and recently SURE-P programme of the government in its efforts to provide jobs for Nigerians”. Sanusi, economist of political turbulence — Reps Meanwhile, members of the House of Representatives, yesterday, hit back at Sanusi, describing him as an economist of political turbulence over his call for a 50 per cent cut in the nation’s civil service. Reacting to the issues raised by the CBN boss at a press briefing, Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Mr Victor Ogene described Sanusi as “an economist with a bias for creating political turbulence,” who had also not succeeded in pushing through, any of his controversial policies. The Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was also not spared over her ministry’s inability to cash-back the balance of N300 billion of the capital allocation in the 2012 budget to government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) one month after promising to do so. He said he did not know Sanusi to be a political economist, adding that “the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) had succinctly replied the CBN Governor over the controversial comments”. He explained that “it was ironical for him to make such recommendations when there have been astronomical increase in the workforce of the CBN since he assumed office. For me, I will say physician heal thyself,” the lawmaker noted. He stressed that “checks had revealed that before Sanusi was appointed CBN Governor, its workforce was 5,022 but had risen to 6,015 since he assumed office”, adding that there have been reported cases of acrimony in the bank due to unfair promotion of personnel during his tenure. He argued that the CBN had an annual expenditure profile of about N300 billion and that Sanusi had never deemed it fit to subject such to public scrutiny as a mark of accountability. “What solution has he proffered as an economist? How can he recommend a 50 per cent reduction in the civil service when we are talking of rising unemployment and high level of insecurity? As an economist, I think he should proffer something that would grow the economy instead,” the lawmaker added. While expressing optimism that the 2013 budget would be passed before the House proceeds on Christmas recess, Ogene disclosed that it was, however, still worried over the releases of capital funds to the MDAs. He said the practice of “anticipatory releases” was not acceptable to the House, as much can still be done before the year ends if the fourth quarter releases were cash-backed early enough. Facts available were that only about 75 per cent of N1.3 trillion Capital component of the 2012 Appropriation had been accessed by MDAs, just with a month to the end of the year”. LCCI, others react Reacting to Sanusi’s comment, the Regional Managing Partner for West Africa, Ernst &Young (EY), Mr. Henry Egbiki, said: All I can say is that government can reduce recurrent expenditure through blocking of leakages.” Director General, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Muda Yusuf said: “The chamber is not in support of the Sanusi’s call to cut government work force by half, and that will be too drastic an action to take. The social implication will be profound. But the principle of cutting down on cost of governance is good. Personnel cost is only one of the many components of this cost. The approach should therefore be holistic.” In his reaction, Managing Director of Linkage Assurance Plc, Mr. Gus Wiggle said: “A situation whereby state governments use up about 70 per cent of their state allocation to pay salaries of civil servants, is not ideal, however, the economy of the country is not strong enough to withstand the sack of about 50 per cent of the workforce.” www.vanguardngr.com/2012/11/we-wont-sack-civil-servants-says-fg/
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Politics / Re: Buhari's First Daughter Zulai Is Dead by fatdon1(m): 10:53pm On Nov 29, 2012 |
fine girl!!! 2 Likes
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Politics / General Muhammadu Buhari's Daughter Dies From Sickle Cell Disease. by fatdon1(m): 10:39pm On Nov 29, 2012 |
Zulai Buhari, 40, the first daughter of former Nigerian head of state, General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) has died. Saharareporters learnt Ms. Buhari died earlier today from sickle cell anemia, a source disclosed that she developed complications after having a baby two days ago Chasel Hospital, private clinic in Ungwar Sarki area of Kaduna. Today she passed away despite effort save her. However, the new born baby is healthy and doing well. Zulai's father General Buhari has been a candidate in several of Nigeria's presidential elections. Saharareporters contacted associates of the general who confirmed news of his bereavement, they said Zulai will be buried soon according to islamic rites. www.saharareporters.com/news-page/general-muhammadu-buhari-daughter-dies-sickle-cell-disease
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Sports / Re: Luiz Felipe Scolari Set To Be Appointed New Brazil Coach. by fatdon1(m): 3:21pm On Nov 29, 2012 |
Phones / Re: New Internet-connected Camera Launched. by fatdon1(m): 10:47am On Nov 29, 2012 |
I think i will be getting one |
Celebrities / Mercy Johnson Is Not My Friend - Tonto Dikeh. by fatdon1(m): 10:02am On Nov 29, 2012 |
Highly controversial Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh who recently had a messy fight with star actress Mercy Johnson has confirmed the rift. Tonto Dike who claims Mercy Johnson is not just her type said she had let go of everything that transpired between them. In a recent interview, when puzzled on why she chose not to attend Mercy Johnson’s wedding, here is what the actress said: “That’s not the reason I didn’t attend her wedding, it’s surprising,why people think you just have to be everybody’s friend. In the industry,I don’t know half of the producers and I work for them,I don’t even know half of my colleagues but I work with them. I kiss and hug them on set.We flow,we enjoy the friendship on set based on the energy and connection that exists between myself and the next person on set but that does not mean we are friends in the real sense of it. You can’t just be a friend to everybody, it’s a normal thing. Mercy Johnson is not just my friend”. When asked about a serious fight she allegedly had with Mercy Johnson, here is what the actress said: “Even if I had,I had let go everything.It doesn’t really matter to me anymore. Everybody is doing well,It’s just because we are not close,we only did about two or three movies together.We have never been close friends.” http://naijaxclusive.com/xclusive-tonto-dikeh-confirms-fight-with-mercy-johnson-were-not-friends/ www.amazingandweirdstories..com/2012/11/mercy-johnson-is-not-my-friend-tonto.html?spref=fb&m=1 |
Sports / Luiz Felipe Scolari Set To Be Appointed New Brazil Coach. by fatdon1(m): 9:32am On Nov 29, 2012 |
Luiz Felipe Scolari is set to be named as Brazil coach for a second time. Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/ Getty Images Luiz Felipe Scolari is set to be appointed the coach of Brazil, who host the 2014 World Cup, on Thursday, a source close to the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Wednesday. Scolari, who led Brazil to their last World Cup in 2002 and was favourite for the job, will replace Mano Menezes who was sacked last Friday. The CBF president, José Maria Marin, confirmed he had chosen a new coach but declined to give a name. "We did a thorough evaluation and what we need is someone with the right skills, dedication and experience," Marin said. "I am absolutely certain that the fans will be happy with our choice. "Pressure will be great at the World Cup, and that's understandable, and we need someone who can cope with that. We need everyone to get behind the new coach." Marin had previously said the coach would be named in January but decided it would be better to make the decision before Saturday's draw in Saõ Paulo for next year's Confederations Cup, which Brazil also hosts. "This shows that there is no crisis, that everything is under control," he said. Brazil will be hoping to win their sixth world title in 2014. Scolari also coached Portugal at Euro 2004 and 2008, and at the 2006 World Cup. While Marin was making the announcement, the national teams director, Andrés Sánchez, announced his resignation. Sánchez had been opposed to the sacking of Menezes. www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/nov/28/luiz-felipe-scolari-brazil-coach
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Phones / New Internet-connected Camera Launched. by fatdon1(m): 8:35am On Nov 29, 2012 |
The "Galaxy" camera, named after the Korean firm's signature smartphone and tablet PC series, enables users to upload photos and videos directly to the Internet without having to hook it up to a computer. The camera, launched earlier this year in countries in Europe, North America and elsewhere in Asia, is not Samsung's first Internet-connected camera. But the latest device -- powered by Google's Android software like many key Samsung gadgets including Galaxy S smartphones or Galaxy Tab tablets -- operates more like a smartphone, the company said. It allows users to download apps aimed at polishing photos or videos, automatically share images stored in the camera with certain mobile devices located nearby, or to have the images automatically stored in a cloud-computing server. Users have to subscribe to wireless plans to use the gadget, featuring a 4.8-inch LCD touchscreen, a 21x optical lens and priced at about 750,000 won ($691) on the domestic market. "The Galaxy Camera will open a new chapter of communications -- visual communications," JK Shin, chief of Samsung's mobile unit, said in a statement. Samsung -- the world's top maker of smartphones and memory chips -- has recently been trying to strengthen its relatively small presence in the global digital camera industry dominated by Japanese giants like Nikon and Canon. (AFP) www.thenews.com.pk/article-77488-New-Internet-connected-camera-launched--
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Celebrities / Re: Jay Z When He Just Graduated From School(pics) by fatdon1(m): 9:45pm On Nov 15, 2012 |
joeydozzy: oh dear,what happened?What happend where? |
Phones / Nokia Goes To Court With HTC Over 32 Patents. by fatdon1(m): 7:58pm On Nov 15, 2012 |
It was just yesterday when we looked at how there was the Phone Wars parody, where the Nokia 3310 was seemingly indestructible. Well, something that is far more realistic today has hit the news, which would be Nokia bringing HTC to court over a disputed 32 patents. According to Foss Patents, Nokia wants to sue HTC over a total of 32 patents across US as well as Europe. The kind of ground that these patents will cover include a range of technologies from “calendar-display apparatus, and associated method, for a mobile terminal” to “method of operating a navigation system using images” and “communication network terminal supporting a plurality of applications”. A quartet of court hearings, which will include three full trials, have been scheduled to hear Nokia’s case against HTC before 2012 is over – meaning there are just a six more weeks or so before everything is done in the courtroom. Foss intellectual property analyst, Florian Mueller, claims that the Taiwanese manufacturer might be backed into a corner here, saying, “Based on how both parties fared against Apple, it’s easy to see that Nokia will win this and will most likely receive a higher per-unit royalty from HTC than Apple receives from HTC.” Could we be looking at a huge payday for Nokia this time around? www.ubergizmo.com/2012/11/nokia-goes-to-court-with-htc-over-32-patents/
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Politics / Jonathan Hails Gen. Abubakar For Rescuing Nigeria. by fatdon1(m): 6:56pm On Nov 14, 2012 |
ABUJA - President Goodluck Jonathan Wednesday said that former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar rescued the nation at a time when its corporate existence was under threat. President Jonathan who made the remarks in Abuja during the presentation of a book, the “time and legacy’ of former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Alhaji Abubakar, the liberal and solution to stable democracy in Nigeria”, said General Abubakar became the Head of State at such a turbulent time in our nation history. The book written by Abdullahi Modibo Umar was forwarded by the former President of Nigeria, Alhaji Aliyu Shehu Shagari. Commending the efforts of the former military ruler at resolving the political crisis that engulfed the country at that time, Dr. Jonathan noted however that, under the administration of General Abubakar, democracy was restored and the polity was sanitize. President Jonathan who was represented by Vice President, Arch. Namadi Sambo said the administration of General Abubakar helped to place Nigeria in the enviable position in the comity of democratic nations. In his remarks, the Chairman of the occasion and former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida commended the courage of General Abubakar who he said successively steered the ship of the nation to stability. Describing him as a nation builder and detribalised Nigerian leader, General Babangida praised the former Head of State for restoring peace in Nigeria at that time. According to Jonathan, “General Abdulsalami Abubakar became the Head of State at such a turbulent time in our nation history and when the corporate existence of our nation was under threat. “On assumption of office, General Abdulsalami Abubakar did not only restore confidence in our body polity, but helped in rejuvenating political activities which serve as catalogue to foster consensus building among stakeholders in the Nigerian project, thereby placing Nigeria in the enviable position in the comity of democratic nations. “His conduct of the 1999 general elections helped to usher in a democratic process which is gradually maturing by the day. He among others, allowed the independent of the electoral empire, created an enabling environment for political parties to evolve through genuine participation, robust political belief and principles. “This really places the cynics at their proper place, who postulated that no successive transition could ever be achieved in Nigeria. Having successively issued a successive transition and enthroned a successful government, he brought into light our 1999 constitution through the promulgation of a Decree to that effect. “Before going out of office, he ensured that he granted amnesty to state offenders and pardoned those who are considered as enemies of state. This act further helped to catapult our rising to a progressing and responsible democracy. “He finally handed over to General Olusegun Obasanjo as the President and Commander in- Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the 29 of May 1999. “Abdulsalami has earned for himself a reputation as a lover, builder, friend and champion of democracy in Nigeria. Little wonder, his membership of several international negotiation, mediation, peace and conflict resolution committees”, he said. www.vanguardngr.com/2012/11/jonathan-hails-gen-abubakar-for-rescuing-nigeria/book-presentation-2/
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Celebrities / Re: Jay Z When He Just Graduated From School(pics) by fatdon1(m): 5:47pm On Nov 14, 2012 |
Solomonadejo: Cute Son!!! Solomonadejo: Cute Son!!! |
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