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Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Lai Mohammed's Reaction To Federal Government's Stopping Production Of Local Movies and Music Abroad


The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has reacted to criticisms trailing his recent pronouncement on steps being taken by the government to discourage the production of Nigerian movies and music outside the country.

While chatting with PREMIUM TIMES, on Sunday, he said it was to tackle the exploitation of perceived loopholes in the Nigerian Broadcasting Code, NBC.

“The NBC code today as it stands has been exploited and not defined and that’s why movies being directed by Nigerians with Nigerian actors, actresses can be shot in South Africa and then brought back to be consumed in Nigeria.

All we are saying is that we are going to amend the code in a manner that it will not be possible for you to exploit any loophole there to go and shoot outside Nigeria film, music or programs that are meant to be consumed in Nigeria,” He said.

Mr. Mohammed on Saturday said the government had taken steps to get the Nigeria Broadcasting Code, NBC to put an end to the trend of producing Nigerian music, movie and programs abroad.

This however drew criticism from Nigerians who asked the minister to address the issue of government officials going for medical treatment abroad first before sanitising the movie industry.

However, the minister said the government had no ill-feeling in its move to dissuade Nigerian films from being produced abroad.

“It is not directed at any particular incident, every country should respect the local industry of other countries.

For example, in Ghana they introduced a law today that demands visiting actors to pay a thousand dollars to the government coffers while visiting directors and producers pay 5,000 dollars.

We must create an enabling environment and also generate revenue from our creative industry. The argument is simple, when you go to shoot a film offshore, you use the work force of that country to develop the capacity of that country and you improve the economy of that country and that is what we are trying to do here.”
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Famous Nigerian Singer, Iyanya Wishes Ubi Franklin's Son A Happy Birthday (Photos)


Nigerian musician, Iyanyan wished the son of his former friend and partner a happy birthday on his page as he clocked one today. See the boy below..

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See New Beautiful Photo of Korede Bello With Chidinma as They Embraced


They sure look good together. The photo was taken recently when both singers visited Mali. See the full picture below..

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Sad: New Look of Famous Actress, Halima Abubakar After Her Fibrosis operation (Photos)

Since after her fibrosis operation in India, Halima Abubakar has been in and out of hospital. I hope she realizes on time that she needs prayers at this time and seeks same, sincerely.


Above is her before and after photos. Please let's keep praying for her.
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Lagos State Police Reveals Phone Numbers Of Top Officers, Area Commands, and Divisions


The Lagos State Police Command has disclosed to the general public the Direct Phone Numbers of High Ranking Police Officers and telephone directory of the command headquarters Ikeja, Area commands and their divisions for easy access whenever the need arises.

A press statement issued on Sunday, by The Command's spokesperson, ASP Olarinde Famous-Cole, said it was important to inform the residents about need to get in touch with the Police whenever they want to report criminal activities in their neighbourhood.

“It has become imperative that the Lagos State Police Command makes available the Telephone Directory of the Command Headquarters Ikeja, Area commands and their Divisions to the General Public.

This information is to serve as a preventive method for members of the public to report criminals & criminal activities as well as report emergency incidents in the state. Members of the public can also reach us on the 767/112.

Area commands and divisional police telephone numbers in Lagos are also as follows:

Commissioner of Police – 07019014800
Deputy Commissioner – 07019014786
Deputy Commissioner, Operations – 07019014799
Deputy Commissioner, SCIID, Panti- 07019014754
Police Public Relations Officer – 07019014743
Control Room – 07019014808
Rapid Response Squad – 07019014333

IKORODU
Area N Command, Ijede- 07019014702/08036480686
Shagamu Road Division- 07019014843/08032879790
Ikorodu Division – 07019014842
Ipakodo Division – 07019014853 / 08072404936
Agbowa Division – 07019014830 / 08034031054
Owutu Division – 07019014829 / 08151946420
Ijede Division – 07019014828 / 08033328658
Owode Onirin – 07019014826 / 08037183741
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Nigeria Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, Received Malala Yousafzai In Abuja (See Photos)




The acting President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN today received Malala Yousafzai Fund Team on a courtesy visit at the State House in Abuja. Others who were also at the meeting are Amina Yusuf, Girl Advocate from Centre for Girls Education and Habiba Mohammed, Director Centre for Girls Edu.

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Governor Nyesom Wike Says PDP Is The Only Household Name Party In Nigeria

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike says PDP is the only party that is a household name in Nigeria. Wike said this at the Inter-denominational Special Thanksgiving Service organized to thank God for the Supreme Court ruling that affirmed Ahmed Makarfi as the authentic chairman of PDP. The thanksgiving service held at the Rivers State Ecumenical Centre in Port Harcourt yesterday July 16th. Wike said that the ruling APC after winning elections in 2015 have resorted to excuses and blame game instead of fulfilling the promises they made to Nigerians during the election campaigns.


"Two years after the mandate what is the situation? Excuses and blames without delivery. Look at how individuals took it upon themselves to destroy the party that gave them life. PDP is the only party that is a household name in Nigeria. There is no unit in the country without a member of the PDP"he said

He alleged that Sheriff was an agent of APC sent to cause havoc in PDP.
"While we are reconciling, we must be vigilant. Nobody will take me unawares. Satan will never sleep. Satan will always find ways to cause havoc. Sheriff is an agent of the APC. Woe betide any person who is a mole of the deadly party."

The governor said that going forward Rivers State must get return on her contributions to the PDP.

"As we help you, you help us. If you don't help us, we won't help you. All of us must rise from our unit, ward and local government area to mobilise people".

He canvassed total loyalty to the PDP, saying that the party is supreme. According to him, in reconstituting the State Executive Council, only very loyal and committed former commissioners will be re-appointed.

"God saved PDP because of Rivers State. We don't have plan B. Every other state had plan B. Our enemies will be put to shame from time to time. Rivers State is the strongest PDP State" he said
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2017/2018 WAEC SSCE Results Been Released, 214,952 Candidates Withheld

Some 214,952 candidates cheated in the May-June West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and their results have been seized by the authorities.


The Head of National Office of the West African Examination Council, WAEC, Mr. Olu Adenipekun, announced this in Lagos as he also announced the cheering news of a seven percent improvement in the number of candidates that passed the examination with five credits.

Last year, 52.9 percent of the candidates recorded the feat. The number jumped to 59.22 percent this year, out of the 1,559,662 candidates that sat for the examination.

"WAEC was still investigating the exam cheats and that the schools of the students would be duly informed soon", Adinipekun said.
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Monday, July 17, 2017

[MUSIC] Susuma Shado Ft. Wisa - Djonjor (Prod. By Chapterbeat)


This is a Dope New Track by Susuma Shado Featuring Wisa, This one is Titled Djonjor. Proudly Produced By Chapterbeat.

Download and Enjoy!

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Important Things To Understand In Technology Industry

There is a lot more to the tech industry than we realize. There are many opportunities to explore in the industry and many misconceptions to dispel; there are also some dynamics to understand, the knowledge of which can help you make smart investments in the tech industry.

important things about technology

Here are some things to know in technology industry.

1). The Industry is Not all About Coding.
The tech industry consists of a lot more than coding. There are lot of jobs and technical skills available in the tech industry aside coding and programming, some of which include: design, data analysis, setting up systems and processes, project management, technical writing, web hosting and so on.

2). Proficiency in Coding Does Not Depend on How Good You are at Math or Science.
Coding is about problem solving and logic, and you will find that some of the best coders admit to not being good at or even liking math or science. In fact, coding is easier learned by those coming from backgrounds or professions where problem-solving skills, as well as attention to detail, are involved.

3). There is Room for Creativity.
Most people associate technical jobs like those in the tech industry, with a lack of creativity. However, the tech industry is all about finding creative ways to solve the world’s tech problems. Aside the data science field in the tech industry, there is also a design field that relies on creativity to come up with attractive phone and laptop designs, as well as website designs and other tech designs we see.

4). The Tech Industry is Not Entirely Male Dominated.
It is true that a large percentage of the tech industry is made up of men, but the industry is not completely male dominated. For example, the data science field of the tech industry is mostly made up of men, but the design fields have a larger percentage of women. As much as there might be a lot of men in the tech industry, there is still room for women who are passionate about tech.

5). Profit Margins Really Matter.
In the tech industry, competition tends to be fierce and this makes it difficult for companies to maintain their profit margins over the long term. This can lead to disastrous results for investors, as a result investors are very particular about profit margins. Therefore, before buying stocks in the tech industry, investors carefully consider if the company will be able to maintain its pricing power over the long term.
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Police Arrested 200-Level Computer Science Student For Killing Tricycle Operator In Abia (Photo)

Police detectives attached to the Umuahia Central Police Station have arrested a 200-level student of Computer Science in Abia, Chinonso Ibekwe, for allegedly strangling a tricycle operator, one Peter Eseonu, to death in Umuahia.

the suspect

It was gathered that Ibekwe had boarded the deceased tricycle, claiming that he was going to pick some harvested farm produce from his mother’s farm at Amuzukwu, a suburb of the Abia capital city.

The suspect attacked his victim on arriving the farm, strangled him with a rope and dumped his body in a ditch in the area, while he made away with his tricycle.

It was learnt that an unnamed man, who was defaecating in the bush, witnessed the incident and later raised the alarm in the community.

Oyebade said the suspect was arrested sequel to information received on the missing of the 67-year-old Eseonu, who hailed from Ekenaobizi Umuopara, Umuahia.

He said police operatives swooped on the suspect, who later gave the police information that led to the discovery of the decomposing body of the deceased.

The CP added that the body of the deceased had been deposited in an undisclosed morgue for preservation and autopsy, while the 25-year-old Ibekwe had been charged to court and remanded in the prison custody.

Source: Punch Metro.
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Tips For Successful Visa Interview

A visit to the different embassies in Lagos and Abuja will give you a fair idea of the number of Nigerians who want to jet out of the country. Getting the visa for some is like a lifeline. It is either they get it or nothing else. Rejection for them is unacceptable.

tips for successful interview

Below are tips for successful Visa Interview

1). Forget about all the stories of rejection you have heard
There are lots of stories about the mean consular officers at the embassies and their knack for rejecting visa applications. Do not allow these stories to get to you. Have a positive mental attitude and you will be surprised that if you genuinely respond to interview questions, you will get the visa.

2). Arrive very early
There is no African time in this case. As early as 7 am some embassies have kicked off their screening. If you are late, your chances of even being allowed into the premises are very slim let alone being interviewed.

3). Prepare yourself for questions
You should be prepared to say everything about yourself and your work. So, when answering the questions, you should focus on demonstrating that you meet the requirements for getting a particular visa category and of course, do not lie.

4). Carry with the right documents.
It is foolhardy when you arrive for an interview and you do not have the correct documents. Your interview is already jeopardised. It is essential that you carry the necessary documents.

5). Familiarise yourself with your application materials.
Do not just carry the right documents, you have to also familiarise yourself with these documents. Additionally, arrange them in such a way that you can easily access any document when it is requested.

6). Address any potential language issues.
If you have an accent (Yoruba, Hausa or Ibo) that could potentially be difficult for a consular officer to understand you, make sure you speak slowly. At the same time, if you cannot understand what the consular officer is saying, do not be afraid to tell him/her. It is for your own good.

7). Dress for success.
Dress for your visa interview like you will dress for a job interview. You must appear businesslike.

8). Pray.
We are very religious people in Nigeria. We 'love' God so much. There is absolutely nothing wrong with praying for your visa application to go smoothly. However, you must do all the aforementioned. Like they say work and pray.
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Can You Identify The Celebs In This Throwback Pic?

They dated, have a son together, both married now to different partners but are still relevant in the world they represent. Can you guess who they are?
See the photo below..

the celebs

Also, the son they had back then, is also very famous now. Do you now know them? Lol. We love this photo! Yay!!
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5 Important Things Pastors Should Know About The Church Ladies

Recently I was speaking with a pastor who had come to me for counsel on how to bring his dying church back to life. I was somewhat taken aback by his remark at the very beginning of our conversation: “Deb, I value all you have to tell me, but let’s just cut to the chase. I need someone to help me figure out what to do with all of the angry, bitter women in my church!”

Things Pastors Should Know About The Church Ladies

I was taken aback for a number of reasons, but mostly I was sad that he had missed the point, as have so many other pastors when it comes to “dealing with” the women in their churches.

This pastor, as so many others, knew there was a problem, and he knew that in part he had to figure out how to deal with the unhappy women in his flock. But what he failed to understand was that his church was suffering, not in addition to the problem he saw in his female members, but in part because of the problem he saw in his female members.

You see, Paul very aptly referred to women as “managers of the house” in Titus 2, but this extends beyond the home. God created women with unique abilities to manage the house, His house, and there is nothing less productive than discontent and unhappy managers. What so many pastors are failing to see is the absolute necessity of addressing the needs of their managers, the ones in the church who organize and efficiently keep the church family in running order—the women.

Simply put, pastors need to minister to their managers. If they don’t, the managers will become discontent and lonely, both of which will lead to anger and eventual all-out defection. Truly, a lot of this is a gender issue: men and women speak different languages. We relate differently and work differently, but there are a few very basic ways that all pastors can better serve the women in their churches—the managers of God’s house—so that the local church will flourish instead of fade.

1). Listen to Them
When a woman comes to you, she wants to talk to you, but she also yearns to be listened to by you. Nothing will hurt the women in your church more than to feel that they are burdensome and that your time is too valuable to waste on them.

Women are extraordinarily relational, and in that, we thrive on communication. Much of that communication is successful when we see you making eye contact when we talk, giving us a few minutes of that eye contact, and then talking to us. Don’t throw a book at us or refer us to another woman without first listening to what we are saying and then responding to us. You don’t have to spend an inordinate amount of time in uncomfortable conversation. Simple eye contact and attention are worth hours and hours in your office.

2). Value Them .
As I stated earlier, women are uniquely gifted by God to multi-task, to manage things, and these traits make us invaluable to the operation of any church. However, when a woman is relegated to nursery duty or child care, simply because she is a woman, valuable and timeless service is lost. That is not to say that childcare and nursery duty are unimportant. These little ones are precious, and it is a privilege to care for them. Many are called to that—men and women alike. My point is that many are not.

When a pastor makes it clear that the women in his church are needed to cook and care for the children exclusively, he has devalued the prayer warriors and teachers and ministers in his flock who happen to also be women. The bible very clearly states that gifts are given to all in like manner and that we all have a role to play in the family. My contention is that if God uniquely designed women to manage the house, then a pastor is leading poorly who doesn’t utilize that particular gifting.

Pastors, value us as fellow heirs with Christ, and inasmuch as this is true, value us within our particular gifts. I promise you, we aren’t trying to usurp. We are trying to serve and to be valued within that service.

3). Accommodate Them.
There is absolutely no getting around the fact that men are different than women. We speak “women speak,” if you will, and men speak “men speak.” I hear and understand better from a woman, just as my husband will hear and understand better from a man. Consequently, denying women’s bible study or women’s functions, such as retreats and conferences, is a detriment to the spiritual growth of the women in your church. These are not meant to be replacements to Sunday morning where we hear directly from our pastors (as I’ve heard many pastors lament), but they are meant to enrich and edify us on a feminine level.

Furthermore, do not relegate us to studies of “women’s issues” or “motherhood issues,” though both have their places. The fact is that women can and should learn doctrine and Scripture throughout the week. Additionally, it is often advantageous for us to hear it from a woman. Too many pastors have determined that women must only hear women speak on women’s topics and that only men can speak on doctrinal or Scriptural ones. What a disservice they do to the women in their congregations, and this sort of disservice does not go unnoticed.

4). Appreciate and Acknowledge Them.
I wish I had a nickel for every woman who has come to me in dejection, simply because she feels her pastor doesn’t appreciate her. Again, because women are relational, we need words. We need to hear you tell us you appreciate and notice what we do in the church as we manage. I would venture to say that the men in your church need that too, but all too often I hear pastors acknowledge the work of the elders and male leaders in the church, yet say very little about the female leaders and workers there.

When a woman who is managing and working in your church doesn’t hear you tell her that she is appreciated, she may think, “It doesn’t matter what I do anyway. He’s not going to notice, and he doesn’t care.” No happy manager says that, but there is an easy solution.

You are the pastor, and as such, you must lead with compassion and caring for all of your congregation. If you want your managers to remain loyal and engaged, acknowledge them. Appreciate them. It will go a long way.

5). Utilize Them.
Women aren’t problems to be solved or issues to be contended with. We are uniquely gifted to further the Kingdom-building work in our local churches. We can see solutions to problems that the men in your church may not. We can relate on an emotional level and help in ways that, quite frankly, men simply cannot do. If you aren’t utilizing the women in your church in an active and obvious manner, you are not only risking their discontentment, you are missing the boat on great counsel and talent.

Utilize us. We have so much to offer, so much wisdom to give, so many points of view that you may not have even considered. God created us not as less than, but as different. Those differences might just be the key to the success of your church and the more important spread of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Are you ministering to your managers? The answer could mean the difference between a healthy and happy church and one that’s simply not.


Written by Dr. (Mrs) Deborah Waterbury (An Author).
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Famous Actress, Omoni Oboli Says She Don’t Know If She Keeps Her Home Intact

Actress Omoni Oboli

After 17 years of Marriage, Nollywood Actress and Producer, Omoni Oboli, is in a good position to give advice on marriage.

In a recent interview with Punch, when asked how she has kept her home intact, she said she does not take credit for it.

She said:
I don’t know if I keep my home intact; I believe God does that for me. There are many women who do the right things and show up at every time for their husbands and still get the short end of the stick. So I don’t take credit for it. I have my moments and he does too, but somehow it has never tipped the scale and that’s because God made it possible.
Nevertheless, I believe that when you understand that you’re both different individuals who have become one, then you can try to weather any storm, knowing that if you don’t, both of you will have a dreadful life in that marriage. Enjoy it and seek for the things that make for peace because life is too short to waste it fighting.
I have an understanding husband who knows what my job entails and I don’t disrespect him, so we assume responsibilities to fill up the gaps that the other is lacking. My career keeps me away from my family often, but with love and understanding, family and career have never been at war in my home.

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