If we don’t hustle, we don’t eat – Street Kids

Culled from Vanguard
Now that the annual Children’s Day celebration has come and gone,the question of what happens to the average Nigerian child after that one day jamboree still lingers in the hearts of concerned parents and education stakeholders. As a matter of fact, it appears the Nigerian child is only celebrated once a year, May 27. Even the so-called annual ritual celebration organized by each state of the federation doesn’t really go round as it parades and favours mostly children of the high and mighty. But to children of the masses, May 27 is just like any other day.

5 High-Denomination Bills Not Being Printed

There have been several bills printed that dwarf those wimpy $100s in your wallet. In fact, during the recent battle in Congress over extending the debt limit, one of the solutions proposed by academics and commentators to prevent default was minting a $1 trillion platinum coin and using that to fund the government's commitments until a more permanent solution could be found. While a $1 trillion coin would be far and away the biggest denomination of currency ever issued by the U.S., these others made Benjamins look like chump change.

How to start business without capital - Watch the Video

Do u know you can start a business with capital?
For more Information: Visit - www.sanmiakindipe.com or www.setgroupafrica.com

Phone: o8o69003886

JTF Discovers More Weapons In Hezbollah Suspect’s Residence In Kano

 

Culled from ChannelsTV

Joint security forces in Kano state, north-west Nigeria says it has discovered another cooler buried under a wardrobe at the same Lebanese house at No. 3 Gaya Road, where a large quantity of arms and ammunition were recovered last week suspected to be that of Hezbollah Terrorists organization.

A press statement by the JTF spokesperson, Captain Ikedichi Iweha, said the cooler contained 80 indicators, 5 PPK pistols, 334 rounds of 7.62mm special, 9 magazines, 4 pistol silencers, hand grenades caps, 4 explosive fuses and 2 explosive device.

Iweha stressed that while the house was under 24 hour JTF surveillance, the military will continue to count on the support and cooperation of the good people of Kano state. “In the effective discharge of our duty, we want to assure you of our utmost commitment in ensuring that peace and atmosphere suitable for business continue to prevail.”

Meanwhile, all effort to speak with Mr. Taher, the owner of the house and owner of the Taher Guest Palace in Kano was not successful as he told Channels Television that he has been advised on not talk to the press.
For now, Mr. Taher appeared free but probably under surveillance by security operatives.

Container truck crushes man, govt meat van

Culled from Vanguard
LAGOS — Tragedy struck, yesterday, along the Agege Motor Road, Ikeja, Lagos, after a container fell off a truck and landed on an Eko meat van.  An unsuspecting male passer-by identified as a manager in Slot Electronics company, was reportedly crushed to death by the truck. Several persons reportedly sustained varying degrees of injuries while motorists going inward and outward Oshodi  went through the most harrowing experience as they were trapped for seven hours in the resultant gridlock. 

Meet Calabar Community That Practices Trade By Barter

Culled from ChannelsTV
Some weeks ago, Channels Television reported on the point of no return in Esuk Mba Community, Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State and promised to bring do another report on a practise still in Esuk Mba traceable to the 18th century still which is still in existence.

Court sentences banker to death for killing wife

 Culled from Punch

An Abia State High Court has sentenced a banker, Mr. Theophilus Ajakaiye, to death by hanging for killing his wife, Theodora. The convict allegedly murdered his wife on October 12, 2009 at Azumini Ndoki in the Ukwa Judicial Division of Abia. The charge read, “The accused person is charged with one-count of murder contrary to Section 319 (1) of the Criminal Code Vol. 11, Cap. 30 Laws of Eastern Nigeria, 1963, applicable in Abia State.”

Michael Jackson’s teen daughter, Paris, attempts suicide – mother

Paris Jackson, the 15-year-old daughter of late pop star, Michael Jackson, was rushed to a Los Angeles-area hospital on Wednesday after an apparent suicide attempt, her mother, Debbie Rowe, told entertainment TV programme “Entertainment Tonight”.

Teenager who killed father remanded in prison

Culled from Punch

The police in Lagos have arraigned a teenager, Olanrewaju Aremu, at a Yaba Magistrate’s Court for allegedly stabbing his father to death. PUNCH Metro had reported that Olanrewaju allegedly killed his father, Victor Aremu, in Langbasa, Ajah area of the state.

It’s Musa as Eagles go top

Culled from Vanguard
It would have been unfair if it came from any other player apart from Ahmed Musa. Fresh from an inspired Russian league win with.CSKA Moscow…it was only logical that the petite winger should be given a starting role by Coach Stephen Keshi and he did not dissapoint tormenting the Kenyan defenders with his electrifying runs.

Veteran musician Fatai Rolling Dollar seriously ill

Nigeria’s oldest practicing musician, Fatai Rolling Dollar is seriously sick and in hospital. The 85 year old was rushed to the hospital by his wife more than a week ago where he still remains. Family sources say his condition was so bad that he couldn’t move his legs but is getting better.

He is presently receiving treatment at Ahmadiyya Hospital in Igbado/Ijaiye in Lagos. Fatai has asked Nigerians to remember him in their prayers.

World Cup qualifier: Nigeria v Kenya; who wins?

African champions, the Super Eagles of Nigeria will this afternoon take on the Harambee Stars of Kenya  in Nairobi in a crucial 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying match. Although, the Eagles flopped in Calabar when they allowed the visiting Kenyans to get  an important one point, that will not be enough to underrate their abilities on the pitch.

First Bank To Shut Down Operations On Thursday

Customers of First Bank Limited may find it difficult to carry out some banking transactions from Thursday to Monday due to the decision to shut down the bank’s branches nationwide during the period.The decision to shut down operations in order to facilitate the migration to Finacle 10 would affect the bank’s over 700 branches nationwide.

Mako shark is possible record-breaking catch

An 11-foot-long mako shark, weighing in at 1,323.5 pounds, is no tall tale. The shark, caught off the southern California coast, was reeled in by Jason Johnston of Mesquite, Texas, and its size might be a world record. The angler made the giant catch—using chopped fish as bait—while on a charter fishing trip off Huntington Beach, Calif., on Monday.

Eagles Land In Kenya Ready For War

The Super Eagles who were expected to fly into Nairobi, the  Kenyan capital in the wee hours of this morning (1.30am) aboard an 23.15 pm Ethiopian Airline flight from Addis Ababa have promised to compound the 2014 World Cup woes of their host in a battle in which the top (group F leader) faces the bottom.

Wanted: U.S Places $7 Million Bounty On Boko Haram Leader

The United States has officially declared the leader of the extremist Boko Haram sect, Abubakar Shekau, wanted and placed a $7 million bounty on his head.

Forbes rates Aliko Dangote world’s 25th richest man

Culled from Vanguard
Renowned international journal, Forbes, has said Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is now 25th richest man in the world. Forbes also said Dangote is now the first African entrepreneur to lay claim to a $20 billion fortune as the stock value of his largest holding, Dangote Cement, leaped just three months after it released its annual ranking of the world’s richest people.

The report noted that Aliko Dangote’s 93 percent stake in the cement company is now worth $19.5 billion.This was in addition to his controlling stakes in other publicly-listed companies like Dangote Sugar and National Salt Company of Nigeria and his significant shareholdings in other blue-chips like Zenith Bank, UBA Group and Dangote Flour.

See What taafoo.com have for you - 20% - 60% OFF SALE. Save Yourself Good Money!

 

Fashion at Affordable Prices on taafoo.com

taafoo.com is a multi-format retail company that offers a wide range of fashion at a price that majority of consumers can afford both online and offline at any of our stores.

 Started in September 2009 as a online social messaging platform for Nigerian celebrities, taafoo.com has over the years evolved into a premier online destination in Nigeria. On taafoo.com, items automatically go on sale at close to wholesale prices when they initially get online.

 The prices then begin to climb upwards until they are either purchased or the "Recommended Retail Price" is reached. The best discounts are always available to those that shop early. So it pays to shop early and visit taafoo frequently.  www.taafoo.com is based at Oregun, Lagos, Nigeria and is wholly owned by Nigerians living in Nigeria.

Shop at www.taafoo.com
Email us at customercare@taafoo.com
Call us at 08169869567
Address : Plot cl2 Ikosi Road, Oregun - Ikeja

Army Uncovers Illegal Armoury, Confirms Presence Of Hezbollah Terrorists In Nigeria

Culled from Channels TV Armoury suspected to be that of Hezbollah organization have been uncovered by a team of joint security officers in Kano state, North West Nigeria. Displaying the weapons to journalists, the joint Security Chiefs of the Department of State Security (DSS), Police and Nigerian Army, confirmed the arrests of four persons suspected to be the occupants of the house.

Train derails in Lagos

 Culled from Punch

A section of a train returning from Ijoko in Lagos State to its base at Ebutte Metta, Lagos on Wednesday derailed at Agege. The incident which occurred between 11.30pm and 12.30am was said to have been caused by defective tracks As of 11am on Wednesday, the scene of the accident had been cordoned off by policemen from the Railway police.