English Premier League Table Today

  This is how the premier league table looks like today after *Chelsea won *Liverpool won *Manchester United draw And who says @ChelseaFC can't challenge @ManCity for the league trophy. Shout-out goes to all the #PremierLeague fans & #Chelsea fans. We shall all see year 2018⚽

BlackHouse Media named Agency of the Year & Best Agency to Work in 2017 by NIPR Lagos Chapter

 Nigerian media and public relations consultancy BHM has been named Agency of the Year and the Best Agency to Work in 2017 by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) Lagos Chapter.

The award presentation took place at the annual Lagos PR Industry Gala and Awards (LaPRIGA) night, which held at Four Points by Sheraton, Victoria Island, Lagos on Thursday December 21, 2017.

According to the Chairman, NIPR Lagos State Chapter, Olusegun McMedal, the selection was based on the result of a survey of agency employees which scored BHM high on a wide range of parameters, ranging from integrity of senior management, quality of professional development, creativity, empowerment and risk-taking, staff welfare, mobility, retention and emolument.

Davido unites Mo’hits crew on stage

Davido on Wednesday night reunited the Mo’Hits crew – one of Nigeria’s most favourite boy band at his 30 Billion Concert.

The singer had earlier announced that he will be offering a surprise at his show.

Davido and Wizkid had also earlier settled their rift on stage while performing ‘Fia’ at Wizkid concert.

The Mo’Hits crew comprising of Don Jazzy; the Entertainer, D’Banj; vocal powerhouse, Wande Coal; as well as Dr Sid, K-Switch, Ikechukwu and D’Prince had gone on a very painful split in 2012 over several internal disagreements.

According to Davido, it took him two months of effort to bring this moment into fruition.

This is the first time the Mo’Hits crew will be performing together on stage since their split five years ago.

The crew were also seen cracking jokes inside elevator outside the show.

What Nigerians are saying about Wizkid concert, Davido, Buhari, Ronaldo

The social media is agog with reactions on Wizkid concert held Sunday night at Eko Convention Centre in Lagos.

Major highlights of the event that have got Nigerians talking were performance of ‘Fia’ by Davido and Wizkid, signing of young Ahmed and the hug Tiwa Savage and Starboy shared.

While some are celebrating the peace between the superstars, urging for more reconciliations among Nigerian artistes in 2018, others complained about ‘long hug’ Mavins’ queen and Wizkid had.

A few went ahead to call for same unity between soccer mega stars Lionel Messi and Christiano Ronaldo, while others berated Buhari over the biting fuel scarcity.

Some reactions below…

What Nigerians should do to Buhari – Fayose

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose has advised Nigerians to send President Buhari back to his farm in Daura, Katsina state.

He said it was alarming that under the Buhari led All Progressives Congress (APC) government, 7.74million Nigerians lost their jobs within the last two years.

“It is shameful that instead of creating the three million jobs it promised Nigerians yearly, the APC government has created unemployment”, Fayose said.

This Is What Christmas Looks Like In America

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"Cindy Lou Who vs. Jesus" in Scottsdale, Arizona, 2015.

"Christmas is complex and at times, uncomfortable. It’s awkward and sometimes bleak. But it is also sincere and celebratory, colorful and creative."

For many Americans, Christmas is a time for joy and acts of kindness. For others, it's a time for intense, over-the-top Christmas displays, excessive holiday shopping, and fire hazards around every corner. For the last 7 years, photographer Jesse Rieser has focused his camera on aspects of the holiday season that might appear a bit odd to those unfamiliar with Christmas traditions in the US.

Falz set to hold biggest concert of 2017, ‘The Falz Experience’ on December 20

  Multi-talented Nigerian artiste, Falz has announced his first ever concert, The Falz Experience set to hold on December 20, 2017 at Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.



Falz announced this on Thursday, November 24, 2017 via a funny video skit which has since gone viral. The video featured Big Brother Nigeria reality stars, Bisola Aiyeola and Somadina Ayanma, and gave us a sneak peek of the versatility of Falz’s alter ego, Taju the comedian.



The Falz Experience is a one of a kind musical theatre show that will showcase the 3 unique sides to Folarin Falana - Falz the Bahd Guy, Folarin the lawyer, and Taju the comedian.



Having followed Falz’s career for years now, it is safe to say that this will truly be one event to look out for not only in terms of music and comedy, but all-round production and entertainment.



The concert will also feature friends of Falz including Simi, YCEE, Reekado Banks, Ajebutter 22, among others.

Google releases list of 2017's most popular searches

  Another trend that afflicted classrooms this year graced Google's top ten searchable phrases: "How to make a fidget spinner" was ranked as the seventh-most Googled "how to" phrase.

For the year, the most popular movies searched on Google were IT, Wonder Woman, Beauty and the Beast, Logan, and Justice League. At number five was "how to watch Mayweather vs McGregor", one of the most anticipated fights of the year, which almost 3 million people viewed illegally.

Another one was Matt Lauer, after he was sacked by NBC amid sexual harassment allegations.

Top Photographers in Nigeria That Cannot Be Ignored

  Events can not always be replayed in our minds no matter how much we try to remember. Photographs are simply the best ways to save memories and Photographers are the best bet in achieving this.
In Nigeria, the media focuses on music artistes, actors and footballers, with little or no attention to this group of people who provide timeless content captured in either still or motion pictures.

In the past, photographers were seen as jobless people who go about with old cameras doing wash and take pictures. Today, its a whole new world of art, creativity and aestheticism.
Some photographers specialize in celebrity shots, others do photo-journalism and some others love to travel and take nature just the way it is. Whichever the case, good photographers need to be honored, irrespective of the kind of niche they’ve created for themself.
These Nigerian Photographers Will Inspire You
1. Obi Somto
Mr Obi Somto, (pictured above) was born on August 1, 1988, in Lagos and holds a degree in Banking and Finance from Babcock University. He is not just a photographer but is also into the art of drawing, painting, moulding and carving. He launched his career as a graphic designer and illustrator who brings a unique blend of experience, vision and distinction to his style of photography. He has photographed several Nigerian celebrities and dignitaries, including former president Goodluck Jonathan.

Claim Your Business On VConnect

  I would say the Vconnect process is creating opportunities to businesses. It’s one of the best methods of linking up service providers with service users locally and internationally. It’s superb, fast and easy for both parties. Kudos to the entire Vconnect team for this excellent business model. ..bit.ly/stevdec17 | Use the link to register your business.

People will retweet anything for a bitcoin

   As bitcoin prices soar, a lot of us are regretting not investing in the currency years ago, when it was nothing but a very sketchy, dubious unknown worth a few dollars, rather than the very sketchy, dubious unknown worth over $16,000 that it is today.

That regret seems to be driving people to any chance they have to get their hands on a bitcoin. For example, a tweet by @Joshwilkyyy, who’s claiming that he’ll give five lucky folks the chance to own some bitcoin, has now racked up over 20,000 retweets.

There’s no sign the promise is legitimate, but people are biting anyway. And chances are, it isn’t a real offer: Joshwilkyyy wasn’t even the first person to make it. Another person on Twitter, Travis Weaver, posted the same exact promise an hour earlier. He’s at over 80,000 retweets and claims that tomorrow at 6PM, he’ll pick the winners. A handful of other copycats have racked up hundreds of their own retweets with a similar promise.

Champions League last 16: Chelsea face Barça, Real Madrid land PSG

  So the draw in full:

Juventus v Tottenham
Basel v Manchester City
Porto v Liverpool
Sevilla v Manchester United
Real Madrid v Paris St-Germain
Shakhtar Donetsk v Roma
Chelsea v Barcelona
Bayern Munich v Besiktas

Inspiring Story Of Omotola Akinsola

 THE GIRL, OMOTOLA
Omotola Akinsola, born 24 years ago, did not start life on a bed of roses, born to a family of inter-religious pedigrees, Tola learned to be a part of two belief systems – Christianity and Islam – and yet, not let them clash.

“We used to live in Yemetu, a face-me-I-face-you. We had two rooms, one was a bedroom and the other was a sitting room in the day and a sleeping space at night. My father took the whole wing,” Tola reminisces.

Football Extra

  Morata has 3 goals in his last 14 games for Chelsea and missed a dozen great chances.

But let's talk about Lukaku...

How Do I Break the Ice When I'm Talking to Someone New?

  Almost all friendships start with awkward pauses and getting-to-know you periods. It is when the ice breaks and the real conversation starts that you know a friendship may be blooming. Even brief conversations with complete strangers involve breaking the ice -- whether you are on an elevator or an airplane. While it may be tempting to wait for the other person to make the first move -- particularly if you are anxious or fear rejection -- breaking the ice is something that anyone can do to get the conversation rolling. It just takes a bit of practice.

Be Friendly
Breaking the ice with someone new is often as simple as being approachable and friendly. A welcoming smile, good eye contact and easy laughter will quickly endear you to your new acquaintance. If you feel apprehensive about meeting someone new, and this anxiety translates into stiff and standoffish body language, take heart. Everyone gets a little nervous. Try to relax by thinking of this new person as a friend you just haven't met yet.

Overcome Anxiety
Talking to someone new can be hard because of the fear of rejection. If you put yourself out there and the coffee barista ignores your attempt at conversation, you might leave feeling worse than if you had never tried. Dating and relationship consultant Jeremy Nicholson suggests using an indirect approach to overcome your anxiety in the "Psychology Today" article "Break the Ice -- How to Talk to Girls and Guys." For example, Nicholson suggests asking about a book someone is reading or commenting on the weather. If the other person doesn't respond to your attermpt to break the ice, no big deal -- you haven't put too much of yourself out there. It can also be helpful to remember that the other person may be as nervous as you are.

Nigerian government announces mass recruitment

The Federal Civil Service Commission of Nigeria (FCSC) on Thursday announced nationwide recruitment into various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).

All qualified Nigerians who currently hold OND, HND, BA/BSc are advised to apply on the commission’s website.

According to the FCSC in a statement released to newsmen in Abuja, forms are available in all Geo-political zones.

The statement reads in part:

“The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) wishes to announce vacancies in the following MDAs:
(i) Federal Ministry of Information;
(ii) Federal Ministry of Environment;
(iii) Federal Ministry of Justice;
(iv) Federal Ministry of Trade and Investments; and
(v) Bureau of Public Procurement.

ROAD TO RUSSIA: How Far Can Super Eagles Go At 2018 World Cup?

  The farthest the Super Eagles have gone since they started qualifying for the World Cup in 1994 has been the round of 16, which they have reached thrice in five outings.

The Nigerian side reached the second round in their debut campaign in 1994 as well as in 1998 and 2014, failing to advance beyond the group stage in 2002 and 2010.

Now, having been placed in Group D of the Russia 2018 World Cup with familiar foes Argentina and debutantes Iceland and star-studded Croatia, what do you feel are the chances of the Super Eagles?

Nigerian And South African Startups Selected For Google Launchpad Accelerator

  Google has selected a trio of African tech startups to take part in the upcoming fifth class of the Google launchpad accelerator program.

A South African and two Nigerian tech startups were chosen to take part in the six-month, equity-free mentorship program, according to ITNewsAfrica.

Google’s Launchpad Accelerator aims to help startups by leveraging the company’s latest technologies in an effort to scale their businesses through mentoring.

A total of 24 startups from Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America have been selected to take part in the program, which begins at the end of January 2018 in San Francisco.

Africa is represented by three startups, with two from Nigeria and one company from South Africa.

Twitter Lite app is coming to 24 more countries via the Play Store

  Twitter Lite was first introduced around eight months ago as a Progressive Web App, but it turned it into an Android application and published it on the Play Store for users in the Philippines back in September. Now an additional 24 countries will also be able to download it through the Play Store, even though the app is functionally identical to the PWA.

The Experience 2017: Pictures from Press Conference

  The Experience is undoubtedly the biggest gospel concert in the world with over 500,000 worshipers gathered to praise God.

Japanese company Miniso begins operations in Nigeria

   Federal Government’s quest for foreign direct investment (FDI) received a boost, as Miniso, a top Japanese designer brand and market leader, opens its world-class shopping malls in Lagos.
 
Listed as a fast growing retail brand since its establishment in 2013, Miniso has actively explored the international retail market by opening over 2,250 stores in 41 countries.

The Managing Director, Miniso Nigeria, Chris Lee, said at a press conference to unveil the retail brand in Lagos, Wednesday that plans have been concluded to open new outlets in 15 other countries, adding that it had a turnover of $750million in 2015, and $1.5billion in 2016.

10 Harmful Side Effects Of Makeup

  In a world where your life is judged by how great you look in your Facebook posts and Instagram pics, there is a constant expectation to look your best all the time. Wanting to be always selfie-ready, however, comes at a price. The makeup industry has been telling women for years how a little foundation and dash of mascara can liven up your face instantly. While that may be true, applying makeup every day can have several harmful side effects on your skin and body.

1. Headaches
Chemicals like Diazolidinyl urea and DMDM Hydantoin, both of which are tend to release formaldehyde, are a common ingredient in many cosmetic products and are used as an antimicrobial preservative. These chemicals have been known to cause headaches, irritation of the mucous membranes, and cause damage to the eyes. If you have been suffering from headaches and can’t figure out why, try going easy on the makeup for a few days to see if the headache goes away.

5 Major Causes of Unemployment in Nigeria

  Nigeria, which is the biggest black nation in the world, ought to have a very strong economy capable of employing almost all employable citizens.  But unfortunately, the unemployment rate in Nigeria is alarming, and below are 5 of the causes of unemployment in the country.

1. Epileptic Electric Power Supply
Lack of regular electric power supply is the biggest cause of unemployment in Nigeria. Talking of how lack of electricity has caused unemployment in Nigeria, the matter is multi-faceted.

Many foreign companies that would have come to invest in this country (considering the big marketing vista in Nigeria) and which would have provided many employment opportunities to Nigerians to reduced unemployment, have changed direction to other neighbouring countries with constant electricity supply in order to avoid operating at loss with 24-hours running of generators (which) is now becoming the tradition in Nigeria.

Helpful Tips for the Black Friday Bargain Hunter in You

Black Friday has no longer been a few-day shopping extravaganza for years. This year, for instance, it started November 1 and it is ongoing. This means that Black Friday bargain hunters need to stay alert for a longer period of time.
But there is a handful of helpful tips that can make the hunting easier and more rewarding. Retailer workers have access to the best deals through insider deals, but for the rest of the planet, there are only some general tips to follow.

The first and most important tips is to do your research. Ensure that the so-called Black Friday deals are real deals. Read the fine print, and don’t fall for retailers’ most common tactics.

There are many ‘deals’ that aren’t. Avoid impulse buying, or making a purchase just because you are concerned the deal will vanish. A good tip is to make a Wishlist with the items you want to buy, keep track of the retail prices on various websites and the manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (MSRP).

Facebook launches community tech hub in Nigeria

  Facebook is launching a "community hub" and training program in Nigeria, its biggest market in Africa.
The hub will offer support to tech startups and will also train 50,000 young people and SMEs in digital skills across the country.
Opening in 2018, it will be Facebook's first tech space in Africa as the social media company follows in the footsteps of search giant Google who in July launched an ambitious initiative to train 10 million young people in online skills over five years.
Emeka Afigbo, Head of platform partnerships, Middle East & Africa told CNN: "What we aim to do at the incubator is to provide support for high tech startups that do not ordinarily get investments, until they can develop a proof of concept, which will attract other investors."
With an eye on growing their user base, US technology companies are increasingly turning to Africa's large youth population.
In Nigeria alone, there are 22 million monthly Facebook users; 10 million of them log in daily to the platform, all on mobile devices, Facebook says.
Uge Ikemba, Ministry of Trade, Investment and Industry; Sherry B. Dzinoreva Public Policy Programs Manager, Facebook, Europe, Middle East and Africa; Ebele Okobi, Head of Public Policy, Africa, Facebook and Emeka Afigbo, Platform Partnerships, Middle East & Africa at the event.

Meet Chris Schultz « High Growth Africa Summit 2017

   Chris Schultz is an entrepreneur and angel investor on a mission to support rising startup ecosystems globally. He was born in Zaria, Nigeria, grew up in Nairobi, and invests in startups around the world that are solving real problems for real people and attacking large frontier technology markets. He is CEO of Launch Pad, a network of co-working spaces focused on building the strongest community connecting entrepreneurs, creatives and professionals. From High Growth Africa Summit 2017                                                                                                             Hi everyone!


I run network of coworking spaces called Launch Pad and our mission is to help connect entrepreneurs in ecosystems outside Silicon Valley to opportunity (investors, partners, media, etc).


thanks!
- Chris

50 Ways to Meet New People and Build Friendships

  Sometimes meeting friends can be daunting, especially when you suddenly find yourself in a new city or for whatever reason totally without friends. Making new friends can come easy to some people, but to others it might take more work. If you're stumped for where and how to meet new people, this list of suggestions is sure to inspire you.

Perhaps the best way to meet new friends is when you’re getting outside your comfort zone and doing something new. Getting involved in a new hobby, taking a class that makes you stretch your mind, or just making a point to do something different than the usual are all good ways to connect with someone new. First of all, you'll be meeting new people you probably would never have crossed paths with this way, and second, you'll be in the mood to experience something out of the ordinary. A new class or project will automatically help you give out a vibe that says you're open to learning and conversation, which is the perfect way to start a new friendship off the right way

MTN Sponsors First-of-its-Kind Kiddies Mini-marathon

   In its bid to encourage all-round wellness for Nigerian kids, MTN Nigeria in partnership with St Saviour’s School Endowment Fund has concluded a first ever Lagos Kiddies Marathon event for kids aged between 5-15 years in Lagos.

More than 22 schools with over 1,000 kids across the state participated in the race covering 1.2km, 3km and 5km distances respectively. Starting at the premises of St Saviour’s School, Ikoyi, the marathoners ran through Bourdillon Road and back to the starting line between 7am to 11am last Saturday.
Winners of the race were presented with cash prizes from MTN.

Gbenle Similoluwa won the first place in the 13-15 year old male category while Ibukun Agbede won the female category. They were awarded N100,000 each.

Moses, Four others Shortlisted for BBC African Footballer of the Year

  Voting for the BBC African Footballer of the Year is now open as Nigeria’s Victor Moses along with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Gabon), Naby Keita (Guinea), Sadio Mane (Senegal), and Mohamed Salah (Egypt) were revealed as the five names to vie for the award.

The past season has been a breakthrough one for Moses who finally nailed down a place in the starting lineup of eventual Premiership champions, Chelsea. After years of loan moves, the 26-year-old cemented his role at Stamford Bridge – so much so that he became an integral member of their Premier League-winning team.

The date Moses might look back on is October 1, 2016, when Chelsea coach Antonio Conte, following comprehensive defeats by Arsenal and Liverpool, switched to a 3-4-3 system and fielded Moses in an unfamiliar right wing-back role at Hull City.

It was his first league start for the Blues in over three years but Moses was far from overawed – producing a man-of-the-match display with his natural attacking instincts and desire to track back.
The Hull victory was the start of a record-equalling 13 consecutive Premier League wins for Chelsea and 22 consecutive league starts for Moses, until he briefly succumbed to injury in April.

Go Beyond Banking, Connecting People and Markets and Markets to People

   Diamond Bank is one of the 22 financial institutions operating in Nigeria, with a mission to “Go beyond banking, connect people and markets and markets to people.” This mission is brought to life through leveraging innovative Microsoft technologies to empower the bank to reach more people in a cost-effective way. Also deepening financial inclusion initiatives, Diamond Bank delivers on this commitment with the right digital assets to enable offering of a wide portfolio of products for the changing needs of their customers. Hear what the bank’s CEO has to say:

Boosting Productivity with End-to-End Customer Relationship Management Tool
Every time we interact with the customer, there is a record of that event. Before now, the Customer Relationship Manager would need to prepare an extensive handover note that took almost a whole day. Now, the system records all interaction and manages the process in real time. The handover note is live and dynamic, with easy access allowing employees more time to do more productive tasks for customers.

Argentina vs Nigeria: What fans are saying about Mikel Obi

                             
 Nigerians have applauded captain of Super Eagles, Mikel Obi over his performance at Tuesday’s match

Super Eagles rounded off a great performance in 2017 with a stunning 4-2 victory over stars studded Argentine side in a friendly in Krasnodar, Russia on Tuesday.

Many Nigerians on social media, have however, showered praises on Mikel Obi for his leadership role in the team.

Some went ahead to encourage Nigerian politicians to replicate Mikel’s leadership skills in running the nation.

Here are the comments @Samzen “After yesterday’s amazing performance by super eagles, we can conclude that Chelsea legend Obi Mikel is a better captain than Messi.

@colleagueZoned “Dedicated, selfless, pragmatic & Charismatic, Nigeria needs more leaders like Super Eagles Captain, Mikel Obi.

Italy Misses World Cup for the First Time Since 1958

  Buffon retires as Sweden qualifies for Russia 2018 ahead of the Azzurri
Four-time champions Italy failed to reach the World Cup for the first time since 1958 after a play-off defeat against Sweden.

It means the Azzurri will not be present in the competition for only the second time in their history having declined to play at the inaugural tournament in 1930.

Midfielder Jakob Johansson’s deflected strike in the first leg was the difference as the second leg at Milan’s San Siro stadium last night ended goalless.

Sweden sat back on their advantage and, despite the hosts enjoying 75 per cent possession, they failed to find the breakthrough – Italy’s best chance saw goalkeeper Robin Olsen palm away substitute Stephan El Shaarawy’s thumping late volley.

Davido wins MTV EMA Best African Act 2017

  One of Nigeria’s biggest pop star, Davido has been named the winner of the Best African Act category at the 2017 MTV Europe Music Awards.

Davido beat Wizkid, Babes Wodumo, C4 Pedro, Nyashinki and Nasty C to the award.
The 2017 MTV EMAs was held at The SSE Arena in Wembley, London, United Kingdom, on Sunday.


I’M ON FiAAAAAAA!!  Thank you everybody. THIS IS FOR YOU MOM!   #30BG pic.twitter.com/84ZUl7CZhG

— Davido (@iam_Davido) November 12, 2017

The DMW boss had a good run in 2017, following the success of his songs “IF” and “FALL“

He released a new single, FIA, produced by Fresh on Friday.

Also, Canadian teen singer Shawn Mendes won best artist at the awards, pipping heavyweight competitors such as  Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus and Ed Sheeran.

The awards, the first to be handed out in the British capital in 20 years, were hosted by Rita Ora and featured performances by Eminem, U2 and David Guetta.

Why Akon is hosting AFRIMA 2017 –Mike Dada

  For Mike Dada, President/Executive Producer, All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), the award ceremony is a way to communicate Africa and change the way people perceive the continent.

Scheduled to hold on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, AFRIMA will be hosted by Grammy award winning superstar, Akon. In this interview, Dada reveals the excitements and challenges of organising the awards and why he has decided to bring the Senegal-born music star to Nigeria.

What are the objectives of AFRIMA?

The major objective is to create a platform where we can communicate the strength of Africa to the rest of the world, for global competitiveness through culture, arts and entertainment. The idea is to create jobs and make people proud to be Africans. We want to tell the world that something good and great can come out of Africa. We want the world to know that Africa should not be only known for poverty, diseases, wars, homelessness and joblessness.

 What’s the theme for this year’s AFRIMA?

The general theme for AFRIMA is ‘For Hope, For Celebration’. But this year, for various events, we have different themes. For instance, we have as themes ‘The Digital Take Over’, ‘Shaping the Future of African Music’ with the sub-theme ‘Music Money Media’. And for the award ceremony, we are focusing on the youth.

N-Power releases list of successful applicants

  The N-Power scheme has announced the commencement of the second phase of its Volunteer Corps Programme.

In a message displayed on its official website, the scheme revealed that there are 300,000 successful applicants.

It wrote on npvn.npower.gov.ng “The Federal Government of Nigeria is pleased to announce the commencement of the second phase of the N-Power Volunteer Corps Programme, involving the selection of 300,000 successful applicants.

“The Federal Government of Nigeria wishes to congratulate all 300,000 successful applicants.

ACCOUNTABILITY AND PUBLIC OFFICIALS

   Public officials must be held to account

While Nigerians, as a minimum, deserve a life free from hunger in a country so blessed with arable land and natural resources, both poverty and hunger continue to trail our national landscape. And with many of the rural communities lacking access to critical infrastructure for storage and transportation of raw materials from their places of production to markets, all the rhetoric about diversification is losing meaning.

Whatever government officials may be saying, incentives for youth participation are scanty just as credit regime to drive the agriculture sector does not exist. Yet there is no better time than now to make the much-touted transition from oil to agriculture as the growth catalyst for the Nigerian economy. Unfortunately, at a period when we should look inwards, most of the governors have continued the wasteful habit of undertaking frivolous foreign trips under the guise of going to seek foreign investment.

Manchester City Posts Record Revenue

  Manchester City announced record revenue of £473.4 million and a third consecutive year of profitability as the club’s annual report for 2016-17 was published on Wednesday.

Premier League leaders City posted a profit of £1.08 million, down from £20.5 million last year. The club said an extended 13-month reporting period had affected profitability.

A 21 percent increase in revenue meant that the ratio of wage costs to revenue fell to 56 percent.
The club is operating with zero debt and chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said that revenue was pushing towards “towards the 500 million pounds mark”.

Bobrisky speaks on arrest by Lagos police

  Nigerian Internet personality, Idris Olarenwaju AKA Bobrisky has debunked rumours that he was arrested for being gay.

Bobrisky was reportedly arrested by operatives of the Lagos state police command, although circumstances of the arrest remained unclear.

Bobrisky in an Interview with LIB has revealed that business mogul, Toyin Lawani ordered his arrest. He said she accused him of stealing her customers.

It was gathered that Toyin Lawani asked her lawyer to write petitions against him, stating he worked for her and he is selling cream to all her customers.

Cornerstone Boosts Teaching of Maths, English in 10 Schools with 2,000 Books

  In line with its 2017 CSR project tagged ‘Bookathon’, Cornerstone Insurance Plc Foundation has donated a total of 2,000 English Language and mathematics textbooks to 10 junior and senior secondary schools in Lagos, Rivers State and Abuja. Each school got a total of 200 books.

According to the Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications Group, Cordelia Ekeocha, the initiative was aimed at equipping the schools’ libraries with basic academic and educational materials, as well as boosting students’ academic performances in Mathematics and English Language exams at state and national levels.

On the rationale behind the books donation, she said: “Research shows that the current economic crisis in Nigeria has had an observable negative impact on the education sector; as many state governments continue with drastic budget cuts on basic infrastructure in both junior and senior secondary schools.

Unveiling the Presidential Diary

   While the government of President Muhammadu Buhari believes so much has been done in achieving the change mantra the administration promised Nigerians, the Presidential Diary hopes to tell the story through its publications. Martins Ifijeh writes

It is no longer news that for every administration to gain the confidence of those they govern, they must be able to carry them along in their activities and projects through information linkages that can tell their stories generously.

This is often what those in power, especially in Nigeria, say is missing with the circular journalism, as they believed only a handful of their achievements are projected to the public, an approach they presume leads to a disconnect between them and the citizens whom they govern.

But in order to avoid this in President Muhammadu Buhari-led government, a group of seasoned journalists led by the image-maker and Director of Special Duties at the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Dr. Abubakar Jimoh, has championed the Presidential Diary Magazine, a publication dedicated to telling the stories of Buhari’s change mantra, it’s activities, projects and intentions.

‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Reigns Supreme with Massive $121 Million Opening

  Nothing makes money like Disney. As Beauty and the Beast continues to reign supreme at the 2017 domestic box office, Thor: Ragnarok now has the fourth biggest domestic opening of 2017 with a whopping $121 million, outpacing most estimates by a solid $5 million or so. That places it right below Andy Muschietti‘s It, which brought in some $123 million in its opening weekend, on the list of 2017 opening and sticks Taika Waititi‘s film right between Spider-Man: Homecoming ($117 million) and Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2 ($146 million) on the Marvel 2017 opening charts.

It feels genuinely unfair to compare the rest of the top five to this kind of predictable blow-out. A Bad Moms Christmas, the only other new release that played wide this weekend, came in at second with a total of $21 million after debuting on Wednesday. That still leaves a gap of some $99.4 million between the amiable, forgettable sequel and Ragnarok, one of the best movies that the MCU has produced thus far. In its second frame, Jigsaw came in at third with $6.7, up against Tyler Perry‘s Boo 2! at fourth with $4.6 million and Geostorm at fifth with $3 million. Combined, those three films made two-thirds of what A Bad Moms Christmas made.

I Assist Nigerians Get Canadian Visa, Scholarships

   Taiwo Roluga is a seasoned immigration consultant with years of experiencein immigration into Canada. In this interview with Tosin Clegg, he talks about immigration and how Nigerians are excelling in the American country

I always like to help people
As an immigrant in Canada, a lot of people ask me, how they can I relocate or work in Canada. I have been through the system and I understand the process and I am a licensed immigration consultant by the Government of Canada to help anyone who wants to study, visit and reside permanently in Canada. So, that’s what prompted my interest because a lot of people are asking questions so I felt this is what I can do to help people get original information.

I have been doing this for four years
I set up an office in Nigeria last year. I was doing it in Canada but middle of last year I opted to start it in Nigeria fully. The Nigerian and Canadian economy are different. Nigeria is a developing country and regardless of where you live you are still a Nigerian. So I see myself as a Nigerian and even though I’m permanently based in Canada with my family, I still see myself as a Nigerian as I was born and raised here. I was going out with my daughter couple of years ago and we met a white lady and she saw that my daughter was friendly and she said she liked us and asked where we are from and my daughter said, ‘Well I’m Canadian and my dad is Nigerian.’ I can’t hide the fact that I’m a Nigerian.

TSTV commences roll-out of free decoders

…Says accreditation still ongoing, shifts commercial launch
By Michael Eboh
Digital satellite and PayTv operator, Telecoms Satellite Television (TSTv), yesterday, said it has commenced the distribution and installation of the 5,000 promo decoders across the country, pursuant to its full launch.

The company, in a statement in Abuja, however, stated that accreditation of its dealers was still ongoing and that commercial sale and rollout of the decoders would not commence until the accreditation process is concluded.

AGUERO BREAKS MAN CITY RECORD IN THRILLING WIN AT NAPOLI

 LONDON - Manchester City’s all-conquering season reached new peaks as Sergio Aguero became the club’s all-time top scorer with a decisive goal in a thrilling 4-2 victory at Napoli that put them into the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday.

The Argentine struck his historic 178th goal for City, which took him past Eric Brook’s landmark, in the 69th minute to help settle a magnificent contest between the English and Italian league leaders.

Headed goals from City’s unlikely central defensive strike force of Nicolas Otamendi and John Stones either side of halftime had seen Pep Guardiola’s side overturn a 21st-minute lead deservedly given to the Serie A leaders by Lorenzo Insigne.

Yet after Jorginho had equalised with a penalty just after the hour, Aguero’s predatory instinct ensured City were not to be denied in their bid to become the first English team to win a European match in Napoli’s forbidding San Paolo Stadium.

How To Withdraw Money From All Banks Without ATM Card - Cardless Withdrawal

  Never thought this information is so useful until I feel a victim myself just lastweek. I was on my way to the bank when I noticed I had forgotten my Naira Mastercard at home. Oh My God! The next thought was how I could get this money without having to go back home. In a minute, I thought about the cardless withdrawal, I must be sincere with you, that was the first time I was using it.

I quickly grabbed my phone, dailed the USSD code, after some minutes a REFERENCE PIN was sent to me, which I used to cash out my money! Today, I have decided to share with you how easy it is to withdraw you cash without the ATM card. Let's go!

GTBANK Cardless Withdrawal
Cardless Withdrawal has been very easy with GTBanking. As a GTBank account owner, the power of *737# is enough for you!

Just dail: *737#
Select 8 for 'Next Page'
Select the 'Cardless Withdrawal' option which is supposed to the be first option (in the Next Page)
Choose if you want to withdraw from 'GTBank' or 'or other banks'.
Enter the amount you want to withdraw
Enter the last 4 digit of your ATM card
Select OK
In few minutes, you GTBank Withdrawal Reference PIN will be sent to your phone as SMS, visit the bank ATM and Select 'Cardless Withdrawal', you will be prompted to provide the Ref. PIN, followed by the amount you wish to withdraw for confirmation.

Take your cash!

Justin Bieber Reportedly Thrilled That Selena Gomez Is Single Cause He Wants to Be Her Boyfriend Again

   It may be true that Selena Gomez and The Weeknd’s very recent breakup had nothing to do with Justin Bieber. It may also be true that this is Justin Bieber’s opportunity to present himself as a new man. And not just cause it’s Halloween and he’s a man.

In a juicy and slightly believable scoop, People published testimony from an anonymous source close to Bieber on Tuesday claiming that the pop star is “happy Selena is single. He hopes to regain her trust so they can get back together.” Oh shit, someone warn Selena Gomez!

The source-slash-wingman added, “It seems their relationship now is very different. Justin is certainly a much better person. He would be a better boyfriend, too.” Is he a better person? Really? Or is he a person who only last week got a bad entire-torso tattoo.

N’Golo Kante is expected to be fit to face AS Roma Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League

  Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante is expected to be fit to face AS Roma in Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League group stage match, manager Antonio Conte announced yesterday.

Kante, who missed Chelsea’s last five matches with a hamstring injury, trained with the squad before they left for Rome and Conte will speak to the France international before deciding whether he will feature.

Midfielder Danny Drinkwater is also set to play after recovering from a calf problem and on the back of his first Premier League appearance for Chelsea as a late substitute against Bournemouth on Saturday.

“We had three starters out, but we have recovered Drinkwater and Kante. (Victor) Moses needs more time,” Conte told a news conference on Monday.

Motivational Monday – The Similarity Between Success & Failure Is One’s State Of Mind

  Motivational Monday quote to get your week started.

“The similarity between success and failure is one’s state of mind.”

There is a phrase that I like to use, “Show me a successful person and I will show you a failure.” What that means is that a majority of people who have attained success have experienced failure.

If one was to look the word “failure” up in the dictionary, two definitions would appear: the first being very simplistic, i.e., heart failure, kidney failure, etc. The second is as quoted, “Defeat, collapse, the condition or fact of not achieving the desired end!”

However, my definition looks at failure in a totally different way. Failure is a gateway to success.

Apple fires iPhone X engineer after daughter’s hands-on video goes viral

  Apple has reportedly dismissed an engineer after his daughter’s iPhone X hands-on video went viral on YouTube. Brooke Amelia Peterson published a vlog earlier this week, which included a trip to the Apple campus to visit her father and see an unreleased iPhone X. Peterson’s video was quickly picked up by sites like 9to5Mac, and it spread even further on YouTube.

Peterson now claims her father has been fired as a result of her video. In a tearful video, Peterson explains her father violated an Apple company rule by allowing her to film the unreleased handset at Apple’s campus. Apple reportedly requested that Peterson remove the video, but it was clearly too late as the content spread further and further.

THE VIDEO PROBABLY REVEALED MORE THAN IT WAS SUPPOSED TO
The video itself may have seemed like an innocent hands-on, but it did include footage of an iPhone X with special employee-only QR codes. A notes app was also shown on the iPhone X in the video, which appeared to include codenames of unreleased Apple products. Filming on Apple’s campus is strictly prohibited, so filming an unreleased iPhone X is a definite rule violation.

We’ve seen similar dismissals in the past. A Microsoft employee was dismissed after his son posted pictures of the Xbox 360 before its release. The Apple engineer in question had worked at the company for around four years, building the iPhone RF and wireless circuit design. The Verge reached out to Apple to confirm the dismissal, but the company has not yet responded to a request for comment.