ICT Experts and banking industry are ready to position Nigeria’s Payments Systems for Global Competitiveness

Nigeria’s financial market leaders, Information Communication Technology experts and banking industry players are ready to position Nigeria’s Payments Systems for global competitiveness. Abuja: 23rd and 24th September 2014: over 500 key players and thought leaders in the Nigeria Banking and Finance Industry gathered at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja for the 8thAnnual edition of the Nigeria Banking and Finance Conference,CIBN.

The 2 day event,held under the theme “Positioning Nigeria’s Payments Systems for Global Competitiveness”, saw the main conference opening on the 23rd of September with a welcome address by Otunba(Mrs.) ‘DebolaOsibogun,FCIB,President/Chairman of council ,CIBN.This was followed by a goodwill message from the Honorable Minister of Communications Technology,MrsOmobola Johnson.

A key highlight of the conference was a high-profile Power Debate session, led by internationally respected CEO’s and industry leaders.

Photo: Bovi & Daughter are a Year Older today

Today,two Nigerian stars were born,first Jim Iyke, Now one of Africa's finest comedians,Bovi turned 35 today.His cute daughter turned one too as she was born on his birthday .To mark it he tweeted some thought-provoking birthday wishes .His wife also shared a lovely Bday message

@krisasimonye:"This day last year, sweet husband @officialbovi stood beside me in the labor ward, held my hands in anticipation of our little #princess. Today, I celebrate my lover and adorable #cutie.

Jim Iyke at 38 as Nadia Buari sends loving message to him

Actor and businessman Jim Iyke turned 38 today and his on/off/longsuffering/girlfriend/fiance/BFF whatever she is to him these days Nadia Buari sent him a loving message. Happy birthday Jim!

Photos: Kourtney Kardashian in bikini, shows off baby bump..

Mother of two Kourtney Kardashian proudly showed off her baby bump in a skimpy black string bikini while relaxing by a pool at a hotel in Los Angeles over the weekend.

Men can take care of Heart Attack Risk By 86 Percent

Listen up, men: A new study has found a way for you to reduce your chances of having a heart attack by a whopping 86 percent. All you have to do is exercise regularly, eat lots of veggies, not smoke, barely drink, and watch your waistline. So why isn’t everybody doing it?

“That is the basic question that health psychologists have been examining for the past 30 to 40 years,” James Maddux, a psychology professor at George Mason University and senior scholar at its Center for the

After one year of marriage Amber Rose files for divorce from Wiz Khalifa

US model Amber Rose has filed for divorce from her rapper hubby Wiz Khalifa, just one year after they tied the knot.
US site TMZ reports the pair split on Monday , with the divorce papers siting irreconcilable differences.
The stunning blonde was pictured out and about yesterday without her wedding ring on, and shared a naked picture of herself on her Instagram account .
The hot mama posted a snap of her and her man on their wedding day just two weeks ago.
"Happy 27th Birthday @mistercap I'll love u forever.... Hope this year is an amazing one for u sweetheart," she captioned the snap.

History: As India send space craft to Mars

India is set to be the first country to reach Mars on its maiden voyage.
The country has also become the first in Asia to reach the Red Planet's orbit.
India's maiden mission to Mars, with the Mangalyaan (Hindi for Mars craft) arrived in the planet's orbit yesterday.
Car sized craft Mangalyaan, which cost one ninth as much as an equivalent from NASA, managed to emerge from the far side of Mars and send signals across 140m miles at the speed of light.
Florida's Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (Maven) team sent a congratulatory tweet to the Indian team.

French Hostage beheaded

After promising to kill him if France didn't stop bombing ISIS in Iraq, Herve Gourdel, 55,who was captured by Islamist group Jund al-Khilifa on Sunday has been beheaded- just one day after he arrived in the country on holiday.
In a video posted on YouTube that showed the white-haired, bespectacled Gourdel surrounded by masked men holding Kalashnikov rifles, the group had threatened to kill their hostage by the end of the night if Paris did not stop air strikes in Iraq, where ISIS controls large areas.
'Soldiers are combing through the area,' an Algerian security source said this afternoon, before Mr Gourdel's death was eventually confirmed.
Gourdel, who lived in the southern French city of Nice, only arrived in Algeria on Saturday and was seized the following day while hiking in the heart of the Djurdjura National Park - whose dense forests, deep gorges and picturesque lakes were once a major draw for tourists.

52 Boko Haram Members Apprehended in Borno state

Nigerian security operatives have arrested more than 50 Boko Haram militants in separate operations in Biu, Borno State, between yesterday and today, two military sources have disclosed.
The militants rode into Biu in a truck. The insurgents were arrested after the truck driver alerted security agents at a checkpoint that some of his passengers had threatened to kill him if he refused to take them out of Borno State.
Two security sources at Biu barracks confirmed the arrests over the phone. “We arrested over 50 members of the Islamic sect following tips we got from the driver as well as locals. I can tell you they are cooperating and giving us useful information,” the security source said.
Aliyu Mamza, a member of a civilian volunteer group, said his group was involved in the arrests. He said his group found 46 suspected militants in a section of the truck underneath cows. He said the space was usually reserved for goats.

2015 election: We Support Nigeria – U.S.

The U.S. on Wednesday said it was willing to assist the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in delivering credible elections, especially in 2015.

Mr Thomas Hines, the Chief Political Secretary of the American Consulate in Nigeria, made the promise when he visited the Resident Electoral Commissioner for Rivers, Mr Aniedi Ikoiwak, in Port Harcourt.

Hines described Nigeria as one of America’s greatest partners in Africa, which made America’s commitment towards credible electoral process in the country imperative.
‘’We will assist Nigeria as much as we can to ensure that there is free, fair and acceptable elections in February.
“We will achieve this through partnership in training of staff, providing necessary education for credible elections,’’ the consul said.

Nurse Commit Suicide After suffering chronic skin disease

A health visitor with a first class honours degree in nursing was found hanged after she became tormented by her severe skin condition. Nurse Commit Suicide

Hollie McEwen, a dedicated professional, first suffered psoriasis as a 12-month-old but it eased with treatment. However, it later reappeared due to stress and the 28-year-old became so depressed she took her own life at home.
Her father Andrew told an inquest: 'Her condition played a large part in what she decided to do.
'She was a beautiful, vibrant young woman who felt she couldn't deal with the condition. She felt this was the only way out.'

The Doncaster hearing was told she had suffered from bulimia as a teenager. Her family believed the eating disorder stemmed from her ongoing issues with her skin condition.
Her mother Wendy said: 'Her skin condition played a large part in her problems as a teenager and when older I feel this was at the root of all the problems.'

Hollie's body was found just two days after she had sought medical help for her depression.
She had spent a long time writing several letters to loved ones which were found in a bin.

Photo: Man Killed by Tiger In Dehli Zoo

Let him go and tell God that it was drunkenness that caused his madness...

A young man identified as Maqsod has been killed by a tiger after climbing over a fence into an animal enclosure at the New Delhi Zoo.The man who was said to be drunk was warned severally by zoo officials not to go close ,but he ignored the warnings and jumped over ,coming face to face with the tiger who appeared initially surprised on seeing the human intrusion.
An eyewitness told AFP

“As soon as the youth slipped and fell into the moat, the tiger approached him and silently watched him for nearly 15 minutes.
He said what possibly provoked the tiger to attack the man was when onlookers and a guard tried to divert its attention by pelting stones at it.

Actor Saint Obi is the Media Consulting to President Jonathan

Last month, Saint Obi stunned many Nigeria when he posted photo of his newly acquired

bullet proof 2014 Mercedes Benz G-Wagon worth a reported N46 million. Many were quick to ask if the car was bought with money from his acting career since the actor has not featured in recent movies. Unknown to many Saint Obi, is now into Media Consulting and has spread his tentacles to Aso Rock. He recently earned a deal as the President's media consultants.

Photo: A Ukrainian politician proud of Nude Photo

A Ukrainian politician criticised after her naked pictures were leaked online has hit back, saying the private, saucy snaps should be admired like beautiful "artwork".
Beautiful Olga Lyulchak, 30, caims the collection of raunchy snaps were stolen when her iCould account was hacked.
The controversial photographs have been condemned in Ukraine.
However, for Ms Lyulchak, who is standing with former heavyweight boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko in the Ukrainian parliamentary elections on October 26, the shots should be considered as artwork.
"The world honours the great works of great masters such as Van Gogh, Titian and others," she said.
"They created naked beauty which was admired.

62 Year Old Raped Puppy in U.S

WTF. Why would anyone rape a puppyfor crying out loud?
A 62-year-old Florida man, James Guy Bull has been sentenced to five years in prison for fondling and raping his 8-month-old pit bull puppy named Coco, USA Today reports.
In March, two of Bull’s neighbours told authorities that they had seen him fondling Coco’s private parts on numerous occasions. Another neighbour said that as he was walking past Bull’s apartment one day, he caught him raping the dog.

ISIS member Killed in Australia by Police

Police yesterday shot dead a suspected Islamic State member after he stabbed two counter terrorism officers.
It happened just days after sweeping raids involving hundreds of police thwarted an imminent plot by Islamist extremists to behead a random member of the public.
The 18-year-old, named as Numan Haider, was shot after he was asked to attend a police station in Melbourne, Australia.
The officers are said to have greeted him cordially and even offered to shake his hand when he struck without warning.

Osita Iheme: speaks about his motivational book

 
Comic act Osita Iheme popularly known as PawPaw recently published a 110-paged inspirational book with 101 quotes titled 'Inspired 101'. He spoke recently on why he published the book and what he intends to do with it..

"I read a lot of books, so I got inspired by some of these books and also some societal challenges that affected me personally. Inspired 101 is basically a compilation of inspirational/motivational quotes. It took me about two years to put this together.

Photo: Cara Delevingne completely nude Photo

We are now in the era of 'get naked or die trying' lol. Everyone wants to be naked these days. Top UK model Cara Delevingne posted a series of nude pics on her instagram page yesterday, clutching on to nothing but a giant padlock and chain.

Segun Arinze: celebrities going into Politics are role models

Someone who decides to run or come into an office knows why he or she decided to run for that office in the first place. I don’t think they are going into politics for the money. I’m not going to be one of the people who would come out and say they are going into politics for the money. But they are going there to positively affect society.”

“They are role models, people look up to them, they talk to people and they listen to them.

Distribution of Ebola Test Kits begins in Plateau Schools

The Plateau Government said it would begin the distribution of Ebola test kits to all schools in the state on Wednesday.
Fom Dakwak, the state Commissioner for Health, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Pankshin, Plateau, that the kits purchased by the government had arrived.

He said that the distribution became necessary because the Nigeria Union of Teachers, Plateau chapter, had insisted that schools would not resume until the kits were provided.

The union, through its Chairman, Gunshin Yarlings, had directed teachers not to comply with the Sept. 22 resumption date issued by the Federal Government until the kit were provided in all the schools.

Teachers in the Plateau central and southern zones, who showed up in schools on Monday, were chased away by union officials.

The senates: We will not intervene in 12 Maiduguri soldiers sentence

The senate has announced that it will not intervene in the case of the 12 Maiduguri soldiers who were convicted for mutiny and sentenced to death for opening fire on their own commander.
Thompson Sekibo, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Defence disclosed this yesterday, after a meeting between the senate committee and the service chiefs, Vanguard reports.
Speaking on the issue, Sekibo said:

“The Armed Forces are established by an Act of the National Assembly. The Act spelt out categorically the conduct of the soldiers and the way they are to behave wherever they are.

#NoJoke: Tony Tetuila runing for Kwara House of Assembly

About 12/13 years ago, Tony Tetuila was one of the hottest music stars in Nigeria. He hasn't done much music of late but has managed to keep himself relevant. He's just declared his intention to run for Kwara State House of Assembly, Irepodun Local Government.

Should we be worried About all this cuz we are loosing our Entertainers to politics

Why we haven't held anyone accountable for Synagogue Church collapse -Lagos Govt

In light of allegations by some especially journalist Nicolas Ibekwe ,that Lagos State governor is conniving with TB Joshua and not holding him accountable, the state government held a press conference to explain their stance.Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Aderemi Ibirogba , said

“We have some issues coming up. We would not want to do anything that will embarrass anyone, ourselves or compromise ongoing investigation being carried out by others. This is why we are putting this off; please bear with us,”
“We are all aware that the Federal Government has set up a committee, what we are saying is that in order for us not to pre-empt that committee and hold anyone responsible the best thing is for us to put this conference on hold.

Photos: Waconzy Show off a USD 100,000 in Hollywood

The musician who is currently on tour in the US posted this photo with the caption;

"I don't need ur cheap gigs to make cash. U need me b**ch cos I got the bigger picture ! Superman Steady on the grind ... $100,000 stack . Balling like Waconzy .. Ekpoh for the haters !
Doning his stuff big and big up also

Photos: parade 7 Men Gang in Lagos

A 55 year old man named Chief Jude Dike (pictured above) who police say is the sponsor and leader of a 7-man gang was today September 23rd paraded alongside six other members of his gang at the Lagos state police headquarters in Ikeja.

The others paraded were; Joel Eghon, 38, Solomon Igwe, 32, Ifeanyi Onwuegbuchi, 34, Emmanuel Ifeanyi, 34, Ejike Emegwo, 31, and Leonard Afoaku, 39.

The boobs are fake - Lady with three boobs

Remember the lady who said she got a third boob implant to scare men away? (read here) Well, she lied. The boobs are fake - a 3 breast prosthesis. TMZ just exposed her. In today's world, some people will do almost anything to be famous.

The woman claiming to have 3 boobs is a fraud, a fake ... and ironically what exposed her lie is a crime someone committed against her.Jasmine Tridevil has been making the rounds, claiming she got plastic surgery to net her an additional boob. But we got a document from the Tampa International Airport Police Dept. describing a baggage theft. According to the doc ...

Made in Nigeria Satellite to be Launched in space by 2018

The Minister of Science and Technology, Abdu Bulama, said on Tuesday in Abuja that Nigeria would design, fabricate, test and launch its indigenous satellite by 2018.
Bulama stated this when he inspected facilities at the Obasanjo Space Centre of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA).
The minister said the centre had the mandate to launch Nigeria’s first indigenous satellite by 2018, and described space science and technology programme as an important component of the Nigerian dream.
According to him, the satellite programme has a very positive role to play in the transformation agenda of President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration.

Dr Dre tops Forbes Highest Earning Hiphop Artists List 2014

No one saw this coming! At least not by the wide margin Dr Dre has now surpassed Pdiddy and Jay Z with. Diddy has finally been dethroned as the hip hop cash king after Dr Dre made a whooping $620m from his $3billion Beats by Dre sale to apple.
According to Forbes, his annual earnings for the 12 months between June 2013 and 2014 are the highest of any musician in any genre it has ever evaluated.

Drama in the House of Reps over $9.3m smuggled to SA

There was major drama in the House of Reps today September 23rd after APC lawmakers staged a walk out during a session in the House after a motion to debate the $9.3m smuggled into South Africa by two Nigerians on behalf of the Federal Govt on September 5th was denied by PDP lawmakers.

According to reports, the APC lawmakers had moved a motion through the the House Deputy Minority Leader, Ismaila Kawu to debate the matter on the floor of the House but the motion was stopped after a voice note called by the deputy speaker, Mr Emeka Ihedioha went in favor of the majority PDP members.

Soldier arrested by his command in Delta state

A soldier with 3 Battalion Effurun in Delta state, was yesterday September 22nd arrested by his command after he physically assaulted and shaved the hair of one Reverend Felix Omas, the General overseer and founder of Tower of Faith Ministries at Aleghor road checkpoint in Effurun, Delta state. Narrating his ordeal in the hands of the soldier, the elderly clergyman said;