NIGERIAN HISTORY (1)

For clarification, Barclays bank is a British bank still operating in the UK. As part of the British empire during the colonial era, Barclays had branches in Nigeria and was called Barclays bank of Nigeria Limited. In 1972, the federal government of Nigeria acquired 51.67%  ownership of the bank leaving about 40% to Barclays Bank PLC of London. In 1979, when things began to change for the worse in Nigeria, the bank sold its remaining 40% ownership to Nigerian individuals and business and left the shores of the country. After the Britain pulled out completely, this bank became known as Union Bank of Nigeria.

Moral of story 

In 1980 £866 --- 999.65naira

36 years later .......

             £866----- 519,600naira

NA WA!!

Wedding dress gone wrong

no caption!

Got nothing to say...lol

ROK studio debuts in the UK

Top Nigerian film studio ROK studios yesterday launched a free-to-view channel on SKY TV. This channel will air movies and TV shows produced by ROK studios to all sky subscribers on channel 344 in the United Kingdom
The official launch is slated for October 1, 2016 which happens to be Nigeria's independence day.

Nigerian stars arrive for launch

The great provider has been named!

GREAT PROVIDER WALTER AND UCHE

So last night, Queen Sandra shared her testimony of a car worth about 25-30 million naira being gifted to her by God sent boo of life. Read gist here Talk about town (TAT) points fingers to the ex-hubby of actress Uche Elendu as Sandra's present boo and great provider. His name is Walter Ugochukwu Igweanyiba aka Nku, an Owerri-based billionaire. Walter is said to have a huge fleet of cars and has a liking for Mercedes cars so it wasn't a big surprise when he gifted one to his new girl.
CONGRATS TO HER ONCE AGAIN!

EX-WIFE UCHE

UCHE'S REPLACEMENT

WHICH WAY NIGERIA?

This is called free fall... This is highly disappointing and unacceptable. The government of the day has to put aside whatever blame-game fun going on with the past government and focus on putting forward practical measures to curb free dive of the currency.

I presently school in the United Kingdom and every day I meet intellectuals who hail from my home country. Even back home, there are a lot of young learned individuals with vast knowledge in socio-economic and political issues. These intellectuals should be called upon to brainstorm and put forward ideas to rescue the nation from impending doom.

Also, these ideas should be carried out to the letter. Suggestions from intellectuals should be put into action without any form of external influence from bodies, groups or political parties. It shouldn't be all about catching witches and recovering stolen funds from members of rival parties. All the monies confiscated so far, where are they? What have they been used for? Into what accounts do they go after recovery? What roads or facilities are they being used for? These are questions that need urgent answers!! Enough is enough!

Federal Government to reduce taxes for small and medium enterprises

The Federal Government of Nigeria is presently considering implementing  tax reductions for small, micro and medium enterprises. This is line with plans to stimulate economic growth, encourage business start-up and increase profitability. This recommendation was put forward by the Minister of Finance Mrs. Kemi Adeosun  after a 12-member committee reviewed the nations tax policy. The committee also put forward other recommendations geared towards expanding the production capabilities of the nation.

Miss Tourism International shares new photos

Queen Rita onyinye Oguebie, Miss tourism International Nigeria, shared beautiful pictures in anticipation of the upcoming independence celebrations. The Anambra-born queen will be representing Nigeria at the Miss tourism international world, holding at kaula Lumpur by December 2016.

Federal Government declares October 3 a public holiday.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Monday, 3rd of October a public holiday. This is to mark the 56th independence anniversary of the nation. The honorable Minister for Interior LT. Gen Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau rtd. who made the declaration on behalf of  federal government, dished out congratulatory messages to Nigerians urging them to remain steadfast and support the government in the struggle towards better Nigeria.

"Obaseki's election is fraudulent" Tom Ikimi

Speaking to newsmen, former foreign affairs Minister Tom Ikimi stated that PDP will challenge the edo election results in court. He described the emergence of Obaseki as governor as fraudulent and against the will of the people.
The PDP chieftain stressed that APC didn't deserve victory  and  measures will be taken to ensure that the elections results are overturned.

Queen of ASO universe 2016 gets gifted with Mercedes 2016 GLE by her boo

Ekwusiobi Sandra Chichi was today blessed with a Mercedes 2016 GLE by her boo. The excited queen made the announcement on her Instagram page. She wrote thus ' GOD BLESS YOU BOO Mercedes Benz GLE 2016. I'm still short of words, Is this real? Somebody pinch me. FIRST LADY TO OWN A 2016 GLE IN LAGOS'. The new whip is worth well over 25 million naira.
Congrats girl!
More pics of the new car owner

Baby found dead on a bus in london

A baby has been confirmed dead in a hospital after she was reportedly found unresponsive in a bus in Stratford, East London. Presently, a man and a woman are being held and questioned at different police facilities in connection with the baby s death. While post-mortem examinations have been scheduled for friday, the Chief Inspector Gary Holmes has appealed to any one with useful information on the death of the infant to kindly come forward in order to aid police investigations.

culled from BBC News England

SAD....

Kenyan big girl, Vera Sidika shares classy travel photos

Kenyan high class escort, Miss Vera Sidika shared photos in a luxury movement to Dubai for her birthday in a posh aircraft. She also shared snapshots with some of the air hostesses while chilling on exotic bottles of wine and food.

You go girl girl! More grease to your elbow abi which part of ur body u need the grease? lol!

See more pictures of Vera

Mr. Godwin Obaseki emerges Governor of Edo State

Mr. Godwin Obaseki of the All Progressive Congress has been declared winner of the gubernatorial elections in Edo state. Mr. Obaseki garnered 319,483 votes, while his arch rival Mr. Osagie Ize-iyamu polled 253,173 votes. INEC's returning officer Prof. Kayode Soremekun declared the APC candidate winner having met all conditions stipulated to emerge as Governor of Edo State

Earlier in the day, Philip Shaibu, Obaseki's running mate created a scene at the INEC office in Etsakor West Local Government Area calling for cancellation of the election results. He claimed some collation officers were working hand in hand with PDP to overturn the election results and proclaim the PDP candidates winner of the governorship race.

"I was never taken to any police station" Kalu Ikeagwu cries out

A few days ago, news of popular actor, Kalu Ikeagwu being arrested by polic men for theft hit the internet. The actor took to his Instagram page to explain his side of the story and cry out against the injustice meted out to him and how the media got wrongs facts to the public thereby tarnishing his image
In his own words 'I was abducted at gun point by five plain cloth men who claimed to be police men. I was carried around, put a gun to my head and handcuffed, driven around in an unmarked car with civilian plate numbers. I was never taken into any police station, I was never allowed to make any police statement whatsoever. This is lawlessness in this state that his excellency Akinwunmi Ambode is working so hard to make a habitable place. Also laughable is the media that did not even bother finding their fact but listen to hearsay, publish furious lies against me. This is lawlessness , I promise every one involved you will remember this name Ikeagwu.  The lord will answer you all a hundred fold remember you heard it from me first. From my mouth to your ears, you will remember this name' 

Watch video below

Senate calls for serious actions against earth quake in Nigeria

The senate has called on all government authorities and environmental agencies in Nigeria to take drastic measures to avoid the occurrence of a major earthquake following the recent earth tremors in Kwoi community, Kaduna.

The inhabitants of Kwoi community who fled their home when the earth tremor occured are now returning to their farms and businesses. Nigerians witnessed earth tremors in 1933, 1939,1964,1984, 1990, 1994,1997, 2000 and 2006. According to research gate, the intensities of this tremor ranged from  111 to IV based on the modified mercalli intensity scale.

Experts claim that Nigeria is not loated along the seismic zones of the world, she stands the risk of witnessing an increased frequency of earth tremors or severe earthquake and calls for all hands to be on deck to prevent such devastating occurence

And the Naira keeps losing value

As at yesterday, Wednesday 28, September, the Naira has dropped to an all time low of 472 to a dollar on the parallel market. This happens to be the biggest decline so far since CBN's adoption of the flexible foreign exchange regime.

This is due to the low dollar liquidity in the market amidst riding demands for foreign exchange. September is resumption month for most schools abroad, hence Nigerian parents are presently paying tuition and accommodation fees for their wards, this has further heightened the need for foreign exchange in Nigeria leading to the extreme hike in exchange rate.

Do not despise the days of humble begginings

This is just to encourage anyone out there who is currently struggling to build a brand from the scratch. Do not give up. every big brand, big company, big 'name', big event, big church, big 'wareva' started small. Give no one the space to dampen your zeal. STAY FOCUSED. Slowly, steadily, you will get to the top. Like I always say, PUT IN THE WORK!

Starting point of some huge firms back in the day

Lotsluv to y'all

Jackie Appiah, Rukky Sanda and John Dumelo share fun times

Popular Ghanaian actress, Jackie Appiah, shared a picture of John Dumelo sitting on the floor of the business class section of an aircraft.  She wrote "When your in business class flexing and your friend from economy comes to say hi". photos below

NDDC releases list of successful candidates for postgraduate studies

The much awaited list of successful candidates for abroad  postgraduate scholarship for 2016 sponsored by NDDC is finally out. The successful candidates where drawn from all nine states of the Niger Delta region based on their performance in the computer based test and oral interview. See full list here:http://www.nddc.gov.ng/1Scholarship.pdf

I was awarded the scholarship last year and I'm about rounding up my MSc programme. Congratulations to the new Scholars!!! Study and Shine!

Edo state heads to the polls today amidst blame game

People of Edo State will today go to the polls and vote in a new administration. Gubernatorial elections will hold today, September 28, in Edo state Nigeria. The People's Democratic Party has accused the All Progressive Congress of  buying the loyalty of INEC officials in a bid to compromise the transparency of the electoral process, an allegation APC has since denied

May I kindly urge people of Benin to vote peacefully and avoid every form of violence today.

VOTE WISELY!!!!

Idris Okuneye aka Bobrisky shines in new photos

Nigerian male barbie, Bobrisky has been making waves in recent times. From girly outfits to full make-overs, Bobrisky has become quite a notable character not caring what anyone has got to say about his identity. In an interview with Adesuwa Onyenokwe, Bobrisky expressly stated that he is not gay and is fully in support of the anti-gay law.

huh?  lol.

See some nice pictures of Bobrisky 

Bobrisky with late Mayowa

Bobrisky on his birthday

                                         culled from bobrisky instagram

Udoma Udo Udoma says Nigeria's Foreign Reserves have reduced from $26.51 billion to $24.74 billion in September

The minister of Budget and Planning, Udoma Udo Udoma,  stated that due to the destruction of four pipelines in terminals, Nigeria has been unable to meet up the 2.2 million barrels a  day production target for 2016.

“We are taking a number of immediate measures to raise revenues to strategically spend our way out of recession.

He said that the government was taking measures to address the disruption in Niger Delta to restore production.

“We are fast-tracking our efforts to raise foreign currency loans that we have projected in the 2016 budget, from AfDB, World Bank, Chinese Exim Bank as well as Euro Bond issue.

“We are happy to note that the president of AfDB has announced that we should expect, among other facilities, a budget support of $1 billion dollars next month,’’ Udoma said.

Udoma further encouraged Nigerians to patronize made in Nigeria goods thereby giving Nigerian producers the platform to expand.

WELL SAID!!!

                                                                                                   culled from financialguardngr

Happy birthday Teebillz

Teebillz, estranged husband of popular songstress Tiwatope Savage is a year older today! Although, his beautiful wife (abi na ex-wife) hasn't wished him a happy birthday, here is many wishes of love, long life and prosperity .
May God close up every bitter wound and restore peace and happiness in Jesus name!!!