WATCH: Woman falls asleep on scooter and hits oncoming truck

by Isi Esene ‘Don’t drink and drive‘ we know, but how about ‘Don’t sleep and ride‘? Watch this Russian woman escape death as she sleeps on her motor-scooter and hits an on-coming truck. Narrow escape, we tell you! Consider thyself warned. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMe4vRX2FRg]

September 7, 2012

Everywhere you go: IGP orders round-the-clock surveillance on telecoms facilities

by Isi Esene Telecommunications facilities in the country will soon have police security details mounting 24-hour surveillance around them due to the recent attacks on telecoms facilities by men suspected to be members of the Boko Haram Islamic sect in several states in the north. Suspected Boko Haram members on Wednesday attacked several telecoms masts... Read More

boko haram, Borno, facilities, Frank Mba, IGP, Inspector General of Police, kano, masts, Mohammed Abubakar, MTN, telecommunications, yobe

September 7, 2012

TICKER: Hot Tampons: Stolen tampons reported by manufacturer

Thieves have stolen and sold some rejected tampons that may pose a health risk if used, Kimberly-Clark Corp. said Tuesday. The Dallas-based consumer products company said that some of its Kotex Natural Balance Security tampons failed final inspection and were sent to an outside company to be destroyed. But at an unknown point they were... Read More

September 7, 2012

LISTEN: “You do not close down an airline because of an accident” – Stella Oduah speaks to the BBC

by Akan Ido Nigeria’s Aviation Minister, Princess Stella Oduah, spoke with the BBC’s Chris Ewokor on sundry issues in the aviation sector, from the reinstatement of the Dana licence (“You don’t close down an airline because of an accident”), to Jimoh Ibrahim’s recent firing of all Air Nigeria staff (“Air Nigeria has been irresponsible”). The... Read More

Air Nigeria, aviation, BBC, Dana, license, reinstate

September 7, 2012

Mummy’s Girl: What doesn’t kill you

The mere thought of being made to sit out an evening of play at home just because of some petty quarrel was enough to make me look for a safe place where I could weather the animosity before integrating myself back into the fun and games. My mummy had this policy of never fighting her... Read More

Bullying, childhood, children, fights, games, Onyinye Muomah

September 7, 2012

Report: IBB, Abdulsalami, Tinubu bid for unbundled PHCN companies

by Akan Ido Thisday newspaper has an interesting story today which, if true, means that Nigerians are about to see some of its most powerful men and former leaders, get even more involved in their daily lives. An investigation by the paper showed that two former heads of state, retired Generals Ibrahim Babangida and Abdulsalami... Read More

Abdulsalami Abubakar, Barth Nnaji, bola tinubu, companies, consortium, Emeka Offor, Ibrahim Babangida, ikeja, Lagos State Government, Power Holding Company of Nigeria, Rivers, unbundle

September 7, 2012

Not another run: Okonjo-Iweala denies interest in World Trade Organisation job

by Stanley Azuakola In a year’s time, the head of the World Trade Organisation, Pascal Lamy will step down. Already there are speculations on who will succeed him. while two people have declared interest in the job. They are New Zealand’s trade minister Tim Groser and Ghana’s former trade minister Alan Kyerematen, whose candidacy has... Read More

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September 7, 2012

Know The Law: When a female is assaulted

by Adedunmade Onibokun Chapter 30 of the Criminal Code Act, CAP C38, Laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 2004 provides for the offence and punishment of assault on females, either young or old. Aside from the general provisions of the law on assault (kindly view the article on assault and battery), it was deemed... Read More

Adedunmade Onibokun, assault, law, nigeria, rape, women

September 7, 2012

Welcome, neighbour: Ghana’s power cuts continue

by Akan Ido The power rationing in Ghana caused by a short-fall in its electricity generation capacity will likely continue till October according to the country’s energy minister, Joe Oteng Adjei. The minister confirmed that Ghana’s power sector is experiencing mounting challenges with generation, transmission, and distribution, and announced palliatives to minimize its effect on... Read More

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September 7, 2012

Quacks in Aso Rock? Presidential Villa doctors allegedly misdiagnose Patience Jonathan

by Isi Esene The confusion which arose over the whereabouts and health condition of the first lady, Patience Jonathan might have been caused by a misdiagnoses of her reported ailment by her physicians in Aso Rock Villa. Speculation have been rife over a few days on the condition of her health with initial reports indicating... Read More

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September 7, 2012

How I killed Osama Bin Laden, A firsthand account #BookReview

by Tony Perry Make no mistake: “No Easy Day” is an important historic document. Former Navy SEAL Matt Bissonnette did not put the first slug into Osama bin Laden when SEALs raided the terrorist’s lair in Pakistan last year in May. But he fired follow-up shots quickly and without remorse, as he describes in vivid,... Read More

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September 7, 2012

“I never heard anything so hollow” – Top 10 vicious tweets on Obama’s #DNC2012 speech

by Stanley Azuakola This morning, as United States president Barack Obama delivered his acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, the reactions on Twitter was instant. The president set a record, with approximately 52,757 tweets about him per minute. And what tweets! Some of the reactions put to question a claim... Read More

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September 7, 2012

Tolulope Sangosanya: It’s in my blood (30 Days, 30 Voices)

Before I was born and aware of who I am, I was already a GIVER. It was the reason I was born. It was the reason God chose my parents, linage and even country. In most of my interviews, I have been asked how and when I started giving professionally. I most times than not... Read More

blood, charity, community, giving, Tolulope Sangosanya

September 7, 2012

Kathleen Ndongmo: Dana Air – Tragedy, trial and error (YNaija FrontPage)

Dear Ms. Oduah: a well-informed citizen is a well-protected one. It is not enough to promise that you will keep on “enhancing and enhancing and enhancing”. Tell us what happened. A couple of months ago, I spilled coffee down the front of my pristine white shirt – right at the beginning of a work day. ... Read More

aviation, coroner's inquest, Dana Air, Kathleen Ndongmo, stella oduah

September 7, 2012

Ugodre talks Figures: My wife earns more than me! 5 ways of dealing with it

Does your wife earn more than you? Do you feel like you need to get another job? Do you get home early before her because of the calibre of her office? Did she buy her car herself and paid for the children’s school fees? Do you sometimes wish you could just have her resign her... Read More

earnings, husband, Marriage, Ugodre, wife

September 7, 2012

Opinion: To whom it may concern – You can’t disrupt Interswitch

by Michael Ebia I normally don’t comment on issues like this but it’s critical that we don’t mislead the digital or tech community and that’s why I have to do this; its even more critical as Loy is a personal friend, and I believe we share similar passions. Its 12:20am and I write. This is... Read More

cchub, Eyowo, Interswitch, techloy

September 7, 2012

“This speech is so good…I can’t keep up” – Top 12 swooning tweets on Obama’s DNC speech

by Stanley Azuakola US president Barack Obama made a twitter record this morning when his Democratic National Convention speech spurred 52,757 tweets per minute. Not all the tweets were positive, but many were. Here are the Top 10 swooning tweets on Barack Obama and his speech in Charlotte, North Carolina in the early hours of... Read More

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September 7, 2012

Top 10 lines from President Obama’s #DNC2012 speech

by Stanley Azuakola So you see, the election four years ago wasn’t about me. It was about you. My fellow citizens – you were the change. United States’ President Barack Obama, finally delivered his much anticipated Democratic National Convention speech in the early hours of this morning. Everyone knows that the man knows how to... Read More

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September 7, 2012

Thank you, Nigeria: Dana Airline says it is ready to fly again

by Stanley Azuakola Dana Airline is ready to fly again. The operating license of the airline were suspended by the Federal Government following the June 3 crash at Iju-Ishaga involving a Dana plane, in which over 150 people lost their lives. But on Wednesday, three months after the crash, the Federal Government lifted the suspension... Read More

Airline, Dana, Federal Government, fly, ready, Suspension

September 7, 2012

Sacked Air Nigeria staff promise showdown, owed 4-months pay

by Isi Esene The disengaged staff of the troubled airline, Air Nigeria, have planned a protest march today to register their grievances against their sack by the management of the airline led by Jimoh Ibrahim. On Wednesday, the operations of the airline was temporarily suspended by the airline management and workers summarily sacked purportedly on... Read More

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September 7, 2012

“It was about you – you were the change” – Full text of President Obama’s speech to the Democratic National Conference

Michelle, I love you. The other night, I think the entire country saw just how lucky I am. Malia and Sasha, you make me so proud, but don’t get any ideas, you’re still going to class tomorrow. And Joe Biden, thank you for being the best vice president I could ever hope for. Madam chairwoman,... Read More

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September 7, 2012

TICKER: In DNC speech, Joe Biden ‘literally’ lambasted on Twitter

Vice President Joe Biden was lambasted on Twitter for his misuse of the word “literally” during his Thursday night speech at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte. He used the word nine times, according to a search of the transcription service TVEyes. For example: “We now find ourselves at the hinge of history, and the... Read More

Democratic National Convention, Joe Biden, literally

September 6, 2012

TICKER: Worker who was tied up and forced to watch porn wins $25,000 compensation

SAO PAULO — Latin America’s biggest beverage company Ambev must pay $25,000 to a worker who was forced to attend prostitute parties as part of a manager’s incentive program, Brazil’s top labor court ruled. Anheuser Busch InBev’s Brazilian unit AmBev must pay because of the embarrassment and bullying the employee suffered, the court stated in... Read More

Ambev, compensation, prostitute. lawsuit, Worker

September 6, 2012

TICKER: Apple denies giving FBI any device IDs, FBI claims AntiSec is lying

Apple (AAPL) on Wednesday said that AntiSec’s claims of leaking 1 million unique identifiers (UDID) tied to its iOS devices may have been exaggerated. In an official statement given to AllThingsD, Apple spokesman Natalie Kerris denied reports that the company gave the FBI any UDIDs at all. “The FBI has not requested this information from Apple,... Read More

September 6, 2012

TICKER: Who steals a bride? In Romania, bride-napping all the rage

It’s one of Romania’s more colorful customs: bride-napping. And the tradition of snatching the bride from under the nose of groom and guests with the wedding party in full swing is getting bigger, brasher and an increasingly common sight in the Romanian capital, the Balkans’ undisputed party town. Every Saturday night, brides from Bucharest and... Read More

September 6, 2012

TICKER: Heidi Klum says she, Seal have moved on

Heidi Klum has moved on from Seal. “I cherish all of the great memories Seal and I created together over the years,” the model and TV personality tells People.com after a few days of headline drama. Klum continues in her most recent statement: “Our separation was based on issues between the two of us. Seal... Read More

September 6, 2012

TICKER: VF Report: Scientology alienated Tom Cruise’s kids from Nicole Kidman

The storm rages over Scientology and Tom Cruise, as a Vanity Fair article makes further allegations that the religion and its star frontman alienated Cruise’s kids from their adoptive mother, Nicole Kidman. A much-discussed October cover story from the magazine claims that in the wake of Cruise and Kidman’s 2001 split, the church held auditions... Read More

September 6, 2012

TICKER: Vegas naked pictures: Prince Harry teased by six-year-old boy

Britain’s Prince Harry was teased by a six-year-old boy about his Las Vegas antics last night (03.09.12). The 27-year-old royal shared a joke with cheeky Alex Logan during his first public appearance in recent times at the WellChild Awards at London’s InterContinental Hotel when he heard the little boy was planning on telling him: ‘Glad... Read More

September 6, 2012

TICKER: Michael Jackson estate settles copyright infringement suit, $2.5m richer

Michael Jackson’s estate just got $2.5 million richer. The deceased pop singer’s estate reached a settlement Tuesday in a copyright infringement case against Howard Mann and other defendants. In addition to Mann and his co-defendants having to pay the above-mentioned sum, they have been slapped with a permanent injunction against infringing on Jackson’s intellectual property... Read More

September 6, 2012

Dana Airline joins others to quash inquest into plane crash

by Isi Esene Dana Air yesterday joined the plaintiffs, Dele Ore and the Civil Aviation Round Table Initiative (CARTI), to make attempts at stopping the coroner’s inquest into the airline accident which happened on June 3. Th initial plaintiffs had gone to the Federal High Court, Lagos, to demand a stop to the inquest stating... Read More

AGF, AIB, CARTI, coroner, courts, Crash, Dana Airline, Dele Ore, FAAN, lagos, NAMA, NCAA, Okon Abang, Oyetade Komolafe

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