BUSTED: CATALAN POLICE ENDS EIYE CONFRATERNITY, SEX-TRAFFICKING IN SPAIN

Catalan Police have busted a sex-trafficking group in Spain known as the Supreme Eiye Confraternity (SEC), or the Air Lords following a raid on their residential building. BBC’s Sam Piranty was given access by the Catalan police, Mossos D’Esquadra, to an investigation into a Nigerian sex-trafficking gang. He spoke to traffickers and women rescued from sexual slavery before filming an early morning raid in November, which led to 23 arrests. He also discovered that the gang is now using London as a gateway into Europe. It’s 08:00 in the Catalan Police Headquarters on the outskirts of Barcelona and Xavi Cortes, head of the anti-trafficking unit, waits patiently for his 22 teams to confirm they are in position. Finally, he gives the order. Two-hundred-and-fifty officers quietly climb out of their police vans. Single file, each team approaches a residential building watched by a few surprised neighbours. On reaching the door, one of the masked police officers uses his fingers to count down. Three, two, one. The door is knocked down, the silence shattered, the officers rush inside. The raid results in the arrest of the leaders of a Nigerian-based group running an international sex-trafficking ring in Barcelona. It’s known as the Supreme Eiye Confraternity (SEC), or the Air Lords, and 23 people are now behind bars, with European Arrest Warrants issued for those who have left the country. This operation was 18 months in the planning and involved monitoring more than a million phone calls, tapping dozens of mobile phones and months of surveillance.

”You know, one of the tappings showed us that last year, on 7 July, around 400 members of SEC met in Geneva. They had a big meeting, all together.” Xavi Cortes, Catalan police says Eiye Confraternity uses forged documents and passports from Nigeria to fly into places like Gatwick – these need co-operation of people working in the government It was an audacious display of arrogance. In a city where many of the world’s global institutions are headquartered, including numerous UN agencies, a global criminal institution held its own parallel international gathering and no-one tried to stop it. Benin City, Nigeria, is a human-trafficking hub, and a good place to observe how the criminal operation works. After long negotiations, our team manages to speak to a recruiter, whose job it is to find girls. The recruiter explains that they either approach girls directly or through their families offering fake jobs abroad in a supermarket, or as a cleaner. However, not everyone is tricked. Many women approach the recruiters themselves, often in full knowledge that they will be working as a prostitute in Europe. Some parents, also aware of this, approach recruiters on behalf of their children. Source:BBC

NFF Officials engage in a brawl....

The meeting called yesterday by the Minister of Youth and Sports, Barr. Solomon Dalung had all the trappings of reopening the already settled leadership crisis in the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). It took a dangerous turn when the NFF President, Amaju Pinnick and Chris Giwa who is laying claim to the same office almost engaged each other in fisticuffs. Pinnick and his greatest challenger, Giwa were locked in a battle for the soul of the NFF after the election in Warri, Delta State on September 30, 2014 which produced the present board. The Confederation of African Football and FIFA have both recognised the Amaju Pinnick-led board. Giwa lost his case both in Fifa and the Court of Arbitration for Sports, CAS. And this was after he had withdrawn his case from a Jos court when Fifa moved to ban Nigeria. For more than one year peace reigned in Nigerian football and the meeting the minister called was generally condemned by football stakeholders who said the action was tantamount to waking up a dead horse which could trigger off another bad blood. Giwa was laying claim to the NFF top seat, saying he was duly elected after the August 26, 2014 controversial election in Abuja in which delegates massively boycotted. Dalung, a known friend of Giwa back home from Plateau State who just assumed office late last year seemingly reopened the case and initiated an unnecessary peace move that turned out an anti-climax. between the two warring factions. During the meeting, tempers rose, resulting in altercations from both men who called each other unprintable names. But for the intervention of Dalung who sat in between the two angry men, the situation would have resulted in the two men using their fists as they wanted. However, after the fracas which lasted for about five minutes, the meeting continued. After long hours of deliberation, the meeting was deadlocked. The Minister told reporters that the meeting will reconvene next week Wednesday. He asked both parties to maintain the peace and that he will try to resolve the problem in the interest of football and the country. According to him, the meeting has given him the opportunity to hear from both parties.On what FIFA would do if the crisis persists, Dalung said he knows that the world body rules over the game adding that they will also be interested to see that the right thing was done. “I have the will power and the political power to resolve the issue and I am optimistic that this issue will be resolved. We have decided to hear from them because this is a democracy, if we were in a military dictatorship I may have just decreed and asked one party to step down.” culled from Vanguard.

Tension in Lagos market as traders protest invasion by NURTW

The peace and tranquility that pervade the popular Ile-Epo Market in Abule Oke-Odo area of Lagos State was truncated on January 7, 2016 when some persons suspected to be members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW invaded the market with guns, cutlasses and broken bottles. The touts who shot sporadically allegedly injured several traders traders and their customers. Vanguard Metro, VM leant that the traders and their customers scampered in different directions for safety as the stern -looking invaders allegedly made straight for some members of the Ile-Epo Central Market Union, inflicting bodily injuries on them with their weapons. Source: Vanguard

Meningitis ‘C’ outbreak, FG warns...

The federal government has warned on the outbreak of Meningitis Type ‘C’ in Nigeria. Meningitis is a serious viral or bacterial disease in which an outside layer of the brain or spinal cord becomes infected and swollen. It usually leads to death of the patient. Chief Executive Officer of the National Center for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr Abdulsalam Nasidi at the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja, said this during the emergency National Council on Health on Lassa fever outbreak “There is a need to inform us that there have been reported cases of Meningitis ‘C’ in our country and it is killing lives. The Type ‘A’ has been successfully dealt with and now we are battling with the ‘C’ type. I call on all state governors especially those of the north-west to start warming up to introduce vaccines and must not rest on their oars.”he said Culled from LIB

Photo News: PDP Spokesperson,Oliseh Metuh arrives from Kuje Prison to Abuja court in handcuffs....

Oliseh Metuh,the embattled PDP Spokesperson arrives Abuja court in handcuffs... more pics after the cut.

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Miracle Compress Of Ginger: Reduce Waist Overnight Up To 2, 5cm!

If you want to have tight body, probably ginger is the best solution for you. It is great plant that speeds up the metabolism and in that way you will lose weight. Another effective way for weight loss is to wrap your body with this amazing trick. You will need: 1 tablespoon ginger powder (or fresh grated ) Couple tablespoons body lotion Plastic film Towel Elastic bandage Here are the procedures: Towel soak in warm water as you wrap the body part that you want to put a compress of ginger . Leave a few minutes for the pores of the body spread. If it’s necessary, repeat this step once more. Mix the ginger and body lotion and at the desired location, apply a thicker layer of this mixture. Then wrap it several times with plastic wrap. On the folio put elastic (or ordinary) curve. Do not over tighten, it is very important to feel comfortable. Leave on for at least four hours, and if is not a problem , all night. In the beginning you may feel a burning sensation. Do not worry, this is a sign that the mask works. This mask is great, because ginger reduces the accumulated fat in the body. The results will be much better if you are persistent, if you eat properly and exercise regularly. Also, you can add ginger to your diet, and improve the effect of these masks and lose more inches at the waist. Note: please note that results varies from person to person. The centimeters you will lose depend on your metabolism, activity level and diet. SIf you want to have tight body, probably ginger is the best solution for you. It is great plant that speeds up the metabolism and in that way you will lose weight. Another effective way for weight loss is to wrap your body with this amazing trick. You will need: 1 tablespoon ginger powder (or fresh grated ) Couple tablespoons body lotion Plastic film Towel Elastic bandage Here are the procedures: Towel soak in warm water as you wrap the body part that you want to put a compress of ginger . Leave a few minutes for the pores of the body spread. If it’s necessary, repeat this step once more. Mix the ginger and body lotion and at the desired location, apply a thicker layer of this mixture. Then wrap it several times with plastic wrap. On the folio put elastic (or ordinary) curve. Do not over tighten, it is very important to feel comfortable. Leave on for at least four hours, and if is not a problem , all night. In the beginning you may feel a burning sensation. Do not worry, this is a sign that the mask works. This mask is great, because ginger reduces the accumulated fat in the body. The results will be much better if you are persistent, if you eat properly and exercise regularly. Also, you can add ginger to your diet, and improve the effect of these masks and lose more inches at the waist. Note: please note that results varies from person to person. The centimeters you will lose depend on your metabolism, activity level and diet. Source: healthybiofood.comource: healthybiofood.com

2016 Volkswagen Beetle Dune Drive

Volkswagen wants all of us to remember the good ol’ days. You know, any time prior to September 2015, when the EPA dropped its NOx-hammer on the company’s dirty-breathing diesels . If you can’t bring yourself to forgive and forget so readily, VW is happy to guide you further down memory lane to the 1960s, when the pollution was hazier and the love flowed freely. After the Microbus-inspired BUDD-e concept —an all-electric mea culpa—VW appears eager to tap the nostalgia ATM again with this new Beetle Dune . The Beetle Dune, a midrange trim level in special-edition guise, is meant to evoke Baja Bugs. Those modified Type 1 Beetles, created in the image of the Meyers Manx, could be anything from a recreational dune buggy to a bona fide desert racer. While there wasn’t a single blueprint, a Baja Bug was instantly recognizable by the trimmed-back bodywork and swollen tires. Culled from caranddriver

Lassa Fever - Nigerians STOP DRINKING GARRI...For Now

The medical workers union of Nigeria has warned Nigerians to stop drinking garri for now due to the outbreak of Lassa fever in the country. The Medical and Health Workers Union, Lagos State council, on Saturday, said that it would embark on public enlightenment to discourage drinking of garri for now to prevent Lassa fever. Mr Razak Adeofalade, Chairman of the union, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. According to him, the house rats that caused Lassa fever are mostly in contact with Nigerian most staple food, gari, a cassava product. “We are going to encourage members of the public to stop drinking gari at this moment, it is better that the cassava flour is utilised for ‘eba’ because of the use of hot water. “We are waging total war and that is: ‘War against Rats,’ and that is what we are going to do to ensure we do not have another victim of Lassa fever in the state. “We will also be telling them to ensure that their fruits and raw vegetables are properly washed if they must be consumed raw and cook to the appropriate temperature. “The whole essence is to enlighten our people because education carries a lot of weight in this whole activity,” he said. Adeofalade added that the union was also calling for adaptation of best practices for food storage to prevent the epidemic. According to him, the union is determined to wage war against rats in the state and public enlightenment on fighting epidemic -Scan News

UPDATE: Militants Continue Bombing In Delta

MILITANTS continued bombing of oil installations, last night, in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State. The details were still sketchy this morning, but it was learned that they blew up the Abiteye flow station and Sagara to Chevron pipelines. “Some of are already trapped in our communities because of the bombings, the target for now may be Chevron facilities,” a worried riverside dweller told Vanguard. More details soon. Culled from: 247nigeriannewsupdate

Celine Dion Loses Brother to Cancer Two Days After Husband’s Death

The eighth of 14 children born to Thérèse Tanguay-Dion and Adhémar Dion, Daniel Dion spent his final days at Maison Adhémar-Dion, a palliative care center in Terrebonne, Quebec, a family statement said. He leaves behind two adult daughters, two grandchildren and an extended family of nieces and nephews. His funeral will take place later this month at St-Simon-et-Jude in Quebec, where the Dion children were raised. “Taking in consideration the reserved character of their deceased brother, the family wishes respect and discretion from the media,” the family said. The news comes as Celine Dion prepares for the funeral of her husband, René Angélil, who died on Thursday at age 73 after a long battle with throat cancer. edited from sdk

Budget Update:Senate in emergency meeting as new budget emerges...

Reports reaching us has revealed that the Senate leadership is currently in an emergency meeting in the office of the Senate president, Bukola Saraki over the 2016 missing budget. A source who craved anonymity however hinted that the budget which was uploaded on the Budget office website is different from what was submitted to the National Assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari back on Tuesday, December 22, 2015. He further stated that in the budget submitted last year, the BMW cars for legislators was N3.63bn, but in the current version, it has now been reduced down to N340m. He noted that the new budget now has an added a N3.9bn for annual routine maintenance of villa facilities which was not in the original budget. The updated budget also includes the movement of N100m from the Office of the Presidency budget and the creation of a special line to the Offices of the Chief of Staff to the President, Chief of Security to President and to State House and and Lagos Liason Office. Meanwhile, the National Assembly officials had also discovered that the budgetary allocation of the Police has been combined with that of Interior to justify the increase from N145bn to N428bn. All these is coming few days after the 2016 budget was declared missing on Tuesday, January, 12. Culled from 247nigeriannewsupdate

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Prof Snapes of Harry Potter dies of cancer,age 69.

Actor Alan Rickman, known for films including Harry Potter, Die Hard, Truly Madly Deeply and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, has died at the age of 69. The star was suffering from cancer, his family said. He became one of Britain's best-loved acting stars thanks to roles including Professor Snape in the Harry Potter films and Hans Gruber in Die Hard. He also won a Bafta Award for playing the Sheriff of Nottingham in 1991's Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.

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Court denies FG power to seize MTN's funds in Nigerian banks

Justice Mohammed Idris of the Federal High Court in Lagos has denied the Federal Government powers to seize all funds owned by MTN Nigeria Communications Limited in Nigerian banks, pending when the telecommunication company pays up the N1.4 trillion fine leveled against it by the NCC over its failure to deactivate unregistered sim cards. The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), through his counsel, Dipo Okpeseyi (SAN), had in a motion filed before the court, expressed fears of MTN moving all its funds in Nigeria, since it was in their habit to do so. According to the court paper, MTN had between October 2007 and May 2009 moved over $7.7bn of the money made in Nigeria to a foreign account. The telecommunications company had also on February 8, 2008, moved over $936m out of Nigerian banks to their foreign accounts. “Unless this honourable court urgently entertains this application, the plaintiff/respondent would move its funds out of Nigeria, being the jurisdiction of this honourable court, and thereby frustrate the enforcement of the fine in the likely event that this honourable court sanctions the imposition of the fine,” counsel to the AGF said. However in his ruling, the presiding judge, Justice denied the Federal governments application, stating that it had not provided any evidence showing that MTN was indeed moving its funds out of Nigerian banks. He said hearing on the case filed against the Federal government challenging the N1.4 trillion fine is more important and of public interest and will need to be heard soon so judgement can be delivered. He adjourned the case to January 22nd. Source:LIB

Arsenal set to sign Nigerian wonderkids

Arsene Wenger is ready to complete moves for Under-17 stars Kelechi Nwakali and Samuel Chukwueze who are both expected to join the Gunners this month Arsenal are set to sign Nigerian youngsters Kelechi Nwakali and Samuel Chukwueze, Goal can confirm Sources have told Goal that Nwakali and Chukwueze are expected to complete their transfers this month after the Gunners beat off competition from leading clubs across Europe.

The duo were key members of the Nigeria team that won the under-17 World Cup in Chile in November are are currently at the Diamond Football Academy in Umuahia, Nigeria. Chukwueze scored three goals and provided three assists in the tournament while Nwakali, 17, was voted as the best player and has chosen to move to Arsenal despite his brother playing for Manchester City. They will join Arsenal’s youth set up and sign professional contracts when they turn 18. Arsene Wenger has predicted a busy transfer window, with Arsenal expected to finally complete the signing of Basel midfielder Mohamed Elneny on Wednesday. Source: Goal

Top 5 Common Car Problems and Solutions

Running into a problem with your car is the worst. The good news is that most of these problems are so common that you’re never alone! Fixing your car will be easier than ever after you read these six common car problems and their solutions. Solutions for Common Car Problems 1. Dirty vents. Your AC vents are home to contaminants and bacteria that could make you sick. Cleaning your vents helps to remedy that problem. We recommend using a pliable brush with a long handle to reach into the narrow crevices that air vents have. To thoroughly eradicate any lingering foul odors, try using air cleaner sprays or use a steam cleaner for best results. 2. Changing your engine oil. Thanks to this simple tutorial , changing your engine oil is as easy as 1-2-3. We know that it’s important to change the engine oil of our car on a regular basis. From gathering the necessary equipment needed to do the job, to finding the filter assembly, to finally restarting the engine after everything is finally done, the step-by-step method lays out everything you need to help you change your oil from the comfort of home. 3. Maintaining your car’s transmission . We suggest following the order in our carefully crafted list! Regularly scheduled maintenance, checking the transmission fluid, safe driving practices, and consulting your professional auto detailer all contribute to a smoothly running transmission. 4. Maintain the electrical system. Just like the human body, automobiles also have an electrical system. Keeping the proper electrical care for your vehicle includes making regular appointments just like you would do with yourself. Instead of waiting for the entire system to shut down, time your appointments in order to prevent issues before they even start. Start by getting to know your car’s electrical system, and once you’re informed treat it – and yourself – with great care. Your battery is dead. As ominous as this sounds, this article makes the experience less scary. According to the article, if you or someone you know find yourself without a charger, your local Autozone is capable of checking your battery for free. They also mention that if you do notice corrosion to clean it off with a metal brush, “unbolt the negative terminal first, then the positive. There might also be a ground wire that you’ll need to take off. Then, put the new one in.” Source:detailxpert.net

Android N, Google "driverless" cars & more in Google's Annual Developers's Meeting.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai has just revealed that the 10th annual Google I/O developer conference will be held between May 18 and 20, 2016, at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View. For those who don't know, the venue is a little special this time, as it's located in the company's hometown, which Pichai describes the location as the "neighborhood where it all started" via Twitter. He also made the announcement on Google+, giving away more specifics there. I/O'16 coming to neighborhood where it all started 10 yrs ago: Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, May 18-20. More details soon. #io16 — sundarpichai Fol darpichai) January 12, 2016 "We'll have 3 full days together to dive deep into developer content, code labs, and more. If you can't make it in person, you can still join us via I/O Live and through an I/O Extended event in your local community. Stay tuned to #io16 and +GoogleDevelopers in the coming weeks for more details," he says . What To Expect Android N In last year's conference, Google introduced Android M, and it eventually became the highly anticipated Marshmallow. This time around, the company could officially take the wraps off Android N, which is already well under way with hints of Split Screen and Multiwindow support, according to the team behind Pixel C. Other expected features include pressure sensitivity, a battery management tool and the Dark Theme, which was scrapped right before Android 6.0 Marshmallow. As for the name of the major Android update, Pichai says that it could be determined through an online poll , suggesting that Android 7.0 could take after an Indian dessert such as "neyyappam" or "nankhatai." Project Tango At CES 2016, Google and Lenovo announced the first Project Tango smartphone , a device that can take the dimensions of a room and generate on-screen 3D objects. It's likely that the Mountain View company will dish out more details at the event. Google Cars Google is renowned for driverless cars, which have been proven to be impressively safe even in terrible weather . However, one of the company's self-driving automobiles was involved in an accident back in July 2015 for the first time. With that said, Google could unveil new safety measures along with a new lineup of vehicles that are compatible with the system. On top of those, the company could announce third-party applications such as Waze to be integrated with Android Auto. Android Wear Updates for the smartwatch OS could be featured, including improved performance of gestures and voice controls. A couple of new devices would be nice to see too. Considering that Android Wear became compatible with iOS in 2015, there's a slim chance that Google will announce compatibility with Windows phones as well. Chrome OS There has been buzz about Chrome OS merging with Android , and if it's going to be announced at the conference, then it's arguably going to be the biggest news there. However, Google developers say that it's not true. At any rate, the integration between the two has been shaping up into a tightly knitted system, so if the unification really turns out to be false, then more features and updates for the pair's communication could be disclosed instead. Nexus 7 The first Nexus 7 was a big hit, and the second-generation model was too. The most recent rumors surrounding the hot tablet suggest that the third-generation will be manufactured by Huawei , which is reportedly slated for a May 2016 release with design cues from the Google Pixel C. If all goes well, Google could finally give an official word about the much-coveted slab. Project Ara Project Ara has been going on and off since 2013, and until now, there's still no solid release date. With such a long wait, a "humorous" piece of news about the modular phone breaking into pieces when dropped made rounds on the Internet. Of course, it has been put to a stop eventually. Moving forward, the team behind Project Ara assured fans that the device will roll out in 2016 somewhere in the United States. Where are we headed next? We are looking at a few locations in the U.S. #ProjectAra #newlocationcomingsoon — Project Ara (@ProjectAra) August 17, 2015Hopefully, Google will give out more specifics at the event. Google Glass Remember the awesome demo of Google Glass before? Well, Google could showcase a second-generation model of the wearable tech in the shape of a monocle . Just like all the other Google I/O developer conferences, this one is also expected to be a huge event. With fingers crossed, Google could finally get its projects off the ground this 2016. Source: tectimes.com

Naira crashes further,sells at N300 against The Dollar

Monday’s stoppage of foreign exchange sales to Bureau De Change operators by the Central Bank of Nigeria failed to lift the naira on Tuesday as the currency exchanged for 300 against the United States dollar in Kano, 290 in Lagos and 292 in Abuja. Financial experts said the naira would decline further, while private sector operators described the move as a welcome development. The ban was announced on Monday, when naira trading at 285 against the dollar at the parallel market from 278 on Friday. The Acting President, Association of Bureau De Change Operators, Alhaji Aminu Gwadabe, told one of correspondents in a telephone interview that the currency traded against the greenback at 300, 290 and 292 in Kano, Lagos and Abuja a day after the CBN announcement. “There is cut of (dollar) supply to the market. The BDC sub-sector has been murdered. We are not coping. The naira is going to head northwards. There is no solution in sight,” Gwadabe lamented. edited from 247nigeriannewsupdate

Use These 2 Ingredients Remedies To Get Perfect Perky Breasts Without Surgery

Perfectly formed breasts raise woman self confidence and give women attractive looks. Women would do anything in order their breasts to look descent. Most women are searching for products, but some women are even ready for plastic surgery for perfect perky breasts. Nonetheless, without undergoing plastic surgery or using expensive and harmful substances there are many natural ways through which perky breasts can be achieved. Plastic surgery is expensive and cannot be afforded by most of the women from low-income families while the use medicines are associated with some complications. The other drawback associated with plastic surgery is that is complicated and requires a lot of time to heal. Luckily, here are two remedies for you if you are among those looking for efficient natural ways to get big and perky in a short period. Olive Oil Massage For firm breasts and to avoid sagging, massage your breasts with olive oi. Also this procedure will make your breasts have a good texture. In fact, crucial to solving the problem of saggy breasts can be massaging your breasts with olive oil for at least 15 minutes daily (once during morning hours and once at night). Continuous rubbing of the breasts will lead to the generation of energy and heat that will, in turn, boost the blood circulation to the breasts. In turn good supply of blood to the breasts would, lead in the strengthening of connective tissues and muscles, thus boosting the shape of the breasts and preventing them from sagging. Procedure On your palms scoop a little olive oil and rub them together vigorously to generate some heat. Then, place your palms on the breasts and start rubbing them in an upward (anticlockwise with your right hand and clockwise direction with your left hand) motion. For about 15 minutes continue rubbing while at the same time ensuring you rub your palms together at constant intervals so as to keep the heat flowing. Your breasts will begin to appear firm and rounder when repeated for some weeks. breasts Cucumber and Egg Yolk An excellent natural remedy against sagging breasts is the cucumber and egg yolk. The egg yolk contains high levels of vitamins and protein that are critical in making the breasts firm while cucumber contains natural skin-toning properties. Procedure Take one small cucumber and mash it in a blender. To make a nice paste add 1 teaspoon of cream or butter and one egg yolk. Then, apply the paste to your breasts and let it stay put for about half an hour. Using cold water wash it thoroughly. Use this mask once weekly to strengthen and firm the breast tissues for better results. Additional Ingredients Aloe Vera and Mayonnaise Aloe Vera is another wonderful remedy that can make your breasts firm and rounder. Procedure In a blender put some pieces of aloe Vera and mayonnaise and mix them to get a homogenous mixture. Use this mixture to rub on your breasts for a few minutes. Repeat this procedure daily to for best results. Source: www.healthyfoodhelp.com

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MTN Barred From Accessing Funds In Nigerian Banks

On Tuesday, the Federal High Court in Lagos barred MTN Nigeria Communications Limited from moving any funds abroad it may have in Nigerian banks until the hearing of its suit challenging the N1.4 trillion fine imposed on it by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The Federal Government brought a motion to restrain the 21 commercial banks, in which MTN has funds, from releasing money to the telecommunications giant. “The FG seeks an order of Mareva injunction [a court order which requests assets be frozen] restraining the aforementioned banks from releasing, making a sale, transferring, or paying any of the monies maintained by the plaintiff MTN,” the motion read in part. Edited from Sahara Reporters

Missing Budget: Buhari and Saraki in close door meeting at The Villa...

Following reports that the 2016 budget submitted to the National Assembly is missing, Senate President, Bukola Saraki and President Muhammadu Buhari have met behind closed doors. According to The Punch, Saraki and Buhari met at the presidential villa in Abuja but the former Kwara state governor refused to disclosed details of their meeting to state house correspondents who had thronged the premises of the villa to know details of the meeting. After exchanging pleasantries with the Director-General of the Department of State Security (DSS), Lawal Daura, who was also in the Presidential Villa to also confer with Buhari, Saraki had showed interest in answering questions by journalists. But when he was asked about the report that the budget was missing, Saraki expressed surprise and refused to comment. Instead, he just laughed slightly before rushing into his waiting car without answering the question. Culled from The Punch

Naira plumets further against The Dollar...

The Naira hit a record low of 282 to the US Dollar on the unofficial market on Monday after the Nigerian Central Bank (NCB) announced that it would stop sales to non-bank foreign exchange operators, especially bureaux de change operators. Governor of the NCB Godwin Emefiele said foreign reserves stood at around $28 billion compared with $37 billion in June 2014, and that the bureaux de change operators were depleting them at a rate of $28.4 million per week. “This is a huge hemorrhage on our scarce foreign exchange reserves, and cannot continue,” Emefiele told a news conference in the capital Abuja. Edited from 247nigeriannewsupdate

Obama hopes to pave way for Clinton,with farewell State of the Union

Though the White House says Obama will not endorse a candidate in the 2016 primary race, there is no doubt that he has long seen Clinton as the best hope for preserving his legacy. In fact, that belief was one reason many people in the administration's inner circle were wary of a run by Vice President Joe Biden. "I think Barack Obama believes that it is incredibly important that Hillary Cinton succeeds him," said a former close aide to Obama who is still connected with the White House. "The only way that we have an economy where people aren't losing their health care is if Hillary Clinton becomes president." Jeff Shesol, who is familiar with the dynamic between a president and his preferred successor after working in the final years of the Clinton White House as a speechwriter, including on the State of the Union address, highlighted Obama's reliance on Clinton for his place in history. "The single most important thing that could happen from here on out for the Obama legacy is the election of Hillary Clinton," he said. Culled from CNN

2Face officially changes stage name to 2Baba

2Face Idibia is now officially known as 2Baba. Henceforth, in all published works, 2Baba now replaces Innocent Idibia’s longtime moniker, 2Face. An official statement released by his record label states: ”The entertainment industry has witnessed a new twist today as multi-award winning artiste, 2face Innocent Idibia, officially rebrands himself with a new stage name, 2Baba. The Afro pop star, who was recently inducted into the Headies’ Hall of Fame, first hinted his plan to rebrand during the launch of his sixth studio album in 2014 which gave rise to speculations that he would no longer be known as ‘2Face Idibia’.” Watch 2Baba act alongside top comedians in the movie Headgone . (Source: BN)

Ogun State Government prepares beforehand against Lassa Fever outbreak..

In an effort at preventing the disease Lassa fever from entering Ogun state, the state government has put measures in place to nip the disease in the bud.

Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun state The state government disclosed that it would be taking the delivery of a Lassa fever vaccine that prevents the disease very soon. In a statement on Saturday, which was signed by the press officers in the health ministry, Ebunlomo Taiyese and Adeniyi Akinbobola, the ministry has also concluded plans to increase awareness on preventive measures for the disease. The state commissioner for health, Dr. Babatunde Ipaye, in an interview with newsmen yesterday evening, after having a day’s sensitisation meeting on 2016 Measles Follow-Up Campaign in the state with all the 20 local government caretaker chairmen at Ibara Housing Estate, Abeokuta, disclosed that the state government would do all it could to be sure that Lassa fever disease does not enter the state. Source: naij.com

$2.1b Arms Fund: PDP leadership challenges Jonathan to speak up.

The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Abdulahi Jalo, has called on former President Goodluck Jonathan to speak out on the current $2.1 billion arms deal scandal. At a press conference in Abuja yesterday January 11th, Jalo said President Jonathan is still alive and should speak up on whether he authorized the former NSA Sambo Dasuki to disburse the money that was meant for the purchase of arms. “As all of you know, no single kobo can be spent by the Federal Government without an act of the National Assembly. Money earmarked for arms purchase, some people diverted it to something else. So many people that you cannot even expect were involved. Now, darkness has come to light. Jonathan is alive, he should clarify whether he asked the National Security Adviser to divert money meant to fight Boko Haram into his campaign. I’m from the North-East and I know the terrible security situation our people are facing there. The money was meant to fight Boko Haram, and we all know that you can’t rule without peace. Now darkness has given way for the light. It was not only members of the PDP that shared the money; members of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, Accord Party and the Social Democratic Party, among others, also shared. At least, Chief Olu Falae is not a member of the PDP. All of them should return the money. Then, (former) President Jonathan must speak on it. He is still alive. Has he ever said anything like this to Dasuki, ‘go and take from the money meant for the war against Boko Haram and share for my campaign’? It is time for him to speak up.”he said

2016 budget alledgedly goes missing at National Assembly

According to a report by Daily Trust , the 2016 budget proposal submitted to the National Assembly by President Buhari on December 22nd is missing. The disappearance of the budget document was announced by Senator Ali Ndume during a closed door session that lasted 90 minutes today January 12th. This comes amid rumors that the budget was withdrawn from the Legislature by the Presidency. The Senators were supposed to commence the consideration of the N6.08tr budget today. Source: Daily Trust

Android 6.0 On Infinix Hot 2 X510

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October 2015, I said the Infinix Hot 2 Android 6.0 update was in the pipeline. Although, it was expected in the early weeks of November, nothing happened. Just few days after the new year, Google and Infinix Mobility have released the Infinix Hot 2 X510 Android 6.0 Marshmallow update.

install android 6.0 infinix hot 2 This guide will assist you on the simple steps required to install Andorid 6.0 on Infinix Hot 2 (Android One). Install Android 6.0 Update On Infinx Hot 2 – Working Method Android 6.0 Marshmallow update for Infinix Hot 2 packs new features including RAM manager, Battery optimizer, the ability to migrate data to a microSD card, new APIs for contextual assistants and lots more. Step One For users who have not rooted/flashed their Infinx Hot 2. Go to “Settings” Locate “About Device” Tap “System Update” Download the file and update automatically (OTA) Step Two For users who have rooted their Infinix Hot 2, you cannot upgrade like a normal user. We need to go back to original state. Hint: Back up your files before starting this process. Aditional Files Infinix Hot 2 Stock recovery Android One Stock Rom SP Flash Tool VCom drivers Flash Infinix Hot 2 stock rom and read the installation guides for VCom drivers and SP Flash Tool HERE Flashing The Infinix Hot 2 (Step by Step) infinix hot 2 android 6.0 marshmallow Download Android 6.0 and rename to update.zip Copy update.zip to the root of your SD Card Turn off your Infinix Hot 2 and boot to stock recovery mode Hold simueteanously Volume Up + Power Button to do so Depending on your device, use either Power Button or Volume Up/Down button to select “Apply update from SD card” Scroll to where the update.zip file is located and select with the Power Button. At this point, you need to do nothing. The upgrade process will begin. Wait until the installation is complete so that the device would be rebooted. Once your device has re-started, you should see Android 6.0 Marshmallow runing. That’s the much about it. The process should install Android 6.0 update on Infinix Hot 2 without any hassle. Source:techrez.com

CBN lifts ban on Dollar cash deposit

The CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele, who announced the decision in Abuja on Monday, said the new directive took immediate effect. Mr. Emefiele said the CBN would henceforth equally discontinue its sales of foreign exchange to Bureau de Change (BDC) operators, accusing them of excessive greed and rent-seeking practices. The CBN governor explained that the BDC operators would now need to source their foreign exchange from autonomous sources. He said to ensure that no operator violated the country’s anti-money laundering laws, the CBN would deploy more resources to closely monitor the sources of foreign exchange by the BDCs. “These measures are not intended to be punitive on anyone or any group,” the CBN governor explained. “Rather it is meant to ensure that the CBN is better able to carry out its mandate in an effective and efficient manner, to guarantee the preservation of our scarce commonwealth, and that our hard-earned financial system stability remain intact to the benefit of all Nigerians,” he added. Culled from Premium Times *sighs of relief*

Breaking:Messi wins 2015 Ballon d'or!

The Barcelona star capped a stunning year with his fifth World Player of the Year gong, beating off competition from team-mate Neymar and Real Madrid rival Cristiano RonaldoLionel Messi has won the 2015 Fifa Ballon d'Or ahead of Real Madrid rival Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona team-mate Neymar , claiming the prestigious award at Monday's ceremony in Zurich. Messi received 41.33 per cent of the votes, with Ronaldo (27.76%) in second place and Neymar (7.86%) third. It is the Argentina international's fifth World Player of the Year title - more than any other player in history - and thwarts Ronaldo's quest to tie his haul of gongs, with the Madrid star having picked up the award in each of the last two seasons. * simply genius!* Culled from goal

Fashola unveils 13 strategic keys to revamp Power Sector

Minister of Power, Road and Works, Babatunde Fashola, has unveiled his 13-point agenda for the power sector in Nigeria. Fashola unveiled his plans during the maiden meeting he had with power generation, distribution and transmission companies, and other stakeholders in Abuja today January 11th. Fashola in his address said the agenda involves continuous public engagement on tariff collection, debts, power generation, maintenance, ancillary services, dispatch orders and discipline, gas requirement and constraints, transmission constraints, 33KV load off take, imbalances-locations of excess, overload safety, service quality, new captive and embedded generation, franchising and other issues relevant to the growth of the sector. He promised to work for a great improvement in power distribution. Source: 247nigeriannewsupdate

War Against Corruption: Buhari issues fresh orders to EFCC...

There appears to be no backing down by President Muhammadu Buhari on his resolve to make anti-corruption and accountability the fulcrum of his administration as he issued fresh orders to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to account for funds that were stolen but recovered by the Commission. In fact, the President also instructed the EFCC not to be distracted by negative comments from some quarters on its operations, especially as they affect some of those who have been named in the now infamous $2.1b arms scandal. This is coming at a time when the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP – which has had a few of its leaders arrested and detained in Buhari’s anti-corruption crusade – and the All Progressives Congress, APC, which is the ruling party, are trading words on the propriety or otherwise of the approach of the EFCC executing the anti-graft war. Meanwhile, Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has declared that the war against corruption in Nigeria would be a very hard one to wage. Buhari’s fresh orders to EFCC Sunday Vanguard was reliably informed by Aso Rock Presidential Villa sources that the recent visits of the Chairman, EFCC, Mr Ibrahim Magu, to the seat of power, where he was said to have had audience with Buhari, may be a pointer to the seeming micro-management of the anti-corruption drive. Although the source did not make full disclosures about what transpired at the private meeting between the President and Magu, Sunday Vanguard was made to understand that far from the allegation of tele- guiding the EFCC, “Mr. President wanted a very clear picture regarding accountability and the exact amount of funds already recovered from some of those who were said to be making refunds to the coffers of the Federal Government of Nigeria”. It was learnt that Buhari’s express orders to the EFCC boss was to the effect that the funds already recovered must be accounted for. Whereas this was not an indictment on the current leadership of the EFCC, Sunday Vanguard gathered that some of the issues that were already subjects of controversy even before Magu took over as the Commission’s boss needed to be sorted out. Specifically, the activities of the EFCC regarding recovery of looted funds under Ibrahim Lamorde, the immediate past EFCC boss, were brought into sharp focus. Buhari has vowed that all stolen funds would be recovered. Culled from Vanguard The present wave of arrests and interrogation is not unconnecte tod with this drive.

After Reading This You’ll Never Throw Away These Bags Again

Surely you have noticed the little white silica gel bags that you can find in the box with your new sneakers, heels, handbags or purses? Probably you think that are pointless and worthless. Often we even think that are toxic. However, they are not poisonous at all. That is actually silicon dioxidethat definitely is not allowed to eat, but is useful for your house. Silica gel is a desiccant, and that means it absorbs and holds the water vapor from the surrounding air. Here is how you can use them: Save your drowned phone When your phone drops in water and gets all wet instead of putting it in a jar of rice try the same with silica bags. Fill a jar with them and put your mobile in, it will be much more effective. Make your razors last longer Instead of leaving your razor around in the bath where it’s always wet put it in a plastic container with a few silica bags inside. It will make it last longer. Put them in your gym bag These bags’ main purpose is to absorb the extra moisture and protect your shoes. Bacteria mostly thrive in damp and moist environments so they can help you eliminate the dampness and germs from your gym bag. They can also eliminate the foul odor. No more foggy car windows Foggy car windows cause a lot of problems especially in this weather season. Instead of waiting for the air conditioning to do its job, which in older car models can take forever, put a bunch of these silica gel bags under your windshield from the inside immediately. You’ll see that tomorrow your windows won’t be foggy. It’s the fastest way to stop your windows from fogging up and you’ll save yourself the 10 extra minutes needed to clean them up. Save your make up Every women should have a bag or two of silica gel in her make up purse to stop the powdery make up from curdling. Save your old photos Old photos usually deteriorate with time, which is really sad because they are the sole reminders of our past and are quite dear to our hearts. Put a couple of silica gel bags in your box of old photos to save them from the dampness that can ruin them. Put them between towels Prevent your towels from getting damp and smelling unpleasantly by putting a few of these in the towel cabinet. Deal with wet bwcinis If you are packing wet clothes, just put a few packets of silica gel into the suitcase to absorb the moisture. Also when you get back from holiday in the suitcase full of clean clothes plus a couple of wet bikinis that often infusethe entire case with dampness. Throw the wet swimsuits into the case, but if possible, pop them in plastic bags with the silica gel. After you read these 7 useful tips, surely next time you will not throw silica gel bags away. Source: healthyveganstyle.com

3 Fat Burning Smoothies For Breakfast!

Foods that contain proteins are perfect for maintaining the muscle mass and also are great for weight loss. They will provide enough energy for all daily activities. If you have problem with excess weight, the last thing you should do is to starve. Instead of a regular breakfast, make these super-tasty smoothies, in order to lose weight on a natural way. Each one of these smoothies are wonderful for breakfast and/or as a perfect snack. The specific ingredients will boost the metabolism and improve the ability of the body to burn fat. We present you 3 amazing recipes that will help you in the weight loss process: Ingredients: 2 tablespoons almonds 1 banana 2 tablespoons grounded flax seeds 2 figs (fresh or dried) 1 orange 1/3 cup of water How to prepare it: Squeeze the orange and make some juice and blend it along with the rest of the ingredients till you get smooth and creamy texture. Always consume it fresh. Note: If you use dried figs, you should soak them into a water for about 30 minutes before using them. Ingredients: 1 banana ½ apple 2 kiwi 1 tablespoon grounded flax seeds 1 orange 1 tablespoons grounded hazelnuts How to prepare it: Put everything in a blender and blend until you get a smooth mixture. Drink the smoothie fresh. Ingredients: 1 cup of raspberries 1 apple 1 tablespoon grounded flax seeds ½ lemon 1 banana How to prepare it: Put all of the ingredients in a blender and blend them until you get smooth mixture. Consume it fresh. Note: In case you use organic apples, don’t peel them. Source: www.naturalhealthyteam.com