Ben Okri is the first and only Nigerian writer so far who has won the Man Booker Prize for his awesome novel The Famished Road in 1991 when he was 32 years old and the youngest winner till date.
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Nigerian Writer’s First Novel Shortlisted for Two International Prizes
Ben Okri is the first and only Nigerian writer so far who has won the Man Booker Prize for his awesome novel The Famished Road in 1991 when he was 32 years old and the youngest winner till date.
"The Mindset of the Enemy": White Supremacists Against the Black Race
Former South African President P.W. Botha and the first black President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela.
If you have not read "The Mindset Of The Enemy" By Femi Fani Kayode posted on http://www.nairaland.com/2501604/mindset-enemy-femi-fani-kayode, please read it and sleep over it.
It is one of the best articles on politics on Nairaland and to me, one of the best articles on the intellectual and sociopolitical challenges of blacks in Africa and the Diaspora in our existence on earth in contrast to the Caucasians, Arabs and Asians.
"Pretoria has been made by the White mind for the White man. We are not obliged even the least to try to prove to anybody and to the Blacks that we are superior people. We have demonstrated that to the Blacks in a thousand and one ways.
The Republic of South Africa that we know of today has not been created by wishful thinking. We have created it at the expense of intelligence, sweat and blood. Were they Afrikaners who tried to eliminate the Australian Aborigines? Are they Afrikaners who discriminate against Blacks and call them Niggers in the States?"
~ former South African President P.W. Botha to his Cabinet. This reprint was written by David G. Mailu for the Sunday Times, a South African newspaper, dated August 18, 1985.
"These are manifestly racist, demonically-inspired and utterly despicable submissions coming from malevolent, evil, dark, twisted, tormented and ignorant souls. They tell us exactly how many of our detractors view us, even up until today, even if they cannot afford to say so openly.
And we must also accept the fact that oftentimes our own behaviour confirms these negative stereotypes."
~ David Oluwafemi Fani-Kayode, Nigerian human rights activist, democratic politician, essayist, poet and lawyer.
It is a must read for every literate person and I wonder why it never made the front page on Nairaland.
Please, don't post any comment until you have read it.
Monday, August 10, 2015
The Address Resorts’ To Redefine Abuja Skyline and Nigerian Property Landscape
The Address Resorts’ to redefine Abuja Skyline and Nigerian Property landscape
The Abuja skyline and indeed the Nigerian property market is poised for a remarkable transformation as construction gets underway for “The Address Hotels + Resorts” in Abuja, by Eagle Hills, a global developer of iconic real estate assets. It is a core component of the Abuja Centenary City, “A city within a city” and designed as a new social and economic hub for Nigeria.
Friday, August 7, 2015
President Buhari in Perfect Control of Government Even Without Ministers -EnergyNet
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Federal Ministry of Power Nigeria confirms as supporter of Powering Africa meeting alongside BPE, NBET and Ministry of Finance
Nigeria meeting which is taking place on 14 and 15 September at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja
ABUJA, Nigeria, August 7, 2015/ -- Last week, the EnergyNet Nigeria team met with industry stakeholders to discuss the upcoming Powering Africa: Nigeria (http://www.poweringafrica-nigeria.com) meeting which is taking place on 14 and 15 September at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja. The week was exceptionally productive and with a lot of balls metaphorically in the air, the overwhelming message is that all public sector institutions are committed to maintaining momentum in this transitional phase for the power sector.
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In the absence of appointed Ministers under the new Presidents administration, the Vice President is taking an important role in assessing and handing over the power sector. It is clear that there is confidence in President Buhari’s vision as there is on-going consultation between the Office of the Vice President and state arms such as the Ministry of Power, the Presidential Task Force on Power, National Electricity Regulatory Commission, Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Company, Bureau of Public Enterprises, Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority and the Ministry of Finance.
The public sector confirmed to EnergyNet that although the waters appear still, the Vice President, Permanent Secretaries and public sector are still very much active in ensuring that momentum is not lost and that the hand over to the new Minister – when appointed – will be smooth, efficient and with purpose.
With the Ministry continuing to move forward, under the stewardship of the Permanent Secretary of Power supported by President Buhari as evidenced by his accompaniment of the President on his trip to Washington DC, the Powering Africa Nigeria meeting now boasts the official support of Ambassador (Dr) Godknows Igali who will speak to the transition to the new government and the immediate steps for the sector.
With the official support of the Ministry(s) of Finance and Power, BPE, NERC, NBET, ICRC, NSIA and the Presidential Task Force on Power, Powering Africa: Nigeria will be the very first gathering of the power sector since the April elections.
This meeting will help to set the tone for the new administration’s role in the Transitional Electricity Market, as it creates a platform for dialogue between the international and local power players, the essential government entities and the private sector.
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Meeting dates: 14 – 15 September 2015
Venue: Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja
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Email: Michael.cluskey@energynet.co.uk
Visit: http://www.poweringafrica-nigeria.com
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Thursday, August 6, 2015
Where To Report Cases of Human Trafficking and Child Abuse in Nigeria
National Agency for Prohibition of Traffic in Persons and Other related Matters (NAPTIP) came into being on the 26th of August, 2003, with the appointment of its pioneer Executive Secretary/Chief Executive. The Agency which is the creation of Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Law Enforcement and Administration Act, 2003 is the Federal Government of Nigeria’s response to addressing the scourge of trafficking in persons in Nigeria and its attendant human abuses in its entire ramification. It is also a fulfillment of her international obligation under the trafficking in persons protocol supplementing the Transnational Organized Crime Convention (TOC). Nigeria became signatory to the Transnational Organized Crime Convention and its trafficking in Persons Protocol on the 13th December, 2000. Article 5 of the said trafficking protocol enjoins State parties to criminalize practices and conducts that subject human beings to all forms of exploitation which includes in the minimum sexual and labour exploitation.
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National Agency for Prohibition of Traffic in Persons and Other related Matters (NAPTIP)
HEADQUARTERS
No 2028 Dalaba Street, Wuse Zone 5, F.C.T Abuja Nigeria.
P.M.B. 5161, Wuse, Abuja
WEBSITE: http://www.naptip.gov.ng
EMAIL: info@naptip.gov.ng
HOTLINES: 07030000203, 0800CALLNAPTIP (08002255627847) Toll Free
LAGOS ZONAL COMMAND
165 Oba Ladejobi Street G.R.A Ikeja, Lagos State.
EMAIL: infolagos@naptip.gov.ng
HOTLINE: 07080601801(Toll Free For Airtel Callers)
BENIN ZONAL COMMAND
47 Adesuwa College,
GRA, Benin City,
P.O. Box 267, Edo State
EMAIL: infobenin@naptip.gov.ng
HOTLINE: 07080601802 (Toll Free For Airtel Callers)
UYO ZONAL COMMAND
Plot 40, Akwa Ima Estate, Ikot Akpan Abia, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.,
EMAIL: infouyo@naptip.gov.ng
HOTLINE: 07080601804 (Toll Free For Airtel Callers)
ENUGU ZONAL COMMAND
18B, Ekulu Street, Behind ESUT Teaching Hospital GRA, Enugu State.
EMAIL: infoenugu@naptip.gov.ng
HOTLINE: 07080601803(Toll Free For Airtel Callers)
KANO ZONAL COMMAND
98 Foundation Road,
Farm Centre, Nassarawa,
GRA, Kano State.
EMAIL: infokano@naptip.gov.ng
HOTLINE: 07080601800(Toll Free For Airtel Callers)
SOKOTO ZONAL COMMAND
7, Bunza Road, off Hussein Clinic Dogon Daji Area Sokoto, Sokoto State
EMAIL: infosokoto@naptip.gov.ng
HOTLINE: 07080601805(Toll Free For Airtel Callers)
MAIDUGURI ZONAL COMMAND
Kwajaffa Street, Off Gombale Road,
Old GRA Maiduguri, Borno State
EMAIL: infomaiduguri@naptip.gov.ng HOTLINE: 07080601806(Toll Free For Airtel Callers)
MAKURDI ZONAL COMMAND
Plot No 1522, Victor Malu Street,
New Government Reserve Area (GRA),
Makurdi, Benue State.
HOTLINE: 07088698165
Email: infomakurdi@naptip.gov.ng
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Emirates’ Eight Daily London Flights Set To Become All A380
Third daily A380 to London Gatwick from January 1st 2016
Emirates’ eight daily flights to London will all be served by the highly popular A380s from January 1st 2016, cementing the airline’s status as the largest international A380 operator into the British capital.
Combined with the airline’s double daily A380 services to Manchester, Emirates will offer 70 A380 flights per week into the UK, more than any other country on the Emirates network. The third A380 into London Gatwick will replace Emirates flights EK011/EK012 from 1st January 2016, providing customers with a consistent A380 experience no matter what time of day they travel.
“The deployment of a third A380 to London Gatwick now means that travellers to and from London can enjoy our world-class A380 on every flight,” said Hubert Frach, Emirates Divisional Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations West. “In the last five years we have increased capacity into London by over 25 percent. This demonstrates the attractiveness of the A380 with its ability to serve customer demand at slot-constrained points without the need for adding another frequency.”
“The additional A380 service also means that passengers can now experience Emirates’ flagship A380 experience all the way through to London from popular inbound destinations such as Bangkok, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Shanghai, further strengthening our position as a provider of world class travel.’’
Emirates has steadily grown its London A380 operations since first deploying the aircraft on a scheduled service to Heathrow in December 2008 – the second A380 destination to join the airline’s network.
Emirates’ First Class, Business Class and Skywards Platinum and Gold members will also benefit from access to the largest lounge on the Emirates network located at London Gatwick Airport. Customers travelling in First Class and Business Class can also take advantage of the airline’s dedicated Chauffeur Drive drop off point, located in close proximity to the Emirates check-in desks.
The Emirates A380 offers spacious seating in Economy Class, access to the world’s only onboard Shower Spas for First Class passengers and the Onboard Lounge where First Class and Business Class passengers can socialise at 40,000 feet. Passengers throughout all classes can also enjoy access to over 2,000 channels of films, TV shows, music and games through ice, the airline’s award-winning inflight entertainment system as well as free Wi-Fi connectivity and gourmet cuisine.
As with all Emirates flights, passengers benefit from a generous baggage allowance of 30kg in Economy Class, 40kg in Business Class and 50kg in First Class.
The eighth A380 service into London is another major investment for Emirates in the UK, where it operates 119 weekly flights via six gateways; London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle and Glasgow.
Emirates currently has 35 A380 destinations across its network with Copenhagen joining the airlines A380 network from 1st December.
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About Emirates
Emirates airline operates 119 non-stop flights per week from Dubai to the UK– five services a day to Heathrow, three daily to London Gatwick and Manchester, three per day to Birmingham and Glasgow and a daily service to Newcastle. In Dubai, passengers can connect to flights to Emirates’ global network which spans over 145 destinations across six continents in 84 countries.
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Mobile: 971509509845
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Award Winning Nigerian Publisher Invited To 3rd US - Africa International Business Forum
The African Leadership Magazine has invited award winning Nigerian Publisher and Editor, Ekenyerengozi Michael Chima to the 3rd US - Africa International Business Forum billed to hold from 14 - 15 October 2015 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Atlanta Georgia USA..
The forum offers unrivaled networking opportunities, buyer-seller meets, one-on-one session with US EXIM Bank officials on export import financing opportunities between the US and Africa, exhibitions, presentations from leading US and African business leaders, senior African states and regional government officials and Governors on investment opportunities in their domains, and lots more.
Ekenyerengozi Michael Chima earlier in 2015 was given the Excellence Award by Nigerian Top Executives in the Design, Printing & Publishing Industry for his outstanding contribution to modern publishing in Nigeria.
He is also the author of The Victory of Muhammadu Buhari and the Nigerian Dream, the first major book on the 2015 presidential election in Nigeria.
About African Leadership Magazine
The African Leadership magazine is published by African Leadership (UK) Limited, a company registered in the United Kingdom (Company No. 07435198). The magazine focuses on bringing the best of Africa to a global audience, telling the African story from an African perspective; while evolving solutions to peculiar challenges being faced by the continent today.
About Ekenyerengozi Michael Chima
Ekenyerengozi Michael Chima, aka "Orikinla Osinachi", is a prize winning Nigerian writer, most prolific African blogger and the Publisher/Editor of Nigerians Report Online, Nigerian Times, "Kisses 'n' Roses, TALK OF THE TOWN By Orikinla with other blogs and author of Children of Heaven, Scarlet Tears of London, Bye, Bye Mugabe, In the House of Dogs, Diary of the Memory Keeper, The Prophet Lied, The Victory of Muhammadu Buhari and the Nigerian Dream, co-author of Unclad Beauty, editor of The Language of True Love and Publisher/Editor of NOLLYWOOD MIRROR® SERIES.
He has written many articles, commentaries and news reports published by Technorati, Blogcritics, Huliq, Yahoo Voices, Shvoong, Gather, Huffington Post,Face2Face Africa, Black Film Maker, Nigeria Films and Modern Ghana.
He is also the social media consultant for the Transform Nigeria Network.
He was a project artist for the Johns Hopkins University's Population Communication Services (JHU/PCS) at 21, An Art/Features Editor for the successful Kiddies World magazine at 24 and a National Program Consultant for the UNICEF in Nigeria at 25. He was the national curator of the 1993 World AIDS Day Art Against AIDS exhibitions at the National Museum and National Arts Theater in Lagos, Nigeria. He is currently working on launching iPost Nigeria, the first Nigerian owned video sharing news and entertainment website for all users of mobile phones and tablets in the world,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-jjMBCgthM and also launched Girls United Together for Success (GUTS), http://sowc2015.unicef.org/map-location/girls-united-together-for-success-guts/?mpfy-pin=22745
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Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Linus Idahosa Meets Kenneth Kaunda.As Del-York International Launches Training Program in Zambia
Linus Idahosa spotted in Zambia with the Founding Father and Former President of Zambia, Kenneth Kaunda.
The CEO of Del-York International, Linus Idahosa was recently spotted with the Founding Father and Former President of Zambia, Dr, Kenneth Kaunda. He was hosted as a guest at the former President's residence in Lusaka, Zambia.
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
“Nfumu Ngui”, The White Gorilla
SNOWFLAKE WAS captured in the Rio Muni region in Equatorial Guinea on October 1, 1966 by Benito Mañé, an ethnic Fang farmer. Mañé had killed the rest of Snowflake’s gorilla group (who were normal in color). Mañé then kept Snowflake at his home for four days before transporting him to Bata, where he was purchased by primatologist Jordi Sabater Pi .
Originally named “Nfumu Ngui” in Fang language (“white gorilla”) by his captor, he was then nicknamed “Floquet de Neu” (Catalan for “little snowflake” ) by his keeper Jordi Sabater Pi .Upon his arrival to Barcelona in November 1966, he was given an official reception by the then Mayor of Barcelona , Josep Maria de Porcioles and called “Blancanieves” (” Snow White “) in the newspaper Tele/Exprés . But he became famous with the name given to him by Sabater when National Geographic Magazine featured him on the cover in March 1967, with the English name Snowflake. This name spread among the press (Stern ,
Life , Paris-Match ). Sabater himself called the gorilla “Copi” or “Floquet”, and in the later years “Nfumu”. He was also known as “Little Buttercup”, and as the “Vanilla Gorilla”.
At first, the Barcelona Zoo was not aware that Snowflake was a unique specimen. They sent a message to Sabater Pi saying, “Please send more white gorillas.” The zoo later hoped to produce a genetic strain and an entire family group of white gorillas through selective breeding. The Barcelona Zoo had a protocol in place to have Snowflake’s testicles harvested, upon his death, and placed in the frozen zoo so as to reserve the option of having more offspring from him in the future. Snowflake’s genes would have been considered particularly valuable because he was wild caught, and therefore one of the genetic founders to the captive population of Western Lowland gorillas, which are endangered, and are being managed by AZA SSP / EEP captive breeding programs for wildlife conservation.
In 1986 the Barcelona Zoo enlisted British zoo veterinarian David Taylor to collect sperm from Snowflake for artificial insemination. Although the attempt was unsuccessful, the story was carried by newspapers the world over.
https://streetizens.wordpress.com/2015/07/12/snowflakes-meet-the-world-first-and-only-albino-gorilla/
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GTBank's "African Pride" TV Commercial Celebrates A New Nigeria
Have you seen GTBank's new TV commercial "African Pride"?
This is the best Nigerian bank TV commercial so far from all I have seen since 1980 to date and I have seen them all.
The "African Pride" is more like a short film of the Nigerian Dream for the nation building of a New Nigeria in the leadership of Africa in the world.
It is the kind of TV commercial that the Nigerian government should show on CNN, SKY, BBC and all the other major global TV networks for the world to see the new face of Nigeria as the fastest developing nation in Africa and one of the fastest growing economies in the world today.
I give the "African Pride" TV commercial maximum five stars rating, because it is a world class advert by all international standards. It should make the Cannes Lions next year.
African Pride
There is a place the whole world is talking about. That place is Africa, and for good reason too. Africa has emerged and is still rising to do great and unexpected things. At GTBank, we are empowering the people of Africa to achieve those great and unexpected things.
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