Gentlemen, I Have Just Been Informed That There Is Going To Be A Coup Tonight

Photo: Major General Johnson Thomas Umunnakwe Aguiyi-Ironsi (3 March 1924 – 29 July 1966) and other senior military officers before his overthrow in a military coup. 

 Lt. Col. Okonweze, therefore, called a meeting in the mess of all available officers (Igbo and non-Igbo) at the Abeokuta Garrison where he made the following announcement:

"Gentlemen, I have just been informed that there is going to be a coup tonight. Anyone of you who knows anything about the coup should please tell us. You may know the beginning but you never know the end. I am not ambitious. My only ambition is to become a full Colonel. If you know anything, please let me know; I am not going to report anyone. What we are going to do is to avoid what happened in January where officers were taken unawares. We are going to wake up all soldiers, ask them to go to the armoury to get issued with arms and ammunition. "

~ From Operation Aure (2): Planning to Overthrow General Ironsi By Nowa Omoigui.
http://www.gamji.com/nowa/nowa26.htm

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Google To Train 2 Million Android Developers in Partnership with 30 Universities

"As per the new plan of Google, we will train two million Android developers in partnership with 30 universities. This will be done over the time period of next three years. For me, getting many developers in the workforce is that it is going to solve many new things." 
~ Google's Indian-origin CEO, Mr Sundar Pichai.

Salary US$150 million (2015)  
Net worth Increase US$1.05 billion (December 2015)

Why Are Nigerians Drinking More Beer Since President Buhari Became President?

Why Are Nigerians Drinking More Beer Since President Buhari Became President?

Nigeria’s economy has been battered in the last six months as the country reels from the effects of low oil prices and a currency slide. Nigerians are feeling the brunt as jobs have been cut and businesses closed down.

To make matters worse, the country, Africa’s largest oil producer, is also in the grip of one of its worst fuel scarcity and power shortage difficulties.

Yet, despite all this, first quarter results from Heineken show Nigerians are consuming more beer than at the same time last year despite the harsh times.

The Dutch brewery announced that organic consolidated beer volume grew 4.6% across the Africa, Middle East, Eastern Europe regions with Nigeria being a major driver of that growth. In its statement, Heineken says excluding Nigeria, volume would have been down for the region.

Click here to read the full report.

UN Rights Expert To Visit Nigeria To Assess Situation of Internally Displaced Persons

UN Rights Expert To Visit Nigeria To Assess Situation of Internally Displaced Persons 

GENEVA, 18 August 2016 / PRN Africa / -- United Nations Special Rapporteur Chaloka Beyani will carry out his first official visit to Nigeria from 23 to 26 August to examine the situation and human rights of internally displaced persons in the country.

Nigerian Remittance Customers Deprived of Choice

Nigerian Remittance Customers Deprived of Choice  

LAGOS, Nigeria, August 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

Xpress Money, one of the worlds most dependable money transfer brands has called for a liberalization of remittance markets towards an open structure to create economic efficiencies and equality in Nigeria. The international money transfer brand is disappointed by the recent developments within the money transfer industry in Nigeria.

MoneyGram Recognized as Trusted Money Transfer Provider in Nigeria

MoneyGram Recognized as Trusted Money Transfer Provider in Nigeria  

LAGOS, Nigeria, Aug. 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- MoneyGram (NASDAQ: MGI) announced the continuity of its operations in Nigeria. The commitment follows recent market developments as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) changed its policy on how remittance companies (including MoneyGram) can continue to provide money transfer services in Nigeria.

Inside Nigeria, Nigerians Are Moving Forward in Life

Inside Nigeria

Mrs. Yemisi Biobaku, Yoruba Nigerian Hairstylist on Olasimbo Street of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Church in Onike, Yaba, Lagos. She is assisted by her young protégé, Orénté, who lives with Alhaja, the landlady of the one storey house opposite the place. Orente says she wants to study education and become a teacher.

English Premier League is the Richest Soccer League in the World

English Premiership is the Richest Soccer League in the World

MTN Strike 'Imminent'

MTN Strike 'Imminent' | ITWeb The operator's management is "incapacitated to engage meaningfully on labour issues", says the Communication Workers Union. ~ by Paula Gilbert Click here for the report.

Me, Myself & I: Who Are YOU?

 Me, Myself & I: Who Are YOU? 
Los Angeles author shares what you need to know about your Body, Mind, and Spirit. Book signing: Saturday, August 20, 2016, at 2 p.m. Barnes & Noble, Del Amo Center, Torrance, California

RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif., Aug. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Many people working in high stress related jobs and careers are finding that achieving life balance is difficult. Accomplishing goals and building strong interpersonal relationships including one's love life can be a challenge. Author Jay Payne has studied, researched, explored and developed concepts and tools that can help one attain and maintain a balanced life.