Saturday, August 20, 2016

International Committee of the Red Cross' Documentary On Biafra Now Released


International Committee of the Red Cross' Documentary On Biafra Now Released 


International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) historian Daniel Palmieri describes the humanitarian situation between 1966-1975, focusing on the Nigeria-Biafra War. 

The ICRC Archives have been opened to the public for the first time. 
This is the first time this documentary on Biafra will be shared on a Nigerian website. 
I witnessed and survived the Biafran war as a refugee child, but my mother of blessed memory Mrs. Gladys Eke lost three of her six children who were among the hundreds of thousands of unfortunate Igbo children who died from Kwashiorkor in Biafra.

I dedicate this to the memories of all the heroes and heroines of Biafra.

Why All Muslims Must Be United Against Boko Haram and ISIS



Muslims all over the world must not be afraid to speak out against terrorism and be united to fight Boko Haram, (Group of the People of Sunnah for Preaching and Jihad) and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), because the founder of Islam, Prophet MuḼammad (PBUH) prohibited killing women and children and would not support the suicide bomb attacks on innocent people. 

Muslims who refuse to attack Boko Haram and ISIS are enemies of Islam. 

The Victory of Muhammadu Buhari and the Nigerian Dream: My Testimony on the 2015 Presidential Election By Michael Chima Ekenyerengozi

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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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Friday, August 19, 2016

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.
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Thursday, August 18, 2016

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.

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

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 protĂŠgĂŠ, OrĂŠntĂŠ, 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