Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Chart: 2016 Winners and Losers Against the Dollar


• Chart: 2016 Winners And Losers Against The Dollar | Statista

The value of the British pound against the U.S. dollar is at a 31 year low. With some economists not writing off the chances of sterling reaching parity with the dollar, the infographic below shows the company with which the UK currency is now sharing. In the wake of the pro-Brexit EU referendum vote in June, the pound has seen its rate against the dollar drop, year-to-date, by over 17 percent. Of the thirty currencies monitored by Thomson Reuter's Datastream, only the Nigerian naira has performed more poorly. On the flip side, the Brazilian real saw gains of almost 24 percent alongside the buoyant ruble at 16 percent.

 Source Statista.

Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Over 3500 African Migrants Died Crossing the Mediterranean Sea in 2016


Over 3500 African Migrants Died Crossing the Mediterranean Sea in 2016 


LAGOS, Nigeria, October 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- T.B. Joshua's Church Provides Assistance and Advice As the world grapples to handle Europe's worst migrant crisis, over 3,500 have died attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea in 2016.

Click here to read the full report.

Monday, October 17, 2016

We Have Not Lost Faith in President Muhammadu Buhari ~ Muritala


We Have Not Lost Faith in President Muhammadu Buhari.


Muritala is from the same Katsina State with His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari. He is a proud member, supporter and voter of the current national ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC).


In a short impromptu interview with Nigerians Report Online, he says even though the people in Katsina are complaining about the economic hardship and inflation, they still expect positive change in Nigeria and they have not lost faith in the administration of President Buhari.

Sunday, October 16, 2016

Toro, Bauchi State, the Location of "Palaver" First Film Made in Nigeria in 1926

Toro, Bauchi State, the Location of "Palaver" First Film Made in Nigeria in 1926
A tourist at the site of the ancient caves in Bauchi State.
Geoffrey Barkas in his military uniform during World War 1 in 1915.

"Palaver" a romance of Northern Nigeria was the first film made in Nigeria. It was made in Toro in Bauchi state of Nigeria in 1926 by English man Geoffrey de Gruchy Barkas.
He used the local villagers and gave them speaking roles for the major characters. They became the first Nigerian movie stars and also among the first black actors in the history of cinema. Film critics praised their outstanding acting after the screening of the film in the UK. But "Palaver" has never been shown in Nigeria. The grand children and great grandchildren of these actors should see this film as a legacy of their cultural heritage and the Bauchi State government should make Toro a film tourist site with photographs from "Palaver" for the education of the public on the history of the Nigerian cinema and for the promotion of local and international tourism.

Saturday, October 15, 2016

One Girl under 15 Married Every 7 Seconds

One Girl under 15 Married Every 7 Seconds
FAIRFIELD, Conn., Oct. 10, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- One girl under 15 is married every seven seconds, according to new analysis by Save the Children that reveals the scale of the threat posed by child marriage to education, health and children's safety.

Girls as young as 10 are marrying – to much older men - in countries like Afghanistan, Yemen, India and Somalia.

Friday, October 14, 2016

All the Winners of Awards at the 13th Abuja International Film Festival


Press Release: Dateline 10th October 2016.  13th ABUJA INTERNATIONAL FIM FESTIVAL
The 13th Abuja International  took place from 4th to 7th of October 2016 at the Silverbird cinemas Abuja. The festival witnessed the screening of 65 films from 37 countries from the over seven hundred entries received from 57 countries.  The Film market witnessed the attendance of 30 exhibitors who came to exhibit their product and services during the 4 day event.

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Happy International Day of the Girl!

Happy International Day of the Girl!

International Day of the Girl was first recognized in 2011, when the United Nations general assembly voted to set aside Oct. 11 as a day to honor girls and work to improve their lives. It's a day for sharing inspiration and spreading awareness. This year's celebration centers on the theme "Girls' Progress = Goals' Progress: What Counts for Girls."


You're invited to the global premiere of a new CNN Films documentary:

WE WILL RISE: Michelle Obama’s Mission to Educate Girls Around the World.

This October 11th and 12th, join First Lady Michelle Obama, Meryl Streep, Freida Pinto, and CNN's Isha Sesay on a journey to Morocco and Liberia to meet revolutionary young women overcoming incredible odds to pursue an education.

Tuesday October 11
6:00 am, 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm - Asia, Europe, Africa on CNN International

Wednesday October 12
9:00 pm - CNN U.S. and CNN International

Thursday October 13
12:00 am - CNN International

Saturday October 15
12:00 pm - HLN

Saturday November 5
Timing to come - CNN en Español

All times in Eastern time zones. For channel numbers, check your local listings.




Sunday, October 9, 2016

Publish NWC Minutes Instead of Lies, APC Spokesman Challenges Oyegun

PUBLISH NWC MINUTES INSTEAD OF LIES, APC SPOKESMAN CHALLENGES OYEGUN

The Acting National Publicity Secretary of All Progressives Congress (APC) Comrade Timi Frank, has challenged the National Chairman of his party, Chief John Oyegun, to publish the original minutes of the meeting of the National Working Committee (NWC) where it was agreed to throw away the reports of Ondo Primary Appeal Panel.

Chief John Oyegun.

The APC spokesman also faulted the statements credited to Chief John Oyegun against the party's National Leader Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, asking the chairman "why it took him two weeks to prepare lies as responses."

Saturday, October 8, 2016

No Federal Road in the South East Was Motorable Under Jonathan- Ekwueme

From Left; Deputy Speaker, House of Reps, Emeka Ihedioha; Minister of Aviation, Princess Stella Oduah; Former Vice-President Alex Ekwueme; Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu Welcoming President Goodluck Jonathan to the foundation laying of the New International Terminal and the Inauguration of the remodelled Terminal of Akanu Ibiam International Airport Enugu on Saturday (18/5/13). 

"He told me this himself. So, he had every reason to be fair-minded and equitable in his distribution of resources. But we could not go from Enugu to Onitsha on a federal road, you couldn’t go from Enugu to Port-Harcourt on a federal road, we couldn’t go from Aba to Okigwe on a federal road; you couldn’t go from Owerri on the federal road. None of the federal roads in the Southeast was motorable".
~ Dr. Alex Ekwueme, Vice President of Nigeria from 1979-1983. http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/10/jonathan-didnt-treat-igbo-well-ekwueme/

Friday, October 7, 2016

Top Best 10 Countries for Nigerian Students to Study Abroad

Top Best 10 Countries for Nigerian Students to Study Abroad

~ Alyssa Johnson.

There are far more graduates from Nigerian schools determined to enter University than public and private universities can admit. So Study Abroad is a great possibility for many young students. The destination they choose influences all their life. There are a number of factors that young people should consider: tuition fee, work opportunities, language policy, living conditions.