Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Ways to build business brand online

Building a strong brand, either physically or online, is just as important for big businesses as it is for small ones.

Though small businesses have a more local reach, competition is high everywhere. So it is even more important for them to distinguish their brands so that they can become the choice of many people.

However, two myths may stall a small business’ progress in achieving a strong brand presence online. One, certain small business owners think they need as much money as big businesses to create a brand online. Also, the misconception that slapping a logo on just about everything related to your brand is ‘branding’.

Come and join us, PDP appeals to Nigerians

The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has appealed to Nigerians to come and join their party. The acting chairman of the opposition party, Prince Uche Secondus, made the appeal during the inauguration of the PDP E-Membership Registration Committee in Abuja today

Tinubu distance self from attacks on Fashola (Snake in the Green Grass?)


Former Lagos state governor, Bola Tinubu has distanced himself from the recent attacks on former Lagos Governor, Raji Fashola. In a statement released from his media office today August 26th, Tinubu accused PDP of working towards causing a division in the APC after losing woefully in the last elections. He said no matter the devise used, APC will always surmount it. He went on to state that his hand and heart are not in any way connected to the recent attacks on the credibility of the Fashola-led administration. His statement in part reads;
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Dead Body Abandoned By Pedestrian Bridge In Abuja


Reports reaching DAILY POST reveal that a corpse is at the moment lying abandoned by the road side in Abuja. DAILY POST reports that the dead body of an unidentified young man was abandoned around CITEC Pedestrian Bridge, in-between Gwarimpa and Galadima bus stops. DAILY POST could not ascertain the cause of death as at press time, however, those around the scene suspect that it may have been caused by a hit-and-run driver or an armed robbery attack. Commuters and passers-by are worried that the stench from the decaying corpse poses serious health challenges and have called on the police, Abuja Environmental Protection Board, AEPB and Area Council official to help do away with the corpse.

Alleged N1trillion diversion: Lamorde fails to appear before Senate committee


EFCC Chairman, Ibrahim Lamorde today failed to appear before the senate committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions investigating claims by a petitioner, George Uboh, that the anti-graft boss diverted N1 trillion recovered loots from corrupt politicians including former Bayelsa governor Diepreye Alamiyeseigha and former Police boss Tafa Balogun. At the opening session of the hearing which commenced in the National Assembly, the petitioner, George Uboh provided documents to substantiate his claims. EFCC boss had however written to the committee asking for more time to gather relevant documents and was given another date to appear before the committee to answer to the petition.

Ekiti Reps Member hails Fayose’s criticism of Buhari

A member of the House of Representatives, representing Ekiti South Federal Constituency two, Hon Akin Awodumila has commended the Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose for providing credible and vibrant opposition to the All Progressives Congress (APC) led federal government.

Hon Awodumila, who was reacting to statement credited to a former House of Representatives member, Bamidele Faparusi, that Governor Fayose was dragging the name of Ekiti in the mud for criticising President Muhammadu Buhari, said;

Man Murdered Behind My House (GRAPHIC PHOTO)

Kadiri Street of Fadeyi Lagos State was thrown into pandemonium as they were awoken to the sight of a dismembered corpse, who was brutally murdered late last night between the hours of 9pm and 10pm. Witnesses however said before the victim was murdered in cold blood, he was seen drinking at a joint located on brown-lane subsequently a brew ensured between him and the assailants.

"Alleged B'Haram Member Disguised As Woman Was A Nigerian Soldier" - SR

Several months ago, as associates of former President Goodluck Jonathan pushed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to postpone the 2015 general elections, a video was released of an alleged Islamist terrorist caught in a woman’s dress. However, a video obtained by our correspondent revealed that the man presented to the Nigerian public as a Boko Haram insurgent is an enlisted Nigerian soldier serving at the time as a member of a multinational military task force operating in Nigeria’s northeast.

Tension At NDDC As Top Officials Meet Buhari Over Missing N184billion

There is tension at the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, as the agency’s top officials arrive Abuja to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari, Wednesday over the missing N183.7 billion and other alleged scams rocking the commission.

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, confirmed the scheduled meeting to PREMIUM TIMES.
“It is true that top officials of the NDDC will be meeting with the President tomorrow (Wednesday),” Mr. Shehu said.

Suicide Bombers Kill Selves, Soldier In Borno

Twin male suicide bombers suspected to be members of Boko Haram sect, Tuesday evening, detonated their explosives at a check point around the Gomari Airport Round- About killing a soldier including themselves.

This explosion is coming barely 12 hours when twin suicide bombers struck in neighbouring Damaturu, the Yobe state capital where 6 people including the suicide bombers lost their lives with 26 injured.

A’court Upholds Ambode’s Victory, Fines Agbaje

The Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal on Wednesday affirmed the verdict of the Lagos State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal which upheld the declaration of Akinwunmi Ambode as the winner of the April 11, 2015 governorship election in Lagos State. The appellate court aligned with the July 1, 2015 decision of the Justice Muhammad Sijaro-led tribunal which declared as incompetent and therefore struck out the petition by the second runner-up in the said election, Jimi Agbaje, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party. The five-man appeal panel, after dismissing Agbaje’s appeal on the grounds of incompetence, ordered him to compensate each of the respondents in the sum of N50,000 each. Ambode had been returned winner of the April 11, 2015 poll by the Independent National Electoral Commission having polled 811,994 votes ahead of Agbaje who polled 659,788 votes.

N1tn allegation: Senate committee walks out EFCC, Lamorde’s lawyers

The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, on Wednesday, walked out the representatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, led by the Director of Legal Services of the anti – graft agency, Mr. Chile Okoroma.

Ooni’s stool open to all ruling houses – Osinkola

The Osinkola Ruling House has disgareed with the Giesi and Ogboru Ruling Houses on whose turn it is to produce the next Ooni.

The leader of the Osinkola Ruling  House, Prince Olakunle Aderemi, who led other members of the family to a press conference in Ile Ife on Wednesday said  the race to fill the Ooni vacant stool was open to contest for the four ruling houses in Ile Ife.

Based on this assertion, he said the family would field candidates for the stool because its children were qualified to join the race.
Although the Osinkola produced the late Oba Adesoji Aderemi, who ruled before Oba Okunade Sijuwade, who died on July 28, reigned, the prince said Osinkola deserved to produce the successor of Oba Sijuwade because the family produced the least number of the Ooni among the four ruling houses.

Unknown Patient At National Hospital, Abuja...( See His Photo)


Below is a press release by the Spokesman of National Hospital, Abuja...
A man of about 27 years old whose picture is attached, was found in the bush by a Police officer and was taken to Nyanya General Hospital and then referred to National Hospital, Abuja on 22nd August, 2015. The Management is appealing to any member of the public whose relation has not been seen since the aforementioned date, to please come to the Trauma Centre, Abuja for identification and further necessary action.


Tayo Haastrup PhD
Spokesperson, National Hospital, Abuja
08037879543
August 26, 2015

45 year old man bags 14 years imprisonment for stealing N51million


A 45-year old man, Gbenga Lawal has been sentenced to 14 years in jail by an Oredo Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Benin City for stealing the sum of N51, 168,230, belonging to Lukas Corporate Business Nigeria Limited, his former employees. According to The Nation, Gbenga, who was a manager in the company stole from the company between 2008 and 2010. The presiding Magistrate, Frank Idiake, found Gbenga guilty on count two and seven out of the seven count charge and acquitted him on five other charges bothering on stealing 3,484 cartons of medium stout beer valued at N11, 877, 807m. He was sentenced to seven years imprisonment with hard labor each on count two and seven. The presiding judge ruled that the sentence was without option of fine and that the sentence is to run concurrently.

Buhari Registers For National Identity Card (photo)

President Muhammadu Buhari was on Tuesday in Abuja registered by officials of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to enable him to obtain his national identity card.

Fielding questions from State House correspondents after his registration inside the Presidential Villa, Buhari said the exercise would confirm the country’s population, especially of those aged 18 years and above.

APC Sets Up Committee To Monitor Buhari’s Compliance With Manifesto

The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has put measures in place to access and keep track of the implementation of the party’s manifesto by the by President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government as well as the fulfillment of other promises made by the party to the electorate during the campaigns.

Nigerian Dies In Malaysia After Selling Kidney For N6million


In the quest for fast money, a 28-year-old Nigerian man identified simply as Chukwudi, has lost his life in bizarre circumstances after he traveled to Malaysia to donate one of his kidneys to a patient needing a transplant.

According to a Nigerian business man based in that Middle East country, Chuwkwudi is not alone in this risky and dangerous business of selling internal organs for money as many young Nigerians undertake this venture just to get rich quick.
This is what the business man (name withheld by Pulse) reported exclusively to Pulse:

Goodluck Jonathan Is A Wicked Man - Boyloaf

Victor Ben Ebikabowei aka Boyloaf, a renowned ex- Niger Delta militant, in the exclusive interview with Aderonke Bello of Naij.com accused the former president, Goodluck Jonathan, of neglect and called him a wicked man.

Unilag Releases Post Utme Result

Lagos – The University of Lagos said a total of 17, 935 candidates of the 31,955 that sat for its 2015 Post Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) recently, passed the screening exercise. This is contained in a statement signed by the institution’s Deputy Registrar, Information, Mr Olagoke Oke in Lagos. It would be recalled that 31,955 candidates who scored 200 marks and chose the university as their school of first choice participated at the recent 2015 JAMB-organised UTME.

Orubebe Is A Disgrace, Afraid Of Probe- Oshiomhole


Orubebe is a disgrace, afraid of probe —Oshiomhole

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State says former Minister of the Niger Delta, Mr Godsday Orubebe is afraid of President Muhammadu Buhari’s planned probe of several billions of naira squandered on the East-West road and on the Amnesty programme under his watch as Minister of the Niger Delta Affairs, adding that this is the basis for his latest outburst in the media.

Rivers Tribunal: 16 Senators, Reps Petition Buhari

Sixteen senators and members of the House of Representatives from Rivers State on Tuesday petitioned President Muhammadu Buhari over alleged interferences by security agencies in the hearing of cases before the state election petition tribunal.

The lawmakers singled out the “State Security Services” and the “Nigerian Army” as security agencies the President should call to order to forestall a possible “injustice” in the prosecution of the cases.

Fatal Accident On Lagos-ore Road Leaves Many Dead (graphic Pics)


Not again!..something should be done about this very road for crying out loud! Full load of God is Good motors this morning collided with a Dangote truck heading to Lagos. The commercial bus was from Lagos heading to the East when it got involved in a head on collision at Ore Sagamu Expressway with the truck that was heading to Lagos. All passengers in the bus died.. and the photos are sad and very graphic so be warned.

Top 9 Excuses Naija Guys Use To Justify Their Inability To Speak to A Lady



Every gentleman realizes that its not a simple deed to effectively approach and woo a woman. Indeed, even the most certain of gentlemen normally need to “accumulate confidence” before doing the needful.

This could come from the fact that you don’t know what the result of the move you’re about making may be. Another reason is the trepidation of dismissal, no one needs to feel disparaged or like a looser kind of. We are all made with a feeling of self-esteem and we long for appreciation and respect which is ok.

On the other hand, society has made it look like a gentleman who can’t approach a woman is not a “genuine man”. Such a fellow is derided by companions, relatives and even the female people. As an aftereffect of this utter joke and keeping in mind the end goal to experience the desire of the general public, gentlemen think of some interesting reasons to safeguard themselves furthermore to expel their psyche from attempting to approach women.

The following are a portion of the reasons guys give themselves as well as other people for their powerlessness to approach ladies.

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Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Is Donald Trump "America's Putin"?

According to Donald Trump, the United States has recently ruined its relations not only with Russia but with countries throughout the world; "Nobody likes us… we are like a big bully," Trump said.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump talks to reporters as he arrives in Laredo, Texas July 23, 2015
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Two Moroccan Women Infect 16 ISIL Terrorists with AIDS

As militants of the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS) continue to hold off an international air strike coalition and advances from local fighters in Syria and Iraq, the terror group is now facing a new threat that has already wiped off some of its members: sexually transmitted disease.

In this October 22, 2014, file photo, thick smoke from an airstrike by the US-led coalition rises in Kobani, Syria, as seen from a hilltop on the outskirts of Suruc, at the Turkey-Syria border.


Attack On Jonathan: Oshiomhole Is A Villa Sycophant , Says Orubebe

ABUJA – The Ex-Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Elder Godsday Peter Orubebe, Tuesday, took a swipe at the Governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole over his recent criticisms of former President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration, describing him as a villa sycophant who is willing to switch allegiance to whoever is in power.

Orubebe who lambasted Comrade Oshiomhole, while speaking with selected journalists in Abuja, further berated the governor for speaking against former president, Dr. Jonathan who he said was a great leader.

Ernest Asuzu Suffers Partial Stroke In Lagos

Some years back, he was one of Nigeria’s finest actors with expert delivery of lines and character. There was no film worth a mention at that time that Ernest wasn’t featured. He was a darling to many Nigeria’s movie viewers until he disappeared from the screens and for a long time, nothing was heard of him.

He also enjoyed a strong relationship with another actress, Obot Etuk at the time to the extent that Ernest moved in to live with Etuk in her Okota, Lagos house. Anyway, that was way back. For those who have been asking questions on the whereabouts of Ernest, news of his present position may not interest his fans.

Publisher, Seun Oloketuyi Remanded In Prison For Defamatory Publication Against Bank MD


The Police in Lagos on Tuesday arraigned a publisher of a news website, Naijahottestgist.com, before a Federal High Court, Lagos for allegedly publishing a defamatory story against the Managing Director of Fidelity Bank Plc.

The accused, Seun Oloketuyi, 39, is standing trial on a two-count charge bordering on defamation.

The Prosecutor, Mr Olakanmi Omisope, told the court that the accused committed the alleged offences sometime in June, in Lagos.

Russian Tanks in Donbass? A ‘Bunch of Lies’ – Analyst

A leading Russian military expert dismissed as “nonsense” Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko’s recent claim about Russia allegedly sending hundreds of tanks and artillery pieces to Donbass.

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko delivers a speech during a ceremony marking the handing over of heavy military equipments to Ukrainian forces in northeastern town of Chuguev , Kharkiv region on August 22, 2015
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New wage formula for legislators to be released next month- RMAFC boss says

The chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission commission, Elias Mbam says a new wage formula for members of the National assembly will be released next month by the commission. RMAFC is the government agency saddled with the responsibility of determining the remunerations of political office holders in Nigeria.

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Jonathan recruited 1600 into Immigration, not Parradang - NIS Senior Officers


Some concerned Senior officials of the Nigerian Immigration Service have released a statement defending their suspended boss, Mr. David Parradang, in the controversial recruitment exercise that rocked the agency during the last administration.

Femi Adesina, spokesperson of President Buhari last week stated that Parradang was suspended by president Buhari for his alleged involvement in the recruitment exercise that led to the death of 16 applicants. The statement from the concerned officials after the jump...


Four Nigerians In Arrested Jakarta Over Proper Stay Permits


Jakarta. An immigration office in Jakarta on Tuesday arrested four Nigerian nationals without proper stay permits at an apartment complex in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta.

Hambali Haryadinata, head of the North Jakarta Immigration Office, said that officers on Tuesday morning had raided the apartment units of the four Nigerians, identified as VC, DC, CF, and FU, after receiving reports over suspicious activities from other residents.

National Identity Card To Complement Voters Card-buhari

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By Levinus Nwabughiogu

ABUJA – President Mohammdu Buhari has emphasised the importance of National identity card to all Nigerians of voting age, stating that it would in the future complement the Voters card.

The president who registered on Tuesday at the presidential Villa, Abuja to obtain his national identity card urged Nigerians to embrace the exercise.

Speaking to State House Correspondents after the registration that was supervised by Director-General of the National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, Mr. Chris Onyemenam said for the purposes of credible elections, Nigerians should ensure that get registered.

Resign Or Be Sacked From INEC – Ozekhome Warns Amina Zakari

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mike Ozekhome, has again called for the resignation of Amina Zakari as the acting Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission.

His call followed speculations that President Muhammadu Buhari may make her substantive head of the commission.

Zakari, who was National Commissioner at INEC, replaced Prof. Attahiru Jega, whose five-year tenure as the INEC chairman ended on June 30.

EFCC reacts to alleged diversion of N1trn by its chairman...


EFCC has released a statement reacting to the reported diversion of N1 trillion by the commission's chairman, Ibrahim Lamorde which was published yesterday August 24th. The agency in a statement published on its website this morning, refuted the claims, adding that the commission is not afraid of probe. The statement below..

Unconscious body on Oba Akran road, Ikeja this morning (graphic)

The man was on the floor, bleeding and unconscious and according to the reader who sent in the photo, everyone was just standing there. Full pic after the cut...

'I beat my wife for refusing to have sex with me' 40 year old man tells court

A man named Salau Kehinde who was accused of beating his wife told a Customary Court in Ikorodu, Lagos that he indeed physically abuses his wife whenever she refuses to have sex with him.


His wife, Shakirat approached the court seeking for dissolution of their 10-year old marriage that has produced two children. This was because of his continuous assault anytime she returned from work and refused to have sex because she was either too tired or for other reasons.

Woman runs over her husband after arguement, kills him (Graphic)

A woman intentionally ran over her husband in Lanham, MD, Maryland, USA with her SUV on Sunday afternoon after they argued over something. The man, who you can see under the tyre (right pic) was pronounced dead on the scene.
 The suspect, Araceli Alvarez-Mendoza, 37, and her husband, Fernando Fragoso-Duana, 36, got into an argument at their home on the 9400 block of Worrell Avenue, according to Prince George's County police. Fragoso-Duana then left the home and began walking in the neighborhood.
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Ikorodu robbery suspects sue IGP; say they were forced to make false statements


The four armed robbery suspects arrested in July in connection with the Ikorodu Bank robbery which occurred on June 24th, have dragged the Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase before a Federal High Court in Lagos over claims that they were forced to confess to being part of an 18-man armed robbery gang that attacked the banks.

The four men were paraded before newsmen on July 6th where they confessed to being involved in the robbery attack. The court paper which has been filed before Justice Mohammed Yunusa through their lawyer, A Akanbi, states that they made confessional statement to newsmen under duress.
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Photos: Saouth Africa pastor prays snake spirit into his members, then 'sends' them to Nigeria

Below is how the church of the controversial SA pastor is reporting his latest wonder deliverance
"The man of God commanded the sheep to come to the front & he started demonstrating power through them. He first commanded the spirit of a snake to enter into them and commanded the spirit to show its character in them. They started moving like snakes and behaving like snakes. He then sent them to go to Nigeria and they started to speak like Nigerians. He further demonstrated by sending them into the water and commanded them to swim.
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Pregnant woman, baby, among those killed in Damaturu bomb blast


A pregnant woman and a baby were among those who died in a twin suicide bomb attack at a bus terminal in Damaturu in Yobe state this morning. The state police commands spokesperson, DSP Toyin Gbadegeshin said this to news men after the incident


“The suicide bomb girl detonated the explosive at the screening centre of the motor park gate, killing herself and four others, including a pregnant woman and a baby. The other explosive went off at about the same time with the first one at Pompomari, when a suspected male suicide bomber, sensing he will be apprehended, ran into a nearby bush and the explosive went off, killing him alone,” he said.

Cultists Shoot APC Chieftain's Only Son To Death

A BLOODY clash between two rival cult groups at the University of Jos (UNIJOS) over the weekend has left a student dead. Sources claimed that the incident occurred at Gondola, near Angwan Rukuba in Jos North local council, as members of a group went to the room of a member of a rival cult simply identified as Nanfwan, a diploma student at the institution’s Centre for Continuing Education.

LASG Removes Fashola’s Budget Spending From Website

The Lagos State Government has removed the list of contracts awarded under the administration of former Governor Babatunde Fashola.

The list which was published on the website of the state’s Public Procurement Agency, www.lagosppa.gov.ng, stated that Fashola’s administration spent N78.3m on his personal website, www.tundefashola.com, in 2014.

University Status: Alvan Ikoku "University" Of Education Is Boiling (photo)

For two weeks now, the rumor that the federal government is planning to strip the newly converted colleges of education to universities of education their university status has been on air. Here in alvan, the news has not gone down well with the school community.

Ban Ki-moon Teaches Secondary School Students In Garki, Abuja (Photo)

As part of his visit to Nigeria,United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon visited a Junior Secondary School in Garki area of Abuja where he taught the students the beneficial effects of all classes of food.

Osun State Judge In Husband Snatching Drama

The National Judicial Council has issued a query over allegation of amorous scandal against a judge in the Osun State judiciary, Justice Olamide Oloyede, who initiated a petition calling for the removal of the state Governor, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola.

The NJC issued the query dated July 28, 2015 and with reference number, NJC/S.29 HC.OS/16/1/55,
against Justice Oloyede upon a petition by a mother of four, Mrs. Emily Richard-Obire, who accused the judge of cohabiting with her (Richard-Obire’s) husband.

Oloyede came to prominence recently after she submitted a petition to the Osun State House of
Assembly calling for the removal of Aregbesola on the grounds of his alleged financial
misappropriation.

Dear Job Seeker, Is Your Computer Literacy Enough?

I hear people often say, ‘I am computer literate’ and I am wondering what they meant by that. The statement does not answer any question. For God sake, there are over a hundred thing you can do with a computer, so telling me that you are computer literate is very ambiguous. Bypass the computer literacy cliché and just tell me what exactly it is you can do with the computer.

Almost every CV on my table has that cliché ‘Computer Literate with Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications’ or Proficient with Word, Excel, Power Point and Internet Appreciation and I am like , and so? Is that all?

Thugs Beat Mother, Smash Baby Against The Floor

Some thugs have allegedly beaten up a woman, who was identified simply as Beatrice, and smashed her two-year-old baby against the floor, killing the toddler.

It was gathered that the incident occurred at the Bajare Camp in the Idanre Local Government Area of Ondo State.

Witnesses told our correspondent that the thugs attacked Beatrice on the instruction of a middle-aged woman, identified simply as Toyin, following a disagreement between the women.

Buhari's Lack Of Economic Team Could Delay 2016 Budget Presentation-senate

The Senate is becoming uncomfortable with the perceived unpreparedness of the Muhammadu Buhari administration to submit to the National Assembly the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Policy (FSP) ahead of the presentation of the 2016 budget.

The concerns arose after a recent directive by Buhari asking the Ministries of Finance, Trade, Investments and Industries, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and other relevant agencies to come up with new economic policies aimed at boosting manufacturing in the 2016 budget.