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Friday, March 4

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Army attacks Boko Haram power base

The Nigerian army has again recorded a feat in the ant-insurgency war following an attack by troops on Boko Haram spiritual power base at the Alagarno forest, Borno state.

Motorcycles recovered in the raid were set ablaze by troops.

Disclosing details of the offensive against the insurgents, the acting director army public relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman in a statement made available to Naij.com said the offensive was carried out by troops of 81 Battalion and 251 Task Force Battalion of 25 Task Force Brigade, 7 Division Nigerian Army on Thursday, March 3.

He said: The troops based on tip off, conducted a clearance operation around Alagarno forest general area, destroying terrorists camps at Mosa, Ariwuzumari and Kagalmari, as well as Missene, Joba, Yajiwa and Sansan.

Terrorists flags hoisted on some premises were taken down by soldiers.

During the operations, the troops were able to clear all the camps, killing quite a number of terrorists and recovered Boko Haram terrorists flags hoisted on some premises.

The troops during the offensive destroyed the logistics base of the insurgents and recovered some ammunition.

Some of the arms recovered from the terrorists include AK-45 rifle with registration number 17714 and a Dane gun, 2 boxes of 7.62mm ammunition, 4 loaded magazines of AK-47 rifles and 2 magazines pack.
Other items recovered include 31 motorcycles, assorted foodstuffs, a donkey and a pick up van.

The troops were able to clear all the camps by setting them on fire.
Some of the guns and ammunition recovered in the raid.

In another raid, troops discovered a bomb-making factory in Kumshe, Borno state.

Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman said troops of 7 Division Strike Group Team B on clearance operations of the remnants of Boko Haram insurgents at Kumshe made startling discoveries of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) making factory, rockets and high claibre ammunitions.

Meanwhile, a senior Boko Haram commander and fifty-five other militants have been killed during a battle with the Multi National Joint Task Force (MNTJF) at Malumfatori in the Abadam local government area of Borno state.

Reports given by local residents said the insurgents have been battling with MNTJF forces since last week for the control of the area.

One of the Nigerian military officers involved in the battle, who spoke anonymously to the press said two MNTJF soldiers were killed while two others sustained injuries.

Forex crisis won’t derail financial obligations, says CBN

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has assured that Nigeria will continue to meet matured financial obligations to foreign investors and her international trading partners.

Speaking to visiting members of the German business delegation in Abuja, Emefiee said that Nigeria has been going through economic crisis due mainly to shocks arising from falling global oil prices, pointing out that the effect has been a severe shortfall in foreign exchange revenues.

He told the visitors that given the development, the country is left with no option than to diversify the nation’s economic production base and curtail frivolous importation.

The apex bank’s sued for their understanding on the regulator’s policies, which he said are meant to conserve foreign exchange, assuring them of the CBN’s effort to meet demands within the available forex resources.

Earlier, the leader of the visiting team, Vice Minister and Member of Parliament, Uwe Beckmeyer of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, said the essence of the visit was to familiarise themselves with developments in Nigeria’s financial sector and to devise means of articulating business relationships between the German business firms and their Nigerian counterparts.

He said that members of his team, with interests in such areas as power generation, light machines for Small and Medium Enterprises, were having some challenges in sourcing inputs for their production as well as the issue of double taxation.

He pleaded that German companies doing business in Nigeria would appreciate being assured of the certainty in areas of currency control as it affects profit remittances.

Former APGA chairman, Victor Umeh, arrested by DSS

Immediate past chairman of the All Progressive Grand Alliance APGA, Victor Umeh, was today arrested by men of the Department of State Security DSS. According to Channels TV, Umeh was picked up in Enugu and then flown to Abuja for questioning. The reason behind his arrest is yet unknown.

Tecno Mobile Launches Tecno Spot, An Online Community For Users

Tecno Mobile has extended its online user support beyond Facebook & Twitter with the launch of a new community. Tecno Spot was officially launched on the 1st of March and it isn’t just a support forum. The platform aims to inform and entertain, not only Tecno Mobile users, but anyone using an Android device. Although it may be considered a site primarily for Tecno users at first, the site offers more than just product support for Tecno Mobile phones.

Tecno Spot has different sections. There is one specifically for HiOS, Tecno’s very own customized version of Android OS optimized for personalization and best performance. There is also a product forum with sub-categories for all major product lines: Camon, Boom and Phantom.

The General forum talks about everything else including tips and tricks to get the most out of your device, general technology news and everything of interest.

Issues with users’ devices can easily be resolved on this platform as there are tutorials and technical how-tos to help them through. Besides, users of the platform can even help one another in resolving issues and offering advices.

The need to visit Carlcare for every little thing should be greatly reduced now. Carlcare support staff too are also part of the community to help users with technical issues and provide answers to questions about their devices.

If you’re already looking for reasons to pick up a Tecno device, perhaps this should be added to the list since adequate support is one of the most important things to consider when choosing a device apart from some other points listed in this article .

Tecno Spot is available for users in Nigeria, Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania and Egypt. We do hope Tecno Mobile is already working on an Android app for the community as this will encourage its use even more. Creating an account is easy, you can sign up here .

Minister says FG to spilt NNPC into 30 companies

The Minister of state for petroleum resources and Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr. Ibe Kachikwu has revealed that plans are underway to split the corporation into 30 companies.

Kachikwu said this at a lecture series organised by the Society of Petroleum Engineers’ in Abuja.

He said “But what is more important is that at the same time, we are also unbundling the subsets of these companies to close to about 30 independent companies with their own managing directors; and so, titles like the group executive directors, which you have been used to in the last 30 years, will disappear; and in place of those, you are going to have chief executive officers.”

Adding that “So, at the end of the day, a CEO of an upstream company must deliver upstream results, and we are very focused on that and along those chains. We are doing very dramatic things within the sector to bring the change and I am happy that we are gaining the cooperation of people within the industry; that is the only way we can guarantee sustainable career path for those in the industry.”

“We are potentially moving in a direction where quite frankly for the first time in about 15 years, this company will be profitable; but that is a tip of the iceberg, because by the time these 30 companies are unbundled with their managing directors setting programmes, you are going to meet us in the active work space, we are going to be competing and we are going to make these things work,” Kachikwu said.

Meanwhile, the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) and Petroleum Tankers Drivers(PTD), are blaming the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) for the current scarcity of fuel.

Lifestyle Magazine set to host Zina Anumudu, Denola Grey, Oge Agu at Samantha's Bistro

View Lifestyle Magazine is set to hold '1 Night in Lagos' series. This event is put together to promote the work of bloggers and recognize their contribution to fashion and lifestyle.
Read: Social Media Week Lagos:

This edition tagged '3 bloggers 1 Night' will be headlined by 3 creative souls Zina Anumudu, Denola Grey and Oge Agu. Come experience an evening of great food, music and networking.

Host Yetty D . Proudly Supported by Pulse.ng, Absolut, Zaron, Ochala, Arcadia TV, Bella Naja, Kamdora, 360nobs, Jaguda.com, Exquisite Magazine, Samanthas bistro, The Village Grille, Kali Burger Bar, Lean kid, Unravel GFX, Maccs Entertainment.

Date: 6 March, 2016
Venue: Samantha's Bistro, Ikoyi, Lagos
Time: 5pm

Nigerian Entertainment Conference 4th edition to hold on April 20

The fourth edition of Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive), the marketplace of ideas, products and services in Africa’s largest creative and entertainment industry is set to hold on Wednesday April 20, 2016 at the Landmark Events Centre, Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos.

A statement released today, by Nigerian Entertainment Today (NET), convener of NECLive said ‘#NECLive4 is set to be the most incisive edition of the conference yet. We are bringing together some of Nigeria’s most important entertainment personalities and creative industry enthusiasts to provide genuine insight and share their best practices for the benefit of all. Apart from the priceless exchange of knowledge on offer, previous editions of #NECLive have immensely contributed to shaping the direction of our industry. The goal of this year’s conference is to do even more’

The theme for this year’s conference is “Entertainment Industry As ‘Last Hope’ For Africa’s Largest Economy’, as the conference works to set the agenda for the entertainment industry to become a key contributor to the economy of Nigeria and being the standard for other significant industries.”

Organised annually since 2013, #NECLive brings together practitioners from all sectors of the entertainment industry for one day of conversations, workshops, exhibitions and master classes. It serves as a platform for discussing challenges, exchanging ideas and finding a strengthened path for the entertainment industry in Nigeria to thrive.

This year’s edition will hold on Wednesday April 20 at Landmark Events Centre, Oniru, Lagos.

Samson Siasia Invites 42 For Egypt Qualifiers: See Full Super Eagles Squad

Samson Siasia invites 42 for Egypt qualifiers – Caretaker Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia has invited 42 players for the country’s AFCON qualifier against Egypt.

Siasia invited 22 home-based players and 20 foreign-based players for the matches, with the first leg on the 25th of March in Kaduna, and the return leg in Egypt 4 days later.

The home-based players called are:

Goalkeepers: Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Olufemi Thomas and Emmanuel Daniel.

Defenders: Kalu Orji, Chibuzor Okonkwo, Mathew Etim, Austin Oboroakpo, Sincere Seth, Segun Oduduwa, Chima Akas, Chris Madaki and Oke Ogogatewho.

Midfielders: Ifeanyi Mathew, Usman Mohammed, Etebo Oghenekaro, Yau Hassan, Stanley Dimgba

Forwards: Ezekiel Bassey, Prince Aggrey, Bright Onyedikachi, Chisom Chikatara and Godwin Obaje.

The foreign-based players called are:

Goalkeepers: Carl Ikeme and Daniel Akpeyi

Defenders: Efe Ambrose, Abdullahi Shehu, Elderson Echiejile, Stanley Amuzie, Godfrey Oboabona and Kenneth Omeruo.

Midfielders: Ogenyi Onazi, Mikel Obi, Kelechi Iheanacho and Azubuike Okechukwu

Forwards: Ahmed Musa, Moses Simon, Victor Moses, Aminu Umar, Odion Ighalo, Aaron Samuel, Alex Iwobi and Fanendo Adi.

Nigeria’s Next Top Designer Registration Extended Till The 12th Of March 2016!!!

Winner wins
N500,000 cash prize!

*A Return Ticket To London
*A Free Showcase at Africa Fashion Week Nigeria 2016
*Plus a free advance course at a top designer/stylist for a month FREE!!!
*An online pattern cutting course worth 40,000 with a UK recognised school.
*A fashion showcase worth N150,000 free at the AFWN 2016.
*Studio equipments worth thousands and thousand of Naira to set up your design studio.

A Chance To Experience Africa Fashion Week London 2016
Sponsorship To A Fashion Academy In London

1st runner up wins cash price of N250,000
*Studio equipments worth thousands and thousand of Naira to set up your design studio.
*A Chance To Experience Africa Fashion Week Nigeria 2016
*A free pattern cutting course worth 40,000.

2nd runner up wins N100,000
*Studio equipments worth thousands and thousand of Naira.
*A Chance To Experience Africa Fashion Week London 2016.
*A free pattern cutting course worth 40,000.

You cant afford to miss all this!!! Hurry up now and register

7 Reasons Why Nigerian Men Marry Late

The Right One
This perhaps is one of the commonest reasons Nigerian men put off marriage till late in in their lives. Quite a number of men get to explore a bit and during the process of exploration get disorientated with women. Some get to see Nigerian women only in the light of what they want to obtain from them while others seem to see them as a means to an end. This generally affects their psyche which in turn leads them to have an undue fear of marriage.

Moreover, some are scared of ending up with the wrong woman or one that will be financially exploitative. As such, they will want to scrutinise as many choices as possible.

Dowry
Everyone knows how expensive the traditional African dowry system can be. This is one reason a lot of brothers would rather stay off marriage till they can hold their own financially. Some parts of Nigeria take as much as a million Naira as dowry payments. This is excluding sundry expenses that a man is expected to cover during the wedding ceremonies. To gather enough money to pay the dowry of the woman you love in this part of the world may mean you have to hold a stable job that pays well for a couple of years.

Dream Wedding
Believe it or not, Nigerian men also have an idea of what they want their wedding ceremonies to be like. There’s always so much hype from family and relatives that we see our wedding in the worst possible way.

Because we want every inch of our wedding ceremony and our married life to be perfect; as such, we take as much time as we can to ensure our dreams come true.

We Love The Single Life
Going out with your guys to have Nkwobi and bottles of cold beer at night reduces once you trade your single life for marriage. Men are practically scared of the loneliness that comes with having to change their routine all because they are stuck with a woman for the rest of their lives. A lot of Nigerian men tend to hold off tying the knot simply because they don’t want to give up on the ‘good life’ of hanging out with their hommies even though this increases the chances of them missing out on someone special down the road.

Resisting Pressure
Nigerian men stay off marriage as a subtle way of protesting and resisting Pressure from people who constantly remind them that they should be married at a certain age. The ultimatum that comes from a partner or parents adds undue pressure and we tend to intentionally go against the threat in an attempt to see what consequences would come with doing so. In all honesty, we get a bit confused when we are under undue pressure and would rather put off marriage till when we are completely certain than to admit later on that we would rather not have walked down the aisle.

Financial Constraints
This perhaps is the biggest reason while a lot of guys would rather put off marriage till when they are in their mid thirties. The economic situation is not friendly enough to embark on that tortuous journey where the man is expected to shoulder majority of the family’s responsibilities. From the high cost of baby food to the ever sky rocketing school fees, Nigerian men want some form of financial stability before even considering marriage. And who would blame us for this?

More S3x!
It’s quite the opposite for the strictly religious folks but the non-religious Nigerian men put off marriage as a means of not getting stuck with one woman. In truth, a lot of Nigerian men pride themselves in how much they’ve been able to explore different women and various sexual activities. Some tend to enjoy these activities so much that they would rather put off marrying till late. This is because marriage will limit their ability to be with different women. As a matter of fact, some men enjoy this life way into their 40’s before they decide to settle in for marriage.
Getting married is a reason to celebrate and everyone holds themselves a duty to marry for the right reasons. Irrespective of your reason for putting marriage off, you should derive happiness from your decisions. Take as much time as you care for and remember not to commit for the wrong reasons.

Davido’s HKN Gang Signs A New Act 

OBO crooner, Davido has signed a new act “Mayokun Adewale ” to his record label “ HKN Gang“. Davido disclosed the news at an interview describing Mayokun as an afro-pop singer and the next, next rated artist Nigeria would see.

In an interview with TheNet, the new act disclosed that he was overwhelmed when Davido sent him a message and felt it was a prank but realizing it was a dream come true, Mayokun says “It is a dream come true and i feel so excited being signed unto the label. I have always hoped to get this sought of chance and Davido coming my way is something that is indescribable”.

We wish the young lad the very best in a very competitive industry..!!!

 
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