VIDEO : Erigga – “Okorowanta”

Erigga AKA Paperboi dishes out this visual to his single “Okorowanta”.
The video is a record of his 2015 album titled “Okorowanta”
Watch and drop your comments.
Enjoy!




Erigga – “Okorowanta”

Top 3 reasons lunch hour at work is so important

Lunch hour is one of the best periods you get each day at work. Some days, however,when you have too much to do, and not enough time, you find that you forget to take the time to enjoy a proper lunch break.  While skipping an afternoon meal may seem like a breeze, in the long run, you realize that it can cause such emotional symptoms as frustration, decreased patience, feeling emotionally drained and irritability. No matter the kind of job you do, making sure you take that time-out offers benefits that can improve your productivity levels. For this reason, Jovago.com, Africa’s No.1 online hotel booking portal offers top 3 reasons why you should give lunch time a second thought. It is a offers a mental break No matter the kind of job you do, your brain is most certainly involved in the creative process.  All the tasks – both minor and major- you complete while working, gradually exhausts your cognitive capacity and depletes your psychological resources. Taking a lunch break, takes your mind of work, even if it is for a little bit, prevents you from getting burnt out, and creates an opportunity for your brain to recuperate. The mental break helps you stay refreshed and gives you time to recharge. Lunch breaks are the best time to socialize   All work and no play, they say, makes Jack a dull boy. While lunch break is not the best time to literally play around per say, it offers great opportunities to network with other people in your organization or industry. Socialize. Use this time to chat with clients, industry peers, coworkers, and supervisors and quiz them about anything work-related really. The benefits include staying in the know about happenings in the office, building strategic alliances and finding connectivity and common goals with others whom you spend your day. Building interpersonal relationships are an important part of success within a workplace, and taking your lunch break can help you do just that. You can catch up on your exercise routine Depending on how long the lunch break is, it may be the best time to catch up on exercise. Most offices have gyms for staff and you can take advantage of that. Otherwise, you can just walk around the vicinity to stretch your legs. Exercising has lots of benefits! Taking a few minutes to get the blood flowing is good for both your mental and physical health as it reduces stress, improves your mood as well as confidence and self-esteem, and it can make you feel better about your body. Ndem Nkem Travel/Tech Writer Jovago Nigeria Mobile: +234 7033853356   Skype: live:nkemndemv

Afikpo: A mecca of ancient Igbo tradition

Popular for the major art form named after it, “Afikpo Mask”, Afipko -also known as “Ehugbo”- is an ancient town and a mecca of ancient Igbo tradition. The town, which is the second largest urban area in Ebonyi State, Nigeria, has managed to retain much of its cultural identity, ancestral heritage and celebrated art forms even though several archeological findings support the claim that Afikpo civilization existed as far back as the Neolithic age. Afikpo is blessed with a wealth of distinctive art form on display in museums, galleries and online stores worldwide. The town is also home to some of Africa’s top traditional dance groups, artists and cultural festivals. Wherever you go, though, you will find that Afikpo retains an appeal for independent travellers that are in short supply at more package-oriented destinations elsewhere in the state. Most budget and mid-range accommodation are still in the form of private rooms, inns and motels, and there has been an explosion in the number of hostel-type establishments in the major. There is plenty in the way of urban appeal too, if that is what you are after, with impressive hotels and cocktail bars aplenty. TOP SITES Mater Misericordia Hospital School of Nursing and Midwifery The legendary Mater Misericordia Hospital School of Nursing and Midwifery was one of the first and probably remains the finest nursing school established in Nigeria by the Irish missionaries and Dr. Akanu Ibiam. Amanchore Cave: Located at Etiti in Amanchore-Edd in Afikpo-South LGA of the state, this cave is about 3m high with multiple narrow tunnels that extend to different directions. It is accessible through Abakaliki to Afikpo, Ngusu and Mile 2 along Akaeze/Ngusu roads (about 140km and 76km from Enugu and Abakaliki respectively). Unwana and Ndibe Sand Beaches: Unwana and Ndibe beaches are both located at Afikpo North LGA. Ideal centers for relaxation, sunbathing, swimming, sport fishing, canoe-racing, and yachting, the two beaches are part of extensive scenic golden sand beaches along Cross River basin. Lodging There’s a growing choice of accommodation in Afikpo with the best options includingNdibe Beach Hotels And Resorts Limited, The Focus Hotel & Resort, and Ikemba Guest House. Most of them are boutique hotels and B&Bs, as there is a relative shortage number of well-equipped four- and five-star hotels. For the moment, the budget hotel rooms offered represent the town’s best-value accommodation. Dinning Afikpo is a major food basket of Nigeria. There are a number of local restaurants, fast food joints and bukkas around town. Most of the dishes are usually no different from main Ibo dishes served around the south-east, the meals are served come in large portions, making an excellent low-cost meal. Shopping Afikpo offers a range of retail experiences you won’t find in other parts of Ebonyi State. The city has regular flea markets, second-hand clothes shops and plenty of stores selling old books and electronics. It also has more in the way of boutiques selling household goods and fashion accessories made by local designers. Many of Afikpo’s best souvenir ideas involve the art and craft that the town is best known for. Even the smallest pieces make gorgeous souvenirs, but can be very expensive. Fun Facts Afipko is also the home of the late Eze (DR) Akanu Ibiam, who hailed from the village of Unwana. Dr. Ibiam was one of the first Igbo medical doctors of Western training and the former Governor of Eastern region. Ndem Nkem Travel/Tech Writer Jovago Nigeria   Mobile: +234 7033853356   Skype: live:nkemndemv

“My administration is determined to achieve peace and security” Read President Buhari’s Easter Message

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Saturday, pledged that mass killings of innocent Nigerians, abductions and other criminal atrocities would soon become history in the country.

The president made the pledge in his Easter message to the nation.

He said that his administration was determined to achieve peace and security across the nation by ending the avoidable conflicts and crises that hindered national progress.

He said already the nation’s security apparatus were being reformed and empowered to win the war against terrorism and other criminal activities across the country.

He said that the unfortunate incidents in recent years where the blood of men, women and children are wantonly and callously shed in frequent orgies of criminal, political, ethnic and religious violence had become embarrassing and unacceptable.

“My administration is determined to achieve peace and security across our nation by ending the avoidable conflicts and crises that hinder our national progress.

“I ask for the support of all Nigerians in this regard. We must put a stop to politically motivated killings.

“Our communities must be made safe again for all inhabitants to live together in peace and harmony.

“Our armed forces, police and other security agencies are being progressively reformed, re-positioned and empowered to win the war against terrorism and make mass killings, abductions and other criminal atrocities things of the past in our beloved country.

“Let us all also play our parts as patriotic citizens and do all that we can to ensure that we make Nigeria a safer, more peaceful and happier place for its people and others,” he said.

The president, who rejoiced with Nigerians, especially Christian brothers and sisters, who were celebrating Easter, urged them to imbibe the essential message of Jesus Christ, who repeatedly urged his disciples and followers to “love one another as I have loved you.”

“As we celebrate Easter this year, I sincerely believe that it will serve our dear nation very well if we all imbibe this essential message of Jesus Christ and truly learn to love our countrymen and women as we love ourselves.

“Indeed, we will surely make faster progress towards the achievement of the peaceful, united, strong, progressive and prosperous country we all desire if, as a nation, we eschew all divisive, parochial, ethnic and religious sentiments and rivalries, and begin to live more harmoniously with our compatriots, as Jesus Christ and the founders of the world’s other great religions enjoined mankind.”

According to the president, faith, belief and the fulfilment of expectations are also key themes of the Easter celebration.

He urged Nigerians to continue to have faith in the future greatness of the nation and believe that the change his administration promised would surely come to fruition.

“That change, which we all yearn for, will certainly occur more rapidly if we all place the love of our country above selfish personal and group interests.”

Buhari reassured Nigerians that his administration would ensure that the 2016 budget recently passed by the National Assembly would be efficiently and successfully implemented to achieve the objective of faster economic growth and development.

While thanking Nigerians for their patience and understanding in the first ten months of his administration, Buhari assured that the Federal Government would continue to work “very hard to overcome the challenges he encountered on assumption of office.

“We are moving on with an unshaken resolve and determination to deliver on the mandate you gave us on March 28, last year. I wish you all happy Easter celebrations”

President Buhari sympathizes with victims of Kano and Kebbi Fire | Calls for Adherence to Precautionary Building Standards

President Muhammadu Buhari has sympathized with the victims of the fire incidents in Sabon Gari Market, Kano State, and Birnin Kebbi Central Market in Kebbi.

A statement issued in Abuja on Saturday by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the President, said President Buhari commiserated with the government and people of the two states.

According to the statement, President Buhari shares in the pain of the victims knowing that the two fire incidents had created major setbacks for all those that had business outfits in the markets.

He also noted with sadness that the incidents had also affected the livelihood of the victims’ families and setting back economic activities in the states.

The President advised the Kano and Kebbi State Governments to find out the immediate and remote causes of the fire disasters in the states in order to forestall future occurrences.

President Buhari also called for strict adherence to precautionary standards in buildings and operations in all markets to avoid fire outbreaks.

He prayed that the Almighty God would comfort and replenish all those that incurred losses in the incidents. (NAN)

Banky W & Iyanya are Dropping a Joint RnB Album this Year!

There is going to be so much good music from the Nigerian entertainment industry this year…we can feel it.

A couple of weeks ago BN brought you the scoop that Banky W will be dropping THREE new albums and now we’ve got more details.

According to the EME boss, in a new interview done with Channels TV, he will be dropping a solo album as well as a joint RnB album with Triple MG’s Iyanya. His 3^rd album will be a rap mixtape with DJ Xclusive.

In the interview, Banky also talks about the fact that he’s trying to push out as much music as he can this year, not because he wants to retire, but possibly to focus on other things like his personal life.

Governor Nasir El-Rufai Calls Egypt’s Equaliser Against Nigeria a Cheat

 

Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state, has said the Pharaohs of Egypt equaliser against the Super Eagles during the 2017 AFCON qualifier played at Ahmadu Bello Stadium on Friday was not in the spirit of fair play.

El-Rufai made the remark at a dinner he held in honour of the Super Eagles on Friday night at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, Kaduna.

According to him, the centre referee ought to have detected that the Egyptian goal 

scorer, Mohamed Salah was in the offside position.

The Super Eagles’ Oghenekaro Etebo scored the curtain raiser at the 60th minute of the match.

The governor said that the Eagles played an excellent game and assured them that Kaduna fans would always support them in all their matches played in the state capital.

“You played excellent football. You were in control 65 per cent of the time; but perhaps the god of football was not on our side today.”

“We have said to you that you will not lose a match in Kaduna and you have not lost.” he said.

El-Rufai said he had no doubt that the Eagles would beat the Egyptians on March 29 at their own soil in the return leg of the match.

Also speaking, the Minister of Sport and Youth Development, Solomon Dalong said though the Eagles drew 1-1 with the Egyptians, the match was not a total loss.

“Even if it was a loss, it is good to lose once in a while as no human is an angel and a loss once in a while makes one stronger to work harder.’’

He said that the Eagles did their best and should not worry of the last minute disappointment.

He said that the Nigerian players would not have left the stadium in one piece if the fans were satisfied with their performance, considering the crowd at the stadium.

The Minister concurred with the governor’s remark that the god of football was not on the side of the Eagles

He promised that the ministry would also always support the national team.

Dignitaries that attended the dinner included the President, Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinick, the interim coach of the national team, Samson Siasia and the team’s captain Mikel Obi.

Fuel Scarcity: Gunmen Open Fire on Motorists in Kwara

 

Three gunmen who are reported to be some youths that have manned the gates to an NNPC filling station located along Offa Garage road in the Kwara metropolis on Saturday opened fire on motorists on the queue for fuel, leaving two men and a woman injured.

The victims were rushed to a medical facility, Yusjib Industrial Medicare, along the same axis. The Chief Medical Director, Dr Yusuf Abdulraheem has said that they were in stable conditions

Accordin to The Nation, an eyewitness said “it was due to an argument among the boys; you know they are thugs and they have been at the gate but we don’t really know what led to the argument but we just suddenly heard the gunshots and it was later discovered that some people were seriously injured.”

Ajayi Okasanmi, Kwara Police Spokesperson confirmed the incident and has said that one of the gunmen has been arrested with a locally made pistol and some live cartridges recovered from the suspect.

Beware of Social Media Impostors Disguised as UNN VC

University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN Vice-Chancellor warning to members of the public pertaining social media impostors disguised as the Vice-Chancellor.

Attention of the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Prof. Benjamin Ozumba, has been drawn to activities of impostors in the social media who are using his name and photograph to defraud unsuspected members of the public.
Please be informed that the Vice-Chancellor does not initiate official transactions through the Social media, neither has he mandated anybody to serve as middle man in such unofficial dealings.
The official e-mail address of the Vice-Chancellor remains- vc.unn@unn.edu.ng and not ozumbabenjamin22@gmail.com or any of its kind as paraded by fraudstars.
The general public is hereby cautioned against responding to entreaties from such fake e-mails, facebook chats and twitter posts. Icons and links to official social media platforms of the University of Nigeria are listed in the University’s website –unn.edu.ng- You can make your inquiries there.

MUSIC: VJ Adams & Skuki – “If You Don’t Mind”

After the premiere of the video  “If You Don’t Mind” on cable t.v, Trace Urban, VJ Adams releases the audio version to the Tiwezi produced record which features duo, Skuki.
The Soundcity VJ is gearing towards the release of his debut album titled Fearless”.
Meanwhile, enjoy “if You Don’t Mind” below

VJ Adams & Skuki – “If You Don’t Mind”

MUSIC: DJ Big N – “Erima” ft. Dr Sid & Wizkid

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Mavin Dynasty’s official Disc Jockey, DJ Big N teams up with fellow Mavin act, Dr. Sid and Star Boy, Wizkid on this up-beat groovy tune titled “Erima”.
The P-Winxton produced record is one that has potentials of topping charts. Cop below and enjoy!

DJ Big N – “Erima” ft. Dr Sid & Wizkid

Let yourselves be moved by hope, Pope says at Easter vigil

Pope Francis celebrates the Easter Vigil at St Peters basilica. Credit: Alexey Gotovskiy/CNA.

 

 

 

During the Easter Vigil, Pope Francis told attendees not to be overcome by sadness in the face of life’s difficulties, but to be open to hope, which is not the absence of problems, but is a gift from God when we allow him to enter our lives.
“We, like Peter and the women, cannot discover life by being sad, bereft of hope,” the Pope said March 26.
He urged the faithful not to “stay imprisoned within ourselves, but let us break open our sealed tombs to the Lord so that he may enter and grant us life. Let us give him the stones of our rancor and the boulders of our past, those heavy burdens of our weaknesses and falls.”
As we anticipate Jesus’ Resurrection from the dead, the first stone which must be moved aside is “the lack of hope which imprisons us within ourselves,” he said.
The Pope then prayed that the Lord would free us from the trap of being “Christians without hope, who live as if the Lord were not risen, as if our problems were the center of our lives.”
Pope Francis spoke to the thousands present inside St. Peter’s Basilica for the Easter Vigil, which is celebrated the night before Easter in anticipation of Jesus’ rising from the dead.
The vigil began in the atrium of the basilica with the traditional blessing of the fire and the preparation of the Easter candle. The Pope then led a procession with the lit candle to the main altar, where he continued with the rest of the Mass.
In the course of the celebration, Francis administered the Sacraments of Christian Initiation – Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist – to 12 newcomers in the Catholic Church, hailing from Italy, Albania, Cameroon, Korea, India and China.
Those being baptized included Yong Joon Lee, the Korean ambassador to Italy, and his wife Hee Kim.
In his homily, the Pope noted how the women in the Gospel, after going to anoint Jesus' body, had run to the disciples and told them about how they had found the tomb empty.
Peter and the others did not initially believe the women, yet Peter ran to the tomb anyway, he said.
“There was doubt in Peter’s heart, together with many other worries: sadness at the death of the beloved Master and disillusionment for having denied him three times during his Passion,” he said.
But still, something in Peter’s behavior had changed. Instead of staying sedentary and remaining at home with the others, Peter rose, refusing to succumb to the somber atmosphere in the days following Jesus’ death or to be overcome by his doubts.
Peter, the Pope said, “was not consumed by remorse, fear or the continuous gossip that leads nowhere.”
“He was looking for Jesus, not himself. He preferred the path of encounter and trust. And so, he got up, just as he was, and ran towards the tomb from where he would return amazed.”
This, Francis observed, “marked the beginning of Peter’s resurrection, the resurrection of his heart.” Without giving in to sadness or darkness, Peter “made room for hope: he allowed the light of God to enter into his heart, without smothering it.”
Like Peter, the women also had the same experience of awe when they went to Jesus' tomb with oil and met the angel, who told them that the Lord had risen, Francis said, adding that like them, we can't allow ourselves to be overcome by a lack of hope.
Pope Francis stressed that there will always be problems “both within and without,” which won’t go away. What’s important, he said, is to place them in the light of the Risen Lord, “and in a certain sense, to evangelize them.”
The resurrection of the Lord is “the foundation of our hope,” he said, clarifying that this hope is neither “mere optimism, nor a psychological attitude or desire to be courageous.”
Rather, he said, Christian hope “is a gift that God gives us if we come out of ourselves and open our hearts to him.”
Hope will never disappoint us because we have been given the Holy Spirit, the Pope said, noting that the Spirit doesn’t seek to make things look appealing or “remove evil with a magic wand.”
The Holy Spirit, he said, “pours into us the vitality of life, which is not the absence of problems, but the certainty of being loved and always forgiven by Christ, who for us has conquered sin, death and fear.”
Pope Francis emphasized that each person, after having met Jesus, is then sent out by him to proclaim the Easter message, and “to awaken and resurrect hope in hearts burdened by sadness, in those who struggle to find meaning in life.”
However, he cautioned that we shouldn’t proclaim ourselves, but must rather be “joyful servants of hope” who announce the Risen Lord through our lives and the ways in which we love.
“Otherwise we will be only an international organization full of followers and good rules, yet incapable of offering the hope for which the world longs,” he said.
Francis concluded his homily by telling attendees that their hope can be strengthened by following the angel’s advice to the women in the Gospel: “Remember what [Jesus] told you.” He urged them to always remember Jesus’ words and deeds, “otherwise we will lose hope.”
He urged everyone to “open our hearts to hope and go forth,” praying that the constant memory of Jesus’ works and words would be “the bright star which directs our steps in the ways of faith toward the Easter that will have no end.”