Best Funny Safety Video Ever!

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GEJ Launchs New 64 Paged Nigerian International e-Passport

Yesterday, President Jonathan officially launched and obtained the new 64-page e-passport. The new 64-pg e-passport will help frequent travelers, it's gender friendly, forestalls identity theft, cheaper for the aged and low income earners, conforms with international best practices says Presidential Spokesperson Reuben Abati.

He further said that the cost of the new e-passport for below 18yrs and 60 years and above is N8,750; change of name as a result of marriage or divorce is also N8,750. The existing e-passport is 32pg; new one is 64pg but it is strictly for frequent travelers.

He also noted that, it does not invalidate the 32 pp.

23 Year Old Son of Former FCT Minister Mallam El- Rufai Dies In Auto Plus Photos From Accident Scene

Former FCT Minister, Mallam El Rufai's son Hamza El Rufai died this morning July 29th in a fatal auto accident around the Ningi Barrack along A.Y.A - Kubwa road as at about 5.30am this morning. Hamza was driving the black Lexus car (pictured above) when he ran into a stationery blue colored Volkswagen Saloon car.

It has been reported that two persons were involved in the crash but only Hamza died. According to the Federal Road Safety Corps, his corpse was taken to the national mosque by his parents while the crashed vehicles were deposited at the Maitama Police station.
See pictures from the crash scene below…

Cool Video: Waje's Feat. Tiwa Savage In 'Onye'

Today's cool video is from Waje. I like the concept, it's funny, plus i love these ladies! Tiwa Savage pounding yam...Enjoy Waje's 'Onye' Featuring Tiwa Savage! And oh it starred Brian and Omawunmi.

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There Are No Flight Restrictions From West Africa To America Over Ebola Yet- Jen Psaki

Jen Psaki the U.S State Department Spokeswoman has told reporters that they (U.S) will be taking a ‘wait and see’ approach on the Ebola Virus breakout. While three West African nations enforce the suspension of flights from Liberia, and Sierra Leone.

The State Department is the agency that would suspend, or place, international flight restrictions in the event a major Trans-Atlantic outbreak of the Ebola virus under U.S. Law. Jen Psaki said that the State Department would first follow the lead, and recommendations of the Atlanta-based Center for Disease Control to place flight restrictions.

Psaki said that U.S. officials are closely monitoring the on-going outbreak of Ebola in the five West African countries where the illness has surfaced. She said that as officials manage support to the countries afflicted with Ebola, the U.S. was not ready to issue travel bans to American citizens visiting the West African Nations.

According to FOX News, a second American aid worker has tested positive for the Ebola virus. Health officials have identified Nancy Writebol as the second known American to contract the disease. Writebol is a worker with an allied aid group called SIM (Serving In Mission).

Nigerian Weight Lifting Gold Medalist 16, Fails Doping Test At Commonwealth Games

It’s been reported that the Commonwealth Games Federation today July 29th said that the Nigerian female weightlifting gold medalist Chika Amalaha has failed a doping test.

The CGF chief executive Mike Hooper said that Amalaha, who is 16 years old, tested positive for diuretics and masking agents after winning gold in the 53-kilogram (117-pound) division last Friday July 25th.

She has requested for a “B” sample test, which be conducted tomorrow Wednesday July 30th.

The Liberian Diagnosed Of Ebola Virus In Lagos, Has Died

The Liberian man diagnosed of the Ebola Virus last week Thursday evening by the Lagos State Government has died.

It should be noted that the Lagos State Government last week Thursday confirmed the presence of the Ebola Virus in the state, following the admission of the Liberian, Mr. Patrick Sawyer, at a private hospital in the Obalende area of Lagos State.

However, a medical source who spoke with Sahara Reporters under condition of anonymity said the death occurred on Thursday night.

Late Mr. Sawyer came into Nigeria on Sunday from Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea are other countries in the West Africa sub-region with high cases of Ebola infections. Cases of Ebola Virus has been on the rise in Liberia too.

Boko Haram Kidnaps Cameroon's Vice Prime Minister's Wife In Kolofata

Cameroon's information minister and government spokesman revealed that the Bokoharam sect swarmed has swarmed the home Cameroon's Vice Prime Minister, Amadou Ali in the northern town of Kolofata today July 27^th, 2014 and kidnapped his wife during an attack on Kolofata. 

Mrs Ali was kidnapped alongside her domestic staff and one other person. The insurgents also killed 3 people in the attack.

Colonel Felix Nji Formekong, who is the second commander of Cameroon's third inter-army military region (RMIA3) based in the regional headquarters of Maroua, said the sect members are believed to still be in the town fiercely engaging military officers. He said:

"The situation is very critical here now, and as I am talking to you the Boko Haram elements are still in Kolofata town in a clash with our soldiers. Some of them have already taken away the wife of Vice Prime Minister Ahmadou Ali and her house help while the bodyguards of the Vice Prime Minister have succeeded in taking him out of the town to Mora," Formekong said, adding that there could be more casualties"

Africa's Biggest Philanthropic Spender is Dangote

Have you heard? That Africa’s richest man and owner of obviously Africa’s largest conglomerate, Aliko Dangote recently stated that he will only give a part of his money to charity. The fact is, that part of the philanthropic spending of N30 billion ($185 million) within the last two years- is the largest expense on charity either by an African individual or company.

Not stopping there, Dangote plans to do more; He was quoted saying: “I am going to try my best and give part of that money to charity. I am working hard on it… I think from this year, I personally want to take philanthropy very seriously. I want to be much more aggressive than what we have had in the past.

He believes that Africans should help Africans. He (Dangote)   added that “We already have a foundation which will do all these things (charities), but I am trying to see what we can do to encourage not only Nigerians but other Africans”, he added.

It’s been disclosed that the conglomerate has spent N30 billion ($185 million) in two years on philanthropic and humanitarian activities.

Some of his philanthropic donations includes: The Dangote Academy worth about N1 billion ($6 million), He also spent N1 billion on the rehabilitation of some Nigerian universities.

The First Free To Air Digital TV Platform Arrives In Nigeria

Computer Warehouse Group (CWG) Plc. was recently named World Economic Forum Global Growth Company has partnered with a satellite operator, SES, to launch Nigeria’s first free-to-air (FTA) DTH digital TV platform. 

This will quicken digital migration for local and international broadcasters and allow them to reach millions of homes in West Africa quickly and economically.

Picture Credit: Ventures Africa

232 Teeth Removed From An Indian Teen's Mouth

According to Global News, Dental surgeons in India’s largest city say they have removed 232 small “tooth-like structures” from the mouth of a teenage boy with a rare medical condition.

They say the 17-year-old from a small village in western India had been suffering from jaw pain and swelling for more than 18 months.

Surgeon Dr. Vandana Thoravade says Ashik Gavai suffered complex odontoma, a rare condition in which a tumour grows under a gum and creates smaller tooth-like growths called denticles.

He said the team of dental surgeons took seven hours to remove all the denticles in the operation earlier this week. They were surprised at how many they totaled when counted up and believe it may be the most ever in a case of odontoma. The teen is said to be recovering.