Thursday, June 16, 2016

News: Facebook Introduces Suicide Prevention Tool



Facebook has introduced suicide prevention tool which are now available worldwide.

These tools, will let people flag posts from friends or people who they think may be at risk or on the verge of committing suicide.


Now Trending On Twitter: #YouthDay2016

So #YouthDay2016 is one of the top trends on twitter. For those who don't know, South Africa is commemorating the SOWETO uprising that saw the protest of students from various high schools in South Africa pushing a movement against the then Apartheid Government Bantu Education System. The movement happened in 1976, up to 176 youths were killed and thousands were injured.

Fast forward to today, South African's are reacting on twitter. See tweets after the cut...

News: 34 Migrants Found Dead In Desert



Niger’s interior ministry has informed news agents that 34 migrants have been found dead in the Niger desert near Assamaka a border post between Niger and Algeria. This includes 5 men, nine women and 20 children. It’s been assumed that they were abandoned by people smugglers while trying to get to neighbouring country Algeria.

A source told AFP that “They probably died of thirst, as is often the case”.

News Source: African Spotlight

News: South Africa Celebrates Youth Day

16th of June marks a day in the lives of South Africans. The incidents that took place on the 16th of June, 2016 re-writes history in South Africa. On this day in 1976, students stood up against the Bantu education system. It happened first in Johannesburg Township and spread through other townships around the nation for the rest of the year. The uprising was triggered by apartheid government policies that caused the introduction of the Bantu Education Act in 1953.

During the movement police blocked about 10 000 to 20 000 pupils moving towards the Orlando Stadium. A confrontation ensued near Orlando High, and a 13-year-old Hector Pieterson was killed. The major contention was for the government to stop the use of Afrikaans as the learning language. This movement remains a part of South African history.

Sunday, June 12, 2016

Sally Kohn Has Shared Her View About The US Elections on Twitter

Sally Kohn,a CNN Political Commentator shared her view about the forth coming US Elections. What say ye? See another tweet after the cut...


Now Trending On Twitter: #TheVoiceNigeria

So The Voice Nigeria aired today and people are reacting to the show on twitter. See reactions below.

A Huge Thank You Message From Nigerian Actor Richard Mofe Damijo To His Fan (You)

So in just 33 years as a "pro-actor" I get a life time achievement award. I am humbled, thrilled and super-grateful. I want to thank all my Directors. Producers. Teachers. Colleagues... I want to particularly acknowledge Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan. Dr Mike Adenuga. My fans who continue to authenticate me. My wife who is my solid rock and safe place. And everyone that has made it with me on this incredible journey. It was an amazing night and who better to be on hand to do it for me than Ebubedike himself. The lion... Pete Edochie. I was also blessed to be in the distinguished company of 2 of my favourite people who are not just actors to me Mr and Mrs olu Jacobs. Thanks #AMAA Dreams do come true if u hold on tight. This Warri boy has made good. It just tells me, everybody else can once they believe. God's grace has indeed been more than sufficient for me. I am blessed beyond words. #RMDSaysSo #GodsSon #Blessed #AMAA2016 #Actor #WorkingActor #Graced

A photo posted by RMD (@mofedamijo) on

A well deserved win! Photo Credit: Instagram: his intagram page mofedamijo

News: Mass Shooting- Up To 50 People Shot Dead in Florida Night Club


Florida police has reported that up to 50 people have been killed inside the Pulse night club. A law enforcement source told CNN that the gunman has been identified to be Omar Mateen of Ft. Pierce, Florida,  the Orlando police shot and killed Mateen.

Orlando Police Chief John Mina said "It appears he was organized and well-prepared," The shooter had an assault-type weapon, a handgun and "some type of (other) device on him." 

Princess Charlotte...So Cute

A photo posted by European Royal Families (@euroroyals) on
I totally agree with euroroyals. The little princess is so cute! All eyes were on her and little prince George at the Queen's parade

The 2016 African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA): Nominees & Winners

The African Movie Academy Awards took place yesterday in Port Harcourt, Nigeria and some people's dreams have been fulfilled. Here's a list and pictures of some of the Winners.

Sundayspiration: No Condition Is Permanent

Onika Tanya Maraj a.k.a Nicki Minaj popular American rapper, singer and songwriter
So i'm going to share a lot of past and present pictures in this post. These pictures went viral recently and i think it shares a strong message which i'd like to re-iterate today. Feel free to air your opinion in the comment section if you agree or diasagree with me.
 
Life is never constant and the statement that no condition is permanent may sound like a cliche. However, i need you to think about it again. Many successful people started out like you. Uncertain of the future, not sure if the tide will settle, or if the breakthrough will eventually come.

You may be going through some tough situation and feel that its the end for you. Or you feel like quitting. Here's a strong message that the picture above and many more below is saying to you: don't quit, don't stop,  don't you dare give up! It may just be that your next effort will turn your situation around. Or that the gold is just a few meters away, and you may end up doing all the work and give up then someone else come along a thrust one more dig and strikes the gold. And most annoying get the credit for your work!

Now Trending on Twitter: #IFP Manifesto

This has been trending on twitter for a while now. The Inkatha Freedom Party has launched its manifesto for the 2016 elections and people are responding to it. See tweets from South Africans below.


Saturday, June 11, 2016

Photos From Noble Igwe's Wedding

I love the formation. Beautiful bridesmaids and very very handsome groom's men;-) More photos after cut...

Congratulations To Nigerian Blogger- Noble Igwe On His Wedding Today!

A photo posted by Mai Atafo (@maiatafo) on
Wishing them both a happy married life!

Must Wear Trending Hairstyles

A new week is almost here and you may be considering to change your hairstyle. They say to spot the classy woman you need to lookout for her hair, brows and shoes. I think these factors contributes to a lady's class and style beat. So here are some must have hairstyles that should wow you!

Places To Visit: Amboseli National Park, Kenya

You can't correctly tell how beautiful this picture above is until you see these animals yourself. The wild life viewing is entirely breath taking. This and more is what you get when you visit Amboseli National Park. Summer is here and you may be making decisions on where to visit. If you haven't been to Africa then you should consider Amboseli park. The park has this water body flowing from Mount Kilimanjaro situated in Tanzania but you can see her in all her glory from the park. The water is from the snow on the mountain. When it melts it flows and some of that flow is found in the park.

The park is about 39,206 hectares in size. The local people are the Masaai (very good jumpers). I met these people and they are just wonderful. When you visit, please do something good for them.

You will naturally find animals including elephants, Cape buffaloes, impala, Masai lions, cheetahs, spotted hyenas, Masai giraffes, plains zebras and blue wildebeest, hippopotamus and many more animals. You will find beautifully crafted acacia trees in the park. I even saw an albino monkey!

The Sunrise and Sunset in Amboseli is absolutely beautiful!


Press Play: Hilarious Skit From Nedu (As Sister Nkechi)

The day started on a gloomy note around the world, but here's a hilarious skit from Nedu of Wazobia FM in Nigeria. And Nedu has some strong message for us all. This should lighten our day!

Source: Nedu_wazobiafm

Noble Igwe Is Getting Married Today! Photos of Groom and Groomsmen

A photo posted by mi_abaga (@mi_abaga) on

 So today is popular Nigerian blogger Noble Igwe's wedding. His grooms men including Nigerian popular musician MI Abaga are all set. See more instagram photos below...

Must Watch: Jimmy Fallon Slow Jams The News With President Obama

 
On Thursday during the late night talk show "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon", the news was slow jammed by American president Barack Obama and Jimmy Fallon. Both listed President Obama's accomplishments while in office. He didn't fail to put Donald Trump in place with some reference of the fake tan in an "Orange is not the new black"

The slow jammed news ended with the President dropping the mic. Such swag and i've got to say the President Barack is so cool!

Enjoy the video and leave your comments!

Video Source: You Tube

Sad News: 22 Year Old US The Voice Singer Christina Grimme Shot Dead At A Concert In Florida

A photo posted by Christina Grimmie (@therealgrimmie) on
At a Florida concert venue as singer Christina Grimmie signed autographs for fans after a show, a gunman opened fire and killed the once The Voice US Star before shooting and killing himself.

Grimmie's publicist, Heather Walsh, said in an email early today Saturday that "we can confirm that Christina has passed and went home to be with the Lord". The Orlando Police Department also confirmed on its official Twitter page that Grimmie had died.


Now Trending: Nigerian Reacts To Amodu Shuaibu's Death On Twitter


Nigerians are reacting to Amodu Shuaibu's death! They woke up to the shocking news today! See tweets below...



Top Jobs: Human Resource Manager Wanted In Lagos, Nigeria

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Sports: Former Nigerian Football Coach Amodu Shuaibu, 58 is Dead

This is really sad. Just 3 days ago Nigerian former football coach Stephen Keshi died. And now today Saturday the 11th of June, 2016 Amodu Shuaibu a former Nigerian coach has also passed away. Shuaibu was 58. Amodu and Keshi worked together as Nigeria's head coach and assistant coach respectively at the 2002 Africa Cup of Nation.
 
Reports from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)  indicated that Amodu died today Saturday the 11th of June after "he could not wake up" from his sleep and that he had earlier complained of chest pains before he went to bed on Friday night.

Nigerian Celebrity Lynxx Shares Inspirational Messages

Recently, popular Nigerian celebrity and Utunu crooner seems to be undergoing a life changing phase of finding his true self. He recently released a new single in titled "Serve You" in regards to this new found journey. And has been sharing some inspirational messages. See some inspirational messages from Lynxx. I quite agree with him..


Wednesday, June 08, 2016

Sports: Nigerian Former Football Coach Stephen Keshi Has Died





Stephen Okechukwu Keshi is dead! He was Nigeria’s former football coach. He died in the early hours of Wednesday the 8th of June, 2016 in Benin City in Nigeria after suffering a cardiac arrest. The former international football player and coach had earlier lost his wife of 35 years, Kate to cancer last year. News had it that he never got over his wife’s death.

A close friend to the family said “He was not ill at all, never showed any signs of  illness, but we suspect he never got over the death of his wife,”  He is survived by four children and his mother.
He was a member of the 1994 team. And unfortunately the 5th to die in that team. Others are Uche Okafor, Thompson Oliha, Rashidi Yekini and Wilfred Agbonavbare.

He was popularly known as the “Big Boss” for his leadership skills. He is so far the only Nigerian coach to have won the Africa Cup of Nations. He has coached Togo, Mali and Nigeria for the World Cup football competitions.


Tuesday, June 07, 2016

Jobs Alert In South Africa: Junior Sales and Training Administrator Position is Open

Currently available is an exciting and rewarding job opportunity at SA SMTS (Pty) Ltd in Sasolburg, Vaal Triangle. Free State, South Africa. The position on offer is a junior sales and
Training administrator position.

If you are interested and have the necessary skills with own transport, please email your updated CV to max.koen@smtsltd.com use “New Position” as email subject.

Good luck to prospective candidates!