LiveImpact Naija: November 2013

Friday, 8 November 2013

ASUU STRIKE: FG, ASUU To Meet Again Next Week

Academic Staff Union of Universities met across the country on Thursday to consider the offer by the Federal Government.

The ASUU President, Dr. Nasir Faggae after a meeting with President Goodluck Jonathan which ended in the early hours of Tuesday had told reporters that the union would take back an undisclosed message to their members.

The PUNCH gathered that the striking public universities lecturers met in the nine zones of ASUU with branch chairmen to discuss the outcome of the meeting with the President.

PHOTO: Two Cultists Confess Being Hired Assassins in Lagos

Two suspected members of Eiye Cult group were apprehended by Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in Lagos state. The duo confessed they were hired to kill five people around Alaba Market in Ojo before the police arrested them.

The suspects, identified as Ola Jimoh Sodiq, 28, and Ibrahim Oshilemo, 27, both originate from Lagos State. They were captured in their hideout in Sabo Ajangbadi area of Iba Local Government Area of Lagos.

Following the killing of five persons by masked men around Alaba International Market in Ojo, detectives from SARS were invited to investigate the attacks which led to the arrest of the two suspected cultists.

EXPOSED: Married Women Who Secretly Work As Prostitutes In Lagos

It has been uncovered that a growing number of middle-class housewives secretly work as prostitutes in Lagos without the knowledge of their husbands, though accurate statistics with which to prove it are hard to come by.

Reports have it that some of these women are successful at it and have made enough money from the business as they now own boutiques and apartments within the city.

Some are said to do for money while others do it for the fun of it.

REVEALED: World's Richest Piece Of Land Is In Africa (PHOTO)

The title "world's richest piece of real estate" may conjure up images of Rodeo Drive, the French Riviera or New York City's Fifth Avenue, but it may actually be located in…Botswana.
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According to Debswana, a mining conglomerate jointly owned by De Beers and the Botswana government, the richest piece of land on the planet may very well be the Jwaneng diamond mine, one of the world's five super pits.

"Jwaneng mine is the most valuable diamond mine in the world by value," says Esther Kanaimba-Senai, the head of corporate affairs for Debswana in Botswana. "Each carat that we mine fetches a lot more money. … In addition the volume that we produce lends itself to be the most valuable mine in the world."

Thursday, 7 November 2013

RECIPE To all LIN Readers: Strawberries And Cream

Dietitian’s Tip:

Strawberries are a good source of vitamin C and potassium. Here they’re paired with amaretto liqueur and sour cream for a low-fat dessert.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups fat-free sour cream
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons amaretto liqueur
1 quart fresh strawberries, hulled and halved (reserve 6 whole for garnish)

Directions:

In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, brown sugar and liqueur.

In a large bowl, add the halved strawberries and sour cream mixture. Stir gently to mix. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled, about 1 hour.

Scoop the strawberries into 6 colorful bowls or chilled sherbet glasses. Garnish with whole strawberries and serve immediately.

Governor Chime admits detaining his wife..but says its in her interest

This report from Sahara Reporters contradicts reports yesterday that Gov Chime denied detaining his wife. This report has more details about the press conference that took place in Enugu on Tuesday

Governor Sullivan Chime of Enugu State has confirmed reports that he is keeping his wife incarcerated, but that he is doing so in her interest.

“I wanted the best for her and that’s why I pleaded with the doctors to have her treated at home,” he stated during a press conference in Enugu. “That’s also why I allowed her access to her telephone and laptop which unfortunately led to the stage where I’m now being falsely accused of imprisoning or detaining my own wife.”

Mercy Johnson, Nse Ikpe-Etim & Clarion Chukwura star in Hustlers

The movie Hustlers show our movie stars in another light. Producer Elvis Chucks is back on the scene with a new production.

Top Nollywood actresses including Mercy Johnson, Nse Ikpe-Etim, and Clarion Chukwuka channel their best wild characters in the movie.

Rising Nollywood talent IK Ogbonna and Chelsea Eze also star in the production. It is set to hit the cinemas in Dec 2013. Watch the trailer above. Website: www.hustlersmovie.net . FB page - www.facebook.com/hustlersmovie

Wizkid’s Girlfriend Escapes Fatal Car Accident On 3rd Mainland Bridge

Wizkid’s girlfriend Tania Omotayo, has disclosed that she almost got into a fatal car accident on the 3rd mainland bridge.
According to her, she was on top speed when the tyres of her car burst.

She is grateful to God for saving her life as they could have swerved off the bridge.

See her tweets below:

They could have easily swerved off the bridge.

See her tweets:

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FG Takes $300m Loan To Tackle Housing Deficit

The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved the request of the Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, to obtain a $300m credit facility from the International Development Association housing projects in the country.

The council, presided over by President Goodluck Jonathan, also approved the applications of 174 foreigners who sought Nigerian citizenship.

The Minister of Information, Mr. Labaran Maku; Minister of Interior, Mr. Abba Moro; and the Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Yerima Ngama, briefed State House correspondents on the outcome of the meeting.

Ngama said the council approved that Okonjo-Iweala should execute the interest-free financing agreement that would be repaid over 40 years on behalf of the Federal Government, while the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Muhammed Adoke, would issue the legal opinion required to formalise the project.

EFCC Nabs Landlord Who Duped 100 Prospective Tenants

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, yesterday, arrested Alahaji Ishola Salawudeen, landlord who defrauded over 100 prospective tenants at 89, Oriola Street in Alapere Ketu of N37 million.

He was whisked away by the anti-graft agency immediately after court sitting at the Ebute Metta Magistrate’s Court. At the resumed hearing of the matter, yesterday, it was discovered at that Salawudeen, was also facing similar charges at Lowa Street, Ikorodu on the platform of Shotex Construction Investment, his company, though which he also fraudulently collected money from 33 tenants with pretext of giving them accommodation.

Advice for President Jonathan: Nice Way to Honour the Golden Eaglets

Dr. Rafiu Ladipo, the President General of the Nigerian Supporters Club, was close to tears after the Golden Eaglets stormed to the final of the FIFA U-17 World Cup with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over sweden.

“These boys are wonderful. These boys are disciplined. These boys are rare gems. These boys are heroes!!!”, Dr. Ladipo repeatedly said.

“They’ve made us proud here in UAE. We have 19 strong-members of the Supporters Club who have been singing and hooting for the glory of these boys and our fatherland.