Thursday 27 November 2014

27TH OF NOVEMBER POSTINGS

Monitor your nanny and home from anywhere in the world

Do you know you can monitor your nanny and your home or office from anywhere in the world? With the increase in nanny violence in the country, it is no more luxury to have a CCTV camera system in your home. You can even use hidden cameras to make it discrete. The camera records video and audio and you can watch from your phone, ipad or laptop from anywhere in the world.

The video recorded is also stored in a hard drive on the system so you can view at your convenience as well. The cameras have day and night vision so you can see what goes on in the dark.

We have seen different videos like nanny beating up child, cook stealing food, driver stealing diesel and so on. CCTV is the ideal system to protect your family and property.

Do you know you can monitor your car online as well? If you install a tracker in your car, you can monitor the location of the car and speed. Incase your car is stolen, you can shut down the engine of the car and the police can help to recover it. If your battery is low, you would receive ansms alert. With the vehicle tracker, you can monitor your car and your driver’s movement.There are tracking devices that do not require tampering with the wiring of your vehicle. Since we started vehicle tracking, we have recovered thirty six vehicles out of which seven were recovered across the border in neighboring countries.

For enquiries visit

www.virgocommunications.net

Call 08075994241, 45, 46.

Email: info@virgocommunications.net or dfajobi@virgocommunications.net

New hot pics of supermodel Uche Odikanwa

Fashion model, Gulder Ultimate Search runner up, and Nollywood actor Uche Odikanwa puts his impressive body on display

Multichoice Super Cruise Promo

If you thought the season was going to be just any other season, then you need to check again. Multichoice is switching things up with the MultiChoice Super Cruise Promo, Yep, the MultiChoice Super Cruise Promo.

You see this season, you get to buy a DStv decoder which comes with a dish, pay for three months subscription on either Compact, Family or Access Bouquets and you automatically qualify for the weekly drawwhere you could win 1 of 20 KIA RIO cars, 100 Plasma TV screens, 30 DStv Exploras and many more. Awesome eh?

Buying a GOtv decoder + 2months subscription on GOtv Plus also qualifies you for these amazing gifts

Juicy, eh? And I’m yet to tell you the best part.

Existing subscribers also stand a chance to win. Just pay at least 3 months subscription on a bouquet of your choiceand you could be the one cruising away in the KIA RIO.

Every month you pay counts as an entry for the weekly draw. So you can pay for several months and increase your chances of winningas a GOtv subscriber, when you renew your subscription with the recharge cards.

Offer runs from 14^th November, 2014 to 6^th February, 2015 and is open to new& existing subscribers on DStv & GOtv.

SO people, give yourself the best gift you can this season. Buy your decoder, start subscribing. You might just win yourself a KIA RIO.

Hurry to any Multichoice branch office, dealer outlets or partner mallsnationwide to get your decoder or buy any of our recharge cards to subscribe and win!

Watch out for the weekly live draw on your favourite radio station nationwide.

With Multichoice, there’s something for everyone.

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Africa's Young Entrepreneurs Empowerment program this fri & sat 28th and 29th

Africa’s Young Entrepreneurs brings you, Nigeria Empowerment 2014. An initiative designed to develop young entrepreneurs in Nigeria. This programme is dedicated to identifying and empowering the next generation of Nigerian entrepreneurs who will shape their country’s economic and political landscape.

 Our goal is to enhance a culture of self-reliance and job creation within the Nigerian economy.  Becoming a participant in this programme is your best opportunity to further your business and kick start your business idea.

Please note that admission to this conference is free but doesn't allow you into the business auditions , participants will enjoy will several benefits and take pictures with our key speakers . register online to avoid queue by sending your full-names and email to support@ayeonline or register at reception desk at 7am and closes 8am dress code is smart cooperate

DATE : 28TH AND 29TH NOVEMBER 2014 VENUE : LAGOS COUNTRY CLUB IKEJA TIME : 8AM TO 5PM FRIDAY , 11AM TO 5PM SAT

Africa's Young Entrepreneurs, twitter @ayeorganisation

2014 Music Meets Runway Model Casting this Saturday Nov. 29th

All roads lead to Eko Hotel on December 23rd, as Africa converges on one stage to present the highly anticipated annual fashion and music show, Music Meets Runway 2014 “The African Edition”.

MMR Africa will showcase the best of music and fashion, from across the continent, on one stage in Lagos, Nigeria.

MMR is in search of the best models to strut the runway and if you know you have what it takes to walk for Africa, then this is your chance.

Casting

Date: Saturday, November 29, 2014

Venue: Iris Hall, Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos

Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Requirements

Female Models

• Height: 5’10 or taller

• Dress size: 6-8 (UK) or below

Male Models

• Height: 6’1 or taller

All models must come to the casting in appropriate clothing.

• Female models: plain tank-top, leggings and heels

• Male modes: plain t-shirt & jeans.

To partner with The MMR Foundation please contact: sponsorship@musicmeetsrunway.com

For more information on Music Meets Runway: www.musicmeetsrunway.com

For press enquiries: press@musicmeetsrunway.com

Like the Facebook fan page: www.facebook.com/musicmeetsrunway

For all updates and special announcements and to join the conversation, use the hashtag: #MMR2014

About Music Meets Runway

Music Meets Runway is an annual fashion and music show event, which features fashions by the new era of fashion being presented by live performances by popular music acts, including international artists. Over the years, Fashion and Music has created a style storm around the globe. The innovation, ‘Music Meets Runway’ is intended to provide a platform for talented designers, especially those who normally are excluded from the highly competitive world of fashion to showcase their unique art works WHILE talented music artists perform on stage.

Sneak Peek into the Biggest Sale of the Year: Jumia Black Friday Mega Deals

Jumia Black Friday will produce the most amazing deals ever seen anywhere in Nigeria. On November 28th, see history in the making as Jumia Black Friday Sales gets ready to shatter internet records in Nigeria. All I can say is get your laptops, PC’s, tablets and mobile all data ready in a sale that will have you talking for a while; Christmas couldn’t have had such a perfect start.

Now comes the interesting part, word out there is that on Black Friday Jumia will be selling the iPad Mini at N29,999, Samsung S5 at N41,500, PS4 + Fifa 15 CD at N60,000, the brand new Blackberry Passport at N64,500, Blackberry Z10 phones for N18,200, and the list goes on and on to various electronics, home appliances, fashion and beauty products.

With such amazing prices, guess all you want to know is how? Jumia Black Friday store opens and sales start at Midnight November 28, with star products going live starting at 8am up till 6pm same day, and every hour spectacular deals uploaded to the store. So what’s the secret to grab these amazing deals? Set your reminders, charge your internet devices, Oh! It will serve you well to have fast fingers too.

It gets even better, orders placed with Jumia on Black Friday makes you eligible for a chance to raid theJumia warehouse with the invitation of a golden ticket. Anyone who receives a golden ticket with their delivery can bring a child of their choice to the Jumia warehouse on a selected date to pick as many items as they can in 60 seconds.

The deals can also be viewed on the Jumia Facebook page all day on the 28^th of November so you can stay connected to everything as it happens, as the Jumia Facebook page will be the only source of information to Black Friday shoppers for when to expect all deals during the day. To get all the information you will need, simply like the Jumia Facebook page.

Jeremy Doutte, MD Jumia Nigeria, “It’s amazing the response we have seen since we started promoting Black Friday 2014, it’s as if everywhere I go there is someone who can’t wait till the clock strikes midnight on November 28th. Our Double Awoof vouchers are almost sold out, customer queries about sale is at a towering high, we are surely on the verge of history. We are glad to have pioneered this shopping trend in Nigeria, our customers have been amazing and we consider this one of the many ways to give back”

There is little or no reason to be anywhere else on the 28th of November.

PDP will never rule Lagos - Oba of Lagos says

The Oba of Lagos, HRH Rilwan Akiolu, says the PDP will never win the governorship election in Lagos state. Oba Akilo said this while speaking at the autobiography launch of former President of the Court of Appeal, Mustapha Akanbi, at the Sheraton Hotel in Abuja this morning
“Recently, I told Bode George, (Musiliu) Koro and (Adeseye) Ogunlewe that “Look at me o! You will never win Lagos. God will give us another APC governor” he said (Source - Premium Times)

Party #AtTheClubwithRemyMartin, DJ Jimmy Jatt.

Remy Martin fine champagne cognac is set to hold the November edition of the popular #AtTheClubwithRemyMartin party series this Friday.

Holding at House 45 in Surulere, DJs Jimmy Jatt and Baggio will get guests on their feet till the early hours of the morning while young talent Lil Kesh will be part of this month’s performers alongside Niniola and Black Magic. MC for the night is Hypeman extraordinaire Shody.

You can be a part of the fun online by following the hashtag #AtTheClubwithRemyMartin on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

At the Club with Remy Martin is open to only individuals above 18 years old.

Date: Friday 28th November 2014
Time: 10PM
Venue: House 45, Adeniran Ogunsaya Way, Surulere, Lagos

Denrele Edun is Suave while Beverly Naya and Zainab Balogun are Chic on the Cover of Complete Fashion Magazine’s New Issue

27.11.2014 at 12:02 pm By BellaNaija.com 5 Comments

The new issue of Complete Fashion magazine is out and the double-sided magazine is covered by Denrele Edun on one side with Beverly Naya andZainab Balogun on the flip side.

The Complete Fashion cover personalities of this issue, according to the magazine, have broken boundaries of Image and are consistently pushing the envelope on what Africans define as beauty.

Denrele Edun, Zainab Balogun and Beverly Naya all open up to the magazine and about their paths in the media industry.

Also in the issue is an exploration of the other side of Eva Alordiah as she shares her artistic skill with a brush in hand, transforming her face to an art piece on the Beauty Box cover.

Inside this delightful issue are runway reports from around the globe, fashion jury, trend reports, a full feature on Gideon Okeke who sheds light on his role asKim Dakim in the movie, ‘A place in the Stars’ and many more.

Get Your Team of Innovative Friends Together & Enter for the Ericsson Innovation Awards | Idea Submission Deadline December 15th 2014

Technology is taking the world by storm, and it is because of the brilliant and innovative minds that we have in our societies. We love to encourage young innovators to be a part of the changing world, and we’re pleased to announce that it’s that time of the year when entries are sent in for the Ericsson Innovation Awards.

Here’s what the organisers have to say:

‘Students from third-level schools, universities and colleges all over the world are invited to submit their innovative ideas.

This competition will give the participants an opportunity to gain a foothold in the business world, while also earning recognition from top leaders and making contacts within the telecoms industry. The top teams will also receive invaluable business coaching and technical insights from our experienced industry professionals.

The theme for this year’s EIA is ‘Learning’, focusing on how to make learning opportunities more accessible… For example, innovating around the tools needed when lifelong learning becomes necessary for everyone, or creating new tools and methodologies when learning becomes an online activity, moving away from school buildings.’

Prizes to be won are:

First prize: EUR 25 000

Second prize: EUR 10 000

The awards ceremony takes place in Sweden, with the costs of invitees covered

All finalists and semi-finalists will be given the opportunity to be interviewed for a possible internship or permanent position at Ericsson.

Winners will receive the endorsements and winner’s mark from Ericsson on LinkedIn

2 Parties, 1 Venue! Vellvett Grill Lounge & Bar Opens in Victoria Island, Lagos this Weekend

Are you ready? Because they are! The

The Vellvett Grill Lounge & Bar is about to open and will be having a grand opening party tomorrow – Friday 28th November 2014. This event will be hosted by Olisa Adibua & the Cool DJ Jimmy Jatt.

It will be an evening to remember so be there!

Date: Friday 28th & Saturday 29th November 2014
Time: 10PM
Venue: Vellvett Grill Lounge & Bar, 198 Idejo Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Dress Code: Rich & Famous

For Table Bookings please call: 0706-633-3333 or 080-2058-8658.

This event in exclusive.

Sales! Enjoy Great Deals on Designer Clothing & Accessories at TAMRIS Sales & Networking Event this Weekend

TAMRIS, a Nigerian and New York based African fashion outlet is hosting its first annual sales event, featuring a host of designers including AsakeOge, Brides&Babies, BlingBling, Ona, Nma, By_Maria, Shoffit, Urban&Chic and more.

There is something for everyone – male & female, young & old, kids & adults: From simple day wears, to corporate outfits, to party outfits, to bridal wear, bedazzled clutch purses and shoes.

For bespoke orders, come with your fabrics. If you don’t have your fabrics with you, they can still customize some designs for you. They will style you and tailor to your specification.

There will be complimentary styling and make-up consultation, complimentary Zaron goodie bags, complimentary professional photos in TAMRIS outfits, drinks, snacks and lots more!

RSVP with them for complimentary gifts by texting ‘IWA’ to 08091166199.

Limited after-event sales continue till the end of the year.

To qualify for their end-of-year raffle draw, Like them on Facebook and follow them on Instagram: @Tamris_ and Twitter @Tamris1

For easy and thoughtful gift ideas, get their discounted gift vouchers for friends and family this season.

Date: Friday 28th November – Sunday 30th November 2014
Time: 10AM – 6PM
Venue: 236B Muri Okunola Street VI, Lagos
Contact: Please call 08091166199 or 013427487 | Visit their website: http://ecommerce.vericliff.com/tamris/ | Find them on Facebook:www.facebook.com/TAMRIS | Follow them on Twitter: @Tamris1 | Follow them on Instagram: @Tamris_

Christmas is Coming! Find Perfect Gifts for You & Your Loved Ones at the “Shut Down XMas Fair”, Lagos

Come one, come all to the mainland, Lagos to one of the biggest family Christmas fairs! The Strands Events organised Shut Down Xmas Fair 2014!

It will be a shopping experience where the air is filled with excitement, soaring spirits, merriment, and loads of people with the passion for Christmas shopping – come together to see, smell, taste, hear and buy from the many stands that will be selling loads of products and services.

The theme for this year’s event is – “Something for All the Senses”, and it will be a great selection of gifting items, books, fashion designers, toys, household items, perfumes, chocolates, pie and wines, good music and lots more for you to choose from at prices you can afford.

This is a great time to get those gifts fro you and your loved ones all under one roof. You can also bring the kids as there will be lots of fun activities like face painting, bouncy castle and a Santa’s grotto for your kids to enjoy, plus a lot of cool prizes to be won.

This year’s edition would be featuring about 40 exhibitors to include brands likeSkye Bank, Laterna Bookshop, F3G1, Tomi Treat, Mushoom I like Boutique,Dress Express (Collectibles), Little Weavers, Mother Care, Zabethel Fashion, Fabulous BSD, Adran Homes, Yoppa Scented World, Shoes 4 U, Lawiza Creations, Jemiriana African, Adam & Eve & many more.

See you there!

Date: Saturday 29th – Sunday 30th November, 2014
Time: 10AM – 7PM
Venue: Adam & Eve; 8, Isaac John Street GRA Ikeja, Lagos.

This event is free!

For stand booking/enquiries call 07051014280 or 08023962934 | Send an e-mail to: info@shutdownfair.com | Visit: www.shutdownfair.com | Follow them on Twitter: @shutdownfair | Add them on BBM – Pin: 7EE90F33

Get Shopping at the Christmas Beauty A’Fair by Pops Concepts! Sunday 7th December 2014

POPS Concepts brings to you the annual Christmas Beauty A’Fair (CBA) to celebrate beauty this holiday season!

Back by popular demand, the CBA is a one-stop shop for discovering new beauty brands, stocking up on favorites, finding the perfect beauty gift for everyone on your list this holiday season, ticking off items from your Christmas beauty wishlist and preparing for the gift-giving season – all while getting you in the festive spirit!

Sponsored by Makeup Maven Newyork, the 2014 event will be held in Lagos.

Guests can shop from all their favorite beauty brands at fabulous discounts, stock up on their must-have products, and get an early start on holiday shopping for loved ones. Additional features will include beauty product/service exhibitions, freebies/giveaway hour, competitions, complimentary makeovers, food, music, and networking opportunities.

As an extension of POPS Concepts’ The MakeUp Fair Series, attendees of the CBA will have a unique opportunity to meet and interact with exhibiting brands and gather the relevant information needed to make an informed purchase.

Exhibition categories include makeup products and tools, personal care products, skincare products, wellness and spa luxuries, hair care, beauty gift packages, and accessories.

This event is FREE to attend so come with your family and friends!

Date: Sunday 7th December, 2014
Time: 11AM – 7PM
Venue: Anchor Events Place, No 2 Registration Close, behind Union Bank, after LTV Agidingbi Ikeja, Lagos

For Sponsorship & Participation please call 08188905667 or 08037862333 | Send an e-mail to: popsconcepts@gmail.com | Find them on Facebook:www.facebook.com/themakeupfairseries | Follow them on Twitter:@themakeupfair | Follow them on Instagram: @themakeupfair | Add them via BBM Pin: 7F0B015D | Visit their website:http://popsconcepts.com/christmasbeautyafair/

How Cointreau-versial Are You? Join Cointreau at its Pool Party this Saturday 29th Nov. 2014

How Cointreau-Versial are you and your friends?

Kick off the holiday season with Cointreau at the “Be Cointreau-Versial” Pool Party hosted by BNatural Spa, Ikeja. It’s all happening on Saturday 29th of November and it promises to be an amazing experience!

The Cointreau Fizz cocktails are known for their exciting flavors and garnishes and it’s all part of the Cointreau Fizz Experience coming to the ‘Be Cointreau-Versial’ Pool Party.

So what’s your style? The fizz Margarita; Cosmopolitan; a Side Car or a White Lady? Come get it all at the event!

Cointreau is for sale to only individuals over 18 years old. Be Cointreau-versial. Drink Responsibly

Date: Saturday 29th November 2014
Time: 4PM – 10PM
Venue: BNatural Spa, 11 Oduduwa Way, Off Isaac John, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos

Uche Anichebe: Leadership by The Highest Bidder

In many societies, there is an agreement that the road to political leadership is a road to service, a selfless journey in which the political leader bears the interest of his people and attempts to lead them to greater heights. Little wonder, the latin maxim, ut ministraret, non ut sibi ministraretur, which encapsulates the true philosophy of leadership- to serve and not to be served. This idea of service is even more obvious when we find that political leaders are often termed civil servants.

So great was the task of the leader and the expectation of the populace that just as in the biblical days of the Israelites, so much emphasis was placed on his/her virtues and leadership abilities. And when leadership did not devolve by blood, they chose men with charisma, commendable past records, strength, grace and good popularity among the people. Hardly was there a time when the financial status of the prospective leader became a major consideration. It was therefore politics driven by personal quality.

In the light of the above, it becomes worrisome when in Nigeria, prospective party candidiates have to pay through their noses in their bid to purchase the political party ticket. It is no news that the Peoples Democratic Party requires prospective candidates for the presidential race to pay the whooping sum of N20 million as the cost of the form and N2 million for Expression of Interest, while in the All Progressive Congress, the cost is 27 million Naira for party ticket, and 2 million Naira for Expression of Interest. For the gubernatorial race, the PDP sells its party ticket for 10 million naira and N1 million for the expression of interest forms. The cost for purchasing the ticket for senatorial seat, House of Representatives and state assemblies is N4.5 million, N2.5 million and N1.2 million respectively.

In his bid to pursue senatorial office, a legal practitioner I know, had to resort to soliciting finance for the purchase of party ticket from relatives and friends. His situation is almost no different from Buhari’s who claims to have sourced the money for his party ticket from a bank loan. According to Goodluck Jonathan, his was not personally funded, but was funded by well wishers and friends of his government. Since everybody is claiming to be unable to fund that amount of money, why then do political parties insist on such pricy fees? What happens to people whose political dream is driven by the desire to serve, and who unfortunately, neither have the financial wherewithal, nor family, and financial institutions to foster their dreams. We have the issue of god fatherism, but lets face it, this is one issue that mars the dreams of millions of Nigeria to serve their fatherland.

The constitutional qualification for one to hold the office of the president, as stipulated in section 131 of the Nigerian constitution are as follows: the person must be a citizen by birth, must have attained the age of forty years old, must be a member of a political party, and must have been educated to at least school certificate level. These conditions are quite reasonable, and it becomes worrisome the extra unreasonable monetary requirement interested politician has to satisfy in his desire for political power. This current situation has the effect of monetising our democracy. It is a tortuous requirement which has several ugly far reaching consequences.

In a country as ours, and with our own idiosyncrasies, it is almost inconceivable that one will cough out such huge amount of money without expecting rewards far greater than the office he/she seeks. This explains the mentality of many political officers who see and treat their positions as an investment from which they expect to reap bountiful profits. Paying these millions is a huge commitment, which deepens the desperation of political officers to clinch the crown- the political positions that they seek. It is this sought of expensive commitment that breeds desperation and consequently, electoral and post electoral corruption. Whereas electoral corruption is in the form of electoral malpractice in varied forms, post electoral corruption sets in when they spend several months in office, not serving the people, but using the tax payers’ money to pay back all loans owed and replenishing their already dry accounts.

Over the years, the cliché that the youths are the future of tomorrow, held sway. In recent times, however, this has been greatly opposed by the school of thought which opines that today, and not tomorrow- which is much too uncertain-should belong to the youth. But really, which youths are we advocating for? How many Nigerian youths ran afford to run for major political positions, bearing in mind the tortuous cost involved. How many Nigerian youths have escaped the wicked tentacles of unemployment and underemployment, let alone earn millions of Naira with which to channel into politics. In truth, the road to leadership, and the cost involved is exemptionist, and unless something is done, the youths will forever be excluded and leadership in Nigeria will be the sole exclusive of the bourgeoisie. The consequence of this is that ours will forever remain a government, not of the people, but for the rich.

An acquaintance of mine once teasingly mentioned that the politicians of Nigeria can be likened to the Ogbanje or Abiku- the child who always comes back to his parents after dying many times. Her reason for this allusion, is because, Nigerian politicians always leave office to come back shortly afterwards. They never really go. Put differently, the politicians in Nigeria are recycled, and therefore, from one political dispensation to another, the same bunch of people wield political power, only occupying different offices at different points in times. But how could we expect any different situation when Nigerian politics has been successfully hijacked by a few affluent people, who can afford to shoulder the huge cost implication.

There goes an aged saying that he that pays the piper dictates the tune. Where a man sponsors another, that man may never be content with a repayment of his money, and words of appreciation. He is bound to want more. He might desire to have a say in political decisions, he might desire to have a share in the so called national cake, he is also bound to desire all choices made by the government to be advantageous to him, irrespective of its implication on the general polity. This is bad enough, and it is indeed catastrophic to imagine where several persons become sponsors. They become quasi political masters who dictate the tune of the government.

The expensive cost of purchasing the party ticket is a reflection of INEC’s inability to effectively regulate the affairs of political parties in Nigeria. It also reflects the insensitivity of our country, where the interest of the common man is resigned to the background. If justice must be upheld, then equal opportunity must be given to all players in the arena of politics. The poor must not be excluded, for in them may we find people willing to give their all for country; people driven by honesty, and capable of propelling the affairs of this troubled country.

True, political parties need finance. It is also understood that they thrive on internally generated revenue. yet, modesty must at all times play out. A reasonable cost should suffice; one which may not be cheap, but must be affordable and fair to all interested persons. Nigerian politics must never be an affair for the rich and mighty. The greatest Nigerian challenge is, and has been the problem of leadership. One valid answer to this challenge is the election of people who truly feel the pulse of this country and are willing to salvage her from her travails. At times as this, our national dream should be to enthrone leaders with excellent personal and leadership qualities, and we must challenge any factor which threatens that national dream.

posted by:Ezekiel Akamagwuna.