ETISALAT SUPRISES USERS WITH SPECIAL OFFER

In celebration of the festive period, Etisalat Nigeria has unveiled a new yuletide offer that will enable customers on the network enjoy a wide range of mouth-watering offerings and gift items.
The Etisalat “Green Xmas Offer” is for existing and prospective customers on the network, and can be accessed upon the purchase of a smartphone from any of the company’s Experience Centers across the nation.
Any customer who purchases a smartphone, will be rewarded on the spot with 1GB free data, free access to social and chat apps monthly for 11months; and tons of free gift items like mini massagers, power banks and mobile
cooling fans.
Also, if you recharge N5000, you get N5000 talk time, 3GB data and free incoming calls while roaming in 14 countries. And for customers who want to spend the yuletide season overseas, you aren’t left out either. At a discounted rate of N100/min, you can make local calls and back home to Nigeria in the UK, USA, UAE, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, courtesy of Etisalat Nigeria.

MANY CELEBRITIES WINS AWARD AT THE SOUNDCITY MVP AWARD FESTIVAL

Yesterday was colourful and wonderful with the loudest ovation from the audience of the 2016 Soundcity MVP Award festival. The event which was the maiden edition was held at the luxurious EKO HOTEL CONVENTION CENTRE with several celebrities in attendance including Victoria Kimani, Dolapo Sijuwade, Falz, Emma Nyra, Noble Igwe, Moet Abebe, Vj Adams, Mimi Onalaja, Toni Tones and many more.
Wonderful and electrifying performances from Lil.Kesh, Patoranking, Falz, Koker,Olamide, Tekno etc made  the event glamourous.

The Following artiste emerged as winners at the event...

Best Male Artiste- Wizkid

Best Female Artiste- Yemi Alade

Pop Artiste of the Year- Kiss Daniel

Digital Artiste of the Year- Tekno

Collaboration of the Year- “Who you epp” Olamide ft. Wande Coal X Phyno

Best Group/Duo- Sauti Sol

Song of the Year- “Pana” by Tekno

Best New Act- Mr. Eazi

Viewers Choice Award- “Soldier” by Falz ft. Simi

Listeners Choice Award- “Pana” by Tekno

Producer of the Year- DJ Maphorisa

Video of the Year- “Aje” by Alikiba. Directed by Meji

Artiste of the Year- Wizkid

2017 MUST-READ BOOKS FOR ENTREPRENUERS

Bill Gates recently released his favorite
books of 2016. Claiming he averages
about one book a week, the billionaire
business magnate says reading is his
“favorite way to learn about a new
topic.”
W e were inspired to put together our
own reading list of some of the best-
selling business books of the year.
Here’s a selection of 10 must-reads that
we think have the potential to transform
your business and take it to the next
level.

SHOE DOG BY PHIL KNIGHT

A Bill Gates favorite, Shoe Dog offers an
inside look at Phil Knight’s
entrepreneurial journey and how he
built his startup Nike into the global
brand it is today.

TOOLS OF  TITANS BY TIM FERRISS
In his latest book, entrepreneur and
strategist Tim Ferriss shares the
productivity secrets of the more than
200 “world-class performers” he has
interviewed on his podcast.

THE POWER OF BROKE BY DAYMOND JOHN
Shark Tank star and Fubu founder
Daymond John explains that starting a
business with limited resources is a
competitive advantage, not a liability.

THE CODE OF THE EXTRAORDINARY MIND BY VISHEN LAKHIANI
What if everything you thought about
love, work, and life is wrong? Vishen
Lakhiani, founder of MindValley,
challenges your most entrenched beliefs
in an effort to help you redefine the
meaning of personal success.

DISRUPTED BY DANS LYON
This is a messy, tell-all account of what
happens when a seasoned journalist
from an established news magazine
takes a job at a software marketing
startup. He chronicles his time at
Hubspot where he encountered “devilish
angel investors, fad-chasing venture
capitalists, entrepreneurs and
‘wantrapreneurs."

ORIGINALS BY ADAMS GRANT
Author and professor Adam Grant
examines how people can reject
conformity and improve the status quo
by generative creative, original ideas.

HUSTLE BY NEIL PATEL, PATRICK VLASKOVITS AND JONAS KOFFLER
This New York Times bestseller guides
readers through the process of
“breaking free from the drudgery” in
their daily lives and turning potential
into opportunity.

GRIT BY ANGELA DUCKWORTH
Psychologist Angela Duckworth claims
that success is the result of passion and
persistence, not talent and luck.

BUILDING THE INTERNET OF THINGS BY MACIEJ KRANZ
This is a practical handbook for
entrepreneurs who are focused on the
business implications of the internet things.

THINKING, FAST AND SLOW BY DANIEL KAHNEMA
Though originally published in 2011,
this book continues to be a best-seller in
2016. Renowned psychologist Daniel
Kahneman does a deep dive analysis of
the two cognitive systems that shape the
judgments and decisions we make in
our everyday lives.

2016 Miss Nigeria's Audition Concluded

Miss Nigeria 2016 concluded audition exercise on
the 5th of December 2016. This year’s auditions
were held in four locations; Port Harcourt,
Abuja, Enugu and Lagos from the 29th of
November 2016 to 5th of December 2016. This was
to accommodate contestants from the thirty-six
states in Nigeria. The Port-Harcourt audition
held on the 29th of November at Hotel
Presidential, the Abuja audition on the 1st of
December at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel Abuja,
Enugu audition on the 3rd of December at The
Hotel, Independence Layout, and the
final audition in Lagos on the 4th and 5th of
December at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria
Island, Lagos.
There was a huge turnout of contestants vying
for the crown. The reigning queen, Pamela
Peter-Vigboro was present at the Lagos auditions
to encourage the contestants. Interviews and
screenings were conducted by experienced
pageant judges. Below are the names of Judges
at the audition stage.

Port Harcourt Auditions:
Yenebi Dike (CEO, Clothes Rac Stores), Daye Horsefall (Fashion Influencer), Kaka Peters (Kaka’s hair Salon), Akpos Okudu (Designer)

Abuja Auditions: Geraldine Uba, Chine
Anosike, Vannessa Oghomwen Ogida (Project
Manager and Judge, Miss Nigeria 2016), May
Ikeora (Director, Miss Nigeria Organisation)

Enugu Auditions:
Jasmine Naza, Odogwuchyke, Benzufele, Noreen Odor

The selected ladies will be in camp where they
will be involved in different activities which
include 80% empowerment training, fun
choreography and etiquette classes. Other
activities planned for the camping duration, will
be exploring Nigeria’s culture and heritage in
Benin; the international beach soccer courtesy
of Powerhorse; and Mentorship by a renowned
WIMBIZ member and among others.
The 40th Miss Nigeria will be crowned on the 19th
of December 2016 at the Eko Convention Centre
by 7:30pm with Red and Green carpet from 5PM
– 7PM Tickets on sale at Eko Hotel and Suites,
Victoria Island, Lagos. For enquires and table
booking, contact: 08033150455,
07064933209,08176201460 or the
website: www.missnigeria.ng

Miss Nigeria pageant is powered by Daily Times
Newspaper and sponsored by The Ministry of
Environment, Ministry of Information and
Culture, Pinnacle, Pathcare Nigeria, Zaron
Cosmetics, Powerhorse, Heritage Bank, Eko Hotel
and Suites, Quilox, Arik Air, Air France, Eco
Bank, NEPC, and Shell.
Media Partners; DAAR Communications,
BellaNaija, Vanguard, Classic Fm, Beat Fm, The
Sun,The Nation, Leadership,The Guardian,
Bellanaija, Red Media/Ynaija, Pulse.ng, ThisDay
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Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS), NTA, Daily
Telegraphs, Channels TV

ALL AGOG.... AS UNILORIN STUDENTS' UNION UNVEIL NEW LOGO

The Students' Union of the Better by far University of Ilorin has unveil a new logo to commemorate her 30th anniversary. The event held on Monday, 31st October, 2016 at the University main Auditorium was attended by the principal officers of the University Management led by the Vice-Chancellor of the varsity ably represented by the DVC, Academics, Prof. N. Y. S  Ijaiya and the University Librarian, Dr. J.O  Omoniyi, Faculty and Departmental Presidents, media persons and members of the forth estate of the realm within and without the University environment. The august occasion which was the initiative of the Students' Union Executive 2016/2017 team was also garnished with the presence of past Students' Union Leaders and executives of the Union. The President of the Union 2016/2017 session, Mr Shobowale Lukman connected past regimes with his tenure by taking on from their experiences and setting great goals for his administration as this was projected in a wonderful documentary presentation at the event. The Guest Lecture was delivered by Prof. Durosaro, an erudite who has emerged as the first students union president of the university to attain professorship, shared his wealth of experiences; how he succeeded Dr. Depo  Fakunle, the first SU president, how he participated in the 'Ali must go' saga, how he was diplomatic with his office amidst various challenges etc.  Followed immediately, is the 2016 UNILORIN SU PRESS CONFERENCE, a gathering that enable the Students Union Executives to discuss their program and Plans for the new academic session and the 30th anniversary celebration while pressmen, student leaders and students ask questions.
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Set to unveil the Logo; (L-R) SU President, Dean SA, DVC. Academics




DVC. Academics, Pro N.Y. S Ijaiya delivering the Vice- Chancellor remark


SU President, Shobowale Lukman Olawale delivering his Speech


Prof. Durosaro chanting the Aluta Salutation




SU Vice-President, Iromini Tohirah




Delivering the Guest Lecture; Prof. Durosaro


Press Conference; SU 16/17 Executives


Speaking with the Press; Prof Durosaro

TEAM DELTA STATE EMERGED OVERALL WINNERS AT NYG ILORIN 2016

Team Delta State has finally emerged the overall winners of the second edition of Nigeria’s National Youth Games, winning total of 26 medals in the Unilorin 2016.

According to the organiser, Delta finished top on the medal table winning nine gold, seven silver and 10 bronze medal, making 26 medals in total.

First runners-up was Ogun who won 25 medals including eight gold and second runners-up are hosts Kwara with eight goals among 21 medals.

Akwa Ibom came fourth ahead of fifth-place Anambra, while Rivers, Ebonyi finished sixth and seventh respectively.

FINAL MEDALS TABLE

No. States Gold Silver Bronze TOTAL

1. Delta 9 7 10 26

2. Ogun 8 9 3 25

3. Kwara 8 7 6 21

4. Akwa Ibom 8 7 5 20

5. Anambra 7 3 8 18

6. Rivers 2 5 5 12

7. Ebonyi 2 2 4 8

8. Kano 2 2 2 6

9. FCT 2 1 5 8

10. Nasarawa 2 1 4 7

11. Kaduna 2 1 4 7

12. Niger 2 0 4 6

13. Taraba 1 0 2 3

14. Jigawa 1 0 1 2

15. Plateau 0 6 4 5

16. Yobe 0 3 2 5

17. Adamawa 0 1 1 2

18. Gombe 0 1 0 1

19. Imo 0 0 2 2

20. Bauchi 0 0 2 2

20. Niger 0 0 2 2

21. Abia 0 0 0 0

22. Bayelsa 0 0 0 0

23. Benue 0 0 0 0

24. Borno 0 0 0 0

25. Cross River 0 0 0 0

26. Edo 0 0 0 0

27. Ekiti 0 0 0 0

28. Enugu 0 0 0 0

29. Katsina 0 0 0 0

30. Kebbi 0 0 0 0

31. Kogi 0 0 0 0

32. Lagos 0 0 0 0

33. Ondo 0 0 0 0

34. Osun 0 0 0 0

35. Oyo 0 0 0 0

36. Sokoto 0 0 0 0

37. Zamfara 0 0 0 0

Total: 46 46 71 163


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Posing with the minister of sport is team Delta

Skaters associations boss presenting award to the minister

The V.C Unilorin, Prof. Ambali; Hon. Min. of sport, Barr. Dalung and the representative of Kwara state Governor

Hon. Minister, Barr. Solomon Dalung addressing the welcome note at the event

EMIRATE COUNCIL UPHOLD EMIR'S MARRIAGE TO 14 YEARS OLD GIRL

The Katsina Emirate Council on Thursday declared that the marriage between a 14-year-old girl, Habiba Isa, and the Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Abdulmumuni Usman, was irreversible, PUNCH reports.

Isa was reportedly abducted by one Jamilu Lawal, who is an aide of the Emir, on August 16, 2016 and was converted to Islam and held incommunicado.

The family of Isiyaku Tanko of Warkaza community in the Kudun Kankara Local Government Area of the state had alleged that the Emir abducted the girl and forced her to marry him.

Isa’s father had complained about the matter to a a humanitarian civil rights organisation, Stefanos Foundation, that took over the matter.

The Emirate Council said the marriage and Isa’s conversion to Islam were voluntarily and willingly entered into by the girl.

The Emirate Council told officials of the Katsina State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), during a visit to the Emir, that no evidence suggests that the girl was forced to act against her wish.

When the CAN officials visited, the Kaora Katsina, Alhaji Nuhu Abdulkadir, called the girl in and asked her three questions on behalf of the Emirate Council.

He asked if she was forcefully converted to Islam, the girl said ‘No’. She also replied ‘No’ when she was asked if she was forced to marry the 64-year-old Emir.

Isa replied ‘Yes’ when she was asked if she was already experiencing monthly flow when she met the Emir.

Abdulkadir said: “The three questions are in line with the dictates of the Islamic religion. Since Isa has voluntarily answered the three questions in our presence, there is no going back on her marriage.”

According to the report, Abdulkadir explained that in as much as the emirate council would not want to be involved in the controversy surrounding the marriage, the palace of the emir was open to all Nigerians irrespective of religion and tribe.

The CAN Chairman for Katsina State,, however, told the emirate council that Isa’s marriage did not have the consent of her parents, who he said, were crying for justice in Abuja.

 Very Rev. Nelson Ugochukwu, the CAN Chairman in the state, told the Emirate Council:

This girl (Isa) standing before us is 14 years. She is supposed to be in school and not given out in marriage.

We are not pleased and we demand justice. Her parents are in Abuja, crying for justice. In my religion, you cannot give out any lady in marriage without the consent of her parents. This marriage does not have the consent of this little girl’s parent. The parents are not happy with what has happened.

As the CAN chairman in Katsina, I am the father of all Christians in the state. Our people are not happy. The parents told me that the girl is 14 years. She is supposed to be in school. I want justice to be done in this matter. I want the emirate to look into the matter. To us, the girl is still a Christian.

Isa, who will turn 15 on October 15, was said to have passed her Junior Secondary School Certificate Examination and was expected to start Senior Secondary School.

Photo Credit: Olaide Oyelude/PUNCH