Tuesday 15 December 2015

STAND UP NIGERIA

Stand Up Nigeria Boxing Day is here again! Our stage which has been graced by celebrities such as Lagbaja, Stella Damasus, Joke Silva, Alibaba, DJ Jimmy Jatt, Julius Agwu, Gandoki, Ali Baba, Omo Baba, Jedi, Koffi, Owen Gee and many others is the perfect place to be on the 26th of December. Remember, Laughter is a tranquiliser with no side effects. So what are you waiting for? Seize the bae! Disturb the husband! Smile and politely ask the parents to get your tickets now and give you the spark of joy you desire.

For tickets, please call 07055553000 or 08175553000. (When you buy one, you get another one for free. And ticket delivery is also totally FREE!)

Make Money With The New GTBank iRefer Program

My dear Viewers and readers,you can now make money online and Offline with the New GTBank iRefer Program.
The i-Refer Program is a Customer Referral Scheme designed to reward GT customers for inviting their friends, families and colleagues to open and maintain GTBank accounts.
This program is an affiliate program introduced by Guaranty Trust bank to reward their customers for bringing in more customers to the bank who will be willing to open and maintain an account with them.

GTBank have stated various ways in which existing customers who bring in new and potential customers to the bank will be tracked through an iRefer Code, which will be use to reward whosoever ever brings in a new customer into GTbank.

There are three ways you could bring the customers into GTBank and they are through:
1. Internet banking Platform
2. Online Platform
3. In-Branch Platform

Here Is How The iRefer Program By GTBank Works
Go to www.gtbank.com/i-refer

To refer family and friends, complete and submit an i-Refer form via any of the following channels:

• GTBank’s Internet Banking Platform

• GTBank branches nationwide
An i-Refer code is generated for every family and friend you refer.
Your referred family/friend receives an e-mail prompting them to open a GTBank account.
You receive a cash reward of N100 for every successful referral you make.
You can refer as many people as you want. The reward goes on and on.

The Unique Referral Code must be provided by the Prospect/Existing Customer at each point of opening the Referral Account, before the referral will be recognised by GTBank. Failure to this will lead to loss of your reward for that customer.

I think this is a great strategy by GTBank to cut down Cost of Paying Marketers by using customers to the job at their own free will.

Great concept I must say.

What do you think about this program everyone and the payout?

Note: When asked about the referal,i mean the person who refered you to the i refer program,you can indicate that it was Olatade Oladipo Joseph(Me)

CRY MY BELOVED COUNTRY

-"There is evil which I have seen under the sun, and it is common among men" Ecc6:1. When our leaders and elders are looters, robbers, thieves, liars then what is the legacy we are living behind for the younger generation. Honesty ,integrity, good name is no longer the order of the day. As long as we continue to put or vote people that have no fear of God in their lives in position of leadership in this country; what we're witnessing now may be a child' s play compared to the future unless there is a revolution of the heart. The CHANGE I am yearning for is CHANGE OF HEART. Let's give God chance to rule our country and you will see the wonders of righteousness. Righteousness exalt a nation.

Written by Pst Shoyemi Alfred Olatunde

GTBank payment solution enables receipt of Western Union funds via ATMs

GTBank plc has introduced an e-payment solution that allows customers receive Western Union funds directly into their GTBank account via any of the Bank’s Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) in Nigeria. The service is also available on the Bank’s Internet Banking platform (www.gtbank.com).
The introduction of this service coincides with a time when the need to move money quickly, reliably and much more conveniently across international borders has risen rapidly.
This has necessitated an increased demand for digital solutions to aid payments, transfers, and remittances. As a bank renowned for innovative solutions, the bank takes pride in leveraging technology to make life better for its customers by creating value oriented products suited to their varied needs.
To receive Western Union funds via any GTBank ATM nationwide, customers simply need to press any key on the ATM; click the Western Union option; agree to terms and conditions; select account type; select the country where the funds were sent from (sending country), and where country is not available, enter the sending country code/ISO Code; enter the expected amount in naira; enter the GTBank NUBAN account of the receiving party; and enter the 10-digit Money Transfer Control Number.
Upon confirmation of the transaction, the transfer amount will be credited into the receiving GTBank account. This service does not require a GTBank debit or credit card, or a security token device.

Siasia eyes Olympic soccer gold

Coach of the National U-23 Team, Dream Team VI, Samson Siasia, says he is optimistic that Nigeria will win the Rio 2016 Olympics football.
Siasia said this on Monday shortly on arrival at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Dream Team VI defeated their Algerian counterpart 2-1 in Saturday’s final of the CAF U-23 Africa Cup of Nations in Senegal to win the trophy.
“I am looking forward to what we can achieve in Rio. We were there in 2008 and we got to the finals.

“If we start on time with our preparations, we might be able to do something,” he said.
Siasia advised the players to remain focused and try not to allow the victory to get into their heads.
“I want the boys to be hardworking and remain disciplined, just as they did during the Africa Cup of Nations,” he said.
Siasia expressed joy that Nigeria won the cup, adding: “I thank Nigerians for their prayers and support for the team.”

Roads In Nairobi That Have Been Closed For WTO Conference

Five key roads with the city centre have been closed as global leaders are meeting in Nairobi for the 10th ministerial conference of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
According to State House spokesperson Manoah Esipisu, the roads are:
1. Parliament Road
2. Harambee Avenue
3. City Hall Way
4. Taifa Road and
5. Wabera Street.
The roads will be closed until Friday December 18, 2015.

Twenty years since the WTO was formed, Kenya will become the first country in Africa – categorised as the Least Developed Countries – to hold the 10th Ministerial Conference of the WTO that has been dubbed MC10 and to be held between December 15 and 18, 2015.

As Kenya Hosts WTO 10th Ministerial Conference

Kenya will once again be in the global spotlight as it becomes the first African country to hold a ministerial conference of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) starting today Tuesday December 15, 2015.

Twenty years since the WTO was formed, Kenya will become the first country in Africa – categorised as the Least Developed Countries (LDC) – to hold the 10th Ministerial Conference of the WTO that has been dubbed MC10 and to be held between December 15 and 18, 2015.

The agenda is the current trade-negotiation round of the WTO which commenced in November 2001 and aims to achieve major reform of the international trading system through the introduction of lower trade barriers and revised trade rules.

In the case of the Doha round, that means cutting import taxes – which are known as tariffs – on everything from wheat to cars to lingerie.

Metal beam ramps through windshield

Luck was on the side of a SUV driver in San Jose, California, who walked away from his vehicle on Friday with just a scratch after a metal ramp crashed through the windshield.

The huge piece of metal fell off of a truck traveling on Interstate 280 southbound, San Jose Firefighters told observeres that were there. It hit the road and bounced in the air before crashing through the windshield of the BMW X5 SUV.

The driver was able to pull off to the side of the road safely

SHOWCASE YOUR TALENT AND SKILLS

This column will feature the talents of young people and artistic creatives in Nigeria,United States,Europe,Africa ,aspiring to become a sports star, fashion designer, musicians, actors/actress, models or desiring to be a celebrity in any particular field,especially our viewers and readers.

The aim of this column is to enable young potential stars and our viewers to showcase their talents and to introduce themselves to the West African,Europe and the global public as a way of building their careers even at a cheap rate.

All interested readers have to do is: Send information about yourself (Short Biography)with photos and what you are aspiring to become or what you are doing to: dipoolatade@gmail.com,+2348093503769, +2348166211036

Nigerians and the increasing destitution

Any visitor to the country does not need to look far to see the increasing destitution among Nigerians. Definitely, Nigeria’s economic dilemma is daily forcing many citizens to the fringes of human existence. While the economic hard times may have preceded the Buhari administration, the present government should also take the blame for being too slow in coming up with clear-cut policies on the way out of the quagmire.
According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), more than 100 million Nigerians are living on less than $1 per day out of an estimated 170 populations. That is far below the United Nations benchmark of at least $2 per day for the least deprived persons. Invariably, Nigeria’s enormous wealth has not affected positively on the well being of the citizens. Moreover, despite the massive revenue from oil, 70 percent of Nigerians still live within the poverty bracket, which means that the present and successive governments have been unable to translate the country’s huge natural resources to the improvement of the citizens’ living standard.
All indices point to the fact that the alarming increase in poverty is attributable to poor governance. Evidence of terribly poor governance is palpable, as it manifests in the corrupt, inept political leadership and weak civil institutions to dilapidated infrastructure. We deplore the increasing destitution in the country. It is sad that while many Nigerians are living in grinding poverty in an oil-rich country, a privileged few wallow in opulence. We call on the government to take mitigating action and bring the alarming situation under control.
A scenario where only a few are benefiting from the common patrimony while the vast majority is excluded may likely breed social discontent if not well and quickly addressed.
It is a truism that inadequate economic growth is the main cause of poverty in Nigeria, as the economy has a very narrow and weak base, depending mostly on exportation of petroleum crude oil for revenue, even as the agricultural base has been frustrated and marginalised.
In addition, growing unemployment has also exacerbated the level of destitution among Nigerians, while other factors include problems in the productive sector, widening income inequality, social conflict, including gender, intersectoral and environmental issues. There is no gainsaying the fact that poverty especially in the urban area has been made severe by low labour absorption capacity of the nonagricultural sector, especially manufacturing, which is because of limited growth of investment and technological innovation.
Arguably, enough has not been done to fight destitution in the country and the conditions that will give Nigerians the opportunity to earn decent and honest living remain a tall dream.
The embarrassing paradox of destitution in Nigeria suggests the compelling need for a single-minded pursuit of the objective of poverty reduction and its eventual elimination. We therefore call on all governments to step up the template for true development by re-energising all the poverty alleviation programmes geared towards improving the living standard of the less vulnerable. In this way, millions of Nigerians would move out of poverty and wanton lack,and to a more productive engagement in which all the basic necessities of life are met.
Culled from the internet

Amaechi approves PH-Aba mass transit train service

Transport Minister of the Fedral Republic of Nigeria, Hon. Rotimi Ameachi, on Monday, described train services in different parts of Nigeria as one that needs urgent improvement, while facilities must be urgently overhaul to attract passengers.
He also approved the immediate commencement of mass transit train service between Port Harcourt and Aba as part of the positive change in the transportation sector the ministry is set to achieve under the new administration.
The statement said further that “going by the economic potentials of Port Harcourt and Aba in commerce, tourism and industrialisation, there is hope for proactive economic growth and virile positive change in the lives of the citizenry in the two benefitting states.”

The train service is scheduled to run four trips daily from Monday to Saturday with the train departing Aba at 05:00 am to arrive Port Harcourt at 7:15 am same day.

BREAKING NEWS:Mourinho was spotted at MFM Prayer City Nigeria

What was Mourinho doing at Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Prayer city,situated at Ibafo community of Lagos State,Nigeria? maybe for deliverance because he lost a game yesterday night.

The Ethnography of an inspirational live band

Gabriel Major Fateye

Gabriel Major Fateye,the CEO of Feranmii International Band went to Stadium High school and proceeded to Lagos State University.For the love of music,he started a live band that have gone across Nigeria and Africa.Feranmii International Band is a versatile live juju band based in lagos,Nigeria.Do you want us to perform at any of your church events,birthday,burial or wedding programs,Just give Feranmii International Band a call at +2348124662104,+2348133600109,+2348056134981./www.facebook.com/Feranmii International Band.Twitter @iam_feranmii

Gabriel Major Fateye With AY

Gabriel Major Fateye With Julius Agwu

Gabriel Major Fateye With Daddy Showky

Gabriel Major Fateye With AY

Gabriel Major Fateye With Julius Agwu

Gabriel Major Fateye With Daddy Showky

The Shocking Pagan Origin behind CHRISTMAS

What is the TRUE ORIGIN of Christmas? Where did it come from? Did you know that the Lord Jesus Christ the Messiah was born nowhere NEAR December 25, but that was the "birth day" of the sun- god, "Sol Invictus" or "Mithras"? Did you know December 25 was the concluding day of the pagan winter festival called the "Saturnalia"? Where did "Santa Claus" or "Father Christmas" come from? The "Christmas tree"? How did this pagan feast become connected with "Christianity"? Here is an amazing "whale of a tale"

Although the whole world celebrates Christmas as a "Christian" holiday, including millions of non-Christians, is Christmas really "Christian" at all? Consider this fact: Look high and low throughout the pages of the Bible, and you will find not ONE WORD of "Christmas" being celebrated by any of God's people! It is not even mentioned once! Neither the Messiah nor any of his apostles ever observed this holiday, nor the New Testament Church!

Yet on the other hand the pagan, heathen world observed this day for thousands of years before the Messiah was even born!

Where did the mysterious rites and ceremonies that surround this day come from? What about the "Christmas tree" and the "Yule log" and the mistletoe and Holly wreaths? Are ANY of these customs truly "Christian" in origin? And what about fat and jolly old "Saint Nick" -- or Santa Claus?

It's high time we addressed these questions, and took a new look at "Christmas." A church I was formerly a member of, which condemned Christmas observance as paganism, for almost sixty years, today has turned its back on its former beliefs, and encourages its members to observe this pagan mid-winter festival "in honor of Christ"! Many are doing so, heedless of the severe warnings in Scripture of what their eternal fate and destiny will be if they continue to embrace this ancient custom.

Is it wrong to celebrate "Christmas"? What is the truth about this popular and widespread holiday?

Written by John D.Keyser