Welcome to Bolajiz`s Blog : December 2015

Thursday, 31 December 2015

Air India Flight Turns Back After Rat Spotted On Board

A plane travelling from Mumbai to London was forced to turn back mid-flight after a rat was spotted on board. Flight AI 131 travelling to London on Wednesday was flying over Iran when someone on board said they spotted the rodent, reports said.

Passengers continued their journey on a replacement aircraft some time later.

Air India has said that the plane will be fumigated and the presence of a rodent was being investigated. Rats occasionally get on board aircraft along with catering and other supplies but can pose a serious technical as well as a health hazard if they chew through wires.

The airline said that "though the presence of the rodent was not confirmed," the decision to abort the flight was precautionary and in the interests of passenger safety.

Wednesday, 30 December 2015

Juliet Anammah Appointed CEO of Jumia Nigeria

Juliet Anammah has been appointed as the head of Jumia Nigeria, Africa Internet Group’s (AIG) biggest company on the continent.

Anammah replaces Co-CEOs Jeremy Doutte and Nicolas Martin, who will run Jumia Global across the 11 African countries in which the group operates.

Anammah was previously a Partner at Accenture and the Managing Director of the firm’s Consumer Goods Practice in Nigeria. Whilst at Accenture she focused on the digital consumer and route to market for consumer goods companies.

Jeremy Hodara, Co-CEO Africa Internet Group had good words about Anammah- she “brings strong leadership capacity and a consumer driven mindset honed from her experience in consumer goods and services," he says.

According to what I heard, Governor Fayose of Ekiti State was probably browsing Bolajiz Blog... Lolx!

Beyonce, Jay-Z Working On A Joint Album

Singing sensation Beyonce and her husband Jay-Z are coming up with a joint album next year.

Songwriter Glass John, who is working with the duo on the album, confirmed the news on Twitter, reported Aceshowbiz.

“I am actually working to get on this Jay-z and Beyonce album.. It’s going to be #HUGE,” he wrote.

Health: 6 Foods That Are Killing Your Sex Drive

You aren’t in the mood for sex some nights. Expectedly, you blame stress, fatigue, a lack of sleep, but the secret behind your libido’s loss is perhaps hidden in your plate of food.

Since both testosterone and oestrogen play a critical role in the bodies of men and women, an imbalance can either amp up or diminish your sex drive. Research shows that certain foods can significantly impact your hormonal levels. So, look before you eat.

Here are six foods you should avoid if you want the libido to simmer:

The lawyer of Nnamdi Kanu, director of Radio Biafra, Vincent Obetta has denied reports that his client apologized to President Muhammadu Buhari.

Report had surfaced that Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) apologised to President Buhari for referring to him as a terrorist, evil and a paedophile in his radio broadcasts.

The apology was reportedly contained in a statement which the 48-year-old pro-Biafran agitator made available to the DSS on October 23.

Speaking on Wednesday, December 30, Obetta said it was impossible that Kanu tendered an apology, The Cable reports.

More than 5,000 members of the Akwa Ibom state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Obot Akara local government area on Tuesday, December 29, Leadership reports.

The event also witnessed the official commissioning of the Obot Akara APC chapter Secretariat office.

Actress Toyin Aimakhu and her hubby, Adeniyi Johnson have reportedly reconciled for the second time after their latest separation scandal and the actress has moved back into her matrimonial home in the Obadore Area of Ajah, Lagos.

The actress stormed out of her matrimonial home in anger when she caught him flirting with a member of her staff.

“Please you people should give them a break. Couples have problems and they settle and theirs is no exception. They are already trying to make peace,” a source said.

When probed further, Adeniyi Johnson publicly confessed his shame via his Instagram handle and admitted he was caught flirting.

Nollywood stars, Toyin Aimakhu and Adeniyi Johnson have been in the media for the past two weeks regarding their marriage crisis.

Ogun State Plans Free Phone Calls For Workers In 2016

The Ogun Government has concluded arrangements to connect civil servants to Free Voice Over Internet Protocol to enhance productivity and hitch-free communication in the discharge of their official duties.

Government is also set to establish a data centre across the three senatorial districts in the state to give room for rural participation in governance.

Mrs Olatundun Adekunte, the Director of Information Technology in the Bureau of Information Technology, made this known while speaking with newsmen on Tuesday in Abeokuta.

She explained the device would be put in place at the Oke-Mosan Government Secretariat in the state capital to allow civil servants access to free calls during official working hours.

Adekunte also said that arrangements were being made to procure mobile phones and other accessories for the workers.

Federal Government of Nigeria Reduces Fuel Price By 50 Kobo Per Litre

The federal government yesterday reduced the pump price of petrol from N87 to N86.50k per litre with effect from January 1st.

In a statement signed by the‎ executive secretary of the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) Farouk Ahmed in Abuja, FG said that the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) retail stations will sell at N86 per litre, while retail outlets owned by oil marketers will sell at N86.50k per litre. ‎

The new price follows the approval of the minister of state for petroleum resources Dr. Ibe Kachikwu. The statement adds that the new price will remain till March 31, 2016.

“This is not static; there will be a quarterly review of the pricing template. However, if there is any pricing shift, the minister of state for petroleum resources may call for a review upwards or downward depending on the market condition but for at least the first quarter of 2016 the price will be N86.50/litre while for NNPC it is N86/litre,” he said.

Beauty: How You Can Undo The Effects Of Party Make-Up Before Your Skin Gets Tired

After wearing make-up for outings and parties, your skin tends to lose its shine. Try a cream-based moisturising facewash, and a day after the party spend some time reviving your skin by exfoliating it with a mild scrub to get back the natural glow, says an expert.

Manoj Khanna, chairman and managing director, head of cosmetic surgeon at city-based Enhance Clinics, has shared tips to make your skin glow:

Get an extra dose of moisture

Make-up removers and harsh facewashes can destroy skin’s natural moisture. Post the party season, switch to a cream-based moisturising facewash. Let it stay on for a few seconds so it permeates deeper into the skin, before washing it off. End your day with a thick night cream and be sure to greet the next morning with a fresh face.

United State Republican White House frontrunner Donald Trump, said yesterday, he will start spending millions of dollars in hard-hitting campaign advertising in the run-up to the first votes in the 2016 presidential race.

Trump, a billionaire real estate tycoon who is self-funding his campaign, has spent virtually no money in political television ads. But that is changing.

“I’ll be spending a minimum of USD 2 million a week, and perhaps substantially more than that,” he told reporters on his campaign plane.

Trump has been leading nationally in all polls for months, and his bombastic and provocative style has allowed him to dominate the media spotlight, without spending any of the USD 35 million he said he had expected to use on ads by January 1.

“I’m proud of the fact I can spend the least,” he said.

But “honestly, I don’t want to take any chances.”

Tuesday, 29 December 2015

President Buhari to Hold First Presidential Media Chat Tomorrow

President Buhari will host his first Presidential Media Chat tomorrow Wednesday December 30th by 7pm.

A statement by the special adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, states that the chat will be broadcast live on the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) and he will answer questions from a panel of journalists on a broad range of current national issues.

Guinea Declared Free From Ebola After 2,500 Deaths

Guinea has been declared Ebola free after more than 2,500 people died from the virus in the West African nation, leaving Liberia the only country still counting down for an end to the ruinous epidemic.

People in the capital, Conakry, on Tuesday greeted the declaration by authorities and the UN World Health Organization with mixed emotions given the huge number of deaths, and the damage the virus did to the economy and the country's health and education sectors. But in all they say they are thankful.

Photos: Ini Edo, Patience Ozokwo, Chacha Eke, Joseph Benjamin, Shan George, Others At The Calabar Carnival

Actress Ini Edo, Patience Ozokwo, Osita Iheme, Chinedu Ikedieze, Joseph Benjamin, Shan George, others are all participating in the ongoing Calabar Carnival. Continue to see more photos...

The headquarters of Sierra Leone`s Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA) caught fire early today. The building, which is located in the central part of the capital, Freetown, at Siaka Steven Street just a stone throw away from State House, it took the National Fire Force spent close to four hours struggling to put out the fire.

Officials have however not yet given any possible explanation for the outbreak.It all started at around 2 am when the fire broke out at the 6 the floor of the building.

However fire fighters rushed to the scene to put the fire out but they were unable to gain access to the building, it was locked and there was nobody to provide key to the building. Another photo after the cut....

As the year gradually winds up and the New Year beckons, it has become necessary to reflect on the outgoing year with a view to changing some bad habits while imbibing healthy lifestyles that will guarantee your sound health in the New Year. Furthermore, it's interesting to know that while many often overlook these simple health tips, they usually make the difference between those who enjoy good health all year round and those who are avoidably ill most of the time. This article is a wake-up call to enlighten our esteemed readers on general lifestyle measures they need to adopt going into the New Year:

1. Drink Plenty Of Water

Needless to say that the body requirement for fluids has risen significantly during this dry harmattan period hence the need to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. The amount of insensible water loss from the skin is increased and this lost fluid must be replaced to maintain the balance of the body system. You may have observed a deep yellow coloration of your urine in recent times or that you urinate less often and in smaller quantities, they are signs that you need to up your fluid intake to prevent problems like acute kidney injury and heat stroke. Experts recommend at least 6 - 8 glasses of water a day.

Pictured above is Governor Ayo Fayose at a public cyber cafe getting his browsing on…lol. You just have to give to him, the man sure knows how to remain in the news at the same time endear himself to the people. See how what lady is peeping at him…No be small thing o.!

Calabar festival 2015: KCee, Iyanya, Peter Okoye, Florence Ita Giwa and more step out (photos)

The Calabar Carnival held hours ago and some of your favourite celebs like Peter Okoye, Iyanya, Ruth Kadiri, Ubi Franklin, Lilian Esoro, Francis Odega and loads of others graced the event.
See more photos below:

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo arrived Bukina Faso yesterday night for the inauguration of a new and democratically elected president of Burkina Faso, Roch Marc Christian Kaboré who was elected into office last month. More photos after the cut...

The affected areas are Yorkshire, Lancashire, Cumbria, parts of Leeds and Manchester. See more photos below.

Adewale Ayuba’s daughter, Tiwalade yesterday walked down the aisle in Lekki. The musician’s friends were all there to rally round him as he gave his daughter out. See more photos below.

Sierra Leone: Breaking News - President Koroma Announces Names Of His New Ministers

Today, 28^th December, State House has announced the following changes in cabinet:

Attorney General and Minister of Justice is now the ACC Boss Fitzgerald Kamara.

The State House, in it’s Press release today has appointed, Justice Abdulai Charm as the new Chief Justice.Until his appointment, Abdulai Charm was a justice of the high c

Dr. Sam Sesay has been sent to State House as adviser whilst Dr. Monty Jones takes over his position as Minister of Agriculture.

Dr. Gibrill Sesay is Minister of State 1 and Honorable Isata Kabia Minister of State 2 at Foreign Affairs.

Patrick Saidu Conteh is the Minister of State , Finance Ministry.

Honorable Justice Abdulai Charm is appointed as Chief Justice.

A former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nuhu Ribadu is fueling speculation about a return to the All Progressives Congress (APC) sequel to his visit to a national leader of the party, Bisi Akande.
Nuhu Ribadu, who was the candidate of the Action Congress of Nigeria (AC) in the 2011 presidential election, however contested the 2015 Adamawa state governorship election on ticket the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

His visit on Sunday, December 27, to the country home of Bisi Akande who was the national chairman of the defunct Action Congress when Ribadu vied for Nigeria’s presidency in 2011 has sparked speculation of a reunion between him and the APC.

When your heart gets broken, it feels like the end of the world. Nothing makes sense anymore. After a heartbreak, you have to be patient with yourself and give yourself time to heal.

Below are 10 tips that would help you date again after a heartbreak

1. Learn From Your Experience

Even though the experience was really terrible, there are lessons to be learned after a heartbreak. Review what went well and what didn’t go well in your previous relationship. You also have to identify the areas you think you should have done better and make adjustments if needed going forward.

2. Believe In Love

I understand it could be really difficult to believe in love again after a heartbreak but you have to believe in love again. Just because it didn’t work out with your ex doesn’t mean you would never find love. See your last experience as a blessing in disguise and think positively.

Maputo — Mozambican health units are facing a dramatic shortage of blood, according to the National Director of Medical Assistance in the Ministry of Health, Ussene Isse.

Speaking today, 28th December on the Radio Mozambique early morning chat show “Café de Manha”, Isse said that the total amount of blood currently available in the health units is 1,273 units (each unit is half a litre). But the monthly requirements for blood amount to 9.500 units.
Isse reiterated the Ministry's appeal for blood donors. A massive amount of donated blood is required to bridge the gap, he said, particularly at a time when an increasing number of Mozambicans are falling victim to traffic accidents.
“At this time of year, blood is a vital liquid for saving lives”, he said. “Right now we have, in the entire country, a stock of 1,273 units of blood. It may seem a lot, but it's far too little to meet monthly needs of about 9,500 units. We have a very large deficit”.

Benin Prime Minister Lionel Zinsou has survived a helicopter crash after the craft he was traveling in crash-landed. Officials say the leader of the West African country was unhurt in the incident.

Benin's Interior Ministry said the helicopter crashed Saturday while attempting to land at a stadium in Djougou in the northwest of the country. No one was hurt in the incident, spokesperson Leonce Houngbadji added.

"The prime minister was on board at the time of the crash-landing ... happily he emerged safe and sound," an unnamed source in the Beninese presidency told news agency AFP.

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that Nigeria will assist the Republic of Benin in conducting free and fair general elections in 2016.

The President made the pledge in Abuja last Tuesday at a joint news conference with his Beninoise counterpart, Boni Yayi, after a closed door meeting at the Presidential Villa.The two leaders dwelt on economic integration, regional cooperation, and security within the West African sub-region.

Buhari who congratulated Yayi, who will be completing his second five-year tenure as President of Benin Republic in February 2016, said, "Certainly, Nigeria, using its experience of holding elections, will make sure that the election in our neigbouring country has gone on smoothly and as humanly possible."
Buhari said that Nigeria and Benin Republic have agreed to put in place fresh strategies to check oil theft in the Gulf of Guinea.

Sad to know that a Jeep from Lungi International Airport felt into a river at Rogbere last night at around 11 pm, with some passenegrs in it. Unfortunately, the jeep sank down the river.
According to eye witness, they said the driver of the Jeep went to the Airport to pick some holiday makers from USA trying to reached Freetown with high speed and did not understand the road properly which led to the tragedy. Young men around the neighbourhood dived and were able to rescued the victims and rushed them to the nearest hospital. More update later. See more pictures after cut....

This year also witnessed some spoken words from Notable Nigerians which should not be forgotten in a hurry.

These are quotes:

10. “Mr Orubebe, you are a former Minister of the Federal Republic. You are a statesman in your own right. You should be careful about what you say or what allegations or accusations you make. Certainly you should be careful about your public conduct” – Attahiru Jega.....

The former INEC chairman said this to Godsday Orubebe, after the PDP party agent created an embarrassing scene at the collation centre in Abuja, trying to disrupt announcement of results.

Lol. Y'all know there's no love lost between OAP Freeze and comedian Basketmouth. So here's what happened. Earlier today, Freeze shared this pic of a basket with money in it on his instagram page, asking fans to help an old colleague resurrect an ailing career. He didn't mention a name but his use of a basket made it easy for fans to know who the shade was for. Hours later, Basketmouth came with his own shade, using a pic of a freezer! Lol. See what he posted after the cut...

DFID Ebola Team Leader, Lee Ferguson has handed over the 100 Beds Moyamba Ebola Treatment Centre site manned by Medicos Del Mundo to the Moyamba District Health Management Team at a ceremony held at Kayamba Chiefdom, Moyamba district.
Handing over the facility, DFID Team Leader, Lee Ferguson commended the people of Moyamba for the warm reception accorded them during their stay in the district.

Lee Ferguson told his audience that the donated assets and consumables on the site are of significant value to the community, and the District Health Management Team for ownership.
Deputizing Paramount Chief Foday Gulama of Kayamba chiefdom, the Chiefdom Speaker, Chief Adu Mboyawa expressed thanks and appreciation to DFID for the wonderful gift, adding that the people of Moyamba district would always remember them as a friend.

I realize that, lesson can be learnt wherever, whenever and through anybody. A whole Harvey made such mistake but it means a lot to people with high insight.

Sisiyemmie in her own understanding interprets the incidence and said something. Read...

"Hmmm...as I was watching how Miss Colombia was erroneously announced and crowned winner Miss Universe 2015 and in less than 5 minutes, the crown was removed and it located Miss Philippines head, I began to mutter prayers like a true Nigerian! It was a very terrible mistake that happened. Watch the video below and see why I said the prayers below. Its not a joking stuff.

See more photos after the cut...

Group Managing Director NNPC and Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, during his tour of Kaduna Refinery and Petrochemical Company, KRPC, yesterday, said the country will still rely on 75 per cent importation of fuel throughout the whole of next year.

According to him:

“The future is that, Nigeria is still going to import fuel in 2016 and beyond. Best case situation is 25 per cent local and 75 per cent importation. Worse case is what we are experiencing now.

The handsome and totally goofy Carlos Ponce and his Telemundo star girlfriend Ximena Duque who have been together since 2010 are both fitness buffs. The Puerto Rican actor shared the photos on his Instagram page. More when you continue...

Music producer, Don Jazzy who also doubles as a musician has said he would be retiring as a singer in 2016. Don Jazzy who only started singing few years ago has had so many collaborations, with people believing any song he features in must be a hit. He has however said, all that will stop in 2016. His tweet;

Buhari Says Those Indicted In Arms Deal Scandal Will Be Sent To Jail

President Buhari says those who are found guilty in the $2.1 billion arms deal fraud will be sent to jail. He said this in a recent interview with BBC Hausa

“Remember during the campaigns, we said Nigeria is facing three things and nobody disputed that assertion. Firstly, there was widespread insecurity, a war in the north-east, while the country’s oil was being stolen at random in the south; secondly, there is massive unemployment.

Thirdly, bribery and corruption was basically suffocating the country. If we don’t kill these monsters, this country would go down. That is why those who stole monies meant for arms procurement and shared it among themselves are being arrested and are being shown documents so that they would be asked to refund the money or face prosecution. We would use those documents to prove what they stole, collect all the assets acquired from the proceeds and then jail them”he said

Check Out Comedian Bovi's New Home

Comedian Abovi Ugboma popularly known as Bovi has built himself a lovely home in the Lekki area of Lagos. He took to his Instagram page yesterday to share a photo of his new home.

"All I got for Christmas. Ok for at least 2 Christmases! It’s not in banana island sha! But a woman opposite me sells groundnut. So let’s just say it’s in groundnut island. After all who fit buy groundnut go one day fit buy banana.!!! Merry Christmas y’all!!!!" He captioned the photo.

Great Ocean Road bushfire in Australia claims 100 homes

Hundreds of firefighters have been battling the Christmas Day blaze along the famous Great Ocean Road in Victoria's south-west, popular with holidaymakers

A devastating wildfire in Australia left an “apocalyptic” trail of destruction and brought a sudden end to the Christmas plans for thousands of holidaymakers along the famous Great Ocean Road, a popular tourist and surf strip.

The 2,200-hectare blaze wiped out nearly a third of all homes in the seaside hamlets of Wye River and Separation Creek and is expected to continue to burn across the dense southern bushland in the state of Victoria for weeks or months.

“Luv my new bby THE RANGE, All from my rymes and flow, I told you niggs it’s Now Or Never, He wrote while posting

This year has been an amazing one for the pioneer and legendary rapper, Kao Denero.

The rave of the moment just copped a brand new ride just after the end of his Black Leo concert that went down last week.

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