More than 50 years before the creation of Nigeria as a united entity, Lagos is already a major centre of modern civilisation. Lagos history is rich in Yoruba tradition, trade and commerce, infrastructural development and cosmopolitanism." -EXTRACTED In the past few days, i have followed the unhealthy debate between easterners in Lagos and their host and i must say that such is really uncalled for. No tribe or race is an island of knowledge and civilisation. At one time or the other, each one of them contributed in one way or the other. While it is proper for every one to feel good about themselves and try as much as possible to amplify in a good way, their importance and contribution to the society they live in, it is also very crucial to take into account, the reality of other factors without attempting to ridicule the contribution of others. I therefore advise all those joining the discuss to thread with caution and avoid things that are capable of setting our peop...
FIVE out of every 100 people in Lagos is living with HIV and AIDS, the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA) stated yesterday. Its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Tokunbo Dabiri, explained that the high ratio is not unconnected to the large population of the state. She spoke at the World AIDS Day programme in Lagos organised by LSACA. Describing Lagos State as cosmopolitan, Dabiri added that it its also the melting pot accounting for about 21 million inhabitants. “This is why the disease is common in the state,” she noted. She urged residents, who have not been tested to do so to confirm their status, adding: “ The statistics the state is presently working with is 5.1 per cent . It can be more if we all know our status. The national figure, however, is 3.4 per cent. ” Latest Estimate of Lagos Population: 21 million (via Wikipedia ) Number of HIV/Aids patients in Lagos based on 5.1% prevalence rate from the article = 5.1% of 21 million = 1.071 Million Source: nairaland ...
Many Dead As Insurgents Assail Security Formations In Damaturu Multiple explosions suspected to be Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) has rocked Damaturu, the Yobe State capital while sporadic gunshots engulfed the city of troubled Maiduguri on Monday morning living many residents trapped in their houses for fear of their lives. Damaturu is 135 km West of Maiduguri, Borno State capital. This is even as another attack at Lassa town of Askira/Uba local government area of Borno state over the week end left 11 residents dead with Churches including the biggest EYN church and many houses burnt down by the Boko Haram sect. Sources also said during the Lassa attacks, youth vigilante of the area confronted the sect this led to the killing of 41 Boko Haram members and capture of 17. The fresh morning attack of Today (Monday) which started at about 6am in Damaturu by terrorists were targeted at police and military formations as well as selected houses, a situation that ...
7 Sure Ways To Tell If Your Boyfriend Is Going To Be Rich Ladies,... not every guy is a member of the lucky sperm club. Not every poor guy today is worth investing in. Some are simply hopeless and will never hit it big. Some are purely millionaires in the making, even if you may yet to physically see his money. But to spare you from waking up one morning realizing you’ve invested your time, effort and youth for nothing, Here’s the rule of thumb some wise ladies have used to sift out good penny stocks . According to Thoughtcatalog Here are the 7 ways to tell if He is going to be rich: 1. He knows he is good at something: Knowing his worth is usually the first step towards wealth creation. Baby-sitting, baking, gardening or whatever so long as he recognizes that the skills he honed are exchangeable for money. 2. He is self-disciplined: He has the ability to concentrate on future financial goals without swaying from everyday tasks that will lead him there. No matter ho...
FEMI KUTI’S PATERNITY CONTROVERSY: IN DEFENSE OF FEMI We all read the story about Femi Kuti returning two of his former children whom a DNA test revealed were not his. According to information available in public domain, he discovered they were not his children in 2004, but only talked about it in 2014 after he had returned the children to their biological father. Also, his former wife who gave birth to those children is no longer with him, I guess there reason for separation shouldn’t be unconnected to unfaithfulness, which warrant the DNA test in the first place. And true to his suspicion, the test blow the cover that indeed, two out of his five children were not his children. However, since the news broke out, many have express their view on his reaction to the issue. Most recently, Victoria Ibezim-Ohaeri (VIO) in her recent post frown at him for returning children that have grown up to know, love and call him daddy. In her view, he shouldn’t have returned those childre...
Scientists Baffled by Mysterious Shield Protecting Earth from Being Obliterated by the Sun News Release : Dec 1, 2014 : University of Colorado "Somewhat like the shields created by force fields on 'Star Trek' that were used to repel alien weapons, we are seeing an invisible shield blocking these electrons. It's an extremely puzzling phenomenon." -Professor Daniel Baker "But you, LORD, are a shield around me..." –Ps. 3:3 (Boulder, CO)—A team led by the University of Colorado, Boulder, has discovered an invisible shield some 7,200 miles above Earth that blocks so-called "killer electrons," which whip around the planet at near-light speed and have been known to threaten astronauts, fry satellites and degrade space systems during intense solar storms. (Graphic Credit: Andy Kale, University of Alberta) The barrier to the particle motion was discovered in the Van Al...
1. The Yar Adua Family, Katsina State General Shehu Yaradua (Elder Yaradua)- Vice president(13 Feb 1976- 30 Sep 1979), Trade Minister (1975-1976), Minister of Lagos(1960) Alhaji Umaru Musa Yaradua(Younger Yaradua)- President(May 27, 2007- May 10, 2010), Katsina State Governor(1999-2007) Zainab (Umaru's Daughter)- First Lady, Kebbi State (Incumbent) Nafisat (Umaru's Daughter)- First Lady, Bauchi State (Incumbent) 2. The Obasanjos, Ogun State Chief Olusegun Obasanjo(Father)- President (1999-2007), Head of State (1976-1979), Vice President (1975-1976) Senator Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello (Daughter)- Senator, Ogun Central (2007-2011), Health Commissioner, Ogun State (2003-2006) 3. The Shagaris, Sokoto State Alhaji Shehu Shagari (Father)- President (1979-1983), Federal Minister (1960-1965) Alhaji Muktar Shagari(Son)- Deputy Governor, Sokoto State (2007-Present), Federal Minister (2001-2007), 2015 Sokoto State Governorship Aspirant(PDP) 4. The Sarakis, Kwara State Senator(Dr) O...
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