It is only in Nigeria that a song is banned after it has become a household song.
Wizkid's
'The matter' which contains lyrics like "... 20 man shall fall that day
if you cross my lane ... Oya back to the matter open and close..." was
considered explicit by NBC.
Also Phyno's Man of the year which has
lyrics like "...oburu na okwero iba tee ya vaseline(if e no gree enter
apply vaseline)..." was also considered explicit.
Thus, both songs were banned from Radio air play by NBC.
Nigerian
Broadcasting Commission has banned Wizkid’s Back to the matter and
Phyno’s Man of the year. BeatFM OAP Gbemi Olateru Olagbegi reported this
when she tweeted about it. In the past the commision had banned May-D’s
Soundtrack, Maye Hunta’s Ekatte, Femi Kuti’s Bang Bang Bang due their
suggestive lewd lyrical content.
Sunday, 23 March 2014
What Do You Think Of Phyno's Album- No Guts No Glory. Yes It Is Out.
Phyno's long awaited album titled No Guts No Glory, just dropped today
21st of March. It's got some serious tunes. If you've heard it, what do
you think... does it meet up to expectation? From 1 to 10, what will you
score it?
TRACK LIST:
1. Intro (Chibuzo ft. StormRex)
2. Alobam
3. O set (ft. P Squared)
4. Nme nme
5. Man of the year (Obago)
6. Chukwu na enye (ft. Omawumi)
7. ju (She know it ft. Olamide, Efa)
8. Skit (parcel ft. Chi Gurl)
9. Parcel
10. Kush Music
11. Authe (Authentic ft. Flavour)
12. Anamachi versace (ft. Runtown)
13. Good die young
14. Ojigi
15. Icholia (ft. Ice Prince Zamani, M.i)
16. Shey you know
17. Ghost mode (ft. Olamide)
18. Holiday (ft. Runtown)
19. Multiply (ft. Mr Raw, Timaya, Flavour, M.i)
TRACK LIST:
1. Intro (Chibuzo ft. StormRex)
2. Alobam
3. O set (ft. P Squared)
4. Nme nme
5. Man of the year (Obago)
6. Chukwu na enye (ft. Omawumi)
7. ju (She know it ft. Olamide, Efa)
8. Skit (parcel ft. Chi Gurl)
9. Parcel
10. Kush Music
11. Authe (Authentic ft. Flavour)
12. Anamachi versace (ft. Runtown)
13. Good die young
14. Ojigi
15. Icholia (ft. Ice Prince Zamani, M.i)
16. Shey you know
17. Ghost mode (ft. Olamide)
18. Holiday (ft. Runtown)
19. Multiply (ft. Mr Raw, Timaya, Flavour, M.i)
Gorilla In Zoo Dancing Azonto
What Is The Difference Between An Errand Boy & This Police Officer?***
Nigeria is a crazy zone: We have crude oil but we can't refine petroleum products for our local consumption, in the last 15 years. In 1961, Nigeria was responsible for 42 percent of groundnut export in the world, but today our country Nigeria is not exporting even 5 percent groundnut. In 1999, when Obasanjo came to power, we had just 1,900 megawatts, when he was leaving in 2007, he increased it to over 4,000 megawatts, but today, six year after, Nigeria is still battling with the same 4,000 megawatts.
We have close to 400,000 policemen in Nigeria today but the level of insecurity is more dangerous than it was in 2000 when Obasanjo first gave approval for mass recruitment into the police. But, how can there ever be adequate security when policemen are washing cars for big men and carrying bags for their wives?
...this is certainly not police duties but house boy and house girl work!
Budget Defence: CBN Overshot Its 2013 Estimates By N326bn -
BY SEBASTINE OBASI & MICHAEL EBOH
ABUJA — Deputy Governor in charge of Corporate Services, Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Suleiman Barau, yesterday said that the apex bank overshot its 2013 budget by over N326 billion.
Barau made the revelation while defending the 2014 budget of the CBN before the House of Representatives Committee on Banking and Currency.
According to Barau, CBN budgeted N413,373.89 billion as its expenditure for 2013 but ended up spending N739,640.63 billion.
However, in a bid to justify the excess expenditure, Barau also told the committee that the money was spent on “liquidity management” of the country’s economy.
The bank, according to the budget performance presentation earmarked N180 billion for “liquidity management?” but ended up spending N536.6 billion.
Other highlights of the 2013 budget showed that total income to CBN amounted to N600,533.65 billion, while interest on foreign investments amounted to N80,175.29 billion; interest on domestic investments, N388,208.58 billion, just as interest on domestic loans and advances amounted to about N13,540.45 billion. Others were placed at N118,609.33 billion.
Meanwhile, the CBN in its 2014 budget projected N553 billion as income while N377.9 billion was the expected expenditure.
In his comments, the Chairman of the Committee on Banking and Currency, Jones Onyereri ordered the bank to present the comprehensive nominal rolls of all its staff to the committee.
He also demanded the “administrative expenses” by the banks in its 2013 budget which indicated that member subscription, subvention and donation cost N1.8 billion, Corporate Affairs and Recreation/Sport sponsorship/NYSC, nation expenses cost N495.5 billion.
CBN stated that it currently has 661 staff on its payroll.
ABUJA — Deputy Governor in charge of Corporate Services, Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Suleiman Barau, yesterday said that the apex bank overshot its 2013 budget by over N326 billion.
Barau made the revelation while defending the 2014 budget of the CBN before the House of Representatives Committee on Banking and Currency.
According to Barau, CBN budgeted N413,373.89 billion as its expenditure for 2013 but ended up spending N739,640.63 billion.
However, in a bid to justify the excess expenditure, Barau also told the committee that the money was spent on “liquidity management” of the country’s economy.
The bank, according to the budget performance presentation earmarked N180 billion for “liquidity management?” but ended up spending N536.6 billion.
Other highlights of the 2013 budget showed that total income to CBN amounted to N600,533.65 billion, while interest on foreign investments amounted to N80,175.29 billion; interest on domestic investments, N388,208.58 billion, just as interest on domestic loans and advances amounted to about N13,540.45 billion. Others were placed at N118,609.33 billion.
Meanwhile, the CBN in its 2014 budget projected N553 billion as income while N377.9 billion was the expected expenditure.
In his comments, the Chairman of the Committee on Banking and Currency, Jones Onyereri ordered the bank to present the comprehensive nominal rolls of all its staff to the committee.
He also demanded the “administrative expenses” by the banks in its 2013 budget which indicated that member subscription, subvention and donation cost N1.8 billion, Corporate Affairs and Recreation/Sport sponsorship/NYSC, nation expenses cost N495.5 billion.
CBN stated that it currently has 661 staff on its payroll.
$10m Plan To Save World's Rarest Gorilla In Nigeria
The world’s rarest gorilla, which is believed to be down to less than
300 remaining individuals, can be saved with a $10.5m action plan,
conservationists say.
The Cross River gorilla (Gorilla gorilla diehli) lives in a hilly rainforest area around 12,000 sq km in size along the Nigeria-Cameroon border, regarded as a globally significant “biodiversity hotspot.” It is the rarest of four gorilla sub-species and is listed as critically endangered.
But experts at the Wildlife Conservation Society believe its population could remain stable and even increase if a new five-year plan is put into place to protect it from poachers who hunt it for bushmeat, and habitat loss as land is turned over to farming.
The plan says that levels of poaching in the past may have been underestimated, and that the forest it lives in is becoming increasingly fragmented, as trees are cleared for farming, particularly in Nigeria.
“With such a small population, the loss of even a few individuals each year represents a very serious threat to their long-term survival,” the report says.
The plan for 2014-2019 calls for more research into the gorillas’ distribution, more local-led conservation efforts, monitoring of disease, ecotourism developments, and safeguarding of ‘corridors’ between the species’ main sites.
The species has shorter palates than other gorillas, and short, strong jaws, which ecologists believe may be because they feed on tough tree bark during dry seasons.
“The outlook for the Cross River gorilla is encouraging, provided we build on past successes and continue with key partnerships to protect this great ape and its remaining habitat,” said Andrew Dunn, lead author of the report.
The Cross River gorilla (Gorilla gorilla diehli) lives in a hilly rainforest area around 12,000 sq km in size along the Nigeria-Cameroon border, regarded as a globally significant “biodiversity hotspot.” It is the rarest of four gorilla sub-species and is listed as critically endangered.
But experts at the Wildlife Conservation Society believe its population could remain stable and even increase if a new five-year plan is put into place to protect it from poachers who hunt it for bushmeat, and habitat loss as land is turned over to farming.
The plan says that levels of poaching in the past may have been underestimated, and that the forest it lives in is becoming increasingly fragmented, as trees are cleared for farming, particularly in Nigeria.
“With such a small population, the loss of even a few individuals each year represents a very serious threat to their long-term survival,” the report says.
The plan for 2014-2019 calls for more research into the gorillas’ distribution, more local-led conservation efforts, monitoring of disease, ecotourism developments, and safeguarding of ‘corridors’ between the species’ main sites.
The species has shorter palates than other gorillas, and short, strong jaws, which ecologists believe may be because they feed on tough tree bark during dry seasons.
“The outlook for the Cross River gorilla is encouraging, provided we build on past successes and continue with key partnerships to protect this great ape and its remaining habitat,” said Andrew Dunn, lead author of the report.
VACANCY: General Practitioner At Shell Nigeria
General Practitioner
Bonny, Nigeria
Skill Group: Health Safety Environment & Security
Updated: 21-Mar-2014
Reference ID: 6981BR
2. JOB PURPOSE / OBJECTIVE
To diagnose, treat and help prevent diseases and injuries that commonly occur in the general population and provide advice to Company staff and other eligible customers in the area of General/Family medicine in order to ensure the health of staff and other stakeholders.
3. MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
Provide prompt in-patient and out-patient care including diagnosis and treatment for various diseases and injuries in General Practice in order to secure the health of staff, dependants and other eligible customers
Plan, implement or administer health programs and illness prevention activities to ensure that stakeholders adopt healthy lifestyle and prevent disease.
Develop policies/guidelines and management protocols for the promotion of best practice in primary healthcare in Company
Support HSE activities in the department so as to embed a preventive culture among staff
Perform minor surgeries and participate in operative Obstetric and Gynecologic and general surgery procedures when indicated in order to ensure quick return to health by all beneficiaries.
Coordinate regular health management audits in liaison with the quality management team so as to maintain standard of healthcare
Ensure the proper monitoring and reporting of health performance indices for review and for learning.
Participate in prompt emergency medical response in order to render care and prevent disease and injury.
JOB DESCRIPTION
4 KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
%Customer Satisfaction Rate
No of awareness programmes vs Plan
No of HSE Walkabout done vs plan
% compliance with legislative requirements
% of Post – op patients with surgical complications
No of audits carried out vs plan
No of Performance Monitoring and Reporting (PMR) generated on time
Response time to Medical Emergencies
5. JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education
MBBS with a postgraduate fellowship in Family Medicine/ Specialist General Medical Practice (FWACP, FNCP, FRCGP or equivalent) registered with Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
Experience
Minimum 10 years since MBBS with 5 years in the field of Family Medicine or Specialist General Practice.
6. COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge Skills
Clinical Medicine . Counseling.
Medical Protocols Advanced Communication skills.
Emergency Medical Care. Advanced Life Support.
Medico Legal Issues. Clinical Diagnostic Skills.
Medical Ethics. Problem Solving.
Service Planning.
Troubleshooting.
Client Education
7. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Functionally reports to
Corporate Medical Services Manager (CMO)
Administratively reports to
Corporate Medical Services Manager (CMO)
Supervises
Direct Reports or Subordinates.
8. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Internal
•Staff and Dependants.
•Hospital Staff.
•Eligible Contractors.
External
•Doctors and Medical Teams from various Contractors affiliated to NLNG
•Nigerian Medical and Dental Council
•Medical Protection Society UK.
•Royal College of General Practitioners/Irish College of General Practitioners/ Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
•Shell Petroleum Development Company, Nigeria
•International SOS
•Shell Health Services, The Hague
•Shell Health Services, London.
9. DIMENSIONS
Please see CMO Budget
10. OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS
PRIMARY WORK LOCATION
Bonny, Nigeria
Skill Group: Health Safety Environment & Security
Updated: 21-Mar-2014
Reference ID: 6981BR
2. JOB PURPOSE / OBJECTIVE
To diagnose, treat and help prevent diseases and injuries that commonly occur in the general population and provide advice to Company staff and other eligible customers in the area of General/Family medicine in order to ensure the health of staff and other stakeholders.
3. MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
Provide prompt in-patient and out-patient care including diagnosis and treatment for various diseases and injuries in General Practice in order to secure the health of staff, dependants and other eligible customers
Plan, implement or administer health programs and illness prevention activities to ensure that stakeholders adopt healthy lifestyle and prevent disease.
Develop policies/guidelines and management protocols for the promotion of best practice in primary healthcare in Company
Support HSE activities in the department so as to embed a preventive culture among staff
Perform minor surgeries and participate in operative Obstetric and Gynecologic and general surgery procedures when indicated in order to ensure quick return to health by all beneficiaries.
Coordinate regular health management audits in liaison with the quality management team so as to maintain standard of healthcare
Ensure the proper monitoring and reporting of health performance indices for review and for learning.
Participate in prompt emergency medical response in order to render care and prevent disease and injury.
JOB DESCRIPTION
4 KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
%Customer Satisfaction Rate
No of awareness programmes vs Plan
No of HSE Walkabout done vs plan
% compliance with legislative requirements
% of Post – op patients with surgical complications
No of audits carried out vs plan
No of Performance Monitoring and Reporting (PMR) generated on time
Response time to Medical Emergencies
5. JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education
MBBS with a postgraduate fellowship in Family Medicine/ Specialist General Medical Practice (FWACP, FNCP, FRCGP or equivalent) registered with Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
Experience
Minimum 10 years since MBBS with 5 years in the field of Family Medicine or Specialist General Practice.
6. COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge Skills
Clinical Medicine . Counseling.
Medical Protocols Advanced Communication skills.
Emergency Medical Care. Advanced Life Support.
Medico Legal Issues. Clinical Diagnostic Skills.
Medical Ethics. Problem Solving.
Service Planning.
Troubleshooting.
Client Education
7. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Functionally reports to
Corporate Medical Services Manager (CMO)
Administratively reports to
Corporate Medical Services Manager (CMO)
Supervises
Direct Reports or Subordinates.
8. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Internal
•Staff and Dependants.
•Hospital Staff.
•Eligible Contractors.
External
•Doctors and Medical Teams from various Contractors affiliated to NLNG
•Nigerian Medical and Dental Council
•Medical Protection Society UK.
•Royal College of General Practitioners/Irish College of General Practitioners/ Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
•Shell Petroleum Development Company, Nigeria
•International SOS
•Shell Health Services, The Hague
•Shell Health Services, London.
9. DIMENSIONS
Please see CMO Budget
10. OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS
PRIMARY WORK LOCATION
Saturday, 22 March 2014
10 Most Expensive Pets In The World
1. Green Monkey – $16,000,000
If you thought that this is the world’s most expensive
monkey, think again. The Green Monkey is actually a
horse. This race horse was purchased by Demi
O’Byrne at the Calder Race Course while it was still a
2-year old. With its descendants being Kentucky Derby
champions, it only made sense that the auction winner
had high hopes for the horse. Unfortunately, a race
has never been won by this multi-million dollar animal.
It retired officially on the 12 of February, 2008. Being
worth $16,000,000, there is no denying the fact that
Green Monkey gets the top rank in this list of the 10
most expensive animals known today.
If you thought that this is the world’s most expensive
monkey, think again. The Green Monkey is actually a
horse. This race horse was purchased by Demi
O’Byrne at the Calder Race Course while it was still a
2-year old. With its descendants being Kentucky Derby
champions, it only made sense that the auction winner
had high hopes for the horse. Unfortunately, a race
has never been won by this multi-million dollar animal.
It retired officially on the 12 of February, 2008. Being
worth $16,000,000, there is no denying the fact that
Green Monkey gets the top rank in this list of the 10
most expensive animals known today.
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Miss Missy – $1,200,000
Miss Missy is a white Holstein Cow now aged three
years old. Back in 2009, she won the Western Fall
National Show North America’s Grand Champion title.
This is actually one of the most renowned animal
shows worldwide. Since she ended up as a champion,
a lot of people rushed to buy her. Her owner paid
$1,200,000 to get her home. With this being said, it
should no longer come as a surprise to you that she
holds the world record for being the most expensive
cow to have ever been sold.
Miss Missy is a white Holstein Cow now aged three
years old. Back in 2009, she won the Western Fall
National Show North America’s Grand Champion title.
This is actually one of the most renowned animal
shows worldwide. Since she ended up as a champion,
a lot of people rushed to buy her. Her owner paid
$1,200,000 to get her home. With this being said, it
should no longer come as a surprise to you that she
holds the world record for being the most expensive
cow to have ever been sold.
10 Most Expensive Pets In The World
3. Tibetan Mastiff – $582,000
The Tibetan Mastiff is one of the most costly dogs that
you can take home as a pet. The average price of this
particular breed runs to about $582,000. In addition to
being very expensive, it is also one of the largest dog
breeds worldwide. The largest of their breed has been
reported to stand more than 32 inches tall, with a
weight of over 150 lbs. These dogs come in varying
colors, including black, brown, red and gray. Pure
white Tibetan Mastiffs have also been reported, but
they are extremely rare.
Unlike many other breeds, these extremely expensive
dogs are known for not having the same unpleasant
odor that many dog owners encounter. In fact, they
have long since been respected as guardians of farm
animals. They are extremely protective, with some
having killed tigers before to safeguard their flock.
The Tibetan Mastiff is one of the most costly dogs that
you can take home as a pet. The average price of this
particular breed runs to about $582,000. In addition to
being very expensive, it is also one of the largest dog
breeds worldwide. The largest of their breed has been
reported to stand more than 32 inches tall, with a
weight of over 150 lbs. These dogs come in varying
colors, including black, brown, red and gray. Pure
white Tibetan Mastiffs have also been reported, but
they are extremely rare.
Unlike many other breeds, these extremely expensive
dogs are known for not having the same unpleasant
odor that many dog owners encounter. In fact, they
have long since been respected as guardians of farm
animals. They are extremely protective, with some
having killed tigers before to safeguard their flock.
10 Most Expensive Pets In The World
4. Sir Lancelot Encore – $155,000
Sir Lancelot Encore is a result of a dog-cloning
procedure. Edgar and Nina Otto, the Florida couple
who owned the world-famous Lancelot, decided to
clone his DNA after losing him in 2008 because of
cancer. The result is Sir Lancelot Encore, who made
them the winners of the Bio-arts auction that took
place in San Francisco.
Sir Lancelot Encore is a result of a dog-cloning
procedure. Edgar and Nina Otto, the Florida couple
who owned the world-famous Lancelot, decided to
clone his DNA after losing him in 2008 because of
cancer. The result is Sir Lancelot Encore, who made
them the winners of the Bio-arts auction that took
place in San Francisco.
10 Most Expensive Pets In The World
5. White Lion Cubs – $138,000
The white lion clubs come from an extremely rare lion
breed. White lions can be found, but only rarely, in the
South African wildlife reserve. They are not considered
to be a separate subspecies yet, so it was declared
that they are home-grown to South Africa’s Timbavati
region. The Global White Lion Protection Trust has
reported that there are now only around 300 living
white lions world-wid
The white lion clubs come from an extremely rare lion
breed. White lions can be found, but only rarely, in the
South African wildlife reserve. They are not considered
to be a separate subspecies yet, so it was declared
that they are home-grown to South Africa’s Timbavati
region. The Global White Lion Protection Trust has
reported that there are now only around 300 living
white lions world-wid
10 Most Expensive Pets In The World
6. Stag Beetle – $89,000
The stag beetle is quite the strange species, which
makes it even more expensive. It is characterized for
its red and blood-like curling mandibles and antlers
protruding from its black head. This particular beetle is
a member of the Lucanidae family that currently has
1,200 insect species. The average-sized stag beetle
measures around 2 to 3 inches in length. However, the
one that was brought to a retailer had a length of more
than 3 inches. The Japanese breeder was able to sell
his beetle for a whopping price of $89,000. He got his
money on the spot for this weird, but rare creature.
10 Most Expensive Pets In The World
7. Palm Cockatoo – $16,000
The palm cockatoo is known for its black or smoky
grey color and the visible red spot on its head. This
parrot is the sole member of the bird’s monotypic
species known as Probosciger and associate family. It
stands 55 to 60 cm (22 to 24 inches) tall and weighs
around 910 to 1,200 grams. It was originally described
by Gmelin, a German natural scientist way back in
1788. This unique bird, featuring a large crest, is also
one of the parrot species that have very large bills. The
average price of a Palm Cockatoo is $16,000
The palm cockatoo is known for its black or smoky
grey color and the visible red spot on its head. This
parrot is the sole member of the bird’s monotypic
species known as Probosciger and associate family. It
stands 55 to 60 cm (22 to 24 inches) tall and weighs
around 910 to 1,200 grams. It was originally described
by Gmelin, a German natural scientist way back in
1788. This unique bird, featuring a large crest, is also
one of the parrot species that have very large bills. The
average price of a Palm Cockatoo is $16,000
10 Most Expensive Pets In The World
8. Hyacinth Macaw- $14,000
Priced at an average of $14,000, the Hyacinth Macaw
is not only the biggest macaw species, but it is also the
world’s largest flying parrot. It stands tallest of all the
other species of parrots known to man. This parrot is
native to the eastern and central regions of South
America. However, because of their extreme popularity
as home pets, their population in the wild has taken a
heavy blow.
The Hyacinth Macaw has an extremely powerful beak
that is uses to eat foods like seeds and other hard
nuts. The beak of these birds is so strong that they can
even crack the hard shell of a coconut. Aside from
these, the parrots also eat vegetables as well as fruits.
For pet owners, they often feed their parrots with pine
nuts.
Priced at an average of $14,000, the Hyacinth Macaw
is not only the biggest macaw species, but it is also the
world’s largest flying parrot. It stands tallest of all the
other species of parrots known to man. This parrot is
native to the eastern and central regions of South
America. However, because of their extreme popularity
as home pets, their population in the wild has taken a
heavy blow.
The Hyacinth Macaw has an extremely powerful beak
that is uses to eat foods like seeds and other hard
nuts. The beak of these birds is so strong that they can
even crack the hard shell of a coconut. Aside from
these, the parrots also eat vegetables as well as fruits.
For pet owners, they often feed their parrots with pine
nuts.
10 Most Expensive Pets In The World
9. De Brazza’s Monkey – $7,000 to $10,000
De Brazza’s Monkeys, also commonly referred to as
swamp monkeys, are found in the wetlands of Central
Africa. These creatures got their name from the French
explorer, Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza. They are very
hard to locate because of their superior and innate
hiding abilities. They have a life span of about 22
years
De Brazza’s Monkeys, also commonly referred to as
swamp monkeys, are found in the wetlands of Central
Africa. These creatures got their name from the French
explorer, Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza. They are very
hard to locate because of their superior and innate
hiding abilities. They have a life span of about 22
years
10 Most Expensive Pets In The World
RANKING FROM NUMBER 10TH TO 1ST
If there are the highest paid people around the world,
there are also the most expensive animals – those that
have been bought for millions and millions of dollars. If
you are wondering what these creatures are and how
expensive they are, take a look at this list of the top 10
most expensive animals in the world.
10. Toucan – $5,000 to $10,000
The name Toucan has been derived from the
Portuguese term ‘Tupi tucana’. This majestic bird is
found in different locations, including Central and
South America, the Caribbean, and Southern Mexico.
They are extremely popular for their large and very
colorful bills. The family currently has forty different
species.
While the legs of the Toucan are short, they are very
strong and sturdy. Their toes come in pairs, with the
first and the fourth being turned in a backward position.
The feathers of these magnificent creatures are often
black with yellow, crimson, and white patches. These
beauties are being sold for a minimum of $5,000, but
the price can go up to $10,000.
If there are the highest paid people around the world,
there are also the most expensive animals – those that
have been bought for millions and millions of dollars. If
you are wondering what these creatures are and how
expensive they are, take a look at this list of the top 10
most expensive animals in the world.
10. Toucan – $5,000 to $10,000
The name Toucan has been derived from the
Portuguese term ‘Tupi tucana’. This majestic bird is
found in different locations, including Central and
South America, the Caribbean, and Southern Mexico.
They are extremely popular for their large and very
colorful bills. The family currently has forty different
species.
While the legs of the Toucan are short, they are very
strong and sturdy. Their toes come in pairs, with the
first and the fourth being turned in a backward position.
The feathers of these magnificent creatures are often
black with yellow, crimson, and white patches. These
beauties are being sold for a minimum of $5,000, but
the price can go up to $10,000.
Amazing Story of a Prostitute and a Scholar
It was 2005 in Jeddah, I had just finished classes with Shaykh Abdullah
al-Jibreen rahimahullah ta'ala and I was walking to the bus stand for
the purpose of leaving to Makkah (Umm ul-Qura). As i got closer to the
bus stop, i heard some heckling noises and the screech of a woman. I saw
some youths who seemed my age running and making fun of a niqabi woman.
And from her screech i knew it was out of pain of being rediculed. I
was angered at what i saw and made haste towards them.
I angrily inquired as to what was going on. The youth replied as saying that this woman was a prostitute and she frequents this area and that they were chasing her away. I exclaimed that i did not see them chasing her away, rather what i witnessed was them teasing her and making fun of her. They were trying to justify their actions.
I told the youth "By Allah, this womans heart may be better in the sight of Allah than mine or yours!, what makes you this judgemental and so satanic? Fear Allah Azza wa Jal and dont heckle and make fun of people, what if Allah were to grant you wives and daughters who turned out this way! Subhanallah brothers Fear Allah please." The youth saught forgiveness from the woman and they appologied and left.
The woman told me that she did not mean to do these things but circumstances have pushed her to do so. I advised her to Fear Allah and repent to Him. He Loves when His Slaves repent and He Forgives all sins. I told her that it is from your choice that you are doing this evil (i.e. Zina) and that the monies you are earning is all fire. Your feeding your family and yourself fire! So Fear Allah and repent and do a halal livelihood so that Allah will grant you His Blessings. I didnt wait for her response, I left.
When i completed todays class, a woman approached me while i was still seated on the chair with the students and she said to me whether I remembered her. I said that I dont move with women nor do i see their faces so im sorry you must be mistaken. She said, "no shaykh, you were the one who defended me from those youth in Jeddah, from the time you told me those words, i changed my life and i had to go through much difficulties but i never resorted to haram means. I have a son now with my husband and we are happy." I said MashaAllah, Alhamdulillah that she amended her ways. She further said "when you left and i saw you board the bus, i made dua to Allah that He should make you a wise scholar and make you a graduate in makkah or madeenah and make you a person who helps others always". When she said these words i was stunned, shocked! My head being downcast tears whelling up in my eyes. Allah Azza wa Jal had answered the dua of the zani (prostitute)!
Never judge another persons situation and redicule and say bad things for indeed we do not know what is in their hearts. Their hearts may be purer than ours, we need to kindly advise them to what is rightous and good. With kind advise, a zani became a salihah by the Grace of Allah.
I angrily inquired as to what was going on. The youth replied as saying that this woman was a prostitute and she frequents this area and that they were chasing her away. I exclaimed that i did not see them chasing her away, rather what i witnessed was them teasing her and making fun of her. They were trying to justify their actions.
I told the youth "By Allah, this womans heart may be better in the sight of Allah than mine or yours!, what makes you this judgemental and so satanic? Fear Allah Azza wa Jal and dont heckle and make fun of people, what if Allah were to grant you wives and daughters who turned out this way! Subhanallah brothers Fear Allah please." The youth saught forgiveness from the woman and they appologied and left.
The woman told me that she did not mean to do these things but circumstances have pushed her to do so. I advised her to Fear Allah and repent to Him. He Loves when His Slaves repent and He Forgives all sins. I told her that it is from your choice that you are doing this evil (i.e. Zina) and that the monies you are earning is all fire. Your feeding your family and yourself fire! So Fear Allah and repent and do a halal livelihood so that Allah will grant you His Blessings. I didnt wait for her response, I left.
When i completed todays class, a woman approached me while i was still seated on the chair with the students and she said to me whether I remembered her. I said that I dont move with women nor do i see their faces so im sorry you must be mistaken. She said, "no shaykh, you were the one who defended me from those youth in Jeddah, from the time you told me those words, i changed my life and i had to go through much difficulties but i never resorted to haram means. I have a son now with my husband and we are happy." I said MashaAllah, Alhamdulillah that she amended her ways. She further said "when you left and i saw you board the bus, i made dua to Allah that He should make you a wise scholar and make you a graduate in makkah or madeenah and make you a person who helps others always". When she said these words i was stunned, shocked! My head being downcast tears whelling up in my eyes. Allah Azza wa Jal had answered the dua of the zani (prostitute)!
Never judge another persons situation and redicule and say bad things for indeed we do not know what is in their hearts. Their hearts may be purer than ours, we need to kindly advise them to what is rightous and good. With kind advise, a zani became a salihah by the Grace of Allah.
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Breaking: Gunmen Attack Nigerian Senate President’s Convoy
Breaking: Gunmen Attack Nigerian Senate President’s Convoy
The Nigerian Senate President David Mark on Friday escaped an attack by gunmen in Orlu area of Imo State.
The Nigerian Senate President David Mark on Friday escaped an attack by gunmen in Orlu area of Imo State.
Reports say the gunmen specifically targeted the vehicle which the Senate President was expected to enter.
The
Senate President was on his way to the burial ceremony of late business
mogul, Sir John Richard Anyaehie in Nkwerre Community in Imo State.
No life was lost in the attack.
More updates to this story will come later.
product, the singer turned
entrepreneur who invested in the
agriculture sector of Nigeria is now
proud to announce the launch of
his first product from his
company, Koko holdings.
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D’banj who was named one of the
ambassadors of One in Africa
movement which is suppose to
encourage youth to get into
agriculture and provide more
employment and food for the
whole continent with more door
opening among african countries
for doing business. D’Banj said in a
short message to the youth after
announcing the launch of his first
product in 5years.
“Finally here after 5 yrs.I can
proudly say #KokoGarri is the
firSt product of Koko Holdings,
thanks to God, @oneinafrica,
#DoAgric It Pays and
#Nagropreneurs. Join me youths,
we can do this.” princelacosteholly@facebook.com
The campaign against insurgents in the North-East intensified with the
capture of a top leader of Boko Haram and the killing of about 70
insurgents at the sect’s stronghold in Gwoza Hills, Borno State.
Saturday PUNCH investigations revealed that the leader was arrested on Thursday evening while he was trying to flee the bombarded Gwoza Hills with some black Toyota Land Cruiser sports utility vehicle in his escort.
It was learnt that the Special Forces captured him alive and flew him immediately out of Borno State to Abuja for interrogation in one of the military formations in Abuja.
A source, who confided in our correspondent, said that the arrest of the man suspected to be one of the topmost commanders of the sect (if not the leader), had triggered anxiety among security agents in Borno State.
Security officials were of the view that the captured Boko Haram leader might be a very key person to the operation of the sect for him to have such a massive and luxurious escort comprising Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles.
The source said, “On Thursday, soldiers arrested a top member of the Boko Haram around the Gwoza Hills after the battle of Wednesday night when troop took over the hills.
“The Boko Haram member must be a very high ranking member of the group if not the head because he had several Toyota Land Cruiser jeeps in his escort when he was captured.
“Another thing is that they didn’t want anybody to know his identity; the commanders immediately flew the man to Abuja; as we are talking, the man is being interrogated there. A highly placed security source confirmed the arrest of the Boko Haram leader but would not make any further comment on the issue.
Investigations further revealed that troops killed over 70 insurgents at Bita community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State and Bama headquarters of Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.
The insurgents were said to have been killed in two different gun duels with troops at Bita and Bama where Armoured Personnel Carriers and military tanks were fully deployed for the combat on Thursday.
Investigation revealed that the soldiers attacked the insurgents when they were moving to launch an attack on Bita community a day after troops overran their Gwoza Hills enclave on Wednesday.
The source said that some soldiers sustained gunshot wounds and were being treated at a hospital in Maiduguri. It was learnt that some other insurgents were killed also on Thursday evening on their way to Bama after the first encounter which resulted in the killing of over 40 members of the sect.
It was gathered that the special forces waited for the convoy of the insurgents on their way to Bama when an intelligence report was received that they (the insurgents) were on their way to launch another attack in Bama.
A security source said that the insurgents were moving in 15 trucks loaded with fighters when they ran into the ambush of the troops.
The source said that the troops destroyed seven of the trucks which caught fire and killed about 30 of the insurgents.”
However, it was stated that the insurgents escaped with eight of the vehicles in the convoy.
When our correspondent contacted the Director of Defence Information, Maj. Gen. Chris Olukolade, he confirmed the deployment of APCs and military tanks but asked to be given more time to confirm the capture of the Boko Haram commander and those killed in the two battles.
“That APCs and military tanks were deployed is no news but you have to give me some time to confirm this story from the relevant places,” he said.
However, Olukolade said that the troops arrested a middle-aged Cameroonian who served as the arms courier for the sect.
He said that the arrest of the Cameroonian led to the discovery of a large cache of arms and ammunition which was hidden in the premises of a burnt church.
Olukolade said that weapons recovered from the insurgents in the premises of the church in Kalabalge Local Government Area of Borno State included anti-aircraft guns, rocket-propelled guns, other brands of machine guns and thousands of various calibres of rounds of ammunition.
He said that the Cameroonian led troops on a cordon and search operation to a hideout where a terrorist was captured. He was silent on the rank of this particular terrorist whose singular arrest featured in his news statement.
Saturday PUNCH investigations revealed that the leader was arrested on Thursday evening while he was trying to flee the bombarded Gwoza Hills with some black Toyota Land Cruiser sports utility vehicle in his escort.
It was learnt that the Special Forces captured him alive and flew him immediately out of Borno State to Abuja for interrogation in one of the military formations in Abuja.
A source, who confided in our correspondent, said that the arrest of the man suspected to be one of the topmost commanders of the sect (if not the leader), had triggered anxiety among security agents in Borno State.
Security officials were of the view that the captured Boko Haram leader might be a very key person to the operation of the sect for him to have such a massive and luxurious escort comprising Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles.
The source said, “On Thursday, soldiers arrested a top member of the Boko Haram around the Gwoza Hills after the battle of Wednesday night when troop took over the hills.
“The Boko Haram member must be a very high ranking member of the group if not the head because he had several Toyota Land Cruiser jeeps in his escort when he was captured.
“Another thing is that they didn’t want anybody to know his identity; the commanders immediately flew the man to Abuja; as we are talking, the man is being interrogated there. A highly placed security source confirmed the arrest of the Boko Haram leader but would not make any further comment on the issue.
Investigations further revealed that troops killed over 70 insurgents at Bita community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State and Bama headquarters of Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.
The insurgents were said to have been killed in two different gun duels with troops at Bita and Bama where Armoured Personnel Carriers and military tanks were fully deployed for the combat on Thursday.
Investigation revealed that the soldiers attacked the insurgents when they were moving to launch an attack on Bita community a day after troops overran their Gwoza Hills enclave on Wednesday.
The source said that some soldiers sustained gunshot wounds and were being treated at a hospital in Maiduguri. It was learnt that some other insurgents were killed also on Thursday evening on their way to Bama after the first encounter which resulted in the killing of over 40 members of the sect.
It was gathered that the special forces waited for the convoy of the insurgents on their way to Bama when an intelligence report was received that they (the insurgents) were on their way to launch another attack in Bama.
A security source said that the insurgents were moving in 15 trucks loaded with fighters when they ran into the ambush of the troops.
The source said that the troops destroyed seven of the trucks which caught fire and killed about 30 of the insurgents.”
However, it was stated that the insurgents escaped with eight of the vehicles in the convoy.
When our correspondent contacted the Director of Defence Information, Maj. Gen. Chris Olukolade, he confirmed the deployment of APCs and military tanks but asked to be given more time to confirm the capture of the Boko Haram commander and those killed in the two battles.
“That APCs and military tanks were deployed is no news but you have to give me some time to confirm this story from the relevant places,” he said.
However, Olukolade said that the troops arrested a middle-aged Cameroonian who served as the arms courier for the sect.
He said that the arrest of the Cameroonian led to the discovery of a large cache of arms and ammunition which was hidden in the premises of a burnt church.
Olukolade said that weapons recovered from the insurgents in the premises of the church in Kalabalge Local Government Area of Borno State included anti-aircraft guns, rocket-propelled guns, other brands of machine guns and thousands of various calibres of rounds of ammunition.
He said that the Cameroonian led troops on a cordon and search operation to a hideout where a terrorist was captured. He was silent on the rank of this particular terrorist whose singular arrest featured in his news statement.
During that time, Mocheddah was arguably the biggest female artiste in Nigeria. Tiwa Savage was still upcoming likewise Wizkid. In 2011, she released another hit single SEE ME ft Phenom which rocked the airwaves in Nigeria & around Africa. And her market started selling seriously. After this, she seemed to disappear from the industry. Then came 2012 when we started hearing rumours that Mocheddah has parted ways with Knighthouse her record label. The rumour became a reality cos she truly left and established her own label CHEDDAH MUSIC. This move started her decline in the industry cos she shot herself in the foot. Being a CEO of a record label and an artiste at the same time wasn't easy.
She went ahead to release 3 singles after being away from the industry for so long. She shot the video for LOUDER, one of the singles but lo and behold both the classy video and the singles did not do well in the market because it seems fans have started to sleep on her by then. The reason being that when she left the industry for a while, Tiwa Savage came back from America and claimed the throne from her as NIGERIA'S QUEEN OF POP. And she amassed so much fans that Mocheddah's original fans started forgetting her. Cos during Mocheddah's exit, Nigeria was lacking a POWER FEMALE ARTISTE and Tiwa Savage came at the right time.
In September 2012, Mocheddah made another attempt at breaking into Mainstream Music in Nigeria by releasing another single COMING FOR YOU ft May D. The song did relatively well but since there was no video for it, it fizzled out. Since then, Mocheddah seems to have gone into oblivion. Nothing was heard about her in the music industry again.
Personally I think Mocheddah made a very big mistake by leaving Knighthouse Record. Though I didn't know what caused the separation, but I think she should have stayed for the sake of her career. By now, she would have been so BIG in the Industry. I guess other upcoming artistes should learn from her story.
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