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You wouldn't believe The city with A 20-year's waiting lists for rental homes

The city’s queue for rent-controlled housing is so long that it’s being considered by the Guinness Book of World Records. On average, it takes nine years to be granted a rent-controlled property – and that jumps to two decades in some of the most popular neighbourhoods.

Nigerian News

Cameroonian Cleaner Kills His Nigerian Boss At Ikoyi Lagos Estate Over An Unpaid Salary Advance

A Cameroonian was arrested yesterday for his involvement in the murder of his boss.

Joel Ludguo, the 22 years old man was accused of killing his boss, Miss Temidayo Adeleke who just returned from the United States on Tuesday the  20th of December 2016 at her mansion in Parkview Estate Ikoyi Lagos for not granting his request for salary advance.

A Star actress Carrie Fisher In the popular Movie Star Wars 'suffers From an heart attack'

US actress Carrie Fisher, who played Princess Leia in the Star Wars films, is in a critical condition after suffering a heart attack during a flight, reports say.

She went into cardiac arrest on the London to LA flight, the LA Times said.
Passengers attempted to revive her with CPR and she was rushed to hospital when the plane landed after midday local time (20:00 GMT), the TMZ website said.
Fisher, 60, had been on tour promoting her latest book The Princess Diarist.
The heart attack happened about 15 minutes before the plane landed in LA, celebrity news website TMZ reported. A medic who was travelling on the plane administered CPR.

International News Nigeria

Successful Ebola vaccine will be fast-tracked for use

A highly effective vaccine that guards against the deadly Ebola virus could be available by 2018, says the World Health Organization.

Hilarious Christmas picture

Hilarious Picture of A Ferrari 458 Spider Carrying A Christmas tree

Apparently Ferrari Dosnt Need To Build An Suv.

This is For those who decides to live the two-door lifestyle. The lack of cargo space definitely didn’t slow the owner of this Ferrari 458 Italia spider down.

Apparently you can have your cake and eat it too, and in this case the cake is a Ferrari 458 Italia with a Christmas tree on its roof.

Nigerian News

 Accident On Lagos Abeokuta Expressway In Ogun State, A Woman & 2 Children Died                                    
                          See Story

Lagos Abeokuta Expressway Accident Ogun State, A Woman And 2 Children Burnt To Death, 3 Injured

The woman Was returning to Lagos from Abeokuta for The Christmas, With her two Children When They

 died along

 the way  yesterday in a Lexus

According to a witness, the fatal accident happened at the Ewekoro axis of the Lagos-Abeoluta Expressway in Ogun state.

The driver was speeding when he lost control of the Jeep which somersaulted severally before bursting into flames.

Here is what the eyewitness who identified himself as Fajani said in a post on the social media yesterday:

The survivors are currently receiving treatment at Ogun State General Hospital in Ijaiye Abeokuta.

photos from the accident scene

 

World News. Nigeria

The Church Of England Appoints A Nigerian As First African Bishop In 20 years

 Woyin Karowei Dorgu Was announced as the 13th bishop of Woolwich by The Church of England 

Dorgu is the Church’s first black bishop in 20 years, will be consecrated at Southwark Cathedral on 17 March, 2017.

Woolwich where he is to superintend over has a huge Nigerian population but the Guardian reports that most of them worship in black-majority Pentecostal churches rather than with the Church of England.

The church described him as a person who: 

      ‘‘Has a deep concern for mission and regularly leads open-air evangelism in his parish and has seen his church grow remarkably.

       ‘‘He is much involved in the life of the Church Primary School in the parish where he has been Chair of Governors and supports staff and pupils. He is married to Mosun who is a Consultant Child Psychiatrist,’‘ they added.

International news Russia

62 people died In Siberia After Drinking Fake Bath Oil As Substitute For Vodka

Counterfeit bath oil has claimed the lives of 62 people in the Siberian city of Irkutsk Russia.

Reports say dozens were confirmed dead over the weekend after drinking bath oil as a substitute for alcohol with the region’s health ministry, informing that almost 40 people remain hospitalised after drinking the oil.

Investigators, revealed that the victims drank the bath oil that has become a popular substitute for cheap vodkas. The oils, called Boyaryshnik, contain labels that warn users not to consume the product.

Investigators said a batch of the product in the region appeared to have contained methanol, a highly toxic form of alcohol that is potentially lethal to ingest.

Nigerian News

Nigerian Army Takes Boko Haram Out Of Sambisa Forest, Rescueing 1880 Victims

The Nigerian army says that have rescued an additional 1,880 people both women and children from the Boko Haram's in the Sambisa Forest.

This was disclosed by Maj. Gen. Lucky Irabor, the Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, during a news conference at the Maimalari Cantonment in Maiduguri on Wednesday.

Irabor revealed that the troops also arrested about 504 Boko Haram terrorists while 19 of them willingly surrendered adding that about 37 foreigners were also arrested and are currently undergoing interrogations to ascertain whether they were terrorists or not.

“We also arrested about seven kidnappers and we are currently interrogating them,”.
“Our troops have continued to make significant progress in the fight against Boko Haram insurgency.
“I gladly say that our troops have successfully mop up all the areas in Sambisa Forest including gate one.
“We are currently in camp zero; I am not going to tell you what we are doing there.
“But I can assure you that we are recording remarkable successes.” –  he revealed

Says Maj. Gen. Lucky Irabo

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Jobs at Nigerian Stock Exchange, Nigerian Bottling Company, Graduate Jobs at Workforce Group.

Nigerian Bottling Company Recruiting Senior Buyer




Job Reference:SB/12/2016

Job role:Senior Buyer

Functional areas:Procurement (Indirect Spend)

Department:Procurement

Job Details:The Senior Buyer reports to Indirect Spend Procurement Manager (ISPM). PURPOSE OF THE JOB: Lead and execute sourcing of Facility Management, Production Equipment and or Professional services spend category in the country.Indirectly reports to and supports Strategic Procurement Manager & Strategic Procurement Support Manager for the strategic sourcing of the specific category. Ultimately responsible for optimizing service levels provided to internal customers for the specific category in the country, in alignment with the Indirect Spend Procurement Manager of each country. The Key job responsibilities of the role include: •Analyze spot buys and take actions to reduce in the future. •Execute spot buys for the category in the country. •Execute strategic sourcing tasks for the category in the country. •Support Strategic Procurement Manager to track savings value creation in relation to country BP. •Support Strategic Procurement Manager & Strategic Procurement Support Manager in executing strategic sourcing for the category. •Support Strategic Procurement Manager, Strategic Procurement Support Manager and Country Procurement Manager to integrate procurement indirect category savings in country BP. •Contribute to manage knowledge of category. •Check invoice accuracy and completeness. •Introduce new suppliers. •Maintain master data, including Purchase Info Record and catalogues. •Manage contract expiration and maintain contract. •Measure and improve contract utilization. •Perform local communication on new contracts. •Upload scanned contract in the system, update master data, and enable contract. •Build supplier relationships that generate value for both Hellenic and the supplier over time for local categories in alignment with SPM & SPSM. •Monitor SLA’s and KBI’s for assigned categories to country stakeholders. •Follow-up on claim management process. •Manage internal customer relationships for local categories in alignment with Spend Procurement Managers, SPM & SPSM. •Support the introduction of new processes and systems. •Ensure CSR strategy implementation in alignment with the predefined standards and guidelines. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Education level:University Degree (Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Legal or similar) • CIPS Certification is a requirement for the role• Masters degree or MBA will be of added advantage

Experience needed:5

Desired candidate profile:•University Degree (Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Legal or similar) •Knowledge in the category or in procurement (CIPS certification is a requirement for the role) •Masters degree or MBA will be of added advantage Experience: •High level CAPEX purchase experience is an asset. •At least 5-6 years of experience working for an industry related to the category, or in Procurement,Engineering, Logistics,MRO( Maintenance,Repairs and Operatons) and Facility Management. •Successful track record and development potential •Working experience in a cross cultural environment and in a matrix organization preferable •At least 3 years of experience in SAP, other ERP system with focus on Purchasing •Knowledge of E-Sourcing/E-bidding is an added advantage Skills: •Time management skills •Good Presentation Skills •Functional/Technical Skills •Drive for Results •Customer Focus •Peer Relationships •Managing Diversity

Job location:Head Office

Publish date:2016-12
Click here to apply online

car news

Watch a Mini Cooper set the two-wheeled Nurburgring record

If you're an enthusiast, or a track-day warrior, Nurburgring lap times are a pretty good indicator of whether a car will be fast, fun, frenetic or all three. Well, a new type of record was set on the famous German track: Chinese driver Han Yue now holds the world record for lapping on two wheels, in a car. Yes, Yue took a Mini Cooper at a blistering 13 mph, the only speed that wouldn't make the solid rubber tires vibrate, to a lap time of about 45 minutes. Just a touch slower than the 7:32 of the Alfa Romeo Giulia sedan.
In some of the footage you can see a handful of drivers who probably paid to get on the track, slowly following the Cooper. I hope they got rainchecks.
MINI COOPER
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international news (lambo gets crushed)

Watch a Lamborghini Murcielago crushed  in Taiwan

If you were planning on illegally importing your absurdly expensive supercar into Taiwan, this video should persuade you otherwise. We’re sure the owner of this particular Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 is regretting his decision right about now.

If you watch the video very well It appears as though Taiwan decided to send a message to any other would-be importers -- there sure were a lot of cameras set up and ready to go around the car and crusher.

Regardless of how painful this is to watch, it is quite mesmerizing to watch the metal jaws eat the 200-mph Lamborghini. Maybe Taiwan’s New Year’s resolution next year could be to destroy one less supercar. That’s something we could all get behind.

niger news

EFCC vows to contest court order defreezing Fayose’s accounts

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said it would appeal the order of a federal high court that it should defrost the accounts of Ekiti state governor Ayodele Fayose.

News Agency of Nigeria reports that the EFCC vowed on Tuesday, December 13, after the order was issued that it would contest it.

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The First 50,000 People To Follow Jumia On Instagram Gets A Free 20,000 Voucher

Be the first 50,000 to Follow jumia on intagtam now and get a 20,000 voucher to buy anything 

#jumia_gift/

niger news

 Buhari Eid-el Maulud Message To Nigerians "2017 Budget Will Take Nigeria Out Of Recession"..

President Muhammadu Buhari  in his Eid-el Maulud message to Nigerians on Sunday said the 2017 Appropriation Bill that he would present to the joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday would take Nigeria out of recession. In the message which he personally signed, the President said with collective dedication and hard work, Nigerians would in 2017 overcome the economic difficulties, and return the country to the path of prosperity.

university gist

That body is a miracle! MIREKU!!!
Dice Ailes Going To Elizade University! 

  As at last week Dice Allies took over Instagram with a post about making a free appearance at the university with the highest number of DM's to his account. Turns out to be that Elizade University came out on top! He then made another post announcing that he will be in Elizade University within the week to celebrate Christmas with his fans and bring joy to the student with an amazing performance 

#Elizadeuni

Wedding invitation card photos of Zahra Buhari to Ahmed Indimi 

the invitation card says the wedding is holding on December 16th at the National Mosque Abuja.  

Photos: At least 25 killed, 57 injured in bomb blast inside Cairo church, Egypt

An explosion inside Saint Mark's Coptic Ordodox Catheral in Cairo's Abbasiya neighbourhood on Sunday, December 10th, killed at least 25 people and injured 57. Egyptian security officials said the blast ripped through the church around 10am.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility. On Friday, two roadside bombs - one in Cairo and one north of the capital - killed six policemen and wounded six others.
Egyptian security forces are fighting an Islamist insurgency led by ISIS's branch in North Sinai, where hundreds of soldiers and police have been killed. The insurgents have also launched deadly attacks Cairo and other cities.

A Nurse in the U.K  Was sacked for discussing Christianity & offering to pray with patients before operations

Sister Sarah Kuteh, a nurse with 15 years’ experience was sacked for discussing Christianity and offering to pray with patients before their operations. Kuteh, who's a mother-of-three, was dismissed for breaching guidelines, even though her job involved asking people preparing for surgery about their religion.


Recalling how she was suspended and escorted from Darent Valley hospital in Dartford, Kent, Kuteh said: ‘It was embarrassing for me – and painful after all I had done in my years as a nurse. I was told I couldn’t even speak to my colleagues. All I had done was to nurse from my heart. How could it be harmful to tell someone about Jesus?’

She admitted she may have spoken to a few patients without their express permission when she first began the job, but was more careful after a warning in April 2016 that there had been complaints. In June, She was ‘shocked’ when they told her that three further complaints had been made, after which she was told to stop assessing patients and was suspended a few days later. She was sacked in August after an investigation, and her appeal rejected.

The bosses at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust however insist that her discussions were unwanted and this had upset patients. They also claim that Kuteh failed to heed warnings that she was being unprofessional.

She is now suing the hospital for unfair dismissal, describing her sacking as ‘disproportionate and punitive’.

entertainment

Why My Marriage Crashed So Early - Actress, Chika Ike

Actress Chika Ike has opened up on her failed marriage . In an interview with The Nation, when asked if getting married at a young age had anything to do with the way it ended three years ago, she said



Quote
I think it has to do with so many reasons; one of them might be being young. Some people get married that young and have been able to make their marriages work. But if you’re young, you’re young. 
There are some things you’ve not experienced. You might not be able to stay calm when you’re supposed to stay calm, understand when you’re supposed to understand or leave what you’re supposed to leave. 
"I think it has to do with age and so many other things like compatibility and not being true to yourself in the marriage. Everybody has a limit. There are some things in marriage that you might not be able to stand. Some people’s limit might not be my limit; my limit might be somebody’s starting point."
On rumours she is planning to walk down the aisle again,she said

Marriage is a beautiful institution. I will never talk down on marriage because it’s something I still look forward to. It’s what every woman hopes for. Though I’m focused on my career right now, I do have a very special person in my life.

See London Women Going Around London In Exposing Outfits Celebrating Christmas

Thousands took to the streets dressed as Father Christmas as the annual Santacon parade hit the capital. 

A sea of red swept across London after the festive parade kicked off from Hoxton Square this morning. 

St Nicks - complete with a Christmas pooch - were seen guzzling booze and singing and laughing as they set off on their annual march. 

Those who strayed from the pack, which is easily done after a day of drinking and walking, could even get back on track by checking Santacon's sat nav on its Twitter feed. 

And as the day went on they got increasingly rowdy, with some climbing scaffolding, scaling police vans and urinating in groups in public, while others stripped to their stockings. 


Santacon is one of many celebrations taking part across the country with this weekend one of the most popular dates for Christmas parties. 

Similar Santa events took place across the world with revellers at a notorious pub crawl in Wollongong, Australia letting their hair down.  

90 people reportedly die as Gov Udom escapes death as church building collapses

The governor of Akwa Ibom state Emmanuel Udom on Friday, December 9, escaped death as a church building in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state collapsed.

The whole building of the church, Reigners Bible Church, located along Uyo Village road, collapsed, 

The church was said to be filled to its capacity following the consecration of its pastor as a Bishop when the incident happened.

90 worshipers reportedly lost their lives while scores were said to be trapped in the rubble, The Punch reports.

“Pastor Akan Week was being consecrated today so the programme was holding inside the Church when suddenly, the whole building collapsed,” a witness said.

He said the church was being renovated due to the expectation of its growing worshipers.


The witness also said many people were buried under the debris of the collapse.

It was gathered that the state governor was supposed to grace the occasion but was not at the church when the building caved in.

“The governor has gone to the scene and is presently there helping with the rescue,” a witness said.

Also, sources have said that many victims of the collapse were taken to nearby hospitals and mortuaries in Uyo.


Another witness said many of the injured persons were already receiving medical attention.

Meanwhile, the emotional spokesperson of the police in the state said: “You need to be here to witness it, there is so much confusion.”

BREAKING: Rivers rerun: INEC releases interim report

According to the electoral commission, actual voting has ended in most polling units.

However, INEC disclosed that there were reports of dynamite explosions in Akuku-Toru LGA as some of its officials were attacked in Khana local government.

The commission also disclosed that its officials were prevented from conducting the election in Tai state constituency but assured collation will take place where election was held.
    Full report bellow

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