Boko Haram leader, Shekau resurfaces, release new video…claims responsibility for Benisheik massacre

Recall the last time I published about the dreaded Islamic Sect operating in Northern Nigeria which dared World powers to a fight if they can? Click here if you missed it. This time he released a video telling World Leaders to bury their head in shame. 

A video believed to have been released by the wanted leader of the Jama’atu Ahlis Sunnah Lidda’awati Wal Jihad, also known as Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau, surfaced in Maiduguri on Wednesday.

In it, a man claiming to be Shekau, debunked earlier claims by the Nigerian military that he died from gunshot wounds on August 19, 2013.

The then JTF spokesman in Borno State,   Lt Col Sagir Musa, had in a statement said, “Intelligence report available to the JTF Operation Restore Order revealed that Shekau, the most dreaded and wanted terrorists’ leader may have died.

“He died of gunshots wounds received in an encounter with the JTF in one of their camps in Sambisa Forest on June 30, 2013. Shekau was mortally wounded in the encounter and was sneaked into Amitchide-a border community in Cameroon for treatment from which he never recovered.” Click read more to continue...

Gold Lamborghini worth $7.8m to be autioned in Dubai

A $7.8m Lamborghini made of gold and diamonds is set to be the most expensive model car in the world. Although the gold car is eight times smaller than the normal sports car and as such cannot be driven, but the said 27 carat gold and diamond encrusted car will be auctioned soon and proceeds will be use for charity. See another pix after the cut...

BlackBerry agrees to $4.7bn sale

BlackBerry, the beleaguered Canadian smartphone maker, has agreed to be acquired for $4.7bn (£2.9bn) by a private equity consortium led by Toronto-based Fairfax Financial.

Fairfax already owns 10pc of Blackberry and would pay other investors $9 per share. The deal is subject to due diligence and regulatory approval. BlackBerry shares opened at $8.22 on Monday. 

The offer was announced by Prem Watsa, the chairman of Fairfax. He was a member of the BlackBerry board until the company announced it was exploring “strategic alternatives” last month and his departure was seen as a signal that Fairfax would come forward with a bid. 

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You cannot Escape this time...

If you are the Human Resources Manager of an Organistion and you receive this kind of application letter for employment what will be your reaction? 

What will you do?

President Goodluck Jonathan has terminated the appointment of two of his Special Advisers

This was disclosed in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati.

The statement said the appointment of Joy Emordi, who was Special Adviser to the President on National Assembly Matters, and that of Tunji Olagunju, his Special Adviser on the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD), had been terminated with immediate effect. More after the cut...

 

Jay Z & Beyonce top Forbes list of highest-earning celebrity couples

Jay Z and Beyonce have earned the most as a couple from June 2012 to June 2013 says Forbes.

The power couple raked in about $95million! Part of the money was generated from their music, some from other businesses that they own. Jay Z is the owner of a sport wear coy, 'Roc Nation Sports' while his singer wife owns a clothing line and a fragrance collection line.

See the top 5 list below...

SOON, EARTH 'WILL GET TOO HOT FOR HUMANS'

Life on Earth will continue for up to three billion years but humans will die out far sooner, scientists have said.

Researchers say that our planet's increasing proximity to the sun will eventually result in soaring temperatures, the seas drying up and the extinction of all life.

But according to a study by the University of East Anglia, in Norwich, man-made climate change will make human life impossible long before this happens and our best chance of survival would be to relocate to another planet - with Mars being the most suitable option. Click on read more to continue the story on this amazing discovery...

VIEWERS BAFFLED BY NEWSREADER PROP

BBC news presenter Simon McCoy left viewers baffled today when he presented a report while carrying a stack of photocopier paper - after mistaking it for an iPad.

The 51-year-old broadcaster was doing a piece to camera from the corporation's newsroom about "drunk tanks" with the refill pack of A4 paper clearly visible in his hands. Maybe the piece he was presenting affected him. Click read more to continue...

AT 13, GIRL, BEGINS MASTER'S DEGREE

An Indian girl of 13 years old is studying for a master's degree after her father sold the family's land to pay her tuition fees.

Sushma Verma was able to finish high school aged seven and a degree in microbiology at 13 only with the sacrifices of her uneducated parents. Click to read more interesting story about the young gal...

MTN PROJECT FAME 5 RUNNER-UP, ADETOUN ADEKOYA SURVIVES FATAL ACCIDENT TODAY

Nigeria Entertainment Industry could have being thrown into mourning today especially the MTN Project Fame West Africa family if not by the grace of God. The MTN Project Fame 5 runner up, Adetoun Adekoya who gave a scintillating performance last week at the Project Fame season six (6) has every reason to thank God this moment. The talented songstress survived a ghastly accident around Ilesha, Osun State few hours ago.

The Toyota Corolla car she won after the competition rammed into a trailer while on her way to a church programme. The Waka Queen got out safely with no injuries. "Thank God for me, it could have been worse". She stated.     See pix of  her damaged car after the cut...

Hankook Is Latest To Roll Out Airless Tire Concept

Hankook has revealed a new airless tire design called i-Flex which makes its debut this week in concept form at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show. The i-Flex tire constitutes both the tire and wheel and is similar to previous concepts from Bridgestone as well as America’s own Polaris.

Apart from being puncture proof, the i-Flex tire has many other benefits. It is considerably lighter than conventional tire and wheel combinations and it can also provide a level of shock absorbency through the unique mesh structure. According to Hankook, these two attributes alone contribute to reduced fuel consumption and improved NVH levels.

However, the benefits don’t end there. The lighter weight means less unsprung mass, aiding handling, and 95 percent of the tire's materials are recyclable. The i-Flex is made from polyurethane synthetics, with the tire manufactured in conjunction with its rim as a single unit. The concept version on display in Frankfurt will measure just 155/590 R14 and be displayed on a Volkswagen up! subcompact.

Hankook hasn’t mentioned production plans but it’s only a matter of time until airless tires start to replace their pneumatic cousins.

Note, Hankook is working on even more advanced tire technology. Working with researchers from the University of Cincinnati, Hankook has developed an eMembrane tire concept that is capable of transforming its profile through internal structure changes in accordance with different driving conditions, such as in a busy city or on a race track.

For instance, when driving at high-speeds, the tire’s tread center extends to generate maximum ground friction through wider ground contact area, aiding grip. Conversely, when driving at low-speeds, the tread is designed to produce minimal road contact area and ground friction, whereby the tire's fuel efficiency is enhanced by reducing rolling resistance. 

What's your take on this development?

Nigeria President Sack Nine Cabinet Ministers

Presidential Spokesman Dr Reuben Abati today confirmed that President Goodluck E.Jonathan has dropped nine ministers  from his cabinet in what is seen as a major cabinet reshuffle.The Ministers affected are;  
1. Prof. Ruqayyatu Rufa’i, Minister of Education (Jigawa State
2. Hadiza Mailafiya, Minister of Environment (Kaduna State)
3. Mrs Ama Pepple, Minister of Lands and  Hosuing (Rivers State)

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Only In Nigeria: Cap Banking Legislator, Farouk Lawan, Joins Atiku's PDP Faction

It is only in Nigeria that a pot can boldly call a kettle black. Below is how Naijapundit.com reported it.  Click on read more to continue and see his tweets...

Heat Ray from London’s Skyscraper Causes More Damage

20 Fenchurch Street in central London, known as the Walkie-Talkie. Image: Jonathan Brady, PA Wire.

London's newest menace has struck again. The Walkie-Talkie, an unfinished skyscraper in the business district of the city, made the headlines yesterday after glare from the building reportedly melted sections of a Jaguar car. Now the malevolent beam of light has claimed more victims. This time it was the carpet of a barber's shop that suffered a blast from the 'heat ray'. "Even the wood [of the door] is burning and our entire product is melting," complained the owner Ali Akay. "It's not safe." Slates on the doorstep of a nearby cafe have also been "attacked". Local shops are wondering who will be zapped next. Perhaps some kind of giant sun-blocker is in order? 

Source: MSN.com

Meet: 2014 "Bolt Gold" Nissan GT-R

Nissan has officially released its 2014 Supercar “Nissan Bolt Gold GT-R”. 

Nissan Bolt Gold GT-R which was inspired by Usain Bolt, come powered by a 3.8-liter twin-turbo V-6 engine that delivers a total of 545 horsepower and 463 pound-feet of torque with an estimated 0-to-60 mph time of 2.8 seconds with a top speed of 190 mph. This wonder on wheel is one of the supercars to watchout for in 2014. More pix after the cut...

US TV Presenter Falls Asleep While Presenting Live Show

While audience members can be forgiven for nodding off during breakfast TV, you at least expect the presenters to stay awake. That demand proved too much for US TV presenter Tucker Carlson, who fell asleep while live on air during the Fox News morning show Fox & Friends. Credit must go to his co-hosts, Alisyn Camerota and Clayton Morris, and the show's producers for milking the moment rather than looking to cover it up with an ad break. Only Alisyn's giggles woke up her napping neighbour on the couch, before he shook his head and stretched his way back awake like it was all a dream.