Ismaila Ibrahim

Vacancy at Bakerhughes Nigeria.

2011-09-13T03:04:00.000-07:00

Job Description

FIELD SPEC II - IPS (Job Number: 1115698)

Education/Experience/Training:	Two year Technical Degree preferred. Industry experience and productline training required.
Skills/Knowledge:	Competent in running multiple applications in one product line in theIntelligent Production Systems Product Group. General knowledge ofdrilling and completion techniques and drilling/work over rigoperations. Good mechanical aptitude. Ability to work well andcommunicate well with others.
Duties/Responsibilities:	Under general supervision develops and applies skills required to runapplications of increasing complexity in one product line in theIntelligent Production Systems Product Group. Provides front-linesupport with customer and accurately completes all paperwork prior to orupon completion of job. Conducts all business activities in accordancewith Baker Hughes HSE policies, Legal Compliance requirements and BakerHughes Core Values.

Job

: Field Service

Primary Location

: AFRICA-NIGERIA-NIGERIA-PORT HARCOURT

apply here: https://bakerhughes.taleo.net/careersection/bhiexternal/jobdetail.ftl

Vacancy at Bakerhughes Nigeria.

2011-09-13T03:02:00.000-07:00

COORD FIELD SERVICE II (Job Number: 1116233)

Role Synopsis

At Baker Hughes, this position is responsible for providing Baker Hughes sales staff with consistent, state-of-the-art sales support in technical design and proposal production. To maintain and grow the company’s status as the recognised leader within the oil service industry by ensuring that proposals generated by Baker Hughes offer innovative solutions of the highest quality.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

Provide support for the product line(s), technical selling, key field product applications, drilling fluids product, and/or completion product performance.

Supervise laboratory, warehouse, grinding plant, dry bulk and liquid mud plant activities.

Assist with prototype tool applications and new product market introductions.

Investigate unusual or unsatisfactory product or operational performance to determine root cause and preventative action.

Complete advanced product line training. (Field Service Personnel not included).

Handle special projects as assigned.

Conduct all business activities in accordance with Baker Hughes HSE policies, Legal Compliance requirements and Baker Hughes Core Values.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and 1+ year’s related experience.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

Proficient knowledge of product line and proper application of tools.

Thorough understanding of onshore laboratory support, mud plant and rig operations.

Proficient in use of computer based programs related to application of products.

Good communication skills – both verbal and written.

Good analytical skills.

Other Details

Company Overview

Baker Hughes serves the worldwide oil and natural gas industry with reservoir consulting and products and services for drilling, formation evaluation, completion and production. We are a leading provider for high-performance technology that creates value from oil and gas reservoirs. Virtually every product and service we provide is designed to lower costs, reduce risk or improve productivity during activities directly related to hydrocarbon extraction, advancing reservoir performance. Baker Hughes operates in over 90 countries serving independent, international and national oil companies. Our service network is organized into 21 Geomarkets operating in 9 regions and 2 hemispheres. Region and Geomarket management teams work to understand customer needs and coordinate delivery of individual products and comprehensive service solutions that include the right Baker Hughes technologies for the project.

Baker Hughes is an Equal Employment Affirmative Action Employer.

Job

: Operations

Primary Location

: AFRICA-NIGERIA-NIGERIA-PORT HARCOURT

Apply here: https://bakerhughes.taleo.net/careersection/bhiexternal/jobdetail.ftl

activate MTN BIS for a new BB

2011-08-26T02:10:00.000-07:00

knw how to activate the BIS on mtn na

load the phone with credit of 3k for one month u will also download blackberry messenger which is wat u use to do the ping ping thing, the facebook for blackberry, yahoo messenger, blackberry application world, u knw how to activate the BIS on mtn na. load the phone with credit of 3k for one monthor 1k for one week then for 3k send text message of, BIS to 21600 for 1k text bbweek to 21600

The Seed of the Word

2011-08-26T02:07:00.000-07:00

The Seed of the Word

“But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop”
(Luke 8:15, NIV)

The WORD!

Sometimes in the natural, we don’t see how God’s promises are going to come to pass in our lives. It seems like there are so many obstacles to overcome. But we have to see God’s Word like a seed. When

it’s planted in our hearts, and we water it by thinking the right thoughts and expecting good things, that little seed begins to grow into something much, much greater.

Jesus told a parable in Mark, chapter four. He said, “God’s Word is like a tiny mustard seed. When it is sown, it is less than all the other seeds, one of the smallest. But when it grows up, it becomes greater than all.” Notice it goes from being less than all to being greater than all.

Are you in an overwhelming situation today, maybe in your health, finances or relationships? Does God’s promise seem small compared to what you’re facing?

Don’t sit back and think, “Man, it’s never going to get any better. It’s never going to change.” Instead, sow the Word by speaking it every single day. Water that seed by staying in faith because the seed of the Word has supernatural power in it. It will grow and flourish, and you will see God’s promises come to pass all the days of your life!

Don’t Water Down Your Dreams

2011-08-17T16:35:00.000-07:00

Oftentimes, people allow the opinions of others to hold them back and water down their dreams. But, we have to realize that there will always be critics and naysayers in life. One of the most important things you can learn is that other people don’t have to believe in you in order for your dreams to come to pass. Other people don’t set the limits for your life — you do! It’s not what others say about you that affects your life, but what you say and believe about yourself. When God puts a promise in your heart, it’s not up to other people to bring it to pass, it’s up to you!

In today’s verse, the apostle Paul is saying, “It doesn’t matter if other people don’t believe. Their unbelief is not going to keep me from believing in my dreams.” In other words, you don’t need everyone else to validate you. You only have to follow the voice of God for yourself and allow Him to order your steps.

Today, know that God sees the hidden treasures inside of you. He wants to bring those treasures out and make your dreams reality. Don’t water down your dreams. Have confidence today because He believes in you, and He is making a way for you!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father God, thank You for believing in me. Thank You for placing the dreams and desires in my heart and for enabling them to come to pass. Help me to see the good plans You have for me so I can confidently fulfill my destiny. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Nigerian Presents his first clothing line in Milan

2011-07-26T08:30:00.000-07:00

Hakeem Lawal introduced his clothing line in Milan..

You need to see the nice clothings..

check

Say So!

2011-07-26T06:58:00.000-07:00

Say So!!

“Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom He has delivered from the hand of the adversary”
(Psalm 107:2, AMP)

Notice that scripture doesn’t say “Let the redeemed of the Lord think so. Let the redeemed believe so.” Of course it’s important to think right, and it’s important to believe right, but something supernatural happens when we declare something out loud. And, you don’t even have to say it to anyone else; you can just say it to yourself — driving to work or in the shower. You can say, “The economy may be low, but I am blessed. I am prosperous. I will lend and not borrow.” “I may have had some setbacks, but I know

those setbacks are a setup for a comeback! This is still going to be my best year so far. The favor of God is turning things around.” You are prophesying your future. When you say what the Lord has done for you, when you declare that you are redeemed, you are opening the door for God to move on your behalf. The scripture tells us that He watches over His Word to perform it. When you declare His Word, when you speak His promises, He is faithful to fulfill them and lead you into victory all the days of your life!

Be an icon of hope!

2011-07-23T03:24:00.001-07:00

We all live in a world full of evil, despite this, lets be icons of hope, Let the world see Jesus in our eyes. Let us be instruments of great change.. Give life to
others around you. Dont be blessed for you alone, be a blessing to others. Speak words of courage, hope, of life to people. Give them a reason to smile and experience the good life. God is not an unjust God to forget your labour of love. Let love be a thing that should flow naturally from you without sentiments. Be an icon of hope!

God is going to take you places!!!

2011-07-23T03:17:00.000-07:00

You can experience God’s best in your life.

Not just every once in a while,
Not just a few special times a year...
But today and every day moving forward!

Scripture calls it favor...and it belongs to you...but you must decide something first...

Are you going to settle for where you are, or are you going to stand and believe that His everyday favor can take you places you never dreamed possible?

It’s possible to settle for mediocrity, whether your life and circumstances are good OR bad.

Some of you may be going through difficult circumstances — you may be going through financial issues, or you may have been given a bad report on your health, or you have been
dealing with relational problems that you just can’t seem to fix. No matter what is going on in your life, you can trust God today.

Look at the promise from the Bible in Jeremiah 29:11, and I love how it reads in The Message translation. God says: “I know what I’m doing. I have it all planned out — plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for.”

God’s word promises that He will take care of you, not abandon you, and give you an amazing future...but it requires something from you.

You’ve got to decide you’re not going to settle, that you’re going to believe for His best...His favor in your life.

Today, start declaring that you are more than a conqueror and that God will provide for your needs. And remember, nothing is impossible with God.

If you do this, I promise you that you’ll begin to see God change your circumstances...you will see His favor unleashed on your life.

God is going to take you places that you’ve never thought possible.

Remember, we serve a good God — a God who wants you to receive His best for you each and every day. When you believe this and live it out, your life will never be the same and you’ll live at a whole new level of blessing and favor!

Jobs!!!

2011-05-27T14:43:00.000-07:00

MTN Nigeria Careers: Vacancy for Customer Consultant and Other Positions
MTN Nigeria recruits personel who are driven by ambition, stimulated by challenge, who have the team spirit, and most of all, people who share our values. Do you have what it takes to join our team?
The following positions are available:
Payroll Officer
Department: Finance
Status: Permanent
5/26/2011
RF Technical Specialist
Department: Network Group
Status: Permanent
5/30/2011
Applications Developer
Department: Information Systems
Status: Permanent
5/31/2011
Customer Consultant (x4)- Ebonyi [1], Benue [1], Bayelsa [1], Rivers [1]
Department: Sales and Distribution
Status: Permanent
5/31/2011
Trainer (Learning Services)
Department: Human Resources
Status: Permanent
6/1/2011
Regional Technical Officer (Ibadan)
Department: Network Group
Status: Permanent
6/1/2011
To apply for the Above jobs.. Click here

MANNASTORES.COM
We are a procurement and payment company based in United Kingdom with an office in Lagos Nigeria. We
are recruiting a compact and well motivated team to deliver first class services to our customers in Nigeria. Our work environment is inspiring and conducive for top performance and personal growth.

MARKETING EXECUTIVE
We seek a self motivated individual who possesses a ‘can do attitude’ who has the drive and ambition to succeed regardless of challenges. We have equal opportunity policy here therefore, young or old if you have the stuff we would know.

REWARD – The right candidate should expect generous remuneration and performance related bonuses. The opportunity to grow is immense with training and career development unlimited. We are looking for the best and please don’t apply if you are not! The job will be unpredictable, exciting and rewarding for the right candidate;

Company car may be provided for outstanding personnel depending on performance.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Analyzing the market, including competitors and consumers
• Executing marketing strategies and campaigns
• Monitoring and arranging the distribution of promotional materials
• Overseeing and implementing product distribution
• Attending and organizing sales promotional events and exhibitions
• Coordinating with and reporting to managers to carry out campaigns
• Acting as liaisons between the media and clients
• Must be prepared to make cold calls and approach potential clients
• Respond to all office enquiries, internal and external, including PR when applicable
• Must meet monthly sales target

SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED
• Excellent verbal communication
• Must be computer literate (ability to use Microsoft office applications)
• Excellent internet usage (browsing) skill – a must
• Excellent written communication
• Ability to think outside the box and be creative
• Effective organizational skills
• Ability to plan and formulate strategies
• Ability to implement strategies by using or adapting tactics
• Ability to adjust to and work with teams
• Ability to drive and inspire confidence
• Outgoing and confident personality
• Attention to detail
• Sales background experience desirable
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Interest in and awareness of markets and financial implications
• Quick decision-making abilities
• Ability to identify market segments, niches, and potential markets
• Thorough knowledge of competitors' products and services
• Ability to withstand criticism and irritated people
Qualification
• Female
Minimum OND – Individuals Looking for Industrial Attachments spot can also apply only candidates that closely match the above criteria will be shortlisted for an interview. Please state clearly your area of residence and telephone numbers.
• Applicants who fit the above are requested to send their CVs to admin@mannastores.com

Mobil Nigeria Scholarship 2011

2011-05-27T14:14:00.000-07:00

Mobil Nigeria Producing Nigerian National Undergraduate Scholarship Awards 2011
As part of its support to educational development and human capacity building, Mobil Producing Nigeria, operator of NNPC/MPN Joint Venture awards annual scholarships to qualified students in Nigerian Universities.

GEOGRAPHICAL COVERAGE
Awards will be made to qualified and suitable students from every state of the Federation including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)
DISCIPLINES
Applications in the following list of approved disciplines will be considered:
1. Petroleum Engineering
2. Chemical Engineering
3. Mechanical Engineering
4. Electrical/Electronics Engineering
5. Civil Engineering
6. Geology/Geophysics
7. Medicine (MBBS Only)
8. Agricultural Science (And related fields)

Eligibility:
Candidates must be holders of the SSCE or its equivalent with at least six subjects passed at a sitting with a minimum of 5 Distinctions.
Applicants must be registered full-time undergraduates in their 1st or 2nd year of study in any Nigerian University.
Students who are currently on similar scholarship awards from other oil and gas companies need not apply.
Dependants of employees of Mobil Producing Nigeria, Mobil Oil Nigeria plc and Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited are not eligible for this scholarship.
Method of Application:
If you are qualified and interested, please complete the form online and submit as instructed.
Applications not received before 11th August 2011 will not be accepted.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to come with the original and photocopy of the following documents for screening prior to taking the qualifying Test:
Evidence of SSCE result or its equivalent.
Evidence of admission into a Nigerian University.
Evidence of current year of study
Current University Identify Card.
2 Current Passport Photographs.
Evidence of State of Origin obtained from the appropriate Local government Area and duly signed by the Chairman or Secretary.
Names of short-listed candidates for the qualifying Test will be published on the MPN website and in National Dailies.
As part of its support to educational development and human capacity building, Mobil Producing Nigeria, operator of NNPC/MPN Joint Venture awards annual scholarships to qualified students in Nigerian Universities. GEOGRAPHICAL COVERAGE Awards will be made to qualified and suitable students from every state of the Federation including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) DISCIPLINES Applications in the following list of approved disciplines will be considered:
1. Petroleum Engineering
2. Chemical Engineering
3. Mechanical Engineering
4. Electrical/Electronics Engineering
5. Civil Engineering
6. Geology/Geophysics
7. Medicine (MBBS Only)
8. Agricultural Science (And related fields)
Eligibility: Candidates must be holders of the SSCE or its equivalent with at least six subjects passed at a sitting with a minimum of 5 Distinctions. Applicants must be registered full-time undergraduates in their 1st or 2nd year of study in any Nigerian University. Students who are currently on similar scholarship awards from
other oil and gas companies need not apply.
Dependants of employees of Mobil Producing Nigeria, Mobil Oil Nigeria plc and Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited are not eligible for this scholarship.
Method of Application:
If you are qualified and interested, please complete the form online and submit as instructed. Applications not received before 11th August 2011 will not be accepted.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to come with the original and photocopy of the following documents for screening prior to taking the qualifying Test: Evidence of SSCE result or its equivalent. Evidence of admission into a Nigerian University. Evidence of current year of study Current University Identify Card. 2 Current Passport Photographs. Evidence of State of Origin obtained from the appropriate Local government Area and duly signed by the Chairman or Secretary. Names of short-listed candidates for the qualifying Test will be published on the MPN website and in National Dailies.
Click here to Apply For Mobil Undergraduate Scholarship 2011

Shell (SPDC) Scholarship Programme Application 2011

2011-05-27T14:06:00.000-07:00

SPDC Joint Venture University Scholarship 2011

The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (Operator of the NNPC/SHELL /TEPN/AGIP Joint Venture) Scholarship Scheme offers first year students in all Nigerian universities the opportunity to study with an annual grant from the SPDC Joint Venture for the full duration of their course. The programme aims to promote academic excellence and improve skills among young Nigerians.

WHO CAN APPLY? There are two categories within the scholarship – the National Merit Award (NM) and the Areas of Operation Merit Award, East or West (OE or OW).

1. National Merit Award (NM) The National Merit Award (NM) University Scholarship is open to all Nigerian first year degree students in Nigerian universities who are NOT indigenes of SPDC’s operational areas (in Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, Imo, and Rivers States). Applications must be sent in writing using the application format below only and sent in an envelope clearly marked 2010/2011 NM Award.
2a. Areas of Operation Merit Award, East (OE) The Areas of Operation Merit Award, East (OE) University Scholarship is open to first year degree students in Nigerian universities who are indigenes of SPDC’s operational areas in Abia, Akwa Ibom, Imo, Rivers and Bayelsa States (excluding indigenes of Ekeremor and Sagbama Local Government Areas). Applications must be sent in writing using the format below only and sent in an envelope clearly marked 2010/2011 OE Award.

2b. Areas of Operation Merit Award, West (OW) The Areas of Operation Merit Award, West (OW) University Scholarship is open to first year degree students in Nigerian universities who are indigenes of SPDC’s operational areas in Bayelsa (i.e. indigenes of Ekeremor and Sagbama Local Government Areas), and Delta States. Applications must be sent in writing using the format below only and sent in an envelope clearly marked 2010/2011 OW Award.
METHOD OF APPLICATION Candidates who meet the above entry qualifications should apply by submitting a resume containing the information listed below:

Surname

Other Name(s)

Title (i.e. Mr, Mrs, or Miss).

Award Type applied for (i.e. Quoting one of the above References)

Session of Admission

Mode of Admission (i.e. Remedial, UTME, Direct Entry)

Entry Level

Programme Type (i.e. CEC, Distance Learning, Diploma, Full Time, ISLT, or Part Time)

University

Course & Duration

Matriculation Number

Degree in View

JAMB Registration Number

JAMB (UME) Score

State of Origin

Local Government Area

Home Town

Community (for OE /OW Award Applicants)

Postal Address: {Do not use post office boxes, as mails will be posted, by courier, except otherwise indicated}

Residential Address: {This should reflect the House Number, Street, Town / City, and State}

Email Address

Telephone Number

Physical Disability (If any, attach evidence)

Signature and Date

Applications must be accompanied by: 1. Two recent passport-sized photographs of the applicant stapled to the top right hand corner of the resume (including name, school & course written on the back of the photographs);
2. Photocopy of university or JAMB (UTME or D/E) admission letter;
3. Photocopy of Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) scores;
4. Photocopy of ‘O’ Level result(s); and ‘A’ Level /OND /NCE result(s) as applicable; and
5. Letter of identification from State of origin (showing Local Government).
6. For applicants for the Operational Area Award, letters of identification must be stamped and signed by:
a) The paramount ruler of the community; and
b) The Chairman of the Community Development or Executive Council (CDC or CEC).

Applications must be addressed to: The Head, Tertiary Scholarships, (CXUI/F)
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited
P. O. Box. 230, Warri, Delta State.

Note:- • SPDC’s attention has been drawn to the activities of individuals who pose as the company’s scholarship programme representatives. These individuals claim to be able to influence or secure scholarships for prospective candidates.
• SPDC has not authorised or appointed any persons or organisation to act as middlemen or agents with regards to the scholarship programmes and does not collect any fee from candidates. The application is entirely FREE of charge.
• SPDC’s scholarship programmes are as advertised in national newspapers and on the company’s website, (www.shellnigeria.com) wherein prospective candidates are advised on the medium for submission of applications. These applications are then processed by SPDC and the outcomes communicated directly to the candidates.
• Applications prepared by ‘representatives’ / ‘agents’ will be disqualified.
• Applications must be sent to the above address on or before Monday, 20 June, 2011.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

MAMA 2010 AWARDS WINNERS....

2010-12-13T07:01:00.000-08:00

Lagos, 11 December 2010: Congolese artist Fally Ipupa, and Nigeria’s 2Face led the winners at the third edition of the MTV Africa Music Awards with Airtel (MAMA), each taking home two trophies at the music awards ceremony at the Eko Expo Hall, Lagos on 11 December 2010.

Nominated in four separate categories, Fally Ipupa scored wins for Best Video (“Sexy Dance”) and Best Francophone act while 2Face, a former MAMA winner from 2009, picked up trophies for Artist of the Year and Best Male.

Cabo Snoop notched up a music first for Angola by becoming the first ever Angolan winner at MAMA 2010, taking home the prize for Best Lusophone act. The inaugural Best Anglophone award went to Kenyan Gospel breakthrough artist Daddy Owen – the first time a gospel artist has won a MAMA.

Song of the Year was won by South African pop/R&B outfit Liquideep for their hauntingly lovely 'Fairytale'. New MAMA award category Best Performance was won by Big Nuz, the South African house trio making waves all over the continent.

Nigerian vocalist Sasha scored Nigeria’s first ever win in the Best Female category after Kenyan dominance over the last two years. Nigerian R&B duo P-Square (Nigeria) added yet another MAMA trophy to their awards cabinet – taking home Best Group for the third year running! Rising Nigerian star Mo Cheddah notched up her first win in the hotly contested Brand:New category which recognises rising stars tipped by MTV for success. The prestigious Best International act was received by Eminem who accepted the award via satellite from the USA. The MAMA Legend award, won by the late, great Miriam Makeba, was presented by Public Enemy founder and hip hop pioneer Chuck D.

The 2010 MAMA awards opened with an explosive performance by Hip Hop heavyweight, Rick Ross, and closed with an unforgettable rendition of “Win” featuring T-Pain, Rick Ross, Da LES and 2Face - a world first. In keeping with the tradition of the awards, the show featured an array of electrifying collaborations between artists from different parts of the continent, mixing up music genres, language and cultures in a unprecedented extravaganza of African talent. Among the collaborations were Nigeria’s 2Face who hooked up with South African rock outfit The Parlotones. The performance of Banky W’s “Lagos Party” saw South Africa’s Big Nuz, Angola’s Cabo Snoop and Paul G and DRC’s Barbara Kanam rocking the house with the first ever truly pan-African version of the hit track.

Commented Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, MTV Networks Africa, “Tonight’s MTV Africa Music Awards with Airtel was a joyful and uplifting celebration of African youth culture and music. It brought together the best talent from across Africa to showcase the incredible music that Africa has to offer to the world. It is amazing to see the collaborations between the artists as it fosters a spirit of camaraderie and creative exchange that takes their music to a new level.”

Commented Andre Beyers, Chief Marketing Officer, Airtel Africa, “The diversity and talent of the performances this evening was a reflection of the vast and rich talent pool that Africa has to offer. We at Airtel are proud to partner with the MTV Africa Music Awards as it is a platform for the youth and young at heart in Africa, enabling them to showcase their talent to a global audience. Music is an important way to connect with Africa as we relaunch the Airtel brand on the continent. It will support Airtel’s mission of giving the youth a means to express themselves and the freedom to do more.”

Among the performers at the 2010 MTV Africa Music Awards with Airtel were: 2Face (Nigeria), Banky W (Nigeria), Barbara Kanam (DRC), Big Nuz (South Africa), Cabo Snoop (Angola), Daddy Owen (Kenya), Diamond (Tanzania), Eve (USA), Fally Ipupa (DRC), J. Martins (Nigeria), Jozi (South Africa), Liquideep (South Africa), Lizha James (Mozambique), Mo Cheddah (Nigeria), Paul G (Angola), P-Unit (Kenya), Public Enemy (USA), Radio & Weasel (Uganda), Rick Ross (USA), Sarkodie (Ghana), Sasha (Nigeria), T-Pain (USA), Teargas (South Africa), The Parlotones (South Africa), Wande Coal (Nigeria).

Guest presenters and celebrity guests included Ba Ponga, Dama do Bling, Lizha James, Daniel Amokachi, Oluchi, Julius Agwu, Genevieve Nnaji, Muthoni, Nneka, MTV VJs Vanessa Mdee & Sizwe Dhlomo, Tatiana, JoJo and fashion designer Lisa Foluniyo.

MAMA 2010 WINNERS IN FULL

Best Anglophone - Daddy Owen (Kenya)
Best Francophone - Fally Ipupa (DRC)
Best Lusophone - Cabo Snoop (Angola)
Artist of the Year- 2Face (Nigeria)
Best Female - Sasha (Nigeria)
Best Male - 2Face (Nigeria)
Best Video - Fally Ipupa (DRC): “Sexy Dance”
Best Group – P-Square (Nigeria)
Brand New Act - Mo Cheddah (Nigeria)
Best Performance - Big Nuz (South Africa)
Song of the Year - Liquideep (South Africa): “Fairytale”
MAMA Legend – Miriam Makeba (South Africa)
Best International – Eminem (USA).

The MTV Africa Music Awards with Airtel premieres on MTV base (DStv Channel 322) on Saturday 18 December at 19:00 CAT, with repeats on Sunday 12 December at 08:00 CAT and 14:00 CAT. Further programming relating to MAMA 2010 includes: Road To MAMA – Tanzania (TV premiere Thursday 16 December @ 19:00 CAT); Road to MAMA – DRC (TV premiere Friday 17 December @ 19:00 CAT) and What Went Down 2010 (TV premiere Sunday 19 December @ 21:00 CAT). The MTV Africa Music Awards with Airtel will also broadcast on MAMA terrestrial TV partners STV (Nigeria), AIT (Nigeria), TV3 (Ghana), WBS (Uganda), NTV (Kenya), TBC (Tanzania), Clouds TV (Tanzania), RTGA (DRC), NBC (Namibia), STV (Cameroon), Canal2 (Cameroon), Afrique Media (Cameroon), Go Africa (Gabon), TV Canal 3 (Burkina Faso), NTV (Benin), LC2 (Benin), ORTN (Niger), MBC (Mauritius) and ZNBC (Zambia).

For more news about the MTV Africa Music Awards with Airtel, visit www.mama.mtvbase.com or mtvmama.mobi, or follow MTV base Africa on Twitter and Facebook.

The MTV Africa Music Awards 2010 is sponsored by Airtel in association with MasterCard. Other partners supporting the MTV Africa Music Awards with Airtel include Arik Air and the Lagos State Government.
Pictures coming soon...

Nigerian footballer collapses and dies on the pitch

2010-12-13T06:56:00.000-08:00

Monday, December 13, 2010

Nigerian footballer collapses and dies on the pitch

Emmanuel Ogoli

The camp of Nigeria Premier League side, Ocean boys is in mourning as their left full back; Emmanuel Ogoli slumped and died during a League match yesterday Sunday Dec 12, in Yenagoa.

The incident occurred in the 39th minute of their League game at home to Niger Tornadoes but Ogoli was confirmed dead on the way to the hospital in an ambulance.

May his soul rest in peace...amen!

The World's Fattest Woman

2010-12-13T06:52:00.001-08:00

Meet Terri Smith: The World's Fattest Woman

49 year old mother of one, Terri Smith, is believed to be the World's Fattest Woman, weighing 700lb. She is confined to her bedroom in her Ohio home unable to move, stand or roll over by herself.
Suffering from severe headaches which doctors fear could stem from a brain problem, Terri urgently needs a brain scan - but is too big to fit inside an MRI machine.

America's Youngest Billionaires

2010-10-12T03:31:00.000-07:00

Facebook catapults three 20-somethings onto the list, but the youngest isn't who you think it is.
The Facebook phenomenon strikes again, this time helping catapult two new 20-somethings into the ranks of America's richest for the first time and bringing down the average age of America's richest ever so slightly to 65.7. Only eight American billionaires are under the age of 40, and three of them co-founded Facebook.

The youngest? It isn't who you think it is. The world's youngest billionaire is now 26-year-old Dustin Moskovitz, who is eight days younger than his former Harvard roommate and Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg. The social-networking site's first chief technology officer, Moskovitz left in 2008 and started Asana, a software company that allows individuals and small companies to better collaborate. The company has attracted several of the same early backers as Facebook and may one day be worth something. For now, though, Forbes estimates Moskovitz's entire $1.4 billion fortune comes from his 6 percent stake in Facebook.
Zuckerberg may no longer reign as the youngest member of the Forbes 400, but he has bragging rights as the year's biggest percentage gainer -- his net worth jumped to $6.9 billion, up from $2 billion, making him worth nearly five times as much as Moskovitz and more than even Apple's (Nasdaq: AAPL - News) Steve Jobs.

The third Facebook co-founder among the ranks is 28-year-old Eduardo Saverin, who once owned a one-third stake in Facebook. When Zuckerberg and Moskovitz quit school to relocate to California, Saverin stayed behind to graduate. A year later Facebook sued him; he countersued. The parties settled with Saverin apparently getting a 5 percent stake and a co-founder bio on Facebook's site. Don't feel bad. We estimate that share makes him worth $1.15 billion.
Technology, and in particular the Internet, has long been the best bet for getting rich at a young age. Bill Gates made his debut on the list in 1986 at age 30 with a net worth of $315 million. Michael Dell debuted at age 26; 19 years later, he is still among the list's 20 youngest. So too for Yahoo's (Nasdaq: YHOO - News) David Filo and Jerry Yang, who first made the ranks a dozen years ago. Indeed half of the 20 youngest America billionaires have made their fortunes in the tech industry, most via the Internet.
Outside the world of the Internet, young rich-list members have been able to cash in from a few other industries such as finance and sports. Hedge fund manager John Arnold, 36, got his start as an oil trader for Enron in 1995. He is said to have earned $750 million for the company in 2001. When Enron collapsed a year later, he went into business for himself, founding Centaurus, a hedge fund focusing mostly on natural gas, energy trading.
Five of the 20 youngest inherited their fortunes, including Scott Duncan, the only billionaire in his 20s who didn't strike it rich with Facebook. He and his siblings assumed control of the family's $12.4 billion pipeline empire after their father Dan Duncan's death last March.

Worth noting about this bunch is not simply how quickly they've made their money, but how they are choosing to spend it, not so much on luxury homes or expensive toys but on causes about which they are passionate. Google's (Nasdaq: GOOG - News) Larry Page is buying up chunks of residential Palo Alto for a network of houses that use new types of fuel cells, geothermal energy and rainwater capture. He also rides a Zero X electric dirt bike and an electric sports car from Tesla Motors, in which he and Sergey Brin are investors. EBay's (Nasdaq: EBAY - News) Pierre Omidyar has donated to everything from a company that designs solar powered lanters to a political satire show in Kenya. Moskovitz gave $70,000 in support of Proposition 19, which is seeking to legalize marijuana in California in November. John Arnold has agreed to take the Giving Pledge, making the commitment to give the majority of his wealth to charity.
As for Zuckerberg, he still lives in a relatively modest rental home in Palo Alto, Calif. So what's he doing with his wealth? Not much so far, given that most of it is tied up in non-public shares of Facebook. Still, the 26-year-old announced on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" in September that he is giving away $100 million to Newark's schools. The gift is the largest philanthropic act by a person his age in American history.
Here's a look at the list:

Dustin Moskovitz
Net Worth: $1.4 billion
Source: Facebook
Age: 26
America's youngest billionaire is eight days younger than his former Harvard roommate Mark Zuckerberg. Facebook's first chief technology officer, he left in 2008 to start Asana, a software company that allows individuals and small companies to better collaborate. For now, his entire fortune comes from his 6 percent stake in Facebook.

Mark Zuckerberg
Net Worth: $6.9 billion
Source: Facebook
Age: 26
The Harvard dropout and Facebook CEO was the biggest percentage gainer on this year's Forbes 400 list and the unwitting star of box-office hit "The Social Network." Last month he agreed to donate $100 million to Newark's troubled schools.

Scott Duncan
Net Worth: $3.1 billion
Source: pipelines
Age: 27
The son of the late Dan Duncan assumed control of part of his family's $12.4 billion pipeline empire after his father's death last March. Their energy company, Enterprise Products, owns more than 49,000 miles of pipelines.

Eduardo Saverin
Net Worth: $1.15 billion
Source: Facebook
Age: 28
Brazilian-born Saverin co-founded Facebook with Harvard classmate Mark Zuckerberg and for a brief time had a one-third stake. When Zuckerberg quit school to relocate to California, Saverin stayed behind to graduate. A year later Facebook sued him; he countersued. The parties settled with Saverin apparently getting a 5 percent stake and co-founder bio on Facebook's site.

John Arnold
Net Worth: $3.3 billion
Source: hedge funds
Age: 36
The former Enron oil trader founded hedge fund Centaurus after the energy outfit famously collapsed. His fund now has $5 billion under management, and he and his wife Laura recently pledged half of their wealth to the Gates-Buffet challenge.

Sergey Brin
Net Worth: $15 billion
Source: Google
Age: 37
Emigrated from Russia at age 6; his mother was a research scientist at NASA. He met Larry Page in computer science Ph.D. program at Stanford and dropped out in 1998 to start Google. Brin now focuses on raising margins with Instant Search and building new businesses in communications, and he invests in space travel initiatives and Parkinson's research on the side.

Larry Page
Net Worth: $15 billion
Source: Google
Age: 37
The Google co-founder dropped out of his Stanford Ph.D. program in 1998 to start the search engine. Nowadays his personal passions include buying up chunks of residential Palo Alto for a network of houses that use new types of fuel cells, geothermal energy and rainwater capture. He also rides a Zero X electric dirt bike and an electric sports car from Tesla Motors, in which he and Sergey Brin are investors. Page is a board member of the X Prize Foundation, a nonprofit looking for breakthroughs in genomics, energy and space exploration.

Daniel Ziff
Net Worth: $4 billion
Source: inheritance, hedge funds
Age: 38
The youngest son of the late William Ziff Jr., who built the Ziff-Davis publishing empire (PC Magazine, Car & Driver, Boating) and later sold out. Daniel and his brothers Dirk and Robert inherited their father's fortune, which they have since reinvested in Ziff Brothers Investments. He recently got married.

Lorenzo Fertitta
Net Worth: $1 billion
Source: casinos, Ultimate Fighting Championship
Age: 41
Fertitta returns to billionaire status thanks to growing martial arts league Ultimate Fighting Championship, which he owns with his older brother Frank. Abu Dhabi investment is helping UFC go international. A scuba diver, he swims with sharks -- including tigers and great whites -- for fun.

Jerry Yang
Net Worth: $1.15 billion
Source: Yahoo!
Age: 41
Born in Taiwan, Yang moved to the U.S. at age 10. He created his Web directory in 1994 with partner David Filo when both were Stanford grad students. Yahoo! co-founder made his debut among America's 400 richest at age 29. Still with Yahoo!, but no longer its head honcho. He sits on other boards and makes a number of charitable donations.

Nigerian Slangs

2010-09-28T04:56:00.001-07:00

So peoples, LGT!
1. LWKM - Laugh wan kill me
2. LWKMD - Laugh wan kill me die
3. MIDG - make i dey go
4. WGYL - we go yarn later
5. IGA - I gbadun am
6. ICS - I can't shout
7. DJM - Don't jealous me
8. WBDM - Who born d maga
9. UDC - U de craze
10. NUS - Na u sabi
11. WSU - who send u
12. OSABZ - over sabi
13. ITK - I too know
14. WDH - wetin dey happen
15. NDH - nutin dey happen
16. FMJ - free me jo
17. BBP - bad bele people
18. HUD - how u dey
19. WKP - waka pass
20. BBG - baby girl
21. KKL - Kokolette
22. MML - mamalette
23 GFF- Gbono fe le fe le (e.g., she GFF)
24. NTT - Na true talk
25. IKU - It koncain u?
26. NDM - no dull me
27. LGT - let's goo there
28. IFSA - I for slap am
29. IGDO - I go die o
30. YB - Yess boss
31. NLT - No long thing
32. 2GB - 2 gbaski (e.g., the song 2GB!)
33. CWJ - carry waka jorh
34. WBYO - wetin be your own
35. U2D - U 2 do
36. U2DV - U 2 dey vex
37. MKG - maka gini?
38. WSDP - who send dem papa
39. INS - i no send
40. INFS - i no fit shout
41. WWY - who wan yarn
42. NBST - no be small thing
43. NWO - na wah oooooo
44. NMA - no mind am
45. MIHW - make i hear word
46. NBL - no be lie
47. NB? - na beans?
48 wd - wetin dey
49. UNGKM - u no go kill me
50. o2s - omo 2 sexy
51. BUNT - bros u no try
52. EFBU - e fit be u
53. U2DF - U 2 dey fap
54. YNGJ - you no get job
55. IWP - I Wan Piss (substitute for BRB)
56. IDC - I Dey Come
57. IWP - I Wan Piss (substitute for BRB)
58. IDC - I Dey Come
59. Uwta- you wan try am???
60. Wddu- Wetin dey do u?
61. Uwd- you wan die?
62. Idh- I dey house
63. Wut- Wetin you talk?
64. Ydttm- you dey talk to me?
65. Iwgs- I wan go sleep
66. Iwg- I wan go
67. Udsa- you don start again
68. Nma- no mind am
69. Cgkl- chicken get k-leg
70. Ndbl- nepa don bring light
71. Ucc- you chop crase?
72. Ungkm- you no go kill me
73. Ugkmo- you go kill me oo,
74. VDCM - Vex dey catch me
75. UTT - U too Talk
76. SYMJM - Shut Your Mouth Jobless Mugu
77. UGDB - U go die better
78. IOT - I open Teeth
79. SMSM - see me see motorcycle
80. DDBL (Dem don bring light)
81. OBNBST- O boy no be small thing

Eko Atlantic City

2010-09-28T03:54:00.000-07:00

Eko Atlantic City, Lagos

Eko Atlantic is a dynamic new city that will rise from the Atlantic Ocean, adjacent to Victoria Island in Lagos, Nigeria, the biggest and fastest growing city in West Africa. It will be built on land that is being reclaimed from the sea, and is now for sale.

Eko Atlantic will become home to at least 250,000 residents, with commuter volume expected to exceed 150,000 people daily.

In essence it is a huge reclamation project, replacing land that was lost during a hundred years of severe coastal erosion. Complex marine works engaging world-renowned consultants and contractors to roll back surging waves from the Atlantic Ocean have already begun.

Valuable land that was lost to generations of Nigerians has started to reappear, expanding every day.

Eko Atlantic will grow into a vibrant, twenty-first century city, larger than Victoria Island, and will help to establish Lagos as the financial capital of Africa. The project is slated to be completed in seven (7) years time.