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World's Largest Painting From Nigeria (Courtesy:Guinness Book Of Records) - Updated

2012-10-06T19:28:00.001+01:00

This painting gave Nigeria three Guinness World Records for the largest painting by numbers in 2010, and has been featured in the 2011,2012 and 2013 Guinness World Records Books respectively.

The painting measures 3,130.55 m² (33,696 ft² 138.2 in²) and was
unveiled by the Ecole de Dessin in partnership with Lagos State Government, Nigeria, on 17 November 2010 in celebration of Guinness World Records Day 2010 and also a means to draw awareness to issue of climate change in Nigeria.

http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/records-1000/largest-painting-by-numbers/

The painting measured 63.5 m (208 ft 3.99 in) x 49.3 m (161 ft 8.94 in) and was created by 350 volunteers and represents the map of Nigeria, the logo of 350.org in the middle of the map, the flag of Nigeria (green, white, green) which was painted around the map.

This iconic painting will be up for exhibition at the Methodist Boys High School Victoria Island Lagos from the 8th of October to the 12th of October 2012.

Also, a Press Conference will hold during this period and will have in attendance, The Governor of Lagos State, Gov. Babatunde Raji Fashola, Top Government Functionaries and other esteemed Dignitaries.

This event is in partnership with the Lagos State Government.

Visit: www.ecolededessin.org for more info

GO NAIJA!

I'm Back

2012-09-28T11:16:00.001+01:00

Hey guys...
Been MIA for quite sometime now, and I'm really sorry about that.
Been busy with sooooooooooooooooooo many things, especially school work... And then i recently fell ill...
But I'm back now, and better too...
Apology accepted?????????????????
Have a great weekend y'all.......

18 States To Be Affected By Heavy Rains Soon

2012-07-11T23:01:00.000+01:00

The Federal Ministry of Environment warned today that about 18 states will be affected by heavy rainfall and flooding if precautions are not taken between now and July 20.

This was announced by the ministry's Deputy
Director in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, in Abuja today.

Among the States to be affected are, Borno, Bauchi, Lagos, Kebbi, Kwara, Enugu, Jigawa, Katsina, Kano, Plateau, Yobe, and Adamawa States.

She further stated that adherence to these warnings would save lives and property.

Olu Jacobs Clocks 70

2012-07-11T15:46:00.002+01:00

Oludotun Jacobs (popularly known as Olu Jacobs) is 70 today.

The veteran Nigerian actor who was born 11 July, 1942 in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria, has featured in over 100 movies, dating back as far back as 1979.
He won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in 2007.
Olu Jacobs is married to Joke Silva, a Nollywood actress, and they both have 2 sons.

Nigeria's life expectancy, Now 47 Years - Lowest in West - Africa

2012-06-29T15:23:00.002+01:00

Life expectancy in Nigeria is now 47 years, making it the lowest among West African countries, the Project Director, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Prof. Abdulsalam Nasidi, has said.
He said this in Gusau on Thursday at the commencement of the second Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the state’s chapter of the Nigeria Medical Association.

Nasidi, who presented a paper titled: “Lead Poisoning- Zamfara Experience” said this position was 30 per cent below the world’s average life expectancy.
He said it was a situation that was attributable to some health factors, including child and maternal mortality, spread of polio virus and other epidemics.
``One out of every five children die before the age of five years due to polio and other infections.
“Nigeria is one of four countries where polio is still an on-going epidemic,” the News Agency of Nigeria quoted the Project Director as saying at the forum.
Nasidi said in Zamfara alone, acute lead poisoning had killed more than 400 children and caused brain damage in several others in Anka and Bukkuyum Local Government Areas.
He described lead poisoning in the area as the “worst-ever recorded outbreak of its kind in modern times.’’
The Project Director said mass lead poisoning and massive cholera epidemics were tragedies of the 19th century.
``This outbreak and our inability to interrupt polio virus transmission are serious indicators of the state of public health service in Nigeria,” he said.
Nasidi said a survey carried out in the affected areas of Zamfara in November 2010 had revealed that more than 85 per cent of the soil had lead contamination.
He noted that its spread was aggravated through heavy rainfalls.
According to him, blood samples of infected persons exceeded the United States Environmental Protection Agency rate by three folds while some blood samples were as high as 100,000 parts per million.

---The Nation.

Rain Wrecks Havoc In Lagos (pictures)

2012-06-29T12:44:00.001+01:00

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Residents trying to save others

A submerged car

An affected school

Cars trapped

Fence destroyed,
Occupants of the house stranded

Photos From Vanguard Online

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Ground floor totally off limits

#52 Million Phone....WHO GO BUY?

2012-04-17T12:49:00.000+01:00

This is the CELSIUS X VI II TITANIUM Phone.....

I hear it's 165 times more expensive than the Blackberry Porsche - $329,000 (do the maths).
They say it has the Android Operating System, A mechanically detailed watch in it and Great battery Life...

Oya oh! National Cake Eaters, they've made another one for you guys oh...~~Y'all go throw away your BB Porsche(s).~~

As for ME! except this phone can call Heaven and God at the same time, I aint buying it.

Menstrual Flow Saves Girl From Rape

2012-04-03T13:50:00.001+01:00

On Saturday, the 31st of March, a group of students travelling to Lagos from Enugu were robbed and gang raped, along Ijebu-Ode/Ore Expressway. But one of the girls was very lucky, as her monthly period began to flow just before it was her turn to be raped.

The 16 year old girl said she was sleeping in the bus when the attack began. All the girls were ordered out of the bus and taken into the bush, and the girl was ordered to strip at gun point. Out of fear of being shot, she obeyed and pulled her undies only to discover she was soaked in blood, which prompted her attacker to let her go.... but the other girls weren't as lucky as she was...

NIGERIA AND CRIME.......what's the way forward?

Cancer Risk Can Be Cut Down By Daily Dose Of Aspirin

2012-03-22T15:09:00.001+01:00

New research has shown that the risk of cancer can be reduced by a quarter (23% for men and 25% for women), if low doses of Aspirin are taken daily, just for 3 years and also stop it (the cancer) from spreading.

Research has also shown that long-term daily Aspirin intake for 10 years or so, reduces the risk of COLO-RECTAL (bowel) CANCER. Furthermore, it has been discovered that long-term usage can cause stomach, intestine and brian bleeding.

Apirin usage also gaurds against heart attacks and strokes, but it is not advisable for people who at no special risk of heart and artery disease because of the side effects of long term usage.

For more, visit http://m.gaurdian.co.uk

Mr Universe, 1952, Clocks 100

2012-03-22T15:03:00.001+01:00

The winner of Mr Universe in 1952, Mr Manohar Aich, clocked 100 years on Sunday, the 18th of March 2012. He celebrated his birthday surrounded by his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren in Kolkata, an Eastern city in India.

Standing at just 4ft 11", the centenarian attributed his longevity to his healthy life-style, which includes a simple diet of milk, fruits, and vegetables along with rice, lentils and fish. He also said that he avoids stress, doesn't smoke or drink and focuses on happiness.

MR "OLD MACHO" MANOHAR AT 100 AND READY TO TAKE ON 100 AJEGUNLE BOYS

HE DOESN'T EVEN LOOK LIKE A 100 YEAR OLD! AND HE'S HANDSOME TOO! #just saying#
In case u'r wondering why he looks like this, HE'S A BODY BUILDER! (sweeeeeeeet!)

#OOOOOOOOOOOH! Wey our own 120, 130 year old papas and mamas for village oh? Make una come announce una self too# LOL!

CONGRATULATIONS MR MANOHAR! MANY "MOOOOOOOOOORE" YEARS TO COME. LOL!

Rules For A Happy Marriage

2012-03-20T13:55:00.000+01:00

Never both be angry at the same time.
Never yell at each other unless the house is on fire.
If one of you has to win an argument, let it be your mate.
If you have to criticize, do it lovingly
Never bring up mistakes of the past.
Neglect the whole world, rather than each other.
Never go to sleep with an argument unsettled.
At least once everyday, try yo say one kind or complimentary thing to your partner.
When you've done something wrong, be ready to admit and ask for forgiveness.
It takes two to make a quarrel, and the one who's wrong is the one who does the most talking.

Culled from "Godly Woman Daily"

In addition, you guys should PRAY together, LOVE one another UNCONDITIONALLY, ENJOY the intimate bond & relationship, RESPECT each other completely, have FAITH in one another, BE a TEAM, COMMUNICATE a lot, PLAY GAMES together, GO on a date once a month or every two months, DO THINGS for each other without expectation (out of love), SPEND TIME TOGETHER, VALUE the sacredness of your marriage ..... Most importantly, Beauty fades, Bodies change, but if you are BEST FRIENDS YOU'LL LOVE EACH OTHER THROUGH ANYTHING.

Spiritualist Bags 55 Year Jail Term For Defrauding Woman Of #20.7M

2012-03-16T15:26:00.000+01:00

A spiritualist in Lagos, Gabriel Ogunniyi, has bagged a 55 (fifty-five) year jail term for defrauding a woman, Mrs. Sike Ade of a whooping sum of #20.7M, 100,000 Euros to be precise.
It was gathered that he lied to the
woman in question, that he could solve her "business and spiritual" problems using his powers of "invocation" (whatever that is).

**some people have hearts of stone sha! how can u defraud a fellow human being of over #20M?** **Even the woman sef! Why she go carry over #20M give spiritualist? Something that "Ayelala" wouldn't have done for up to #1M** #just saying#

TOO MUCH MONEY!

‎#Gbagaun Of The Month#

2012-03-15T13:25:00.004+01:00

This is what a UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE said about her secondary school teacher who most of her classmates thought was too strict................she said and i quote : "not dat mr adeniji is wicked oo, he just trying 2 make us a discipline student then. if u can recollect, if student don't go beyond her boundary, he av any business with such, he is also nice if study him very well, asides frm beating"

This na university undergraduate oh.............The month hasn't ended yet, buh I swear, no *gbagaun* fit pass dis one dis month lai lai....lwkmd.....