Monday, February 27, 2017

Beautiful blogger dies after battling with cancer, leaves behind a husband and 2 year old daughter

 

   

     Lilian Nwobu died after battling with cancer. Before her death, she owned GistPost, an entertainment blog. She left behind her husband and 2 year old daughter, Xenia. May her soul rest in peace, Amen.

National Youth Service Corp evolves new strategy to monitor corps members


   National Youth Service Corps , NYSC,  has begun evolvement of new strategy for effective monitoring of corps members in their places of primary assignments with a view to prevent sharp practices.

The movie Moonlight’ wins best picture at the Oscar’s

 
      African-American coming-of-age tale “Moonlight” won the Oscar for best picture beating favorite “La La Land” after an embarrassing onstage mistake over the announcement.

NNPC contract staff writes open letter to NASS, Save us from hunger caused by delayed salary

 
    In this piece, a concerned Nigerian explains how he and other security contract staff employed by the NNPC were being made to undergo difficulties due to the company’s inability to pay their outstanding salaries and wages.

Oscars 2017 Red Carpet Photos

 

    Stars came for the 2017 Oscars. From Taraji P Henson,Halle Berrry ,Charlize Theron Jessica Biel,Nicole Kidman,Dakota Johnson ,the red carpet was an endless display of awesome outfits.
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Indian army cancels recruitment exams after leak



   Indian army has cancelled recruitment exams in six centres in the west of the country after question papers were reportedly leaked.
Tests were scheduled across India but those at Kamptee, Nagpur, Ahmednagar, Ahmedabad, Goa and Kirkee have now been delayed.

Corporate Affairs Commission reduces business registration to 60 days

    Time-frame in registering businesses in Nigeria is being made easier, as Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, has reduced the required number of forms from seven to one.

Nigeria Football Federation holds mandatory emergency meeting


    A mandatory emergency meeting with the executive board members of the Nigeria Football Federation to discuss the position of Nigeria with regards to the March 16 election into the Executive Committee of CAF.

Photos- 2 Chinese arrested,company sealed over importation of fake and substandard tyres worth N5bn

 

  Two Chinese have been arrested for their involvement in the importation of fake and substandard tyres worth N5 billion into the country

Complete Nominee List; Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2017

 

    The 2017 edition of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards is here again and have announced this year’s nominees at the exquisite Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel in Accra.

   This years event would not only be celebrating Ghana’s music but also it’s 60 years of independence as the event is tagged “CELEBRATING 60-years of GH MUSIC”.

See complete list below;

Mahershala Ali Becomes First Muslim Actor To Win An Oscar

   

    Mahershala Ali has won the Academy Award for best supporting actor for his portrayal of a drug dealer in Moonlight, becoming the first Muslim to be awarded a golden statuette for acting.

Hollywood actor Bill Paxton dies at 61

 

   Bill Paxton, whose extensive career included films such as "The Terminator," "Aliens" and "Titanic," passed away due to complications from surgery. A representative for his family in a statement said,
"It is with heavy hearts we share the news that Bill Paxton has died. A loving husband and father, Bill began his career in Hollywood working on films in the art department

Man Utd Beat Southampton 3-2 To Clinch EFL Cup

 

   Zlatan Ibrahimovic's late winner secured the EFL Cup and gave Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho his first cup since his summer appointment, as brave Southampton were beaten at Wembley. The English Football League Cup is now in the coffers of United. FYI, it was called the FA Cup before it was changed to EFL.

Nigerian Army emerge overall winner of the 2017 National Open Boxing Championship

 
    The Nigerian Army has emerged the overall winner of the 2017 National Open Boxing Championship.

Governor of Ebonyi State elected as the Chairman of South-East Governors’ Forum

 

  Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State has been elected as the Chairman of South-East Governors’ Forum, journalists report.