Nigerians blast mr eazi for wearing ghana must go designed top

Read More

INTERESTING! Check out fees of a Nursery and Primary school in Lagos

Non refundable acceptance fee of N2m? Wow! And some people have 5 children in this same school...lol. Photo credit: Biyi Ogunbiyi/Twitter

Read More

12 Fun Ways To Keep The Mind Sharp

Staying mentally sharp is something that most people, old or young crave. However, it can be an herculean task, as our a lot of things demand our attention on a daily basis, which means, time to keep our mind sharp is spent chasing after so many things. With also comes the risk of losing one’s mind.

However, with the 12 tips in this article, all hope is not lost. You can keep your mind sharp for longer through:

Physical Exercise
While scientists have yet to determine how to fully prevent Alzheimer’s disease, they have done some research that demonstrates that keeping our brains active throughout our lives can delay symptoms. Some research has even shown a delay in symptoms of up to five years. If you could delay Alzheimer’s and have those extra years to enjoy your family and friends, wouldn’t you want that? So, get ready to stretch your mind and try the following 12 activities, starting with physical exercise.

Several studies have shown the cognitive benefits of physical exercise. Scientists have often linked a healthy body with a healthy mind. Stretch out before beginning your routine, and make sure your doctor has approved your exercise regimen, whether it consists of a walk three times a week, an exercise DVD, Wii Fit, or a class at your local Y.
2 Learn Another Language
Research has demonstrated a significant delay in Alzheimer’s symptoms in individuals who are bilingual. It’s not yet understood how or why this occurs. One possible explanation is that somehow the brains of bilinguals are able to compensate for the deficits caused by Alzheimer’s, causing these individuals to function as if their brains had less damage than they actually do. Although some of the research tested those who spoke another language most or all of their lives, it’s never too late to learn a new language. You can take a community education class, go to your local library or find resources online for new language learners.
3 Play a Musical Instrument

Do you play an instrument or have you always wanted to learn? For years, research has indicated that music uses a different section of the brain than speaking or writing. For example, individuals who have experienced a stroke and have difficulty speaking have been known to sing complete songs.

Although using different parts of your brain doesn’t guarantee protection against Alzheimer’s or other dementias, research has shown that people with dementia tend to respond well to music. And, at the very least, music is an enjoyable way to spend time.
4 Memorization

Do you have a favorite book, poem, or proverb? Set a goal to memorize a couple of verses or phrases a week. Choose something that will be helpful to have stuck in your mind. For example, someone I know chose to memorize some favorite verses. She felt that in addition to exercising her brain, those words would also encourage her throughout the day.

5 Play Games

Try strategy games. You can play with others in person or online by yourself. Fun games include Scrabble, euchre, chess, bridge, and more elaborate games like Agricola and Cities & Knights. Games that require more strategy, as opposed to the luck of the draw, may be more effective in challenging your brain.

6 Read a Book
Books are everywhere. Now that there’s so much available online, you don’t even have to leave the comfort of your own home. If you enjoy reading, try something that’s a bit different from your typical genre. For example, if you enjoy romance books, try reading a book about gardening or a how-to article on financial planning. You can also consider joining a book club if you need encouragement and accountability to continue reading.

7 Do Puzzles

Crosswords, Sudoku, and jumble puzzles are all ways to keep your brain active. Think of it as your daily walk around the block for your brain.

8 Travel

If a picture is worth a thousand words, seeing something in person could be priceless. New experiences and unfamiliar situations can be a good workout for your mind. While I’m not aware of any specific studies directly connecting traveling with a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease, traveling might be helpful for reducing your stress level, which has been connected with dementia risk.

A word of caution, however: Ensure that you’re in good physical and mental health before embarking on your adventure.

9 Calculate Math Problems

Rather than use your calculator or an online program to balance your checkbook, do it the old-fashioned way. Brushing up on your math skills can be part of your weekly routine, and it won’t take much time. Have grandchildren or know others who are learning their math facts? Spending a little time helping them learn multiplication could benefit both of you.

10 Take a Class

Have you always been interested in painting? Take an art class. Is fixing things your gift? Develop a new skill through a community class. Maybe you’d like to get an advanced degree. There’s no age limit on schooling, so give it a try. You can also use these six strategies to help you remember what you’re learning

11 Socialization

Spend time with others, talk, discuss the latest political news, sports, or family happenings, and laugh together. If you think of the brain as a muscle, it needs to be used and used in many different ways. Laughter is beneficial for the mind, body, and the heart.

12 Volunteering

Volunteering can combine several of these strategies. For example, you could tutor a student at the local elementary school on a weekly basis. This could involve socialization, reading, or math skills and perhaps even games or a new language. Or you can use your skills at the local community development organization. Volunteering is one way to share the gifts you’ve been given, and it’s beneficial to you at the same time.

Read More

Ambode orders arrest of Pretty Mike for putting girls on dog chains

After much heated argument and controversy that trailed 30-year-old club owner, Mike Eze-Nwalie Nwogu popularly known as ‘Pretty Mike’, for putting girls on chain to events, the long arms of the law has finally caught up with him. Pretty-Mike Mike, was apprehended for dehumanizing young girls by turning them into human puppies with chains round their necks. He was arrested yesterday, by the police on the orders of the Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode.

 Nwogu was said to be cooperating with investigation and had given useful statement to the police and was released after signing an undertaking to desist from the act The undertaking read in part: “I, Mike Eze Nwalie, A.K.A Pretty Mike of 21A Magodo GRA, Luma Street, do hereby undertake to stop whatever act of putting girls on a leash or any other degrading treatment to ladies and guys. I am aware that such act offends the law of the State of Lagos and if I repeat it again, there will be legal act towards me. I undertake to issue a letter of apology to the public effective from tomorrow on all my social media platforms.” Speaking on the matter, the State’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Adeniji Kazeem said the State Government will not tolerate any anti-social behavior that attempt to dehumanize any citizen in the State. Kazeem restated the government’s determination to prosecute any individual or group of persons who violate any law of the State under any guise. “The Lagos State Government is committed to the protection of the rights of all citizens including children, women and all the vulnerable persons in the State,” Kazeem said

Read More

Data Science holds boot camp for young scientists

Data Science Nigeria is  set to hold an intensive learning boot camp for young data scientists between Friday, January 20 and Sunday, January 22, 2017 in Lagos.
 According to organizers, the bootcamp will address varying capacity gaps in Data science for beginners, intermediate and experts with specific focus on Machine learning, R statistics and programming/Python for advanced data analytics.
 Although the residential boot camp is free, it comes with an intensive requirement. Aspiring participants are expected to complete a 12-hour course on IBM BigDataUniversity.com and submit their completion certificates to secure a placement. Interested participants may send an email to the event organiser on kayode_ledipo@yahoo.com for more information on how to secure a space.
 Data Science Nigeria is a professional-led non-profit designed to train and mentor young Nigerians through face-to-face, virtual online classes, project-based support and holiday boot camps. The ultimate intent is to raise a special breed of data scientists .  

Read More

4 ways to manage a cracked iPhone screen

Despite the recession and how expensive the iPhone is, a majority of people in Nigeria still buy and use the product. Most of these owners, however, are from time to time faced with the challenge of a cracked screen. No doubt, dropping your phone and cracking the screen can completely ruin your day. However, it does not have to be the end of the world. Of course, buying a new phone once your screen is cracked might not be the first option. And even if you did not opt in for phone insurance, and your warranty is exhausted, it might be worth considering other solutions for the damaged screen. Read on to learn Jumia Travel’s solutions for your cracked iPhone screen.

•  Ignore the crack and move on So, your iPhone screen has cracked, not completely destroyed or totally removed …it is not the end of the world. First, check out the phone’s basic functions: Are the screen sensors still reactive? Is the text legible? Does the screen still respond to your touch? Can you still receive and make calls easily? If yes, then just move on and make up your mind to push through.
•  Fix it yourself Thanks to Youtube and the internet, anyone can basically build or fix anything these days. While the DIY (do-it-yourself) solution can be a little risky, it can be achieved with the right tools and a little know-how which you can get online. Fixing it yourself is sometimes even cheaper than an insurance claim. A full replacement screen and front for a iPhone7, for instance, can be bought from computer village or from online stores. You would then need to find instructions on how to proceed from a website like iFixit or follow guidelines from a video on Youtube. The process can be frustrating and take a few hours to complete, however, it gives techies the most satisfaction. Note that this solution is not recommended if you have any doubts, as you could cause even more damage.
•  Visit a Local repair shop This only makes sense when the damage is not too severe and your manufacturer’s warranty period is expired. If there is no Apple store in your area, searching the Internet for local repair stores in your area with good reviews or visit a local mall for a repair kiosk. Cracked screen repairs typically cost around NGN 100,000 or more, and can take anywhere from a few minutes to an hour or two. Ensure you find a provider who will repair your phone while you wait. Independent repair shops are actually a lot cheaper than manufacturer’s shops, but the risk of them not fixing it to a high standard is always there.
•  Sell the phone If the crack it lethal or maybe it is not the first time the screen is getting cracked and you have had the iPhone for a long time, it might not be worth paying for repairs. However, rather than throw it away, as you can sell the damaged device to iPhone vendors to get a bit of money back. This is an easy thing to do at computer village or Tsaka Tinubu, VI. The phone technicians in those areas gladly buy broken devices, so they can use the spare parts. It is however important to bear in mind that damaged phones will only get you about 50 percent or less of what the device was originally worth. The point is that you will use that cash towards a replacement phone so that you can get it at a lower price

Read More

3 students and 2 teachers of Turkish International school kidnapped

All is not well inside the Turkish International School, Isheri (a border between Lagos & Ogun state).

Multiple sources have sent mails to LIB about the on-going pandemonium in the school. One of the mails we got reads, 'Gunmen / kidnappers storm Turkish international school along Ibadan express way and have made away with 6 school girls as I write to you now there is pandemonium in the school. Thanks'.

Now, a new report on Vanguard confirms the reports saying, 'five persons, three students and two members of staff of the Turkish International School, Isheri, were Friday night kidnapped. Details of their abduction were sketchy as at time of filling this report. The school could not be reached for comments as the telephone of its Information Officer, Cema Yigit’s was switched off when a reporter called by 11.30pm'.

The report further states that the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Oyeyemi, confirmed the incident but could not give concrete details. Oyeyemi said "from the information at my disposal, the victims were student and staff. We don’t know if some Nigerian staff members are among'.

The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command has deployed the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad as well as other police operatives to move there. He has directed that the abducted persons must be rescued unhurt”

Read More

Google celebrates a Nigerian today!

Sometimes Google changes it's background to celebrate notable persons who have made contributed to humanity. Today it is celebrating Nigerian author, Flora Nwapa. Anyone using Google today will see the image on top.
TO VIEW HER BIOGRAPHY CLICK HERE

Read More

hmmmmn..... MMM Nigeria returns 24 hours ahead of schedule

Just this morning we were wondering if the popular Ponzi Scheme, MMM Nigeria will return as promised on January 14, 2017.

Well, Guess what? MMM Nigeria is back. This is according to a statement issued by the official twitter account saying, 'This is to officially inform you that MMM Nigeria is open for business a day earlier than promised! Let's go there Nigerians'. Read the full statement after the cut...

Read More

5 MUST HAVE MALE & FEMALE ETIQUETTES

A lot of people go around with the thought that only women need to have etiquettes and conducts, sorry to burst your bubble guys, men also need to have etiquette and a certain level of finesse.

1. USE A GLASS CUP IN PUBLIC GATHERINGS

This applies to both men and women; when you attend gatherings especially weddings and dinners, it's not ideal to drink straight from the bottle, request for a glass cup, it exudes class. I am sure we have come across those people that will drink water and suck the life of the bottle till it looks like something that got crushed by a car. Using a glass cup will help curb the bad habit of backwashing while drinking. In addition, everyone should learn how to hold a wine/champagne glass.

2. FIRM HANDSHAKES

A firm handshake is a very important habit to cultivate especially for guys, some people lack handshake etiquette. When shaking another person, always ensure it's a firm and full handshake, some men would shake you with just their fingertips (it’s meant for gay guys). A firm handshake emanates self-confidence and manliness. For women, a firm handshake helps send the right signal and sets a firm tone.

Read More