NEWS: See This photo Of Atiku Kneeling Before IBB That Has Got People Talking!

Former vice-president Atiku Abubakar paid a visit to former Head of State Ibrahim Babangida in his home in Minna, Niger State.

Atiku had reportedly gone to seek for Babangida’s endorsement for his candidacy for president in 2019.

According to Premium Times, Babangida “had a very useful political discussion” with the former vice president, his spokesperson Kassim Afegbuan saying:

“They had a very useful political discussion. IBB also has a good relationship with Atiku.”

A photo showing the former vice-president squatting to address Babangida has since circulated on social media.

While some have termed it a show of respect due to a Northern elder, others have described it as a show of desperation to get elected.

See some reactions…

Photos: Woman sets house ablaze trying to kill bedbugs

A woman trying to kill bed bugs accidentally set a multi-family home ablaze in Avondale late Friday, Cincinnati fire officials said.

Three people were taken to a hospital and 10 were displaced from the residence on Hutchins Avenue, said District 3 Fire Chief Randy Freel.

Damage was set at $250,000.

Flames broke out about midnight Friday when a woman in a first floor unit tried to kill bedbugs with alcohol that ignited near an open flame, either a candle or burning incense, he said.

Fire was shooting from the first floor when fire crews arrived about midnight, Freel said.

Firefighters helped an elderly woman walk out of the building who could not see through the smoke, Freel said.

Local Fox affiliate WXIX reported that,three adults were overcome with smoke inhalation and went to a hospital for treatment, he said. They are expected to recover.

In all, seven adults and three teenagers were displaced from the five-unit multi-family home.

The American Red Cross is helping them with temporary lodging, clothing and meals.

"When I got here the whole house was on fire," said one of the residents, Kamaron Lyshe.

He rushed home from work when someone called to alert him and shot a Facebook Live video as fire tore through the building and shot through the roof.

He was in shock Saturday morning as he stood looking at what was left of the building.

"I'm kind of dealing with it now. I'll start from scratch," he said. "It's like a dream....everything is burnt. I'll start fresh. It's all we can do now."

This is the second major residential fire in two weeks set by someone trying to kill bedbugs, according to the Cincinnati Fire Department.

Fire officials have a word of advice for anyone wanting to get rid of the persistent pests:

"Get a professional," Freel said.

First Bank of Nigeria Limited Fresh Job Recruitment

First Bank

First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank) is Nigeria’s largest financial services institution by total assets and gross earnings. With more than 10 million customer accounts, FirstBank has over 750 branches providing a comprehensive range of retail and corporate financial services. The Bank has international presence through its subsidiaries, FBN Bank (UK) Limited in London and Paris, FBNBank DRC, FBNBank Ghana, FBNBank Gambia, FBNBank Guinea, FBNBank Sierra-Leone and FBNBank Senegal, as well as its Representative Offices in Johannesburg, Beijing and Abu Dhabi.

We are recruiting to fill the following vacant positions below in Lagos State:

Job Title: Business Performance Monitoring Analyst

Requisition ID: 1700002U
Location: Head Office, Lagos
Job Code: STR/212/FBH
Schedule: Regular
Shift: Standard
Job Type: Full-time

Description

Reporting to the Business Performance Monitoring Manager, the ideal candidate will be responsible for tracking and analyzing Group-wide financial and operational performance.

Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities include:

Prepare the inputs and templates required for Monthly and Quarterly Financial Performance report.Develop performance review processes that will encourage improved performance Group-wideAssist with the Coordination of the Quarterly performance review meetings of the Corporate (Group) Office and its operating businesses.Co-ordinate the measurement of Enterprise, Subsidiaries and Business unit performance to check level of compliance with set standards.Make inputs in competitive benchmark analysis of the operating companies with relevant industry peers.Assist with the Coordination of budgeting process and the analysis of the budget variance with explanation of key drivers.Monthly preparation of the Corporate office (Group) scorecardsEnsure completeness and accuracy of the information contained in the management information system.

Qualifications
Education:

A good First degree in any Numerate discipline (Engineering, Mathematics, Finance, Accounting, Economics e.t.c)Processional qualification (e.g ACA, ACCA, CPA) will be an added advantage.

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in business performance management, budget preparation and benchmark analysis

Application Closing Date
11th December, 2017.

Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Job Title: Business Performance Monitoring Manager

Requisition ID: 1700002T
Location: Head Office, Lagos
Job Code: STR/211/FBH
Schedule: Regular
Shift: Standard
Job Type: Full-time

Description

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing the strategies for Group-wide business performance monitoring.

Specific responsibilities include but not limited to the following:

Prepare annual budget for the Group and operational budget for the Corporate Office.Monitor and analyze the Group financial and operational performance.Coordinate budgeting process and the analysis of the budget variance with explanation of key drivers.Define and implement performance management framework to track the Group’s performance.Develop a constructive performance review process that will encourage performance improvement Group-wide.Ensure that the financial information and reporting systems satisfy the reporting needs of the business, local regulators and Executive Committee.Develop method for measuring Enterprise, Subsidiaries and Business unit performance to check level of compliance with set standards.Prepares Balance scorecard.Plan and co-ordinate quarterly performance review meetings of the corporate (Group) office and its operating companies.Ensure completeness and accuracy of the information contained in its management information system.

Qualifications
Education:

A good First degree in any Numerate discipline (Engineering, Mathematics, Finance, Accounting, Economics e.t.c)Processional qualification (e.g ACA, ACCA, CPA) will be an added advantage.

Experience:

Minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience in business performance management, budget preparation and benchmark analysis

Application Closing Date
11th December, 2017.

Job Title: Financial & Regulatory Reporting Manager

Requisition ID: 1700002V
Location: Lagos – Head Office
Job Code: STR/213/FBH
Schedule: Regular
Shift: Standard
Job Type: Full-time

Description

Exciting career opportunity exit within FBN Holdings Plc for a dynamic, suitably, qualified, focused, energetic, competent and self-motivated individual to join its vibrant team as a Financial & Regulatory Reporting Manager.The search is targeted mainly at candidates with multi-tasking ability and flexibility to work in a dynamic and ever-evolving environment.Reporting to the CFO, the ideal candidate must be extremely knowledgeable in financial accounting, group account preparation with a strong understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).The candidate must have demonstrable experience in the preparation of consolidated financial statements, group accounts, regulatory reporting especially SEC, NSE and CBN.The candidate will also be required to have a sound knowledge of the Nigeria tax laws and administration, strong presentation skills and an advanced appreciation of Ms Office tools.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting:

Prepare monthly, quarterly, half yearly and year-end IFRS complaint financial reports for the Group.Coordinate the Corporate Office and Group’s annual audit exercise by appointed external auditors, and any examination or enquiry regulatory authoritiesPrepare and coordinate the rendition/filing of returns as required by the NSE, SEC and CBN in line with industry frameworkDrive the automation of group reporting instructions, processes and procedures for efficiency and effectivenessEnsure compliance with all statutory & regulatory requirements.Handle all regulatory issues, liaising with regulatory bodies to protect Group’s interestConduct analytical review procedures to validate actual results against budget forecast, and understand trends viz-a-viz business activities.Coordinate the review of statutory accounts for all individual subsidiaries, and ensure that they are adhered to at all timesMonitor compliance with the Group financial reporting instructions and provide timely feedback to Head of FinanceProvide technical guidance and regular updates on changes to International Financial Reporting Standards to all subsidiaries to aid full IFRS compliance by all subsidiariesEnsure compliance with Holdco’s policies, relevant legislation, IFRS, and other best accounting practices

Tax Management:

Appropriate management, recording and rendering of Payee deductionsComputation and proper recording of WHT and VAT as applicable on dividend, fees, contracts and all transactions to appropriate Inland Revenue ServicesPreparation and filling of relevant tax returns to appropriate tax authorities (WHT, VAT,PAYE, CITA)

Finance Operations:

GL maintenance, monthly proofs, reconciliation and system controlCoordination of MIS Reports

Qualifications
Education:

A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (preferably in finance or accounting)Professional accounting certification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CPA) will be an added advantage.

Experience:

Minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience in financial reporting and coordination of audit exercises and reviews.

Application Closing Date
11th December, 2017.

Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

BUSINESS: New firm enters Nigeria’s real estate market

Chief Executive Officer, IREP Nigeria, Erejuwa Gbadebo (left); Managing Director, IREP Holdings, Kenny McCrae and Executive Director, IREP Nigeria /Group Managing Director, Alpha Mead Group, Femi Akintunde at the unveiling of IREP Nigeria in Lagos

In a move projected by real estate analysts to disrupt market status quo in the near future, International Real Estate Partners (IREP) has been launched into Nigeria’s property market to offer end-to-end real estate solutions to corporate tenants.

The new firm says it will leverage on its strategic alliance with IREP Holdings – a reputable Global Real Estate service firm – to demystify the regular challenges that characterise the commercial segment of property market by offering bespoke real estate solutions that cut across transactional management, project management and trans-border facilities management to prospective tenants.

“Our mission in Nigeria’s real estate market is quite simple but strategic; mirror global standards to deliver value driven real estate solutions that significantly impacts the bottom line of every business that interfaces with IREP” Chief Executive Officer, IREP Nigeria, Mrs. Erejuwa Gbadebo, said at a press conference to herald the new firm in Lagos.

Erejuwa explained that with the property market set to gain momentum in the near future, the need to offer savvy investors, asset owners and corporate tenants bespoke services that speaks to the needs of the local environment but equally aligns with global best standards has become even more imperative.

Collaborating Erejuwa’s claim, Mr. Kenny McCrae, Managing Director, IREP Holdings, Dubai, enthused that IREP Nigeria has been structured to execute its operations, transact its businesses and deliver its unique service offering with tremendous support from the parent company.

“Given our rich background and interaction in the global space, and having been closely associated with the Nigerian real estate sector for over a decade, we clearly understand the opportunities and challenges associated with the West African Real Estate market especially Nigeria, however, we are not deterred by the limitations, rather we believe our best-in-class service, which has soared our client portfolio in recent times, will distinguish us from our contemporaries in the marketplace.” McCrae said.

Speaking on the need for international Real Estate service providers such IREP to participate fully in the commercial segment of the property market, Femi Akintunde, Group Managing Director, Alpha Mead Group and Director IREP explained that Nigeria has become a critical component of the Global Real Estate market owing to the government’s commitment to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into the country.

“While the government continues to make frantic to effort to lure FDIs into the country, the onus is on us as professionals to live up to the expectation of these foreign firms from a real estate perspective,” Akintude said.

According to him, there are an appreciable number of global transactions in the Real Estate market worldwide but it’s quite disturbing that Sub Saharan African is often seen as the black box in the scheme of things, as the players in the country’s Real Estate scene have been slow to position the quality of their service to reflect global best practices.

“This limitation informed our decision to partner with IREP which has the right pedigree, platform, network, focus to deliver premium Real Estate support services to clients across all sectors of the economy”, Engr. Akintunde further explained.
To him, this partnership is a strategic one for the Alpha Mead Group, because it collaborates the Group’s position to be a business entity that specializes in providing a quality, safe, secured and comfortable living and operating environment in terms of residential, office space, retail malls etc.

“For us, we consider this as our contribution to ease operational bottlenecks for international clients and create an enabling environment for businesses to thrive in from a Real Estate perspective”, he further stressed.

He however called on the government to further improve the means of doing business in the country; by quickening business registration process, and easing the statutory, legislative and legal frameworks to business operations in the country, noting that this will open even more opportunities for local and international stakeholders in the real estate space.

Nigeria: Custodian Life Launches Critical Illness Insurance Cover

Custodian Life Insurance Ltd, a member of the Custodian and Allied Group, has launched a special life insurance policy tagged, 'Critical Illness Insurance Cover' for those suffering from critical and terminal illnesses such as stroke, cancer, heart attack and Renal failures.

The company, which described the product as a standalone policy of its kind in Nigeria said the launching the product was informed by the present economic and health difficulties in Nigeria and to assist millions of Nigerians who are victims of the above illnesses address their health challenges.

"We are well aware of the current economic, health difficulties in our country today, for us at Custodian Life Insurance, tough times are for us to get tougher and not use the current climate as a negative block but rather an energising spring-board for new ideas. It is on the back of this that we are today launching the critical illness insurance cover which we are confident will assist millions of Nigerians to address their health challenges", the Managing Director Custodian Life Insurance, Larry Ademeso said.

According to him, unlike the group life insurance policy which benefits are paid to dependents of the policy holder at his death, in the case of the critical illness insurance cover, the policy holder is six times more likely to claim under his critical illness cover than under the group life cover.

"Employers in Nigeria today are required by law to provide group life insurance cover for their employees, that is as far as the story goes, benefits will be paid to your beneficiaries when you would have passed away, so what happens if you do not die but become incapacitated by some of the debilitating illnesses ravaging the populace, this is why we developed the critical illness cover to meet the yearnings of Nigerians".

According to the Custodian Life Insurance boss, the Custodian Critical Illness cover, offers the policy holder added protection and confidence boost to go about his daily activities without fear of possible financial backslash associated with treating a critical illness.

He quoted the World Health Organisation as saying that Nigeria, has the highest cancer rate in Africa while there is increasing precedence of stroke just as about 10 percent of adult Nigerian population is liable to have heart attack.

He listed key features of the product as enhanced protection, coverage against conditions that fall under cancer, stroke, heart attack, kidney failure.

He said the premium paid and benefit received are per the prevailing tax laws, adding that the intending policy holder can choose period of coverage.

The sum assured for the policy according to Ademeso, is minimum of N1million while the term is minimum of five years.

He also said eligible buyers of the product are people from 20 years to 60 years while the premium is paid annually.

He said since Custodian is the first company in Nigeria to sell the policy, in future, other conditions that make the policy more attractive and enable those who paid premium many years without benefiting may be considered.

Bukola Saraki’s Daughter Weds At Abuja Central Mosque…See Tosin Saraki & Niyi Olukoya’s Wedding Photos

December 9, 2017 – Bukola Saraki’s Daughter Weds At Abuja Central Mosque…See Tosin Saraki & Niyi Olukoya’s Wedding Photos

Senate President Bukola Saraki gave his daughter, Oluwatosin Saraki’s hand out in marriage to Niyi Olukoya yesterday at the Abuja Central Mosque.

Top politicians spotted at the lavish wedding ceremony include former First Lady Patience Jonathan, the present First Lady, Aisha Buhari, Olusegun Aremu Obasanjo, Dino Melaye, Chris Ngige, Oyegun and others.

The wedding reception held at the prestigious Transcorp Hilton hotel in Maitama area of Abuja.

See first photos from the wedding ceremony below;

Bobrisky says he’s growing breasts, shows off his cleavage

Some weeks back, he failed to get his butt implants done but it looks like he’s making up for it in the upper region – Bobrisky seems to be developing boobs and even he himself is acknowledging it.

In a new photo of his online, something akin to a cleavage can be seen on display as he smiles for the camera and captions it…

I did not even noticed my boobs self

… and everyone one has been left to wonder, what is going on here?!

Photo Credit: LevisBlog

Meanwhile, an OAP, Chichi wrote an open letter to Bobrisky, after the latter said he wants to be a female, and also declared that he’s ready to have a baby.

The self-acclaimed male queen took to his Snapchat account to write that he wishes he could become pregnant and have a baby.

He said; “Wish i could get pregnant.. My baby is gonna be so cute. But so said that even if i f*ck from now till kingdom come i cannot get pregnant”

“I need a baby maybe my kids can be my bestie. Never trust no one only your blood”

Bobrisky.

“LETTER TO BOBRISKY”

“@bobrisky222 you have failed your generation. Watching your video just now made me wonder and marvel at what you are trying to accomplish with your brand.”

“In the video you were trying to explain how you will make a great wife if you were a woman and you mentioning all those points, what? Wow. It’s sickening to know you don’t have any shame nor respect at all.”

“Do you even understand that your fans are teenagers and young adults like you? Do you want to mess them up like you have been messed up?”

“See, I have never cared to know who you are and may never want to mention anything about you on my post, because I don’t pay attention to people who glaringly are obnoxious and stupid. Having said this, as a Teenage Coach and Youth Counselor and with the love of God I advise you to 🤔 of ways to be more CREATIVE than crazy. Selah”

“Chichi Umeseaka”

Watch the video below where he gave his reasons for wanting to be a girl;

LIFESTYLE: More photos from Kenneth Okolie's prewedding session

Former Mr Nigeria and actor, Kenneth Okolie is set to wed his US-based lover, Jessica and we brought you first photos from their pre-wedding shoot (HERE).

Now we have got more photos courtesy of BN.

 

 

  

Kenneth Okolie, proposed to his US-based girlfriend, Jessica Nwakah in January.

Come December 16th, 2017, the couple will have their white wedding. They had their traditional wedding earlier this year – April 15th.

Police smash notorious robbery, kidnap gang, arrest 28

The suspected gang members

The Nigeria Police Force have smashed notorious robbery and kidnap gang terrorising motorists along Abuja-Kaduna Expressway and recovered AK-47 riffles, pump action guns and others from the gang.

The gang were paraded in Abuja by CSP Jimoh Moshood, Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja on Friday.

Recovered from the gang are: Two AK47 Riffles, three English Pump action guns, one   revolver English pistol, one  Beretta English pistol, two single barrel gun, 133 AK47 Ammunitions, 50 live cartridges, 20 Beretta, four pairs of suspected fake military uniform, three different suspected fake army ranks of Major, sergeant and staff seargent;  KIA Saloon Lift up and Mercedez Benz Saloon.

According to Moshood, the Nigeria Police Force was unrelenting in its efforts to ensure safety and adequate protection of travellers and people in the communities along Abuja – Jere – Kaduna highways, saying that as a result, the operation absolute sanity was strengthened with additional police personnel and needed logistics by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Ibrahim K. Idris to proactively tackle the gangs of kidnappers, armed robbers and car snatchers on the highways and other major roads nationwide.

He said the Commander of the IGP Special Tactical Squad (STS) and his personnel under the Operation Absolute Sanity stormed and raided some identified kidnappers den, camps, blackspot and criminal hideouts in the forests located in the FCT, Niger and Kaduna States and successfully smashed three notorious gangs and arrested 28 suspects in the act of kidnapping and collection of ransom.

Arms and ammunition recovered from the gang

Moshood said some of their victims were rescued from their captivity unhurt and were reunited with their families, as some of the suspects were also arrested for armed robberies and multiple car snatching.

“All the suspects arrested confessed to the various roles they played in the commission of the crimes and some of them have been identified by their victims. They will be arraigned in court on completion of investigation. However, investigation is being intensified to arrest other suspects still at large.

“The Inspector-General of Police has directed Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGs) and Commissioners of Police (CPs) in the zones and State commands across the country to beef up security in their Area of Responsibilities (AOR) and ensure massive deployment of armed police personnel, patrol teams and undercover operatives  to black spots, flash points and other vulnerable criminal spots to nip in the bud all forms of crimes and criminality nationwide throughout this period to the upcoming Christmas and New Year festivities and beyond.

“They are also to make sure that detection of crimes that couldn’t be prevented is prompt to serve as effective deterrent to who-will-be criminal. The ongoing raids on criminal hideouts, black spots will be sustained throughout the country,” he said.

The suspected gang members

The suspects are: Yusuf Adamu, gang leader, Bello Salisu, Jafar Salisu, Hamza Usman, Mohammed Abdullahi, Umar Ibrahim, Jibrin Adamu, Abdullahi Abubakar, Ismail Mammam, Usman Adamu and Ibrahim Shehu.

Others are: Hassan Salisu, Stephen Dung, Datchun Chodi, Fom Haruna, Yakubu Chollom, Mike Aboy, Nehemiah Duniya,Augustine Pam, Yusuf Boyi, Elijah Pam, Abdullahi Ibrahim, David Andy, Muazu Useni, Usman Shaibu, Olawale Ariyo, Daudu Garba and Aliyu Bahago.

So Sad!! Pretty Lady Burnt To Ashes In Her Room After Returning From Church (Graphic Photos)

A Facebook user identified as Agoinzoh Nkemluv, has taken to the social networking platform to share some heartbreaking and very graphic photos of a young lady named Bridget who was burnt to ashes in her room, shortly after returning from church in Delta State.

Nkemluv posted the photos and wrote;  Today something very bad happened in Agoloma Town. We lost one of our Sister. Esampou Daughter. Pepe younger sister. Just burnt to Ashes live in are House. Pls I don’t know what else to write again.

He shared another photos and wrote; ONLY GOD KNOWS WHY IT HAPPENED SO, RIP BRIDGET WE MISS You. Just burnt to Ashe’s in are house after coming back from Church. Fire incident. Journey well.

Below are more photos of the deceased (Very graphic content);

 

Falana reveals those supplying arms to Boko Haram

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana (SAN) revealed the source of the Boko Haram sect’s arms.

Falana said arms and ammunition used by the terrorist sect were looted from the armory in Libya.

He also blamed the slave trade in Libya to the fallout from the removal and brutal killing of President Muammar Gaddafi by armed gangs.

The senior lawyer disclosed this on Sunday in a statement in Lagos titled: “Why Nigerian victims of slavery cannot sue Libya”.

He said “Today, not less than five armed gangs are laying claim to the leadership of the country.

“It has been confirmed that the arms and ammunition looted from the armory in Libya were sold to the dreaded Boko Haram sect.

“It is also true that the shameful slave trade which Nigeria is battling with is part of the fallout from the removal and brutal killing of President Muammar Gaddafi by armed gangs supported by the allied forces of imperialism led by the United States under President Barrack Obama.”