Lagos traffic congestion Cable car to the rescue

Although Capt. Dapo Olumide has many achievements to his name (some of which manifested too early in his life to feature in his impressive resume), his footprints in the aviation industry remain reference points long after he exited. After years of flying Aero Contractors planes and managing the airline later, he went on sabbatical…only to return to the industry as boss of Virgin Nigeria until it was sold in 2010, prompting a well-earned ‘retirement’.

Last month, the articulate and amiable project development specialist re-emerged on the scene with a project, which he insists is related to aviation: The Lagos Cable Car Transit System. In this exclusive interview, the Chief Executive Officer of Ropeways Transport (the company behind the cable car project) gives more insight into the project planned to dove-tail into the existing transport network in the state, with fast, safe and affordable services said to be its strong points.

Boko Haram moves to Lagos

Joint operatives from Department of State Security Service (DSS) and the military have arrested a Chadian with explosives, arms and ammunition in Ijora Badiya on Lagos Mainland.
The operation and the arrest of the Chadian with bombs sent shivers down the spines of residents of the area who were suspecting that the dreaded terrorist group, Boko Haram, may have finally arrived in Lagos.

Daily Sun reliably gathered that the operation follows information from residents of Ijora Badiya that a strange man had been making some suspicious movements in the area. The suspect whose identity remains a secret for now, was alleged to have rented a mini-flat in the area since the past one month.
The man was said to have been making some suspicious movements and after last Monday’s multiple bombings of the Luxury Bus Park in Kano metropolis, residents of Badiya became afraid and reported him to the DSS. The DSS was said to have mounted surveillance on the man and after confirming the fears of their informants, they contacted the military.

Girl, 5, sold for N750,000 to UK couple

A five-year-old girl, Favour (other names withheld) who was allegedly taken from an orphanage by Anambra State Government officials has been recovered by state police command from a couple based in London, United Kingdom.

Nigerian prof discovers cancer cure

A major breakthrough in the treatment of cancer, diabetes and prostate enlargement may have been discovered following announcement of a new drug for the treatment of the ailments by the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Benson Idahosa University, Benin City, Professor Ernest B. Izevbigie.

I saw death

Survivors of Monday’s suicide bomb attacks at a luxury bus station in Kano have been recounting their tales of woes, especially how they escaped death in the horrible incident in which dozens of innocent passengers died. For Mr. Obinna Omekwe, a middle-aged trader from Abia State, that Monday was one in which he saw death face-to-face. But he remains grateful to God that his life was saved.

FG to commence work on second Niger Bridge soon

The Federal Government has declared that the second bridge across the River Niger would be completed before the expiration of President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration in 2015 as part of efforts to deliver on the campaign promises of the present government.
The Minister of Works, Mr. Mike Onolemomen stated this yesterday during a stakeholders’ meeting on second Niger Bridge, adding that when the bridge is completed would among other things ease transportation hitches often faced by travellers across the country.
He further said that plans have been completed on the take off for the construction of the second bridge after the completion of geological and hydrological surveys, adding that Julius Berger was the preferred consortium for the project.

God, these blessings are too much for me

What ordinarily should have been a thing of joy turned sour recently, as a mother of five, Mrs. Paulina Lucius, was delivered of a set of premature quadruplets. The incident took place at the Rural Hospital in Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The birth of the quadruplets has brought the total number of the woman’s children to nine. Paulina’s husband, Mr. Lucius Kanvong, had in the early hours of February 27, this year, visited his wife, who was in labour at the hospital.

Broken heart may have led Pope Francis to priesthood

A broken heart led Pope Francis to the priesthood. At least, that’s what a 76-year-old Argentinian woman claims, Sky News reported.

The old flame, Amalia Damonte, told Argentine TV that Jorge Bergoglio, as he was known then, declared his love for her in a letter. “He said that if I didn't say yes [to his marriage proposal], he would have to become a priest. Luckily for him, I said no.” The future pope was 12 or 13, she recalled.

Chelsea Clinton, Husband Buy $10.5M New York City Apartment

Chelsea Clinton and husband Marc Mezvinsky are moving on up … to a deluxe apartment in Manhattan’s Flatiron district.

The married couple of three years has traded in their “measly” $4 million apartment for a much more spacious (and much more expensive) $10.5 million pad located in Manhattan’s Flatiron district, a source confirms with omg!

Which football team does the new Pope support?

The new pope, Jorge Mario Bergoglio, is not above the passion his countrymen share for football and is an avid a fan of San Lorenzo, one of Argentina's top clubs.
Bergoglio, who took the name Pope Francis when he was elected to the post on Wednesday, received his San Lorenzo membership card after saying mass at a sports complex near the team's stadium.
"He says he lives in a permanent state of suffering for San Lorenzo," said Oscar Lucchini, an architect and fellow fan who handed Bergoglio's membership card to him after that mass about four years ago.

New pope urges Church to return to its Gospel roots

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - In his first public Mass, Pope Francis urged the Catholic Church on Thursday to stick to its Gospel roots and shun modern temptations, warning that it would become just another charitable group if it forgot its true mission.
In a heartfelt, simple homily, the Argentinean pope laid out a clear moral path for the 1.2-billion-member Church, which is beset by scandals, intrigue and strife.

New Pope: Cardinal Bergoglio Elected

Argentinian Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio has been elected as the new Pope.

The 76-year-old, who will be known as Pope Francis, appeared on the balcony of St Peter's Basilica to cheers from tens of thousands of the faithful gathered below.

All the reasons why Arsenal can still beat Bayern and reach Champions League quarter-finals

We wanted to be positive. We honestly did.

We took a look at Bayern Munich’s odds of 1/100 on to progress to the quarter-finals against Arsenal tonight and fancied backing a famous comeback in the Allianz Arena.
We tried to find reasons to believe it was possible. Omens, empirical data, you name it. But after we’d considered it all, this was what we are left with if we are to believe that a British club will make it into this year’s last eight of the Champions League...

Barcelona overcame a two-goal deficit last night 

Except Arsenal are not as good as Barcelona, Bayern are better than AC Milan, and Arsenal have to do it away from home as well
                                       

Top Five Reasons Spouses Are Unfaithful

The same may be said for unfaithful mates that are not in the spotlight. Although they might not have to worry about never ending paparazzi, there are plenty of people watching what they are doing.
Why then do people nowadays cheat on their spouse? Probably for the same reasons folks have cheated since the beginning of relationships. Arguably the main reasons are:

Yogurt Face Mask For All Skin Types

This simple (only two ingredients!) cooling mask is great for soothing a sunburnt face. It’s great for all skin types.

The Delicious Fibroid Fighting Foods

The popular saying, “you are what you eat” is said for a reason. The food that we eat greatly influences our overall health and for fibroid patients, what to eat when you have fibroids is an important consideration.

Why Diet Sodas Once Again Linked to Diabetes?

With the explosion of Type II Diabetes Mellitus being diagnosed amoung our children, one has got to wonder why? I definitely have seen Diabetes affects in my practice and so far the common denominator is the nutrition being given to these children. One in particularly is the amount of soda these kids are drinking.

Woman gives birth on train: First pictures of baby Phoebe

Heavily-pregnant mum-to-be Sonia Banks, 22, went into labour on the busy 18.18 London Victoria service to Maidstone East last night.
                                

A couple are celebrating the unusual birth of their second child this morning - after the mother went into labour on a packed rush-hour commuter train.

Heavily pregnant Sonia Banks, 22, suddenly went into labour on the busy 18.18 London Victoria service to Maidstone East last night, stunning the full carriage of passengers, as well as her partner Allan Stanley.

Hugo Chavez To Be Embalmed 'Like Lenin'

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez will be embalmed "like Lenin" and his body permanently displayed in a glass coffin, his deputy has revealed.Vice President Nicolas Maduro said the 58-year-old's remains will be placed at the Museum of the Revolution, close to the Presidential Palace where Mr Chavez ruled for 14 years, so that "his people will always have him".
He added the president will lie in state for at least another seven days.

Degrees That Could Leave You High And Dry After Graduating

                          Degrees That Could Leave You High And Dry After Graduating

You know what's really smart? Making sure your degree gives you a good return on the time and money you invest in it.


Are you thinking about going back to school for a degree? It's great to expand your mind, discover new things, and challenge your understanding of the world. But let's get real - if you're hoping for a good career at the end of your educational journey, not all degrees are created equal.
Some degrees, it seems, won't provide you with much in the way of career options. "Do not assume that earning a degree necessarily makes you more marketable," says Barbara Safani, owner of Career Solvers (a company that helps clients with job searches) and author of "Happy About My Job Search: How to Conduct an Effective Job Search for a More Successful Career."
With the wrong degree, you might find it difficult to get a job, either because employers aren't interested in the skills you're bringing to the table - or because you got a degree in a field where jobs are scarce to begin with, says Safani.
Want to make sure you don't waste your time barking up the wrong educational tree? Read on to learn about six degrees that might not be worth your investment - along with some alternatives to consider that could pay dividends down the road.

Patience Jonathan’s thanksgiving service (Photos)

Chief Bola Shagaya Congratulating First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan far right with them, wife of Governor of Ondo State wife Mrs Mimiko, Governor of Ondo State, Olusegun Mimiko, Wife of Lagos State Governor Mrs Fashola, Governor of Delta State and Emmanuel Uduahan

Nigeria lacks good leaders – OBJ

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Saturday, said Nigeria lacks good leadership to administer her enormous potentials. Obasanjo, who identified lack of quality leadership, among other factors, as major hindrances to development in Nigeria as well as other African countries, lamented the lack of leadership that could harness the resources to the point of noticeable development.

North in the middle of civil war – Danjuma

Former Minister of Defence, Gen. Theophilous Danjuma, yesterday, raised the alarm that Northern Nigeria is in the “middle of a civil war”, following the upsurge of insurgency in the region. Danjuma, who himself fought in the Nigerian civil war, otherwise called the Biafran war, then called on Northern elites to find solution to the problem, saying attacks by faceless persons, in obvious reference to the killings by Islamists groups, notably Boko Haram and Ansaru, had no immunity for anyone.

Al-Qaeda confirms Abou Zeid killed in Mali

Al-Qaeda’s branch in northern Africa on Monday confirmed that one of its senior leaders, Abdelhamid Abou Zeid, had been killed in northern Mali, a report said.

Those who may be Pope

As the College of Cardinals goes into the Conclave to elect the successor of Pope Benedict XV1, one African is among those tipped to emerge as the new pontiff. He is Cardinal Peter Turkson of Ghana. Going by the rule that only cardinals below the age of 81 will enter the Conclave, it means that the new Pope would not be above 80 years. This rules out Cardinal Francis Arinze of Nigeria, who is 81.
Below are the profiles of  cardinals, who may emerge as bishop.

The World Awaits New Pope

With the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI taking effect on Thursday, all is now set for the emergence of a new Catholic pontiff. The College of Cardinals, made up of about 120 cardinals from across the world, would converge on the Vatican, go into the Conclave to pick a new spiritual leader for the largest Christian faith in the world.

Pope Benedict, now designated Pope Emeritus, had given notice of his resignation on February 10, 2013, citing failing health as reason. He is the first Pope to have resigned after 600 years and the second to have quit office in the history of Catholic Church.
With Easter coming up towards the end of the month, it is expected that a new Pope would emerge ahead of the celebration, as the chosen one would celebrate the Easter mass.

2015: Jonathan cleared

The perceived ambition of President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2015 presidential election has received the blessings of an Abuja High Court, which held that he was eligible to run for the election. Justice Mudashiru Oniyangi held that the tenure of President Jonathan started on May 29, 2011 and not May 2007, because he was not a presidential candidate in the 2007 general election.

Multiple bomb blasts in Borno

Maiduguri, the Borno State capital yesterday was again hit by multiple bomb explosions believed to have been executed by the Boko Haram sect. Three soldiers were feared dead while unspecified numbers of soldiers and civilians were reportedly injured. Residents said the first explosion occurred at about 12:00 noon at Bolori area, as suspected Boko Haram bombers reportedly targeted a Joint Task Force (JTF) patrol vehicle.

Uniport 4: Court frees seven suspects

Seven out of the 18 persons including a female, arrested and arraigned in connection with the killing of four students of the University of Port Harcourt, Choba, in October, 2012, were yesterday, discharged by a Port Harcourt Chief Magistrate Court, following the legal advice from the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP).
They are Cynthia Chinwo, George Nwadei, Ekpe Daniel, Gabriel Ochie and Endurance Edet (in the first charge), Lucky Agwurum (in the second charge) and Finebone Jeffrey, aka Soso (in the third charge).

APC, a welcome political development – IBB

Former military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, has described the emergence of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as not only a welcome development but also a vindication of his strong belief in a two-party system as the ideal for the country.