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Justbeenpaid.com may be unknown to you or your average next door neighbor. But to those who have never doubted the possibility of making easy money on the internet, without work, expertise, or referral, justbeenpaid has become the internets un-song hero. Daily putting smiles on the faces of their over 400,000 members and alleviating poverty in a more pragmatic way, yet without taking credit for it. With their revolutionary auto pilot formula. What is more, they also give you start up loan to open your account with.
Justbeenpaid was launched in April 2010 and since then the highest earning member has made over $350,000. It is also sweet to note that in this highly successful program, the number of Nigerians making sweet easy dollars op a daily basis without any work are about 2.2% (About 8900 Nigerians) according to alexa rating as at today.I am particularly happy to be among this number alongside a couple of family member that couldn't resist the temptation of my small earnings so far. How much i've earned,..i would'nt say for sure ...lolzzzz, but certainly well over $3000 since i joined in April last year.
Residents of Katsina metropolis especially owners of businesses requiring refrigeration, now travel to neighbouring Niger Republic to purchase ice blocks.
Although Nigeria supplies the bulk of electricity used in Niger Republic, residents of Katsina have for months been experiencing acute power supply where it is now rare to have uninterrupted power supply for at least 30 minutes.
A Fura and cold water vendor along IBB Way, Katsina, Uztaz Muhammad Umar said that he travelled from Katsina to Maradi in Niger Republic to buy the ice blocks he uses for his business so as to preserve his goods.
He noted that the huge special ice block made for sale to Nigerians cost between N300 to N500 adding "we use to wrap it in a rag or a special leather bag to prevent it from melting. We thank God that we have Niger Republic closer, otherwise we would have left this business for long".
... Well what can i say... but wait a minute, is ice-block not supposed to be a contraband product too...? lolzz just kidding, man must survive...
He also recently produced a song for UK based/ American rave internet sensation kids - Sophie and Gracie. The song was Grace's version of "Nicki Minaj Moment 4 Life".
Dapo Torimiro has worked in the music industry in the U.S. for several years writing and producing music for artists' album projects, touring with numerous artists, as well as scoring various television and film projects. He is based in Los Angeles, CA.
Dapo's first break was placing the song "Quickly" on five-time Grammy winner John Legend's third studio album, Evolver, which was released in Fall of 2008. Featuring multi-platinum-selling artist Brandy, "Quickly" received early industry buzz as not only an inspired, sleek duet featuring R&B/pop music's leading artists, but also as one of the album's stand-out gems. Later in the Fall of 2008, Dapo also enjoyed credit for other tracks, including "Running" on David Archuleta's self-titled debut album (November 11, 2008) -- his first since becoming runner-up on American Idol in June 2008—and "Torn Down" from Brandy's highly-anticipated album, Human (December 9, 2008), which she describes as her most personal album to date. Dapo teamed up with the award-winning production duo Midi Mafia (50 Cent, Fantasia) in Los Angeles to collaborate on various projects. In the Spring of 2009, Dapo received songwriter and producer credit for the tracks "Know Better", "Apart From Me", and "This Step Alone" on Fight for Love, the second album by American IdolSeason 5 finalist Elliott Yamin, which was released on May 5, 2009. He also received credit for "Forever in You", which was included on the album as an iTunes and Japan bonus track.
Dapo is a Yamaha-endorsed artist.[1] Dapo worked with two-time Grammy-winning producer Jeffrey Weber to record a song for Senator Barack Obama's presidential campaign called "Change".
On October 30, 2009, Atlantic Records announced that Dapo will be one of the producers personally chosen by Grammy Award-winning R&B singer Toni Braxton to work on her highly anticipated label debut album (Pulse) to be released February 2, 2010.[4][5]
Dapo co-wrote and produced the track "Bigger" on Canadian singer Justin Bieber's first part of his two-part debut studio album, My World, which was released on November 17, 2009, viaIsland Records. The second part of the album, My World 2.0, on which Dapo co-wrote and produced the track "Overboard" (a duet featuring Jessica Jarrell), was released on March, 23 2010 and debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200.[6] In less than one month of release, the first part of the album was certified Gold in the United States by the RIAA, and in less than two months (January 8, 2010), it was certified Platinum in the United States, by the RIAA[7] selling over one million copies.
Channeling his jazz roots, Dapo produced and recorded songs with Tony Award-winning singer/actress, Anika Noni Rose for Disney's album, The Princess and The Frog: Tiana and Her Princess Friends.[8] The album is inspired by the 2009 Disneyanimated filmThe Princess and the Frog and was released on November 24, 2009. The album is the follow-up release in the successful Disney 'And Friends' musical series and features the song "Down in New Orleans" performed by Anika Noni Rose as written by Academy Award-winning composer Randy Newman and produced by Dapo Torimiro. In another Princess and the Frog-inspired album, Bayou Boogie (Release date 3/16/10), Dapo wrote and produced two songs: "Everyday Princess" and "Sing Away Your Blues", both performed by Anika Noni Rose (as Princess Tiana).
Dapo was a featured performer on stage with Andrea Bocelli and David Foster on the PBSGreat Performances special, "Andrea Bocelli & David Foster: My Christmas." The special debuted on Thanksgiving night 2009 with additional broadcasts through the month of December.
A North Africa based Al-Qaeda group has said that it is holding a German engineer captive after abducting him in Kano state, situated in northern Nigeria.
The statement by the Al-Qaeda group in the Islamic Maghreb, (AQIM) was made known by a Mauritanian news portal; Nouakchott Information Agency website, a regular medium often used by the group to send messages.
The statement published on Wednesday by the AQIM is demanding that German authorities release Oum Seif Allah Al Ansari, who the terror group said was being subjected to inhumane treatment in a German prison.
The German man, Edgar Fritz Raupach, an engineer was allegedly kidnapped in Kano state, in January and his abduction is believed to be the first time the terror group has Kidnapped a foreigner in Nigeria.
To the over 800,000 members of his forum, the smart and hard working founder of Nairaland is simply known as Seun. But to the search engines and online community at large, he is a global force to reckon with. As a result of a project he started in 2005 because in his own words "it was the cheapest project i could afford" Nairaland has since grown beyond the subsistence expectations of its humble founder and is now by far the most successful online forum to come out of Nigerian soil and by implication African soil. Currently Nairaland boasts an alexa traffic rating of 1,885 with its closest rival - Naijapals, coming a distant 7,134.
To think that as at 2005 Seun Osewa's dream was to have an online business that could pay him at least N65,000 a month and to compare that expectation with his current reality, is to bear testimony to the growing power of the internet. The amount of power and possibility Seun wields right now can only be imagined. The young man has indeed become an institution.
Thousands of persons and businesses within and outside Nigeria wake up to do business each day on the platform of Naira Land. Not to talk of the countless number of blogs and sites that rely on nairaland for content and traffic. Even though Nairaland is the second most visited site in Nigeria after Vangaurd News site, it unarguably wields far much more influence on no less an audience than the youths who will grow up relying on Nairaland.
Except he does a st**pid thing like dating Cossy Ejiorkor, Seun Osewa will certainly become a phenomenon to reckon with in Nigeria, and a voice for Africa in the global Arena.
Ash Wednesday usually ushers in the lent season. Lent begins today and is observed for 40 days before the Easter celebrations. As a kid my impression about ash Wednesday was that it was a day when every one should be covered in ash. In northern Nigeria where i grew up, ash Wednesday generally occurred in the dry season, so generally most of my play mates looked ash from dirt, unwittingly collaborating my theory.
I grew up in a Pentecostal background, so you may understand my misconceptions about ash Wednesday's, and the lent season which as a kid i assumed was a period of lenty sunny days. You may not find me in church by 6: Am on an ash Wednesday waiting to have the sign of the cross engraved on my forehead by the priest, marking the commencement of the lent season. But neither do i disapprove of fasting for forty days and forty nights in the lent season. I also do not disprove of ash Wednesdays, i simply regard it as a religious expression and the observation of the lent season, i regard lent as an essential time to re dedicate to God. The timing itself is uncanny. At the beginning of the year - What better time to spend time at lent with God?
For Nigeria and indeed Africa, Christians observing the lent season should use this time as an opportunity to invoke Gods presence into the affairs of this country. Nigeria has now more than ever been through the most trying time of its young socio-cultural cum political history. At this point, it is only God that can take us to the next level.
The situation is no less grave in the international scene at a time when all we here is news of wars and rumors of wars, famine, plagues, natural disasters, etc, kind of reminds you of the biblical prophecy of the signs of the end times.
The end is near and we don't even know it.... kind of what comes to mind when you consider the manner in which humanity is going about its existence. Celebrities leading the way in public nudity, immorality and violence. Incest becoming common news, greed on the increase, so also betrayals and hatred among siblings.
Surely there are so much more reasons why these years ash Wednesday should be observed with gravity, likewise the lent season.
A Nigerian bomb disposal police officer was on Tuesday killed when an explosive device he was trying to defuse went off, a police spokesperson has said.
The device was wrapped in a carrier bag and hidden behind an electricity pole in the residential area of Ungwar Sarki in the northern city of Kaduna.
A BBC correspondent at the scene says the police bomb squad was called in by members of the Nigerian army at a nearby check point, to look into the contents of the specious leather bag in which the explosives were packed, after reports of a first explosion.
No-one has claimed responsibility for planting the devices.
News just hit town that Nigeria's one time head of state and former minister of petroleum has been ejected from his Abuja home located in Asokoro. Though unconfirmed but then......
… Justice Niki Tobi Led Jos Crisis Panel Recommended The Sack Of IGP
SAN FRANCISCO, January 25, (THEWILL) - Nigeria’s New Acting Inspector General of Police, Mr. Mohammed D. Abubakar is a religious fanatic, according to a White Paper released by the panel that reviewed the 2001 Jos crisis....Read more>>>
The men of the Nigeria SSS seem to have woken up from their slumber. They've started killing some Boko Haram members. The dead boko haram member in the photo above was trying to gain access to the SSS office in Kano to wreck havoc in a suicide mission but crack shooters from the sniper unit of the secret police killed him in his car. Four others were killed in Maiduguri yesterday and two in Kano. More to come. I guess they are now reacting because they were targeted...
Cans Filled With Explosives By Boko Haram
Mean while Boko Haram members have now perfected the production of snack bombs.
Soldiers found these can drinks filled with explosives in an abandoned car belonging to members of the Islamic sect
As the heat gets hot in Kano State Of Nigeria, following the recent massive bombings in the state, Igbo traders take to their heels from Sabongarri, the strong hold of the igbo's.
Photo Enenche Akogwu a reporter with Channels TV in Kano, reported to have been killed, while filming the attack at Farm center police station
KANO, Nigeria (AFP) - No less than 20 bomb explosions and gunfire rocked the Nigerian city of Kano on Friday, with residents reporting that an immigration office and two police stations were the target with several people dead and injured.
An AFP journalist heard what sounded to be some 20 explosions coming from two neighbourhoods in the city, the largest in Nigeria's mainly Muslim north. Smoke could also been seen coming from the areas.
The loud explosions resulted in chaos, with motorcycles and cars fleeing the areas. The
Leader of Boko Haram - Fuels Nigeria's Subsidy Cayuse
Photo credit: Africa Review
By Seyi Lawal
Leader of Boko Haram, Jama’atu Ahlus Sunnah Lid Da’awati Wal Jihad, has decided to add fuel to the already burning situation with the occupy Nigeria fuel subsidy campaign by releasing a very disturbing video on YouTube explaining why his organisation has continued to attack government agencies and Christians in the country.
Shekau said the recent attacks carried out by his sect served as their revenge over the killing of Muslims in Jos and other northern states. the video which was titled “Message to Jonathan 1″went on for 15 minutes in Hausa language, Shekau was seated wearing a red and white turban, a bullet-proof camouflage vest,with two Kalashnikov rifles, at the background.
He warned President Jonathan that the government forces would not be able to defeat his militant sect.
Already a disturbing rumor about a text message has been reported to be circulating among the Muslims in Nigeria asking them to be ready to execute a jihad as from today Friday.
IMF - Wants Nigeria To Fight Civil War; For America's Oil Interest.
Can you believe this Yankee dude analyzing 9ija like he wrote the manual. What is even most annoying is that his analysis of 9ija though not sweet, is correct.
We do need a miracle to save 9ija from imminent colapse and failure.
President Goodluck Jonathan, Saturday night, in a national broadcast. announced new policy measures to ameliorate the hardship on Nigerians occasioned by the removal of fuel subsidy.
President Jonathan said that some of the measures include; the cutting of salaries of all political office holders by 25 percent; the directive that all ministries, departments and agencies(MDAs) to reduce their overheads; and reduction of all overseas travels by government officials to the bearest minimum in 2012.
The President also promised to sanitise the oil industries, just as he promised to launch by tomorow a robust mass transit programme, in partnership with states, LGs, transport owners and banking institutions with zero percent interest rate.
******* “To save Nigeria, we must all be prepared to make sacrifices. On the part of Government, we are taking several measures aimed at cutting the size and cost of governance, including on-going and continuous effort to reduce the size of our recurrent expenditure and increase capital spending. In this regard, I have directed that overseas travels by all political office holders, including the President, should be reduced to the barest minimum. The size of delegations on foreign trips will also be drastically reduced; only trips that are absolutely necessary will be approved.
” For the year 2012, the basic salaries of all political office holders in the Executive arm of government will be reduced by 25%. Government is also currently reviewing the number of committees, commissions and parastatals with overlapping responsibilities. The Report on this will be submitted shortly and the recommendations will be promptly implemented. In the meantime, all Ministries, Departments and Agencies must reduce their overhead expenses.”
To save Nigeria, we must all be prepared to make sacrifices. On the part of Government, we are taking several measures aimed at cutting the size and cost of governance, including on-going and continuous effort to reduce the size of our recurrent expenditure and increase capital spending. In this regard, I have directed that overseas travels by all political office holders, including the President, should be reduced to the barest minimum. The size of delegations on foreign trips will also be drastically reduced; only trips that are absolutely necessary will be approved.
For the year 2012, the basic salaries of all political office holders in the Executive arm of government will be reduced by 25%. Government is also currently reviewing the number of committees, commissions and parastatals with overlapping responsibilities. The Report on this will be submitted shortly and the recommendations will be promptly implemented. In the meantime, all Ministries, Departments and Agencies must reduce their overhead expenses.
******* .......In my personal view, i think Nigerians are very very tired of Promises. And President Goodluck Jonathan Knows it. I have a good feeling about this promises From Goodluck Jonathan, because with the kind of anger Nigerian demonstrated in the last few days, only a fearless fool will dear deceive us now. I dought if that can be said of Goodluck Jonathan.
Rap star Rick Ross had cancelled his performance at the annual Calabar festival
Ross’ reps told hip hop news website Allhiphop.com that the Nigerian show has been cancelled due to ‘unfulfilled contractual obligations’.
The reps denied the Maybach Music Group (MMG) boss’ health was the reason behind the latest cancellation. Ross was forced to cancel several shows in October due to a pair of seizure attacks.
‘Rick was very excited to attend this event as it is the biggest festival in Nigeria and he is quite disappointed that he will not be performing’, a rep for Rick Ross said.
The Cross River State Calabar Christmas Festival which is one of Africa’s biggest carnival events kicked off on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 and featured performances from Sean Kingston, Asa, Seun Kuti, Timaya and a host of other acts.
Apart from the Rick Ross anticipated performance and disappointing non appearance, every other thing went well, judging by the look of it. Now allow me to give you a pictorial account of the carnival proceedings.
Lady God Knows Who at the Calabar Carnival looking all..... Juicy!!
Her royal sexy from Calaba Carnival Pictures 2011
Lady red from Calaba Carnival Pictures 2011
Keep the Carnival clean people. After which come and teach us in Abuja how you keep your streets shiny.
Careful masquerade, don't scare the girl on wig below;
Baba Easy. Its just the Calabar Carnival Pictures 2011.
Oh hey princess, it's about time we had some pretty in our Calaba Carnival Pictures.
Mama una come? hm! hm!! wedon oh!.
Ye! see belleeeeh!
Calling out... Who is taking care of feeding in our Calabar Carnival Pictures, these guys are Hungry.
Babes don't just stand around, Do something or shake something
For our Calabar Carnival Pictures 2011Rap Star Rick Ross .
"My goals for 2012 are simple -- continue to live a healthy lifestyle by eating nutritious foods and exercising regularly. The tools and support that the Weight Watchers Pointsplus program provides has helped me do that, and has given me the opportunity to really make a difference. I am a true advocate for living a healthy lifestyle, and I hope to set an example that inspires others to make the same changes that I did. If I can do it, anyone can!
Nice one sister. Am sure every lady out there will be eager to know Jennifer Hudson's slimming formula.
Well, while fitness is of importance, it is also paramount that we see to the fitness of our strategies for the new year. For us in Nigeria, when the fuel subsidy does come, as it is eminent, how prepared shall we be to take advantage of the opportunities. Remember their will be a windfall which the government will want to circulate as a compensation for the pain caused.
What developments are we to look forward to in year 2012? from such events as the recent lunch of the nig com sat xr for communication purposes, how do you intend to take advantage? are you already thinking of setting up a commercial presence online? if not why not. It takes less capital, more result. Soon internet will be like GSM to Nigerians.
In your work place, how are you strategising? however you wish to, remember patience and loyalty to the RELEVANT authority are your best weapon. What ever you do, do not join alliances in your office, What if your camp falls out of favour, or some bom head who has no interest in your future demand you to take one for the team...Ok guys its still about Jennifer Hudson, 2012, fitness, and new year resolutions ?.
Nigeria Christmas Day Church Bomb Blast In Pictures.
By David Ngwaba.
Nigeria Christmas Day Bomb Blast,occured at madala a suburb
of Niger State, which shares a common boundary with Abuja Nigeria's capital. A destroyed building near the site of theNigeria Christmas Day Bomb Blast,atSt Theresa's catholic church Madala, Niger state.
A victim of theNigeria Christmas Day Bomb Blast,, is tended to by medics in an ambulance, but there weren't enough ambulances to deal with the crisis in Abuja
Members of Boko Haram in a static video claiming responsibility
for Nigeria Christmas Day Bomb Blast, Nigeria Christmas Day Bomb Blast;Wreckage: A car burns outside the St. Theresa Catholic Church as a crowd gathers to survey the damage following the explosions.
Military presence: Soldier move in to secure the area around St. Theresa's after Islamist militant group Boko Haram said it planted bombs.Nigeria Christmas Day Bomb Blast David Ngwaba
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