Rapstar, "Brain" is Topnaija Awards’ Artiste of the Year.

…Set To Drop Brand New Video, “Ileke (Ur Body)

Having bagged nominations in both the Nigerian Entertainment Awards (New York) and The Nigerian Music Video Awards in 2014, Magikal Entertainment Network’s flagship act Adeleke Victor Matanmi better known in the music circles as Brain flags off the year winning popular music blog "Topnaija" music awards "Artiste of The Year". A testament to his rising profile in the burgeoning Nigerian music landscape.

Speaking on the award, Brain dedicated the award to God and stated that the award is for his teeming fans. “I dedicated this award to my fans and everyone who believed in me. It hasn’t been easy coming this far and also getting recognized just within 2 years of my starting music professionally. I give God all the glory”.

Speaking further, “I will also like to use this opportunity to tell my fans to look out for more great songs and videos from me. I promise not to let them down”, he added.

Brain recently dropped his second official single "Ileke (Ur Body)", a dance track to much critical acclaim a few weeks ago and arrangement is in top gear to produce a top-notch video for the single. The video which will be produced by highly creative music video director, Paul Gambit promises to be an exciting one with great concept, rich African costumes and dances.

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Malaysia a new base for Nigerian Internet scams: US

KUALA LUMPUR — Hundreds of American women are being ensnared by Internet scammers based in Malaysia, with some losing over a quarter of a million dollars, as the country becomes an epicentre for online crime perpetrated by Africans, United States officials say.
The mostly Nigerian conmen, who enter Malaysia on student visas, take advantage of the country’s good Internet infrastructure to prey on lonely, middle-aged women, wooing them on dating websites before swindling their savings, they said.
The scams are more sophisticated than most Nigeria-based operations — which most Internet users have experienced at some time either via email or advertising — helped by Malaysia’s advanced banking system, which allows perpetrators to quickly set up accounts and receive international transfers.
US officials say Malaysian police lack the resources and expertise to tackle the problem and have yet to launch a single prosecution of a case involving a US victim.
Malaysian police were reported by local media last December as saying that the number of Internet scam cases more than doubled last year with total losses of more than US$11 million (S$13.8 million). A total of 476 Africans had been apprehended for suspected involvement, the report said.

5 Nigerian Students Arrested in Malaysia Over N125.2 Million Internet Scam

Five Nigerian students in Malaysia have been arrested and detained over their alleged involvement in N125.2 million Internet scam.
The five students are said to be aged between 20 and 30, and are reportedly working towards degrees in Information Technology-related fields at a premier college in Kuala Lumpur.
According to Vanguard, two local women, aged 40 and 55, who are the owners of the accounts used to perpetrate the fraud, have also been arrested.
The report also states:

Police seized five laptops, 20 smart phones, ATM cards, SIM cards and documents believed to have been used to con their victims.

He said police launched “Operation Merpati” after receiving a report from the owner of an ice block producing factory in George Town who claimed he had been cheated by the syndicate.

The 62-year-old victim said he received an e-mail from the syndicate in March, informing him that he was among 50 recipients selected to receive RM15.9 million from the government of the United States.

“The e-mail requested the victim to follow certain procedures to ensure he did not miss the opportunity.

Convinced by the contents of the e-mail, the victim carried out 51 transactions involving money, to accounts numbers given by the syndicate before realising it was a scam. He later lodged a police report,” he said.

Azmi said initial investigations revealed that the syndicate had conned several victims to the tune of RM2.4 million.

Police have also found transactions involving up to RM1 million that were banked in a neighbouring country.

CHOCOLAT ROYAL SHOULD BE SHUT DOWN IMMEDIATELY!

Remember the case between Chocolat Royal and NAFDAC? – Ermmm ok, a quick reminder for those of you who don’t? – it was in the news that Chocolate Royal was shut down by NAFDAC for selling dead products – yes you heard right!! – dead and expired means the same in my dictionary – I don’t know about yours!…
Meaning, those times you tripped your boo out to chocolat royal to prove your love for her – spoon-fed her and kissed her with a mouthful of cake – that cake was dead!!! – Don’t throw up yet boo – you are one of those who went with take-away? – Do you still have some in the refrigerator for a quick snack in-between meals? – You just had some a few minutes ago? – Jeez, now you can puke!!! – Yes dear, go-ahead and puke it all out because it appears that chocolat royal and NAFDAC lied to us all.
Etceteralive got a call from a staff of AIM GROUP, owners of Cool FM, Nigeria info, Wazobia FM and Chocolat Royal claiming that Nigerians are still being poisoned by chocolat royal in colaboration with NAFDAC. The caller also claimed that NAFDAC collected bribe from the choc boys in the region of 500 million naira and authorized them to reopen for business. – The staff who asked that his identity be kept anonymous (for obvious reasons) asked us to inform the public of the evil that is being perpetuated by the Lebanese owners of chocolat royal on unsuspecting Nigerians. According to him, AIM GROUP also sent a backdated letter to NAFDAC to make it look like they had previously requested the help of NAFDAC to rid their warehouse/storehouse of all expired products.
NAFDAC, how market? Since when una begin help people pack their dustbin? Una be LAWMA? Seriously, this is the first time i am hearing of an organization calling on NAFDAC to clear their expired products. I mean, who does that? Common sense says that when your products are expired, you throw them away to make room for fresh supplies. And wetin happen to all those aboki wey dey Victoria Island? Why could they use them? this whole issue stinks to heaven and back. It calls for a thorough investigation on NAFDAC and the management of Chocolat Royal.

Expired products from Chocolat Royale

UI is Nigeria’s Best University, Ranked Eighth in Africa

For another record time since its establishment in 1948, the University of Ibadan has emerged the best in Nigeria.

Its enviable position arose from the latest ranking of African universities and higher institutions conducted by Journals Consortium on 1,447 higher institutions.

The Journals Consortium utilised research publications and citations from the last five years (2010 to 2014) as well as visibility on the internet.

In Africa, UI was the eight best university, in a ranking largely dominated by South African institutions which occupied six of the first best 10 institutions.

The results of the ranking which is available on the web http:/ranking.journalsconsortium.org/ indicated that South African institutions dominate the top 10 with University of Cape Town topping the rank with a Total Influence Factor (TIF) of 45.02, followed by Cairo University (43.43) and the University of Pretoria (43.35).

The top 10 include six institutions from South Africa, two from Egypt and one each from Kenya and Nigeria (University of Ibadan).  

First generation universities were in top positions in the latest ranking with University of Ibadan coming eighth and first in Nigeria followed by University of Nigeria (13th), Ahmadu Bello University (18th), University of Lagos (UNILAG-20th), Obafemi Awolowo University (24th), University of Ilorin (31st), University of Port Harcourt (36th), Nnamdi Azikiwe University (42nd), University of Calabar (43rd), Federal University of Technology (FUTA, 49the) while the only private university in the top list is Covenant University which is placed 53rd in the ranking.

Reacting to the ranking, the Vice-Chancellor, University of Ibadan, Professor Isaac Folorunsho Adewole, stated that the vision of the university is to be a world-class institution for academic excellence geared towards meeting societal needs.

The vice-chancellor added that University of Ibadan would not rest on its oars until it ranks at par with renowned universities and higher institutions globally, saying his administration was poised to expanding the frontiers of knowledge through provision of excellent conditions of learning and research.

Adewole also called for special funding status for the university from the federal government for its vision and mission to be fully realised towards transformation of the Nigerian society through creativity and innovation.

Courtesy: This Day

Stephen Keshi to Nigerians: Leave Me Alone!

In the aftermath of the development, Keshi has urged Nigerians to leave him in peace, Vanguard reports.

“Please, I want Nigerians to leave me alone and allow me spend time with my family. The only thing on my mind now is to be with my family and I don’t want to be bothered with any matter associated with the Super Eagles, Keshi said.

I want people to understand that I do not have anything on the Super Eagles. The only thing I want to do is be with my loved ones. Direct all your questions to Yusuf or whoever is coaching the team.”

Kasapreko launches Kalahari Bitter and Carnival Strawberry (PHOTOS)

With the patronage Alomo Bitters is currently enjoying in the Nigeria market; Kasapreko Company Limited has launched two new brands; Kalahari Bitters and Carnival Strawberry into the Nigerian market in a bid to further satisfy consumers across genders. The launched party was held at Club Escape in Lagos and was well attended by top dignitaries in the society.

The introduction of these premium products is coming on the heels of the company's resolve to ensure that Nigerian brands join the league of internationally acknowledged brands. 

Managing Director Kasapreko Nig. Ltd Mr. Kojo Nunoo giving a speech about the brand

Speaking at the launch, the Managing Director of Kasapreko Company Nigeria Limited, Kojo Nunoo pointed out that both brands were the outcome of painstaking research and development work in the company’s laboratories at the factory in Ghana.

While reacting to the current national concerns with “Ogogoro” he gave full assurance to the Nigerian consumers that every product from the stable of Kasapreko have been produced to the highest of production and quality assurance standards to ensure that the drinks meet all consumption requirements globally and most especially locally in Nigeria as evidenced by the NAFDAC product registration number.

 

Marketing Manager Kasapreko Ltd Mr. Peter Adegor talking about the brand

Reiterating the Chief Executive Officer's points, the Marketing Manager, Peter Adegor stated that Kalahari and Carnival are brands already being enjoyed in Ghana and the decision to bring them to Nigeria was based on the identification of gaps in the spirit market in Nigeria. He stated that "the brands were targeted at the Nigerian population with more sophistication; people who are discerning and desirous of standing out from the crowd."