Pope Francis calls for peace in Nigeria

Pope Francis used his first Easter Sunday address to call for peace in the world and appealed for a diplomatic solution to the crisis torn countries and regions of the world such the Korean peninsula, Syria, Iraq, Nigeria, Mail and the Central Republic of Africa.
The Pope decried the continued insurgent attacks in Nigeria when he prayed for Africa and and referred to Mali and Nigeria, “where attacks sadly continue.” He sued for peace across the world.
In his first “Urbi et Orbi” (to the city and the world) message, Francis also called for peace between Israelis and Palestinians, an end to the civil war in Syria, and political solutions to conflicts in several African countries.

Game of Thrones returns for the third series

The usual line about HBO’s Game of Thrones, which returned for its third series last night, is what a surprise its success has been. Aside from The Lord of the Rings, the thinking goes, audiences have always been resistant to grand fantasy. So it is strange that the programme, based on George RR Martin’s bestselling books, is Sky Atlantic’s most popular, and has drawn millions of unexpected fans: housewives and historians, as well as the expected men with beards.
But really we shouldn’t be surprised that the British love it. Our nation after all has been raised on childish versions of fantasy, from Narnia to Hogwarts to

The truth about our private jet, by P-square

They are ever busy, taking their music around the continent where they are arguably the most popular act from Nigeria. Peter Okoye, one-half of the energetic choreographers and twin singers, P-Square, spoke to VICTOR AKANDE, an Entertainment Editor, recently.

Finally ‘My Oga at the Top, Adesuyi replaces Obafaiye Shem as Lagos Commandant

Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, has finally replaced Mr. Obafaiye Shem, the man who postulated the “my oga at the top” mantra, as commandant of Lagos State Command. He was replaced by Mr. Adesuyi Clement from Oyo State Command.
The Commandant General of NSCDC, Dr. Olu Abolurin, who was in Lagos weekend over the alleged killing of two of his officers by some policemen, introduced the new Commandant to journalists.

However,

Recruitment at Bank Of America, Campaign in Nigeria – Nigerian Job Vacancy

We are on of the world’s largest financial institution with offices in major cities across the world will be in Lagos on Thursday, 25th April 2013 to discuss on opportunities for undergraduates to join
the company’s office in London and New york in USA.
The Event Description:
The event is open to student from any discipline who actually have an interest in the Financial markets and the career opportunities available in this industry. There will be free transport to and fro to the venue for the presentation for those who have been selected to attend the event.
Those That Can Apply:
Any undergraduate

WE ROCK!!! Nigeria Is The 9th Most Visited Country In Africa

Forget about the Boko Boys and their bombing campaign, pay no heed to the tales of people who say we aren’t tourist friendly, but our Nigeria, our darling  Naira is one of the best 10 places people think of when they want to have a taste of Mama Africa and all here wondrous gifts of nature.
Maybe it’s the beautiful ladies with their elegant bodies which feature the classic high-rounded butt (that alone is a tourist attraction). Maybe

Nigerian female scientist wins $100,000 2013 L’Oréal-UNESCO Awards

                                                    Professor Francisca Okeke

A Nigerian female scientist has bagged a prize of $100,000, as one of the winners of the 2013 L’Oréal-UNESCO Awards in Physical Sciences.
Professor Francisca Okeke, the first female Head of Department, University of Nigeria Nsukka bagged the 2013 Laureate award for her significant contributions “to the understanding of daily variations of the ion currents in the upper atmosphere which may further our understanding of climate change.”
UNESCO says Professor Okeke