Lanre Nzeribe is just a friend Monalisa Chinda Says

In a new interview with Sunday Punch, actress Monalisa Chinda described her boo and business partner of over two years as 'just a friend'

"That is a personal decision. Some things are private - they are not meant to be discussed on the pages of newspapers. Lanre Nzeribe is only a friend and I won’t say more than that." She tells Punch

Education UK Exhibitions 2014 FAQs

British Council presents the 2014 Education UK Exhibitions holding this February in the cities of Abuja and Lagos. The Education UK Exhibition 2014 is a great avenue for you to meet face to face with representatives of over 50 UK institutions (universities, colleges, schools) and get first-hand information about the various study options available to you at a variety of UK institutions.To ensure that you make the most of your time at the event we have put together a list of frequently asked questions to serve as a guide. Continue...

FAQs

1.   What is this exhibition about?

2.   How do I find out which UK universities/schools/colleges will be at the exhibition?

3.   How much does it cost to attend the exhibition?

4.   Do I need to register to attend the exhibition?

5.   Where can I find more information about the exhibition?

6.   What should I do at the exhibition?

7.   What should I bring with me to the exhibition?

8.   What questions should I ask at the exhibition?

9.   What are the benefits to me?

10.      How do I find out about scholarships?

Answers

1.   What is this exhibition about?

The British Council’s Education exhibition is an excellent opportunity to meet and speak with representatives from over 50 UK recognised higher education institutions, who are available to provide you with information about various study options available in the UK and also to answer any questions you may have.

2.   How do I find out which UK universities/schools/colleges will be at the exhibition?

Please check for the List of participating UK Institutions on our registration page www.educationuk2014.org

3.   How much does it cost to attend the exhibition?

Entry is FREE. No payment required

4.   Do I need to register to attend the exhibition?

Yes, you need to register to attend before coming to the exhibition. To register, please visit www.educationuk2014.org

5.   Where can I find more information about the exhibition?

For up-to-date information follow our conversations about the exhibition on our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/studyintheUK

6.   What should I do at the exhibition?

Come and discuss your study and career plans with representatives from recognised UK institutions of further and higher education, who will be available to answer your questions. Also attend the seminars we have organised to provide you with more information about studying in the UK.

7.   What should I bring with me to the exhibition?

You stand a good chance of getting on-the-spot admission at the exhibition so COME ALONG WITH YOUR CREDENTIALS (ORIGINAL AND PHOTOCOPIES) e.g. For students interested in studying at undergraduate level W.A.E.C Certificate or …., And professionals interested in studyingat post graduate level original and photocopy of your first degree certificate and transcripts (where applicable).

8.   What questions should I ask at the exhibition?

If you are considering an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, questions that cover areas such as your study/course options, advice about living in the UK, scholarship opportunities available, etc. should be taken into consideration as this will help make you make an informed decision and your application process a lot easier.

9.   What are the benefits to me?

Whether you're a student or a professional, you’ll benefit from a wide range of opportunities and possibilities and also get face-to-face information about undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses.

10. How do I find out about scholarships?

You have 3 options; 1 - Ask the Institutions about what scholarships they offer; 2 – Pick up [SA(1]  Scholarships Bulletin from the delegates stand; 3 – Go to the British Council stand to get more information.

To register for this event click hereRegister Here 

Event Details ABUJA Wednesday, 19th February 2014 The Congress Hall Transcorp Hilton Hotel 1, Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja 11.00am

LAGOS Friday, 21st February 2014New Expo Centre Eko Hotel and Suites Adetokunbo Ademola Street Victoria Island, Lagos 10.00am

Saturday, 22nd February 2014Grandeur Events Centre     17 Billingsway, Oregun Ikeja, Lagos 11.00am

For further information please contact us via any of the platforms listed below

Call: 08109814446

Email: Eduk.Enquiries@ng.britishcouncil.org
Join the discussion on Facebook

Click for Exhibition FAQs http://bit.ly/1emWwRx

Click for Exhibition Sessions http://on.fb.me/MrrfAN

See you there !!!

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Facebook Paper Launch On Apple App Store For iPhone Users In US Tomorrow

Paper app from Facebook will go live on the Apple iTunes App Store for iPhones in the US from February 3, the eve of Facebook’s 10th anniversary. So with a few hours to go before the app goes up for grabs, here is the list of things you need to know about Paper. Firstly, you need to be an iPhone user in the United States to use this app. The app does not have an iPad version till now. At its launch at least the app will be ad-free and it can be downloaded free of charge. The app is the first product to come out of Facebook Creative Labs which was established with the sole purpose of developing new and innovative apps for mobile devices. In the past, Facebook had put in efforts to push for deeper smartphone integration with the Facebook Home but the project could not catch on. So with Paper Facebook has gone for a minimalistic full screen design and horizontal scrolling. We like the concept of horizontal scrolling because it almost effortless as compared to horizontal scrolling. If the app makes it way to android, ‘phablet’ users can easily go through their news feed by using a single hand instead of two. 

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Facebook knows that the most important thing the users like on Facebook is the News Feed and the Paper brings you just that. Paper consists of stories and theme sections which can be customized by the user. Rumours had previously suggested that the app will be just like a news aggregation service but we now know that user stories will also be included. A user will be given the choice of topics ranging from food, science design, sports etc. The content for these sections will be generated by well-known publications as well as “emerging voices”. When these stories pop on the app you will be able unfold them with touch gestures and dive into the story in a full screen format.

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When it comes to stories from your mates on Facebook, it has tried something new. The app shows a live-preview of how your post will look like. Little things like smarter text are surely appreciated. For example, when someone sends out a shorter text status the font size gets big so that it covers the entire story post and as the status gets longer the font gets smaller. Higher resolution photos are displayed in the app can be explored from corner to corner by tilting the smartphone. When it comes to videos, we presume users will be quite miffed with the auto-play feature. As soon as you scroll to a video it starts playing. This can be a problem when you are using your expensive mobile data connection.

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In this story we have tried to cram in as much as details possible about the Paper but if you are hungry for more we would suggest you hit the following links: Facebook Newsroom, Facebook Paper and have a look at the demonstration video below.

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Justin Bieber pal Lil Za charged with three felonies following egg raid bust

Justin Bieber’s pal Lil Za has been charged with three felonies stemming from the egg raid bust at Bieber’s mansion on Jan 14.

Justin Bieber's live-in friend Lil Za has been charged with felony possession of Ecstasy and oxycodone, stemming from his January arrest after a police raid at the "Baby" singer's home.

The aspiring rapper, 20, whose real name is Xavier Smith, has also been charged with a felony for breaking a jail phone while in police custody, TMZ reports. If convicted on all counts, Lil Za could face up to nine years in jail.

Los Angeles police served a search warrant at Bieber's mansion on Jan. 14 related to an alleged egg assault on the pop star's neighbor's house.

LILZA VIA INSTAGRAM

Lil Za (right) admitted that the drugs found at Bieber’s mansion were his, while the pop star (left) came up clean during the Jan. 14 raid.

Lil Za had Ecstasy, which police originally thought to be cocaine, "in plain view" of the deputies that conducted the raid. Police said he admitted that the drugs were his, while Bieber came up clean in the search. Meanwhile Bieber appears to be enjoying the Super Bowl festivities in New York despite his own recent run-ins with the law.

The ‘Boyfriend’ singer (right) has been caught in a whirlwind of his own, after being arrested and charged with DUI, resisting arrest and driving with an expired license in Miami.

The "Boyfriend" singer was seen partying at the Maxim magazine party on Friday night, just hours after being held at New Jersey's Teterboro Airport on suspicion of smoking pot on his private jet.

The Canadian pop star was charged earlier in the week with assaulting a limo driver in Toronto from an incident in December, and before that the singer made headlines after being arrested for driving under the influence, with an expired license and resisting arrest on Jan 23.

He pleaded not guilty to those charges and his formal arraignment is set for Valentine's Day.

Man arrested with 107 ATM cards at Lagos Airport

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), yesterday apprehended a man found in possession of 107 Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards.

The 36-year-old man was also found with two passports, one Nigerian, one Turkish, bearing different names.

He was arrested during a routine search on passengers aboard a Turkish Airlines flight to Istanbul

The suspect, who holds a dual identity, was apprehended during an outward screening of the Turkish Airline passengers to Istanbul, Turkey at the airport when the cards were discovered by anti-narcotics officials.

Speaking on the arrest, NDLEA Airport Commander, Mr Hamza Umar, noted that the suspect was also arrested with two international passports with his photographs but bearing different names.

“He had a Nigerian passport with the name Funsho Oladimeji Babatunde and a Turkish passport with the name Kosar Kursat both bearing his photographs. The cards found in his luggage are 68 Citi Interswitch Master cards and 39 Citi Interswitch Visa cards”, Hamza stated.

Meanwhile, Chairman of NDLEA, Ahmadu Giade, has directed that the suspect be transferred to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for further investigation, confirming that the suspect was caught with the ATM cards.

The suspect, a native of Iwo in Kwara State and lives in Surulere, Lagos, told investigators that he was taking the cards to a friend in Turkey.

The Ordinary National Diploma (OND) graduate of Kwara Polytechnic said, “My friend in Turkey called me that I should help to send the cards to him in Istanbul, Turkey. When I collected the cards in Lagos, I kept them in my bag but, during search, the officer saw the cards and took me in for interrogation. I am an OND graduate of economics of Kwara Polytechnic” .

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Photos: 2face, Blackface and Faze re-unite on stage

Last night former Plantashun Boiz members 2face, Blackface and Faze re-united on stage at a show in Festac organized by Nigerian Breweries. It was their first performance together since their reunion at 2face Idibia's album concert in April 2012.

Puerto Rican boxer Christopher Rivera Amaro shot dead

This is super creepy. 23 year old Puerto Rican boxer Christopher Rivera Amaro was shot dead in the city of Santurce on Sunday Jan. 26th and for his wake keep six days later on Friday Jan. 31st, his family decided to prop up his corpse in a simulated ring. Yep, y'all are looking at a corpse.

Hundreds of mourners who came to his wake at the community recreation center within the public housing project where he lived in San Juan found him posed in the ring, a yellow hood on his head, sunglasses glasses over his eyes and blue boxing gloves on his hands. 

 His family said they want people to remember him as a boxer and not a victim of gun violence.

He's survived by a wife, mother and son. See more photos after the cut...

Pictured is Rivera's wife (blonde) hugging his mother. 

Lidianette Carmona wife of the late boxer with his mother Celines Amaro &his son Julio Christopher, pose next to his body.

 

No one has been arrested for his murder...

Ramsey, Kcee, Timaya, Iyanya, Sound Sultan storm The Place Bar

Iyanya, Timaya, Sound Sultan, Ramsey Noah, Olisa of Beat FM, Dotun Cool FM, Toolz, Harrysong, Solidstar, Kayla, Larry Annetts (Chief Marketing Officer, MTN) and many more celebs stormed The Place on Adeola Odeku in VI on Friday 24^th January to party. Continue to see more photos...