July 4, 2019

Samsung in trouble for ‘misleading’ phones’ commercials

July 4, 2019 10:51 am

The world’s largest smartphone maker did not know or sufficiently test the effects of pool or saltwater exposure on its phones when ads showed them fully submerged, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) lawsuit says.

The case is the first filed by a major regulator and could result in multi-million dollar fines. It centers on more than 300 advertisements in which Samsung showed its Galaxy phones being used at the bottom of swimming pools and in the ocean.

“The ACCC alleges Samsung’s advertisements falsely and misleadingly represented Galaxy phones would be suitable for use in, or for exposure …

71-year-old man rapes 89-year-old grandmother

71-year-old man rapes 89-year-old grandmother

July 4, 2019 10:34 am

Luck has run out of a 71-year-old man, Yap Chaiphak, after he was arrested by the police in Southern Thailand after confessing to have raped an 89-year-old neighbour.

However, before the police arrived, some measure of “justice” had already been given to Chaiphak.

A granddaughter of the victim, simply identified as Naphawan, affirmed that she whacked Yap four or five times with a broom handle for not being remorseful of his shameful act.

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“I admit I lost my temper,” she said.

“Society is not safe anymore – …

Unfathomable Mercy: A full length TV drama series 27

Unfathomable Mercy: A full length TV drama series 27

July 4, 2019 9:56 am

By Nze Ujunwa MarkAnthony

(All Rights Reserved)

80. INT.NGOZI’S OFFICE.DAY.

KEN comes to see NGOZI in her OFFICE and the LATTER apparently, very BUSY going through some FILES on the DESK as she simultaneously minutes on them.

 KEN

My pretty woman! Always busy at work, how’re you doing?

 NGOZI

I’m all right and you, prince charming?

 KEN

Oh! Flatter me some more, baby! It’s been a long time I heard that from a beautiful woman like you.

 NGOZI

You’re never serious ken! By the way, what brings you here so early?

 KEN

Did I do anything wrong by coming to …

Issues formulated for Governor Obiano and his aides 7

Issues formulated for Governor Obiano and his aides 7

July 4, 2019 9:17 am

By Odumodu Gbulagu

…and Obiano is doing well according to his aides

61. When the Igwe of Aguleri died, the Idigo’s and Council deposited the mortal remains at a mortuary in Enugu. Aware that in Aguleri customs that the remains of Igwe would be seen and buried for the crowning of a new Igwe. With this Gov. Obiano sent the Chief of Staff to go and get the remains with contingent of police. When the hospital administration refused, Obiano called his Enugu state counterpart and his intervention led to the release of Igwe’s body. Why would Obiano ignite problem that …

Senator apologises for assault as Nigerians protest at NASS

July 4, 2019 12:41 am
Outraged at a senator’s assault on a nursing mother, some Nigerians took their protest to the National Assembly yesterday. They demanded the immediate arrest and investigation of Senator Elisha Abbo who was caught on camera physically assaulting the woman at an adult sex toys shop in Abuja.Though members of the group, Concerned Nigerian Movement (CNM), alleged that they were obstructed by arm- bearing security agents on their way to the National Assembly, they could not be stopped from passing their message.Abbo, representing Adamawa North Senatorial District, was caught on video descending on the woman after she pleaded with him not …
Nigerian, French producers to work on new movie projects

Nigerian, French producers to work on new movie projects

July 4, 2019 12:16 am

Twelve Nigerian film projects have been presented to French filmmakers at the maiden edition of the  French- Nigeria Cinema Days for co-production deals.

News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the films written, and to be directed by Nigerian filmmakers, were announced  on Wednesday  at the event holding from July 2-3 at the Alliance Francaise in Lagos State.

Mr Yoann Talhouarne, Regional Audiovisual Attaché, Embassy of France in Nigeria, while making the announcement, said that over 50 Nigerian film proposals were submitted, from where the 12 were selected.

After the announcement, the Directors of the proposed films then have a …

Court to hear demolition suit against UNILAG on Sept. 30

Court to hear demolition suit against UNILAG on Sept. 30

July 4, 2019 12:07 am

Federal High Court in Lagos has fixed September 30, for hearing in a suit against the University of Lagos, (UNILAG) and two others, over the alleged wrongful seizure of property and rights’ infringement.

The applicant in the suit before Justice Mohammed Liman, is Mr Emmanuel Ofoegbu, a Lagos-based lawyer.

Joined as respondents are; Dr Yemi Oke, UNILAG, and one Mr Oluwafemi Adetiba.

The applicant filed the suit through his counsel Ogedi Ogu, claiming the sum of N50 million against respondents, as compensation for alleged forceful seizure of property of his law office at 366, Murtala Mohammed Way, Yaba.

The applicant …

Fidelity Bank collaborates with PwC to offer SME funding

Fidelity Bank collaborates with PwC to offer SME funding

July 4, 2019 12:02 am

Fidelity Bank Plc is collaborating with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) to provide funding for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) operating in Nigeria.

Mr Nnamdi Okonkwo, Managing Director, Fidelity Bank, said in Lagos on Wednesday that the bank came up with the initiative tagged, ‘SME Funding Connect,’ to deepen funding, which remained the biggest headache of SMEs.

Okonkwo who was represented by Executive Director, Lagos & South West, Mrs Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, said the initiative was aimed at providing funding for SMES through the bank’s funding partners, venture capital and Angel investor, among others.

“Fidelity Bank is SME-friendly and we deemed it necessary to …

NNPC reports $226m oil revenue drop in June

NNPC pays $833.57m cash-call arrears to Mobil

July 4, 2019 12:00 am

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says it has fully settled the total amount owed to Mobil Producing Nigeria (MPN) with a payment of 833.57 million dollars cash call arreas.

The corporation disclosed this in a statement signed by its spokesman Mr NDU Ughamadu, in Abuja on Wednesday.

He said that the corporation was able to achieve this barely two years after it signed a Cash-call Repayment Agreement with its Joint Venture partners to defray cash-call arrears within a period of five years.

According to him, the Group Managing Director of NNPC, Dr Maikanti Baru disclosed this at a commemorative …

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