CRIME REDUCTION WITH USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN NIGERIA: A CASE OF PORT AND CARGO TERMINAL,TINCAN ISLAND PORT, APAPA

Tincan Island, Lagos.

By Olumide T.Agunbiade

The level of notoriety in trade crimes in the Tin Can Island port has over the decades been   without bound. And it is not as if trade malpractices are not committed in other seaports, but the preference of Tin Can port in Lagos is what has baffled many. Often times, one would learn from customs agents advising their importers against routing certain goods through the premier port, Apapa, but the Tin Can port.

See what drinking Coke everyday for 30 days can do to you!

Mr. Prior

By Olumide T. Agunbiade

50-year-old George Prior wanted to show what drinking too much soda does to the human body and used himself as experiment. The result is pathetic and shocking!

THE IMPACTS OF SECURITY ON THE ECONOMIC GROWTH OF NIGERIA : A CASE STUDY OF BORNO STATE

Terrorism in Borno State.

1.1 INTRODUCTION

Nigeria is one of the relatively secured nations in West African sub-region. In recent times, this endowed nation suddenly metamorphosed into an abode of serial bombing, hostage taking, armed robbery, cold-blooded killings and ethno-religious conflicts traceable to militant groups with conflicting ideological, political and religious agenda. 

Among these militant groups are Niger-Delta insurgents, Campus cults, Bakassi Boys, Armed robbers, O’odua People’s Congress, Boko Haram et cetera.

In Nigeria, economic, religious and political grievances as given birth to violence and crimes that are currently threatening her existence and unity. Born of colonial origins, Nigeria is a mixture of ethno linguistic groups and religious traditions.

This diversity has historically posed a daunting challenge to governance and stability in Nigeria, considering that many people feel politically and economically excluded by the extremely weak and corrupt nation.

‘’Violence in Nigeria is not a new phenomenon, considering that even the 1959 independence elections organized by the departing colonial authorities were marked by violence and various crimes.

THE EFFECT OF CHILD ABUSE ON NATIONAL SECURITY: A CASE STUDY OF ALIMOSHO LGA, LAGOS STATE

4 year old children hawking on the streets of Nigeria.

    INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND

1.1          INTRODUCTION

Currently in Nigeria, children are being abused every single day intentionally and unintentionally.  According to the 2006 recent census, Nigeria population is over 140 million with the with such a size, it is un-imaginable how many children are been abused.

How Joan Rivers Pulled Herself out of A $37 Million Debt

Joan Rivers.

By Olumide T. Agunbiade

In 1987, Joan Rivers' manager and husband of 22 years, Edgar Rosenberg, committed suicide after Fox fired them both following drama on "The Late Show Starring Joan Rivers."

The years that followed were a dark time for Rivers, both personally and professionally.

VIDEO: ARTIE KING – Afurum Gi N’Anya (I Love You)

ARTIE KING ADIGWE

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Ghana-based Nigerian Afro singer, Artie King Adigwe, stays grinding and pushing out that Afrobeats fire  across the African continent. Here’s a  link to the new video from the talented singer/songwriter  for the previously-posted single  "Afurum Gi N'Anya (I Love You)" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySCOVh1HavY&feature=share

SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS IN NIGERIA

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By Olumide T. Agunbiade

 INTRODUCTION

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) constitute major public health concern and enigma. It is a major health problem affecting mostly young people, not only in developing, but also in developed countries.

KIDS & TV: THE IMPORTANCE OF PARENTAL CONTROL

By Olumide T. Agunbiade

Everyone loves to watch TV and kids are no exception. However, television programmes have greater effect in shaping opinion and socializing viewers for good or bad.

Chibok Girls:100 Days in Boko Haram's Den

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By Olumide T. Agunbiade

Back in April 16, 2014, about 230 school girls were abducted under the cover of darkness in Chibok by Boko Haram sect. Sadly, they are still under captive despite the daily global appeal for their release.

The reason that these terrorist group were able to capture such number of  innocent girls was because Chibok lack educational institutions and facts indicate that Government Secondary School, Chibok  is the secondary school in Chibok, Bornu State.

 Sadly, 10 parents of the missing girls have been buried since the incident after their bravery in search of their children  failed while the government claims that the near-daily air strikes of the rebel forest stronghold could endanger the lives of the missing kids.

A SUMMARY OF THE HISTORY OF RADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCASTING

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By Olumide T. Agunbiade

INTRODUCTION
Radio and Television are the primary means by which information and entertainment are delivered to the public in virtually every nation around the world. The term broadcasting refers to the airborne transmission of electromagnetic audio signals (radio) or audiovisual signals (television) that are readily accessible to a wide population via standard receivers(Berker & Robert 1992).

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Broadcasting is a crucial instrument of modern social and political organization. At its peak of influence in the mid-20th century, national leaders often used radio and television broadcasting to address entire countries. Because of its capacity to reach large numbers of people, broadcasting has been regulated since it was recognized as a significant means of communication.

MEET THE TALLEST STUDENT IN THE WORLD

 By Olumide T. Agunbiade

Rumeysa Gelgi, a 17-year-old girl from Turkey has been named the Worlds tallest female teenager.

CURBING SEXUAL HARRASSMENT AGAINST WOMEN IN NIGERIA

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By Olumide T.Agunbiade

                   INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND

1.1 INTRODUCTION

Women are always beautiful.  Indeed the Nigerian woman is intricately beautiful and should be cherished like a fragile vessel of very high value. Any wonder why various literary pieces, music and movies extol the virtues of womanhood?

Sadly, women have not always been so favoured especially here in Nigeria. A phenomenon that is now trending is the issue of sexual harassment.

Public Perception of Police Performance in Lagos State: A case Study of Shomolu L.G.A

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By Olumide T. Agunbiade

  INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND

1.1 INTRODUCTION

The Nigeria Police has not been able to perform its duty in such a way that the citizenry will

appreciate and support their duties. Various reports abound of high-handedness, torture, mass

killings, intimidation, rape, extra judicial killings (summary execution) and other heinous crimes

perpetrated against the same citizenry they ought to protect.

YOUTH RESTIVENESS IN A DEMOCRATIC SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT: A CASE STUDY OF ALIMOSHO LOCAL GOVERNMENT

                

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By Olumide T. Agunbiade 

 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND

1.1          INTRODUCTION

The youth in Nigeria are involved and in most cases are in the vanguard of violent conflicts that have occurred in different parts of the country.

Youth restiveness in Nigeria has been a prominent issue in recent times. There has been an increase in the occurrence of acts of violence and lawlessness, including things like hostage-taking of prominent citizens and expatriate oil workers, as well as oil bunkering, arms insurgence, cultism, etc.

 Nevertheless, youth restiveness is not a recent phenomenon. 

THE EFFECT OF POVERTY ON COMMUNITY SECURITY: A CASE STUDY OF MUSHIN COMMUNITY

  

Youths of Mushin community during a violent protest.

 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND

1.1 INTRODUCTION

Poverty situation in Nigeria is precarious, not only in terms of income poverty, but also in terms of food poverty. Nigeria is already hanging precariously with greater percentage of its population of its population living on less than one dollar per day without any sign ofchange.

BET Awards 2014: All The Winners

The 2014 BET Awards ceremony took place Sunday, and the night's big winner was Beyonce.

 The pop superstar nabbed three awards, including the 2014 FANdemonium award, voted on by viewers.

 Pharrell Williams and August Alsina also had a happy night, taking home two awards apiece.  

Nicki Minaj won for best female hip hop star, and in her acceptance speech, she praised herself as a hip-hop star who doesn't have someone writing for her, an apparent dig at Iggy Azalea.

Can Stephen Keshi’s Men Beat Didier Deschamps’ Les Bleus?

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By Olumide Agunbiade
The  Super Eagles will be facing-off with the Les Bleus of France and everyone is looking forward to a sizzling game of football: Ahmed Musa will be injecting brilliant, youthful waist-twisting pace and maneuvers from the left flank, Osaze Odemwingie will guarantee zealous right side winging with impressive work rate while Emmanuel Emenike’s muscles, power and sheer hunger will be shaking the French netting this time (we are all praying…trust me).

87-year Old Woman Drags Bank To Court Over Suspicious Withdrawal

Mrs. Adebisi.

By Olumide Agunbiade
An 87-year-old woman, Mrs. Sanusi Adebisi, has locked horns with the Union Bank Plc over the N253,000 withdrawn from her account in the bank via the Internet sometime in October 2013. 

The claimant told the Magistrate’s Court sitting at the Ojokoro, Agbado area of Lagos that she just got N200,000 of the sum from her cooperatives to operate the tumour in her eye.

She told the court that the tumour had worsened since the scam took place because no longer had money to get rid of it.

MOVIE OF THE WEEK: A HAUNTED HOUSE 2

RELEASED ON: April 17, 2014

DIRECTOR: Michael Tiddes

STARRING: Marlon Wayans, Jaime Pressly,  Gabriel Iglesias

GENRES: Black Comedy, Horror, Horror Comedy

RUNNING TIME: 87 minutes

LANGUAGE: English

SCREENPLAY: Rick Alvarez, Marlon Wayans,

STORY

A Haunted House 2 is the sequel to the hilarious box-office hit starring Marlon Wayans as Malcolm who, after exorcising the demons of his ex, is starting fresh with his new girlfriend and her two children.

Can Super Eagles Win the World Cup?

The African Champions!

By Olumide Agunbiade

The World cup tournament has brought more misses than victories for the country’s Super Eagles.

Having featured in the World cup tournament four times, Nigeria will make a fifth appearance in Brazil.

  The team reached the FIFA World Cup round of 16 twice, in 1994 and 1998, an impressive achievement for a team that was still finding its feet on that stage.

BLOGGER'S DIARY: THE DIFFERENT CONCEPTS ON HEAVEN & HELL

Heaven or Hell? Both doors are open& the choice is yours.

In recent times, I've been forced to question the purpose of humanity after seeing the acts meted out on fellow humans by others with such wanton disregard for feelings and human compassion .

In Nigeria today, we are so accustomed to religious killings,Boko Haram massacres, ritual murders, family and spouse murders that we have adjusted our lives to accept it as a way of life .

 What went wrong? When did it our world become hell? Is hell really worse than this? Is there really hell somewhere?Are some living in hell and others in heaven? SO, being inquisitive I decided to do some fact findings about the concept of heaven and hell which I must say is exhaustive ....(Please,this is not an attempt to discredit any religion and we should not attack any religion but state our own beliefs..Religion is a very sensitive issue)

All the MTV Africa Music Awards winners

After sweeping the South African Music Awards earlier this year, Mafikizolo took it a step further by taking home two awards at the MTV Music Awards on Saturday night.

The local duo took home Best Song of the Year and Best Group while Davido from Nigeria  boasted Best Male and Artist of the Year.

 See our list of all the winners below:

AN ASSESSMENT OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY VALUE DETERMINANTS - A CASE STUDY OF IKEJA, NIGERIA

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By Olumide T. Agunbiade

 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND

1.1 INTRODUCTION

No other industry depends on accurate and timely information for decision making and survival as much as the Real Estate Industry. The Industry according to recent study and research has an estimated 5 million participants in Nigeria.

Nigeria has a large real estate market that is untapped due to limited circulation of information about property characteristics and their impact on market values, organizations, available properties and professional services available in various locations nationwide.

As real estate consultants and practitioners market their properties, they recognize that in order to generate success, their information must be well circulated and this information should be available, accessible, reliable and affordable to the property buyers, sellers and investors with speed, precision, accuracy and at the magic moment when the client needs the information.

POLITICAL VIOLENCE AND CRIME RATE IN NIGERIA : AN ACADEMIC RESEARCH

 

              

   BY Olumide T. Agunbiade
ABSTRACT

This study investigated, by means of primary and secondary sources, the political and crime rate in Nigeria, using the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja as a case study.

Data used in this study were derived mainly from documents, including published literature, official documents, and media reports. Primary data were obtained from questionnaires distributed to individuals that witnessed political violence and crimes including election violence.

 The purpose of this study is to document and analyze the political violence and crimes, and to identify and recommend reforms required in preventing the recurrence of political violence and crime in Nigeria. Following the introduction is the conceptual background of political violence, focusing on manifestations of election violence and crimes.

The second chapter explores the history of political violence, election violence and crimes in Nigeria, beginning from the late colonial period. This section compares incidents of political violence and crimes across different periods of Nigeria’s history and identifies the reforms and measures adopted by the government to prevent or manage violence and crimes in Nigeria.

 The third chapter sets out the method and procedure employed in carrying out this research. The fourth chapter presents the results of the empirical and comparative analyses of political violence in Nigeria.

Finally, the fifth chapter contains the summary, conclusion and recommends strategies for preventing violence during the 2015 general election and in the future.

BOKO HARAM IS A DISGRACE TO ISLAM – GRAND MUFTI

Sheikh Abdulaziz Al ash-Sheikh of the Grand Mufti

Saudi Arabia’s top religious authority the Grand Mufti has become the latest Islamic body to condemn Boko Haram’s activities as not compatible with the dictates of the Muslim faith and the teachings of the Koran.

Since the abduction of 234 school girls, there has been an international outrage with even the world’s most notorious terrorist network Al-Qaeda suggesting that Boko Haram have gone too far.

Top 5 Best Hollywood Film Directors of all Time

Steven Spielberg

According to Walt Disney, movies can and do have a tremendous influence in shaping young lives in the realm of entertainment towards the ideals and objectives of normal adulthood.

He is definitely right. A movie can change your life. It can change the way you think. It captures our imagination like no other. Few Hollywood movies are laudable and very praiseworthy, for the way they have been made. A film is a fountain of thought.

When you make a film, it is usually about an idea.  It involves showing the world to look at things from a new perspective, from your perspective. It all comes down to the director.

5 MOST PEACEFUL COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD

Denmark

Although it seems like the world is becoming more and more cruel, according to Global Peace Index, the following  are five most peaceful countries in the world.

HOW TO OVERCOME SEX ADDICTION

By Olumide T.Agunbiade

 Sex is an intercourse between two willing and able partners. When one is addicted to sex, it becomes a problem especially when it is out of control.

Today, many people are having more and less sexual intercourse due to their work and perhaps lack of one. Some couples are having less sexual intercourse due to their busy schedule. Often, it affects their relationship and ability to give birth. In contrast, joblessness has led many people to sex addiction. Indeed, an idle hand and mind is a devil workshop.

Monogamy or Polygamy: The New Age Preference

A polygamous wedding.

By Olumide T. Agunbiade

For decades, men were marrying more than one wife because they can afford to take good care of them and perhaps, their religion allows it. Today, much seems to have changed in the marriage and family system.

FLOWERS & THE GIFTS WOMEN CHERISH

A gift.

By Olumide T. Agunbiade

Winning the heart of a woman is an intricate task. However, this mission could be possible if a man can present the right gift.

AN OPEN LETTER TO EVERY MOTHER

Women.

Our dear mothers,

How are you? We hope that you are fine.

After careful deliberation among us, for the first time in a long time, we have decided to share the worst kept secret about all women and mothers on a special day that is set aside by the whole world to celebrate you.

The first secret that I want you to know is that you are the salt of the earth. Just like a food is tasteless without the salt the earth would have been boring without you. No man can come to the world without passing through your womb. Besides, nothing on earth can ever take the place and role of a mother.

IF YOU ARE NOT BEYONCE, DON’T DO LIKE BEYONCE. KID CUDI LEARNT THE HARD WAY!

On December 13^th last year, Beyonce dropped her 5^th studio album ‘Beyonce’ at midnight with no prior promo or warning. The album sold 828,773 copies worldwide in three daysbecoming the fastest selling album in iTunes history.

Scientists to create Artificial Hell for Brutal Convicts!

 A group of scientists at Oxford University are exploring controversial technologies that can extend human life for criminals who commit the most brutal offences. They said billions are being invested in technologies that could mean cruel criminals will be kept alive indefinitely in condition befitting their crime.

Prayers Needed! Kim Jong-un Orders 33 Christians to Be Executed

North Korea’s supreme leader Kim Jong-un has ordered 33 Christians to be slaughtered for contact with a missionary.

The Christians were believed to be working alongside South Korean missionary Kim Jung-wook, who was arrested last year. He and his missionary workers in North Korea have reportedly started 500 0r so underground churches according to the Washington Times.

How Mourinho Antics will hand wenger his first title in 8 Years

Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger. Photo: bbc.com.uk

By Olumide T. Agunbiade

Jose Mourinho loves the English Premier League than any other league in the world. For him, it is the most exciting league in the world and the only league that welcomes a clown. The EPL is one of the league that is watched passionately across the globe and the only league that allows a coach to publicly insult his fellow coach.

 Mourinho is a Portuguese. He worked in his country Portugal where he won many titles and was very successful at Porto. He soon left Porto for Chelsea after receiving death threats. In England, he won titles with Chelsea and dominated the press conference where he publicly declared himself as the ‘Special One’. He ruled England like a King but soon became bored and moved to Inter Milan.

After 88 Years, Ford Stops Making Cars In Australia

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1925 was a pretty big year. It saw the birth of John DeLorean, Paul Newman, Johnny Carson, and Dick Van Dyke. F. Scott Fitzgerald published The Great Gatsby in 1925, and Adolf Hitler published Mein Kampf.

And in Australia, Ford Motor Company began building Model Ts for eager drivers. 

Today, Ford announced that its long history of Australian production was coming to an end. In a press release, the company cited "increasingly challenging market conditions – including market fragmentation and the high cost of manufacturing" in its decision to shutter operations in the country.

That's borne out by Ford's balance sheets: even with taxpayer support totaling $1.1 billion (AUD) over the past 12 years, the automaker's Australian division has lost some $600 million (AUD) since the global economic downturn that began in 2008.

Ford has two manufacturing facilities in Australia: Broadmeadows and Geelong, both of which will close in October 2016. Broadmeadows employs around 650 workers, Geelong, 510.

Toyota Ends Production In Australia: Auto Industry Down Under Is Officially Dead

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Earlier today, Toyota announced that it would stop building cars in Australia in 2017. Toyota was the last major automaker with manufacturing facilities in the country, so its pull-out means that the auto industry in Australia is effectively dead. 

Facebook Turns 10: The Mark Zuckerberg Interview

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Mark Zuckerberg doesn’t usually observe sentimental anniversaries. This year he’s confronted by three of them. On Feb. 4,Facebook (FB), the company he co-founded in a Harvard University dorm, turns 10 years old. The prodigy himself turns 30 in May. It’s also been a decade since his first date with Priscilla Chan, now his wife, whom he first met in line for the bathroom at a Harvard fraternity party.

OBAMA PRAISES PUNCH PIZZA FOR RAISING MINIMUM WAGE

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President Obama praised one of the Twin Cities’ favorite pizzerias during his State of the Union address.

Punch Pizza founder and co-owner John Soranno and kitchen worker Nick Chute attended Tuesday’s State of the Union address as guests of First Lady Michelle Obama — a month after all eight of Punch’s Twin Cities’ locations raised the minimum wage for employees to $10 an hour.

Baby factory operators arrested in Ondo State

Busted!

Olumide T. Agunbiade

A baby factor syndicate operated by a couple, Mr and Mrs  Ogundeji operating in Ilutuntun, Okitipupa Local Government area of Ondo State was on Wednesday  busted by the men of the Ondo state Command of the Nigerian Immigration Service.

Kublai Khan and his 5,000 Dogs

Dogs.

By Olumide T. Agunbiade

China has a love-hate relationship with what is foreign. Traditionally all people beyond the Great Wall were barbarians - only part human. But invaders have sometimes been welcomed, in time, into the Chinese family. One was Kublai Khan who famously owns 5,000 mastiff dogs.

Kublai Khan

In the 13th Century, no-one knew how big the world was so it was not so wild for the Mongols to set off from the grassland with the idea that they were going to conquer all of it.