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

Post by Olumide T. Agunbiade

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.