Glo, NTEL Customers To Be Cut Off From Calling Other Networks In Eight Days - Phones -

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has granted disconnection approval to mobile network operators (MNOs) to disconnect owing colleagues over rise in interconnect debt and failure of the affected operators to pay.

A document sighted by The Guardian yesterday, confirmed that the NCC has sent notification letters to the affected operators. NCC has asked MTN, Airtel and IHS to disconnect, on partial basis, services to Globacom, Ntel (MNOs) and interconnect exchange points including Breeze, Exchange, Solid, Medallion and Niconnx.

The implication of this development is that some millions of subscribers would soon start to experience service disruptions. The Guardian checks showed that over 35 million subscribers might be affected if the disconnection move is implemented.

Football legend David Beckham 'is in secret talks to be the first footballer to travel to SPACE'

Football legend, David Beckham is reportedly in secret talks to be the first footballer in the World to travel to SPACE'

According to The Sun UK, the former British footballer, 43, has been 'mulling it over for some time' and it's looking like it could happen now that 'space travel is becoming a more realistic prospect'.

The publication also claimed that the father-of-four apparently even wants to 'kick a ball' while he's up in the 'celestial heavens'.

A source told the newspaper: 'It’s something that David has talked about for quite a while. It has been mooted in the past but now space travel is becoming a more realistic prospect it could be a reality.'

The insider also added that David's children Brooklyn, 19, Romeo, 16, Cruz, 13 and Harper, seven, are all said to be beside themselves over the prospect, and 'have been talking about it and think it would be pretty cool'.

The source goes on to admit that David has 'admitted privately he's very nervous' about the prospect of being blasted into the ether.

Mark Okoye And Wife, Phillipa Mark-Okoye Vacation Pictures - Politics -

The Anambra State Commissioner for Planning and Budget, Mark Okoye, has shared dashing pictures of him and his beautiful wife, Phillipa Mark-Okoye.

The 32-year-old commissioner who currently on vacation with his wife beyond the shores of Nigeria, took to Facebook to post the lovely pictures with the caption; Much needed time with the Mrs. Can’t select which pic I prefer, so I post ALL #wife  #family  #shortvacay #thankful.

The cute pictures have been greeted with compliments from internet users.

In 2015, Anambra State Governor, Mr Willie Obiano appointed the youngest Commissioner in Nigeria, Mark Okoye at the age of 30.

Mining Sector Can Become The Largest Employer Of Labour – Minister - Politics -

The Mining and Metals sector can easily become the largest employer of labour, the minister of Mines and Steel Development, Abubakar Bawa Bwari has said.

This was contained in the ministers speech at the ground breaking an foundation laying ceremony of Lead and Zinc processing plant in Tongyi, Ebonyi state yesterday.

“According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the Mining and Metals sector can easily become the largest employer of labour, since mineral deposits occur in virtually every part of Nigeria,”the minister said.

He however said for this to happen government must develop the downstream sector through beneficiation in order to increase profits dramatically, and provide more opportunities for employment in mining sites all over the country.

“We are therefore laying emphasis on industrialisation of mining processes as recommended by the African Mining Vision (AMV) whose Roadmap was adopted by the African heads of state in 2009.”

The minister said most of the revenue derived from the sector are through royalties and foreign exchange earnings from the exportation of our mineral resources. He said Tongyi remains one of the foremost exporters of lead zinc in Nigeria, which makes their desire to set up this Concentrate Plant most welcoming.
Source; https://www.miningng.com/mining-sector-can-become-the-largest-employer-of-labour-minister/

Mining Sector Can Become The Largest Employer Of Labour – Minister - Politics -

The Mining and Metals sector can easily become the largest employer of labour, the minister of Mines and Steel Development, Abubakar Bawa Bwari has said.

This was contained in the ministers speech at the ground breaking an foundation laying ceremony of Lead and Zinc processing plant in Tongyi, Ebonyi state yesterday.

“According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the Mining and Metals sector can easily become the largest employer of labour, since mineral deposits occur in virtually every part of Nigeria,”the minister said.

He however said for this to happen government must develop the downstream sector through beneficiation in order to increase profits dramatically, and provide more opportunities for employment in mining sites all over the country.

“We are therefore laying emphasis on industrialisation of mining processes as recommended by the African Mining Vision (AMV) whose Roadmap was adopted by the African heads of state in 2009.”

The minister said most of the revenue derived from the sector are through royalties and foreign exchange earnings from the exportation of our mineral resources. He said Tongyi remains one of the foremost exporters of lead zinc in Nigeria, which makes their desire to set up this Concentrate Plant most welcoming.
Source; https://www.miningng.com/mining-sector-can-become-the-largest-employer-of-labour-minister/

Man sentenced to death by hanging 3 years after he killed his friend over debt (graphic photo)

A man who mudered his friend and cut him into small bits for disposal has been sentenced to death by hanging.

Stephen Anona was sentenced this morning by the Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo over the death of Daniel Bassey Solomon three years ago.

Daniel, an Uyo-based barber, allegedly owed Stephen a debt of N750,000 which he was reluctant to pay. Stephen Anona then lured his victim into his rented one-room apartment on Itu Road, Uyo, on July 28, 2015, and gave him food to eat. Unknown to Daniel, a susbtance was put in the food and he fell into a deep sleep afterwards. 

Stephen then used a sharp machete and cut off Daniel's head, legs, hands and abdomen, and carefully packed them into different bags which he secretly dumped in gutters and other places.

Stephen Anona was initially charged to the magistrate’s court from where he was remanded in Uyo Prison before the case was transferred to the High court.

OMG! Live-action Aladdin: Get your first look at Will Smith as the Genie

"Ten thousand years will give you such a crick in the neck!"

Entertainment Weekly finally let the "ever-impressive, the long-contained, often imitated, but never duplicated" Genie of the lamp out of his itty bitty living space on Wednesday, December 19, sharing the first photos of Will Smith in character as the magical, mystical creature for Disney's live-action Aladdin remake.

Rather than appear as a larger-than-life supernatural force with royal blue skin and a swirl of smoke where legs should be, Smith is seen in the EW-released images in human form. Standing behind British actress Naomi Scott (Power Rangers, Charlie's Angels reboot) as Princess Jasmine and Mena Massoud (Jack Ryan) as the street-rat-turned-fake-prince Aladdin, he smiles wide while rocking an ornate vest-shirt combo, a voluminous goatee, a hoop earring on his left ear, and a decorated ponytail that sits in the middle of his almost-completely-shaved head.

That's just on the cover of the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly magazine, though. Flipping through the pages to the central story of the issue, readers can see another snap of Smith's Genie — this time facing Massoud's Aladdin in an action shot. The pair — Genie seen laying on his stomach, propped up on a stack of pillows, talking with his hands and appearing to give Aladdin a lecture of some sort — look locked into the scene that likely comes at the start of the film, as Aladdin isn't yet in his Prince Ali get-up.