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- Kate Henshaw finally Reveals Why She Dumped Her Oyibo Husband
- Funny Photo Of The Day!
- The Unfulfilled Projects Of TFC’s Boss Late Son
- All You Need To Know As Full Cash-Less Policy Begins Oct 2
- Boobs Wahala: Singer Munachi Abi Clashes With Her Fans
- TERRIBLE: Armed Robbers Invade Churches Without Fear
- Nigeria @ 53: "WETIN WE DEY CELEBRATE"?
- President Jonathan's Independence Day Speech
- Actor Segun Arinze Rubbishes Jim Iyke's Deliverance As Fake
- Apple overtakes Cocacola as world's number 1 most valuable brand
- Wicked Apprentice Rapes His Master's Wife
- Actress Chika Ike wows in red as she's honored with HOG award
- Happy 53rd Independence Day Nigeria!
| Kate Henshaw finally Reveals Why She Dumped Her Oyibo Husband Posted: 01 Oct 2013 04:26 AM PDT  I just decided that, ok, it didn't work. Next, I had to move on. There is no need holding on to the past – no need holding on to something if it's not working any more. There is no need flogging a dead horse since it is already lifeless. And when you decide to bury the horse, would you not leave the grave site afterwards? You would go now. Anything that happens to you now, that sun would still set, another day would come. So, it's your choice to either be part of the living or be in the grave yard. And I choose to be alive, enjoy my life and smile at everything that is happening – good or bad. As long as God is with you, things would always be fine with you. I'm not thinking about anything. At the moment, I'm facing my career. If it comes, fine. If it doesn't come, that's okay. It's not the end of the world because I'm convinced that God loves me. Love has given me more than enough. I have the most gorgeous daughter in the whole world. That's enough for me.  |
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| The Unfulfilled Projects Of TFC’s Boss Late Son Posted: 01 Oct 2013 04:22 AM PDT  Last week, death snatched the 36 year-old highly enterprising only child of the runner of the exotic restaurant, Tastee Fried Chicken, popularly referred to as TFC, Mrs. Pamela Olayinka Adedayo. The deceased, according to one of the few things he jotted down before he died was to turn his mum's restaurant, which he was managing to a mega eatery. Though, he was always the brain behind the running of the business most especially the Ogba outlets. The father of two, we were informed, was about to plant TFC in virtually all citadels of higher learning in Nigeria, a project he was set to execute as soon as the ASUU strike is called off but alas death came knocking unexpectedly robbing the young man the fulfillment of his lofty dream.  |
| All You Need To Know As Full Cash-Less Policy Begins Oct 2 Posted: 01 Oct 2013 04:17 AM PDT  Henceforth, any customer who deposited above N500,000 per day from Wednesday would be charged three per cent, while withdrawals above the limit would attract five per cent charge.The policy allows the CBN to peg the daily cash withdrawal or deposit for individual accounts at N500,000, while that of corporate accounts is fixed at N3m per day. Addressing journalists in Abuja on the commencement of the policy in FCT and 5 states, Deputy Governor of the CBN, Operations, Mr. Tunde Lemo, said the imposition of the charges on withdrawals higher than the prescribed limit would ensure an effective implementation of the cash-less policy. He said, "We will start applying the charges from October 2, which is Wednesday, because the three months moratorium would have expired. "We are glad to announce that having worked with stakeholders, we have been able to ramp up facilities in Abuja and five other locations, and then, we are set to build up the critical mass requirement for the cash-less policy in those areas." Lemo said, "For corporate bodies, the threshold is N2m. If you deposit or withdraw any money above the threshold per day, if it is deposit, it will attract three per cent charge, and if it is withdrawal, it attracts five per cent. Those are the charges that are already applicable in the Lagos area that we are now bringing to this location.  |
| Boobs Wahala: Singer Munachi Abi Clashes With Her Fans Posted: 01 Oct 2013 04:03 AM PDT   Struggling singer, Munachi Abi has been advised by her fans to focus less on showing her things in the media but rather develop herself if she really want to make it as a musician. But she didn't find the advise palatable as she lashed out at the fans, and insulted their ancestors. One of her fan on twitter advised her to sit down and work hard so as not to end up broke, but she fired back, saying: "You and Your Ancestors Are Broke." A lot of criticisms greeted her response from guys who took it upon themselves to caution her not to insult the ancestors of people who were trying to advise her for her own good. At a point, the heat got too much that she had escape and sign off from twitter.  |
| TERRIBLE: Armed Robbers Invade Churches Without Fear Posted: 01 Oct 2013 03:53 AM PDT  There is a slogan right now in the state which says, "One Sunday, one church robbery". In the last two weeks in Anambra State, armed robbers have invaded about three churches at odd hours leaving sorrow and tears in their trail. The Catholic Archbishop of Onitsha, Most Rev. Valerian Okeke, worried over the unusual development, has initiated a prayer programme in the archdiocese for the repentance of criminals who are harassing and attacking churches in Onitsha and beyond. The Archbishop has enjoined the faithful to say the prayers with dedication and commitment so that robbery attacks in the parishes will end. First to host the unwanted visitors was St. John of the Cross Catholic Church, Egbo, Uruagu, Nnewi. The robbers had stormed the parish rectory about 1 am on Sunday night and held the priest and other residents hostage for over one hour. At the end of the invasion, they made away with an unspecified amount of cash and a bus belonging to the parish choir. According to sources, the robbers numbering about 10 gained access to the main building by cutting the burglary proof bars on one of the windows in the parlour. They had earlier tied the hands of the security men before they went to the place where drivers and seminarians were sleeping, meted the same treatment to them and went further to collect the car keys and proceeded to the area where the parish priest and other priests were staying. When they entered they saw a priest and ordered him to show them the parish priest's flat and he complied immediately. Finding it difficult to enter through the door, they gained access through the ceiling. The robbers immediately pointed their guns at the parish priest, barking orders at him to bring all the money in the house including the Sunday offering.The priest surrendered everything to them. Sunday Sun learnt that while the robbers were carrying on with their evil operations, two of the drivers succeeded in untying themselves and escaped. They were said to have informed one of the parishioners around who quickly phoned the police at the Nnewi Central Police Station but the police never responded till the robbers finished and left the scene. The Parish Priest , Very Rev. Fr. Peter Ezeani, while narrating his ordeal, confirmed that seven of the armed robbers entered his room armed with AK47 and pump action rifles. He said they collected all the valuables in the house including cash. While the Nnewi incident was still fresh, another robbery incident was reported at Holy Trinity Parish, Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area. The robbers were said to have stormed the church compound at 3:00 am ransacking all the rooms for about one and half hours. Though some of the priests residing in the parish were away on ministerial engagements when the bandits struck, the robbers reportedly had ample time to cart away laptops, ipads and an undisclosed amount of money. The same night, the marauders swooped on the clergymen at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Nnokwa in Idemili South Local Government. Their style of operation was almost similar to the siege at Ogidi thereby fueling suspicion that it was the same gang that operated in the two parishes. 'Return your loot or face the consequences' Apparently irked by the unusual boldness of the robbers who struck sacred places, one of the resident priests at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Ogidi, Very Rev. Fr. Basil Gbuzue has called on the gang of robbers who stormed the church premises to return the stolen items or be ready to face the wrath of God. Fr. Gbuzue who is the spiritual director, Mountain of Solution Catholic Adoration Ministry, Nkpor, Anambra State said the robbers were lucky that he was not around the night they broke into the rectory. "Those hungry criminals were lucky that I was not around. Had it been that they met me, they won't have any option than to surrender and confess their past escapades. I would have loved to be there when the criminals arrived so that they will experience the efficacy of prayers and the word of God. You cannot steal my property and get away with it just like that since the consequences of perpetuating such evil will last for eternity," he said. The cleric, popularly known as Man pass Man also disclosed his readiness to pardon the hoodlums provided they return their loot. He commended the Archbishop for initiating the prayer programme and called on other parishes that have experienced the same trauma to take heart, remain steadfast and be vigilant. Fr. Gbuzue also said Governor Peter Obi should in collaboration with the security agencies initiate more strategies to checkmate the activities of criminals attacking churches. Commenting on the ugly development, a Knight of the Catholic Church, Sir Fidel Onuekwusi described the situation as the manifestations of the country's eroded value system. He noted that even insane people respected sacred places but today people commit all sorts of sacrilegious acts in the society without minding the repercussions. He reminded evildoers that nemesis and retribution are coming and they should also be mindful of the biblical injunction saying "Touch not my anointed and do my prophets no harm." The Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Emeka Chukwuemeka in a chat with Sunday Sun confirmed that the command was aware of the latest tactics robbers were deploying in the state but assured that security of lives and property remained the priority of the police. He said the command had recorded several breakthroughs in crime prevention and detection and would never relent. By SUN's Aloysius Attah  |
| Nigeria @ 53: "WETIN WE DEY CELEBRATE"? Posted: 01 Oct 2013 03:46 AM PDT  Every year, Independece and democracy something go dey to yan about. For years na for oyibo language we dey take dey trowe am, but dis time de Naija ecomony don make me change base. Time don come for our lives when we sopos sidon ask questions (wills and ethics) and tackle our sickness and wahala, our pipu just dey cry helplessly, day and night dey suffer and smile in cold chains. Na Naija wey you go see Our Pipu dey suffer con dey smile, ih dey painful to yan say de Naija democracy still dey stand on top a very bad pivot, de horses and eagle don vex sote dem dey ja comot for de coat of arm. Outside de shores of de country, America gan gan, dem democracy dey etched by transparency and e dey respected by de rule of law but our own dey for serious kasala, see us see wahala o, we dey only bear de name "A democratic Nation" but we don betray de creed patapata. Upon the democracy wey we dey wait tey tey wey dem con restore for de country on May 29 1999, de day de sun rise give twale for de eagle square Abuja, when military government hand over de ogbonge mantle of leadership to de democratic elected civilian government, 14 years of democracy, 53 years of independence yet de Nation still dey wallow like a swallow wey no dey perch samsam. We all think say dis go bring back hope but wetin de so called democracy don bring other dan misfortune to de masses, na now wey crimes, corruption, violence, political rivalry don increase wella con dey spread all over de nation like a plague. We yan say we be democrats yet we no fit talk anything, ih dey so shameful when we tune to our news channels wetin we go dey hear de Naija man dey yan na "ih no go beta for our Naija leaders" for our national dallies we dey read plenti of sour news "Naija na doomed countri" "Naija be fallen Nation", "Naija still dey for slavery", Naija this Naija that, abeg where we dey heading to? 14 years of democracy, 53 years of independence, Haba! No be slap for our face? E dey painful to say that our government don dey slow and weak since wen democracy start, de Naija disabilities no dey new to us, de k-leg power supply, kurukere road network, political kwashiorkor, high rate of ogbonge crimes, corruption wey don dey hard to tackle, our social amenities don dey die, inflation, electoral paralysis, bombings, decayed infrastructures,our universities no be something we go dey yan self bicoz dat one don get as ih be, universities don dey locked up for months on yearly bases, our ogas at de top wey oyinbo man go call "helms of affairs" neva pay dem moni, plenti plenty gbeke, and we dey celebrate Independence. Abeg wetin we dey celebrate for dere, Our sufferings abi? We just dey suffer dey smile wen things dey burn us deep down for our hearts. Everyday I dey always dey ask myself when Naija go be in de days of great Zik, Awolowo, de days when de birds dey sing marvellously for inside sky, but now abeg try look up weda you go even see bird for sky, dem dey all fear to dey fly for air self, "even if you see self na pidgeon you go see", gone are de days when dem sabi Naija for love and harmony, but now our country dey enta de world terrorism list, My broad, my sista abeg were we dey head to. Wetin be the hope of Naija future. Some of our leaders no wan gri listen to de masses, some of dem just dey fall our hand. Honestly dis no go lead us anywhere , if we no do things right de Naija democracy go continue to dey deteriorate and dis go lead to a fallen Naija. Anyway, we no dey pray dat kyn prayer for our Nation sha. By Modest Diko Author/Journalist Princemode09@gmail.com  |
| President Jonathan's Independence Day Speech Posted: 01 Oct 2013 03:42 AM PDT  1. Today marks 53 years of our Independence as a nation. First and foremost, I would like to say congratulations to us all. Through thick and thin, we have built this country together. Through triumphs and trials, we have developed a Nigerian identity in our own way. 2. In truth, Nigeria is still a work in progress and we are challenged everyday to keep building in spite of the various obstacles that we face. Our strength has been in our diversity. If we look back over the years, we can say confidently that there is every reason to celebrate. 3. Today's Independence anniversary is unique because it is the last before we mark our centenary. On January 1, 2014, Nigeria will be 100 years old as a country, following the amalgamation of the Protectorates of Southern and Northern Nigeria in 1914. 4. Beloved country men and women, traditionally, the Presidential address on this symbolic day has served two purposes. It has, quite rightly, been used to remind all Nigerians about our heritage. It has also allowed my predecessors and I to comment on our stewardship to the nation and make political capital out of a state occasion. 5. But this year, I will not. Because, today of all days, we should not be scoring political points. On the contrary, in this last year of the first century of our Union, we should be addressing our future as a Nation and a people! 6. I admit that these may not be the best of times for our nation. Our people are divided in many ways – ethnically, religiously, politically, and materially. I cannot hide from this reality. I cannot hide from my own responsibilities. 7. As we prepare to mark the centenary, therefore, today offers us an opportunity to reflect on our long journey to nationhood and the progress we have made so far. Whatever the challenges that we may face, we have every reason to be proud of our national accomplishments; we have every reason to remain proud and optimistic. Our collective national journey has witnessed great watersheds, thanks to our spirit of endurance, perseverance and sacrifice. Getting the rest of the job done with determination and courage is just a matter of time. We are Nigerians, a nation of talented people, endowed with resources, potentials, and Divine Grace. 8. In our journey to greatness as a nation, we have built an economy that is robust and erected enduring infrastructure and institutions of democracy. Our social system is now more inclusive, open and compassionate. We are waging a steady battle against poverty, unemployment, and corruption. Our sense of community, solidarity and shared expectation is strong and capable of withstanding the present social, economic and political challenges that still confront us. 9. In saying this, I am reminded of the comments I made a week ago to a cross-section of Nigerians in New York during the 68th United Nations General Assembly. I declare now as I declared then: we have a duty as Nigerians, whatever may be our differences or prejudices, to always put Nigeria first. 10. Our politics should be an art of patriotic labour and selfless service to the community, particularly by the political elite who are placed in positions of great trust and responsibility. Politics has its own high moral principles which abhor distracting and divisive rhetoric. As men and women in leadership, we must continually focus on service, duty, responsibility, and the next generation. Those who are elected to govern at all levels must focus on improving the lives of our people, not selfish ambition. 11. In the words of the American theologian and author, James Freeman Clarke, 'a politician thinks of the next election; a statesman of the next generation'. Whether we are Muslims or Christians; rich or poor; from the North or the South; East or West; regardless of our political affiliations, this is the time for every one of us to be a statesman! 12. My clarion call therefore, on this special day, is that we should begin to align our political utterances and conduct solely to the nobler passions that unite our people. Politicians do not make a nation; ordinary folks do. 13. Our nation is made great by the big and small efforts of regular citizens. These are the teachers and men and women in academics who inculcate the knowledge and wisdom that transform into tomorrow's wealth; the traders and market women who tend to our everyday needs; the farmers whose labour feeds the nation; the artisans whose work ensures that our homesteads are well maintained; the doctors, pharmacists, nurses, accountants, bankers, engineers, and other professionals who add value to our lives; the sportsmen and women and those in the creative industry who bring honour and fame to our nation; 14. And the men and women of our armed forces and security services who toil day and night so that you and I may live in a safe and secure nation. 15. It is the individual and collective heroism of these regular folks that has placed our nation on the path of greatness. Politics and politicians sometimes distract the people and create unnecessary tension. 16. But our independence celebration is about the same people, the people of Nigeria: their industry, sense of mission and purpose, and their patience and perseverance as we navigate historical turns in our march towards prosperity and self-sufficiency. Today, I salute the people of Nigeria. 17. My Compatriots, history has proven that nations take time to evolve. We should rejoice in our democracy because it enables us to be united by our differences, not destroyed by them. And, there is no more crucial time for us to be united than now. 18. The threats we face may be real and immediate. But we are not alone in this regard. It is a difficult season for much of the world: industrialized or developing; rich or poor. What matters are the lessons we learn, the wisdom we demonstrate, and the victory we snatch from the jaws of likely defeat. 19. And I tell you, more than anything else, there are lessons to learn, and every cause to be thankful. If I must cite one example, take Syria. As we all pray and work for a return to normalcy in Syria, it would be helpful for us to reflect on the fact that Syria was once a peaceful, thriving, multi-cultural nation which played host to a mosaic of religions and ethnicities. 20. But that once idyllic nation has today become a theatre of human misery of unimaginable proportions as a result of the activities of extremist forces. 21. Fellow Nigerians, the spectre of extremism haunts every democracy in every corner of the globe. While we celebrate our independence and good fortune, our hearts must grieve for those who have lost loved ones in numerous terrorist activities around the world. 22. Back home, I admit being overtaken by deep feelings of grief, whenever news reached me of the appalling atrocities in some of our States, especially the North Eastern part of our country. Just two days ago, terrorist elements attacked the College of Agriculture in Gujba, Yobe State killing a number of innocent students of the institution and other residents in cold blood, most of them in their sleep. This act of barbarism is a demonstration of the extent to which evil forces will go to destabilize our nation. But I assure you, they will not succeed. 23. My heart goes out to the families of all those who have fallen victim of these dastardly acts. Our Administration will not rest until every Nigerian is free from the oppression of terrorism. I reassure you that no cost will be spared, no idea will be ignored, and no resource will be left untapped in the quest to enable our people live without fear. 24. On this day, I implore every Nigerian – wherever you are, whatever language you speak, whatever your religious persuasion, whichever Political Party you support -: let us join together to fight this evil of extremism. 25. On behalf of us all, I commend our Armed Forces and security agencies for their dedication and bravery in the face of grave danger, and in the name of our collective liberty. 26. Fellow Nigerians, this is a time to pull together behind the national cause: the cause of our freedom, and our future. We must rekindle the spirit of Nigeria, to ensure that every democrat and every lover of peace in this great nation continues to live in a free, peaceful, and secure Nigeria. 27. On my part, I re-dedicate myself completely to the service of this great country. I was elected President to continue the process of building a prosperous nation where hopes, dreams and aspirations would be fulfilled. Nigerians, home and abroad, want a country they can be proud to call their own. I am pleased to affirm that, no matter the challenges we face, we are on the right path to greatness. Our Transformation Agenda, which is part of the overall vision of making Nigeria a land of greatness, has been delivering positive and encouraging results. 28. On May 29th this year, I presented to the nation a mid-term report of my Administration's Transformation Agenda. This was conceived as an integrated policy aimed at reconstructing not only institutional governance for effective and efficient service delivery, but also a re-orientation of national norms and values. The document captured the essence of our agenda in relation to core objectives and achievements. 29. I have been consistently mindful of the weight of public expectation to find solutions to the challenges that confront us because the mandate we have is a free and sacred one. In all that I have done, I have been guided by this sacred obligation, to work hard for the good of Nigeria and to make life better for Nigerians. I want to assure everyone that Nigeria, under my leadership, will not fail. 30. Exactly 53 years ago today, Prime Minister Tafawa Balewa urged us to 'move with quiet dignity to our place on the world stage'. I am sure that there have been times when every one of us must have questioned how closely we have followed that injunction. 31. But again, I can reassure you that Nigeria's place on the world stage today is strong and safe, and it is certainly a place of dignity and respect. We must continue to build on this by remaining a nation and a people committed to ideals, the noblest humanitarian values, and the rule of law. 32. Our Constitution is anchored ultimately on the idea of freedom and fundamental rights: freedom of expression; freedom from discrimination; freedom to vote and be voted for, and the right to human dignity. These are the core values of a true democracy. These are the values of which we must never lose sight. 33. In my address to the UN General Assembly last week, I emphasized the crucial role of democratization in improving the fortunes not just of this country, but of our entire continent. Democratic values encourage diversity. They encourage discourse. They encourage disagreement. This is the joy of democracy. 34. It enables us to have an opinion. And ultimately, the ballot box gives us all the opportunity to instigate change. When democracy works, it does not destroy a nation. It unites and defines it. 35. Fellow Nigerians, our Administration has taken cognizance of suggestions over the years by well-meaning Nigerians on the need for a National Dialogue on the future of our beloved country. I am an advocate of dialogue. When there are issues that stoke tension and bring about friction, it makes perfect sense for the interested parties to come together to discuss. 36. In demonstration of my avowed belief in the positive power of dialogue in charting the way forward, I have decided to set up an Advisory Committee whose mandate is to establish the modalities for a National Dialogue or Conference. The Committee will also design a framework and come up with recommendations as to the form, structure and mechanism of the process. 37. The Committee will be chaired by Dr. Femi Okurounmu while Dr. Akilu Indabawa will serve as the Secretary. The full membership of the Committee will be announced shortly. 38. I expect the Report to be ready in one month, following which the nation will be briefed on the nomenclature, structure and modalities of the Dialogue. 39. Fellow Nigerians, the past 53 years have seen Nigeria evolve on an epic scale. Our progress since independence has not always been smooth. This is, after all, our Fourth Republic; but despite all its flaws, it has lasted longer than all the previous three put together. That is progress and it proves that, our differences – real and imagined - notwithstanding, we are, in every sense, a united nation. 40. This is no time for the harmful clutches of parochial sentiments and the politics of bitterness, impunity, arrogance and unhelpful indiscipline. We must stand as one, with absolute commitment and resolve to resist any force that threatens us and the sanctity of our union. 41. I want to thank all our country men and women who have stood by this Administration in the midst of mounting challenges and enormous expectations. 42. I recognize that it is not easy to keep believing in the possibilities of our greatness when our faith is constantly challenged. But let me assure you that, if we do not despair, we shall reap the reward of our labour in due season. 43. It is my prayer that, another 53 years from now, our children and grand-children will look back on our effort and be thankful that we kept the faith. 44. May God continue to bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria. 45. I wish you all a very happy 53rd Independence Celebration. 46. I thank you.  |
| Actor Segun Arinze Rubbishes Jim Iyke's Deliverance As Fake Posted: 01 Oct 2013 03:31 AM PDT   It is either some people have not experienced spiritual problems in their life before or are carrying their own big problems around and don't believe in the miracle of deliverance. Olokunbolablessing.blogspot.Com wonders why Segun Arinze would suggest that Prophet TB Joshua paid Jim Iyke for a fake show?Below is how Segun Arinze rubbished Jim Iyke's deliverance: "This Jim Iyke's deliverance video at the Synagogue trending looks too contrived. It's a big embarrassment. Has anyone ever seen demons come out live and speak? Una fit stand demons? Una carry Nollywood enter Church, abi? How much did he get paid? I'm just wondering. Make una stop all these nonsense play. Haba. Stranger than fiction!" Do you think it is right for him to talk about spiritual things like this?  |
| Apple overtakes Cocacola as world's number 1 most valuable brand Posted: 01 Oct 2013 03:21 AM PDT   For thirteen years, Cocacola was the world's number one most valuable brand...but not anymore. In 2013, two brands took over - Apple and Google, leaving Cocacola at number three. From New York Times
Apple's arrival in the top spot was perhaps "a matter of time," Jez Frampton, global chief executive at Interbrand, said in a recent interview. Apple was No. 2 last year, climbing from No. 8 in the 2011 report. "What is it they say, 'Long live the king'?" Mr. Frampton asked. "This year, the king is Apple." The 2013 report begins: "Every so often, a company changes our lives, not just with its products, but with its ethos. This is why, following Coca-Cola's 13-year run at the top of Best Global Brands, Interbrand has a new No. 1 — Apple." The report estimates the value of the Apple brand at $98.3 billion, up 28 percent from the 2012 report. The value of the Coca-Cola brand also rose, by 2 percent to $79.2 billion, but that was not sufficient to give Coca-Cola a 14th year as Interbrand's most valuable brand. Although "Coca-Cola is an efficient, outstanding brand marketer, no doubt about it," Mr. Frampton said, Apple and other leading technology brands have become "very much the poster child of the marketing community." That is underscored by the brand in second place in the new report: Google, which rose from fourth place last year. In fact, of the top 10 Best Global Brands for 2013, five are in technology: Apple; Google; Microsoft, No. 5, unchanged from last year; Samsung, 8, compared with 9 last year; and Intel, 9, compared with 8 last year. Samsung's ascent followed the company's adoption of a new brand strategy called the Brand Ideal, which includes "a greater focus on social purpose," Sue Shim, executive vice president and chief marketing officer at Samsung, said by e-mail. That reflected research indicating American consumers would switch brands to "one that was associated with improving people's lives," she added. I.B.M. — No. 4 in 2013, down a notch from 2012 — is ranked as a business services brand. Otherwise, technology would account for six of the top 10. "Brands like Apple and Google and Samsung are changing our behavior: how we buy, how we communicate with each other, even whether we speak with each other," Mr. Frampton said. "They have literally changed the way we live our lives." Among other transformative technology brands that performed well in the new report was Facebook, which climbed to 52 from 69 last year, its first year on the list. However, not all technology brands fared well. BlackBerry, which tumbled last year to 93 from 56 in 2011, has disappeared from the list. And Nokia, which dropped to 19 from 14 in 2011, finished this year in 57th place — "the biggest faller" among the 100, Mr. Frampton said. Among nontechnology brands, a notable addition to the list was Chevrolet, at 89, the first General Motors brand to rank among the Best Global Brands. "It feels good to hit the list for the first time," Alan Batey, global head of Chevrolet at G.M., said in a telephone interview. "It's a great first step, but we've got a long way to go. There are a lot of big brands in front of us." The milestone reflects how General Motors has been "making a conscious effort to globalize Chevrolet," Mr. Batey said, selling the brand in 140 countries in ads that play up attributes like "value for money and designs that move hearts and minds." Commonwealth, the creative agency for Chevrolet, "played a key role" in helping the brand make the list, he added. Commonwealth is part of the McCann Worldgroup division of the Interpublic Group of Companies. Last year, when Coca-Cola finished atop the Best Global Brands list for the 13th consecutive time, an executive at the Coca-Cola Company acknowledged the streak but noted that "nothing lasts forever." A year later, the executive, Joseph V. Tripodi, executive vice president and chief marketing and commercial leadership officer, had this reaction: "Of course, we would like to remain on top of the list forever. That said, we are honored to continue to be included among such an esteemed group of global brands, and we congratulate Apple and Google, both valued partners of ours." "We've seen the value of technology brands rise as they create new ways for people to stay connected virtually," Mr. Tripodi said by e-mail. "We understand this, as the lasting power of our brand is built on the social moment of sharing a Coca-Cola with friends and family." "Creating these simple moments and delivering on our brand promise each and every day remains our focus," he added, "as we continue to grow the value of brand Coca-Cola for decades to come." If it is consolation, Coca-Cola remains far ahead of Apple and Google in likes on Facebook fan pages. Coca-Cola has 73.2 million, compared with 9.8 million for Apple and 15.1 million for Google.  |
| Wicked Apprentice Rapes His Master's Wife Posted: 01 Oct 2013 03:18 AM PDT  As you read this, an Ibadan Chief Magistrates' Court at Iyaganku area of the city has remanded a 20-year-old bricklaying apprentice for having carnal knowledge of his master's wife. Prosecutor, Grace Akinsehinwa, told the court that the young man had been working for the woman's husband and living in the same house with the young couple. The accused was said to have sneaked in and forcefully had carnal knowledge of his boss's wife without her consent when her husband was not around. The prosecutor said the offence contravened Section 357 and punishable under Section 358 of the Criminal Code Cap. 38, Vol. 11, Laws of Oyo State, 2000. The Magistrate, Alhaja Fatima Badrudeen, ordered that the accused be remanded at Agodi Prison pending when the case file would be duplicated for legal advice for the state DPP. The guy will remain in prison till October 23, 2013, when the case will come up for hearing.  |
| Actress Chika Ike wows in red as she's honored with HOG award Posted: 01 Oct 2013 03:09 AM PDT |
| Happy 53rd Independence Day Nigeria! Posted: 01 Oct 2013 03:07 AM PDT   |
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