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Sunday, April 14, 2019
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
The 10 Thanos Comics You Should Read Before 'Avengers: Endgame'
fter a decade of building hype around the collection of six infinity MacGuffins, and a lot of doubt surrounding Thanos‘ ability to meet fandom’s expectation beyond that space chair he firmly planted himself upon, the Mad Titan finally decimated Earth’s Mightiest Heroes in Avengers: Infinity War. Whatever skepticism percolated in your brain as you walked out of the theater, in the moment, when Peter Parker ashed in the arms of Tony Stark, we were all balling at this impossible cliffhanger villain victory. What was all that fervor about the MCU’s antagonist problem? Solved? Malekith is still trash.
Five minutes into his big coming out party and Thanos was already slaying Asgardians and putting the Hulk in his corner. In a franchise built on protagonists persevering despite their failures, the gargantuan purple mo-cap monster delivered a catastrophic climax in which not only the costumed crusaders had to absorb, but the audience as well. The Russo Brothers twisted the knife even further when they closed the nightmare on a contented smile from the righteous maniac. Thanos won.
A year later, and we’re eagerly anticipating the big fix that will return Black Panther, Spider-Man, and the Guardians of the Galaxy to their billion dollar sequels. In a universe populated with Time Gems, Quantum Realms, and Captain Marvels, Phase 3 will not be the end of The Avengers. Duh. The mighty will return, and Thanos will have that smug smile wiped from his face. Of course, yes, we’re all worried about Steve Rogers. He sure does fetishize that sacrifice play.
'Stand By Me' is Stephen King's Most Personal Confrontation with Death
n 1986, a Stephen King novella, The Body (originally published in the Different Seasons anthology), was adapted into a feature film. This is not strange in itself — King is a prolific author, and his works have been adapted to film for decades — but while he is known as the King of Horror, this story was much more mundane.
Stand by Me, directed by Rob Reiner, is one of the best coming-of-age films ever to grace the big screen. It follows four boys’ end-of-summer adventure before they head off to junior high. They include Wil Wheaton as protagonist and narrator Gordie Lachance, River Phoenix as strong and sensitive group leader Chris Chambers, Corey Feldman as oddball Teddy Duchamp, and Jerry O’Connell as the begrudgingly included Vern Tessio.
They hear a rumor that the body of a missing boy has been seen not far from their hometown, Castle Rock. They decide that they must be the ones to find the body, and that finding and reporting it will make them town heroes. In a move that is incomprehensible by modern parenting standards, they lie to their parents about camping out in Vern’s field and disappear for almost two days to head off down the train tracks. Underneath the heartwarming quest that they undertake are some of King’s quintessential themes; death and grief underscore the journey.
When they first set out, the boys are giddy about their adventure. They sing, joke, and skip as they start down the train tracks. This walk in the woods provides a welcome distraction from their dysfunctional home lives, but it’s not long before their demons catch up with them. The first encounter with death occurs when a train comes along. Teddy stays on the tracks as the other three move clear because he wants to dodge the train. He stares down the locomotive as it approaches, and his friends don’t seem convinced that he will get out of the way in time. Teddy is furious with Chris for pulling him out of danger’s path. Chris apologizes and tells him that he can “dodge it later.”
NAF ESTABLISHES PIPE BAND, TO UPGRADE MUSIC SPECIALTY TO A FULL-FLEDGED DIRECTORATE
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) today, 9 April 2019, graduated its first set of pipers at a colourful ceremony held at NAF Base, Bill Clinton Drive Abuja, which signaled the formal induction of the Pipe Band into the NAF. Twenty-five NAF personnel, comprising 22 airmen and 3 airwomen, successfully completed the course. The establishment of the Pipe Band, is in line with one of the key drivers of the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar’s Vision, that is; “human capacity development through robust and result oriented training for enhanced professional performance”. The Pipe Band is a key part of the full complement of military music systems, hence its induction will add glamour, aesthetics and pride to NAF ceremonies and events.
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Illegal Oil Bunkering: Navy Hands Vessel, Eight Suspects to EFCC
The Nigerian Navy Ship Delta, NNS Delta, today, April 8, 2019 handed over a motor vessel, MV Mama Elizabeth 1 and eight crew members allegedly involved in illegal oil bunkering to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Benin Zonal Office for further investigation and possible prosecution.
The suspects are: ThankGod Ojuyaina, Ambrose Ejedafeta, Aaron France, Joseph Ogeneboh, Christopher Egba, Obarako Ovie, David Sunday and John Eyengho.
Monday, April 8, 2019
Nana Olomu in exile, Accra, Ghana, 1894.
Nana Olomu (1852–1916) was an Itsekiri chief, palm oil merchant, freedom fighter and Governor of the Benin River from 1886 to 1894.
Born in Jakpa to Chief Olomu (1810-1884), who had 59 wives and 106 children (53 male and 53 female), Nana Olomu successfully prevented European penetration of the hinterland of the Benin and the nearby rivers until he was captured and sent to exile in Accra in 1894.
Nana Olomu's monopolistic control of trade in the Benin River stifled Urhobo traders and Europeans who now have their share of the trade significantly reduced. He signed a treaty on behalf of his people in 1884 that gave the British rights over Itsekiri. By this treaty, Itsekiri became the first protectorate in the Western Niger Delta, few years before the successive fall of Oba Nogbaisi Ovonramwen of the Benin Kingdom. Olomu was oblivious of a section of the treaty which ended the sovereignty of Itsekiri.
Sunday, April 7, 2019
Thursday, April 4, 2019
Joaquin Phoenix’s ‘Joker’ gets first trailer
After several films with mixed results, the DC cinematic universe looks like it might just get the last laugh.
Today, Warner Bros. released the first trailer for “Joker,” the new standalone film for the clown-prince of crime. The film is set to be released on Oct. 4 this year, but you can watch the trailer now:
The character
Thankfully, Joaquin Phoenix appears to be giving the Joker his own unique identity. He isn’t copying Jack Nicholson or Heath Ledger’s characters. He is also not taking something completely out-of-left-field like Jared Leto.
This Joker has an element of tragedy to his character, coupled with the growing negativity oozing from Gotham City.
For the first time since Tim Burton’s 1989 film “Batman,” the Joker will be getting a backstory on the silver screen. His true identity in this film will be a failing comedian named Arthur Fleck.
Fans may be turned off by adding a backstory to the character (shrouding him in mystery is the usual treatment). However, the Joker himself gave a bit of insight into his character in the graphic novel “Batman: The Killing Joke.”
“Sometimes I remember it one way, sometimes another. If I’m going to have a past, I prefer it to be multiple choice.”
Basically, you should accept the film as one interpretation of how the Joker went mad, rather than the universal truth.
Circus Lion Attacks Trainer In Front Of Live Audience
This is the terrifying moment a lion suddenly attacked a circus trainer in front of a large audience of children and parents.
The crowd screamed in fear as well-known performer Hamada Kouta was overpowered by the irate animal which sank its teeth into his arm and clawed him.
After the attack, Kouta said: "I called up one lion, and the second one attacked me from the front. I stopped him in the middle of the ring calmed him down but he refused to return to his sitting position.
"I stepped backwards, there was a stand behind me, I hit it and fell. The lion jumped at me and bit me - but thank God not on my neck.
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Meet Gallant Soldier Freeman Dee
Freeman Dee is from Anambra state, and a fast growing multi Talented dance hall artiste, who is also defending our nation fighting against Boko Haram in North East Nigeria.
Being a soldier doesn't take away your dreams, you can still do the things you love in a more responsible way and manner. Let's celebrate Freeman Daniel
UNIUYO Man O' War arrests robber at gunpoint.
Officers of the Man O' War University of Uyo Command earlier today arrested an armed man who specializes in waylaying students and robbing them of valuables on campus.
He was caught in the early hours of today at ECN Block by Man O War officials, after they sighted him robbing some students of their phones and laptops at gunpoint.
The Man O' War officials alongside some members of Thunderbolt, who were on early morning training exercise, quickly swung into action and overpowered him, recovering a locally-made pistol, phones and a laptop.
Monday, April 1, 2019
Warner Bros chairman and CEO, Kevin Tsujihara steps down following sexual misconduct allegations
Warner Bros's chief executive, Kevin Tsujihara is leaving amid claims he tried to secure roles for an actress he allegedly had an affair with.
John Stankey, chief executive of parent company WarnerMedia, said that it was "in the best interest" of the firm that Tsujihara steps down. "Kevin acknowledges that his mistakes are inconsistent with the company's leadership expectations," Warner said.
The firm is conducting an investigation into the allegations. Earlier this month, the Hollywood
Reporter claimed an actress had sought Mr Tsujihara's help in landing roles after they had sex. The report included text messages between Mr Tsujihara and the actress.
Tsujihara's lawyer said at the time that the executive did not have a direct role in the hiring of the actress in any movie. In a letter to staff on Monday, reported by Reuters, Tsujihara did not address the matter.
"It has become clear that my continued leadership could be a distraction and an obstacle to the company's continued success. The hard work of everyone within our organisation is truly admirable, and I won't let media attention on my past detract from all the great work the team is doing" he wrote.
Coscharis Delivers Rolls-Royce Cullinan To Bolu Akin-Olugbade And He Is The First Man In Africa To Drive The Car
Prince Bolu Akin-Olugbade, the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Owuland,has taken delivery of his brand new Rolls Royce Cullinan, the latest from the stable of British Automaker, Rolls Royce and he is the first person in Nigeria and the whole of Africa to drive the car worth over 250 million Naira.
The Rolls-Royce collector is the first African to book the 2019 Rolls Royce Cullinan and also the first to receive his bespoke SUV that starts at ₦120 million .But customised versions could push prince Bolu's order price towards ₦250 million and above.
Coscharis launched the new model last week in Lagos and Prince Bolu Akin-Olugbade bespoke limousine was used by Rolls-Royce representatives to launch the Cullinan SUV in Nigeria at the residence of the Deputy British High Commissioner to Nigeria at Queens Drive, Ikoyi, Lagos.
Known for his high taste and fashion sense, the oil tycoon has about 10 Rolls Royces in his fleets , that includes the Phantom, Wraith And Dawn.They are all fitted with his customised plate numbers "BOLU 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6..."
Sunday, March 31, 2019
Brain dead woman gives birth to "miracle baby" before life support is switched off
A pregnant woman who was brain dead was placed on life support long enough to deliver her baby boy before the life support was switched off. Catarina Sequeira, 26, an international sportswoman, suffered an acute asthma attack while she was 19 weeks pregnant. She was tragically declared brain dead in December. But doctors kept the Canoeist alive long enough so she can deliver her "miracle baby" She gave birth at almost 32 weeks pregnant.
Biodun Stephen screens ‘Joba’ ahead of April 5 release
Biodun Stephen has screened her upcoming movie, ‘Joba’ ahead of its cinematic release on April 5. Stephen held the screening for a selected audience that includes media, actors, and associates. ‘Joba’s media screening was attended by Biodun Stephen, alongside casts like Blossom Chukwujekwu, Enado Odigie, Chris Iheuwa, and co-producer, Christine Osifuye.
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Internet Fraudster Bags Jail Terms
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Benin Zonal Office, today, March 27, 2019 secured the conviction of an internet fraudster Usifor Ehis (alias Liu Wei) before Justice M.G.Umar of the Federal High Court sitting in Benin City, Edo State.
Ehis was convicted on a one count charge of impersonation after he pleaded guilty to the charge. He was said to have impersonated the identity of one Liu Wei on a dating site with intent to obtain money from Miss Mandy Leung, a Taiwanese.
The count reads: that you Usifor Ehis (alias Liu Wei) sometime in 2018 in Uromi, Edo State within the jurisdiction of this honourable court did fraudulently impersonate the identity of one Liu Wei on a dating internet site to one Miss Mandy Leung from Taiwan which identity you claimed to be your own with intent to obtain money from her, and you thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 22(2)(b)(ii) of the Cybercrime (Prohibition Prevention etc) Act 2015 and punishable under Section (22)(2)(b)(IV) of the same Act.
God bless Ahmed Musa! *Looking for N3k job, she got alert of N250k from Musa:
kindness of Ahmed Musa, the Stand -In- Captain of the Super Eagles is still the talk of the town in Asaba , as the attacker surprised an Asaba woman, who came in search of a menial job of N3,000.00 with a credit alert of N250,000.00.
3m360 news gathered that the woman came to the Stephen Keshi stadium with her son with the hope of speaking to someone in the authority on the possibility of getting a job as a cleaner for the period that the stadium will be engaged with football games begining from March 22 – March 26.
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
LASG APPROVES COURT TO PROSECUTE VIOLATORS OF CONSUMERS RIGHTS
The Chief Judge (CJ) of Lagos State, Justice Opeyemi Oke
As part of efforts to guarantee quick dispensation of justice against persons who market hazardous products, the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has been assigned a dedicated court to prosecute defaulters.
The Chief Justice of Lagos State, Hon. Justice Opeyemi Oke recently approved the Lagos State Consumer Protection court to prosecute violators and help aggrieved consumers get redress when their rights are infringed.
A statement issued by the Agency said Court 8 Ogba, Ifako-Ijaiye, presided over by Chief Magistrate Dani Oni will handle cases related to consumer rights’ issues.
From a President to a Pauper. Meet youngest President ever in West Africa
In 1992 at just age 25, Captain Valentine Strasser had seized power from His former boss President Joseph Momoh and had become Sierra Leone’s Head of State making him the youngest ever in West Africa.
Strasser sat on wealth and many opportunities but he soon allowed his youthful exuberance to be his waterloo .He engaged in high level of profligacy and failed the war against rebel leader Forday Sankoh.
He grew unpopular with accusations of mismanagement and ordering the killing of many of dissenters of his regime. Majority of his soldiers defected to the rebel army after he employed the services of mercenary front Executive Outcomes.
SENTENCED TO DEATH: AN INNOCENT MAN STEPS OUT AFTER 24 YEARS IN PRISON; OLAIDE OLATUNJI SHARES HIS STORY OF SURVIVAL, FREEDOM AND HOPES.
HOW IT STARTED.
I trained as a photographer but back in the 80s I didn’t have enough photography work to sustain me so I worked with my father who traded in cattle. My father was an old man so I joined him and I used to go to the bush to buy the animals. I was married with two sons.
That year, as the time for the Ileya Festival drew closer, we were going to supply some companies with cattle so I had to go and buy them from Niger state. He listed all the things that I was going to buy – cows, rams and goats. I left Lagos on the 30th of May, 1988 to Gwari in Niger state. I had to go inside the bush to select the animals I wanted so that I would get a trailer to convey them to Lagos.
THE ARREST.
Because of the language barrier, I needed an interpreter for the negotiations. We were in the bush when some policemen came and asked me if I was a visitor. I said yes, I was a visitor that I had been coming to the village for many years. The man said they were looking for people who ran into the bush.
I said I didn’t know anything about it that I was selecting rams there. Then they arrested me and took me to the police station even though the interpreter told them I had been coming to the village for some time.
The next day, the 1st of June, they said the case could not be handled at that station and it was transferred to the State CID at Niger. From there they transferred me to Ilorin in Kwara state. All the while, I never knew what they were accusing me of. After a week, some policemen came from Lagos, they said they were from the Anti-Terrorsist squad and they conveyed me and some people that were arrested with me to Lagos.
I was with N325,000 cash which I wanted to use to buy cows at Niger. The money followed me up to Ilorin but when we got to Lagos, I didn’t hear anything about the money again. The Police men did not give me or my family members.
Sunday, March 17, 2019
James Gunn's The Suicide Squad Is a Complete Reboot
James Gunn's The Suicide Squad is going to be a full reboot. DCEU producer Peter Safran broke the news when talking about the upcoming release of Shazam! This isn't entirely a shock since Gunn is gearing up to introduce new characters that were not seen in David Ayer's original movie. Additionally, Will Smith stepped down from the project and Idris Elba is reportedly taking over the Deadshot role this time around for what is rumored to be a pretty dark version of the character from the comics.
In a new interview, DCEU producer Peter Safran revealed a pretty significant piece of news regarding James Gunn's The Suicide Squad. Though there have been some pretty good leaks about the story over the last several weeks, there is still much that we don't know about the project. With that being said, Safran says that we're going to be in for a totally new experience.
It: Chapter 2 release date, trailer, cast, and everything else you need to know
Pennywise is back for 2019 in It: Chapter 2, and in the 27 years set between the original It movie and the sequel the sociopathic clown monster has not chilled out one bit. It: Chapter 2 sees the cast of the original and director Andy Muschietti return, and they're joined by an impressive line up who will play the Losers Club members as adults. The It: Chapter 2 release date is set for September 6, 2019.
Saturday, March 16, 2019
How Technology is Hijacking Your Mind
“It’s easier to fool people than to convince them that they’ve been fooled.” — Unknown.
I’m an expert on how technology hijacks our psychological vulnerabilities. That’s why I spent the last three years as a Design Ethicist at Google caring about how to design things in a way that defends a billion people’s minds from getting hijacked.
When using technology, we often focus optimistically on all the things it does for us. But I want to show you where it might do the opposite.
Where does technology exploit our minds’ weaknesses?
I learned to think this way when I was a magician. Magicians start by looking for blind spots, edges, vulnerabilities and limits of people’s perception, so they can influence what people do without them even realizing it. Once you know how to push people’s buttons, you can play them like a piano.
And this is exactly what product designers do to your mind. They play your psychological vulnerabilities (consciously and unconsciously) against you in the race to grab your attention.
I want to show you how they do it.
Hijack #1: If You Control the Menu, You Control the Choices
The 3 Keys to Becoming Irresistible
There’s a routine question asked in job interviews, first dates, table games and so on: What is the most important thing you look for in other people?
There’s variations on this format (i.e. “What’s the most attractive quality you look for in a potential partner?” Or, “What’s your greatest strength?” And so on) but, in general, the answer remains the same: The character trait you hold above all. When pressed, I’ve often stumbled and resorted to something trite and probably not true: honesty, humor, confidence, charisma, etc. Those are fine answers but they’re not in my estimation the correct ones.
And so one day I sat down on my pleather couch, brewed some holy basil tea, queued up some Anderson Paak on the Spotify and really, truly tried to whittle down the essence of what makes truly admirable, special people exactly that. I analyzed people I looked up to, people I was attracted to, and people I just couldn’t dream to be without. And I found that the answer could never be just one thing, and that many of the things I think I admire are manifestations of other, deeper things I admire more. Here are the three components that, when taken together, create a spellbinding supernova of a person — one who can command a room and control their destiny, one who can be both altruistic and intelligent. And so I give them to you and make a case for each.
I Had A Threesome And It Was Awkward AF
You can learn a lot about yourself and the world around you by making shitty choices. As much as everybody worries about fucking up… it can actually be pretty damn good for you.
Betting on the wrong pony, throwing caution to the wind--I don’t want to minimize the reality that some bad choices can, um, kill you.
But the ones that don’t can help you grow.
For someone who’s had a lot of sadness in her life, it might seem strange that I don’t have many regrets. I’d like to think that’s because I tend to learn something relevant from most of my "mistakes."
Honestly, a threesome isn’t an inherently bad choice. Yours could be, if it led to something like… murder. I once watched an episode of Forensic Files where that’s exactly what happened. To call that ménage à trois a bad idea is an understatement.
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