Monday, May 23, 2016

Auction of world's most expensive wine thrown into chaos after claims they're fake

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An American wine fraud expert has called into question the authenticity of a treasure trove of the world’s most expensive wineafter it went under the auctioneer’s hammer in Geneva.
Six lots of vintage bottles from the mythical Romanée Conti Domain in Burgundy were withdrawn from the multi-million pound auction at the last minute. The rest of the sale of 1,407 bottles – worth up to £11,000 each – proceeded as planned.
The auction house, Bagheera Wines, told The Independent that it would “urgently” verify the authenticity of all bottles in the sale. If any proved to be suspect, their sales would be cancelled.
“We take the protection of our customers’ interest very seriously,” said Michael Ganne, director of Bagheera. “I am sure that the overwhelming bulk of the lots will prove to be genuine. If there is any doubt at all, the sale will be nullified.”
Mr Ganne told The Independent that he had ordered “five or six lots” to be withdrawn from the sale because of the allegations made on the site Wineberserkers.Com.

A staff of FIRS is currently in hospital in Abuja following car accident


According to Prince Chibuike Echem, a man identified from his ID as a staff of Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) was involved in an accident yesterday. See his post below:
"My self and my friend just move this man to Abuja Clinics Maitama for urgent medical attention, they had accident along Setraco under mabuchi division, we just picked him and we don't know him or any body that knows him. Please push until it gets to his relations. He is a staff of FIRS and that is his Vehicle number."

The 33 cities with the worst quality of life in the world



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Every year, Mercer, one of the world's largest HR consultancy firms, releases its Quality of Living Index, which looks at the cities that provide the best quality of life.
Now we take a look at what cities are ranked as providing the worst quality of life.
The ranking is one of the most comprehensive of its kind and is carried out annually to help multinational companies and other employers compensate employees fairly when placing them on international assignments, according to Mercer.
Looking at 450 cities across the world, Mercer takes into account the following metrics to judge which cities made the list for the best quality of life — which therefore shows what it feels are the best and worst:

Louis van Gaal: The inside story of Manchester United's dressing room meltdown

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Louis van Gaal’s two-year reign at Manchester United has come to an end after the Dutchman lost the respect of the dressing-room with eccentric management that extended to brutal video dissection of players’ performances, critical emails to squad members and the imposition of ‘straitjacket’ football on the team.
Senior players have also grown exasperated by the ‘special treatment’ afforded to German midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger, who has made just four appearances since suffering a knee injury against Sheffield United in the FA Cup in January.
Van Gaal, who led United to the FA Cup glory with Saturday’s 2-1 Wembley victory against Crystal Palace, is set to be replaced by Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford after failing to secure Champions League qualification this season.

Gunman kills two and injures eleven at concert in Austria before turning the gun on himself


In the early hours of this morning Sunday May 22nd, a 27-year-old man in Austria shot at concert goers killing two and injuring eleven following an argument before turning the gun on himself.

The man had gotten into an argument with a woman at a concert organised by a motorcycle club during which he retrieved a gun from his car and shot 'wildly' into the crowd. Shortly after, the gunman went back to his car and killed himself. Helicopters could not reach the area due to nearby power lines and the wounded had to be evacuated by ambulance.

Ryan Giggs set "to leave" Manchester United as Jose Mourinho closes in on Old Trafford job

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Bags packed? Ryan Giggs could be set to leave Manchester United
Ryan Giggs could be the biggest casualty from Jose Mourinho's anticipated arrival with the Manchester United legend set to leave.
Giggs is reportedly ready to walk away from the club he has been with since he was a schoolboy once Louis van Gaal's departure is confirmed.
The 42-year-old has served as the Dutchman's assistant manager for the past two years, continuing a role he started under former boss David Moyes in July 2013.
And although Mourinho is said to be keen to extend Giggs' stay in United's backroom set-up, the former Wales international is understood to be heading for the exit.

Rare photos show life inside North Korea's top-secret military

North Korean militaryLittle is known about North Korea, and maybe even less is known about the country's military. 
And while photos can be instrumental in learning about everyday life in the hermit kingdom, they can be extremely difficult to get past the border and out of the country.
But a recent Reuters package has a set of rare photos of North Korea's military, ranging from 2006 to 2015, which reveal a snapshot of life as a soldier in North Korea.

The Korean War began in 1950 when 75,000 soldiers from the North crossed the border and invaded the South.

The Korean War began in 1950 when 75,000 soldiers from the North crossed the border and invaded the South.
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Source: History

Schoolgirl, 13, sexually assaulted by 16-year-olds who filmed attack and posted video on Facebook

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Two boys have admitted two sex offences after the attack at a house party
A girl aged 13 was sexually assaulted by a group of schoolboys who filmed the attackand shared the video on Facebook .
In an emotional victim impact statement, the teenager told a court: “I feel depressed and have depressing thoughts.
“I feel ugly and I don’t like my body. I feel life is pointless and I stay in bed a lot.
“I am angry at them for what they did. It all gets too much sometimes and I feel more emotional now than I used to.”
Two 16-year-old boys, who cannot be named for legal reasons, have now admitted two sex offences after the attack at a house party in Stoke, Staffs.
At North Staffordshire Justice Centre, District Judge Jack McGarva told the two youngsters: “These are very serious offences.

Brothers who grew up to be stunning sisters: Siblings now living as women after helping each other come to terms with their gender

Jamie (left), 23, and Chloe, 20, O¿Herlihy now live as sisters, but they grew up in Ireland as brothers and both struggled with their gender, yet felt unable to talk to each other about it
They had always loved dressing up in skirts and playing with dolls.
But for years the O’Herlihy brothers did not tell anyone – including each other – just how much they were struggling with their gender.
Finally, though, they opened up to each other and discovered they were going through the same battle – and both are now living as women.
Jamie, 23, who kept her birth name, and Chloe, 20, who used to be called Daniel, said it was amazing to be able to help each other.
Jamie (left), 23, and Chloe, 20, O’Herlihy now live as sisters, but they grew up in Ireland as brothers and both struggled with their gender, yet felt unable to talk to each other about it
Daniel (left) and Jamie (pictured when they were living as men) said it was a 'huge relief' to find out that they were 'in it together', but they don't believe  
Daniel (left) and Jamie (pictured when they were living as men) said it was a 'huge relief' to find out that they were 'in it together', but they don't believe  

Sunday, May 22, 2016

Amazing images from the lawless Hong Kong slum which was once home to 30,000 and one of the most densely populated place on earth

Kowloon Walled City, in Hong Kong, had more than 300 high-rise apartments and an estimated 33,000 people crammed within the site
Life inside Kowloon Walled City, the most densely populated place on earth, was far from easy before the chaotic cluster of interconnected high-rise buildings was demolished 20 years ago.
Around 33,000 people lived in the overcrowded Hong Kong slum, which was blighted by poverty, organised crime, including drug dealing, gambling and prostitution, poor sanitation and inadequate services. 
Populated by families, business owners, drug addicts and gang members, the settlement was essentially lawless due to a territorial dispute between China and British Hong Kong, but both sides agreed in the 1980s to demolish it and replace it with a park.
The former Chinese military site became a sprawling urban settlement after Japanese forces retreated during World War II and squatters moved in. 
Over the following decades it fell under the grip of the Triads, who were eventually forced out in the 1970s, and was notorious for brothels, casinos and opium dens as it lagged behind the rest of Hong Kong, although crime rates dropped in its later years.
Before Kowloon Walled City was finally demolished in 1994, photographers Greg Girard and Ian Lambot spent five years capturing jaw-dropping images of daily life within the six-acre site - from children playing on rooftops to heroin addicts shooting up on the street. 

HORROR 'Suicide by LION': Man strips naked and jumps into a Chilean zoo's enclosure in a bid to feed himself to a big cat - and only survives in a grave condition after two beasts mauling him were SHOT DEAD

A 20-year-old man took off his clothes and broke into a lion enclosure at Santiago zoo Saturday, where he was mauled by lions 
A man who stripped naked and entered a lion enclosure in a Chilean zoo has survived the incident, but the lions were killed.
Authorities in Santiago confirmed that the two African lions were put down as they severely mauled the 20-year-old man who had broken into their cage early on Saturday.
The man, who has been named by local media as Franco Luis Ferrada Roman, was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment and was said to be in grave condition.

A 20-year-old man took off his clothes and broke into a lion enclosure at Santiago zoo Saturday, where he was mauled by lions 
A 20-year-old man took off his clothes and broke into a lion enclosure at Santiago zoo Saturday, where he was mauled by lions 

BBC reporter details being detained in North Korea

A BBC reporter detained last week in North Korea released his account of the ordeal Friday, describing how he was held for 10 hours before being expelled from the country.
Rupert Wingfield-Hayes, the BBC’s Tokyo correspondent, was in Pyongyang to cover a weeklong visit by three Nobel laureates to the country’s capital. The trip, designed to show North Korea’s desire for increased international exchanges, was marred as the country detained Wingfield-Hayes for writing stories the government deemed to be “offensive” to its people.
“I was told that my reporting had insulted the Korean people and that I needed to admit my mistakes,” Wingfield-Hayes said in a story published by the BBC Friday morning.
The offending bits apparently included references to a “grim-faced” customs official who “barked” at the reporters, which a North Korean official said portrayed his people as dogs.
After intervention from his editors and a written apology, Wingfield-Hayes was eventually released. But his problems didn’t end there, as the North Korean government blocked his exit from the country for two more days before finally expelling him.

CALVIN HARRIS IN VIOLENT CAR CRASH Bolts from Hospital

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Calvin Harris was involved in a terrible car crash Friday night, suffering injuries serious enough to require an ambulance ... but staying in the hospital just wasn't for him.
Law enforcement sources tell us ... Calvin was a passenger in a Cadillac SUV at around 11 PM when a VW Bug convertible driven by a 16-year-old girl crossed the center line, crashing into his vehicle.
The VW bug was filled with teenagers and the accident so violent ... one of the passengers who was sitting on her boyfriend's lap was ejected. 
Calvin suffered a laceration on his face that was bad enough to require immediate attention.  Paramedics took him to an L.A. hospital.  We're told he wanted a private room, and when they said one wasn't available he hopped off the gurney and left ..."against medical advice."
The driver and her passenger who was ejected were also taken to the hospital.  We know the girl who was ejected suffered a broken pelvis.

Google's plan to revolutionize smartphones will start shipping next year

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Google wants to revolutionize how you use and buy smartphones by creating a device where you can swap out different parts of its hardware on the go, like the battery, camera, speakers, or screen.
A base frame contains the phone's core components, but each additional part will be bought separately so your phone specializes in whatever you want it to, whether that means having great speakers or a fish-eye camera lens.
Also, Ara's concept means that you won't have to head to the repair shop or get a completely new device if your battery stops holding a charge or the screen shatters.

Son shares photos of his mum & dad on life support holding hands and saying goodbye


This incredible photos indicate what true love really is. Chris Minnini, 21, shared this heartbreaking photo on Reddit showing the moment his parents, both on life support, said goodbye to each other.
The incredible moment was captured by Chris’s brother at Kingston General Hospital in Ontario, Canada, only hours before their dad, Jim, passed away last weekend.
His mum, Cindy is now home and recovering after having a heart attack and their son decided to share the images to show how much his parents loved each other, even on their sick bed after 23 years of marriage.

The Egyptian Army has shared the first photos of wreckage from the crashed EgyptAir flight

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The Egyptian military has shared some of the first photos of the wreckage from EgyptAir flight 804. The images, which show a life jacket, part of a chair, and what appears to be a ruined section of fuselage, come after French investigators confirmed on Saturday that smoke was detected in multiple places onboard the aircraft moments before it plummeted into the Mediterranean. 
Despite this development, the cause of the crash that killed all 66 on board remains unclear.
Agency spokesman Sebastien Barthe told The Associated Press in Paris that the plane's automatic-detection system sent messages indicating smoke a few minutes before the plane disappeared from radar while flying over the east Mediterranean early on Thursday morning.

Friday, May 20, 2016

Two Colored Diamonds Shatter Auction Records in Geneva



History was made in Geneva this week as Christie’s and Sotheby’s auctioned off two important diamonds—the Oppenheimer Blue and the Unique Pink. The resulting price of each shattered auction records for colored diamonds.



After 25 minutes of bidding today, Christie’s Geneva sold the 14.62-carat Oppenheimer Blue, the largest and arguably the highest-quality fancy blue diamond ever to come to auction. It sold for $57.5 million, surpassing its $45 million estimated price and eclipsing the previous auction record ($48.5 million) set by another blue diamond, the Blue Moon of Josephine, last November.

The 427-foot Epiphany Concept Could Become One of the World’s Largest Yachts



If launched today, Andy Waugh’s 426.5-foot Epiphany superyacht concept would be one of the largest yachts in the world. The sleek black-and-white boat sports giant glass windows and an eye-catching, curvaceous exterior. Multiple decks and lounges provide plenty of space to soak up the sunshine.


Comprising an entire deck, the massive owner’s deck features a stateroom with skylights, a private cinema, an office with space for personal assistants or staff members, and a Jacuzzi. A VIP deck with four separate cabins (each equipped with private balconies) is stationed below the owner’s deck. The deck also showcases a cinema, lounge, and a fully equipped gym and spa. The main bar opens to the aft deck to allow alfresco dining.

A day in the life of Jacob the Jeweler, the man behind the world's wildest jewels and watches

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Courtney VerrillThe Astronomia Clarity watch is a mechanical wonder — and it's worth $600,000.
For the biggest, boldest bling, A-listers and billionaires have turned to one man for the last 30 years. And for the most complicated watches in the game? Still the same man.
His name is Jacob Arabo, although you may have heard him referred to as "Jacob the Jeweler" in rap songs by Kanye West or 50 Cent. His clientele is a who's-who of the international elite and Hollywood stars, from Cristiano Ronaldo to Jay Z and Beyoncé. The story of his rise through the luxury jewelry industry is, like his designs, larger than life.
Business Insider spent an afternoon with Arabo to learn just how this entrepreneurial Soviet émigré scaled the heights of the over-the-top jewelry and watchmaking business. It's the story of a bold outsider becoming the ultimate insider — and it's filled with diamonds. 

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Nigerian Senate withdraws anti-social media bill


The Senate has withdrawn the frivolous petition bill otherwise known as the Antisocial media bill sponsored by Senator Bala Ibn Na’Allah. At the plenary today May 17th, the senate received the Report of the Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights & Legal Matters that examined the legality of the bill.

During the deliberation of the committees report, Dino Melaye said the bill, if passed, will work against Whistleblowers who provide information to the police and other security agents.

Senator Shehu Sani while contributing to the debate, said the bill if passed will stifle the press and also silence social media. He commended the senate committee on Judiciary for standing against the passage of the bill.

Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu posed a question to the senators who unanimously asked that the bill be stepped down.

Is YOUR marriage in trouble? Contempt, addiction and no sex are some of the signs your relationship is headed for divorce


No nookie: A lack of sex is a big sign that a marriage isn't going well, and Dr Keogh suggests going to a sex therapist if you and your partner are having problems
For some people divorce comes out of nowhere. For others it builds up over a long period of time. 
So how do you know when issues with your spouse might lead to separation?
Clinical psychologist Dr Melissa Keogh has written an article for Kidspot indicating the seven signs your marriage is on the rocks and might be headed for divorce.
Whilst there are some that might seem obvious, other indicators are more subtle and worth paying attention to.

On the rocks: Clinical psychologist Dr Melissa Keogh has shared the seven signs that a marriage is heading for divorce
No nookie: A lack of sex is a big sign that a marriage isn't going well, and Dr Keogh suggests going to a sex therapist if you and your partner are having problems

ARE YOU HEADED FOR DIVORCE?

  • You're not having sex 
  • Abuse from a partner
  • Untreated personality disorder in a partner
  • Serial infidelity
  • Addiction issues
  • Feelings of contempt
  • Not being able to recall fond memories of the relationship 
One of the biggest warning signs - no nookie. A lack of sex in a relationship can be a sign of major problems according to Dr Keogh.
And whilst some people have fulfilling relationships with no sex, it's worth seeing a relationship counselor or sex therapist if you're having this issue.
Another warning sign is abuse, either physical, emotional or verbal, and controlling behaviors. If a partner is abusive, and won't change their behavior, then this can lead to the end of the relationship. 
Something which can be linked to abusive behavior, is an untreated personality disorder which is another warning sign of a toxic relationship.

Police hunt supercar fans who took selfies with £160,000 McLaren just minutes before bag containing tens of thousands of pounds was snatched from the seat

Robbery: A bag containing tens of thousands of pounds was stolen from a McLaren supercar in Birmingham (pictured in a photo on the victim's phone, not at the time of the theft). The money was winnings from a bet
A bag containing tens of thousands of pounds was stolen from a £160,000 McLaren supercar after by-standers took selfies near the vehicle, police have said.
West Midlands Police are appealing for witnesses to the 'unusual' robbery, in which winnings from a bet were snatched during a struggle in Birmingham city centre.
The victim, a 52-year-old man, was sitting in the distinctive orange McLaren on New Meeting Street on April 22, and had left the cash on the passenger seat
The West Midlands force said in a statement: 'At around 3.30pm two men forced open the car door.
'There was a struggle and they managed to wrench the bag of cash from the man's grip.
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'Prior to the robbery, a group of young men took selfies next to the car. They may have uploaded these to social media sites such as Snapchat, Twitter and Facebook.
'We believe they witnessed the robbery and may have even pocketed some of the stolen cash.'
One of the suspects is described as a light-skinned black man, aged between 20 and 22 years old, about 6ft, with an athletic build and short black hair. He was wearing black jeans and a dark top.
West Midlands Police are appealing for witnesses to the 'unusual' robbery, which saw the money snatched from the 52-year-old victim while he was sitting in the car (pictured in the show room before it was purchased

Saturday, May 14, 2016

Comrade Bimbo Daramola speaking to students of Nigerian universities at an interactive session with the speaker of the house of representatives

Photos of #Comrade bimbo Daramola speaking to students of Nigerian universities at an interactive session with the speaker of the house of representatives #Hon yakubu Dogara www.naijagreencard.com.ng #naija_green_card

Friday, May 13, 2016

COMRADE BIMBO DARAMOLA CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO #NYSC CORP MEMBERS::::::::::



  MESSAGE TO MY DEAR YOUNG YOUTH CORP MEMBERS POPULARLY CALLED CORPERS".

I want to thank God on your behalf for the successful completion of your 21 days orientation camp. Congratulations.  Let me by  the same token thank the entire leadership and management and staff of the NYSC under the new leadership.  Congratulations on the successful organisation of another orientation camp. Kudos to all that made that happen particularly the state coordinator and his team in FCT, Lagos, Delta, Ekiti Akwa Ibom and Cross River.  Weldone and thanks for the warm reception.

Well folks as you leave the orientation camp this morning, I welcome you the real www ( wide wild world )

The protective corporate cover of being in  orientation camp is gone and no "groupies " now you are on your own.

Starting from where you will sleep tonight, finding the offices of your place of primary assignments, how to settle into the cities or travel to the locations outside the capitals and so many others.

Now your CHOICE MAKING  moments starts from the  time you step outside of the camp. I hope you also realise that life is a coin. There are minimum of  two sides to everything . That is for all your choices my friends be ready to live with the consequences. 

One of the most critical decisions you will be making for the next on year is ensuring the your ALLAWY remains sufficient and you can fit your lifestyle within that modest income.

As you may know there is a chance of a ripple effect of the recent fuel hike on everything.  So be prepared.  Be thrifty as now every kobo counts.  Do not let the wrong meaning of NYSC be your story .that s now your suffering continues God forbid!

To help you in coping well the NIGERIAN STUDENTS AND YOUTH CORP DISCOUNT CARD  is here to make life a little easier for you as over 1000 corporate partners nationwide from a broad spectrum of businesses are within your reach on the NAIJA GREEN CARD platform to give you between 5- 50 PERCENT DISCOUNT on your purchases. Please my HUMBLE BROTHERLY ADVICE   DON'T LEAVE CAMP WITHOUT SIGNING ON AND GETTING ONE. IT SURELY WILL COME IN HANDY .

I ASSURE YOU. PLEASE FIND EXAMPLES OF PARTNERS  WHO ARE ON THE NAIJA GREEN CARD PLATFORM.  BARCELONA HOTEL AND SILVERBIRD GROUP. YOU HAVE OVER 1000 OTHERS. 

THE CHOICE IS NOW YOURS.  WISHING YOU A NICE SERVICE YEAR.

ALL THE BEST.

Wednesday, May 11, 2016

BREAKING NEWS :1000 CORPORATE PARTNERS SIGN ON FOR NIGERIAN STUDENTS AND YOUTH CORPERS #NAIJA GREEN CARD-A.K.A NIGERIAN STUDENTS AND YOUTH CORPS DISCOUNT CARD @nsycdc



To God be the Glory.
This morning i had to stay awake to write this post to acknowledge and commend the team of young men and ladies driving the NIGERIAN STUDENTS AND YOUTH CORPS DISCOUNT CARD. Above is representative picture of some of the teammates in the engine room . Kudos to Tosan, Emmanuel and Steve.
Other unseen yet visible hands who toil night and day to keep the vision across the length and breadth of the country deserves all the commendation .
For instance the team of these young men and young ladies just left the office about 2.15am this morning .
I bet a lot of people won't ever know what goes into this idea to make life easier for this vulnerable catchment.
Still too early to say it's all sorted but we shall not relent until this becomes a veritable national brand and a point of reference in initiatives to make life easier for Nigerian Students and youth Corp members by extension their Parents and Sponsors.

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