Thursday, July 16, 2009

How to seal the deal with a Nigerian girl


This classic video gives us an insightful look on what it takes to seal the deal with a pretty Nigerian girl. As in any other part of the world, a ride will always help the cause in picking up. But the special case here is the lingo used in catching more of her interest, which I think we can all learn from...sans toothpick.





Nigerian lottery winner gives entire cash prize to beggar


46 year old Rosemary Obiakor from Lagos,Nigeria, won more than 3 million naira ($20,110) in the National lottery. During the television broadcast of the cheque presentation, Rosemary revealed what she planned to do with all the money.


"I have heard a lot of stories about how people win the lottery, and they get broke in the short run and come across a lot of misfortune. I am scared, and so I'll give it to a lucky beggar on the street," she said.


Rosemary kept to her word and did exactly what she said. After collecting her cheque, she cashed the entire thing and gave it to a female beggar that was on the street with her two-year old baby.


The beggar thanked Rosemary for the once in a lifetime offering and instantly turned into a business woman by promising her benefactor that she will open a food retail business with the money as soon she can. As the beggar entrepreneur was leaving with her fortune, she shared some of her new found wealth with other beggars on the street.


The Financial



Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Plans to build first Hooters in Africa, just in time for the 2010 World Cup


American restaurant franchise called Hooters has signed an agreement to open Hooters Restaurants in South Africa in preparation for the 2010 World Cup.


Hooters is a popular and well established franchise that has high approval amongst the male demographic mostly due to the restaurants particular choice of having voluptuous and scantily-clad waitresses.


The President and CEO of Hooters of America, Coby Brooks, made this statement:


"We are excited about the opportunities South Africa offers for the Hooters Brand. This will be our first location on the continent of Africa and with locations already in North and South America as well as Europe,Asia and Australia, this truly makes Hooters global. In terms of continents we are now on 6 of the 7, although it might be awhile before we get down to Antarctica."


PRNewswire




Nigerian militants declare ceasefire


In response to the release of militant leader Henry Okah. The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has declared a 60-day ceasefire.


In the interview with the BBC below. Henry Okah says how he is proud of those who fought for his freedom, denies being a militant, and answers serious questions pertaining to the conflict in Nigeria.



BBC


Related story: 10 minute video recap of the oil war from Ken Saro Wiwa to present day





Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Video of MEND leader Henry Okah released after militant attacks in Lagos,Nigeria


After the unprecedented attack by militants in the commercial capital Lagos on Sunday. Henry Okah was released on Monday as part of the amnesty deal accepted by the militant leader.


Guardian


Related stories:Nigerian militants blow up Chevron owned pipeline after amnesty deal


A ten minute video recap of the oil war in Nigeria from Ken Saro Wiwa to present day