9 children roasted to death after Boko Haram attack on Cameroonian village

Boko Haram members yesterday July 19th attacked the border village of Kamuna in Cameroon, roasting a total of nine children to death in the ensuing inferno. Many houses and properties were also destroyed by the sect members.

New study claims self employed people are more prone to suicide than salary earners

According to a new study carried out by The Times of India, self employed people and people who work in private establishments are more likely to commit suicide than salary earners in government establishments. Read the report below

Self-employed people are more prone to committing suicide as compared to those engaged in service. In service too, private sector employees are more likely to commit suicide than those working with the government. National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data for 2014 shows that self-employed people (including agriculture and business) accounted for 19.7% of all suicides, making them the biggest single group among suicide victims.

Work placements for Nigerian students – (Best UK University for employment HESA 2013 & 2014)

Robert Gordon University, Scotland is proud of its outstanding record in graduate employment. Work Placements play an important role in this success, giving our graduates a valuable advantage when it comes time to start their careers. 

Over the years many Nigerian students have had the chance to put into practice the skills and knowledge they gained on their course, as well as gaining experience in the workplace. Employers can also benefit, gaining an employee who has up to date knowledge and a desire to learn. 

www.rgu.ac.uk/future-students/placements

Meet with the Robert Gordon University Representative :

22^nd July, 2015

VENUE-          BCIE OFFICE ABUJA

24B Djibouti Crescent, Off Freetown Street, behind Rockview Hotel, the 5^th House after Zartech, Wuse 2 Abuja.

DATE:             Wednesday, 22^nd July, 2015

TIME:             10am – 2pm

24^th July 2015

VENUE-          BCIE OFFICE ABUJA

24B Djibouti Crescent, Off Freetown Street, behind Rockview Hotel, the 5^th House after Zartech, Wuse 2 Abuja.

DATE:             Friday, 24^th  July, 2015

TIME:             10am – 3pm

For more information please contact the RGU Representative in Nigeria:

British Canadian International Education (BCIE)
Valley View Plaza,
99 Opebi Road, Ikeja, Lagos.
e-mail:  rgu_nigeria@bcie.co.uk
Telephone:  01-4533052
Mobile:  07086273884

Winner emerges in second draw in The Home Lottery (photos)

Godwin Oji emerged as a Lagos home owner in the second draw in The Home Lottery on Saturday the 11th of July. The winner happily signed the necessary documents with his brother standing in as a witness to the whole process! The Home Lottery started this scheme to make owning a home easily accessible and affordable to the “ordinary Nigerian”, regardless of his or her social class or status. See pictures of the first draw here.

With as little as N250, participants can enter to play for a bi-weekly draw. Consolation prizes will also be won during the draw! Here’s a walk through video of the houses to be won. 

Don’t want to be left out? Click here to play and stand a chance to win every two weeks!

26 confirmed dead and over 50 injured after explosion in Turkish town (graphic photos)

26 have been confirmed dead and over 50 people injured after a huge explosion in the Turkish town of Suruc near the Syrian border this morning. Just about an hour ago. The explosion targeted Kurdish youths and western volunteers in a Kurdish cultural centre. The youths were giving a press conference regarding the reconstruction of Kobane before the explosion went off. The photos above were taken right before the blast. See the aftermath after the cut...

Sallah celebration: Aisha Buhari hosts children in Aso Rock

Wife of Nigeria's President Aisha Buhari hosted children to a party in Aso Rock over the weekend as part of activities to mark the Sallah celebration. Another photo after the cut...

We will make Boko Haram beg for peace - Chief of Army Staff says

The Chief of Army staff, Maj. Gen Tukur Buratai says Boko Haram will either beg for peace or face the full wrath of Nigerian soldiers. He said this will addressing Nigerian troops stationed in Borno state yesterday July 19th. According to Maj Buratai, the operational name of the troops in Borno state will now be changed from “Operation Zaman Lafiya” to 'Operation Zaman Lafiya Dole' which in Hausa language means ‘the quest for peace becomes a must’.

Dencia enjoys a weekend with Lamborghinis (photos)

Dencia enjoyed herself at the official track day of Lamborghini owner's club in Beverly Hills over the weekend. More photos after the cut..

IMT HOD in FUTO kidnapped

The Head of Department (Information Management Technology) - of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Dr (Mrs) Felicia Eze was kidnapped this morning in her home in Ihiagwa Owerri. She's said to be one of the best Head of Departments in FUTO. The kidnappers are yet to make contact with her family

Photos from the ghastly accident along Lekki Expressway

A LIB reader who witnessed the accident sent the report to me. I read it a few times but didn't really understand the story well...so I'm just going to share his email exactly the way he sent it to me and maybe you guys will understand better. Read below...