Arik Airline Shuts Down Operations

Hundreds of air travellers booked on Nigerian Arik airline are currently stranded across the country, following the inability of the airline to airlift them to their destinations.

Since early morning today, none of the airline’s aircraft has been operated to any destinations in Nigeria, West Africa and other routes.
SaharaReporters learnt that the massive debts of the airline to major oil marketers who regularly supply aviation fuel is partially responsible for the current situation of the airline. A source told our reporters that in addition to the airline's inability to buy for fuel, its insurers in Europe and elsewhere had withdrawn insurance cover from the airline forcing the airline to stop flight operations altogether.

A source close to the oil marketers told our correspondent that the airline is a bad debtor as it currently owes at least N3 billion to all its suppliers, a situation, which has made them not to supply Jet A1 to the airline.

The sordid situation may also affect the airline’s long-haul operations to Heathrow Airport in London and New York in the United States of America.

Some of the early morning flights of Arik Air include Lagos-Abuja at 6:45 am and 7:30, Abuja-Lagos at 8:00 and 9:00. Others are Benin, Port Harcourt, Asaba, and Kano.

A passenger with the airline, Chris Amokwu told our correspondent that he had been at the airport as early as 7:00 for a 7:30 am flight to Abuja, but as at 1 pm, he was yet to know if he would eventually make the trip to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

According to him, the airline attributed its inability to operate to the scarcity of Jet A1 and poor weather condition.

But, SaharaReporters can confirm that Jet A1 is available in the local scene as airlines like Med-View, Air Peace and Landover Airways have been operating since morning despite the alleged scarcity of aviation fuel and poor weather by the airline.

When our correspondent contacted the spokesman of the airline, Ola Adebanji, he said he was not aware of the development as he was still bereaved, having lost his mother over the weekend.

Arik Air is the third airline to shut down flight operations in Nigeria in the last three weeks following the suspension of flight by Aero Contractors and First Nation.

How to Cook Afang Soup As A Bachelor

Today, I would like to share with us the easiest way to cook afang soup especially if you're a bachelor like myself. Afang soup is native to the Ibibios, Efik and generally people from Akwaibom and Cross-River States of Nigeria but enjoyed by all Nigerians. The soup is also very nutritious as it consists mainly of vegetables. Personally, I don't mind eating  this soup every day. So lets go

Ingredients For Afang Soup

• Waterleaf
• Stock Fish
• Afang/Okazi 
• Palm oil
• Kanda
• Goat meat
• Crayfish and pepper
• Maggie cubes
• Salt
• Periwinkles
• Onions
• Smoked fish

Before You Start Cooking

1. Wash drain and slice the waterleaf  into tiny pieces, grind or pound the sliced afang leaves. However, the sellers of the afang leaves in the market can help you to slice and grind the afang leaves before taking it home.
2. Cut the onions into tiny pieces, grind your crayfish and onions, wash the stock fish and probably boil it for a while to soften it a bit, wash your smoked fish as well.

Cooking Directions

1. Boil the goat meat, kanda and stock fish with the diced onions, pepper and stock cubes in a very small quantity of water.  When done, add the smoked fish and cook for about 5 more minutes.
2. After the peppers have properly cooked into the meat, add the periwinkles then the vegetables - the water leaves should be hand squeezed to remove excess water, add the afang leaves.
3. Allow the vegetable to boil for around 10 minutes or so on a medium heat to soften the vegetables - bear in mind that spinach easily gets soft when immersed in heat.
4. Add a cup of palm oil, taste for salt and add some if necessary. Allow all to boil together for another few minutes while you gently mix all content from top to bottom and around. 
5. Leave to simmer for about 5 minutes. Your afang soup is ready.

You can enjoy your afang soup with fufu, semo, eba, and wheat. 

24 Ways To Be Successful In Life

When I got this, it was simply too good for me alone to read and be blessed! It's a MUST read for self development!

1. Make friends with successful people and occasionally buy them gift and surprise them with lunch because successful people always give and hardly get, so when you give them, they value the gift a lot.

2. Get a mentor and follow his instructions and respect the relationship. Never beg your mentor for money or disrespect his or her privacy.

3. Make new positive friends as often as possible and ensure you keep the communication line open. Create a network of friends and not just connections.

5. Show kindness to everyone. Some small boys today will be big boys tomorrow. The biggest dog in the neighborhood was once a puppy. And keep the information/secret to yourself.

6. Always plan ahead and be proactive. He that plans the future work less in the future.

7. Listen to speeches and messages from great teachers. Both religious and educational.

8. Attend seminars and training on any area you need to improve yourself. Train the trainer, personal development, public speaking, sales etc.

9. Have the habit of keeping a pen and a writing pad handy because ideas come in the form of flashes. The smallest pen is bigger and better than the biggest brain.

10. Make sure at every point in time you are reading a book. If you spend 20 minutes reading daily, for 52 weeks you would have consumed 1,000,000 words.

11.Stay away from television as much as possible. You can watch educational channels. Men with big TV sits in front of them to watch men with big library.

12 Put control over your mouth, never say evil of any man, what you are not certain of should not be said. Say good of all men.

13. Always show appreciation for any good deed you received.

14. Always help someone in need.

15. Live a debt free life. What you can’t pay cash for is not your size.

16. Give out loans that you can part with as gift, so that you don’t destroy your business and relationship.

17. Create legitimate multiple source of income.

18. Save at least 10 percent of your income.

19. Invest a portion of your income. And be patient to see it grow. If what you have in your hands is not good to be called a harvest then it’s a seed, sow it.

20. Keep a good financial record of all income and expenses, so you won’t ask later “where did my money go”

21. Be involved in community service. Control traffic, free lesson class for students etc.

22. Keep getting better on your daily goals and dream, develop yourself on them and make sure you get to the top 10 % of your industry.

23. Make sure you engage in exercise. It keeps your brain alert and your body fit to enjoy your success.

24. Pray often, and know that for every success, there is a stronger being that made it possible.

FirstNation To Resume Flight Operations September 15

FirstNation Airways has said it will resume normal flight operations by September 15 and assured its traveling passengers of better and improved services.

The Head, Corporate Affairs of the airline, Mr Rasheed Yusuff, who stated this in a statement, said that the carrier’s current fleet was undergoing engine maintenance for safety operations, in line with global practice in the industry.

It denied reports that the company was on the verge of folding up, stressing that taking aircraft out for maintenance was not the same as winding up operations.

“FirstNation is not on the verge of folding up. In reality, since the airline launched services in 2011, the airline has built a strong followership and has been rated consistently as market leader on safety and schedule integrity.

“This reputation was reinforced by Firstnation’s achievement of International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification, which is the airline industry global bench mark for world class safety standard in record time of 12 months,” it added.

The statement further stressed that the award of IOSA certification, within 12 months of application by FirstNation remains unrivalled in West and Central Africa.

It noted that this international attestation of FirstNation’s safety and operational standard, was contrary to the false and damaging impression that the media attempted to paint in the publications of Sept. 1.

The statement emphasised that the planned maintenance was orderly arranged with advance notification to passengers.

It stressed that service would be reinstated on or before September 15, 2016.

“We are working to grow the fleet as well. All our aircraft have recently undergone C-Check and returned contrary to the blatant lies contained in the said publication.

Source: http://leadership.ng/news/549321/firstnation-to-resume-flight-operations-sept-15?utm_source=&utm_medium=twitter

Alamieyeseigha’s Chelsea Hotel In Abuja Rots Away

Almost seven years after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) handed over the N2.8billion Chelsea Hotel to the government of Bayelsa State, the hitherto money-spinning edifice is rotting away in Abuja.

The hotel was seized from the state’s first civilian governor, the late Diepreye Alamieyeseigha.

A Federal High Court, Lagos in 2007 ordered the forfeiture of the hotel by Alamieyeseigha after the ex-governor was sentenced for corruption.

Besides the hotel, the EFCC sold other Alamieyeseigha assets in Nigeria and realised N3, 128, 230, 294.83billion; $441,000; E7, 000 and £2,000.

The money was remitted to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in accordance with the law, for onward delivery to the state government as ordered by the court.

Former EFCC Chairman Mrs. Farida Waziri on September 7, 2009 handed over the hotel to ex-Governor Timipreye Sylva in Abuja. The thinking was that it would be a source of revenue for the state.

Seven years after the asset was returned to the state government, the hotel has become a haven for miscreants, men of the underworld, rodents and reptiles.

Shady activities are being perpetrated at the abandoned hotel, which poses danger to some shopping malls and banks in the Central Business District of Abuja.

Some of the miscreants have stripped the hotel of vital materials, which has no security.

An EFCC source, who spoke in confidence, said: “As at the time we handed over the hotel, in 2009, the asset was worth N2.8billion. We returned the hotel to Bayelsa State with another asset at No. 2 Marscibit Street, Off Aminu Kano Crescent Wuse II Abuja which was valued at N210million.

“We took a step further by instructing Diya Fatimilehin and Co., former managers of the hotel to provide the state with detailed inventory of assets of the hotel.”

“It is unfortunate that nothing has been done in the last seven years. The land where the hotel is sited attracts either up to N800million to N1billion in Abuja. Yet the asset is allowed to lie fallow. “To the source, the fate of the once throwing hotel is a typical case of how the anti-graft war is being “frustrated and rendered meaningless”

“A former Chairman of EFCC, Mr. Nuhu Ribadu worked day and night to bring Alamieyeseigha to justice but the efforts have come to naught,” he said.

Asked if the EFCC can query the state government on why the hotel has been abandoned, the source said: “Well, there is not much we can do because we have done our best.

“The state’s funds were looted and used to buy the hotel; we traced the loot and recovered the assets. It is left to the state to live up to its pledge to make judicious use of the asset or sell it.

“We have been expecting a status report from Bayelsa State on how it has spent the recovered funds and the utilisation of the returned assets.”

Upon the receipt of the hotel in 2009, Sylva said: “The Bayelsa State Government will not be able to manage the assets by itself. The fund that the state government will receive will also go to building what is called the Transparency Plaza, in the middle of the Yenagoa Central Business District, so that this plaza will be a monument that will be a constant reminder of today.

”As soon as the fund is accessed, we will like to ask you to come to Bayelsa State to lay the foundation of this plaza.

“We will welcome your close monitoring of the expenditure of this fund, after all without the instrumentality of EFCC, we would not have accessed this fund, so it is only good that you know exactly what we are doing. We are running an open government; our budget is on the website, anybody can access it. We are fully committed to transparency and to partner fully with EFCC.”

As at press time, rodents, reptiles, rodents, miscreants, drug addicts have taken over the hotel.

It was gathered that many posh cars and Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) massed up in darkness at the hotel at night for what a source described as “nocturnal deals”.

A concerned bank executive said: “The activities of some miscreants at the old hotel premises constitute security threats to commercial entities in CBD, including choice malls and banks nearby.

“Security agencies and the police should have more than a passing interest in some activities at the old hotel.”

Source: http://thenationonlineng.net/alamieyeseighas-n2-8b-hotel-rots-away-abuja/

From Abuja to Lagos, My Hilarious First Flight Experience.

I had just been employed as a Regional Sales Executive in an IT firm in Lagos, and I was to travel by air for the sales training. Prior to this time, I've never traveled by air though I've been to the airport once or twice when I was in high school during one of our school's excursion to the airport.

So, it was a dream come true for me when my operations manager called to inform me that I'll be travelling by air to Lagos. As soon as he ended the call, I don't know what exactly came over me but all I can remember was that, I started dancing without music in the room, I jumped on the bed several times shouting " I don hammer o! Levels don change" and other things I can't remember now. Still in that mood, I called my very good friend Amos to inform him of my new level, the guy started laughing seriously, at me, called me a bush boy  and told me to calm down till I get to Lagos, he told me not to get too excited before my new employers change their mind and tell me to use night bus. I called other people to inform them of my new status.

Throughout that night I couldn't sleep as I was thinking of how I'll get into a plane and fly to Lagos. I imagined myself sitting close to a pretty lady and possibly getting her number, I thought of the beautiful sight at the airport, and was really happy with life. Even when I finally fell asleep, my thoughts followed me to the dream world.

On the day of my departure, though the flight was scheduled for 17:45(pm) I woke up before everybody else in the house around 4 am, took my bath and dressed up waiting for the driver that will take me to the airport. When my dad came out of his room by 8 am and saw me sitting in the living room with my luggage, he couldn't help but laugh. He asked me what I was doing with my luggage in the living room at that time when my flight was for 17:45. I told him I didn't want to miss my flight o and that am waiting for the driver to come and take me to the airport, he couldn't control his laughter now as he laughed harder that tears was even coming out of his eyes.

At exactly 12 pm, the  driver took me to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja, because I was really disturbing everyone in the house about how I'll miss my flight if I don't get to the airport early.However, when I got to the airport, I went straight to get my boarding pass and then proceeded for the security checks after which I started waiting for my flight. I waited and waited and waited for the flight attendant to announce the boarding time for my flight all to no avail. I unconsciously became a time keeper, checking the time every now and then for 17:45, then I started getting hungry and frustrated at the same time. The only question I kept asking myself  was, "who send me come airport by this time?"Well, in other to keep myself busy, I called some of my friends and immediately asked them to guess where I was, before they even start guessing I'll tell them that am at the airport waiting for my flight.

Finally, the flight attendant announced the boarding time for my flight at exactly 17:44 and those of us for that flight joined a queue were our means of identification was checked before joining the airline's shuttle bus which was waiting to convey us to where the plane was. I got into the plane feeling like a king, I was living the life mehn! located my seat number and sat down. I started observing what other people were doing in the plane because I didn't want to embarrass my entire generation, I was told at home how to fasten my seat belt in a pane but I still waited for the man sitting next to me to buckle up first so I can learn from him. Few minutes later the flight attendants started forming busy, asking people to buckle up and demonstrating to the passengers how to use the oxygen and parachute, something I forgot in less than a minute. After that, the pilot made some announcement and the plane began to taxi on the runway then we took off.

It was really amazing seeing myself in the sky, I sat close to the window so I was able to see the cloud clearly, I felt fulfilled and started praying and speaking in tongues because to me, I was closer to heaven and that was the best time to commune with God. The man sitting next to me was just staring at me, am sure he must be saying in his mind "what is wrong with this boy?" I didn't mind his stare as I was just feeling myself and enjoying the moment.

In less than an hour we touched down at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport Lagos. I disembarked from the plane and followed others till I got out of  the terminal. I got into one of the airport's taxi and asked the driver to take me to the hotel where my operation manager made my reservation.

THE END!

Grand Opening Of Grand Cubana Hotels Abuja. (PICS)

Date: Saturday 3rd September 2016
Time: 4pm prompt,
Address: No 6 Ebitu Ukiwe Street off Mike Akhigbe Way Jabi District, Abuja.

The Grand Cubana Hotels brand covers your maximum hospitality needs, spectacular architectural masterpiece, very intimate and welcoming at the same time offers discreet personalized services and sophisticated facilities, complimented by highly skilled manpower with integrity and high ethical standard.



OUR AMENITIES
80 Luxury rooms ,Suites with kitchen net
Presidential Suites
Gymnasium with modern equipment, Well over 20 channels on Dstv available in each room
Olympic size swimming Pool,2 Banquet/Conference Halls, Restaurant(African, Continental and Chinese cuisine),Executive/Cocktail Bar ,24 Hours Power with our 500KVA and 200KVA Generators, Water tight security, Water Treatment Plant,CCTV Camera 24 hours,
Ticketing /Travel Agent, Free group airport pickup, Spaservices, Business Center
24 Hours WIFI (Fibre Optic), Salon and Ample Parking space.

We invite you and your organization to visit us for a mutually benefiting and fruitful business relationship.

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How To Find Luxurious But Affordable Hotels When You Travel Abroad.

For some of us, getting a good hotel when we travel out of the shores of Nigeria can be very stressful. We often pay huge sum of money to travel agencies who end up milking us dry and booking us into cheap and classless hotels abroad. 

Today, I want to share with us "how to find luxurious but affordable hotels when you travel abroad." The truth is, instead of paying travel agencies to make hotel reservations for you or your family, you can actually use your smart phone or laptop to check out different good hotels abroad and make reservations without a third party through these sites I'll be sharing.  Even if your budget is tight, you needn't spend it in a cheap hotel. Shop around for a luxury hotel room at a discount price on these sites.

1. Expedia 

When you search for hotels on Expedia, the first returns are usually those Expedia has special deals with and discount savings are passed on to you. Expedia is also the best place to get hotel info on a given destination, and you can conveniently shop for a luxury hotel by choosing "Sort by Hotel Class." To find a luxurious but cheap hotel deals on Expedia, go to http://www.expedia.com.

2.Priceline

 Hotel-price deals for both bargain hunters and bottom fishers with a taste for the finer things. You can choose a specific hotel and get a low rate, or take your chances by bidding on the company's "Name Your Own Price Hotels". For the latter, you choose the number of stars and general location but you won't know the actual hotel until your offer is accepted. You can check for hotels on Priceline here http://www.priceline.com.

3. TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor is an essential tool for travelers. Here you can not only read about others' experiences at specific hotels and resorts but you can now book your accommodations directly from the site. There's also the option to book on popular online agents including Expedia, Priceline and Orbitz. TripAdvisor is also a good place to research destinations and book flights, vacation rentals and restaurants as well. To find the best discount deals, choose a page of hotels in a destination and click on "Lowest Price." Go to http://www.tirpadvisor.com and check it out.

4. Travelocity

The smart money's on Travelocity, when you want to make a quick getaway without breaking the bank. Affordable last-minute vacation packages, both domestic and international, will tempt you away from spending another weekend at home. Travelocity provides personal support before, during and after the trip. Check them out on http://www.travelocity.com.

5. Last Minute Travel

LastMinuteTravel.com offers many exclusive deals, saving consumers time and money on discount airline tickets, discount hotels, discount cruises, discount car rentals, and discount vacation packages. LastMinuteTravel.com has been recognized by Travel & Leisure Megazine as the best site for spontaneous travel and was recently named a "best of the web" by Forbes.com. Go to http:www.lastminutetravel.com and give them a try.

Lagos State Police Deputy PRO Weds Today PICS

The Lagos State Deputy Public Relations Officer, Aliyu Giwa walked down the aisle with his beautiful wife Aminat today Saturday August 27. Happy married life to them.

Truck And An Ambulance In Accident On Benin Tow Gate (Photos)

A driver has sustained minor injuries after the bus he was driving was involved in an accident along Benin toll-gate .


immediately after Ovie river.

According to an eyewitness, the bus was driving behind a long tanker truck when a big metal bus fell off from the truck and banged on the road hitting directly at the ambulance and injuring the driver.


The man is currently receiving treatment at FRSC hospital at Benin tow gate.

Keke Driver Trying To Charm A Lady In Akwa Ibom Caught - PICS

It was end of the road for a tricycle (KEKE) rider and his accomplice who specialize in hypnotizing unsuspecting passengers in Akwa Ibom state. They were arrested on Thursday after being caught red handed when their charm failed to work on a young lady.

The incident which caused panic among residents -happened along Oron Road close to Uruan Street, Uyo when their local charm used in hypnotizing their victim refused to work.

They were beaten and later handed over to Ewet Housing Estate Police officers who came to their rescue.

BREAKING NEWS: Governor Yahaya Bello Stoned.

Some aggrieved residents on Friday stoned Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, as he emerged from a mosque where he observed Jumat prayer in Lokoja, the state capital, PREMIUM TIMES learnt.
It is not immediately clear why the residents carried out the attack against Mr. Bello, but witnesses said the incident occurred at the Lokoja Central Mosque in the old market area of the capital.

A source who confirmed the development to this newspaper said the disgruntled persons also carried few placards while chanting anti-government slogans. The source also said Mr. Bello was pelted with rotten fruits and vegetables.
The police dispersed the crowd with teargas soon afterwards, the source said.

“The situation in this state is even worse than what the residents are doing. The situation is pathetic,” the source said.
An official in the state said that was the second time in two weeks the governor would be so attacked as complaints mount about the depreciating living conditions in the state.
“He recently attended an event in Ankpa, and residents there defied heavy security to stone him,” the official said. “We don’tunderstand what’s going on.”
Kogi State Government spokespersons, Kingsley Fanwo and Gbenga Olorunpomi, could not be reached for comment for this reports.

Source:  http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/209355-breaking-kogi-governor-yahaya-bello-attacked-in-lokoja.html

Richard Branson escapes death after a cycling accident: "I really thought I was going to die"

In a post on the Virgin website, entitled 'My life flashed before my eyes', he said he was cycling down a hill when he hit a speed bump and was hurled over the handlebars. 

"A couple of nights ago I went cycling on Virgin Gorda with Holly and Sam as part of my training for the Virgin Strive Challenge. I was heading down a hill towards Leverick Bay when it suddenly got really dark and I managed to hit a ‘sleeping policeman’ hump in the road head on. The next thing I knew, I was being hurled over the handlebars and my life was literally flashing before my eyes

"I really thought I was going to die. I went flying head-first towards the concrete road, but fortunately my shoulder and cheek took the brunt of the impact, and I was wearing a helmet that saved my life (however, perhaps they should build bike helmets that protect the side of the face too - does anyone know of one?). My bike went flying off the cliff and disappeared. We’ve since recovered the crumpled bicycle, completely destroyed. My cheek has been badly damaged and my knee, chin, shoulder and body severely cut

"As I landed, once I realised I was alive, I began testing my movement. I really couldn't believe I was alive, let alone not paralysed. Coincidentally, the first person to arrive on the scene was my assistant Helen, who had just returned from holiday. She was wondering who was lying prostrate on the road. I was so glad to be alive that I quickly was able to summon my sense of humour, and said to her: “I’m alive! At least you’ve still got a job!

"George, one of the team, sprinted from the bottom of the hill and the team soon got me back home and patched up. I travelled to Miami for x-rays and scans, but have been extremely fortunate that apart from a cracked cheek and some torn ligaments I hopefully will be able to complete the Virgin Strive Challenge next month. My biggest hardship is having to drink tea out of a straw. Oh, and being called elephant man by a six year old!

"My attitude has always been, if you fall flat on your face, at least you’re moving forward. All you have to do is get back up and try again. At least I’m practicing what I preach – though a little too literally!

the date of the accident just happened to be the fifth anniversary of the fire on Necker Island. What a way to mark it! Thankfully, good fortune has smiled on me so far. It has been quite a year, I’ve been in the wars knocking my teeth out playing tennis not once but twice, and also being kissed by a ray and running into a bullet proof door.

"Over the years I’ve had many brushes with death, not least in my ballooning adventures. In the documentary Don’t Look Down, which we’re releasing soon, my co-pilot Per Lindstrand quotes Napoleon: “I know he's a good general, but is he lucky?” He says I have certainly been lucky – I wouldn’t disagree!

"Today my son Sam mentioned another fitting quote, from Hunter S. Thompson: “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!"

Before Applying Or Coming To The UK For Studies: Beware Of This!

I have observed that a lot of Nigerians are ignorant of some basic facts about the UK before choosing to study here. I have met so many people whose desire is to stay back in the country for a few years before returning to Nigeria. However, they get disappointed when on arrival they discover that there are no immigration programs designed to keep them in the country beyond their studies. Hence I thought I should educate us a little just so that you ahead of time. I have been in the UK for 7 years so I am speaking from experience.

The UK is a lovely country, people here are respectful, you will get on with little or no problems at all. However, IF YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY to study abroad and IF YOUR INTENTIONS are to stay back to work for a few years before returning to your country. THEN THE UK is a wrong choice. During the Labour government students were allowed to stay back for two years after graduation but the Conservative Party (currently in Gov) is heavily ANTI IMMIGRATION. Therefore YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO LEAVE THE UK AS SOON AS YOU GRADUATE except you get married or get certain types of jobs (Trust me, YOU WONT GET THOSE JOBS within ONE YEAR), you will be kicked out of the country. ONLY students whose primary intentions are to study and go back to their jobs, husband, rich parents, wife or other commitments should come to the UK for studies. THE UK IS VERY SENSITIVE TO IMMIGRATION RIGHT NOW. they don't want IMMIGRANTS in the country anymore.

For those who want to stay back and work for some years after graduation, you SHOULD go to CANADA, USA, SELECTED EU COUNTRIES, AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND and others. These countries have immigration programs to allow you stay back in their countries before returning to NIGERIA, if you want to.

Please note that I am not discouraging people from coming to the UK, as far as I am concern, the UK is a friendly country with good human right. You will love it here but just beware that they are no longer VERY WELCOMING TO IMMIGRANTS. I think they are tired of people coming to their country, it is a good place to study if all you are after is the certificate. However, from my recent experience with Nigerian students (always trying to stay back to no avail) I just thought you should know that there are other countries out there that support or have immigration programs to support ex students who wants to stay back in their country.

Written by Bikat.

17 years Old Girl Contemplates Suicide in Abuja Hotel, After Getting Infected With HIV By Sugar Daddy.

A 17 year old girl, Miss Tessy tried to take her life after finding out that her sugar daddy who took her to an unnamed hotel in Abuja had infected her with the much dreaded HIV disease. Staff of the said hotel who were perplexed when Miss Tessy suddenly ran out of her hotel room heading to the pool side, got the shock of their life when she dived into the deepest part of the pool and started drowning. If not for the timely intervention of the swimming pool attendant, who also dived into the pool and rescued the girl, the story would have been different.

After she was rescued, she started shouting "Please leave me to die, I want to die" However, a staff of the hotel saw a phone in her jean trouser's pocket, he took out the Sim card from the phone (which was obviously soaked with water) and inserted the Sim in his own phone. He called the first number on the Sim "Aunty Gloria" when the lady "Aunty Gloria" picked up the phone, she was informed about Tessy's attempted suicide and was asked to come and take her home as her condition was  now stable (after the first aid administered).

Furthermore, Tessy was interrogated on the reason for her action, she started crying and speaking at the top of her voice, that the man who brought her to the hotel had infected her with HIV. She told the hotel staff and guests that were with her, that the man after having sex with her told her that he wanted to go out and buy some fruits from a fruit market not too far from the hotel. However, two hours later after the man left, he sent her a text message telling her that he has infected her with HIV, he told her that he was infected with HIV last year by a girl and that he will never go down alone.

On further interrogation, the girl said that she is only 17 years old and that she just met the man (Philip) two weeks ago and decided to follow him to the hotel on his invitation. Some people advised her to go to the hospital and test for HIV before jumping into conclusion. Others scolded her for trying to take her life over a matter she is not even sure of, they told her that even if the test is positive, that does not give her the right to want to take her life because there are so many people living with the disease and doing very well in life.

Bolton White Hotels & Apartments, Abuja...All about GREAT service!!

Bolton White Hotel and Apartment is a Four Star guest facility with an eclectic collection of experts offering you detailed and personalized service. At Bolton, whether you are looking for a very fresh piece of fruit or the perfect place to spend the night, we are prepared to serve you well. Bolton is tastefully decorated with perfectly choreographed, impeccable finish. This Hotel go extra length to provide their guests with faultlessly tailored and exceptional experience.

With 176 comfortable and stylish luxury bedrooms, en-suite self-catering rooms, great cooling system in all rooms, writing desk and satellite TV, tea/coffee making facilities, direct-detail telephone/modern  and Wi-Fi. Non-smoking rooms available on request.
Various conference and banqueting facilities available with seating capacity from 160 to 200 for conference and banqueting. Each venue is air conditioned, with standard audio visual equipment are available on request.

Bolton is strategically positioned around the heart of economic activities of Abuja.

The guest facility is located in Garki, South North Nigeria, and the very high end area within the heart of the city of Abuja. It is strategically surrounded by many leisure and recreational spots such as the cinemas, golf courses, etc. It is about 2km from the city Centre and 30 minutes from the Airport.

Bolton White Hotels and Apartments offers great services, from the reception to the house keepers. The hotel is well secured with men of the Nigerian police and the military 24/7. They also have CCTV cameras in the hotel premises.

So, when next you're visiting Abuja, Nigeria and you need a cozy and luxurious place to stay don't forget to check in at BOLTON WHITE HOTELS AND APARTMENTS ABUJA.