Diamond Bank Leads FG’s campaign to unlock IT innovations, Start-ups Incubation

L- R : Rob Giles, Head, Transaction & E-  banking, Diamond bank plc; Kabiru Aregbesola, Technical Adviser, Office of the Vice President; Moseope Olaosebikan, Special Assistant on Media and ICT, Office of the Vice President; Uzoma Dozie, Chief Executive Officer, Diamond bank plc; and  Lanre Osibona, Senior Special Assistand on ICT, Office of the Vice President  at the 2016 Aso Villa Demo Day (AVDD)  

Diamond Bank has thrown its weight behind Federal Government’s initiative to unlock unprecedented opportunities for young entrepreneurs and information technology start-ups under the Presidency’s pet project tagged “The Pitch” in ‘Aso Villa Demo Day’.

The Aso Villa Demo Day, which is aimed at stimulating innovation, entrepreneurship and technological ideas is a programme of the Federal Government to identify, incubate, mentor, support and celebrate the best in the fields of information technology and entrepreneurship. 

David Cameron resigns as prime minister after Britain Votes Brexit

David Cameron has resigned as prime minister after Britain voted to leave the European Union.

The prime minister, who backed a Remain vote, said Britain required "fresh leadership" to negotiate the country's exit from the EU.

Brexit wins as Britain votes to leave European Union

Britain has voted to leave the European Union, with the Leave campaign securing around 51.8 per cent of the vote.

David Cameron, who will address the nation shortly, is now facing calls to resign as Prime Minister.

Afrinvest Executives Reengineering Nigeria’s Economy

Leading wealth advisory firm, Afrinvest, has established itself as a repository of top quality executives and leaders who would play a critical role not only in driving the growth of businesses but also improving public sector efficiency and economic recovery. The appointment of 30-year old Mark Okoye, a former Associate at the firm, as Commissioner for Economic Planning & Budget Development in Anambra State is further confirmation of that fact.

President Buhari Appoints Ibrahim Kpotum as Acting Inspector General of Police

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Ibrahim Kpotum Idris as the acting Inspector General of Police (IG).

His appointment is subject to confirmation by the Police Council.

He replaces Mr. Solomon Arase who retired yesterday.

Arase accompanied the new IG to the president’s office when the appointment was made.

Prior to his appointment, Idris was the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) in charge of Operations.

British Man Michael Steven Sandford tried to kill Donald Trump: Court papers

BBC has revealed that the  Briton who tried to grab a police officer's gun at a Donald Trump rally in Las Vegas said he wanted to shoot the US candidate, according to court papers say.

Michael Steven Sandford, 20, did not enter a plea when he appeared before a judge in Nevada and was remanded in custody until a hearing on 5 July. He is charged with an act of violence in a restricted area.

EFCC Freezes Fayose’s Account,

The personal account of the Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose and that of his associates have been frozen by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC). Fayose Speaking at the premises of Zenith Bank, Ado-Ekiti, where he had his personal account, the governor claimed that he had gotten winds of plans by the Presidency to freeze his account some days earlier. 

Most Houses in Nigeria are Boring, The walls have no story to tell...that I have come to Solve - The Lady Painter

The advent of small businesses in Nigeria cannot be overemphasized as they have contributed immensely to local economies by bringing growth and innovation to the community in which the business is established. Small businesses also help stimulate economic growth by providing employment opportunities to people who may not be employable by larger corporations. 

Small businesses tend to attract talent who invent new products or implement new solutions for existing ideas. In this interview with Small business owners doing things that you can't imagine to make a living, Akonuche presents Uju Udoka The Lady Painter who sees painting as a good business and a huge source of income, According to Uju, " I have come to make your walls tell stories".

Enjoy excerpts of the interview after the cut...  

ISIS are Heading to France and Belgium to carry out series of terror attacks - Belgian Corps Warn

According to the TheSunUK, Beligan anti-terror unit contacted French police to warn them about some ISIS extremists who are intending to travel from Syria to France and Belgium to carry out a series of terror attacks. According to a French official, a warning note was sent police across france on Tuesday.

According to a Belgian paper Derniere Heure , The extremists could have left Syria 10 days ago, and are sailing to Europe and attempting to land in Greece and Turkey without any passports. The paper, which said it had obtained an alert message, warns that the fighters targeting a Belgian shopping mall and a US fast-food restaurant for their imminent attacks.

Pensioners Protest over 34month Pension Allowance in Owerri - Pictures

According to a Facebook user, below are photos of pensioners protesting  this morning in Owerri over the callousness of the Governor who has refused to pay them over 34 months pension allowance. 

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Nigerian Veteran Music Producer OJB Jezreel is Dead

A reliable source just revealed  to Akonuche that music icon OJB is dead.

OJB who had a kidney transplant in 2013 failed last week and his family had to keep him on N35, 000 dialysis daily to overcome the relapse.

OJB sadly passes on a month to his 50th birthday. 

Federal Government 500,000 Teaching Job Portal Gets 35 Million applications within Three days

The newly launched Jobs portal of the Federal Government “N-Power. gov.ng,” has recorded over Thirty-five million applicants which 400,000 applications  was successful since it opened for submissions on Sunday, June 12, 2016. 

According to the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande.

"The portal was opened in order to receive applications towards filling 500,000 direct teaching jobs scheme. so far, 400,000 applicants were successfully registered for the teaching jobs within the first 36 hours the website began operation.

Microsoft Set to Acquire LinkedIn for $26.2 Billion in Cash

Microsoft has reached an agreement to acquire LinkedIn for $26.2 billion in cash. The deal would be the largest in Microsoft’s history, dramatically expanding the company’s reach with ownership of the dominant business social network, with more than 433 million members.

LinkedIn, based in Mountain View, Calif., “will retain its distinct brand, culture and independence,” the companies say in a news release. “Jeff Weiner will remain CEO of LinkedIn, reporting to Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft. Reid Hoffman, chairman of the board, co-founder and controlling shareholder of LinkedIn, and Weiner both fully support this transaction. The transaction is expected to close this calendar year.”

Jay Z, Future & DJ Khaled Shoot new Music Video ....'"I Got The Keys"

Setting the pace for his Major Key album, DJ Khaled shot the visual for the project's reported first single, "I Got The Keys." The song is set to feature Jay Z and Future, just as the Atlanta rapper promised.

DJ Khaled shared the news of the video, where else, Snapchat. He also took to Instagram to share some photos of the shoot.

Nigeria Football Legend Steven Keshi Dead at 54.

One of the most outstanding captains of the Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, and former coach of the team, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi, is dead at 54, his family has announced.

According to Emmanuel Ado, Steven Keshi's brother, the 54-year-old died of Cardiac arrest in the early hours of Wednesday, June 8.