DID YOU KNOW WHAT A DRY-DOCK IS? READ THESE 21 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT SHIPS AND CUSTOMS AT SEA

International shipping lines have being in existence for years , they have being serving merchants and travelers as well, also cruise ships or celebrity ships have made people to proceed in leisure way on water.

1.     The body or hull of a ship is built in a shipyard

2.      Fitting-out basin is where a ship is engine and furnished

3. It is a custom for a lady to name the vessel and break a bottle of wine against its side

4. The first journey of a ship is called “Maiden” voyage

5. Dry-dock is where a ship is being cleansed and repaired

6. The front part of the ship is called the Bow and the Stern is the rear or back part.

7.  On the vessels Bow is its name in large letters and on the Stern are the name and port of registry are shown.

8. Port is the left side of the ship showing a red light at night, starboard is the right side showing green light at night

9.The roman numbers painted on Bows of ship help tells how much of the ship is under water, looking at a glance. These figures are a foot apart and start from the bottom

10. On a ship’s side is painted a small circle with horizontal line through it, and no ship is allowed to load so that the line is below water. The line is PLIMSOLL LINE named after Samuel PLimsoll who caused an Act of parliament to be passed against the overloading of ships

11. A ship is expected to be referred  to as ‘’it’’ but instead we always say “she”

12. Gangway is the moveable bridge to allow passengers to get aboard or go ashore a ship

13. Every ship has a diary known as Log, in this book are recorded the ships progress and all matters of interest.

14. While at sea, it is thought to be am ill-omen to harm or kill sea-birds, on the other hand, it is said to be lucky if a black cat strays aboard and makes its way on a ship or if a school or porpoises follows a vessel.

15.  A cargo or passenger Ship always lower or “dips” her flag in salute to a warship. All steam-ships must give the right-of-way to sailing ships. A vessels flag is flown at half-mast as a sign of mourning

16.The international wireless signal of a ship in distress is “SOS”

17.Ships and cargos are generally insured against damages or loss by rough weather, fire, fog, hidden reefs and icebergs

18.The greatest ship-insurance company in the world is Lloyd’s in London

9. The famous Lutine Bell (taken from a ship-wreck and now hanging in Lloyd’s exchange) is rung when a special announcement is to be made.

20. “A1 at Lloyds” indicate a ship in first class condition

21.The common phrase “the seven seas” refers to the five oceans

v Atlantic

v Pacific

v Indian Ocean

v Arctic

v Antarctic

The Arctic is divided into North and South and the pacific divided into North and South

Facts About Tomato In Nigeria

Nigeria is the 14th largest producer of Tomatoes in the world.

It is the largest producer of Tomatoes in Sub-Saharan Africa.

It is the 8th importer of Tomato paste in the world after Iraq and Japan.

The country has a significant demand for processed Tomatoes but almost half of the Tomato paste found in its market have being imported from China and Italy.

Erisco Tomato paste known as Nagiko is the first Tomato paste to be made in Nigeria.

Here Is How Doyin Okupe Prostrate for Baba Obasanjo

The aid to former president Goodluck Jonathan was seen lying face down begging baba Obasanjo over the past weekends for the insults he hurled on him while Jonathan was the president

photo credit premiumtimes

AMVCA2016

Its a star studded event holding at  Sheraton Hotel Lagos. The 2016 AMVCA awards holding right now. The event is packed with celebrities that are gorgeously dressed. Folarin Falana also known as falls d bahdguy has won the best actor in comedy, movie and film series.

Beauty And Brain, Spanish Beauty Crowned The New Miss World

Spain university graduate has shown the world that you can be beautiful and also be brilliant. Mireira Lalaguna Royo from Barcelona has taken home the crown at this year miss world pegent, beating 113 women from across the globe. The event which took place at the crown of beauty theater in Sanya, China.

A 22 year Russian, Sofia Nitkichuk was the runner up and Indonesian master student, Marian Harfanti 23 took the the third position. Both miss England and miss Wales could not make it to the second round of the 65th miss world pageant.

Boko Haram Planning A Deadly Attack

The information minister, Lai Mohammed says the dreaded boko haram sect are planning another  attack similar to the abduction of the Chibok girls. Basically, kidnapping of school children so they can be traded for ransom, he said the ransom is possibly for the sect to acquire arms, foods and other things, as the the Nigerian soldiers has sent them packing from their strongholds.
He advised all Nigerians should be in high security alert and school, recreational centres should intensify their security awareness as well.

Mourinho Wants LVG job

The booted Chelsea coach, Jose Mourinho has shown interest in taking Luis Van Gals job at United. His representatives have made the moves to make him the Man United manager.

PMB At 73

President Mohammed Buhari clocks 73 today, wish him many happy returns, in good life.

Nigerian Appointed As US Deputy NSA

U S President Barack Obama has appointed a Nigerian, Adewale ‘Wally’ Adeyemo who served in top roles at the Treasury Department to succeed Caroline Atkinson as his deputy national security adviser for international economic affairs.

Adeyemo, 34, has served in Obama’s administration since 2009. He joined the White House’s National Economic Council as deputy director. He was the Treasury’s lead negotiator on the currency agreement that was part of the Pacific trade deal.

A statement by Obama reads “For the past four years, I have relied on Caroline Atkinson, most recently as my Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economics, as we’ve navigated pressing challenges to the global economy.

“As my representative at the G-7 and G-20, she played a key role in coordinating our response to international financial crises, worked with our allies to devise and implement targeted economic sanctions to advance our national security goals, played a vital role in our economic engagements with China, and helped to achieve breakthrough agreements on climate that will strengthen our economy and our security.

“I’ve relied on, and benefited from, Caroline’s knowledge and judgment and, as she concludes her tenure on my national security team, I am deeply appreciative of her service.

“I am grateful that Caroline’s work will be carried on by Adewale “Wally” Adeyemo, who has served in my administration since 2009. At the Treasury Department, he was part of the team that helped coordinate our response to the global recession, laying the foundation for renewed growth at home and abroad.

“He helped establish the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and he’s been our point person on a range of international economic issues, including negotiations on strong currency agreements around the Trans Pacific Partnership. I will be calling on Wally’s intellect, judgment and dedication as we sustain America’s global economic leadership, which reinforces our national security, and as we work with allies and partners around the world to create jobs and opportunity for all our people.”

Adeyemo holds a B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley and another degree from Yale Law School.

Linda Ikeji accused of recieving a share from the Arms Deal scandal

Kemi Olunloyo, the daughthter of the former Oyo state governor has come out with allegations that Linda Ikeji recieved 240 million naira from Dasuki and a house from a politician in exchange from not running a story. a screen grab from kemi olunloyo twitter hand

Bill Cosby Sues His Accusers

Television icon Bill Cosby, has filed a defamation suit against seven women of his accusers. The comedian, 78, filed suit in a court in Springfield, Massachusetts says his attorney on monday. The disgraced comedian who allegedly used his celebrity over the years to assault more than 50 women.
His attorney, Monique pressley said in a statement. Cosby's suit accusing the women of defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress, he firmly rejects the sex assault allegations that have derailed his career and sullied his reputation.

Where Are These Artistes?

As the saying goes, time changes, so it is in the Nigerian entertainment industry and around the world. artists come and go. looked back to few years ago when some artist were topping the charts every week like they will be there forever, and no celebrity will ever reign forever, surely one day you will retire if not tired or out of songs. its certain some will last for a long period but a very few of them not even up to 2% of them. The benefit of being an artist is how you manage your resources when you are active and inactive. over the years we have heard of artist that got broke after leaving the entertainment industry or their styles become irrelevant to their fans.

Artists like: Pastor Goodygoody

                    2 short

                    Weird MC

                    Lezydoo,Jazzman Olofin          

                    Rasqy

                    Tony Tetuila

                    Dj Stramborella

                    Sasha

                    Bouqui

                    big Bamo

                    Dr, Fresh

                    Heady Remedy

                    freestyle

                    xproject

                    Djinee

and some others that i cant even remember came, saw and conquered. 

Fire update

A fully loaded PMS tanker just crashed at Agbara motor park garage spilling its contents. and there is fire outbreak affecting the shops around the area. Fire figthers are on ground.

Ex Adviser charged

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria's former national security adviser is charged with 19 counts of money-laundering and breach of trust connected with the disappearance of $2.1 billion meant to buy arms to fight Boko Haram.

Charged Monday alongside retired Col. Sambo Dasuki at the Federal High Court is his former finance director Shuaibu Salisu. Both men pleaded innocent.

But, according to an officer of theEconomic and Financial Crimes Commission, Salisu has said he collected $47 million stuffed into 11 suitcases from the Central Bank at night and delivered it to Dasuki's home last year. He spoke on condition of anonymity because he is not authorized to speak to reporters.

President Muhammadu Buhari has said thousands of people died because Nigerian troops were not equipped to defend them.

Round of 16 Champions League fixtures

Gent v Wolfsburg

Roma v Real Madrid

Paris St Germain v Chelsea

Arsenal v Barcelona

Juventus v Bayern Munich

PSV Eindhoven v Atletico Madrid

Benfica v Zenit St Petersburg

Champions League last 16 first legs

Tuesday February 16

Paris St Germain v Chelsea
Benfica v Zenit St Petersburg

Wednesday February 17

Gent v Wolfsburg
Roma v Real Madrid

Tuesday February 23

Arsenal v Barcelona
Juventus v Bayern Munich

Wednesday February 24

PSV Eindhoven v Atletico Madrid
Dynamo Kiev v Manchester City

Champions League last 16 second legs

Tuesday March 8

Wolfsburg v Gent
Real Madrid v Roma

Wednesday March 9

Chelsea v Paris St Germain
Zenit St Petersburg v Benfica

Tuesday March 15

Atletico Madrid v PSV Eindhoven
Manchester City v Dynamo Kiev

Wednesday March 16

Barcelona v Arsenal
Bayern Munich v Juventus

Idris Elber pose with Genieve

The British actor strike a pose with Nigeria movie diva Geneveve Nnaji last night in Lagos, he has come for the premier of his new movie, Beast of no Nation.

Press Release by Nigerian Army:SHIITE SECT ATTACKS CHIEF OF ARMY STAFFS CONVOY

The Shiite Sect on the orders of their leader, Ibrahim Alzak-zaky today afternoon in Zaria attacked the convoy of the Chief of Army Staff while on his way to pay homage on the Emir of Zazzau and attend the Passing Out Parade of 73 Regular Recruits Intake of Depot Nigerian Army, Zaria. The sect numbering hundreds carrying dangerous weapons, barricaded the roads with bonfires, heavy stones and tyres. They refused all entreaties to disperse and then started firing and pelting the convoy with dangerous objects. The barricade was obviously a deliberate attempt to assassinate the Chief of Army Staff and members of his entourage while on a legitimate official assignment as Special Guest of Honour at the passing out parade which has earlier been widely publicized. The troops responsible for the safety and security of the Chief of Army Staff on hearing explosion and firing were left with no choice than to defend him and the convoy at all cost as well as open up the barricaded road for law abiding citizens. This is in line with the Nigerian Army Rules of Engagement and Code of Conduct. This kind of behaviour will not be tolerated from any individual or groups and should not be allowed to repeat itself. We wish to implore all Nigerians to continue to be law abiding and remain conscious of other peoples right to life, freedom of movement and passage. The Chief of Army escaped unhurt and continued with his duties.

Meet the CNN Hero of the year

A New Jersey woman, Maggie Doyne who used her babysitting savings to change the lives of hundred of Nepalese women and children has being named the CNN 2015 Hero of the year at a star- studded awards ceremony in New York.
spending $5,000 in savings from her babysitting days, Doyne bought land and worked with the community to build a school, women centre and the children's home named Kopila valley children's home. Her foundation, Doyne's BlinkNow Foundation foundation supports these efforts.
Doyne was chosen from the top ten heroes in an online votes by CNN audience, she will recieve $100,000 for blinknow in addition to $10,000 that each hero received for being named to the top 10. 

Her quotes:

"If you had told me when I turned 18 that I was going to be the mom of 50 kids, I would have told you that you were totally crazy. And I am. And to my kids, I love you so much. Don't ever forget how much I love you," Doyne said. "And to the country of Nepal, thank you so much for loving me and accepting me as a daughter welcoming me into your country.

"And to all of you in this room and who are watching, please, please remember that we have the power to create the world that we want to live in, just as we want it. And that's what all the Heroes here have done tonight."

Fire in Russia

At least 21 people are said to have died in a fire at a mental health clinic in Veronezh region in western Russia and another 2 persons are still reported to be missing.
The fire which began late on Saturday destroyed the entire building that has more than 20 patients in it, the cause of the blaze is being investigated as reported.

Flash Back To Dasuki's speech in January 2015 at the Chatham House, London

Now that issues continue spring up concerning the Arms Deal Scandal, we decided to look back to January 22 2015, when the NSA was the Chatham house for a speech concerning insurgency and some pressing issues Nigerian is facing as a nation. we decided to publish just this part for you to see how Nigerian leaders are so deceiving.

CORRUPTION
18. For Nigeria to address the underlying conditions conducive to the spread of violent extremism leading to insurgency, the cancerous menace of corruption must be fought with all elements of its national power. In order to build badly needed infrastructure, put our children in schools, ignite economic activities and accelerate upward mobility for a majority of our people we must address elite greed and weak institutions that make it impossible for national resources to be applied appropriately. Corruption must also be seen by the international community as a threat to international security and take even stricter measures to make it difficult for corrupt people to enjoy the proceeds of illegitimate earnings. There is a link between terrorism financing and weak international financial systems that allow the movement of stolen resources.

19. Corruption is both a major cause and a result of poverty around the world. It occurs at all levels of society from local and national governments, civil society, judiciary functions, large and small businesses, to the military and other services.

20. In Nigeria, much attention has been paid to the issue of corruption, especially in government establishments. However not much attention has been given to the efforts of successive governments to address the issue. It is to the credit of the successive administrations in Nigeria, since 1999, that many institutions have been established to deal with corruption especially within government circles and private businesses.

21. The institutions are:
a. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission –EFCC.
b. The Independent Corrupt Practices Commission – ICPC.
c. The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit – NFIU.

22. These institutions, since their establishment have performed creditably as acknowledged by Nigeria’s international collaborators. Many politicians, serving or retired have been fingered based on petitions received and investigated and prosecuted where concrete evidence of corruption has been established.

23. It has to be realised that changes concerning any socio­economic or psycho­social problem in any society will take time, it cannot come overnight, and it has to be gradual. Tackling issues of corruption in Nigeria must have the buy in of the general populace; it is not only a problem for government alone to deal with without the active support of the citizens, who will be the beneficiaries of a corruption free society.