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Caribbean reef shark and diver in Bahamian Waters. (PRNewsFoto/Pew Environment Group, Stuart Cove Dive Bahamas) 29 Mar 2011 14:39 Africa/Lagos Shark Cartoonist Jim Toomey Joins Effort to Protect Sharks in The Bahamas PR Newswire NASSAU, Bahamas, March 29, 2011 NASSAU, Bahamas, March 29, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Syndicated cartoonist Jim Toomey, whose Sherman's Lagoon comic strip appears in more than 250 newspapers in over 30 countries, will be in The Bahamas this week to push for increased shark protections. The artist will speak at several public forums and will visit with schoolchildren in Long Island and Nassau. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110329/DC73209) "The Bahamas has something wonderful in its waters, something very few countries have," said Toomey. "Because the government banned longline fishing, the shark populations off the Bahamian coast are still relatively healthy and the marine ecosystem is more intact here than almost any o...

BlackBerry is most popular among upwardly mobile young men and women in Nigeria, but Samsung Mobile with 6,136,648 monthly active users on Facebook and also winning the Sowambe Award for the best use of Twitter is like a superstar and the new Samsung Ch@t322 Phone with dual sim is currently the most popular phone in Nigeria. About Samsung Ch@t322 Phone The first mobile to offer a QWERTY keypad with DUOS, Samsung Chat 322 gives traveling business people and communicating heavy texters better mobile options on the go. Whether you’re juggling two phone numbers or taking advantage of different tariff plans, access to two SIM cards helps you stay in touch with double the convenience! Access 2 SIM cards at the same time! Harness the power, convenience and connectivity of two mobiles in one handset! Staying connected is so important – for business and pleasure! That’s why this phone comes with access to y! our favour es like Facebook and Twitter. Not only is Samsung Chat 322 powered with ...

29 Mar 2011 08:00 Africa/Lagos 7 out of 10 Teachers Think the Internet Could Help Improve Communication With Parents BERGEN, Germany, March 29, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- 71% of teachers feel that a secure internet 'parent portal',where parents could see details about their child's schooling, would improve school-to-parent communication,according to a survey of 5805 teachers released today by leading educational ICT provider itslearning (http://www.itslearning.eu). In the survey of teachers in France, Germany, Norway, Sweden, the UK and the US, 75% of teachers also rated parental engagement as either 'important' or 'very important' for the success of a child's education. However, 44% said they didn't have the time or means to communicate with parents as much as they would like. "Teachers agree that involving parents is critical,but they aren't able to communicate with parents effectively," says Morten Fahlvik,Research Manager at itslearning. ...

Sterling Bank’s Gluttons and Other Greedy Nigerians at Large Sterling Bank’s Gluttons and Other Greedy Nigerians at Large I know that Nigerian bankers can be very aggressive in the competition for rich customers, but I never knew that competing for free food and drinks was also in their bargain until I saw some Sterling Bank’s workers cornering, grabbing and monopolizing plates of food and bottles of drink at the wedding reception of their co-worker last Saturday in the assembly hall of the Federal Science And Technical College in Yaba, Lagos. They commandeered the foods and drinks even before the officiating ministers finished praying for the new couple Mr. and Mrs. Ibekwe. Apparently they were ignorant of social etiquette and company manners. The other day, greedy Nollywood stars were scrambling for the free cartons of cheap biscuits and T-shirts at President Goodluck Jonathan’s dinner in one of the halls of the Eko Hotel and Suites on Victoria Island on Monday March 21, 2011. Even t...

The Vanguard is the most popular Nigerian newspaper in the world according facts obtained from Alexa.com on the most popular Nigerian newspaper websites. The Vanguard has over 995 inbound links from external websites in the world with over 200,000 pageviews daily and over 7, 000, 000 pageviews monthly. The second most popular Nigerian newspaper in the world is The Punch and the third is 234 Next The following is the current top 10 newspaper websites in Nigeria 1. Vanguard 2. The Punch 3. 234 Next 4. Daily Sun 5. The Nation 6. Nigerian Tribune 7. The Guardian 8. This Day 9. Daily Independent 10. PM News

A scene from Viva Riva. Viva Riva shines at 2011 AMAA in Nigeria The thrilling Congolese gangster epic movie "Viva Riva" out shined competitors to win 6 awards from 12 nominations at the 7th Annual African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) Sunday night at the Gloryland Cultural Centre, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Riva is a small time operator who has just returned to his hometown of Kinshasa, Congo after a decade away with a major score: a fortune in hijacked gasoline. Wads of cash in hand and out for a good time, Riva is soon entranced by beautiful night club denizen Nora, the kept woman of a local gangster. Into the mix comes an Angolan crime lord relentlessly seeking the return of his stolen shipment of gasoline. Director Djo Tunda Wa Munga’s Kinshasa is a seductively vibrant, lawless, fuel-starved sprawl of shantytowns, gated villas, bordellos and nightclubs and Riva is its perfect embodiment. ~ From South by South West The film by Congolese director Djo Tunda Wa Munga wo...

Under attack: Vehicles belonging to forces loyal to Libyan leader Col Muammar Gaddafi explode after a coalition air strike 24 Mar 2011 14:48 Africa/Lagos UN Secretary-General Condemns Continuing Use of Force in Western Libya NEW YORK, March 24, 2011/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: The Secretary-General condemns the continued use of force in the western part of Libya, including Zintan and Misrata. Once again, he reiterates his call for an immediate end to violence by all parties, in accordance with Security Council resolutions 1970 (2011) and 1973 (2011), and for the responsibility to protect civilians. All those who violate international humanitarian and human rights law will be held fully accountable. Source: UNITED NATIONS Releases displayed in Africa/Lagos time 24 Mar 2011 14:48 UN Secretary-General Condemns Continuing Use of Force in Western Libya 23 Mar 2011 21:57 African Unio...

Africa’s Academy Awards attract thousands to the Niger Delta The excitement is in the air this Sunday evening as thousands throng the Gloryland Cultural Centre in the capital city of Yenegoa in the oil rich Bayelsa State in the Niger Delta, to join African film makers, movie stars and movie buffs for the 2011 African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA). The African Movie Academy Awards has all the glitz and red carpet fanfare that can only be compared to the glamorous and prestigious Oscars of the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences(AMPAS)in Hollywood as AMAA celebrates the best of Nigeria’s Nollywood and the rest of Africa in one unforgettable night as African movie stars strut the red carpet to compete for the coveted trophies of the AMAA in different categories. AMAA has attracted notable Hollywood stars like Danny Glover, Forest Whitaker who won an Oscar for Best Actor for his thrilling portrayal of Ugandan military tyrant Idi Amin in "The Last King of Scotland...

Ambitious young African American director Rahiem Shabazz is excited about his his first romantic feature the 30 Day Rule. The romantic comedy tests the premise that 'a man's lies come with an expiration date of thirty-days'. Rahiem has directed special music videos in the US and worked on projects involving Russell Simmons , the co-founder, with Rick Rubin of successful hip-hop label Def Jam, and Wanya Morris of Boyz II Men . He was an Executive Producer of the award winning SAG-accredited short film "The Sun Will Rise" and film consultant and casting director on "The Kissing Bandit", a full-feature film currently touring the film festival circuit. He worked as a production assistant for Tyler Perry ’s "Why Did I Get Married", "Why Did I Get Married Too" and "For Colored Girls". Rahiem Shabazz and Writer Christal Jordan Rahiem has won 5 awards so far, including the 2007 Atlanta Hip-Hop Film Festival for his Short Film ...

In a study led by Kolawole Okuyemi, M.D., M.P.H. , African American smokers showed greater brain responses to smoking cues, such as images of individuals smoking, than did Caucasian smokers. Click here for the full report of the study . The following is the latest survey on African American smokers. 24 Mar 2011 16:42 Africa/Lagos New Survey Finds Menthol Smokers Feel "Twice-Addicted" Ban on Menthols Seen as an Opportunity to Quit, Particularly among African Americans PR Newswire PARSIPPANY, N.J., March 24, 2011 PARSIPPANY, N.J., March 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- A survey conducted this month, sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, uncovers the perceptions and habits of menthol cigarette smokers, particularly among African Americans, who disproportionately smoke menthols over any other group.(1) The survey shows that menthol smokers feel "twice-addicted" – both to the menthol and to the tobacco – and most are attracted by the taste and feel of menthol cigare...

Mass raped women protesting in DRC, Africa. Photo Credit: Trends Updates . 23 Mar 2011 20:32 Africa/Lagos Open session of the PSC on sexual violence, women and children in armed conflicts ADDIS ABABA, March 23, 2011/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) will hold an open session on “Women and Children in Armed Conflicts” on Monday, 28 March 2011 at the Headquarters of the AU in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The event, which has been institutionalized in 2010, will provide an opportunity to the survivors of sexual violence and representatives of grassroots rehabilitation projects to address the PSC. Speakers will also include relevant departments of the AU Commission, the Panel of the Wise and Mrs Margot Wallstrom, UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General against sexual violence. For the record, the 2010 briefing of the PSC on “Women and Children in Armed Conflicts”, held in the framework of the Year of Peace and Security ...

The winners of the Mouka True Love Stories Valentine promo have been rewarded as promised by Mouka luxury brands of Royal, Regal and Regina. The prizes included an all expense paid romantic weekend get-away to a luxurious Nigerian hotel for the lucky winners and their spouses. The winners emerged from the votes cast by their families and friends who voted for the romantic love stories posted on the websites from February 1st to 21st 2011 with participants from across the major regions of Nigeria.. STORY TITLE Am Sorry Omowale;"Cause Now I Know I Can't Live Without You." NAME Ajibola Rotimi PARTNER'S NAME Lawal Omowale STORY TITLE Everlasting love NAME Afolabi Idowu PARTNER'S NAME Funmilayo Idowu STORY TITLE Creative Lives NAME Dimbo Atiya PARTNER'S NAME Karachi Dimbo Atiya STORY TITLE Unexpected love NAME Christiana PARTNER'S NAME James L-R: Mr. Benson Osieme, Chief Financial Officer, Mouka Limited, Mrs. Christiana Ayoo and husband, Mr. James Ayoo with ...