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DOING business in Nigeria, with each passing day, particularly in this jet age, requires more and more creativity. Since likely customers or clients are far beyond those that visit the geographical area typically known as a market, entrepreneurs, no matter the goods or services, need to reach them in the comfort of their homes. Not to badger or invade their privacy, but to subtly enlighten and remind them of what you have to offer. The simplest way to do is the mobile phone; yours and theirs. Social media:  Instagram, which meshes with Facebook, are reputably the easiest platforms to market your business. You can use Facebook’s intelligent targeting platform to create attention dragging Instagram-enabled advertisement campaigns. Because Instagram’s platform meshes with Facebook and other social media platforms, it is becoming a mobile advertisement hub. Text messages:  These are renowned for arresting attention easily, as such they aid brand visibility. Discounts, o...

Evans speaking to journalists during his parade by the Police in Abuja Chief Donatus Dunu, the proprietor of Mydon Pharmaceuticals whose abduction and consequent escape led to the arrest of Kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeje George Onwuamadike popularly known as Evans said he is now living in fear following the release of his worker, Emeka Egbulugha who he claimed masterminded his abduction. Dunu, who wondered why the Police or the Court would release such a high profile criminal told journalists that the freedom now being enjoined by the suspect has now made him and members of his family to be living in perpetual fear. The businessman said, “Why should the police release him, the chief accomplice in my kidnap? I not only heard his voice while in captivity, having been with him since 2003, but saw him there few days after the kidnap. He came to ask them where I was kept. When they showed him, he opened the door where they kept me in chains and our eyes met. Though I was blindfolded,...

Claudio Bravo was the hero as Chile advanced to the Confederations Cup final with a 3-0 penalty shootout win over Portugal. Claudio Bravo was the hero as Chile advanced to the Confederations Cup final with a 3-0 penalty shootout win over Portugal. With Portugal falling in PK's against Chile, the FC crew wonder if it was smart to keep Ronaldo as their final PK taker. The FC panel gets heated when another instance of potential VAR usage goes unused for Chile against Portugal. Chile's previous three tournaments had all come to their conclusion with a penalty shootout. There were the victories against Argentina in the 2015 Copa America and last year's Copa Centenario, but 12 months earlier -- on this very day, June 28 -- they went out of the 2014 World Cup after a shootout defeat to hosts Brazil. On that occasion they hit the woodwork with the last kick of the 120 minutes, Mauricio Pinilla thumping a long-range shot against the Brazilian bar. So they must have feared...

Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has been advised to expedite action on the dredging of blocked drainages and raising of bridges over water streams to avoid further flooding in any part of the state. Administrative Secretary of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), Honourable Asimiyu Alarape, gave the advice when speaking at an interactive session organised by the Social Media Team of the party, held in Ibadan, on Wednesday. Alarape, a former Speaker of the state House of Assembly, also commiserated with the victims of the flooding that occurred, last week, in some parts of Ibadan, the state capital, urging the governor to come to the aid of the victims. The Oyo PDP boss, who was represented at the event by another party chieftain, Mr Ismaila Ashipa, called on the people to rise up in prayer to avert flooding in the state. “The Oyo State government is advised to expedite actions in dredging of blocked drainages, to raise bridges across ...

The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has again asked President Muhammadu Buhari to resign, alleging that the President is on life support. “Dear Nigerians, even though President Buhari needs our prayers and we should keep praying that God takes total control of his situation, it is equally imperative that our leaders must tell us the truth at all times,” the governor said in news conference today. “It is time that the President takes the interests of Nigerians above his own and resign from office so that our country can move forward. The fate of Nigeria and its people must not remain in the hands of the Presidency cabal, our country must be set free.” President Muhammadu Buhari had travelled to the United Kingdom on May 7 for a medical follow-up after spending close to two months there earlier in the year for medical reasons. But seven weeks after, Governor Fayose said the Presidency has not been honest with Nigerians about President Buhari’s health. He told jou...

A friend introduced me to a Filipino recipe called Turon, which is a sweet plantain spring roll treat. As soon as I saw the recipe, I knew what my version would taste like. And in line with my (somewhat) healthy resolutions, I baked them instead of frying so they are still crispy without the greasiness of an average spring roll. Here’s the recipe below, enjoy! Ingredients   1/2 ripe plantain   8 spring roll sheets (found at local grocery store/Asian store)   Handful shredded cabbage   Sliced onions   1 minced garlic clove   2 tsps crushed chilli pepper   Chicken pieces (optional)     1/2  tbsp oil   Olive oil (for brushing)   1 tbsp soy sauce Instructions Cut plantain into eight equal pieces length-wise and set aside. In a small pan, heat oil and lightly fry onions and garlic until they become tender then add the soy sauce Add chicken pieces, cabbage an...

Scientists have raised the alarm over the dangers cosmetic products pose to health. According to findings of a North Western study, complaints made against beauty goods more than doubled from 2015 to 2016, with hair care products topping the list. However, these notices go largely without consequence because the United States, U.S, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not require the products to be pre-approved before they are released to consumers. Experts are warning these vastly unregulated products can lead to serious injury, disability and even death for customers. The report was issued by Northwestern UniversitySchool of Medicine in Evanston, Illinois in the U.S. According to the university, there was more than 5,000 events reported to the FDA from 2004 to 2016, with 1,591 incidents reported in 2016 alone. Researchers said cosmetic manufacturers aren’t required to notify the FDA of the adverse health concerns, meaning consumers are largely unaware of the dangers cert...