STARTING A BUSINESS THAT CAN BE ACHIEVED WITH 1 MILLION NAIRA OR LESS.

In Nigeria now, less and less people seem to be interested in white collar jobs and even those with white collar jobs seem to have a backup business as everyone is practicing entrepreneurship! I remember doing GST 212 (Entrepreneurship studies) back in school and it really helped me to broaden my mindset, so when someone asked me what he could start with a million naira, I did some research and came up with the following; and I hope it helps you too.

1. Supermarket.

This is a thriving business in Nigeria as one cannot get enough of supermarkets in the country. People always need something, be it toothbrush or a cold drink, and a supermarket would be very handy. So, to achieve this goal, you should consider selling a wide range of things that will attract people to you. Renting a decent refrigerator, decoration, generator and inventory can be covered with a million naira or less depending on your capital.

2. Poultry farm.

Now let's be frank, who doesn't like chicken or eggs??  Everyone does and it’s also very lucrative. Starting up your farm and breeding poultry has a lot of profits in the long term. Basically, there are three types of poultry that makes wave in today’s market and they include:

a. The pullets popularly known as Layers: Layers are mainly reared for their impeccable egg production; and most lucrative but more stressful, compared to the other ones.

b. The Broiler Chicken: Broilers are reared mainly for meat production, The Broilers grow very fast and are ready for sale at 12 weeks from hatch, but they eat a lot and demand a lot of care and attention.

c. The Cockerel: This is also reared for meat production. . Cockerels grow slower and can take up to twenty four weeks before they are matured for marketing and sale. Cockerels are reliable in terms of survival and withstanding bad weathers. They are more resilient, and can absorb shocks far better than Layers and Broilers.

I have to admit that this business is down right stressful but what business isn't? You need to have appropriate information on the business before you start and also you should be very attentive to the poultry. Factors like a land 120 x 60 square metres would be good for starters, chicken cages should be gotten considering the poultry, day old chicks which cost about 250 or less and can be gotten cheaper when bought in bulk, that is 400 or more.

3. Sachet water business.

Come on! Its pure water as it’s popularly called! And it’s really the most consumed in Nigeria! To start this business, a factory should be opened near a conducive environment, register your business name, drill a borehole, Install overhead tanks (a reservoir to supply water to the distillation system), Install distillation system

Get NAFDAC registration, Automatic sealing machine (get the one that can seal about 40 sachets per minute, Nylon materials, Logo and product name printed on nylon material, manpower/labor: Operator (1) for a start, Driver (1) for a start, Motor Boys (2), Packer (2), Cleaner (1), Truck for distribution, Power Generating set- 25KVA

Running cost of between N 200,000 or thereabout minus rent for six months running. With time and dedication a lot of profit can be achieved

4. Importation of Android, Blackberry and IPhones.

Who doesn't like good phones? And considering that most people like to order, you could be the link. Start from little then build your way up, get customers, find a good importer probably from the UK. Used and new phones will work out well.

5. Catfish farming.

‘Point and kill’ or barbecue, anyone? Getting into this business, the basic knowledge should be studied. In whatever business you wish to do, adequate research should be carried out to avoid mistakes. Factors like land, constant water supply and pond construction should be considered. Know your market and what's in demand. In the country, the following catfish are found/can be reared and should be considered: Clarias nigro-digitatus, Heteroclarias, Clarias gariepinus, Heterobranchus bidorsalis, Heterobranchus sp (commonly found in the South Eastern part of Nigeria), Clarias spp (this specie dominates the south west) and so on. With concentration, adequate plan and a good research, this can be achieved.

6. Laundry and dry cleaning.

Due to hustle and bustle, less and less people have the time to do their laundry and this is where you come in. With a little amount, you can start up. Factors like: 12kg washing machine, 7.5kv generating plant or less, Dryer (for immediate delivery), Two pressing iron; steaming iron and ordinary iron; Two tables; one for washing and the other for ironing, Shelve(to place dry cleaned clothes), One standing industrial fan (wouldn’t you be hot after all the stress?), 1kg spraying can, Tagging gun, Buckets, brush, hangers, laundry nylon. Over time, profit will come in

7. Importation of designer clothes, shoes and bags.

Although I won’t advice you actually travel to Dubai, or any other country, personally to shop always, I suggest you can ask someone going there or purchase in wholesale online and have it shipped to you. Then you sell to high end boutiques. To do this you need to have an eye for fashion.

8. Tanker for water.

In some areas in Nigeria, water is scarce and a tanker of water costs about 5000. Consider your environment, as this works usually in the rural area and would require you getting a tanker and drivers and then sourcing for water.

9. Set up a recording studio.

There is no specific amount for this, as it depends on how big or small you wish to start. It is very lucrative, as music is a big thing now and artists will always seek for a studio. Factors like rent, music producers, sound engineers, need to be considered and would be a bonus if you are one! Interest in the music business is also necessary. To thrive well here, you need to have updated sound quality equipment to enhance the final outcome of the business.

10. Selling human hair.

Women will never get enough of this, besides it will always be in demand. Get good quality hair and even from your home you can sell this, advertise your goods, get contacts and you're set to go!

11. Selling goods online.

Find your market, what you would want, start small and sell online. Most people like online shopping. Make your site attractive as it will attract customers. Also register your business.

12. Stocks.

This should be carefully investigated before entering. A stock broker should be consulted and the profits here are not exactly immediately and it’s not an exact business. It involves taking risj=k, but like it’s said; it’s always risky to take a risk.

I hope I've been able to help, always remember that in whatever you want to do, research adequately.

New Age Producers

Nigeria is a country full of talents, and recently, I had the opportunity to catch up with an upcoming producer who has gone so far in the business but still has a whole lot more to go. I had an interesting chat with him and GEEKBEATZ, as he is called, is certainly someone the world should look out for this year.

What is your full name?

»Labar Solomon Nantip.

What is your stage name/producer name and how did you get it?

»Geekbeatz (back in secondary school my friends called me a geek because of my glasses, I guess it stuck, lol)

How did you come up with the idea of creating your own record label/becoming a producer?

»I used to drum on lockers at secondary school, I use drum To my favourite songs and also ideas I had in mind when one of my friends introduced me to "FL" a music production software, since then I started making my own beats as well as developed myself in that field.

How long have you been in the music business?

»I've been in the music game for 5years now.

 Apart from music what else do you do?

»Well I just finished school, I might start something but music is all I do right now.

I know you’re from Jos where so many musical acts like 2 face idibia, MI, Ice Prince, Jessie Jagz emerged from who are your mentors?

»My mentors from around here would include Jesse Jags, Chopstix, Internationally My mentors are Timberland and Pharrell Williams,

What artists have you worked with so far?

»I've worked with countless artistes from around Jos, I worked with Skales some time back on "Shining", also Blackah of Naija Ninjas

What artists would you love to work with?

»I'd love to work with Sound Sultan, Patoranking, Wizkid and a whole lot of other artistes.

What are the challenges you have faced so far as a young producer in Nigeria?

»As a young producer, the major challenge I, as well as other producers, have is a platform to be heard and seen.

What advice would you give to young people out there who have aspirations to be in the music business?

»I'd advice upcoming producers to up their game, try to be consistent, and most importantly to never give up on their dreams.

 Nice advice, I really look forward to more from him. He can be contacted below:

Twitter ID: Labar_Geekbeatz

Email Add: labarnantip@yahoo.com

  Some beats he has made includes:

·       FIRE-GEEKBEATZ feat PSM http://stagefixng.com/geeksessionsgeekbeatz-fire-feat-psm/

·       MAI ANGWA--GEEKBEATZ feat FROWLIQ http://www.nyatnation.com/tag/mai-angwa/

·       ADERONKE-GEEKBEATZ feat UNCLESWITCHE http://buzzentnet.com/geekbeatz-ft-uncleswitche-aderonke/

·       ME YARD-GEEKBEATZ feat Mr Komashal(psycmo) http://tooxclusive.com/downloadmp3/mista-komashal-yard/

To Hit or Not to Hit

So I was talking with my girls the other day, well more like arguing/having an interactive session about guys that beat their wives or girlfriends. First of all, a guy can't just wake up and start beating his woman unless he's been possessed by some certain demons, or has a p past history of his father beating his mother or has one issue or the other, which is why we should know who we end up marrying! Ask questions about his past, his family and so on, by asking you are never at a loss, as it will give you an insight on how your future together will look like. Because if he saw his father constantly beat his mother, he may think it’s right and will take that hand with you. Or if he was abused or molested as a child, this could also be another cause. Beatings can be lashed out because of anger or frustration on the man’s part, but, no matter what, I don't see any reason why a sane man should lay fingers on a woman. Honestly, women will talk; they've been talking right from time. Men out there should just learn how to accommodate and compromise that is why they are the head of the family.

And women even the bible in Colossians 3:18 says:

"Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord". The day you accepted to marry that man in the presence of your family and friends you agreed to give your all to him, and that also includes submission. He cannot be talking one and you're talking two. Something like three is bound to happen! When you're dating and your boyfriend hits you, you can easily leave him and go away but when you're married, you can't just up and leave, you might have kids to consider and you can't keep running away because it’s for better or for worse. But when it comes to a stage that he beats you daily without you provoking him, and he's taking out his frustrations and anger on you, then it’s time to make a move.

We talked about women that get beaten when they are still dating and believe that when they get married, he'll change. My dear let's be honest with ourselves, he's beating you when he hasn't met your parents or paid a single cent on your head, how will it be like when he does??? In a situation like that, prayer is the only key and leaving him would not be a bad idea. There are also women that provoke their guys because of the makeup gifts they get! Seriously why not just ask him instead of allowing him hit you then in the morning you get flashy things in return? Most women won't leave because of what society will say or because of love; because if a woman loves a man, she can stand anything.

Honestly, I still believe a man should have no reason to hit a woman, when we talk like we do and it gets too much, leave us alone. Go out, get some air and when you come back settle things. Don’t just start raising your manly hands to hit on a woman. It doesn’t say much about you being a man.

The Tale Of A Nigerian Woman

A wise man once said women under 26 unmarried or without kids is an endangered species. Funny but its actually true. In Africa, from childbirth, women are drilled about the need to find a partner, which is why it's no surprise that most undergraduates will start seeking a life partner at their penultimate years in the university and in final year, it's a 'do or die' affair, as almost all the girls in their final year will be using words like 'introduction', 'aso ebi' and so on. It gets worse as when asked 'what will you do after school?' Most answers are 'I'll get married na'. It's actually not as easy as it sounds, 'cause in their quest for feeling among and meeting up to societal demands, most young girls make rash decision and rush in and out of marriage. Most people mistake wedding for marriage,they don't think of the long term effects but only on who bakes their 3 tier cake, who takes their pre-wedding/wedding photos, if their wedding picture is on #bellanaija and so on. Finding love is a wonderful thing that should not be rushed into, because it all comes down to accepting someone else, their beliefs, ways, lifestyle and yes FAMILY. There are a lot of things to consider like: 
i. Are you spiritually compatible? Is he Catholic and you're Pentecostal? Are you of the same religion? Are you willing to change for his sake? 
ii. Do you know his long term goals? what he wishes to achieve in the future, where he sees himself in the next 3, 5,10 years? Because a man without a future or plans to have one is not yet a man, in my opinion. 
iii. Can you imagine yourself living with him? I'm not talking about your roommate you hate back in the university or your housemate that if they get on your last nerve you can change hostels or change houses, I'm talking about sharing a home! You have issues with your space or people touching your stuff, moving things, silly things like leaving the toilet seat up, laying things around have been known to break homes apart. So make sure you're willing to compromise for that special somebody. 

iv. Are your personalities compatible? Let's be frank, you both should not have the same temperament, you should be the cold to his hot, and last but not the least; 
v. Is he your friend? You should be able to tell him stuff about you,you shouldn't have to make him ask, just talk to him the way you talk to your bestie Adam or your bff Esther, it shouldn't be such a big deal!

These are just few things to consider,there are a lot more. You should not be doing it just because everybody else is doing it, after all, after the wedding everybody will leave you alone with him. We can't change the mentality of catching our fishes in our final year or during NYSC, 'cause, after all, this is Africa

The Unbelief Disease

Unbelief in oneself is a big strategy towards under-achievement if not complete failure in any endeavor one might delve into. It is like a terrible natural disease that torments an individual whenever taking a bold step towards doing something meaningful and remarkable is at hand and waiting to be accomplished.

One of the most disappointing aspect of this awful trend (unbelief) is the assurance it gives that one does not stand a chance or possess the skills to perform a given task at hand. Thus, withdrawal from a specific task most times under flimsy and self pleasing colourful excuses spring up as the pillar that gives support to the inability to break new grounds and make headway in life opportunities.

Disheartenly, unbelief in oneself as an unwelcome negative human spirit has won in the game of toying with people's future through fanning the embers of low self-esteem and unnecessary fear in people and folks alike.

Nowadays, it is never a thing of great astonishment to see an individual who is almost at the brink of accomplishing a feat allow his dreams to crack like an egg due to self delusion of "I can't do it."

This behavioral nuisance could be found among people in different spheres of life. Students and the generality of youths form the bedrock of people who have over time been afflicted with unbelief in their different abilities. It is quite normal to see a student categorically assert that he has no chance of getting a good grade in a particular course in school. Most people who have unfortunately found themselves in such a tight corner do not think of any possible chance or way of sailing through when any challenge of sort unfolds.

Unsurprisingly, with the fastness of a Cheetah the conclusion of "I can't do it" is made, perhaps, without any second thought. They feel coming out victorious in the challenge they are faced with is like turning water into wine or an attempt to make the sun shine in the middle of the night. This is sorrowful and demoralizing.

Uninterestingly, some come out in a different fashion of as long as "this particular lecturer is teaching this course, my chances of doing well is highly limited," as a result, inviting failure when it had not come their way.

Youths of our time want what is already made by some other person to be given to them on a golden platter. Sadly, that initiative, dexterity and driving spirit that sink despondency and inferiority complex seem to have evaporated out of their lives; is quite hard to see youths taking bold steps and doing note-worthy things that would be of utmost benefit to them and the society at large.

There is need for people to begin to discover and believe in themselves and who they are. This starts with thinking and self discovery of one's natural abilities coupled with the building of courage and confidence launched on the path of determination.

It is in you to believe in yourself and to have a positive mindset of always coming out successful in all life challenges and endeavors you may be confronted with. It is in you to tell yourself "you can do this" and come out tops. It is also in you to encourage others and plant the "I can do spirit" in them. This starts with you because it is in you to cure the unbelief disease in you and in others.

Written by JOHN CHUKWU

Nigeria Has Decided

                            photo credits: Nigerian Tribune

#NIGERIA HAS DECIDED. After Nigerians defied rainfall,sunshine,fustration from card readers,even sunlight as some votes were casted till late in the night on saturday and into sunday in some states. The results for the 2015 presidentia elections were finally collated yesterday. As announced by Prof Attahiru Jega, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission... "14 candidates, fielded by 14 political parties participated in the election. We'd like to announce the votes for each party" Acredited voters - 31,756,490 AA - 22, 125 ACPN - 40,311 AP - 30,673 ADC - 29,666 APA - 53,537 APC - 15,424,921 CPP - 36,300 HOPE - 7,435 KOWA - 13,076 NCP - 24, 455 PDP - 12,853,162 PPN - 24,475 UDP - 9,208 UPP - 18,220 Total valid votes - 28,587,564 Rejected votes - 844, 519 Total - 29,432,083 APC emerging the winner of the election having certified the requirements of the law and scored the highest number of votes in the elections closely followed by the incumbent president Goodluck Ebele Jonathan,he gave a hearty congratulation speech to the APC and Nigerians as well as they made the econcluded elections peaceful,free and fair. He has indeed proven to the world that Nigeria can have a free and fair election without voilence. Come May 29, 2015, Nigeria will have a new president in the person of Gen. Mohammed Buhari and we can only hope that their motto 'change' will be for good and make Nigerians happy in their ruling.

The Nigerian Presidential Election

Since Saturday after the general elections,all eyes have been glued to Jega, the INEC chairman's promise over results 48 hours after the elections. So far the coalition has witnessed 18 states(Ekiti, Ogun, Enugu, Kogi, Osun, Ondo,Oyo, Nasarrawa,,Kano,Kastina,Jigawa,Awka ibom,Kaduna,Kwara,Anambra,Abia,Imo,Plateau, including the FCT,The APC has 10 states, while PDP has 8 states plus the FCT, Abuja . So far APC is leading having a total vote of 8,520,436 votes while PDP has 6,488,210 votes. The election coalition will continue in the next few minutes by 10Am while we await thr remaining states that will then determine the overall winner of the presidential election.

UPDATE from the polls

Abbreviations.... ACC- Accredited; Rej- Rejected; Reg- Registered


Kano state has a total of 4,943,862 2,2648,434(accredited voters) AA - 426 ACPN - 778 AD - 708 ADC - 657 APA - 2,770 APC - 1,903,999 CPP - 1,552 HOPE -292 KOWA - 288 NCP - 697 PDP - 215, 779 PPN - 485 UDP - 234 UPP - 156 Total valid votes - 2,128,821 Rejected votes - 43,626 Total votes cast - 2,172, 447

Jigawa State Registered voters 1,815,839,total num of acc voters 1,153.428. AA - 394 ACPN - 540 AD - 587 ADC - 375 APA - 2527 APC - 885, 988 CPP - 1,553 HOPE - 337 KOWA - 423 NCP - 548 PDP - 142,904 PPN - 853 UDP - 338 UPP - 197 Total valid votes - 1,037, 564 Rejected votes - 34325 Total votes cast - 1,071,889

Katsina State Registered voters 2,842,741, accredited voters 1,578,646. AA - 183 ACPN - 402 AD - 283 ADC - 498 APA - 1671 APC - 1,345,441 CPP - 976 HOPE - 47 KOWA - 215 NCP - 330 PDP - 98,937 PPN:254 UDP:117 UPP:72 Total valid votes - 1,449, 426 Rejected votes - 32,288 Total votes cast - 1,481,714

KWARA STATE Reg voters 1181032, acc 489360, AA - 248 AD - 520 ACPN - 817 APA -1165 ADC - 438 APA - 1,165 APC - 302,146 CPP - 910 HOPE - 118 KOWA - 214 NCP - 394 PDP - 132,602 PPN - 325 UDP - 81 UPP - 102 Total valid votes - 440,080 Rejected votes - 21321 Total votes cast - 416,401

KADUNA STATE Reg vot3361793,acc voters 1746031,AA - 218 AD - 273 ACPN - 424 ADC - 546 APA - 1611 APC -1,127,760 CPP - 824 HOPE - 105 KOWA - 176 NCP - 754 PDP - 484,085 PPN - 549 UDP - 79 UPP - 78 Total valid votes - 1,650,201 Rejected votes -32,719 Total votes cast -1,617,482

ANAMBRA STATE Reg voters 1963427,acc 774430. AA - 547 ACPN - 1,259 AD - 475 ADC - 534 APA - 2303 APC - 17926 CPP - 1279 HOPE - 357 KOWA - 311 NCP - 887 PDP - 660, 762 PPN - 537 UDP - 286 UPP - 1121 Total valid votes - 688584 Rejected votes - 14,825 Total votes cast - 703,409

ABIA STATE Reg voters 1349134 Acc442538, AA - 315 ACPN - 2194 AD - 448 ADC - 569 APA - 2766 APC - 13,394 CPP - 1046 HOPE - 125 KOWA - 173 NCP - 745 PDP - 368,303 PPN - 424 UDP - 213 UPP - 330 Total valid votes -391,045 Rejected votes - 1004 Total votes cast - 401,049

Akwa Ibom AA: 1600 AD: 474 ACPN:443 ADC:608 APA:384 APC:58,411 CPP:412 HOPE:192
KOWA:160 NCP:381 PDP:953,304 PPN:324 UDP:224 UPP:144

Plateau  AA:178 ACPN:391 AD:279 ADC:406 APA:618 APC:429,140 CPP:237 HOPE:26 KOWA:138 NCP:693 PDP:549,615 PPN:554 UDP:54 UPP:29

IMO State AA - 533 ACPN - 956 AD - 757 ADC - 1617 APA - 2236 APC - 133,253 CPP - 733 HOPE - 157 KOWA - 158 NCP - 784 PDP - 559,185 PPN - 414 UDP - 264 UPP - 1917 Total valid votes - 702,964 Rejected votes - 28,957 Total votes cast - 731921

Ebonyi accredited votes 425301,tot reg voters 1071226
AA426, ACPN 1214, AD 1122, ADC 2704, APA 2452, APC 19518, CPP 2345, HOPE 989, KOWA 913, NPC 1890. PDP 323653, PPN 1168, UDP 624, UPP4859 Total votes cast 393337,rej votes 29449

Niger 1,995,679 (reg voters), AA 307, ACPN 441, AD 403, ADC 614, APA 2006, APC 657678, CPP 1264, HOPE 198, KOWA 305,NCP 550, PDP 149222, PPN 449, UDP 116, UPP 118.. 813,671 total votes, 3813671 valid votes, 31012 rej votes, 844683 total votes cast

Lagos 5,827,846 (reg voters), acc voters(1,678,754), AA 1795, ACPN 3038, AD 4453, ADC 2072, APAP 2177, APC 792460, CPP 1125, HOPE 255, KOWA 1000, NCP 1430, PDP 632327, PPN 1041, UDP 269, UPP244. 1443686(total valid votes),rej vot52289,(tot vot cast1495975

BAYELSA Registered voters(605637),Accreddited voters(384789). AA45,ACPN38,AD69,ADC116,APA70,APC5194,CPP44,HOPE18,KOWA52,NCP95,PDP361209,PPN62,UDP20,UPP35. Num of valid votes367067,rej votes 4672,tot votes cast371739

GOMBE reg voters1110105 acc vot 515828, AA104, ACPN197, AD169, adc247, apa773, APC361245, cpp407,hope46,kow97,ncp227,PDP 96873, ppn157,udp25,upp,37 Total valid votes - 460,599 Rejected votes - 12845 Total votes cast - 473,444

CROSS RIVER AA - 279 ACPN - 514 AD - 709 ADC - 749 APA - 532 APC - 28,368 CPP - 381 HOPE - 237 KOWA - 312 NCP - 930 PDP - 414,863 PPN - 864 UDP - 289 UPP - 1487 Total valid votes - 450,514 Rejected votes - 15392 Totl votes cast - 465,906

RIVERS AA -1066 AD - 1,104 ACPN - 525 ADC - 1031 APA - 513 APC - 69,238 CPP - 40 HOPE -542 KOWA - 2274 NCP - 565 PDP - 1,487,075 PPN - 492 UDP - 303 UPP - 156 Total valid votes - 1,565,461 Rejected votes - 19,307 Total votes cast - 1,584,768

Adamawa reg vot 1518123, acc vot 70993. AA 495, ACPN 1166, AD 595, ADC 1012, APA 1549, APC 374701, CPP 819, HOPE 267, KOWA 752, NCP 1212, PDP 251664, PPN 1163, UDP 289, UPP 334. Tot num of valid vot 363018, rej vot 25192. Tot votes cast 661210

ZAMFARA reg votes 1484941, acc votes 875049, AA 125, ACPN 238, AD 290, ADC 294, APA 1310, APC 612202, CPP 655, HOPE 14, KOWA 122, NCP 404, PDP 144833, PPN 374, UDP 93, UPP 68. Tot num of valid votes761022,rej voters19157,tot num of votes780179

KEBBI REG. VOTERS: 1,457,763 ACCR VOTERS: 792,817 AA: 214 AD:450 ACPN:361 ADC:472 APA:2685 APC:567,883 CPP:1794 HOPE:213 KOWA:448 NCP:519 PDP:100,972 PPN:547 UDP:207 UPP:238 VALID VOTES:677,003 VOTES CAST: 715,122 REJECTED VOTES: 38,119

Benue tot reg vot 1893596,acc vot 754634, AA 315, ACPN 1464, AD 254, ADC 539, APA 945, APC 373,961, CPP 567, HOPE 115, KOWA 105, NCP 683, PDP 303,737, PPN439, UDP 66, UPP 74. tot valid votes 683264,rej votes 19867
Tot vot cast 703131

BAUCHI tot reg votes 2,053,484, acc voters 1,094,069, AA 131, ACPN 232, AD 173, ADC 189, APA 964, APC 931,598, CPP 391, HOPE 46, KOWA 128, NCP 207, PDP 86085, PPN 128, UDP 29, UPP 37. Tot valid votes 1,020,338, rej votes 19437, tot votes cast 1,039,775

YOBE tot reg votes1,077,942, acc voters 520,127, AA 101, ACPN 164, AD 213, ADC 112, APA 632, APC 446,265, CPP 329, HOPE 67, KOWA 104, NCP 120, PDP 25,526, PPN 101, UDP 30, UPP 32. Tot valid votes 473,796, rej votes 17971, tot votes cast 491767

EDO.Reg votes1,650522, acc voters 599,126, AA 159, ACPN 1284, AD 450, ADC 512, APA 709, APC 208,469, CPP 325, HOPE 22, KOWA 175, NPC 516, PDP 286,869, PPN 729, UDP 160, UPP 72. Tot valid votes 500451, rej votes 22334,tot votes cast 522,785

TARABA. Reg votes 1,374,307 acc voters 638,578, AA 962, ACPN 811, AD 586, ADC 320, APA 1306, APC 261,326, CPP 1033, HOPE 161, KOWA 153, NCP 876, PDP 310,800,PPN 680. UDP 224, UPP 439. tot valid votes 579677, rej votes 23039, tot votes cast 602716

SOKOTO. Reg votes1,663,127,acc voters 988,899, aa249, acpn535, ad714, adc762, apa3482, apc671,926, cpp1894, hope283, kowa475, ncp686, pdp152,199, ppn605, udp269, upp180, tot valid votes 834,259, rej 42110, tot 876369

DELTA Reg votes2,044,372,acc voters 1,350,914, aa1473, acpn916, ad735, adc888, apa478, apc48910, cpp813, hope166, kowa311 ,npc670, pdp1211405, ppn393, udp354, upp261, tot number of valid votes 1267773, rej 17075, total num of votes 1284848

Bornu Reg votes1799669, acc voters 544759, aa145, acpn243, ad392, adc201, apa878, apc473, 543, cpp310, hope88, kowa158, ncp107, pdp25640, ppn143, udp31, upp41, tot num of valid 501,920,rej vot 13088.tot vot cast 515,008

More updates coming as it's being broadcast

The Progress So Far.... #NigeriaDecides

#NigeriaDecides..

Currently, with votes collated from eight states (Ekiti, Ogun, Enugu, Kogi, Osun, Ondo, FCT Abuja,Oyo and Nasarrawa, PDP is leading the polls, having 2,322,734 votes while APC has 2,302,978 votes, although APC won five states and PDP four states. This is a margin of almost 20,000 votes. By 20:00 GMT+1, (8PM) the collation of votes will continue with the results from the remaining 27 states and with it, the news of the over all winner and President of Nigeria for the next four years. I'll keep you posted.

Happy Mothers' Day

Most times I settle down and imagine what it would be like to carry a child for nine good months,deliver then have a mini me to look after,its a whole lot of work to look after myself let alone children who till at a certain point need to be listened to,taken care of,cautioned,directed and protected. But over the years mothers around the world including mine have been able to take on the mantle of child care above every other thing they do. They should not just be appreciated once a year but everyday because even though, most times, we feel they don't understand us or mean well for us, they really do in more ways that they can express. By their actions and words they have proven to be dependable and accountable people. Since its MOTHER'S DAY I have to wish my lovely mother Ifeoma Ann Okorie, my colleague's mother Nkeiru C Chukwumobi, all the mothers in the world and not excluding future mothers like me, a  HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!!!

ELP, The Fashion Designer we would wanna know!!!

In the heart of Lagos state Nigeria Meet #ELP_ Ellie leverage provider. Meeting ELP ellieposh, the brains behind the fashion line,  I was indeed speechless as I went through his work. After this, I decided that I just had to tell the world about him. His motto ''ELP _Ellieporsche...Providing 'LEVERAGE'making the world your RED carpet'' is indeed a reality because his desgins are unique and one of a kind for both male and females alike. For contact and bookings;

Official numbers: 07066447173 08150672021 

PIN:2B9DF78B

Email: Ellyjoeman@yahoo.com

IG:@ellieporsche

Dear Future Husband --(1) A Deep Fryer

My Dearest Husband;


I want you to realize how much your wife hates frying, most especially fish or chicken. This is because, as the oil splashes about with it's Jackie Chan moves, when it touches my skin, it leaves burn marks on them. I know the saying that the more marks you get in the kitchen, the better cook you are. Well, in my father's house, no matter how much I dodge the oil, or wear long sleeve clothes, reduce the gas, drain the water, oil must still find a way to touch me. So I'm very sure you now understand my need for a deep fryer, so desperately in our lives.
Thanks a lot for your future cooperation.

Your Future Wife.

Feeling the Heat of the weather? What To wear to Work on a Hot day

It gets hot almost everywhere around the globe, in some places right now, it is hot, while in other places, it is cold. Earlier, an article on what to wear and how to dress in the cold weather was published, now we are going to focus on how to dress up when it is cold.

Clothes that are light, free not too dark coloured come a long way in helping matters. Basically sleeveless clothes or short sleeved clothes also come in handy. For the ladies, going sleeveless would be a better option seeing that you don't wanna be caught with sweat patches on your cloth. One has to try to look as professional as always.

Just don’t go too lightweight. Stay away from 100-percent-linen garments, which tend to wrinkle excessively. Most importantly, don’t forget the power of a good tailor. A great-fitting garment can make all the difference between frumpy and fabulous.

Making the best out of the heat!!!!!

To be honest the weather in Nigeria is not here ooo most especially when you live in a A city as populated as Lagos state!

Here are some helpful tips to help you survive the heat and stay cool headed.


1. SUNGLASSES: in this situation you have no choice but to buy or borrow them. They will help to shade your eyes from the sun plus they make you look cool ;)

2. WATER: especially COLD water will go a long way,don't ask me where to find it because if u look around you must definitely count  more than 10 vendors selling cold water or drinks. Reach out to one and grab your copy!

3. LIGHT CLOTHES: this is where cloth materials like chiffon are absolutely needed,you need clothes that will let some air into your body. Also avoid colours that are dark like Brown as that attract more heat to you body, avoid long sleeves (unless your office is air conditioned), turtleneck and so on.

4. HANDKERCHIEF: this is a huge necessity to be used for getting rid of embarrassing beads of sweat and to fix that makeup.

These are some of the things you need to survive a hot day.

WHAT TO WEAR TODAY..... Dressing For The Winter

The fact that the winter is already here is not an excuse to ignore your desire to be stylish, elegant, feminine and fashionable, without compromising on the comfort and the cozy convenience of the clothes.

The winter dresses are a very suitable solution for the selection of an outfit, whether it is an everyday dress with which to impress your colleagues in the office, or a spectacular dress for an evening party, cocktail party or a romantic date.

The fabrics in the winter dresses are soft, warm, maximum natural – cotton, wool, cashmere… The knitting does not leave the fashion catwalks for several seasons, and it is a very suitable choice for the dress or tunic, which can emphasize your femininity during the colder winter days.

For the combination of the dress with the rest of the winter outfit, the field of action is unrestricted and depends only on your taste and the occasion for which you are choosing the outfit. For the everyday life in the office combine with a soft cardigan in a contrasting color or shade tone in tone. Great and very stylish is the ensemble of dress with a cotton shirt that gives strictly elegant but sexy look. The combination of the dress and jacket is a timeless classic and does not allow comments – current in all seasons, as the winter is an extremely rewarding season for the play of imagination in this direction.

When the dress you choose will be carried on a more engaging event like an evening party, or a business cocktail, the requirements are different.

At dinner in a restaurant, you can safely walk your long to the ankle stylish dress which effectively to highlight your curves without making you ashamed of your choice. Rely on the attractive fabric – elastic falling heavily downwards – the so fashionable this season velvet is an excellent choice.

The corporate party also has its own requirements – for it is appropriate the choice of dress in length around the knee, with a classic straight cut and a soft cardigan which you can take off in the second, in which the degree of the mood increases.

More Dresses To Define your Winter. Dress as you feel...

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HOW TO BECOME A FASHION DESIGNER

You know you're destined to be a fashion designer if you (1) spent most of your childhood making clothes for your Barbie dolls instead of playing with your friends, (2) read fashion magazines instead of your school books, (3) ran a boutique out of your basement at age 10.