Goodluck or the government has nothing to do with this, niether did NIS has any question to answer as regards the souls lost.. I was an eye witness. To be candid if there is any feared dead, it may not be more than one. But who saw the corps? When the rumour started, i risked my head to cover it with my phone. I have quite a footage and snapped shots. The Civil defence van that first came carried just to fat persons. A man and a woman who were trying to re-catch their breath from exhaustion. Can u imagine mothers scramble with tender babies in the hands trying to gain access? Graduates and learned folks scaling through wired fence. For what now? Some of us may want to blame NIS for the N1000 collected. Who has questioned the Nigeria Armed Forces(Army, Navy and Airforce) for the money collect every year for exercises we all know belted with God-fatherism. Nigerians, we fail to learn. If a petrol tanker fall here and now, people will still scramble to scoop fuel. I think NOA has alot do do with orienting Nigerians.

Interesting facts about birthday

19 million other people share a birthday on the same day as you.

When 22 football players and a coach are playing in the field, even though there are 365 possible birthdays, the possibility, that two people have a birthday on the same day, is 50% !!!

More people are born in period from September 22 to October 5 in the United States than any other days. It holds a not-so-surprising significance, as conception would have fallen on Christmas holiday and New Year's Eve.

The early Christians rejected the practice of birthday celebration as pagan tradition of astrology! Orthodox Christianity even now prefers the celebration of name days only.

People born on 29 of February celebrate their birthday only once in four years.

Modern birthday parties and celebrations by children (Kinderfeste) mainly came from Germany, where the birthday child received gifts, chose a menu, and received a candle-ringed butter or jam cake.

The song "Good morning to You" was composed by two sisters, Mildred and Patty Hill, in 1893, but nobody paid much attention to it until the original words were changed to "Happy Birthday to You".

Best known birthday in the history is that of Jesus Christ. For 2000 years since the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, Christians have been honoring the day as Christmas.


Source: http://www.birthdaywishes.eu

WARRI TRAVELOGUE

By Steven Ebehiremen

Warri is a place that has one of the best road networks amongst all the towns have visited in Nigeria. Its road is connected in such a way that one might think that the town is even well planned than the FCT Abuja. Driving through the oil city of Warri has it is popularly known can be quite a pleasure.  

Because of the presence of its natural endowments the town has a lot of strangers from neighbouring states which contributed to the development of the town. It is one or the only town in Nigeria that people don’t speak the local language alone the road or when relaxing in a bar. The aborigines of the town are majorly the Urhobo speaking people. While the Itsekiris and the Ijaw are dominant in the hinterland, the Urhobos are found in the heart of Warri.    

 The people are miss-judge often especially by those who have not really had contact with them or visited the town.” Warri nor dey carry last”is a term accustomed to Warri people and their admirers. It’s not a slogan of mischief of dubiousness, but a term to imbibe the consciousness of mental alertness and the ability to think on your feet. The street life is quiet fun filled especially on Sundays and they love outings as if something is chasing them in their houses.

There are a lot of attractions in the town of Warri. The entrance to the town at Effurun is the Effurun massive roundabout, with water fountain, sit-out, and giant displayed television for advert broadcast and during match days, commuters may stop and spend as snappy as 1 or 2 minutes trying to get a glimpse of score line, some may just spend as much as how much time left for the game. Beside the roundabout is park that serves almost the menu and facilities of a motel except accommodation.

There are some good hotels in Warri that can be counted more than the fingers of both hands. These may include Wellington Hotel, Protea Hotel, Woodrigde Hotel, Palm Grove Motel, Hotel Charles David Lots, Hotel Excel, Mega Hilton, Siro Hotel and others. All of the above mentioned and others not listed are some of the Hotels have visited. Like the slogan of Petrus Hotels Abuja, “Guaranteed comfort in style” is an expectation that can be expected when visiting any of these Hotels in Warri. Due to the high level of awareness obsessed by the people, they try as much as making everything the preeminent of quality. The hotels are standard, their mood of operations are classic, the quality of materials used are trusted and they strive to meet the customary or quality seen in other places like Abuja and Port Harcourt. Just to prove the fact that “Warri nor dey carry last”

Night life in Warri is a juxtaposing of good and bad phenomena. Like every other major cities and towns, Warri can sometimes be rough at night. It will be advisable for visitors who want to go out at night to be accompanied by someone who knows the nooks and crannies of the town. Most of hang outs in Warri, Hotels, bars and sit-outs are majorly patronized between twilight and midnight. The clubs can be over crowed during week days especially Wednesdays as if their rents were paid to club owners and at weekends-Fridays and Saturdays-the clubs attendance may confuse one for church crusade.” I like this town” was the confession of my colleague.

The Warri people are one the best dressed set of people. The young boys and girls dressed as if every day is Christmas. One may think they are in competition with each other. I believe they strongly hold the notion of “Looking good is a good business”. Though they have good sense of colour combination and fabrics selection, some girls can go way out. Traditionally, the Warri attire is a blouse of lace textiles and a set of wrappers for the women while the men wear men blouses and a wrapper. The dominant food eaten by the majority traditionally is starch and Ogwo soup. They also enjoy taken palm wine like the Easterners and use Kola nuts and local brewed gin Ogogoro for prayers during festivals and ceremonies.

If you are visiting Warri for the first time or planning to do so, try as much as you can to get to your destination before night fall or make sure someone is coming to pick you at arrival. This is not pertaining to Warri alone but to whatever town or cities you may be planning to visit.

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Embassies in Abuja

1. Australia
   Australian High Commission
   ALD Building, Plot 665 Vaal Street, Off IBB Way, Maitama
   Phone: +234 9 5230753-5; Fax: +234 9 5239931
2. Belgium
   Embassy of Belgium
   Europe House, 63 Usuma Street, Off Gana Street, Maitama .
   Phone: +234 9 5233780-1
3. Benin Republic
   Embassy of The Republic of Benin
   Plot 2858A Danube Street, Off IBB Way, PO Box 50457, Maitama
   Phone: +234 9 4138424,; Fax: +234 4138425
4. Britain
   British High Commission
   Plot 364, Mississippi St, Off Shehu Shagari Way, Maitama
   Phone: +234 9 4132010-1; Fax: +234 9 4133552.
5. Canada
   Canadian High Commission
   3A Bobo Street, Maitama
   Phone: +234 9 5235857, 5230960, 5230353
6. Chad
   Embassy of the Republic of Chad
   10 (Plot 152) Mississippi Street, Maitama
   Phone: +234 9 4130751; Fax: +234 9 4130752;
7. China
   Embassy of the People's Republic of China
   Plot 343 Bamako Street, Wuse Zone 1, Abuja.
   Phone: +234 9 5236105-6; Fax: +234 9 5236107
8. Congo
   Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Congo
   Plot 940, Azores St, Off Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse II
   Phone: +234 9 4131105; Fax: +234 9 4132311;
9. Cuba
   Embassy of The Republic of Cuba
   Plot 1154 Danube Street, Off IBB Way, Maitama
   Phone: +234 9 4132149, 4134971
10. Cyprus
    Cyprus High Commission
    c/o Abuja Capital Motors, Leventis Close, Central Business District Abuja
    Phone: +234 9 5239087
11. Czech Republic
    Embassy of The Czech Republic
    Plot 1223, Gnassigbe Eyadema Street, Asokoro Abuja.
    Phone: +234 9 3141245-7
12. Denmark
    Royal Danish Embassy
    Europe House, 63 Usuma Street, Off Gana Street, Maitama Abuja.
    Phone: +234 9 5233794-5
13. Egypt
    Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt
    Plot 3319, Barada Close, Off Amazon Street, Maitama Abuja.
    Phone: +234 9 4136091-2; Fax: +234 4132802
14. European Commission
    Delegation of the European Commission to Nigeria
    Europe House, 63 Usuma Street, Off Gana Street, Maitama Abuja.
    Phone: +234 9 4133144, 4133146-8; Fax: +234 4133147
15. France
    Embassy of France
    32 Udi Street, Off Aso Drive, Maitama Abuja.
    Phone: +234 9 5235506-10; Fax: +234 9 5235482.
16. Gambia
    High Commission of The Republic of Gambia
    Plot 25, Ontario Crescent,
    Off Mississippi Street, Maitama Abuja.
    Phone: +234 9 5238545-6; Fax: +234 9 5238548.
17. Germany
    Embassy of The Federal Republic of Germany
    Plot 433, Yakubu Gowon Crescent, Asokoro Abuja.
    Phone: +234 9 3147323; Fax: +234 3148006
18. Ghana
    Ghana High Commission
    Plot 301, Olusegun Obasanjo Str, Area 10, PO Box 2025, Garki Abuja.
    Phone: +234 9 2345184-7; Fax: +234 2345192.
19. Greece
    Embassy of Greece
    Europe House, 63 Usuma Street, Off Gana Street, Maitama Abuja.
    Phone: +234 9 4133144-7
    
    Indonesia
    Embassy of The Republic of Indonesia
    Plot 683, Barawa Street, Off Gana Street, Maitama Abuja.
    Phone: +234 9 4138625; Fax: +234 9 4138626
20. Iran
    Embassy of The Islamic Republic of Iran
    2 Udi Street, Off Aso Drive, Maitama Abuja.
    Phone: +234 9 5238048-9; Fax: +234 9 5237785.
21. Iraq
    Embassy of The Republic of Iraq
    23 (Plot 710) Kainji Crescent, Off Lake Chad Crescent,
    Zone A5 Maitama
    Phone: +234 9 4139256; Fax: +234 9 4139359
22. Jamaica
    High Commission of Jamaica
    Plot 1371A/B Udo Udoma Crescent,
    Asokoro PMB 471 Garki
    Phone: +234 9 3148016; Fax: +234 9 3148017.
23. Japan
    Embassy of Japan
    Address: Plot 585 Bobo Street, Off Gana Street, Maitama Abuja.
    Phone: +234 9 5237667
24. Korea Repulic
    Embassy of the Republic of Korea
    Plot 654, Zone A5, Maitama, PO Box 6870, Wuse Abuja.
    Phone: +234 4136524; Fax: +234 4136525
25. Libya
    Plot 1591, Mike Okoye St, Off George Sowemimo St,
    Asokoro Extension , Abuja
    Phone: +234 9 3148356-7; Fax: +234 9 3148354
26. Morocco
    Embassy of The Kingdom of Morocco
    Plot 1306, Udo Udoma Crescent, Asokoro Abuja
27. Netherlands 
    Royal Netherlands Embassy
    Plot 622, Gana Street, Maitama Abuja.
    Phone: +234 9 41333789, 4135434; Fax: +234 4133791
28. Niger
    Embassy of Niger Republic
    7 Songha Street, Off Mississippi Street, Maitama
    Phone: +234 9 5236275-6.
29. Pakistan
    High Commission of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
    Plot 221, Fort Lamay Street, Zone 6 Wuse Abuja
    Phone: +234 9 2347880; Fax: +234 9 2347879
30. Palestine
    Embassy of Palestine
    Plot 445, Lobito Crescent, Off Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent, Zone A8, Wuse II Abuja.
    Phone: +234 9 4135311; Fax: +234 9 4135308
31. Philippines
    Embassy of the Republic of Philippines
    1 Danube Street, Off IBB Way, Maitama PO Box 8092 Abuja.
    Phone: +234 9 5237649; Fax: +234 9 5237650
32. Portugal
    Embassy of Portugal
    Plot 27A Gana Street, Maitama Abuja.
    Phone: +234 9 4137211-4
33. Romania
    Embassy of Romania
    Europe House, 63 Usuma Street, Off Gana Street, Maitama
34. Russian Federation
    Embassy of the Russian Federation
    Plot 617, Gana Street Zone A5, Maitama Abuja.
    Phone: +234 9 4134951, 4135374.
35. Saudi Arabia
    The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia
    Plot 347H Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent, Wuse II Abuja.
    Phone: +234 9 4131880; Fax: +234 9 4134906.
36. South Africa
    High Commission of South Africa
    Plot 676, Vaal Street, Off IBB Way, Maitama Abuja.
    Phone: +234 9 4133776; Fax: +234 9 4133829
37. Spain
    Embassy of Spain
    Europe House, 63 Usuma Street, Off Gana Street, Maitama
    Phone: +234 4133790-2
38. Sudan
    Embassy of Sudan
    Plot 2591 Katsina Ala Crescent,
    Off Guarara Street, Zone A6 Maitama
    Phone: +234 9 5239964, 4130941-2; Fax: +234 9 5231016
39. Sweden
    Embassy of Sweden
    Europe House, 63 Usuma Street, Off Gana Street, Maitama
    Phone: +234 4133790-2
40. Switzerland
    Embassy of Switzerland
    Plot 1098, Kwame Nkrumah Crescent, Asokoro Abuja.
    Phone: +234 9 3147263; Fax: +234 9 3148364
41. Syria
    Embassy of the Syria Arab Republic
    Plot 2420, Amazon Street, Minister's HIll
    Zone A6 Maitama Abuja.
    Phone: +234 9 4138334-5; Fax: +234 9 4138337
42. Togo
    Embassy of The Republic of Togo
    Plot 664, Zone A5, Maitama Abuja.
    Phone: +234 9 4139883; Fax: +234 9 4139834
43. Turkey
    Embassy of The Republic of Turkey
    Plot 4, Amazon Street, Maitama
    Phone: +234 9 4139787; Fax: +234 4139457
44. Uganda
    Uganda High Commission
    Plot 347, Bamako Street,
    Off Olusegun Obasanjo Way, Wuse Zone 1
    Phone: +234 9 5234824-5; Fax: +234 5234829
45. United States of America
    Embassy of the United States of America
    9 Mambilla Street, Off Aso Drive, Maitama
    Phone: +234 9 5230960, 5230966; Fax: +234 9 5230353
46. Zambia
    The High Commission Zambia
    Plot 430, Lobito Crescent,
    Zone A8, Wuse II
    Phone: +234 9 4131256, 4131258; Fax: +234 9 4131225
47. Zimbabwe
    High Commission for The Republic of Zimbabwe
    Plot 2908, Opp Judges Quarters,
    Off Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse II
    Phone: +234 9 4137996,; Fax: +234 4137644

KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL HOTEL MANAGEMENT. (pt1)

In the hotel industry business there are three basic things that are of importance to the customers, they are accommodation, food and beverages. The customers are better referred to as guests. All guest patronizing a hotel comes with an expectation, hoping to get them met. “Every company’s greatest assets are its customers, because without customers there is no company” Michael LeBoeuf.

For these expectations to be met there are some basic things which both the executives, the management staff and lower cadre should be knowledgeable on.

Some of these may include:

a)      Knowledge of the Industry- a hotel is a part of hospitality industry or home away from  where accommodation is provided, food and beverages are services and other supportive services are render to adults who are sane and willing to pay for the products and services rendered.

b)      Knowledge of a hotel Dos and Don’ts

c)      Attributes of an hotelier.

Regular departmental meetings and training should be periodic.

General meeting were complains, observations and suggestions can be aired.

On the other hand,  some relevant things can be put in place in enhancing guest satisfaction.

These may include internet facility, telephone services, gym and some other facilities that your competitors lack.

An effective hotel manager should be able to understand the business trend, understand the strength and weakness of the hotel as well as the opportunities and threats of its market place to keep the organisation in business.

Manchester United Anthem Lyrics: Glory Glory

Glory Glory Man United: 

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Glory, glory, Man United,
Glory, glory, Man United,
Glory, glory, Man United,
As the reds go marching on, on, on.

Just like the Busby Babes in Days gone by
We’ll keep the Red Flags flying high
You’ve got to see yourself from far and wide
You’ve got to hear the masses sing with pride

United! Man United!
We’re the boys in Red and we’re on our way to Wem-be-ly
Wem-be-ly! Wem-be-ly!
We’re the famous Man United and we’re going to Wem-ber-ly
Wem-be-ly! Wem-ber-ly!
We’re the famous Man United and we’re going to Wem-ber-ly

In Seventy-Seven it was Docherty
Atkinson will make it Eighty-Three
And everyone will know just who we are
They’ll be singing ‘Que Sera Sera’

United! Man United!
We’re the boys in Red and we’re on our way to Wem-ber-ly
Wem-be-ly! Wem-ber-ly!
We’re the famous Man United and we’re going to Wem-ber-ly
Wem-be-ly! Wem-ber-ly!
We’re the famous Man United and we’re going to Wem-ber-ly

Glory Glory Man United
Glory Glory Man United
Glory Glory Man United

 

As the Reds Go Marching On! On! On!
As the Reds Go Marching On! On! On!
As the Reds Go Marching On! On! On!

IS PUBLIC RELATION PRACTICE IN NIGERIA A PROFESSION?

Definitions of public relation

Public relations are a management function concerned with bringing people together in understanding. Public relations practitioners employ all means of modem communication to achieve an effective two-way flow of information between the organization and its target groups.

A profession is a vocation founded upon specialized educational training, the purpose of which is to supply disinterested( lack of bias or self interest) counsel and service to others, for a direct and definite compensation, wholly apart from expectation of other business gain. It's also an occupation that requires extensive education or specialized training.

Public relation practice commenced in Nigeria in the early 1940’s as a result of the World War II. Forty-six years after it was introduced by the colonial administrators, Public relations practice became a recognized, chartered profession in June 1990, more than a decade earlier than the UK’s Chartered Institute of Public relations (CIPR). The Nigerian govt. gave legal backing to Public relation practice as a profession and professional body that could admit practitioners into the profession and set standards for its practice in Nigeria. The purpose behind gaining this status was to raise the profile of Public relation practice as a respectable and viable profession within Nigeria. The legislature ensures that discipline, standard, and the professional code of ethics are strictly maintained.

Professionals in Nigeria belong not only to some international professional bodies optionally, they also belong compulsorily to the local professional body known as the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), one of the few in the world backed by a state statutory instrument in Decree 16 of 1990. The institute’s code of practice has 12 articles.