6 Ways to Be More Confident

MOTIVATING

You have two choices: change your way of thinking, or fake it until you make it.

Whether you have to give a speech, need to negotiate with someone, want to find a mate, or simply get ahead in life, confidence is your best friend. If you're lacking in that regard, here's how to change your thinking or in the very least make it appear as if you're comfortable in your own skin.
Do not slouch.
Regardless of your confidence level, slouching communicates you lack faith in yourself.
Try posting a note on the edge of your computer display with a reminder such as an up arrow in thick red marker or the words "SIT UP STRAIGHT." To correct yourself roll your shoulders back and imagine

8 Ways to Energize Each Morning

To have a truly wonderful day, getting it started with your best foot forward.

Workdays are more productive when you hit the ground running.  Here's how to make certain you've got the energy to start your day right, and keep it moving forward.
1. Inspire your body.
When you're sleeping, your muscles become sore so that waking leaves you groggy. Rather than shuffle through your morning, stand right up, shake yourself out, and take three long, deep breaths. Remember, the root word of "inspire" is Latin for "to breathe."
2. Inspire your mind.
Have a list of your life goals ready on your bed-table. After you've inspired your body, read your goals aloud, not in a drone but with real feeling. Imagine as vividly as you can how you'll feel when you achieve each goal.
3. Ignore emails and messages.
If you're like most people, you'll be tempted to check your phone to see what's happened while you were sleeping. Bad move. Unless you've got something that's "hanging fire," postpone the electronic paperwork until after you're at the office.
4. Drink GOOD coffee.
If you're going to drink coffee--and you know you are--why waste the experience on the bland liquid served at the kiosks or the rot-gut sitting in the office carafe?  Buy fresh-roasted beans, grind it yourself, and make the good stuff.  You'll never regret it.
5. Fuel your body.
Breakfast defines your physical condition for the day. Fruit, vegetables and lean protein will sustain you for hours.  By contrast, refined sugar creates a false high then a corresponding low, while greasy meat is difficult to digest.  Avoid them.
6. Fuel your mind.
During your commute, listen to motivational audio or inspirational music rather than the news or (worst of all) talk radio.  Make a point to emerge from your car after your commute with even more enthusiasm that when you entered it.
7. Be cheerful not annoying.
As you enter the office, you'll notice most folk are dragging their feet. If you try to spread your enthusiasm, you'll just irritate the unenlightened.  Be upbeat and friendly, but don't try to change their attitude. That's not your job.
8. Do something important first.
When you sit down at your desk, don't jump into the trivia of your job.  Instead, decide what's the most important thing you can do today based upon your life goals. Then do it. This creates momentum that keeps you energized all day.

How to Start a Small Business in a Few Hours BY Jeff Haden

Starting a business is surprisingly simple--you just need to take the first step. Here's how to get through the administrative hurdles faster than you think.

A neighbor had been talking about starting a business for at least six months. Whenever I saw him, that's all he talked about. Eventually, I got tired of it.
"What the heck are you waiting for?" I finally asked.
It turns out, he thought the process of starting a business was really complicated. "I don't want to go through all that stuff," he said, "unless I'm absolutely sure my idea is perfect." Like a lot of would-be entrepreneurs, he was stalling because he was intimidated by the apparent complexity of the administrative and legal tasks involved in starting a business.
So I bet him lunch that we could take care of all that in less than three hours.
Keep in mind, I'm only talking about setting yourself up to do business: I'm not talking about writing a business plan, sourcing financing, developing a marketing plan, etc. The goal is to get off Square One and get on to the fun stuff.
Here's how:
1. Get over the company-name thing.
Many people agonize endlessly over dreaming up the perfect company name. Don't. If you're waiting until you come up with the perfect name, you're also waiting to start making money.
Instead, at least for now, forget branding and unique selling propositions and all the business-identity stuff. And don't worry about finding the perfect URL or website design or promotional literature. You're putting those carts way before your business horse, too.
Just pick a name so you can get the administrative ball rolling.
Remember, your business can operate under a different name than your company name. (A "doing business as" form takes minutes to complete.) And you can change your company name later, if you like.
2. Get your Employer Identification number (EIN).
An EIN is the federal tax number used to identify your business. You don't need an EIN unless you will have employees or plan to form a partnership, LLC, or corporation.
But even if you don't need an EIN, get one anyway: It's free, takes minutes, and you can keep your Social Security number private and reduce the chance of identity theft, because if you don't have an EIN, your SSN identifies your business for tax purposes.
Note: If you're using an online legal service to set up an LLC or corporation, don't use it to get your EIN. Instead, apply online at the IRS website. You'll have your EIN in minutes.
Now it's time to head to your locality's administrative offices.
3. Register your trade name.
If you won't operate under your own name, your locality may require you to register a trade name. In most cases, you'll get approved on the spot.
4. Get your business license.
Your county or city will require a business license. The form takes minutes to fill out. Use your EIN instead of your Social Security number to identify your business (for privacy reasons if nothing else).
You may be asked to estimate annual gross receipts. Do your best to estimate accurately, but don't agonize over it. You're just providing an estimate.
5. Complete a business personal-property tax form (if necessary).
Businesses are taxed on "personal" property, just like individuals. Where I live, no form is required for the year the business is established.
If you are required to file a business personal-property tax form and you plan to work from home using computers, tools, etc., that you already own, you won't need to list those items.
If you purchase tangible personal property during your first year in business, you will list those items when you file your business personal-property tax form the following year.
6. Ask your locality about other permits.
Every locality has different requirements. In my area, for example, a "home occupation permit" is required to verify that a business based in a home meets zoning requirements.
Your locality may require other permits. Ask. They'll tell you.
7. Get a certificate of resale (if necessary).
A certificate of resale, also known as a seller's permit, allows you to collect state sales tax on products sold. (There is no sales tax on services.)
If you will sell products, you need a seller's permit. Your state department of taxation's website has complete details, forms, etc., if you decide to apply online, but most localities have forms you can complete while you're at their administrative offices.
8. Get a business bank account.
One of the easiest ways to screw up your business accounting and possibly run afoul of the IRS is to commingle personal and business funds (and transactions). Using a business account for all business transactions eliminates that possibility.
Get a business account using your business name and EIN, and only use that account for all business-related deposits, withdrawals, and transactions.
Pick a bank or credit union that is convenient. Check out your local credit unions; often they provide better deals than banks.
9. Set up a simple accounting spreadsheet.
Worry about business accounting software like QuickBooks later. For now, just create a spreadsheet on which you can enter money you spend and money you receive.
Bookkeeping is simple, at least at first. All you need are Revenue and Expenses columns; you can add line items as you go.
Instead of spending hours playing with accounting software, dreaming up potential expense and income categories, and creating fancy reports with no data, spend that time generating revenue. As long as you record everything you do now, creating a more formal system later will be fairly easy. It will also be more fun, because then you'll have real data to enter.
And now you're an entrepreneur, with all the documents to prove it.
(Oh. I didn't have to pay for lunch.)

How to Write a Complaint Letter

When writing a complaint letter, you want to keep it short and to the point to help ensure that your letter will be read in its entirety. If you write a seven page complaint letter, it's highly unlikely that someone will sit down and read all seven pages. The complaint letter should be addressed to the customer service/consumer affairs department or the head office if there is no customer service department. The address and contact information of the customer service department should be available on the company's products or website.
A hard-copy complaint letter should be written in the business letter format, while an email should be sent in the same format but without the heading (your return address, their address, and the date).
Complaint Letter Writing
In the first paragraph you should identify what the issue is and any relevant information that you believe is important. Be sure to include the following information if it's applicable to the situation: the date/time of the issue, location, name of person on duty, name of product, what the problem was, your account number, model number, price, warranty information and reference number. Be sure to stick with the facts and avoid putting emotions into your letter.
The next paragraph should state what you would like done to resolve the situation. If you received poor service, you could request an apology or a coupon. If a product malfunctioned, you could request that you could exchange the product for a new one or request a refund.
The last paragraph should thank the reader for the time. You can also throw in some compliments about something you liked about their company's product or service.
You should include your telephone number/e-mail address after your printed name so that they can contact you ASAP if necessary.
Be sure to keep a copy of the letter for yourself and include photocopies of any relevant documents and enclose them with your letter.

Writing a Letter of Recommendation

If you are requested to write a letter of recommendation but think that he/she is a poor employee/student or if you don't know him/her very well it is best if you decline. If you feel that you know the employee/student well it is a good idea to ask for additional information and/or conduct a short interview with him/her so that you'll have solid information to write in your letter. Follow the business letter format with the exception of the inside address which you can leave out if it is unknown. Unless the name of the person is given to you, you should address them as, "To Whom It May Concern:" Also be sure to include your phone number and/or e-mail so the reader can contact you with any questions.
Letter of Recommendation Writing
The first paragraph should start out by stating your relationship to the applicant and how long you have known him/her. You should also state your professional position at the company/school and any additional information about yourself that will help build your credibility as a good reference.
The second paragraph should focus on building the applicant. It should give an overview of the candidate and his/her strengths and qualities.
The next 2 to 3 paragraphs should focus on a single quality followed by an example(s) of how they show that quality.
The closing paragraph should reiterate that the applicant would be a good employee/student and add any additional comments that you may want to bring up. You can also write about why you think the employee/student will be a good fit with the company, school, and/or position. Also let the reader know that he/she can contact you if they have any additional questions.

How to Write an Apology Letter

An apology letter shows that you are sorry and says that you value your relationship with the other party. The sooner an apology letter is written and sent out the better it is for the relationship. Depending on the nature of the letter, it can either be written in the friendly or the business letter format. Friendly/Personal Apology Letter
If this is a personal letter you should start the letter by saying that you are sorry to the recipient. Next you should admit your fault and take responsibility for your actions. Next you should volunteer or ask if there is any way that you can help out to resolve the situation. Then you should let the recipient that you will try to make sure that the situation will not happen again. To close off the letter, you should apologize again. When writing a personal apology letter it should come from the heart and be sincere.
Formal/Business Apology Letter
If this is a business letter you should start the letter by saying that you are sorry to the recipient. Next you should give an explanation as to what went wrong. Then you should try to rectify the problem. To close off the letter you should apologize again.

How to Write a Condolence Letter

Writing a letter of condolence is one of the most difficult tasks we undertake because it’s always hard to know just what to say. Of course, what you say depends on how close you were to the deceased and/or the recipient of the letter. Condolence Letter Writing
A condolence letter should be written in a friendly format. Unless you are a close friend or relative, start the letter by introducing yourself. In the next paragraph, offer your sympathy. The third (and final) paragraph is the place to offer assistance (if you are sincere in your desire to help) and to try to say something that genuinely helps the bereaved work through their grief.
What you don’t say in a condolence letter is almost more important than what you do say. All the same, even if you only write a line or two, you’ll show the family your support.
Condolence Letter Tips/Notes
1. Keep condolence letters short. The family may have a mountain of cards and letters to read and answer. Don’t add to their burden.
2. Never say you know how they feel. Simply put, you don’t. Even if you have endured a similar situation, grief is a very intimate series of feelings that are unique to each individual. Don’t intrude on them.
3. When my son passed away, a well-meaning friend said, “At least he didn’t leave any children behind.” Her well-meaning words rattled me to the bone. I would have gladly given my life to hold his son in my arms just one time. Especially in cases where death was a long-suffering ordeal, you may be tempted to write that it was a “blessing” or “relief”. Don’t. Some words are best left unsaid.
4. Do share a fond memory of the departed in the body (second paragraph) of your letter.
The passing of a loved one leaves a big hole in our lives. A well-written condolence letter helps fill the hole with friendship and love.

How to Write a Letter

The art of writing a letter takes practice, knowledge about proper form and the ability to put into words your feelings, thoughts, and/or ideas. If you learn the basic parts of a letter, it will help you to create letters for a variety of occasions. The Presentation of the Letter
The presentation of the letter can be hand-written for less formal letters that are addressed to friends and family members, especially thank-you letters. In the case that you have illegible handwriting, you may want to consider typing the letter in these cases, although proper etiquette dictates against this type of behavior.
Formal letters which are written on behalf of businesses to or professional contacts should remain typewritten and grammatical and spelling error free. These types of letters should be legible and professional and therefore typing the letter is one of the most effective ways to ensure that the letter demonstrates a professional appearance through the entire course of the letter, thereby creating a positive impression on the recipient of the letter.
As well as outward presentation, it is important to determine the tone which will be written in the letter, including a professional tone or a tone that will be taken with friends or family members in a more informal setting. Read through the letter once it has been completed to ensure that the tone remains the same. The tone can be adjusted based on the language which is used through the letter, as well as the greetings (familiar as opposed to formal).
Parts of the Letter:
Your address
At the top of your letter, you will put your address, so the reader will know where to send their reply to.
Date
Put the date on which the letter was written in the format Month Day Year i.e. June, 15, 2009.
Inside Address
The inside address is only required for a business letter and will include the address of the person you are writing to along with the name of the recipient, their title and company name. If you are not sure who the letter should be addressed to either leave it blank or try to put in a title, i.e. "Director of Human Resources".
The Greeting
The greeting will address the individual that the letter is being sent to. This is usually completed in the form of "Dear Anne" or "Hey Anne", for less formal letters.
The Introductory Paragraph
The first paragraph and will generally outline the purpose for the letter and the reason that the letter is being sent. This can address any issues that are outstanding and is used to set the tone for the entire rest of the letter. In this first paragraph, the summary of the letter can be found and the intentions which will be displayed through the rest of the letter should be outlined. From the first paragraph of the letter, the introductory paragraph, the individual should be able to note the tone of the letter.
The Body
The body of the letter will expand upon the introductory paragraph and the individual can extend their thoughts and feelings further when it comes to the letter. The body of the letter can be anywhere from multiple pages for personal letters, to one page or two pages for most business letters and other types of proposals.
The Closing
In the closing of the letter, the individual will close the letter and finish any thoughts that have been mentioned. The closing of the letter comes in various forms from yours truly, for those individuals that are familiar with one another, to a traditional sincerely which is a versatile closing that can be used in a variety of letters detailing many situations.

The Perfect Interview Outfit

Just as the summer heats up, fall fashions begin their trickle onto retailers’ shelves. But instead of buying the season’s trendy leather motorcycle jackets (so chic!) or designer acid wash denim (rockin’!), many women are getting a start on fall with practical pieces for the office. Why now? With the joblessness rate at 9.5%, a 26-year high, a share of that percentage are women who are either not working or hoping they don’t end up on the “redundancy list.”

HOW TO ROOT YOUR ANDROID PHONE OR TABLET

Is the allure of being a superuser tempting you? Android rooting opens up a world of possibility, but it can also void your warranty, or even leave you with a bricked device. The important thing is to be careful. Read up about what you are going to do before you begin. Make sure that you backup your data. Follow the instructions to the letter. Manufacturers and carriers have a vested interest in dissuading you from rooting. If you’re careful, the risk is minimal, and the potential benefits are impressive. Let’s take a closer look.

What is rooting?

If you’re an Administrator on a Windows machine, you have access to the entire operating system and you can do whatever you like. That’s essentially what happens if you root your Android device. With root access, you can get around any restrictions that your manufacturer or carrier may have applied. You can run more apps; you can customize your device to a greater degree; and you can potentially speed it up in a variety of ways.
The process involves backing up your current software and then flashing (installing) a new custom ROM (modified version of Android).

Why would you root?

One of the most obvious incentives to root your Android device is to rid yourself of the bloatware that’s impossible to uninstall. You’ll be able to set up wireless tethering, even if it has been disabled by default. You can also access your entire file system, install special apps that require a root, and flash custom ROMs, which can add extra features and streamline your phone or tablet’s performance. A lot of people are tempted by the ability to completely customize the look of their phones. You can also manually accept or deny app permissions.
You won’t find a lot of amazing must-have apps when you root, but there are enough to make it worthwhile. For example, some apps allow you to automatically backup all of your apps and all of their data, completely block advertisements, create secure tunnels to the Internet, overclock your processor, or make your device a wireless hotspot.

Why wouldn’t you root?

There are essentially three potential cons to rooting your Android.

• Voiding your warranty: Some manufacturers or carriers will use rooting as an excuse to void your warranty. It’s worth keeping in mind that you can always unroot. If you need to send the device back for repair, simply flash the original backup ROM you made and no one will ever know that it was rooted.
• Bricking your phone: Whenever you tamper too much, you run at least a small risk of bricking your device. This is the big fear everyone has. The obvious way to avoid it happening is to follow instructions carefully. Make sure that the guide you are following works for your device and that any custom ROM you flash is designed specifically for it. If you do your research and pay attention to feedback from others, bricking should never occur.
• Security risks: Rooting may introduce some security risks. Depending on what services or apps you use on your device, rooting could create a security vulnerability. For example, Google refuses to support the Google Wallet service for rooted devices.

How to root your Android

Before you actually try to root your device, make sure that you do some reading. The best place to find discussions about rooting, guides, and custom ROMs is definitely the XDA Developers Forum. Look for a thread on your specific device and you’re sure to find a method that has worked for other people. It’s worth spending some time researching the right method for your device.

Preparation for root

You’ll want to ensure that your device is fully charged before you begin. You’ll also need to turn USB debugging on. On the Galaxy S3 you’ll find it in Menu > Settings > Developer options and then check the box next to USB debugging. You will likely be plugging your device into your computer in order to root it.
Most Android rooting methods require you to install some software on your computer. It’s likely you’ll need to install the Android SDK. You may find other software is required. Make sure you follow the instructions and install all of it before proceeding.

One-click rooting

One of the easiest methods of rooting, which also supports a long list of devices, is SuperOneClick. You’ll find clear instructions, including a video, on how to use it at this XDA Developers SuperOneClick thread.
You will need to install some software to prepare, but the actual rooting process is one click. It will only take a few minutes to complete and then you’ll need to restart your Android device.
There is software out there that claims to provide one click rooting with no extra installs, but you should not have to pay to root your device and it’s very important to be wary about the method you choose. If in doubt, do more research. The XDA Developers forum is the most trustworthy source for rooting guides.

Your specific device

The reason rooting isn’t more straightforward is that all Android devices are not created equal. There are significant differences between Android smartphones, between manufacturers, and even between carrier specific versions of the same phone model. Make sure that any rooting guide or custom ROM you intend to use does support your specific device or you are asking for trouble.
Once you have found the right guide for your phone or tablet, it’s simply a case of working through the listed steps methodically. It can be a complicated procedure and it can take a while. Here’s an example guide for rooting the Samsung Galaxy S3. It can appear intimidating at first glance, but provided you follow it step-by-step, it should be a pain-free process. You can post questions in the XDA Developers forum if you run into trouble.

To root or not to root

Gaining full root access to your Android device can be thrilling, especially if you want to tinker with settings and customize your device. How much it changes your experience depends largely on the device you have. If you have a shuttered device, like a Kindle Fire tablet, then it’s a great way to get the full Android experience.
The potential benefits for all Android users include improved battery life, root-only apps, custom ROMs, overclocking, an end to bloatware, improved performance, and the ability to upgrade your phone when you want. If you aren’t excited at the prospect of any of these things, rooting probably isn’t for you.
Have you tried rooting your Android? Did you have a positive experience? Would you recommend rooting to others, or do you think it’s pointless? Post a comment and share your thoughts.

Kim Kardashian Loves a White One-Piece (Probably More Than Anyone On the Planet)

Like many across the globe, your universe was rocked by Kim Kardashian’s post-baby bathing suit selfie. Our first thought: Well, she’s got her butt back. Our second thought: How many white one-pieces can one person own?

Back in June, Kardashian posted a throwback pic on Instagram from a photo shoot in

Mother Discovers Gene Mutation Responsible for Son’s Progeria

Sam Berns has progeria, a rare fatal genetic disorder that causes children to age far faster than the rest of us. It’s so rare that fewer than 250 children in the world have it.
But when Sam was born

Rihanna Kicked Out of Abu Dhabi Mosque, Doesn’t Seem to Care

File this under "not surprising."

Rihanna — who isn't known for being overly considerate of others (including her own fans) — pushed the boundaries again. This time, however, authorities pushed back.

Burna Boy Strips & Performs On Stage In His Underp*nts & He's Got His JoyStick Stretched

Fans Disgrace Wizkid as They Refuse to Showup For His Abuja Concert

Last night, Wizkid's fans in Abuja dishonored him by refusing to show up at his highly publicized, #WizkidLiveAbujaInvasion which held last night at the International conference centre, Abuja.

The show was scheduled to kick off at 5pm but was found emptytill  9:30pm when a few guests trooped in.

 

See more photos below:

How You Can Make Money Online

With the growing popularity of the Internet, one question that has been central to most of the messages I have received via Short Message Service and emails is: How to make money online? Truth is, making money online

Outrage at purchase of N255m armoured cars for minister

OUTRAGE and strong condemnation Thursday continued to greet the admission of purchase of two BMW760 armoured vehicles by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for the Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah-Ogiemwonyi.

The NCAA, through the then Acting Director General, Mr. Joyce Nkemakolam, had on August 13, 2013, through a letter to Coscharis Motors with reference: NCAA/DG/PROC/07/8/COSCHARIS, entitled, "Purchase of two BMW760 Armoured Vehicles", directed the auto dealer to supply the cars to the NCAA at a cost of N127,575.000 each amounting to a total of N255 million.
The minister's spokesman, Joe Obi, had confirmed the purchase of the cars for

Dont Celebrate Yet, Baraje Tells Tukur’s PDP

The Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje faction of the PDP has advised that Bamanga Tukur and his loyalists should not celebrate yet as any such celebration would be short-lived as they are “more than ever determined to show him the way out of the exalted position he is illegally occupying”.

I was called a rejected artiste – KCee

Hip-hop artiste, Kcee

Artiste, Kingsly Okonkwo, better known as KCee, is making waves at the moment but the young man will not forget how he was seen and in fact, labelled a ‘rejected and dejected’ artiste. No wonder

MI going into politics?

It is really MI’s time to shine. He has been getting endorsement deals from left, right and centre and the young man has been grinning from ear to ear lately.

Recently, he bagged another one from the Lagos State government; he became the state government’s

I have two kids, not 168 – African China

African China has been lying low for some time but somehow, the news that the young man fathered over 100 children hit the streets and China, as he is also called, became the talk of the town.

But reacting to the story, African China told Saturday Beats that he has just

Brymo moves on

Last time Olawale Ashimi, popularly known as Brymo was in the news, it was about his fallout with his former record label, Chocolate City.

While the label accused him of insubordination, the singer claimed that the label breached his contact and did not give him time to work on his album.Right now, the son of a carpenter is

Flavour keeps mum on neglecting Mc Loph’s mother

Flavour N'abania

A Nigerian lady, Bianka Johnson, who resides in the United State of America claimed that high-life singer Flavour abandoned his childhood’s friend, MC Loph, mother till her death.

Davido is irresponsible, immature –Sesan

Davido

Davido had earlier in the week, claimed the ‘Skelewu’ video which went viral on the Internet, was leaked and not the official video of the song, Sesan, the ‘leaked’ video director, has frowned at Davido’s claims.

Sesan, in a statement released by his team, said  Davido was pleased with the video when he watched it.

The music director stated that he found it immature

Emenike targets Yekini’s record

By George Aluo, with agency report

Super Eagles goal merchant, Emmanuel Emenike has declared that his target is to surpass the goal scoring feat of the team’s late legend, Rashidi Yekini.

Mary J Blige, Tiwa Savage, Jodie, others, excite fans at Sisters with Soul concert

Queen of Soul/R & B, Mary J. Blige (MJB), Ms. Jaie, Eva, Emma Nyra, Victoria Kimani, Jodie, Zaina, Nikki Laoye and Temmy Dollface and DJ Cuppy thrilled fans and guests to a spectacular show during the Sisters with Soul concert at the Expo Hall, Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, last Friday.

Jonathan sets Dec 2014 deadline to register Nigerians

From JULIANA TAIWO-OBALONYE, Abuja

President Goodluck Jonathan has given the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) until December 31, 2014 to ensure the enrolment of all eligible persons into the National Identity Database, as provided for in Section 16 of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act No. 23, of 2007.

Super Eagles New Look

 

Super Eagles move up in FIFA rankings

Super Eagles hope and glorifies God

 The Super Eagles moved up three steps in the new monthly FIFA rankings released on Thursday, October 17 as exclusively reported by The Naija Creative Team. 

Aluu Community

Aluu 4: Court grants paramount ruler, 3 others bail

A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt, has granted bail to the traditional ruler of Omuokiri, Aluu community, in Ikwerre Local Government Area of the state, Alhaji Hassan Welewa and three other accused persons, Okoghiroh Endurance, Ozioma Abajuo and Chigozie Evans Samuel, out of the 12 persons standing trial in the gruesome murder of  four students of the University of Port Harcourt on October 5, 2012.

KIDNAPPERS OF PRESIDENT DEMAND N500m RANSOM

Kidnappers of president’s aide’s sister demand N500m ransom

Seventy-two hours after the kidnap of Mrs Augusta Douglas Ayam, elder sister of Mr. Oronto Douglas, Special Adviser to the President on Research and Documentation, her abductors have contacted the family and demanded N500 million as ransom.