Online shopping: What Nigerians say

There is a gradual shift from the traditional market shopping to online shopping. And most Nigerians are cashing in on this. To meet the demands of the daily increase of online shoppers a number of companies have sprung up. They include; Jumia, Konga, Kaymu, DealDey, among others. But what is really the attraction of Nigerians to online shopping? The Nation spoke to a cross section of Nigerians on their preference for online shopping and quality of service;
Victoria Onuoha, Student
“I use Jumia; I like it because it offers a variety of goods which are quite affordable too. They also deliver their goods to customers on time. They provide an avenue for you to return stuff you have issues with.”
Oluwaseun Owolabi, Student
“I use online shopping malls but I don’t have any preference. I use anyone as long as they have what I want.”
Michael Bamidele, Student
“I like Jumia because they deliver products fast and they are efficient.”
Paul Akerele, Graphic Designer
“I use online shopping malls like Jumia, I do window shopping most times, though. The last time I wanted to get something from them, they didn’t have what I wanted.”
Faith Olisa, Teacher
“I’ve used Kong and DealDey. I prefer Konga because they always deliver the exact product I want and in good time, too. Some other online shopping malls merely apologise for the inconvenience caused by delivering substandard products.”
Tunde, Professional Artist
“I’ve used Jumia and Konga. I also use a variety of foreign online malls. I prefer Jumia because I feel it is more reliable. I have never had a cause to regret, return or complain about any of their products.”
Joseph Ode, Student
“I use online shopping malls very well. I use Konga and Jumia especially. Between the two, I think I prefer Konga because they have categories where you can either buy used or new products. You have to buy new stuff on Jumia. Konga gives me the opportunity to buy from a seller that has already used the product that wants to resell. Especially, when I don’t have money to buy new product. I also think the prices on Konga are cheaper than those on Jumia which are more expensive.”
Chukwuemeka Joseph, Student
“I use online markets and I prefer Konga because it is user friendly. It has a very easy interface. Products are also affordable. On Jumia, you have to buy strictly new products and the prices are not always accommodating. I think Konga is better. Also, the user interface is very easy to use, even a layman can use it. But Jumia’s website is complicated if you look at the graphics.”
Muiz Oreore, Student
“I prefer Jumia because they have quality products even if they are quite expensive, than other online shopping malls that sell less quality at cheaper rates. I like Jumia.”
Oboh Ann, Student
“I like Jumia. It’s popular and their goods are cheap.”
Onyeka Victoria Okorie, Student
“Well, I like V-connect deals. It’s an online shopping mall where you can get a lot of things. You can get kitchen wares, provisions, appliances, toiletries, you can get a number of things from them. They don’t deal in wears though. But you can get phones at cheaper rates. For everything you buy, there is a 10-20 per cent discount. You don’t purchase things at the normal price, but at a lower price. That’s a reason why I like them. They are also very efficient, they deliver quickly depending on what you buy. The delivery fee is also not expensive, if it’s not free. It’s usually between N200-400. You can also buy in bulk. Instead of leaving your house, you can purchase stuff from the convenience of your room with the tap of a few buttons.”
Simi Adeniji, Student
“I love shopping on Jumia. It’s a very good website for shopping for clothes, shoes, accessories and basically anything you need. They give you a list of prices and most times they have discounts.”
Gift Maduka, Student
“Jumia is a good place to shop. Their goods are very affordable and there are nice and durable stuffs to buy. Konga also sells nice stuffs. It all depends on what you really want. I’ll say they both serve the same purpose and they are both effective.”
Peter Ogunojemite, Student
“I like Jumia. It’s the only online shopping market I have used and I am satisfied with their services.”
Irene Nwachukwu, Student
“I use Jumia and DealDey. I prefer DealDey because there is always a discount on everything they sell. Their delivery is also fast.”
Anisiba Chisom, Student
“I like Jumia and Konga. I prefer Jumia because that’s where we buy most things we use at home (TV, Dispenser, Sound System).”
Peter Adewoye, Student
“I like Jumia, because of their advert. All of their adverts look very nice and interesting.”
Wale, Graduate
“I haven’t had any contact with any online shopping mall, this is because my younger sister recently had an experience which was painful. She wanted a tablet and she decided to get it from Konga. On the site, she saw details and all the accessories were complete. She booked for it and the process took a long time. They didn’t deliver it when she needed it. When they finally did, the accessories were not complete. That was when I decided that online marketing is nonsense. I don’t believe in it and I won’t do it.”
Okechukwu Stine Amadike, Student
“I prefer Konga. Their delivery is fast. They have good price rate.”
Abigail Essien, Student
“I love Kaymu. It’s very reliable.”
Yemi Boye
“I’ve used Jumia. I see a couple of things on Konga too. I like Jumia because the website is interactive and friendly. Konga is somehow cumbersome.”

Amber Rose to host D’banj’s 10th anniversary

All seems to be looking good for Nigerian Star singer and song-writer, D’banj as he is set to host his fans from all across the world at his 10th year anniversary this weekend.
In retrospect, Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo popularly known as D’banj is capable of featuring many international artistes as he did during his koko concert in 2012.
Thus, American hip hop model and controversial actress Amber Levonchuck, professionally known as Amber Rose has taken to the social media to disclose her visit to Nigeria for the event.
The Philadelphia born fashion designer with a load of controversial photos of herself posted on different social media platforms, last weekend said on Twitter: “Lagos, Nigeria I’m coming to Turn Up with my Friend D’banj January 31st for His 10th year Anniversary Weekend!”
Rose, who also repeated the same declaration on her instagram, is to host the anniversary titled “10th Anniversary Movement” at Oceanview in Lagos, Nigeria.
Similarly, while some other artistes are yet to openly indicate interest to attend, Oritsefemi was quoted by an online platform as saying, “Can’t wait to see Amber Rose in Lagos”.
The post on Amber Rose’s twitter handle with a poster of the event generated about 1000 retweets and over 300 favourites.
In furtherance, D’banj replied on his official twitter handle to Amber Rose’s post saying: “LAGOS SHUTDOWN!!! @darealamberrose is going to be hosting our kick off party #10thanniversarymovement”.

10 things you didn’t know about my father – Halima Buhari

In an interview on Kayode Ogundamisi’s blog, Halima Buhari, daughter of the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate speaks of her father.

What type of father is he?
· He is very realistic and tells you exactly how it is.
·He likes cracking jokes.
·He is very caring and sensitive to our feelings.
· He does not coerce us to do anything we don’t want to do.
· He is very understands unlike what people believe.
·He has a very soft side.
What type of grandfather is he?
·He cares a lot about his grandchildren and plays with them even more than he does with his own children.
·He is very fond of his grand children.
·He gives them all sorts of funny traditional names.
What kind of president will he be?
This is a democratic era, not 1983 – the military regime, so he will certainly be more tolerant and passionate about leading Nigeria and getting it out of every mess that it has seen, the corruption and insecurity which is making thousands of Nigerians lose their lives and is affecting everyone in one way or another.
He will tackle it and make sure he gets his job don
Link- VIDEO: The Buhari Nigerians Dont Know – Halima Buhari Speaks.

Pushing the frontiers of education

National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in Benue and Taraba states have visited secondary schools in their host communities to sensitise pupils on the need to attain the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). OLUWAFEMI OGUNJOBI (NYSC, Makurdi) and PHILIP OKORODUDU (NYSC, Jalingo) report.
From the hinterland to the riverine areas, Corps members took education campaigns to schools in Benue State. Last Thursday, 10 members of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), a Community Development Service (CDS) of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), paddled a canoe for about 30 minutes to Bukuru Local Government Area  for educational mission at Binev Secondary School in Agwabi, a riverine village in the council.
Led by their president, Temidayo Adeyemi, the Corps members were received by Mrs Victoria Gbaa, the principal. They were in the school to sensitise pupils on Universal Primary Education, which is the second goal of the MDGs.
Addressing the pupils in the school hall, Ademola Oyinloye, one of the MDGs’ members, told them about the benefits of acquiring education. He advised them to develop passion for learning, saying only education could make them achieve their dreams of being future leaders.
He said: “We live in a century that is controlled by innovation and good ideas. Your role as youngsters is to create a future that you want to live in but this is possible only if you are educated. There is no limit to what you can achieve with sound education.”
Adeolu Oludeke and Airhe Esele  urged the pupils to take advantage of their age to explore the opportunities in learning.
Mrs Gbaa hailed the Corps members, describing the seminar as the best capacity building for the pupils.
Temidayo said the outreach was to fulfil the goals of MDGs to ensure the message got to the grassroots. “We will reach out to as many schools as possible in the state, not only in education but also in sustainable development,” he said.
In neighbouring Taraba State, another set of MDGs members also sensitised for pupils of Calvary Academy in Jalingo, the capital.
Welcoming the Corps members, Mr Dauda Sangore, the principal, told  the pupils that the academy was privileged to be chosen among the schools in the capital city.
The Corps members shared the success stories of MDGs with the pupils. Matthew Adeyeba, a graduate of Mass Communication at The Polytechnic, Ibadan (IBADAN POLY), said also thousands of youths in rural communities had benefitted from the exercise. He encouraged them to acquire skills that will make them employers.
Charles Odey, a graduate of Business Administration at the Federal Polytechnics, Bauchi, told the pupils that though some of the goals had been met, a lot still have been done. He enjoined the pupils to take their studies seriously.
Highlight of the event included an interactive session, where the pupils asked questions bordering on how to become MDGs ambassadors and  to choose career.
In his remark, the Taraba State MDGs president, Ifeanyi Obiamalu, a graduate of Economics at the Anambra State University, Uli (ANSU), thanked the school management for the opportunity to reach out to the pupils. He said education remained the only way young people could grow to become future leaders.
Culled from Thenationonlineng

The new era of Social media

Social media has become a newfound pastime for students and youths. Every minute, social media platforms are busy with discussions, which range from contemporary issues to trivialities. To engage in the discussion, many students are glued to their mobile phones to socialise with people in different parts of the world.
Nowadays, students spend more  on social media and this has got many wondering if they ever have time to focus on their studies with the same zeal they connect to social media.
Apart from wasting time, what students do on social media should  also be a concern to their guardians. Many engage in discussions that are not beneficial to them. Some use their activities on Facebook, WhatsApp and Twitter to disturb others in the library and classroom.
Social media, according to Wikipedia, is a social interaction among people in which they create, share or exchange information, ideas, and pictures/videos in virtual communities and networks.
Over the years, social media has exposed students continuously to new ideas and offered chance to promote their creativity. Also, the ease and speed with which their pictures and videos can be uploaded has helped the youth to push their skills multimedia further.
Time spent on the new media has helped students develop more familiarity with computers and other electronic gadgets and has helped the young to hone their skills and interact instantly.
In the past, sourcing information on any issues or trending topics came with attendant stress, using the library. But, the advent of social media has made such exercise less stressful and almost instant. Education and other topical issues are discussed every hour on the social media. But in spite of its many positive sides, social media seems to be having negative impacts on education and morality.
In the last four years, results of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) released by the regulatory body have been nothing short of a disappointment. According to statistics, 70 per cent of the pupils, who sat for WAEC examinations last year failed. Ditto, Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) results for last year, which had only 49 per cent of the candidates score above 200. Very poor!
It is easy to deduce from this mass failure that many students are no longer interested in academics and scholarship. All they read is update on trivial issues on social media. The trend in our schools today is that, majority of students care more about their activities on social media.
Going by the aforementioned, it is apt to say some of these students, even before graduating from secondary schools, embrace immoral acts, such as smoking, drinking and may engage in all kinds of criminal activities.
Social media’s negative impact on the youth has also been felt in professional institutions such as Nigerian Law School, which recently recorded mass failure. The reason for the woeful performance of the candidates who sat for the Bar examination was said to be their obsession with social media rather than study.
A worrying trend has been added to this phenomenon; some students now use social media to prop up what is called cyber bullying. This involves actions as posting uncomplimentary messages, photos and video online to tarnish the image of particular person. This action is intended to cause distress and or destroy the intended victims’ reputation.
There is also the overall effect on students’ ability to assimilate in classroom as many students rely on the accessibility of information on social media to provide answers to difficult question during examination. This reduces focus on learning and retaining information.
However, whatever might be the success of social media in their lives, young people must understand that they need to be addicted more to their academics than social media and resist the temptation of giving social media total attention. It is very important for students to realise they have to pay more attention to their academic pursuits.
Another good point to note is that, employers investigate applicants’ social networking profiles before granting interviews or acceptance. Anyone who uses social media negatively can be screened out. This is why students must constantly evaluate the content they are publishing online.
Those emulating famous celebrities by posting nude picture or videos on Instagram, a web based photo sharing application, must be aware that it may have serious consequence on them in the future.
Students should try and become conscious that, their use of social media is as important as studying their books. If they must socialise on social media, they must set time limit and put up educative contents that will help their future dreams.

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Maheeda condemns Fed Govt’s plan to ban porn websites

  

“Why naija sabi suffer themselves? Watin them love them de pretend. Is it me or hypocrisy is part of naija culture? Well.. Abeg make den ban porn for naija, I no live there. It will only make me bigger! I go change my name to Maheeda Holland,”
The above above statement was made by a  Nigerian singer, Caroline Sam, aka Maheeda, who has described the plan by the Federal Government to ban X-rated movies and porn websites in the country as hypocrisy. The self-acclaimed goddess of X voiced out on twitter.
The National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuk however on Sunday said that the Federal Government is planning to introduce a law that will ban and block all porn websites in the country.
Reacting to the report, Maheeda opined that hypocrisy is the reason why government would be planning to carry out such exercise.
Maheeda, who describes herself as a gospel singer, is notorious on the internet for always putting nude or near nude pictures. She recently claimed that she was offered N30million to act in a porn flick, an offer which she claimed to have turned down on the grounds that the money is too small.

Student group supports Buhari, Ambode

An alliance of Nigerian students under the aegis of APC Campus Connect has called on students and youths across the country to come out en masse and vote out the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) government. They said the Federal Government had only brought them pains, hardship, suffering and unemployment.
Representatives of the group, which comprisesgraduates and undergraduates from Lagos State University (LASU), Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH), Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education and the University of Ibadan (UI), among others, visited the Special Adviser to Governor Babatunde Fashola on Education, Fatai Olukoga at his office in Ikeja.
They declared their  support for APC’s Akinwunmi Ambode for governor and General Muhammadu Buhari for President in next month’s elections.
Opeyemi Eniola, who coordinates the group, said they were campaigning for a change for the better through APC.
Olukoga expressed delight about the youths’ initiative, saying: “What Nigeria needs now is a change from bad to good, from darkness to light and to achieve this, the electorate should wipe out PDP in governance in totality. Enough is enough and Mr. President should know that we are no fools”.
He chided President Goodluck Jonathan over what he called the insignificant reduction in petrol price from N97  to N87 per litre, saying it was merely a political gimmick and an insult on Nigerians.
Olukoga warned government not to take Nigerians for a fool with the hypocritical reduction which, according to him, came few weeks to the presidential elections.
He said: “The reduction is not proportional to the reduction in the prices of crude in the international market. In fact, if this administration is serious at all, the fuel price should be brought down to N67 per litre. From the foregoing, it is evident that the President, government and the PDP lack integrity because they talk from two sides of their mouth and I want to advise the electorate to be wary of any hypocritical carrot they dangle before them at this time.”