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  • Lamudi’s Dial4Home makes its debut

    A FIRM,   lamudi.com.ng   has unveiled its new product for finding a house for rent.

    It is called “Dial4Home”. It is a platform that connects a prospective house seeker to an estate agent with the specified type of house wanted.

    To use the platform, its Managing Director, Obi Ejimofo, said a client would dial (07000 526834) to speak with a company staff member.

    After the enquiries, a text message containing the names and telephone numbers of estate agents who have the required specification of the client is immediately sent to the prospective client.

    He said finding properties for rent or sale through lamudi.com.ng, is relatively cheaper than going through the conventional means because charges are not imposed on clients, and no registration fees is required.

    “Once we connect the two parties online, we do not interfere again as we leave both parties to conclude their transaction. We do not take commission from either of the parties and we do not regulate the transaction beyond connecting clients to agents,” Ejimofo said.

    According to him, Lamudi.com.ng is the largest online property market in Nigeria with over 40, 000 housing listings; hence, using the platform, Ejimofo said, guarantees effective reach of the target audience. He said  services for the Dial4Home cuts across the entire country and is supported by over 7, 000 agents registered on the platform.

    Ejimofo said the company’s integrity is tested and reassured in the calibre of firms that have partnered and supported the initiative.

    Ejimofo said to prevent any fraudulent intention, the firm will not engage in any financial transaction online. He also advised propspective clients to endeavour to see and verify properties that are being offered to them by agents before making any financial commitment.

  • Job portal makes its debut

    Online enterprise solution, PushCV, has announced its plans to connect prime employees to head-hunters and employers via a new initiative, Elite Employee Quest 2015.

    In partnership with top companies across Nigeria, the Elite Employee Quest 2015 initiative according to  PushCV, will give everyone equal opportunity to be part of the qualified, deserving people that PushCV would place in gainful employment positions in these top organisations in 2015.

    The programme was formally announced on the 12th of February, 2015 at a Cocktail Event hosted at Melarossa, Ikoyi. The  event had in attendance top CEOs and HR professionals across Nigeria.

    The programme will be seeking talents across five major employment categories: Accounting, Engineering/IT, Administration, Sales/Marketing, and Customer Service.

    PushCV and their partners believe that this initiative can bridge the gap between qualified candidates and employers.

    “Job seekers, even qualified ones, find it quite difficult to find the right jobs because of the overwhelming competition and lack of knowledge of how/where to send their CVs; and the employers say they have jobs available, but most of the applications they receive are not up to standard. It takes up a lot of time and money going through the piles of applications looking for qualified candidates,” said PushCV in the release announcing the programme.

  • Naija Oracle makes debut with comedy skit

    Naija Oracle makes debut with comedy skit

    Naija Oracle, a comedian, is out with a new comedy skit he titled For the Love of Naija. According to the comedian, the skit which he calls his New Year gift to the nation, was produced with the aim of addressing societal ills with comedy.

    “Naija Oracle is a stage name that I have adopted because of the unique role I’m giving myself in the Nigerian entertainment field as the voice of truth,” he said.

    According to Naija Oracle whose real name is Victor Saduwa, Nigerians need to be wise so as not to be preyed upon politicians and preachers.

    “I grew up among the Benin people and they have a saying that it is when joking that we tell ourselves the truth.

    “To be a good Christian today is to hand-over your reasoning to your religious leaders and accept whatever you are told hook, line and sinker. This has led to the dictatorship of the clergies and the carving out of religious empires where they reign supreme. This situation cannot be allowed to go on,” he added.

    The comedian also used his skit to address other burning issues.”What I do is a reality comedy, talking frankly about our social realities as a people,” Saduwa said, “especially as it relates to religion and politics where hypocrisy and deceit has become the order of the day.  These social ills will continue to increase unless they are challenged.”

    Saduwa studied English Language at the University of Benin and graduated in 1995.

  • Edjomarigwe happy with Pillars debut

    Edjomarigwe happy with Pillars debut

    Former Shooting Stars midfielder Tony  Edjomarigwe has expressed his delight after making a winning debut for Kano Pillars, who defeated Dolphins FC 2-0 in the opening game of the 2015 Super Six Football Tournament on Saturday.

    The Super Eagles B star joined Pillars from Nasarawa United and played his part in the victory. He started as the Nigeria Professional Football League reigning champions claimed a 2-0 win over the Pride of Rivers at the Abuja National Stadium.

    Edjomarigwe was delighted with the victory dedicating it to hard work.

    “It was a great performance from the team, but I feel we can get better with matches,” Edjomarigwe told sl10.ng at the match venue.

    Defender Samuel Tswanya put Pillars in front in the ninth minute as he hammered the ball past goalkeeper Rotimi Sunday from just inside the area.

    New signing Christian Obiozor added the second in the 12th minute directing Rabiu Ali’s pass into the net.

  • Steven Ukoh set for Super Eagles Debut

    Steven Ukoh set for Super Eagles Debut

    The Sporting Director of FC Biel-Bienne, Stefan Freiburghaus, has exclusively informed SL10.ng that ex Switzerland youth international Steven Ukoh will play his first game for the Super Eagles next month.

    Steven Ukoh has been called up by the Nigeria Federation to take part in two exhibition games against Ivory Coast and Mali in Abu Dhabi next month, after changing his international allegiance from Switzerland to Nigeria.

    Despite both matches falling outside FIFA’s international window, the central midfielder has received the blessings of FC Biel-Bienne to embark on the journey to the United Arab Emirates.

    “We gave the approval to the Nigeria Football Federation some days ago,” Stefan Freiburghaus told SL10.ng.

    Steven Okoh racked up over 40 international appearances for the youth teams of Switzerland before crossing the age limit.

    He was particularly impressive while sporting the jersey of the Switzerland Under 18s, with 2 goals in 8 matches.

    The 23-year-old has played 18 games for FC Biel-Bienne in the Challenge League so far this season.

  • Hapeol Be’er Sheva debut thrills Ogu

    Hapeol Be’er Sheva debut thrills Ogu

    Nigeria international John Ogu has said he is delighted with his display on his league debut for Israeli club Hapeol Be’er Sheva.

    Ogu said he posted a man-of-the-match display in the  1-1 draw with Beitar Jerusalem on Saturday

    “It was a fair display for me. I was given the best mark 6/10 ahead of others by the fans. I am not 100% fit, but working gradually to be fully ready and do better in subsequent games,” Ogu told AfricanFootball.com.

    The former Academica de Coimbra of Portugal midfielder added: “I felt great to be part of the squad, starting and finishing the game was great for me too.

    “We played against a very good side, Beitar Jerusalem, we scored early and they equalised with a penalty kick in the second half. Above all, it was a fair result.”

  • Eneramo fires blank on Basakisehir debut

    Eneramo fires blank on Basakisehir debut

    Michael Eneramo debuted for his new Turkish club Istanbul Basakisehir on Saturday, but did not score in a barren draw with his former team Karabukspor.

    The former Esperance of Tunisia captain was thrown into the fray in the 61st minute for French forward Jeremy Perbet.

    The powerful Nigeria striker has been a big hit since he moved to Turkey,where he has played for Sivasspor, Besiktas and Karabukspor.

    He scored a goal in four games for Besiktas and four goals for Karabukspor in 16 games last season.

    The 28-year-old striker won the Tunisian league title in the 2008/2009 and 2009/2010 seasons with Esperance.

  • Sterling Bank’s The Gunners promo makes its debut

    Sterling Bank’s The Gunners promo makes its debut

    Sterling Bank Plc yesterday unveiled The Gunners promo targeting Arsenal Football Club fans, and other football lovers.

    Speaking yesterday in Lagos, the bank’s Executive Director, Abubakar Suleiman, said the lender will sponsor 30 winners of the promo to watch Arsenal match live at the Emirates      Stadium.

    He explained that the raffle draw will be done every three months during which six lucky winners will be picked.

    Also speaking at the event, the bank’s Head of Retail Products, Gbenga Adegoke, said the bank had last season taken one Arsenal fan to watch Arsenal play at the Emirates Stadium, United Kingdom.

    “The promo is targeted not only to Arsenal fans, but at all football lovers. The idea is that we are taking 30 lucky fans to watch football match at the Emirates Stadium,” he said.

    Continuing, he said: “I know it is something that will be acceptable. Last season, we took one lucky fan to watch the match at Emirates Stadium, and his life has been transformed since then”.

    However, to be a beneficiary, the fan has to open an account with the bank. Some of the account include Arsenal Premium Account and Arsenal Platinum account. He said the bank also realized that for it to accommodate everybody, there is need to lower the account documentation process because some people do not have ID cards among others.

    We have therefore categorized the account to low documentation account. The savings account, premium and platinum account, which is the current account.  “What you need to do is open any of these accounts, and leave a minimum of N30,000 in the account for a period of three months to qualify for a draw.

    Adegoke said the Sterling is challenging other lenders to come on board, and go for other clubs adding that it would continue to make the team’s supporters in the country happy.

  • Ezekiel Imoh dazzles on debut in Qatar

    Ezekiel Imoh dazzles on debut in Qatar

    Ezekiel Imoh scored a goal on his league debut for Qatari club Al Arabi as they beat Al Khor 3-1 on the opening day of action Thursday night.

    Imoh, who cost his Qatari club a whopping five million Euros,was outstanding as his speed and skills committed the opponents’ defence to give away a penalty early in the match.

    Wearing the no 39 jersey, the Nigeria striker opened his goals account in Qatar in the 35th minute, when he cashed in on a defensive mix-up.

    But for poor marksmanship he could well have crowned his debut with a hat-trick as he fluffed two other clear chances in front of goal.

    Imoh,the son of a security man in Lagos,was most sought after by several European clubs after his goals for top Belgian club Standard Liege, but opted for the cash offered by Al Arabi.

  • Ikande makes debut for Hapoel Tel Aviv

    Ikande makes debut for Hapoel Tel Aviv

    Former Nigeria youth – teamer Harmony Ikande made his official debut for Hapoel Tel Aviv as the capital team drew goalless with Hapoel Raanana in the Toto Cup on Wednesday evening.

    The midfielder, who was acquired as a free agent, was on parade at the Bloomfield Stadium for 90 minutes.

    Hapoel Raanana talisman in attack, Anthony Nwakaeme, also started and completed the tie watched by approximately 3,000 spectators.

    23 – year – old Harmony Ikande penned a one – season deal with Hapoel Tel Aviv at the start of this month.

    The Reds next two fixtures in the Toto Cup are against Maccabi Netanya and Maccabi Tel Aviv.