Hello Everyone,
I took a month off! To re-acclimatize, rejuvenate, replenish, rebuild, reform, re-whatever and it's really helped. Sometimes we need to do that (although I've done that a time too many) Congratulations on successfully reaching the month of July!
See Below for some Refreshing Infotainment:
Picture of the week :o)
Los AngelesWorld Affairs Council welcomes UN Ambassador D'banj.
The Los Angeles World Affairs Council is an organization that promotes greater understanding of current global issues and their impact of Southern California by inviting authoritative, influential figures in world affairs to Los Angeles and providing them an open form.
Today, July 1st, a high profile dinner will be held in Beverly Hills (Beverly Hilton Hotel) and speaking at the dinner tonight will be His Excellency Samir Sumaida’ie, Ambassador of Iraq to the United States.
Samir Sumaida’ie was an activist opposed to Saddam Hussein’s Baathist Regime for many years while living in exile in London.
In August 2004 he was appointed a member of the Iraq Governing Council and in April 2006 he became Iraq’s ambassador to the United States.
Ambassador Dapo Oyebanjo (DBANJ) has been invited to meet His Excellency Samir Sumaida’ie today at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Dapo will be attending this dinner with his United Nations Title, Ambassador for Youth Peace.
Dapo Oyebanjo remains the first and only Nigerian to be given this United Nations title and he plans to do some goodwill during his short stay in Los Angeles California.
Student Fraudsters embezzle N34million [link]
Three students of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, have been arrested by detectives of the Nigeria Police Special Fraud Unit (SFU), Milverton Road, Ikoyi.
They allegedly withdrew about N34 million fraudulently from a People’s Bank account through the automatic teller machine (ATM). The fraud was detected at the Benin branch of Access Bank Nigeria Plc.
Click here to listen to the official reunion mixtape of DJ Dee Money and DJ 3k
CAREERS IN EUROPE EVENT
If you want to boost your career and are looking for the best international jobs, apply now for this prestigious Event.
More than 30 blue-chip companies represented by more than 200 recruiters will be recruiting for positions throughout Europe over the two-day event, consisting of interviews, company presentations and career coaching. It provides a unique opportunity for you to meet with leading HR Directors and Senior Business Representatives from various organisations.
This invitation-only Event is tailor-made for university graduates or early-career professionals who are fluent in English and in at least one other European language.
You will receive an invitation only if you are selected by at least one of the participating companies.
Application deadline: October 26, 2008
Application on www.careersineurope.com/brussels
Fashion Nigeria
On July 11th in Abuja & 13th will Deola Sagoe showcase her new special designed collection for Africa Rising with Supermodels Naomi Campbell, ALek Wek, Oluchi etc. Male collection from Ozwald Boateng
Music performances from Jay Z, Usher and Rihanna.
To see this spetacular fashion show Live come for the African Rising Music and Fashion show in Washington August 1 and London October with the same models and Male collection from Ozwald Boateng.
This Friday
First Fridays Lagos
First Fridays Lagos is proud to present ourJULY NETWORKING EVENT
Date: Friday July 4th, 2008
Time: 6 - 10pm
Venue: SAIPAN, 7 Bishop Aboyade Cole Str, VI
Sponsors: Aquitane Oil and Gas
Dress Code: Business casual (no jeans or tee shirts)
Admission is free with complimentary business card (N2k Otherwise)
