Tuesday, 16 September 2014
Miss Tourism Nigeria 2014 releases stunning new photos
Miss Tourism Nigeria 2014 releases stunning new photos
Goldberg Benefits From Osun Osogbo Festival Sponsorship
The partnership between most sought after beer brand, Goldberg lager, manufactured by Nigerian Breweries Plc. & the popular Osun Osogbo festival may be yielding bountiful benefits for the brand.
Goldberg, which identifies with the tradition of the people, was the official beer of the 2014 edition of the Osun Osogbo festival.
The role of the beer brand, which contributed to the success of this year’s edition of the festival, received commendations from the chief cultural custodian and traditional ruler, His Royal Majesty, Oba JimohOyetunjiOlanipekunLarooye II, the Ataoja of Osogboland.
He spoke at the official commissioning of the 21-day Goldberg beer village, which was built by the brand as part of its support towards the success of the Osun Osogbo Festival. The Ataoja of Osogbo was represented at the event by Chief Emmanuel Ojo, the IketaBalogun of Osogboland who also headed the Osun Osogbo festival committee. Other distinguished guests who were part of the traditional ruler’s entourage at the event were Alhaji Yusuf Folorunsho, Secretary of the festival and Ayo Olumokun the Chief Festival Consultant.
Chief Emmanuel Ojo, on behalf of the traditional ruler, appreciated Nigerian Breweries Plc. for the company’s continued support and prayed that the Goldberg brand would continue to soar in sales
Mr. Joseph Bodunrin, Regional Business Manager, Nigerian Breweries Plc., also spoke at the official commissioning of Goldberg’s beer village. He announced that the beer brand’s market share has continued to rise as a result of its affiliation with the festival, regarded as one of the most prominent celebrations of culture and heritage in Western Nigeria.
The Regional Business Manager said: “Goldberg’s market share has continued to increase in Osogbo and its environs and we attribute this to the brand’s sponsorship of this great festival.”
According to him, Goldberg became one of the brands of Nigerian Breweries Plc., after the company acquired another brewing company; adding that the Osun Oshogbo festival was identified as one of the as one of the platforms to market the product.
Mr. Bodunrin added: “I am proud to say that Goldberg has been widely accepted by the people of Osun even though this is only the second year of Goldberg’s sponsorship of Osun Osogbo festival. Goldberg took over sponsorship from another beer brand from the Nigerian Breweries Plc. stable. The influence of the Osun Osogbo festival transcends the Osun people as it attracts tourists from the different countries of the world. We believe that with this, Goldberg’s popularity will even soar among the citizens of the various nationalities that visit Osogbo during the period of the festival.”
Bodunrin also thanked the retailers of Nigerian Breweries products as well as the consumers; whom he described as the back bone of the company.
Visitors to the Goldberg beer village were treated to the best of indigenous music as fuji acts like St. Janet, a popular Fuji musician and Antenna, the inaugural winner of the ‘Fuji To Bad’Goldberg activation entertained them.
Some lucky consumers of the beer brand also carted home exciting gifts courtesy of raffle draws conducted by Goldberg to reward them for patronage. Some of the gift items which were won via a raffle draw were TV sets, home theatres, generators, bags of rice, among others.
The highlight of the celebrations of 2014 edition of the Osun Osogbo Festival was the procession to the Osun Grove.
Though Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, the executive governor of Osun State was unavoidably absent, he sent in a goodwill message. He described the festival as the mother of all festivals which draws crowds from all over the world thereby placing the state on the global tourism and cultural map.
He said: “What we are celebrating is an integral part of our culture and our culture defines who we are. Osun Osogbo is also our flagship tourist attraction. Coupled with the Osun Grove, which is already a UNESCO heritage site, we are firmly planted in the tourism map of the world. We have been working to develop other tourist sites in the state and we now have a master plan. We intend to develop it and make tourism one of the planks of economic development in the state. Our greater plan is to bring at least one million Yorubas in the Diaspora to attend the Osun Osogbo festival every year. This will generate jobs in tour guides, accommodation, arts and crafts and construction, among others.”
In his address, Oba JimohOyetunjiOlanipekunLarooye II, the Ataoja of Osogboland said: “The Osun Osogbo Festival has continued to endear itself to many people across the globe and has been adjudged as the only festival that has consistently witnessed the largest turnout of visitors and participants among all known festivals in Nigeria. It is one of the festivals that has made it possible to meet old friends and relations who normally come together to felicitate the Osogbo community.”
He also thanked the state government forits support for the festival through the construction of a permanent and befitting presentation pavilion; encouragement of many visitors to participate in the festival through the provision of free rail transportation to and from Lagos State and beautification of the grove; among other activities.
Goldberg Benefits From Osun Osogbo Festival Sponsorship
The
partnership between most sought after beer brand, Goldberg lager, manufactured
by Nigerian Breweries Plc. & the popular Osun Osogbo festival may be
yielding bountiful benefits for the brand.
Goldberg,
which identifies with the tradition of the people, was the official beer of the
2014 edition of the Osun Osogbo festival.
The
role of the beer brand, which contributed to the success of this year’s edition
of the festival, received commendations from the chief cultural custodian and
traditional ruler, His Royal Majesty, Oba JimohOyetunjiOlanipekunLarooye II,
the Ataoja of Osogboland.
He
spoke at the official commissioning of the 21-day Goldberg beer village, which
was built by the brand as part of its support towards the success of the Osun
Osogbo Festival. The Ataoja of Osogbo was represented at the event by Chief
Emmanuel Ojo, the IketaBalogun of Osogboland who also headed the Osun Osogbo
festival committee. Other distinguished guests who were part of the traditional
ruler’s entourage at the event were Alhaji Yusuf Folorunsho, Secretary of the
festival and Ayo Olumokun the Chief Festival Consultant.
Chief
Emmanuel Ojo, on behalf of the traditional ruler, appreciated Nigerian
Breweries Plc. for the company’s continued support and prayed that the Goldberg
brand would continue to soar in sales
Mr.
Joseph Bodunrin, Regional Business Manager, Nigerian Breweries Plc., also spoke
at the official commissioning of Goldberg’s beer village. He announced that the
beer brand’s market share has continued to rise as a result of its affiliation
with the festival, regarded as one of the most prominent celebrations of
culture and heritage in Western Nigeria.
The
Regional Business Manager said: “Goldberg’s market share has continued to
increase in Osogbo and its environs and we attribute this to the brand’s
sponsorship of this great festival.”
According
to him, Goldberg became one of the brands of Nigerian Breweries Plc., after the
company acquired another brewing company; adding that the Osun Oshogbo festival
was identified as one of the as one of the platforms to market the product.
Mr.
Bodunrin added: “I am proud to say that Goldberg has been widely accepted by
the people of Osun even though this is only the second year of Goldberg’s
sponsorship of Osun Osogbo festival. Goldberg took over sponsorship from
another beer brand from the Nigerian Breweries Plc. stable. The influence of
the Osun Osogbo festival transcends the Osun people as it attracts tourists
from the different countries of the world. We believe that with this,
Goldberg’s popularity will even soar among the citizens of the various
nationalities that visit Osogbo during the period of the festival.”
Bodunrin
also thanked the retailers of Nigerian Breweries products as well as the
consumers; whom he described as the back bone of the company.
Visitors
to the Goldberg beer village were treated to the best of indigenous music as
fuji acts like St. Janet, a popular Fuji musician and Antenna, the inaugural winner
of the ‘Fuji To Bad’Goldberg
activation entertained them.
Some
lucky consumers of the beer brand also carted home exciting gifts courtesy of
raffle draws conducted by Goldberg to reward them for patronage. Some of the
gift items which were won via a raffle draw were TV sets, home theatres,
generators, bags of rice, among others.
The
highlight of the celebrations of 2014 edition of the Osun Osogbo Festival was
the procession to the Osun Grove.
Though
Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, the executive governor of Osun State was unavoidably
absent, he sent in a goodwill message. He described the festival as the mother
of all festivals which draws crowds from all over the world thereby placing the
state on the global tourism and cultural map.
He
said: “What we are celebrating is an integral part of our culture and our
culture defines who we are. Osun Osogbo is also our flagship tourist
attraction. Coupled with the Osun Grove, which is already a UNESCO heritage site,
we are firmly planted in the tourism map of the world. We have been working to
develop other tourist sites in the state and we now have a master plan. We
intend to develop it and make tourism one of the planks of economic development
in the state. Our greater plan is to bring at least one million Yorubas in the Diaspora
to attend the Osun Osogbo festival every year. This will generate jobs in tour
guides, accommodation, arts and crafts and construction, among others.”
In
his address, Oba JimohOyetunjiOlanipekunLarooye II, the Ataoja of Osogboland
said: “The Osun Osogbo Festival has continued to endear itself to many people
across the globe and has been adjudged as the only festival that has
consistently witnessed the largest turnout of visitors and participants among
all known festivals in Nigeria. It is one of the festivals that has made it
possible to meet old friends and relations who normally come together to
felicitate the Osogbo community.”
He
also thanked the state government forits support for the festival through the construction
of a permanent and befitting presentation pavilion; encouragement of many
visitors to participate in the festival through the provision of free rail
transportation to and from Lagos State and beautification of the grove; among
other activities.
Tuesday, 2 September 2014
5 Ways to Find Career Ideas
Many
high school students feel that they need to have their whole lives
planned out before graduation. That’s a lot of pressure to take on, and
it really isn’t practical because your goals and desires change over
time. At this point, the best way to prepare for the process of career
planning is to take some steps to get to know more about yourself.
Start by considering your options. You can take many paths, and you may discover new talents and passions in the process of exploring. The quick exercises below can help lead you in the right direction.
Can you make connections between elements on your list? Are a group of items related to the arts or social activities or technology? What can you build by combining your passions?
Start by considering your options. You can take many paths, and you may discover new talents and passions in the process of exploring. The quick exercises below can help lead you in the right direction.
1. Think About What You Love
What classes have you found especially inspiring? What activities keep you so absorbed that you don't even notice how much time has passed? Listing 10 things you love can help reveal possible paths.Can you make connections between elements on your list? Are a group of items related to the arts or social activities or technology? What can you build by combining your passions?
Many people work in a few different jobs before choosing a career path.
2. Identify Defining Experiences
Think about three experiences that taught you something about yourself. Choose the one that gave you the greatest sense of satisfaction and write a sentence that explains why that was so. If you can pinpoint what makes you happy, you can aim toward a career that will provide those types of experiences.3. Create a Self-Portrait
Are you friendly, creative, impatient, funny, organized? Try writing down a list of 10 qualities you feel describe your personality. Ask your friends and family to name some of your qualities — sometimes other people see us more clearly than we see ourselves. Add their suggestions to your list. Now think about what sort of career fits the person your list describes.4. Consider Your Strengths and Weaknesses
Make a list of your five top strengths and weaknesses. What sorts of employers would be interested in your strengths? If you’re a good public speaker, for example, explore what types of careers call for that skill.Your weaknesses can also tell you a lot about where you might go. You can either steer away from careers that require skills you’re not confident about or work to improve weaknesses that may keep you from your goals.
5. Explore Careers
What do actuaries or archaeologists really do? What sorts of opportunities will there be in the future for architects or art directors? Imagine yourself in different roles as you explore Major and Career Search. You can find information on more than 300 careers here, which range from air traffic controller to wildlife technician.Remember, even if you know someone who has been planning to be a doctor since the age of seven, most young people don’t know what they want to do or be. Many adults actually work in a few different jobs before selecting a career path. You have time to get to know yourself and find a career that suits you.
The Agony Of a Nigerian Fat Girl
"The Fat girl ends up miserable year after year. The society has neglected the fuller woman. This has resulted to fat girls feeling depressed, left-out and downcast. The average big lady spends most of their years in solitude, angry at themselves, the society and even their shadow. Many are being laugh at, ridiculed, jilted, abused and sent back indoors where they are depressed and even get fatter. The society is such a big nightmare for this group of people which is saddening." Continue...
When they go for shopping which is a very beautiful and fun experience for almost every lady. But for the fat girl, it’s a rather sober experience. In many cases, sizes are deceptive to the extent that a size 12 dress will be tagged size 18. She has to through every cloth in the store before she finds what fits her. Sometimes, she ends up not seeing any flattering outfit. Again, the sadness begins.
Then she turns to her tailor to make a good dress for her. A beautifully styled dress she saw in a magazine page. The tailor makes it, it’s still not flattering. Sarcastically, the tailor says, “I find it difficult sewing for fat girls, it is too hard”. Again, the sadness begins.
Her soon-to-be-married best friend calls, “Wendy, will you be one of my bridesmaids”? “Don’t answer of course you will”. She is excited.“Will call you up later so we go choose the dresses with the other girls”. Her heart drops. Shopping bridesmaids with the other girls, she knows will be a huge nightmare because she is the “fat girl”. While shopping, The saleslady says, "We don't have your size, so here's the biggest we do have," and she gives it a try. Of course, it never fits. Her underarm fat is spilling over, her back fat is folding over the waist, and she can't get the thing to slip over her butt. But it looks beautiful on everyone else! And she is left feeling guilty for being more than a handful. Again, the sadness begins.
At NYSC orientation camp. The fat girl is handed her dress bag. She opens it. The kaki trouser is as small as a size 6’s whereas she is a size 18. “Ma’am, dis kaki is too small for me, can I get a larger size”, she says to the platoon mistress. The lady murmurs, “Exchange with someone else”. (lol, we’ve all experienced this). And she looks around, no one has her size. Most of other corpers, she may ask will reply saying, “NOO!!! I no carry orobo size”. Everyone laughs at her. Again, the sadness begins.
Every fat lady go through post-traumatic dress disorder. It is the condition that occurs when a person, usually female, feels disappointed and traumatized while leaving a clothing store. It could happen when she views old photographs and asks herself "What the hell was I wearing???" It could also be the traumatic stress she feels between the moment she post a picture on the Internet and the moment somebody likes it or responds. Fat people go through this stress all the time and the society is not being fair at all. 80% of Heart-related illnesses which fat people suffer are because they spend most of their years depressed, not just about their size but because of social prejudicial.
What makes a fat girl traumatized while shopping?
1. She finds it difficult to buy good fitting outfits?2. She feels upset when she can’t find cute cloths in her size.3. The fashion industry ignores the fat girls.4. Shopping for fat girls is frustrating.5. It is difficult to find well-fitted outfits for fat girls.
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The Agony Of a Nigerian Fat Girl
"The Fat girl ends up miserable year after year. The society has neglected the fuller woman. This has resulted to fat girls feeling depressed, left-out and downcast. The average big lady spends most of their years in solitude, angry at themselves, the society and even their shadow. Many are being laugh at, ridiculed, jilted, abused and sent back indoors where they are depressed and even get fatter. The society is such a big nightmare for this group of people which is saddening." Continue...
When they go for shopping which is a very beautiful and fun experience for almost every lady. But for the fat girl, it’s a rather sober experience. In many cases, sizes are deceptive to the extent that a size 12 dress will be tagged size 18. She has to through every cloth in the store before she finds what fits her. Sometimes, she ends up not seeing any flattering outfit. Again, the sadness begins.
Then she turns to her tailor to make a good dress for her. A beautifully styled dress she saw in a magazine page. The tailor makes it, it’s still not flattering. Sarcastically, the tailor says, “I find it difficult sewing for fat girls, it is too hard”. Again, the sadness begins.
Her soon-to-be-married best friend calls, “Wendy, will you be one of my bridesmaids”? “Don’t answer of course you will”. She is excited.“Will call you up later so we go choose the dresses with the other girls”. Her heart drops. Shopping bridesmaids with the other girls, she knows will be a huge nightmare because she is the “fat girl”. While shopping, The saleslady says, "We don't have your size, so here's the biggest we do have," and she gives it a try. Of course, it never fits. Her underarm fat is spilling over, her back fat is folding over the waist, and she can't get the thing to slip over her butt. But it looks beautiful on everyone else! And she is left feeling guilty for being more than a handful. Again, the sadness begins.
At NYSC orientation camp. The fat girl is handed her dress bag. She opens it. The kaki trouser is as small as a size 6’s whereas she is a size 18. “Ma’am, dis kaki is too small for me, can I get a larger size”, she says to the platoon mistress. The lady murmurs, “Exchange with someone else”. (lol, we’ve all experienced this). And she looks around, no one has her size. Most of other corpers, she may ask will reply saying, “NOO!!! I no carry orobo size”. Everyone laughs at her. Again, the sadness begins.
Every fat lady go through post-traumatic dress disorder. It is the condition that occurs when a person, usually female, feels disappointed and traumatized while leaving a clothing store. It could happen when she views old photographs and asks herself "What the hell was I wearing???" It could also be the traumatic stress she feels between the moment she post a picture on the Internet and the moment somebody likes it or responds. Fat people go through this stress all the time and the society is not being fair at all. 80% of Heart-related illnesses which fat people suffer are because they spend most of their years depressed, not just about their size but because of social prejudicial.
What makes a fat girl traumatized while shopping?
1. She finds it difficult to buy good fitting outfits?2. She feels upset when she can’t find cute cloths in her size.3. The fashion industry ignores the fat girls.4. Shopping for fat girls is frustrating.5. It is difficult to find well-fitted outfits for fat girls.
Let’s Vote
Nurses in Liberia’s largest hospital are said to have gone on strike to demand better pay and protective equipment
Liberia’s already stretched health care system has been placed under more pressure as some nurses are said to have gone on strike.
The nurses, who work at the John F Kennedy hospital in Monrovia, Liberia’s capital, have embarked on the industrial action to demand protective equipment and better pay.
A spokesperson for the health workers, John Tugbeh said:
"From the beginning of the Ebola outbreak we have not had any protective equipment to work with. As result, so many doctors got infected by the virus. We have to stay home until we get the PPEs,"
"We need proper equipment to work with [and] we need better pay because we are going to risk our lives."
Liberia has been one of the worst hit by the disease which has spread across 6 countries in West Africa.
Nurses in Liberia’s largest hospital are said to have gone on strike to demand better pay and protective equipment
Liberia’s already stretched health care system has been placed under more pressure as some nurses are said to have gone on strike.
The nurses, who work at the John F Kennedy hospital in Monrovia, Liberia’s capital, have embarked on the industrial action to demand protective equipment and better pay.
A spokesperson for the health workers, John Tugbeh said:
"From the beginning of the Ebola outbreak we have not had any protective equipment to work with. As result, so many doctors got infected by the virus. We have to stay home until we get the PPEs,"
"We need proper equipment to work with [and] we need better pay because we are going to risk our lives."
Liberia has been one of the worst hit by the disease which has spread across 6 countries in West Africa.
Getting older don't you think is time to take care of your back
1: Don't Slouch
Slouching is one of the easiest ways to damage your back. In fact, little things like leaning forward for a prolonged amount of time or stooping over a sink to brush your teeth may increase pressure on your back by up to 50 per cent.
The natural position of your back is straight and upright, so try your hardest to keep it that way. Good posture means that your head, shoulders, hips and feet are all aligned in a straight line, so make an effort to keep your back straight whenever possible.
2: Stay Active
You may be tempted to stay in bed when your back is hurting, but studies show that activity is a better choice. Even a 20-minute stroll around the neighbourhood is enough to unlock your muscles and improve your circulation, and it also helps tone your shoulders, arms and back.
3: Use a Back Brace
Do you spend most of your day in front of a computer screen? If so, you've probably found yourself leaning forward a bit too often. Back braces are excellent tools for relieving short-term backaches, but experts caution against wearing them for longer than 15-30 minutes at a time. You want your abdomen (core) to be strong and supple, not dependent on an outside source.
4: Buy an Extra Pillow
If you sleep on your back, you may improve circulation to your torso by placing a pillow under your knees. If you sleep on your side, put the pillow between your thighs. These measures may help keep your blood flowing and alleviate pain while you rest.
5: Apply Heat
If you are concerned about an onset of pain, you don't have to wait to pull out that heating pad! If you apply heat before the backache starts, you may help prevent it from ever darkening your doorstep at all. Apply heat for 15-20 minute intervals as often as you can throughout the day to keep your muscles loose and your circulation flowing.
6: Meditate
You don't need to be a guru to benefit from the healing effects of meditation. Just sit quietly and focus on nothing but your breathing for a few minutes a day. The relaxed feeling that flows over you may help prevent your joints from stiffening and your back from seizing up.
These are just a few ways that may help take some of the pressure off a bad back. A healthy back that maintains flexibility is increasingly important. It helps improve one's balance and mobility, and could possibly prevent the need for surgery and extended recovery later in life.
*Image courtesy: Shutterstock
Getting older don't you think is time to take care of your back
1: Don't Slouch
Slouching is one of the easiest ways to damage your back. In fact, little things like leaning forward for a prolonged amount of time or stooping over a sink to brush your teeth may increase pressure on your back by up to 50 per cent.
The natural position of your back is straight and upright, so try your hardest to keep it that way. Good posture means that your head, shoulders, hips and feet are all aligned in a straight line, so make an effort to keep your back straight whenever possible.
2: Stay Active
You may be tempted to stay in bed when your back is hurting, but studies show that activity is a better choice. Even a 20-minute stroll around the neighbourhood is enough to unlock your muscles and improve your circulation, and it also helps tone your shoulders, arms and back.
3: Use a Back Brace
Do you spend most of your day in front of a computer screen? If so, you've probably found yourself leaning forward a bit too often. Back braces are excellent tools for relieving short-term backaches, but experts caution against wearing them for longer than 15-30 minutes at a time. You want your abdomen (core) to be strong and supple, not dependent on an outside source.
4: Buy an Extra Pillow
If you sleep on your back, you may improve circulation to your torso by placing a pillow under your knees. If you sleep on your side, put the pillow between your thighs. These measures may help keep your blood flowing and alleviate pain while you rest.
5: Apply Heat
If you are concerned about an onset of pain, you don't have to wait to pull out that heating pad! If you apply heat before the backache starts, you may help prevent it from ever darkening your doorstep at all. Apply heat for 15-20 minute intervals as often as you can throughout the day to keep your muscles loose and your circulation flowing.
6: Meditate
You don't need to be a guru to benefit from the healing effects of meditation. Just sit quietly and focus on nothing but your breathing for a few minutes a day. The relaxed feeling that flows over you may help prevent your joints from stiffening and your back from seizing up.
These are just a few ways that may help take some of the pressure off a bad back. A healthy back that maintains flexibility is increasingly important. It helps improve one's balance and mobility, and could possibly prevent the need for surgery and extended recovery later in life.
*Image courtesy: Shutterstock
Accident that cost peoples life in Ghana
21 people have been killed in a ghastly car crash that occurred in central Ghana, local radio stations reported Monday.
Three cars – a pickup, a Sprinter bus and a Glo branded vehicle - were involved in the deadly accident on Sunday.
A bus driver attempted to overtake a vehicle and hit another bus near Asankare on the main highway linking the capital Accra with the second-largest city Kumasi. The third bus then crashed into the other two, but its passengers were not injured.
The Ashanti Regional Motor Traffic and Transport Department Commander, Peter Gyemah said 12 males and 8 females were among the casualties.
It took rescuers several hours to remove the dead and the injured from the scene.
Fifteen passengers died on the spot and the rest in hospital. More than 10 people were in critical condition, doctors said.
Three cars – a pickup, a Sprinter bus and a Glo branded vehicle - were involved in the deadly accident on Sunday.
A bus driver attempted to overtake a vehicle and hit another bus near Asankare on the main highway linking the capital Accra with the second-largest city Kumasi. The third bus then crashed into the other two, but its passengers were not injured.
The Ashanti Regional Motor Traffic and Transport Department Commander, Peter Gyemah said 12 males and 8 females were among the casualties.
It took rescuers several hours to remove the dead and the injured from the scene.
Fifteen passengers died on the spot and the rest in hospital. More than 10 people were in critical condition, doctors said.
Accident that cost peoples life in Ghana
21 people have been killed in a ghastly car crash that occurred in central Ghana, local radio stations reported Monday.
Three cars – a pickup, a Sprinter bus and a Glo branded vehicle - were involved in the deadly accident on Sunday.
A bus driver attempted to overtake a vehicle and hit another bus near Asankare on the main highway linking the capital Accra with the second-largest city Kumasi. The third bus then crashed into the other two, but its passengers were not injured.
The Ashanti Regional Motor Traffic and Transport Department Commander, Peter Gyemah said 12 males and 8 females were among the casualties.
It took rescuers several hours to remove the dead and the injured from the scene.
Fifteen passengers died on the spot and the rest in hospital. More than 10 people were in critical condition, doctors said.
Three cars – a pickup, a Sprinter bus and a Glo branded vehicle - were involved in the deadly accident on Sunday.
A bus driver attempted to overtake a vehicle and hit another bus near Asankare on the main highway linking the capital Accra with the second-largest city Kumasi. The third bus then crashed into the other two, but its passengers were not injured.
The Ashanti Regional Motor Traffic and Transport Department Commander, Peter Gyemah said 12 males and 8 females were among the casualties.
It took rescuers several hours to remove the dead and the injured from the scene.
Fifteen passengers died on the spot and the rest in hospital. More than 10 people were in critical condition, doctors said.
Boko Haram militants overrun northeastern town>>>>check this out
Boko Haram militants have overrun much of a northeastern Nigerian town after hours of fighting that left scores dead and forced thousands from their homes.
The insurgents were initially pushed out after they launched an attack on the town of Bama, 70 km (45 miles) from the Borno state capital of Maiduguri, on Monday.
They however, returned in greater numbers overnight, mounting a stronger assault on the town.
Nigeria's defence spokesman was not immediately available for comment. Reuters news agency quoted sources as saying there were heavy casualties on both sides. One security source said as many as 5,000 people fled.
Two months after Islamist militants in Iraq and Syria declared the area they seized an Islamic caliphate, Boko Haram has also for the first time explicitly laid claim to territory it says it controls in parts of northeast Nigeria.
It captured the remote hilly farming town of Gwoza, along the Cameroon border, during fighting last month. The group's leader Abubakar Shekau in a video declared it a "Muslim territory" that would be ruled by strict Islamic law.
Shekau's forces have killed thousands since launching an uprising in 2009 to carve an Islamic state out of religiously mixed Nigeria, and are seen as the biggest security threat to the continent's leading energy producer.
"When we started hearing gunshots, everybody was confused. There was firing form different directions. We just ran to the outskirts of town," Bukar Auwalu, a trader who fled with his wife, three children and brother, told Reuters by phone.
"There were military helicopters and a fighter jet. We slept in the bush on the outskirts of town." (
The insurgents were initially pushed out after they launched an attack on the town of Bama, 70 km (45 miles) from the Borno state capital of Maiduguri, on Monday.
They however, returned in greater numbers overnight, mounting a stronger assault on the town.
Nigeria's defence spokesman was not immediately available for comment. Reuters news agency quoted sources as saying there were heavy casualties on both sides. One security source said as many as 5,000 people fled.
Two months after Islamist militants in Iraq and Syria declared the area they seized an Islamic caliphate, Boko Haram has also for the first time explicitly laid claim to territory it says it controls in parts of northeast Nigeria.
It captured the remote hilly farming town of Gwoza, along the Cameroon border, during fighting last month. The group's leader Abubakar Shekau in a video declared it a "Muslim territory" that would be ruled by strict Islamic law.
Shekau's forces have killed thousands since launching an uprising in 2009 to carve an Islamic state out of religiously mixed Nigeria, and are seen as the biggest security threat to the continent's leading energy producer.
"When we started hearing gunshots, everybody was confused. There was firing form different directions. We just ran to the outskirts of town," Bukar Auwalu, a trader who fled with his wife, three children and brother, told Reuters by phone.
"There were military helicopters and a fighter jet. We slept in the bush on the outskirts of town." (
Boko Haram militants overrun northeastern town>>>>check this out
Boko
Haram militants have overrun much of a northeastern Nigerian town after
hours of fighting that left scores dead and forced thousands from their
homes.
The insurgents were initially pushed out after they launched an attack on the town of Bama, 70 km (45 miles) from the Borno state capital of Maiduguri, on Monday.
They however, returned in greater numbers overnight, mounting a stronger assault on the town.
Nigeria's defence spokesman was not immediately available for comment. Reuters news agency quoted sources as saying there were heavy casualties on both sides. One security source said as many as 5,000 people fled.
Two months after Islamist militants in Iraq and Syria declared the area they seized an Islamic caliphate, Boko Haram has also for the first time explicitly laid claim to territory it says it controls in parts of northeast Nigeria.
It captured the remote hilly farming town of Gwoza, along the Cameroon border, during fighting last month. The group's leader Abubakar Shekau in a video declared it a "Muslim territory" that would be ruled by strict Islamic law.
Shekau's forces have killed thousands since launching an uprising in 2009 to carve an Islamic state out of religiously mixed Nigeria, and are seen as the biggest security threat to the continent's leading energy producer.
"When we started hearing gunshots, everybody was confused. There was firing form different directions. We just ran to the outskirts of town," Bukar Auwalu, a trader who fled with his wife, three children and brother, told Reuters by phone.
"There were military helicopters and a fighter jet. We slept in the bush on the outskirts of town." (
The insurgents were initially pushed out after they launched an attack on the town of Bama, 70 km (45 miles) from the Borno state capital of Maiduguri, on Monday.
They however, returned in greater numbers overnight, mounting a stronger assault on the town.
Nigeria's defence spokesman was not immediately available for comment. Reuters news agency quoted sources as saying there were heavy casualties on both sides. One security source said as many as 5,000 people fled.
Two months after Islamist militants in Iraq and Syria declared the area they seized an Islamic caliphate, Boko Haram has also for the first time explicitly laid claim to territory it says it controls in parts of northeast Nigeria.
It captured the remote hilly farming town of Gwoza, along the Cameroon border, during fighting last month. The group's leader Abubakar Shekau in a video declared it a "Muslim territory" that would be ruled by strict Islamic law.
Shekau's forces have killed thousands since launching an uprising in 2009 to carve an Islamic state out of religiously mixed Nigeria, and are seen as the biggest security threat to the continent's leading energy producer.
"When we started hearing gunshots, everybody was confused. There was firing form different directions. We just ran to the outskirts of town," Bukar Auwalu, a trader who fled with his wife, three children and brother, told Reuters by phone.
"There were military helicopters and a fighter jet. We slept in the bush on the outskirts of town." (
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