Whatsapp To Discontinue Update on Blackberry and Nokia Phones

Popular chat application on smartphones, Whatsapp is set for discontinuation this year following a pronouncement by the company.

   

Earlier this week Whatsapp celebrated its 7th year anniversary with its 1 Billion Active users, instead to break a bad news on such a good day, the team decided to wait till on Friday when they announced that the app will soon be discontinued on BlackBerry and Nokia devices running those company's operating systems.

Yes! that include the Blackberry 10 device. Though the new Android-powered Blackberry Priv slider phone might probaly survive this heat because it was built with Android OS.

 

According to the annoucement made by Whatsapp:

 

As we look ahead to our next seven years, we want to focus our efforts on the mobile platforms the vast majority of people use. So, by the end of 2016, we will be ending support for WhatsApp Messenger on the following mobile platforms:

1. BlackBerry, including BlackBerry 10

 

2. Nokia S40

 

3. Nokia Symbian S60

4. Android 2.1 and Android 2.2

 

5. Windows Phone 7.1

 

While these mobile devices have been an important part of our story, they don't offer the kind of capabilities we need to expand our app's features in the future.

The Nokia S40 discontinuation will deeply affect developing countries like Nigeria because most people still use old Nokia phone. The likes of Nokia asha 200 and 203, Nokia 6100, 6200, Nokia c2 and c3 just to mention a few.

 

I know most of us still love our old nokia phones. WhatsApp suggests "upgrading to a newer Android, iPhone, or Windows Phone" if you want to keep on using the service — if not, you'll need to find another messaging service by the end of the year before the service get discontinued.

Painful! The Deplorable Condition of Roads in the South-East and South-South Will Make You Weep

This sad and deplorable condition of roads in the south-east and south-south will give you a cause for concern as many easterners have been subjected to difficult conditions while using the roads.

 

Recently, the Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo was called many unprintable names because he said thePeoples Democratic Party did not construct any single New Road throughout their 16 years in power.

 

That might be a bogus claim, but he is not far from the truth. Many Nigerians do not really know what people in the Southeast suffer after giving their massive support for the PDP in the last 16 years. Many have lamented that the party did not do anything tangible for the Southeast. 

 

 

Torinews gathered that some roads in the Southeast are so deplorable that cars are literary pushed and most times break down on the roads because of the bad condition. The roads are waterlogged with potholes and some are not tarred. 

 

According to an eyewitness who lamented the deplorable condition of the roads, he said: "Some people who are yet to recover from their political miscalculation in the last election, came for his head, branding him a liar and also circulated pictures of less than 150 Km REHABILITATED Benin-Ore as their Only defence."

 

The man who lamented the bad condition of many roads in the Southeast, blamed Jonathan and his cohorts for it.

 

He added "I am from the South Eastern Part of the Country and one of the most neglected regions of the country by the past governments.

 

"There is no way one will pass thru these roads without dropping and heaping curses on the past governments, especially goodLUCK EBELE Azikiwe Jonathan, our adopted Son, in whom we hugely supported and still being regarded as our best".

 

Here are some pictures showing the deplorable condition of some roads in the Southeast. The photos were taken by a concerned Nigerian along Onitsha- Enugu- Portharcourt Expressway and Aba-Ikot-Ekpene-Uyo Expressway.

 

See more photos below:

 

Nigerian Army Recovers Huge Stockpile of Weapons From Boko Haram Sect in Borno

The Nigerian army is obviously taking the fight against the Boko Haram insurgency to the next level as it recovers huge stockpiles of weapons from their grasp.

 

 

New photos have been released by the Nigerian army showing how the military is winning the fight against the Boko Haram insurgency following series of victories recorded against the deadly sect.

 

Below are photos of vehicles, weapons and Improvised Explosives Devices (IEDs) -recovered from the deadly sect at Kotokuma, Dikwa Local Government Area in Borno state on Friday. 

 

The weapons were shown to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai by the commander, 7 Division Garrison, Colonel Solomon Babatunde Kumapayi during the COAS meeting with troops in the north yesterday. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ex-Super Eagles Striker, Emenike Rejects Invitation to Super Eagles, Vows Not to Comeback

Former Super Eagles strong man and West Ham FC striker, Emmanuel Emenike has vowed not to return to the National team even with the exit of Sunday Oliseh.

West Ham FC Striker, Emmanuel Emenike

 

West Ham FC of England’s fiery striker, Emmanuel Emenike has said he will not return back to the Super Eagles team even after the exit of former chief coach, Sunday Oliseh.

 

While speaking to Sportinglife on Sunday night the darting forward reiterated that Super Eagles is not for him anymore. “I’m done with the Super Eagles, and I am making it clear again that I am not going back,” he said.

 

Emenike further revealed that his decision is final and cannot be reversed. He said: “It’s my decision and I am not going to reverse it, I am sorry if I have offended anybody regarding this but no Eagles return for me.

 

“Like I said, I didn’t quit because of anybody, it was a personal decision. Oliseh didn’t force me out of  the Super Eagles as it was reported, I don't need anybody to speak with me before I take a decision.  It was my decision and I won’t reverse it.

“I don’t have grudges with anybody but I want to focus on my career and play better for my team. Right now, I’m happy because I am playing my game and everything is working perfect. I can always wish Super Eagles well because I have been a fan for a long time."

 

Emenike had in October 2015 announced his retirement from the Super Eagles following a disagreement with former coach, Oliseh.

Which of These Church Crusades Would You Want to Attend?

Nigerian churches are known to be very dramatic with their themes whenever there is a program or crusade coming up. Listed are some of the most hilarious we have seen.

 

 

The buzz that usually comes with the dramtic themes which churches adopt in Nigeria to make their church programs appear more grand and appealing usually requires them designing their banners in an equally dramatic and rather weird fashion.

 

Below are some some of the most dramatic and rather hilarious themes and posters we have seen. Which one will you attend?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#NoBankingDay: Showdown as CAFON Declares Today as 'No Banking Day' to Protest Extortion

The Consumer Advocacy Foundation of Nigeria has called on Nigerians to boycott all banking activities today (Tuesday - March 1) to protest excessive and unwarranted charges by Nigerian banks who are extorting customers.

 

The Consumer Advocacy Foundation of Nigeria (CAFON), a consumer advocacy group in Nigeria has declared Tuesday March 1st as #NoBankingDay, to protest excessive bank charges which include N65 charge on every 3rd withdrawal from other banks.

 

This was made public in a statement release on its site which reads:

 

 

"March 1 is " No Banking Day" Protest against excessive bank charges.

"Dear Nigerian Banks Consumers For many years now, consumers of banking services have been subject to series of poor and unsatisfactory transaction and relationship terms. 

"We have endured excessive charges, illegal fees and unfair contracts that only protects the bank but does not protect the consumers. Banks debit our accounts at will for charges we never agreed to or were not aware of; they charge us for every little service; we pay for getting our statements; introduction letters; and now, some banks are charging N200 for the use of deposit and transfer forms! 

 

 

"Under the current CBN management, abolished fees are being reintroduced. ATM withdrawals that was free now cost N65 on 3rd withdrawals. We pay N1000 for debit card issuance and renewals; we pay N105 for every online transfer; and they still charge N105 as Annual Debit Card Maintenance and now, a new Stamp Duty charge of N50 on every credit of over N1000 has just been introduced. COT that was supposed to end finally in 2016 is now being reintroduced as 1% of every withdrawal purportedly as Monthly Current Account Maintenance Fees! This is unacceptable! 

"The fact is, Consumers are being exploited by all the banks and CBN is aiding and encouraging these exploitations. We cannot continue to endure this exploitations! That is why Consumer Advocacy Foundation of Nigeria CAFON, a consumer rights NGO is calling consumers to join us in protest of Banking Exploitation by declaring Tuesday, March 1 2016 as NO BANKING DAY! Our Demands a) we want bank charges reviewed downwards b) banks must clear fees with consumers BEFORE debiting our accounts c) bank forms and contracts must be reviewed to include more protection for consumers d) Consumer complaints must be resolved promptly and satisfactorily d) CBN must review the new Stamp Duty Charge, Account Maintenance Charge AND Debit Card Maintenance Fees.

 

 

"We urge ALL consumers to boycott ALL banking services in protest of these excessive charges and policies. That means on Tuesday March 1, 1. Don't visit any bank or branches to transact any business 2. Don't use your ATM from 12a.m -12 midnight on March 1 3. Don't log in to any of your accounts online and don't do any transfers from 12am-12 midnight 4. Don't make any online payments from 12am- 12 midnight 5. Don't issue any cheques or banking instruments dated March 1, 2016 6. Avoid doing any financial transactions on March 1 but if you must, avoid the banks! We can all commit to observe a No Banking Day Protest to press home our demands. 

 

 

"After all, if we don't patronize them, they can't be in business. Please sign this petition if you agree to join the protest and share with your friends and family until we have mass awareness so everyone can observe the No Banking Day Protest. It is not right, so let's use our Rights!

 

Signed Sola Salako President CAFON"

LISTEN: Liam Payne jokes he would get with a married woman months before Cheryl hookup

ONE Direction hunk Liam Payne may have only just hooked up with Cheryl, but it seems he has always had a taste for married women.

In an interview with Capital FM last April, Liam revealed if he wasn't a singer he would be a pool cleaner, before joking he could use the job to get with "rich, married women".

"I have moved out to Surrey now so I am going part time as a pool cleaner, it is something I have wanted to do for a long time," he told presenter Dave Berry, before adding: "Use a net and stuff, fish out little leafs at the bottom of the pool – you can listen to your iPod as you are working as well."

When the 37-year old asked him if he would use the job to "get off with rich, married women while their husbands are at work,” the superstar replied: “Oh yeah of course… we’ve all seen it.”

While clearly said in jest, the comments came just months ahead of his relationship with the married X Factor judge took a romantic turn.

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   TOGETHER: Liam and Cheryl are now dating

Despite knowing each other for many years a source told The Sun: “Liam and Cheryl's relationship developed very quickly in December after the X Factor final."

At the time Cheryl is believed to have split from hubby Jean-Bernard despite managing to keep the break on the down low.

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   TAKEN: Cheryl was technically married when she got with Liam

An insider explained to The Sun: “Cheryl and JB’s marriage was over by the time he celebrated his 35th birthday without her at the end of August. It was obvious she had a very difficult few months and was deeply unhappy for some time.

“But it’s not like she’s coming straight out of her marriage and into another relationship.

“She had a number of months where she was officially married but it was actually already over with JB for a number of months by that point.”

Tune in to the Capital Breakfast Show with Dave Berry tomorrow (Tuesday 1st March) from 6am to hear the full interview.

WATCH: Mysterious 'levitating ghoul' revealed in unbelievable CCTV

A CURIOUS small figure has been caught on camera apparently gliding and levitating in a baffling security video.

Puzzling footage shows the humanoid form – estimated to be about 3ft tall – move backwards and forwards along a road with unnatural smoothness.

The "creature" then appears to take off and "float" off out of shock.

Stunned security guards watch in amazement as it then hovers back into shot and "lands".

Viewers have suggested it is an alien, goblin, balloon – or possibly a lost penguin.

   MYSTERIOUS: The figure is estimated to be about 3ft tall

   FLOATER: Up, up and away

   IT'S BACK: What goes up, must come down

The CCTV footage – shot in Diyarbakir, Turkey – has viewers scratching their heads.

Some have suggested it is fake but the thing – whatever it is – does appear to obey the normal rules of perspective in the video.

The two security guards shown watching the CCTV footage in the video are clearly confused.

   SCARY: Is it a ghoul?

   LOCATION: A map showing Diyarbakir, in Turkey

Scott C Waring, of UFO Sightings Daily, said: "In the first six seconds of the video you can clearly make out that this object is half a metre tall, black and white and walking.

"Sure it can be a monkey, but how do you explain it hovering in the air?

"And panda bears don't fly.

"Only two possible answers: It's an alien or this was a prank."

One viewer comments: "You can see white light in the centre of the figure – the same white light that some UFOs are made of, so you know it's an alien for sure."

Another – from the city where the video was shot in eastern Turkey – suggests it is a devil or "jinn".

He writes: "I can confirm it isn't a hoax.

"Also the talkings in the recordings are totally authentic.

"They are talking about what may be the origin of the 'thing'.

"From my point of view and experience this is a jinn."

But another says: "Looks like a penguin."

See Khloe Kardashian reveal why she can't watch The People vs OJ Simpson

KHLOE Kardashian has so far refused to watch The People vs OJ Simpson which stars David Schwimmer as her lawyer father Rob.

The show follows OJ's arrest after being accused of murdering his ex wife Nicole while close friend Rob Kardashian who believes his innocence represents him in court.

His daughter revealed on her show Kocktails with Khloe that she can't bring herself to watch the true crime drama.

   FRIENDS: David Schwimmer plays Khloe's dad Rob

She said: "I have it on DVD. I just haven't seen it yet.

"I've seen all of the documentaries or the rehashing of the footage of the OJ trial and all this stuff, and just seeing my dad and everything again, I relive emotions.

"Like, 'Oh my god, I forgot the sound of my dad's voice'."

   SHOCK: Kim said the show brings up memories of her dead dad Rob

The Kardashian family were brought into the spotlight for the first time thanks to the notorious murder.

Khloe continued: "I just feel bad and I think I'm a little more sensitive to it, cause he was my uncle OJ, like that's always what I called him.

"I more felt bad for the kids - Sydney and Justin. You'll never get over your mom being murdered, and now they have to get stalked by the paparazzi again?

"I definitely want to watch it. I was also just afraid of how they would portray my dad. I hear David Schwimmer did a phenomenal job, and they play him really true to form, so I'm grateful for that."

   MINI KARDASHIANS: The famous family as kids

But viewers of the drama have lashed out at the Kardashians' appearance as kids on the showbranding it a "shameless plug" for the fame-hungry family.

One tweeted: "The Kardashian children have zero relevance to the storyline, so irritating, the continued referencing."

"Not to sound mean but why are the Kardashian children in #PeoplevsOJSimpson were they that important to the murder trial?" another wrote.

Goes to show that even if you try to avoid the latest episode KUWTK, the Kardashians are simply inescapable.