2 monarchs, one security escort kiddnaped by pirates in Bayelsa

Suspected sea pirates attacked two passenger boats and kidnapped three persons along the Ogbia to Brass waterways in Bayelsa yesterday August 26th. According to reports, the kidnapped victims, Chief Blessing Wagio and Chief Isaac Akono-Igolo, as well as an unidentified security man, were attacked around Kiberibio area of the Ogbia-Brass waterway.

The Bayelsa state police spokesperson, Asinim Butswat confirmed the incident but said detail are still very sketchy.

Ambode meets BBOG group in Lagos, promises better security for students in Lagos

Governor Ambode met with Bring Back Our Girls group in Lagos state this morning. The advocacy group staged a march to commemorate the 500 days since the Chibok girls were kidnapped. Addressing the group, the governor promised better security measures for all schools in the state.  More photos after the cut...

Photos: Kukah meets with Buhari in Aso Rock

President Buhari had a meeting with Reverend Mathew Kukah at Aso Rock this morning. Rev. Fr Kukah has been under serious attack since last week after he reportedl appealed with Buhari to be lenient on those perceived to be looters of Nigeria's treasury. More photos after the cut...

2015 Nigeria Customer Service Awards Nomination

Nominate the best customer service companies in Nigeria at www.nigeriacustomerserviceawards.com or send NCSA space Company name to 20822. The Nomination was open in January 2015 and it will end on September 15, 2015.
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The 3rd edition of Nigeria Customer Service Awards (NCSA) is slated for October 8, 2015 during the International Customer Service Week. The Awards will hold at Four Points by Sheraton, Lagos.

NCSA celebrates service excellence yearly in Nigeria and also encourages companies to go beyond paying lip service to customers.‎ Companies are assessed by the following criteria: nominations, feedback from customers, professional evaluation of company management and staff as it relates to service delivery  and lastly, the visit of mystery shoppers to the most nominated companies for firsthand practical ‎observation. 

The Awards covers over 32 sectors among which are banking, telecommunications, transportation, media, courier service, E-commerce, insurance, pension funds administrators among others. Some of the 2014 winners are Access Bank, Channels TV, Etisalat, Kia Motors Nigeria, DHL, Konga and Phase3 Telecoms.‎
 
The coordinator Aliyu Ilias also said the application for the 2015/2016  Nigeria Customer Service Ambassador, a new initiative that has been introduced by the organisers, is open for Nigerian youths between the ages of 20 and 35 with passion for excellent customer service,

Six Nigeria Customer Service Ambassadors will emerge, one from each of the Nigeria's geo-political  zones (South -West,south-East, South-South ,North-Central, North-West, North-East ), as well as one African Customer Service Ambassador. The shortlisted youth will be evaluated in both theory and practical examination to emerge the Ambassador. The application closes on September 10, 2015.‎ The ambassadors will promote good customer service culture, identify and celebrate good customer service companies and also seek compensation for bad customer service to customers.‎

The winners will be unveiled on October 8th, 2015. 
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Nomination for the best customer service company in Nigeria and application for the Ambassador can be done at: www.nigeriacustomerserviceawards.com.
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For participation and sponsorship, call 08052205072, 07032150324, 09-2903442 or email info@nigeriacustomerserviceawards.com.

Inside killer Bryce Williams' home: sex toys, gay porn & pictures of himself reporting

UK Daily Mirror got exclusive photos of the home of former reporter Bryce Williams aka Vester Flanagan, who shot and killed two people on live TV yesterday and later shot and killed himself. Police raided the third-floor sparsely-decorated apartment and found unwashed sex toys, gay porn and cat faeces inside the 41 year old former reporter with WDBJ. See the photos after the cut...

 Photo credit: Daily Mirror

Bauchi SSG, Ahmed Sulieman, emerges new Emir of Misau

The Secretary to Bauchi State Government, Alhaji Ahmed Suleiman, has emerged the new Emir of Misau in Bauchi State. The former Emir, HRH Doc Muhammadu Manga III died of an undisclosed ailment on August 17th. The new Emir's appointment is contained in a statement released by the Permanent Secretary in charge of Political Affairs, Government House, Bauchi, Malam Hashimu Yakubu. Congrats to him.

Photos: First African woman to take command of a Navy vessel

Lieutenant Commander Zimasa Mabela made history today, August 26 when she took command of a navy vessel. She’s the first African woman to assume this position. Mabela will be at the helm of SAS Umhloti (South African Navy ship) after taking over from the officer in charge, Commander Brian Shor.

"She will be taking over from Commander Brian Shor, who is currently the officer in commanding, SAS Umhloti. We are looking up at more women taking over commanding vessels.” said Lieutenant Obed Medupe.

TF? A man seen taking his bath on a busy road....naked! (photos)

A Nigerian Top Secret  reader sent in these photos of a man taking his bath on a busy road...it's one of the weirdest sh*t I've seen in a while. See the photos after the cut...

TV reporter and photographer shot and killed on live TV in Virginia

Television journalist Alison Parker, 24, (left) and Photojournalist Adam Ward (right) with WDBJ7 TV, were shot dead by a gunman today Wednesday morning August 26th around 6.45am (local time) while reporting live on air at Bridgewater Plaza, Moneta, Virginia. The crew was carrying out an interview when gunshots were fired. Adam was first shot dead and Alison was killed as she tried to run. Alison graduated from college in 2012. The lady they were interviewing is in critical condition in the hospital.

The gunman is at large but the cameraman captured the killer on camera as he fell after being shot as his camera was still running. The motive for the shooting is not known. See the photo after the cut...

 The killer captured on the cameraman's camera

This was the interview happening before the shots were fired. Watch the video below...

Chevron Nupeng members block entrance due to non payment of dues

Chevron Nupeng contract staff have reportedly been on strike for almost a month now due to non payment of dues and inconclusive close of contract. They held a peaceful demonstration this morning, blocking the entrance to the premises after management of Chevron Nigeria Ltd allegedly seized their equipment. More photos after