Today is Halloween's Day - What does it really mean?

What is Halloween?

Halloween is a yearly celebration observed in a number of countries on October 3. The word was first used in the 16th century and is a shortened version of  the phrase 'All Hallows' Even ('evening')', that is, the night before All Hallows' Day.

HURRICANE SANDY: Massive clean up begins

• Massive clean up begins in the north eastern region
• New York State governor Andrew Cuomo to invest in storm surge barriers costing $10bn 
• Repairs will take months and run into $17billions
• Presidential race plunged into race into uncertainty

Hurricane Sandy - 33 DEAD AND 16,000 FLIGHTS CANCELLED

USA - Americans living on the north east coast of America have experienced the scariest, most devastating and most terrifying storm ever seen before in that region.

CALLING ALL ENGINEERS - EDF Energy looks for future talent

University recruits are needed for commercial and nuclear science and engineering opportunities

EDF Energy is looking for more than 100 people to join its 2013 Graduate and Industrial Placement programmes, to start with the company in September 2013.

University recruits are needed for commercial and nuclear science and engineering opportunities. The graduate schemes are one year plus programmes, with industrial placements being for 12 months. There are opportunities available across the company, including in finance, marketing, human resources, business analyst, digital research and development roles, along with environmental science, mechanical and electrical engineering, chemistry, maths and physics.

EDF Energy will be showcasing the different opportunities at careers fairs across the country, starting at the Cambridge University Careers Fair at Kelsey Kerridge Sports Centre, Queen Anne Terrace in Cambridge, today.

Ali Stripling, EDF Energy Future Capability & Early Careers Manager, said: “EDF Energy is offering exciting opportunities within an industry that’s growing and vital to the UK. We’re looking for a broad range of exceptional people to join us. There are no limits to what the right people can achieve with EDF Energy, as they help us to deliver safe, secure and affordable low carbon electricity to the UK.”

View our new Graduate & Industrial Placements recruitment website

Read the full press release

The London Premiere of the AWARD WINNING Movie, MARRIED BUT LIVING SINGLE

Watch the official movie trailer now!

Nollywood Actress: Funke Akindele. Photo: Society Now

Another fantastic movie has arrived in London. Married but Living Single premiers tomorrow Friday 5 October, 2012 starring Joseph Benjamin, Funke Akindele, Joke Silva, Tina Mba, Femi Brainard and many more emerging actors. This much awaited Nollywood film has just won two Movie Awards for Best Feature Film and for Best Male Actor - Joseph Benjamin at the Abuja International Film Festival. 

US Presidential elections: what people said about the debate

US Presidential debate : Round 1

MOST FAMOUS DEBATE QUOTES OF THE DAY:

“Calling someone a #debate winner based on made-up facts, is like saying a law student wins a moot debate based on citing made-up case law.” @latimes

US Presidential Debate - This is what Obama said

Watch the video here:

Here is part of the transcript of President Obama and Mitt Romney’s remarks at the Denver presidential debate culled from the Washington Post.

Everything you need to know about the OBAMA v ROMMEY debate

US Election: Rommey and Obama

BARAK OBAMA

Full name: Barack Hussein Obama

Profession: Lawyer, politician, author

Political Party: Democratic

Place of Birth: Honolulu, Hawaii

Happy Independence Day – Nigeria at 52

Please share comments that you have about Nigeria here. It would be wonderful to know what you think of this great West Africa country. Cheers!