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Tuesday 31 May 2016
Drug producers to brainstorm on health care June 2
The Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Group of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has announced plans for its biennial forum slated for June 2, 2016, in Abuja.
The group said the 2016 edition would focus on the development of an innovative approach to address the challenges in the pharmaceutical industry in Nigeria.
Jonathan shocked me by conceding easily, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said he never expected that former President Goodluck Jonathan would concede defeat so easily after the March 2015 presidential election.
He said it was unbelievable that Jonathan, who had spent 16 years in public offices ranging from deputy governor and state governor to being vice-president and president, could throw in the towel like that.
He said it was unbelievable that Jonathan, who had spent 16 years in public offices ranging from deputy governor and state governor to being vice-president and president, could throw in the towel like that.
Sunday 29 May 2016
Text of President Buhari’s anniversary speech
It is one year today since our administration came into office. It has been a year of triumph, consolidation, pains and achievements. By age, instinct and experience, my preference is to look forward, to prepare for the challenges that lie ahead and rededicate the administration to the task of fixing Nigeria. But I believe we can also learn from the obstacles we have overcome and the progress we made thus far, to help strengthen the plans that we have in place to put Nigeria back on the path of progress.
You Need More Than Rat Tumors to Prove Phones Cause Cancer
Saturday 28 May 2016
You may have a silent heart attack and not know
You may have had a heart attack and not know. The reason is because the typical symptoms of a heart attack are often so ordinary and insignificant, they are often missed. The classic symptoms include feelings of pressure, pain, fullness, and squeezing in the chest. There may also be pain in the arms, shoulders, neck, back, teeth, or jaw, stomach pain, shortness of breath, light headedness, sweating, nausea, and anxiety.
Military rescued 11,595 B’Haram captives under me – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday disclosed that the military had so far rescued 11,595 persons held captive by the Boko Haram sect between May 29, 2015 when he was inaugurated and February 2016.
He said since December 2015, the military had regained all territories hitherto occupied by the sect.
Python bites Thai man's penis in terrifying toilet encounter
Rescuers arrived to find the python's head hanging from the bathroom door, secured by a rope, with the rest of the snake still stuck in the squat toilet at the man's home in Chachoengsao Province, east of Bangkok.
Friday 27 May 2016
Outrage as 30 men rape 16-year-old, post video online
Two gang rapes of teenage girls including one supposedly involving 30 men that was filmed and posted online have shocked Brazil.
The UN women’s rights agency condemned the cases after the video was posted on Twitter apparently by one of the rapists who boasted about the assault.
Five policemen missing in Rivers after ambush
The command also announced the arrest of 53 suspects in connection with the missing policemen.
State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Ahmad Muhammad, said in a statement that the policemen were part of a team that were on a routine police inquiry when they were attacked before they could disembark from the boat conveying them.
Nobody can arrest Jonathan, Ijaw youths tell Buhari
The Ijaw Youths Congress on Thursday warned the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government not to contemplate arresting former President Goodluck Jonathan over the ongoing probe of massive fraud and embezzlement alleged to have taken place under his administration.
The youths, who converged at the Wellington Hotel Effurrun, Delta State, for the 2016 annual Major Isaac Boro anniversary celebration with the theme, “The ideals of Adaka Boro and the renewed militancy in the Niger Delta: The way forward,” criticised the present administration for limiting its anti-corruption campaign only to the Jonathan regime.
Thursday 26 May 2016
Oil theft: EFCC closes case against 11 Indians, others
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has closed its case against the 11 Indians, three Ghanaians and two Nigerians being prosecuted at the Federal High Court in Calabar for illegal oil bunkering.
BREAKING: Dana Air pilots go on strike, passengers stranded
Dana Air pilots have gone on strike in protest of the non-payment of their salaries, grounding the airline’s operations and leaving hundreds of passengers stranded nationwide.
Oil price hits $50 for first time this year
Global oil benchmark, Brent crude, on Thursday traded above $50 per barrel for the first time in 2016 as supply disruptions and increased global demand continue to fuel a recovery.
Brent, against which Nigeria’s oil is priced, hit $50.14 per barrel at 8:30am, data from Energy Intelligence showed.
For Lovers: 5 Rules to Avoid Trouble on Facebook
Facebook has abruptly ended many loving relationships. This is not only restricted to singles but also married people. There have been reports of how Facebook has wrecked relationships due to the ease at which users meet new friends and reconnect with their exes.
Hence, partners have to be conscious and careful with the way they use social media. Here are some rules you can religiously follow to prevent getting into trouble while using Facebook.
Hence, partners have to be conscious and careful with the way they use social media. Here are some rules you can religiously follow to prevent getting into trouble while using Facebook.
Wednesday 25 May 2016
‘Tomato Ebola’: Varsity to produce 800,000 tonnes of tomatoes
The management of the Benson Idahosa University, Edo State, on Wednesday said that it has concluded plans to produce 800,000 tonnes of tomatoes to cushion the effects the shortage of the fruit in the country.
Indonesian 8-year-olds could be picking the tobacco in your cigarettes
Thousands of children as young as eight are working in hazardous conditions on tobacco farms in Indonesia, putting them at risk of cancer, respiratory problems and nicotine poisoning, according to a new report by Human Rights Watch (HRW).
Tragically Hip singer Gord Downie has terminal cancer
Downie was diagnosed in December and "since then, obviously, he's endured a lot of difficult times," the band said on its website Tuesday morning.
We’ll not be part of FG’s palliatives committee – NLC
Contrary to expectations that the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) will promptly join the federal government palliative committee set up to cushion the effect of economic hardship brought about by the recent increase in petrol pump price and electricity tariff, the congress said it would not be part of the committee, citing several factors for distancing itself.
Sexual Healing – 3 common medications that are ruining your sex life
Some drugs can affect your performance. It can be disheartening knowing that something that is supposed to make you healthier is negatively impacting another aspect of your life.
A lot can put a damper on your sex life. Some of those sexual culprits can be found in your medications.
Tuesday 24 May 2016
Google makes big changes to its ad products
Google’s AdWords is getting a makeover. The search giant announced today that they have made several updates to make its advertising tools more suitable for mobile.
With an emphasis on location-related mobile searches, a category that Google says is growing 50% faster than other searches, the company is introducing new local search ads across Google.com and Google Maps. If a customer searches for something like a “shoe store,” businesses can pay for their location to show up.
Manchester United sack managers the hard way
There is no easy way to sack a Premier League manager and Manchester United have found that out the hard way with their firing of Louis Van Gaal.
Ronaldo confident of Champions League glory despite injury scare
Cristiano Ronaldo played down fears over his fitness ahead of Real Madrid’s Champions League final against Atletico Madrid on Saturday after the three-time World Player of the Year limped off towards the end of training on Tuesday. “I am fine.
Tutu’s daughter loses church licence after gay marriage
Desmond Tutu’s daughter has been forced to give up her duties as a priest in South Africa’s Anglican church after she married a woman, she told AFP on Tuesday.
Healthcare for commercial drivers
A recent study had it that 90 per cent of commercial drivers in Lagos were hypertensive. There is no doubt that this trend cannot be the lot of drivers in the Lagos area alone. It is likely to be a national trend if the survey is extended to cover the whole country.
EFCC opposes Metuh’s application for permission to travel abroad
A defence witness, Mr. Anthony Okeke, in the ongoing trial of the National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr. Olisa Metuh, told a Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday that former President Goodluk Jonathan’s image was battered by the then opposition All Progressives Congress’ “smear campaign.”
The trial judge, Justice Okon Abang, also fixed Wednesday for ruling on an application by Metuh seeking an order of the court to release his passport which was seized as part of his bail condition to permit him to travel to the United Kingdom for medical treatment.
The trial judge, Justice Okon Abang, also fixed Wednesday for ruling on an application by Metuh seeking an order of the court to release his passport which was seized as part of his bail condition to permit him to travel to the United Kingdom for medical treatment.
Monday 23 May 2016
BREAKING: Labour calls off strike
– NLC calls off strike after several deliberations
– The president of the NLC, Ayuba Wabba says the decision to call off the strike came after an emergency meeting of the NEC The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Sunday, May 22, called off its nationwide strike.
Speaking to journalists, the president of the NLC, Ayuba Wabba said the union is calling off the strike after several deliberations. Wabba said the decision to call off the strike came after an emergency meeting of the National Executive Council of the NLC.
Buhari cancels trip to Lagos, VP Osinbajo to take his place
– President Muhammadu Buhari calls off his two-day trip to Lagos
– Presidency reveals that VP Osinbajo will replace Buhari
– Garba Shehu says Buhari would still embark on the visit after Ramadan The over 14-years non-visit of a sitting president to Lagos state will unfortunately stretch a little longer.
This follows report that President Muhammadu Buhari’s two-day working visit to Lagos state, set to begin tomorrow, May 23, has been cancelled.
Sunday 22 May 2016
Please plan your route properly
#PSA
Please plan your route properly:
Excerpt from the press statement below..
Lagos State Government will formally welcome President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, May 23, 2016 on a two-day working visit to the State.
Please plan your route properly:
Excerpt from the press statement below..
Lagos State Government will formally welcome President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, May 23, 2016 on a two-day working visit to the State.
PDP govs name Makarfi caretaker chairman, insist on convention
Governor in the Peoples Democratic Party have decided to ignore the announcement by the National Chairman of the party, Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff, that its national convention has been cancelled.
Osun private school offers rescued Chibok girls scholarships
The management of Kunike International School, Osogbo in collaboration with Delta School District in Vancouver, Canada has offered to give full scholarships to the first two Chibok girls rescued from the captivity of the Boko Haram sect.
Amina Alli with her four-months-old baby and Serah Luka were rescued this week from Sambisa Forest which is the hideout of the dreaded terror group.
Four FUTA students die in road accident
Four students of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, died in a road accident on the Akure-Ilesha expressway in Ifedore Local Government Area of Ondo State on Saturday.
Navy foil cross border vandals, attempt to export 66,000 litres of petrol
The Nigerian Navy Ship NNS Beecroft , the operations base of the Western Naval Command of the Nigerian Navy, has foiled on attempt by some suspected cross-border vandals to export 66,000 litres of petrol out of the country.
Saturday 21 May 2016
Rescued girl, Serah Luka, not on our list —Chibok parents
Chibok parents refuted the Nigerian Army’s report that the second rescued girl, Serah Luka, was among the 219 kidnapped by Boko Haram on April 14, 2014.
Update your skills in two years or risk sacking, FG tells teachers
The Federal Government on Friday said it is currently working on a new regulation that would enable teachers to update their skills in relevant areas of teaching every two years.
Thursday 19 May 2016
Pastor allegedly rapes friend’s daughter, remanded
An Iyaganku Chief Magistrate’s Court sitting in Ibadan has remanded a 62-year-old pastor, Isaiah Akinojo, in prison custody for alleged raping his friends daughter.
Sunday 15 May 2016
Saturday 14 May 2016
Nigeria is world leader in anti-terrorism fight — U.S
Mr Antony Blinken, the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, on Friday described Nigeria as the leader of other countries in the fight against terrorism. Blinken, who hailed Nigeria’s anti-terrorism stance, spoke to State House Correspondents after a visit to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo in Abuja on Friday.
Fayose causing confusion in our party – PDP
The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party has accused Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State of causing confusion in the party.
Man who wears only agbada in Europe: Israel made me drop the Bible
Engr. Jacob Imade Iyamu has been living in Germany since the early 80s although he left the shores of Nigeria in the late 70s. But unlike many people living in Europe and Americas, he could count the number of times he has won suits just as he has never won jeans in his life no matter how cold it is in winter or how warm in summer.
The Edo state Nigeria born brewing engineer is the Brew Master at Binding, one of Germany’s largest breweries based in Frankfurt where he has worked for many years.
Engr. Jacob Imade Iyamu |
In this chat, the President of Edo state Union in state of Hessen, Germany speaks about his odyssey to Europe and his challenges and achievements so far plus his unflinching love for Nigeria.
Friday 13 May 2016
New PMS price would crash in 3 months – APC
The All Progressives Congress APC has lent its voice to the federal government’s removal of fuel subsidy, saying, the pump price of fuel would crash within the next three months.
APC said, like the Global System of Mobile telecommunication, GSM, the price of fuel is bound to reduce soon as a result of increased competition. National Chairman of the party, John Odigie-Oyegun stated this on Friday in Abuja during a brief chat with journalists.
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