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Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose Kamarudeen Ogundele, Ado Ekiti The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has said any herdsman caught grazing in the state with arms or in possession of any weapon will be charged with terrorism and prosecuted accordingly. The governor stated this after signing a bill titled ‘Prohibition of Cattle and other Ruminants Grazing in Ekiti, 2016’, into law on Monday during a meeting with traditional rulers and chiefs at the Government’s House in Ado Ekiti. The bill was read to the gathering by the Speaker of the state’s House of Assembly, Kolawole Oluwawole, who hinted that the state government was already planning to allocate land for grazing in all the state’s local government areas. Fayose, while signing the bill into law at the meeting, said the purpose of the meeting was to seek collaboration with the traditional rulers and chiefs on security issues and other crimes in the state. The governor added, “My gover...

The biggest country in Africa that the United Kingdom colonized is Nigeria. The biggest country that the United Kingdom colonized in Asia is India (which then comprised the present Pakistan and Bangladesh). When the UK came into Nigeria and India, like all other countries they colonized, they brought along their technology, religion (Christianity), and culture: names, dressing, food, language, etc. Try as hard as the British did, India rejected the British religion, names, dressing, food, and even language, but they did not reject the British technology. Today, 80.5% of Indians are Hindus; 13.4% Muslims; 2.3% Christians; 1.9% Sikhs; 0.8% Buddhists, etc. Hindi is the official language of the government of India, but English is used extensively in business and administration and has the status of a “subsidiary official language.” It is rare to find an Indian with an English name or dressed in suit. On the other hand, Nigeria embraced, to a large extent, the British religion,...

Th ere was pandemonium at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos on Wednesday after Aero Contractors Airline announced suspension of all its scheduled services indefinitely from Thursday September 1. Passengers were stranded as flights were cancelled and the airline’s counter was empty. Angry passengers accused the airline of deceit, saying they were checked-in and given boarding passes in spite of the impending suspension. The airline’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Fola Akinkuotu, said in a statement in that the management decision was part of the strategic business realignment to reposition the airline and return it to the path of profitability. He said that all staff directly and indirectly involved in providing the services, would also proceed on indefinite leave of absence. “This business decision is as a result of the current economic situation in the country, which has forced some other airlines to suspend operation or out rightly pull out of Nigeria. ...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Wednesday interrogated a former Minister of Works and current Pro-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe. It was learnt that Ogunlewe was invited to the Ibadan office of the EFCC sequel to a petition written to the EFCC by a group known as Concerned Stakeholders of FUNAAB in which Ogunlewe and the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olusola Oyewole, and other members of the university’s governing council were accused of mismanaging N250m. According to sources at the university, Oyewole and Ogunlewe allegedly spent N250m for allowances in four years thereby plunging the university into financial crisis. The anti-graft agency said in a Facebook post that Ogunlewe was still being interrogated as of 4pm on Wednesday. It said, “Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe, the Pro-Chancellor, FUNAAB, is being quizzed at the Iyaganku office of the EFCC, Ibadan today, August 31, 2016 in respect of an al...

It is one of the commandments of driving, ‘ don’t drink and drive’ and if you really want to drink, then don’t drive. Alcohol in a human system can easily affect that person’s sense of judgment while driving and even cause accident that could be fatal. Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) explains what blood alcohol concentration is and how it is measured. Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is a measure of the amount of alcohol in a person’s bloodstream. BAC is commonly expressed in percentage terms. For instance, having a BAC of 0.08 percent means that a person has eight parts alcohol per 10,000 parts blood in the body. This is level of BAC in which a person is not allowed to drive any sort of motor vehicle by law. The FRSC generally specify BAC levels in terms of grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood (often abbreviated as grams per deciliter, or g/dL). BAC levels can be detected by breath, blood, or urine tests. © NTA

In the light of on-going efforts towards sustainable energy supply in Nigeria, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has identified atomic energy as an important component of the energy mix that will address the nation’s energy problems.  NOA Director General, Garba Abari stated this during a working visit to the Chairman, Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC), Dr. Erepamo Osaisai, adding that an attitude change programme was underway to correct the negative perceptions about nuclear energy among Nigerians.   The NOA boss said while Nigeria is expanding its hydroelectric power generation and exploring solar energy, there was need to pay close attention to nuclear energy which has little impact on climate and long term cost efficiency. He said NOA was engaging with critical stakeholders to close the knowledge gap about the use and relevance of atomic energy in national development and the functions of NAEC among citizens, using Information, Communication and Educati...

The World Cup in Russia in 2018 will be the England captain's last for his country as he confirms that he plans to retire from international duty after that tournament Wayne Rooney has revealed he is set to retire from international football after the World Cup in Russia in 2018. Rooney has retained the England captaincy under new manager Sam Allardyce and will lead the team against Slovakia in a World Cup qualifier on Sunday. But the Manchester United forward has confirmed the next World Cup will be his international farewell, insisting his "mind is made up" that it is the right time to quit.   "Obviously i've been selected and I made my mind up before the Euros whether we did well or not that I'd continue so over the last few weeks I've had nothing to think about in terms of England," Rooney told a news conference on Tuesday. "I've had a fantastic international career so far and played a lot of games and enjoyed every minute but at s...

Great Russian author Fyodor Dostoyevsky once wrote: " The soul is healed by being with children." Indeed, these heartwarming photos of children from all over the world show the innocence of childhood that we lose as we grow older, and how much love and compassion they can actually bear in their little heart for other people, animals (or even objects). 1.  2.  3.  4.  5.  6.  7.  8.  9.  10.  11.  12.  13.  14.  15.  16.  17.  18.  19.  20. 

"DEAR Mr. President, Last year, when you assumed office, the chant of “Change”, your campaign slogan, ushered you into the Presidential Villa. Today, cries of “hunger” could be heard across the length and breadth of our vast country. Nigerians hunger, not only for food, but also for good leadership, for peace, security and justice. This letter is to appeal to you to do something fast, and, if you are already doing something, to redouble your effort. May it not be written on the pages of history that Nigerians die of starvation under your watch. As President, you are chief servant of the nation. I therefore urge you to live up to the huge expectation of millions of Nigerians. A stitch in time saves nine. The way forward This is the second year of your administration. You and your party promised to lead the masses to the Promised Land. It is not an easy task to lead. But by campaigning for this office, you offered to take the enormous task of leadership upon yo...

Nigeria may be on its ways to generate a new cash cow and an alternative to crude oil with the discovery of world class and high grade nickel in the country. The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has confirmed the development. But the Ministry also appealed to Nigerians to be patient and allow it to come up with detailed report on the discovery of Nickel in Kaduna State. The Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Mr Mohammed Abbas, said since the first discovery many months ago, technical experts from the ministry have been following up on the development as provided by law. “The ministry is aware of the excitement in the media about the discovery of Nickel in parts of Kaduna state. “This is totally understandable considering the partial assay of the mineral assets referenced. “The ministry is aware of the occurrence of the mineral in the area. “We appeal to the general public to allow the Ministry to come up with detailed reports on the new find,” it said. An Australian pri...

Nigeria may be on its ways to generate a new cash cow and an alternative to crude oil with the discovery of world class and high grade nickel in the country. The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has confirmed the development. But the Ministry also appealed to Nigerians to be patient and allow it to come up with detailed report on the discovery of Nickel in Kaduna State. The Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Mr Mohammed Abbas, said since the first discovery many months ago, technical experts from the ministry have been following up on the development as provided by law. “The ministry is aware of the excitement in the media about the discovery of Nickel in parts of Kaduna state. “This is totally understandable considering the partial assay of the mineral assets referenced. “The ministry is aware of the occurrence of the mineral in the area. “We appeal to the general public to allow the Ministry to come up with detailed reports on the new find,” it said. An Australian pri...

What is a Mammogram? A mammogram is a specific type of x-ray picture that uses low dose x-rays on the breast. Mammograms are generally used to identify early signs of breast cancer, and are among the most successful methods in detecting early signs of breast cancer, often exploiting tumours that cannot be felt. When an individual receives a mammogram, they are required to stand in front of the x-ray machine, and their breast is placed on a clear plate, while another plate firmly presses the breast from above. Both plates will flatten the breast in order to hold it still, while the x-ray is taken. These steps are then repeated to obtain a side view of the breast. What is an Ultrasound? Ultrasounds, also referred to as sonograms, use high frequency sound waves to create an imagine of parts inside the body, such as kidneys, stomach, liver, heart, joints, or tendons. Ultrasounds use soundwaves instead of radiation, making them safer and more commonly used. Ultrasounds are also regularly...

MICROSCOPY Microscopy (morphologic analysis) continues to be the "gold standard" for malaria diagnosis. Parasites may be visualized on both thick and thin blood smears stained with Giemsa, Wright, or Wright-Giemsa stains. Giemsa is the preferred stain, as it allows for detection of certain morphologic features (e.g. Schüffner’s dots, Maurer’s clefts, etc.) that may not be seen with the other two. Ideally, the thick smears are used to detect the presence of parasites while the thin smears are used for species-level identification. Quantification may be done on both thick and thin smears. MOLECULAR DIAGNOSIS Morphologic characteristics of malaria parasites can determine a parasite species, however, microscopists may occasionally fail to differentiate between species in cases where morphologic characteristics overlap (especially Plasmodium vivax and P. ovale), as well as in cases where parasite morphology has been altered by drug treatment or improper storage of the sam...

Schizophrenia is a disorder of the brain that alters the patient’s perception of reality. It makes it difficult for the patient to differentiate between real and imagination. People suffering from schizophrenia finds it difficult to even perform simple day to day activities, and retreat into their shell away from the outside world. Their actions are a result of confusion and fear. 1 in 100 run the lifetime risk of developing schizophrenia. Generally, the signs of schizophrenia are visible long before the first episode. Some early warning signs include: -Withdrawal from society -Seeing and hearing things that are not there -Hostility or suspiciousness -Deterioration in personal hygiene -Inability to express emotions like happy and sad -Inappropriate laugh or cry -Depression -Oversleeping or insomnia -Irrational arguments -Expressionless gaze -Feeling of being watched continuously Early warning signs, if detected, should lead to immediate consultation with ...

1. There is a town in Jamaica called ABEOKUTA. It was founded by former slaves from present-day Ogun State who were brought to a plantation in that part of Jamaica. 2· In Turkish, the bird we call a Turkey is called "Hindi" ("from India"). In India, it's called "Peru." In Arabic, the bird is called"Greek chicken"; in Greek it's called "French chicken"; and in French it's called "Indian chicken." The bird is indigenous to none of these places. 3· The letter 'i' that Apple uses (in their products iPhone, iPad, iMac, iPod) stands for "Interactive". 4· Edward James Roye, the fifth president of Liberia, was of Igbo descent. 5· President Robert Mugabe is Africa’s oldest Head of State and the world’s second oldest Head of State. He was born in 1924. 6· The name"Nigeria" was coined by Flora Shaw, the wife of Lord Lugard, Nigeria's Governor-General from 1914 to 1919. 7· There is a high ...

It is the wish of every average Nigerian to travel outside the shores of his country and make a good living. This article will guide you make a decision on the countries you can visit/live without demands for visa. in other words, you can travel to any of these countries listed below so long as you have flight fare and with no criminal record. Bangladesh There is a mutual Bilateral ties with Nigeria and Bangladesh that enable Nigerian Passport Holders to get their visa on arrival. Barbados With a Nigerian Passport, you are allowed to live in Barbados for at least six months free. Benin Republic The neighboring West African state made her coexistence with Nigeria easier with Free Visa, as instituted by Economic community of West African States. (Ecowas) Burkina Faso This African brothers got it together here by making “Entry” to Burkina Faso for Nigerian Passport Holders Free. Burundi Burundi offers Nigerians a 30 days visa on arrival at Bujumbura international Airport. Ca...

Sex after childbirth can be scary for many women; even though childbirth makes them to have all it takes to make their husbands want more sex on mere sighting them; talk of larger (milk-filled) breasts and pointed nipples. It is even for this reason that some men ‘compete for’ or ‘alternate’ the breasts with their new babies. Although sexual intercourse is not encouraged until six weeks after, for those who had normal delivery, to allow the body heal faster and avoid likely infections, some men have often described such women as more attractive. But those might not be enough to boost the confidence and preparedness of some women to resume sexual activities with their husbands, and the fears may not be misplaced after all. For those who had normal delivery, some tend to be apprehensive of what their partners would think of what has become of their body, largely because of their fatigued and ‘loose body.’ Coupled with exhaustion and other things that ...

The recent increase in the cost of poultry feed in the country has been forcing farmers to ration food for their birds. Findings have shown that the cost of ingredients for the composition of poultry feeds, particularly maize, has increased by 100 per cent. For instance, a 100kg bag of maize, which used to cost about N6, 000 in April 2016, is now being sold for about N12, 000. Also, the cost of fish meal, another important ingredient in poultry feeds, has increased by 60 per cent. A kilogramme of fish meal that used to sell for N500 now costs about N800. However, the price of egg in the market has not enjoyed similar increase. Before the hike in the cost of poultry feed ingredients, a crate of eggs used to sell for N600. It is now being sold for between N650 and N700, depending on the egg size. This development has led farmers to be rationing food for their birds or mixing their feeds with lesser nutritious ingredients. This has consequently led to a drop in egg production as ma...

A man in India spent two months swallowing knives and had 40 of them surgically removed from his stomach, according to the doctor who led the operation. “He had a wild urge to consume metal. Even for us, the experienced surgeons, it was frightening,” Dr. Jatinder Malhotra told  CNN.  “We were so nervous… a small mistake could have taken the patient’s life. In my 20 years of practice, I have never seen anything like it,” he added. Malhotra said it took his team about two days to form a diagnosis and surgery plan and the operation lasted for five hours. He revealed that they found foldable knives, which when fully extended were about seven inches long. “The patient told us that he swallowed some knives folded and some unfolded. When we took out the knives, some were found folded, some were open, and some had even started rusting and were broken,” the doctor said. The patient, a 42-year-old father of two, told  CNN  h...

Studies state that the most likely times for nodding off to occur are: Late at night, between midnight and dawn. Early afternoon, when the body is digesting lunch. If you can't avoid driving, especially long distance, during these two danger periods, then pay close attention to your body. Excessive yawning and heavy eyes are strong indicators that you're in danger of falling asleep. Another obvious sign is slowing down or drifting into other lanes. Should you feel sleepy behind the wheel, carry out these tips: Make frequent rest stops. Get out of your vehicle. Walk around. Fill the lungs with fresh air. Take a nap. 20 minutes out of your day is preferable to crashing. Rotate driving duties.

Gold medallist Britain’s Andy Murray poses on the podium of the men’s singles gold medal tennis event at the Olympic Tennis Centre of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro on August 14, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / Luis Acosta A nation showing others how to plan for Olympic Games It has been an Olympic fiesta like never before for Britain: their best medal haul in 108 years, second in the medal table, the only host nation to go on to win more medals at the next Olympics. Never before has a Briton won a diving gold. Never before has a Briton won a gymnastics gold. There have been champions across 15 different sports, a spread no other country can get close to touching. It enabled Liz Nicholl, chief executive of UK Sport, the body responsible for distributing funds from national government to Olympic sports, to declare on the final day of competition in Rio that Britain was now a “sporting superpower”. Only 20 years ago, GB were languishing 36th in the Atlanta ...