June 27, 2019

Issues formulated for Governor Obiano and his aides 6

Governor Obiano, a political marauder: In the beginning

June 27, 2019 11:11 am

By Odumodu Gbulagu

When in 2013 during the run up to the gubernatorial elections in Anambra state, and shopping for former Governor Peter Obi’s successor, a certain man who parted his hair and wore dark shades and chains on his neck, who was not even known in the polity surfaced, we were all happy and thought he was perform wonders.

We were rather caught up in the frenzy that we had seen a man who would key into the developmental strides of Peter Obi who laid a solid foundation for Anambra state.
Though we knew that it would be hard …

Phishing attacks rise as cybercrime cost hits $6 trillion

Phishing attacks rise as cybercrime cost hits $6 trillion

June 27, 2019 10:58 am
Microsoft has called for safer online community in Nigeria, stressing that cybercrime will cost the global economy $6 trillion by 2021. Microsoft said the call became necessary following increasing phishing attacks on the Nigerian community.The firm said phishing, which is the biggest security headache for businesses and individuals, is among the hardest to tackle. The American technology company said phishing increased by over 250 per cent in Nigeria and other parts of the world.Phishing is the fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords and credit card details by disguising oneself as a trustworthy entity in an electronic …
My wife pushed me into adultery, man tells court

My wife pushed me into adultery, man tells court

June 27, 2019 10:28 am

“My wife pushed me into adultery,’’ Mr Bello Abudu, a 42-year-old technician, told an Igando Customary Court in Lagos on Thursday.

Abudu, whose wife, Blessing, sought the dissolution of their marriage, accusing him of infidelity, told the court while responding to the allegation that his wife pushed him into adultery

“My wife always tells me that I cannot impregnate another woman and that if I try to make love with another woman, my male organ will get stuck inside that woman, that she had done something concerning my male organ.

“I was afraid initially, but later I decided to try …

Google in Aba, Nigeria to support manufacturers

Google in Aba, Nigeria to support manufacturers

June 27, 2019 10:02 am

Google Nigeria on Wednesday announced the launch of the Google Digital Skills for Africa programme in Aba and other local communities in Abia State.

The Head, Brand and Reputation, Sub-Saharan Africa at Google, Mrs Mojolaoluwa Aderemi-Makinde, made this known at the unveiling of the digital skills in Aba.

According to her, the Google’s Digital Skills for Africa programme offers training courses to help individuals and communities develop and grow digital skills, find jobs and advance in their careers.

She said that the programme would provide free online courses, tools and in-person digital training of students, educators, job seekers and businesses.…

Oil slips below $66 ahead of G20, OPEC meeting

Oil slips below $66 ahead of G20, OPEC meeting

June 27, 2019 9:50 am

Oil slid below $66 a barrel on Thursday, pressured by concerns over whether the G20 summit will produce a breakthrough on trade and perceptions that supply is ample despite the prospect of continued OPEC curbs.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday a trade deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping was possible but he is prepared to impose U.S. tariffs on most remaining Chinese imports if the two countries don’t agree.

“A complete breakdown of the talks will have a negative impact on the financial markets and also on oil, but the sell-off in risky assets should be short-lived,’’ said

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Okorocha, wife, to forfeit assets to EFCC

Imo, Okorocha disagree over alleged ₦50billion fraud

June 27, 2019 12:45 am

The Imo Government has accused the Rochas Okorocha administration of carting away ₦50 billion of state assets. It listed them to include 60 vehicles, spoons, beddings and window curtains.

The Emeka Ihedioha government pledged to reward whistle blowers willing to supply information that could result in the recovery of stolen public assets. Briefing journalists yesterday in Owerri, Chairman of Recovery of Moveable Assets, Jasper Ndubuaku, accused the immediate past governor of leaving office with all cars in his convoy, including bullet proof Sports Utility Vehicle (SUVs) worth more than N100 million each as well as outrider machines and other automobiles.

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Polio vaccination: Gates Foundation seeks urgent action

Polio vaccination: Gates Foundation seeks urgent action

June 27, 2019 12:25 am

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) has called on the 36 governors to commence quick polio vaccination across their council areas, warning that if Nigeria experiences any case of wild polio virus outbreak, it would be a setback to government’s effort to be given a clean bill of health in the next six months.

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BMGF Country Director for Nigeria, Dr Paul Basinga, who stated this during a chat with reporters yesterday in Abuja, added: “When you don’t have increased coverage, some related form of polio will come up, as now being experienced in …

Garden snails provide ‘cure’ for antibiotic resistance

Garden snails provide ‘cure’ for antibiotic resistance

June 27, 2019 12:18 am

Scientists have employed garden snails to fight antibiotic resistance, cancers, scars and skin blemishes, and to produce faster-acting insulin.

Until now, the slime of the Giant African Land Snail (GALS) also called African land Tiger snail (Achatina achatina) has been employed by traditional medicine practitioners in the treatment of asthma and hypertension.

The Gastropoda or gastropods, more commonly known as snails and slugs, are a large taxonomic class within the phylum Mollusca. The small grey snail, Cryptomphalus aspersa also called Helix aspersa, is one of the over 20 edible species of snail found in Europe and North America.

Snail meat …

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