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 Sports › AFCON 2015: Three Guinea Fans Killed By Grenade by Akbee(op): 4:55pm On Jan 23, 2015 |
Police have confirmed three people have been killed and another is critically ill after a grenade exploded in a bar packed with football fans in Guinea’s capital Conakry, during their Africa Cup of Nations opener. A transmission problem in the area saw hordes of supporters gather inside the public house, but disaster struck when a local man – who is said to have had military training – released the device into the crowd. An eyewitness told guineenews: “When the grenade exploded, I thought it was a short-circuit, but the noise was too loud and there was a lot of smoke. Luckily, the rest of my family couldn’t get here – if they had, they might have been killed. Guinea drew their opening game 1-1 with the Ivory Coast but their captain Kamil Zayatte said news of the incident had cast a shadow over what should have been a moment of celebration for the nation. “We wanted to give the people back home something to cheer, and there were parties all over Conakry [the capital city] when we drew 1-1 with Ivory Coast in our opening game,” he said. “Then we heard about the deaths. It’s terrible news.” The Syli Nationale have had a nightmare preparation for the tournament, being exiled because of the presence of the Ebola virus in Guinea, where nearly 2,000 people have been killed by the disease. They had to play all their ‘home’ qualifiers in Morocco, and were abused at away games by fans who shouted “Ebola! Ebola!” at the team. Airport workers in Uganda and Togo told them, “We don’t want you here. You have the virus.” Guinea are almost without support in Equatorial Guinea, while their rivals in Group D have large followings. Ivory Coast had large groups of orange-clad fans on all sides of the pitch at the first game, while neighbouring Cameroon, in the second match, were backed by about 3,000 supporters who live and work in Malabo. Mali, who held Cameroon 1-1, had the biggest following – about 4,000. There are many thousands of Malians working in Bata and Malabo, Equatorial Guinea’s two biggest cities. All games in Malabo are already sold out. Guinea’s coach, Michel Dussuyer, was asked by Goal if this put his team at a disadvantage. “We are used to it,” he said. “If the people of Equatorial Guinea supported us it would be very welcome – we would really appreciate it. But we played all our qualifying games with no home support, in Morocco, and here it is the same context. We will just have to focus on our task, on our football.” Source: www.punchng.com/news/afcon-2015-three-guinea-fans-killed-by-grenade/ |
| Health › HIV/AIDS Drugs To Be Manufactured In Nigeria - UNAIDS by Akbee(op): 4:50pm On Jan 22, 2015 |
Dr Bilali Camara, UNAIDS Country Director, said on Thursday that four companies will commence production of anti-retroviral drugs in Nigeria.www.vanguardngr.com/2015/01/nigeria-commence-production-anti-retroviral-drugs-unaids/ 10 Likes 2 Shares |
| Education › Register Before 30 Jan Or Risk Being Left Out:JAMB Advises Candidates by Akbee(op): 4:42pm On Jan 22, 2015 |
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Thursday advised candidates intending to register for the 2015 Computer Based Test (CBT) to do so immediately. JAMB said the advice became necessary because the website of the board would be closed on Jan. 30. A statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of JAMB, Mr Fabian Benjamin, in Lagos noted that over 1.4 million candidates had registered for the first ever all- computer mode of examination. It said the sale of forms for the examination commenced since September, 2014. “The 2015 UTME application closes on Friday, 30th January, 2015 and all candidates desirous of sitting for the examination are advised to immediately obtain the application documents at the designated banks. “This is to ensure that they get registered and avoid being left out. “In view of the above, the board has completed all processes and preparations and has put in place all logistics needed to conduct a hitch-free examination,” the statement said. It said that no fewer than 400 centres would be used for the examination in Nigeria and abroad. According to the statement, members of other examination bodies in Africa and beyond have indicated interest to understudy the board’s CBT during the examination. It said the development was an indication of the confidence of the international community in the board’s ability as manifested in the two previous exercises in 2013 and 2014. The statement urged candidates to be conscious of the fact that the 2015 UTME was only on the CBT mode. “Candidates are to disregard any contrary information as the examination is scheduled to hold beginning March 4th 2015. The statement further advised candidates to shun all acts that were contrary to the conduct of an examination of international standard like the board’s CBT. It warned that the board would not hesitate to impose severe sanction on any candidate found wanting. “For the avoidance of doubt, the board wishes to state that any candidate who registered twice will have his or her result cancelled. “JAMB has a mechanism that detects double registration, irrespective of how it is disguised. “The board has also made adequate arrangements to ensure that blind candidates sit for the 2015 UTME, using CBT,’’ it said. Source: www.vanguardngr.com/2015/01/jamb-advises-candidates-register-jan-30-deadline/ |
| Nairaland General › Five Cops Held For Taking N150,000 Bribe by Akbee(op): 6:42am On Jan 22, 2015 |
Five policemen attached to the Anti- Robbery Squad of the Area M Police Command have been put in detention for allegedly taking a bribe of N150, 000 from a suspected fraudster. It was gathered that the police officers had arrested the complainant, identified simply as Ifeanyi, for allegedly engaging in internet fraud. He was said to have been led to the nearest ATM to make withdrawal so as to be free of the accusation. A police source said, “The incident happened on Wednesday, January 7, 2015. The five police officers arrested him and then took him to the ATM. “After the withdrawal of an initial sum of N100, 000, they asked him to make a transfer of the remaining sum. “After he did that, they freed him and allowed him to go.” Ifeanyi was said to have petitioned the police, asking for the probe of the five men and claiming that he was innocent of the accusation. PUNCH Metro learnt that the suspected cops were rounded up and put into detention. Another source said the men were being held at the State Criminal Investigation Department, Yaba, pending the conclusion of police investigation. “The police officers are from different divisions, but they are all under Area M Police Command,” he added. Two of them were identified as Sergeant Ogbole and Corporal Collins. The Police Public Relations Officer, Kenneth Nwosu, said the police were investigating the petition, adding that anybody found culpable would be punished. He said, “In line with the Commissioner of Police’s stance on anti-corruption, transparency and professional conduct, we arrested the officers. The CP has said he has zero tolerance for corruption. “We got information and the policemen were picked up by officers from the state CID, to ascertain the veracity of the allegation. “The investigation will be thorough. And if anybody is found on the wrong side of our code of ethics, the person will be dealt with.” www.punchng.com/metro-plus/five-cops-held-for-taking-n150000-bribe/ Source: |
| Politics › Death Wish Advert:NRHC To Sanction Fayose by Akbee(op): 6:29am On Jan 22, 2015 |
Says Mbaka’s message against Jonathan violates Electoral Act By Soni Daniel, Regional Editor, North ABUJA — The National Human Rights Commission, yesterday, reviewed the controversial advert placed in some major national newspapers in the country by Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State with a verdict that the material amounted to “hate speech.” Though the commission may not immediately arrest and prosecute Fayose because of the immunity he currently enjoys as a sitting governor, the rights commission might recommend him for appropriate sanctions once he leaves office. This indication emerged at a stakeholders’ roundtable organised by the NHRC for civil society groups, mainstream and social media partners in Abuja, yesterday. Chairman of the NHRC, Professor Chidi Odinkalu, who addressed journalists at the forum, decried the death wish publication by the advertiser, saying it offended public decency and violated all known norms of decorum. Odinkalu said the governor, who is a member of the National Council of States, which makes decisions for the security of the country, should have exhibited caution and statesmanship in sending out the message. The NHRC chairman noted that the governor went too far in his controversial message not minding that even the children of the former Northern leaders he showed to have died in office might feel bad while the same party also expected them to cast their votes for them in the forthcoming elections. Odinkalu pointed out that the governor’s advert was not only in bad taste but it also violated Section 95 of the Electoral Act and should be made to pay for such open infraction. Section 95(1) and (2) of the EA says: “A political campaign or slogan shall not be tainted with abusive language directly or indirectly likely to incite religious, ethnic, tribal or sectional feelings. “Abusive, intemperate, slanderous or base language or insinuations or innuendos designed or likely to provoke violent reaction or emotions shall not be employed or used in political campaigns.” Mbaka breaches Electoral Act The commission also took up issue with the Parish Priest of Adoration Ground, Rev Father Ejike Mbaka, for using his pulpit to canvass support for and against President Goodluck Jonathan and Gen. Muhammadu Buhari. Odinkalu said Mbaka breached the Electoral Act by first prophesying to the First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, last November that Jonathan would win the 2015 election and later predicting during his New Year day preaching that Jonathan should resign and leave the stage for Buhari for not doing enough. The chairman said the action of the Reverend Father breached Section 95 (3) of theElectoral Act, which states that “places designated for religious worship, police station and public offices shall not be used for political campaigns, rallies and processions or to promote, propagate or attack political parties, candidates, their political ideologies or programmes. Source: www.vanguardngr.com/2015/01/death-wish-advert-nhrc-sanction-fayose/ |
| Sports › Cristiano Ronaldo Dumps Girlfriend by Akbee(op): 8:07pm On Jan 20, 2015 |
Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed he has ended his relationship with Russian model Irina Shayk. The Portuguese began dating Shayk in January 2010 but rumours of a split began to circulate after the 29-year-old turned up on his own to the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Zurich last week. Shayk’s PR company in New York blamed their client’s no-show on “work commitments”, but Ronaldo has now confirmed the two have ended their relationship. “After dating for five years, my relationship with Irina Shayk has come to an end,” the three-time Ballon d’Or winner said in a written statement sent to The Associated Press. “We believed it would be best for both of us to take this step now.” And he added: “I wish Irina the greatest happiness.” In the meantime, rumours in Spain have circulated that the Portuguese is now dating 22-year-old RMTV journalist Villalon, who was in Zurich to cover the Ballon d’Or and posted a picture with Cristiano after the ceremony. Source; www.vanguardngr.com/2015/01/ronaldo-dumps-girlfriend/ |
| Politics › UN Backs African Force To Fight Boko Haram by Akbee(op): 2:33pm On Jan 20, 2015 |
The UN Security Council urged central African countries to step up plans for a multinational force to fight Boko Haram, in its first overall response to the threat posed by the Nigerian jihadists. The council issued a 13-point statement strongly condemning attacks by Boko Haram, in particular those involving children used as suicide bombers, and demanded an end to the violence. On the eve of a key meeting in Niger of regional leaders, the 15-member council urged Nigeria’s neighbors to advance planning for the deployment a multinational task force to drive out Boko Haram. Chad is set to contribute a sizeable contingent to the force along with Cameroon, Niger, Nigeria and Benin. The multinational force has been under discussion since last year, but divisions over the scale and scope of its operations have slowed down the deployment. The statement from the council came as Boko Haram fighters seized scores of hostages in a raid in neighboring Cameroon on Sunday. About two dozen hostages were later released but the attack compounded fears that Boko Haram was ramping up operations beyond Nigeria’s borders. The council expressed “deep concern that the activities of Boko Haram are undermining the peace and stability of the west and central African region,” said the statement presented by Nigeria. Security Council reaction - The statement was the first adopted by the council on the threat posed by Boko Haram, which is on the UN terrorist list. Previous statements focused on condemning specific attacks. The council demanded that Boko Haram “immediately and unequivocally cease all hostilities and all abuses of human rights and violations” in the presidential statement. It accused Boko Haram of carrying out kidnappings, killings, hostage-taking, pillaging, rape, sexual slavery and recruitment of child soldiers since it launched its campaign in 2009. Diplomats said the statement pointed to a shift from Nigeria which has shied away from discussing Boko Haram even though it is one of the 10 non-permanent members of the council. The council statement urged regional leaders to “undertake further planning toward the sustainable, viable and effective operationalization of the Multinational Joint Task Force.” It urged the African countries to “identify the means and modalities of the envisaged deployment, especially in the areas of intelligence sharing and joint operations.” The advocacy group Avaaz had launched an online petition on Friday, signed by 725,000 people, to press the Security Council to hold an emergency meeting on the Boko Haram crisis. “Boko Haram has butchered its way into the global spotlight and finally the Security Council is reacting,” said Alice Jay, campaign director for Avaaz. “All eyes are now on Nigeria, its neighbors and the international community to put words into comprehensive action to stop 10-year-olds being strapped to bombs or kidnapped in the night.” Source: www.vanguardngr.com/2015/01/un-backs-africa-force-fight-boko-haram/ |
| Nairaland General › Re: DPO(1st Olympic Gold Medalist)Chioma Ajunwa Seizes Newspapers Over Report by Akbee(op): 2:28pm On Jan 20, 2015 |
shortgun:what then is it??na 2go star? |
| Romance › Re: 3 Things Female With More Than One Sex Partner Stands To Lose Out by Akbee(m): 1:58pm On Jan 20, 2015*. Modified: 8:14am On Jan 21, 2015 |
aging quickly due to mutiple sex partners doesn't really matter but the chances of getn inffected with STDs 3 Likes |
| Nairaland General › DPO(1st Olympic Gold Medalist)Chioma Ajunwa Seizes Newspapers Over Report by Akbee(op): 5:36am On Jan 20, 2015 |
The Divisional Police Officer of the Ogudu Police Division, Lagos State, Chioma Ajunwa, on Monday attacked vendors selling The PUNCH and other newspapers in the Ogudu-Ojota area of Lagos State. PUNCH Metro learnt that Ajunwa confiscated the newspapers and ordered that the men stop displaying the papers. It was learnt that the DPO, an Olympic Gold medalist, was reacting to an earlier report by The PUNCH on the seizure of some newspapers last week and the demand for a N5,000 bail for the vendor arrested. PUNC H Metro had reported on Friday that Ajunwa seized newspapers displayed at a junction on the Ogudu-Ojota Road. She was also reported to have arrested one of the vendors, Idongesit Obot, who slept behind the counter till the following day. The sum of N5,000 was allegedly demanded for Obot’s bail, but N1,500 was said to have been paid after much persuasion with the Investigating Police Officer. A vendor, Aniekan Jackson, said Ajunwa was angry at the report and swooped on the vendors in the area on Monday. He said, “She came very early this morning (Monday), seizing our newspapers. She also chased all the vendors at the Ojota bus stop. She said she does not want to see anybody here again, adding that we should report again to The PUNCH so that they can write about her again. “What do we do now? She said we should rent shops. Are we going to stop selling The PUNCH because of her? Or are we going to rent shops for newspaper business?” The Police Public Relations Officer, Kenneth Nwosu, had told our correspondent in the Friday publication that the DPO’s action was informed by the gridlock usually caused by readers who crowded newspaper stands every morning. Nwosu had said Ajunwa raided the area after several warnings did not yield any result. But a newspaper agent in Ojota, Arnold Adekunle, faulted the police position, saying if the DPO really wanted to sanitise the area, she was supposed to work with the local government area authorities. Adekunle said, “The police said there had been accident on the road because of newspaper stands, how many accidents have they recorded on the road? She is just making up things. She wants to assume the position of the local government’s boss.” Another vendor, who identified himself simply as Suleiman, later informed our correspondent that the seized newspapers had been released to the vendors. He added that the DPO had sworn never to allow them sell newspapers in the area. “She said she does not want to see us again because we told you (PUNCH) that the police demanded N5,000 from us. She said we should meet PUNCH to do more stories on her. “There is no other place where we can sell papers, except by the roadside. We have been selling newspapers there for the past 10 years, and there has never been any accident.” The police spokesperson, Nwosu, said, “The DPO is working as parts of efforts to ensure free flow of traffic in and around the Ogudu junction. “Governor Babatunde Fashola, during his visit to area H headquarters, where he handed over an ICT resource centre to the state police command, directed all traders, including newspaper vendors, who obstruct traffic by selling along the road and the median to vacate such places. “No newspapers were seized as the traders and vendors removed their wares from the aforementioned places. Source: www.punchng.com/metro-plus/dpo-chioma-ajunwa-seizes-newspapers-over-punch-report/ |
| Politics › I Don't Have Pvc,sultan Of Sokoto Cries Out by Akbee(op): 5:25am On Jan 20, 2015 |
….Says millions of Nigerians may be disenfranchised ….Condemns religious colouration of campaigns By Ben Agande Abuja — The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Sa’ad Abubakar III, has expressed fears that unless something was done urgently, millions of Nigerians, including himself, would be disenfranchised as they were not able to collect their Permanent Voters’ Cards, PVCs. Abubakar spoke in Sokoto when he received President Goodluck Jonathna, who was in the state for a political rally in his palace. He asked Jonathan to ensure that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, provides all eligible voters with their cards before the elections as well as ensure that government takes steps to respect the people’s wishes by delivering credible, free and fair elections. He said: “Let’s respect people’s wishes; let’s not try to disenfranchise anybody. We have had issues of the PVCs and I want to tell you that even myself, I don’t have a PVC, so it means I will not vote on February 14. “So, we have to look for a way out. It is for your government to now look for what to do; how to ensure that all the cards get to the voters before the voting day or in the alternative, find a way out because in any problem there is a solution and we believe you will find solutions as regard this very serious hitch facing us because millions of Nigerians seem to be heading towards disenfranchisement and they won’t be able to vote but I have heard comments from the INEC Chairman. We are still waiting for our cards to come.” The Sultan said the difficulties in obtaining the PVC was one of the challenges bothering him and other leaders as it appeared millions of Nigerians would be disenfranchised during this year’s general elections. Condemns religious colouration of campaigns The Muslim leader condemned the religious colouration being given to this year’s campaigns and called on politicians to rather focus on issues. He noted that because of the country’s diversity, it was not “possible” for elections in Nigeria to be all about religion. Sultan said: “They will come to seek the votes of the common man … but they will not see you again for four years but we have the privilege of seeing you everyday and maybe every time and we always express to you the problems of our people.” Tasks politicians on Abuja peace accord He challenged all politicians to not only abide by the Abuja Peace Accord between President Jonathan and the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, General Muhammadu Buhari and 12 others, but also ensure that their various supporters at all levels get the message and behave accordingly. He further decried the prevailing insecurity in the country and urged the president to stop it by ensuring that Nigerians once again, enjoy peace. He said: “As the leader of the Muslims in this country, I will not fail to intimate the President and his government with the problems Muslims face in this country, that is our own area of attention as Muslim leaders. We care about how we live as a people and we are very worried about how we are living now as a people and God Almighty who placed leadership of the country on your shoulders, we feel we must always alert you on how we have been living. “As such time now and I will say never a time in this country’s history that we faced very serious challenges like what are facing now. The whole politicking had been turned into either religion of ethnic matters and this should not be so because we see what happens across the world. “We are worried because religion had been brought into it, we made it very clear in 2011, there is no way religion should be an issue in the election campaigns or even the election itself. “As you have seen here, I think there are more Muslims in this room than Christians and coming here now to come for prayers for success of your campaigns goes to show that as the leader of the Muslims, I have no choice than to pray for you. Issues that should face political leaders “Therefore, the insecurity issues facing us in all parts of country, we have heard campaign promises left, right and centre but we want to hear from our political leaders, how do you intend to resolve the security issues; how do you intend to tackle unemployment, how do you intend to tackle the rot in education? “These are issues that should face the various political leaders instead of mudslinging, calling each other names and whatever. We are very worried about what we read in newspapers, watch on television and the comments we hear from our people, brothers and friends. Politics of this country has now been turned into a war, families are being divided, friends have become enemies just because of seeking for political office.” Advises journalists The Muslim leader urged Nigerian journalists not to compound the already worsening security situation in the country by re-publishing the offensive French magazine cartoons of Prophet Muhammad. While condemning the killing of the journalists who first published the cartoons and the reprisal killings and violence that followed in some other countries, Abubakar urged Nigerians not to let negative influences of the Western world cause disruption of peace in Nigeria. He wished the Jonathan campaign team well in their endeavours as he prayed for peaceful and fair elections. Jonathan assures Sultan Jonathan had told the Sultan earlier that he was in the palace to formerly introduce himself and his vice as candidates in the 2015 general elections. He assured the Sultan that the PDP-led government under his leadership was committed to transforming the country, noting that various interventions in agriculture and the education sector such as the the Almajeri programme were geared towards speedy economic growth. source: www.vanguardngr.com/2015/01/dont-pvc-sultan-cries/ |
| Romance › Re: Reasons Why Many Guys Insist On Getting Into Ladies' Pants In Relationships by Akbee(m): 5:10am On Jan 20, 2015 |
tosyne2much:thanks for c n p..its worth reading |
| Christianity Etc › Re: How Pastors Receive CURSES - T.B. Joshua by Akbee(m): 5:05am On Jan 20, 2015 |
okay na |
| Education › Re: Drop An English Word That Will Make Someone Check The Dictionary by Akbee(m): 7:03pm On Jan 19, 2015 |
DaZion:that kind thing...bro abeg go for sth more complex |
| Business › Re: Kerosene Price To Be Slashed To N5O Per Litre - NNPC by Akbee(op): 6:58pm On Jan 19, 2015 |
jamael:See as govt make their citizen head swell over item like kerosene..This is no gud news bro..we deserve better treatment in the light of our abundant natural resources.kerosene shud be as cheap as water.fuel shud be N20 per litre as what they have in Saudi Arabia.. |
| Nairaland General › Re: What Unusual Things Do You Like The Smell Of? by Akbee(m): 12:34pm On Jan 19, 2015 |
onila:okay na.oil Spillage??.do u live in the oil rich Niger Delta region?? |
| Business › Kerosene Price To Be Slashed To N5O Per Litre - NNPC by Akbee(op): 12:02pm On Jan 19, 2015 |
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has initiated a scheme aimed at getting kerosene to consumers across the country at the regulated price of N50 per litre.www.vanguardngr.com/2015/01/nnpc-initiates-kero-correct-scheme-crash-kerosene-price-nationwide/ 1 Like |
| Crime › Re: A Thief Caught & Tortured By Soldiers In Calabar (Photos) by Akbee(m): 7:19pm On Jan 15, 2015 |
cyprianlah:okay na..u did a nice job there...no wonder ur work has bn moved to front page.. |
| Crime › Re: A Thief Caught & Tortured By Soldiers In Calabar (Photos) by Akbee(m): 5:59pm On Jan 15, 2015 |
[quote author=cyprianlah post=29818780][/quote]when dis this happen(time)??i reside in ikot effa which is just a stone throw from ikot Ansa.. |
| Crime › Re: A Thief Caught & Tortured By Soldiers In Calabar (Photos) by Akbee(m): 5:59pm On Jan 15, 2015 |
okay na |
| Business › Re: Unarmed Robbers Now Operate In Banks - Beware by Akbee(m): 4:55pm On Jan 14, 2015 |
okay na |
| Health › Re: Scientists Discover Insecticide Resistant Mosquito by Akbee(op): 9:57am On Jan 14, 2015 |
ramdris:Amen 1 Like |
| Health › Re: Scientists Discover Insecticide Resistant Mosquito by Akbee(op): 7:22am On Jan 14, 2015 |
PassingShot:on the contrary, i don't see anytn wrong with his comment...he is just trying to sound witty n satirical(playing with words-pun)i hope u were once a literature student in high school.. |
| Health › Re: Scientists Discover Insecticide Resistant Mosquito by Akbee(op): 6:56am On Jan 14, 2015 |
ramdris:u got my ribs cracking this mawning...au is life treatn u? |
| Health › Re: Scientists Discover Insecticide Resistant Mosquito by Akbee(op): 6:37am On Jan 14, 2015 |
adeememman: |
| Health › Re: Scientists Discover Insecticide Resistant Mosquito by Akbee(op): 6:35am On Jan 14, 2015 |
those tiny n lousy creatures suck. |
| Nairaland General › Money Wakes Up Cash Obsessed Man From Coma by Akbee(op): 6:26am On Jan 14, 2015*. Modified: 7:00am On Jan 14, 2015 |
A Chinese man fell into a coma after he passed out from researching ideas for his internet business, MirrorUK reported. The man has been found to be quite obsessed with money hence he fell into the coma and was in hospital for almost a year. Doctors at the hospital brainstormed a way to help wake the man and asked his family what he really loves most, they responded that he loves money more than anything. Nurses used banknotes to help him wake from the deep coma and rubbed them against his nose. He immediately snapped out of his coma. His family was was quite happy of the response and now is undergoing therapy as he slowly progresses. Source: www.news24.com/nigeria/World/News/Money-wakes-up-cash-obsessed-man-from-coma-20150113 |
| Politics › Re: Massive Crowd Turn Out For Benue PDP Campaign Flagoff (photos) by Akbee(m): 6:06am On Jan 14, 2015 |
poverty development party 5 Likes |
| Health › Scientists Discover Insecticide Resistant Mosquito by Akbee(op): 5:59am On Jan 14, 2015 |
Scientists have found a new species of mosquitoes resistant to bed nets treated with malaria insecticide in Mali. The discovery by scientists from the University of California,United States, is coming at a time when the outbreak of the Ebola Virus Disease has killed more than 7,000 people in West Africa. According to the World Health Organisation, malaria kills nearly one million people, mostly children, every year. The organisation also posits that more than three million people- more than half of the world’s population- is at risk of malaria. In a study published in the journal, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers said the new species were created by interbreeding between two mosquito species. The study also maintained that the development was an ‘evolutionary change caused by the introduction of the treated nets to the environment.’ The lead researcher, Gregory Lanzaro said the development was not surprising. “Growing resistance has been observed for some time. Recently, it has reached a level at some localities in Africa where it is resulting in the failure of the nets to provide meaningful control and it is my opinion that this will increase,’’ he said. A statement by the University on Monday, said the study, ‘provides convincing evidence indicating that a man-made change in the environment –the introduction of insecticide- has altered the revolutionary relationship between two species in this case, a breakdown in the reproductive isolation that separates them.’ A virologist with the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Prof. Sunday Omilabu, who spoke to our correspondent on Tuesday, said the new species of mosquitoes would pose challenges to health systems. While admitting that scientists will need to control its spread, he said it was important for people to keep a clean environment. “The control will be difficult. We have to study this species and destroy their lava. We have to act on their breeding methods because there is the possibility if transmitting viral diseases. We need to make sure that the environment is clean and do away with stagnant water where their eggs can hatch,’’ he said. Credit: www.punchng.com/health/scientists-discover-insecticide-resistant-mosquitoes/ |
| Food › Super Food You Should Always Eat by Akbee(op): 5:50am On Jan 14, 2015 |
When a lot of us were younger, we were consistently being told about how important it was to gobble up our fruits and vegetables. And if we didn’t finish every piece or at least make a conscious effort to, we would be deprived of our favourite sweet or TV programme. Little did we know this was done in our own interest. There are numerous benefits to different fruits and vegetables which are readily available, and hellofood.com suggests some of the fruits below are more than just pretty colours. Apple: Eating an apple daily can lower cholesterol and helps keep Alzheimer’s away. It also reduces the risk of lung/ bladder cancer, stroke and heart diseases. A recent study found that women who ate three apples or pears per day lost more weight while dieting than women who did not eat any while dieting. Bananas: Bananas are rich in vitamin B6 and they are a good source of fibre, vitamin C, potassium and magnesium. The potassium found in bananas helps to regulate blood pressure and may reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke. Bananas also contain plenty of carbohydrates which are the body’s main source of energy. They are also easy to digest. Carrots: Carrots contain carotene, a chemical that is converted into vitamin A by the body, It helps improve eyesight and prevent night blindness. Carrots have also proven to be effective in improving the appearance of the skin, hair and nails and for nursing mothers, enhance the quality of breast milk Grapes: This alkaline fruit helps greatly to decrease the acidity of the uric acid and lends itself further in aiding the elimination of acid from the system, thus benefiting the kidneys greatly. Credit:www.punchng.com/health/healthwise/super-foods-you-should-eat-always/ |
| Celebrities › Re: Stella Damasus: “Why I’ll Never Put Condoms In My Man’s Suitcase” by Akbee(m): 12:20am On Jan 14, 2015 |
condom ni |
| Sports › Re: Okocha Deserved To Have Won CAF Awards-Issa Hayatou by Akbee(op): 4:51pm On Jan 12, 2015 |
that is a typical example of what we call,medicine after dead.. |
