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THE Rivers State Police Command said on Monday that it had begun a manhunt for the killers of a Deputy Superintendent of Police, Alkali Mohammed of Mobile Police, Unit 48, and his orderly.

The State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Nnamdi Omoni, told The PUNCH in an interview that special units of the Nigeria Police Force had joined the ongoing investigation with a view to apprehending the hoodlums and bringing them to justice.

A group of bandits suspected to be cultists had ambushed a police patrol team in Ujju community near Omoku in Ogba Egbema/Ndoni LGA of the state, killed and beheaded a DSP and his orderly.

It was learnt that the hoodlums escaped with the police patrol vehicle and took some weapons along with them.

But the state police spokesman promised that those behind the dastardly act would never go unpunished, adding that one policeman, who could be the driver of the patrol van, was still missing after the incident.

“The death of the DSP has been confirmed and his body has been recovered. The policeman (orderly) is still missing. All hands are on the deck and we are combing the bush around some communities."

Omoni said, “The Command’s Tactical Unit has swung into action; the IGP Unit is also helping the manhunt for the hoodlums. Investigation had been ordered and we will get the perpetrators of this act in no time.

“It is a sad moment for the police and we pray that their gentle souls will rest in peace.”

The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt had raised the alarm over the activities of hoodlums on Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGA during Saturday’s legislative rerun election in Rivers State, disclosing that two policemen were killed and beheaded.

The General Officer Command, 6 Division, Maj.-Gen. Kasimu Abdulkarim, had said in a statement, “The most brutal incidence occurred at Ujju Community near Omoku in Onelga where police patrol team was ambushed.

“In the ambush, 10 policemen scampered into the bush. The Mobile Police organized a rescue mission.

“Regrettably, the team discovered that DSP Alkali Mohammed of Mobile Police Unit 48 was beheaded along with his orderly. The patrol vehicle was taken away with weapons, three policemen escaped while five were missing in action.

“This is the same area where soldiers of 34 Brigade were ambushed on 20 November, 2016 where a soldier was killed.

“Also on 21 November 2016, 4 personnel of NSCDC were killed and their weapons carted away. These attacks are reasonable evidence of violations of breach of the law and order which portray the area as a flash point.”

http://saharareporters.com/2016/12/12/police-begin-manhunt-dsp-orderly-killers

For most Nigerians, a house is never fully built until adorned with beautiful tiles of all sizes and shapes. This aesthetic endeavour, though very expensive, has since led to several deaths and injuries to house occupants.

According to the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 250,000 people worldwide above the age of 15 are injured yearly in the bathroom. Obviously the combination of water and the slick, hard surface of the tile make the bathroom a risky place for injuries/deaths from slipping.

A tiles dealer, Mr Celestine Purity, said some amateur tilers usually use glaze tiles for floors which is very wrong owing largely to their super smooth surface. He added that such tiles are expected to be deployed on walls to decrease cases of slipping while still achieving a very beautiful wall pattern. He said any tile that has a substantial amount of surface grip is to be used for ground designs especially places prone to water spillage. He said the best tiles for any tiling work are glazed tiles because of quality and durability.

He said unglazed tiles overtime peel off on the surface and can be very sharp especially if its edges are exposed thereby causing accidents. He, however, advised that all tiles used on the floor must always be kept dry to avoid unnecessary injuries and or death. He decried the rate at which people source for cheap but not so good tiles.

According to him “when people are moving to a rented apartment, they often source for cheap tiles because they believe they cannot be spending money on another person’s house, but the fact is if any harm comes as a result of that, they will bear the consequences alone”.

He went further to list the new price regime of tiles to be, Italy Bluepale of a 30 by 60 size as N18000 per square meter, while 60 by 60 of same brand is N22,000 per square meter. China variant of a 30 by 60 and 40 by 40 per square meter vitrified glazed tile is however put at N2500 and N1700 respectively with a sharp decrease in price compared to its Italian variant.

An expert Buldr Musa Yakubu said a professional should know the kind of tiles to use. Even if a client wants him to use the wrong one, the professional should advise against it.

Yakubu, former FCT chapter chairman of Nigeria Institute of Builders (NIOB), said tiles are designed for different purposes and places and enjoined prospective home owners to always seek professional advice before choosing tiles wether for the living room, kitchen, bathroom and bedrooms.

“Don’t say because you like a tile you would just use it without professional advice. It is not particular to toilets alone even bedrooms and kitchens. You can slip and fall especially when your feet are wet,’’ he said.

He said rough surfaced tiles are most suitable for commercial areas like banking halls, office spaces, complexes and shopping malls

“There are tiles that suit commercial areas and such tiles surface are rough. It can absorb wears and not slippery but because they don’t look beautiful, shining most people don’t prefer it,” he said.

He said ceramic tiles are surface coated so they can be very slippery and cautioned for proper usage as most people prefer it because of its glossy look and cheap prices.

“I know a lady who slipped from a stair case floored with slippery tiles and had to be flown abroad for treatment even at that she limps. So, we should not choose tiles just because they are beautiful or cheap without taking precaution of the dangers they pose,’’ Yakubu advised.

http://www.dailytrust.com.ng/news/property/watch-those-tiles-you-beautify-your-floors-with/175609.html

Anambra State police command has arrested a traditional ruler and two others in the state over destruction of a police post built by another community in Anambra East council area.

The traditional ruler of Mkpunando in Anambra East Local Government area of Anambra State, Igwe Alex Edozieuno, had earlier petitioned the state Governor Chief Willie Obiano and the state police commissioner, Samuel Okaula to rescue them in the hands of Aguleri-Otu community, over an alleged threats to lives.

The monarch, in the petition, alleged that about 15 persons invaded his community last week where they demolished a police station being built for the police by the community.

He alleged that the monarch, during his inauguration speech in the presence of loyalists in his community, vowed publicly to deal ruthlessly with him and his community

“His ambition is to bring the two communities under his ruler ship. Less than a week after his recognition and the threat to my life and property of Mkpunando community, he ordered his thugs to demolish the almost completed police station in my community Mkpunando” he said.

When contacted, the state police command through its police public relations officer, Nkeiruka Nwode, confirmed arrest of some persons, one of which out of which, was a monarch.

She said investigations are in top gear, adding reliable information has been gathered on those behind such dastardly act.

http://www.dailytrust.com.ng/news/general/monarch-others-arrested-over-destruction-of-police-post/175670.html

Na poverty cause am. But who is this boy, what building is that, has he boy been identified or is he a spirit.
If na church building them for Don use am sow seed!

In an eerie form of coincident destiny, the electoral stories of Nigeria and Ghana have followed quite identical paths for the last series of transitions.

The Good

Both nations had quite popular presidents who died in office. In Nigeria late Umaru Musa Yar’Adua died in office in 2010 at age 58 years and was replaced by his Vice, Goodluck Jonathan. Umaru Yar’Adua had spent 3 years in office. Late Yar’Adua fought terrorists north and south and the corrupt cabal at the same time, overturning sales of state assets to the vultures by his predecessor and quelling MEND terror on the south and Boko Haram in the north within a few years. A God-fearing unifier, Nigerians across ethnic lines were quite happy with him and his performance across board. Late Yar’Adua was and remains the only Nigerian president to fully declare his assets.

For Ghana, former President John Evans Fiifi Atta Mills died in July of 2012 about three and a half years after being elected to office in 2009. He was 68. He was also replaced by his Vice, John Dramani Mahama. Atta Mills was well loved and respected. He is remembered for being God-fearing and his legacy of ethical leadership. Nicknamed “Asomdwee Hen” or “Prince of Peace,” Professor Atta Mills was also sound in economic policies, leading Ghana to unprecedented economic growth with single-digit inflation and a stable exchange rate.

The Bad

Inheritors of the throne, Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria and John Dramani Mahama did not lead the best of regimes. Suffering and corruption were the hallmark of both’s administrations. Right from his days as Vice president, scandals were Mahama’s brand. One of the worst being a phone-call placed to his phone by a lady, Phaedra on a live recording set of the “Real Housewives of Atlanta” show where she had bragged of her escapades and direct contact with Ghana’s #2 man. Outgoing President Mahama was bogged with numerous corruption allegations also involving his flamboyant, burning-hot rides brother. Gifts given and received by him including vehicles from foreign businessmen and allegedly buying homes for election officials overseas were part of his long list.

Nigeria’s Goodluck Jonathan did not fare much better. His days as President began with a name brand as the most “clueless president in the world.” A title he embraced. But like Mahama, allegations of corruption were established ever before he became President and included his family members. As governor of Bayelsa, the corruption tales begun with his wife investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Committee, EFCC for several cases including the alleged laundering of $13 million. The Jonathan 5 years in office were filled with torrential series and hapless cries of massive corruption to the point of calamity to the nation. Obstinately declaring that “stealing is not corruption,” Goodluck Jonathan embraced his labels again and preached alternate scales that Nigerians should use to rate and appreciate his administration. Torrents of blame and monetary seizures have trailed the Jonathan family since being voted out of office.

Interestingly the people gave both men a chance, electing them into office as president for their go, even after both men had already been tainted. But one chance only it was.

And The Old

In 2015 Nigeria held elections with then president Goodluck Jonathan contesting for a second term as president and third term in the presidency. Former military leader Muhammadu Buhari under the APC party contested against him and won, defeating Goodluck Jonathan soundly with 2.5 million more votes. Buhari was 72 according to his official age when he became president in May of 2015. Buhari won with about 54.5% of the vote with Jonathan at 45%.

With a similar margin of 54% to 44%, Mr. Akufo-Addo, of the New Patriotic Party soundly defeated the incumbent, president John Mahama to become Ghana’s president-elect. A human rights lawyer, astonishingly President-elect Mr. Nana Akufo-Addo is also 72 years old!

Like Nigeria’s Buhari who had contested three times previously and lost, “Try me” Nana was a veteran presidential race runner, he ran unsuccessfully for President of Ghana in the 2008 and 2012 before the people finally decided to give him the shot. Buhari ran unsuccessfully in 2003, 2007 and 2011. Sometimes really wanting something is not enough of a validation and does not translate to the capacity and suitableness for that role.

It would be wise for Ghana to learn from its “big brother” and partner in fate, Nigeria and its ongoing trials. Like Nigeria, the recent discovery of oil in Ghana has not quite helped as the country is battling with continuous inflation and increasing prices of utilities like power, which are no longer half as stable as they used to be. In Nigeria, old Buhari who came into power with a lot of support and goodwill is having a hard time. Nigeria quickly fell into a recession with loses of millions of jobs as the new elder-led Buhari administration slowly and clumsily looked for the steps. Dwindling currency power which has tanked the Naira and Cedis an identical 400% over the past few years discombobulated the new administration. Elders expect savings and a tidy house. Summarizing Nigeria under Papa Buhari, the president appears stuck in an old pattern of doing things and challenged by an advanced technological and complex world, thereby becoming at the complete mercy of whoever he is related to and hopes knows what should be done. Many of whom do not share the pain, vision and desperation of the nation. The president is at the mercy of a list that includes family, the very same corrupt cabal, the same politicians who drained and damaged the nation, the World bank and IMF…just whoever.

Also importantly, the elections in Ghana and Nigeria were both quite polarizing with divisions along religious and ethnic lines. Mr. Akufo-Addo would do well uniting the country and not following Nigeria’s example where divisions appear to have become more plentiful, deeper and deadlier since Buhari’s swearing in.

Challenging times are bringing “change” candidates not just in Nigeria and Ghana but across the world. But sometimes the more things change the more they remain the same and sometimes get worse. Ghanaians must not wait. Victory does not end with the declaration of the winner but begins with it. Ghanaians must track every step their new president takes and make sure he is fast, smart, strong and able to take them to the promised land.

congratulations President-elect Mr. Akufo-Addo on his victory
God Bless Nigeria. God bless Ghana.

http://newsrescue.com/ghanadecides-like-nigeria-corrupt-inheritor-presidents-death-replaced-aged-opponent/#axzz4SRAShtB1

I see only on toy drone not 300

Mrs Ganiat Usman, a witness, on Thursday narrated before an FCT High Court in Kubwa how a suspect, Mrs Remilekun Momoh, used her Unity Bank account to fraudulently divert funds.

Usman was led in evidence by the prosecuting Counsel, I. Deribe.

She said the defendant, who was then her neighbour, coerced her into opening an account with Unity Bank after she was paid two million naira of her late husband’s gratuity.

“She told me that once I opened the account and deposited the two million naira I would get a monthly interest of N39, 000, so I did that.

“In 2014, when my daughter gained school admission, I approached her for N300, 000 and another N300, 000 for my house rent and she gave me.

“But then, she told me that my balance of N1.4 million would only attract a monthly interest of N8, 000.

“That, I collected just twice; once from the ATM and the second time, she gave me by hand.”

The witness said she later told the defendant that she was not interested in the transaction anymore and wanted her money back as a result of which the defendant avoided her for sometime.

However, she said the day the defendant asked her to go to the bank and withdraw the money, she was told there was no money in the account.

“It was the second time she asked me to go that the customer care personnel informed me that I had a balance of N4.5 million.

“So I called her and told her that my balance was showing N4. 5 million instead of N1.4 million and she said that she was aware.

“She said that the money was from a contract she executed.”

The witness further said that the defendant asked her to transfer N680, 000 into a Zenith account of a named Foundation and N300, 000 into the defendant’s son’s account.

She noted that a number of times, the defendant asked her to issue post-dated cheques to her and one time, she collected her ATM card which she used for some days.

The Defendant’s counsel, Mr Lawrence Alabi told the court that he would not be able to cross-examine the witness at that moment.

This, he said was because the prosecuting Counsel tendered an amended copy of the charges to him while the proceeding was going on.

Justice Bello Kawu adjourned further hearing in the case to Jan. 30, 2017.

The defendant, an accountant with a branch of Unity Bank, Abuja, was arraigned by the EFCC and charged with criminally diverting N14. 4 million bank money. (NAN)
http://www.dailytrust.com.ng/news/general/how-bank-accountant-used-me-to-divert-money-witness/175130.html

Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Presidential candidate of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), has won Ghana’s presidential election, defeating incumbent President John Mahama in a hotly contested election according to result released by media outlets across the country.

Mr. Akufo-Addo party also triumphed over Mr. Mahama’s National Democratic Congress (NDC), in parliamentary elections that also took place throughout Ghana on Wednesday, December 7, 2016.

President Mahama’s bid for reelection was hurt by widespread voter disaffection with an economy that has stalled and a sense that the incumbent president had lost touch with everyday Ghanaians.

Mr. Akufo-Addo rode a populist message into office, promising voters that he would reverse the rot of the past few years of the NDC’s rule. Results of polls showed that the opposition party capitalized on Ghanaians’ desire for change to upstage the incumbent President.

The national electoral body has not officially declared the results, but most Ghanaians have accused the body of complicity as it has stalled in announced results of the election as widely expected by a majority of Ghanaians.

http://saharareporters.com/2016/12/08/ghanaian-voters-pick-opposition-candidate-nana-akufo-addo-new-president

The Nigerian Army said on Wednesday that it had rescued additional 801 persons held hostage by the Boko Haram terrorists in its ongoing anti-terrorism operations.

Maj.-Gen. Lucky Irabor, Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole in the North-East made the announcement while briefing newsmen in Maiduguri.

He said that the persons were rescued between Nov. 23 and date.

“A total of 801 persons were rescued from the terrorists’ camps from Nov. 23 to date,” he said.

Irabor said that the military had also arrested a number of terrorists fleeing their Sambisa forest hideout due to the ongoing operation.

“Likewise, on Dec. 4 at about 1345hrs, our troops in conjunction with local vigilante intercepted five men, 29 women and children heading towards Goniri from Kafa.

“The men were screened by the local vigilante and two of them were confirmed to be terrorists.

“They have since been taken into custody and are undergoing interrogation,’’ he said, adding that the military also apprehended suspected cattle rustlers during its operations.

“On Nov. 28, four persons and a teenager were arrested by our troops deployed at Bulabulim Ngarnam with 4 cows.

“The arrested persons have been handed over to the Nigeria Police,” he said.

Irabor said that the military also recovered arms from suspected kidnappers in Bauchi state.

“On Dec. 2, our troops while on patrol at the general area of Gamji and Kafin Lemu villages in Ningi LGA of Bauchi state encountered some suspected kidnappers who engaged them in gun battle.

“They were killed in the gun battle that ensued.

“The troops recovered several arms and ammunition which include five Dane guns, a locally made pistol, some cartridges and charms,” he said

http://dailytrust.com.ng/news/general/army-rescues-801-persons-in-borno-from-boko-haram/174952.html#Z5ml0FiiSCIOMG8F.99

Na one chance be that o. He shouldn't pay any more money to recover any money from government TSA. Your friend has been scammed.

Popular social media platform, WhatsApp has added great new features and recently revealed that it has a user base of more than one billion users which means, one in seven people use Watsapp on earth.

With such a huge user base, Watsapp recently improved its app with a host of new features with improved speed, security, reliability and simplicity.
Watsapp earlier announced that it manages over 100 million voice calls every day on the app, that makes it more than 1,100 calls per second and has upgraded the desktop versions of the app.
These new features are user friendly and they make messaging more fun.
Below are five latest features to enjoy on
WhatsApp:

Video calling
WhatsApp just confirmed that you can now do a video call on Android, iOS and Windows. The ‘Video Call’ and ‘Voice Call’ choices are at the top dialer button. A new dialog giving the option between a standard voice call and a video call will appear.

Tag
Tagging others within a WhatsApp group is not possible even if the people have muted the conversation. You can avail this feature by typing @ and click on the contact you wish to tag from the appearing list.

Picture edit
So nice! WhatsApp now allow you to doodle on as well as edit on the photos before sending them to your friends. When you select a photo from your camera while messaging, few icons on the top right will appear with options to, crop the photo, draw a doodle, enter a text or a sticker to the photo. Then the picture message is ready to be sent.

Most viewed
This feature sadly works only on Apple devices as of now. Go to ‘Settings’ and then select ‘Account’ and then ‘Storage Usage’. There, you will be able to see the total number of messages at the top of the page and also a list of chats, ranked according to the number of messages sent to the number. This helps you see who is your ‘best friend’– which contact have you spoken the maximum number of lines.

GIFs
The 2.16.16 update allows you to send videos (six seconds or shorter) and Live Photos and GIFs. You can search the Giphy library to search for GIFs to send to your friends on your WhatsApp.

http://www.dailytrust.com.ng/news/it-world/checkout-5-new-things-whatsapp-can-do/174899.html#VUQmiMTDmy0RlU4P.99

Me say what happened to all the petitions he wrote against some principal members of the house? First things first.

The House of Representatives has passed a resolution to allow Rep. Abdulmumin Jibrin into the Nationa Assembly premises for the purpose of defending himself before the Ethics and Privileges Committee following fresh petitions against him.
This followed a motion by Rep. Ossai Ossai, the Chairman of the Ethics Committee, which was unanimously adopted by members through a voice vote on Wednesday.

Moving the motion, Ossai explained that the motion followed the receipt of two fresh petitions against Jibrin by the National Youth Council.

Ossai said “the Committee on Ethics and Privileges has commenced investigations into the petitions and it seeks the indulgence of the house to invite Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin.

“It is on the grounds of fair hearing that he will be allowed into the premises of the House for the purpose of defending allegations contained in the petitions,”he said.

Ossai said that the petitions received against Jibrin were on his absenteeism and poor representation of his constituency of Kiru/Bebeji in Kano State and for operating foreign accounts which was in violation of the 1999 Constitution as amended.

Rep. Aliyu Madaki (APC-Kano) said that since Jibrin had been suspended and the issue was a subject of litigation, there was no need to consider the motion.

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, said that the matter in court did not have anything to do with absenteeism or the foreign accounts said to be operated by Jibrin.

Dogara said “we don’t know of any case in court as regards operating foreign accounts or absenteeism, but this is in line with fair hearing and I think that is why the motion is here.”

Jibrin was suspended in September 2016 for 180 legislative days for breach of members’ privilege in his 2016 budget padding allegations. (NAN)
http://www.dailytrust.com.ng/news/general/reps-pass-motion-to-invite-abdulmumin-jibrin-over-fresh-petitions/174917.html#KHhkKQw6Mit7zWu6.99

MMM has finished me ooo!!!!

I borrowed 200,000 to do this MMM that has been trending, just to get a little thing and send the money back to the owner.

However,my trouble began when after providing help, I requested to get help of 290,000 and all MMM could do was to match me with my landlord whom I've been owing rent of 250,000.

Now see what my landlord did: he called me on phone to say, "Ralph, it seems MMM matched me with you to pay you 290,000"
Me: Hhhmm! Yes sir!
Landlord: I hope you still remember my rent of 10 months you're owing me?
Me: I will pay sir.
Landlord: I will just upload your house rent receipt.

Having headache...... Lol

Welcome to the month of December.

E don dey happen be that.

hylyne:
Can anything good come out of this Senate?

Cattle rearer at work....

He has sworn to ground this country. I'm sure God would hear our prayer one day.

That makes you a cattle.

Imagine you're out on a walk with your dog, and it comes time for him to do his business.
As you dig through your pockets to find a plastic baggie to clean up after him, you look away politely so he can have some privacy (and because it's not exactly thrilling to watch your dog poop).But as you look back to check on him you notice that he's staring intently into your eyes, determined to hold your gaze the entire time he does his business. Is he doing it because he's thinking of you in some gross way? Is he making sure you know he's relieving himself? Is he just plain weird?As it turns out, it's none of those reasons. In fact, your dog stares at you while he's pooping simply because he's feeling vulnerable and needs reassurance.Everyone loves their pets, but it's well known that animals have some pretty bizarre behaviors. From dogs staring at you while they poop to cats sprinting at top speed through the house at random intervals to pups circling their bed three or four times before settling down, these behaviors range from endearing to puzzling to downright weird.As strange as these acts may seem, though, science has an explanation for why your pets behave the way they do.

Welcome to the holiday shopping season.

As you cross names off your shopping list, you'll need to keep your safety and security in mind. The internet has become more secure since its early days, but there are still many threats online.

By guarding against virtual crimes, deciding what to cook for family dinners will be the most of your worries this year.

Keep everything updated
If you're like most Americans, you'll probably rely on online shopping for gift purchases. But one wrong click and you might accidently install malware or adware. Removing them is an even bigger pain.

Before you buy anything online, make sure your phones, computers and laptops are updated to their latest operating systems. Old versions may have security holes that were later patched and also add further protection against viruses, explained TechRepublic.

The newest operating system versions aren't your only line of defense. Antivirus software also needs to be installed and maintained. In the event something sneaks onto your computer, your computer's antivirus program will warn you and help with limiting damage.

In addition to your computer, keep your phone and internet browser on the latest versions. You have the option to turn on automatic updates with all of your devices. Doing so means you won't have to wait through annoying screens that prevent you from shopping or paying bills online.

Don't take anything for granted while shopping online.
Watch the website
Rule No. 1 of the internet: Not everything is legitimate. Stick to trusted online retailers or e-commerce websites. Pay attention to your browser to differentiate real sellers from fake ones.

The first clue is in the address bar. Look for "https://" in the address bar. This string of characters, and in particular, the "s," indicates whether a website is utilizing a secure connection. Even though some online businesses may be legit, if they don't have the latest security encryption certificates, you should probably stay away. Encryption prevents onlookers from stealing financial information used during online transactions.

Another clue is a green padlock that also appears in the address bar. If you see it, you can proceed as planned because your connection is secured and your data is private.

Vary your login information
There are a lot of username and password combinations to keep track of, from your KASASA checking account to logins for your favorite stores. Unfortunately, too many individuals rely on passwords too easy to guess.

This holiday season, create strong and unique passwords for all of your online accounts. Never use the same password for multiple accounts, USA Today recommended.

When it comes to passwords, you'll want to avoid some of the most common ones according to the security application firm, Splash Data:

123456
password
12345678
qwerty
12345
Coming up with unique phrases isn't easy, but mix in upper- and lowercase letters, numbers and special symbols like "$" or "&."

What Wi-Fi?
Avoid using public Wi-Fi networks while you're shopping or checking your bank accounts. More often than not, these networks are unsecured and there's no telling who's trying to steal your financial information.

Stick to shopping online at home where you know your Wi-Fi is secure. But if you need to purchase something while out for a coffee, do so on your phone's mobile network because it offers greater protection.

Don't click everything
Spam and phishing emails are notorious for containing malicious links. Don't click any links sent to you from unknown sources. They are designed to resemble messages from legitimate companies but will instead steal your money or personal information, explained Microsoft.

"Don't click any links sent to you from unknown sources."
If you have eyes like a hawk, you'll spot any and all phishing attempts. These emails usually contain misspellings, bad grammar, threats and links within a message. If a suspicious email asks you to click a link to sign in, don't do it. Instead, call or chat customer service to see if there truly is an issue that needs your attention.

Check your statements
Careful as you may be while online, your financial information may still be stolen. Always check your credit card and bank statements to dispute any charges you don't remember making or look suspicious.

Consider setting up notifications on your mobile phone that alert you whenever a transaction has been made that's over $1. This way, you'll know in real time if a card has been used without your authorization. Luckily, most credit cards and banks have security benefits built in and will work with you during any moments of uncertainty.

Holiday shopping is a joyous occasion, but you need to remain vigilant while online. Utilize strong passwords, avoid public Wi-Fi and always check your credit card statements.

http://blog.fm-bank.com/2016/11/28/security-tips-to-remember-while-shopping-online/

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Senator Buruji Kashamu has said that the PDP lost the Ondo State governorship election to the All Progressives Congress (APC) because the outgoing governor, Olusegun Mimiko, “refused” to heed to advice by fielding a prospective successor from his senatorial zone.
In a statement yesterday, Senator Kashamu explained that Mimiko was advised that Ondo voters would resist the “injustice” of producing a successor from the same senatorial district where he hails.

“It is not that Mr Eyitayo Jegede, SAN, is not a good material. He is urbane, intelligent and smart. He would have probably won had he come from any other senatorial zone than Mimiko’s.

“In a political party, like every other setting, people are bound to have disagreements and protect their interests. Senator Makarfi should not let governors Mimiko and Fayose to mislead him any further. The mess that they have put the party is already more than enough,” he said.

http://www.dailytrust.com.ng/news/politics/why-pdp-lost-ondo-gov-ship-sen-buruji-kashamu/173565.html

But it's clear even in the modern Bible that Jesus wasn't the son of God. He categorically denied being the son of God at the trial before his so called crucifixion.
In biblical time 'son of God' means 'righteous man'. Many people before Jesus were equally called the son of God, Abraham, Noah etc.
In Genesis we have heard of the incredible power of God where he only commanded and it was. He can forgive whoever he wants without sending his only son to come and die for a sin he never committed. The sins committed from the the time of Jesus to the present day is a trillion times more than the sins committed from his time backwards to the creation of the world. Including the original sin of course.

He was lucky it wasn't his head.

As airline operators grapple with the challenge of aviation fuel known as Jet A1, the Senate on Monday vowed to intervene with a view to bringing the situation to an end.
The Senate expressed concerns over the scarcity of Jet A1 and the attendant disruption to flight operations but blamed the situation on cartels that had hijacked the distribution channels.

The Vice - Chairman, Senate Committee on Aviation, Senator Bala Ibn Na'Allah, who spoke during an oversight visit to Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority and other aviation agencies in Lagos said that the Senate would expose the cartels hindering smooth distribution of the fuel.

He spoke at the headquarters of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) in the presence of other heads of aviation agencies including the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) and the Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB).

Passengers have been experiencing flight delays across airports with the operators blaming the problem on scarcity of Jet A1.

However, the Senators said a decisive action would be taken to get out of the situation.

"The committee will look at the matter and we will be decisive on it. We will unbundle the cartels", Ibn Na'Allah said.

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The Ebonyi Government has said it was concluding plans to enforce a ban on the sale of foreign rice in markets and other outlets in the state.
Governor David Umahi made the disclosure when participants of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Senior Course 39, Jaji, visited him in Abakaliki on Monday.

The governor said the order would soon be enforced to ensure that the residents patronised home-grown Ebonyi Rice.

“I will personally lead a task-force, consisting of the State Executive Council members to various markets and enforce the order.

“Individuals who are selling the produce will provide certification of its quality because most of the rice brought into the state is not parboiled.

“Any rice that is not parboiled after six months turns to chaff as most of them brought into the country stay for about 10 years before being imported.

“The rice then becomes poisonous and we have banned cooking of non-Ebonyi rice inside the state’s Government House, hotels and public functions.

“The Ebonyi rice still presents its unique taste even when cooked without meat and we will give you some quantities for attestation,” he said.

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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Air War College was yesterday inaugurated in Makurdi, Benue State.
The Minister of Defence, retired Brig. Gen Mansur Dan-Ali, was represented at the event by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Gabriel Olonishakin.

Addressing guests and pioneering Course 1/2016 participants of the college at the lecture hall of the Tactical Air Command base in Makurdi, Olonishakin said the dynamic nature of modern warfare occasioned by emerging threats required decisive responses.

He reassured Nigerians that the armed forces would continue to fight Boko Haram, cattle rustling in the North-central, kidnapping in the South-east and militant groups in the Niger Delta.

The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, said the need to establish the college was in tandem with his vision to reposition NAF into a highly professional and disciplined force through capacity building initiatives for efficient, effective and timely employment of air power in response to Nigeria’s security imperatives.

He added that the NAF would continue to improve on environment and facilities of the college now operating from its temporary site in Makurdi until it is moved to a permanent location in Abuja.

Earlier, the Commandant of the college, AVM J.K Baba, urged the students to set an enviable pace for others to follow.

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N4.7bn laundering: EFCC calls for bench warrant against Ladoja, 1 other
By . | Publish Date: Nov 18 2016 5:22PM
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday urged a Federal High Court Lagos, to issue a bench warrant against a former Governor of Oyo State, Rashidi Ladoja, over money laundering charges.

EFCC said its prayer was based on Ladoja’s refusal to show up in court, to give answers to a N4.7 billion money laundering charges preferred against him by the Commission.
At the mention of the charge on Friday, counsel to the EFCC, Mr Olabisi Oluwafemi, from the law firm of Mr Festus Keyamo, informed the court that the matter was for the arraignment of Ladoja along with his former aide, Chief Waheed Akanbi.
He told the court that the accused were invited and asked to appear at the EFCC’s office, but they did not honour the invitation.
He said the accused deliberately stayed away from court and merely sent their lawyers to represent them.
He, therefore, urged the court to issue bench warrants against the accused, arguing that without their attendance in court the trial cannot proceed.
Reacting to the application for a warrant, counsel to Ladoja, Mr Bolaji Onilenla told the court that he was not aware that the business of the day was for the arraignment.
He argued that this was so, because there was a pending appeal before the Supreme Court.
He informed the court that after the decision of the Court of Appeal, Ladoja changed his counsel, and then filed an appeal to the Supreme Court.
He stated that neither the accused nor their counsel were served with any court summons to appear in court.
Onilenla also challenged the prosecutorial powers of the prosecutor on the grounds that the fiat to prosecute was exclusively given to Fetus Keyamo.
He added that such fiat could not be transferred to any other person in his chambers.
He also disclosed that the Supreme Court had earlier dismissed Ladoja’s appeal pursuant to order 6 rule 3 of the procedure rules, but that an application had been filed to restore the appeal.
He added that to continue with the trial will amount to showing disrespect to the apex court and it would be an infringement on the rights of the accused.
After the submissions of the counsels the trial judge, Justice Mohammed Idris, fixed Nov. 25 to rule on the application for a warrant of arrest.
The EFCC had in November 2008 arraigned Ladoja along with his former aide, Chief Waheed Akanbi, before Justice Ramat Mohammed, who was then serving at the Lagos Division of the Federal High Court.
The anti-graft agency alleged that the two men conspired to convert properties and resources derived from an alleged illegal act, with the intention of concealing their illicit origin.
It also alleged that Ladoja used N42 million out of the proceeds to purchase an Armoured Land Cruiser Jeep, and remitted about 600,000 pounds to one Bimpe Ladoja in London.
Ladoja and Akanbi had both pleaded not guilty to the charges and urged the court to quash the charges.
The lower court had refused the prayer to quash the charges.
Dissatisfied, Ladoja had appealed against the decision of the Federal High Court.
But, the Appellate Court in its judgement delivered by Justice Sidi Bage, had disallowed the appeal and ordered the former governor to continue his trial at the lower court.
Bage in his lead judgement, which was unanimously adopted by two other justices, had held that the EFCC had statutory powers to prosecute under Money Laundering Prohibition Act 2004
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