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Thursday, January 31, 2019

Scientists Now Use Wi-Fi Signals To Generate Electricity


Scientists have produced a new machine that converts Wi-Fi signals into electricity to power devices without a battery.

The finished product is a small two-dimensional device that is powered when Wi-Fi waves are passed through it.

Antennas referred to as rectenna captures the Wi-Fi waves and converts them to wireless network using the semi conductor.

The Inventors of the device, from MIT, said the machine could power large geographical zones, and also medical devices to beam data to doctors.

Davido's Sold Out Concept In London



The Davido's Sold Out Concept in London was an amazing one, as the young singer display his singing talent globally.

Idris Elba introduced Davido during the 02 Sold Out Concept in London. The iconic singer, who was 65 minutes late was spotted making a rock star's entrance on a platform that releases sparks.

During Davido Adeleke's show, he allows the audience to sing most of the opening Aye for him while jumping in on the chorus.

Many of the singer habitual gestures are influenced by the American rappers Young Thug and Swea with whom he has worked. 





Boyfriend Dumped Lady After Seeing The Okro Soup She Prepared For His Family




A young lady named Ntiwunka Jessica took to facebook to call out her boyfriend who dumped her after seeing the Okro Soup she prepared for his family.

Jessica said that she used her own money to prepare the meal. She actually cooked OkrovSoup and Eba. According to Jessica, her boyfriend has not called her since she left his family house after preparing the meal. 

See her post:


Celine Dion Spoke On Her Style Of Fashion, Slimmer Stature And Her Relationship



Celine Dion, a great singer, has replied those criticizing her slimmer body stature and addressing her latest style of fashion and her relationship with Pepe Munoz.

In a recent interview, the 50-year-old Canadian singer speaking with The Sun, told her trolls to leave her alone.

Celine Dion in a statement said, "if I like it, I don't want to talk about it. Don't bother. Don't take a picture. If you like it, I will be there. If you don't leave me alone."

Addressing her latest style of fashion, she  said, 'if now I have opportunity to wear haute couture and the things that make me feel beautiful, strong, fearless, feminine attractive...even if it was just for me. You can't please everyone all the time.'

The iconic singer, a mother of three who lost her husband Rene Angelil to cancer at age 73 also addressed her relationship with her handsome boyfriend Pepe Munoz, a Spanish dancer. She said 'Yeah there is another man in my life but not the man in my life. We bonded right away as friends, it evolved... but let's not mix everything. We are best friends of course, we hug and hold hands and go out, so people see that. I mean, he's giving me hand to go out.'

Wednesday, January 30, 2019

A Facebook User Called On The Lagos State Government To Assist A Homeless Breadwinner Of Age 11, Mum And Siblings





A facebook user shared the picture of a homeless family of five sleeping on the floor in Festac.

A source says that the oldest child in the family is just 11 years old with three other siblings and a mentally insane mother. The oldest child is the breadwinner and he makes money by begging for alms and dancing in bars. A good fellow, named King Alfred Luminorse Falope, took to facebook to share the tragic story. He called on the Lagos State Government and relevant stakeholders ​to help rescue the family from abject poverty.

See his statement below;




God's Visitation


The visitation of God comes to us when we are faithful to him. Breakthrough don't come easily, it follows a process. Anything worthwhile takes time. Therefore in your time of waiting on God, you have to be patient, hopeful and persistent.


In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth,

To a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgins name was Mary.

And he came to her and said, "Hail, O favoured one, the Lord is with you!"

But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and considered in her mind what sort of greeting this might be.

And the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God.

And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus.

He will be great, and will be called the son of the Most High; and the Lord will give to him the throne of David,

And he will reign over the house of Jacob forever; and of his kingdom there will be no end."
Luke 1:26-33

Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Hoodlums Raid Jerusalem's Synagogue






Hoodlums raid Jerusalem's synagogue on Monday night in an attack tagged an "Anti-Semitic Pogrom."

The Siah Yisrael Synagogue, situated in Kiryat Yovel, was broken into and its sacred elements, namely Torah Scroll and Prayer Books were destroyed.

In a statement, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, "I am shocked at the desecration of the Synagogue in Jerusalem, The police must immediately find those responsible in order to bring them to justice."

The President, Reuven Rivlin mourn over the incident, and wrote on twitter, "difficult and shocking pictures that came out of the Synagogue."

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion said, "this morning, we were shown a shocking case of the desecration of a Synagogue and destruction of Torah Scrolls in kiryat Yovel. This was a serious incident that is reminiscent of dark times of the Jewish people, we will not allow crimes like this to occur in our time."

Again, Education Minister, Naftali Bennett said, "the vandalism of a Synagogue and desecration of Torah Scrolls last night in Jerusalem are a terrible act. The sight pain the heart and prompt difficult feelings."

"I call on the authorities to investigate the matter with full force of the law and bring the perpetrators to justice as quickly as possible," he added.

However, the issue is under investigation by the police.

Premature Twins Break A Hospital Record By Surviving Being Born Four Months Early




A set of prematured twins have broken records at an Iowa hospital despite being born four months early and suffering rare medical conditions.

The twins, Kambry and Keely Ewoldt were born in Iowa City, lowa in November last year after 22 weeks of gestation, compared to the normal gestation period of 40 weeks, which is equivalent to 9 months.

In the womb, the babies were diagnosed with Twin Twin Transfusion Syndrome, which is a disorder that brings about the formation of blood vessels that connect identical twins sharing a placenta.

Dr Jonathan Klein, a neonatologist and medical director of the NICU at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital, said 'the disorder can be fatal for both twins because it creates an uneven blood flow between the babies'. Twin Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS) is also very rare." A lot of patients pass away before they are even born," he added.

The twins underwent surgical operation in Utero at Circinnati Children's Hospital to disconnect the blood vessels.

Jade Ewoldt, age 28, of Dysart, Iowa, the twins' mother said that she was afraid when she discovered that her water broke at home on 23 November.

'I was so mad and upset and scared.' I was just praying the girls should'nt be delivered at home,' said Ewoldt. 'I'd never heard of babies being born this early,' said Wesley Ewoldt, the twins' father.

The delivery was successful although the twins skin was so fragile that it could tear at the slightest touch and they have no eyelids yet. Their hearts were so small and so respirators were used to keep them breathing.

Presently, the twins are at the neonatal intensive care unit until their original due date, which is 29 March. Sometimes, 'you just think of what they can be' said Jade Ewoldt.

Nigerian Plane Crash Survivor Wins A Golden Buzzer At 'America's Got Talent'



Kechi Okwuchi, one of Nigeria Sosoliso plane crash survivor, had been declared the winner of the America's Got Talent, 2019, and she had got a Golden Buzzer from Simon Cowell.

The talented young lady outstanding performance made Judges declare her the winner of the competition.

New National Minimum Wage Approves By House Of Representatives



The House of Representatives has approved N30,000 as the new National Minimum Wage.

The National Council of State had approved N27,000 as minimum wage initially but the House of Representatives had increased it to N30,000.

The approval of the minimum wage is as a result of the adoption of the report given by  the ad hoc committee set up on the New Minimum Bill presented to the National Assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari.

The bill went through the third reading and the lawmakers in one accord approved the N30,000 recommendation by the committee in conformity with the resolution of the Tripartite Committee set up by Mr.  President.

Monday, January 28, 2019

Over N70 Million Raised For Baby Beniah



Baby Beniah was born with multiple holes in his heart. The father cried out last week that he needs N15 million for a surgery, but the amount raised surpassed that which he demanded for. Over N70 million has been raised so far for baby Beniah

CCT Adjourns Onnoghen's Trial Indefinitely



The case of alleged false asset declaration against the suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, has been adjourned indefinitely by the Code of Conduct Tribunal on Monday.

A source said that at the commencement of the court proceedings, only two out of the three judges at the Tribunal were present- namely Justice Umar and Justice Julie Anabor.

The CCT chairman apologized for the delay over the sitting due to the absence of the third member of the Tribunal, Mr Williams  Atedze

The prosecutor, Mr Aliyu Umar, was absent at the start of the sitting of the Tribunal. Therefore a member of his team, Musa Ibrahim, announced appearance for the prosecution. There after, Mr. Kanu Agabi announced his appearance for the defence alongside 42 other lawyers.

The prosecution then asked the Tribunal for adjournment awaiting the ruling of the court of Appeal on the case.

Justice Danladi Umar, the CCT chairman adjourned the case on Monday in Abuja. He said the issue has been adjourned indefinitely, awaiting the ruling of the Court of  Appeal on the case.

In 10 Days, Lagos Airport Customs Command Realised N2.9 Billion



The Murtala Mohammed Airport Command of the Nigeria Customs Service said the revenue generated in the first 10 days of January amount to 2.9 billion.

Shoboiki Jane, the Customs Area Controller, said the Command generated a total of 2.911 billion in the first 10 days of this year.

Besides, she listed the achievements that were recorded in anti-smuggling activities, stating that the command withheld smuggled military equipments that were imported into the Country.

Police Sealed Onnoghen's Office



The office of the suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen in Abuja has been shut down  by the police on Monday.

The police were said to have driven out all administrative staff and locked up everywhere as early as 7 am this morning.

However, the National Judicial Council has slated Tuesday for an emergency meeting to discuss on the immediate suspension of Justice Walter Onnoghen and swearing in of the Acting Chief Justice, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Mohammed by President Muhammadu Buhari.

GOD IS ABLE TO TAKE AWAY OUR REPROACH



Take advantage of every moment to meet with God. Do not hide God's blessings. Remember when God does certain things, He goes beyond human laws. Do testify about the wonderful works of God in your life, for we overcome the devil by the blood of the Lamb and by the words of our testimonies.


After these days his wife Elizabeth conceived, and for five months she hid herself, saying,

"Thus the Lord has done to me in the days when he looked on me, to take away my reproach among men."
Luke 1:24-25

Conjoined Twins

Brothers joined at the hip yet still carry out their daily activities. This is really amazing, it can only be God.

Jerusalem District Demands $27,000 To Feed Stree Cats



Jerusalem District has set up a program to feed thousands of street cats in the city; although expert warn the initiative could increase the population of the street cats.

The District has assigned feeding station in areas where trash cans are buried underground, and citizens are encouraged to add food and water in addition to the provision left by the District.

The District has budgeted NIS 100,000 (approximately $27,000) to carry out the exercise.

Jerusalem Mayor, Moshe Lion, in a statement said, "When I understood the magnitude of the problem and the great distress caused, I decided to take up the task immediately."

However, urban nature experts and zoology told the Haaretz Daily that the program could bring about an increase in the population of street cats.

Amir Balaban, director for urban nature at the society for the protection of Nature in Israel in a statement, said, "When you provide a constant and continuous food source, you prevent the system from regulating the size of the population." He also said that "Feeding is not the solution.

Sunday, January 27, 2019

Several Feared Dead as Brazil's Dam Collapse



The officials and the mine owner, corporate giant Vale, reported that about 300 people were missing on Saturday after a dam collapsed at a mine in southeastern Brazil, submerging buildings, vehicles and roads.

The emergency services reported that nine bodies has being recovered from the turbid mess left behind by the catastrophe which took place on Friday at the Vale mine in Brumadinho, near the city of Belo Horizonte in mines Gerais State.

The Brazilian President, Jair Bolsonaw flew over the area where the disaster happened but gave no response to reporters, He only took to Twitter and said "it was difficult to not be emotional before this scene." All effort was being made to care for survivors and "determine the facts, to demand justice and prevent new tragedies, he added

The military said it was bringing 1,000 troops and sniffer dogs to the affected area to rescue more bodies.


Saturday, January 26, 2019

Chinese Scientists Cloned Gene-Edited Monkeys And Got Terrible Outcomes



One year ago, the world discovered Hua Hua and Zhong Zhong, the first cloned primates through a procedure that could produce a large number of replicas.

Presently, a team of Chinese Scientists has used this same technique to create five clones of another monkey.

The technique used in cloning the monkeys is known as Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer, and it entails replacing the nucleus of a donor egg with one taken from the cell of another animal.

According to the researchers' report, both published in the Journal National Science Review, the technique was good. Although the five newborn monkeys displayed a variety of circadian disorder phenotype, which include sleeplessness, increased movement at night, schizophrenia-like behaviors, and signs of anxiety and depression.

Non Profit Organization Send Cooked Food To Children Who Feed From Dustbin



The Stephen Akintayo Consulting (SAC), a non profit organization in Dustbin Estate, a part of Ajegunle in Ajeromi Local Government Area of Lagos State served cooked food to about 1000 children on Friday and gave scholarship to the poorest children.

The event took place at Canal Street of Dustbin Estate, an area where the poorest people live in Lagos. The people in this area eat and pass out faeces on heaps of refuge and a permanent offensive smell arise from a swampy canal.

Mr. Stephen Akintayo lamented over the poor state of the area. He said "When somebody told me about this place, I was moved to tears, When I came I saw people living on dustbin."

"This is why every year, we try to do something for them, giving scholarship to some of the kids and feeding most of them."

Akintayo then called on well-to-do Nigerians to support the community and the less privileged.

Our Doubts Are Traitors



Doubt can become the source of delay in our lives. It keeps us in darkness. Doubt arises from the lack of courage to believe even when we see the signs. Doubt is inevitable, but we have to hold on to the prophetic word of God because faith never disappoints.



And Zachariah said to the angel, "How shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife is advanced in years."

And the angel answered him, "I am Gabriel, who stand in the presence of God; and I was sent to speak to you, and to bring you this good news.

And behold, you will be silent and unable to speak until the day that these things come to pass, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their time."
Luke 1:18-20

Friday, January 25, 2019

NBA Demands The Reversal Of Onnoghen's Suspension



The Nigerian Bar Association, (NBA) has regarded the suspension of Justice Onnoghen by President Muhammadu Buhari as a hitch against the Judiciary.

The NBA president, Mr. Paul Usoro (SAN) also spoke against the swearing in of Justice Ibrahim Tanko Mohammed as Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria.

He said the reaction of the executive portrays a slide into anarchy, adding, "It is also a complete deconstruction of the rule of law and due process."

"It amount to an absolute breach of the Constitution and the usurpation of the powers of the Senate and the Nigerian Judicial Council, Usoro said.

"The motion is seeking the Same reliefs as were contained in the purported exparte application for the suspension of the CJN," he added.

In particular, the NBA request for the reversal of the suspension of Justice Walter Onnoghen.

Buhari Swears In Justice Ibrahim Tanko Mohammed As Acting CJN



President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Justice Ibrahim Tanko Mohammed as the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria after suspending the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen.

The President explained that the decision was based on the request of the Code Of Conduct Tribunal, pending the completion of Justice Onnoghen's trial.

Justice Onnoghen is being tried over failure to declare all his assets. Hence the Federal Government had applied, asking him to step aside so he can have enough time to defend himself before the Tribunal.

However, the Chief Counsel to Onnoghen, Wole Olanipekun, informed the three man panel, which include: Federal High Court, Federal Capital Territory High Court and National industrial Court to restrain the Tribunal from proceeding with the trial of Justice Onnoghen.

Olanipekun, then urge the Tribunal to  effect the restraining orders of the appeal before the Appeal Court and adjourned the trial indefinitely.

All Things Are Possible


There is still time for that miracle to happen. In as much as you are still alive, the miraculous is possible. Do not allow your human sense to place limitation on your eyes of faith. If God has said it, He will do it. We work by faith not by sight.



They said to him, "Where is Sarah your wife?" And he said, She is in the tent."

The Lord said, "I will surely return to you in the spring, and Sarah your wife shall have a son." And Sarah was listening at the tent door behind him.

Now Abraham and Sarah were old, advanced in age; it has ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women.

So Sarah laughed to herself, saying, "After I have grown old, and my husband is old, shall I have pleasure?"

The Lord said to Abraham, Why did Sarah laugh, and say, 'Shall I indeed bear a child, now that I am old?"

Is anything too hard for the Lord? At the appointed time I will return to you in the spring, and Sarah your wife shall have a son."
Genesis 18:9-14

Nigerians Criticise Captured Photo Of A Boy Kissing Buhari's Image

Bashir Ahmaad had tweeted a photo of a boy kissing the image of President Muhammadu Buhari on one of his campaign vehicles. This was verified on his twitter handle, @BashirAmaad and this has gained serious attention.

See the tweet and reactions of people below





Lagos Lamented Over 119 Fire Outbreaks in January:



The Lagos State Fire Service on Thursday lamented over the regular fire outbreaks in the State and said the major cause of fire incidents is as a result of high level of unconsciousness in handling of fire and other flammable materials.

The Fire Service reported that over 119 fire incidents took place across the State from the beginning of January 2019 till date.

Rasaki Musibau, the Acting Director, Lagos State Fire Service, who gave this report in his office at Alausa, Ikeja, lamented that properties that worth millions and lives have been lost due to the recurrent fire outbreaks.

Rasaki explained how most of the fire incidents happened. He then appeal to Lagos State citizens to always call the emergency numbers 112/767 whenever there is fire outbreak.

Thursday, January 24, 2019

The Device That Help The Blind See With Their Tongues









A new device which uses the tongue to transmit visual information to the brain has been innovated. The device works by using the surface of the tongue.

The idea that is behind the sensory substitution is that the brain is capable of processing perceptual information no matter which organ delivers it.

Technology, as its core is developed to add something to our lives, to break down our barriers and make life better for everyone. Hence the blind can now see with their tongues.

The early life of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip Mountbatten:





Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Mountbatten got married on November 20th, 1947.

The changes in the life of the couple is so obvious that you may not remember what Elizabeth and Philip looked like when they newly got married.

As at August 1st, 1947, Philip was a Royal Navy officer. Town and Country reported that Philip's family was originally Danish but ruled Greece until his uncle resigned after World War I .

Police arrested five robbers operating in army uniforms



A five-man robbery gang operating along Osogbo and Ilesha Road were arrested on Wednesday by the Osun State Police Command.

The suspects namely; Emmanuel Irem, Monday John, John Daniel, Abayomi Samson and Samuel Egbe,who were operating in army uniforms on the road, accepted they committed the crime.

Moreover, the State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Fimihan Adeoye, said the suspects live in Lagos but usually come into the State to rob and return to Lagos after they have succeeded in their operation.

In addition, he said the suspects were arrested through the joint effort of men of the command from Ile Ife and members of the vigilante Group of Nigeria.

The leaders of the gang, Stephen James, said he got the military uniforms from an abandoned building in a military camp in Lagos.

Presently, the police boss said that all the suspects would be arraigned before the court when the police have completed their investigation..

Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Fire out break on Black Sea ships:



10 people have been killed and another 10 were missing in a fire that broke out on two ships while they were transferring fuel in the Black Sea, Russia Transport Ministry reported.

The ships which caught fire on Monday are two Tanzania flagged ships namely Maestro and Venice.

However, 12 people were rescued from the burning ships, but many people were still missing, a spokesman for the transport Ministry maritime said. According to him, more bodies are yet to be recovered.

Atiku will perform better than Buhari, says Obasanjo


Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday, said that President Muhammadu Buhari has display "utter incompetence, condones evil and corruption."

The ex-President said he believes that the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alh. Atiku Abubakar, will perform "two times better" than Buhari.

Obansanjo declares that "Atiku is not a messiah; he is not a saint and he has not claimed to be. He acknowledged his past  misdeeds and showed remorse.

Firstly, Obasanjo said "I'm a sinner and I want God to forgive me my sins. Therefore, if anybody who has offended me comes to ask for forgiveness, I must forgive him."

Secondly, he said that the choice that we have for the immediate in Nigeria situation today and the immediate in 2019 is between the candidate of the party APC and PDP.  The other minor parties will be behind or not sufficiently relevant.

In addition, he said that the weakness of the body, mind and the totality of Buhari, compared with Atiku, he believed Atiku will perform two times better than Buhari.

Anti-vaxxers is one of the greatest threats to health on Earth, World Health Organisation says:



Anti-vaxxers have been named as one of the greatest threats to global health in a list released by World Health Organisation.

The list of the threats include: air pollution, climate change, weak health services, poverty, as well as terrible diseases such as HIV, Dengue, Cancer and Ebola.

Besides, among the ten that are listed, the growing trend of rejecting vaccines to stop illnesses like measles is considered as the worst.

However, the number of those that don't believe in vaccination and object to them is on the increase. They base their abstinence on moral grounds, stating different kinds of theories.

Although, the World Health Organisation does not comment on how they will work to eradicate anti-vaxxers in the US, they have promised to eliminate cervical cancer worldwide and wipe out polio from Afghanistan and Pakistan.