Day: June 17, 2018

Super Eagles disappoints fans in crucial World Cup opener

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The Super Eagles of Nigeria started their campaign in the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Russia with a 0-2 defeat against the Vatreni of Croatia, which has dampened the expectations of fans who had expected the team to soar. In a match that the national team was expected to take by the scruff of the neck, the Mikel Obi-captained team somehow contrived to put up a limp display that was unbecoming of their illustrious reputation. The Croats, who were more of an average team, were made to look better than…

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High level of vitamin D ‘linked’ with strong muscles in girls

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A link between vitamin D levels and muscle strength has been found in girls, according to researchers from the Odense Child Cohort. The ODD is a research initiative set up to detect specific health problems in children. In the study, recently published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 881 five-year-old children had their muscle strength measured with a standardised test for hand grip strength. The statistical analyses were adjusted for height, weight and body fat percentage and were statistically highly significant. The researchers said girls with low vitamin…

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Hernan Crespo: Lionel Messi is not Diego Maradona

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Former Argentina striker Hernan Crespo has jumped to the defence of Lionel Messi, saying he needs help from his team-mates to win the World Cup in Russia. The Barcelona superstar endured a difficult opening game at the tournament on Saturday, missing a penalty in his side’s surprising 1-1 draw with Group D rivals Iceland. Messi had 11 shots without scoring – setting a new Argentina record for the World Cup – and was dejected at the final whistle. Crespo – who won 64 caps for Argentina – has criticised Messi’s…

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CAN backs Buhari, Oshiomhole, says no vacancy in Aso Rock

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The national executives of Change Advocates of Nigeria (CAN), Nigeria and Diaspora have endorsed President Muhammadu Buhari for a second term in office come 2019. The body in a statement signed by its National Youths Leader, Gabriel Nwajei which was made available to newsmen on Saturday in Asaba also endorsed Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, former Edo Governor, for National Chairmanship position of the All Progressives Congress (APC) 2018 convention. It said that the president has demonstrated courage in taking major decisions that had impacted the people positively which prompted its call…

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BDC wants Yuan for customers

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The Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) has urged the CBN to approve Renminbi (Yuan) disbursements to its members to deepen the China-Nigeria Swap deal. Alhaji Aminu Gwadabe, President, ABCON, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that the approval would enable BDCs sell Personal and Business Travelling Allowances to its customers in Yuan. According to him, the sale of BTAs and PTAs to China bound businessmen will make them get used to the authentic features of the Yuan to avoid being issued fake currencies…

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SERAP sues Fashola over power privatisation

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The Minister of Power, Works and Housing Mr Babatunde Fashola has been sued over his failure to account, for “the spending on the privatisation of the electricity sector and the exact amount of post-privatisation spending on generation companies (GENCOS), distribution companies (DISCOS) and Transmission Company of Nigeria”. Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) which instituted the court action also wants Fashola to explain if such spending came from budgetary allocations or other sources.” In the suit filed last week at the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, SERAP is seeking “an…

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Man kills himself testing stab-proof shirt

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A 22 year-old man in the United Kingdom fatally stabbed himself in the chest testing a supposedly stab-proof vest he was wearing. According to an inquest, Jordan Easton was in the kitchen at one of his friend’s parents on August 23 last year – just five days after his 22nd birthday – when he turned a knife on himself to demonstrate the “stab-proof” nature of his vest. He suffered a chest stab wound, and died at the University Hospital of North Tees, in Stockton. Mr Easton was rushed to hospital,…

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Greece, Macedonia sign historic name agreement

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The foreign ministers of Greece and Macedonia signed an accord on Sunday to rename the former Yugoslav republic the “Republic of North Macedonia.” The landmark accord follows decades of inconclusive talks which had soured relations between the two countries and held up the admission of the Balkan state into the EU and NATO, of which Greece is a member. The agreement still requires the approval of both parliaments and a referendum in Macedonia. “We have a historic responsibility that this deal is not held in abeyance, and I am confident…

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Jay Z , Beyoncé release joint album on Tidal

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Beyoncé and her rapper husband Jay Z have released a surprise joint album on the streaming service Tidal. The singer, 36, announced Everything is Love, a nine-track collaboration with the rapper, by posting a clip from a video for one of the album’s tracks on social media. The announcement came as the couple played their second night at the London Stadium as part of their OTR II tour, the Independent reported. Everything is Love as it appears on Tidal Streaming Service The record, which is only available on subscription streaming…

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LASTMA refers 10 motorists for psychiatric test

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The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has referred 10 traffic offenders to a psychiatric hospital for mental assessment in the last two years. LASTMA Chief Executive Officer, Mr Chris Olakpe told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the agency still carried out full mental assessment on erring motorists in the metropolis. He said since assuming office as chief executive officer in 2016, 10 drivers have been taken for mental evaluation. “The mental assessment on drivers is still ongoing particularly for drunk driving. “We also referred those who drive…

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