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http://ift.tt/2rHgiUJ The original buyer put the guitar back on auction to raise money for the Southern Poverty Law Center, the Alabama-based group which wages legal battles against white supremacists and other hate groups. A guitar of Grateful Dead legend Jerry Garcia on Wednesday raised more than $3 million at an auction to support a leading civil rights group. Known as Wolf, the custom-made electric guitar was a constant concert companion of Garcia until the jam rock icon died in 1995. The original buyer put the guitar back on auction to raise money for the Southern Poverty Law Center, the Alabama-based group which wages legal battles against white supremacists and other hate groups. At a charity concert in New York, Brian Halligan, the CEO and co-founder of marketing firm HubSpot, bought Wolf for $1.932 million including the premium. An anonymous charity matched his pre-premium $1.6 million bid, bringing the total donation for the Southern Poverty Law Center to $3.2 mi...

http://ift.tt/2re4jNi Many schools in the zone, especially private schools have already declared Tuesday a school-free day. Some of the schools, which are on mid-term break , have extended their resumption till Wednesday. • MASSOB assures on May 30 sit-at-home protest Tension is building up in the southeast states following tomorrow’s sit at home order called by Biafra agitators to honour its members who lost their lives in the struggle for a sovereign state of Biafra. Since Saturday, the presence of security officials has increased in various parts of the region. Checks by The Guardian showed that armoured carrier tanks have been manned by battle ready security officials as well as increased security check points in some strategic locations like Okigwe junction in Imo State and around army formations. Also, the Police surveillance helicopters have increased air patrol. Many schools in the zone, especially private schools have already declared Tuesday a school-free day. Some of ...

http://ift.tt/2pLTXR7 Obasanjo expressed the fear that if majority of the youths in Africa are not gainfully engaged as soon as possible, they would “explode and that might consume the entire African continent.” Decry absence of guiding philosophy for Nigeria Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has stated that his greatest fear for Nigeria and the African continent was “youth explosion as result of anger, frustration, unemployment and lack of opportunities.” Obasanjo expressed the fear that if majority of the youths in Africa are not gainfully engaged as soon as possible, they would “explode and that might consume the entire African continent.” He, however, stressed that if every child in the country is given even only nine years of primary education, the country would be transformed for good. The former president said: “One of the major problems Nigerian youths are facing today is that they do not have opportunities but they have facilities. In my own time, we had opportunities ...

http://ift.tt/2rdR7Iq Osinbajo said although he was sympathetic to the course of those craving for a Lagos for only its indigene, but it was now evident that the momentum of history could no longer hold down the elemental force of the State. Nigeria’s Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has said the quest to evolve a greater and more prosperous Nigeria lies in the prosperity of Lagos State, describing the State as the foremost migrant community in Nigeria aggregating talents from everywhere and the undisputable commercial capital accounting for over 70 per cent of business in the country. Osinbajo said this at the Lagos@50 Anniversary Gala Nite held at the Lagos House, Ikeja, which was well attended by top dignitaries including Governors of Ogun, Oyo, Gombe, Ekiti, Imo, Edo; first civilian Governor of Lagos, Alhaji Lateef Jakande; former Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu; former Military Governors of Lagos State – Brigadier-General Mobolaji Johnson (Rtd.); B...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By Nwafor Sunday Internal members and Staffs of Diamond Bank Plc on Friday allegedly wore primary school uniforms to mark  and celebrate 26 th of May, 2017, democracy and Children’s day. They were commended by Nigerians for the display of unification, thus called various names like ‘the bank that knows the hearth of the people and children’s bank. They were seen reciting nursery and primary school poems and songs, however, reminiscing the very good old days of their lives. Their regalia and unique match to their offices were not just superb but amusing, wonderful and commendable. At the social media ‘Facebook’ people reacted happily via their posts and commended such childish and first ever dramatic celebration in Nigeria, newsmen report. Take a look at the video: The post Video: Nigerians commend Diamond Bank unique primary school uniform appeared first on Vanguard News . Vía Vanguard News http://ift.tt/2r7Bqm7

http://ift.tt/2pEIhAl Senator Dino Melaye (APC – Kogi) PHOTO: TWITTER/NIGERIAN SENATE • Endorses postal services reform bill • Passes bill on retirement savings for pensioners The Senate has resolved to carry out a comprehensive investigation on what it called monumental corruption in the Bureau for Public Procurement (BPP). It alleged that the BPP was in deep collaboration with Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government in corruption, adding that the alleged collaboration with all the agencies and private contractors had led to the inflation of contracts to the detriment of the Federal Government. To this end, it has mandated its Committee on Public Procurement to investigate the allegation and report back to it in five weeks. Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, who presided over yesterday’s legislative business, vowed that the committee would get to the root of the issues raised. According to the sponsor of the motion, Senator Dino Melay...

http://ift.tt/2r1YxLC The Commissioner of Police in Cross River State, Mr. Hafiz Inuwa, yesterday said they had arrested a couple for allegedly selling their six-year-old daughter for N400,000. • Robbers raid police station, steal officers’ money, phones The Commissioner of Police in Cross River State, Mr. Hafiz Inuwa, yesterday said they had arrested a couple for allegedly selling their six-year-old daughter for N400,000. He said the suspects were arrested at Ikom Local Council on April 26 following a tip-off. According to Inuwa, the couple sold the child to enable them offset their house rent and open a small provision shop. “On April 26, following a tip-off, our men arrested a couple, George-Sunday Udoh and his wife Victoria, for allegedly selling their daughter at the cost of N400,000. “The suspects were arrested by our operatives attached to the Ikom division. The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department here in Cala...

http://ift.tt/2pmEPxC Senator Bala Mohammed, has been remanded in Kuje Prison following his arraignment at a High Court of the FCT, Gudu District, yesterday. Former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Senator Bala Mohammed, has been remanded in Kuje Prison following his arraignment at a High Court of the FCT, Gudu District, yesterday. Justice Abubakar Talba gave the order following his not-guilty plea subsequently after charge was read to him. He would remain in Kuje Prison pending the determination of his bail application. Bala Mohammed was brought before Justice Talba on a six-count charge bordering on abuse of office, false declaration of assets and fraud to the tune of N864 million preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Counsel to Mohammed, Chris Uche (SAN), immediately move an application for his client’s bail which was opposed by prosecution counsel, Ben Ikani. Arguing the bail application, Uche prayed the court to g...

http://ift.tt/2pXt9NM Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II PHOTO: TWITTER/GOVERNOR KADUNA The Kano State House of Assembly yesterday raised an eight-man committee to investigate fresh allegations against the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II. Headed by the Chief Whip and member representing Warawa constituency, Labaran Abdul Masai, the panel is mandated to probe the alleged false claims made by the monarch against the state government to ridicule Governor Adullahi Umar Ganduje. It is also to look into his alleged ventilation at the President Muhammadu Buhari administration among other accusations. It has 14 days to submit its report. The decision followed a motion raised during plenary by the representative of Nassarawa constituency, Ibrahim Ahmad Gama, wherein he accused the traditional ruler of going against rules and constituted authority in the state. He told the House that Sanusi had allegedly tarnished the image of the governor and some members of the Assembly whi...

http://ift.tt/2pmoRn5 Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose has condemned the arrest and detention of the Managing Director of Capital Oil and Gas Limited, Ifeanyi Ubah by the Department of State Services (DSS). Fayose described the DSS’ claim that it arrested and detained Ubah for inciting members of the Petroleum Tanker Drivers Union to stop lifting petroleum products so as to cripple the economy and cause untold hardship to Nigerians as “nonsensical.” In a statement issued in Ado Ekiti yesterday by his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, Fayose said arresting and detaining Ifeanyi Ubah for economic sabotage was a sad reminder of President Muhammadu Buhari’s military regime. Vía The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper http://ift.tt/2r2nI0E

http://ift.tt/2r1XpaA Ijaw youths also expressed support for the project but noted that government should ensure that the target beneficiary should not be left out in the process of executing it. . Want 100% funding of projects by govt . Seek 50% investment of 13% derivation funds in schemes . They’re alternatives to illegal refining, says govt The proposed investments in community-based modular refinery projects across oil-bearing states of the Niger Delta will become a pipedream unless government reviews its model to accommodate divergent interests among youths in the region, according to stakeholders of the region. Apart from the sudden reawakening of the old debate — on whether it is the beneficiary states or their oil-bearing communities that should manage the extant 13 per cent derivation fund — elders and youths in the area yesterday expressed misgivings about a refinery programme that lacks active indigenous participation and government’s readiness for 100 per cent fund...

http://ift.tt/2qa36Xm Buhari had in his correspondence to the upper chamber of the National Assembly last Sunday informed the chamber that he was heading for another medical vacation in London, the United Kingdom. Controversy a needless distraction, says govt By ignoring the content of President Muhammadu Buhari’s letter intimating it that the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, would be “co-coordinating the affairs of government” in his absence and subsequently declaring the number two citizen as Acting President, the Senate has saved the country from a major constitutional crisis, lawyers say. In deference to Section 145 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), Buhari had in his correspondence to the upper chamber of the National Assembly last Sunday informed the chamber that he was heading for another medical vacation in London, the United Kingdom. Essentially, the constitutional provision under reference only recognises an acting president. So, the action of the presidency cr...

http://ift.tt/2r1YvmY Real Madrid's players celebrate at the end of the UEFA Champions League semifinal second leg football match Club Atletico de Madrid vs Real Madrid CF at the Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid, on May 10, 2017. GERARD JULIEN / AFP Real Madrid inflicted a fourth Champions League elimination on Atletico Madrid in as many years on Wednesday, losing their semi-final second leg 2-1 but progressing to the final 4-2 on aggregate. Atletico had threatened an incredible comeback, Saul Niguez’s powerful header and Antoine Griezmann’s penalty inside 16 minutes cutting Real’s aggregate lead to a solitary goal. The hosts fed off a ferocious atmosphere for their final Champions League match at the Vicente Calderon before moving to the Wanda Metropolitano next season. However, Isco’s away goal just before half-time settled Real’s nerves and left Atletico with too much to do to progress. Cristiano Ronaldo’s first leg hat-trick ultimately proved decisive and Real wi...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J The National Security Adviser, Minister of Interior and the Inspector General of Police (IGP) have been advised to consider Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike’s allegation that the police planned to assassinate him as a threat to national security. Spokesman of the Rivers State All Progressives Congress (APC), Chris Finebone and the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dakuku Peterside gave the advice yesterday while reacting to Wike’s allegations. Wike had restated at the weekend that the IGP, who he accused of planning to raid his private residence in Abuja, was still hell-bent on assassinating him. Finebone said the governor’s allegation should not been seen as mere politics but a threat to national security. He called for a thorough investigation of the governor who the constitution doesn’t shield from investigation. He said Wike’s aspersions on the IGP stems from his inability to compromise the police under his watch....

http://ift.tt/2oZylQV ORANGE ESSENTIAL OIL… The very smell of orange essential oil reminds you of happy moments and brings pleasant thoughts to mind. That is why this oil is so frequently used in aromatherapy. It creates a happy, relaxed feeling and works as a mood lifter, perfect for people who suffer from depression or chronic anxiety.<br />PHOTO CREDIT: http://ift.tt/2oZ6eBK *Researchers find evidence that essential oil reduces fear, diminishes immune system markers of didorder in mice About eight percent of people will develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at some point in their lives, according to the United States (U.S.) Department of Veterans Affairs, yet treatments for this debilitating condition remain limited. In a new study, mice exposed to orange essential oil after a stressful situation showed improvements in markers of stress and fear, suggesting essential oil may offer a non-pharmaceutical option to help alleviate PTSD. Cassandra Moshfegh, research as...

http://ift.tt/2oO7sDC One of the vandalised cars The peaceful environment of Obele Kolade community in Mushin area of Lagos State was disrupted recently by unknown hoodlums, who came from nowhere to attack and dispossess residents of their valuables. The hoodlums also vandalised more than 100 cars before escaping from the area. Narrating what happened on Thursday, April 13, 2017 to newsmen, the Baale of Obele Kolade Lawanson, High Chief Alhaji Fatai Oseni, said: “Obele Kolade is a very peaceful community from time immemorial, but things changed last year, when some hoodlums were driven away from other places and some people in the community shielded them. The landlords’ association and eminent persons in the community tried their best to stop the activities of these hoodlums but it proved futile.” The Baale, who appealed to the local and state governments to come to their aid, noted with dismay that since the introduction of the Neighbourhood Watch operatives by the state governm...

http://ift.tt/2oZFaCc Asthma •400m people at risk, as thoracic society seeks subsidy on drugs As the World Asthma Day is marked tomorrow, medical experts have urged the Federal Government to subsidise medications on the ailment and create specialised centres to manage it. The international day is marked to improve asthma awareness and care around the world. The theme of this year’s event is “You Can Control Your Asthma.” A Professor of Medicine and Consultant Chest physician, Gregory Efosa Erhabor, made the call in an exclusive interview with The Guardian at the weekend. He disclosed that asthma kills about 250,000 people yearly, adding that over 400 million would be prone to the condition by 2025. Erhabor, who spoke under the aegis of the Nigerian Thoracic Society (NTS), urged the Federal Government to support organisations that were involved in its management. He stressed that anecdotal evidence showed that 15 to 20 million people suffer from asthma, stating that it ha...