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http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By Simon Ebegbulem BENIN—THE lawmaker representing Egor/Ikpoba Okhai federal constituency of Edo State in the House of Representatives, Mr Johnson Agbonayinma, has said that making of laws by the National Assembly without provision of dividends of democracy to Nigerians will not solve the problem of the nation. According to him, “Sometimes I feel frustrated that we keep making laws, debate motions yet people are hungry, suffering, no food and I wonder what we are doing. How can you make laws for a hungry man as it is said that a hungry man is an angry man, so the whole thing is frustrating.” The lawmaker stated this after he donated 10 Passat cars to members of his constituency in Benin City, Edo State. According to him, “I should be able to bring dividends of democracy to our people and not just sponsoring bills, debating motions. What is important is bringing dividends of democracy to the people. “Put food on their tables, attract federal projects to our pe...

http://ift.tt/2qYACPQ Armed police officers carry their weapons as they pass an "I Love MCR" symbol in Manchester, northwest England on May 26, 2017. Britain is hunting for a Libya-linked jihadist network thought to be behind the May 22 bombing at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, as US President Donald Trump threatened to prosecute anyone leaking details from the investigation to US media. Lindsey Parnaby / AFP British police said they arrested two more people during raids Saturday in connection with the suicide bombing at a Manchester concert, with a “large part” of the network behind the attack now being held. The two men, aged 20 and 22, were arrested in north Manchester early Saturday after police gained entry to an address using a controlled explosion. The arrests bring to 11 the number of suspects held in Britain over Monday’s blast, in which 116 people were also injured, and for which the Islamic State group has claimed responsibility. Police in Liby...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J An explosion occurred near a post office in central Rome on Friday, Italian media have reported. The report added that no one appeared to have been injured in the blast, which may have been a paper or parcel bomb. “Initial information suggests a car has been damaged,” La Repubblica newspaper said on its website. Information service Luceverde, run by the Italian Automobile Club in collaboration with city police, said on Twitter that “technical checks” were being carried out near the post office.   The post Explosion occurs in Rome, no injuries reported appeared first on Vanguard News . Vía Vanguard News http://ift.tt/2qc7zqd

http://ift.tt/2hcpFDP Chelsea winger Pedro has won the April Goal of the Month award for his rasping drive to open the scoring against Everton in the Premier League encounter. The 29-year-old has been somewhat of an unsung hero for Antonio Conte’s side this season, and the 3-0 victory at Goodison Park last month was viewed as a key milestone in the side’s bid to regain the title. @_Pedro17_ ‘s superb goal against Everton just gets better and better… http://pic.twitter.com/W08gwO9hD1 — Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) May 3, 2017 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js The sumptuous opening strike beat off competition from Dele Alli (Spurs v Watford), Roberto Firmino (Stoke City v Liverpool), Xherdan Shaqiri (Stoke City v Hull City) and Leroy Sane (Southampton v Man City). Sam Clucas (Hull City v Watford), Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool v Crystal Palace) and Diego Costa (Chelsea v Southampton) were also nominated but ultimately missed out on the award. Pedro has been in brilliant form for the ...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J A clergy, Pastor Benjamin Adesanya of Word of Life Church, Amilegbe, Ilorin, has advised the youths to plan and be well focused in life, so as not to waste their youthful years. Adesanya gave this advice in Ilorin on Friday in an interview with newsmen. “Do not be wasteful or careless, do not refuse correction or be shallow minded, do not be easily carried away by anything, obey and support good leadership. “Shun acts of violence and make best use of opportunity that comes your way as you are the future of the country. “Do not be a destructive or a passive youth, be innovative, have a positive attitude and influence on the society, do not just watch things happen, make things happen,” the cleric added. He tasked youths to be productive, resourceful, result oriented and always be available for charitable works in their community. Adesanya also admonished the youths to place value on themselves and assumed purposeful responsibility. The cleric added that the ...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Director, Centre for Satellite Technology Development, Dr Spencer Onuh, says Nigeria requires more communication satellites for it to make quick returns on its investments in space technology. Onuh said in an interview with newsmen in Abuja on Friday that the returns on investment in communication satellites usually takes up to 15 years. He explained that a satellite is an artificial body placed in orbit round the earth or another planet in order to collect information and enables easy access for communication. “The satellite has the capacity to generate income on a short term basis but not all the satellites. “It takes three to five years to develop earth observation satellites, but to get quick returns of money from satellites, we need more communication satellites. “All you need to do is your initial investment, the return on investment is very quick and it takes a shorter period to develop. “You can still be reaping the income in 15 years time; we ne...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Philippines on Friday expressed disappointment that a UN envoy on extra-judicial killings visited the country without notifying the government. Agnes Callamard, a UN special rapporteur on extrajudicial killings, gave a speech at a policy forum at a Manila university adding that she was not in the country in an official capacity. She has previously criticized the war on drugs by the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte, which has left thousands dead in police operations and alleged extra-judicial killings. Presidential spokesman Ernesto Abella said that Callamard had not replied to an official invitation to visit from the Duterte administration. “This showed that she would not be approaching her review of allegations concerning our country objectively or comprehensively. “We are disappointed that, in not contacting our government in advance of this visit, she has sent a clear signal that she is not interested in getting an objective perspective. “T...