LG Electronics Sells Mosquito-Repelling TV in India | Nbcnews

The Indian arm of South Korea’s LG Electronics Inc has begun selling a TV with a feature that it says repels mosquitoes, which can spread diseases such as malaria, Zika and dengue.

The TV’s “Mosquito Away Technology” uses ultrasonic waves that are inaudible to humans but cause mosquitoes to fly away, according to the company. It was released in the country on Thursday, LG said.

The same technology, which was certified as effective by an independent laboratory near Chennai, India, has been used by LG in air conditioners and washing machines, the company said.

The New Naira-Dollar Exchange Rate Policy By Yomi Olugbenro

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released the much-awaited guidelines for the operations of a Flexible Exchange Rate system in Nigeria. The CBN Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, made the announcement on 15 June 2016 where he highlighted the key features of the new policy. This was followed by the release of three sets of guidelines. These provide a broad framework for operation of the new FX policy, primary dealership and workings of the OTC FX Futures market.

Nigeria’s New Money Laundering Bill Will Weaken Anti-Corruption Fight — Falana

A rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has said that the federal government’s latest attempt to amend the money laundering law would weaken the fight against corruption.

Speaking at a workshop on the Roles of Professionals in the Fight against Corruption, organized by the Presidential Advisory Committee on Anti corruption in Abuja on Thursday, Mr. Falana said there had been “serious objections” to certain provisions of the proposed bill.

Buhari Administration Officials Covering Up Investigation Against Fraud At Sahara Energy | Saharareporters

An investigation by SaharaReporters has revealed that officials of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration are blocking an investigation into massive fraud committed by a Nigerian oil firm, Sahara Energy.

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on May 26 raided the Lagos and Abuja headquarters of Sahara Energy. However, EFCC sources told our correspondent that officials of the government ordered the anti-corruption agency not to publicize the raid.

‘MKO Abiola’s Portrait Should Be N50 Currency’ By Monsur Olowoopejo

Lagos—A civil society group, June 12 Coalition of Democratic Formations, J12CODEF, has demanded that the Federal Government approve the portrait of late Chief M.K.O Abiola, the presumed winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, on the country’s N50 currency or future currencies.

The group made the demand yesterday, at a briefing in Lagos, lamenting that 23 years after the Presidential election, the central Government has not immortalized the late business mogul.

The group chairman, Mr. Alfred Ilenre, said; “The Federal Government should posthumously recognize late Chief M.K.O. Abiola as the President Elect of the Federal Republic of Nigeria based on the June 12, 1993 Presidential election and immortalize the memory of the custodian of the mandate and the day by declaring June 12 every year as M.K.O. Abiola day.” Ilenre attributed the state of insecurity in the country to lack of successive governments since 1999 to address issues pertaining to the annulled elections. His words,

FirstBank, Zenith, UBA, GTB Okay As FX Dealers

LAGOS — As banks begin to settle into the dynamics of the flexible foreign exchange regime, which will take effect from Monday, the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, is set to name the lead players in the foreign exchange market today.

The lead players would be known as Foreign Exchange Primary Dealers, FXPD. Though CBN’s guidelines indicated that about eight or 10 banks would be registered as FXPD, Vanguard investigations showed that only about four banks are fully qualified, considering their audited financial positions as at end of 2015 and first quarter of 2016. The apex bank would consider shareholders funds, liquidity ratios and volume of foreign currency assets of banks in arriving at top 10 that would be registered as FXPDs.

Dis Fela Sef!: He lives

On the occasion of his 80th birthday, Benson Idonije, who is arguably Nigeria’s most informed analyst of jazz music and an enthusiastic promoter of popular culture and music has released for public review and consideration an absolutely well-informed biography of Fela, the Afro-beat music maestro. The book is a useful contribution in my opinion. But the first thing I noticed- signposted by the copy sent to me, is how indeed, this particular publication appears to be a victim of the emergent crises of publishing in Africa in dispossessed economies. The copy sent to me is copyrighted 2014; on the cover it is described as a preview edition, scheduled for “official release: first quarter 2015”, the review copy doesn’t even have an ISBN number, there is no index and the bibliography is wrongly presented. 

TRIBUTE: Abu Ali, ‘Intelligent’ Lieutenant-Colonel Who ‘Doesn’t Brag’ But Is Killing Off Boko Haram In Borno | TheCable

Muhammed Abu Ali is the name. You may have heard about him before: he is the officer who was granted accelerated promotion from rank of major to lieutenant-colonel in September 2015, for his courageous performance in a series of the army’s engagements with Boko Haram.

His elevation was first announced shortly after one of the army’s fiercest-ever battles with Boko Haram, in February 2015, culminating in the recapture of Baga from insurgents. But the official decoration was delayed until September when, after another monumental success — the capture of Gamboru-Ngala — Tukur Buratai, chief of army staff, visited the war front.

Report: CBN ‘Optimistic’ Naira Will Settle At 250/$1 | TheCable

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is “reasonably optimistic” the naira will settle at around 250 to the US dollar, Reuters reports.

However, the bank projects that there will be an initial period of weakness following a flotation on Monday, according to a letter to President Muhammadu Buhari by Godwin Emefiele, the CBN governor, the news agency further reported.

The CBN said on Wednesday it would begin market-driven foreign currency trading next week, abandoning the peg of 197 naira per dollar that it has supported for 16 months.

INTERVIEW: Why Nigerians Should Join Me In Begging Buhari To Extradite Me From America — Musiliu Obanikoro

Musiliu Obanikoro served as Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in the immediate-past administration of Goodluck Jonathan.

In this exclusive interview with PREMIUM TIMES’ Samuel Ogundipe, Mr. Obanikoro, a one-term senator and former Minister of State for Defence, tells his own side of the story from his abode in the United States, as Nigeria’s anti-graft officials continue their investigations into his activities while in office, as well as those of his two sons, Jide and Gbolahan.

You dared the government to seek your extradition in a statement you released a day after your property was raided in Lagos, did you do that because you’re in America or because you’re confident of your innocence?

My type of Men: 5 types of men you should date

Are  you looking for a guy that you could spend your life with? Well, while no man is perfect, there are a certain type of men that are worth dating and likely to stick with you for the long term. If you know a man that possesses the following personality traits, characteristics and skills, then you should definitely take your chances with him.

Date Gone Bad: 5 things that could ruin a date with a great guy

Going on a first date? Sounds fantastic! But is your nervous having the better part of you? Just the sheer mystery behind meeting someone new can easily spoil everything… what to say, how to look, how much do you drink or eat or how much do you get to discuss a particular topic etc. These questions make up some the five common awkward scenarios that could ruin a good date with a great guy.

Women And Sex: Are ladies happier with men who under-perceive their sexual desire?

How To Maintain Healthy Relationships : 4 things you should NEVER tell your partner

If you’re in a long-term relationship or married, you should leave some things unsaid. Words are like arrows; you might end up hitting the wrong target, so be extra careful at where you aim.

We're putting up some statements and phrases that marriage therapists consider deadly to your relationship.  The sooner you take them off of your vocab list, the better in terms of your relationship.

APC: 2,873 delegates, 12 aspirants prepare for Edo Guber primaries

The National Organising Secretary of All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Osita Izunaso, on Thursday said 2,873 delegates would converge on Benin on Saturday to elect the party’s candidate for the Edo elections.

Izunaso said this at the inauguration of the Election and Election Appeal Committees in Abuja.

''There are 2,873 delegates expected to vote at the primary that will be contested by 12 aspirants.

"We have the ward delegates comprising 12 persons per ward multiplied by 192 wards in Edo state.

Tiwa Savage: Singer is a bronzed beauty on sexy Essays of Africa Magazine cover

Tiwa Savage is the ultimate sexy siren on theJuly 2016 issue of Essays of Africa Magazine.

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Tiwa Savage for Essays Of Africa Magazine

The singer who only recently opened up about her troubled marriage in an exclusive video to Pulse TV shows off bronzed skin for a flawless cover of Essays of Africa Magazine cover.

Ethiopia: Human Rights Watch says more than 400 killed in protests

Ethiopian security forces killed more than 400 people in their bid to quell protests that wracked the Horn of Africa country's vast Oromiyaprovince since November, Human Rights Watchsaid on Thursday.

Plans to allocate farmland in Ethiopia's largest region surrounding the capital for development sparked fierce demonstrations in November and spread for months, in the country's worst unrest in over a decade.

Uche Odikanwa: Actor, fashion model sizzles in Corneliani fashion brand

Actor and fashion model, Uche Odikanwa, is sizzling in Corneliani men’s fashion brand. TheGulder Ultimate Search star looked great in a range of outfits and even better showing off his amazing bod.

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Uche Oduikanwa for Corneliani 

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The actor showed off the benefits and always looks gorgeous, either as Diwari's leading man in 'OGUN MI' music video, modeling for top fashion brands both in Europe and America, or mentoring/volunteering at Junior Achievement Ireland.

Buhari: President's certificate suit adjourned indefinitely

Nnamdi Nwokocha-Ahaaiwe's lawsuit challenging the academic credentials of President Muhammadu Buhari has been adjourned indefinitely.

According to a report by Vanguard Newspaper, the suit was heard by Justice Adeniyi Ademola of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, June 16, 2016 with the President's 13 Senior Advocate of Nigeria in attendance.

Justice Ademola in his ruling, adjourned the case indefinitely following a notice of appeal filed by the representatives of President Buhari.

Femi Fani Kayode: Obanikoro defends detained PDP chieftain

Former Minister and Senator, Musiliu Obanikorohas risen to the defence of incarcerated Peoples Democratic Party chieftain, Femi Fani-Kayode.

In a recent interview, Obanikoro queried the rationale behind the incarceration of the former Aviation Minister saying he innocently got funds from the party and campaigned with it.

"Why did they lock up Femi Fani-Kayode? What did he do that their own campaign spokesman did not do? This is someone who had no idea how money for campaign was sourced. You also had a publicity secretary who paid the media just as Femi did and he’d never been invited for anything," Obanikoro said.

EFCC: Anti-graft agency reveals how Dasuki paid N4.75bn to Obanikoro's sons

The Ibrahim Magu led Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have revealed how the office of the National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki allegedly paid a whopping N4.75bn toMusiliu Obanikoro's sons, Gbolahan andBabajide Obanikoro.

According to a report by Punch Newspaper, the EFCC revealed that the sum of N4.75bn was paid by the office of the NSA to Sylvan McNamaraLimited, a company which allegedly has Obanikoro’s sons as directors.

EFCC sources disclosed further that the payments to the company from the office of the NSA, were made without any contract executed by the company.

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Gbolahan, Musiliu and Babajide Obanikoro

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Utorogu Liberation Movement Another militant group emerges in Niger Delta

A new Niger-Delta militant group, Utorogu Liberation Movement (ULM) has emerged, vowing to blow up gas pipelines in the region.

The group’s statement reads: “My good people of Utorogun community, Otu-Jeremi, Otor-Udu, Iwkrekan, Ekakpamre and all oil and pipeline communities within this region, this is the voice of ULM in collaboration with outgas force.

In China Deceased doctor's body organs save 6 lives

Organs of a doctor who died from a sudden illness were on Thursday donated by his relatives and they have saved the lives of six people.

Song Wei, 34, a trainee doctor at Shanghai Changhai Hospital in China, suffered an acute brainstem hemorrhage on May 31 and was pronounced dead on Wednesday.

The First Step to a Clear Conscience

The First Step to a Clear Conscience
       
BOLA ADEOYE — JUNE 17, 2016

“Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life” (Psalm 139:23-24 NLT, second edition).

The first step on the path to a clear conscience is to take a personal moral inventory or a personal spiritual assessment.

You need to sit down with God in a quiet space by yourself when you’re unhurried and say, “God, I’m going to do business with you. I’m going to make a list of anything that’s between you and me that’s wrong in my life. Help me to see the things that I know are wrong and the things that I don’t know are wrong.” Ask God to clear your mind and reveal your sins.

Strange Prayer Request Nigerian politicians who seek medical attention abroad shall die - mystery woman

A mystery woman, said to be Nigerian, reportedly released a strange prayer request stating that any Nigerian politician who travels abroad for medical treatment shall die.

According to the Daily Post, the woman was seen in a video saying a prayer directed towards politicians from Nigeria.

She lamented about the state of medical facilities in Nigeria, which are said to be substandard.

She said, “God said that I should pray for our leaders in Nigeria.