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1. Minimize Your Driving When your pregnancy has become really advanced, especially when it is in the third trimester, it is important to minimize the need to drive yourself. This is especially at the point when your belly has gotten too close to the steering wheel. If you must drive long distances, arrange to have periodic stoppages for toilet breaks and to stretch your legs. 2. Keep Sufficient Space Between You and the Car Ahead of You Avoid tailgating. Tailgating is when one drives too close behind the car ahead of him or her. One reason why this is important is that in the event that the car ahead of you halts suddenly, this will prevent you from stepping on your brake suddenly, and bumping your Tommy unto the steering wheel. 3. Take Periodic Breaks To keep healthy circulation, especially in your leg, it is important to schedule periodic breaks from driving, even if it’s just for a couple of minutes, so you can stretch your legs. 4. In the Event of a Collision ...

A three-man panel of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja is hearing the ex-parte motion filed by the Peoples Democratic Party and its presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, seeking an order granting them access to inspect the electoral materials used for the Presidential election. Atiku filed an ex-parte motion at the Court of Appeal in Abuja, asking for various orders of the court to allow him to access all documents used by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the conduct of the presidential election. The ex-parte motion is praying for an order compelling INEC to allow them to inspect the register and other vital documents used in the conduct of the election unhindered. In the ex-parte motion dated March 4 and filed March 5, Atiku and the PDP applied that the Appellate Court serving as the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal to compel the electoral body to allow their agents to scan and make photocopies of vital documents used...

Security personnel walk past a Russia 2018 sign near the Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi on June 12, 2018, two days ahead of the Russia 2018 World Cup football tournament. / AFP PHOTO / Jewel SAMAD In a cramped apartment on the outskirts of Moscow, Lamin has little more than the clothes and the Bible he brought with him when he came to Russia on a temporary World Cup visa last summer. The 23-year-old Gambian shares the two-bedroom flat with nine other people — the youngest a newborn baby girl, the daughter of a Congolese flatmate. Like thousands of other Africans, Lamin came to Russia during the 2018 tournament on a “Fan ID” that allowed spectators to bypass the country’s usual visa requirements. While most came purely to watch the football, others had plans to stay on and find work. Some believed they could claim asylum in Russia or that the country would be a stepping-stone to life in Europe. But eight months after the World Cup, their hopes have been dashed and the Russi...

Jose Mourinho is the first choice to take over at Real Madrid and has already been approached by the club, according to former president, Ramon Calderon. Santiago Solari is under pressure at the Bernabeu, after losing back-to-back games to Barcelona and being knocked out of the Champions League by Ajax within one week. Mourinho, who left Real in 2013, disclosed last week that he was flattered to be linked with a return. And Calderon has now said it is only a matter of time before it is official. He told Sky Sports News: “I have no doubt Mourinho is the first option for the president. He’s been called in the last weeks. “It was when Zinedine Zidane left, Mourinho was with Manchester United and he said it was not the right moment to come back, but maybe now he’s free. “I think there will be many chances he will be on that bench next season.” Asked about other potential candidates, he added: “Maybe Mauricio Pochettino, they are talking about him. But there will be many in...

analysis of mobile data pricing across the globe which focused on 6,313 data plans across 230 countries. India was named the cheapest country for one gigabyte of data with the average cost in U.S. dollars only coming to $0.26. Kyrgyzstan came second with $0.27 while Kazakhstan rounded off the top-three with $0.49. Zimbabwe is the most expensive country for data where a gigabyte averages $75.20, 289 times as much as in India. The following infographic provides an overview of pricing in 15 selected countries with noticeable differences immediately apparent in Europe. While a gigabyte of data would set Italian smartphone users back $1.73, the same amount would cost $2.99 in France, $6.66 in the United Kingdom and $6.96 in Germany. Costs are even higher in North America where they average $12.02 in Canada and $12.38 in the United States. Even though South Korea has been a trailblazer in exceptional mobile infrastructure and lightning fast internet for years, its prices are still quite ...

The white farmers Two white South African farmers were sentenced to up to 23 years in prison on Wednesday for the murder of a black youth who was thrown from a moving vehicle after being accused of stealing about 80 rand ($5) worth of sunflowers. The death of 15-year-old Matlhomola Mosweu in April 2017 caused outrage in a country where deep racial divisions persist 25 years after the end of white minority apartheid rule. Violent crime in South African farming communities has stirred racial tensions and protests. Blacks comprise 80 percent of the 54 million population but most of its wealth remains in the hands of whites, who make up about 8 percent. The two defendants, Pieter Doorewaard and Phillip Schutte, were found guilty in October of murder, kidnapping, intimidation, theft and pointing of a firearm. North West High Court Judge Ronnie Hendricks said in his sentencing that Mosweu’s murder was not planned nor premeditated, but the accused acted recklessly. The convicti...

The Lagos State Government has said that there is no public holiday on Friday ahead of the governorship election that would hold across the country. In a statement by the State Commissioner for Information, Kehinde Bamigbetan, the government described as untrue some media reports that Governor Akinwunmi Ambode announced a work-free day. “The Lagos State Government on Wednesday clarified reports making the rounds that it had declared Friday, March 8 as Public Holiday for Civil Servants, saying the information was untrue. “A report currently circulating on social media platforms had suggested that the State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode had declared Friday as a public holiday to enable Lagosians to prepare for the March 9 Governorship and House of Assembly elections,” he stated. According to the Commissioner, civil servants are expected to be at their various duty posts on Friday and disregard any information to the contrary. Although Friday is a working day in the state, as...

Real Madrid have shortlisted three managers to take over from the Los Blancos coach, Santiago Solari. This is coming following Real Madrid’s Champions League exit on Tuesday night. Real Madrid suffered a 4-1 defeat to Ajax in the Champions League round of 16 second-leg tie last night. Goals from Hakim Ziyech, David Neres, Dusan Tadic and Lasse Schone ensured Ajax dumped Real Madrid out of the Champions League. However, Marco Asensio did score a goal for Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu. According to Diario AS, Massimiliano Allegri of Juventus, Mauricio Pochettino of Tottenham and Germany coach, Joachim Low, are on Real Madrid’s shortlist to replace Solari. Source:https://samueljackson12.blogspot.com/2019/03/champions-league-real-madrid-shortlist.html

File Photo Rwanda has launched a satellite named Icyerekezo, which will bring internet connectivity to students at Nkombo Island, in Lake Kivu. Rwanda wants to bridge internet connection in rural areas around the country. A satellite named Icyerekezo by students from Nkombo Island in rural Rwanda at Lake Kivu was launched on the 26th of February, 2019. The satellites were launched in French Guiana by UK company OneWeb in partnership with the Rwandan government. The satellites were launched to “bridge the digital divide” in rural schools in Rwanda where internet access is non-existent. OneWeb, a global communication firm which seeks to “deliver connectivity for everyone, everywhere, through a global satellite constellation,” through its founder Greg Wyler said “Connecting remote schools to bridge the digital divide that still impacts half the population of the world is at the heart of OneWeb’s vision. We are delighted to partner with the Rwandan Government and particularly the ...

Indian flag A top Indian minister said on Saturday the government would not share proof that “a very large number” of militants were killed in air strikes inside Pakistan this week after doubts were raised there were any casualties in the attack that stoked tensions between the nuclear-armed rivals. The flare-up appeared to be easing on Saturday after Pakistan handed back a captured Indian fighter pilot on Friday night, amid efforts by global powers to prevent another war between the arch enemies. However shelling across the Line of Control (LoC) that acts as a de facto border in the disputed Kashmir region, a frequent feature in recent weeks, continued, said military officials on both sides. Hostilities escalated rapidly following a suicide car bombing on Feb. 14 that killed at least 40 Indian paramilitary police in Indian-controlled Kashmir. India accuses Pakistan of harboring the Jaish-e Mohammad Islamist group that claimed the bombing. Indian warplanes carried out air s...

Barely few days to the gubernatorial and House of Assembly elections in the country, a High Court in Calabar on Tuesday insisted that the removal of the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidates for the election in Cross River is a settled matter. The High Court presided over by Justice Eyo Ita in a suit brought before it by an aggrieved APC governorship aspirant, Mr. Ukpan Odey, said since the reliefs sought by the plaintiff were the same as that which a Federal High Court had already ruled on, it could not rule on them again. The Federal High Court In Abuja had on February 11th, 2019, in suit FHC/CA/CS/73/2018 ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to delist all the names of candidates of APC from the 2019 elections. Affirming that the ruling stands, Justice Ita directed “that All Progressives Congress, APC, the 1st Respondent herein, is obliged to apply and obey its constitution and guideline and their prayer N0 2 was decided in suit FHC/CA/CS/73/2018...

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un/ AFP Activity has been detected at a North Korean long-range rocket site, suggesting Pyongyang may be pursuing the “rapid rebuilding” of the facility after the collapse of the Hanoi summit, according to the analysis of satellite imagery. Another research website suggested the rebuilding of the site may have started even before last week’s meeting between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump. The summit ended abruptly after the pair failed to reach an agreement on walking back Pyongyang’s nuclear programme in exchange for sanctions relief. The renewed activity was recorded two days after the talks and may “demonstrate resolve in the face of US rejection” of the North’s request for an easing of sanctions, said researchers at the Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). “This facility had been dormant since August 2018, indicating the current activity is deliberate and purposeful,” it said....

By Caleb Adebayo ABOUT a week ago, I was passing through one of Lagos’ very busy roads and an ambulance, its sirens blaring, was trying to weave its way through the traffic. It repeatedly sounded its horn, its driver frantically announcing that there was an emergency. Knife stab Obedience, the key to a miracle A few people tried to move, others just sat still, unyielding, while the ambulance driver was helpless. About a day before, I had seen a similar incident, only this time it was a police vehicle blaring its sirens and honking for cars to move aside. In less than a minute, everyone moved to the side and the police van drove through. Only yesterday, I learnt from a friend about how her uncle had been involved in an accident, and that while he was left there to bleed, his phones, laptop and even wrist watch were stolen, with no attempt at offering assistance. These incidents and many more, I will refer to in this spiel, make me wonder: what really is the ...

Award-winning Canadian rapper, Drake was pictured with British Nigerian boxer, Anthony Joshua in the boxing ring ahead of his 23rd professional fight. Captioning the photo he posted to his Instagram, Drake wrote: 'Walk in the rave, smile on my face. Drink in my cup, hand in my jeans. Man talk tough, man look up, down, left, right. Straight to a bang in the teeth'. According to The Daily Mail, Drake's been training with Jamie Reynolds who is also Joshua's strength and conditioning coach. Source:https://samueljackson12.blogspot.com/2019/03/drake-hangs-out-with-anthony-joshua-in.html

A man has been mauled to death by a lion caged at his family home in the eastern Czech Republic. Michal Prasek owned the nine-year-old big cat and another lioness for breeding, reportedly drawing concern from local residents. Mr Prasek’s father found his body in the lion’s cage and told local media it had been locked from the inside. The animals – living in separate pens – were shot dead by police called to the scene. A police spokesperson told local media that the shootings were “absolutely necessary for them to get to the man”. Mr Prasek, 33, bought the lion in 2016 and the lioness last year, and kept them both in home-made enclosures in his back yard in the village of Zdechov. He had previously been denied planning permission to build the pens, and was subsequently fined for illegal breeding. But his conflict with the authorities reached a stalemate after he refused to let anyone onto his property. A lack of alternative facilities in the Czech Republic, or any evide...

Lagos, Nigeria (March 5, 2019). ZOLA Electric (‘ZOLA’), the leading renewable energy brand in Africa, with 200,000 installations and more than 1,000,000 daily users has announced plans to bring clean, affordable, reliable 24 hour power to Nigeria. According to Mr. Bill Lenihan, Chief Executive Officer, ZOLA’s entry into the Nigerian market is in line with the mission of the company to use distributed renewable energy solutions to make clean, affordable reliable 24 hour accessible for anyone, anywhere. “ZOLA Electric is a power solutions pioneer that is now one of the most trusted brands in Africa’s distributed renewable energy market. We have successfully delivered our clean, affordable and reliable power solutions across Tanzania, Rwanda, Côte d’Ivoire, and Ghana. We’re super excited to make our clean, affordable and reliable 24 power solutions available to Nigerian homes, business and organizations. Mr. Lenihan explained that ZOLA will expand its distributed smart storage + ...

Healthcare The national health vote currently before the National Assembly is a “tacit support to the huge and ongoing foreign exchange outflow through medical tourism at the detriment of the economy.” Experts, who gave the damning verdict yesterday in Abuja, added that the development portends a gloomy future for mothers and newborns as well as the overall human development index of the citizenry, as the “paltry provision of N366 billion for the nation’s health system would soon throw up new challenges.” The situation, according to them, is more worrisome in view of support withdrawal by foreign donors amid allegations of non-transparent utilisation of previous donations and the country’s new classification outside lower income countries. Consequently, there is a palpable anxiety over what becomes the state of the nation’s health sector, especially when viewed from President Muhammadu Buhari’s recent warning to Nigerians to prepare for tougher times. In his presentation at...

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Nyesom Wike As tension continues to mount in Rivers State ahead of Saturday’s polls, Governor Nyesom Wike has alleged that there are plans to kidnap the state Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) to create an excuse for postponing the polls. He alleged that the plot was being perfected by security agencies in collaboration with the All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor claimed the state government intercepted intelligence report that the APC, which has been barred by the court from participating in the 2019 elections, intend to use security agencies to generate mass violence in an attempt at disrupting the distribution of electoral materials on Saturday just to force the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to postpone the exercise. Governor Wike made these allegations during a town hall meeting in Rivers West Senatorial District at Ahoada yesterday. His words: “They are struggling to ensure that the governorship and State Assembly elections do not hold...

Attah Igala Youthful and vivacious Daniel Usman was looking forward to this week to register at the Federal University, Lokoja where he had admission to read physics. But that is not to be. He fell by the killer’s bullet at Anyigba in Dekina Local government Area of Kogi State on February 23 when, in response to his civic duty, he joined the line to cast his vote in the presidential and national assembly elections. Master Usman was killed, an innocent victim of other people’s blood-thirsty ambition for power. But for the Igala people of Kogi State, who had become used, in a fatalistically perverse way, it was one killing too much. And the paramount ruler of the land the Attah Igala, His Royal Highness, Michael Ameh Oboni II, said he couldn’t take it anymore. He did what any responsible leader in his position would do. To put an end to this ritual of death, he resorted to the traditional ritual of the land. He cursed those who kill and vowed that the death of this young man w...

Lent, known as Quadragesima (Fortieth), is the period of forty days preceding Easter (excluding Sundays) The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigerian (CBCN) yesterday announced that Catholics in Nigeria would on Wednesday join their counterparts worldwide to mark the 2019 Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the Season of Lent. The President of CBCN, Bishop Augustine O. Akubeze, said on Tuesday in Abuja that the Lenten season was a period during which Christians were encouraged to intensify prayers, practise abstinence, fast and engage in almsgiving for 40 days. Akubeze, also the Catholic Archbishop of Benin City, commended Nigerians who came out for the Presidential and National Assembly Elections, and urged all registered voters to come out massively for the Governorship and State Assembly Elections scheduled for March 9. He called on all security agencies to remain non-partisan and to protect every Nigerian. “As we, Christians, begin the Lenten Season on Ash Wednesday, I call ...

Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chairman Mahmood Yakubu opens a unveils result cheets on February 25, 2019 in Abuja during the presidential elections announcement. Kola SULAIMON / AFP As one of the key principles of democracy; elections are conducted to choose representatives of the people amongst eligible candidates who are presented by different parties for the contest. At the end of the exercise; the candidates with the highest number of valid votes (and who have also met other laid down criteria) are declared winners. It is in line with these crucial requirements that the February 23rd Presidential and National Assembly Elections were conducted in the country. Expectedly, the outcomes as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) are already in the public domain. The exercise, which could be described as `relatively peaceful`; was also smeared by cases of violence; allegations of mass rigging; ballot box snatching; and ot...

President Buhari says Nigeria’s successful transition to democratic rule in October 1979 was one of Obasanjo’s “remarkable contributions to national development”. President Muhammadu Buhari has commended former President Olusegun Obasanjo for what he described as his “immeasurable contributions to our democracy and national unity”. This was contained in a congratulatory message by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on media and publicity, Mr Garba Shehu, on the occasion of Chief Obasanjo’s 82nd birthday. Describing the former president as “a passionate and great patriot”, President Buhari said that “regardless of our political differences with Obasanjo, I still hold him in the highest esteem because his contributions to the development of the country overshadow those differences.” He added, “Chief Obasanjo gave a good account of himself and inspired his juniors with his wit and other leadership skills. “Nigeria’s successful transition to democratic rule in Octobe...

Former President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has felicitated with ex-President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo on the occasion of his 82nd birthday, describing him as a courageous leader who is committed to Nigeria’s unity and progress. Former Presidential Goodluck Jonathan with  President Olusegun Obasanjo in 2007. In a goodwill message which Dr. Jonathan personally signed, the former President also noted that Chief Obasanjo belongs to the class of Africa’s great leaders. It read; “I rejoice with you today on the occasion of your 82nd birthday. Indeed, you have been a great asset to our nation and your service to humanity has been exemplary. “You are a patriotic and courageous leader who has remained steadfast in nation-building. Your legacies as a former Head of State and President of Nigeria will continue to endure; considering your achievements in the areas of unity, peace and development in Nigeria and the rest of Africa. “History has accorded you a place in the roll call of gre...

Godwin Emefiele The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Godwin Emefiele, has denied reports that he has been removed from office, Channels Television has reported. Mr Emefiele described the reports which made the rounds on some online platforms on Monday as concerning. “I am confused and concerned about some stories going around. At least you can see me; I am doing my work, my tenure expires in June,” the CBN Governor said in Abuja on Tuesday, while promising that the apex bank will provide financial support for cotton producers at single-digit interest rates. Also, the CBN boss announced foreign exchange restrictions on importers of textile materials with immediate effect as part of efforts to encourage the development of the country’s textile industry. Mr Emefiele had been appointed as CBN governor in June 2014 by Goodluck Jonathan. Prior to his appointment, he was the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Zenith Bank Plc. On Monday, reports em...

Everything you need to live well The first full trailer for HBO’s Game Of Thrones has just been released and it’s everything fans have hoped for. Asides from minor clips and montages, there was no full length trailer before now but this trailer definitely makes up for all that. The video begins with Arya Stark (Maisie Williams) saying; “I know death,” “He’s got many faces. I look forward to seeing this one.” On Monday, viewers were swarmed with a massive 16-cover Game of Thrones drop from Entertainment Weekly. Tucked into the accompanying interview was some insight on the ambition showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss have for the series finale which they co-directed. watch the full trailer for Game Of Thrones Season 8 via YouTube below; Source:https://samueljackson12.blogspot.com/2019/03/watch-first-official-full-game-of.html