Buhari trekker arrives Gombe, receives over 70 request letters for President-elect

The man said his bag is full of letters of request from different people of the North East region as he journeys along.

 

 

The 43-year-old man, Malam Abubakar Umar better known as African Duduwalle, who started trekking from Yola in Adamawa state on Saturday, April 26, to celebrate General Muhammadu Buhari’s victory arrived Gombe state on Thursday, April 30 and expected to spend the night there.

Umar was received by the officials of Airtel Nigeria in Gombe and given a smart phone to aide his communication as he proceeds on his journey to Abuja.

He said his bag is already full of letters of request he received from different people of the North East region, who asked him to give President-elect Muhammadu Buhari when he gets to Abuja.

He told NAN, “My bag is full of letters and requests from people who said I should give Buhari.

“Women also told me that I should appeal to the president-elect not to scrap the office of the First Lady, which affords women the opportunity to air their views as well as benefit from the government.

“Some people also told me to appeal to the president-elect to do something on the issue of Boko Haram; they even said they would bring photographs of the insurgency to take them to the General.”

Umar said he has been a Buhari supporter since 2003 when he was an ANPP (defunct) youth leader.

He said he initially wanted to ride a bicycle to Abuja but was inspired by Suleiman Hashimu, the man who trekked from Lagos to Abuja.

Female hacker charged to court for spying

CanadaFemale hacker charged to court for spying

She showed them some pornography on the screen just to see how they would react.

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The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has charged Valérie Gignac a 27 year old female hacker from Saint-Alphonse-de-Rodriguez, Canada for spying.

She was charged in court with four counts. She was charged for allegedly remotely controlling people’s computers, using her victim's webcams to spy on them and also harassing them.

Constable Philippe Gravel of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) integrated technological crime unit said “She spoke with them, she interacted with them. She showed them some pornography on the screen just to see how they would react.”

Investigators say Gignac used her online hacking forum with over 35,000 users worldwide to gain access and eavesdrop on people’s private conversations.

They said she also communicated with victims through their computer speakers and forcefully logged them to onto extreme pornography websites.

Gignac’s lawyer, Michel Leclerc in his defence, said his client never intended to defraud anybody of their hard earned money. In his words, 'It’s just a bad prank'

President-elect inaugurates 19-member transition committee

President elect, Muhammadu Buhari inaugurated the committee on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 in Abuja.

 

President elect, Muhammadu Buhari has inaugurated a 19 member transition committee to oversee all activities leading up to his swearing-in on May 29, 2015.

Buhari inaugurated the committee on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 in Abuja.

The committee will be expected to liaise with a similar one set up by President Goodluck Jonathan and chaired by Secretary to the State Government, Anyim Pius Anyim.

Anyim had earlier stated that Jonathan’s committee had lined up a week-long ceremony to commemorate the swearing in.

Notable members of Buhari’s committee include Ahmed Joda, National chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Oyegun, Rivers State Governor, Rotimi  Amaechi, Audu Ogbeh, Prof. Tam David West and the APC National Publicity Secretary, Lai Mohammed.

9 ways to know you are a good mother

Everyone, society included, puts so much pressure on mothers to be perfect, however, the following show you that you are doing motherhood just right.





Motherhood, though rewarding, is simply not easy as there are no set of rules or guidelines to follow.
It is something that just comes from within, it comes from seeing your maternal instincts, from seeing your baby and knowing instinctively what to do.
Being a good mother also comes from having good role models combined with aged and maturity.
Although there is no one way of differentiating bad from good, the following ways are to let you know that are doing good.

1. Smiling children- If you children are smiling 90 percent of the time, you are definitely doing good.
2. If they share with others- Being a mother involves giving your children the right tools they need to survive in this crazy world, especially when you are no more, so if your kids have learnt how to share, then you are on the right track.
3. You are a disciplinarian- While it is cool to be friends with your children, your first, most important role is to be their mother whether they like it or not, so, it is vital that you are not afraid to discipline your children when necessary.
4. Your children have manners- If your children can say please, thank you without being told or prodded, you are doing extremely well.
5. Their needs overshadow yours- Motherhood is not for self centered people, so, if you are can put your children's needs to eat, bath and so on, above yours, you are a great mother who gets the concept of motherhood.
6. Your children hug you- The importance of emotional demonstrations such as hugs can not be overemphasized, your children should be hug, this shows that while they respect you, they are not afraid of you. It also helps in creating a formidable bond between you and your child, thereby making an even better mother.
7. They love spending time with you especially when they don't have to.
8. You get over the little things- While motherhood is certainly overwhelming, it is important to stop crying over spilt milk, that is worrying over things you have no control over, and focus on the big picture. You are a good mom when you can simply focus on things you can control and handing over the rest to someone who can, God.
9. You are a good mother if your children trust you, especially when it matters.

Regardless of how inadequate and incompetent you occasionally feel,as long as you making an effort everyday, you can congratulate yourself because you are doing just fine

BREAKING NEWS: Messi, Neymar & Luis Suarez combine for 100 goals

The three forwards have now surpassed the tally amassed by Messi, Thierry Henry and Samuel Eto'o during the 2008-09 season

Barcelona's strike-force of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar have reached the 100-goal mark after the trio all found the net in the opening 30 minutes of the La Liga encounter against Getafe.

Riot @camp nou as Barcelona is beaten Getafe 4 : 0 in 30 minutes.....LIVE!!!

Messi,
Suares,
Neymar,
Xavi on score sheet.

Why you should definitely eat eggs

A lot of people stay away from eggs because of cholesterol, but this is not necessarily true, find out how below.


 

Eggs have gotten a lot of negative rap over the years, but most, if not all, are just fabrications.

The main reason why people stay away from eggs is because it is said to have cholesterol, therefore it is bad for the body, however, this is not the case.

The fact is that our bodies make lots of cholesterol, 5-10 times the cholesterol in a large egg.

So, what happens is that when you eat more cholesterol from foods like eggs, your body produces less of it, and when you eat less cholesterol from foods like eggs, your body produces more.

Due to the fear of cholesterol from eggs, people remove egg yolks from their diet not realizing that they contain 90 percent of the calcium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, thiamin, B6, folate, pantothenic acid and B12 of the egg. 

Egg yolk also contains all of the fat-soluble components, such as vitamins A, D and E, not to mention the heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.

The yolks are also a rich source of some other very interesting nutrients such as choline, lutein and zeaxanthin, these help protect the eyes; brain and cardiovascular function amongst many others. 

Eggs are really good for the body, so, except you have diabetes or a rare genetic disorder, make sure you incorporate eggs into your diet, you won't regret it!

7 easy but effective ways to quit your old lifestyle and start afresh

7 easy but effective ways to quit your old lifestyle and start afresh

Truly you can have a happy, contented and satisfying lifestyle but you simply can't stumble upon happiness like that, it takes some steps to get there.

 

Are you unhappy with your current lifestyle and you are looking for ways to break away from it?
Truly you can have a happy, contented and satisfying lifestyle but you simply can't stumble upon happiness like that, it takes some steps to get there.
So if you want to work for it, Holly Riordan of All Women Stalk gives 7 easy ways to achieve that:
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1. Say goodbye to social media: If you're unhappy with your life, you're probably unhappy with some of the people in your life. That means that you should spend time apart from them. When you have an account on every social media site that exists, it's difficult to escape photos and messages from people you want to keep your distance from. That's why deleting your social media sites are one of the best ways to make a new start for yourself. That way, the only people who will communicate with you will be the ones who actually take the time out of your day to visit you at your home or call you to make plans.
   
   
2. Make yourself move: If you want to go with the most extreme option, you can move to a new town. You don't have to travel to an entirely new country or state. As long as you're in a new town, you'll have new neighbors and strangers to see at the grocery store. If you can't afford the move, a vacation (or staycation) will have to work.
   
   
3. Get past your past: If you want to make a new start for yourself, you have to put the past behind you first. You'll never feel like you're entering a new stage of life if you keep dwelling on the stuff that happened years ago. You need to learn to let go if you want to move forward.
4. List your life goals: Figure out what you want in your "new life" and do whatever you can to get it. Do you want a diploma? Do you want children? Do you want a stable job? It doesn't matter what you're aiming for as long as you try your best to achieve it.
   
   
5. Eliminate awful habits: If you stop biting your nails or drinking so much alcohol, you could end up feeling like an entirely different person. You don't want your vices to make you feel bad about yourself. You need to have confidence and eliminating your bad habits is a great way to boost it.
   
   
6. Try to treat yourself: You need to think positive thoughts and treat yourself with respect. That means you're not allowed to insult your appearance when you look in the mirror. It also means that you should exercise and eat healthy. Treat your mind and body the way it deserves.
   
   
7. Know what's wrong: The most important thing to ask yourself is what you hate about your current life. Whatever it is, you need to change it, so make sure you sit down and really think about what you're unhappy about. Once you figure it out, the rest should be easy.

NFF's new Nike deal worth $2.75m (535m Naira)

The NFF has announced expected earnings from the three-and-half-year deal reached with the American sportswear company to supply kit to the national teams

The Nigeria Football Football Federation has revealed that it would earn $2.75m (535m Naira) during its three-and-half-year partnership with Nike and a $500,000 (99m Naira) bonus if the Super Eagles qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia among other perks.

The contract is worth $750, 000 (148m Naira) in its first year and would rise to $1million (198m Naira) each year from 2016 till 2018.
After ending its previous 700,000 Euros-a-year contract (150m Naira) with German giants Adidas in December, the NFF has opted to go with Nike in a three-and-half-year deal which will see the American sportswear company supply kits from April 1, 2015, until at least 2018.

The country has now joined Nike’s portfolio of federation sponsorships which include Australia, Brazil, England, France, the Netherlands, Portugal, South Africa, South Korea and the U.S. among others.

NFF president Amaju Pinnick told the federation's website: “We are comfortable with the contract, because NIKE came across during the negotiations as being fluid and ready to listen to our demands. That is always the key aspect; you always need a partner with a listening ear."

“Nigeria football is happy to associate with a global leader and I am much convinced this is just the beginning. As we go along, NIKE may also be willing to partner with some of our domestic clubs and even the League Management Company," he concluded.

Nike will design performance and training apparel, and equipment, including team kits and footballs, for the Nigerian national football team players at every level of the game.

Husband, family set wife ablaze for leaving home without permission

A Pakistani man and his father has been arrested after they set his wife ablaze because she left home without permission.


 In what is generally called honour killing in some parts of Asia, a husband, Muhammad Siddique, his father and two other family members in Pakistan have been arrested for setting the man's wife on fire after she left their house without taking permission from them, reports Yahoo News.

The report has it that after Siddique realised that his 25-year-old wife, Shabana Bibi, had visited her sister without first seeking permission, he became enraged and by the time she came back, he and his father and the two others descended on her and beat her mercilessly, after which they set her on fire.

According to Bibi's brother, Muhammad Azam, Siddique and his father brutally beat Bibi before covering the woman in gasoline and setting her on fire. 

Bibi was taken to the hospital, but doctors could not save her as she suffered burns to 80% of her body and pased away few days later. 

Azam added that his sister had suffered from repeated domestic abuse at the hands of Siddique throughout the couple’s three years old marriage and was said to have often blamed her for their inability to have children.

Woman pushes 7 month old baby out of train and abandons her there (Photos)

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            New York City Police are hunting for an African American woman who was seen abandoning a baby girl on a subway platform
             According to Daily mail, witnesses saw an unidentified African-American woman, believed to be in her 20s or 30s, pushing a stroller out of a northbound 1 train at Columbus Circle at about 11:50am.
The woman then darted back on the train just before the doors shut, leaving the approximately 7-month-old baby girl on her own. Surveillance footage released by the NYPD shows the woman entering the subway with the baby in the stroller earlier in the day.

A 33-year-old bystander stayed with the baby for 20 minutes, waiting for the woman to return.When no one came to claim the child, the witness contacted police.

Wow!! Nigerian Forward Asisat Oshoala Nominated For BBC World Footballer Of The Year

Scotland’s Kim Little is among the nominees for the first ever BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year award, with the shortlist announced on the BBC World Service on Sunday.

Little scored 17 goals in 25 games for Seattle Reign as they won the National Women’s Soccer League in 2014, and was named the league’s Most Valuable Player.

The 24-year-old previously enjoyed success with Arsenal and Hibernian, winning 13 trophies in Britain before signing for Seattle.

“Considering the competitiveness and the amount of great players there are worldwide, it’s extremely nice to be recognised,” Little said of her nomination.

Little is joined on the global shortlist by Liverpool’s Nigerian forward Asisat Oshoala.

Oshoala, who joined the Reds in January 2015, was named the best player of the 2014 Under-20 World Cup, and was also top scorer as Nigeria reached the final.

“I worked hard last year but I am surprised to be nominated and I feel very appreciated,” said Oshoala.

“This award is a very good thing for women’s football,” Oshoala continued.

“It can really help us by encouraging other countries to support their ladies more and treat them the same way they treat the men.”

The shortlist is completed by Spain’s Verónica Boquete, Germany’s Nadine Kessler and Brazilian legend Marta, who joined Oshoala in highlighting the award as a sign that the women’s game is growing globally.

“When I was younger I had to overcome many things: I was the only girl and I used to have to play with the boys.

It was complicated and difficult. It’s better today – the girls don’t have the same difficulties being accepted,” Marta said.

Mary Hockaday, controller of the BBC World Service English said: “The five shortlisted players represent an incredible array of talent and show the growing strength of the women’s game.

The vote is now open to fans to choose their favourite player.”

Fans can vote online and using their mobile phone or handheld device, at bbc.com/womensfootball.

The vote will close on Monday 11th May at 10am, with the winner revealed on the BBC World Service on 26th May.

The shortlist was selected by a panel of experts including administrators, journalists, coaches and former players.

BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year shortlist

Verónica Boquete (Spain and FFC Frankfurt)

Nadine Kessler (Germany and VFL Wolfsburg)

Kim Little (Scotland and Seattle Reign FC)

Marta (Brazil and FC Rosengard)

Asisat Oshoala (Nigeria and Liverpool)