A bomb was thrown onto the property of Nigeria's ex-police minister, but it exploded without wounding anyone, police said on Monday, just days after a suicide attack at UN headquarters in Abuja.
The incident occurred in the northern Nigerian city of Bauchi and targeted the home of Ibrahim Yakubu Lame, who was police affairs minister during an uprising by Islamist sect Boko Haram in 2009.
Boko Haram has claimed responsibility for Friday's suicide attack against the UN in the capital Abuja, but investigators were considering several possibilities.
Boko Haram operates mostly in northe astern Nigeria.
There is security lapse in NIGERIA, yes or no?
Jonathan: No Going Back on Recognition of New Govt in Libya
President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday said he still stands by the recognition accorded the National Transitional Council (NTC) in Libya saying that Nigeria’s foreign policy would not be dictated to her by the government, party or opinion of another country.
Jonathan, who spoke through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, dismissed the reported position of a South African, saying it was the view of an individual member of a party and not the position of the South African government.
Briefing State House Correspondents on the performance of his principal in the first 100 days in office, Abati said the promise not to let Nigerians down was vigorously being pursued and implemented in a way that foreign ratings have put Nigeria on the path of overtaking South Africa to be the continent’s number one investment destination.
Abati defended Nigeria’s position on Libya, pointing out that the government had already advised the Transitional Council to ensure that the interests of the people were protected, and for them to quickly institute multi-party democracy, ensure reconciliation and reconstruction of the country.
“So the position of an ANC member does not really amount to the position of the South African government. However, let this be clear, Nigeria has every right as a sovereign entity to take a position on any international issue. It is not a question of one country holding a higher moral ground than the other. Each country has its own foreign policy ideals and objectives and it is completely beside the point to say that one country is criticising the position held by the other. Nigeria's position is very clear and is consistent and it is principled,” he said.
Experts find way to make mosquitoes dengue-free
Injecting a bacteria into mosquitoes can block them from transmitting the dengue virus and help control the spread of a disease that kills 20,000 annually in more than 100 countries, scientists said.
In two papers published in the journal Nature on Thursday, researchers in Australia showed how female mosquitoes infected with the Wolbachia bacteria passed the bug easily to their offspring, making them all dengue-free.
They said such infected mosquitoes should be released into the wild, so that the spread of dengue to people may be reduced.
"The main feature we saw was their ability to reduce dengue transmission," said Professor Scott O'Neill, lead author and science faculty dean at Monash University. "It almost completely abolished dengue virus in the body of the mosquito."
In two papers published in the journal Nature on Thursday, researchers in Australia showed how female mosquitoes infected with the Wolbachia bacteria passed the bug easily to their offspring, making them all dengue-free.
They said such infected mosquitoes should be released into the wild, so that the spread of dengue to people may be reduced.
"The main feature we saw was their ability to reduce dengue transmission," said Professor Scott O'Neill, lead author and science faculty dean at Monash University. "It almost completely abolished dengue virus in the body of the mosquito."
Say goodbye to cavities: New gel could help your teeth fix themselves
.........Say goodbye to cavities: New gel could help your teeth fix themselves
Advanced dental liquid may spell the end of painful drilling
Being told you have a cavity is one of the most cringe-worthy bits of information that could ever grace your ears. Going under the dentist's drill to have a pearly white repaired is expensive, time-consuming, and sometimes painful, but that may soon change thanks to researchers at the University of Leeds' School of Chemistry. A high-tech fluid is being developed there that could help your teeth repair themselves before they ever become a problem.
When the liquid comes into contact with a decaying tooth, it penetrates the microscopic pores on the tooth's surface and forms a gel. This gel acts like a calcium magnet, drawing precious minerals into the offending tooth and repairing it from the inside out. Early testing at the University suggests that the new technology has a bright future, and the advanced liquid appears to be doing just what it was designed to do.
Professor Jennifer Kirkham of the Leeds Dental Institute is understandably excited, stating, "This may sound too good to be true, but we are essentially helping acid-damaged teeth to regenerate themselves. It is a totally natural non-surgical repair process and is entirely pain-free too." Indeed, it does sound too good to be true, but if the magical tooth-regenerating serum ends up gracing your local dentist, it just might take the sting out of your next visit.
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Advanced dental liquid may spell the end of painful drilling
Being told you have a cavity is one of the most cringe-worthy bits of information that could ever grace your ears. Going under the dentist's drill to have a pearly white repaired is expensive, time-consuming, and sometimes painful, but that may soon change thanks to researchers at the University of Leeds' School of Chemistry. A high-tech fluid is being developed there that could help your teeth repair themselves before they ever become a problem.
When the liquid comes into contact with a decaying tooth, it penetrates the microscopic pores on the tooth's surface and forms a gel. This gel acts like a calcium magnet, drawing precious minerals into the offending tooth and repairing it from the inside out. Early testing at the University suggests that the new technology has a bright future, and the advanced liquid appears to be doing just what it was designed to do.
Professor Jennifer Kirkham of the Leeds Dental Institute is understandably excited, stating, "This may sound too good to be true, but we are essentially helping acid-damaged teeth to regenerate themselves. It is a totally natural non-surgical repair process and is entirely pain-free too." Indeed, it does sound too good to be true, but if the magical tooth-regenerating serum ends up gracing your local dentist, it just might take the sting out of your next visit.
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Rebels send in special forces to hunt for Gaddafi
Libyan rebels said they were sending in special forces units in their hunt for fugitive strongman Muammar Gaddafi, whose supporters are now pinned down in pockets of resistance in the capital, Tripoli.
The rebel leadership announced it was planning to move from the eastern city of Benghazi, where the revolution to topple Gaddafi began six months ago, to govern the country from Tripoli.
Rumors of Gaddafi or his sons being cornered or sighted, swirled among excitable rebel fighters engaged in heavy machinegun and rocket exchanges. But even after his compound was overrun on Tuesday, hopes of a swift end to the war were still being frustrated by fierce rearguard actions.
The rebel leadership announced it was planning to move from the eastern city of Benghazi, where the revolution to topple Gaddafi began six months ago, to govern the country from Tripoli.
Rumors of Gaddafi or his sons being cornered or sighted, swirled among excitable rebel fighters engaged in heavy machinegun and rocket exchanges. But even after his compound was overrun on Tuesday, hopes of a swift end to the war were still being frustrated by fierce rearguard actions.
Nigerian state-firm to guarantee power suppliers
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan announced on Tuesday a new state company that will guarantee to pay for power generated in Africa's most populous nation, potentially opening the way for billions of dollars of investment.
Nigeria has the world's seventh-largest natural gas reserves, yet is blighted by persistent electricity outages which force businesses and individuals who can afford them to rely on diesel generators.
furthermore, "Bulk Trader" to ensure payment for power produced
* World Bank to provide partial risk guarantee
* Okonjo-Iweala heads company board, broadens scope (Adds quotes, detail, background)
We pray it works this time. We welcome continuous power supply without failure in Nigeria.
Nigeria has the world's seventh-largest natural gas reserves, yet is blighted by persistent electricity outages which force businesses and individuals who can afford them to rely on diesel generators.
furthermore, "Bulk Trader" to ensure payment for power produced
* World Bank to provide partial risk guarantee
* Okonjo-Iweala heads company board, broadens scope (Adds quotes, detail, background)
We pray it works this time. We welcome continuous power supply without failure in Nigeria.
Gaddafi, son for trial as 42-year-old regime crumbles .
AS the 42-year-old regime of Muammar Gaddafi totters towards end, the International Criminal Court (ICC) yesterday said it has begun move to ensure prosecution of the Libyan leader and one of his sons, Saif al-Islam, on charges of war crimes.
A report by Reuters quoted the ICC as saying that it was in talks with the Libyan rebels about the potential transfer of Saif al-Islam to the war crimes court in The Hague. “We are in discussions with the Libyan council about the surrender of Saif al-Islam,” ICC official Fadi el-Abdallah said. “It is simply too early to talk about details of those discussions or time-frames. The situation is not fully clear or stable in Tripoli so that might take some time.”
Abdallah, who is the spokesperson and Head of Public Affairs Unit at the International Court, said the court was also seeking arrest of Gaddafi and the head of the Libyan intelligence service, Abdullah al-Sanussi.
Libyan government tanks and snipers put up scattered, last-ditch resistance in Tripoli yesterday after rebels swept into the heart of the capital, cheered on by crowds hailing the end of Gaddafi’s 42 years in power.
The 69-year-old Gaddafi, urging civilians to take up arms against rebel “rats”, said in an audio broadcast that he was in the city and would be “with you until the end”. But there was little sign of popular opposition to the rebel offensive, two of Gaddafi’s sons were seized and it was unclear where he was.
What's next in Libya key to US politics, economy
The dramatic advance of Libyan rebels over the forces of longtime strongman Moammar Gadhafi offers vindication, at least for now, for President Barack Obama's decision to refrain from using U.S. troops on Libyan soil and to let NATO take the lead in degrading Gadhafi's military power. But there are still hazards for the White House.
How the country moves from turmoil to stability presents a new challenge for Obama and could determine how the public views not only his foreign policy, but in some measure the economy as well.
Yet, the news for Obama on Monday could not have been better. The Libyan street was euphoric, Gadhafi was in hiding and the price of oil — a contributor to dangerous economic lethargy — was dropping.
"The Libyan intervention demonstrates what the international community can achieve when we stand together as one," Obama said at his vacation retreat in Martha's Vineyard, Mass.
How the country moves from turmoil to stability presents a new challenge for Obama and could determine how the public views not only his foreign policy, but in some measure the economy as well.
Yet, the news for Obama on Monday could not have been better. The Libyan street was euphoric, Gadhafi was in hiding and the price of oil — a contributor to dangerous economic lethargy — was dropping.
"The Libyan intervention demonstrates what the international community can achieve when we stand together as one," Obama said at his vacation retreat in Martha's Vineyard, Mass.
Lets Pray For Our Leaders
We in Nigeria need to pray for our leaders because in first TIMOTHY 2:1-2 [NASB]it is written and i quote:
1 First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers,
petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men,
2 for kings and all who are in authority, in order that we may
lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
From above you can see that Praying for our leaders is not a useless ritual. God would not tell us to do something in His Word, unless it would make a
difference.
Sometimes, when bad things happen, people ask why God allowed
them to happen. But we should be asking ourselves why we
allowed them to happen: by not obeying God and praying.
If believers are praying as we ought, we can expect many bad
things and difficult times to be avoided.
Since God told us to pray for our leaders, it is our
responsibility.
Of course, we shouldn't limit ourselves to praying only for our
leaders. We should pray for all people. And not just when we face difficult
times, either.
SAY THIS: Father, I pray that you would give our leaders
wisdom, understanding, and insight into all the situations that we face, and the courage to do what is right in Jesus name .Amen..
1 First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers,
petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men,
2 for kings and all who are in authority, in order that we may
lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
From above you can see that Praying for our leaders is not a useless ritual. God would not tell us to do something in His Word, unless it would make a
difference.
Sometimes, when bad things happen, people ask why God allowed
them to happen. But we should be asking ourselves why we
allowed them to happen: by not obeying God and praying.
If believers are praying as we ought, we can expect many bad
things and difficult times to be avoided.
Since God told us to pray for our leaders, it is our
responsibility.
Of course, we shouldn't limit ourselves to praying only for our
leaders. We should pray for all people. And not just when we face difficult
times, either.
SAY THIS: Father, I pray that you would give our leaders
wisdom, understanding, and insight into all the situations that we face, and the courage to do what is right in Jesus name .Amen..
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