THE UNSUSPECTED WAYS SMOKING HARMS EVERY PART OF YOUR BODY

The unexpected ways smoking harms your body

The message is echoed across doctors’ offices, hospitals, schools, the news, ad campaigns, public health initiatives and beyond: Smoking is bad for you.
But while many of us have been inundated with the message, 19.4 percent of adults in still smoke, according to the United Health Foundation. Nationally, smoking-related diseases cause more than 480,000 deaths every year. You may also read: CIGARETTE- THE KILLER ROD
Even if smoking doesn’t kill you, it most likely will dramatically hinder your quality of life. “Smoking damages every single organ — every single cell — in your entire body,” said Dr. George Tu, MD, FCCP, DABSM, a pulmonologist at the Lung Center of Nevada, a division of Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada, and MountainView Hospital.

BREAKING: GOODLUCK JONATHAN NARROWLY ESCAP-ED DEATH IN BAYELSA

Suspects who trailed former President Goodluck Jonathan in Bayelsa on November 30, 2015

 

According to reports, former President Goodluck Jonathan, today, November 30, 2015, narrowly escaped death in Bayelsa State.

Jonathan is said to have been attacked by

INHALING SMOKE CAN LEAD TO MEMORY LOST

 

A Neurologist with Alpha Medcare, a research centre in Iba, Lagos, said inhaling smoke in any form is dangerous to health and capable of causing loss of memory.
Dr Patrick Okoh, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) yesterday said that inhaled smoke could be from a car’s exhaust, cigarettes, cannabis and other substances.

NEWEST TECHNOLOGY, LIFI OFFERS SPEED OF 100X THAT OF WIFI

A new technology, known as LiFi, could one day offer internet speeds one hundred times faster than the WiFi we use today. Scientists have achieved speeds in the lab of up to 224 GB per second. That's the equivalent of downloading 18 movies in

FG TO COMMENCE PAYMENT OF #5000 TO UNEMPLOYED YOUTH NEXT YEAR

The FG has yesterday, said the payment of the N5,000 stipend to the unemployed Nigerian youths will commence next year. Minister of Youths and Sports, Mr Solomon Dalong, revealed this yesterday in Abuja when he paid a condolence visit to the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, at the national secretariat in Abuja on the demise of Prince Abubakar Audu, the late governorship candidate of the party in Kogi State election.

2FACE IDIBIA ANOINTED THE AMBASSADOR OF PEACE IN KADUNA

2face Idibia has been honoured with the chieftaincy title- Tafidan Kudendan of Kudendan in Kaduna.
The title, which translates as Ambassador of Peace, was given to 2face by His Royal Highness Galadima of Kudendan Chiefdom.

The legendary singer is being honoured for his role in the Vote Not Fight campaign which he spearheaded during the last general election.

YOU MAY SOON BE GETTING A STROKE FOR LATENESS TO WORK

A nationwide campaign against indiscipline, African-time syndrome and loss of social norms and values will begin before the end of the year, the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has said. Mohammed stated this on Tuesday at a strategic planning meeting he held with the chief executives of agencies and other top management staff of the ministry in Abuja.

INSECTS INSPIRE LENSES THAT SEE TWICE THE HUMAN EYE

 FIG:

Schematic of FZPs.

(a) An array of transmissive FZPs on a planar substrate. (b) FZPs on a flexible substrate with a convex shape. (c) The FOV for two FZPs on a flat substrate with substantial overlap. (d) The overall FOV is increased for the two FZPs on a flexible substrate due to the bending of the substrate. The FOV of a single FZP (microlens) is shown in yellow. (e,f) Focus scanning with a microlens on a flexible substrate. The focus when the substrate is flat is located at F₀. The focus shifts to F₁ for a convex shape of the substrate. The focus shifts to F₂ for a concave shape of the substrate. The total range of focus scanning is ΔF = F₂−F₁. Irradiance is shown in green. Reflective FZPs can also be realized, and their operating principle is similar to what is illustrated here.

 
Engineers often turn to nature for inspiration for their newest innovations.Madison-based engineers were looking to develop new, minuscule lenses with incredible visual fields, they turned to those who were there first: insects.
Consider this: The field of view in a single human eye is around 100 lateral degrees. That is, if you close one eye, and focus straight ahead of you, you will see a little more than 90 degrees worth of space, including the area of focus and the periphery to the side of you.
Now, get this: Bees can see more than 300 degrees, almost all the

EMIR MUHAMMADU SANUSI EMERGES NEW CHANCELLOR OF UNIVERSITY OF BENINY

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Muhammad Sanusi II, emir of Kano, has been appointed as the new chancellor of the University of Benin (UNIBEN).

The Vice-Chancellor made it known at

UNIBEN PRODUCES 64 FIRST CLASS GRADUATES

The Great University of Benin has announced the  institution’s 41st Convocation and its 45th founder’s day Celebration would begin on Monday and end on Nov 28th 2015.
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin prof .FF.O Faraday Orumwense, made it known at the news briefing that 64 out of 6,000 first degree graduates it produced in 2013/2014 academic session came out in first class category.
Prof F.F.O Orumwense disclosed that 11,020 persons

TODAY IN THE HISTORY OF NIGERIA

Today is Friday, Nov. 20, the 324th day of 2015. There are 41 days left in the year.
IN:

1947	The then Princess Elizabeth married Prince Philip in Westminster Abbey
1990	Margaret Thatcher failed by four votes, to gain outright victory over Michael Heseltine, for leadership of the Conservative Party
1992	Fire severely damaged the 'Brunswick Tower', at Windsor Castle
1999	Federal Government deploys thousands of soldiers to Odi in Bayelsa State, to arrest those who killed a total of 12 policemen in and around the town earlier in the month; entire community destroyed and
1999	Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) holds its first post-election national convention; elects Barnabas Gemade as new party chairman.

Coffee drinkers less likely to die prematurely from certain diseases:

 People who report drinking three to five cups of coffee per day are less likely to die prematurely from heart disease, suicide, diabetes or Parkinson's disease, US researchers said Monday.
Both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee were shown to have benefits, said the study by researchers at the Harvard University Chan School of Public Health published in the November 16 edition of the journal Circulation.

FACEBOOK ACTIVATES THE SAFETY CHECK FEATURE FOR YOLA RESIDENTS

GANG MURDERED FINAL YEAR STUDENT

Imo State Police Command has arrested a three-man gang that gruesomely murdered 24-year-old final year civil engineering student of Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, IState, Innocent Ndukwe.

FG BANS IMPORTATION OF GENERATOR SETS

THE Federal government has banned the importation of a very common brand of generators locally called “I better pass my neighbour”.

ENJOY MASSIVE DISCOUNT UP TO 9O% THIS BLACK FRIDAY

 

 November 27th is the day where you get to take part in the biggest shopping experience; it is Black Friday. As the Christmas season is nearly upon us, Jumia has made it possible to enjoy the best of Black Friday deals online by bringing you products ranging from electronics, household items to fashion clothing at discounted prices. Shop online at Jumia and discover exclusive offers, vouchers, special deals and more this Black Friday. It promises to be an amazing shopping experience for all. Stay glued to your laptop or mobile phone so you do not miss out of this exciting shopping event. Looking for the best Black Friday deals? Simply come to our online shop, where you will be spoilt for choice. We promise to bring you an extensive selection of products from top brands at best prices.CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

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EXPERIMENTAL EYE DROPS CLEARS CATARACT IN HUMAN LENS TISSUE AND MICE

A chemical was shown to clear cataracts in mice and human eye lens tissue in lab experiments, and researchers have already licensed it to a company to develop for human use.
The chemical is soluble enough to be used as an eye drop, researchers said, making for a far easier -- and cheaper -- method of treating the blinding condition, referred to as the "holy grail in ophthalmology."

TODAY IN NIGERIA HISTORY

1993 General Sani Abacha, defence minister in the interim government and most senior officer, seized power from Shonekan, abolishes the constitution.
1993 General Sani Abacha, defence minister in the interim government and most senior officer, seizes power abolishes the

constitution and promises a short tenure.

1993 General Sani Abacha seizes power from ING and declares himself Head of State,Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.
1997 First user friendly cartoon
1997 General Abacha marks his 4th year in power; dissolves the Federal Executive council
1998 Several cars belonging to Azeez Alao Arisekola, an lbadan businessman and pro Abacha campaigner, are set ablaze by students of University of lbadan.
1998 University of lbadan celebrates Golden Jubilee.

Events:
1981 Sokoto State Governor, Alhaji Shehu Kangiwa, dies in a Kaduna hospital where he was taken after he fell off a horse during a polo match.

Today in history for Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015

Today is Tuesday, Nov. 17, the 321st day of 2015.There are 44 days left in the year.
1865 -- 150 years ago: The government has decided to appoint female detectives for the purpose of searching suspicious women who are extensively engaged in smuggling silks, lace and furs between Canada and the United States.

DANGOTE QUIT DANGOTE FLOUR MILLS: FEAR LOOMS IN THE INDUSTRY

 Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote quit the board of Dangote Flour Mills today, as the company now majority controlled by South Africa’s Tiger Brand faces an unertain future.
Dangote who holds a 10 percent equity stake in the company resigned along with three other directors,Olakunle Alake, Asue Ighodalo and Arnold Ekpe,  following Tiger Brands’ announcement that it’s cutting off further financing of the troubled firm, which produces pasta and flour.
“Tiger Brands has decided not to provide further financial support with respect to its investment in Tiger Branded Consumer Goods plc of Nigeria,” the company said in a statement.

RIVERS STATE TOPS LIST OF HIV/AIDS PREVALENCE IN NIGERIA

With 15.5 per cent, Rivers state topped the new prevalence chart of HIV/AIDS prevalence states in Nigeria.
According to NAN, the rating came as a result of test carried out on persons living with HIV/AIDS.
Taraba with 10.5 per cent is second, while Kaduna has 9.2 per cent to be on the third, on the new list.
Nasarawa, FCT, Akwa Ibom, Sokoto, Oyo and Benue are on the fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth spots respectively on the chart.
Speaking on Sunday during the launch of the `Guinness World Record on HIV Test’ in Markurdi, Benue state capital, Eunice Ortom, wife of the state governor, said Benue had recorded tremendous achievement in its fight against the virus.
Ortom, who is also the chairman, board of governors for Benue State Aids Control Agency (BENSACA), said Benue had over the years been rated highest in HIV and AIDS prevalence, adding that with such laudable HIV test event, it was indicative that the journey to achieving zero case was “just a mile away”.

ANOTHER TERRORIST ON WANTED LIST CAPTURED

The list containing the names and pictures of 100 wanted Boko Haram sect members revealed by the Nigerian Army recently, has led to the arrest of several kingpins of the terror group.
Danladi Abdullahi, a suspected Boko Haram kingpin, on the terror watch list, has been arrested.
Speaking to newsmen, the Nigerian Army spokesperson, Col. Sani Usman said
“Although he is still being investigated, it has been positively established that he is suspect No. 26 on the list of the declared suspected Boko Haram terrorists issued by the Nigerian Army last month.”

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End Time! Pastor Duped woman N1.4M for Spiritual Cleansing

A Pastor, Emmanuel Okwedimbu, was on Thursday arraigned in an Ejigbo Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, for obtaining N1.4 million under false pretences from one Amobi Charles. Okwedimbu of no fixed address was arraigned on a six-count charge of fraud, theft, felony, threat to life, breach of peace and infringement.
The Prosecutor, Sgt. Babaji Ishaku, told the court that the accused did conspire with others now at large to commit felony and stealing. “The accused on Aug. 10, at Alhaji Monsuru Street, Ejigbo, a suburb of Lagos, did obtain N1.4 million from Amobi Charles under the pretext of spiritual cleansing.
“The accused also threatened to kill the complainant if he let out the deal,’’ Ishaku told the court. The prosecutor said the offences contravened Sections 2, Cap 4552, 166(1) (d), 166 (2) and 306 of Criminal Laws of Lagos State, 2011. The accused pleaded not guilty.
The Magistrate, Mrs J.O Adeyemi, granted bail to the accused with two sureties, who must be gainfully employed and verifiable addresses. Adeyemi adjourned the case till Nov. 16, for mention.

Pandemonium as Community Exhumed, Consume Frozen Chicken Buried by Custom

By Ifeyinwa Obi
There was pandemonium last weekend near the Trailer Park at Ebubu, in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State when thousands of youths, women and children descended on a pit where several tonnes of chicken condemned by men of Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, were buried. They dug them out and took same home for consumption.
The scavengers came with shovels, pans, basins and buckets to cart home their loot.
The Customs had last Friday, dug a huge pit and buried thousands of cartons of frozen poultry seized at the Onne Ports. Witnesses said the cartons of chicken were brought in six containers and emptied in the pit by NCS .
But news soon spread on the development and early on Saturday, the scavengers came calling. With no security at the site, they dug and opened the pit.
A visit to many homes around the area revealed barbecuing going on as people roasted and fried the chicken.
In one home, a full-length refrigerator was seen stocked to the brim with roasted chicken, while they invited guests to sumptuous meals.
But the development sent an alarm across Eleme and the neighbouring communities about the danger of eating the condemned chicken.
The Archbishop of Commonwealth Covenant Church, the Most Rev. Moses Kattey, had to put out a message  on Sunday warning people against eating the condemned poultry.

Two Students Die From Initiation Concoctions

By Kingsley Fanwo
Two teenagers, who finished their secondary education this year (names withheld), have been reported dead in Kabba, Kogi State, in mysterious circumstance.
Sources told Vanguard that their deaths were in connection with cult initiation by a confraternity in the town.
When contacted, the parents of the teenagers said they were too devastated to speak to the press. They told Vanguard that they did not want the incident reported for fear of police harassment.
A source, who craved anonymity, said the boys died of complications which resulted from drinking a “hard substance,” which was part of the initiation.
He said the boys voluntarily sought to join the confraternity.
The source said: “From what I gathered, one of the boys was given a very hard concoction to drink during his initiation into
Eiye confraternity by the leaders of the cult group.
“The substance, which was laden with very hard drugs, led to the death of the poor boy.”
Another account
However, a new twist has emerged in the controversy surrounding the teenagers’ deaths.
Another account has it that the boy took performance enhancing drugs which overstretched his system and led to his demise.

Ministerial Appointees Commence Retreat in Abuja

By Levinus Nwabughiogu
ABUJA-The two day retreat for 36 ministerial nominees who were recently screened and confirmed by the Senate recently would kick off today.
Already, the ministers-designate, it was gathered, arrived Abuja last night.
Venue of the retreat is the International Conference Center, ICC, Abuja.
The event which would commence by 9:am is expected to be declared open President Mohammadu Buhari.
It will be recalled that the last batch of the confirmed nominees names was submitted to the president at the presidential villa in Abuja by the president of the senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki on
Tuesday which made the retreat possible.
It is also expected that the inauguration of the appointees would take place soon after the retreat.

2015/2016 UNIBEN HOSTEL APPLICATION STARTS TOMORROW: READ FOR DETAILS

The Hostel application for 2015/16 is expected to start tomorrow Thursday 5th November. This is as contained in a post by the PRO on his facebook wall:
Beginning from Thursday 15th of Jan old student application for hostel will commence #1000 access fee paid@unity bank and 300 S.U.G dues @access bank all@ugbowo campus...freshers who have not applied are to comply with same #1000 unity bank and 500 sug dues@access bank..NO MORE STANBIC BANk
BANK CHARGES: all students are advised to pay their bank charges into the banks as specified below.
1) Hostel access and maintenance charges; unity bank Ugbowo campus
All students; 1000
2) SUG dues; access bank ugbowo campus.
A) old students; 300
B) new students ; 500
3)Clearance charges; GT bank ugbowo campus.
4)School fees; payment online.
5)Students record file(new students); first bank ugbowo campus
NOTE: receipts for hostel access and SUG dues are to be presented to the deans office, students affairs division before registration for hostel request.
Old students could commence their request for hostel accommodation with effect from 15th Jan, 2015.
Provided that;
A)their sessional result have been approved by senate and
B)they have paid their school charges
Please also note that hostel allocation are strictly on a first come-first serve basis as the bed spaces available are limited.
Signed: Prof Victor Edosa Omozuwa
Dean of students.
14/01/2015
Anthony Ehimen Ehimare
Chairman, house committee on hostel matters

UNIVERSITY OF BENIN NEW APPROVED CALENDAR 2015/16 SESSION

UNIVERSITY OF BENIN
BENIN CITY, NIGERIA.

APPROVED 2015/2016 ACADEMIC CALENDAR

This is to inform the entire University of Benin Community that the following dates have been approved by the School's Senate for the 2015/2016 session:

12/10/2015 - New students come into residence for 2015/2016 session

19/10/2015 - School/Faculties/Institute/Departmental Board of Studies
meet to consider 2014/2015 sessional results.

26/10/2015 - 30/10/2015 - Business Committee of Senate meets to consider results for lower level.

2/11/2015 – 6/11/2015 - Senate meets to consider sessional results for higher levels for 2014/2015 academic session.

07/11/2015 - Old students come into residence for 2015/2016 academic
session.

09/11/2015 - Lectures begin for 1st Semester 2015/2016 academic
Session.

18/12/2015 - Deadline for Registration and Payment of School
Charges/Fees for 2015/2016 academic session

21/12/2015 – 3/1/2016 - Two weeks Xmas break

15/01/2016 - Matriculation (8 weeks after resumption)

12/02/2016 - End of 1st Semester Lectures for 2015/2016

15/02/2016 – 19/02/2016 - Revision (1 week)

22/02/2016 - Examinations begin in Faculties of Education/Pharmacy/
Engineering/Life Sciences/Physical Sciences

26/02/2016 - CED Exams
27/02/2016 - General Studies Examinations

29/02/2016 – 11/03/2016 - Other Faculties Examination begins (2 weeks)

12/03/2016 – 25/03/2016 - Students go down for 1st Semester break (2 weeks)

2ND SEMESTER 2015/2016
26/03/2016 - Students come into residence for 2nd semester

28/03/2016 - 2nd Semester Lectures begin

17/06/2016 - 2nd Semester lectures End