* Shrinking middle class threatens global economic growth, stability* * Barcelona edge past Manchester United in first leg of Champions League quarter-final

APRIL 11, 2019 Shrinking middle class threatens global economic growth, stability The middle class is shrinking in developed economies - a developme [Forward](  [Like](  [Tweet](  [Pin](  [+1](  [in](  [1st news logo real](  [ipower]( APRIL 11, 2019 [***] [OECD]( Shrinking middle class threatens global economic growth, stability The middle class is shrinking in developed economies - a development that threatens political stability and economic growth, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) disclosed on Wednesday. This worrying development is even more glaring as increases in workers' wages have failed to keep up with the rising cost of housing, education and healthcare. [Read more]( [***] [Senate]( Senate orders probe into alleged invasion of Abuja community by Army The Senate has mandated its Committee on Defence to investigate the alleged military invasion of Abuja Community. The decision followed a point of order raised by Philip Aduda on Wednesday, April 10 during plenary over recent attacks by the military in Tungamaji community, Abuja. While leading the debate on the motion, he noted the most recent attack resulted in the death of two residents while several others were injured. [Read more]( [***] [Adamu-Mohammed]( AIG commends NASS for passage of Police Trust Fund Bill The Acting Inspector General of Police (AIG), Mohammed Adamu has commended the leadership and members of the National Assembly for the passage of the Police Trust Fund Bill.The bill when passed into law would improve funding for the force. This was contained in a statement issued by the Force spokesman, Frank Mba, on Wednesday, April 10 in Abuja [Read more]( [***] [Buhari-and-Senate]( Senate resolves to override President Buhari’s veto on Constitution Alterations, Income Tax bills The Senate on Wednesday, April 10 resolved to override President Muhammadu Buhari’s veto on the Constitution, 1999 (Fourth Alteration No. 28) Bill, 2018 and the Industrial Development (Income Tax Relief) Amendment Bill, 2018. This followed the presentation of a report by the Chairman, Technical Committee on Declined Assent to Bills by President Buhari, Sen. David Umaru at plenary. [Read more]( [***] [PZ advert]( [***] [brexit]( EU grant May Brexit deadline extension to end of year Theresa May has succeeded in skirting the Brexit June deadline as the majority of EU leaders gets set to grant her an extension to the Brexit negotiating process. It's looking like the deadline would be extended to December but the French President, Macron is in favour of October instead. EU leaders debated on the issue late into Wednesday night at the emergency EU summit in Brussels. [Read more]( [***] [trump-netanyahu]( Trump congratulates Israeli PM Netanyahu on electoral victory President Donald Trump on Wednesday, April 10 said he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to congratulate him on his election victory. “Spoke to Bibi @netanyahu to congratulate him on a great and hard-fought win. The United States is with him and the People of Israel all the way!” Trump said on Twitter. [Read more]( [***] [pence]( Mike Pence says U.S will do all it takes to restore democracy in Venezuela U.S. Vice President Mike Pence has said ' all options are on the table' and Russia and other interested nation states need to step aside as it determines to restore democracy in Venezuela. He also opined to the Security Council that the U.S would prefer using diplomatic and economic pressure unless both prove insufficient to save Venezuela's democracy. [Read more]( [***] [Jamal-Khashoggi]( Khashoggi family denies reaching settlement with Saudi authorities The family of slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi denied on Wednesday, April 10 of being in talks to reach a settlement out of court with Saudi authorities. "Currently, the trial is taking place and no settlement discussion had been or is discussed," read an English statement posted on the verified Twitter account of Salah Khashoggi, the deceased journalist's son. [Read more]( [***] [Algeria]( Algeria announces July 4 election date as protesters keep up pressure Algeria will head to the polls in July, the presidency announced Wednesday, April 10 as demonstrators kept up protests against the ruling elite following veteran leader Abdelaziz Bouteflika's resignation. Presidential elections will be held on July 4, interim leader Abdelkader Bensalah's office said, just hours after he pledged "transparent" polls. [Read more]( [***] [NKEM]( Pedophilia is worse than murder - Nkem Ndem One funny thing happened last week and I have decided to share it with you here. I was visiting my sister’s house to see one of my older aunts who came to visit. While we were together, my sister read out a headline she found online of a man who was arrested for maiming a pedophile who raped his daughter by cutting off his penis, cooking it and forcing the pedophile to eat it. While my sister commented that the man should instead be awarded 'father of the year', my aunt was shocked. and exclaimed: [Read more]( [***] [AIRTEL]( [***] [Sport]( [Luis-Suarez]( Barcelona edge past Manchester United in first leg of Champions League quarter-final Barcelona recorded a 1-0 victory in the first leg of Champions League quarter-final against Manchester United. It was an own goal which was the difference between Manchester United and Barça. Old Trafford did not hide its chagrin for Luis Suárez, but he wasn't affected as he played a huge part in the opener in the 12th minute. [Read more]( [***] [Ronaldo]( UEFA Champions League: Ronaldo scores on return as Juventus hold Ajax 1-1 Ajax wasn't rattled by a goal from Cristiano Ronaldo at the stroke of halftime, equalizing immediately after the break to secure a 1-1 draw against Juventus in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals on Wednesday, April 10. Showing increasing confidence after eliminating three-time defending champion Real Madrid in the last 16, Ajax produced more chances early on but then let Ronaldo waltz through its defence to head in a cross in the 45th minute. [Read more]( [***] [Technology]( [oprah-and-williams]( Oprah Winfrey is making mental health documentary with Prince Harry for Apple As part of the ongoing public awareness being given to mental health issues, Oprah Winfrey and Britain’s Prince Harry have decided to partner to produce an Apple documentary on the issue. Harry prioritized mental health education because of his personal experience with it, almost falling into depression at 12 years of age in the aftermath of his mother, Princess Diana's death. [Read more]( [***] [Youtube-TV]( Google raises price of YouTube TV to $49.99, adds Discovery, Animal Planet Alphabet Inc’s Google on Wednesday, April 10 raised the monthly membership price of its YouTube TV online service by 25 per cent to 49.99 dollars. Nine networks owned by Discovery — including Discovery Channel, HGTV, Food Network, TLC, Investigation Discovery, Animal Planet, Travel Channel, MotorTrend and joint venture OWN — are joining the bundle, giving subscribers access to more than 70 networks. [Read more]( [***] [galaxy-A80]( New Samsung Galaxy A80 with triple auto-rotating camera to come in May Samsung just launched a whopper of a smartphone with design features that precludes the notch and even cutouts, but that's just the beginning of it all. The Samsung Galaxy A80 also features a slider design and triple auto-rotating camera and more. ALSO READ: Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Note 10 might be totally buttonlessWith regard to the star attraction of this smartphone, the auto-rotating camera and slider design, Samsung says it was inspired by the 'Era of Live' an evolution from the 'Era of the Selfie'. [Read more]( [***] [Access Bank]( [Health]( [***] [STD]( The misconceptions about STDs 1. The myth: You can only get an STD from semen or bodily fluids. 1. The myth: You can only get an STD from semen or bodily fluids. The truth: There are a lot of ways to contract STDs, and there are STDs that don't require intercourse or the exchange of fluids. "You can contract HPV by just general contact — you know, grinding,".Manual stimulation can spread HPV, pubic lice, or crabs too. Eliminating bodily fluid exchange does minimize risk of transferring some of the more serious STDs, like HIV, but "it's completely a myth that you cannot contract an STD from fingering or oral because you absolutely can,". [Read more]( [***] [mindful-breathing]( This 5-minute breathing 'workout' may be good for your heart and brain Preliminary research reveals that a technique called Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training can boost cognitive and physical performance, as well as cardiovascular health. Most of us know that exercising and eating right are good for us.However, putting in the effort to do so can often require more willpower than we have. What if there was a way to reap all the benefits of a workout without having to lift a finger? [Read more]( [***] [Entertainment]( [***] [Eniola-Badmus]( ‘I am hale and hearty’- Eniola Badmus dismisses death rumors [Read more]( [***] [Haillie-Sumney]( ‘African celebrities are prone to STDs and HIV’ – Actress, Haillie Sumney claims [Read more]( [***] [1st News]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Twitter](  ©2019 1st News | Gbagada, Lagos [Web Version](  [Preferences](  [Forward](  [Unsubscribe](   [Powered by Mad Mimi®A GoDaddy® company]()