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MAY 17, 2019 June 12: The long road to victory On June 11 1994, now-deceased Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland and the presidential candidate of the So [Forward](  [Like](  [Tweet](  [Pin](  [+1](  [in](  [1st News.com](  MAY 17, 2019 [***] June 12: The long road to victory [June-12]( On June 11 1994, now-deceased Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland and the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Moshood Abiola delivered a very rousing speech railing against the military regime of Ibrahim Babangida after reports filtered in through the mass media that the presidential election is about to be annulled. In what is now referred to as the 'Epetedo Proclamation' in reference to the Epetedo area of Lagos Island where Abiola made his bold declaration in the presence of thousands of teeming supporters, the businessman-turned-politician, the peroration was also a show of defiance with Abiola declaring himself the winner of the 1993 presidential elections. [Read more]( [***] [Lai-Mohammed-and-Atiku-Abubakar]( PDP to slam FG with lawsuit over allegations of threat to democracy The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is planning to sue the Federal Government and the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, over allegations that it was planning to disrupt the polity via sabotage. This was based on finding by our sources in Abuja on Thursday, May 16 which revealed the PDP is taking the accusation seriously and its national leaders had agreed to challenge the claim by the government in court. [Read more]( [***] [Rochas-Okorocha]( Okorocha: I used my personal money to run Imo state Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha has claimed that he used his personal money to work for the state, to cushion the effects of low allocation from the Federal Government. Okorocha, who spoke to newsmen at Owerri on Thursday through his Special Assistant on the New Media, Anayo Chukwu said, in spite of the petitions submitted to some anti-graft agencies seeking his probe for alleged fraud, he had no skeleton in his cupboard. [Read more]( [***] [Zainab-Ahmed]( FG set to pay states N649bn Paris club refund The Federal Government (FG) will soon release the sum of N649.43bn as the final refund for the Paris Club debt to state governments. The Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, stated these figures during a media briefing on Thursday, May 16 in Abuja during a media briefing on the activities of her ministry. Those present at the media briefing were the Comptroller-General of Customs, Hameed Ali; the Director-General, Debt Management Office, Patience Oniha; [Read more]( [***] [Evans]( Alleged billionaire kidnapper, Evans, engages new lawyer Suspected billionaire kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike a.k.a Evans, on trial for several cases of kidnapping, on Friday, May 17 complied with the order of an Igbosere High Court, Lagos asking him to get a new counsel. Justice Adedayo Akintoye had on April 10 ordered Evans to get a legal representative before the next court sitting because the absence of his legal team had stalled proceedings for three consecutive times. [Read more]( [***] [Ramadan-Quran]( Ramadan: How to control your anger The holy month of Ramadan is a time of deep reflection for Muslims worldwide. Over the 30 days of Ramadan, Muslims seek to draw from the pearls of wisdom from the Qur’an. Once a young man approached the Prophet Muhammad and asked him for some advice. The Prophet replied, “Do not become angry,” and he repeated this three times. On another occasion, the Prophet asked his companions, “Do you know who the strong person is?” [Read more]( [***] [MTN 2 ]( MTN Nigeria lifts trading on NSE, records 10% growth 2nd trading day MTN Nigeria Communications Plc for the second trading day appreciated by 10 per cent due to high demand for the equity on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE). The stock on Friday led the gainers’ table with N9.90 to close at N108.90 per share, bringing its market capitalisation to N2.22 trillion. MTN Nigeria on May 16 listed a total of 20.35 billion shares at N90 per share. The stock at the first trading day rose by N9 to close at N99 per share. [Read more]( [KIDS CURVED]( [***] [women-CEO]( Women atop Fortune 500 companies reach historic high, more needed Next month, there will be more women CEOs of Fortune 500 companies than ever before, according to Fortune. The grand total will come to 33. That's up from the prior record of 32 in 2017 and up from 24 last year. That's the good news. But let's put some perspective on the record high: Women still represent just 6.6% of all Fortune 500 CEOs. [Read more]( [***] [taiwan-same-sex]( Taiwan legalises same-sex marriage in landmark decision for gay rights Taiwan takes center stage as Asia's stronghold for gay rights following news its parliament has legalised same-sex marriage Friday, beating attempts by conservatives to water down the legislation. The law now allows for 'exclusive permanent unions' and also opens the door to eventual 'marriage registration' with government agencies. The vote -- which took place on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia -- is a major victory for the island's LGBT community who have campaigned for years to have equal marriage rights. [Read more]( [***] [Theresa-May-june]( 'I'm going for it,' Former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson eyes Theresa May's PM role "I'm going for it, of course, I'm going for it", outspoken former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said as he stepped up to take advantage of what was the shocking insistence by Tory MPs that Theresa May state when she'd finally quit amid the Brexit chaos. PM Theresa May had thought she was only going to be having a meeting with MPs as she wrestles to iron out a deal for Brexit when she got blindsided by the demand. [Read more]( [***] [Technology]( [youtube-offline]( How to download YouTube videos to watch offline Looking for a way to download YouTube videos for offline playback? Well, you’re in luck as then there are a ton of options available to you. There a range of solutions for downloading videos to watch offline, whether it’s on your mobile device for a long commute or just some videos handily tucked away on your desktop for a rainy day. As an added benefit downloading YouTube videos lets you watch without draining your data plan or relying on your potentially crowded home Wi-Fi networks. [Read more]( [***] [motorola-razr]( Motorola teases folding Razr phone unveil with concept video at media event Motorola has teased everyone by airing a slick concept video render of the feverishly-anticipated 2019 Motorola Razr, the long-rumoured reboot of the popular mid-noughties clamshell handset, during an official media event. The video, created by Waqar Khan and spotted by Engadget, showcases the new V4 Motorola Razr in its folded and unfolded forms. While the video is still just a concept, it closely matches the sketches in the patent Motorola was granted earlier this year, [Read more]( [***] [plastic-pollution]( 413 million pieces of plastic found on Island in Indian Ocean According to researchers from the University of Western Australia (UWA), little research had been done to measure and track plastic waste in the Indian Ocean. An estimated 414 million pieces of plastic — including nearly one million shoes and 370,000 toothbrushes — have been found washed ashore on the beaches of remote Cocos (Keeling) Islands in the Indian Ocean, according to a study. [Read more]( [***] [itec banner]( [***] [Sport]( [***] [ambode]( Ambode receives Diouf, Kanu, Zokora, other soccer legends Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has urged African countries to look inward and explore the possibility of using sports to grow their economies, saying it remains a veritable tool to foster growth and development. Ambode said this on Friday when he received some top African football legends at the Lagos House in Alausa, Ikeja. The soccer legends will be participating in a testimonial match on Saturday at the Agege Stadium in honour of the governor as he prepares to exit office. [Read more]( [***] [Allegri]( Allegri, Juventus in surprise split at end of season Coach Massimiliano Allegri will leave Serie A champions Juventus at the end of the season after guiding them to five straight Italian titles, the club said on Friday, May 17. "Massimiliano Allegri will not be on the Juventus bench for the 2019/2020 season," the club announced in a surprise development. Allegri, 55, held meetings with the club's hierarchy earlier in the week during which a clear disagreement between the two parties emerged. [Read more]( [***] [Health]( [***] [coffee-healthy]( How much coffee is too much for your heart? For many people, coffee is the magical brew that kickstarts the day, a much-needed pick-me-up in the afternoon, and sometimes even a well-appreciated digestive after dinner. However, how much coffee is too much? A large new study claims to hold the answer."What on earth could be more luxurious than a sofa, a book, and a cup of coffee?" So wrote the Victorian writer Anthony Trollope in his 1855 novel The Warden. [Read more]( [***] [supplement-pills]( Supplement for joint pain linked to lower heart disease risk Glucosamine, a dietary supplement that people commonly take to ease joint pain and reduce symptoms of osteoarthritis, may lower the risk of cardiovascular problems, according to a study analyzing health data from over 400,000 participants. Information from the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health shows that about 2.6% of adults in the United States — which equates to 6.5 million people — take glucosamine, chondroitin, or both. [Read more]( [***] [couple]( Why sex after 60 is great for your health It can make you look younger, combat stress and even stave off dementia; no wonder sex is being hailed as a great activity for the over 60s! And it’s simply not true that your interest in intercourse fades as soon as you pick up your bus pass – statistics from the National Institute Of Aging show that a third of pensioners have sex at least twice a month. [Read more]( [***] [advert banner 2]( [***] [Lifestyle / Entertainment]( [***] [Shooting Stars]( Shooting Stars: 10 next 'big things’ to watch in the Nigerian music industry The end of an era marks the commencement of another. We are currently in the month of May, but the Nigerian music factory has not produced any massive single in 2019. We’ve had pretty decent songs this year, no doubt about that. Falz, released Moral Instruction, one of the most conscious music project in recent years. Although, the album was awesome, the 9-tracked album was concise and direct to the point. It gained modest notoriety after its release, nonetheless, it is very forgettable. [Read more]( [***] [Love-Zone]( Love Zone: Don’t get it twisted: Sex is very important for men [Read more]( [***] [True Confession]( True Confession: ‘After 10 years with my boyfriend, he says I’m too old for him’ [Read more]( [***] [adesua]( ‘Nobody can pressure me on social media’- Adesua Etomi responds womb watchers [Read more]( [***] [Kemi-Olunloyo-Iyabo-Ojo]( Kemi Olunloyo leaks chat between Iyabo Ojo and Pastor Ibiyiome [Read more]( [***] [Dolapo]( ‘One down, more to go’- Dolapo Badmus shades Naira Marley [Read more]( [***] [fish-skin-trans]( Trans woman gets tilapia vagina [Read more]( [***] [1st News]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Twitter](  ©2019 1st News | Gbagada, Lagos [Web Version](  [Preferences](  [Forward](  [Unsubscribe](   [Powered by Mad Mimi®A GoDaddy® company]()