* A disaster away: Lagos and its flooding problems * Huawei gets 90-day relief from US restrictions

MAY 21, 2019 A disaster away: Lagos and its flooding problems Nothing exemplifies what a vicious cycle is than Lagos during the rainy season with it [Forward](  [Like](  [Tweet](  [Pin](  [+1](  [in](  [1st News.com](  [1 quote]( [***] MAY 21, 2019 [***] [Lagos-Floods]( A disaster away: Lagos and its flooding problems Nothing exemplifies what a vicious cycle is than Lagos during the rainy season with its ubiquitous flooded roads and canals earning it the mocking moniker of 'state of aquatic splendour'. This is actually paradoxical because there is definitely nothing splendid about the grisly sight of humans heaving up their clothing just to waddle across pools of dirty water in a bid to get to their various destinations. [Read more]( [***] [Wale-Tinubu-OANDO]( Wale Tinubu leads others for IDPs donation Wale Tinubu, the Group Chief Executive Officer, Oando group has continued to showcase his endless love and dedication for humanity as he led other top CEO and the United Nations (UN) Nigerian Humanitarian Fund- Private Sector Initiative (NHF-PSI) led in raising funds and awareness for the Northeast crisis. The body has raised $83 million in contributions and pledges, thanks to the generous support of donor countries; Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, Norway, Ireland, Switzerland, the Republic of Korea, Iceland, Canada, Spain, Luxembourg, the Arab Gulf Program for Development, Malta, Azerbaijan and Sri Lanka. [Read more]( [***] [Tinubu-and-Buhari]( Tinubu meets Buhari in Makkah, urge elders to avoid inflammatory statements President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, May 20 in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, met with prominent Nigerians, including his key ally and National Leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, confirmed this development in a statement in Abuja on Monday. [Read more]( [***] [huriwa]( Pay balance of Paris Club refunds after May 29, HURIWA advises FG The Human Rights Writers Association(HURIWA), has advised the Federal Government not to pay states the final refund from the Paris Club debt until after the swearing in of newly elected governors in May 29. Mr Emmanuel Onwubiko, National Coordinator of the association, gave the advice in a statement on Monday in Abuja. He recalled that the Federal Government recently announced that it would soon release the sum of N649.43bn as the final refund for the Paris Club debt to state governments. [Read more]( [***] [ITEC]( [***] [uranium]( Iran steps up uranium enrichment after Trump's war threat Tensions between Washington and Tehran reached a new level Monday as Iranian officials said they had significantly boosted their uranium enrichment production capacity less than a day after Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif and President Trump exchanged belligerent threats and jabs over Twitter. A day after Mr. Trump warned against new moves by Tehran, Iranian state media reported that the production of uranium would be enriched to the limit set by the 2015 international nuclear deal. [Read more]( [***] [peju]( Letter to my daughter ‘Dear daughter,You are 16 going on 17 and waiting for love to happen. It’s the natural feeling for young teenagers like you but I have a few things I need to tell you about life. First off: have I told you how I am incredibly proud of you? I can’t believe you are all grown. You have grown into a beautiful young woman who knows exactly where she is going which is, in some ways, a stark contrast to me at your age. I was clueless over many things. I didn’t know what I wanted to do in life; I wasn’t sure I should be studying a particular course, had no idea I could learn a craft like you are currently doing. [Read more]( [***] [KIDS CURVED]( [Technology]( [***] [Huawei]( Huawei gets 90-day relief from US restrictions The US government on Monday temporarily eased some trade restrictions imposed last week on China's Huawei for 90 days, a move that sought to minimize disruption for the telecom company's customers around the world. The US Commerce Department will allow Huawei Technologies Co Ltd to purchase American-made goods in order to maintain existing networks and provide software updates to existing Huawei handsets. [Read more]( [***] [influencers-insta]( Instagram influencers, celebrities among 6 million affected in data breach Private data including personal contact information from millions of Instagram accounts was leaked recently, according to a TechCrunch report. Apparently, the exposed data was compiled and then posted on an online database which was discovered by security researcher Anurag Sen. Said database allegedly contained phone numbers and emails IDs and other such private information of six million Instagram accounts held by popular brands, influencers, and celebrities on the platform. [Read more]( [***] [ren-zhengfei]( Huawei founder says US underestimates company's strength The founder of Huawei, Ren Zhengfei, has said the US “underestimates” the telecom giant’s strength, and that conflict with America was inevitable in the quest to “stand on top of the world”. Ren, speaking after Donald Trump declared a national emergency aimed at thwarting Huawei’s global 5G ambitions, told Chinese media: “The current practice of US politicians underestimates our strength. [Read more]( [***] [smartphone]( 5 things every smartphone user must have With most people now owning a smartphone, it’s important we’re using them to their full potential. Whilst to a lot of people they’re just a way to call and text, to other’s they, are a complete lifeline. With your emails, social media, photos and life calender all stored on your phone, it’s important you’re doing everything you can to keep it safe and ensure you’re enjoying using it day in and day out. With that in mind, here are 5 things every smartphone user needs: [Read more]( [***] [Sport]( [***] [Bale]( Bale tells Real Madrid team-mates he is ‘happy to sit out contract’ Gareth Bale’s six-year spell at Real Madrid appears to be ending on a sour note after he wasn’t used in the club’s 2-0 home defeat by Real Betis on the final day of the season. Manager Zinedine Zidane didn’t feel the need to use the Welshman to inspire a comeback, leaving the forward frustrated at full-time. The 29-year-old then refused to acknowledge the Bernabeu crowd after the final whistle by swiftly making his way down the tunnel and back to the changing rooms. [Read more]( [***] [advert banner 2]( [***] [Health]( [***] [leg-pain]( Diabetes leg pain: All to know about treatment Diabetes develops when a person's body does not make enough insulin to process sugars present in the blood. This can lead to many complications, including leg pain. When people with diabetes experience leg pain, it may be the result of nerve damage. Nerve damage can occur if a person with diabetes does not receive treatment or is unable to manage their blood sugar levels. [Read more]( [***] [Lifestyle / Entertainment]( [***] [Why-are-relationships-so-complicated]( Why are relationships so complicated? [Read more]( [***] [Nodash]( Filmmaker Nodash, explores backstory of terrorists in new movie ‘Delivery Boy’ [Read more]( [***] [Naira-x-marley]( Naira Marley: Lyrical content can be misleading — Emex [Read more]( [***] [Joro]( Joro Olumofin reveals 20 intense reasons to breakup with your girlfriend [Read more]( [***] [Cannes]( Women honoured at Cannes, as gender parity drive draws scrutiny [Read more]( [***] [1st News]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Twitter](  ©2019 1st News | Gbagada, Lagos [Web Version](  [Preferences](  [Forward](  [Unsubscribe](   [Powered by Mad Mimi®A GoDaddy® company]()