* Okorocha: Imo citizens to hold special prayer session, declare 'we must not experience repeat' * UAE commences issuance of permanent residency 'Golden Card' to outstanding expatriates

MAY 22, 2019 Okorocha: Imo citizens to hold special prayer session, declare 'we must not experience repeat' Never again! This seems to be the rally [Forward](  [Like](  [Tweet](  [Pin](  [+1](  [in](  [1st News.com](  [quote 1]( [***] MAY 22, 2019 [***] Okorocha: Imo citizens to hold special prayer session, declare 'we must not experience repeat' [Rochas-Okorocha]( Never again! This seems to be the rallying cry from a coalition of Imo citizens who are set to organize a special prayer session dedicated to seeking divine intervention for the state not to experience another leader like the incumbent governor, Owelle Anayo Rochas Okorocha. The special prayer session is set to hold on the eve of the inauguration of the incoming administration of Governor-elect, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha on May 29, 2019. [Read more]( [***] [Ahmed-Idris-AGF]( FAAC: FG, States, LGs share N616.19bn as revenue for April The Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Ahmed Idris, on Tuesday, May 21 said the Federal Government shared N616.19 billion as revenue generated in April to the three tiers of government. The amount showed a decrease of about N1.37 billion from what was shared in March. Idris, represented by the Director of Funds, Office of the AGF, Mr Mohammed Usman, said this at a news conference at the end of the monthly Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting in Abuja. [Read more]( [***] [lawan]( Senate Presidency: Yobe governor-elect appeals for endorsement of Sen. Lawal Alhaji MaiMala Buni, Yobe Governor-elect, has appealed to members of the Upper Chamber of the National Assembly on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to endorse the candidature of Senator Ahmad Lawan for Senate President. The governor-elect made the appeal on Monday, May 21 during an interview in Damaturu. He said that Lawan, who became a senator in 2007 representing Yobe North Senatorial District, had exhibited competence, loyalty, commitment and selflessness worthy of a good leader. [Read more]( [***] [Kwara-State-House-of-Assembly]( EFCC investigates Kwara Assembly members over N400m payments The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ilorin Zonal Office has commenced investigations into the alleged illegal payment of about N400 million to some members of the Kwara State House of Assembly and the State Executive Council members. EFCC spokesman, Tony Orilade made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, May 21. [Read more]( [***] [Geoffrey-Onyeama]( Buhari’s ties with neighbouring countries halts spread of insurgency – Onyeama Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama, says conscious efforts of President Muhammadu Buhari to reach out to neighbouring countries have helped in the fight against Boko Haram insurgency in the country. Onyeama said this on Tuesday in Abuja at a news conference on his performance in the ministry in the last three and half years. The minister said that Buhari upon assumption of office, forged alliances with neighbouring countries of Cameroon, Chad, Niger and Benin Republic to battle insurgency. [Read more]( [***] [ITEC]( [***] [UAE]( UAE commences issuance of permanent residency 'Golden Card' to outstanding expatriates The UAE has started issuing the permanent residency documents to select people, it was announced on Tuesday. General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA), said that the department has already started issuing permanent residency to the targeted persons, following the directions of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai that aim at supporting and attracting exceptional talents. [Read more]( [***] [assad]( Syria suspected of using chemical weapons again - US Citing suspicions of a chlorine attack in northwest Syria revealing the Syrian government might be renewing its use of chemical weapons, the State Department said on Tuesday that the use of such weapons would lead the United States and its allies to “respond quickly and appropriately.” The Trump administration said the suspected attack took place on Sunday in the Idlib area, the final stronghold of rebels who have tried to topple the government of President Bashar al-Assad of Syria. [Read more]( [***] [Indonesia] Indonesia riots: 6 dead after protesters clash with troops over election result Six people are dead and more than 200 are injured after mobs clashed with security forces and set fire to a police dormitory and vehicles in the Indonesian capital following the release of official election results. National Police spokesman Dedi Prasetyo said protests by supporters of an unsuccessful presidential candidate turned violent late on Tuesday and continued through the night. [Read more]( [***] [composting]( Burying green: Washington becomes first US State to legalize human composting Washington on Tuesday became the first US state to legalize human composting after its eco-friendly governor signed a bill to that effect in a bid to cut carbon emissions from burials and cremations. Under the new law that will go into effect in May of next year, people who die in the state will have the option to have their bodies transformed into soil suitable for use in gardening. The process is called recomposition. [Read more]( [***] [VIOLA]( Naira Marley is the reason you cannot have good things Have you ever found yourself defending some actions you know in your inner man (and mind) were wrong but because of some weird affinity you feel with the person (s) involved - who may never even know you exist, you decided to keep quiet or speak tentatively? How did you feel afterwards? Like a jackass, right? Don’t you worry, I have been there too, so you are in good company. [Read more]( [***] [KIDS CURVED]( [***] [Technology]( [***] [south-wales-facial]( UK Court hears landmark case challenging facial recognition technology Police are breaking human rights law with the use of controversial facial recognition software, a landmark court case has heard. Ed Bridges is bringing the first legal challenge on the technology, which has been trialled by forces in different parts of the UK. He believes he was scanned by cameras used by South Wales Police at a peaceful anti-arms trade protest in 2018 and while doing his Christmas shopping in Cardiff months before. [Read more]( [***] [TuSimple 2nd run]( US postal service is trying self-driving trucks for mail delivery The U.S. Postal Service is experimenting with self-driving trucks to move mail across state lines. The USPS has partnered with San Diego-based TuSimple on a two-week pilot program, focusing solely on a 1,000-mile route between Dallas and Phoenix. TuSimple's Chief Product Officer Chuck Price told NPR the test runs, which began on Tuesday, will help the Postal Service "become future-ready." [Read more]( [***] [Sport]( [***] [ashley-massa]( Ex-WWE superstar commits suicide by hanging Former World Wrestling Entertainment wrestler, Ashley Massaro has reportedly committed suicide by hanging herself in her Long Island home. Massaro, who battled depression for years, was found lingering at her home in Smithtown after calling out sick at her job at a local radio station. [Read more]( [***] [advert banner 2]( [***] [Health]( [***] [stroke-TIA]( Ministroke: Signs of more serious problems Imagine trying to write a note, but it feels like you're moving the pen through wet concrete. Or you suddenly can't see normally — it's as if a black curtain has dropped over one of your eyes. If these odd symptoms last for only a few minutes, you might be tempted to brush them off and blame muscle cramps or fatigue. Don't make that mistake, says Dr. Christopher Anderson, director of Acute Stroke Services at Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital. [Read more]( [***] [grief]( Grief can hurt - in more ways than one We tend to think of grieving as an emotional experience, and it is — fraught with intense sadness, profound loss, and psychological pain. But grief has a physical side that sets us up for a number of health risks. "Most of these side effects are the result of emotional distress responses," explains Dr. Maureen Malin, a geriatric psychiatrist with Harvard-affiliated McLean Hospital. [Read more]( [***] [Lifestyle / Entertainment]( [***] [singer-davido-unfollows-ikorodu-bois-on-instagram]( Davido unfollows Ikorodu Bois on Instagram [Read more]( [***] [BBN]( Big Brother Naija 2019: Meet ten shortlisted housemates [Read more]( [***] [teniola]( Label boss, Dr Dolor showers encomiums on Teni [Read more]( [***] [1st News]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Twitter](  ©2019 1st News | Gbagada, Lagos [Web Version](  [Preferences](  [Forward](  [Unsubscribe](   [Powered by Mad Mimi®A GoDaddy® company]()