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JULY 9, 2019 Shiite protest turns deadly, as El-Zakzaky's supporters shoot policeman at NASS gate (Pics) The protest for the release of the leader o [Forward](  [Like](  [Tweet](  [Pin](  [+1](  [in](  [1st News.com](  [banner]( JULY 9, 2019 [***] Shiite protest turns deadly, as El-Zakzaky's supporters shoot policeman at NASS gate (Pics) [zakzaky-protest-shiites]( The protest for the release of the leader of the Shiite movement, Ibrahim Elzakzaky turned deadly on Tuesday as protesters tried to force their way into the National Assembly gate. It was gathered that they initially gathered at the Eagles Square in their usual protest. From there, the Shiite charged at security personnel. Eyewitnesses account maintained that the security agencies shot in the air to disperse the protesters. This, however, did not deter them. One of the protesters snatched a rifle from a soldier and shot at a policeman. [Read more]( [***] [Gbajabiamila]( Gbajabiamila warns lawmaker over media comments, reminds him of his sex scandal The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has issued a final warning to Mark Gbillah over comments termed as "breach of members' privileges." Gbajabiamila on Tuesday, July 9 issued the warning as a compromise after some members pushed for punitive action against the member from Benue. [Read more]( [***] [Buhari-and-Lawan]( Buhari seeks Senate’s confirmation of DG NIPSS President Muhammadu Buhari has sought the confirmation of the Senate for the appointment of Prof. Habu Galadima as the substantive Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) Kuru, Jos. The President of the Senate, Dr Ahmad Lawan read the letter from the President to his colleagues at the plenary on Tuesday. [Read more]( [***] [Adelabu-and-Makinde]( Oyo governorship: INEC close case in Adelabu’s petition against Makinde The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has closed its case in the petition filed by APC candidate, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, against the victory of Gov. Seyi Makinde of PDP in the March 9 governorship election in Oyo State. INEC’s counsel, Mr Akinlolu Kehinde (SAN), closed the case on Tuesday, July 9 after calling only one witness in the petition before the Oyo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal. [Read more]( [***] [Edo-Assembly]( Reps intervene in Edo Assembly crisis, consider taking over Assembly The Edo State House of Assembly is at risk of being taken over by the House of Representatives. The Green Chamber has resolved to investigate the crisis confronting the state legislature. This followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by Julius Ihonvbere and two other lawmakers. They urged the lower legislature to intervene in the assembly’s crisis. The Edo State Assembly was inaugurated by nine out of the 24 members-elect. [Read more]( [***] [Okorocha-and-Ihedioha]( Okorocha demands apology from Ihedioha The immediate past governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, has demanded that his successor, Emeka Ihedioha, the Commissioner for Justice, Ndukwe Nnawuchi (SAN), and the chairman, Recovery of Moveable Assets, Jasper Ndubuaku, apologise to him. Okorocha alleges that the apology is for accusations of financial impropriety levelled against him by the trio during his tenure as the governor. [Read more]( [***] [ASUU]( UNILORIN ASUU chapter mend fences with national body Reports filtering from the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) indicate that the long-running feud between its chapter in University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) and the National Headquarters of the union will soon become a thing of the past. This is the sequel to a series of meetings between the two factions of the UNILORIN chapter of ASUU, led by Dr Usman Raheem and Dr Kayode Afolayan, and a delegation from the national headquarters of the union led by Dr Ben Ugheoke. [Read more]( [***] [ITEC] [***] [f-taiwan-a-]( $2.2 billion Taiwan-U.S. arms deal angers China, sale more symbolic than signal of strength The U.S. State Department’s approval of a possible sale to Taiwan of “big ticket” weapons at an estimated value of $2.2 billion is likely to be seen as a symbolic move that makes sense for both Taipei and Washington as they grapple with an increasingly assertive China. The sale of the weapons requested by Taiwan, including 108 General Dynamics Corp. M1A2T Abrams tanks and 250 Stinger missiles, “will not alter the basic military balance in the region,” the Pentagon’s Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a statement released Monday. [Read more]( [***] [Ebola]( Deadly Ebola outbreak is 'global wake-up call' - Tedros The head of the World Health Organization has called the world’s second worst Ebola outbreak a “global wake-up call” to the escalating risk of disease outbreaks spreading from conflict areas neglected by the international community. Only when there was “fear and panic” in the headlines did the international community put money into responding, said Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. The real issue was a lack of day-to-day funding for preparedness to combat serious epidemics before they become regional or international threats, he said. [Read more]( [***] [Technology]( [***] [spotify-lite]( Spotify launches Lite app for slower phones in emerging markets Spotify Technology SA released a new version of its music streaming app for customers in emerging markets, an effort to grow outside of its strongholds in the US and Europe. The Spotify Lite app, which runs on Android phones, will appeal to users who are limited by data plans and slower networks, especially in regions like Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, the company said in a statement. The app was released in 36 markets. [Read more]( [***] [Insta]( Instagram is putting out controls to curb cyber-bullying, trolling Instagram has announced two new features that are aimed at countering the ever-increasing problem of cyber-bullying and trolling. The Facebook-owned photo-sharing company has announced two separate tools, one to remind and warn the customers before they post offensive comments and the other to "restrict" the abusers' comments from spreading. Adam Mosseri, Head of Instagram, said that it is their responsibility to create a safe environment on the social media platform. [Read more]( [***] [Ajit-Pai]( FCC chair Ajit Pai proposes new rules to fight robocalls and spoofing It’s 2019 and despite all our advancements in technology, we’re still struggling with how to finally solve the problem of robocalls and text spoofing. It is an especially huge problem in the US where it costs citizens thousands if not millions of dollars. It falls on the FCC to create the laws and regulations to protect people from such activities but has yet to fully address the problem. Now FCC Chair Ajit Pai has come out with rules that will criminalize such activities. [Read more]( [***] [KIDS CURVED] [***] [Sport]( [***] [Neymar]( ‘Neymar can leave for right offer’ – PSG Sporting Director Neymar can leave Paris St-Germain “if there is an offer that suits everyone”, says sporting director Leonardo. The Brazilian forward failed to turn up for the first day of pre-season training on Monday, July 8 and PSG say they will take “appropriate action”. The 27-year-old has been linked with a move back to former club Barcelona. Leonardo added that the French champions had “not received any offers” for Neymar but there had been “very superficial contacts” with Barcelona. [Read more]( [***] [Super-Eagles]( AFCON 2019: Pinnick charges Super Eagles to soar over Bafana President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mr Amaju Melvin Pinnick has called on the Super Eagles to rise to the occasion and do the nation proud in Wednesday’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final battle with South Africa in Cairo. At a meeting with the players at breakfast on Tuesday, July 9 the man who is also the chief organizer of the AFCON 2019 championship urged the three-time champions to give their all when confronting the Bafana Bafana. [Read more]( [***] [Health]( [***] [treadmill]( Can treadmill exercise relieve period pain? A new clinical trial finds that treadmill exercise can relieve symptoms of period pain. Dysmenorrhea, or period pain, may affect approximately 59% of women, according to a review study from 2012. Around 20% of women with dysmenorrhea experience pain so severe that it interferes with their daily activities. The number of young women experiencing menstrual pain is an overwhelming 84%, according to other research. [Read more]( [***] [supplements]( These diets and supplements may not really protect the heart Doctors often recommend certain dietary interventions — such as following a Mediterranean-type diet or cutting salt intake — in the interest of protecting heart health. On top of this, many individuals believe that dietary supplements will help them stay healthy. Common knowledge has it that diet and lifestyle play an important role in supporting a person's physical health and overall well-being. That is why doctors may advise their patients to modify their diets and lifestyle habits by making them more conducive to good health. 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