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JULY 20, 2019 Presidency to Shiite Members: Stop unwarranted protests, let court decide El-Zakzaky’s fate The Presidency has appealed to El-Zakzaky [Forward](  [Like](  [Tweet](  [Pin](  [+1](  [in](  [1st News.com](  [20]( JULY 20, 2019 [***] Presidency to Shiite Members: Stop unwarranted protests, let court decide El-Zakzaky’s fate [zakzaky-protest-shiites]( The Presidency has appealed to El-Zakzaky-led Shiite members to desist from needless violent, street protests and await the decision of the court in Kaduna where their leader is currently being tried. According to a statement by presidential spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Friday, July 19, the issue of El-Zakzaky is before the court in Kaduna and his supporters should focus on his ongoing trial instead of causing daily damages, disruptions and public nuisance in Abuja. [Read more]( [***] [Aminu-Tambuwal]( Tambuwal warns against harassing, killing innocent Fulanis Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Friday, July 19 cautioned local vigilantes against harassment and killing of innocent Fulani over bandits attacks in the state. The governor gave the warning while commiserating with families of the 29 people killed by bandits in Kamitau, Malafaru and Ololi communities in Shinaka District of Goronyo Local Government Area. Tambuwal reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ending all forms of banditry across the state. [Read more]( [***] [Buhari]( Buhari reiterates commitment to ensuring improved security President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration remains committed to securing the country as well as creating a peaceful and stable socio-economic environment for all citizens. The president gave the assurance when he received the National and State Executive members of the Muhammadu Buhari/Osinbajo (MBO) Dynamic Support Group led by its National Coordinator, Malam Usman Ibrahim, at the State House, Abuja, on Friday, July 19. [Read more]( [***] [workers]( Six aid workers abducted in Borno Six humanitarian aid workers are missing after their convoy was ambushed in the state of Borno in northeastern Nigeria. The driver of the vehicle was killed, a statement issued by the Action Against Hunger (AAH), an international humanitarian organisation, said on Friday. The statement added that the convoy was heading to the border community of Damasak on Thursday when it was ambushed. [Read more]( [***] [banner]( [***] [Asap]( Trump says he is working to free rapper A$AP Rocky from Swedish custody Donald Trump has said he is working to free the American rapper A$AP Rocky, who has been held in police custody in Sweden for weeks. “I will be calling the very talented Prime Minister of Sweden to see what we can do about helping A$AP Rocky,” Trump tweeted from aboard Air Force One on Friday, and said he had just spoken with Kanye West about Rocky’s situation. [Read more]( [***] [UK-linked-oil-tankers]( Tensions soar in Persian Gulf as Iran seizes more UK-linked tankers Iran said it had seized a British oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday but denied Washington's assertion that the US Navy had downed one of its drones, as tensions in the Gulf region grew again. Britain said it was urgently seeking information about the Stena Impero tanker, which had been heading to a port in Saudi Arabia and suddenly changed course after passing through the strait at the mouth of the Gulf. [Read more]( [***] [Technology]( [***] [isreali-Sec]( NSO spyware can reportedly spy on Apple, Google, Facebook cloud data An Israeli cybersecurity company has developed spyware that can scrape data from the servers of Apple, Google, Facebook, Amazon and Microsoft products, according to The Financial Times. The report says NSO Group’s proprietary smartphone malware, Pegasus, harvests not only data stored on a device, but also any information stored in the cloud, including a user’s location data, archived messages, and photos. [Read more]( [***] [pampers]( Pampers is making a ‘Smart Diaper’ It’s come to this: There’s about to be an app for your baby’s diaper. Pampers this week announced a line of smart diapers that it says will track a child’s urine — but not bowel movements — as well as sleep. Last year, rival Huggies debuted a similar concept in Korea, allowing parents to receive text alerts when a child has pooped. The Lumi by Pampers line, which Pampers says has a waitlist ahead of its US launch this fall, includes an activity sensor that secures to a “landing” on the front of a baby’s diaper. [Read more]( [***] I’d rather be married to strangers 10 times in Lagos [ELLA] I have been married in Lagos over 10 times actually. To different men (and women sometimes). At different locations and by different ‘pastors’. This marriage is the type that happens when a bus conductor or driver joins you with somebody to go sort yourselves because he doesn’t have “change” and he really can’t be bothered. I learnt fast that using public transport in Lagos requires that I carry “change” with me at all times. If you’re a bit confused about what this “change” means, you can’t be blamed. There was a recent national case of miscommunication involving that word. [Read more]( [***] [IMG 20190716 230126]( [***] [Sport]( [Algeria-Baghdad-Bounedjah]( Algeria win 2nd AFCON title, defeat Senegal by lone goal The Desert Warriors of Algeria have won their first African Cup of Nations (AFCON) title since 1990 after defeating the Teranga Lions of Senegal by a lone goal in the final played on Friday, July 19. The final played at the Cairo International Stadium got off to a very feisty start after a goal in the 2nd minute. Algeria with their first attack on goal had Baghdad Bounedjah cutting in from the left before hitting a shot; which took the hugest of deflections off the sliding Salif Sane. [Read more]( [***] [Health]( [***] [crossfit]( 9 crossfit abs workouts to destroy weaknesses in your core strength CrossFit Abs Workouts are a great way to build a strong, stable core that will protect you from injury and enhance your performances in the box. Your core stabilises and controls much of your movements. The movements of our body occur along three different planes. A great deal of WODs and exercises virtually ignore the third. Here’s how to attack, train and strengthen this weakness using the following CrossFit Abs Workouts. [Read more]( [***] [pets]( More evidence that pets benefit mental health New research examines how interacting with pets affects cortisol levels among college students. Pet owners have long known — or rather, felt — that spending time with their beloved animal companion lowers stress and improves mood. An extensive review that Medical News Today reported on included several testimonials from people living with mental health conditions who vouched for the emotional comfort and psychological benefits that their pets brought them. [Read more]( [***] [advert banner 2]( [***] [Entertainment / Lifestyle]( [***] 1st Jams: Top 10 Afrobeat songs to vibe to this weekend [1st Jamz]( On today's episode of 1st Jams, we would be recognising some of the most beautiful Afrobeat songs in the country. Indeed, this is Afrobeat season. Consequently, we are about to experience the explosion of Afropop and the global expression of Nigerian dancehall music. After four decades, going through recess and continuous refinement, Afrobeat is gradually garnering mainstream popularity. Equally important, this development has been forthcoming for almost a decade now. 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