* Boko Haram: Nigerian Army repels repels attack on University of Maiduguri | Dwarf beaten to stupor over missing penis in Enugu (Video) | Cult clash claims three lives in Akwa Ibom | BBNaija: The final 10 housemates

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 Boko Haram: Nigerian Army repels attacks on UNIMAID by terrorist group There was panic at the University of Maiduguri on Sunday n [Forward](  [Like](  [Tweet](  [Pin](  [+1](  [in](  [1st News.com](  [Elon]( SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 [***] Boko Haram: Nigerian Army repels attacks on UNIMAID by terrorist group [Boko-Haram] There was panic at the University of Maiduguri on Sunday night, September 15, as soldiers of the Nigerian Army repelled an assault on the institution from Boko Haram. Sources at the university, located along Maiduguri-Bama road, said deafening sounds of gunshots were heard echoing from a direction the female hostels are located. [Read more]( [***] [Geoffrey-Onyeama]( Xenophobic Attacks: 319 Nigerians expected to return on Tuesday - FG Due to the xenophobic attacks in South Africa, another batch of Nigerians numbering over 300 is expected to arrive in the country on Tuesday, September 17. It was gathered that the arrangements for the evacuation will be hitch-free compared to the previous one on Wednesday. The Federal Government had on Wednesday evacuated 187 Nigerians from South Africa following xenophobic attacks by its citizens on Africans. [Read more]( [***] [Cultism]( Cult clash claims three lives in Akwa Ibom Three persons have been killed in a bloody cult clash between the Axe and Vikings confraternities in Akwa Ibom. The Akwa Ibom Police Command confirmed the development on Sunday. Further, the incident took place in Onna Local Government area of the state. Spokesman of the Akwa Ibom Police Command, Odiko Mac-Don, disclosed this while speaking with newsmen on Sunday in Uyo. [Read more]( [***] [FIRS-Office-VAT]( VAT increment to generate N479.7bn revenue The proposed 7.2 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) proposal by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) is expected to generate additional N479.7 billion in revenues based on the N1.1 trillion collected in 2018 based on analysis by Afrinvest West Africa. The think-tank revealed that based on the sharing formula, the Federal Government is to receive additional N72 billion (15 per cent), states to receive N239.8 billion (50 per cent) and local governments to get N167.9 billion (35 per cent) upon implementation. [Read more]( [***] [Emeka-Ihedioha]( Ihedioha claims his govt has repositioned Imo in first 100 days Imo State Governor Emeka Ihedioha has reiterated his commitment to repositioning the state. Ihedioha made this call during his address at an event to mark his 100 days in Owerri on Sunday, September 15. He said the Imo Growth and Strategic Development Agenda plan (G-SDP), a two-stage development horizon of a five-year economic blueprint conceived by the Transition Technical Committee, provided the roadmap for the economic growth and development of the state. [Read more]( [***] [Seyi-Makinde]( Makinde to launch 20-year development agenda for Oyo Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says his government is planning to launch a 20-year development agenda to save the state from an underwhelming performance. Makinde made this known on Sunday, September 15, in Ibadan while speaking at the closing of a two-day retreat for members of the State Executive Council and his senior aides. [Read more]( [***] [DWARF]( Dwarf beaten to stupor over missing penis in Enugu (video) A dwarf, recognized as Anayo, was on the receiving end of jungle justice after a man raised alarm over his missing penis at Obiagu axis of Ogui community in Enugu state. Anayo was rescued by the police after being beaten mercilessly by the mob on Saturday, September 14, following an allegation of causing the disappearance of the manhood of a man he shook hands with. [Read more]( [***] [Armed-bandits]( Repentant bandits release another set of 30 kidnapped victims in Katsina Repentant bandits in Katsina State have released an additional set of 30 kidnapped victims. The development comes in the wake of dialogue initiated by the state government with their leaders. The victims were presented to Gov. Aminu Masari at the Government House on Sunday in Katsina. Meanwhile, the victims were kidnapped by the repentant bandits from Kankara and Shimfida, both in Jibia Local Government area of Katsina. Subsequently, they were taken to their hideout in Damsadau forest, Zamfara State, where they spent some weeks. [Read more]( [***] [IMG 20190716 230126]( [***] [oil price]( Oil prices soar after attacks on Saudi facilities Oil prices hit their highest in four months after two attacks on Saudi Arabian facilities on Saturday knocked out more than 5% of global supply. At the start of trading, Brent crude jumped 19% to $71.95 a barrel, while the other major benchmark, West Texas Intermediate, rose 15% to $63.34. Prices eased back slightly after US President Donald Trump authorised the release of US reserves. It could take weeks before the Saudi facilities are fully back on line. [Read more]( [***] [synagogue-fire]( Suspect arrested in arson attack that destroyed historic Minnesota synagogue A suspect has been arrested in an arson attack that almost completely destroyed a Duluth, Minnesota synagogue last week. City officials announced Sunday that Matthew James Amiot, 36, was arrested last Friday and is being held on charges of first-degree arson, The Duluth News-Tribune reported. The paper states that the investigation into the fire involved 20 officials from the Duluth police and fire departments, as well as the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, which was called in because of the suspicion that the arson was a religiously-motivated hate crime. [Read more]( [***] [ric-ocasek] Ric Ocasek, lead singer of The Cars, dies aged 75 Ric Ocasek, lead singer of 1980s US band The Cars, has died aged 74. He was pronounced dead at home in Manhattan after family called to report he was unresponsive, New York Police Department said. The cause of death remains unconfirmed. The Cars helped kick-start the new wave movement. The band was formed in Boston in the mid-1970s by Ocasek and band-mate Benjamin Orr after they met at high school. [Read more]( [***] [Technology]( [***] [US lawmakers seek intel from customers in big tech probe]( US lawmakers seek intel from customers in big tech probe A US House panel investigating big tech companies for potential antitrust violations is seeking information from customers of Amazon, Apple, Google and Facebook about the state of competition in digital markets and the adequacy of existing enforcement, according to documents reviewed by Bloomberg. It's the latest development in the bipartisan congressional investigation being conducted by House antitrust subcommittee chair David Cicilline, a Democrat from Rhode Island. [Read more]( [***] Nigeria: How do you solve a conundrum? [abiodun]( In the beginning of this year, I wrote an article on the things one should do to make this year a better year. I recall one of my points was “Leave Nigeria if you can.” I cannot remember how many “Leave Nigeria” posts I have seen all over social media. In conversations, it is much louder. Nigeria is a dying country, some people say. Some say it is dead already. The forecast is gloom and doom. In fact, Armageddon would be jealous of the projections all round. [Read more]( [***] [CHRIS UWAJE PROFILE]( [***] [Sport]( [***] [Enyimba]( Enyimba held by 10-man Al-Hilal in CAF Champions League Enyimba International Football Club of Aba were held to a disappointing goalless draw by 10-man Al-Hilal FC of Sudan in Sunday’s CAF Champions League Second Preliminary Round first-leg clash in Aba. The Peoples’ Elephant were dominant all through the duration of the match but lacked the cutting edge on the final third. Enyimba fired an early warning to Al-Hilal FC when Nelson Ogbonnaya planted his headed effort from Stanley Okorom’s free-kick into the side netting just five minutes after the start. [Read more]( [***] [Arsenal]( Arsenal let two-goal lead slip as Watford claim draw Watford roared back to grab a draw after Arsenal let a two-goal lead slip in their enthralling Premier League clash at Vicarage Road. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang netted a first-half double to give the visitors what appeared to be a commanding lead away from home. But the Gunners contrived to squander their advantage. Tom Cleverley netted before Roberto Pereyra equalised from the penalty spot with nine minutes remaining. [Read more]( [***] [Health]( [***] [woman-vaping]( E-cigarette vapors, even without nicotine, may harm lungs A recent study in mice might shed some light on why electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are harmful, even when there is no nicotine present in the vapors themselves. A study out of the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, found that chronic exposure to e-cigarette vapors, even without nicotine, could negatively impact normal lung function. This exposure could also have ramifications for how the body responds to infections, as it can make immune cells in the lungs less able to respond to viruses. [Read more]( [***] [foot-painter-drawing-on-canvas]( Study of foot painters adds to evidence of brain’s adaptability More evidence of the human brain’s incredible plasticity has come to the fore through a new study of foot painters — professional painters who paint with their feet. Using the feet as hands, the study shows, has led the brain to “see” toes as fingers — almost. The somatosensory cortex is the region of the brain that receives and processes sensory stimuli from the body, including those of touch. [Read more]( [***] [workaholic]( The cost of being a workaholic Being the office workaholic can cost you promotions, hurt your home life, and turn friends into enemies. Evaluate yourself with these five questions. Feel like you’re working yourself to the bone? Unfortunately, you’re in good company. You can find workaholics in every industry and on every rung of the ladder. Today’s workplace culture is a hotbed of overworking to the point where it seems normalized. [Read more]( [***] [advert banner 2]( [***] [Entertainment / Lifestyle]( [***] [BBN-HOUSEMATES-2]( BBNaija: The final 10 housemates [Read more]( [***] [Khafi-BBN]( BBNaija: It's game over for Khafi [Read more]( [***] [vagina]( '60% of vagina infections are caused by men' [Read more]( [***] [Lupita Nyongo to appear in Chimamanda s Americannah movie adaptation]( Lupita Nyongo to appear in Chimamanda's 'Americannah' movie adaptation [Read more]( [***] [BOSS]( Things your boss wishes you knew [Read more]( [***] [1st News]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Twitter](  ©2019 1st News | Gbagada, Lagos [Web Version](  [Preferences](  [Forward](  [Unsubscribe](   [Powered by Mad Mimi®A GoDaddy® company]()