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Facebook Removes Thousands Of Applications From Platforms

Facebook’s 22.4millon Nigerian users will see some of the applications they are used to suspended or removed, as the firm continues to improve its privacy status.  In a blog post seen by the GuardianUK, the United States-based social platform, said it had suspended tens of thousands of apps from just 400 developers across the world and are still investigating millions more. It said, “As each month goes by, we have incorporated what we learned and re-examined the ways that developers can build using our platforms. “We’ve also improved the ways we investigate and enforce against potential policy violations that we find.”  The company said it is working with hundreds of contributors including attorneys, external investigators, data scientists, engineers, policy specialists, and teams within Facebook. Some of the applications that have been affected by the investigation include My personalityapp and South Korean firm Rankwave.  Facebook has a...

Stakeholders Predict Rise In Prices Of Tablets, Beverages

Pills, beverages, food seasonings and other items produced with components from cassava, are likely to witness spike in prices.  This is the submission of Managing Director of Crest Agro, an indigenous cassava processing firm, Tunde Solaja. He, however, held that the forex restriction on by-products of the abundantly produced tuber will encourage investors to aggressively meet local demand. He said, “Within three years, it (products made from processed cassava) will increase if there is consistency in the government’s policy.  “I’ve always had issues with all the bans I’ve heard. Every ban in Nigeria is to create businesses for people.”  Lydia Oyewole, who works in the Fadama set-up in Kogi State, has a different view from that of Solaja.  She feels investors in the cassava processing industry are not sufficient and the government should have worked on building an enabling environment before attempting an importation ban. She said, “We have enough...

Optimising Hydro Plants Would Reduce Gas Plants’ Energy, Says APGC

Zungeru Hydro Electricity Zungeru Hydro Electricity PM NEWS The order of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission that electricity generated by the country’s hydro plants should be fully utilised, will lead to a reduction in the maximisation of power produced by gas-heated plants.  This is according to the Executive Secretary of the Association of Power Generation Companies, Joy Agaji. Agaji said the order was in line with current weather conditions but constraints on the national grid will mean that other power plants will have to take a backseat, while the 1,500MW of power from Jebba, Sharoro and Kainji power stations are fully absorbed. She said, “This directive is understandable given the risks of flooding.  “However, this means that thermal plants will suffer since load allocation is fixed.  “Therefore, they will be dispatched less. There is an electricity dispatch schedule for every plant but there are always exceptions to every rule.  “The ...

Experts Confused Over CBN’s Charges On Online Transactions

Players in the finance sector say they are unsure of the thinking behind the Central Bank of Nigeria’s decision to effect N50 per N1,000 transaction online. In two circulars, which became effective on Tuesday and Wednesday, the apex bank placed levies on withdrawals and deposits into money deposit banks— a move experts acknowledge could enhance the cashless policy drive and mandate retailers to collect N50 for every N1,000 online transaction they carry out. One expert said, “I’m not sure what the CBN and the government want to achieve.” Founder of Cowry Assets Management LTD, Johnson Chukwu, told SaharaReportersthat the Godwin Emefiele-led CBN will need to harmonise its policies. He said, “The Central Bank and the fiscal authorities have to harmonise their position on what they want to achieve. “Do they (CBN and fiscal authorities) want to drive cashless policy or want to compel people to go back to cash transactions and avoid the banking system?” Expressing similar s...

Man Kills Self After Girlfriend Jilted Him

Kehinde Musa, a 25-year-old man, has killed himself after he was dumped by his girlfriend for another man. According to the spokesperson for the police in Lagos, Bala Elkana, Musa allegedly drank a popular insecticide after sending a suicide note to the said lady. He said, “At about 6:30p,m Surulere Police Station received information that one Kehinde Musa of number 56, Modele Street, Surulere, locked himself in his room and drank a poisonous substance. “Preliminary investigation revealed that the deceased earlier sent a suicide text message to his ex-girlfriend, Rasheedat Animashaun, informing her that he will take his life since she decided to quit the relationship. “The said girlfriend promptly informed his family about the text message he sent to her and they rushed to his house, broke the door and found him unconscious. “He was rushed to a hospital but unable to make it. His corpse has been deposited to the mortuary for autopsy.” Similarly, Elkana said that one Domin...

Police Arrest 21-year-old Man For Allegedly Raping 10 Children

A 21-year-old man, Usman Abubakar, has been arrested for raping 10 of his boss' children. According to the Zonal Commander of the National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Person and other Related Matters, Hassan Tahir, the young man confessed to the act following his arrest. Abubakar has allegedly been sodomising the children since he got into their parents' home at Rungumi area of Sokoto South Local Government Area of Sokoto State 10 years ago. He said he was introduced to the act by one Mallam Muntari when he was only five years old. Tahir said that the suspect will soon be charged to court. CRIME Police Sex News AddThis :  Original Author :  SaharaReporters, New York Disable advertisements :  from All Content via

[Video] J. Monty – 100 Bars Pt. 4 | www.GospelHotspot.net

Today, emerging rapper and producer,  J. Monty  releases his highly anticipated new single  “100 Bars Pt. 4 ”(Essential Sound/Sony Music), accompanied by a music video . Written by Monty and produced by Vikaden for NARCOTICS Music Group, “100 Bars Pt. 4” hails four years since the rapper’s 6-minute viral track “100 Bars, Pt. 3”, which was a career highlight for Monty showcasing his powerful songwriting skills and versatility of his flow, giving him the motivation to continue making faith-based music. “100 Bars Pt. 4” marks the fifth single released by the Atlanta based artist on Essential Sound/Sony Music, and highlights Monty’s master storytelling and heartfelt authenticity. “This song is a personal milestone for me in my career. Creating it with my producer Vikaden felt more like working on an EP. It’s three songs in one. It takes all of my greatest influences growing up as a student of Hip-Hop and merges them all into one record. Above all, this song ...

Malawi: Correction Fluid Was Used on Results Sheets - Chakwera

[Nyasa Times] Hearing of the historic presidential elections nullification petition case in Lilongwe has been adjourned to September 30 2019 after Attorney General (AG) Kalekeni Kaphale on Friday completed his cross-examination on Malawi Congress Party (MCP) presidential hopeful Lazarus Chakwera, the second petitioner. via LATEST NEWS

[Video] Philip Olaomi – Hallowed Be Your Name

Award winning US based singer-songwriter  Philip Olaomi  has premiered the anticipated visual for “ Hallowed Be Your Name ,” a fan-favorite that stands out from his debut project ‘GRATEFUL’ released in 2018. Directed by Jonathan Melgar for Cami Films, the vibrant and captivating music video was lensed in Maryland, USA. It features narrative scenarios extolling God’s good works, as well as lively scenes projecting the energy and excitement the song carries glorifying His name. ‘ Hallowed Be Your Name ‘  is an eclectic, non-traditional track that will inspire you to praise God, leaving you feeling cheerful all day. With this new video release, Philip Olaomi continues to set new heights for himself. His 8-track album, GRATEFUL: an original composition with various genres and hints of traditional rhythms – is available now on all digital platforms. In recent news, Philip Olaomi bagged two trophies at the African Gospel Music Awards (AGMA 2019) for: ‘Best Male Performan...

[Video] Travis Greene – Great Jehovah

Three-time GRAMMY ®  nominated chart topper  Travis Greene  continues to bring listeners together and create an elevating experience of love and blessing with the release of his new song   “Great Jehovah.”  Available now instantly with pre-order of his upcoming album  Broken Record , Greene has also released a new video for “Great Jehovah.” The newest song from his upcoming eleven-track album, the buoyant, high-energy track follows on the heels of the single  “Good & Loved” (feat. Steffany Gretzinger)  and lead single  “Won’t Let Go.”  His two latest songs have quickly garnered acclaim among fans and peers everywhere, showcasing the gifts of performance, engaging culture, and song craft that have made him one of the most refreshing hit artists, songwriters and producers of this generation. Celebrating the fastest rise for his new video in a week with over 1 million views of “Good & Loved,” his live performance with Gretzinger an...

Police Free Suspects Arrested In Murder Of Ondo POS Operator

Three suspects arrested in connection with the murder of Adetutu Ibrahim, a Point of Sales agent in Akure, Ondo State, have been released by the police, Sahara Reporters has learnt. Mrs Adebusola known as 'Madam Gold', Mrs Teju, and Mrs Ilori, a former bank worker, were arrested as main suspects following reports by family of the deceased at a police station. Ibrahim was killed by some gunmen on the August 29, 2019 at the Oke-Ogba area of Akure, the state capital. It was gathered that the gunmen numbering about three killed the victim at her shop.  A family source, who spoke under the condition of anonymity, confirmed to SaharaReporters that the suspects were freed by the police on Friday. He said, "Police have released the three of them (suspects), they are no longer in detention. "We met with Commissioner of Police over it and he said that they can't continue to keep the three of them in custody.  "He told us that since police commenced thei...

BREAKING: Naira Marley Barred From Performing At Unilag

Hip hop artiste, Naira Marley, was on Friday night stopped from performing at a show inside the campus of the University of Lagos, Akoka. The event organised by mobile phone manufacturer, Infinix, is currently taking place at the Sports Centre of the institution. According to findings by SaharaReporters, the decision to stop Naira Marley from performing stems from his poor public perception and ongoing court case over cyber fraud by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. More details shortly…   Entertainment Music Breaking News News AddThis :  Original Author :  SaharaReporters, New York Disable advertisements :  from All Content via

Herbig–Haro object

Herbig–Haro object . Herbig–Haro objects are bright nebular patches formed when narrow jets of partially ionized gas ejected from newborn stars collide with clouds of gas and dust. Often aligned with a star's rotational axis, they are commonly found in star-forming regions. Most of them lie within a few light-years of the source. They are transient phenomena, lasting around a few tens of thousands of years. They can change visibly over just a few years, as they move rapidly away from their parent star. First observed in the late 19th century by Sherburne Wesley Burnham, Herbig–Haro objects were not recognized as distinct from other emission nebulas until the 1940s. The first astronomers to study them in detail were George Herbig and Guillermo Haro, who independently recognized that the objects were by-products of the star formation process. Although the objects emit visible wavelengths, many are hidden by dust and gas, and can only be seen at infrared wavelengths.

Herbig–Haro object

Herbig–Haro object . Herbig–Haro objects are bright nebular patches formed when narrow jets of partially ionized gas ejected from newborn stars collide with clouds of gas and dust. Often aligned with a star's rotational axis, they are commonly found in star-forming regions. Most of them lie within a few light-years of the source. They are transient phenomena, lasting around a few tens of thousands of years. They can change visibly over just a few years, as they move rapidly away from their parent star. First observed in the late 19th century by Sherburne Wesley Burnham, Herbig–Haro objects were not recognized as distinct from other emission nebulas until the 1940s. The first astronomers to study them in detail were George Herbig and Guillermo Haro, who independently recognized that the objects were by-products of the star formation process. Although the objects emit visible wavelengths, many are hidden by dust and gas, and can only be seen at infrared wavelengths.