* Hard work pays: If you doubt, ask the IGP * Facebook to launch ‘GlobalCoin’ Cryptocurrency in early 2020

MAY 25, 2019 Hard work pays: If you doubt, ask the IGP During an interview after his 10-day private visit to the United Kingdom on May 5, President [Forward](  [Like](  [Tweet](  [Pin](  [+1](  [in](  [1st News.com](  MAY 25, 2019 [***] Hard work pays: If you doubt, ask the IGP [New-Police-IG-decorated]( During an interview after his 10-day private visit to the United Kingdom on May 5, President Muhammadu Buhari elicited nationwide mirth and mockery when he praised the Inspector General of Police, Adamu Mohammed's hard work evidenced by the obvious reduction in his corpulence. Buhari said, "I have just seen the IGP (Inspector General of Police), he is losing weight so I think he is working hard” [Read more]( [***] [INEC]( Zamfara Elections: INEC declares PDP winner at all levels The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Bello Matawalle of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) winner of Zamfara state governorship election. This declaration was made by the INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu during a press conference in Abuja on Saturday, May 25. [Read more]( [***] [Tinubu-and-Fayemi]( Tinubu urges Fayemi to reposition NGF for national development The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Sen. Bola Tinubu, has urged the newly elected Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti, to properly reposition the forum to contribute positively to national development. Tinubu made the call in a congratulatory letter to Fayemi on Friday, May 24 in Lagos. Fayemi emerged as the new chairman of the NGF on Wednesday to serve a three-year term from June 2019 to 2021. [Read more]( [***] [MTN-and-EFCC]( MTN confirms EFCC investigation over listing on NSE MTN Nigeria Communications Plc on Saturday, May 25 said that it was being investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the listing of its shares on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE). A statement posted on the exchange web site signed by MTN Nigeria Communications, Company Secretary, Uto Ukpanah confirmed the investigation. [Read more]( [***] [President-Buhari]( Buhari challenges wealthy Nigerians to invest in critical sectors President Muhammadu Buhari has challenged wealthy individuals in the country to develop more confidence in the nation’s economy by massively investing in Nigeria’s critical sectors in order to boost job and wealth creation. The president gave the challenge when he hosted members of the business community and leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to Iftar (breaking of the Ramadan fast) at the State House, Abuja, on Friday, May 24. [Read more]( [***] [Police-PRO-Enugu-Amaraizu]( IPOB’s Sit-at-Home: Don’t allow mischief-makers use your wards, Police tell parents The Police Command in Enugu State on Friday, May 24 advised parents not to allow their wards to be used by any person or group to threaten existing peace and security in the state. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Ebere Amaraizu, disclosed this in Enugu that parents should ensure that children with the intention of disrupting the peace in the state desisted from it. [Read more]( [***] [ITEC]( [***] [Trump]( Trump approves $8bn Saudi weapons sale over Iran tensions US President Donald Trump is approving the sale of billions of dollars' worth of weapons to Saudi Arabia, citing Iranian threats to its arch rival. Mr Trump invoked a rarely used aspect of federal law to push through the $8bn (£6bn) deal - bypassing Congress. He did so by declaring that ongoing tensions with Iran amounted to a national emergency. The move has angered those who fear the weapons may be used against civilians in Yemen by Saudi-led forces. [Read more]( [***] [brexit]( Tory leadership: Rivals clash over support for no-deal Brexit Conservative leadership contenders have clashed over Brexit as the race to succeed Theresa May in No 10 begins. Rory Stewart said he would not serve under rival Boris Johnson because of his backing for a no-deal exit. Health Secretary Matt Hancock, the fifth Tory to enter the race, said Mrs May's successor must be more "brutally honest" about the "trade-offs" required to get a deal through Parliament. [Read more]( [***] [ELLA]( How Lagosians can help prevent flooding Last week I wrote about the impending flood Lagos will experience this year. I talked about the role of the government in sorting out the perennial flooding in Lagos. It rained on Monday, and so many areas in Lagos was under smelly, murky water for hours. Yes, some people have built houses on the canals, we don’t have a working drainage system and there’s actually a blueprint in existence to solve the problem. [Read more]( [***] [Technology]( [***] [Facebook-Crypto]( Facebook to launch ‘GlobalCoin’ Cryptocurrency in early 2020 Facebook is reportedly planning to launch its cryptocurrency, now dubbed GlobalCoin, in 2020. According to a recent report by BBC News, the social media giant is aiming to begin testing the new crypto by the end of 2019 with plans to launch in the first quarter of 2020. “Facebook is expected to outline plans in more detail this summer, and has already spoken to Bank of England governor Mark Carney,” reads the report. [Read more]( [***] [Apple-iPad-Pro-Logo]( Apple to bring back Touch ID on 2020 iPhones with a full-screen version? The 2019 iPhones aren’t even official yet, and the rumor mill is yet to point out all of their features, but we are already hearing about 2020 iPhones, and what they might bring to the table. MacRumors is citing a Barclays analyst who is making some predictions regarding next year’s iPhones. While the 2019 models will be a point iteration with minimal design changes, aside from the addition of extra cameras on the back, the 2020 versions will bring more significant changes. [Read more]( [***] [Sport]( [***] [super-falcons]( Oshoala, Ebi, Oparanozie, 20 others in Super Falcons final squad for FIFA Women’s World Cup Asisat Oshoala, Desire Oparanozie and Onome Ebi headline the 23-player list of Super Falcons players heading to the 8th FIFA Women’s World Cup finals in France. Ademola Olajire, the Director of Communications at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), in a statement on Friday, May 24 said the team’s Head Coach, Thomas Dennerby, released the list in Austria on Friday. [Read more]( [***] [Barcelona-players]( Messi becomes first player to win Europe’s Golden Shoe award for three straight years Lionel Messi has become the first player to win Europe’s Golden Shoe award for three straight years after his nearest challenger Kylian Mbappe failed to score the four goals he needed in Paris St Germain’s final league match of the season on Friday, May 24. Also Read: Wenger talks about planned return to football Messi earned the honour, which goes to the leading scorer in league matches in Europe’s top divisions, for a record-extending sixth time after finding the net 36 times for Barcelona, [Read more]( [***] [KIDS CURVED]( [Health]( [***] [health]( Employee mental well-being crucial for business health It may not always be at the top of the list but the mental health of employees is a very real and important part of running a successful business. This is a perfect time for employers to consider if and how they are supporting the well-being of their staff. Mental Health Foundation director of strategy, advocacy and research Hugh Norriss says the workplace can support mental well-being as much as it can undermine it. [Read more]( [***] [safe-sex]( Try these guidelines for safer sex Having sex with only one partner who only has sex with you when neither of you has a sexually transmitted infection (STI) is believed to be safe. However, many healthcare professionals believe there really is no such thing as safe sex. They believe the only way to be truly safe is not to have sex because all forms of sexual contact carry some risk. For example, kissing is thought to be a safe activity, but herpes, and other diseases can be spread this way. 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