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JULY 20, 2019 Why young Nigerians study overseas Why the need for young Nigerians to study overseas? It is no longer news that Nigerian students tra [Forward](  [Like](  [Tweet](  [Pin](  [+1](  [in](  [1st News.com](  [columnist]( JULY 20, 2019 [***] Why young Nigerians study overseas [overseas]( Why the need for young Nigerians to study overseas? It is no longer news that Nigerian students travel abroad everyday to study, expand their knowledge and actualise their higher education ambition. Adewunmi Okunola, who had his first degree in Computing/Programming from the Greenwich University, United Kingdom, and his Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) at the University of Southern Queensland, Australia, said “The cost of education there is cheaper and the duration is short compared to Nigeria. Foreign institutions have better infrastructure.” [Read more]( [***] [Okorocha-and-Ihedioha]( Okorocha challenges Ihedioha to publish details of purported N100bn debt Former Governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha has challenged Governor Emeka Ihedioha to publish the details of the N100billion debt he accused him of incurring while in office. This was contained in a statement issued by Okorocha through his spokesman, Sam Onwuemeodo. Part of the statement reads: "With regard to the governor’s latest claim of N100billion debt, we also want to challenge him to publish the details. He should publish the details of the N100 billion debt for public consumption. [Read more]( [***] [Miyetti-Allah-herdsmen]( Miyetti Allah urges herdsmen to protect themselves from ethnic attacks Miyetti Allah has advised Fulani herdsmen to defend themselves against attack by ethnic militia groups. 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One post read: ‘FREE DIGGA D ON FOENEM GANG’, while another said: ‘What are you gonna do phone the police?’ Others messages included: ‘FK THE POLICE FREE DA GANG’, ‘We are the police… Cal and Dylan are gay’ and ‘no comment get my lawyer’. [Read more]( [***] Musings: Happiness is not enough [MUSINGS]( Happiness is a very important emotion but it is not enough in this topsy-turvy world of facetiousness. It’s not all about feeling good. All emotions have power and motivate us to act. Mastering more emotions mean more tools to act with when the time comes. What Do Emotions Do Anyway? Emotions are the result of your mind comparing your external environment to your expectations. 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[Read more]( [***] [computer]( Computer use later in life may prevent cognitive decline Researchers found that using a computer, playing games, and participating in social activities may reduce the risk of mild cognitive impairment. Our brains go through changes as we get older, and some people may experience issues with memory, thinking, or judgment. Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is the stage between age-related cognitive decline and dementia — however, MCI does not significantly affect daily life and activities. [Read more]( [***] [blood-in-eye-2]( What causes red spot on the eye? A red spot on the eye may look worrying, but it is rarely a medical emergency. Usually, a red spot on the eye occurs when blood collects under the conjunctiva due to a subconjunctival hemorrhage. The conjunctiva is the transparent membrane that covers the surface of the eye. The conjunctiva contains tiny blood vessels that can break or leak after sudden increases in pressure. 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