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Puerto Rico mostly in the dark one month after hurricane.

It’s been a month since Hurricane Maria ripped through Puerto Rico and Samuel de Jesus still can’t drive out of his isolated, blacked-out town. In fact, much of the US territory in the Caribbean is still a crippled mess four weeks after that fierce Category Four storm. The bridge connecting Rio Abajo to the rest of the island was swept away when Maria slammed the island on September 20. For two weeks Rio Abajo, located in a mountainous region in central-western Puerto Rico, was cut off and forgotten, without power or phone service. “We didn’t know what to do. We were literally going crazy,” said de Jesus, 35. “Those were difficult, desperate days. We could not find a way out, and the hurricane caused extensive damage,” he told AFP. During the two long weeks following Maria, the 27 families living in Rio Abajo saw their supplies quickly deplete. De Jesus, who has diabetes, needed to keep his insulin refrigerated. The storm blew away the island’s already decrepit p

Smartphone Buying Guide: 8 Tips To Finding The Right Phone .

Straight to the point, smartphones have redefined almost every aspect of our lives. Easy communication, addictive gaming, super fast internet connection, attractive user interface, file sharing, and more have been utilized like never before. Sometimes, you wonder how the world coped without mobile technology. Even older people cannot imagine how life was before the advent of the apps and various social media platforms we all benefit from today. In Nigeria, more than 4 million mobile phones are sold in a month. Smartphones are coming with new features everyday in such a way that new ones are bound to hold more utility than previous ones. With the array of mobiles online, how do you pick one that suits you? What should you consider when buying a smartphone? We have taken an in-depth look at this topic and hereby present you with the eight most important tips. We’ll be straight, no beating round the bush 1. Cost Purchasing a mobile phone isn’t entirely different from any other purchas

Ogbe seeks collaboration between agric Universities and Ministry of Agriculture.

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development on Thursday called for increased collaborations between Universities of Agriculture(UAs) and relevant agencies of the government as part of efforts to boost agriculture in Nigeria. Ogbe made the call in Abeokuta while delivering a lecture organised as part of activities for the 23rd, 24th and 25th combined Convocation ceremonies of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNNAB) “The Universities of Agriculture should probably be our most important partners in the agricultural sector because agriculture cannot thrive without knowledge. “We are determined to remodel the UAs as nodal centres of excellence and I assure you that our approach will be friendly and inclusive. “We are concerned with mobilising the youth for agriculture. “The UAs are fertile grounds for the accomplishment of this objective and that is why I have directed that the UAs should review their curricula and grading system to give more weig

Hummer Jeep Carries Bamboo Sticks From Market In The East (Photos) -.

Some years ago, Hummer Jeeps were so much valued in Nigeria that a "man can even be imprisoned for scratching the luxury car".lol.. Despite being what it is, the car seems to have moved out of fashion as some Hummer Jeep owners are now using them to "less important" services such as this. According to an online user, this luxury Hummer H2 was spotted being used to convey bamboo sticks from a timber market in the eastern part of the country. The vehicle was reportedly the center of attraction in the market.

Five injured in new clashes in Togo’s capital.

Five people were shot and injured on Thursday as gangs of youths and the security forces clashed sporadically in Togo’s capital Lome, ahead of a planned opposition protest that the government has ruled illegal. Eric Dupuy, spokesman for the main opposition National Alliance for Change (ANC) party, said the five were shot in the Be area of the city and two of them were in a “critical” condition. Shots were fired around the home of ANC leader Jean-Pierre Fabre, he added. Amnesty International’s country director in Togo, Aime Adi, confirmed that five people had been shot and wounded, adding they were taken to hospital in Lome for treatment. The streets were largely deserted ahead of the rally, which the opposition coalition has refused to cancel despite a government ban on weekday marches on security grounds. Demonstrators plan to march to the offices of the West African bloc ECOWAS to demand the resignation of President Faure Gnassingbe. Gnassingbe has been p

List of Notables Nigerians in Hall Of Fame.

(7)Ebola Nurse Victim.(RIP) Born - Ameyo Stella Shade Adadevoh 27 October 1956 - Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria Died - 19 August 2014 (aged 57) Nationality - Nigerian Alma mater - University of Lagos (MBBS) University of London (Endocrinology) Scientific career - Institutions First Consultant Medical Centre (6)Sumonu Oladele Giwa Born - 16 March 1947 Ile-Ife Died - 19 October 1986 (Age 39) Ikeja, Lagos Cause of death - Mail bomb explosion Nationality - Nigerian Education - Brooklyn College, New York City ,Fordham University Occupation - Journalist, editor and publisher & Human Right Activist. Spouse(s) - Florence Ita Giwa R.I.P Dear Sumonu Oladele Giwa. (5)Gani Fawehinmi (SAN) Born - Abdul-Ganiyu Oyesola Fawehinmi April 22, 1938 Ondo State, Nigeria Died - September 5, 2009 (aged 71) Nationality - Nigerian Occupation -Lawyer & Human Right Activist. (4)Dora Nkem Akunyili Federal M

List of English Homophones everyone should know.

1. ate, eight ate (verb): This is the simple past tense of the verb “to eat.” I ate an entire pizza and now I’m really full and tired. eight (noun): The number after seven and before nine. Charles will wake up at eight o’clock tomorrow morning. Interesting note: There is a popular children’s joke that goes like this: Q: Why was 6 afraid of 7? A: Because 7 ate 9. Yes, it’s pronounced “because 7 8 9,” and yes, it’s a pretty bad joke. But most kids’ jokes are bad. 2. bare, bear bare (adjective): If something is bare, it means that it’s not covered or not decorated. Tom likes to walk around his house in bare feet. He says it’s more comfortable than wearing shoes. bear (noun): A large mammal. When you go camping, you should be careful to not leave any food or anything with a scent in your tent because they can attract bears. Interesting note: Bears are often popular characters in stories and cartoons. 3. buy, by, bye to buy (verb): A synonym of “to purchase.” It’s probably o

Mexicans pick up the pieces one month after quake.

One month after the earthquake that jolted Mexico on September 19, flattening dozens of buildings across Mexico City and leaving 369 dead, many people are only just starting to pick up the pieces. Here is a look at the recovery effort in four snapshots. Looking the part How do you keep going to work if your only clothes are the ones you were wearing when your home collapsed? In Roma, a trendy neighborhood devastated by the quake, a group of friends came up with an original idea to help people in that situation. They transformed an art gallery into a “boutique with a cause” that gives away crisp business clothes to those who lost everything but their jobs. “My building was condemned,” said Eduardo Dominguez, 31, an employee at a bookstore that specializes in medical texts. “It’s a very awkward, hopeless situation,” he said with a pained look as he tried on jackets, barely able to talk about his ordeal. The boutique receives about 20 “customers” a day. “They’

Igogo Festival Shuts Down Akure City - .

Commercial and business activities were this morning shut down in Akure, the capital city of Ondo state. The Akure Kingdom is reportedly celebrating the Igogo festival. Earlier in the previous day, messages in the social media and SMS have been circulated in the town preparatory to this morning lockdown. It read, "Be informed that Arakale and Oba Adesida Oda Roads shall be closed tomorrow Thursday 19th October between 6:00AM to 12 noon because of a notable Masquerade ('Igogo') that will be paraded. Considering the nature of the said Masquerade, everyone is expected to stay at home as the period lasts. Thanks for your understanding. Pls inform others". At about 9:00 AM today, a mammoth crowd led by several ceremoniously decorated masquerades were seen proceeding from the paramount ruler's palace, the Deji of Akure. Commercial and private vehicles made a u-turn in a bid to avoid the invading traditionalists. Businesses hurriedly closed shops, as commercial banks in

Nigeria’s humanitarian crisis most severe in the world – UNOCHA.

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) has said that the humanitarian crisis in Nigeria and the Lake Chad region is the most severe in the world. This is contained in its monthly North-East humanitarian overview reports recently released in Abuja. UNOCHA said the humanitarian crises in the region had left over 8.5 million people in dire need of assistance in the worst affected states of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe. It said the crises, which emanated from Boko Haram attacks, had made members of many communities in the affected states continue to bear the brunt of the conflict. It also said that the conflict had resulted in the spread of forced displacement, violations of international humanitarian and human rights law, severe protection concern and food and nutrition crisis in large proportion. “The prolonged humanitarian crisis has had a devastating impact on food security and nutrition in Nigeria’s North-East. “About 45

English clubs bite back in Champions League.

After several years in the doldrums, English clubs have returned to the fore in the Champions League with a succession of attention-grabbing performances. Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur top their respective pools at the group phase’s halfway point and all are currently unbeaten. It is five years since Chelsea last brought the European Cup back to England, but the early show of force has sparked hope of an enduring resurgence. “It’s not too early to say the tide is changing,” said Phil Neville, a European champion with United in 1999, on BBC Radio 5 Live. “The performances alone are saying that. We could get two or three clubs into the quarters or semi-finals. “I think the fear factor is coming back. We’re taking control of games and I think the whole of Europe are starting to think English teams are powerful again.” Between 2005 and 2012, England produced eight Champions League finalists and three champions in Liverpo