Finance: These 35 cars dominated the 2018 Geneva Motor Show

Cars featured at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show include those made by Aston Martin, Audi, Lambo, Ferrari, Bentley, BMW, Mercedes, Lexus, and Porsche.

• The Geneva Motor Show is the first major European car show of 2018.
• It will be packed with the latest offerings from Audi, Aston Martin, Bentley, BMW, Mercedes, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lexus, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, Volvo, and VW.
• The show is open to the public from March 8 to the 18 at the Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland.

---

The 2018 Geneva Motor Show is the first major European car show of the year. Usually, Geneva is a big to do. Car makers pull out all the stops to show off their latest and greatest.

Aston Martin CEO Dr. Andy Palmer offered up a spot on description of the show when he said, "Geneva is a highlight of the industry calendar and a motor show with a rich history and great atmosphere."

And what rich atmosphere it is.

The world's top brands will be there. From Ferrari to McLaren and Aston Martin to Bentley, Geneva will be packed with the next generation of exotics. In addition, there will be a host of production-ready models from mass-market luxury brands, such as Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, and BMW.

The 2018 Geneva Motor Show opens to the public until 18 at the Palexpo Arena in Geneva, Switzerland.

Here's a closer look at the 35 coolest cars at the show:

Geneva will mark the auto show debut of Aston Martin's new Vantage sports car.

Dr. Andy Palmer wasn't kidding when he said he had a big surprises in store for everyone. In fact, he had a couple. The first one was the debut of the 1,100 horsepower Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro track-only hypercar.

And then Aston Martin unveiled the futuristic Lagonda Vision Concept electric car.

Bentley introduced a new plug-in hybrid version of its Bentayga SUV.

BMW rolled out its new X4 crossover …

… its new Z4 sports car, and …

… the new 8 Series Gran Coupe.

The Bavarians also showed off its updated i8 hybrid.

Audi unveiled an all-new A6 sedan and …

… an e-tron electric SUV prototype.

Jaguar introduced the production version of its I-PACE electric hatchback/crossover. It's a tweener that's expected to slot in between the Model 3 and Model X.

The $295,000 limited-edition two-door Range Rover SV Coupe made its world debut.

Ferrari's new 711 horsepower 488 Pista graced an auto show stand for the first time in Geneva.

As did Lamborghini's rival Huracan Performante Spyder.

As well as McLaren's 789 horsepower Senna supercar and …

… Porsche's new 520 horsepower, naturally aspirated GT3 RS.

Lamborghini's new Urus SUV also graced the Geneva show stands.

Hennessey's 1,600 horsepower Venom F5 and …

… Pagani's stunning Huayra Roadster both made an appearance.

Koenigsegg's insane Regera hybrid hypercar made a return trip to the show where it debuted in 2015.

Rimac's new C2 electric supercar made its auto show debut in Geneva.

Porsche also introduced its Mission E Cross Turismo concept. An all-electric crossover wagon designed to take on the Tesla Model X.

Rolls-Royce showed off its new flagship Phantom limo and …

… an updated Dawn convertible.

Mercedes-Benz unveiled a new AMG version of its revamped G-Class SUV as well as …

… an updated C-Class.

The new Mercedes-AMG GT four-door coupe arrived in production guise.

Volvo's stunning V60 wagon is also making its auto show debut.

At the same time, the public got its first look at the new all-electric offering from Volvo's performance offshoot, Polestar.

Volkswagen unveiled the new autonomous ID Vizzion concept car.

Toyota gave the public its first look at the next-generation Supra that was co-developed with BMW.

Toyota's premium division introduced the new UX crossover that will become the smallest member of the Lexus family of SUVs.

Nearly 15 years after its debut, the Maserati Birdcage is still a stunning sight.

Legendary Italian design houses Italdesign and …

… Pininfarina both showed off sleek supercar concepts.

Finance: These 35 cars dominated the 2018 Geneva Motor Show

CLICK HERE TO READ FULL CONTENT

Brought to you by: RIDBAY | WEBSITE DESIGN & DIGITAL MARKETING

Police arrest 100 over violence at Ojota, Lagos

NBA: Durant joins absent Warriors stars with sore ribs

In Zaria: ABU refinery project suffers lack of funding (Re-issued)

Prof. Ibrahim Mohammed-Dabo, the Team Leader, ABU Refinery Project, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Zaria, Kaduna State.

The Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria is making efforts to establish conventional and standard locally-built refineries in Niger Delta to boost the nation’s refinery capacity, but the project is stalled because of lack of funding.

Prof. Ibrahim Mohammed-Dabo, the Team Leader, ABU Refinery Project, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Zaria, Kaduna State.

Mohamed-Dabo, a Professor of Chemical Engineering said: “Our ultimate goal is to have a conventional and standard locally built refinery that can be refining Nigerian crude.

“We are hoping if enough funding is made available to us to perfect what we have on ground; we shall be willing to build other ones that can be stationed in the Niger Delta.

“This is where most of the Nigerian crude oil is produced. When new ones are built, we are going to train operators that will manage them,” he said.

He recalled that the ABU mini refinery project started in 2011 when he wrote a research proposal to the university management for onward delivery to Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) for funding.

“In monetary terms, the initial stage of the project was proposed to cost N18 million but to our surprise, only N1.8 million was approved for the project.

“We initially wanted to abandon the project because the amount approved was so small, but being very passionate about it, we started the design and fabricated some components with that meagre amount.

“Actually, it reached a stage that we had to use our personal money for the project. When we started installation at the site, we invited the university management to the site and they were very happy.

“On appreciating what was done, the then Vice-Chancellor pledged that the university was going to support the project which they did by providing land, security, light and water,” Mohammed-Dabo said.

He added that dedicated staff were employed purposely for the project, stressing that since then, the university had been very supportive.

“As you know, refinery is made up of many units; the first unit to be put in place in any refinery are the desalting and crude distillation units.

“These were the ones we designed, constructed, installed and operated with the support of the University.

“The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), Abuja was approached to fund two units, which were the Naphtha Hydro-treating Unit (NUH) and the Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit (FCCU).

“The RMRDC is therefore sponsoring these units. We have completed both the design and fabrication components, we are now at the installation stage’” he said.

According to him, the team is equally working on other units such as the Kerosene hydro-treating unit, Catalytic reforming unit, sour water stripping unit and flared gas recovery unit.

He said what the team has achieved was solely sponsored by the ABU management toward ensuring the success of the project.

On present state of the refinery at ABU, Mohammed-Dabo said three units have so far been completed.

“As I have mentioned earlier, presently the refinery has completed three units which are the desalting unit, atmospheric and vacuum distillation units.

“We are equally working on four of five other units which we hope before the fourth quarter of this year, we will commission them, God willing.

“Building any technology is capital intensive; talk less of oil refining technology. It involves many trials before perfection.

“There is the need to improve upon what has already been built and this involves money. We have been making efforts in this regard but up till now no funding secured yet,” he said.

Mohammed-Dabo said they have approached PTDF, Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, TETFUND and the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) without much success.

He, however, said the good news was when the NNPC GMD visited the refinery. The GMD, Maikanti Baru promised to support with crude supply.

“Again, last month we participated at the just concluded Nigeria International Petroleum Summit in Abuja where we showcased our project.

“The Minister of State Petroleum Resources, Dr Ibe Kachukwu visited our exhibition booth and he was highly impressed with our efforts.

“In view of what he saw, he promised to support the project. We have submitted our proposal hoping to hear good news from him,” he said.

The professor said what was interesting during that summit was that many investors were willing to partner with his team, but said the team have to improve their technology before agreeing to engage private investors.

The team leader appealed to the federal government to support the refinery project.

“It is truly shameful that we are an oil producing nation but rely on importation of refined products.

“Government has a role to play to develop this technology. Anywhere in the world, developing technologies is the responsibility of government.

“It is only when it has reached a certain stage that private investors will come and partake. Nigeria is blessed with both human and material resources,” he noted.

He stressed the need for concerted efforts to judiciously utilise the country’s abundant resources, saying that any country that wanted to develop technologically must try and develop technologies of its manufacturing sector.

Mohammed-Dabo observed that Nigeria would never be self-sufficient or secured as long as it relies on foreign countries for technology.

In Zaria: ABU refinery project suffers lack of funding (Re-issued)

CLICK HERE TO READ FULL CONTENT

Brought to you by: RIDBAY | WEBSITE DESIGN & DIGITAL MARKETING

Sampaoli ignores Icardi & Dybala as Correa joins Argentina squad

Mauro Icardi and Paulo Dybala have been overlooked again by Jorge Sampaoli, as the Atletico Madrid forward is added to the Albiceleste squad

Sampaoli ignores Icardi & Dybala as Correa joins Argentina squad

CLICK HERE TO READ FULL CONTENT

Brought to you by: RIDBAY | WEBSITE DESIGN & DIGITAL MARKETING

In Kano State: UNICEF selects 10 LGs for intervention programme — official

Mrs Padmauathi Yedla, the UNICEF Chief, Katsina Field Office disclosed this during a meeting with the Kano State Government officials in Kano on Friday.

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has selected 10 local government areas in Kano state for the implementation of its programme this year.

Mrs Padmauathi Yedla, the UNICEF Chief, Katsina Field Office disclosed this during a meeting with the Kano State Government officials in Kano on Friday.

NAN reports that the state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Murtala Sule-Garo and Chairmen of the 10 local councils attended the meeting.

She said the Fund would implement its programme in the areas of addressing malnutrition in children, provision of safe drinking water, health, education as well as improving access to girl-child education.

“We are going execute our education programme in six local government areas while the other programmes will be carried out in all the 10 LGAs, “She said.

She said the selected local government areas include Bichi, Dawakin Tofa, Nasarawa, Kano Municipal, Ungoggo, Gaya, Takai, Sumaila, Danbatta and Gwarzo.

She said the UNICEF team which had been in Kano state for the past five days, had met with the state officials with a view to discussing the criteria for the implementation of programmes.

“We visited the selected local government areas to develop the 2018 programme. We also sat down with the officials to finalise arrangement for the take-off of the programme,“ Padmauathi said.

She said the ‘State Engagement Plan’ is expected to be signed by the Kano State Government and Unicef officials on Wednesday next week to formalise the agreement.

In his remarks, the state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Murtala Sule-Garo said the state government would collaborate with Unicef in four key areas this year.

He listed the areas to include: education, Nutrition, reducing early marriage as well as on routine immunization.

The Commissioner added that the Fund had also agreed to select five local government areas to provide 100 additional boreholes in each of the areas.

“They have given us the criteria for selection of the areas which include population, N1millon counterpart fund and presence of other International Development partners.

In Kano State: UNICEF selects 10 LGs for intervention programme — official

CLICK HERE TO READ FULL CONTENT

Brought to you by: RIDBAY | WEBSITE DESIGN & DIGITAL MARKETING

Buhari: President approves membership of National Food Security Council

According to the presidential spokesman, the council, which will be chaired by the President, will be inaugurated on Monday, March 19, 2018.

President Buhari has approved the constitution of the membership of the National Food Security Council.

This was revealed on Twitter by the President’s spokesman, Garba Shehu.

 

Buhari had earlier told newsmen that he will inaugurate the council, which is aimed at achieving the nation’s quest for food security, and to ensure efficiency in the agricultural sector of the economy.

He said “Our experiences today of clashes between farmers and herdsmen or the challenges fishermen face due to global warming and other environmental factors clearly demonstrates that our quest for food security has a direct link to our national security objectives.

“The Food Security Council will ensure alignment and bring efficiencies.

“I want to assure all Nigerians that this administration is committed to Nigeria feeding itself. And from what I have heard today this can happen in not too distant future.”

According to Shehu, the council, which will be chaired by the President, will be inaugurated on Monday, March 19, 2018.

He said “The Council, to be chaired by the President, will be inaugurated on Monday. It will have as members, the Governors of Kebbi, Taraba, Plateau, Lagos, Ebonyi and Delta States.

“Other Members are the Secretary to the Government of the Federation; the Chief of Staff to the President; the National Security Adviser and seven (7) cabinet Ministers.

ALSO READ: Buhari does not know everything about security – Adesina

“The Ministers to be represented are for Agriculture and Rural Development; Finance; Interior; Industry, Trade and Investment; Water Resources; Environment; and Budget and National Planning.”

“The National Food Security Council will also have as Members, the Chief of Defence Staff; the Gov. of @cenbank; the Directors-General of the Department of State Services and the National Intelligence Agency as well as the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service,” he added.

Council’s objective

According to the presidential spokesman, “the objectives of the Council will include, developing sustainable solutions to the farmers–herdsmen clashes; Climate Change and Desertification and their impact on farmland; grazing areas and lakes, rivers and other water bodies; oil spillage and its impact on Niger Delta Fishing Communities; piracy and banditry; agricultural research institutions and extension services and the problem of smuggling.”

Shehu added that “the Council will also take interest in regional and global policies and trends that bear implications for food security in Nigeria.”

 

 

 

The Federal Government recently released about N43.92 billion (122 million dollars) to 300,000 rice farmers to increase Nigeria’s rice production by additional two million tonnes in 2018.

Buhari: President approves membership of National Food Security Council

CLICK HERE TO READ FULL CONTENT

Brought to you by: RIDBAY | WEBSITE DESIGN & DIGITAL MARKETING

Politics: US troops in Syria prepare for more Russian attacks after crushing up to 300 mercenaries in February battle

Russians are now reportedly joining up to take revenge on the US after losing the fight in February.

• US troops in Syria are digging in and preparing for future attacks after a massive battle played out in the country's east
• The US Brig. Gen. in charge of the US-led fight against ISIS confirmed that around 300 Russian mercenaries were killed in a massive battle with US forces on February 7, though the Kremlin denies it.
• Russian websites have been seen as advertising jobs for more mercenaries, and a recruiter reportedly said Russians were now joining up to take revenge on the US after losing the fight in February.

---

US troops in Syria are digging in and preparing for future attacks after a massive battle played out in the country's east that ended with up to 300 Russian mercenaries killed by US artillery and airpower.

Reporting from the ground in Syria, NBC News' Richard Engel and Kennet Werner spoke to Brig. Gen. Jonathan Braga, whose forces beat back the pro-Syrian government advance on a well known US position near valuable oilfields.

The Pentagon said the pro-Syrian forces, including many Russians hired by private military contractors, made an "unprovoked attack" on their positions with artillery fire. The US response included airstrikes and artillery shelling that sources say wiped out much of the advancing column in just minutes.

"Those artillery rounds could have landed and killed Americans, and that's why we continue to prepare our defenses," Braga, who directs the US-led operations against ISIS, told NBC News.

Braga also confirmed that it was largely Russian nationals that took part in the fighting, though the Kremlin denies this.

But despite the overwhelming victory that saw zero casualties on the US side, Braga said he's "absolutely concerned" about further clashes in the future.

After the massive battle, Russian job listing sites were seen as advertising security work in Syria, in what is likely a recruitment play for more mercenaries. A man claiming to recruit Russians to work as private military contractors said that the recruits he now met were joining up to take revenge on the US, after the battle shook their national pride.

Possible round two

Now, according to NBC News, the forces that once attacked the US sit just three miles away, and Braga is uneasy.

"There is no reason for that amount of combat power to be staring at us this closely," Braga said. "I don't think that's healthy for de-escalation."

As a result Braga's forces are digging in and preparing for what could be a future clash.

Russia stands accused of using military contractors, or Russian nationals without proper Russian military uniforms, to conceal the true cost of fighting in places like Ukraine and Syria.

But when the Russian mercenaries were crushed by US airpower, they reportedly had no anti-aircraft weaponry.

It's unclear how the Russian mercenaries and pro-Syrian government forces expect to stand a chance against the US without the involvement of the proper Russian military, or at least weapons that can take down the US Apache helicopters that are said to have strafed and mopped up the mercenaries towards the end of the battle.

Politics: US troops in Syria prepare for more Russian attacks after crushing up to 300 mercenaries in February battle

CLICK HERE TO READ FULL CONTENT

Brought to you by: RIDBAY | WEBSITE DESIGN & DIGITAL MARKETING

Odukoya FirstNation Airways CEO charged with N1.7bn fraud

Tech: L.L. Bean cancelled its blockchain and sensor experiment amid layoff announcements

The project would have been one of the first blockchain experiments by a major clothing retailer.

• L.L. Bean has cancelled an experiment that would put sensors connected to the Ethereum blockchain inside of some of its coats and books, according to The Wall Street Journal.
• News of the cancellation came hours before L.L. Bean announced layoffs as the result of flat sales in 2017.
• The project used Loomia fabrics, which contain sensors that track how an item is used.
• Users could then send that data to the Ethereum blockchain, where it's accessed by companies looking for customer insights.

---

The outdoor clothing retailer L.L. Bean is ending a planned experiment that would put blockchain technology inside its coats and boots, according to The Wall Street Journal.

L.L. Bean first made public in February its plans to use sensors in some of its products which would track information about how people wear and use their products. The sensors would send user data to the Ethereum blockchain, where it could be stored and used by the company for product development and marketing.

L.L. Bean told The Journal that the experiment was limited to a controlled study of just 12 participants, but did not say exactly why it was shut down.

However, on Friday the company announced that it would lay off 100 employees in response to flat sales in 2017, according to the Portland Press Herald. These layoffs, along with 500 employees who accepted early retirement packages in February, represent a 10% decline in staff for the company, which could account for the decision to scale back on experimental projects.

L.L. Bean's project, which would have been the first of its kind facilitated by a major clothing retailer, would have used technology from Loomia, a Brooklyn-based startup that creates flexible and washable circuity fabric.

One of the core ideas behind Loomia's data-collecting fabric is that users can sell information about their use to companies in exchange for discounts or cash.

Blockchain is a useful took in this case because it can encrypt the data while gathering information from multiple sources. Loomia's fabric lets wearers transfer the data from their garment using an app on their phone.

L.L. Bean would have accessed the data directly from the Ethereum blockchain, rather than directly from the customers.

Tech: L.L. Bean cancelled its blockchain and sensor experiment amid layoff announcements

CLICK HERE TO READ FULL CONTENT

Brought to you by: RIDBAY | WEBSITE DESIGN & DIGITAL MARKETING

Arsenal send support to Coquelin after Valencia midfielder tears Achilles

Los Che have confirmed their French midfielder has torn his Achilles and requires surgery, and the Gunners wished him the best via Twitter

Arsenal send support to Coquelin after Valencia midfielder tears Achilles

CLICK HERE TO READ FULL CONTENT

Brought to you by: RIDBAY | WEBSITE DESIGN & DIGITAL MARKETING

Finance: An Emirates flight attendant dies after falling out of a Boeing 777

The Emirates flight attendant was preparing the plane for a flight to Dubai when she fell.

• An Emirates flight attendant has died after falling out of a Boeing 777 while preparing the plane for boarding.
• The incident occurred on March 14 in Entebbe, Uganda.
• An Emirates spokeswoman told Business Insider that the airline offers its condolences to her family and will cooperate fully with authorities in their investigation.

---

An Emirates Airline flight attendant died on Wednesday after falling out of a plane while it was parked at the gate in Entebbe, Uganda before a flight.

The female flight attendant was rushed to a nearby hospital alive with injuries to her face and knees but died soon after, the BBC reported.

The details surrounding the fall are unclear at this point and the Ugandan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has launched an investigation into the incident.

However, the CAA did say in a statement that it appeared the Emirates flight attendant opened the emergency door before falling out.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, and we’re providing them with all possible support and care," an Emirates spokeswoman said in a statement to Business Insider. "We will extend our full co-operation to the authorities in their investigation."

The incident occurred on March 14 at Entebbe International Airport as the Emirates crew prepared Flight EK730, a Boeing 777-300ER, for boarding. The Emirates flight to Dubai, United Arab Emirates was delayed for roughly an hour as a result of the fall.

Here is the Emirates statement in its entirety:

"We can confirm that a member of our cabin crew fell from an open door while preparing the aircraft for boarding on flight EK730 from Entebbe on 14 March 2018. The injured crew member was brought to the hospital but unfortunately succumbed to her injuries. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, and we’re providing them with all possible support and care. We will extend our full co-operation to the authorities in their investigation."

Finance: An Emirates flight attendant dies after falling out of a Boeing 777

CLICK HERE TO READ FULL CONTENT

Brought to you by: RIDBAY | WEBSITE DESIGN & DIGITAL MARKETING

Hoteliers react to ban of alcohol by Kwara State Government

Some hotel associations have  called  on the Kwara State Government to reverse its law prohibiting the sales, production and consumption of alcohol in the state.

They said the enforcement of such a law  would have a drastic effect on the nation’s economy and the hospitality industry.

They spoke with newsmen in separate interviews on Friday in Lagos.

Newsmen report that the Kwara State Government had  on March 13 banned the public sales,  consumption and production of alcohol in the state.

Mr Adeniyi Ologun, the Executive Secretary of the Hotel and Personnel Services Employers’ Association of Nigeria (HOPESEA) said that such a decision would cause restrictions on freedom to invest.

Ologun said that the development was a minus for investors in the hospitality industry.

He said that  hoteliers had tried to make huge gains from the sales of alcohol to be able to pay the various  taxes levied on them over the years.

” Implementing the new law will force several of our members  out of job and it  will be compounding our problems, ” he said.

Also, Mr Ayo Olumoko, the Deputy President , Federation of Tourism Association of Nigeria (FTAN), Southwest zone said that considerations should be given to Christians and hospitality players in the state.

He said the state government banning sales, consumption and production of alcohol  would have adverse effect on them.

Olumoko said that the development was an indication that the state was trying to be counted as a Sharia state.

He said that since  the state comprised of both Christians and Muslims, both religions’ interests  must be considered by the government while enacting any law.

” Not now that there  is an economic downturn when people are looking for things to recreate with  and make themselves happy that the state should enforce its ban on alcohol.

” This will also affect our cultural and traditional activities.

“Some of those alcohol that had been banned are used by the elders to perform cultural rites during traditional ceremonies.

” I think the Kwara State Government  needs to  reflect on the effect of such a decision on Christians, our traditional activities and the hospitality firms,” he said.

Also, Mr Lanre Awoseyin, the President of the Nigeria Hotel Association (NHA) said that the ban would not be adhered to because Nigerians generally were fun lovers.

He said that this decision would give room to trade restrictions and reduce internally generated revenue for the state government.

According to him, the taxes they generate from each hospitality firm will no longer be and people will continue to consume it in secrecy.

“I  am speaking from experience; you see, even in the north where a law like this was made in the past, it never worked.”

Awoseyin said that people were still transporting alcohol there only that they would not expose them to the public while in transit.

They would cover them inside  truck, he said.

NAN

The post Hoteliers react to ban of alcohol by Kwara State Government appeared first on Vanguard News.

Hoteliers react to ban of alcohol by Kwara State Government

CLICK HERE TO READ FULL CONTENT

Brought to you by: RIDBAY | WEBSITE DESIGN & DIGITAL MARKETING

Get This Recipe: Thyme and Garlic BBQ Chicken

There are many global and regional preparation techniques and cooking styles but this recipe uses thyme and garlic.

Barbecue chicken consists of chicken parts or entire chickens that are barbecued, grilled or smoked.

There are many global and regional preparation techniques and cooking styles but this recipe uses thyme and garlic.

ALSO READ: This Fisherman soup recipe is bound to leave you salivating

Ingredients

Seasoning powder

Fresh thyme

Chicken pieces

Black pepper ground

Mayonnaise

1 cloves garlic

3 chillies chopped

Brown sugar

Vinegar

ALSO READ: How to cook Ogbono soup

Preparation

Step 1: Place all ingredients except the chicken in a bowl and mix well

Step 2: Add the chicken pieces, place in a bag and allow to marinade for 30 minutes or more.

Step 3: Cook over the fire, or under the grill or in a pan

Serve with salad, potato or rice.

Enjoy!

Get This Recipe: Thyme and Garlic BBQ Chicken

CLICK HERE TO READ FULL CONTENT

Brought to you by: RIDBAY | WEBSITE DESIGN & DIGITAL MARKETING

'I won't run away or cry' – Mourinho remains defiant in face of Man Utd criticism

The Red Devils boss referred to pages of notes as he hit back at his critics following their elimination from the Champions League

'I won't run away or cry' – Mourinho remains defiant in face of Man Utd criticism

CLICK HERE TO READ FULL CONTENT

Brought to you by: RIDBAY | WEBSITE DESIGN & DIGITAL MARKETING

Politics: 6 dead after pedestrian bridge collapses near Florida International University; police expect no more survivors

A newly installed pedestrian bridge near Florida International University collapsed Thursday, killing six people and trapping eight cars underneath.

• A pedestrian bridge in Miami collapsed Thursday, killing six people and trapping eight cars underneath.
• Miami-Dade officials said nine people were transported to hospitals.
• Search-and-recovery efforts continued on Friday, but authorities told media they no longer believed they would find anyone alive.

---

Six people are dead after a newly installed pedestrian bridge in Miami, Florida, collapsed on Thursday, instantly crushing eight cars under 950 tons of concrete and triggering a massive search-and-rescue effort that went on through the night.

Recovery efforts continued on Friday, but Miami-Dade authorities said Friday they no longer believed they would find survivors.

"Our primary focus is to remove all of the cars and all of the victims in a dignified manner and not compromise the investigation in the process," Miami-Dade County Police Chief Juan Perez said at a press briefing.

He added that it's unclear how many people were still trapped beneath the rubble, but authorities "expect to find other individuals under there."

At least nine people were transported to hospitals after the collapse, Miami-Dade County Fire Chief Dave Downey told reporters Thursday.

At least one of the dead victims was a student at Florida International University, Sweetwater Mayor Orlando Lopez said.

The overnight search-and-rescue effort required searching under the slabs of concrete stretching across the eight-lane highway, with more than 100 firefighters on the scene along with technical rescue workers, search dogs, and cranes.

Rescuers used heavy equipment to move parts of the bridge little by little, creating "safe zones" in which they can work, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Division Chief Paul Estopinan said. Now that no survivors are expected, authorities said the ongoing excavation efforts will move more slowly and carefully.

Miami-Dade County Police Chief Juan Perez said Thursday the police department's homicide bureau would take the lead in investigating the incident, adding that the state attorney was standing by and ready to assist.

He said it would most likely take days before a cause for the collapse could be determined.

Perez added that anyone worried about their missing family members or loved ones in the area could call 305-348-3481 for information.

The investigation

The bridge, near the FIU campus, was first installed Saturday using a method intended to reduce risk to workers, pedestrians, and drivers, The Herald reported.

It was built to connect the university campus with the city of Sweetwater, allowing students to cross over the busy highway safely. The bridge was initially scheduled to open in 2019, NBC 6 reported, and it's unclear whether anyone was on it during the collapse.

The National Transportation Safety Board sent a 15-member "go team" to investigate the incident. NTSB Chairman Robert Sumwalt said the team arrived around 10 p.m. on Thursday and did a walkthrough of the scene.

Sumwalt said the team would likely stay for five to seven days to determine how the bridge collapsed and make recommendations on how it could have been prevented. He added that the NTSB team is not involved in the homicide investigation.

"Our entire purpose for being here is to find out what happened so that we can keep it from happening again," Sumwalt told reporters on Friday.

"The most important thing we can do right now is pray for the individuals who ended up in the hospital, for their full recovery, and pray for the family members who lost loved ones," Gov. Rick Scott of Florida said on Thursday.

"The road under the collapsed bridge is heavily used by so many people in #Miami This is such a horrifying tragedy," Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, a former adjunct professor at FIU, tweeted.

In a video message, FIU's president, Mark Rosenberg, said the incident "stuns us" and "saddens us."

'Building bridges and student safety'

FIU released a statement Thursday afternoon saying university officials were working with the police and first responders.

"We are shocked and saddened about the tragic events unfolding at the FBI-Sweetwater pedestrian bridge," the statement said. "At this time we are still involved in rescue efforts and gathering information."

Just days earlier, the university tweeted a quote from Rosenberg about the newly constructed bridge.

"FIU is about building bridges and student safety. This project accomplishes our mission beautifully," Rosenberg said.

The university also tweeted a rendering of the bridge:

Officials had praised the quick completion of the bridge, which reportedly finished weeks ahead of schedule. Its construction was part of a $19.4 million project grant partially funded by the Department of Transportation, NBC 6 reported.

Both Figg Engineering Group and Munilla Construction Management, which had partnered to design and build the bridge, released statements expressing condolences and vowing to investigate what went wrong.

"We will fully cooperate with every appropriate authority in reviewing what happened and why," Figg Engineering told Business Insider in a statement. "In our 40-year history, nothing like this has ever happened before."

But media outlets were quick to point out that Figg had been involved in bridge collapses. One bridge project collapsed and fell 40 feet onto railroad tracks during construction in June 2012, The Virginian-Pilot reported.

Munilla was sued earlier in March over allegations it had caused the injury of a Transportation Security Administration employee at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport as a result of "shoddy work" on a bridge, The Miami New Times reported.

"The new UniversityCity Bridge, which was under construction, experienced a catastrophic collapse causing injuries and loss of life," MCM wrote Thursday on Twitter. "MCM is a family business and we are all devastated and doing everything we can to assist."

This video shows the scene at FIU on Thursday:

Footage from TV networks showed firefighters and other rescue workers rushing to recover victims.

Politics: 6 dead after pedestrian bridge collapses near Florida International University; police expect no more survivors

CLICK HERE TO READ FULL CONTENT

Brought to you by: RIDBAY | WEBSITE DESIGN & DIGITAL MARKETING

Stoke City’s Mame Diouf in contention for Everton tie

The Senegal international faces a race against time to prove his fitness ahead of Toffees’ visit to the bet365 Stadium

Stoke City’s Mame Diouf in contention for Everton tie

CLICK HERE TO READ FULL CONTENT

Brought to you by: RIDBAY | WEBSITE DESIGN & DIGITAL MARKETING

Teenage maid stabs, strangulates 5-year-old boy

Ahmed Musa: Nigerian forward to face Arsenal in quarter-final of Europa League

Musa scored for CSKA Moscow on Thursday to ensure qualification to the quarter-finals.

Nigerian forward Ahmed Musa will face Arsenal with his side CSKA Moscow in the quarter-finals of the Europa League.

The quarter-final draws were made on Friday, March 16 less than 24 hours after Musa scored in CSKA Moscow’s 3-2 win over Lyon to ensure qualification for the quarter-finals.

With the score 1-1 and Lyon still leading 2-1 on aggregate, Musa netted in the 59th minute, getting on to a low cross from the right to finish past the goalkeeper.

 

The Nigeria international was impressive in the game and could have scored earlier from a couple of chances.

Arsenal to host in first leg

For the quarter-finals, CSKA Moscow will now face Premier League giants Arsenal.

CSKA Moscow will first travel to London to face Arsenal on Thursday, April 5 with the return leg a week later in Russia.

Musa against Arsenal

 

Musa is on loan at CSKA Moscow from Leicester City where he faced Arsenal once.

He was a second-half substitute in a Premier League game that ended goalless in August 2016 and was on the bench all through when Arsenal beat the Foxes 1-0 in the return fixture in April 2017.

He wasn’t listed when Arsenal beat Leicester City 4-3 in the Premier League opener of the 2017-2018 season.

Europa League: Quarter-final draw

In other fixtures, Atletico Madrid will battle Sporting Lisbon, RB Leipzig will take on Marseille, while Lazio and Salzburg will battle for the other semi-final slot.

RB Leipzig vs Marseille

Arsenal vs CSKA Moscow

Atletico Madrid vs Sporting Lisbon

Lazio vs Salzburg

Ahmed Musa: Nigerian forward to face Arsenal in quarter-final of Europa League

CLICK HERE TO READ FULL CONTENT

Brought to you by: RIDBAY | WEBSITE DESIGN & DIGITAL MARKETING

Rojo signs Man Utd contract extension

The 27-year-old defender was nearing the final year of his current deal with the Red Devils but has opted to stay until at least 2021

Rojo signs Man Utd contract extension

CLICK HERE TO READ FULL CONTENT

Brought to you by: RIDBAY | WEBSITE DESIGN & DIGITAL MARKETING

Arsenal hopeful on new Wilshere deal despite contract impasse

The England midfielder is currently free to leave the Gunners this summer and has grown frustrated at how talks with the club have stalled

Arsenal hopeful on new Wilshere deal despite contract impasse

CLICK HERE TO READ FULL CONTENT

Brought to you by: RIDBAY | WEBSITE DESIGN & DIGITAL MARKETING

Drilling For Orgasm: 11 great sex position for deep penetration

Thrusting can be either shallow or deep depending on the lady. Not everyone likes it touching their cervix, but in case you're, these positions are for you.

Sex is sweet, and can be very intimate in certain positions, but there are some positions can send sweet intense sensation to the brain of your lady as you hit down that really deep down.

To explore into places no penis has gone.

According to Women’s Health Magazine, here are 11 positions for super deep penetration

1. Flatiron

Make her lay face down with her lips elevated slightly, you can use a pillow to prop her up, the legs should be spread out straight.  The lifted hips offer a low barrier to entry, says New York City sex therapist, Ian Kerner, Ph.D., author of She Comes First. This position gives the maximum G-spot stimulation.

ALSO READ: 7 Effective sex positions if you want to sit or kneel

2. Face-Off

Sit down on his laps facing him, close in into his waist. Because the legs are wider here, you’re more open to receiving all your guy has to offer, Kerner says. The lady is able to control the speed of the sex and how far the penis should go.

3. Cowgirl’s helper

Just like Cowgirl, the lady is on top, and thrusts off him. The guy is able to assist here by holding her hips or thighs, supporting her weight and meeting her thrust mid-air. This gives you some great G-spot stimulation, and you can go as deep as you like depending on your thrusts, says Kerner. This is very good for view for the man, just enjoy the action.

ALSO READ: Check out these 6 ways doggy style can be electrifying

4. Cowgirl

The lady rides the guy as he lays flat. The lady slides against his thighs. From here, says Kerner, you can open your legs wider for a deeper entrance. This serves double purpose of stimulating both the G-spot and the clitoris.

5. Missionary

World’s most popular sex position for a reason, you both lay on each other, face to face. It also combines deep stimulation and intimacy. You can still make out while doing the missionary position.

 

6. Doggy

The famous position that has the lady on all fours is also good for deep penetration. The angle of this position gives deep penetration and g-spot stimulation, says Kerner. The guy can use his hands for other action such as stimulating the clitoris or nipple action.

7. The Caboose

This is modified ‘lapping’ in Nigerian lingo. The guy is seated, and the lady sits into the inner thighs of the man backing the guy. Since this probably isn't your go-to position, it’ll feel like a whole new world down there, says Kerner. The penetration here can feel deeper than it actually is.

ALSO READ: 5 things you can do if your partner hates condoms

8. Scoop me up

The couple lay side by side in the spooning position, while she bends her knees slightly, and the guy penetrates from behind. He has more leverage and support so he can wedge himself in a way that gives maximum depth, says Kerner. This is good for G-spot stimulations.

9. Seashell

Let her lay on her back with her legs elevated, let the ankles go far back towards the sides as possible, then he enters in between in missionary position. The legs are spread wide, lending more depth, says Kerner.

ALSO READ: 6 ways cowgirl sex position can become explosive

10. Butter Churner

Let her lay back in the plow position with her ankled on either side of her head. He will squat then dip the penis in and out for thrusting. This one is all about the newness, says Kerner. Blood rushes to the head in this position, which will add fresh sensations.

11. The OM

The guy sits with his legs crossed, the lady then sits on his lap facing him. Her legs are wrapped around his back, rocking back and forth. This position is all about opening yourself up—especially your legs and hips, he says.

Here, you can get deep in more ways than one: Lock eyes with your partner as you climax for added intimacy, says Kerner

Drilling For Orgasm: 11 great sex position for deep penetration

CLICK HERE TO READ FULL CONTENT

Brought to you by: RIDBAY | WEBSITE DESIGN & DIGITAL MARKETING

Ekiti State University: EKSU lecturers call off 3-month strike

The strike was called off after 57 percent of the university lecturers voted in support of the strike to be suspended.

Barely two days after university workers suspend their 3-month strike nationwide, the academic staff at Ekiti State University have also called off their industrial action on Thursday, March 15, 2018.

The decision to call off the strike was reached in a meeting held on Thursday, March 15, when 53 percent of the Academic Staff Union Members of the school voted for the strike to be called off while 43 percent voted for the continuation of the strike.

Meanwhile, Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Prof. Kolapo Olusola-Eleka had hinted about the suspension of the strike while addressing some students representatives on Monday, March 12, 2018.

ALSO READ: Only 1,937 candidates pass 2018 WAEC exam

He said, “for your information, many of the issues have already been resolved; delay in salary payment was caused by the bad economy. We are experiencing a terrible recession in the country

“I can confirm to you that the governor has agreed to pay two months subventions to ensure two months salary arrears for our lecturers. I am appealing to my colleagues since the government has shifted ground, they should suspend the strike”

EKSU students recently lamented over lecturers' strike

Recall that Ekiti State University students in February expressed their disappointment over their lecturers' indefinite strike, which started on Tuesday, January 16, 2018.

Some of the students who spoke with newsmen said the fresh students, who just gained admission into the school are becoming restless while final year students are getting frustrated over the lecturers' strike.

Ekiti State University: EKSU lecturers call off 3-month strike

CLICK HERE TO READ FULL CONTENT

Brought to you by: RIDBAY | WEBSITE DESIGN & DIGITAL MARKETING

Champions League & Europa League quarter-final draw live: Liverpool draw Man City, Real Madrid vs Juventus

The draw has thrown up an all-Premier League tie, while Barcelona and Real Madrid go to Italy and Bayern Munich head to Spain

Champions League & Europa League quarter-final draw live: Liverpool draw Man City, Real Madrid vs Juventus

CLICK HERE TO READ FULL CONTENT

Brought to you by: RIDBAY | WEBSITE DESIGN & DIGITAL MARKETING

We will continue to speak the truth, Ekweremadu assures PDP youth

Champions League final tickets on sale: How much they cost and how to buy them

The showpiece takes place on May 26 in Ukraine and the cheapest ticket is available for €70, with the most expensive costing €450

Champions League final tickets on sale: How much they cost and how to buy them

CLICK HERE TO READ FULL CONTENT

Brought to you by: RIDBAY | WEBSITE DESIGN & DIGITAL MARKETING

Sunti Golden Sugar: President commissions FMN’s N50bn investment in Niger State

Flour Mills of Nigeria’s N50 billion Sugar production facility was just commissioned by President Muhammad Buhari in Mokwa, Niger state.

Flour Mills of Nigeria’s N50 billion Sugar production facility was just commissioned by President Muhammad Buhari in Mokwa, Niger state.

The sugar estate features 17, 000 hectares of irrigable farmland and a Sugar mill that processes 4,500 metric tons of sugarcane sweetness per day.

 

The event was the proverbial “Hello world, we’re here to save the day” introduction befitting of an Agribusiness company the size of FMN.

The estate is the purest representation of the Federal Government’s Nigerian Sugar Master Plan (NSMP) with an ambition to set Nigeria on the path to self-sufficient sugar production.

 

The farm at peak production will provide direct employment for about 10,000 people yearly, and impact up to 50,000 people indirectly.

Speaking after commissioning the Mill and touring the farm, the President said “Projects like the Sunti Sugar Estate are in tandem with the vision and objectives that we set out to achieve when this administration instituted the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP).

 

While, our focus is steadfast on delivering on our policy goals of tackling corruption, improving security and rebuilding the economy; more than ever, Government will work in close partnership with businesses to strengthen investments in Agriculture, Power, Manufacturing, Solid Minerals, and the Service sectors”

 

Along with the President at the event were the Niger State Governor, Alhaji Sani Bello, Kebbi State Governor Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu,  the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor,  the MD of the Bank of Industry, Captains of Industry and other dignitaries.

 

The FMN Group’s mantra, “Feeding the Nation, Everyday,” is at the heart of the company’s strategic decisions on what they produce, how and where factories are set up, the level of care that is put into products, and how they interact with host communities and the wider environment.

This is a featured post.

Sunti Golden Sugar: President commissions FMN’s N50bn investment in Niger State

CLICK HERE TO READ FULL CONTENT

Brought to you by: RIDBAY | WEBSITE DESIGN & DIGITAL MARKETING

Labarin cikin hotuna: Shagalin bikin diyar mataimakin shugaban kasa a Aso rock

An gudanar da bikin ba tare da gayyatar dinbim jama'a ba domin rage dawainiya da

Mataimakin shugaban kasa Yemi Osinbajo ya aurar da diyar shi ga dan attajira yar kasuwa Bola Shagaya.

An daura auren Oludamilola Osinbajo da angon ta Oluseun Bakare zauren Aso villa na Abuja ranar 15 ga watan maris.

 

Sai dai anyi shagalin bikin cikin sirri ba tare da gayyatar jama'a da dama ba domin rage dawainiya da kuma janyo tseigumi ganin matsayin da Osinbajo ke dashi a kasar. Wannan ya faru ne tare da yin la'akari da shagulgulan biki da ya faru kwanan baya.

A wata hira da yayi da Pulse makonni biyu baya kafin bikin, mai yi mataimakin shugaban kasa hidima ya bayana mana cewa Osinbajo ya shawo kan matsin lambar da ya fuskanta daga manyan kusoshin kasar na yin bikin fadi-aji.

 

Kan bikin dai mutane kadan suka samu katin gayyata mafi yawanci ma yan uwa da abokan arziki suka samu katin.

Labarin cikin hotuna: Shagalin bikin diyar mataimakin shugaban kasa a Aso rock

CLICK HERE TO READ FULL CONTENT

Brought to you by: RIDBAY | WEBSITE DESIGN & DIGITAL MARKETING

Varane wants to avoid Barcelona in Champions League

The Real Madrid defender does not want a Clasico showdown when the draw for the quarter-finals of the competition is made on Friday

Varane wants to avoid Barcelona in Champions League

CLICK HERE TO READ FULL CONTENT

Brought to you by: RIDBAY | WEBSITE DESIGN & DIGITAL MARKETING

Photo Of The Day: Omoni Oboli, the actress with the infectious smile

Omoni Oboli's countdown to forty photo shoot caught our eyes and makes our photo of the day.

She is beautiful, she's a woman with a difference, she's one of the brightest talents to have come out from Nigeria.

On our photo of the day, Omoni Oboli looks all shades of awesome as she prepares for her fortieth birthday. The beautiful actress looks amazingly gorgeous in this outfit and crowns it up with her signature beautiful smile.

Omoni Oboli has indeed done pretty well for herself over the last decade. From starring in hit movies to her directorial debut, it's been an amazing journey for the wife and mother of three.

Oboli made her directorial debut in 2014 with "Being Mrs Elliott," and has since produced and directed "First Lady," "Okafor's Law," "Wives on Strike," and 'Wives on Strike; The Revolution.'

"Wives on Strike" was a hit at the box office, grossing 15 million naira in three days and completing its cinema run with 71 million naira, which earned it a spot as – at time of press – the 8th highest grossing Nollywood movie ever.

Photo Of The Day: Omoni Oboli, the actress with the infectious smile

CLICK HERE TO READ FULL CONTENT

Brought to you by: RIDBAY | WEBSITE DESIGN & DIGITAL MARKETING