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Windows 8 has been an enigma from the time of its release. Backed by probably the biggest marketing campaign ever for an operating system, Windows 8 has not managed to take the market by storm. Rather, its progress has been slow and gradual. Though Microsoft has tried its best to hype up every small achievement, the latest version of their operating system has received its fair share of criticism. Yet, there is one piece of news which will put a smile on the face of Windows proponents who have had to work very hard to defend their beloved OS.

When Google Glass was first “announced” back in early 2012, the rumor mill went on overdrive. Speculation was rife about what Google was planning to do. Wearable technology ideas were thrown left and right. Augmented reality rumors were even brought up. At this point, with Google Glass being available to a few people , we know much more about Google’s “next big thing”, but I wager that many an average consumer still is not totally clear about what Google Glass can do. Sure, we know that it gives the user the power to be connected by merely wearing the device. You can take pictures, tweet, and do all sorts of stuff you can do with your smartphone right now. But what are the Google Glass features that will really convince you to shell out hundreds – maybe a thousand – dollars for something that, depending on your perspective, looks really cool or really dorky? Here are some of the Google Glass features that just might push you over the line of doubt. 1. Prism screen display It really i

Northern elders have pointedly said President Goodluck Jonathan will not be re-elected in 2015. They, therefore, said a segment of the Niger Delta people, particularly erstwhile militant leader, Alhaji Asari Dokubo, who said there would be war in Nigeria if their kinsman, Jonathan, is not re-elected, may start their action now. According to them, the Jonathan sympathisers do not need to wait until their kinsman is defeated in 2015 to act. The northern elders, under the aegis of Northern  Elders Forum (NEF), hinged their opposition to the president’s re-election on  non-performance. They added that Jonathan was not entitled to the office of president in the first place. Prof. Ango Abdullahi, their spokesman, conveyed their position in an interview with Sunday Vanguard. Abdullahi, a former Vice Chancellor of the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, pointed out that the North was dissatisfied with Jonathan’s presidency. “We in the North are not going to support Jonathan in 2015 because he has

The House of Representatives yesterday, ordered the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, to return N236 billion to the treasury of the Federal Government within a month. The order was given by the Chairman of the House Committee on Public Accounts, Adeola Olamilekan. He said the order was in line with the query of the Auditor-General of the Federation which the corporation failed to defend before the committee. Cross-Section of members of House of the Reps Group Managing Director of the Corporation, Mr Andrew Yakubu, was billed to appear before the committee, along with the heads of the Federal Inland Revenue Service,FIRS, Petroleum Products Pricing Agency, PPPRA, and Accountant General of the Federation, among others, over the Auditor -General’s query on the fuel subsidy regime but delegated the General Manager, Process and Procedures, Mr Abdullahi Kalami, to represent him.

Manchester City assistant manager David Platt has left the club just a day after Roberto Mancini was sacked, the English Premier League side announced Tuesday. Italian manager Mancini was sacked Monday after a trophy-less season for City was confirmed by their shock FA Cup Final loss to Wigan. That Wembley defeat followed City's surrender of the Premier League title to local rivals Manchester United. Former England midfielder Platt was offered the chance to stay at City, a club he joined in 2010, but instead decided to leave. "With regret Manchester City announce that David Platt has this (Tuesday) afternoon left his role as assistant manager at the club," a City statement said. "David was offered the opportunity to continue his work with us but has declined the invitation. He has decided to leave his role with his close friend Roberto Mancini. "David has made a significant contribution to the Club's success since joining in 2010 and we wis

List of recent winners of the UEFA Europa League, ahead of the 2012-13 final between Benfica and Chelsea in Amsterdam on Wednesday: 2011-12: Atletico Madrid (ESP) 2010-11: Porto (POR) 2009-10: Atletico Madrid (ESP) 2008-09: Shakhtar Donetsk (UKR) 2007-08: Zenit Saint Petersburg (RUS) 2006-07: Sevilla (ESP) 2005-06: Sevilla (ESP) 2004-05: CSKA Moscow (RUS) 2003-04: Valencia (ESP) 2002-03: Porto (POR) 2001-02: Feyenoord (NED) 2000-01: Liverpool (ENG) 1999-00: Galatasaray (TUR) 1998-99: Parma (ITA) 1997-98: Inter Milan (ITA) 1996-97: Schalke 04 (GER) 1995-96: Bayern Munich (GER) 1994-95: Parma (ITA) 1993-94: Inter Milan (ITA) 1992-93: Juventus (ITA) Titles won by club Juventus (ITA): 3 (1977, 1990, 1993) Inter Milan (ITA): 3 (1991, 1994, 1998) Liverpool (ENG): 3 (1973, 1976, 2001) Borussia Moenchengladbach (GER): 2 (1975, 1979) Tottenham Hotspur (ENG): 2 (1972, 1984) Feyenoord (NED): 2 (1974, 2002) IFK Got

ADDRESS   BY    PRESIDENT GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN, GCFR   ON THE DECLARATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY IN BORNO, YOBE AND ADAMAWA STATES IN ORDER TO RESTORE PUBLIC ORDER, PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY IN THE AFFECTED STATES OF THE FEDERATION    MAY 14, 2013   Dear compatriots,   1.    It has become necessary for me to address you on the recent spate of terrorist activities and protracted security challenges in some parts of the country, particularly in Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Gombe, Bauchi, Kano, Plateau and most recently Bayelsa, Taraba, Benue and Nasarawa states.  These unfortunate events have led to needless loss of lives and property of many innocent Nigerians including members of our security forces.   2.   The recent killing of security operatives by a cult group in Nasarawa state is particularly condemnable. I have directed that no effort or expense be spared in identifying and bringing to justice all those who had a hand in the killing of the operatives.   3.   The activities of insur

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Robust support came for President Goodluck Jonathan from South-South and South-East governors, who yesterday, gave a strong endorsement of his leadership and charged him to confront terror wherever it may be found in the land. The governors at a meeting in Asaba, Delta State, condemned the behaviour and antics of Nigerians and those they described as their “evil collaborators,” who according to them, have decided to assault the collective consciousness of the nation by encouraging terrorism in the country. The meeting of the governors was across party lines. The only absentee was Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State. Those present were Senator Liyel Imoke of Cross River; Peter Obi of Anambra; Chief Theodore Orji (Abia), Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom), Hon. Seriake Dickson, Bayelsa and Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, Delta. Also present were Chief Martins Elechi (Ebonyi), Sullivan Chime (Enugu), Rochas Okorocha (Imo), while Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State was represented by his deputy,

State of emergency: Northern leaders in crucial meeting Alarmed by the grim prospects of the declaration of a state of emergency by the Presidency in five of their states, Northern elders are converging on Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, with a view to taking far-reaching decisions to halt such a move, which they see as punitive. Meanwhile as the northern leaders were putting heads together to come up with a decision, the 36 state governors under the aegis, Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, yesterday, urged President Goodluck Jonathan to ignore those agitating for state of emergency in some troubled states. There were reports that the Presidency was contemplating the declaration of a state of emergency in five states of Borno, Yobe, Nasarawa, Benue and Plateau states following escalating violence. But the Presidency said on Saturday that it had not yet taken a firm decision on what to do in those states with rising violence.

There has been a lot of accidents on our Roads which are caused by mostly not the vehicles we drive but because little things are not just put into considerations. So I have outlined 6 safety tips to stay protected on the Road 1. Stay focused on defensive driving Keep 100% of your attention on driving at all times. Use defensive driving techniques and be aware of what others around you are doing and expect the unexpected. Don't use a cell phone or any other electronic device while driving. 2. Practice safe driving tips Build time into your trip schedule to stop for food, rest breaks and phone calls or other business. Adjust your seat, mirrors and climate controls before putting the car in gear. 3. Prioritise car safety Secure cargo that may move around while the vehicle is in motion. Don't attempt to retrieve items that fall to the floor. Have items needed within easy reach, such as toll fees, toll cards and garage passes. 4. Make the time for driving s