Labour Party lures aspirants in C’ River

Apparently hoping that the primaries of the ruling People’s Democratic Party for various elective positions might throw up challenges that could lead to defections, the Labour Party in the state has offered to provide a credible alternative platform.

Chairman of the party, Mr. Austine Ibok, who made  this allusion on Tuesday in Calabar at the maiden meeting of the State Working Committee, promised to provide a credible alternative for aspirants to various political offices in the state in the 2015 general elections.

The chairman however, said that it would only accept aspirants with the capacity to work for the people.

According to him, the party has concluded plans to embark on massive sensitization of the electorate across the 18 local government areas of the state.

Ex-minister Otom vows to win Benue PDP gov ticket

Peoples Democratic Party governorship aspirant in Benue State, Dr Samuel Ortom, has assured his supporters that he will win the ticket of the party in the forthcoming primary.

He gave the assurance at a meeting with local government coordinators, directors, advisers, and elders of his campaign organisation in Makurdi on Tuesday.

Shell to build N2b projects to celebrate Nigeria’s Centenary

Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC),   will execute   three projects valued  N2 billion as part of the agenda  to mark Nigeria’s 100 years of existence  as a nation.

The projects include; a 200-seater library in Port Harcourt; a health project at Oloibiri, Bayelsa State’ and an upgrade of athletics infrastructure in five secondary schools in Delta State.

Shell’s Corporate Media Relations Manager, Mr. Precious Okolobo who confirmed the initiative   in a statement at the weekend said, the company was implementing the library and health projects from its purse while the funding of 30 per cent of the  athletics infrastructure comes from its share in the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd (SPDC) Joint Venture.

Real Madrid, Tottenham battle over Kramer

Real Madrid has joined Tottenham in the race for German midfielder Christoph Kramer, according to reports in Spain.

Kramer has been on the radar of several clubs since appearing and impressing for Germany at last summer’s World Cup in Brazil.

Tottenham is reportedly leading the chase for the 23-year-old, who is currently on loan at Borussia Monchengladbach from fellow Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen.

De Gea: Man United is far from convincing

David De Gea believes Man United is “not that far away” from challenging at the top of the Premier League again.

United picked up another three points on Saturday by defeating Crystal Palace 1-0 at Old Trafford, pushing Louis van Gaal’s side up to seventh in the table.

And De Gea, who has been in fine form this season, says the 13-time Premier League champions is nearing a return to the upper echelons of English football.

He told the club’s official website: “In terms of the league table and the position we’re in we are not far away. All we can do is work hard and try to keep improving and it’s important that we completely concentrate on ourselves and not look too much at others.”

Van Gaal has made a point of highlighting the injury problems his side has faced this season with a number of first-team stars sidelined – currently Marcos Rojo and Radamel Falcao among others – and De Gea agrees that it has led to a difficult transition period under the Dutchman.

He added: “We would never use excuses but it’s always going to be a big setback when we have injuries and some sendings-off as well.

Pique weighing up Barcelona exit

Barcelona star Gerard Pique is considering his future at Camp Nou.

The 27-year-old has fallen out of favour with coach Luis Enrique of late and he is currently behind Javier Mascherano, Jeremy Mathieu and Marc Bartra in the pecking order.

And while the highly rated defender has refused to comment on the transfer speculation, El Mundo Deportivo has learned that Pique is seriously thinking about leaving the club.

Having retained his place in the Spain squad, the centre-back will have enough time during the international break to think long and hard about the new situation, and everything suggests that a January exit may be on the cards.

Premier League leaders Chelsea and his former club Manchester United are believed to be keen, while few more high-profile sides are likely to join the race as well.

Pique has enjoyed a lot of success since returning to Camp Nou, making 170 La Liga appearances and scoring 12 goals.

Source: Daily Independent.

UN condemns school bombing

United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon has strongly condemned the suicide bombing at the Government Science Technical School, Potiskum, Yobe State on Monday, which killed 47 students and teachers and injured 98 others.

Ban in a statement reiterated his conviction that “no objective justifies wanton violence against civilians,” and called for the perpetrators to be swiftly brought to justice through a process respectful of Nigeria’s human rights obligations and for adequate security measures to be provided for the protection of civilians.

“The Secretary-General is outraged by the frequency and brutality of attacks against educational institutions in the north of the country and reiterates his demand for an immediate cessation to these abominable crimes,” the statement said.

Nigeria's Jonathan vows to beat graft, Boko Haram in second term bid

 Incumbent Jonathan seen as favourite, faces divided opposition

* Graft, violence are twin blights of Africa's top oil producer

* Election politics seen stoking ethnic, religious tensions (Recasts, adds details, quotes, background)

By Felix Onuah

ABUJA, Nov 11 (Reuters) - President Goodluck Jonathan promised Nigerians on Tuesday he would fight corruption and defeat the Islamist Boko Haram insurgency as he announced his bid to win a second term at the head of Africa's biggest economy in a February election.

2015: INEC begins voter registration in Lagos, six others Wednesday

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will on Wednesday commence the continuous Voter Registration ((CVR) exercise in seven states of the Federation.

The exercise which will last till November 17 will hold in Kano, Edo, Plateau, Ogun, Imo, Lagos and Adamawa.

INEC said the exercise is for eligible persons presently not on the biometric register.

Jonathan’s declaration: Hundreds of commuters trek miles to work

Hundreds of commuters in Abuja were forced to cover long distances on foot as combatant soldiers, policemen and civil defence officers blocked strategic roads while carrying out stop and search activities both on motorists and passengers.

The exercise caused terrible traffic gridlock on most roads that lead residents into the city centre where President Goodluck Jonathan’s 2015 presidential declaration ceremony was held on Tuesday.

The Kubwa express road was not left out of the severe go-slow. Kubwa is one of the major areas occupied by many residents in the Federal Capital Territory.

Caught on CCTV: Horrifying moment a woman was hit by a car on Abbey Road zebra crossing made famous by Beatles album cover

• Footage captured outside Abbey Road Studios shows woman struck by car 
• The pedestrian is hit by the car at speed and sent flying through the air
• Video was posted on YouTube and has been viewed more than 150,000 times
• The crossing was famously used for the Beatles' Abbey Road album cover
• Are you the woman hit by a car while crossing Abbey Road? Please contact corey.charlton@mailonline.co.uk

This is the horrifying moment a woman was sent flying through the air after she was struck by a car at the Abbey Road crossing - the site famously used by the Beatles for the cover of their eleventh studio album.

The video, captured on a webcam installed outside the historic Abbey Road Studios, shows the unnamed female running across the famous street.

The car, believed to be a Volkswagen Gold Golf, then hits the woman on the front driver's wing, causing an audible crunch before throwing her several feet across the road. 

Horrifying moment woman is hit on iconic Abbey Road crossing

Tea or coffee - which do YOU prefer? From weight loss to cancer prevention, we reveal the health benefits of both

• Coffee and tea are good for you in different ways, studies show
• Tea may prevent the development of diabetes and heart attack risk
• It can also protect against obesity, heart disease and cancer 
• Those drinking tea 4 times a day for 6 weeks produce less stress hormone
• But it could contain pesticides and stop the absorption of iron from food 
• Coffee can stave off Alzheimer's, protect against gout and liver damage
• Also increases effectiveness of painkillers and improves memory
• However it has been linked to a higher risk of stillbirth
• Also leads to less blood flow to the heart and stains the teeth

Some people swear they can't wake up in the morning without a strong coffee, while others prefer to start the day with a nice pot of tea.

But with the benefits and dangers of regularly consuming these drinks hotly debated each week, which is better for us? 

Now, a new graphic pitting the two against each other claims coffee and tea are good for you in different ways.

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The new graphic has drawn together research on the health benefits of both coffee and tea

JENNIFER LAWRENCE SUFFERS A WARDROBE MALFUNCTION AS HER PLUNGING WHITE DRESS OPENS IN BACK OF CAB FOLLOWING HUNGER GAMES PREMIERE AFTER PARTY

It may not have been a problem worthy of Katniss Everdeen, but Jennifer Lawrence still had to deal with a wardrobe malfunction on Monday night.

The Hunger Games star was heading out from the film premiere's after party with singer Lorde when the cleavage tape keeping Jennifer's risque gown in place seemed to slip.

But 24-year-old Jennifer didn't seem too worried as she stole away from the festivities following the London premiere of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1.

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Laughing it off: Jennifer Lawrence was unconcerned when her daring dress slipped and she almost had a wardrobe malfunction while leaving the Hunger Games afterparty on Monday

Another day, another daring dress! Holly Hagan spills out of plunging orange number as Geordie Shore cast hit the town 

They've been a regular fixture in Newcastle city centre since filming for series ten of Geordie Shore resumed this month.

And after several seriously sloppy nights out in a row, the MTV reality stars seemed to have turned over a new leaf, pulling out all the stops in the style stakes and looking remarkably sober as they partied at Bijoux nightclub in Newcastle.

Holly Hagan led the glamour in a seriously plunging tangerine dress, which was cut down to her navel and barely contained her ample assets.

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Ready to bust a move: Holly Hagan made the most of her ample assets in one of her most low cut dresses to date as the Geordie Shore cast took over Bijoux nightclub in Newcastle

Robin Williams' suicide 'was caused by hallucinations from a devastating form of dementia' he was battling alongside Parkinson's

• Court documents reveal Williams suffered from dementia with Lewy bodies
• Sources say disease was the 'key factor' that drove him to take his own life
• Legendary comic was found hanging from a belt at his home last August
• Hallucinations are common among those affected by Lewy bodies dementia

Robin Williams' suicide could have been triggered by a common but devastating form of dementia that may have disrupted his normal brain function.

Court documents obtained by TMZ reveal that Williams, who was found hanging from a belt at his home in California last August, was suffering from dementia with Lewy bodies.

Sources connected with the troubled comic's family told the news site that the degenerative disease was the 'key factor' they believe drove him to take his own life.

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Robin Williams was found hanging from a belt at his home in California last August. It has emerged that the actor was was suffering from dementia with Lewy bodies

Hallucinations and delusions are common among those affected by Lewy bodies dementia, and sufferers often struggle to identify friends and family. The disease also typically causes problems with attention and alertness. 

'The condition itself is caused by the build-up of protein into clumps, called Lewy bodies, in the brain, which can damage nerve cells in areas involved in memory and thinking,' explained Hilary Evans, Director of External Affairs at Alzheimer’s Research UK. 

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