Advance science is to improve African agriculture

According to BBC Africa,

"Professor David Kabasa, the Principal of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Makerere University, Professor Sam Kyamanywa, the Principal of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at Makerere University, Dr Jimmy Pittchar of ICIPE in Kenya , and Dr Florence Lubwama Kiyimba of Uganda’a National Agricultural Research Organisation are all working to improve the productivity of farming in Africa. They joined Gareth Mitchell and Alan Kasujja in the tent at Makerere University in front of an audience to talk about the disconnect between farmers and researchers, and how this can be overcome. They also discuss the place of GM crops in Uganda, a method of farming called push pull in which pests are controlled without the need for externally applied chemicals, and the need to develop ways of processing and marketing surplus crops" follow update here  BBC Africa

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Source: BBC Africa

Angry fan fires back at 2face for taking his wedding to Dubai

This letter below was written by a very angry fan to 2face, criticising him for celebrating his wedding in Dubai instead of Nigeria, that will allow him and others the opportunity to eat rice and drink beer free of charge. Very funny but I see the point though ...read letter below after the cut.....

Rape in police cell: 11 Policemen Face Trial Today In Benin

Following a fight s with a neighbour, a woman was arrested and detained in the cell along side with men. And as a result, Mrs. Ese Isaiah was raped.

According to naijamayor, two men raped Mrs. Isaiah in turn, and despite her cry for help , the policemen on duty reportedly did not come for her rescue and turned a deaf ear at her calling for help.

Nigeria Police killed 2 Civil Defence Officers in Lagos

Wait ooo I don't understand this news, ain't these people working together to achieve the same goal ? which bring down crime level to a minimal?

According to the sunnewsonline, Officers of Nigeria Security and civil Defence corps (NSCDC) were reportedly attacked this afternoon by Police men in Ikorodu area of Lagos state on their return from their Anti-vandal operations. The police opened fire on these innocent officers of the corps killing two and injuring others.

40-Year Old Man Raped a 10-Month Old Girl Inside a Church

A 40-year old man named Kingsley Ndubisi has been arrested and charged to court for allegedly raping a 10-month old girl within a church vicinity in Lagos, State.

According to the policemen at Elemoro Division in Ibeju Lekki, Eti Osa, Lagos, the incident occurred at the True Tabernacle Church in Majek Farms, Abijo, Ibeju Lekki, Lagos.

UNBELEIVABLE NEWS: Secondary School Dropout Caught Consulting In Teaching Hospital

Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Usen Effiong, for posing as a medical doctor and consulting for the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital for months.

The State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Mr. Etim Dickson, said Effiong, an indigene of Ukot Usung Itam, in Itu LGA was caught based on intelligence report.

“The police arrested Effiong in the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital impersonating a medical doctor. The Chairman, Nigerian Medical Association, Akwa Ibom State branch, Dr. John Udobang denied ever knowing the young man. He is not a member of the association.” Says Mr Etim

Annie Macaulay Idibia "I Do" trubute to husband 2face (Innocent Idibia)

My joy! My heart! My friend! My love

She posted this picture on her facebook page and captioned it: Story of My Life

I stand before you today as open as I can ever be, humbled by the light and love in your eyes. 13 years ago, I met the most amazing man on earth! I flew on the wings of that love, uncaring, unheeding! Believing firmly that you are and will always be the wind beneath my wings

Life happened, oh yes Life happened but through it all my heart beat only for you!My heartbreak became my greatest joy! My strength! My life! Day after day I am more in love with you!

When people ask me what is love! I say Love is right here! This moment! This second! Today! Tomorrow! Love is you! Love is real! Love is my eternity with you Innocent ujah Idibia

I give you all of me today knowing that in you and you only has this imperfect girl found perfection!!!I do 13 years ago when I met you, I do seven years ago, I do five years ago when we created our daughter! I do through all the blogs and tabloid headlines

And on this day, at this very second I stand in front of the world and I say I do take you as my wedded husband! I love you!

I love you so much, so so much

President Jonathan’s ‘godfather’ Edwin Clark, 86, remarries 53-year-old

It is never too late to tie the knot right? 86-year-old Ijaw leader and former Information Minister, Edwin Clark has married popular medical doctor, Abisola Sodipe Akindeko, 53, on Sunday March 17. In honour of this, two ceremonies were organised, one at his home in Apapa and the other at the bride’s home at Okupe Estate in Maryland, online reports hold.

Recall:

Akindeko has reportedly lost two of her children Adeife and Akinola Sodipo-Akindeko  during an alleged robbery attempt on the convoy of Senator Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello in 2003. But five years later, Akindeko told reporters that her children were not killed by armed robbers but by hired assassins whose target was Senator Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello.“They were not armed robbers,” she said. This seemed to have been a huge story back then... Well it is good to know she has finally love again to apeace the void.

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Source: www.ynaija.com

Congolese Warlord has voluntarily turned himself in

A mile stone in the history of justice was marked when the Congolese rebel leader Bosco Ntaganda turned himself in at the US embassy in Kigali, Rwanda. He asked to be sent to the International Criminal Court, where he faces charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Senator David Mark offers a 2013 Corvette sports car gift to Annie and 2face

This was rumoured all over twitter yesterday but felt I should confirm this before writing about; so yes it is true and certain: Senate David Mark, presented this expensive car (2013 Corvette sports car) as a gift to the African Queen singer, 2Face Innocent Idibia at his wedding which took place yesterday in Dubai. 2Face, who share the same tribe as David Mark's tribe, which is the Idoma tribe in Benue State, was reportedly trilled and grateful to receive such from one of the most respectful dignitary personality in the country: Nigeria.

The Senate President, David Mark

Lets not forget during his traditional wedding in Akwa-Ibom about two weeks ago, the governor of his wife's State, Annie Macaulay, Gov' Godswill Akpabio, presented them with two SUVs and promising to sponsor 29 couples to the Dubai wedding. This couple is truly blessed and may God continue to shower them with more blessings. See more pictures after the cut....