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From its etymology, cars were made as means of transportation, with the first steam-powered automobile capable of human transport produced in 1769 by Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot. Over time, car making has evolved from the first combustion engine fuelled by hydrogen made in 1808 to the 1870 first gasoline powered combustion engine to 1903 when Ford produced thousands of affordable cars for sale. In recent times, cars have moved from being just a means of transportation to being a symbol of status and power used by the very wealthy and influential. From the stupendously-rich monarch in the Middle-East, to wealthy business moguls…

Akwa Ibom government has pledged to reward excellence among the corps members and provide enabling environment for them to succeed during their service year. Governor Udom Emmanuel made the pledge on Monday at NYSC Orientation Camp, Ikot Itie Udung in Nsit Atai local government area during the swearing-in ceremony of 2, 296 corps members posted to the state. Emmanuel who was represented by his deputy, Mr. Moses Ekpo, encouraged the corps members to be worthy ambassadors of the scheme. He assured that their lives and property would be safe during their stay in the state, stressing that state government would continue to improve…

Vanessa McAloon’s husband Jim couldn’t prevent running her over after she was struck by a car on the wrong side of the road as he followed her on a celebratory bike ride It should have been one of the happiest days of Vanessa ­McAloon’s life – a motorbike ride with her man to ­celebrate the all-clear from cancer. But as they rounded a corner in their countryside spin all that joy was cruelly ended in a horror crash that snatched the mum of two away – and will haunt her devastated husband Jim forever. Vanessa’s bike hit a car coming…

The residence of the Chairman, Senate Committee on Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Senator Dino Melaye, APC, Kogi West is under siege as men of the Nigeria Police Force are said to be occupying his residence in Abuja. Speaking with Vanguard some seconds ago in a very lone tune, Senator Melaye said, “the Police have taken over my house.” This happened as soon as Melaye arrested on Monday by the Nigerian Immigration Service, (NIS) at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja was released. Recall that Dino was arrested on his way to Morocco for an official engagement sponsored by the Federal Government.…

Watermelon is one of the most delicious summertime fruits for feasting on and though it’s nearly 90 per cent water, it boasts a host of health benefits, too. Muscle Recovery Believed to be due to the L-citrulline in the fruit, both watermelon and watermelon juice are shown to help relieve muscle soreness. This is great for athletes, because those who drink watermelon juice before a workout had less soreness the day after and a lower heart rate. Good For Your Skin There’s no better way to get that summertime glow. Watermelon contains vitamins A & C, which are instrumental in maintaining healthy…

Thursday, April 19 turned a black day as an 83-year-old man convicted three decades ago became the oldest inmate to die via lethal injection in Alabama, United States. Straightnews had reported that Mr. Walter Leroy Moody Jr., convicted in 1972 over explosions after a bombing campaign claimed the life of a federal judge, set off panic and prompted a sprawling federal investigation would soon face execution. Moody became the eighth inmate older than 65 executed since the beginning of 2015. The execution occurred at a correctional facility in Atmore, Alabama, about 118 miles outside Montgomery, the capital. It came in…

Senator Dino Melaye, APC Senator representing Kogi West says he has just been arrested at Abuja’s International Airport. According to a tweet, the Senator posted on his Twitter account Monday morning, he said: “I have just been arrested at the international wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe airport on my way to Morocco for an official engagement sponsored by the Federal Govt after checking in.” Details and circumstances surrounding Melaye’s arrest are foggy. Before now, the Kogi State Police Command had in March 2018 declared the Senator wanted. This followed confirmation of the escape from custody of two suspects arrested…

Rafael Nadal claimed another Monte Carlo Masters title on Sunday as his preparations for the French Open heated up. Nadal beat Kei Nishikori 6-3 6-2 in the final to secure a remarkable 11th championship in 14 years, and a third in a row. The result is significant because Nadal will retain his status as world No 1. Roger Federer would have taken over if Nadal failed to win in Monaco. The veteran Spaniard is perfectly poised for another French Open challenge next month, a Grand Slam that he has won 10 times. Japan’s Nishikori, the world No 36, was a…

Miracle, Sunday, emerged the winner of Big Brother Naija 2018 Reality Television Show and carted home N45 million, a brand new SUV car and other prices. Miracle scored 38.18 per cent to become an overall winner. He is a graduate from the aviation school, and flew into the House with his pilot licence firmly in hand. He feels grateful for everything in life as he knows how financially difficult it was to get there. Miracle’s love of dancing and camping is only parallel by his sense of fashion, especially his skinny jeans. Miracles hates inequality and says he’s not in…

A 38-year-old Roman Catholic sister in Zimbabwe has broken the law of celibacy by committing adultery with a married man. Emmaculate Samukange, who also works as a nurse at Chivhu General Hospital, said she has no intentions of breaking Phillip Dzingai’s marriage but only wanted s3x from him. “I am aware that Phillip is married and it is true that I am having an affair with him. “I am a Roman Catholic sister so what I do does not allow me to be his second wife. “I am in a relationship with him because I failed to resist s3xual temptation;…