Nigeria Football Officials Set To Hold Two Crisis Meetings; After Defeat to Bafana Bafana

Nigeria football officials will hold two crisis meetings this week following the Super Eagles' 2-0 defeat by South Africa in 2019 African Cup of Nations qualifying.

The Technical and Development Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation will meet with national coach Gernot Rohr on Tuesday morning and then with Nigeria Sports Minister Solomon Dalung later in the day.


Committee chairman Christopher Green said the issue of the World Cup qualifying matches against Cameroon in September will be top of the agenda.

"It was not the result we worked or prayed for, but the truth is we have only lost one of six matches in the series, and this wake-up call has come at the right time. It has also come when we still have the opportunity to rectify things and prepare harder for the remaining matches of the FIFA World Cup qualifying race," Green said.

"Losing to South Africa was never in our calculation, but it has happened. Someone once said that when the going gets tough, the tough get going. Now, everyone, including the technical crew and the players, know that we must work harder than we have ever done, dig deeper than we have ever done and show the kind of commitment greater than we have ever shown in the two qualifying campaigns.

"Now, we have to focus squarely on the FIFA World Cup qualifiers because the race to the Cup of Nations will only resume in nine months' time. In two-and-a-half months, we have classical World Cup battles with Cameroon. That is the only issue on our minds at the moment."

The meeting with Dalung, however, will be focused on what went wrong against South Africa, including the reasons for the NFF's inability to clear their allocation of official match balls.

"This is a temporary setback which is surmountable. We need to sit with the Technical Committee and crew to find out the immediate and remote causes of this setback," Dalung said.

"We have very young talented players in the Super Eagles and we trust that with more hard work and determination, this result can be reversed when we go to South Africa.

"This is just the beginning of a long journey. The Super Eagles will definitely be in Cameroon because we can't afford to be absent at the Africa Cup of Nations for a third consecutive time.

"We must do all within our means to support the team when they win and when there's a setback. We will ensure that no stone is left unturned in our pursuit of a ticket to Cameroon."

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"We Will Commence on Enforcement of Psychiatric Tests on Traffic Low Offenders" - FRSC Says

The Federal Road Safety Corps(FRSC) has said that it will commence enforcement of psychiatric tests on traffic law offenders in the country with effect from July 1, 2017.

The Corps Marshal , Dr Boboye Oyeyemi , stated this at the opening of a five - day training programme for 22 FRSC officials on traffic safety for non- motorised transportation in Abuja on Monday.

According to a statement by Bisi Kazeem, the FRSC Corps Public Education Officer, Oyeyemi said the test would focus on four areas of violations including use of phone while driving, traffic light and route violations as well as dangerous driving.

The move, according to him, was necessitated by continued violations in the identified four areas despite efforts by the corps to change the behaviour of motorists through education and enforcement.

Oyeyemi said, “We are worried about the continuous use of phone while driving, traffic light violations, route violations and dangerous driving.

“We have invited the commanding officers for a strategic session on Friday. We will give them full directives to resume the referral of all these classes of offenders to various government hospitals for check of their mental state.

“I think it is an act of irresponsibility for somebody to be driving and be using phone or for a traffic light to stop you and you are jumping the line.

“It means something is wrong with your mental faculty. So, there is need to examine this, to really check whether you are fit to drive, whether you have the mental capability.

“The offender will bear the cost. When they confirm that he is fit, then he will go for retraining programme and pay the fine.”

He argued that the purpose of the
mental examination for offenders was not to generate revenue but to engender attitudinal change.

“Fine is not the issue ; the issue is we need a positive attitudinal change of Nigeria. We cannot continue to be having fatal crashes due to traffic light violations, people jumping the traffic lights, I think it is crass irresponsibility, ” the Corps Marshal stated.

He stated that the FRSC was empowered by its enabling act to undertake the proposed psychiatric examination.

He added, “The Act (FRSC Establishment Act ) is very clear on this. You can challenge it. People have been challenging the act , and that is the beauty of democracy.

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2017/2018 NECO Chemistry Practical Answers

NO1)
*Note:*
 Candidates are strongly advised to check which size of pipette was used by their school.

 We used 25cm³

If your school used 20cm³, all you need do is use it in place of 25cm³ anywhere we used it and calculate accordingly

NOTE; :ALL MAKE USE OF YOUR SCHOOL ENDS POINT*

Volume of Pipette used 25.0cm^3

Titration | Rough | First | Second | Third
Final burette reading (cm^3) | 22.50 | 45.10 | 32.65 | 27.60
Intial burette reading (cm^3) | 0.00 | 22.50 | 10.00 | 5.00
Volume of A used (cm^3) | 22.50 | 22.60 | 22.65 | 22.70


1a) Average volume of A = 22.60 + 22.65 + 22.70/3
= 22.65cm^3

1bi) GIVEN: CB = 0.10moldm^-3
VB = 25cm^3
CA = ?
VA = 22.65cm^3

Equation of reaction:

H2C2O4(aq) + 2NaOH(aq) ====> Na2C2O4(aq) + 2H2O(l)

hence, nA = 1
Nb = 2
Using CAVA /CBVB = nA/nB
CA = CBVBnA/VanB
=0.10 × 25 × 1/22.65 × 2
CA = 0.055 moldm^-3
Concentration of A in moldm^-3 = 0.055

1bii) Using:
gram concentration = molar concentration × molar mass

conc. Of A in gdm^-3 = 0.055 × [(1 × 2) + (12 × 2) + (16 × 4)]
= 0.055 × 90
= 4.95gdm^-3


2a)
*TEST*
X + 5cm of distilled water, Divide the solution into 4 portion

*OBSERVATION*

Salt X is soluble in distilled water

*INFERENCE*

Salt X is soluble salt

2bi)
*Test*
-To the first portion, Add dilute NaOH in drop
-then in excess

*OBSERVATION*
-White precipitate solution is formed
-The white precipitate is soluble

*INFERENCE*
Zn^2+ Pb^2+ and AL^3+ are present

2bii)
*TEST*
-To the 2nd portion add dilute NH3 solution in drop
-then in excess

*OBSERVATION*
White gelatinous precipitate is formed which is insoluble in excesa

*INFERENCE*
Zn^2+,Pb^2+ and Al^3+ are present

2biii)
*TEST*
To the 3rd portion, Add dilute HCL in drops
-then in excess
-heat the solution

*OBSERVATION*
White precipitate is formed which Dissolved on heating and re-appears on cooling

*INFERENCE*
Pb^2+ confirmed

2ci).
*TEST*
Sample Y + concentrated HNO3

(2Cii)
Heat the product formed in (ci)

*OBSERVATION*
Dirty white curd is formed
It turn to yellow colouration on heating

*INFERENCE*
Protein is present

2ciii)
*TEST*
Add concentrated NH3 to the product in (cii)

*OBSERVATION*
The product in (Cii) turns to orange colour

*INFERENCE*
Protein is present


3ai)
i) SO2 change the colour of acidified K2Cr2O7 solution from Orange to green when it is passed through it by changing to Cr2(SO4)3
solution

ii) when zinc dust is added to CuSO4 solution, the solution turn from Blue to white

3aii)
i)Due to the formation of Cr2(SO4)3 solution
ii)Due to the formation of white ZnSO4 since zinc is higher in electrochemical series

3b)
DRAW and label a diagram for a set up that can be used to separate suspension of chalk dust in water

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May the sincere desires of our hearts receive favourable response, in Jesus precious name (Amen).

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Footballer, Diego Costa Says He Could Still Go To Atletico Madrid

Diego Costa has raised the possibility of signing for Atletico Madrid and joining another club on loan until their transfer ban ends in January.


Diego Costa, who again stressed that Chelsea would make the final decision on his future -- revealed last week that head coach Antonio Conte had told him via text that he was no longer wanted at Stamford Bridge.

His former club Atletico cannot register new players until Jan. 1 after infringing FIFA rules on signing underage players, but they can still make signings and loan them elsewhere until the New Year.

Speaking after Spain's win over Macedonia on Sunday, Costa said Atletico's transfer ban did not rule them out as a potential destination.

"To sign for Atletico does not mean I wouldn't play," the 28-year-old told Spanish radio station Onda Cero. "I could go out on loan.

"Chelsea has to decide my future. I have two years left on my contract. I have to wait for the club's decision. If they want to sell me, I will decide what the best option is. I would love to play for Atletico."

The sense that Costa's days at Chelsea were numbered grew in January, when he was dropped by Conte following a training ground row days after Chinese Super League club Tianjin Quanjian had offered to make him the world's highest-paid footballer.

Tianjin's interest in a potential £76 million move has receded in recent weeks, but Chelsea are keen to get the maximum return from any sale as they prepare to finance a move for Everton striker Romelu Lukaku, who is valued at £100m.

Asked whether there was still a chance that he could stay, Costa said: "Things don't work like that. If it was a fair fight [for a starting position], I would consider staying, but if it's not I have to leave."

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Tech: Sony Xperia XZ Premium Been Selling at Rs 59,990 (Photo)

Sony’s Premium flagship smartphone offering has finally arrived in India. Sony Mobile India today launched its Xperia XZ Premium on Amazon India at Rs 59,990 and it is the second smartphone in the world to pack in a 4K display. As expected, the Sony Xperia XZ Premium will be an Amazon exclusive in the online space, but like every other Sony smartphone will also be available at offline retail stores all over the country starting today.


The smartphone is indeed the second one in the world to pack in smartphone display with a 4K resolution. The first smartphone to pull it off was the Xperia Z5 Premium, that was launched last year alongside the standard Z5 at Rs 62,990 in India.

Just like the Xperia Z5 Premium, the new smartphone comes in a shiny chrome finish and yet again a 4K display. Other features include a Snapdragon 835 chipset, 4 GB of RAM and a 5.5-inch 4K screen with HDR support and Triluminos display, Gorilla Glass 5 that covers the whole phone, IP68 certification for water and dust, Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box, a 3,230 mAh battery with QuickCharge 3.0, USB Type-C and a fingerprint scanner. The handset will be available in Luminous Chrome and Deep Sea Black color options.


The key highlight apart from the 4K display is also Sony’s Motion Eye smartphone camera, one that is also available on the recently launched Xperia XZs.

The new camera can record 960 fps slow motion video which is 4x slower than current smartphone cameras, though slow-mo is captured only at 720p. There is also an anti-distortion shutter which minimizes rolling shutter and a unique memory-stacked sensor. The camera has a 19 MP sensor (1/2.3-inch), a 25 mm f/2.0 lens, a dual-tone flash, predictive and laser autofocus and an RGBC-IR sensor for natural color rendering. The camera can record 4K video with SteadyShot 5-axis digital stabilization.

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Imo Deputy Governor, Prince Eze Madumere has allegedly maried a third wife named Chioma Oyekaba.

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It is easy to do evil, it is right to do good... Whatever you do, chose wisely 'cos there will be consequences at the end. May the Good Lord help us all to live right, Amen.

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So shall it be. Amen.

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Sport: Gunners Eye Blockbuster James Rodriguez Transfer Deal (Photo)

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Tech: New Robotic Tool To Reduce The Consequences of a Stroke (Photo)

Researchers have developed a new robotic tool that may in combination with standard rehabilitation programme improve the mobility of patients surviving a stroke. Stroke, known as a leading cause of long-term disability, is a sudden loss of brain function, caused by the interruption of blood flow to the brain or the rupture of blood vessels in the brain and an estimated 1,50,000 people die from it each year. As a consequence of stroke, the survivors are often left with muscle over-activity, including spasticity, characterised by tight or stiff muscles and an inability to control those muscles.


The study showed that the new robotic tool may help in assessing muscle overactivity and movement dysfunction in survivors of stroke. The rehabilitation robotic system was found to quantitatively measure the three degree-of-freedom (DOF) impedance of human forearm and wrist in minutes. Using their impedance estimation device, entitled the distal internal model based impedance control (dIMBIC)-based method, the team was able to accurately characterize the 3 DOF forearm and wrist impedance, including inertia, damping, and stiffness, for the first time.

“The dIMBIC-based method can be used to assist in the quantitative and objective evaluation of neurological disorders, like stroke,” said lead author Sang Hoon Kang, Professor at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST). The results were published in the journal IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering. “The findings will open a new chapter in robot-assisted rehabilitation in the workplace accident rehabilitation hospitals, as well as in nursing homes and assisted living facilities,” Kang said.

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Do what is right, not what is easy.

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Check Out These 7 Beautiful Things To Do In Other To Be Successful

We’re all familiar with the saying, “it’s the little things that count”. In the same vein, to be successful you have to pay attention and consistently do seemingly little things to achieve that goal.


Here are the 7 things to do if you want to successful.

1). Focus More on Being Productive
It’s not enough to just be busy doing one thing or the other. To be successful, you must find ways to be productive in all you do. Nothing you commit your time, skills or knowledge to should be a waste. Find ways to always get things done efficiently and get tangible results from it.

2). Focus on Always Being At Your Best
To be successful, you should live by this mantra, “If it’s worth my time, it’s worth my best.” Try to create a track record of diligence and commitment for yourself in whatever you do. Ultimately, this will culminate in consistent excellence for you, which is bound to eventually single you out for good in your endeavours and lead you to success. If you’re in doubt, just give it a shot. Also, find, relate with and hang around people who complement your strengths and help bring out the best in you.

3). Focus on Making Continuous Improvement
Your best last year should not be your best this year. Focus on continually improving and expanding your capabilities. Consistent improvement secures your relevance in the scheme of things, especially in the workplace. Take a step at a time, with little improvements and advancements here and there, and before you know it you’ll surprise even yourself.

4). Take Care of Your Body
You can hardly function at your best and be successful, if your body and mind is weak. Success is largely mental and your body plays a vital role in helping you achieve success, so you should never for any reason neglect the two. It’s going to be quite difficult for a sick or terminally ill man or woman to be successful. Besides, the point of striving for success in the first place, is to actually enjoy it. Pay attention to your mental and physical health.

5). Live a Balanced Life
Success isn’t only measured by monetary wealth. To be truly successful, you’ll have to agree that vital aspects of your life have to be at least be okay (if not perfect). You should learn to balance making money with living a healthy life and paying attention to your family and friends. You must put your life and personal goals in perspective, and at every point learn to give to Caesar what is Caesar's.

6). Be Positive and Responsible
Every time you want to be negative about certain aspects of your life, sit down and think of what it will cost you to just be positive. Optimism and positivity enhances your drive, which is very essential for success in the first place. One can hardly succeed without drive. You should also be responsible enough to take responsibility for your success. No one can stop you from succeeding if you are truly determined to. Well, no one but yourself.

7). Be Focused and Consistent
Remember the saying, ‘Jack of all trades, master of none’. Focus and consistency are extremely vital ingredients for success. Assess the five most successful people in the world, there is one thing they all have in common – a ‘niche’. They’re all known for something. Being focused and consistent helps you remain patient and persistent when you need to be. It also helps to enhance your strengths and helps you overcome your weaknesses. It saves you from procrastination and helps you see through your plans. Be focused and consistent. It will go a long way for you.

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