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Plants embedded with carbon nanotubes could detect explosives and wirelessly relay the information to an electronic device. Credit: Juan Pablo Giraldo/UCR Bionic plants that can detect explosives in real time could be the future of environmental monitoring and urban farming, researchers said in a new study. The spinach plants have carbon-nanotube-based nanoparticles in their leaves that give off infred light and are sensitive to the presence of nitroaromatics, key components of several explosives, the scientists said. If these chemicals are present in groundwater, they are absorbed by the roots and transported to the leaves, where they cause the infrared emissions of the so-called "nanosensor" to decrease. A detector that is similar in complexity to a smartphone can then register this change in emissions, the researchers said. In tests with the nitroaromatic picric acid, this dip was detected within 10 minutes of the roots taking up the chemical, accord...

The blind man identified as Lawan was spotted around Trade Fair Complex in Jos, Plateau State, selling phone accessories. Instead of taking to begging like most physically disabled individuals, Lawan decided to hawk chargers and cords in order to make a living. And that is what he has been doing for the past seven years with the help of his son. His son leads him and also identify the denomination of money collected from customers. Lawan hopes to make enough money to rent a shop of his own in the nearest future.

 Niger Delta elders are expected to meet with President Buhari to discuss issues after the region –  The elders plan to tell the president the reason they rejected his investment package – They also called for the Maritime University not to be changed to a polytechnic Niger Delta leaders and stakeholders have rejected the President Muhammadu Buhari’s government’s $10 billion (N4 trillion) infrastructural rebirth investment programme, This revelation is coming just as the Niger Delta leaders are expected to meet President Buhari at the presidential villa on Monday, October 31. Vanguard reports that the elders are expected to tell the president of their decision to reject the package as they were not consulted before the decision was taken. President Buhari with Niger Delta elders The meeting was necessary following the continued bombing of oil and gas pipelines by militants in the region that has crippled oil production and reduce the country’s exportation....

                             Jimoh ibrahim A member, Board of Trustees, Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Ebenezer Babatope, has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of being behind the emergence of business mogul, Jimoh Ibrahim, as the candidate of the opposition party in the forthcoming Ondo State governorship election. In a text message sent to our correspondent on Sunday, Babatope said Buhari manipulated the political events in Ondo State in order to favour Ibrahim and set the state on the path of dictatorship. He called on Nigerians to resist what he described as President Buhari’s ploy to destroy democracy in the country. Babatope said the declaration of Ibrahim as the governorship candidate of the PDP in Ondo State was designed by Buhari and the All Progressives Congress to electorally manipulate the governorship election. The former minister of transport warned that the future of the nation’s dem...

President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has commended the Nigerian Army for its decision to purchase 50,000 pairs of shoes from local manufacturers in Aba, Abia State, for use by its officers. He said the move showed that the military was living up to its billing as an institution that could play vital roles in boosting the economy. In a statement by the Special Adviser to the Senate President on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, Saraki said  the Army’s decision to patronise made-in-Nigeria footwear was a good example, which showed the force as a pacesetter and a truly national institution ready to contribute its quota in ending the present economic recession in the country. The Senate President urged other military and paramilitary forces to emulate the Army by immediately banning the purchase of all imported footwear in preference to locally-produced ones. He also urged the military and paramilitary agencies not to limit their patronage and promotion of made-...

A 26-year-old man, Tunde Agbaje, has reportedly trekked from the Ketu area of Lagos State to Zaria in Kaduna State. We learnt that Agbaje, who is the cousin of a former People’s Democratic Party gubernatorial candidate in Lagos State, Jimi Agbaje, went on the adventure to prove his love for a lady, Sharon Donald. Our correspondent gathered that 26-year-old Donald is the daughter of a former governor of a state in the South-South and had recently travelled to New York, United States of America. It was learnt that Agbaje and Donald had met in Ikoyi, Lagos State, and had been friends for the past six years, but she had turned down his marriage proposal several times. Agbaje said he decided to trek to Zaria to prove his love for Donald, adding that he was on the road for 19 days. The Lagos State indigene was reportedly received on Friday, October 21, by the Chief Security Officer of the Ahmadu Bello University, Col J.K. Tukur; and the protocol office of the Emir of Zaria. He w...

It's official! Iyanya has signed on to Don Jazzy's music label, Mavin Records. Congrats to him! Iyanya's post after the cut..

Today is music artiste Ice Prince's 30th birthday and his friend, OAP Toolz took to IG to wish him a Happy Birthday!. She wrote: "Happy birthday lil bro!! God blessings always! @iceprincezamani" This appears to have disturbed a random man, who questioned her 'audacity' for calling him - 'lil bro'. Lol..

There were larger number of turn up than expected.during the program, some christain reverted to islam...the program was a success , it started by 10am and ended by 1:30pm. This post first appear on rexloaded.blogspot.com See photos after the cut...

A 35-year-old Thomas Matthew who lived at Mountain village opposite Dantata Camp, Asokoro, Abuja, claims his late father initiated him into an occult group. He also claimed that his father appeared to him and commanded him to sacrifice his children to him on different occasions. On October 7th, Mathew found fault with his wife, Bola, who is deaf and dumb, beat her up, then chased her out of the house. He had previously killed their 2 month old son by strangling him to death last year and October 7th, 2016, he strangled their his four-month-old daughter, Mary Matthew to death. According to the Commissioner of Police, of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command, Mr. Mohammed Mustafa the suspect was apprehended this time after his wife made a report at the Police station that he had killed their baby. The wife also explained that he had tried to kill their 9 year old son in the past and luckily she caught him in the act then sent her son away to her mother's home for him to ...

ACADIP (Academy of Islamic Propagation) is going to be in Offa kwara state. On 30th of October 2016 by 10 am for the establishment of Acadip Offa branch. Lecture will be delivered by Mallam Yusuf Adepoju. Venue is Oyeleke Sumonu Hall beside ibolo microfinance bank, Offa, kwara state this post first appear on the trailblazer blog.

Chris Brown's daughter, Royalty, dressed up as singer, Selena for Halloween. Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was an American singer who was killed by her very close friend, Yolanda Saldívar , who was obsessed with her and stole money from her.

Recently after an electronic outlet in Ukraine offered to give free iPhone7 to anyone willing to change their legal name to iPhone 7, a 20 year old, Olexander Turin who was up to the challenge literally changed his name to iPhone Sim (Seven) on his passport to receive the new apple phone. Although, after receiving the converted price on Friday, iPhone Sim also hinted at changing it back to his original name, Olexander Turin, when he starts having children.

Northern Nigeria is about to witness one of the most glamorous weddings of the year! The beautiful bride-to-be, Nana Shagari is the granddaughter of former Nigerian President Shehu Shagari, while her equally handsome groom-to-be is Saleh Lukat, former Vice President Namadi Sambo’s in-law. Nana is a combination of beauty and brains. She graduated with a First Class degree from the University of Leicester, UK at the age of 19 and is currently a student at the Nigerian Law School. Her father, Muktar Shagari was one of the longest serving Ministers during the Olusegun Obasanjo regime and also served as the deputy governor of Sokoto State for 8 years. Saleh is an enterprising businessman, with some successful businesses to his credit. Preparations are already in top gear for this grand event which is set to take place in the capital city, Abuja, before the end of the year. The couple posed for some pre-wedding photos shot by George Okoro.

US President, Barack Obama's brother Malik Obama announced that he has been verified on Twitter and took several digs at his half brother, Barack, he called him a liar and claimed that Barack mistreated his mother when she visited the White House. He also accused Hillary Clinton and her campaign of lying and deceiving the American people. Asking people to vote for Trump. Read his tweets after the cut.. Source :- Linda ikeji

Fans dressed up as Beyoncé, Stevie Wonder, Rihanna and Drake for Halloween. Did they nail the costumes? photo after the cut...

NBA player, Dwyane Wade wished his wife, ageless actress, Gabrielle Union, a Happy birthday as she turned a year older yesterday.

The thought of growing old terrifies many people. In fact, it is many people’s prayer to live long and be able to accomplish more. As challenging as things could be, nobody wants to die before his time. For another group of people, growing old is fine and highly acceptable since they have laboured hard to get to where they are. It is a time of harvest for people like that as they enjoy celebrating life and events with their children and grandchildren.

The ‘Land is Green’ crooner, TY Bello and a host of other celebrities have been included in the ‘Celebrity You Like No Other’ campaign making waves in the country by Nigeria’s leading Noodle brand-Indomie. The brand which currently appreciating and celebrating the uniqueness of talents in various fields of endeavor, has increased the scope of people to be celebrated by adding talented photographer and musician TY Bello, model, Olajimoke, ace rapper, MI Abaga, screen queen, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Yemi Alade, music presenter, Denrele and others. Rexloaded.blogspot.com Indomie believes that everyone is special in his or her unique way; whether he or she is a photographer, a rapper, a model, blogger they need to be celebrated. The beautifully crafted celebrity packs had distinctive lines like ‘Photographer Like No Other’ for TY Bello, ‘Lyricist Like No Other’ for MI, ‘Model Like No other’ for Olajumoke, with each bearing ...

man who was killed in a chokehold by a NYPD officer in 2014, is slamming Hillary Clinton’s campaign Thursday, over leaked emails from the server of John Podesta, the Democratic campaign chairman, which revealed email conversations about using her father's death to protest gun violence. In the email, he wrote: “I know we have Erica Garner issues but we don’t want to mention Eric at all? I can see her coming after us for leaving him out of the piece,” wrote Nick Merrill, a spokesman for the campaign. After the leak Erica wrote: "I'm troubled by the revelation that you and this campaign actually discussed 'using' Eric Garner ... Why would you want to 'use' my dad," tweeted Erica Garner.  Clinton staffer Maya Harris wrote that Garner should not be included as he was not killed by gun violence. "I'm glad you had Maya on your team to explain why you won't be USING my dad in you f-----g gun violence piece... Black woman saved ...