US judge reaffirms laptop border searches without ‘reasonable suspicion’

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 US border guards can now search travelers’ laptops and other electronic gadgets without a show of reasonable suspicion. The ruling that human rights groups argue is just another example of aggressive government surveillance came Tuesday, after a US federal judge dismissed a lawsuit challenge on the border search policy.

The suit was filed by American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) on behalf of Pascal Abidor, a scholar with dual US-French citizenship, more than three years ago. Abidor said he was sitting in the train's cafe car when an officer forced him to take out his laptop and enter password.

Interesting findings on our dear RED PALM OIL….

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Deep red palm oil indicates an abundance of beta carotene.

Palm oil is one huge blessing to West Africa that suddenly became a very bad one when from nowhere we started hearing and reading that Palm oil has an extremely high level of cholesterol which is not too healthy for us.

Not just that, its type of cholesterol is the BAD type! as someone still commented on a Facebook Note I wrote on this. I have not seize to wonder where all the myths emanate from, could it be because of our lack in-depth research on those?

#5 of Top 12 Flops Of 2013 – The Embarrassing List, 'Adams Oshiomole'.

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#5 of Top 12 Flops Of 2013 – The Embarrassing List:
Adams Oshiomole’s ‘Go and die’ statement

The Edo State Governor received serious backlash on social media after outrightly telling a widow to ‘Go and die‘ for selling her goods on the roadside during sanitation in Benin. No amount of money or cups of tea can wipe that silly remark from memories of his rule.

   

#4 of Top 12 Flops Of 2013 – The Embarrassing List,'Oga at the Top'.

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#4 of Top 12 Flops Of 2013 – The Embarrassing List:
Oga at the Top (Shem Obafaiye)

The (former) Lagos State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) Shem Obafaiye subjected himself and his organization to global ridicule when he could not mention the organization’s official website during a heated live Channels interview.

   

#3 of Top 12 Flops Of 2013 – The Embarrassing List, 'Beverly Osu'.

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#3 of Top 12 Flops Of 2013 – The Embarrassing List:
Beverly Osu

Nigerians expressed disgust and disappointment when thier representative to the last Big Brother Africa reality show, Beverly Osu had sex in the house. Until her, no Nigerian housemate had been that physical in the house.

   

The Top 12 Flops Of 2013 – The Most Embarrassing Moment List [Pics]

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Dearest Omo Oodua Readers, lovers, writers and friends: Happy New Year !!!

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For all our dearest readers, lovers, writers and Friends
Little Keys Open Big Locks
Simple Words Reflect Great Thoughts
Your Smile Can Cure Heart Blocks
So Keep On Smiling It Rocks.

Using Instagram To help Your Pet Business

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Using Instagram

If you should be some of those individuals that are always up-to-date as it pertains to gadgets and technology, you'll realize that Instagram is among the favorites of smartphone and iPhone users. Instagram is a cultural media or networking site which currently runs on a portable platform, hence, it's only readily available for enjoyment using cellular devices like cellphones and tablets. Instagram allows users to see, upload, and share photos or images.

How to increase Your blog visitors using twitter followers ?

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Getting twitter followers !

What's the big idea about having Twitter followers?? This can be a question I asked myself for a relatively good time. What purpose does a large set of Twitter followers serve? How will you increase your followers?

All they are questions asked by users in addition to business owners who wish to use Twitter as a specialist marketing platform.

Photos: 2face Idibia rings closing bell for the Nigerian Stock Exchange 2013

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Gunmen in disguise abduct pastor, six children in Lagos

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A 27-man gang on Friday abducted a pastor, Mr. Godson Akubiro, and six of his children from their Adeosun Street residence, Koya Estate, Igbo Olomu, Ikorodu, Lagos State.

Akubiro is said to be the founder of Mountain of Breakthrough Church in the area. The incident was said to have occurred about 1.30am.

Neighbours, who requested anonymity, toldPUNCH Metro that the gunmen arrived at  Akubiro residence in three jeeps and a Toyota Tundra vehicle. The  number plates of the vehicles were said to have been covered. The gunmen, who wore army camouflage, had allegedly gained entrance into the house with the aid of an iron cutter.

Student gets Death sentence For Hanging Two Prostitutes And Having S*X with Their Body

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Macabre: The student had sex with a prostitute he'd murdered to fulfill a fantasy, police heard (file picture)

A 23-year-old university student in China will be executed after hanging two prostitutes and having sex with their corpses.

The student, whose surname is Lee, was studying design at Jilin University in Changchun and told police that he had been failing a lot of classes and called the prostitutes to help relieve the pressure.

Jonathan Reduces Aso Rock Food Bill.

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Jonathan warns as the budget comes under an increasingly  intense media scrutiny, President Jonathan has given up nearly half of the presidency’s giant feeding bill of N1 billion, a proposal, two years ago, that shocked Nigerians and stirred public anger.

The feeding cost has been lowered by N494 million or 45.5 percent in the 2014 budget proposal sent to the National Assembly by the president.  The 2014 request, if approved by lawmakers, will be the lowest amount of naira spent by the State House on feeding and allied costs in two years.
In the 2012 budget presented in late 2011 by the president, his office and residence as well as those of Vice President Namadi Sambo were allocated an obscene N993 million for refreshments, catering services and purchase of kitchen equipment.

Pope Francis bags Esquire Best Dressed Man of the year 2013 (Check out Pope's swag)

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 This is definitely 'unconventional' because the Head of the Catholic Church mostly wears his Papal regalia, regardless Esquire Magazine has named him their Best Dressed Man of 2013. The magazine said he was picked because of his humility and his simple manner of dressing, which has 'signaled a new era and for many, renewed hope for the Catholic Church'

Gov. Oshiomole badly injured, rushed To secret London Hospital

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Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State, is currently battling for survival after a horrible auto crash which his aides noted that is not serious. Some sources within Government House claim that the governor was flown to London to get treatment in an undisclosed hospital.

According to the reliable sources, contrary to the facts stated by his media aide, Kassim Afegbua, that all was well with the governor; in reality he sustained serious injuries on his head as well as pains in his heart.

It has been gathered that Mr. Oshiomhole was first attended to in the government house by his doctor of physiotherapist and medical doctor, but he never responded well to immediate treatment, hence he was promptly flown out in secret.

Halima Abubakar wants you to see her Ni*pple (Hot or trashy ?)

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Hot or Trashy ?

CONTINENTAL POWERHOUSES IN HIGH STAKES TANGO: NIGERIA SET TO BECOME AFRICA’S LARGEST ECONOMY IN 2014 ; REBASING BOOSTS GDP TO US$405 BILLION, SET TO LEAPFROG SOUTH AFRICA AT US$370 BILLION

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Africa's Largest Economy 20144

In about three weeks from now, when the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) releases the rebased Gross Domestic Product (GDP) it will show that Nigeria has overtaken South Africa as Africa’s largest economy, which will have great economic and geopolitical implications.

Jet Li batthles overactive thyroid Problem ( Get well soon!)

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Jet Li

Chinese action star and martial arts hero, Jet Li, has said that he is being treated for an overactive thyroid, but he is determined to fight the condition head-on.
The superstar who is known for his kung fu skills,  discussed his diagnosis during the recording of a talent show he is judging in China.
During the recording of the show on Tuesday, the 50-year-old actor appeared to have a fuller face and heavier frame. He said his weight has fluctuated but he is taking it all in stride.
Li, even  joked about his weight gain and said “I’m fat, I don’t have the time to lose it. It’s a fact!”
According to a Daily News report:

Wellness of pregnant woman assaulted by Lebanese Manager worsen

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According to a report by Premium Times, the healthiness of the factory employee assaulted by her Lebanese boss causing her to lose her 7 months pregnancy, has significantly ruined & requires urgent body transfusion.

"I just finished talking with the surgeon that did the emergency surgery and he said her condition has worsen sharply since yesterday. Her stitches were removed today but the doctor said she is very weak and under serious emotional trauma. He said she needs immediate blood transfusion or else her situation would get worse,” Alexandra Ossai's lawyer told Premium Times

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Bachelor party turns deadly in Maiduguri as Boko Haram Launches assault on party-goers.

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Around 11pm Saturday evening December 28th, three guys thought to be members of Islamic militant Boko Haram invaded a bachelor celebration at Tashan Alade community in Maiduguri and Launched fire on the party-goers, eliminating seven of these people and hurting many others.    An eyewitness who survived the attack claimed the guys came in two motorcycles , joined the celebration like they were visitors and before anyone knew what was happening , they presented their weapons and started firing indiscriminately. They fled the scene after ensuring many people were dead.