Google to team up with Ford to build self-driving cars

 

Google may not manufacture its own cars after all, but rather team up with Ford to build its self-driving vehicles.
The two companies will announce that they are pairing up to make piloted cars during next month's Consumer Electronics Show, Yahoo Autos reports.

Malaysia's first sharia-compliant airline makes its debut flight

 

Malaysia’s first Sharia-compliant airline (and only the fourth in the world), Rayani Air took to the skies over the weekend. Acting in accordance with Sharia law, female crewmembers who identify as Muslim must wear a traditional hijabwhile non-Muslim crew are required to be “decently dressed.”
All food and beverages served in flight will be halal-certified and a strict no-alcohol policy will be enforced as well. Additionally, prayers will be recited before the departure of each flight. “We are the first Malaysian airline to be Sharia-compliant, based on guidelines by relevant authorities,” recently named Rayani Air managing director Jaafar Zamhari said in a statement. “We are proud of this.”

Halal—foods that are permissible for Muslims to eat or drink under Sharia law—excludes pork and its by-products, alcohol, and animals not slaughtered according to Islamic practices.

GEJ gives lecture at the Presidential Precinct, USA

 

Former President Jonathan was a guest at the Presidential Precinct in Virginia USA where he gave a talk on Democratic leadership. Jonathan who conceded victory to Pres. Buhari after the presidential election, spent nearly a week, Nov. 8-13, at Precinct, having discussions with academic, government and business leaders and sharing his experiences with local experts. Check out more pictures below...

College students hold grand funeral for dead cockroach (photos)

 

Students at a Texas A&M university found a dead cockroach in their lab and what did they do? Give it a befitting funeral. The roach, named "Rosie," was left unattended in the anthropology building for two weeks, according to a post on Imgur by user jimmyevil, presumably lying in state.

Ekiti CJ releases 28 inmates

Ekiti State Chief Judge Justice Ayodeji Simon Daramola has released 28 awaiting trial inmates of the Federal Prisons, Ado Ekiti.
Daramola gave the order yesterday during a visit to the facility after reviewing the cases of 284 awaiting trial inmates.
Fourteen inmates were unconditionally released; the rest were freed based on the advice of the State Director of Public Prosecution (DPP).
One other inmate was, however, granted bail.
Addressing stakeholders after the exercise, Justice Daramola said the state judiciary may establish two new magistrate’s courts to fast-track the administration of criminal justice system.“We will employ Hausa and Ibo interpreters to obtain evidence witnesses and accused persons, who are not proficient in English and Yoruba.”

What Nollywood Actress Said About Crashed Marriage

Veteran Nigerian Yoruba actress Motilola Adekunle and husband’s marriage is said to be hitting the rocks as the actress, no longer wears wedding band.

our focus is to create jobs- Gov Ajimobi

Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi has said his administration will focus on job creation, food security, poverty alleviation, education and human capital development next year.
He spoke yesterday while presenting the 2016 budget of  N165,097,845,486 billion to the House of Assembly.

2Face wows fans at Calabar Festival

In an exhilarating performance to formally kick off the musical component of the ongoing Calabar Festival, African Queen crooner, 2Face Idibia, yesterday, wowed the Cross River State governor, Professor Ben Ayade, and the over 5000 revellers at the popular entertainment hotspot, Cultural Calabar.

#OLIC2 4 days to go as Wizkid, Davido, Patoranking, Reminisce, Others Join Lineup For Olamide Live in Concert 2!

 

Ahead of the second edition of Olamide Live In Concert on Sunday December 27, 2015, a formidable lineup of Nigerian music heavyweights has been unveiled as the supporting cast for the heavily anticipated concert holding at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites, VI, Lagos.

Topping the list of superstars performing alongside Olamide on the night are Wizkid, Davido, Reminisce, Phyno and Patoranking. Others who will perform are Solid Star, TJAN, Pepenazi, Niniola, Adekunle Gold, Kesh, Viktoh, Phyno, FloRocka, Ycee and others