President Goodluck Jonathan has terminated the appointment of two of his Special Advisers

This was disclosed in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati.

The statement said the appointment of Joy Emordi, who was Special Adviser to the President on National Assembly Matters, and that of Tunji Olagunju, his Special Adviser on the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD), had been terminated with immediate effect. More after the cut...

 

Jay Z & Beyonce top Forbes list of highest-earning celebrity couples

Jay Z and Beyonce have earned the most as a couple from June 2012 to June 2013 says Forbes.

The power couple raked in about $95million! Part of the money was generated from their music, some from other businesses that they own. Jay Z is the owner of a sport wear coy, 'Roc Nation Sports' while his singer wife owns a clothing line and a fragrance collection line.

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SOON, EARTH 'WILL GET TOO HOT FOR HUMANS'

Life on Earth will continue for up to three billion years but humans will die out far sooner, scientists have said.

Researchers say that our planet's increasing proximity to the sun will eventually result in soaring temperatures, the seas drying up and the extinction of all life.

But according to a study by the University of East Anglia, in Norwich, man-made climate change will make human life impossible long before this happens and our best chance of survival would be to relocate to another planet - with Mars being the most suitable option. Click on read more to continue the story on this amazing discovery...

VIEWERS BAFFLED BY NEWSREADER PROP

BBC news presenter Simon McCoy left viewers baffled today when he presented a report while carrying a stack of photocopier paper - after mistaking it for an iPad.

The 51-year-old broadcaster was doing a piece to camera from the corporation's newsroom about "drunk tanks" with the refill pack of A4 paper clearly visible in his hands. Maybe the piece he was presenting affected him. Click read more to continue...

AT 13, GIRL, BEGINS MASTER'S DEGREE

An Indian girl of 13 years old is studying for a master's degree after her father sold the family's land to pay her tuition fees.

Sushma Verma was able to finish high school aged seven and a degree in microbiology at 13 only with the sacrifices of her uneducated parents. Click to read more interesting story about the young gal...

MTN PROJECT FAME 5 RUNNER-UP, ADETOUN ADEKOYA SURVIVES FATAL ACCIDENT TODAY

Nigeria Entertainment Industry could have being thrown into mourning today especially the MTN Project Fame West Africa family if not by the grace of God. The MTN Project Fame 5 runner up, Adetoun Adekoya who gave a scintillating performance last week at the Project Fame season six (6) has every reason to thank God this moment. The talented songstress survived a ghastly accident around Ilesha, Osun State few hours ago.

The Toyota Corolla car she won after the competition rammed into a trailer while on her way to a church programme. The Waka Queen got out safely with no injuries. "Thank God for me, it could have been worse". She stated.     See pix of  her damaged car after the cut...

Hankook Is Latest To Roll Out Airless Tire Concept

Hankook has revealed a new airless tire design called i-Flex which makes its debut this week in concept form at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show. The i-Flex tire constitutes both the tire and wheel and is similar to previous concepts from Bridgestone as well as America’s own Polaris.

Apart from being puncture proof, the i-Flex tire has many other benefits. It is considerably lighter than conventional tire and wheel combinations and it can also provide a level of shock absorbency through the unique mesh structure. According to Hankook, these two attributes alone contribute to reduced fuel consumption and improved NVH levels.

However, the benefits don’t end there. The lighter weight means less unsprung mass, aiding handling, and 95 percent of the tire's materials are recyclable. The i-Flex is made from polyurethane synthetics, with the tire manufactured in conjunction with its rim as a single unit. The concept version on display in Frankfurt will measure just 155/590 R14 and be displayed on a Volkswagen up! subcompact.

Hankook hasn’t mentioned production plans but it’s only a matter of time until airless tires start to replace their pneumatic cousins.

Note, Hankook is working on even more advanced tire technology. Working with researchers from the University of Cincinnati, Hankook has developed an eMembrane tire concept that is capable of transforming its profile through internal structure changes in accordance with different driving conditions, such as in a busy city or on a race track.

For instance, when driving at high-speeds, the tire’s tread center extends to generate maximum ground friction through wider ground contact area, aiding grip. Conversely, when driving at low-speeds, the tread is designed to produce minimal road contact area and ground friction, whereby the tire's fuel efficiency is enhanced by reducing rolling resistance. 

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