Emirates Airline bans Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on its planes

Civil aviation authorities in the Emirates have banned the use of Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 on all its national carriers because of the risk of batteries exploding in the "phablet" smartphone.

"The General Civil Aviation Authority has banned operating, charging and carrying in bags the Samsung Note 7 on board national carriers' flights," it said in a statement carried by the official WAM news agency on Saturday.

VIDEO: WATCH HIGHLIGHTS AS CHAMPIONS LEICESTER CITY ARE HAMMERED 4-1 BY RAMPANT LIVERPOOL

Jurgen Klopp's side were authoritative and electric in their first home game of 2016-17, with Leicester comprehensively beaten on Saturday evening. Firmino and Mane the stars in the 4-1 annihilation of champions Leicester City with Vardy on the consolation goal.

WATCH HIGHLIGHTS RIGHT HERE ON The Forefront Sports AFTER THE CUT>>>

VIDEO: WATCH HIGHLIGHTS AS ARSENAL EDGE SOUTHAMPTON 2-1 AT THE EMIRATES

A late Santi Cazorla penalty sealed three points for Arsenal on Saturday as they beat Southampton 2-1.

Dusan Tadic gave the visitors a surprise lead when his free-kick smacked the bar and bounced over the line off of Petr Cech's back.

But Arsenal fought back and pulled level later in the half as Laurent Koscielny's overhead kick flew past Fraser Forster. WATCH HIGHLIGHTS RIGHT HERE ON The Forefront Sports AFTER THE CUT>>>

Striking Mars Landscape Captured In Colour By NASA Rover

NASA has released new colour images taken by the Curiosity Mars rover, which it says will help increase understanding of the red planet's landscape.

The pictures, taken on 8 September, were taken in the "Murray Buttes" region of lower Mount Sharp, an 18,000ft mountain, where the Rover has been based since 2014.

Nigerian troops kill seven kidnappers in Bauchi, destroy camps

The Nigerian Army said on Saturday that it’s troops of 33 Brigade have killed seven kidnappers and destroyed some camps during a patrol of some villages in Bauchi state on Friday.

A statement signed by Col Sani Usman said the troops’ action followed a tip off which brought them in contact with the suspected kidnappers at Lame Burra forest near Dutsen Ganye, Gunduru and Kati Layin villages, Bauchi State.

Usman is quoted thus: >>>>> AFTER THE CUT

Edo Decides: INEC loses N100m, to reconfigure 6,677 card readers

Benin City, Nigeria - Just two days after cancelling the Edo State governorship election, the  Independent National Electoral Commission has started counting its losses.

The commission said that it lost over N100m to the election, which was cancelled because of the security advice given to it by both the Department of State Services and the police.

The election, which was scheduled to hold today in the state, had now been rescheduled to September 28.

Syria crisis: 24 killed in air strikes on Syria’s Idlib

Air strikes that hit a market and areas of the rebel-held northwestern city of Idlib Saturday killed 24 people, a monitor said, a day after Russia and the US agreed a truce for Syria.

It was not immediately clear who carried out the raids that also hit several neighbourhoods in Idlib and wounded at least 90 people, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.

US Election 2016:Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Trump has closed in on Clinton's projected electoral lead

Republican Donald Trump appears to have carved out a wider path to the White House as a number of states including Florida and Ohio are no longer considered likely wins for Democratic rival Hillary Clinton, according to the latest Reuters/Ipsos States of the Nation project released on Saturday.

Bus Crash In Taiwan That Left 26 Dead Was Caused By 'Suicidal' Driver

A bus crash that left 26 dead was caused by a "suicidal" driver who deliberately set the vehicle on fire, investigators believe.

The driver and all his 25 passengers were killed when the tour bus caught fire and smashed into a barrier on a highway in Taiwan in July.

US safety agency urges Galaxy Note 7 owners to stop using smartphone

Owners of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Galaxy Note 7 smartphones should stop using the devices and turn them off because of the threat of a battery fire, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Friday.

VIDEO: EXPANDED HIGHLIGHTS AS BAYERN BEAT SCHALKE AWAY BY 2-0 IN THE BUNDESLIGA

Follow The Forefront on:

   > facebook Global audience 

   > facebook Nigerian audience  
   > The Forefront on Twitter
   >BBM Channel: C002CB006 {WELCOME TO THE FOREFRONT}

 >{Instagram: the_forefront_nigeria }

 Connect with Joshua Osagie (Blog owner) 
 >  facebook personal account 
 > facebook  (fan page) 

 > twitter

 > Instagram: osagiejoshua

Share this post with others on social media with options below.

US Election Prophecy: Primate Ayodele prophesies the winner of US presidential election. Read who...

Donald Trump, the presidential candidate of the Republicans in the fast approaching American election is fighting a losing battle, prominent Nigerian prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele has warned. 

In an exclusive chat with Taiye Olayemi, publisher of Global Village Extra, a US-based online newspaper, the spiritual head of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church stated categorically that Trump’s fiercest rival, Hilary Clinton will win the election. 

Photo: Oh my! See Driver's Narrow Escape From Dangling Car

A man accidentally drove his car off the ninth floor of a car park in Austin, Texas - but was miraculously unscathed.

Edo Decides: Read PDP, UPP and APC reactions as Oshiomhole alleges the PDP imported 8,000 militants for poll

Nigeria - Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State yesterday fired a broadside at his Delta and Rivers States counterparts for allegedly registering 8, 000 militants in  his state for the purpose of manipulating the September 28 governorship election.

He observed that Governors Nyesom Wike (Rivers) and Ifeanyi Okowa (Delta) were neck deep in plans to “make peaceful election impossible” when the people of Edo go to the polls to elect their next governor in two weeks time.

Oh my! At least 15 killed, 70 injured in Bangladesh factory fire

At least fifteen people have been killed and 70 injured, many critically, in a huge fire triggered by a boiler explosion at a Bangladeshi packaging factory, officials said on Saturday.

"The death toll has risen to 15 and at least 70 people have been injured," Parvez Mia, a doctor at the Tongi state-run hospital, told AFP.

UN to begin work on new North Korea sanctions after fourth nuclear test

The UN Security Council has agreed to start work at once on a new series of sanctions on North Korea after its fifth nuclear test drew global condemnation.

During a closed-door meeting Friday, the council strongly condemned the test and agreed to begin drafting a new resolution under article 41 of the UN charter, which provides for sanctions.

US Open Update (Men) - Djokovic sets up final clash with Wawrinka

Defending champion Novak Djokovic will take on third seed Stan Wawrinka in the US Open final after both men won semi-finals in punishing conditions.

Djokovic beat 10th seed Gael Monfils 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-2 in New York, with the Frenchman adopting unusual tactics to try and counter the world number one.

Stifling humidity was still a factor as Wawrinka beat Japan's sixth seed Kei Nishikori 4-6 7-5 6-4 6-2.

Edo Decides 28th September: EU election monitoring team express concern over the atmosphere between the contestants

The representatives of the European Union (EU) and the British Council, have urged stakeholders in the rescheduled Edo State gubernatorial election to embrace peace.

Mr. Ben James, Political Counsel at the British High Commission and Mr Richard Young, Deputy Head of Delegation, EU, made the appeal yesterday during a courtesy visit on the governorship candidate of the APC, Dr. Godwin Obaseki, where they also called for increase in communication between the political actors, security agencies and the INEC.


Mr James statement: 

“Our concern is that the elections on the 28th of September are held peacefully, conclusive and credible and that all the institutions, the parties, INEC, the police and other security agencies do everything they can to make sure the people of Edo can decide who the next governor would be.

“We members of the international community are very keen and sure that the 28th of September should be peaceful, free and fair and be supported.

“I think the important thing is that the institutions prepare themselves for the new date and tensions are coming down. 

There are some tensions we have seen them ourselves”, he said.

Mr. Young in his speech said as follows: 

“It is important that the people respect leadership and the leadership preaches peace. Peace is very important that people realise that we build up to 28th, with peace in mind, and the election is held in a peaceful environment.

“We came here to discuss the postponement of the governorship election and to make a number of appeals for the increase contact with the political parties and INEC and the police and the security agencies. They should ensure that a careful ground is laid for the election to take place smoothly and calmly in a democratic and credible atmosphere on Wednesday 28th of September.

“The need to have a sense that good communication between all those different actors, political parties, INEC, Police and security services is paramount, to ensure that the election takes place smoothly and calmly in a peaceful manner on September 28.”

In response to the EU monitoring team, the APC governorship hopeful, Mr. Obaseki noted thus:

"For them and me (EU and British Council), we are on the same page that whatever is required to have a peaceful election is what we ensure and insist on.”

He added that the postponement of the poll was certainly not convenient, as they have spent so much of time and money to prepare for it.

“It is not convenient, but that is where we have found ourselves. We are okay with it if that is going to protect lives and properties. We have to live with that no matter the inconvenience,” he said.

Follow The Forefront on:

   > facebook Global audience 

   > facebook Nigerian audience  
   > The Forefront on Twitter
   >BBM Channel: C002CB006 {WELCOME TO THE FOREFRONT}

 >{Instagram: the_forefront_nigeria }

 Connect with Joshua Osagie (Blog owner) 
 >  facebook personal account 
 > facebook  (fan page) 

 > twitter

 > Instagram: osagiejoshua

Share this post with others on social media with options below.

Crazy! In Ohio US, Overdosed' Couple Pictured With Child In Back Of Car

Pictures have emerged which show a couple unconscious after allegedly overdosing on heroin while a four-year-old boy is in the back of the car.

The disturbing photographs were published by a small police department in the US state of Ohio, which claimed it represents what their force deals with on a daily basis.

CORRECTED VIDEO: WATCH HIGHLIGHTS AS BAYERN LEAVES IT LATE AGAINST SCHALKE 2-0 AWAY IN THE BUNDESLIGA

Strikes from Robert Lewandowski and Joshua Kimmich helped Bayern Munich to a hard-fought 2-0 Bundesliga win over Schalke at the Veltins Arena on Friday.

The reigning champions were high on confidence heading into the encounter following their 6-0 thumping of Werder Bremen on matchday one, whereas the Gelsenkirchen side lost their opener versus Eintracht Frankfurt 1-0. WATCH HIGHLIGHTS RIGHT HERE ON The Forefront Sports AFTER THE CUT >>>

VIDEO: WATCH HIGHLIGHTS AS PSG STRUGGLE AGAIN IN LIGUE 1 AGAINST ST ETIENNE 1-1

Paris Saint-Germain’s teething problems under Unai Emery continued as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Saint-Etienne – and a similar performance when they meet Arsenal on Tuesday will surely only result in a defeat.

Lucas Moura’s penalty seemed to have the Ligue 1 champions – so utterly dominant domestically last season – on their way to an unconvincing win, yet arch-poacher Robert Beric snatched an equaliser in stoppage time. WATCH HIGHLIGHTS HERE ON The Forefront Sports AFTER THE CUT>>>

Period Of Recalls! General Motors Recalls Four Million Vehicles

General Motors is recalling four million vehicles worldwide to fix a software defect that has been linked to at least one death.

The company said the move was necessary to fix an airbag software defect in certain models.

GM says the the fault is rare, but car's computers can go into test mode and the front airbags will not inflate in a crash,in "rare circumstances when a crash is preceded by a specific event impacting vehicle dynamics."

Edo Decides: APC replies PDP on allegations following poll postponement - "PDP's allegations idiotic"

Nigeria -  The All Progressive Congress in Edo State has described as idiotic, allegations by the People’s Democratic Party, that it masterminded the postponement of the state governorship election to September 28.

It said the postponement of the election did not add any value to activities of the party in preparation for the polls.

State Chairman of the APC, Anselm Ojezua, who spoke at a press briefing on Friday, said the decision to postpone the election has adversely affected the party.

Edo Decides: Postponement of poll would not affect the credibility of the election, INEC says

                               

The Independent National Electoral Commission has said that the postponement of Edo governorship election by two weeks would not affect the credibility of election in the date.

INEC Deputy Director for Voter Education and Publicity, Mr Nick Dazang, said on Friday in Abuja that the commission was committed to ensuring that the election does not in any way fall short of previous elections, NAN reports.

Obama vows new sanctions on North Korea, condemns nuclear test

U.S. President Barack Obama condemned North Korea's nuclear test on Friday as a "grave threat" to regional security and international peace and said he would work with U.S. partners on new sanctions against Pyongyang.

"To be clear, the United States does not, and never will, accept North Korea as a nuclear state," Obama said in a statement, in which he singled out Pyongyang as the only country to have tested nuclear weapons this century.

US Election 2016 - Facebook cofounder Dustin commits $20m to Clinton campaign

Facebook co-founder Dustin Moskovitz is committing $20 million to help Hillary Clinton and her Democratic Party in the upcoming US election.

Moskovitz, a Harvard roommate of Mark Zuckerberg who was part of the founding group of the social networking giant, said he and his wife Cari made the decision to pour in millions because “polarization in America today has yielded a race that is about much more than policies and ideas.”