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Muhammadu Buhari is Dead, Buried today and Nigerians are Less Concerned

It is official. Buhari died in a London elite Clinic at the age of 82, in the presence of his family members and close associates. The news of his demise was brought to the public by Ahmed Garbu, his Special Assistant on Media. @@LINE_BREAK@@ @@LINE_BREAK@@Nigerian public have expressed mixed reaction to the news of Buhari@@APOS@@s death. While majority begrudge his erratic, destructive eight-year reign as a democratically elected president of the country for destroying the economy, enabling insecurity, installing nepotism in government, elevating tribalism, promoting lawlessness and exhibiting authoritarian tendencies, few others eulogizes his legacies and praise his achievements. @@LINE_BREAK@@ @@LINE_BREAK@@Buhari@@APOS@@s character and personality will be remembered largely by his quote during the buildup to the 2015 general election where he was quoted as saying "...the monkey and the baboon will be soaked in blood.." in response to a question he was asked about how he will react should he fail the election. @@LINE_BREAK@@ @@LINE_BREAK@@It is worthy to note that his administration completed the popular second Niger Bridge providing alternative link road to between the country@@APOS@@s most remarkable land and geographical divide. @@LINE_BREAK@@ @@LINE_BREAK@@Buhari is laid to rest today in his country home in Daura, the current Federal Government led by President Bola Tinubu have declared this day a public holiday in honor of the legacies of the former president.

admin 15 July, 2025 01:04pm

Johnielo Ataha

Last updated: 8 days

BREAKING: CTC Reveals No Court Order For Natasha's Recall - Senate Holds All Cards, ₦5m Fine Stands!

The much-anticipated Certified True Copy (CTC) of the court judgment concerning Senator Godswill Akpabio and Barr. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has finally landed, and it’s shattering premature victory narratives with the force of legal reality. Forget the social media confetti – the document reveals a critical distinction ignored in the initial euphoria: The court did NOT order the Senate to recall Natasha. @@LINE_BREAK@@ @@LINE_BREAK@@This revelation, dissected by legal experts and sharp observers like the acerbic "Prof. Mgbeke," exposes a wave of "ignorance with confidence" that swept through celebratory circles. The judgment, it turns out, is far less a command and far more a cautious suggestion. @@LINE_BREAK@@ @@LINE_BREAK@@Here’s What the CTC Actually Says (And What It Means): @@LINE_BREAK@@ @@LINE_BREAK@@

1. No Mandatory Recall:

Paragraphs 11 and 12 of the judgment, now scrutinized, contain advisory language, not a binding directive. The court effectively offered an opinion that the Senate could reconsider Natasha@@APOS@@s suspension. As Prof. Mgbeke bluntly puts it: "Judicial advisory ≠ binding directive. Ask any 100-level law student." The Senate remains sovereign over its internal disciplinary procedures. @@LINE_BREAK@@

2. ₦5m Fine & Apology Confirmed:

While the recall narrative crumbles, one aspect is crystal clear and enforceable: **Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan faces a confirmed ₦5 million fine.** She is also mandated to issue **public apologies in two national newspapers and on her verified Facebook page.** This is the concrete legal consequence stemming from the case. @@LINE_BREAK@@

3. Senate Sovereignty Upheld:

The CTC explicitly acknowledges that the suspension fell under the Senate@@APOS@@s internal affairs and its established Rules of Procedure. The judge did *not* overrule the suspension itself. The phrasing, interpreted by observers like Mgbeke, leans towards: *"You (Senate) might want to think about this again," not "You MUST reinstate her now." @@LINE_BREAK@@

4. Premature Celebration Debunked:

The initial reports of a decisive legal victory for Natasha appear grossly overstated. The "digital confetti" and "victory parties," as Prof. Mgbeke describes them, were based on a fundamental misreading of the judgment@@APOS@@s force. Celebrating an advisory opinion as a binding order is, in her words, "peak delusion." @@LINE_BREAK@@

5. Ball Firmly in Senate@@APOS@@s Court:

The critical takeaway? **The Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria holds absolute discretion.** They *can* choose to review the suspension based on the court@@APOS@@s suggestion – or they can choose not to. They could even theoretically impose a further suspension. Natasha@@APOS@@s return hinges entirely on the Senate@@APOS@@s internal decision-making process, not a judicial command. As the Village Legal Realist quips: "If Natasha resumes on Tuesday, call me. Until then... the ball is still in the Senate’s court, literally, oh!" @@LINE_BREAK@@ @@LINE_BREAK@@

The Fallout: Reality Check vs. Rushed Euphoria

@@LINE_BREAK@@ @@LINE_BREAK@@This CTC revelation serves as a stark lesson in legal literacy versus emotional reactivity. It highlights, as Prof. Mgbeke sharply observes, the danger where "popularity is [mistaken for] legal strategy, and noise [is mistaken] for justice." The case underscores that understanding judicial nuance is paramount before declaring victory. @@LINE_BREAK@@ @@LINE_BREAK@@

What Happens Next?

@@LINE_BREAK@@ @@LINE_BREAK@@All eyes now turn to the Senate. Will they heed the court@@APOS@@s non-binding suggestion and review Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan@@APOS@@s suspension? Or will they stand firm on their disciplinary action, leaving the ₦5m fine and apologies as the sole outcomes of this legal chapter? @@LINE_BREAK@@ @@LINE_BREAK@@One thing is undeniable: the CTC has rewritten the narrative. The enforceable order is the penalty against Natasha, while the path to her potential return remains a narrow one, paved solely by Senate procedure, not judicial decree. The celebrations were premature; the real decision-making power was never wrested from the hallowed chambers of the National Assembly. @@LINE_BREAK@@ @@LINE_BREAK@@Stay tuned as this developing political and legal story unfolds. The Senate@@APOS@@s next move is now the only one that matters.

admin 11 July, 2025 10:15am

Johnielo Ataha

Last updated: 66 days

Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Ekpeyong Named APC Leader in Nsit Atai, Backs Tinubu, Akpabio

By Asian Ebong Edited by Johnielo Ataha @@LINE_BREAK@@ @@LINE_BREAK@@In a significant political development ahead of the 2027 general elections, the All Progressives Congress (APC) chapter in Nsit Atai Local Government Area has unanimously endorsed Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Ekpeyong as the political leader of the party in the area. @@LINE_BREAK@@ @@LINE_BREAK@@The endorsement took place on Saturday, May 10, 2025, during a well-attended event held in Essien Itiaba, Nsit Atai. The ceremony was presided over by the APC chapter chairman in Nsit Atai, Hon. Ntiaobong Essien. @@LINE_BREAK@@ @@LINE_BREAK@@Introducing the newly endorsed leader, Hon. Essien described Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Ekpeyong as an astute administrator, seasoned politician, moral compass, bridge-builder, and grassroots mobilizer. He praised Ekpeyong’s impactful legacy as a former Deputy Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly and as a Member of the House of Representatives for Uyo Federal Constituency. @@LINE_BREAK@@ @@LINE_BREAK@@“The decision to endorse Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Ekpeyong followed a thorough and objective assessment of his leadership qualities, as well as consultations with key stakeholders. He has the requisite experience and integrity to lead the APC to victory in future elections,” Essien stated, emphasizing that the choice was made not for personal interests, but in recognition of excellence and capacity. @@LINE_BREAK@@ @@LINE_BREAK@@In his response, Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Ekpeyong expressed deep appreciation to the party leadership and stakeholders for the confidence reposed in him. He pledged to run an inclusive administration where every segment of the party will have a voice. @@LINE_BREAK@@ @@LINE_BREAK@@He also used the platform to commend the President of the Senate, His Excellency Senator Godswill Akpabio, for facilitating the appointments of several distinguished indigenes of Akwa Ibom State to various boards, parastatals, and commissions. He equally thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for confirming those appointments and pledged his unwavering loyalty and support to their administration. @@LINE_BREAK@@ @@LINE_BREAK@@Several party leaders and stakeholders spoke in support of the endorsement, including Engr. Ifiok Titus, a state officer of the party in Nsit Atai; Bishop Ime Ekpe, former chapter chairman of the PDP; Pastor Akaninyene Noah, former APC chapter chairman; Prince Isaac Etuk Etuk, APC House of Assembly candidate in the last general elections; and Hon. Enefiok Tom Enebong, among others. @@LINE_BREAK@@ @@LINE_BREAK@@Notable attendees at the endorsement event included Hon. Emmanuel Udo Udo, Hon. Sylvanus Eyo, Obong Cyril Ibanga, Hon. Agatha Paulinus, several ward chairmen, and councillorship candidates from the last local government elections. @@LINE_BREAK@@ @@LINE_BREAK@@ @@LINE_BREAK@@---

admin 13 May, 2025 01:40pm

Johnielo Ataha

Last updated: 72 days

Senate Passes Tax Reform Bills, Retains 7.5% VAT

In a significant legislative move, the Nigerian Senate passed two tax reform bills while rejecting a proposed 10% Value Added Tax (VAT) increase.

The decision to retain the 7.5% VAT rate has been met with mixed reactions. Some citizens view it as a relief amid rising living costs, while others argue that broader tax reforms are needed to address economic inequality.

Former President Goodluck Jonathan cautioned against reforms that could inadvertently lead to a one-party state, urging careful consideration of political implications.

The passage of these bills is seen as a step toward streamlining Nigeria’s tax system.

admin 08 May, 2025 10:10am

Johnielo Ataha

Last updated: 72 days

Federal Government Unveils ‘Nigeria First’ Policy

The Federal Government has launched the ‘Nigeria First’ policy, aimed at prioritizing locally made goods to boost domestic industries.

Announced by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, the policy has sparked widespread conversation on social media platforms, with the hashtag #NigeriaFirst trending. The initiative seeks to reduce reliance on imports, strengthen local manufacturing, and create jobs.

However, some Nigerians have expressed concerns about implementation challenges, citing past policy failures. The policy’s rollout is seen as a response to ongoing economic pressures, including inflation and foreign exchange constraints.

admin 08 May, 2025 10:02am

Johnielo Ataha

Last updated: 201 days

Apply Now: Nigeria Customs Service Starts Fresh Recruitment, Announces Deadline

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched a new recruitment drive to fill various positions. @@LINE_BREAK@@To qualify, applicants must possess specific academic qualifications ranging from a university degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) to National Examination Council (NECO) or West African Examination Council (WAEC) Ordinary Level (O@@APOS@@Level) certificates. @@LINE_BREAK@@The application window is open from December 27, 2024, to January 2, 2025. Applications can be submitted electronically through the NCS@@APOS@@s official recruitment portal. @@LINE_BREAK@@An O@@APOS@@Level certificate (WAEC or NECO) is the only academic requirement for applicants seeking the Customs Assistant Cadre position. @@LINE_BREAK@@In addition to the educational qualifications, all applicants must be in good physical and mental health. They are required to provide a medical fitness certificate from a recognized government hospital. @@LINE_BREAK@@ @@LINE_BREAK@@ @@LINE_BREAK@@Official application portal @@LINE_BREAK@@

admin 30 December, 2024 04:20am

Johnielo Ataha

Last updated: 225 days

Mother of Trans Girl, 10, Sobs on CNN Over Trump's Healthcare Cut

A 31 year old mother shed tears on CNN after hearing that his 10 year old son she changed to a girl won’t be receiving any help or medicines from the Government as Trump plans to end Gender Affirming care . @@LINE_BREAK@@ @@LINE_BREAK@@Trump is set to pass a law that prohibits changing the sex of a child and teaching them that they can be a woman in a man’s body . America spends millions on these people as they constantly need medicines every time . @@LINE_BREAK@@ @@LINE_BREAK@@Why will a parent do that to his or her child ? @@LINE_BREAK@@Well , this is about to end now as Trump said.

admin 06 December, 2024 07:23am

Johnielo Ataha

Last updated: 226 days

Welcome Back to Ubonowo.com Rebranded!

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admin 04 December, 2024 02:11pm

Johnielo Ataha

Last updated: 256 days

Study Finds Machine Learning May Improve Prediction of Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH)

Background

Current methods for assessing risk of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) rely on traditional statistical models or expert judgment. The study team believes machine learning could enhance PPH prediction by enabling more complex, data-driven models.

Objective

The research aimed to advance prediction models for PPH and evaluate how machine learning compares to traditional statistical approaches.

Methods

The researchers developed predictive models using the Consortium for Safe Labor data set, which included data from 12 U.S. hospitals covering the years 2002-2008. The study focused on transfusions of blood products or cases of PPH defined by an estimated blood loss of 1000 mL or more. For a secondary outcome, transfusions of any blood products were tracked. The models included 50 characteristics related to pregnancy, childbirth, and hospital factors. Several machine learning methods, including logistic regression, support vector machines, random forest, multilayer perceptron, and gradient boosting (GB), were evaluated. Performance was compared using the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC-AUC) and the area under the precision/recall curve (PR-AUC).

Results

The study analyzed 228,438 births, finding that 3.1% (5,760) involved PPH, 2.8% (5,170) required a transfusion, and 5.6% (10,344) met the criteria for both PPH and transfusion. Models based on both antepartum and intrapartum features showed the highest positive predictive values, with the GB machine learning model outperforming others (ROC-AUC=0.833, 95% CI 0.828-0.838; PR-AUC=0.210, 95% CI 0.201-0.220). Key predictive factors included delivery mode, oxytocin dose during labor, use of intrapartum tocolytics, presence of anesthesia support, and hospital type.

Conclusions

Machine learning models demonstrated superior discriminability over traditional logistic regression in predicting PPH risk. However, the study notes limitations with the Consortium for Safe Labor data set due to subgroup variability, which affects model accuracy and generalizability.

References:

Homa Khorrami Ahmadzia, Alexa C Dzienny, Mike Bopf, Jaclyn M Phillips, Jerome Jeffrey Federspiel, Richard Amdur, Madeline Murguia Rice, Laritza Rodriguez. *JMIR Bioinform Biotech* 2024 (Feb 05); 5:e52059

admin 05 November, 2024 08:21am

Johnielo Ataha

Last updated: 264 days

Latest Web Technologies Powered by AI

Some of the latest upgrade in web technologies include: @@LINE_BREAK@@AI- powered Web Assembly (WASM) @@LINE_BREAK@@Neutral Network-driven CSS (NND-CSS) @@LINE_BREAK@@Intelligent Content Generation (ICG) @@LINE_BREAK@@ @@LINE_BREAK@@The web development landscape is undergoing a radical transformation, thanks to the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI). @@LINE_BREAK@@Here are some of the most exciting AI-powered web technologies: @@LINE_BREAK@@ @@LINE_BREAK@@

1. WebAssembly (WASM) - A Game-Changer:

@@LINE_BREAK@@WebAssembly (WASM) is a binary instruction format that allows code written in languages like C++, C-hash, and Rust to run efficiently in web browsers. This technology opens up a world of possibilities: @@LINE_BREAK@@ @@LINE_BREAK@@a. High-Performance Applications: @@LINE_BREAK@@ @@LINE_BREAK@@WASM enables the creation of complex, high-performance applications directly in the browser, without the need for plugins or native apps. @@LINE_BREAK@@ @@LINE_BREAK@@ @@LINE_BREAK@@b. Cross-Platform Compatibility: @@LINE_BREAK@@ @@LINE_BREAK@@WASM code can run on any platform with a WASM runtime, making it highly portable. @@LINE_BREAK@@ @@LINE_BREAK@@

2. Intelligent Content Generation (ICG):

@@LINE_BREAK@@ @@LINE_BREAK@@Intelligent Content Generation (ICG) leverages AI to automate content creation processes. @@LINE_BREAK@@ @@LINE_BREAK@@This includes: @@LINE_BREAK@@ @@LINE_BREAK@@I. AI-Powered Writing Assistants: @@LINE_BREAK@@ @@LINE_BREAK@@These tools can help writers generate ideas, write drafts, and improve their writing style. @@LINE_BREAK@@ @@LINE_BREAK@@ @@LINE_BREAK@@II. Automated Content Generation: @@LINE_BREAK@@ @@LINE_BREAK@@AI can generate articles, blog posts, and other content based on specific prompts or data. @@LINE_BREAK@@ @@LINE_BREAK@@

3. Neural Network-Driven CSS (NND-CSS):

@@LINE_BREAK@@ @@LINE_BREAK@@NND-CSS takes CSS to the next level by using neural networks to dynamically generate styles based on user preferences and context. @@LINE_BREAK@@This technology offers: @@LINE_BREAK@@I. Personalized User Experiences: NND-CSS can tailor the appearance of a website to each individual user, creating a more engaging and personalized experience. @@LINE_BREAK@@ @@LINE_BREAK@@II. Adaptive Design: Styles can adjust automatically to different screen sizes and devices, ensuring optimal viewing on any platform. @@LINE_BREAK@@These AI-powered technologies are poised to revolutionize the way we build and experience the web. @@LINE_BREAK@@ @@LINE_BREAK@@By combining the power of AI with traditional web development techniques, we can create more innovative, efficient, and user-centric web applications. @@LINE_BREAK@@ @@LINE_BREAK@@

Contributors:

@@LINE_BREAK@@Imalove Dan, Tony Art-hanas, Johnielo Ataha @@LINE_BREAK@@ @@LINE_BREAK@@

admin 28 October, 2024 04:45am

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