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Bloomberg
8 hours ago
- Bloomberg
Aflac Reports Potential Leak of Personal Data in Cyber Breach
By and Jake Bleiberg Save Aflac Inc. said a recent cybersecurity breach could have given intruders unauthorized access to customers' personal information, including Social Security numbers, as well as health and claims data. The insurer also said Friday it contained the hack within hours of its discovery on June 12 and had hired cybersecurity experts to address the breach.
Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Daily Mail
What happens to the body during a fatal plane crash
Fears about flying have reached a fever pitch following the tragedy involving an Air India plane on June 12. That fatal incident is just one of a string of recent aviation accidents to rattle the globe. Your browser does not support iframes.
Bloomberg
13-06-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
All About the Boeing Dreamliner Jet Model that Crashed In India
An Air India Ltd. plane crash that killed 241 of the 242 people on board shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 12 is set to become the worst commercial airline disaster since 2014. It also marks the first time the widely used Boeing Co. 787 Dreamliner has been involved in a major accident.
BBC News
11-06-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
June 12 in Nigeria: How e become public holiday and wetin dey hapun on dat day
June 12 of evri year na national holiday for Nigeria as di kontri dey celebrate dat day as 'Democracy Day', but e no always be so. Nigeria bin dey celebrate dia democracy day on May 29, di date wen di military hand over power to a democratically elected president for 1999. Di last of such handover bin happen on October 21st, 1979. So for 18 years - 1999 to 2018 - Nigeria dey use May 29 to reflect on di journey from military dictatorship to democracy. However, on 6 June, 2018, Muhammadu Buhari who be Nigeria President dat time, declare say Democracy Day go now be evri June 12, even though May 29 go remain di date for swearing in of new presidents. According to Buhari, "June 12th, 1993, dey far more symbolic of democracy in di Nigerian context dan May 29th or even di October 1st (wey be Independence Day)". So wetin happen on June 12 1993 and why e dey so significant? June 12 1993: Nigeria "freest and fairest" election Na on June 12, 1993, Nigeria organise election to choose president wey go take over from di military Head of State Ibrahim Babangida, wey be Major General for di Nigeria army dat time. Dat election na "undisputedly di freest, fairest and most peaceful elections since our Independence", President Buhari tok for im statement of 6 June, 2018. Na di general consensus for Nigeria, even though di military regime of Babangida later refuse to acknowledge di election result. Di refusal of Babangida to uphold di election and hand over power to Moshood Abiola - wey evribodi agree say na im win di election - trigger a chain reaction of katakata for di kontri wey last for up to six years and even lead to di death of Abiola and im wife Kudirat. M.K.O Abiola... Di man for di centre of June 12 Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (M.K.O) Abiola na business mogul and politician wey bin run for president on di platform of di Social Democratic Party (SDP) for di general election of June 12, 1993. A chartered accountant by training, Abiola bin work for some international companies including Barclays Bank and Pfizer pharmaceuticals bifor e go into private business. During di SDP primary election to choose di party flagbearer for di general election, Abiola defeat im two major challengers; Abubakar Atiku and Babagana Kingibe, wey e later choose as im running mate. Abiola slogan for di election - 'Farewell to poverty' - bicom very popular wit di pipo across ethnic and religious divides. On election day, Abiola defeat im rival, Bashir Tofa of di National Republican Convention (NRC). E even win for Kano wey be Tofa home state, anoda reason why many say di election bin dey free and fair However, di Head of State dat time, Ibrahim Babangida cancel di election as e tok say one court bin don give order make di election no go ahead. Later dat year, anoda army General, Sani Abacha, take ova power from Babangida and e still refuse to recognise di June 12 election. Dis cos ogbonge protest across Nigeria, and even di current President, Bola Tinubu, folo for di pipo wey lead protests to add pressure make dem swear-in Abiola as president. One year later, for June 1994, Abiola declare imsef President of Nigeria, but Abacha immediately declare am wanted, arrest am and detain am. On 7 July, 1998, Abiola die. Na dat same day dem suppose release am from prison afta di death of Abacha. E bin dey for one meeting wit some diplomats from di US wen e suddenly take ill afta drinking tea. Some pipo suggest say na poison dem poison am, though autopsy show evidence of heart disease. How June 12 become national holiday for Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari declare June 12 as Democracy Day and national holiday on 6 June, 2018, as e tok say di date get symbolism pass May 29. "Di fact say di military goment of dat time no uphold di outcome of dat election (of June 12, 1993), no fit distract from di democratic credentials of dat process," Buhari tok. E also declare say di Nigeria goment go give Abiola di honour of 'Grand Commander of di Federal Republic (GCFR), wey be di highest national honour for di kontri, wey na only former Presidents dem dey give am. Dis na symbolic gesture to officially agree say Abiola bin win the June 12, 1993 election true-true, even though im no go dey listed as a former president of Nigeria. However, bifor dis declaration, some states for di southwest region of Nigeria wia Abiola come from, bin don dey mark June 12 as public holiday in honour of Abiola. Dis states include Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun and Oyo. Abiola come from Abeokuta for Ogun State. Wetin fit happen for June 12 dis year? Normally, di president dey usually do a nationwide broadcast wia e go talk about Nigeria journey for democracy so far. Presidents day also use di opportunity to tok about some of di tins wey dia administration don achieve for di year and dia future plans. For im democracy day speech of 2024, President Tinubu tok about di increase for di national minimum wage, and how im efforts to protect di rights, freedoms, and liberties of Nigerian citizens. E dey expected say di president go also do anoda broadcast dis Thursday. E dey usually be by 7:00am. Also, govment dey normally organise celebrations for di Eagle Square Abuja, wey go feature parades and march-pasts by various armed forces, and sometimes aerial displays by di Air Force. On oda occasions, di celebration go dey low-key, wit a brief change of guard parade by di Presidential Guards Brigade for inside di Aso Rock Villa wey be di president residence. E neva clear weda any such celebration go happen dis year. Again, civil society organisations dey also use di democracy day celebration to organise rallies and peaceful protests against some actions of goment wey dem feel say e dey anti-democratic. Already, di 'Take it back' movement, a civil society group wey dia leader na Omoyele Sowore, don declare nationwide protest for dis year June 12. One of di tins wey dem say dem wan protest about na di killings for various parts of Nigeria, including Benue, Plateau, and Zamfara States.
The Sun
09-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
Aldi's £3 buy keep pesky flies out of your home all summer – and it smells amazing too
ALDI is selling a £3 product that will keep flies out of your home all summer long, and make your house smell amazing. Summer is finally here, and according to the Met Office, it's set to be a scorcher. 2 2 However, although there are so many positives to summer, from warm weather to longer days, it also has its downsides, such as the emergence of irritating pests. House flies can be an incredible annoyance at this time of year, as they sneak in through open doors and windows. Chasing them around with rolled-up newspapers and makeshift fly swatters can seem an endless task, and can ruin your summer's evening. However, according to experts, a quick and easy way to get rid of them is to plant pest-repelling herbs in the garden. Although lavender is one of the most beloved scents for humans, flies can't stand the scent of it. Therefore, if you plant the fragrant flower near the entrance to your home or on the windowsill, it will act as a barrier against flies. Plus, lavender also attracts bees, which will give your garden a wildlife boost. Anyone wanting to try out this simple hack won't have to fork out much, as Aldi is launching a lavender plant for just £3.79. The bargain bloom will be available at stores across the UK from June 12, so flower fans had better set their alarms to be in with the chance of snagging the product. Another plant that flies hate the scent of is cooking staple basil. Tips and Tricks to Keep Your Garden Pest-Free Purchasing a pot and placing it on the windowsill will keep the insects at bay. Plus, you can pull of a leaf or two and add it to pastas, pizzas or salads to enhance their flavour. Mint is another plant that flies can't stand due to its sharp refreshing scent. Plus, it works great as an addition to summer cocktails such as mojitos. IF you want to ensure that your home is pest free this summer, here's what you need to know. Hornets and wasps - hate the smell of peppermint oil so spraying this liberally around your patio or balcony can help to keep them at bay. Moths - acidic household white vinegar is effective for deterring moths. Soak some kitchen roll in vinegar and leave it in your wardrobe as a deterrent. Flying ants - herbs and spices, such as cinnamon, mint, chilli pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, cloves, or garlic act as deterrents. Mosquitoes - plants, herbs and essential oil fragrances can help deter mozzies inside and out. Try eucalyptus, lavender and lemongrass. How to Care for Lavender To get the most out of your lavender, plant it in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Once it's settled in, it won't need much watering – in fact, it prefers to stay on the dry side. French lavender typically flowers from late spring into early autumn, with a peak bloom period between May and September. Some varieties, like Lavandula stoechas "Papillon" and "Tiara", are known for their continuous flowering from late spring to early autumn. After French lavender flowers, you should trim the spent flower stalks to encourage more blooms and keep the plant compact. You can also prune the plant back in late summer or early spring to rejuvenate it and prevent it from becoming woody.
