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A gang of monkeys attacked a laboratory assistant and escaped with a batch of coronavirus test samples, it has been reported. The bizarre incident saw the troop of primates launch their assault near Meerut Medical College in Delhi, India. According to local media, the animals then snatched COVID-19 test samples from three patients and fled. One of the monkeys was later spotted in a tree chewing one of the sample collection kits, the Times of India reported – adding that test samples from the patients had to be taken again. It is the latest example of the highly intelligent, red-faced rhesus macaques taking advantage of India’s nationwide lockdown to combat the spread of coronavirus. While they have proved an increasing problem in urban areas of the country in recent years, lockdown measures in the last two months have emboldened the monkeys.

Money is one of the greatest problems facing humans; because with it we purchase all our daily necessities and luxuries. Only a small proportion of the world's population have gained freedom from money problems. This does not mean that they do not want money anymore but they do not worry about their bills. If you are 20 or 30 and you want to be free from money problems before 50, these are the keys: 1.  Make money to work for you:  All the billionaires of the world are not people working for money (employee) rather money is working for them (employers). No matter how much you are been paid or you expect to be paid as an employee. You may not be free from money problems because as your employer increases your income your bills will also increase. So you must make sure that you raise money and use that money to generate more money, that's what all billionaires do. 2.  Acquire asset and not liabilities:  The rich acquires assets but the poor acquires liabilities, that's...

The rate of unemployment in our country Nigeria is very alarming and needs urgent attention. Young youths, after graduating from tertiary institutions will end up doing minor jobs, just to survive. But we are all waiting for better days, as the Federal Government embark on the mission of reducing unemployment in the country. In order to reduce the high rate of unemployment in the country, the Federal Government has opened up a scheme that will see unemployed youths in the rural areas receive a monthly payment of N20,000. However, the payment of the N20,000 to the youth does not mean they will just sit at home and expect their monthly allowance, the FG has instructed that the youths must engage in activities like clearing of drainages , sweeping markets , road maintenance , traffic control, and cleaning of public infrastructures like health centres and schools . This information was dispersed to the public by the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Mr Festus Keyamo (SAN ), on T...

Who doesn’t want to have fresh breath? Everyone want to have fresh breath and of course be confident at all times every time and everywhere. This information is aimed at getting solutions to mouth odor causing bacteria. This article is centered around what you can eat that can help give fresh breath. Kindly note that apart from having any other underlying chronic illness, the following food items can predispose you to having mouth odors. These underlisted food items are not bad actually but eating them can give you a bad breath if care is not taken. 1.   Garlic: garlic is a very powerful Sulphur containing herbs with strong smell. Eating this without proper care can make your mouth smell so bad. 2.   Onions: this too fall in the same category of the former. 3.   Fish: Some certain types of fish can give you a smelly mouth. 4.   Carbonated drinks: unfortunately your favourite carbonated drinks can be the reason why you have that...

It is important to know the activities you should stay away from after sweating it out at a workout session; simply because it can determine how effective your exercise routine will be.  1. Skipping the Stretch Once you are done with your workout, you should stretch the muscles that you targeted during your exercise routine. This will not only help them recover more quickly and keep you more limber, but may also enhance the growth process. 2. Performing Excessive Cardio There is nothing wrong with doing some cardio (20-30 minutes maximum) after your weight training, but it should not be excessive or you will severely hamper the physiological and hormonal mechanisms that lead to muscular hypertrophy. The best thing to do is to separate cardio and weight training by about 5 hours. 3. Excluding Fast Acting Carbs It is very important for you to quickly consume the proper nutrients after a workout, and carbohydrates play a very important role in this equation. Since the body is primed to a...

Strength Training for Muscle Growth If your goal is to build up your body as quickly as possible, you're going to need to maximize the time you spend in the gym. To increase your muscle size and strength (also known as hypertrophy), start with a well-rounded resistance-training program. For muscles to grow, you need to expose them to repeated tension by lifting weights. Then, as your muscle fibers tear and adapt, they'll grow bigger and stronger, according to the NASM. Our bodies actually adapt to tension pretty quickly, so to keep those fibers growing, you'll need to increase the weight, reps and/or sets you use for the exercises you choose. Tip*1 Compound moves — like deadlifts, squats and incline chest presses — are among the most effective exercises for strength training. These moves trigger several different muscles at once, which means they'll burn more calories, too. 1Tip*2 Eating for Muscle Growth What you eat in the kitchen is just as important as your training...

At university level, many boys are already approaching independence in certain ways. If you are still receiving money from your parents in every way, you are not independent. So you will really have to read this. If you have a girlfriend while in university it is also foot to have these in mind. 1. Know that she is most likely dependent on her parents for everything too, do not over stretch yourself to impress her with money and end up being broke always. Some have gone on to start stealing or lying to friends and family just to keep a good face and prove they are capable to their campus girlfriend. It is not worth it. 2. While a girlfriend may help with how you relate with the opposite sex, don't ever beat her, don't ever be violent on her. It could lead to a bad blood you may not want to carry to the other part of your life after graduation. If you can't "roll", better part ways in peace not in fight. 3. Don't neglect your academics and other character devel...