The Nigerian Army on Friday announced the commencement of online applications for the 87th Regular Recruits Intake for Non-Tradesmen and Women. The application period is open from May 3rd to June 7th, 2024, and can be accessed for free through the Nigerian Army recruitment portal, http://recruitment.army.mil.ng. It also disclosed that shortlisted candidates will participate in a state recruitment screening exercise scheduled from June 20th to July 3rd, 2024. Applicants must be medically, physically and psychologically fit in accordance with Nigerian Army standards. Interested candidates are advised to log on to the Nigerian Army recruitment website https://recruitment.army.mil.ng to complete online registration from 3rd May to 7th June 2024.
Source:The Guardian
May 03, 2024 14:00 UTC
The Delta State Police Command, on Thursday, paraded a 24-year-old woman, Sofia Nkwo, for killing her one-year-old son. Also paraded were a fake alcoholic producer, murder, kidnapping suspects, and car snatchers among others. “Also, on April 25, 2024, the command received an intelligence report about a suspect who produced fake alcoholic drinks in Bomadi. “The command is also working with the Edo State Command because you know the area is the boundary between Delta and Edo states,” he added. Confessing to the crime, Nkwo said she killed her son because she couldn’t care for the child again as the father rejected the child.
Source:Punch
May 03, 2024 09:01 UTC
That deadly combination is making it “almost impossible” for first-time homebuyers to break into the U.S. housing market, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said during her testimony before the House Ways and Means Committee on Tuesday. “With house prices having gone up, and now with much higher interest and mortgage rates, it’s almost impossible for first-time buyers,” Yellen said. A pair of housing tax credits proposed by President Joe Biden, however, could potentially help ease the lock-in effect. Why it’s so hard for first-time homebuyers to find an affordable houseThere are several factors working against first-time homebuyers in today’s housing market. While it’s possible for some first-time homebuyers to put a lower percentage down, that can be a lose-lose situation in the end.
Source:Punch
May 03, 2024 06:21 UTC
I mean, he’s an All-Star,” said Hart, who essentially replaced Randle in the starting lineup but not his offensive production. “He [averaged] 24 [points] and nine [rebounds] and five [assists], so that playmaking, shot making, is something that we’re missing. Heading into Game 6, nobody on the Knicks, other than Brunson, was averaging more than 17 points — or at least half of Brunson’s 34.4. But there have been clear times in the Philly series the Knicks missed somebody who might ease the burden on Brunson. “Obviously would much prefer that we have Julius, but our reality is he’s not here,” Brunson said.
Source:Punch
May 03, 2024 05:33 UTC
The Director General of the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA), Professor Abdullahi Mustapha has emphasised that the deployment of modern biotechnology in agriculture reduces the use of harmful chemicals on farm and preserves the environmentMustapha stated this on Thursday at the One-Day Biosafety and Biotechnology Sensitization Workshop for Farmers’ Associations. According to him, the benefits of biotechnology are vast and profound, offering solutions to some of the most pressing challenges facing our agricultural sector. “From enhanced crop yields and improved nutritional content to resilience against pests, diseases, and adverse environmental conditions, biotechnology offers a spectrum of opportunities to propel our agricultural productivity to new heights. “Moreover, biotechnology fosters sustainable agricultural practices, reducing the dependency on harmful chemical inputs and promoting ecological balance. While interacting with Journalists, the National President of Maize Association of Nigeria (MAAN), Dr Bello Abubakar harped on the importance of the sensitization workshop to farmers.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 02, 2024 23:50 UTC
“This gesture is to ensure the state remains one of the most peaceful and safe for its citizenry and investors. ADVERTISEMENT“My administration will stop at nothing to ensure that peace and security in the state is maintained,” he said. He commended the service commanders for the robust relationship existing between the various security agencies and the state government. We’re setting up a Tactical Command Control Centre in Akwa Ibom so that all the services can work together,” Eno stated. He, however, cautioned that the vehicles, which are designated for security operations within Akwa Ibom State, should not be taken outside the state.
Source:The Guardian
May 02, 2024 23:27 UTC
Russia on Thursday denied a US accusation that its forces in Ukraine had violated an international ban on chemical weapons by using substances including a prohibited choking agent. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Moscow remained bound by its obligations under the treaty that bans chemical weapons. The US had accused Russia of deploying chemical weapons as a “method of warfare” in Ukraine, in violation of international laws banning their use. The allegations, which US officials said were not an “isolated” incident, would contravene the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), which Russia signed. Three Russian bodies linked to the country’s biological and chemical weapons programme were sanctioned by the State Department for their links to the production of chemical agents.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 02, 2024 23:14 UTC
Tata Punch EV real world range tested, explainedPunch EV Long Range variants have a 35kWh battery with a claimed range of 421km. The company says that its electric SUV has a MIDC range of 315km for the Standard variants (25kWh battery) and 421km for the Long Range variants (35kWh battery). We put the Long Range (LR) version through our instrumented real-world range test to verify its claim. Punch EV gets three drive modes and four regen levels Long Range variants get more power, bigger battery Test was conducted in Eco modeTata Punch EV real world rangeThe Tata Punch EV Long Range variants make 122hp and 190Nm that's sent to the front wheels, while the regular variants get an 82hp, 114Nm motor. Also see:2024 Tata Nexon EV real world range tested, explainedMahindra XUV400 EV real world range, explainedTata Punch EV review: Feels like a mini-Nexon EVCopyright (c) Autocar India.
Source:Punch
May 02, 2024 16:47 UTC
The anti-graft agency boss made this known in a chat with journalists at the EFCC Headquarters, Jabi, Abuja. Olukoyede recounted inviting the 17-year-old for questioning at his own office, only to witness the young boy effortlessly bypass the security measures of his locked computer right before his eyes. He then mentioned the name of my account number to me at the bank. What joy will I derive from sending a 17-year-old boy to jail? He said the 17-year-old boy, when he was done, said, “Look, oga, I can make 10 million now.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 02, 2024 16:09 UTC
Newly-crowned West African champions Matthew Kuti and Hope Udoaka are the biggest movers in Week 18 of the 2024 ITTF rankings released by the world body, The PUNCH reports. Kuti, who defeated most of the experienced players in the region to become the new regional champion, moved up by 750 steps in the men’s singles to be ranked 185 in the world — his career best in the world ratings. Udoaka, on her part, gained 365 steps to be ranked 173 globally and the fourth-best Nigerian female player in the world after Offiong Edem, Fatimo Bello and Tosin Oribamise. Her upward movement comes after she posted a flawless display to win the women’s singles title at the 2024 ITTF West Africa Regional Championships in Lome, Togo last weekend. Like Kuti, Muiz Adegoke also gained 591 steps up the ladder to occupy the 332nd spot in the world rankings.
Source:Punch
May 02, 2024 12:10 UTC
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for urgent action to deepen the understanding on the formation and climate impact of aviation contrails to develop effective mitigation measures. The newly released IATA report on Aviation Contrails and their Climate Effect: Tackling Uncertainties and Enabling Solutions, called for a strengthening of collaboration between research and technological innovation, coupled with policy frameworks to address aviation’s non-CO2 emissions through more atmospheric data. The report highlighted the complexity of contrail science, noting gaps in the understanding of how contrails form, or when they could persist, and how they impact the climate. To ensure that this effort is effective and without adverse effects, we must better understand how and where contrails form and shrink the uncertainties related to their climate impact. “Action now” means more trials, collection of more data, improvement of climate models, and maturing technologies and operations.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 02, 2024 10:48 UTC
Every year on May 1, International Labour Day, also known as Workers’ Day, is celebrated to honor the working class across the globe. International Workers’ Day is celebrated globally, including in Nigeria, to recognize workers’ contributions and sacrifices. Below are seven interesting facts to know about International Labour Day1. International Labour Day commemorates the protest that took place on 1st May, 1886, in the United States of America when labour unions went on strike, demanding a maximum of 8-hour workdays for labourers. Labour unions and labour groups use Labour Day to fight for workers’ rights. There is still a Labor Day parade in New York City, which takes place throughout the 20 blocks north of the 1882 labor march.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 02, 2024 02:41 UTC
Twenty-four people have died after a section of a mountainside highway collapsed in China’s Guangdong province, following days of heavy rain. Related Posts No Content AvailableImages on state media showed a massive gash in the forested mountainside below the highway. State media initially reported that 19 people had died but local authorities later said 24 people had been killed, with the number of injured persons still at 30. Footage that appeared to have been taken shortly after the collapse showed flames and black smoke billowing from below the highway. Guangdong, China’s most populous province, was hit with flash floods last week that killed four people and displaced 110,000 others.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 01, 2024 23:45 UTC
Danish shipping and logistics company, A.P Moller-Maersk, has avoided comments on a supposed investment in Nigeria’s seaport infrastructure totalling $600 million. Last Sunday, President Bola Tinubu and the company’s Chairman, Robert Uggla, held closed-door talks on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Special Meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. However, we are not able to comment on any investment talks.”While reacting to several media reports that Maersk denied such a million-dollar investment in Nigeria, Tinubu’s Special Assistant on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, late Tuesday, said the company hasn’t denied the FG’s statements. Olusegun, who tweets with the username @DOlusegun on X.com, wrote, “The media’s headline choice sparked controversy, not Maersk’s. Maersk hasn’t contradicted or denied the Federal Government of Nigeria’s statements.”
Source:Punch
May 01, 2024 19:14 UTC
The Nigerian Army has released the list of successful candidates for the 2024 DSSC Course 28/2024. The Nigerian Army made this public on Wednesday, advising applicants to check their names from the link provided on their site. “The Nigerian Army wishes to inform the general public that the list of successful candidates for DSSC Course 28/2024 is out and can be accessed on http://recruitment.army.mil.ng/military-secre. Successful candidates who fail to report on the aforementioned date will forfeit their vacancies to candidates on reserve. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT The Nigerian Army wishes to inform the general public that the list of successful candidates for DSSC Course 28/2024 is out and can be accessed on https://t.co/eNTjJcX2Jk.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 01, 2024 14:35 UTC