President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday appealed to Nigerians who plan to stage nationwide hunger protest to shelve the plan. He also called on citizens to give his administration enough time to respond to their requests. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, revealed this to State House Correspondents after closed-door talks with President Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, on Tuesday. He said, “On the issue of the planned protest, Mr. President does not see any need for that. He asked them to shelve that plan and he has asked them to await government’s response to all their pleas.

Currently, NG young people are increasingly interested in nitric oxide. Abuse of nitric oxide can lead to loss of consciousness, hallucinations, seizures, and, in extreme cases, death. Unfortunately, most of the youths in Nigeria who abuse nitric oxide are not aware of its effects. However, the NDLEA said the country had made significant progress in 2023 combating nitric oxide. Youth unemployment has been and remains a major social problem in Nigeria.

Victor Osimhen playing one more season at Napoli looks increasingly imminent due to reports of emerging twists in his move to Paris Saint-Germain, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. PSG reignited their interest in the player last week, and this week was expected to be decisive in the transfer. According to L’Equipe, the Ligue 1 side will have to sell either Gancalo Ramos or Randal Kolo-Muani before proceeding with the signing of the Napoli ace. However, neither forward is ready to accept a departure from the Parc des Princes, and therefore the talks for the transfer of Osimhen have stalled. The journalist claims that Osimhen has even privately discussed the potential permanence of Napoli for one more season but still needs to talk to Antonio Conte about the matter.

Russia’s Domestic Intelligence Agency, the FSB, said on Monday that it had discovered explosive material and electric detonators for possible terrorist attacks in packages from Germany and Italy in St Petersburg. In a video released, the FSB showed explosives experts removing components hidden among shock absorbers from a German manufacturer. The FSB said that it had thwarted a channel for spare car parts via a transport company that had brought the packages to Russia. However, the claims regularly released by the FSB about allegedly uncovered Ukrainian plans or actions cannot be verified. The FSB said on Monday it informed European intelligence services and requested assistance in order to identify the masterminds behind acts of terrorism and sabotage in Russia.

Despite this, Swiss Re believes the global economy has remained remarkably resilient, setting the scene for growth and improved profitability across the insurance industry. Jérôme Haegeli, Swiss Re’s Group Chief Economist said the insurance industry has reached a new equilibrium after the challenges of recent years. This resilient growth is expected to continue into 2025 at 2.8 percent in real terms. However, returning to target inflation levels is unlikely to be a smooth journey, the organisation said. In the US, inflation is expected to return to target in 2025, due to higher-than-anticipated core services prices.

US vice-president, Kamala Harris has vowed to defeat Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump and what she termed ‘his extreme project 2025 agenda’. She expressed honour to be endorsed as the presidential nominee of the Democratic Party. In a statement, Harris said she would “earn and win” the nomination, adding that she would work hard to unite the party and country to defeat Trump, according to the London Evening Standard. “I first came to know President Biden through his son Beau. “I will do everything in my power to unite the Democratic Party and unite our nation to defeat Donald Trump and his extreme Project 2025 agenda.

To prevent diabetes, health experts have said there is need to maintain healthy body weight. Other recommendations include eating healthy diet, avoiding sugar, saturated fats and smoking, all of which increase the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. They described the ailment as a chronic, non-communicable disease in which there is persistent raised blood sugar, hyperglycemia, in the body system. “Type 2 diabetes develops, when the body becomes resistant to insulin or when the pancreas is unable to produce enough insulin. He said: “Type 1 diabetes is more common in younger people, while Type 2 diabetes is more common in adults, although it is now becoming common in younger people.

The United States Secret Service Director, Kimberly Cheatle, acknowledged on Monday that the agency “failed” in its mission to prevent the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump. As director of the United States Secret Service, I take full responsibility for any security lapse,” she said. Crooks was shot dead by a Secret Service sniper 26 seconds after firing the first of eight shots. “The Secret Service has a zero-fail mission, but it failed on July 13 and in the days leading up to the rally. “The Secret Service has thousands of employees and a significant budget, but it has now become the face of incompetence.”ALSO READ THESE TOP STORIES FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNETinubu appoints new DG Nigerian Institute of Medical Research

Punch Club 2 Iron Fist – go roboticBoxing can be pretty brutal, and that’s an understatement. Punch Club 2: Iron Fist is a DLC for 2023’s Punch Club 2: Fast Forward, and sees some gnarly AI contraptions enter the ring. From there, get involved with what is now available on Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and PC, as Punch Club 2: Iron Fist continues the boxing management-sim adventure that was kickstarted by the original Punch Club in 2016. Then, the Iron Fist DLC will cost you an additional £8.39. Punch Club 2: Iron Fist DescriptionPunch Club 2: Iron Fist will introduce a new storyline, league, skills, and tech tree.

Marcos emphasized the inauguration of the P19.7 billion Jalaur River Multi-Purpose Project Stage II (JRMP II) in Calinog, Central Iloilo, as a testament to the benefits of investing in irrigation projects to spur economic growth. The JRMP II has three key components: irrigation development, environmental and watershed management, and institutional development. The project also has the capacity to produce 6.6 megawatts of hydroelectric power to augment Panay Island’s power supply. Marcos previously stated that the JRMP II serves as a benchmark and an inspiration for other infrastructure projects due to its scale and magnitude. Data from the Department of Health Western Visayas (DOH-6) showed that at least 61.36 percent of children are fully immunized, below the target of 95 percent.

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has said he is ready to give up ownership of his multibillion-dollar oil refinery to the state-owned energy company Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL). Nigeria’s online news medium, PREMIUM TIMES, in an exclusive report, quoted Dangote as saying that the NNPCL should buy him out and run the refinery the best way they can. So I am ready to let go, let the NNPC buy me out, run the refinery. So I am ready to let go, let the NNPC buy me out, run the refinery. In a statement the company said the representatives observed the testing of Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) from two petrol stations alongside Dangote Petroleum Refinery, and praised the company for its significant investments and contributions to Nigeria’s development.

The Punch, Swift, Creta, Ertiga and Baleno were top 5 best-selling cars of June 2024. The Tata Punch is back on top as the highest-selling model in June 2024. Tata Motors sold 18,238 units of the Punch, followed by the Swift with 16,422 units. The Tata Punch had been topping the sales charts for a few months, before the Maruti Suzuki Swift took the crown in May 2024. Swift sales dropped by 16% M-o-M in June.

As the official gaming phone for the 2024 PMSL EMEA and CSA seasons, the Infinix GT 20 Pro has consistently delivered exceptional gaming experiences to team players. Taking on the Esports World CupThe 2024 PUBG MOBILE WORLD CUP (PMWC) and ESPORTS WORLD CUP stand as the first grand event in the PUBG MOBILE esports ecosystem, with only teams that have endured rigorous challenges in the PUBG MOBILE regional series tournaments earning the coveted qualification to compete in the 2024 PMWC. Infinix GT 20 Pro will continue to empower teams and players from across the PMSL regions as they embark on their PMWC adventure. Champion Teams and MVPs Praise Infinix GT 20 Pro“TheInfinix GT 20 Pro is an incredibly successful gaming phone. We will continue using the GT 20 Pro for our upcoming matches and practice sessions.

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has warned the public against the spread of misinformation, disinformation, and fake news, or mischievous recycled contents which are capable of causing a breakdown of law and order. The Police spokesman, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, issued the warning in a statement on Sunday night, saying such actions are criminal and punishable under the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention) Act, 2024 and other extant laws in Nigeria. Adejobi gave the warning following a message which poses several questions and opinions about protests, currently circulating alongside a picture of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun. “The message, which poses several questions and opinions about protests, does not essentially represent the ideals or views of the Nigeria Police Force. Adejobi on behalf of the NPF also encouraged all Nigerians to engage in peaceful and constructive activities that would contribute to the progress and unity of the country.

A release noted that the Western Digital Sales Director, Ghassan Azzi, stated in a presentation titled “The AI Data Cycle: Understanding the Optimal Storage Mix for AI Workloads at Scale”. According to Azzi, the AI industry is building a massive infrastructure to train AI models and offer AI services, which has significant implications for data storage. He coined the term “AI data cycle” to describe the continuous loop of data generation and storage, driving demand for advanced, cost-effective, and power-efficient storage solutions. This leads to a virtuous cycle where increased data generation fuels expanded data storage, further fueling data generation,” he added. “The ongoing innovation in storage technology is crucial for managing large AI data sets and ensuring the efficient re-factoring of complex data, driving further advancements in AI,” he said.