Coach Julian NagelsmannGroup Fifa rank Rank A 16The memory of a poor World Cup still lingers but results have improved since Nagelsmann took over. Read the team guide here. Star playerJamal MusialaStrengthsThe creativity in attack is promising with youngsters Musiala and Wirtz, who are now being fed passes by the returning Kroos. WeaknessesNagelsmann experimented wildly in the beginning and he and the players have not had much time together.
More expenses await African nationals seeking visas to enter the European Union as the EU plans to increase visa fees starting Tuesday, according to Schengen visa statistics released on Saturday. The report stated that starting from Tuesday; African nationals would pay €90 instead of €80 for a Schengen visa applicationThe report stated that the EU had earned €3.4m from rejected Schengen visa applications submitted by Nigerian citizens. “This nationality group is especially impacted by visa rejections because it has high application rates and they are affected economically when placing visa applications” the report added. A recent study by EU Observer revealed that the Schengen visa rejections generated an amount of €130m in 2023. “In the previous year, this amount stood at €105m, showing an upward trend of Schengen visa expenses as well as rejection rates,” the report stated.
In recent years, the Delhi Metro has witnessed a concerning trend of physical altercations among commuters. The X user who shared this video wrote, “Will Delhi people ever improve? In response, many people highlighted how more and more fights are breaking out in an otherwise calm Delhi metro. An X user commented, “Brother, someone should turn off the AC of the metro. An X user commented, “I’m surprised to read the comments, where are you manners guys, women should be given a seat anyway.
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi was sworn in on Sunday for a third term after worse-than-expected election results left him reliant on coalition partners to govern. Modi, flanked by officials from his Hindu-nationalist party and leaders his coalition members, vowed in a ceremony marking his formal assumption of power to “bear true allegiance to the constitution of India”. Modi’s Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ruled outright for the past decade but failed to repeat its previous two landslide wins this time around, defying analysts’ expectations and exit polls. Modi was followed immediately by top BJP aides Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah and Nitin Gadkari — the defence, interior and transport ministers in his last government respectively. Wearing a gleaming white kurta flowing shirt and trousers, Modi was the first of several ministers and deputy ministers sworn in by President Droupadi Murmu at the ceremony attended by several thousand people.
India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi was sworn in on Sunday for a third term after worse-than-expected election results left him reliant on coalition partners to govern. Modi, flanked by officials from his Hindu nationalist party and leaders of his coalition members, vowed in a ceremony marking his formal assumption of power to “bear true allegiance to the constitution of India”. Modi was followed immediately by top BJP aides Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah and Nitin Gadkari – the defence, interior and transport ministers in his last government respectively. Wearing a gleaming white kurta flowing shirt and trousers, Modi was the first of several ministers and deputy ministers sworn in by President Droupadi Murmu at the ceremony attended by several thousand people. The crowd included adoring BJP loyalists, as well as South Asian leaders, Bollywood celebrities such as legend Shahrukh Khan, and billionaire tycoons Gautam Adani and Mukesh Ambani, key Modi allies.
Learning a new language can enhance your career in different ways. It could advance your career prospectsGaining mastery in a language other than your native language or your country’s official language can improve your chances of being hired if you need a new job or being promoted if you’re already employed. New jobsAnother way a new language can enhance your career is that learning a new language can lead you to new jobs, including those of your dreams. Strengthens your earning potentialAs stated earlier, understanding a new language can enhance your career, and this will be evident when it opens you up to better opportunities and improves your earning potential exponentially. It not only improves your career, it affects every aspect of your life including your personal life.
Also, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, met a domestic debt of N219,617,660,991.63 and $46,569,647.22 in external debt among others. According to the report, Abia state disbursed N2.62bn to service inherited debts, while Akwa-Ibom spent N21.96bn in nine months on debt servicing. Anambra spent N5.12bn, Cross River spent N13.82bn, and Delta State spent N30.31bn to service loans obtained by former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa. Debt servicing not affecting OndoHowever, the Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, admitted that the state government had been servicing debt incurred by the past administrations in the state without problem. He said, “Servicing debt is a responsibility of the government, and this administration is not defaulting on repaying those debts.
The Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) Trade Modernisation Project (TMP), has been built foolproof against cyber-attacks, its General Manager, Ahmed Ogunshola, has said. He said that the system’s software, described as the Unified Customs Management System (UCMS), has seven layers of security built to resist cyber attacks. Recall that the Customs modernisation project, which has three phases, is a 20-year concession agreement. We believe that by the end of the project, NCS will be a pride among its peers. Also speaking, the National Public Relations Officer of NCS, Abdullahi Maiwada, said that the media tour was aimed at showcasing the efforts of the service in implementing its modernisation project.
President Bola Tinubu has underscored his administration’s commitment to prioritizing people-focused development by inaugurating essential infrastructure in the Guzape District Lot II, Abuja, on Saturday. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, President Tinubu affirmed, “I stand here as President; I do not have a plot of land here (Guzape District). President Tinubu lauded Minister Wike’s capacity to lead a team effectively and fulfill promises, commending him for his dedication. Furthermore, responding to Minister Wike’s request, President Tinubu acceded to the naming of major roads in Guzape District after literary icons Chinua Achebe and JP Clark, underscoring the significance of their contributions to Nigerian literature. Minister Wike, in his remarks, detailed the project’s history, highlighting its challenges and the resilience shown in its execution.
Nigerian high-life singer, Chinedu Okoli, popularly known as Flavour N’abania, has bid his final farewell to his father, Benjamin Onyemaechi Okoli in Umunze, Anambra state. In an Instagram post on Saturday, Flavour shared a video captioning it, “O RUO N’OMUME. Let us bid farewell to the hero”). The funeral was attended by notable celebrities, including Peter Obi, Phyno, and Cubana Chief, Obi Cubana, and OdumejeEarlier, Flavour’s wife, Sandra Okagbue, a former beauty queen, took to Instagram to pay her respects to her father-in-law. Farewell, my father-in-law, Pa Benjamin Okoli.”Flavour announced his father’s passing on Facebook and Twitter on May 22nd, sharing an emotional video.
No fewer than 10 Nigerian teenage girls have been rescued from traffickers who lured them to Ghana for prostitution. The Chairman of Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission (NiDCom), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, who revealed this at the weekend, said the victims were aged between 15 and 16. Dabiri-Erewa noted that the girls were lured to Ghana with promises of a better life but were instead forced into prostitution. Dabiri-Erewa further said that the girls were rescued after a tip-off by NIDO, the umbrella body of Nigerians living in Ghana. The victims were said to have revealed that they were beaten, molested, and forced into prostitution without pay.
He said: “Security is in the hand of God and so the glory should go to Him for whatever achievements the command has made. “The credit must also go to the governor of the state, who has assisted us tremendously with resources, ideas and suggestions. Ibe commended the exploits so far made by the commissioner in crime reduction within the short period of his assumption of duty in Abia. ADVERTISEMENT“You have shown dexterity and commitment in the fight against crime and security has drastically improved. He said that such disagreements should be discouraged, pointing out that both security and media personnel should see themselves as partners in the fight against crime.
This is contained in a statement by a Senior Communications Officer of the airline, Efeoghene Osifo-Whiskey on Saturday in Lagos. The airline stated that its London route, operated by Air Peace's luxurious Boeing 777, which began on March 30, had quickly become popular among both business and leisure travellers. “We are thrilled to inform the general public and our esteemed customers that they can now book flights for travel up to March 2025 on our London route. With a variety of benefits and packages, Air Peace ensures that passengers will enjoy bespoke comfort and safety. “This extended availability aims to provide more options and convenience for passengers, reinforcing Air Peace’s commitment to delivering exceptional service and seamless connectivity,” the airline noted.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, on Saturday, raised an alarm alleging that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is threatening violence before the September 21, 2024 Governorship elections. Olu Martins, over comments indicating violent conduct in a viral video. APC’s Edo State Chairman, Jarrett Tenebe, alleged that the Deputy Director-General of the Asue Ighodalo Campaign Organisation, Rev. Olu Martins, was seen calling for violence in the said video and should be arrested. The APC Chairman said it will not endure any form of violence or cultist activities perpetrated or sponsored by the state.
View image in fullscreen Penny Swan, a political activist and citizen journalist, at the Hillsdale county courthouse in Hillsdale, Michigan. The split spilled into the county Republican party chapters, with local party organizations devolving into factions. Photograph: Sarah Rice/The GuardianSwan was excited when Smith approached her about a new, more active formation in the local party. A court in 2022 found the America First faction could not rightfully claim to represent the county party, a victory for Swan’s faction. To her former friends in the Hillsdale Republican party, Swan is a turncoat – her defection, a betrayal.
