Xiaomi's Year-End Delight: Redmi 13C unveiled as ultimate Ember season gift
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Source:The Guardian
November 10, 2023 14:45 UTC
Fourth Mainland Bridge: Contractor Selected, Project to Create 5000 Jobs – Omotoso -
The Commissioner said he had heard some uninformed people comparing the cost with that of Djibouti, Ethiopia Rail Line. He opined that there was no basis for comparison between them because the Blue Rail Line is the only rail line in Africa that was built across a water body and piling had to be done. This, he said, was not the situation with the Djibouti Rail Line which is not on an elevated platform like the Blue Rail. Declaring that it was preposterous for people to just make such a comparison and allege corruption in building the rail line. “It is bigger than the Blue Line and capable of moving over one million people per day.
Source:The Guardian
November 10, 2023 14:40 UTC
Buhari’s govt didn’t tackle insecurity properly – Defence minister
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, says the previous government, headed by former President Muhammadu Buhari, did not take the issue of insecurity seriously. Matawalle, who appeared before the Senate Committee on Defence in company with the Minister of Defence, Abubakar Badaru, disclosed that the Ministry of Defence just took delivery of new attack helicopters to boost the fight against insecurity in the country. This was as the Minister of Defence told the committee that there was synergy among the current Service Chiefs. Mattawlle, while speaking before the Senate Committee on Defence, said the issue of insecurity needed collective attention from states, local and federal governments. It is gradually going down, we just received two attack helicopters to strengthen the battle against insecurity.”
Source:Punch
November 10, 2023 12:26 UTC
Naira redenomination is speculators’ antics
THE issue of Naira redenomination started gaining traction on social media around September. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has refuted the malicious story. The attack on the naira is one of the many products of corruption bedeviling the nation. They took over and destroyed all the refineries, made them non-functional despite trillions of Naira spent to fix them. Those calling for the redenomination of the naira are the faceless ‘owners’ of Nigeria, attacking the economy with the main aim of wrecking it to enable them to take it over.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
November 10, 2023 07:20 UTC
Vizag packs a power punch for Swachh Diwali
Launches Eco-Vizag initiative to encourage cleanliness, home composting, water conservation, plastic recycling etc. Bulk Waste Generators such as hotels, restaurants, small eateries and other commercial establishments, who can make conscious and game-changing efforts in ensuring large-scale cleanliness, have a big role to play. These are the entities that generate over 100kgs of solid waste every day. Under the campaign, enforcement teams have been formed, whose job is to keep a check on businesses including hotels and restaurants, while promoting alternative environmentally friendly products (paper, steel, glass, etc.) Hotels and restaurants meeting the criteria would be handed a certification of appreciation by the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation for contributing to a clean and green Vizag.
Source:Punch
November 10, 2023 03:47 UTC
One Punch Man chapter 196: Major spoilers to expect
Ever since the release of the previous chapter, fans have been anticipating the release of One Punch Man chapter 196. Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers from the One Punch Man manga and the original webcomic. What to expect from One Punch Man chapter 196? Blast may reveal God's connection to the ninja village in One Punch Man chapter 196Blast as seen in One Punch Man manga (Image via Shueisha)The end of the previous chapter saw Flashy Flash enquiring Blast about God. Thus, fans can expect to see "The Great One" in One Punch Man chapter 196.
Source:Punch
November 10, 2023 02:48 UTC
Man found dead in Rivers abandoned one-storey building
A man believed to be a scavenger was found dead when a staircase in an abandoned one-storey building reportedly collapsed on him at Elechi Street in the Mile 3 axis of Diobu in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Our correspondent who visited the area observed that the one-storey building has been taken over by weeds, while the walls are cracked. “On getting to the scene, the hoodlums had left the abandoned building. “We also observed that the staircase of the abandoned one-storey building collapsed on the deceased. We quickly raised the alarm which drew the attention of residents of the area who came to the scene.
Source:Punch
November 10, 2023 02:22 UTC
I have no reason to support assault on Ajaero – Uzodimma
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has said that he had no reason to have supported the attack on the President of the Nigerian Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, during protest in the state. Uzodimma said, “I think Joe Ajaero is pursuing his interest. He has a candidate in the election of Imo State, so he is driving whatever programme will give an advantage to the Labour Party in Imo State. “If you follow with interest the history of the Labour Congress from 1999 till date, never in the history of any government has the Labour Congress or Labour union, shown the level of hostility they have shown to this administration. I have no reason to encourage or support an assault on Joe Ajaero, who is the President of the Nigerian Labour Congress.”Asked whether the governor could directly apologise to the NLC President over the assault, Uzodimma said, “Ordinarily, whether Joe Ajaero is the Labour President, if such a thing happens to any human being, I must apologise because it’s in my state.
Source:Punch
November 10, 2023 00:58 UTC
‘Bigasan ng Bayan’ selling rice at P25 per kilo opens anew
By Glazyl Y. MasculinoBACOLOD City – People flocked to the second opening of the “Bigasan ng Bayan” stall at the Food Terminal Market of Negros Occidental (FTMON) here last Tuesday. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson has assured his constituents that this program will be continued and that other groups will be tapped. The “Bigasan ng Bayan” was launched last month, allowing a maximum of five kilos per person to ensure that everyone can avail of it. The FIACN-BRIS would sell 10 percent of their total production to the public at P25 per kilo whenever supply is available. According to FIACN-BRIS President Pedro Limpangog, 44 irrigators associations are part of this collaboration.
Source:The Guardian
November 09, 2023 22:12 UTC
Court jails couple two years for drug trafficking
Justice Nicholas Oweibo handed down the jail term to the couple who resides at Ago Palace Way, Okota, Lagos State, after they pleaded guilty to the offence. The couple were arraigned on five counts of conspiracy, unlawful dealing, and unlawful possession of the banned drug, preferred against them by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency. Ndakara while citing a plethora of authorities, told the court that his clients were first-time convicts, who did not have previous conviction records. He therefore urged the court to give his clients a non-custodian sentence or a fine option. Consequently, Justice Oweibo, in his judgment, sentenced the couple to 24 months imprisonment.
Source:Punch
November 09, 2023 18:47 UTC
Victoria Punch, Stravinsky, Champions Way and Michigan Melody excel
November 09, 2023 05:57 pm | Updated 05:57 pm IST - BENGALURU:Victoria Punch, Stravinsky, Champions Way and Michigan Melody excelled when the horses were exercised here on Thursday morning (Nov. 9). Outer sand:1600m: Victoria Punch (rb), Stravinsky (rb) 1-55, 1,400/1-38.5, 1,200/1-25, 1,000/1-12, 600/45. Former finished three lengths ahead. Former finished three lengths ahead. Former finished six lengths ahead.
Source:Punch
November 09, 2023 18:36 UTC
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Tata Punch no longer comes with a puncture repair kit
Earlier, Tata had deleted the puncture kit from the Tiago, Tigor and Altroz. Tata Motors has stopped offering a puncture repair kit with the Punch. Earlier, Tata had deleted the puncture kit from the Tiago, Tigor and Altroz. While these cars do come with a spare tyre, a puncture repair kit offers an additional layer of safety, allowing customers to quickly repair the puncture in case of an emergency. There’s no official word from Tata explaining the reason behind the deletion of the puncture kit from the standard package.
Source:Punch
November 09, 2023 16:08 UTC
NUC approves eight science education programmes for Confluence varsity
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the establishment of eight (8) science and technology education programmes at Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, Kogi State. The University Registrar, Olufunke Hudson, who conveyed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, said the programmes are to run in a dedicated academic unit, the Faculty of Science and Technology Education. She listed the new undergraduate programmes to include biology education, chemistry education, mathematics education, physics education, computer science education, geography education, library and information science, and technology education, among other programmes offered by the university. “It is therefore a compelling necessity that the quality of secondary and technical education be strengthened to enable them to perform the expected role in the education sector,” Hudson stated. “Candidates who are interested in any of the university’s programmes can change their first-choice institution to Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara,” Hudson stated.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
November 09, 2023 15:52 UTC
Court stops sale of Novare/Shoprite malls in Nigeria
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has restrained a South African company, Novare, and its subsidiaries, from selling off their assets in Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Novare is the owner of retail malls, including Shoprite malls, in the country. Justice Peter Kekemeke gave the interim order following an ex-parte motion moved to the effect by counsel to the applicants, Darlington Ozurumba. Others include Novare Mall, Apo, Abuja; Novare Central Mall, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja, and all other Novare Malls under construction in Nigeria, pending the hearing and determination of motion on notice. Justice Kekemeke consequently granted the order of interim injunction after Mr Ozurumba moved the motion on 6 November.
Source:The Guardian
November 09, 2023 13:50 UTC
Google brings generative AI to Search in Africa
Starting today, Google is rolling out its Search Generative Experience (“SGE”) in the SSA region as an opt-in experiment in Search Labs. ADVERTISEMENTImproving Search with generative AIWith SGE’s generative AI capabilities in Search, people will see an AI-powered overview of key information to consider, with links to dig deeper. With generative AI, Search can do some of that heavy lifting. ADVERTISEMENTGM for Search in Africa, Wambui Kinya, said, “With new generative AI capabilities in Search, we’re now taking more of the work out of searching. This Search Generative Experience is the first step we’re taking in this journey, and part of our vision to make Search radically more helpful.
Source:The Guardian
November 09, 2023 09:40 UTC