Man City Crowned Premier League Champions
Manchester City’s Norwegian striker Erling Haaland (R) celebrates with teammates after scoring his team third goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 15, 2023. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) Manchester City have won their fifth Premier League title in six seasons after Arsenal lost 0-1 to Nottingham Forest yesterday, leaving them four points behind with only one game left to play. “The Premier League is without doubt the most demanding and competitive league in the world so that tells you everything about what an achievement this is. That quality and consistency help sum up what Manchester City stands for and ensures the Club will continue to strive for success going forward. “It has been a season I will never forget.” Sport 16 mins ago Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta graciously congratulated Manchester City for winning the Premier League on Saturday, but there was no concealing his agony.
Source:The Guardian
May 22, 2023 18:16 UTC
BREAKING: ASUU re-elect Osodeke as National President
Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities in the early hours of Monday re-elected Professor Emmanuel Osodeke unopposed as their National President to pilot the affairs of the union for another two years. They were re-elected during their 22nd National Delegates Conference of ASUU which was hosted by the University of Jos, Plateau State between May 19 and 21, 2023. Osodeke who spoke with our correspondent on his way to Abuja after the National Delegates Conference described it as successful. He said “We have finished with our national delegates conference in Jos. We will issue a statement regarding the conference and my re-election and other national officers when we get back to our station .
Source:Punch
May 22, 2023 14:12 UTC
20 killed, others injured in Guyana school fire
At least 20 people died and several others were injured in a fire at the Mahdia Secondary School in the central Guyanese mining town of Mahdia, officials say. The incident happened in the early hours of Monday, engulfing a secondary school dormitory and trapping students. Several more people have been injured and some are being prepared for evacuation to the capital, Georgetown, where a special centre has been set up. The Guyanese government’s initiative to raise the standard of education in the country’s less developed regions is focused on the Mahdia Secondary School Dormitory, where the fire occurred. The building of the school dormitory is referred to in past government comments as an endeavour to “bridge the gaps between the hinterland and coastal areas.”Guyana is located between Venezuela and Suriname on the northern coast of South America.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 22, 2023 13:19 UTC
Nigeria’s doctors furious over plans for five years of mandatory service
A new bill to impose five years’ mandatory service on Nigeria’s medical graduates in an effort to stop the exodus of doctors to the UK and the US has been attacked as “obnoxious”. “The government has invested so much money in training these medical doctors,” he said. It is another factor driving Nigerian doctors abroad. The UK is the biggest recruiter of Nigerian doctors, alongside Canada, the US and Saudi Arabia. Nigerian doctors say that the country’s private sector suffers even more than the state-funded system.
Source:The Guardian
May 22, 2023 12:40 UTC
Allow Otti to focus, fix badly battered state — Abia professionals tell ‘detractors’
Following purported Court judgement by the Federal High Court in Kano State, nullifying the candidature of the Abia State Governor-elect, Dr Alex Otti, the United Abia Artists and Patriots (UAAP) has called on those behind the push to displace the Governor-elect to refrain from that and allow him focus on delivering good governance to the state. He said the last gubernatorial election in Abia State was a battle between a political cabal that has impoverished the people and Abians themselves. “This is the fierce battle Dr. Alex Chioma Otti OFR has been fighting for the past 8 years, but this time around the people stood their ground and God’s help saw us through. The day Abians defeated the political criminal cabal that have held the people hostage, hijacked our commonwealth and impoverished the masses. The group assured Abians and Nigerians in general that the mandate of Dr Otti is safe and secured and cannot be stolen.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 22, 2023 09:24 UTC
‘Technology vital to economic growth’
Experts believe that Nigeria can overcome its socioeconomic obstacles through technological advancements and the creative skills of its youth. This was the fallout of a Hi-Tech Level Discussion with the theme ‘A New Nigeria: Leadership Imperatives for Radical Growth and Transformation’, which was organized by the Triune Foundation in Lagos at the weekend. See what has happened in the entertainment industry and information communication technology sector. “Drawing from past experience, the core of policing is anchored on technology for effectiveness. What I mean, technology has taken human beings from the ordinary detection of things to another level.
Source:Punch
May 22, 2023 06:46 UTC
Real estate practice advances as professionals explore uncharted territories
Amayaebvo also stressed the need to leverage technology for best practices, noting the importance of online marketing tools and Google maps for real estate practice. - Advertisement -One of the key areas of focus for real estate professionals is technology. However, the country’s yearly housing requirement is put at 700,000 units, offering significant opportunities for investors and practitioners in the real estate sector. In order to take advantage of these opportunities, real estate professionals must be ready to adjust and adapt to changes in the industry. As the old order of practice crumbles, a new frontier is emerging in the Nigerian real estate sector, and those who are ready to chart a new course will be well-positioned for success.
Source:The Guardian
May 22, 2023 05:25 UTC
Where ‘yahoo yahoo’ came from and how to end it
PEOPLE have always wondered where the term ‘yahoo yahoo’ came from. Messenger service; and this is where the term ‘yahoo yahoo’ came from. With help of cyber cafes in the 90s scamming became easy. The Nigerian government did try to stop them through raids on cyber cafes. The early 2010s signaled the end of cafes and brought about a mobile generation of cyber criminals free from the shackles of cyber cafes.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 22, 2023 03:23 UTC
Double-leg amputee makes history, climbs Mount Everest
An Army veteran who lost both his legs in Afghanistan has reached the top of Mount Everest in an attempt to make mountaineering history. Hari Budha Magar, a former soldier in the Gurkha regiment, set out to be the first double above-the-knee amputee to scale the mountain. Hari, 43, who lives in Canterbury, took on the challenge to “inspire others” and change perceptions of disability. He reached the summit at about 15:00 BST on Friday, his team said. Over a satellite phone call, he told them it was “harder than I could have ever imagined.”He said they just had to “carry on and push for the top, no matter how much it hurt or how long it took.”Hari lost his legs when he stepped on an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan in 2010.
Source:Punch
May 22, 2023 02:36 UTC
Nigeria’s U-20 National Team, The Flying Eagles, Clinch Hard-Fought Victory over Dominican Republic
The Nigeria U-20 national team, also known as the Flying Eagles, has recorded a win in their opening match of the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina. However, the team had to come from behind to secure a hard-fought 2-1 victory over the Dominican Republic. The Flying Eagles, who have been finalists twice in the U-20 World Cup, responded eight minutes later with an own goal from Guillermo Rosario. The Flying Eagles have always boasted of a rich pedigree in youth football, and they will be hoping to continue their excellent start when they face Brazil in their second group game. Nigeria fans will be thrilled with the result and will hope that their team can continue to fly high in the tournament.
Source:The Guardian
May 22, 2023 01:26 UTC
Again, bandits kill nine, injure others in Kaduna community
The incident, it was learnt took place on Saturday at about 2 pm when the hoodlums raided the community, shooting indiscriminately. Birnin-Gwari said scores of the villagers also sustained varying degrees of injuries following the attack. According to him, the terrorists in their huge numbers stormed the community on Saturday where they carried out the dastardly act. Those who sustained injuries, he said, were rushed to neighbouring Funtua in Katsina state where they were currently receiving medical attention. He added that most villagers had fled their homes following the attack, leaving the community deserted.
Source:Punch
May 22, 2023 00:02 UTC
Chibok girls: Rescue Leah Sharibu, others, experts tell Tinubu
***Parents thank PUNCH for sustaining agitation for Leah, others’ freedomStakeholders and experts in the civil society and media have raised concern over the remaining Chibok girls including Leah Sharibu still in Boko Haram captivity years after the Chibok girls abduction. According to them, the incoming administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu should recover the remaining girls. The Spokesperson of Leah Sharibu’s family and founder of LEAH Foundation, Dr. Gloria Puldu encouraged the media, especially The PUNCH, to be more resilient and continue holding the government accountable. The media has a critical role to play in ensuring that the government takes action towards the rescue of the remaining girls. He said, “We need to know what the government is doing to support the girls and their families.
Source:Punch
May 22, 2023 00:00 UTC
Kindred Spirits highlights AI, social realties in visual art
INFORMATION technology has altered our world, but the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has further captured the public attention and imagination. An ongoing show at the Wheatbaker Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos, curated by SMO Contemporary Art, titled ‘Kindred Spirits’, offers an artistic perspective. The exhibition, ongoing till June 30th, features 31 pieces from two experimental artists, Tayo Olayode and Ade Odunfa. For him, artists must embrace their ingenuity and traditional art forms to avoid their works being upstaged by AI-generated art. “In five to ten years, it may be a struggle identifying which is AI-generated art and which is traditional art,” Olayode began at a preview of the works.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 21, 2023 14:06 UTC
12 killed in El Salvador football stadium stampede
At least twelve people have died after a crush at a football stadium in El Salvador’s capital, San Salvador, according to officials. The incident occurred during a match between local team Alianza and the Santa Ana-based team Fas at Cuscatlán Stadium, with the match subsequently suspended. He said “everyone will be investigated, including teams, managers, stadium officials, the league and the federation. A live stream of the match posted on YouTube shows the match being suspended after an apparent commotion in the stands. Fans are also seen waving their shirts at people on the ground to try and cool them down.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 21, 2023 13:08 UTC
Open heart surgeries commence in Anambra community hospital
Open heart surgery has commenced operation at Dame Irene Okwuosa Memorial Hospital (DIOMH), Oraifite, in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State. Nigerian Tribune gathered that the Hospital was built by Sir Emeka Okwuosa Foundation (SEOF), to assist people with heart problems. “At least 18 people will benefit from the Foundation’s Open Heart Surgeries this time around. DIOMH hit a healthcare milestone in Africa when it performed three Open Heart Surgeries in a day and a total of 25 Open Heart Surgeries in less than 2 weeks in May 2022. “The total bill borne by SEOF for the 33 Open Heart Surgeries in 2022 is in excess of #300 million.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 20, 2023 22:30 UTC