Night of Power
This night when the great message for all and all ages was revealed to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW), in Cave Hira, near Mecca in 610 A. D. during seclusion, through Angel Gabriel is called the Night of Majesty, or Power, or Honour (Lailatul-Qadr) (Q. This is demonstrated in the first message revealed on the Night of Majesty as knowledge is power out of which all forms of power derive their potency, the first revelation was for man to “Read, recite, rehearse or proclaim in the name of thy Lord…” (Q.96:1-5). As sacred and mysterious as the Night of Power might be, the shrouded particular day of Ramadan makes it more unique at least in spiritual sense. Yet, the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) says that the hidden fact about the night may be for our own good afterwards. Really, the Holy Qur’an, the incorruptible divine revelation, describes the Night of Power as better than a thousand months (Qur’an 97:3).
Source:Nigerian Tribune
April 14, 2023 07:42 UTC
Infinix Takes Mobile Gaming to New Heights with the All-New HOT 30 Series
April 13, 2023 – Infinix officially launches the HOT 30 series, which includes the HOT 30, HOT 30 Play and HOT 30i models. The HOT 30 series has undergone significant upgrades to its processor, screen, fast charging, and video features. Moreover, the HOT 30 series is competitively priced, which we believe will impress every young user seeking high-quality mobile devices. The HOT 30 Play is available at authorized Infinix retail outlets across Nigeria at a starting price of N93,000. For more details about the HOT 30 series please visit:http://www.infinixmobility.com/ and follow @infinixnigeria on social media.
Source:Punch
April 13, 2023 22:08 UTC
Man undergoes surgery to grow 5 inches taller
A man, Moses Gibson, from Minneapolis, Minnesota in the United States, has undergone a leg surgery to add five inches to his height after struggling to talk to women for years due to self-doubt about his stature. He tried medications and even contacted a ‘spiritual healer’ online who claimed to be able to help him in a desperate attempt to grow taller. Gibson eventually decided to have surgery to increase his height after all other options failed. “When I was like 15, I realised most of my peers were taller than me. He must now use a height-lengthening device three times per day, pulling the cut bones apart one millimeter at a time.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
April 13, 2023 16:16 UTC
FG to repay $800m World Bank loan for 25 years
), will begin the repayment of the $800m loan approved by the World Bank as subsidy palliative, The PUNCH has learnt. The financing agreement document for the National Social Safety Net Programme – Scale Up between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the International Development Association of the World Bank was obtained by The PUNCH on Tuesday. The objective of the project is to expand coverage of shock-responsive safety net support among the poor and vulnerable and strengthen Nigeria’s national safety net delivery system till June 30, 2024. The document signed by the Nigerian finance minister and the World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, Shubham Chaudhuri, on August 16, 2022, revealed that the loan was concessional financing. According to the World Bank, concessional finance is below-market-rate finance provided by major financial institutions, such as development banks and multilateral funds, to developing countries to accelerate development objectives.
Source:Punch
April 13, 2023 14:53 UTC
Eight schools from Nigeria, three other countries for 2023 Sahara STEAM programme
Sahara Group has announced the commencement of this year’s edition of its Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) educational programme for students in Africa. The programme, known as Sahara STEAMers programme will run concurrently in four countries and feature eight schools from Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Speaking about the programme at this year’s launch, the Director of Sustainability and Governance, Sahara Group Foundation, Ejiro Gray, said the foundation is partnering STEMCafe, a non-linear learning centre, to jointly bring the objective of the programme to realisation. Founder, STEMCafe, Bosun Tijani, stated that the partnership had given STEMCafe the opportunity to introduce young secondary school students in Africa to STEAM education and its application towards solving real-life problems. He challenged this year’s participants to use the programme to acquire skills that will set them on an inspiring and ambitious pathway.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
April 13, 2023 14:10 UTC
Bayern's Mane, Sane clashed after Man City defeat
Bayern Munich's German midfielder Serge Gnabry (L) and Bayern Munich's Senegalese forward Sadio Mane celebrate the 0-3 during the German Cup (DFB Pokal) first round football match FC Viktoria Koeln v FC Bayern Munich in Cologne, western Germany, on August 31, 2022. According to Bild, Sky Germany and a number of other media sources, the two players clashed after the match and needed to be separated by teammates. Bild reported that former City winger Sane was hit in the face by the Senegal international, suffering a cut lip. Bild reported the clash started in the dying stages of Bayern’s loss in Manchester on Tuesday, with footage showing the two arguing on the pitch. The loss was Bayern’s biggest Champions League defeat since 2017.
Source:Punch
April 13, 2023 07:18 UTC
Meta unveils payment feature for WhatsApp users in Brazil
Giant tech company, Meta, has launched a payment feature on its WhatsApp service for users and local business owners based in Brazil. The company announced via its website on Tuesday that Brazil’s WhatsApp users can now pay businesses via the app’s end-to-end encrypted chat. “The release read in part, On WhatsApp in Brazil, you can search for a business, browse goods and services, add them to your cart and make a payment all with just a few taps. “It’s now possible to pay for goods and services using Mastercard and Visa debit, credit and pre-paid cards issued by the numerous banks participating in the service. While the feature is only currently available in Brazil, Meta stated that plans to make the feature available in other countries are in the works.
Source:Punch
April 12, 2023 20:08 UTC
Fuel price soars by 81% despite N6tn subsidy payment – Report
Likewise, comparing the average price with the previous month (January 2023), the average retail price increased by 2.58 per cent from N257.12. At the time, the Federal Government had paid about N134bn as fuel subsidy payment. States with the highest average price of petrol were Abia (N146.87), Adamawa (N146.67) and Niger (N146.57). The Federal Government has continued to restate plans to remove fuel subsidy with a plan to deregulate the oil market by June this year. However, there are fears that the removal of fuel subsidy might be drastic for the populace as the countdown to the June 2023 date for subsidy removal inches closer.
Source:Punch
April 12, 2023 13:48 UTC
Author Chimamanda Adichie counters Prof. Wole Soyinka’s comments
Chimamanda disagrees with SoyinkaAuthor Chimamanda Adichie disagrees with Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka’s recent comments regarding the Labour Party (LP) vice-presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed. Chimamanda criticized Soyinka’s use of the word fascist, saying that it can be used for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), but not Datti and the Obidients. Soyinka’s comments on Datti Baba-AhmedDatti Baba-Ahmed was criticized by Soyinka for his comments regarding the judiciary. Datti’s comments were seen as dictating to the Supreme Court by Soyinka. Soyinka’s view on Datti’s commentsSoyinka did not hold back in his criticism of Datti’s comments, calling them unbecoming and unsuitable.
Source:The Guardian
April 12, 2023 13:23 UTC
FG to end multiple taxation on roads
The Federal Government on Tuesday said it is working to remove multiple taxation on roads to promote free movement of goods within the country. The government said that multiple taxation on roads was against ECOWAS rules and regulations. Sambo said, “We’re working on that because multiple taxation on our roads is against ECOWAS rules of free movement of goods. After the last road monitoring exercise, the notes are yet to come in full, but we will discuss with the state commissioners of transport the issue of multiple taxation. We want to plead that, in as much as, we cannot stop night journeys, you should advise your men that if you can avoid doing this (night journeys), please do.
Source:Punch
April 12, 2023 11:34 UTC
A Case for the Seemingly Useless Useful Skills
Society likes to dictate what we should do, the jobs we should get, and what life skills should matter. Knowing how to drive or swim matters, but when it comes down to it, it’s more important to have the skills on our list. Frying plantainPhoto credit: mydiasporakitchen.comThe best thing since soft, fresh, hot agege bread, the perfect fried plantain takes skill to make. Laying a frontalThis skill won’t just have you looking like a baddie, it’ll also have you deep in your bag. Making pap or custardPhoto credit: insanelygoodrecipes.com5 out of 6 people fail woefully at mixing powder in boiling water to create pap or custard.
Source:The Guardian
April 12, 2023 10:30 UTC
Do women misuse gender laws?
Over the years, civilised society has put in concerted efforts to protect women through laws that are gender-specific due to the burden and effects of traditional, cultural and religious beliefs which erode their basic human rights. There are also laws against sexual harassment of women in places of work, laws related to marriage, divorce which give legal basis for equality in marriage, laws on safe motherhood and laws relating to property. But while these laws are there to protect women, can they misuse the laws for selfish reasons like anger, revenge or blackmail? The misuse of feminine laws is being taken to next level that its very complex to understand and will affect innocent women who have genuine cases even when it involves cases of mental harassment and online sexual harassment. While it is not all women that misuse the feminine laws, the few engaged in this are putting a negative spin on women protection, leading to calls for gender friendly laws from advocates.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
April 12, 2023 08:52 UTC
OurPass announces transition from one-click checkout company to business banking
OurPass, the one-click checkout company, has announced that it has rebranded to become a global neobank for businesses revolutionising commerce in Nigeria. OurPass is providing businesses with access to banking, payment and business management tools to enable them start, grow and scale their businesses. We are also providing them with access to all the payment and business management tools they need to grow and thrive,” said Mr Samuel Eze, founder and Chief Executive Officer of OurPass. Its optimised payment tools, such as POS terminals, QR codes and instant transfers, also enable businesses to receive and make payments seamlessly. Staff management tools allow businesses to safely grant their teams controlled access to business information such as payment confirmations and manage their branch operations from anywhere in the world with OurPass’ sub-business feature.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
April 12, 2023 07:20 UTC
Global growth slows to 2% in 2023 – World Bank
The World Bank Group President, David Malpass says global growth is expected to be weak in 2023, slowing to two per cent from 3.1 per cent in 2022. “If we look at developing countries excluding China, we expect a slowdown to about 3.1 per cent in 2023 from 4.1 per cent in 2022. “However, the likelihood is a long period of slow growth, asset reprising, and capital moving in the wrong direction. According to him, China’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth is rebounding to more than five per cent in 2023, with strong private investment. “I was there in February and think it will take capital market liberalisation for India to achieve their eight per cent growth goal.’’NAN reports that the World Bank Group/International Monetary Fund 2023 Spring Meetings opened on Monday in Washington DCand would end on April 16.
Source:Punch
April 11, 2023 21:58 UTC
Warrington Wolves v Wigan Warriors, 'sell-out' looking likely
With Friday’s blockbuster clash with neighbours Wigan Warriors approaching, however, there is growing confidence that will change. With Wigan in good form themselves, optimism about a first sold-out Wire home game since the Good Friday clash with Widnes Vikings is increasing. “The last genuine sell-out we had here was Widnes in 2016, but I think we could go really close,” chief executive Karl Fitzpatrick said. “We wanted the supporters to fall back in love with the team and I think we’re seeing that,” he said. “What’s happening on the field is obviously helping that but I think the players being in the community is also a factor.
Source:The Guardian
April 11, 2023 19:02 UTC