Five Finger Death Punch Breaks Their Tie With Metallica
(Photo by Paul Archuleta/Getty Images) Getty ImagesFive Finger Death Punch returns to the No. “This Is The Way” by Five Finger Death Punch steps up one space on the Mainstream Rock Airplay chart this week. Five Finger Death Punch has accrued 15 No. 1 now included in their discography, Five Finger Death Punch breaks out of a tie with two other acts on the ranking of the musicians who have reached the summit the most frequently. Now, Five Finger Death Punch stands alone in third place.
Source:Punch
June 11, 2024 18:05 UTC
Otti suspends health commissioner for alleged misconduct
The Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has approved the suspension of the state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo. A statement on Tuesday by the Commissioner for Information and Culture in the state, Prince Okey Kanu, said the suspension is to allow for the investigation of allegations of gross misconduct levelled against the Commissioner. The statement read, “The Abia State Government is committed to good governance and the rule of law under which persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Consequently, the administration is painstaking in investigating and establishing facts of infractions or misconduct uncovered by its internal monitoring and feedback system. “In light of these developments, the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Health, Dr Ifeyinwa Kalu, will collaborate with the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr. Mrs. Ngozi Azodo, to run the affairs of the Ministry in the interim pending the outcome of further investigations into the allegations against Dr.Ngozi Okoronkwo”.
Source:Punch
June 11, 2024 14:10 UTC
Ozone-harming gas declining faster than expected: study
Scientists said Tuesday that international efforts to protect the ozone layer had been a “huge global success” after revealing that damaging gases in the atmosphere were declining faster than expected. A new study has found that atmospheric levels of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), harmful gases responsible for holes in the ozone layer, peaked in 2021 — five years ahead of projections. The most harmful CFCs were phased out by 2010 in an effort to protect the ozone layer — the shield that protects life on Earth from harmful levels of ultraviolet rays from the Sun. This study, published in the journal Nature Climate Change, examined levels of these pollutants in the atmosphere by using data from the Advanced Global Atmospheric Gases Experiment and US National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration. The United Nations Environment Programme in 2023 estimated it could take four decades before the ozone layer would recover to levels before the hole was first detected in the 1980s.
Source:The Guardian
June 11, 2024 13:51 UTC
The Pisco Punch Comes Home
The Pisco Punch rose to fame between 1893 and 1919 at the Bank Exchange, where bartender Duncan Nicol served it with a two-drink limit. He also prefers Italia pisco, which was used in the original Pisco Punch. In 1777, more than a century before the Pisco Punch appeared at the Bank Exchange, Peruvian navigator Francisco de la Bodega y Quadra introduced pisco to California. In return, Toro-Lira’s work transported the Pisco Punch to Peru: The publication of his book led the recipe to spread across Lima. BarSol Pisco founder and master distiller Diego Loret de Mola, who had his first Pisco Punch two decades ago, has seen it flourish in the capital since then.
Source:Punch
June 11, 2024 10:59 UTC
Minimum wage: Tripartite committee submits report, President to decide
President Tinubu with some labour leaders after a meeting at Aso Villa on Wednesday, August 2. The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, on Monday, said the Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage has submitted its report. The committee was tasked with the responsibility of recommending a new national minimum wage for Nigerian workers in the public and private sectors. The statement read, “The Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage has concluded its assignment and submitted the report to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation on Monday, 10th June 2024. To fast-track the talks, the President, last Tuesday, directed the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, to present the cost implications for a new minimum wage within two days.
Source:Punch
June 11, 2024 00:12 UTC
What will Nigeria look like with a regional system of government?
So, what’s a regional system of government? The government structureIt is imperative to note that Nigeria practised a hybrid of regional government and parliamentary system of government between 1960 and 1963. Pulse NigeriaShould Nigeria revert to a regional system of government as practised in the early 1960s, the current arrangement would collapse to accommodate a prime minister and premiers who would act as head of government at the regional level. Currently, Nigeria is partitioned into six main regions namely, South West, South East, South South, North West, North East, and North Central. With this in place, a major problem has been solved for a regional system of government if it ever happens.
Source:The Guardian
June 10, 2024 20:46 UTC
No date yet for training of recruits - Police commission
The Head of Press and Public Relations of PSC, Ikechukwu Ani said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. He said the training dates being speculated on social media were fictitious and should be ignored. According to him, the commission has been inundated by calls and messages from concerned Nigerians on the authenticity of the dates in the public space. ADVERTISEMENT“The commission is currently, working with the Nigeria Police Force to determine the training colleges and will make a formal announcement at the appropriate time,” he said.
Source:The Guardian
June 10, 2024 20:43 UTC
President Tinubu congratulates Chief Mbanefo on 94th birthday
Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President, Media and Publicity, said this in a statement in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mbanefo is Nigeria’s former Permanent Representative to the United Nations and former Pro-Chancellor of the Universities of Lagos, Obafemi Awolowo, and Ahmadu Bello. He is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria. ADVERTISEMENT“President Tinubu salutes the accomplished accountant and administrator, and describes him as being from one of the finest stock and vintage class of Nigeria’s statesmen set apart by integrity, hard work, and patriotism.
Source:The Guardian
June 10, 2024 19:24 UTC
Finance Minister assures Microsoft team of conducive business environment
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has assured of the government’s commitment to creating a conducive business environment that will enable multinational companies to expand their investments in the country with a view to contributing to the nation’s economic growth and development. Mr Edun gave the assurance when he received a delegation in his office in Abuja from Microsoft Nigeria, led by Country Manager Nigeria, Olatomiwa Williams. The meeting, he said, marks a significant step forward in fostering a collaborative relationship between the Federal Government and multinational technology companies, driving economic development and innovation in Nigeria. Speaking earlier, Microsoft Country Manager for Nigeria, Olatomiwa Williams, stated that the team was on the visit to address recent media reports and explore potential areas of collaboration between the Federal Government and the technology giant. The Managing Director reassured the Minister that Microsoft remains committed to its operations in Nigeria, contrary to recent speculation.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 10, 2024 18:35 UTC
She was sentenced to prison for voting. Her story is part of a Republican effort to intimidate others
Just a few weeks earlier, a Texas appeals court had thrown out her five-year prison sentence for voter fraud. As Donald Trump claimed massive voter fraud in the 2016 election, Mason’s case was seen as part of a broader Republican effort to intimidate people from voting. Several Republican-led states have created units to investigate and pursue voter fraud charges. View image in fullscreen Ron DeSantis announces voter fraud arrests across the state, on 18 August 2022 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Her conviction came after another woman in Tarrant county, a legal non-citizen, had been sentenced to seven years in prison for also mistakenly voting.
Source:The Guardian
June 10, 2024 17:34 UTC
Why petrol price can’t drop as low as N300/ltr — Oil marketers
A group of oil marketers has explained why the petrol price cannot drop to as low as N300 per litre, denying reports that local refining of crude oil could reduce the pump price of petrol to as low as N300 per litre. The marketers emphasized that this reduction could only happen if the government ensured a steady supply of crude oil to local refineries, highlighting that foreign refineries were taking advantage of Nigeria. Why make Nigerians pay almost N700 per litre when allowing local refineries to operate would reduce the price? He explained, “One barrel of crude oil contains 159 litres and costs about $80. He argued that since crude oil, the raw material for PMS is priced in dollars, a substantial price reduction is unlikely.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 10, 2024 17:30 UTC
States work on total electricity subsidy removal, new tariff
The EA 2023 establishes a multi-tier electricity market framework comprising of a (i) single, wholesale federal electricity market, and (ii) retail sub-national electricity markets. Commenting on winding down electricity subsidies, the NGF said, “Electricity is a commodity and a product that must be paid for by consumers. “It should also be noted that continuing electricity subsidies may undermine the viability and sustainability of state electricity markets. “The debts should not be passed onto State Electricity Markets as it would make State Electricity Markets unviable. State electricity lawsThe NGF document also said states electricity laws have now come into existence, giving state authorities powers to develop legal, policy and regulatory frameworks over electricity matters within their states.
Source:Punch
June 10, 2024 16:14 UTC
Terrorists abandon captives in gunfight, Army rescues passengers on Delta road
In a post on its official X Handle on Sunday, the Nigerian army said its troops’ swift response to a distress call resulted in the rescue of passengers who had been kidnapped while travelling in a commercial bus. It said the troops upon receiving the distress call, rapidly mobilised and confronted the terrorists, who were armed with assorted weapons. According to the post, a fierce firefight ensued, compelling the terrorists to abandon their captives and flee the scene. “The rescued passengers have been taken into safe custody, where they are receiving necessary care and support. ADVERTISEMENT
Source:The Guardian
June 10, 2024 15:45 UTC
Euro 2024: complete guide to all 622 players
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.
Source:The Guardian
June 10, 2024 14:45 UTC
EU raises Schengen visa fee to €90
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.
Source:Punch
June 10, 2024 13:32 UTC