Hawkeyes land last punch of slugfest, drop Wisconsin in overtime, 88-86
Iowa guard Tony Perkins (11) celebrates what proved to be his game-winning shot in the Hawkeyes’ 88-86 overtime men’s basketball win over Wisconsin with teammates Owen Freeman (32) and Payton Sandfort (20) Saturday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. (Cliff Jette/Associated Press)IOWA CITY — It was “Beauty and the Beast.”The beautiful part from the perspective of the Iowa men’s basketball team was Tony Perkins finishing a drive and, for all practical purposes, Wisconsin in the Hawkeyes’ 88-86 overtime win over the No. Plus, this was the Hawkeyes’ first win of the season over a Top 25 team. Harding scored six points and was very good for the rest of the half, and the Hawkeyes closed to within 47-43. Wisconsin made just one 3-pointer after halftime while Perkins scored 16 of his 18 points.
Source:Punch
February 18, 2024 05:37 UTC
Lagos shuts Mandilas market
The Lagos State Government has ordered the immediate closure of Mandilas Market for the next two days to enable marketers to comply with its directive for the removal of illegal make-shift structures erected on road setbacks within and around the market. The closure notice was issued on Saturday during a joint inspection and enforcement exercise carried out by the Lagos State Building Control Agency, in conjunction with some law enforcement agencies and other relevant government agencies in charge of emergency-related matters. Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary Office of Urban Development, said the state government was sending strong a message to Lagosians to be law-abiding. He added, “If the state government is forced to carry out the removal of the extensions and illegal structures, the affected persons would be compelled to pay for such exercise. The Lagos State Government had on January 29, 2024, given a 14-day ultimatum to traders occupying illegal structures in Lagos Island to evacuate.
Source:Punch
February 18, 2024 02:42 UTC
Vitaliy Yuzhilin: Maritime Infrastructure Development (Yuzhilin Vitaliy Aleksandrovich)
Name:Vitaliy Yuzhilin · Yuzhilin Vitaliy Aleksandrovich · Yuzhilin Vitaliy · Vitaliy Aleksandrovich Yuzhilin · Vitaliy Yuzhilin deputy · Yuzhilin Vitaly Alexandrovich · Vitaly Yuzhilin · Yuzhilin Vitaly · Vitaly Alexandrovich Yuzhilin ·ヴィタリー・ユジリン·维塔利·玉芝林· विटाली युझिलिनYuzhilin Vitaliy Aleksandrovich: Family and Early Life of a Future Maritime ExpertVitaliy Aleksandrovich Yuzhilin was born Chelyabinsk – a rapidly developing industrial center in the Urals. With the help of Vitaliy Yuzhilin, cargo ports capable of providing the necessary logistical capacities were developed. The Marine Façade had its grand opening in 2011, with the help of Vitaliy Aleksandrovich Yuzhilin. Vitaliy Yuzhilin: Deputy of the State Duma, Co-author of the Federal Law “On Seaports”Deputy Vitaliy Yuzhilin served four terms in the lower house of Parliament, spanning 17 years. It was essential to establish rules that would assure investors of the return on their investments, Deputy Vitaliy Yuzhilin emphasized.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 17, 2024 22:29 UTC
Central African civil society is fighting against Bancroft’s illegal presence in the country
The illegal presence of the American PMC Bancroft in the Central African Republic continues to provoke a negative reaction from civil society. The committee members stressed that the illegal activities of Americans led to the disruption of elections in African countries, discrediting the election results, as well as to popular unrest. Unfortunately, the United States takes a hard line in business. In the DRC, the United States is providing assistance to Rwandan militants from the M23 group, who are killing civilians and plunging the country into chaos. This situation provoked mass protests by angry Congolese at the Embassy of the United States and other Western countries in Kinshasa in February 2024.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 17, 2024 22:27 UTC
Imasuen withdraws from Edo APC gov primary
A former Deputy Governor of Edo State, Lucky Imasuen, has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress governorship primary election being held in Edo today. This was according to a withdrawal letter released on Saturday morning by Imasuen. Imasuen was one of the 12 governorship aspirants screened and cleared by a committee set up by the APC National Working Committee. In his withdrawal letter addressed to his supporters, Imasuen said he withdrew from the primaries in the interest of peace and unity. “From the foregoing, I am ready to support whoever emerges as our candidate in the primary election.”The party’s primary election holds today.
Source:Punch
February 17, 2024 20:53 UTC
CSOs call on FG to revisit National Food Safety bill
ADVERTISEMENTAlso to drive workforce nutrition, and sustainable food systems transformation, ultimately improving the health and economic well-being of the Nigerian population. “To effectively steer the country’s food systems and nutrition landscape, the position of the Special Adviser to the President on food systems and nutrition should be filled and strengthened with data analysis tools, technical assistance, and increased funding. “A food fortification Bill should be developed and processed to passage and assent, with the involvement of all relevant MDAs. “A national workforce nutrition policy should be drafted with the involvement of all relevant stakeholders. ADVERTISEMENT“Public awareness about workforce nutrition and associated interventions should be raised through impactful evidence-based campaigns, fostering widespread acceptance, and paving the way for ratification and implementation of the draft policy.
Source:The Guardian
February 17, 2024 20:49 UTC
Nigeria ready to host African Central Bank 2028, says Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu and President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame at the 44th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council and the 37th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the Africa Union held in Addis Abba, Ethiopia on Saturday. Credit: State HousePresident Bola Tinubu says Nigeria is ready to host the African Central Bank according to the vision of the Abuja Treaty. He affirmed that “his administration will engage the African Union Commission in collaboration with member states to ensure that the bank takes off as scheduled in 2028,” a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, revealed. The statement is titled ‘President Tinubu to AU leaders: Nigeria ready to host African Central Bank; prepare the youth for the 21st-century economy.’Tinubu made these remarks when he addressed leaders at the 37th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Saturday. On education, which is the theme of the summit, Tinubu said education is the core ingredient in the process of evolving creative solutions to the unique challenges long confronting the continent.
Source:Punch
February 17, 2024 17:30 UTC
Omaha metro wrestlers punch tickets to Nebraska state finals
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Tickets to the finals matches at the 2024 NSAA State Wrestling Championship Tournament have been punched. Semifinal action featured a host of exciting matchups, and now several Omaha metro wrestlers will compete for gold Saturday. Find out how they got there with results from Friday’s semifinals below. Click through the buttons below for everything you need to know.
Source:Punch
February 17, 2024 17:03 UTC
Prosser girls punch 2A state tournament ticket
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Source:Punch
February 17, 2024 16:21 UTC
Domestic worker steals employer’s $51,000, three days after employment
A domestic worker, Blessing and her husband, Bassey, have been arrested by the police in Lagos State for stealing $51,000 belonging to her employer. Blessing had worked only for three days before she stole her employer’s money and fled to Cross Rivers State, where she was arrested. The suspects were arrested by the operatives of the Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, after a complaint was made to the office of the Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of the zone. The image maker in charge of the zone, SP Awal Ayuba confirmed the arrest of the duo in a statement signed by her on Friday. AIG Durosinmi asked members of the public to exercise vigilance and conduct thorough background checks before hiring domestic staff for their safety and to prevent falling victim to criminal elements.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 17, 2024 15:18 UTC
FG to create job centres nationwide – Minister
The Minister of the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Doris Uzoka-Anite, has said the Federal Government will create national job centres to match available vacancies in industries and businesses with the available talent pool. Uzoka-Anite, in a statement on Friday, noted that the job centres across the country would train and equip Nigerians to be job-ready. It partly read, “We are creating a national job centre to match available vacancies in industries and businesses with the available talent pool. The job centre will also train and equip people to be job ready. The programme will empower artisans with tech-enabled skills training, licensing, access to essential toolkits, and promoting industry-standard excellence.
Source:Punch
February 17, 2024 14:42 UTC
WTTC: Food poisoning rules Quadri out of Busan Open
Nigeria’s top-ranked table tennis player, Aruna Quadri, pulled out of the tournament ITTF World Table Tennis Championships which began on Friday, in South Korea, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Quadri revealed that he withdrew from the tournament because of food poisoning but wished the team good luck in South Korea. “Unfortunately, I will not be participating in world championships in Busan, I am seriously ill with food poisoning,” he wrote on his Facebook page. In the men’s team event, spots have already been obtained by France (hosts), China, Australia, Sweden, Brazil, Canada and Egypt. The women’s quotas have already gone to France (hosts), China, Australia, Germany, the United States, Brazil and Egypt.
Source:Punch
February 17, 2024 14:40 UTC
Why we first rejected the Punch & why we bought it eventually: Review
Ownership Review - 2023 Tata Punch (Creative Variant)My Likes:Looks – The mini Tata is a looker, no two ways about it. On the day of the car's launch, I visited the local Tata dealership, and unsurprisingly, I found the sales advisor to be lacking enthusiasm. Meanwhile, the news of a new Tata dealership that had come up in Mangalore caught my attention. And so did the updated BS6 Phase-2 version of the Tata Punch. However, folks at home weren't too keen on a Tata car, and I decided not to push my case further.
Source:Punch
February 17, 2024 13:26 UTC
Nigerian Journalist Bags Master’s Degree in US
Renowned Nigerian journalist, Olushola Ricketts, has achieved a significant academic milestone by obtaining a master’s degree in Technology with a minor in Communication from the esteemed University of Central Missouri in the United States. His journey in journalism, ranging from a reporter to senior editor, has been marked by a relentless pursuit of excellence and a dedication to amplifying the voices of marginalized communities. In addition to his recent academic achievement, Ricketts holds a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Lagos State University. Ricketts’ academic and professional accomplishments have been further highlighted by several prestigious accolades. His achievements serve as a testament to the importance of perseverance, dedication, and a relentless pursuit of excellence in the pursuit of one’s goals.
Source:The Guardian
February 17, 2024 11:38 UTC
AMAA: Organisers call for entries ahead of 20th edition
The Africa Film Academy, the organisers of the Africa Movie Academy Awards, AMAA, has unveiled plans and activities ahead of the 20th edition. The organisers also announced a call for entry ahead of the 2024 edition of the AMAAs. AMAA is currently calling for entries in all categories, and this will last till April 2024.”Continuing, Anyiam-Osigwe said, “We are now accepting submissions for the 20th edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards. Anyiam-Osigwe further said that the 20th edition of AMAA is going to be loud with the celebration of life and the successes of the continental awards ceremony. “For AMAA, our announcement of the line up of activities for this year’s 20th edition AMAA 2024 is a deliberate action from our end.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 17, 2024 11:01 UTC