Breach of Gunshot Act indefensible
THERE is no more tenable excuse for the health facilities that continue to breach the law by rejecting gunshot and ‘one-chance’ victims. Rightly, the ministry is aghast that hospitals are still unreasonably sidestepping the Gunshot Act 2017. In hindsight, doctors cite police harassment and accusations of tampering with evidence to leave accident and gunshot victims to their fate. In truth, the Compulsory Treatment and Care for Victims of Gunshot Act, in 2017, promulgated by the Muhammadu Buhari administration, is not entrenched among stakeholders. This has been discarded for the Gunshot Act.
Source:Punch
February 09, 2024 12:06 UTC
Blue card to join red, yellow in football
(Photo by CARL DE SOUZA / AFP)The International Football Association Board said it is set to introduce a blue card in professional football as part of sin-bin trials, The Daily Mail reports. The use of red and yellow cards in football began in 1970. Since then, red and yellow cards have become widely adopted by football associations worldwide as a disciplinary measure for players’ misconduct on the field. This development will introduce a fresh aspect to player dismissals, with individuals facing expulsion if they accumulate two blue cards during a match or a combination of a blue and a yellow card. This implies that FA Cup and Women’s FA Cup matches may be included in trials, with the FA reportedly considering to volunteer next season’s competitions for testing.
Source:Punch
February 09, 2024 02:13 UTC
Kano anti-graft agency threatens to prosecute traders hoarding goods
The Kano Public Complaint and Anti-Corruption Commission, has threatened to seize hoarded goods and prosecute perpetrators. According to him, the agency would not hesitate to seize hoarded goods as well as prosecute the culprits. He explained that the agency would take decisive action against individuals or traders found to be hoarding essential commodities in order to maximise profits. “The PCACC will swing into action and will not watch businessmen hoarding commodities. We know there is the issue of forex, but those that hoard goods, even if the Federal Ministry of Commerce does not act, we will seize hoarded goods and take the owner to court,” he said.
Source:Punch
February 09, 2024 01:54 UTC
AFCON: Why Super Eagles will beat Ivory Coast — Peterside
An ex-Super Eagles goalkeeper, Idah Peterside, has said that the Super Eagles will earn an easy victory over Ivory Coast, ahead of the 2023 CAF African Cup of Nations final on Sunday. Two penalty saves from Nigeria’s goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, were enough to help the Eagles cement a place in the final stage of the tourney against host nation Ivory Coast. However, Peterside opined that Nigeria’s match against South Africa was “our toughest” while noting that the final against Ivory Coast “will be easier.”He said, “We all knew this (South Africa) was going to be our toughest game. The game against Ivory Coast will be easier than this because we have beaten them already in our group game. “They (Ivory Coast) only survived by sheer luck to get here.
Source:Punch
February 08, 2024 23:30 UTC
Correlation between here and there!
Thoughts are fed into the heart which is the hearth, the base and seat of our volition to trigger it. A link has been forged with the Dark Region of the Beyond and he has become a minion of Darkness. Good thoughts, thoughts of love as well as physical measures will go a long way. By 2003, the police authority themselves recognised the necessity for some form of augmentation by way of community policing. Out of several federations he has studied, Nigeria is the only federation that does not allow state policing.
Source:The Guardian
February 08, 2024 20:07 UTC
How the Mongolians punch above their weight in military diplomacy
When it comes to military diplomacy, Mongolia punches well above its weight. Military diplomacy is the strategic deployment of armed forces to attain diplomatic goals and strengthen international relations. This involves leveraging military capabilities, including defence cooperation, joint military exercises and military exchanges, to enhance a nation's diplomatic influence, establish partnerships and contribute to regional or global stability. Military diplomacy is seen as a crucial component of Mongolia’s “Third Neighbour Policy”. Its Third Neighbour Policy and military diplomacy are a testament to the country’s resilience and its refusal to yield sovereignty.
Source:Punch
February 08, 2024 19:49 UTC
Forex crisis: EFCC 7,000-man task force goes after dollar racketeers
In a move to reduce the pressure on the naira, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has raised a 7,000-man special task force across its 14 zonal commands to clamp down on dollar racketeers. Cardoso argued that the foreign exchange market was facing increased demand pressures, causing a continuous decline in the value of the naira. Meanwhile, The PUNCH findings show the EFCC special task force is operating in all its 14 commands with over 7,000 operatives or about 500 operatives in each command. He stated, “The Special Task Force is operating in all our 14 commands, and we have about 500 operatives in each command’s task force; that equals over 7,000 operatives overall. “It is illegal to ask for payment of whatever sort in foreign currency here in Nigeria.
Source:Punch
February 08, 2024 13:56 UTC
Gov Otti assures PLWDs of inclusive governance, rights, privileges
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, Wednesday decried the exclusion of Persons Living With Disabilities (PLWDs) in governance, assuring them of equal opportunity and all-inclusive governance in the state. Otti stated this during the Abia State Disability Day Celebration/Interactive Session held in Umuahia, lamenting the exclusion of the people from playing active and leadership roles in the political and social life in Nigeria. In his speech, the Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, Sir Nwaobilor Ananaba eulogized the talents exhibited by persons with disabilities and thanked Governor Otti for his support in giving them a sense of belonging. He stated that a youth empowerment platform will soon be launched to facilitate the smooth dispensation of their welfare/empowerment packages. Speaking earlier, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Persons with Disabilities, Mr. David Anyaele thanked Governor Otti for his determined commitment to championing the welfare of people with disabilities in the state.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 08, 2024 13:13 UTC
As FUTA, OAU, win big at national research grants award
Nigerian Tribune, gathered that FUTA alone won 17 grants out of the 185 research proposals scheduled for funding under the 2023 Grant Cycle. With 17 grants, FUTA, posted one of the best showings among other niversities with its researchers winning funding grants to the tune of N426,656,552.45. Following closely on the feat are OAU and Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUT-MINNA), with both having 16 proposals approved by the intervention agency. He said for the current grant cycle, N5.1 billion will be released for the funding of 185 successful research proposals. Suffice to state that the TETFund research awards are of two types namely, National Research Fund (NRF) and Institution Based Research (IBR) with different modalities for selection and awards.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 08, 2024 13:09 UTC
Olympics qualifiers: D’Tigress Ebo confident ahead Senegal clash
As Nigeria gear up for their first game of the 2024 FIBA Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament against Senegal on Thursday (today), D’Tigress forward Lauren Ebo is confident that the team’s preparation would be enough to lead them to success, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The FIBA Olympics qualifying tournament holds from today to February 11 in Antwerp, Belgium with 16 teams competing for 12 places at this summer’s Paris Olympics. D’Tigress qualified automatically for the FIBA Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament as winners of the 2023 Women’s Afrobasket in Rwanda. Speaking ahead of today’s game against fellow Africans Senegal, Ebo is hopeful of D’Tigress qualification for the Games. After their first game against Senegal, Rena Wakama’s women will then face the United States the following day.
Source:Punch
February 08, 2024 07:12 UTC
Dangote to list refinery, fertiliser companies –NGX Group chair
The Chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group, Dr Umaru Kwairanga, has disclosed that two companies in the Dangote Industries Group will be listed on the exchange soon. Kwairanga made this revelation on Tuesday during a closing-gong ceremony in honour of the Senate Committee on Capital Market and Institution’s visit to the NGX headquarters in Lagos. He said, “As at last week, the president of Dangote assured me that the Dangote Refinery is going to be listed on this market very soon. He also said that apart from the refinery, he is going to list the fertiliser company (Dangote Fertiliser Limited). In his comments, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Capital Market & Institutions, Senator Osita Izunaso, stated that the legislative arm of the government would be advising the executive to encourage companies in the energy value chain to list on the capital market.
Source:Punch
February 08, 2024 00:38 UTC
Jigawa to cultivate 150,000 hectares of wheat
Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has announced plans by his administration to cultivate 150,000 hectares of wheat next farming season. The governor, who spoke in Dutse, the state capital, on Wednesday, when he received the Africa Development Bank delegation, disclosed plans to expand the programme to other crops in 2025. The Federal Government had allocated 40,000 hectares of land for wheat farming to Jigawa State under the initiative to enhance food security in Nigeria where over 10,000 farmers are supported with agricultural inputs for effective farming. Fregnen said the National Agricultural Development Scheme will be supported in the areas of irrigated land, farmers’ financing and the provision of opportunities for the young people for the development of the region. Other key stakeholders appreciated the support and commitments of the Jigawa State Government and assured a willingness to maintain the cordial relationship between the two parties.
Source:Punch
February 07, 2024 23:32 UTC
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH SETS APRIL 5 RELEASE DATE FOR DELUXE EDITION OF ‘AFTERLIFE’
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCHSETS APRIL 5 RELEASE DATE FOR DIGITAL DELUXE EDITIONOF ACCLAIMED ‘AFTERLIFE’ ALBUMINCLUDING NEW SINGLE “THIS IS THE WAY” FEATURINGLEGENDARY HIP-HOP ARTIST, DMX“THIS IS THE WAY” (FEAT. DMX) OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO DIRECTED BY ACCLAIMED MOVIE AND MUSIC VIDEO DIRECTORHYPE WILLIAMS (DMX, TUPAC, WU-TANG CLAN, JAY-Z)BAND CELEBRATES THREE NEW PLATINUM CERTIFICATIONSFESTIVALS, HEADLINE DATES, AND STADIUM SHOWS WITH METALLICACOMING TO EUROPE THIS SPRING/SUMMERPRE-ORDER/SAVE ‘AFTERLIFE: DELUXE NOW’ HEREFIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH – AFTERLIFE: DELUXEMulti-platinum hard rock powerhouse FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH announced today the digital deluxe edition of AFTERLIFE. The City Of Las Vegas, NV recognized 5FDP’s relentless charitable efforts by officially declaring November 1st as “Five Finger Death Punch Day“. Having become one of the most recognizable names in music, 5FDP frequently plays all major festivals and sells out arenas around the world. Five Finger Death PunchPhoto Credit : Hristo Shindov (Download HERE)CONNECT WITH 5FDPWebsite | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Tik Tok | YouTube | SpotifyListen to 5FDP music and watch the official videos here: http://5fdp.komi.io
Source:Punch
February 07, 2024 23:04 UTC
Jigawa set to cultivate 150,000 hectares of wheat 2025
Jigawa Governor, Alhaji Umar Namadi has announced plans of the state, to cultivate 150,000 hectares of wheat next season farming, saying the “only way to move people out of poverty is through the development of agriculture”. She disclosed that Governor Namadi expressed his determination to improve food security in the state and the county in general. It be recalled that Jigawa state was allocated 40,000 hectares of land for wheat farming under the initiative to enhance food security in Nigeria where over 10,000 farmers are supported with agricultural inputs for effective farming. The statement said the Jigawa state governor thumbed up for President Tinubu for initiating various agricultural intervention programmes since the inception of his administration. Other key stakeholders appreciate the support and commitment of Jigawa state government and assured willingness to maintain the cordial relationship between the two parties.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 07, 2024 21:16 UTC
How to maintain your smartphone
Hence, you must know the appropriate ways to help your maintain your smartphone for it to work efficiently. Battery optimization can also help you prevent irrelevant apps on your smartphone and prolong the lifespan of your battery. This is how you can maintain and boost the performance of your smartphone. Apps UpdateYou must ensure you have the latest version of all apps on your smartphone. You can encrypt your smartphone like changing data into code; only authorization can unlock it.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 07, 2024 19:39 UTC