• Warns Host Communities Not To PanicThe Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), yesterday, urged members of its immediate host communities not to panic, as the Academy would conduct a yearly range classification for Nigerian Army personnel and introductory shooting exercise for cadets of 73 regular course holding between November 20-30 this year. Academy Public Relations Officer, Major Mohammed Maidawa said, in a statement, that inhabitants of Mando, Tsamiya, Kauya, and Afaka general area should steer clear of the NDA open range at Afaka. The statement read: “NDA wishes to inform the public especially inhabitants of Mando, Tsamiya, Kauya, and Afaka general area that it will be conducting its Annual Range Classification for Nigerian Army (NA) personnel of NDA and Introductory Shooting Exercise for Cadets of 73 Regular Course scheduled to hold between November 20-30, 2023 at NDA Open Range Afaka. “The NDA assures the public that all necessary safety measures has been put in place for the successful conduct of the exercises. “However, we advise members of the public and neighboring communities to avoid trespassing in the general area throughout the exercise”.

Two border guards and a suspected rebel were killed on Monday in a gunbattle in Indian-administered Kashmir, the Indian army said. [ad]“Two BSF (Border Security Force) soldiers were martyred and a terrorist was killed in the gunbattle,” army spokesman N.N. Kashmir has been divided between India and Pakistan since the two won independence from British rule in 1947. Several rebel groups have for decades been fighting an estimated 500,000 Indian soldiers deployed in the restive territory, demanding either independence for the region or its merger with Pakistan. Tens of thousands have died in the fighting since 1989 when the armed rebellion against Indian rule over the Himalayan territory began.

Pyrogenesis, a Consortium of companies has expressed its readiness to partner Oyo state Government on rural electrification, jobs creation, and food production as well create employment through renewable energy. Its Chief Executive Officer, Simon Ighofose made this known at a press conference held at ATMAN Corporation headquarters in Ido, Oyo state. Ighofose disclosed that partnership with the state government would be of greater benefit not only to the farmers but the entire people in the state. He added the Consortium specializes in converting farmland waste to power generation aside oil and gas. We have let them realise that their farmland waste can be converted into use as source of energy.

The death toll from a landslide in southern Ethiopia has risen to at least 146, a local official said Tuesday, warning that the number could rise. The landslide occurred around 10:00 am (0700 GMT) on Monday following heavy rains in a mountainous area of South Ethiopia regional state. “The number of dead from the sudden landslide that happened in Geze-Gofa district of Gofa zone has passed 146,” a statement from the Gofa zone Communications Affairs Department said, quoting local official Habtamu Fetena. Related News Ethiopia landslide kills at least 55The photographs showed people using their bare hands to dig through the dirt in search of survivors. The South Ethiopia regional state has been battered by the short seasonal rains between April and early May that have caused flooding and mass displacement, according to the UN’s humanitarian response agency OCHA.

At least 50 people have been killed in landslides in southern Ethiopia, according to local officials. The local authority said the search for survivors was “continuing vigorously” but that the “death toll could yet increase”. “There was a heavy rain yesterday [Sunday] night and some people died from a landslide,” government spokesperson for the Gofa district in the South Ethiopia regional state, Kassahun Abayneh, said. SNNPR is among the areas of the country that have been hit by particularly heavy rain and flooding in recent months, according to the UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (Ocha). In May 2016, at least 50 people were killed in floods and landslides following heavy rain across the south of the country.

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday appealed to Nigerians who plan to stage nationwide hunger protest to shelve the plan. He also called on citizens to give his administration enough time to respond to their requests. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, revealed this to State House Correspondents after closed-door talks with President Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, on Tuesday. He said, “On the issue of the planned protest, Mr. President does not see any need for that. He asked them to shelve that plan and he has asked them to await government’s response to all their pleas.

Currently, NG young people are increasingly interested in nitric oxide. Abuse of nitric oxide can lead to loss of consciousness, hallucinations, seizures, and, in extreme cases, death. Unfortunately, most of the youths in Nigeria who abuse nitric oxide are not aware of its effects. However, the NDLEA said the country had made significant progress in 2023 combating nitric oxide. Youth unemployment has been and remains a major social problem in Nigeria.

Victor Osimhen playing one more season at Napoli looks increasingly imminent due to reports of emerging twists in his move to Paris Saint-Germain, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. PSG reignited their interest in the player last week, and this week was expected to be decisive in the transfer. According to L’Equipe, the Ligue 1 side will have to sell either Gancalo Ramos or Randal Kolo-Muani before proceeding with the signing of the Napoli ace. However, neither forward is ready to accept a departure from the Parc des Princes, and therefore the talks for the transfer of Osimhen have stalled. The journalist claims that Osimhen has even privately discussed the potential permanence of Napoli for one more season but still needs to talk to Antonio Conte about the matter.

Russia’s Domestic Intelligence Agency, the FSB, said on Monday that it had discovered explosive material and electric detonators for possible terrorist attacks in packages from Germany and Italy in St Petersburg. In a video released, the FSB showed explosives experts removing components hidden among shock absorbers from a German manufacturer. The FSB said that it had thwarted a channel for spare car parts via a transport company that had brought the packages to Russia. However, the claims regularly released by the FSB about allegedly uncovered Ukrainian plans or actions cannot be verified. The FSB said on Monday it informed European intelligence services and requested assistance in order to identify the masterminds behind acts of terrorism and sabotage in Russia.

Despite this, Swiss Re believes the global economy has remained remarkably resilient, setting the scene for growth and improved profitability across the insurance industry. Jérôme Haegeli, Swiss Re’s Group Chief Economist said the insurance industry has reached a new equilibrium after the challenges of recent years. This resilient growth is expected to continue into 2025 at 2.8 percent in real terms. However, returning to target inflation levels is unlikely to be a smooth journey, the organisation said. In the US, inflation is expected to return to target in 2025, due to higher-than-anticipated core services prices.

US vice-president, Kamala Harris has vowed to defeat Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump and what she termed ‘his extreme project 2025 agenda’. She expressed honour to be endorsed as the presidential nominee of the Democratic Party. In a statement, Harris said she would “earn and win” the nomination, adding that she would work hard to unite the party and country to defeat Trump, according to the London Evening Standard. “I first came to know President Biden through his son Beau. “I will do everything in my power to unite the Democratic Party and unite our nation to defeat Donald Trump and his extreme Project 2025 agenda.

To prevent diabetes, health experts have said there is need to maintain healthy body weight. Other recommendations include eating healthy diet, avoiding sugar, saturated fats and smoking, all of which increase the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. They described the ailment as a chronic, non-communicable disease in which there is persistent raised blood sugar, hyperglycemia, in the body system. “Type 2 diabetes develops, when the body becomes resistant to insulin or when the pancreas is unable to produce enough insulin. He said: “Type 1 diabetes is more common in younger people, while Type 2 diabetes is more common in adults, although it is now becoming common in younger people.

The United States Secret Service Director, Kimberly Cheatle, acknowledged on Monday that the agency “failed” in its mission to prevent the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump. As director of the United States Secret Service, I take full responsibility for any security lapse,” she said. Crooks was shot dead by a Secret Service sniper 26 seconds after firing the first of eight shots. “The Secret Service has a zero-fail mission, but it failed on July 13 and in the days leading up to the rally. “The Secret Service has thousands of employees and a significant budget, but it has now become the face of incompetence.”ALSO READ THESE TOP STORIES FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNETinubu appoints new DG Nigerian Institute of Medical Research

Punch Club 2 Iron Fist – go roboticBoxing can be pretty brutal, and that’s an understatement. Punch Club 2: Iron Fist is a DLC for 2023’s Punch Club 2: Fast Forward, and sees some gnarly AI contraptions enter the ring. From there, get involved with what is now available on Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and PC, as Punch Club 2: Iron Fist continues the boxing management-sim adventure that was kickstarted by the original Punch Club in 2016. Then, the Iron Fist DLC will cost you an additional £8.39. Punch Club 2: Iron Fist DescriptionPunch Club 2: Iron Fist will introduce a new storyline, league, skills, and tech tree.

Marcos emphasized the inauguration of the P19.7 billion Jalaur River Multi-Purpose Project Stage II (JRMP II) in Calinog, Central Iloilo, as a testament to the benefits of investing in irrigation projects to spur economic growth. The JRMP II has three key components: irrigation development, environmental and watershed management, and institutional development. The project also has the capacity to produce 6.6 megawatts of hydroelectric power to augment Panay Island’s power supply. Marcos previously stated that the JRMP II serves as a benchmark and an inspiration for other infrastructure projects due to its scale and magnitude. Data from the Department of Health Western Visayas (DOH-6) showed that at least 61.36 percent of children are fully immunized, below the target of 95 percent.