13 Yaron Ilovich, 28 aka DJ Artifex survived the Nova Festival. “Music is truly a universal language.”13 Nova Music Festival Exhibition recreates the fateful festival where over 360 were murdered by Hamas and 44 taken hostage. 13 A buned out car recovered from the Nova Music Festival is displayed in the exhibtion – just one of the many grim artifacts there. Emmy Park for NY Post“On that day, random decisions meant the difference between life and death,” one sign reads. And the light will always win.”“The Nova Music Festival Exhibition: October 7th 06:29am — The Moment Music Stood Still,” is open Saturday through Thursday 11a.m.

May 11, 2024 13:17 UTC

The Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has said he is not worried about the mass defection of members of the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressive Congress in the state. He also said that political parties are like churches and anyone is free to join, adding that it was the Abia PDP that should worried that their members were leaving them. The governor spoke on Thursday in Umuahia the state capital during his monthly media briefing tagged “Governor Alex Otti Speaks to Abians”. He said he was more concerned with delivering governance to the state residents than the movement of the PDP members to APC. Otti said his administration is paying huge attention to the area of agriculture and healthcare.

May 10, 2024 16:25 UTC

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to immediately commence an independent investigation into the alleged assault on a human rights activist and lawyer, Maxwell Opara, at the premises of the Federal High Court, Abuja on May 7, 2024. The Commission urged everyone, including the aggrieved lawyer to refrain from any action that is at variance with what the legal profession stands for while awaiting the outcome of the investigation, to avoid further escalation of the issue. ALSO READ: We’re committed to upholding protection of press freedom in Nigeria — NHRCThe NHRC boss, who disapproved of the said act while reacting to media reports on the incident, wondered why aggrieved individuals and groups take laws into their own hands attacking and assaulting Citizens. The learned Silk cited national, regional and international Laws and Articles prohibiting any form of assaults, torture or attacks. The Executive Secretary cited Section 39 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 which provides that “Every person shall be entitled to freedom of expression, including freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart ideas and information without interference.

May 10, 2024 16:22 UTC

Take note: this is not a play about the eponymous magazine specialising in scathing political satire, although such fare might more readily be expected from playwright James Graham. This is about the ripple effects of a single punch, thrown by a teenager on a night out, with fatal consequences. Fabulously directed by Adam Penford, it is based on a memoir by Jacob Dunne who killed 28-year-old trainee paramedic James Hodgkinson in this way. It is a powerful study of problematic young masculinity that defines itself through swagger, reputation and recreational violence. But it is also a way of giving a terribly sad story as gentle an ending as it can have.

May 10, 2024 16:21 UTC

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State says it is not on the front burner of his administration to employ new people into the state’s civil service. He said that the issue of employment would arise when the government finished dealing with what it met in the civil service. Otti decried the huge wage bill of about four billion naira for both local government and state on a monthly basis. “But you know with the civil service rules, it is not going to be very easy to exit people. “What we are trying to do with the establishment of the Civil Service Commission and resumption of the new Head of Service and new Permanent Secretaries is to ensure that our people are adequately trained.

May 10, 2024 13:47 UTC





Following the defection of the Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke to Labour, Beth, Ruth and Jess discuss the surprise move and whether it could have been handled differently by Sir Keir Starmer. They also talk about Beth's interview with the former immigration minister Robert Jenrick and his warnings about Reform UK. Plus, how significant was the defeat of the former Conservative mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street? Beth and Jess were both there to tell the story. And they answer a question on Labour and the Muslim vote, and what the party can do to restore confidence and trust.

May 10, 2024 09:21 UTC

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, expressed his determination to make Nigeria self-sufficient in food production before leaving office. The President spoke in Niger State during the groundbreaking ceremony for the 84km, N169.7bn Bida-Minna Road construction in the Kakakpagi, Katch Local Government Area of the state. Nigeria will be self-sufficient in food production during my administration. Therefore, the groundbreaking ceremony we are witnessing today is a paradigm shift from the usual lip services of the past. “We are poised to change the negative narratives in line with our ambitious New Niger Agenda,” he said.

May 10, 2024 09:20 UTC

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has said employing new people into the state’s civil service is not on the front burner of his administration. He said that the issue of employment would arise when the government finished dealing with what it met in the civil service. “But you know with the civil service rules, it is not going to be very easy to exit people. “What we are trying to do with the establishment of the Civil Service Commission and resumption of the new Head of Service and new Permanent Secretaries is to ensure that our people are adequately trained. “This is to enable them to operate their skills and perform better.”In 2023, the governor promised to fully digitalising Abia’s civil service by March 2024.

May 10, 2024 08:09 UTC

What's New Nigerian Content Creator ‘Buried Alive’ For Up To 24 Hours Gives Update By Kareem Azeez A Nigerian content creator identified as Young C has undergone the challenge of being buried alive in a coffin for 24 hours. The 26-year-old content creator shared this daring endeavour on his Instagram page, affirming that it was genuine and not a hoax. Based in Rivers State, Young C has tried various avenues for recognition.…A Nigerian content creator identified as Young C has undergone the challenge of being buried alive in a coffin for 24 hours. The 26-year-old content creator shared this daring endeavour on his Instagram page, affirming that it was genuine and not a hoax. His latest feat, being buried alive for about 24 hours, pushed the boundaries of risk-taking.

May 09, 2024 17:38 UTC

The Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, on Wednesday, disclosed plans by his administration to construct 100,000 houses for the resettling of persons living in communities ravaged by floods and insecurity. He spoke while fielding questions from newsmen on Wednesday during the distribution of the Federal Government’s food commodities to the poor. Niger State is vulnerable to flood because of the geo-location of the state and because of the hydro parts of the state. She said, “This year, the highly probable flood risk areas in Niger State are Agwara, Bida, Magama, Muya, Agaie, Shiroro, Bosso, Kontagora, Gurara, Chanchaga, Rafi and Lavun local government areas. “We direct the State Emergency Management Agency, frontline local government authorities and other response agencies to put in place preparedness actions.”said

May 09, 2024 16:29 UTC

The House of Representatives Thursday asked the Central Bank of Nigeria to withdraw the circular directing all banks to commence charging a 0.5 per cent cybersecurity levy on all electronic transactions within the country, The Nation reports. The motion on the urgent need to halt and modify the implementation of the cybersecurity levy was moved by the member representing the Obio/Akpor Constituency, Kingsley Chinda. “The levy shall be applied at the point of electronic transfer origination, then deducted and remitted by the financial institution. The deducted amount shall be reflected in the customer’s account with the narration, ‘Cybersecurity Levy,’” the circular partly read. “The CBN circular mandates all banks, other financial institutions and payments service providers to implement the Cybercrimes Act by applying the levy at the point of electronic transfer origination as “Cybersecurity Levy,” and remitting same.

May 09, 2024 16:24 UTC

Google has announced the opening of applications for the 2024 cohort of its ‘Hustle Academy’, a program dedicated to accelerating the growth of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Sub-Saharan Africa. The ‘Hustle Academy’ aims to address this gap by providing comprehensive business education, mentorship, and networking opportunities. The ‘Hustle Academy’ has supported over 10,000 businesses who have gone ahead to raise funding and create jobs since inception. Participants will explore practical applications through modules like “Boost Your Productivity with AI” and “Marketing Strategy and AI,” learning how to save time and supercharge digital outreach. Applications for the 2024 Hustle Academy cohort are open to SMBs in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, and the program will run through the end of the year.

May 09, 2024 15:07 UTC

Two students from Lagooz Schools in Lagos, Demilade Kadiri and Chetachi Mbalu, won gold and bronze medals, respectively, in this year’s Africa Mathematics Olympiad competition held recently. Demilade, a JSS student, emerged as the overall best in Lagos State and third best nationwide, scoring 95 per cent, while Chetachi, who is in SS2 class and scored 80 per cent, won third place nationally. Lagooz Schools made this disclosure on Tuesday in a statement personally signed by its founder, Yomi Otubela, who is also the National President of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS). He said the entire Lagooz School community was proud of them and also congratulated them on the achievement. The Africa Mathematics Olympiad competition, according to organisers, is aimed at using mathematics to solve societal problems and also encouraging healthy competition among African youths, especially in secondary schools.

May 09, 2024 08:43 UTC

The Punch is slightly shorter than the new Swift but the Punch is wider and taller of course being a small SUV. While the Punch EV has a larger touchscreen, the Punch petrol has a standard 7inch one while the Swift has a 9 inch touch screen. The Swift and Punch have near similar wheelbase numbers but the Punch has an airier cabin along with the larger boot. The petrol Punch has an efficiency of 20.10 kmpl while the Swift has an efficiency of 25.72 kmpl with both having a 1.2l petrol engine. ALSO READ | Mahindra XUV 3XO Vs Brezza Vs Nexon Vs Venue Vs Sonet: Check The Features, Price And MoreCar loan Information:Calculate Car Loan EMI

May 09, 2024 06:13 UTC

The command exclusively told our correspondent, on Tuesday, that the trio of Tejaram Chauham, Kaduwal Pradhan and Medani Kathiwada had been reunited with their families. “The three kidnapped Indian nationals have regained their freedom. “This is a call for you to provide valuable information that will lead to the arrest of the criminal suspects in the state,” Odutola urged the public. The abductors held Zhang captive for 10 days before he was found in a state forest. The Chinese national was reportedly rescued by police officers working in tandem with neighbourhood vigilantes.

May 08, 2024 16:44 UTC