Baby adorably beats mom to the punch saying 'Hi' after she opens car door Little Benji couldn't wait to say hello to his mom Allie Wojciak.

February 21, 2024 16:01 UTC

In 2010, the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA), have reviewed and deliberated on the article published by de Vendômois et al. EFSA, therefore rejected the claims made by de Vendômois and coworkers regarding the mammalian toxicity of the GM maize. “The EFSA GMO Panel has considered the paper by de Vendômois et al. Despite the total lack of any evidence that Cry 1Ab gene is harmful, the Italian Government banned GM Maize MON810. But, an Italian farmer by the name Giorgio Fidenato, in total defiance of his government decided to plant the same GM maize, MON 810.

February 21, 2024 15:48 UTC

The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has warned officers to stop using the name of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, in corrupt practices, noting that such an act is a criminal offence. The FPRO disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, titled, “Dropping IGP’s Name For Corrupt Practices, Extortion In Investigation Unfair, Criminal -FPRO.”He added that the IGP has issued a strong warning against name-dropping and extortion by officers. According to the statement, Egbetokun condemned officers using his name for extortion, highlighting the damage it does to his reputation and the force’s image. “The IGP expressed deep concern, emphasizing that such actions tarnish the reputation of his person and the Police Force, thereby eroding public trust. “The IGP emphasised that any officer found guilty of leveraging his name for fraudulent activities or extortion will face severe disciplinary measures.

February 21, 2024 14:59 UTC

However, Egypt’s men team finally managed to salvage a victory against Thailand in all their matches in South Korea, as Nigeria leads the exit of African teams from the tournament. Unlike Egypt, African teams such as Nigeria, Algeria, South Africa, and Madagascar have all exited the tournament in the first round. But the Egyptian women’s team led by Dina Meshref gave the continent something to cheer after finishing second in Group 8 behind France. The African champion defeated Czech Republic, Ukraine, and Croatia while they suffered their only defeat against France to advance to the second round of the competition. Meanwhile, former African Games champion Edem Offiong has blamed poor outing of the African teams on lack of preparation while acknowledging that the tournament would help to prepare teams for next month’s African Games in Ghana.

February 21, 2024 12:52 UTC

UNLIKE previous sporting tournaments in which the country’s flag was flown, the just concluded TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) championship, which was hosted by Cote d’Ivoire, was remarkably incident-free. As if to justify this atmosphere of relative serenity, the Nigerian representatives, the Super Eagles, went all the way to the final of the tournament. We also note that, consistent with the team’s overall showing at the tournament, Nigeria has moved up 14 places to 28th in the world in the latest FIFA rankings. This is an indictment of the Nigerian football league, hobbled by corruption, inadequate investment and bureaucratic lethargy. If he decides to leave, the NFF needs to move fast and ensure that a new coaching team is in place before the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

February 21, 2024 07:24 UTC





This tasty party punch recipe is fruity and refreshing, a delightful sipper for teas, showers, or even just backyard parties. Party Punch IngredientsTo make party punch, you’ll need:Cranberry-watermelon juice: This juice blend has a perfect blend of sweet and tart flavors. Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret DickeyHow To Make Party PunchThis punch recipe couldn't be easier. Party Punch TipsA punch may be an easy large-batch beverage, but there are still ways it could go wrong. Party Punch Recipe VariationsIf you want to try something a little different, you can mix things up with these ideas:Spicy sipper: Use ginger beer in place of ginger ale for a spicier version of this punch.

February 21, 2024 06:28 UTC

Second, market-based reforms come in a carefully prepared package which must be unpacked before the full benefits to the economy begin to manifest. I doubt if this will find any favour with Mr. President. Mr. President, they will say, ‘unless you go whole hog, the reform benefits will be lost’. Mr. President should be more circumspect. Going forward: Mr. President needs to set up a war room immediately, under the direction of the Vice President.

February 20, 2024 23:38 UTC

In this article, we delve into the significance of English language learning and its transformative impact on personal, professional, and societal levels. Facilitating Cross-Cultural CommunicationOne of the most significant roles of English language learning is its facilitation of cross-cultural communication. In today’s competitive job market, many employers prioritize candidates with strong English language skills, recognizing the value of effective communication in driving business success. Enhancing Personal DevelopmentBeyond its practical applications, English language learning enriches individuals’ lives on a personal level. ConclusionIn conclusion, English language learning plays a pivotal role in empowering communication and fostering connections in our interconnected world.

February 20, 2024 21:52 UTC

Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, the socio-political group of Nigerians of South-east extraction on Monday in Enugu directed that Nigerians from the geopolitical zone should not partake in a planned national protest. There had been plans by some groups that Nigerians at home and in the diaspora should embark on protests over economic hardships in the country. In Nigeria, Igbo youths and youths from other tribes at various times have expressed their dissatisfaction with events in the country. Mr Iwuanyanwu also expressed displeasure that many Igbo youths were in correctional centres for flimsy reasons. “They recommended that an additional state be created in the Southeast, but up till today, this has not been done,’’ Iwuanyanwu said.

February 20, 2024 19:38 UTC

The state government moved against the school for allegedly offering a degree programme in Nursing Sciences for six years without accreditation from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria. Sunday PUNCH had earlier reported how the institution operates as an academic institution with no clear specification of where it belongs among the categories of higher schools in Nigeria. “We have discovered that many institutions, including Harvarde College, offer nursing degrees to unsuspecting students. The Sunday PUNCH report titled; ‘Inside Ogun private polytechnic running unaccredited law, nursing, pharmacy programmes’, exposed how the private polytechnic was admitting students to study Law, Nursing, Pharmacy and other professional courses. In the report, students of the college expressed concern over how they cannot distinguish whether they are in a polytechnic, a university, or both combined.

February 20, 2024 18:33 UTC

Two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has taunted Tyson Fury and played down Francis Ngannou’s achievement of dropping his fellow countryman, as he prepares to go one better than Fury and stop the former UFC superstar. Ngannou dropped Tyson Fury on his professional boxing debut in the most shocking moment of boxing in 2023, but ultimately lost a split-decision to ‘The Gypsy King’, coming so close yet so far to pulling off arguably the greatest upset in the history of the sport. As a result of his strong performance against Fury, Ngannou has now landed another super-fight despite his 0-1 record, taking on another British heavyweight sensation Anthony Joshua, in just over two weeks’ time. Ngannou – “Yeah, I have a doubt about that [whether Joshua would get up from same punch Tyson got]. So many people have knocked Tyson down.”When Fury hit the deck against Ngannou, it was the seventh time that he had done so during his sixteen-year career, after being dropped by Neven Paikich, Steve Cunningham and DeontayWilder (x4).

February 20, 2024 12:40 UTC

Preliminary draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will be held today at the Confederations of African Football headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. CAF made this known in a statement released on its official website by its Communication Department on Monday. According to the governing body, following the conclusion of the 34th edition of the competition, the draw for TotalEnergies CAF AFCON, Morocco 2025 preliminary round, is set for Tuesday. “The matches will be played on home and away basis during the FIFA Window of March 18 to March 26. “The four preliminary round winners will join the 44 exempted teams for the group stage.”The just concluded 2023 AFCON was held in Côte d’Ivoire and won by the host team, the Elephants.

February 20, 2024 10:59 UTC

But here are all the safety features that the Tata Punch is equipped with. Standard safety featuresAs standard, Tata offers features like dual airbags to protect the driver and front passenger in case of a crash. Additional safety featuresAs the customers climb up the variant ladder, Tata adds more safety features. There is a rear parking camera that works in conjunction with the rear parking sensors. Also Read : From six airbags to a 360-degree camera: Tata Punch EV safety features detailedThere are auto headlamps and rain-sensing wipers that can be helpful as well.

February 20, 2024 09:53 UTC

Fire razed medical equipment and consumables at the Gombe State Medical Store located around Kasuwa-Katako around 2am on Monday. The state governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, visited the burnt store after the incident. Addressing journalists shortly after touring and assessing the level of destruction, Yahaya described the incident as unfortunate. The governor disclosed that measures were being put in place to unravel the cause and prevent future occurrences. This is because of the essential commodities but it’s the wish of God, there is nothing we can do.

February 20, 2024 04:29 UTC

GM crops are analysed for their potential to cause adverse health effects and potential to cause harm to the environment. In addition, both the USA and European countries have stringent laws about food safety. The main role of biosafety agencies or authorities is to ensure that released GM crops are safe to humans, animals and the environment. Twenty years of consumption of GM food and feed is the strong evidence that GM crops are safe. It should be noted that EFSA cannot be accused of being pro GM crops because it belongs to the EU, which is politically opposed to GM crops.

February 20, 2024 03:03 UTC