Alex Otti of Abia says his administration is committed to transforming the health sector, to provide residents improved access to essential healthcare services. Otti said this on Friday, when he received a delegation of the Revive Medical Team, a Belgium-based NGO in the state on a medical mission, in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area. The governor expressed government’s readiness to strengthen its healthcare system and overhaul the initiative for the betterment of the people. “When we say a medical village, we want everything to be found there; accommodation, and all necessary facilities so that people can come home and receive proper medical healthcare,” Otti said. He commended the Revive Medical Team for its services to the people of Abia and the leader ot the team, Mr Smart Oriaku, for singlehandedly bringing the medical professionals to Abia.

The storm was expected to hit the Bay Area as early as Saturday, then work its way down the coast, affecting San Diego last. The National Weather Service office in Monterey said gusts of nearly 70 mph could whip the Central Coast community of Big Sur. “Avoid all travel on Sunday,” the weather service office that covers the Lake Tahoe area said. Another system could hit Southern California on Thursday, National Weather Service senior meteorologist Alex Tardy said in a video briefing Friday. The largest school district in the county, Santa Barbara Unified, will determine the status of Tuesday classes after checking the conditions at each school on Monday.

A men's basketball player from New Mexico State University has been "indefinitely suspended" after he attacked a player from Liberty during Thursday's game. NM State Athletics announced their decision on Friday to indefinitely suspend Robert Carpenter from all team activities. RECOMMENDED:NM State Head Men's Basketball Coach Jason Hooten also sent out an apology to Liberty University and Coach McKay. In his statement, Hooten added that after the game Carpenter met with the other Liberty player and apologized to him "face-to-face." We appreciate the continued support of the men's basketball program and the athletics department.

Business leaders at the maiden edition of the Dreams and Dreamers Conclave have called for training of younger generations to take over the helms of leadership from the older generation. Bright Ukwenga, said: “The essence of the retreat is to create a sense of renewed consciousness that young leaders matter and that they have the capacity to dream big dreams. We’ll be more worried about basic education and place more emphasis on it. Access to healthcare as well as the ownership rights of adults will change. That’s why societies are not masked in one singular phase.

The other two include the Port Harcourt Refining Company in Rivers State, and the Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company in Kaduna State. The Warri refinery is a complex conversion refinery with a capacity to refine 125,000 barrels of crude oil per day. Recall that the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, had stated on Wednesday that the Warri refinery was still being worked on. So I believe that the Port Harcourt refinery will soon come and the Warri refinery is in top gear,” the minister had stated. “We’ve successfully completed the mechanical phase of the PH (Port Harcourt) refinery Area-5 plant, installing all vital components.

The Super Eagles have qualified for their 16th AFCON semifinals. Ademola Lookman was the difference in Abidjan as Angola’s journey at the tournament comes to an end. Nigeria leads by an Ademola Lookman goal in the first half. Nigeria leads Angola 1-0 in Abidjan thanks to an Ademola Lookman sublime finish. Two-goal hero on Saturday, Ademola Lookman, joins African best footballer, Victor Osimhen upfront as coach Jose Peseiro named an unchanged lineup.

Technology giant Google has signed its largest ever power purchase agreement (PPA) with offshore wind projects off the coast of the Netherlands as part of efforts to green its power supply and hit climate targets, it said on Thursday. According to Reuters, renewable power project developers are increasingly tying their electricity output to long-term PPAs to provide revenue security, while corporate buyers are keen to lock in supply and ensure they meet targets for sourcing clean power. Under its largest offshore wind PPA to date, Google has agreed to take 478 megawatts (MW) of power from two new wind farms developed by Crosswind & Ecowende Consortia, joint ventures between energy companies Shell and Dutch utility Eneco. It also announced smaller renewable PPAs in Italy, Poland and Belgium but did not disclose any financial details of the deals. Google, however, is seeking to match each hour of electricity used with an hour of clean power production, something proponents of the method say better reflects companies’ actual energy use.

Tom Wilson had a very Tom Wilson reaction to a violence-thirsty player admitting to The Athletic in an NHL player poll that they wanted to hit him. The player was giving a response after voting for Wilson on the question: Who’s the player in the league whose face you most want to punch? I respect that,” the anonymous NHL player said. “I’d probably punch that guy in the face, too,” Wilson joked. The ultimate winner of the poll question was Nick Cousins who received 28.57 percent of the voting.

Every day and every now and then things happen and happen in your land my land our land, your country my country our country. As they happen and happen they germinate our imagination. I equally gave thought to Professor Olu Obafemi, eminent Professor, scholar, playwright and poet in the creative mold of Professor (Mrs.) Akachi Ezeigbo. In fact, it is waning and becoming waney and very waney: my inspiration. Then my inspiration will not be waney and very waney as it is now.

Bullish trading resurfaced on the stock market on Thursday leading to a gain of N902bn. The domestic bourse All-Share Index and market capitalisation rose by 1.63 per cent to close at 102,802.25 points and N56.26tn, respectively. The year-to-date return of the market improved to 37.48 per cent. Meanwhile, the total deals and value declined by 10.06 per cent and 45.96 per cent to 12,851 trades and N12.16bn, respectively. The total traded volume for the day increased by 14.93 per cent to 861.01 million units.

A healthcare technology expert with advanced skills in health informatics, Queen Enahoro, has highlighted her experiences and technical expertise as critical in her pivotal role in healthcare information technology (IT). The expert has played a pivotal role in meeting the ever-evolving demands of the IT industry. She said, “My diverse experiences and technical expertise, including as a health informatics analyst, graduate researcher, conference organiser, and project manager, have equipped me to play a pivotal role in the operational aspects of healthcare IT. Specialised skills in project management, database management, data science applications, IT support, and data security and privacy are evident in my academic transcript. She earned her bachelor’s degree before pursuing a master’s degree in health informatics at the same institution.

In a groundbreaking announcement recently, Elizabeth Reid, Vice President of Search at Google, revealed two major updates that are set to transform the way users search for information in 2024. Generative AI in Search:Google has been boldly experimenting with generative AI in Search, with the latest result being AI-powered insights for multisearch. The company initiated the Search Generative Experience (SGE) in Search Labs, allowing users to provide valuable feedback. As Google continues to experiment with generative AI and identifies the most helpful applications, these innovations will be introduced into Search more broadly. The company encourages users to join Search Labs and opt into the SGE experiment to explore the latest capabilities and actively contribute to reimagining the future of Search.

The affected states are Ebonyi, Yobe, Kebbi, Lagos, Ondo, Taraba, Benue, Borno, Kaduna, Plateau and Akwa Ibom. The IG also ordered a ban on all security aides to VIPs and escorts from accompanying their principals and politicians to polling booths and collation centres during the election. He added, “The movement restrictions, including the ban on VIP aides, escorts, and state security outfits, are crucial measures aimed at preventing any undue interference or intimidation during the electoral process. The IG emphasizes that these restrictions are implemented to safeguard the integrity of the elections and guarantee equal participation for all citizens of the affected states. He quoted the IG as expressing the confidence that, through collective efforts, the upcoming run-off and bye-elections will be conducted peacefully, transparently, and in line with the principles of democracy.

The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has extended his felicitations to the Director-General of his Campaign Organisation, Chief Assam Assam, SAN, on his birthday. In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Ekerete Udoh, the Governor praised Chief Assam Assam, describing him as a dependable ally who worked diligently to ensure the establishment of his administration. “On behalf of the Government and the people of Akwa Ibom State, I extend heartfelt celebrations to you on the occasion of your birthday today. “Today, eight months later, we express gratitude for the strides we are making and the journey that lies ahead. “As you mark your birthday today, I, along with others, wish you robust health, a sound mind, and more years of dedicated service to your dear state.”

The budget rightly spans initiatives for upliftment of poor, women, youth and farmers. The government, recognising this, has extended tax benefits for startups and sovereign wealth or pension fund investments to maintain a favourable investment climate. Furthermore, the FM talked about negotiating bilateral investment treaties by emphasising on a 'first develop India' approach. The viability gap funding for offshore wind energy is much needed to kick off the initial set of projects. It is now imperative for the private sector to leverage these opportunities and innovate, and contribute to India's growth story.