Four children have been found alive after surviving a plane crash and spending weeks fending for themselves in Colombia’s Amazon jungle. Colombia’s President, Gustavo Petro said the rescue of the siblings, aged thirteen, nine, four and one, was “a joy for the whole country”. The missing children became the focus of a huge rescue operation involving dozens of soldiers and local people. A video shared by Colombia’s Ministry of Defence showed the children being lifted into a helicopter in the dark above the tall trees of the jungle. Members of the children’s community hoped that their knowledge of fruits and jungle survival skills would give them a better chance of remaining alive.

The Adamawa police on Saturday arrested one Mama kalifa over missing five bags of soya beans belonging to The Guardian correspondent Prince Emmanuel Ande . The Police early on Friday arrested one Goodwin an underaged thief who was handed over to the police by his elder sister. He said that he was carrying our the criminal act on instructions of Mama kalifa, who’s son kalifa is also his friend. When Mama kalifa was arrested she admitted committing the crime and beg the journalist to reduce cost for payment which is over one hundred thousand naira. She will be charged to Court on Tuesday next week if she fails to provide the money for the five bags.

To look back at his previous six championship matches in the tournament, Djokovic has won two and lost four. In 2012, Djokovic lost to Rafael Nadal in a final that was pushed into a third week due to rain on Sunday. Nadal won 6-4, 6-3, 2-6, 7-5, taking his Paris record to a remarkable 52 wins against just one loss. In 2014, Djokovic lost to Nadal again, who clinched his ninth French Open title and became the first man to win five Roland Garros crowns in succession. He joined Don Budge and Rod Laver as the only players to simultaneously possess the French Open, Australian Open, US Open, and Wimbledon trophies.

A 30-year-old man, Usman Sani Goga, has committed suicide in the Babura Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The deceased, a photographer who was said to have got married four months ago, hung himself in his bedroom on Wednesday at Akula Quarters of the local government. The wife while narrating the incident said: “Around 1700hrs, I called his phone severally without response; I later decided to take a commercial vehicle. On reaching home, I realised that I was without keys and decided to call his phone again, yet there was no response. I hurried inside where I saw his body hanging from a ceiling fan hook in our bedroom”.

The theme centered on economic integration for a thriving COMESA region, with emphasis on green investment, value addition, and tourism. In his address to the Summit, the Vice President recognised the importance of green investments and reiterated the need for greater attention to be directed towards investments in relation to the ocean. Furthermore, Vice President Afif stressed on the importance of value addition, which was also discussed at length during the preceding Business Council Forum. Vice President Afif commended the signing of the General Cooperation Agreement between the two countries which will open avenues for further enhancing these relations. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism – Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles.

A student of Premium Breed Secondary School, Nnewichi Nnewi, Anambra State, Favour Chigozie Nwadinobi, has emerged as the overall best in Chemistry in Anambra. As a result, he has become one of the six finalists to represent Nigeria at the 2023 International Chemistry Olympiad holding in Switzerland. Nwadinobi competed with students from over 600 schools in Anambra to emerge as one of the finalists to represent the country. Chuma-Udeh commended Nwadinobi and the School for their outstanding performance while emphasising the importance of continued dedication and hard work. She enjoined them not to rest on their laurels as the state would eagerly anticipate an outstanding performance at the Olympiad.

I want to know if it is necessary to take one’s bath every day. My family members are not happy that I don’t like taking my bath every day. Alex (by SMS)While a daily shower is fine for most people (especially those who live in hot and dusty environment) for many people, two to three times a week is enough and may be even better to maintain good health.While there is no ideal frequency, experts suggest that showering several times per week may be excessive for most people (unless you are grimy, sweaty, or have other reasons to shower more often). Short showers (lasting three or four minutes) with a focus on the armpits and groin may suffice. READ ALSO FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE

The European premiere of the latest installment in the “Transformers” film franchise, “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts,” took place in London’s Leicester Square on Wednesday amidst towering statues of Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal. The narrative follows the duo as they become woven into the monumental conflict for Earth. The premiere occurred amidst the backdrop of contract negotiations and potential strikes within the entertainment industry. With the recent authorization of a strike by Hollywood’s actors union and an ongoing work stoppage by writers, studios face increased pressure. Fishback acknowledged the impact of streaming services and noted the industry’s evolution, saying, “Everything evolves over time, and as streaming services become really prominent in our society, I think things have to change.”Credit: guardian.ngENND

The President, Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate suspension of the Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, from office. He explained that the suspension of the CBN governor was based on an ongoing investigation as well as planned reforms in the financial sector. The CBN governor allegedly only released $17 million, leaving $53 million in unpaid debt. The statement partly read, “President Bola Tinubu has suspended the Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, from office with immediate effect. “This is sequel to the ongoing investigation of his office and the planned reforms in the financial sector of the economy.

President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electricity Act 2023 passed by lawmakers in July 2022 into law. The new law replaces the 2005 Electricity and Power Sector Reform Act and seeks to promote private sector investments in the power sector. Electricity generation licensees are obligated to meet renewable generation obligations as may be prescribed by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission will be able to regulate the electricity sector within Nigeria. Until a state has passed its electricity market laws, NERC will continue to regulate electricity businesses in such states.

Which University is the Best to Study Linguistics in NigeriaWhich University is the Best to Study Linguistics in Nigeria? When it comes to studying linguistics in Nigeria in 2023, the University of Ibadan (UI) stands out as the best option. Hurry Now click here to Apply >> Immigrate to CanadaAcademic Programs Which University is the Best to Study Linguistics in NigeriaThe Department of Linguistics at the University of Ibadan offers comprehensive undergraduate and postgraduate programs in linguistics. Read Also: Which University is the Best to Study Radiography in NigeriaFaculty QualificationsThe University of Ibadan’s Department of Linguistics boasts a highly qualified faculty. ConclusionWhile there are several universities in Nigeria that offer quality education in linguistics, the University of Ibadan stands out as the best in 2023.

CFL players in four position groups were required to wear a soft-shell helmet cover, called the Guardian Cap, during training camp and padded practices. Fans will not see the caps worn during games, but practice fields will be filled with players wearing the caps, making their heads look larger. Players said they need to get used to the caps; however, they understand the necessity of the added head protection. Offensive and defensive linemen, linebackers, and running backs are required to wear the caps, while other players can choose to wear them. The CFL made the caps mandatory for four positional player groups and are optional for others.

Labour Party Senators and House of Representatives members-elect will meet in Abuja on Friday to take a final decision on the candidates they will support in the race for the 10th National Assembly leadership. Otti who was meeting the LP members-elect for the first time, enjoined them to work for the interest of the people who were elected and the party. He added that their assignment at the National Assembly has already started with who they choose to elect in the forthcoming NASS leadership. “The National Assembly is on the verge of being inaugurated and leadership is expected to emerge both in the Senate and in the House of Representatives. To continue to enjoy the support of the people, depend on the way we conduct ourselves, especially our behaviour in the National Assembly.

In a recent development, a comprehensive fact-check conducted by DW has refuted the viral claim that Sweden has declared sex as a sport and initiated a global tournament with Greek participants. This misinformation has been propagated by numerous international media outlets, including the esteemed South African media platform IOL. The widespread coverage of this dubious claim has caught the attention of Anna Setzman, spokesperson for the Swedish Sports Confederation. In a written statement submitted to DW, Setzman unequivocally debunked the allegations, stating, “All this information is false.”Setzman emphasized the spread of false information in international media concerning Sweden and its sporting activities. Bratic’s application for membership in the Swedish Sports Confederation was submitted in January but was subsequently rejected in May.

The House of Representatives wound down on Wednesday without approving the loan request by the immediate-past President Muhammadu Buhari for the Federal Government to pay some judgment debts totalling approximately N543,594,989,247. The Chairman of the House Committee on Aids, Loans and Debt Management Ahmed Dayyabu, laid the report on the presidential request on Wednesday but the lawmakers resolved that work had not been concluded on it and stepped down its consideration till the 10th House. Buhari had last month, at the twilight of his administration, written to the National Assembly to seek approval for payment of judgment debts owed by the government to the tune of $566,754,584.31, £98,526,012.00 and N226,281,801,881.64. When the dollar is converted to N261,149,177,358.36 and the pound sterling is converted to N56,164,010,008.15, the debt is approximately N543,594,989,247. On the alleged loss of over $2.4bn in revenue from illegal sale of 48 million barrels of crude oil export in 2015, the committee said it found the allegation to be false.