Suspect photo released in sucker punch of 89-year-old comedian: NYPD
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) — Police have released a photo of a suspect accused of punching an 89-year-old woman in the face unprovoked on a Manhattan street, authorities said. The victim, D’yan Forest, is known for being the oldest working female comedian in the world. Forest was sucker punched while walking to the gym near Seventh Avenue and West 11 Street A 9 a.m. on Wednesday, police said. The suspect fled and allegedly ran toward Greenwich Avenue and West 11th Street. Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577.
Source:Punch
July 21, 2024 00:01 UTC
Before you buy that ipo
Investing in an Initial Public Offering (IPO) can be thrilling, but it’s essential to tread carefully. If you can, please scrutinize the company’s financials: Dive into the company’s financial statements – balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Valuation Matters: Determine if the IPO price aligns with the company’s earnings, growth prospects, and industry peers. An overpriced IPO may lead to significant losses when the market corrects itself. When these big players show interest in an IPO by buying a substantial amount of shares, it’s often seen as a positive signal.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 20, 2024 18:24 UTC
Meta will appeal $220m fine by FCCPC – WhatsApp
WhatsApp has said its parent body, Meta, will be appealing the $220 million fine imposed by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) regarding its violation of Nigeria’s data privacy laws. It said: “We disagree with the decision today as well as the fine and Meta will be appealing the decision. The FCCPC said that Meta had also shared the user’s data without consent, and abused its market dominance. It stated that these regulations were in effect prior to the enactment and implementation of the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023. The competition protection body noted that Meta responded to document requests and summons by providing some information.
Source:Punch
July 20, 2024 17:58 UTC
11 dead, dozens missing in China bridge collapse
At least 11 people have died and more than 30 are missing after a highway bridge partially collapsed during torrential rains in northwest China. The bridge over a river in Shaanxi province’s Shangluo city collapsed on Friday night due to a sudden downpour and flash floods, the provincial authority said. Related Posts No Content AvailableChinese President Xi Jinping has urged an “all out” effort to find those still missing. Large parts of northern and central China have been battered since Tuesday by rains that have caused flooding and significant damage. State media reported at least five people died and eight were missing after the rains sparked flooding and mudslides in Shaanxi’s Baoji city.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 20, 2024 16:55 UTC
Boy Who Died Aged 15 Becomes A Saint For His Miracles
A 15-year-old boy, named Carlo Acutis, who died in 2006 is set to become the first millennial catholic church saint. Carlo Acutis was a London-born computer prodigy. Carlo will be canonized by Pope Francis after a series of miracles attributed to him posthumously, the Catholic News Agency reported. Carlo Acutis was credited with the healing of a Costa Rican woman’s daughter. With his canonization, Carlo Acutis stands as an inspiration for young Catholics worldwide, embodying faith, charity, and the modern use of technology for religious purposes.
Source:The Guardian
July 20, 2024 15:38 UTC
Tinubu assembled worst economic team since 1999 - Northern groups
Comrade Jamilu Aliyu Charanchi, National Coordinator of CNG, made this known while briefing newsmen in Abuja on Friday, July 19, 2024. “Empirical data from NBS and others reveals that over the past year, key economic indices have worsened with no definitive and evidence-based solutions in sight. “The outcome of the MPC economic policies is a clear manifestation that President Tinubu’s economic team is the worst since Nigeria’s return to civil rule in 1999. “The team lacks coordination, focus, foresight, and a clear understanding of the workings of the Nigerian economy. Pulse NigeriaNigerians living through a hard timeCNG's comment comes amid serious economic hardship in the country caused by the reforms embarked upon by the Tinubu administration.
Source:The Guardian
July 20, 2024 08:29 UTC
Expert warns against economic crisis impacts on Nigeria’s healthcare
An orthopaedic surgeon, Dr Christopher Otabor has warned against the dire consequences of Nigeria’s economic crisis in the nation’s healthcare system. “Whenever there is an economic crisis, it takes a terrible toll on healthcare. Additionally, there’s stagflation due to the lack of economic growth, inflation, and unemployment. “We must come up with new ways to enable us to provide care to the masses despite the economic challenges,” he urged. He highlighted the broader impacts of the economic crisis on population health, including increased domestic violence, mental health problems, suicide rates, and overall mortality.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 20, 2024 08:13 UTC
Don’t protest against Tinubu’s govt, ex-APC chieftain warns Nigerians
But the APC chieftain dismissed the planned protest as an ethnic agenda under the guise of seeking economic reforms. He told newsmen that the planned protest was not in the interest of ordinary Nigerians but for ethnic, regional, and religious reasons. “Those who did not protest under former President Muhammadu Buhari have no right to protest under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Those whose voices disappeared when Buhari was in power should not find their voice when Tinubu is in power. “Those that are behind this protest are looking for a regime change, not in the interest of ordinary Nigerians but for regional, ethnic, and religious interests, and while I urge those who are intelligent and sensible not to join any protest.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 20, 2024 05:42 UTC
Another House of Representatives member, Adams, dies
A member of the House of Representatives, Ekene Abubakar Adams, is dead. Adams’ death is coming less than a week after the loss of Representative Olaide Akinremi from Oyo state in the Green Chamber. He (Adams) becomes the fourth member to pass on in the life of the 10th House of Representatives. Until his death, Adams represented Chilun/Kajuru Federal Constituency of Kaduna State and was the Chairman House Committee on Sports. According to the House spokesperson, Adams was a dedicated public servant, passionate sports administrator and philanthropist, who will be deeply missed by the Green Chamber.
Source:The Guardian
July 19, 2024 23:52 UTC
Reps harp on diversification of economy
The House of Representatives has reiterated its resolve toward enacting laws on diversification of the economy with a special focus on green, blue and digital resources economy. Chairman, House Committee on Monitoring, Evaluation and Implementation of the Legislative Agenda, Hon. Patrick Umoh gave the assurance during the post-National Roundtable on the state of the economy, and expressed optimism over the country’s potential as a digital hub of Africa. He, however, disclosed that the National Assembly has in pursuance of its constitutional mandate, made several interventions both at plenary and Committee levels toward the resuscitation of our national economic challenges. “The contributions of our development partners- Konrad Adenaeur Stiftung and Afrexim Bank towards the success of the Roundtable are worthy of appreciation.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 19, 2024 21:26 UTC
BREAKING: Nigeria fines Meta $220m for violating consumer, data laws
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission on Friday imposed a $220 million fine on Meta platforms for violating data privacy laws. The FCCPC said in a statement obtained by The PUNCH that Meta’s data-sharing practices on its Facebook and WhatsApp platforms breached local consumer and data protection regulations. The commission found that Meta had denied Nigerian users control over their data, shared data without consent and abused its market dominance. Details later…
Source:Punch
July 19, 2024 19:50 UTC
Global IT outage not linked to cyber attack, says US security firm
American cybersecurity firm, CrowdStrike, said the global IT outage affecting multiple sectors was not caused by a security incident or cyber attack. The outage occurred concurrently with a significant disruption at Microsoft, impacting businesses worldwide on Friday. “CrowdStrike is actively working with customers impacted by a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts. “Our team is fully mobilised to ensure the security and stability of CrowdStrike customers,” he assured. On Friday morning, UK-based Sky News experienced a disruption in its live TV broadcasting capabilities due to the outage.
Source:Punch
July 19, 2024 19:20 UTC
Hyundai Exter vs Tata Punch, Maruti Fronx: Which CNG SUV offers best mileage?
Hyundai Motor recently introduced the CNG version of its Exter SUV with dual-cylinder technology.Tata Punch and Maruti Fronx, both rivals to the ExterHyundai Exter CNG: Engine, mileageHyundai Motor has introduced dual-cylinder technology for the first time in the Exter SUV. The petrol manual variant of the SUV offers mileage of 19.4 kmpl while the automatic version offers 19.2 kmpl. Maruti Fronx CNG is also more fuel efficient than Exter CNG with mileage of 28.51 km/kg certified by ARAI. Also Read : Maruti Suzuki Celerio to Tata Tiago - CNG cars in India with best fuel economyTata Punch CNG: Engine, mileageTata's smallest SUV Punch, which currently leads the all cars in India in terms of sales, is the most popular model across segments. Tata Punch CNG offers the least when it comes to mileage among all three rivals.
Source:Punch
July 19, 2024 14:45 UTC
The Fizz's Doudou Recipe
Yves Massoud is the bartending co-partner at Fizz, a neighborhood bar in the Mar Mikhael area of Beirut, where he serves his own take on the city’s homegrown Doudou shot, a briny mix of vodka, lemon juice and hot sauce served with an olive. “Doudou is part of the culture and part of Lebanese hospitality,” says Massoud. The Fizz Doudou maintains the essence of the classic, but adds chipotle Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce to enhance the smoke and umami notes. The olives are local, sourced from another partner’s lands in the southern Lebanon village of Lebaa. (While Fizz makes its own hot sauce, bartenders don’t use it in the Doudou yet; it’s a matter of mechanics as the bottles’ stoppers make it difficult to dash the correct amount.)
Source:Punch
July 19, 2024 14:44 UTC
NALDA’s agribusiness institutes set to kick off activities
The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) is set to commence activities at its Institute of Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship across the six geopolitical zones of the country. This will in turn translate to the country being better positioned to attain food security and ensuring a stable and sufficient food supply for the nation in line with President Bola Tinubu’s food security agenda. The NALDA’s agribusiness Institute also aims at catching the younger generation from the Primary to the tertiary level by introducing them to Agribusiness early while also serving as a platform for professional research. “We also came up with NALDA Institute of Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship that has the approval of Mr President. This is why we came up with the NALDA Institute of Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship from primary to secondary to OND level”.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 19, 2024 09:23 UTC