Trump recounts shooting, accepts Republican nomination
Donald Trump predicted an “incredible victory” Thursday in accepting the Republican presidential nomination from a party euphoric over his escape from assassination and buoyed by the apparent implosion of Joe Biden’s reelection campaign. “We will have an incredible victory, and we will begin the four greatest years in the history of our country,” Trump said at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. He seemed tonight to be pretty energized,” 64-year-old Terry Arnold from the Seattle area, told AFP at her first convention. And, despite aides promising that Trump would not even say Biden in the speech, Trump did refer to his opponent by name and “the damage” he has done. Senior Trump advisor Jason Miller told AFP that “nothing fundamentally changes” for Trump if Biden drops out.
Source:The Guardian
July 19, 2024 08:48 UTC
Hydropower “can punch way higher than its weight” to aid global decarbonization
The journey to decarbonize the global electric power system can get a large boost with a single step … aiding and supporting hydropower development and hydroelectric power as an enabler of intermittent renewables. As Masood Ahmad led with, “Hydropower can punch way higher than its weight” in the global decarbonization journey. The three expert panelists James Barry, general counsel for Gravity Renewables Inc. and included Mucun Sun, power system research engineer in the energy systems group at Idaho National Laboratory. Sun reported on research work at INL on how hydropower can be hybridized through pairing with solar, wind and even batteries to smooth out dispatchable generation. And the panelists touched on the significant potential for pumped storage hydropower, which they called 50-year assets.
Source:Punch
July 19, 2024 08:12 UTC
N-HYPPADEC calls for law mandating life jackets for boat passengers
The National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC) has called for the enactment of a law that will criminalise the non-wearing of life jackets by boat passengers across the country. He said 800 youths who benefited from the scheme in Kwara State will soon get starter packs to commence their own businesses and go ahead to employ others. He said the starter packs that would be distributed to the beneficiaries, who were trained in 15 vocations, which include tailoring and fish farming, cost N255,620,973. “We have trained 800 youths in every area of skill under the YTP scheme. We shall soon provide them with starter packs,” she said.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 18, 2024 16:33 UTC
TTP joins UNILAG to empower students for career in maritime
Mr. Jama Onwubuariri, Managing Director of TTP, was a key panelist, offering his expertise on the transition from education to employment. During the session, he surmised that to enable the education-to-employment transition, students need to identify their passion, minimize distractions, identify socio-economic problems around them and research their solutions, be team players, stand on the right principles and avoid destructive habits. At TTP, we believe in the power of innovation and critical thinking to drive sustainable economic development. The UNILAG-Employment Clinic, EETP, is designed to provide students with the skills and insights needed to navigate the transition from university to employment effectively. The program’s success highlights the value of industry-academia collaborations in driving positive outcomes for students and the broader economy.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 18, 2024 13:56 UTC
TTP plans to drive devt with innovation
Truck Transit Parks Limited, manager of the electronic call-up system, has reiterated its commitment to drive development through innovation. In a statement, the Managing Director of TTP, Mr Jama Onwubuariri, disclosed this at the launch of the University of Lagos Employment Clinic: Education to Employment Transition Programme recently. Speaking at the event with the theme ‘Blue Career Insights’, he said that TTP was committed to fostering an environment where education meets practical application. At TTP, we believe in the power of innovation and critical thinking to drive sustainable economic development,” he stated. According to Onwubuariri, the Ètò system is a prime example of how innovative thinking can address critical challenges and create new opportunities.
Source:Punch
July 18, 2024 11:44 UTC
Army General loses Lagos properties over fraud
By Matthew OguneJustice Chukujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of five properties linked to a former Managing Director, Nigerian Army Properties Limited, (NAPL), Major-General U.M.Mohammed. The properties are No.8b, Bedwell Road, Ikoyi; No.3, Force Road, Ikoyi, Lagos; No.14, Glover Road, Ikoyi, Lagos; No.6, Marina, Ikoyi, Lagos and No. 28, Point Road, Apapa, Lagos. EFCC said its investigation revealed that the properties were fraudulently misappropriated and the proceeds of the sale diverted for personal use. Moving the application for the final forfeiture of the properties on Wednesday, Mohammed told the court that the Commission had complied with the order of the court regarding the publication.
Source:The Guardian
July 18, 2024 11:28 UTC
Forget the $10k, N640k fees, follow regular visa process, UAE tells Nigerians
Nigerians rejoiced on Monday following reports that the three-year travel ban to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) had been lifted. However, this excitement was short-lived as the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated that the resolution came with “mutually beneficial” conditions. According to Idris, one of the conditions involves obtaining a Document Verification Number (DVN), a specialized service designed to authenticate and verify documents essential for UAE visa applications. Also, Nigerians must provide proof of a six-month bank statement with a minimum balance of $10,000 to obtain a UAE visa. Regarding the requirement for a $10,000 bank balance, the directorate stated: “We are not aware of such requirements.
Source:The Guardian
July 18, 2024 02:46 UTC
Ghana supreme court defers ruling on anti-LGBTQ bill
Ghana’s Supreme Court on Wednesday deferred its ruling on a request to restrain parliament from transmitting a highly contested anti-LGBTQ bill to President Nana Akufo-Addo for his final approval. Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, chairing the five-member Supreme Court panel, said the court will expedite the case. Broadcaster Richard Dela Sky is contesting the constitutionality of the bill, arguing it violates several provisions of the 1992 Constitution. Akufo-Addo, who is stepping down after two terms, has refused to approve the bill, citing the multiple court cases against it. The bill, commonly referred to as the anti-gay bill, has faced widespread international condemnation, including from the United Nations, the United States, and the British government.
Source:The Guardian
July 18, 2024 02:11 UTC
Tinubu appoints Walson-Jack as new HoS
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Didi Esther Walson-Jack as the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, with effect from August 14, 2024. Prior to her new role, Walson-Jack was the permanent secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education. She was also appointed as Permanent Secretary in 2017 and has served in several ministries. “The new appointee will take over from the incumbent Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan, CFR, who is due to retire on August 13, 2024,” the statement read. “President Tinubu, while thanking the outgoing Head of Service for her stewardship, tasks the incoming Head of Service to discharge her duties with innovative flair, integrity, and stringent adherence to the extant rules and regulations of the Civil Service of the Federation,” the statement read.
Source:The Guardian
July 18, 2024 01:59 UTC
Hyundai Exter Hy-CNG Duo vs Tata Punch iCNG: Which dual CNG option to go for
Hyundai Exter Hy-CNG Duo vs Tata Punch iCNG: SpecsBoth the Hyundai Exter and Tata Punch offer CNG powertrains mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. In terms of claimed mileage, the Hyundai Exter Hy-CNG Duo edges out the Tata Punch iCNG with a figure of 27.1 km/kg compared to 26.99 km/kg. Watch: Tata Punch vs Hyundai Exter: 5 features that set them apart from each otherHyundai Exter Hy-CNG Duo vs Tata Punch iCNG: FeaturesThe Tata Punch iCNG holds a significant advantage in safety ratings, achieving a coveted 5-star rating for adult occupant protection and 4 stars for child occupant protection from Global NCAP testing. Hyundai Exter Hy-CNG Duo vs Tata Punch iCNG: PriceThe Hyundai Exter Hy-CNG Duo Hy-CNG Duo is available in three variants – S (priced at ₹8.50 lakh), SX (priced at ₹9.23 lakh) and SX Knight (priced at ₹9.38 lakh).The Hyundai Exter Hy-CNG Duo enters the market with a starting price of Rs. 47,000 more expensive than the most expensive Hyundai Exter Hy-CNG Duo variant.
Source:Punch
July 17, 2024 19:31 UTC
King Charles sets target for new UK govt
King Charles III will outline Labour’s first programme for government in a decade and a half on Wednesday when the United Kingdom parliament formally reopens following the July 4 election. “Now is the time to take the brakes off Britain,” said Starmer, who led his party to a landslide win over the Conservatives. Wearing the diamond-studded Imperial State Crown and a long crimson robe, King Charles will deliver the proposals from a golden throne in the House of Lords upper chamber during a lavish ceremony. Footage showed the king leaving Buckingham Palace, escorted by mounted cavalry, en route to the Houses of Parliament. In keeping with the convention that the monarch is above politics, keen environmentalist King Charles remained expressionless during the last address in November when then Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s government announced new oil and gas licences.
Source:Punch
July 17, 2024 19:05 UTC
Kano govt vows to eradicate malnutrition
The Kano state government has declared its determination to eradicate all kinds of malnutrition among pregnant women, adolescent girls, lactating mothers, and children under the age of five. “The Kano state government will do everything possible to support and enhance nutritional outcomes in the communities, through not only academic concepts but practical tools that have the power to transform the lives of the good people of the state,” the statement read. The training aimed to refresh and provide knowledge of Maternal, Infant, and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) to health workers from various cadres, including academia, medical associations, and representatives from Kano State Polytechnics. Dr Umar Yahuza Umar, Coordinator of ANRIN Kano, elaborated on the importance of linking policy plans and the actualization of the annual nutrition budget in achieving the organised set objectives. He also highlighted the benefits of early initiation, complementary feeding, hygiene practices, and the consequences of malnutrition among the targeted groups.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 17, 2024 15:33 UTC
Russia, Ukraine free 190 soldiers in latest prisoner exchange
Russia and Ukraine have released a total of 190 captured soldiers in the latest prisoner exchange between the two countries, officials in Moscow and Kyiv announced on Wednesday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russia’s defence ministry on Wednesday said that 95 of their soldiers had been freed. “As a result of a negotiation process, 95 Russian servicemen… have been returned,” Russia’s defence ministry said on Telegram. The ministry shared video images of the freed Russian soldiers smiling and chanting “Glory to Russia” as they were transported by bus to an undisclosed location. In June, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that 1,348 Russian soldiers were being held in Ukrainian captivity and that Russia had detained 6,465 Ukrainian POWs.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 17, 2024 15:18 UTC
6 steps to get your Instagram verification badge for free
Getting your Instagram account verified without paying for the Meta Verified subscription may seem challenging, but it’s possible with the right approach. Here are the detailed steps to apply for verification:Open Instagram: Launch the Instagram app on your mobile device. Go to Settings: To access your profile, tap your profile picture in the bottom right corner. Then, tap the three horizontal lines (menu) in the top right corner and select “Settings.” Access the verification request form: From the Settings menu, tap Account and select Request Verification. ConclusionWhile the verification process can be competitive, following these steps can increase your chances of getting verified without paying for Meta Verified.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 17, 2024 04:15 UTC
Book review: Murder in Punch Lane, Jane Sullivan
Murder In Punch Lane by Jane Sullivan immerses readers into the atmospheric world of 19th century Melbourne, blending historical fiction with a murder mystery that unfolds amid the upper echelons of society. Basing her novel on the death of actress Marie St Denis in 1868, Sullivan cleverly introduces other real characters from Melbourne’s past, such as Redmond Barry. Read: Book review: The Cautious Traveller’s Guide to the Wastelands, Sarah BrooksUltimately, Murder in Punch Lane requires patience to fully appreciate. Sullivan’s skill in evoking historical Melbourne and crafting memorable protagonists shines through, making this a worthwhile read for fans of historical fiction and atmospheric mysteries alike. Murder in Punch Lane, Jane SullivanPublisher: Bonnier EchoISBN: 9781760688981Format: PaperbackPages: 361ppRelease date: 2 July 2024RRP: $32.99
Source:Punch
July 17, 2024 02:19 UTC