Abia gov promises more investment on education
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has promised that his administration will invest heavily in education as a weapon against povertyOtti stressed that experience and conviction have proven that education presents the surest path towards overcoming the burden of poverty and the bondages that come with ignorance. He said this during the centenary anniversary celebration of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Eastern Nigeria Union Conference, held on Sunday, at the Enyimba Stadium, Aba area of the state. He commended the SDA church for investing in education and other areas in the state. The governor noted, “Our government, just like the church, is very much interested in education, which in my experience and conviction, presents the surest path to overcoming the burden of poverty and the bondages that come with ignorance. Otti thanked the church for sustaining the efforts of the early fathers of the faith who brought the church to Eastern Nigeria.
Source:Punch
November 05, 2023 21:18 UTC
Tavai performs a perfect 'Peanut Punch' to spark an early NE takeaway
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Source:Punch
November 05, 2023 20:15 UTC
Haryana Pharma Presents Tata Punch, Honoring Employees as ‘Heroes’
Haryana Pharma Presents Tata Punch, Honoring Employees as ‘Heroes’By StartupStory | November 5, 2023In a remarkable display of gratitude during the 2023 Diwali season, MK Bhatia, the head of Mits Healthcare in Panchkula, Haryana, went above and beyond to appreciate his employees. He surprised them with a truly extraordinary Diwali gift – brand-new Tata Punch cars. This act of generosity wasn’t limited to high-ranking staff; Mr. Bhatia personally handed over car keys to 12 employees, which included even an office helper. These employees were carefully selected for their dedication, hard work, and loyalty to the company. This extraordinary act of kindness has made waves, especially during the festive season when employees across various industries anticipate bonuses and gifts from their employers.
Source:Punch
November 05, 2023 19:08 UTC
Israel-Hamas war taking away focus from Ukraine – Zelensky
The Israel-Gaza war is “taking away the focus” from the conflict in Ukraine, the country’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has admitted. He said this was “one of the goals” of Russia, which launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. He did not say how many soldiers died in what Ukraine’s military said was a Russian missile strike in the southern Zaporizhzhia region on Friday. Speaking at Saturday’s briefing in Kyiv with visiting European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Mr Zelensky said: “It’s clear that the war in the Middle East is taking away the focus” from Ukraine. He said Russia wanted this focus to be “weakened”, but stressed that “everything is in our powers”.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
November 05, 2023 18:49 UTC
What do you have?
What we do with the opportunities we have, the rights and privileges life bestows upon us at the time is what counts. The Lord, God, Almighty through Jesus Christ, can help you. It could be that they need to shut the door of their mouth; it could also be that they need to shut the door of their nudeness; some people are too exposed. Could it be that God is saying that there are doors you need to shut behind you? As you have the opportunity ‘learn to pour out.’ Pour into vessels, pour out those talents and gifts into human vessels, great men rise by lifting others.
Source:The Guardian
November 05, 2023 15:19 UTC
Acquire more knowledge about God, Sultan urges Muslims
The Sultan gave the advice at the 10th Usmanu Danfodiyo annual lecture held in Ilorin, Kwara State on Saturday. The lecture titled, ‘The Concept of God in Major World Religions”, was delivered by a renowned world Islamic lecturer and a Malaysia nationale, Dr Zakir AbdulKarim Naik. Alhaji Abubakar admonished Muslims to acquire “knowledge about words of God and work with them in other to become better human beings”. The Sultan said the purpose of the annual Usman Danfodiyo lecture was to encourage Muslims to acquire knowledge and share such to strengthen Islam. “Sokoto caliphate was founded on knowledge and not on illiteracy hence it an obligation on all Muslims to seek knowledge, bequeath such to their children and spread the right knowledge about Islam to check the trend of fake news,” he added.
Source:Punch
November 05, 2023 14:11 UTC
CHARTER OF FREEDOM
The political situation in which they found themselves were such as to encourage zeal for or initiative in political architecture. The aim of British rule in Nigeria then had no resemblance whatsoever to the present admirable objective. The motive power behind British rule in this country at that time was chiefly economic. House is being now called upon to pass, is to confer, after necessary reorganization, local self-government on our existing Native Authorities. Quite simply, it meant, according to him, British rule through native chiefs.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
November 05, 2023 04:03 UTC
Tennis: Djokovic resists ‘suffocating’ Rublev to book Dimitrov title clash
“Rublev was suffocating me like a snake suffocates a frog for most of the match,” said Djokovic. Rublev punished a weak second serve to bring up set point, and he soon surged ahead as Djokovic botched a drop shot attempt. Djokovic fought off a break point early in the second set but failed to convert any of his four opportunities against a resilient Rublev. The 17th-ranked Bulgarian edged a high-quality encounter 6-3, 6-7 (1/7), 7-6 (7/3) to advance to his second Masters final — after winning the title in Cincinnati six years ago. Dimitrov, who lost to Djokovic in the semi-finals in Paris in 2019, won his only Masters title in Cincinnati in 2017 — the same year he won the season-ending ATP Finals.
Source:Punch
November 05, 2023 01:04 UTC
PICTORIAL: Troops bust illegal weapon factory in Plateau, arrest two
Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN have uncovered and dismantled an illegal weapon manufacturing factory in Vom, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. This was disclosed in a statement posted on the official X handle of the Nigerian Army on Saturday, November 4. According to the statement, the operation was based on actionable intelligence and marks a significant step in the ongoing efforts of the OPSH to combat illicit arms proliferation and ensure safety and security. “The recovered items include six AK-47 rifles, four sub-machine guns, 11 AK rifle bodies, a pistol, and seven AK-47 bridge blocks. “Others include four AK 47 rifle magazines, 210 recoil springs for AK 47 rifles, seven rifle butts, eight rifle muzzles, nine piston assemblies, as well as five cartridge housings.
Source:Punch
November 05, 2023 00:22 UTC
Texas A&M’s Shemar Turner gets ejected for wild below-the-belt groin punch
It was an uppercut punch worthy of an ejection. Texas A&M defensive lineman Shemar Turner was booted from the Aggies’ loss at No. 10 Ole Miss in the third quarter Saturday for punching Rebels offensive lineman Micah Pettus in the groin. Turner, who had blocked a field-goal attempt earlier in the game, appeared to have his helmet stuck between Pettus’ legs before getting free and throwing the punch. Running back Quinshon Judkins scored a six-yard touchdown on the ensuing play to extend the Rebels’ lead to 28-14, and Ole Miss (8-1) held on for a 38-35 victory.
Source:Punch
November 04, 2023 21:50 UTC
Teaching English in Japan as a Non-Native English Speaker
If you’re a non-native English speaker with a passion for teaching, you might have considered the idea of teaching English in Japan. It’s important to note that Japan’s laws do not prohibit non-native English speakers from teaching English. Native vs Non-Native English Speakers: A Closer LookWhen considering the landscape of English teaching in Japan, it becomes evident that the distinction between native and non-native English speakers is a topic of significance. Navigating the Challenges: Strategies for Non-Native English Speakers Teaching in JapanBecoming an English teacher in Japan as a non-native speaker presents a distinctive journey with its own set of challenges and opportunities. Finding English Teaching Jobs in Japan: Tips and OpportunitiesWhile the English teaching landscape in Japan can be competitive, there are various strategies to help you secure your dream job.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
November 04, 2023 19:32 UTC
Haryana pharma surprises employees with Tata Punch cars as a Diwali gift
A pharmaceutical company in Panchkula, Haryana, has caught the attention of all for surprising 12 employees with cars ahead of Diwali. The pharma company, Mits Healthcare, presented Tata Punch cars to its star performers, which are being seen as Diwali gifts. #WATCH | Panchkula, Haryana: A pharma company owner, M. K. Bhatia, gifts cars to his employees ahead of Diwali. Shilpa, a senior employee at Mits Healthcare, shared her joy while speaking to ANI. Mits Healthcare plans to extend this generosity further by presenting cars to 38 more employees in the near future, reported India Today.
Source:Punch
November 04, 2023 15:09 UTC
128 killed, dozens injured in Nepal earthquake
At least 128 people have died in a strong earthquake in Nepal, according to police in the capital Kathmandu. According to measurements by the National Earthquake Monitoring Centre (NEMRC), the quake had a magnitude of 6.4 and occurred at 11:47 pm (1802 GMT) on Friday. The Himalayan region, where Nepal is located, is geologically extremely active. The Indian continental plate is shifting under the Eurasian plate at a rate of around two centimetres per year – which repeatedly leads to strong earthquakes. Nepal experienced a particularly severe earthquake in 2015 which shook the area around the capital Kathmandu and caused numerous buildings to collapse.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
November 04, 2023 13:13 UTC
The flying vehicle that may redefine automobile in 2024
A lot of rumours have been made for over a decade but finally this first-of- its-kind flying car will be available to limited buyers for sale in 2024. The Liberty (pioneer edition) flying vehicle as it is called has been manufactured by Pal-V, a Dutch manufacturing company,and is the first of its kind. A first-of-its-kind flying car has been set up in Munich, Germany and is open to interested parties till the end of the month. See Post:YOU SHOULD NOT MISS THESE HEADLINES FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE2023 Ballon d’Or: Osimhen finishes eight, becomes highest ranked Nigerian footballerSuper Eagles and Napoli forward, Victor Osimhen, has achieved the highest ranking for a Nigerian in the history of the Ballon d’Or football award. Osimhen achieved this milestone by ranking eighth in the 30-man list of the 2023 Ballon d’Or award...….
Source:Nigerian Tribune
November 04, 2023 12:53 UTC
Decomposing bodies: Stakeholders condemn Otti’s threat to traders
South-East elders under the aegis of the Coalition of Igbo Unions have called on Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, to apologise and rescind his alleged plan to evict northern cattle traders from the state. The appeal is coming barely one week after about 70 decomposing bodies and skeletons were discovered near the Abia Cattle Market, Lokpanta, in the Umuchieze area. Reacting via a statement issued in Abuja on Friday, the Coalition of Igbo Unions asked Otti to retract his alleged ‘ethnically-motivated’ utterances and apologise to the northern traders. The statement was jointly signed Chairman of the Coalition of Igbo Unions, Obinna Okoroafor; Secretary, Udoka Onwuka and Public Relations Officer, Maduabuchi Madu. “The plight of northern traders in the cattle market if not handled satisfactorily will set a dangerous precedent which will ignite violence and clashes in various parts of Nigeria against the Igbo.
Source:Punch
November 04, 2023 11:27 UTC