Hungry ex-servicemen constitute security threat, NDA alumni warn
This was as they demanded a review of the Armed Forces Pension Act. “The government, from time to time, should review the welfare conditions of members of the armed forces and other security agencies. For instance, the Nigerian Armed Forces Act has been there for so long, since the 70s. Golit said, “In other climes, you don’t stay in the armed forces for up to 10 years or you’re retired and you are abandoned. He said, “They have done quite a lot to improve the veterans’ welfare.
Source:Punch
January 22, 2024 05:51 UTC
NCAA simplifies certification process for approvals, permits of airlines
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has reaffirmed its commitment to the implementation of a simplified certification process for obtaining approvals and permits by airlines in the country. Speaking at the weekend in Lagos, the Acting Director General of NCAA, Captain Chris Najomo said the Agency is intensifying efforts to ensure a transition into a digitalised process of certification for airlines in Nigeria. The acting DG also said the Agency is seeking ISO 9001 certification with the aim of upgrading standards in the Aviation sector. Najomo further stated that the certification of ISO 9001 in the Aviation industry in Nigeria would highlight the NCAA’s robust quality management system. “This surveillance which encompasses safety, security and economic monitoring will be extended to all service providers” the acting DG stated.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
January 21, 2024 20:20 UTC
Book of homage in honour of El Anatsui @80: Call for submission
By Gregory Austin NwakunorPhoto: El Anatsui PHOTO: Andy Keate. Listed as one of the 100 Most Influential People of 2023 by Time Magazine, El Anatsui is one of the most gifted sculptors in the world. As Prof Chika Okeke-Agulu, an artist, critic, and art historian at the Princeton University, America, noted, “El Anatsui is one of the most impactful artists of our time. This is noticeable in his ongoing show, titled, Hyundai Commission: El Anatsui at Tate Modern, which opened on October 10, 2023 and will remain on view through April 14, 2024. Curated by Osei Bonsu, Curator, International Art, and Dina Akhmadeeva, Assistant Curator, International Art, Tate Modern, El Anatsui is the eighth Hyundai Commission artist for Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall New site-specific work.
Source:The Guardian
January 21, 2024 17:30 UTC
Moving to the next level (2)
Life is designed to be progressive and in stages, moving from one level to another. So, be ready to make progress to the next level in 2024. Now, therefore, arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, to the land which I am giving to them — the children of Israel.”Therefore, moving to the next level of life should not be anything strange, but something that is a normal progression in life. In the first part of this series, we did say God wants us to progress to the next level. Each level of the river marked a significant experience in our relationship with God.
Source:The Guardian
January 21, 2024 16:09 UTC
Tata Punch EV vs Citroen eC3: Here's which electric car offers more bang for the buck
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Source:Punch
January 21, 2024 15:01 UTC
What Sodangi must do at the National Gallery of Art
Thus, within a period, National Gallery of Art (NGA), National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), Centre for Black and African Arts Civilisation (CBAAC), National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM) and National Theatre were just there. The National Gallery of Art (NGA) was established as a parastatal by Decree No. When the former Director General of National Gallery of Art, Mr. Ebeten Ivara, came in 2020, he was full of promises. The decree, which established the gallery, gave it responsibility for the collection, preservation and presentation of modern Nigerian visual art. Other benefits are explosion in studio practice, increase in visual art practice, entrepreneurship and mentoring, release of the much needed fund to reposition visual art as a viable discipline for young people to embrace, visual art will contribute to Nigeria’s GDP, and the building of gallery edifice in Abuja and other geo-political zones.
Source:The Guardian
January 21, 2024 14:41 UTC
Tata Punch Facelift ICE to launch in India in 2025, Details
Tata Punch Facelift: Recently, Tata Motors unveiled the Punch EV, which has a host of new features as well as an updated external style. This brings up an important question, When will the Punch with internal combustion engine get a redesign to go along with its all-electric counterparts? Tata has stated that a facelift for the ICE-powered Punch will take place in the second half of 2025. Tata Punch Facelift ICE to launch in 2025In order to bring the Punch SUV’s look in line with the more contemporary Tata vehicles, Tata Motors should update it with new design elements, much like what we’ve seen on the facelifts of the Nexon and Harrier. With the Punch redesign, we do not anticipate any powertrain changes.
Source:Punch
January 21, 2024 14:04 UTC
Punch EV Vs Citroen EC3: Tata Punch EV vs Citroen eC3 comparison: Specs, range, features, price, and more
TataPunch EV vs Citroen eC3design:Tata Punch EVvs Citroen eC3features:BMW to launch 19 models in 2024: New X3, 5 Series and more ft. Vikram Pawah | TOI AutoTata Punch EV vs Citroen eC3batteryandrange:Tata Punch EV vs Citroen eC3:Priceand VerdictAs the competition in the growing electric passenger vehicle market heats up, Tata Motors, one of the pioneers in the segment, will aim to further its dominance with the launch of the Punch EV. The model, a direct rival to the Citroen eC3 , made its debut last week, thereby becoming the smallest electric SUV in the Indian market. The Punch EV gets two variants - standard range and long range (421 km). Higher variants of the Punch EV are pricier, though, reaching up to Rs 15.49 lakh compared to the eC3's top-end variant at Rs 12.50 lakh. Both prices are ex-showroom.So, who wins?The Punch EV offers superior performance in most departments, more features, and a competitive starting price.
Source:Punch
January 21, 2024 13:30 UTC
OKC Thunder: Building A Late Game Scoring Punch And Dominant Rotation
While there’s numerous factors that have driven the success of the Thunder this season, perhaps the most promising is the emergence of a star scoring duo. Not only does Thunder coach Mark Daigneault intentionally stagger Gilgeous-Alexander and Williams, but also Chet Holmgren who is Oklahoma City’s third scoring option. In fact, his 246 fourth quarter points is the ninth-most of any player it the league as well as the most on the Thunder. While Gilgeous-Alexander rests for the first four to five minutes of the fourth quarter, Williams puts in his work as the primary scorer. This has become even more apparent over the past month, as Williams has led the entire NBA in fourth quarter scoring on absurd shooting splits.
Source:Punch
January 21, 2024 11:44 UTC
Explosion rocks Kaduna village, 10 children injured
At least 10 children have been injured after an explosion rocked Kidandan village, Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Saturday. The children were said to be playing with an object they discovered in a nearby bush when the incident occurred. It was gathered that as the children were tinkering with the object suspected of being a bomb, it exploded. “The incident happened today (Saturday) when the children were playing with an object they found near the bush. Meanwhile, bandits have killed a school principal, Idris Abu Sufyan, abducted his wife and her baby at Kuriga village along the Kaduna-Birnin Gwari highway in Kaduna.
Source:Punch
January 21, 2024 08:10 UTC
Gov Bala plans to appoint aides from Christian, Muslim groups
Bauchi Governor, Sen Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir has expressed plans to appoint aides from among religious groups affiliated to Christian and Muslim sects in the state. While expressing dissatisfaction with the mode of preaching by some Clerics capable of inciting public disorder, the Governor urged the religious leaders to use their knowledge in propagating the real teaching of the religion. Bala Mohammed urged them to continue to propagate Islamic religion without any defects particularly hate speeches and preaching that will promote disunity in the State. He also said that his Administration will not impose on religious leaders any doctrine that is against the religion and the common good of the people. The Commissioner commended Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed for his support to religious leaders and groups in the State.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
January 21, 2024 07:19 UTC
Base-spec Tata Nexon EV or Top-spec Punch EV: Which Tata EV To Buy Under Rs 15 Lakh?
So in this story, we take a look at which sub-Rs 15 lakh (ex-showroom) electric Tata SUV you should consider. For this comparison, we’ve chosen the top-spec Punch EV Empowered +S LR (Rs 14.99 lakh) and the base-spec Tata Nexon EV Creative + MR (Rs 14.74 lakh) variant. But despite that, the Punch EV is nearly as tall as the Nexon EV and offers slightly more storage space as well. The base-spec Nexon EV is no match for the top-spec Tata Punch EV. VerdictOn the face of it, the top-spec Tata Punch EV clearly triumphs over the base-spec Nexon EV.
Source:Punch
January 21, 2024 00:13 UTC
Tinubu seeks equitable capital market access for developing countries | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
President Bola Tinubu has called for equitable access to capital for developing countries, saying such will provide the much-needed resources for development, thus solving some of the most pressing challenges in the world today. The Non-Aligned Movement is the largest gathering of countries, second only to the United Nations General Assembly. “More often than not, public debt available to developing countries is far more expensive and not substantial enough to make an impact. President Tinubu also listed the challenges facing the world currently to include climate change, conflict and wars, terrorism, and widening inequality. On climate change, the Nigerian president pointed out that the developing countries were moving forward on the issue with courage and ambition.
Source:The Guardian
January 20, 2024 23:58 UTC
Fresh tension in Kano over plan to revisit Sanusi's dethronement | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Kwankwaso in an interactive session with select broadcast media last Thursday evening said the NNPP government would definitely revisit the entire matter for the purpose of correcting the wrongs. All these things were not done in good faith or intention. It was brought with some bad intentions, which every one of you here and our listeners are aware of. “Sometimes you come with things that are good and they turn out to be bad while sometimes you bring things that are bad and they turn out to be good. So, all I know is that I was not consulted as of now but definitely we will come to discuss and see what should be done,” Kwankwaso said.
Source:The Guardian
January 20, 2024 23:40 UTC
Tata Punch Vs Nexon EV : कौनसी SUV है आपके लिए ? | Auto Live
The recently launched Punch EV from Tata Motors will be it's most affordable EV SUV and buyers could be confused regarding the Nexon EV or the Punch EV but in this video we talk about the clear differences.
Source:Punch
January 20, 2024 16:02 UTC