Teenager receives punch in stomach, dies in scuffle with 14-year-old neighbour
An 18-year-old man, Biliya Lawal, has died after receiving a punch in the stomach during a fight with his 14-year-old neighbour, simply identified as Danladi. He said, “Both Lawal, who is about 18-year-old, and Danladi, a 14-year-old boy, lived in the same compound at Gadabiu in Kwali area council. I don’t know what in particular led to the exchange of words, but it must have been a serious issue. The two exchanged blows and in the process, Danladi’s punch hit Lawal in his stomach. He was immediately rushed to the Kwali General Hospital where the doctor who attended to them pronounced him dead.”
Source:Punch
May 14, 2023 01:18 UTC
Army to deploy 6,251 new soldiers to anti-crime activities – COAS
The Nigeria Army says 6,251 newly-recruited soldiers would be deployed to counter activities of criminal elements. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Faruk Yahaya, made the disclosure on Saturday in Zaria, Kaduna State at the passing-out parade of the 84 regular recruits intake. He said with the passing-out, the strength and combat efficiency of the Nigerian Army would be enhanced with 6,251 well-trained men. The COAS reiterated his commitment and support to improve the standard of training as well as the welfare of recruits, instructors and staff of Depot, Nigeria Army. He tasked the new soldiers on loyalty, selfless service, courage, discipline, integrity and respect for others which he described as the core values of the Nigerian Army.
Source:The Guardian
May 13, 2023 23:04 UTC
Blockchain, Telecom, Economic Freedom And African Leadership In Global Adoption Agenda – Insights from Oyedeji Oluwoye
On this interview, he shares his insights on the intersection between Blockchain know-how and telecommunications, the position of Africa within the world Blockchain adoption agenda, Web3 Coverage, and the potential advantages of Blockchain know-how for financial growth in Africa. As a Telco engineer and laptop Scientist, Oyedeji is a foremost advocate of Blockchain implementation in Telecommunication. Blockchain and TelecommunicationsAs an skilled telco engineer, Oyedeji sees the convergence of Blockchain know-how and telecom as an incredible innovation to come back. Blockchain and Financial Freedom in AfricaWith financial liberties, Oyedeji acknowledges Blockchain know-how might be elementary for driving financial freedoms and growth throughout the continent. Africa’s Place Within the International Blockchain Adoption AgendaNonetheless, Oyedeji, additionally a Contributor at Forbes, utterly disagreed Africa can be left behind within the world Blockchain adoption agenda.
Source:The Guardian
May 13, 2023 19:31 UTC
Ukraine war: I’m praying for peace, Pope Francis tells Zelensky
Pope Francis has assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of his constantly praying for peace after their private meeting at the Vatican. In a statement released on Saturday, the pontiff and President Zelensky “discussed the humanitarian and political situation in Ukraine caused by the ongoing war” during a meeting that lasted about 40 minutes. When it is public, I will talk about it.”However, there have been some tense moments in the Vatican and Ukrainian relations. Giorgia Meloni, the prime minister of Italy, gave him the assurance that Rome would support a unified Ukraine when they first met. The press conference that followed their meeting featured Zelensky urging “all the Italian political leaders and representatives of civil society” to visit Ukraine.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 13, 2023 18:54 UTC
Kwara medical director accused of raping nurse calls victim girlfriend
The Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Mr Paul Odama, on Friday, paraded a medical doctor, Ayodele Joseph, for allegedly sedating and raping a nurse. The suspect was reportedly performing an operation on the nurse in his hospital in Ilorin, Kwara State, when the incident happened. Joseph, the Chief Medical Director of Ayodele Hospital, Sawmill, Ilorin, was among 13 suspects paraded before journalists at the police headquarters. The Chief Medical Director of the hospital, Dr Ayodele Joseph, during the treatment, sedated the patient, which led her to become unconscious. Odama said the medical doctor would be charged with rape at the conclusion of ongoing investigation.
Source:Punch
May 13, 2023 18:26 UTC
Eight ways to cope with traffic jam
Nothing ruins an otherwise perfect day like getting stuck in Lagos traffic and running late for daily appointments. Here are eight tips to cope with traffic jams:Make sure your car is road readyAccording to Ogholoh, it is important for commuters to ensure their cars are in good working condition before they embark on any journey. Use traffic appsTraffic apps such as Google Maps and navigation tools built into most smartphones have the ability to detect traffic congestion and redirect road users to less congested routes. Avoid changing lanesOgholoh noted that switching lanes in heavy traffic was unnecessary as most lanes move at the same pace. Bosude explained, “Rapidly switching lanes to try to get ahead of the traffic is very dangerous.
Source:Punch
May 13, 2023 16:57 UTC
14 Ways the Internet Can Help You Boost Your Business
From social media marketing to online advertising, there are a myriad of ways your Clearwave Internet connection can help you boost your business. In this article, we’ll explore 14 practical and effective ways to leverage the internet’s power to take your business to the next level. Websites enable potential customers to learn more about your products, services, and company ethos. This serves as social proof for potential customers that yours is a trustworthy brand–boosting sales in the long run. Final ThoughtsThe internet has revolutionized the way businesses operate and has become an essential tool for growth and success.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 13, 2023 14:32 UTC
Africa is well on course to decarbonization
For example, governments can introduce tax incentives for companies that invest in renewable energy or provide subsidies to families that install solar panels. African countries must attract domestic and international investments to fund the development of renewable energy infrastructure and technology. The commitment of African countries towards decarbonization presents opportunities for it is possible to overcome the underlying challenges and make more significant moves. Further, the transition to renewable energy requires significant investments, which can challenge developing countries like Kenya. Many African countries need more technical expertise, financial resources, and political will to invest in renewable energy sources.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 13, 2023 09:17 UTC
‘I became handicapped at 12, today at 59, I have no wife, no children’
I wasn’t born like this.”Those were the words of 59-year-old Oludele Oluyinka, a physically challenged man who sells engine oil at the Molete Roundabout area of Ibadan, Oyo State. “I have been selling engine oil here in Molete for about 11 years and I thank God for His mercies. Presently, engine oil price has skyrocketed and it is affecting me badly. “I thank God for the situation now because when it started, it affected my mouth. I couldn’t talk before but thank God, now I can talk.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 13, 2023 07:04 UTC
Ikpeazu orders immediate payment of striking workers’ salaries
The Abia State governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, on Friday, ordered the Accountant-General to commence immediate payment of salaries to striking workers in ministries and parastatals in the state. The order to pay the workers comes amidst challenges the government faces with its bankers. The statement said in part, “Any breach of this directive will frustrate the on-going transition process and other activities. Reacting, the state chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress, Pascal Iheme Nweke, said the union met with the SSG and the Head of Service at the office of the DSS. “We agreed and opened the Accountant-General’s office and that of the HOS pending Monday when they are supposed to do their beat.
Source:Punch
May 13, 2023 04:47 UTC
Kogi, largest producer of cashew in Nigeria – Commissioner
The Kogi State Government said on Friday that the state had maintained a clear lead in the production of cashew in Nigeria, linking the feat to sound agricultural policies. The Commissioner for Information and Communications in the state, Kingsley Fanwo, who disclosed this to journalists in Lokoja, added that efforts were ongoing to make Kogi the cashew hub of Africa. He said, “Today, Kogi State is the biggest producer of cashew in Nigeria because of our sound agricultural policies geared towards empowering farmers with improved seedlings, mechanisation, agrochemicals as well as creating an enabling environment for the private sector to invest in cashew production. “Kogi has retained this position for many years and our ambition is to push Nigeria’s production level above that of Ivory Coast, which is the leading Cashew producer in the world. “The administration of Yahaya Bello is scaling up the gear to improve the value chain in cashew production in the state.
Source:Punch
May 13, 2023 04:07 UTC
Google releases AI alternative to ChatGPT
This allows Bard to generate text, translate languages, write different kinds of creative content, and answer your questions in an informative way. Generating different creative text formats of text content, like poems, code, scripts, musical pieces, email, letters, etc. This allows it to generate text that is both grammatically correct and semantically meaningful. What Bard Can DoBard can do many things, including:Generate text: Bard can generate text in a variety of formats, including poems, code, scripts, musical pieces, email, letters, etc. Write different kinds of creative content: Bard can write different kinds of creative content, such as poems, stories, scripts, and musical pieces.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 12, 2023 23:25 UTC
Nigeria’s marathon struggle against counterfeit medicines
Oluwatosin Adeshokan , Christine Ro , freelance journalists Lagos christineannro{at}gmail.comCounterfeit and substandard medicines are not unusual in Africa. The counterfeiters place the medicines in new packages labelled in English, with Nigerian registration numbers and false manufacturing dates. “What we [really] struggle with is adulteration of products,” says Nelly Okpako, a pharmacist in Lagos. These are not deliberately falsified products but are substandard medicines with substantially different quantities of the active ingredients than advertised.1Overall, there’s a consensus that in Nigeria the fake medicine problem is far less severe than it was. Data are patchy, but one estimate is that in 2001 substandard and falsified medicines made up at least two thirds of medicines in Nigeria.2 These were largely basic, quick selling medicines such as antibiotics and antimalarials.
Source:The Guardian
May 12, 2023 15:47 UTC
Police parade suspects over alleged murder of officer in Ibadan
The Oyo State Police Command has paraded suspected criminals and accomplices during a press conference held on Friday at the Eleyele Police Headquarters, Ibadan. Among those paraded is a gang of armed robbers who were nabbed in connection with the robbery and murder of a police officer, ASP Ogunleye Olufemi Daniel, in the Ori-Agogo area of Odo Ona Kekere, Ibadan. Adding that the late police Officer serving at the State CID Iyaganku was robbed alongside other residents of the community. It was further revealed that the suspects confessed to the crime and a series of other armed robbery operations they had masterminded along Ibadan/Oyo/Ogbomoso Expressway. While the suspects gave useful information which later led to the arrest of one other member of their armed robbery syndicate; Umaru Monde while three of the Motorcycles carted away from the victims were recovered.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 12, 2023 15:42 UTC
Emefiele urges institute to train risk management professionals
The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, has urged the Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria to use its position to develop risk management professionals who will help to develop and implement effective risk management strategies in the economy. Emefiele spoke on Thursday in Lagos at the inauguration of the CRMI, which was formally known as the Risk Management Association of Nigeria. While commending the leadership and vision that made the institute a reality, he encouraged all its stakeholders to support the institute in its mission to promote sound risk management practices. The President CRMI, Dr. Ezekiel Oseni, the event marked a significant day in the history of risk management in Nigeria as it inaugurated the Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria; an organisation dedicated to promoting the highest standards of risk management practices in Nigeria. He said, “Our aim is to ensure that individuals and organisations in Nigeria adopt excellent risk management practices to achieve their strategic objectives in a secure and sustainable manner.
Source:Punch
May 12, 2023 13:15 UTC