Trailer #2 for Boxing Film 'Punch' feat. Jordan Oosterhof & Tim Roth
Trailer #2 for Boxing Film 'Punch' feat. Peccadillo Pictures has debuted a second official trailer for the indie film Punch from New Zealand, a boxing drama made by filmmaker Welby Ings. Here's the second official trailer for Welby Ings' Punch, direct from Peccadillo's YouTube:You can rewatch the first official trailer for Welby Ings' Punch film right here, for more footage. This first premiered at the 2022 New Zealand Film Festival last year, and also played at Tallinn Black Nights (PÖFF). Dark Star Pics released Ings' Punch in the US already on March 10th, 2023.
Source:Punch
October 28, 2023 05:15 UTC
Zamfara: Bandits after emir’s life kill five, market shut
The Emir of Maru in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Abubakar Maigari, escaped lynching when bandits in large numbers invaded his palace in an attempt to kill him. Bawa said, “The bandits invaded the Emir’s Palace and opened fire sporadically in an attempt to kill the Emir but he escaped mysteriously. They killed one of the palace guards and damaged all the vehicles in that place. Their funeral prayers have been conducted today Friday according to Islamic injunction.”Meanwhile, the state government has announced the closure of the popular Maru market for fear that the bandits could attack the people today Friday being the market day. In a statement, the state Commissioner of Information, Munnir Haidara, said, “Following the security situation in Maru town the state government has closed down the Maru market until the security situation is improved.”
Source:Punch
October 28, 2023 05:05 UTC
Eagles maintain 40th position in FIFA rankings
Despite recording a win and a draw in their last friendly games during the international break, their only games since the last FIFA world rankings in September, Nigeria remained unmoved in the latest FIFA men’s rankings for October, The PUNCH reports. Though the Super Eagles gained 1.62 points in the month under review to take their total point to 1490.48, they, however, maintained their position at 40th place. Still, the results did not have much effect on their position on the rankings table. The major reason for this drop was suggested to be their non-participation in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. They ranked 29 in the previous rankings but in the update released by FIFA on Thursday, they now occupy the 32nd position in the world.
Source:Punch
October 27, 2023 21:25 UTC
How Israel/ Palestine war started -Palestine Ambassador
Palestinian Ambassador to Nigeria Abdallah Abu Shawesh has stated how the ongoing war between his country and Israel started on October 7th, 2023. Ambassador Shawesh revealed that the death toll in the occupied West Bank had risen to 104, with 900 people sustaining various levels of injuries. Ambassador Shawesh disputed the notion that the conflict began on October 7th, asserting that it had been ongoing for a considerable period. It started a long time ago,” stated Ambassador Shawesh. In closing, Ambassador Shawesh strongly condemned the campaign against the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, for speaking the truth about the situation in Gaza.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
October 27, 2023 21:14 UTC
Your jobs are secure, Tinubu tells aides after Supreme Court judgment
President Bola Tinubu has told his aides that their jobs are secure following the confirmation of his election by the Supreme Court in the 2023 presidential election under the All Progressives Congress (APC). State governors were also among the earlier callers at the presidential villa to celebrate with President Tinubu over the Supreme Court’s affirmation of his victory. They include Duoye Diri (Bayelsa), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Abdulahi Sule (Nasarawa), Abdulrahman Abdulrazak (Kwara), Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Yahaya Bello (Kogi) and Rev. Alia said the president’s victory at the Supreme Court will enable him to focus on the business. He added: “The highest court, the Supreme Court, spoke loud and clear that mandate was freely given.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
October 27, 2023 19:59 UTC
Educating girl-child impacts society, says bank
Polaris Bank, in partnership with Evolve Charity, has said the girl-child impacts society positively. A statement by the bank said in support of the ‘Girl-Child Education Project’, Polaris Bank, in partnership with Evolve Charity, a non-profit organisation, presented educational materials to more than 400 students in Ikeja and Surulere areas of Lagos State. The donated materials which include; school uniforms, school bags, pens, sandals, and various books, were presented to the students of both Opebi Junior Secondary School, Opebi, Ikeja Lagos, Gbaja Junior Girls High School, and Gbaja Senior Girls High School, at their school premises in Surulere. The initiative was part of activities marking the United Nations Children’s Fund International Day of the Girl. We have done this over the past few years, and it is something we are committed to doing, and will continue to do”.
Source:Punch
October 27, 2023 11:41 UTC
Jingle Juice Punch
A very good Christmas party drink doesn't have to be difficult. This festive Jingle Juice punch is simple and delicious — and because it's a punch, you can mix it up and let guests serve themselves. A high-quality ginger ale, such as Fever Tree or (for a real kick) Reeds will add a lot. And use freshly squeezed orange juice if you can: three to four oranges in a sturdy juicer should do the trick. For the wine and rum, you don't have to go over the top, but choose something drinkable — the quality will come through in the final drink.
Source:Punch
October 26, 2023 23:36 UTC
BREAKING: S’Court failed Nigerians, judgment disappointing — PDP – Punch Newspapers
The Peoples Democratic Party has described the Supreme Court judgment as disappointing. The PUNCH reports that the apex court upheld the judgment of the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal affirming the victory of the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission. Dissatisfied with the Tribunal’s judgment, the LP Presidential Candidate and his counterpart in PDP filed 86 grounds of appeal at the Supreme Court to nullify the judgment. Reacting to the Supreme Court Judgement in a statement on Thursday, PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said they are alarmed, disappointed, and gravely concerned with the reasoning of the apex court. PDP declared, “It is indeed a sad commentary for our democracy that the Supreme Court failed to uphold the provisions of the law.
Source:Punch
October 26, 2023 22:51 UTC
S’Court dismisses Atiku, Obi’s appeals, affirms Tinubu’s election – Punch Newspapers
The Supreme Court has affirmed the decision of the tribunal on Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi’s appeals. The apex court affirmed that other panel members agreed with the lead judgment delivered by John Okoro, dismissing Atiku Abubakar’s appeal and challenging the judgment of the presidential petition tribunal. They also agreed with Okoro to reject the application of Atiku, seeking to present Tinubu’s credentials obtained from the CSU. The other justices on the panel are Uwani Aji, Mohammed Garba, Ibrahim Saulawa, Adamu Jauro, Abubakar Tijjani, and Emmanuel Agim. The other justices on the panel agreed with the lead judgment.
Source:Punch
October 26, 2023 20:30 UTC
2023 poll: Supreme Court did justice on merits of law — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the Supreme Court verdict affirming his election, noting that the apex court did justice in the petitions brought before it on the merits of the law, without fear or favour. According to him, despite attempts to intimidate the judiciary, it demonstrated an unequivocal commitment to upholding the rule of law for the upliftment and defence of humanity. President Tinubu called for support for his administration, assuring that he is prepared to receive contributions from all Nigerians for the progress of the country. “The court has done justice to all issues put up for consideration in the petitions on the merits of the law, without fear or favour. “We are all members of one household, and this moment demands that we continue to work and build our country together.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
October 26, 2023 19:04 UTC
Supreme Court dismisses Atiku, Obi’s appeal against Tinubu’s election
The apex court also stated that Atiku did not produce alternative results of the presidential election that showed that he won a majority of votes cast to rebuff the one declared by INEC. According to Justice Okoro, the appellants have not demonstrated why the Supreme Court should interfere with the decision of the lower court and resolve all seven issues raised for the determination of the court against the appellants. The judgement of the lower court is hereby affirmed; I make no order as to cost”, Justice Okoro held. Earlier, the courtdismissed Atiku’s motion seeking leave of court to file fresh evidence in his appeal against Tinubu’s victory in the February 25 presidential election. “The Constitution does not permit that, and this court has no jurisdiction to grant the filing of fresh evidence that was not pleaded at the lower court”.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
October 26, 2023 17:52 UTC
‘Converting’ HND to degree is absurd – Punch Newspapers
THE recent disagreement between the National Universities Commission and the National Board for Technical Education over a ‘top-up’ programme to convert Higher National Diploma obtained in polytechnics, to bachelor’s degree offered by universities, is an absurdity. The salary entry-point disparity between HND and degree holders in the public service provokes accusations of discrimination. The NBTE needs to reinvigorate the importance of the technical education and to engage government to drive the much-needed industrialisation in the country. This will rejuvenate polytechnic education. Polytechnic education was introduced in Nigeria to drive the mechanisation and industrialisation through the training of technical manpower, it must not be erased.
Source:Punch
October 26, 2023 16:28 UTC
Senate alters CBN Act to bar governor, deputies from politics | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
During the debates, the lawmakers proposed that Section 9 be further amended to insulate the CBN governor and deputies from participating in politics while in service. He also proposed an amendment to Section 20 of the CBN Act, with the insertion of Section 20 (A) immediately after the existing section 20, before the existing section 21. The Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau, who presided yesterday, therefore, gave the Senate Committee on Banking and Finance two weeks to report back on the CBN Amendment Bill. “Also, to realign legislative efforts with objectives of the current National Security Strategy 2019. The National Security Adviser will ensure the Compliance Monitoring System.”The legislator explained that the bill does not reflect this reality as well as all other major threats.
Source:The Guardian
October 26, 2023 16:24 UTC
Politics - Senate alters CBN Act to bar governor, deputies from politics - GUARDIAN Newspapers
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Source:The Guardian
October 26, 2023 12:36 UTC
New maize variety to save Nigeria over $268m annually — Minister
The introduction of a new maize variety ‘Tela maize’, would save the country over $268 million it loses to fall army worm annually, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, has said. The Minister further noted that the country would also save a significant foreign exchange it used to import over 400,000 metric tonnes of maize annually. Chief Nnaji who made this known on Wednesday during a visit to the demonstration site of TELA maize said, apart from the new maize variety, the Pod Borer Resistant (PBR) cowpea and Bt cotton exemplifies innovation. It will also save Nigeria a significant foreign exchange in the importation of maize over 400,000 metric tonnes annually. Also, the Director Agriculture Biotechnology at NABDA, Dr Rose Gidado said TELA Maize is an improved variety of maize with protection against insect and drought.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
October 26, 2023 12:10 UTC