Agro firm launches software to boost farming
An agrotech company, Farm Monitor Africa, has announced the launch of software that will help farmers to boost production by providing real-time data on weather conditions and connecting farmers to markets and buyers. The Chief Executive Officer of the company, Daniel Udeme-Joseph, disclosed this in a statement made available to The PUNCH on Wednesday. “Farm Monitor provides real-time data on weather conditions, soil health, pest and disease management, and crop performance. This data enables farmers to make informed decisions and optimize their farming practices. “The software offers robust financial tools for farm financiers and farmers to manage budgets, track expenses, and access financial resources, fostering financial sustainability, connecting farmers to markets and buyers, promoting fair trade and reducing market inefficiencies.
Source:Punch
October 20, 2023 19:07 UTC
Israel/Palestinian: International communities urged to declare killing genocide
International communities have been urged to unite and declare the continued destruction of houses and killing of Palestinians by the Israelis a crime against humanity. He emphasised that the international community should not perceive the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians as a Muslim or Christian issue but as a problem that affects all of humanity. He further stated that the international community should hold Israel accountable for war crimes against the Palestinians. The Muslim Ummah leader also expressed displeasure over negative comments made by a Christian leader regarding the Israeli attacks against the Palestinians. He urged the international community to act urgently and put an end to the genocide taking place in the Palestinian territories.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
October 20, 2023 18:01 UTC
Greatness of Prophet Muhammad
Just like previous prophets and messengers, Islam was preached by Prophet Muhammad (SAW) as both the religion and way of life. Apart from preaching Islam with the revelation of the Holy Qur’an for 23 years, Prophet Muhammad (SAW) practised the religion to demonstrate the actual way to practice it. Besides, Prophet Muhammad (SAW) came with the only religion named by Allah (Q. It is not the invented religion of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) who came as the last prophet to practise the religion to us. Hart was given meritorious state award in 1988, by President Hosni Mubarak for ranking Prophet Muhammad (SAW) as the greatest in his scientific rankings of 100 great men in history.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
October 20, 2023 16:10 UTC
‘Allowed to cross’ is different from ‘given priority’
Otherwise known as Rafah Border Crossing, Rafah Crossing Point is the sole crossing point between Egypt and the Gaza Strip located on the Gaza–Egypt border and recognized by the 1979 Egypt–Israel peace treaty. Pangako niya ‘yan na bibigyan tayo ng priority sa border.”(I spoke with the Egyptian ambassador yesterday and their government said that they will give priority to Filipinos who will pass through. Did he mean Filipinos would be “allowed to cross” instead of “given the priority” just in case (because there was no certainty yet as of this writing) the border opens on October 20 as reportedly scheduled? The WHO was reportedly initially being allowed five truckloads of supplies, and they’re ready to go as soon as the border opens. Given the aforementioned situations, why would Egypt “prioritize” the small number of Filipinos when they could even hardly facilitate the crossing of WHO supplies as reported?
Source:The Guardian
October 20, 2023 16:07 UTC
One Punch Man: World | New Gameplay Today
One Punch Man is great and often hilarious manga/anime about Saitama, the namesake of the franchise, who defeats every foe he encounters with one punch. It functions both as a great parody of anime characters who are constantly struggling to become stronger and as great action anime on its own. One Punch Man: World is currently in closed beta and while it doesn't particularly solve any of those issues, it does look great and showcase some impressive action. Join Marcus Stewart and me as we check out the game and share our thoughts on the One Punch Man anime. Watch other episodes of New Gameplay Today right here.
Source:Punch
October 20, 2023 12:12 UTC
Proper tax system will end FG borrowing – SGF, don – Punch Newspapers
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, and a Don, Professor Ezekiel Willams, have noted that a proper taxation system will end the borrowing of loans by the Federal Government to fund projects. He revealed that ‘The Taxation Pendula’ would educate citizens and businesses on how to pay taxes, benefit from paying taxes, and avoid breaking tax laws. He added, “You don’t pay tax from what you don’t have, you pay tax from what you have; hence taxes cannot be used to impoverish citizens as there’s equity in taxation. So, there’s no need to borrow money to be extravagant, you borrow money for the needs of the people. The tax laws are on par, we don’t need to increase taxes, if we’re able to understand and operate adequately, we’ll have enough.”
Source:Punch
October 20, 2023 00:54 UTC
One Punch Man chapter 194: Saitama vs Flashy Flash, Blast makes a surprise appearance
With the release of One Punch Man chapter 194, fans got to witness Saitama vs Flashy Flash. One Punch Man chapter 194: Saitama and King find ManakoFlashy Flash and Saitama as seen in One Punch Man Chapter 194 (Image via Shueisha)One Punch Man chapter 194, titled Right Away, opened with Flashy Flash and Saitama in Training Room #3 after the two established their fight. As per the conditions of the fight, Saitama was to land a single punch on Flashy Flash within 30 minutes. Thus, Flashy Flash, Saitama, and Manako went to Sitch in hopes of getting in contact with Blast. Final thoughts on One Punch Man chapter 194One Punch Man chapter 194 saw Saitama, Flashy Flash, and Manako encounter Blast.
Source:Punch
October 19, 2023 21:40 UTC
Nigeria records over 9,000 diphtheria infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Thursday said about 15,060 suspected cases of diphtheria infections have been recorded in the country as of 19 October. Mr Shuaib said Kano State has exemplified its commitment to the cause, ensuring the immunisation of 1,111,310 children with Td vaccines and 544,737 children with Pentavalent vaccines in the phase two. He said Katsina, another hotspot in this outbreak, has vaccinated 403,252 children with Td vaccines and 255,075 children with Pentavalent vaccines. “NCDC has developed and disseminated public health advisories on diphtheria, as well as social behavioural change materials in collaboration with partners,” he said. In severe cases, NCDC said that a thick grey or white patch appears on the tonsils and, or at the back of the throat associated with difficulty in breathing.
Source:The Guardian
October 19, 2023 21:39 UTC
BREAKING: Kaduna police declare manhunt for killer of corps member
The Kaduna State Police Command, on Thursday, confirmed the brutal murder of a member of the National Youth Service Corps member, Grace Chalya Silas, by yet-to-be-identified assailants in the state. The Command’s spokesman, ASP Mansir Hassan, told The PUNCH in an exclusive chat that the state Police Commissioner, CP Musa Yusuf Garba, has directed a manhunt for the killers of the Corps member. This is too much to bear.”However, the Kaduna Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansir Hassan, while confirming the incident to The PUNCH, described the death of the Corps member as “tragic”. She was a Corps member serving in Kaduna South. “The CP has directed the Barnawa DPO and Area Commander, to immediately hunt for killers of the Corps member and fish out the perpetrators of the dastardly act.”
Source:Punch
October 19, 2023 19:33 UTC
Mass communication project topics for journalism students
Are you a mass communication students in the university or polytechnic, and you are looking for final project ideas for your final year project, we have latest list of journalism and mass comm project topics and materials you can choose from quickly. List of Mass Communication Project Topics for OND, HND, and BSC Students:1. An Assessment of Mass Media and the Management of Human Rights in Nigeria11. Effectiveness of Mass Media in Sensitizing Against Human Trafficking in Nigeria17. Children and Mass Media: the Role of Mass Media in Childhood Socialisation39.
Source:Punch
October 19, 2023 19:11 UTC
Election tribunals: Judiciary must show commitment to democracy — IPAC – Punch Newspapers
The National Chairman, Inter-Party Advisory Council, Yabagi Sani, has charged the judicial system to show its commitment to the nation’s democratic processes. The call was not unrelated to the judgments surrounding several election petitions tribunals in the country. The judiciary must stand up — that yes, they are really for democracy. What I am seeing today is that the judiciary is not supporting democracy at all. The IPAC chairman tasked Nigerians to hold the judiciary to account.
Source:Punch
October 19, 2023 16:31 UTC
Russia-Ukraine war: Putin’s ‘cynical’ comments on civilian casualties criticised by Germany
From 4h ago 14.16 BST Scholz rebukes Putin as 'cynical' over Russian president's comments on civilian casualties German chancellor, Olaf Scholz, has sharply rebuked Russian president, Vladimir Putin, over his “cynical” comments about civilian casualties. “It doesn’t get more cynical than that,” Scholz said, highlighting that Putin’s invasion of Ukraine launched in February 2022 has caused a significant number of civilian casualties. Updated at 15.22 BST4h ago 14.16 BST Scholz rebukes Putin as 'cynical' over Russian president's comments on civilian casualties German chancellor, Olaf Scholz, has sharply rebuked Russian president, Vladimir Putin, over his “cynical” comments about civilian casualties. “It doesn’t get more cynical than that,” Scholz said, highlighting that Putin’s invasion of Ukraine launched in February 2022 has caused a significant number of civilian casualties. 6h ago 12.07 BST Russian state-owned news service Tass reported earlier that air defence shot down an object over the airspace of Rostov.
Source:The Guardian
October 19, 2023 14:08 UTC
INEC Defends Itself With Six Points After New Report Claimed Its Credibility Was At An All Time Low
INEC Chairman, Yakubu MahmoodThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a statement after The Guardian in its report on Wednesday, October 18, disclosed that the credibility of the agency sunk after the 2023 elections. Secondly, the report blames the pre-election cases arising from the conduct of primary elections by political parties on INEC. Therefore, the number of election petitions filed in respect of all elective offices will certainly outnumber the total number of constituencies/elective offices. Over the last three electoral cycles, the number of election petitions may be rising but not the number of upturned elections. As of Monday 16th October 2023, out of 82 Governorship election petitions, 72 (87.8%) were either dismissed or withdrawn by the petitioners.
Source:The Guardian
October 19, 2023 14:07 UTC
NOTAP saved Nigeria ₦140bn in 10yrs through tech transfer agreements - Ex-DG
He stated this in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Abuja (NAN) as he bowed out after 8 years of leading NOTAP. NOTAP is responsible for monitoring, regulating, facilitation and domesticating the inflow of foreign technologies in Nigeria. “NOTAP, in the course of discharging one of its responsibilities of encouraging development of indigenous technologies, noted the weak Intellectual Property culture in the Nigerian knowledge system. “The synergy with the departments helped in creating intellectual property awareness and patent support services for Nigerian researchers in the country. “NOTAP has fostered partnerships with industries via NOTAP- industry partnership, all aimed at improving Nigeria’s economic development.
Source:The Guardian
October 19, 2023 12:05 UTC
BASEPA reiterates need for faecal sludge management services in Bauchi
It has been stressed that formalisation of faecal sludge management in Bauchi State is a step forward towards creating a value chain for faecal sludge that requires the involvement of all the key and relevant stakeholders which include government, pit latrine emptiers, households/facilities owners and all partners in the WASH sector among others. The assertion was made by the Director-General of the Bauchi State Environmental Protection Agency (BASEPA), Dr Ibrahim Kabir in a paper he presented on the formalisation of the sector. The paper was presented during an interactive session with officials from UNICEF Nigeria, Bauchi field office and other relevant stakeholders on faecal sludge with the target of sustainable and safe faecal sludge management in the state. It also highlighted some quick actions to put in place towards realisation of the initiative which includes engagement and sensitisation of all actors in the chain, capacity building and formation of Unions and developing a business model that will attract investors and more actors in the faecal sludge management. The UNICEF representative commended the Director General for a wonderful presentation and expressed optimism that the initiative will make a positive impact on faecal sludge management and acknowledged his Agency’s commitment towards creating a value chain to faecal sludge management.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
October 19, 2023 10:12 UTC