NGO seeks support for children’s physical, mental health
A non-governmental organisation, A Mother’s Love Initiative, has said the COVID-19 pandemic has stressed the need to focus on the physical and mental health of children. The NGO said this in a statement released to celebrate the 2022 International Day of Education, with the theme, ‘Changing course, transforming education.’The statement reads, “Consequent upon the impact of COVID-19 on the educational system, it is important to reiterate the significance of giving attention to the physical and mental health of children and educators within the educational system. “Our Initiative’s current mission and activities concern the hurried child syndrome and practices in Africa that emphasises the need to focus on the social and emotional components of learning. The press secretary of the NGO, Mr. Uchechukwu Ginika, in the statement, said the theme for 2022 International Day of Education speaks to the overall quality of life of the Nigerian Child within the educational system in the country. “At home, parents have to be aware of the need to support the healthy educational development of their children by creating a healthy home climate for learning to take place.
Source:Punch
January 24, 2022 03:46 UTC
GNI targets sustainable performance, productivity | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Great Nigeria Insurance Plc has expressed its commitment to initiatives that will increase performance and profitability across lines of business operation. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Cecilia Osipitan, in her new year message, urged the staff to show unrelenting commitment to ensuring they meet targets set for 2022. Osipitan announced the result of the half-year appraisal exercise, which according to her, was in tune with the organisation’s resolve to recognise and reward outstanding performance. The details of the appraisal exercise showed that 16 employees were elevated to different cadres while 13 members of staff received their employment confirmations. In her words, Osipitan said the greatest asset is the human capital, which “we have recognised as the key success factor in growth and survival, hence we will keep motivating employees through a continuous reward process.”
Source:The Guardian
January 24, 2022 03:38 UTC
AFCON: Buhari passed bad luck to Super Eagles through phone call —Sowore
Activist Omoyele Sowore on Sunday said the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd. ), transferred ‘bad luck’ to the Super Eagles of Nigeria through a video conference he had with the team earlier on Sunday shortly before the Eagles’ match with Tunisia. Shortly before the game with Tunisia, Buhari held a video conference with Coach Austin Eguavoen from the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Please keep doing the country proud.”Reacting before the match, Sowore took to his Facebook page and said, “Just heard Muhammadu Buhari just passed his bad luck to Nigeria’s Super Eagles! #RevolutionNow.”After a shot from Youssef Msakni gave the Carthage Eagles their only goal in the game, Sowore wrote, “Muhammadu Buhari is bad luck for Super Eagles and Nigeria as whole!
Source:Punch
January 24, 2022 00:05 UTC
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[LIVE] Nigeria vs Tunisia: Tunisia shock Super Eagles, lead 1-0
Tunisia shocked the Super Eagles of Nigeria by scoring two minutes into the second half. Super Eagles had faced a tough challenge in the first half of their encounter against Tunisia at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. Simon played a major role when the Super Eagles won their group matches against Egypt, Sudan, and Guinea Bissau. Struck by many absences, including 12 players testing positive for COVID-19, Tunisia proved tougher for the Super Eagles than expected. The Super Eagles were the only side to get the maximum points in the group stage.
Source:Punch
January 23, 2022 23:09 UTC
Kwara produces over 102,000 metric tons of rice paddy to join top rice producing states
Kwara State has joined top states in rice production in Nigeria with its over 102,000 metric tons output during wet and dry season of this past year. This was contained in the Central Bank of Nigeria’s official document, celebrating the return of rice pyramid in Nigeria. Since the emergence of Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq in Kwara State, the state has keyed into President administration’s rice revolution in an aggressive manner and this saw its rice production rise significantly within the dry and wet season, surpassing many states across the federation. The federal government of Nigeria, recently celebrated the success of it’s rice production efforts, with the return of rice pyramid in Nigeria’s federal capital, Abuja. This also led to an increase in national output to over 9 million metric tons, from the initial 5 million, which is more than 80% increase within the space of 5 years,” CBN said.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
January 23, 2022 17:49 UTC
India unveils hologram monument to anti-British hero | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
A hologram monument to one of India’s most celebrated independence figures was illuminated on Sunday in a tribute to a nationalist leader who advocated violent resistance to colonial rule. Subhas Chandra Bose was a contemporary of Mahatma Gandhi but broke with the pacifist icon and sought alliances with Nazi Germany and Japan to overthrow the British Raj during World War II. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who presided over the unveiling, said India was indebted to “the grand hero of India’s independence”. Bose — popularly known as “Netaji”, or “leader” — was renowned in his lifetime for his popularity and charisma. With World War II raging, Bose escaped British surveillance to travel from India to Germany in 1941, later sailing in a submarine back to Asia to group surrendered Indian army troops into the rebel Indian National Army.
Source:The Guardian
January 23, 2022 15:21 UTC
I thought policeman who shot me was joking when he cocked his gun –Hospitalised Bauchi truck driver
What happened was that we had a disagreement at the checkpoint and the officer, one Inspector Urbanus Ishaku, shot me on a side of my buttocks. At first, people were asking whether it was our tyre that the officer shot at. He said it was not good I didn’t wind down my glass and said, ‘No problem,’ before he also walked away. If there was any issue, it should be the fact that I didn’t wind down my glass. I know God will heal me as quickly as possible.
Source:Punch
January 23, 2022 11:13 UTC
Schools becoming killing, kidnapping centres —ACF
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has alleged that our schools are gradually becoming centres of killings, kidnappings, homosexuality, cultism and drug-related cases. In a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary, Emmanuel Yawe said it wishes to express its shock and revulsion over the anti-social and criminal acts going on in Nigerian schools. “These horrors are not limited to private schools. But we are particularly concerned about what goes on in private schools because they take their students as commodities that should be traded for money. Our reporter joined the train to and fro Lagos from Ibadan and tells his experience in this report…Our schools turning Our schools turning
Source:Nigerian Tribune
January 23, 2022 10:40 UTC
It’s just the way it is, Nje!! | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
His father had fled South Africa after killing the wrong person. In South Africa, he becomes an assassin for the Movement or Struggle or Revolution or any other word in the name of which human lives are forfeit. But we are so immersed in the story that we do not ask questions as to the rituals Joseph is going through. There is discomfort in the being of Chanda in South Africa. Is she and her children made welcome in South Africa?
Source:The Guardian
January 23, 2022 10:34 UTC
Sleep Paralysis: Battle of evil forces or medical condition?
“I can’t give the exact time or year I started to experience sleep paralysis,” she narrated to Sunday Tribune. Sleep paralysis, according to medical experts, most often occur in people who have narcolepsy or sleep apnea, but it can affect anyone. Sleep paralysis is a normal part of REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep.”But Abiodun said though REM could be normal, sleep paralysis can also become a medical condition. Factors that have been linked to sleep paralysis include, narcolepsy, iIrregular sleeping patterns (jet lag or shift work), sleeping in supine position (on your back), family history of sleep paralysis. And be sure to see your doctor if sleep paralysis routinely prevents you from getting a good night›s sleep,” Abiodun advised.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
January 23, 2022 09:10 UTC
Ban NURTW to prevent further violence in Lagos, party tells Sanwo-Olu
The Lagos State chapter of the Accord Party has called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to proscribe the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) following repeated violence by its members. “We advise the Lagos State governor to, with immediate effect, proscribe the NURTW for a peaceful and safe Lagos city.”The spokesman said that the recent violence was one too many among the members of the NURTW in Lagos State. Sanwo-Olu should rise up in service to residents of the state and proscribed these lawless groups for a safer Lagos State,” he added. Police announce ArrestsThe Police Command in Lagos State on Saturday said that its men arrested some members of the NURTW during the Lagos Island clash. Lagos govt speaksAlso, the Lagos State Government had appealed to the warring parties which it identified as members of the NURTW to stop their violent acts.
Source:The Guardian
January 23, 2022 07:27 UTC
Divorce: Celebrities discouraging singles from marriage -Okowa’s aide
Ossai Success, an aide to the Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, has said celebrities are discouraging singles from getting married. He wrote, “Celebrities are discouraging singles from getting married because of their everyday marriage break up. “Honestly, marriage is beautiful and enjoyable but majority of our celebrities are really making it looks like hell fire. Singles be wise.”Akpomeh Oghenemaro wrote, “Marriage is as good as the people in it. Show me a good marriage and I will show you at least one or two good persons involve, show me a bad marriage and I will show you one or two bad persons involve.
Source:Punch
January 23, 2022 06:38 UTC
Google designs AR headphones
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Source:Punch
January 23, 2022 03:41 UTC
Customs unveils 18 patrol boats to curb smuggling | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), has launched 18 patrol boats to curb the activities of smugglers who use the streams and waterways as a safe haven for their illegal trade. Comptroller General of Customs, Hameed Ali, who inaugurated the ships in Port Harcourt, said the 18 creeks patrol boats, made up of nine logistics support boats and nine gunboats whose parts were armored, should send clear signals to criminals that “the game is up.”He said: “Unlike before, we now have flat-bottomed boats that can access streams even when the water has receded. “Adding these ships to the Service Marine arsenal at a time when more smugglers are fleeing from land to water is just the right thing to do.
Source:The Guardian
January 23, 2022 03:09 UTC
Ihaza, new generation fashion stylist climbs fashion industry ladder
Many have styled kings and each in their own unique way of displaying creativity, but for Edo State native stylist Eric Ihaza, creativity and stylist must be versatile. For more info and free online quotes, please visit https://compare-autoinsurance.Org/the-advantages-of-comparing-prices-with-car-insurance-quotes-online/ The modern society has numerous technological advantages. View photos The advantages of comparing online car insurance quotes are the following: Online quotes can be obtained from anywhere and at any time. Online quotes will allow policyholders the chance to discover multiple insurance companies and check their prices. For additional info, money-saving tips, and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.Org/ Compare-autoinsurance.Org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes.
Source:The Guardian
January 23, 2022 00:05 UTC