Commonwealth Games debut gold thrills Onyekwere
Chioma Onyekwere is ecstatic after winning the women’s discus gold on her debut appearance at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, after missing out on the recent World Athletics Championship in Oregon, USA last month, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 28-year-old African champion won gold late on Tuesday with a season’s-best throw of 61.70m, edging out England’s Jade Lally, while fellow Nigerian Obiageri Amaechi settled for bronze. Onyekwere’s feat saw her become the second African woman to win the Commonwealth discus gold, after South Africa’s Elizna Naude in Melbourne in 2006. “It’s amazing to come out for our first Commonwealth and both get on the podium and represent Nigeria well, “Onyekwere told BBC Sport Africa. I’m excited by what’s to come.”“It’s amazing to come out for our first Commonwealth and both get on the podium and represent Nigeria well.
Source:Punch
August 04, 2022 07:24 UTC
Important documents that you should have in your car
Important documents that you should have in your carThere are documents that you, as a car owner, should have in your car or with you when driving. The ones that have the important documents and the ones that don’t. Another thing to bear in mind is that these important documents, which ought to be found in your car or with you, must always be up to date. Vehicle manualThis important document that should be found in your car is an instructional guide that is peculiar to the model of your car. Conclusively, what are the consequences you are likely to face if you don’t have these important documents.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 04, 2022 04:13 UTC
Army gifts soldiers motorcycles
The General Officer Commanding 82 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Taoreed Lagbaja, has honoured four soldiers serving in the Division for their diligence while performing their duties. The honoured soldiers are Staff Seargent Amodu Simon, Seargeant Oyinbo Emmanuel, Corporal Mbanaso Isaac, and Private Ibrahim Lawal. He charged other Division soldiers to emulate the honourees’ exemplary conduct. The General Officer Commanding disclosed that the four motorcycles presented to the soldiers were a symbol of appreciation for their outstanding conduct. Each of the four awarded soldiers was drawn from various units of the Division and was picked after carefully observing their conduct over a period.
Source:Punch
August 03, 2022 13:10 UTC
Commonwealth Games 2022: Onyekwere wins first discuss gold for Nigeria
Chioma Onyekwere made history as the first Nigerian to win gold medal in the discuss event at the Commonwealth Games. Onyekwere threw a season best 61.70m to claim first place ahead of other competitors in the women’s discuss event. Her compatriot, Amaechi won the bronze medal in the event with a throw of 56.99m. In weightlifting, Osijo Mary won a bronze medal in the women’s 87KG event. Commonwealth Games 2022: Onyekwere wins first discuss gold for Nigeria
Source:The Guardian
August 03, 2022 09:04 UTC
MICROCAPITAL BRIEF: Patrick Gold Microfinance Launches Digital Banking Platforms GetriPay, GetriSave in Nigeria
Patrick Gold Microfinance Bank, a Nigerian financial institution, recently launched the GetriPay and GetriSave digital banking platforms. GetriSave allows users to earn up to 13 percent interest on savings plus monthly loyalty rewards. Patrick Gold also offers payment cards, point-of-sale (POS) devices and investment consultations as well as loans for education, asset purchases and farming. Established in 1990, Zenith Bank is based in Nigeria and provides financial services in seven countries in Africa and Eurasia. By Sheen Gupta, Research AssociateSources and Additional ResourcesPunch articlehttps://punchng.com/microfinance-bank-launches-digital-banking-platform/Patrick Gold Microfinance Bank homepagehttps://pgoldmfbank.comZenith Bank homepagehttps://www.zenithbank.comZenith Bank 2021 annual reporthttps://www.zenithbank.com/media/3460/zb-2021-annual-report.pdfApple App Store listing of GetriPayhttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/getripay/id1604544835Apple App Store listing of GetriSavehttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/getrisave/id1619995673Google Play listing of GetriPayhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.getripayGoogle Play listing of GetriSavehttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.getrisave_mobileDid you know that MicroCapital publishes the MicroCapital Monitor newspaper each month?
Source:Punch
August 03, 2022 05:06 UTC
Gov candidate decries poor healthcare system in Abia
The governorship candidate of the All Progressive Grand Alliance in Abia State, Professor Gregory Ibe, has decried the poor state of public facilities in the state, alleging that it was responsible for many avoidable and timely deaths witnessed in many communities in the state. Ichita said, “I had raised a motion of urgent public importance theabout the collapse of the health care system in Abia State. You can imagine that up to this very moment, residents doctors in Abia State have been on strike for up to one year. The healthcare system in Abia State has totally collapsed. That’s why it’s called medical and surgical outreach.”
Source:Punch
August 03, 2022 04:21 UTC
International animal welfare charity supports Nigeria’s proposed ban on donkey slaughter
The world’s largest equine charity, The Donkey Sanctuary, has welcomed moves by the Nigerian government toward an outright ban on the slaughter of donkeys as well as the export of their skins. Ian Cawsey, Director of Advocacy and Campaigns at The Donkey Sanctuary, said: “Nigeria joins other countries, which are seeing the catastrophic effect of the donkey skin trade, in taking action to protect their national herds. “However, it is important that government actions follow scientific research in order to provide a safe and sustainable solution. Arguments on developing a regulated donkey farming solution may sound seductive but in reality, the science shows this is not going to be a viable way forward given the many difficulties of donkey farming and the low numbers breeding would produce. However, their value as a commodity has increased in recent decades with the rising popularity of a traditional Chinese remedy called ejiao, the main ingredient of which is collagen from a donkey’s skin.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 02, 2022 22:11 UTC
We have made progress on war against insecurity, Buhari tells new envoys
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, told newly accredited foreign ambassadors that with the help of some friendly countries, Nigeria has made progress in tackling insecurity. He said even though successes in taming insecurity had been recorded through collaboration across borders, more could be achieved. A statement issued by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) quoted him as saying: “The devastating effect of global insecurity, climate change and the post COVID-19 era has devastated global economies. “The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine has undermined the progress countries have achieved in tackling food security in the last decade. Running Mate Fallout: Wike’s Group Meets In Abuja To Plot Next MoveWe have made progress on war against insecurity, Buhari tells new envoysSingle Faith Ticket: Babachir Lawal, Dogara Divide APC NWCWe have made progress on war against insecurity, Buhari tells new envoys
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 02, 2022 13:36 UTC
Health workers fault non-payment of new hazard allowance
The Federal Government is yet to commence the implementation of the increased hazard allowance for health workers seven months after its announcement, The PUNCH reports. The Federal Government, in December 2021, increased the hazard allowances applicable to health workers in its healthcare facilities across the country. “The hazard allowance was reviewed to a flat rate that ranges from N5,000 to between N15,000 and N34,000 for health workers on the CONHESS salary structure, while doctors on CONMESS had theirs reviewed from N5,000 to between N32,000 and N40,000.”However, health workers in the country confirmed to our correspondent that the reviewed hazard allowance has not been implemented. A hazard allowance is an additional compensation for workers who are performing an exceedingly dangerous or physically uncomfortable job. Meanwhile, a former President of the Nigerian Medical Association, Prof. Mike Ogirima, urged the government to implement the increased hazard allowance as promised.
Source:Punch
August 02, 2022 12:28 UTC
Sylva seeks deployment of technologies to make fossil fuel cleaner
1 Chief Timipre Sylva, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, has called for the deployment of available technologies to make fossil fuel cleaner in the face of global energy transition. 5 The minister, however, maintained that energy transition was better viewed as providing clean energy, and not as abandoning some energy sources. 6 According to him, the ongoing global energy is a huge challenge to the reliability and sustainability of renewable energy supplies as alternatives to fossil fuels. “All these imply that the global energy mix will remain with us, amidst greater dominance by hydrocarbon energy sources, at least in the foreseeable future. 10 “This will encourage a win-win situation in terms of CO2 emission reduction and meeting global energy demand,” he said.
Source:Punch
August 02, 2022 04:46 UTC
Tips for settling into a new job or career
It’s normal to feel anxious when you are about to begin a new career or start new job. In this article, we explain what you can do as you begin a new job or career. Along with learning a lot, asking for advice is a good way to build relationships with your new co-workers. Do your researchAs the job or career is new, you ought to do extensive findings on the dos and don’ts of the new job. This is a good way to learn on your own, and it shows your level of independence.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 02, 2022 01:00 UTC
Best Mobile Casino Apps for Real Money Casino Games On the Go in 2022
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Source:Punch
August 01, 2022 19:11 UTC
Commonwealth Games 2022: Yusuf gives Team Nigeria another medal in weightlifting
Youngster Islamiyat Adebukola Yusuf has won Team Nigeria’s fourth medal at the ongoing 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Yusus,19, claimed the bronze medal in the women’s weightlifting 64kg category after a combined lift of 212kg. Adijat Olarinoye won Nigeria’s first gold medal in weightlifting at the games on Saturday. On Sunday, Folashade Rafiat Lawal won the gold medal in the 59kg category setting a Commonwealth Games record in the process. Commonwealth Games 2022: Yusuf gives Team Nigeria another medal in weightlifting
Source:The Guardian
August 01, 2022 17:32 UTC
Putin says no one can win a nuclear war
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday there could be no winners in a nuclear war and that no such war should ever be started. Putin made the comment in a letter to participants of a conference on the nuclear non-proliferation treaty (NPT), more than five months into his war on Ukraine. International concern about the risk of a nuclear confrontation has heightened since Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24. In a speech at the time, Putin pointedly referred to Russia’s nuclear arsenal and warned outside powers against any attempt to interfere. Days later, he ordered Russia’s nuclear forces to be put on high alert.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 01, 2022 17:26 UTC
Again, Reps step down bill seeking to adopt 65 years retirement age for legislative staff
For the umpteenth time, the House of Representatives has stepped down the controversial bill which seeks to elongate the retirement age and service of staff of Legislative Houses in Nigeria. The resolution was passed at the end of the Thursday plenary, which marked the end of the Third Legislative year of the 9th Assembly. The bill was listed as Item 7 on Thursday’s Supplementary Order Paper. Various stakeholders including the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) who kicked against the spirit of the proposed legislation argued that the bill when passed into law will lead to redundancy within the service. They maintained that the bill for an Act to make provisions for the retirement age of Staff of Legislative Houses in Nigeria and for related matters was not subjected to regular legislative processes before it was gazetted for consideration at the Committee of the Whole.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 01, 2022 08:44 UTC