Kenya threatens Facebook suspension over hate speech
Facebook risks being suspended in Kenya if it does not adhere to policies to prevent the spread of hate speech, a government agency has announced. “If Facebook doesn’t comply with requirements we have set out within seven days, we will recommend they suspend their operations. We will not allow Facebook to jeopardise our national security”, NCIC’s Dr David Makori said. One in English was rejected for not complying with Facebook’s guidelines on hate speech. Global Witness says the adverts were never published on Facebook but they were concerned by how they went through without detection.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 30, 2022 01:31 UTC
FG destroys 48 containers of fake pharmaceuticals
Addressing journalists at the destruction site, Dankingari said that unregulated drugs like the ones being destroyed are fuelling banditry, kidnapping and insecurity in the country. That is why the Federal Government, through the Customs and NAFDAC, regularly mop up these drugs from circulation. For today, we are destroying eight containers of these drugs. In total, we have 48 containers of drugs that will be destroyed in the coming days”“These drugs came into the country as import units but were seized after examination revealed that they are substandard and fake. These drugs didn’t pass through NAFDAC regulation and have everything written on them in foreign languages that Nigerians won’t be able to read.
Source:Punch
July 29, 2022 15:21 UTC
I’m in Birmingham to win medal – Edem
But now he is so proud of me and how I have become popular through table tennis. Yes, I stand a good chance of winning a medal at the Commonwealth Games – and this could happen in Birmingham. But this time, I believe I’m going to win a medal because I’m in good shape. Winning a medal at the Commonwealth Games and in the Olympic Games is not that easy for Africans, though. Currently, I have a foundation ‘The Offiong Edem Foundation’, which is basically about helping emerging table tennis talents develop.
Source:Punch
July 29, 2022 12:18 UTC
Sprite is retiring its green plastic bottles after more than 60 years
Coca-Cola said Wednesday it’s changing the packaging from green to clear plastic beginning August 1 as part of broader efforts to become more environmentally responsible. Sprite’s current plastic contains green polyethylene terephthalate (PET), an additive that can’t be recycled into new bottles, a key initiative for the company as it looks to reduce plastic waste. The beverage giant has often been criticized for contributing to environmentally damaging plastic waste. Part of that initiative included launching a new 13.2-ounce bottle last year that is made from 100% recycled plastic material. Coke said this innovation is projected to reduce roughly 20 million pounds of new plastic waste compared to 2019.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 29, 2022 08:52 UTC
Concerns as more Nigerians face phishing scams via digital payments | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Kaspersky Digital Payment survey, which raises the alarm, informed that 61 per cent of respondents from Nigeria faced phishing scams when using online banking or mobile wallet services. 67 per cent have personally encountered fake websites, and a staggering 82 per cent experienced scams (via texts or calls) using social engineering. When asked about awareness of threats against digital payment methods, majority of respondents from Nigeria said they are aware of both the financial phishing attacks (95 per cent) and online scams (97 per cent). On the survey methodology, the Kaspersky Digital Payment survey studies interactions with online payments. Kaspersky disclosed that the study was conducted by research agency Toluna across the Middle East, Turkey, South Africa, and Nigeria.
Source:The Guardian
July 29, 2022 05:09 UTC
Things you can do to reduce itching after bathing
Things you can do to reduce itching after bathingFor some people, having a bath brings with it an uncomfortable side effect, which is persistent itching. Some other causes of itching are, using a harsh cleanser, using hot water, using an irritating laundry detergent, and having a sensitive skin condition. This article goes over things you can do to reduce itching after bathing. Moisturise your skin while it’s wetThe best way to reduce itching after bathing is by applying a moisturiser immediately after pat drying. These are natural ways to reduce itching after bathing.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 29, 2022 02:53 UTC
Play the Top Live Dealer Games Online
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Source:Punch
July 29, 2022 01:55 UTC
Airlines crisis: ART appeals to travellers to show understanding
A non-governmental organisation (NGO) in the country’s aviation sector, Aviation Round Table (ART) has urged the Nigerian travel public to show understanding in the midst of the challenges confronting the country’s airlines’ domestic scene. Lamenting the crisis rocking the local airlines which the ART said will impact on the public, it however promised to commence investigations to unravel the causes of what led to the demise of Aero Contractors and Dana Air. According to the ART: “It is with great pain that ART observes the self-termination of scheduled flight operations by Aero Contractors Airline Ltd. and the regulator’s suspension of Dana Airline’s operations. “We are aware of the serious negative impact these developments will have on the traveling public. “ART will as its usual practice, inquire into the root causes of this very discouraging incidents that result in loss of capacity for the travelling public.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 28, 2022 16:04 UTC
FHA warns against illegal purchase of encroached land
The Federal Housing Authourity (FHA) on Thursday warned the public against patronising land grabbers (popularly called Omo-Oniles) selling encroached parcels in Gowon Estate, Lagos State. He called for urgent help from FHA to prevent the land grabbers from “breaking the fence as it was done in Ejigbadero side of the estate”. Chigelu said all land in the estate belonged to the Federal Government, so the public should not patronise land grabbers but visit the FHA office for all transactions. “If they (land grabbers) don’t see buyers, they will stop selling. ‘Unfortunately, some of these land grabbers, in their desperate attempt to defraud have started tampering with them (signposts).
Source:The Guardian
July 28, 2022 13:12 UTC
BACATMA commences massive campaign on malaria, target 2 million under 5 children
As the 2022 seasonal malaria chemo-prevention mass campaign across the 323 wards of the 20 LGAs in Bauchi State commenced, about 2 million eligible children of 3 to 59 months are targeted to be reached with the effective and safe malaria prevention drug known as SPAQ. The campaign is done by the Bauchi State Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis/Leprosy and Malaria (BACATMA) in collaboration with Malaria Consortium. Dr Sani Dambam expressed appreciation to the state governor, Sen Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir for his commitment to providing effective healthcare services for the benefit of the common man and thanked the donor partners, Malaria Consortium in particular for the support. YOU SHOULD NOT MISS THESE HEADLINES FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNEWoman’s Corpse, Unconscious Man Found Inside Office In Aba After Four DaysA woman was found dead and another man unconscious in an office located at No 7, Factory Road off Eziukwu Bus Stop, Aba, Abia State at the weekend. BACATMA commences massive campaign on malaria, target 2 million under 5 childrenHow Workplace Sexual Harassment Forces Many Out Of Their Dream Jobs
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 28, 2022 10:37 UTC
Women and the logic, cost of self-defence
In which case, it would be legitimate for any living organism to strive to preserve itself, such that self defence, in order to attain self preservation, becomes something worthwhile to do. We should, therefore, expect that this same reasoning would colour the perception of girls and women claiming to be acting in self defence against male sexual assaulters and killing the assaulters in the process. Rather, obstacles would still be put in the path of girls and women toward realising what should ordinarily be available to them as humans. The world and its societies and the authorities are simply not interested in girls and women as bonafide humans deserving of all human dignity. We must get girls and women to actively internalise the fact that self-defence is and cannot be a crime and that they have a responsibility to defend themselves against sexual assaulters and attackers.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 28, 2022 02:02 UTC
ATAP alumni condemn violent protest, call for thorough investigation
The Alumni of Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic (ATAP), Bauchi have expressed concern, and dismay over the incidence of uncoordinated protests staged by the students of the institution which resulted in the destruction of properties within and outside the school premises. According to the Alumni, “The step taken in that direction was commendable. It stated that the protest was not organized or coordinated by the students union leaders stating,” If students contest and won the election through popular votes, they can give directions. The Alumni further beseech for soft- hands while taking on the grips of the involved physically in the protest if they happen to be students of the institution. “Finally, we must commend the calmness and resilience of the Rector in handling the trending situation in recent times,” it concluded.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 28, 2022 00:44 UTC
Brume sets gold medal target after Oregon's feat
Nigerian long jumper, Ese Brume, on Wednesday, said she would be targeting a gold medal in her next competition. The PUNCH reports that Brume produced her biggest jump of the year in Oregon, USA to become the first Nigerian athlete to win medals at two World Athletics Championships. She won the silver medal in Oregon, an upgrade to the bronze she won in Doha in 2019. The Olympic bronze medallist leaped 7.02m and finished behind Germany’s Olympic champion Malaika Mihambo, who leaped 7.12m, and Brazil’s Leticia Oro Melo jumped 6.89m to take bronze. But speaking during an interview on Arise TV on Wednesday, brume noted that her next target after the silver medal would be gold.
Source:Punch
July 27, 2022 19:27 UTC
2022 World Happiness Report: 20 African Countries Rank Better Than Nigeria
2022 World Happiness Report: 20 African countries rank better than NigeriaNigeria has been ranked the 118th happiest country in the world, 2 spots lower than its position last year, indicating the country’s declining perception on key indicators. The World Happiness Report, based largely on life evaluations from the Gallup World Poll, ranks Nigeria 118 among 146 nations surveyed, with Nordic nations dominating the top 10. Nigeria ranks below 20 African countries, with Mauritius ranking number one on the continent at 52 on the log. Other top 20 countries in Africa include South Africa (91), Gambia (93) Algeria (96), Liberia (97), Congo (99), Morocco (100), Mozambique (101), and Cameroon (102). The Nordic country and its neighbours Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Iceland are well placed in the World Happiness Report.
Source:The Guardian
July 27, 2022 17:28 UTC
Punch Newspaper Today – Nigeria News
These are similar posts to Punch Newspaper Today. The Punch Newspaper is a Nigerian daily newspaper founded On August 8, 1970. PUNCH (Nigeria) Limited was registered under the Companies Act of 1968 to engage in the business of publishing newspapers, magazines, and other periodicals. The Punch was founded by James Aboderin, an accountant, and Sam Amuka, a columnist and editor at the Daily Times of Nigeria. In November 1976, a few years after the first print of its Sunday edition, the duo started printing their trademark daily newspaper.
Source:Punch
July 27, 2022 13:42 UTC