Bomb threats are being called into schools and businesses are closing at sundown in Springfield, Ohio, after the small US town became the centre of conspiracy theories targeting its Haitian immigrant community — leaving some in fear for their lives. The mostly white city in the American Midwest has seen a boom in population in recent years, fueled mostly by Haitians attracted by its economic revival, and new businesses happy to attract laborers. But after fleeing gang violence in Haiti, many newcomers are now worried they could be victims of hate crimes here as Republicans stir tensions over the influx…
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The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria has reopened the verification portal for nurses and midwives on its website. Checks by our correspondent on the NMCN portal on Saturday showed that nurses and midwives can now submit verification requests. Our correspondent confirmed that the verification portal was reopened on Friday. When our correspondent checked the portal, it read, “Good news, verification requests are back online. “Please note that henceforth expiration dates on renewal applications will be calculated based on the date you applied.” Also, a nurse, Anthony Ijeoma at Nursingworld Nigeria, confirmed that the portal has been reopened. Ijeoma commended…
The Federal Government has announced that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited will be the sole buyer of Premium Motors Spirit from Dangote Refinery. It also noted that interested marketers would have to buy the product from the national oil firm through its trading company. This was part of the agreement reached with the management of Dangote Refinery on the commercial terms for the supply of crude oil to the refinery and the off-taking and distribution of petrol and diesel from the facility. The Minister of Finance and the Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, disclosed this at a…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has ordered the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company to compensate several communities in Kogi and Abuja for service failures. This mandate follows the company’s inability to meet the required service delivery commitments outlined under the Service-Based Tariff system. According to a NERC document released on Thursday, the affected areas include Wuse, Garki, Asokoro in Abuja, and Ajaokuta Confluence in Lokoja, Kogi State. Disco These areas experienced insufficient electricity supply between August 1 and 25, 2024, despite being on Band A, which promised a minimum of 20 hours of daily electricity supply. For instance, the 132kv Central…
Here is a list of the nominees in key categories for the 76th Emmy Awards, which will be handed out in Los Angeles on Sunday. FX’s epic Japanese drama “Shogun” topped the nominations list with 25, followed by two comedies — FX’s “The Bear” at 23 and Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building at 21. “True Detective: Night Country” led the nominees in the limited or anthology series categories at 19. “Shogun” already claimed 14 awards at the pre-gala Creative Arts Emmys ceremonies, and “The Bear” won seven. OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES “The Crown” “Fallout” “The Gilded Age” “The Morning…
The Federal Government has prioritised the $2bn fibre optic project, aiming to enhance Nigeria’s internet infrastructure and spur economic growth. The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, made this declaration in his address at the G20 Digital Economy Group Meeting in Maceio, Brazil, on Friday. According to Tijani, the expansion of the fibre optic project, which is being supported by the US Trade and Development Agency, the European Union, and other global partners, is a strategic priority for the government. The project will extend the country’s fibre optic backbone from 35,000km to 125,000km, improving access to…
Online platforms, BellaNaija and The She Tank have unveiled an initiative designed to advance women’s financial independence. The initiative seeks to break down barriers and equip women with the resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities needed to achieve their financial goals. The platforms, which boast a vast following across the continent, announced the initiative as part of a broader campaign to raise awareness about the need to elevate Nigerian women’s economic power. The campaign is seen as a key step toward achieving gender equality and reducing poverty in the country. In a joint statement on Friday, BellaNaija and The She Tank…
For Pennsylvania farmer, George Wherry, 85, fracking for natural gas under his otherwise bucolic fields means greater economic “freedom” — one of the many reasons he’ll be voting for Donald Trump in November. Hydraulic fracturing is a controversial but highly effective technique for unlocking fossil fuels deep underground. With Pennsylvania both rich in natural gas and a vital swing state in presidential elections, Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris are going out of their way to express support. Unfortunately for Harris, who supported a ban on the practice during her first run for president in 2019, many voters in prime fracking…
Popular content creator and influencer, Enioluwa Adeoluwa, has revealed his secret behind staying healthy despite eating a lot of food. Eni, as he is fondly called by his fans, stated that it was not just about eating anything but sticking to healthy meals. He told Saturday Beats, “I stay in shape by eating good food and not junk. I eat real food like amala, and consume less sugar such as donut.” Asked about his favourite food, Eni stated that pounded yam and egusi soup have a special place in his heart. “My favourite meal is pounded yam and egusi, and…
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs has urged governments at all levels to put in place necessary measures to avert disasters like the flood witnessed in Maiduguri, Borno State. Its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, made the call in a statement issued by the Deputy Secretary-General of the council, Prof. Salisu Shehu, on Friday in Abuja. He said that the council was disturbed by the Maiduguri flood which displaced almost all the residents, claimed several lives, left many injured and destroyed property worth billions. The Sultan particularly implored the Federal Government to deploy all its…