US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has resigned, US media reported Tuesday, a day after she acknowledged that the agency failed in its mission to prevent the assassination attempt against Donald Trump. Cheatle was facing bipartisan calls to step down after a 20-year-old gunman wounded the Republican presidential candidate at a July 13 campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Details later… AFP All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH. Contact: [email protected] Source link
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Raising kids in the 21st century can be a herculean task, especially in making sure they perform excellently in their schoolwork. Some subjects, for them, might not be as easy as others. An Imo State-based father-of-four, Mr Oluwatomisin Ajao, said he had to put in the extra job for his four kids to make sure that they perform well in their academic pursuits. Ajao’s first child, Tobi, according to him, was good at mathematics but performed poorly in English Language, Literature and other art-related subjects. “Since he was still in primary school where there was no way for him to…
The convener of Country First Movement, Prof. Chris Nwokobia, has outlined what President Bola Tinubu ought to do to avert the planned nationwide protest fixed for Thursday, August 1, against prevailing hardship in the country. Nwokobia said rather than resorting to brandishing treason allegations against some political figures in the country and lavishing funds to dissuade some groups, the President need to come to terms with the prevailing realities and address the situation pragmatically. Recall the Presidency had described calls for nationwide protests under the hashtags #TinubuMustGo and #Revolution2024 as treasonable. In a lengthy tweet published on his X account…
On November 6, nine out of three students of the Tansi International College, Awka, Anambra State were killed on the spot by lightning while playing on the school’s football pitch during a rainfall. It was reported that the students were seen ‘trembling and jerking on the turf,’ when the lighting stuck them on the field. While six were resuscitated, three unfortunately lost their lives. Lightning is an electrical discharge caused by imbalances between storm clouds and the ground, or within the clouds themselves. Most lightning occurs within the clouds. According to a Senior Registrar of Public Health, Adewale Adebanjo, “Thunderstrike…
Popular Nigerian comedian and skitmaker Chukwuebuka Amuzie, known as Brain Jotter, has addressed concerns about the potential exploitation of Mike Ejeagha’s 1983 hit “Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo,” which he sparked a viral dance challenge with. The 41-year-old song by the 93-year-old folklore legend has taken social media by storm, leading to questions about revenue distribution and copyright. In response, Brain Jotter clarified that he is not profiting from the viral trend. “For those who think we ripped him off or we’re making money from this whole thing, I understand your concerns and they are very valid. I appreciate the fact…
Every family is built to have its beliefs and what they regard as acceptable when it comes to religious paths. But what happens when one’s partner decides to switch to a different religion? Our correspondent asked some members of the public what they would do if their partner insisted on converting to a different religion years after marriage. Obabi Matthias I’m a clergyman, I won’t accept it Firstly, as a man, if my partner decides that she wants to be converted to another religion after several years of getting married, honestly I will not allow her to make such a…
Human rights activist and Convener of #RevolutionNow movement, Omoyele Sowore, disclosed information about Sanusi’s arrest in a post on his X platform (formerly Twitter). Operatives of the lawless Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested another Nigerian youth, Aliyu Sanusi, in Sokoto State for allegedly printing and distributing #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest materials. Human rights activist and Convener of #RevolutionNow movement, Omoyele Sowore, disclosed information about Sanusi’s arrest in a post on his X platform (formerly Twitter). Sowore, also former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2019 and 2023 general elections, said Sanusi was arrested on Monday evening.…
Although there are no current statistics to assess oral health in Nigeria, available data from the National Oral Health Policy indicated that dental caries (tooth decay) affects about six–23 per cent of Nigerians with about 90 per cent of these cases not getting the required treatment. According to Mayo Clinic, an online health portal, tooth decay is among the world’s most common health problems. It noted that although it can affect anyone who has teeth, including infants, it is especially common in children, teenagers, and older adults. According to dental health specialists, untreated dental caries can become larger and affect…
Labour Party candidate in the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, Olumide Akpata, shares his thoughts with ADEYINKA ADEDIPE on his preparation for the forthcoming poll, the disagreement in the party at the state level, among other issues What steps are you taking to fix the differences that the primary election caused to guarantee victory at the polls in September? I am a lawyer, and dispute resolution is my job. We are doing our best to bring everybody together. I must give credit to the Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, who called for a meeting in Umuahia immediately…
Mrs Evelyn Ukong has nine mouths to feed apart from hers. After losing her son, his wife remarried and left five of their kids with Evelyn to cater to. “She (son’s ex-wife) occasionally sends money to me though, but I shoulder most of the responsibility and it is not easy at all,” Ukong told our correspondent in an interview. Her elder sister’s three kids are also with her after she passed away in 2021. She also has a child whom she adopted in 2014, who is only 12 years old as well living with her and also under her cover…