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Microsoft to shut down Skype after 21 years
Big tech company Microsoft is shutting down Skype, the 21-year-old internet-based phone and video service that once dominated digital communication. The software giant announced the decision in a statement on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, urging Skype users to migrate to its free Microsoft Teams app. “Starting in May 2025, Skype will no longer be
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Big tech company Microsoft is shutting down Skype, the 21-year-old internet-based phone and video service that once dominated digital communication. The software giant announced the decision in a statement on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, urging Skype users to migrate to its free Microsoft Teams app. “Starting in May 2025, Skype will no longer be
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Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky not ready for peace — Trump
United States President, Donald Trump, has stated that his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, is not ready for peace amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. Trump made this declaration on Friday, shortly after his meeting with Zelensky at the Oval Office. The US President, who has been advocating for an end to the war,
Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky not ready for peace — Trump
United States President, Donald Trump, has stated that his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, is not ready for peace amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.
Trump made this declaration on Friday, shortly after his meeting with Zelensky at the Oval Office.
The US President, who has been advocating for an end to the war, said in a post on his Truth Social account that Zelensky believes US involvement gives him a significant advantage in negotiations.
He wrote: “We had a very meaningful meeting in the White House today. Much was learned that could never be understood without conversation under such fire and pressure.
“It’s amazing what comes out through emotion, and I have determined that President Zelensky is not ready for peace if America is involved, because he feels our involvement gives him a big advantage in negotiations.
“I don’t want advantage, I want PEACE. He disrespected the United States of America in its cherished Oval Office. He can come back when he is ready for peace.”
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PHOTOS: Driver killed in Kwara tanker explosion
A tanker driver lost his life in a fire incident that occurred along the Oko-Olowo-Jebba Expressway in Kwara State on Friday. PUNCH Online gathered in a Friday statement by the Head of Media and Publicity of the Kwara State Fire Service, Hassan Adekunle, that the accident occurred at about 9:24 am. Adekunle disclosed that the
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A tanker driver lost his life in a fire incident that occurred along the Oko-Olowo-Jebba Expressway in Kwara State on Friday. PUNCH Online gathered in a Friday statement by the Head of Media and Publicity of the Kwara State Fire Service, Hassan Adekunle, that the accident occurred at about 9:24 am. Adekunle disclosed that the
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Lack of birth certificates may hinder access to education – NPC warns Gombe residents
The National Population Commission (NPC) has launched a sensitization campaign across the 11 local government areas of Gombe State to promote birth and death registration. Speaking to journalists in Gombe on Friday, Alhaji Abubakar Danburam, NPC’s Federal Commissioner for Gombe State, said the initiative aims to support government planning and development efforts. So far, the
Lack of birth certificates may hinder access to education – NPC warns Gombe residents
The National Population Commission (NPC) has launched a sensitization campaign across the 11 local government areas of Gombe State to promote birth and death registration.
Speaking to journalists in Gombe on Friday, Alhaji Abubakar Danburam, NPC’s Federal Commissioner for Gombe State, said the initiative aims to support government planning and development efforts.
So far, the awareness campaign has covered six out of the 11 local councils, including Akko, Yamaltu-Deba, Kwami, Funakaye, Balanga, and Nafada.
Danburam emphasized that birth and death registration is crucial for governance, security, and social development. He warned that children without birth certificates could face challenges in accessing essential services like education and healthcare in the future.
He also expressed concern over the low rate of death registration, highlighting its importance for public health planning and resource allocation.
“Without reliable death records, the government struggles to identify prevalent health issues and distribute resources effectively,” he stated.
To improve registration access, Danburam announced the establishment of 93 registration centers across the state. These centers are located in primary healthcare facilities, emir’s palaces, and the offices of village and district heads.
He further clarified that birth certificates are issued free of charge for individuals under 18, while attestation certificates for those above 18 cost N4,000.
Lack of birth certificates may hinder access to education – NPC warns Gombe residents
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You’re dressed up — Trump tells Zelenskky ahead of mineral deal signing
United States President Donald Trump, on Friday, approved of his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky’s, attire for his visit to the White House. Zelensky had arrived at the White House ahead of his meeting with Trump. Both presidents are expected to sign a mineral deal that could potentially bring an end to the war between Ukraine
You’re dressed up — Trump tells Zelenskky ahead of mineral deal signing
United States President Donald Trump, on Friday, approved of his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky’s, attire for his visit to the White House.
Zelensky had arrived at the White House ahead of his meeting with Trump.
Both presidents are expected to sign a mineral deal that could potentially bring an end to the war between Ukraine and Russia.
However, welcoming Zelensky to the White House, Trump remarked: “Oh, you’re all dressed up.”
Since the war in Ukraine began, Zelensky has attended meetings with world leaders wearing military attire to signify that he is actively engaged in the war against Russia to defend his country.
During his meeting with Trump, Zelensky was still not wearing a suit but opted for a more formal black uniform, paired with black trousers and black boots.
A few days ago, Trump and Zelensky were engaged in a war of words.
Trump had described Zelensky as a “failed comedian who became president.”
The US President, in a post on his X handle, also referred to Zelensky as a “dictator without an election” who had “deceived America into spending billions of dollars on a war with Russia that can’t be won.”
On Thursday, however, Trump denied making the statement, insisting that he had no recollection of making such remarks.
You’re dressed up — Trump tells Zelenskky ahead of mineral deal signing
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You are great fighters — Trump hails Zelensky, Ukrainian soldiers
United States President Donald Trump, on Friday, commended his Ukrainian counterpart, President Volodymyr Zelensky, and his soldiers for their unbelievable bravery in the war against Russia. DAILY POST reports that Zelensky met with Trump at the White House on Friday. The meeting focused on whether the Ukrainian President could persuade Trump to provide some form
You are great fighters — Trump hails Zelensky, Ukrainian soldiers
United States President Donald Trump, on Friday, commended his Ukrainian counterpart, President Volodymyr Zelensky, and his soldiers for their unbelievable bravery in the war against Russia.
DAILY POST reports that Zelensky met with Trump at the White House on Friday.
The meeting focused on whether the Ukrainian President could persuade Trump to provide some form of US support for Ukraine’s security against potential future Russian aggression.
Speaking at the meeting, Trump expressed optimism that the war would soon end.
According to him, Ukrainian “soldiers have been unbelievably brave.”
He said: “We give them the credit. I give tremendous credit to your generals, your soldiers, and yourself. It’s been very hard fighting, very tough fighting. You’re great fighters.”
“This was supposed to be over very quickly, and here we are three years later.”
You are great fighters — Trump hails Zelensky, Ukrainian soldiers
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Russia-Ukraine War: Make a deal or forget it — Trump tells Zelensky
The President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, has urged his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, to strike a deal with the US over the war with Russia. Trump made this disclosure on Friday while hosting Zelensky at the Oval Office. According to Trump, Zelensky should reach an agreement with the US, or the
Russia-Ukraine War: Make a deal or forget it — Trump tells Zelensky
The President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, has urged his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, to strike a deal with the US over the war with Russia.
Trump made this disclosure on Friday while hosting Zelensky at the Oval Office.
According to Trump, Zelensky should reach an agreement with the US, or the latter would withdraw its support.
“Make a deal, or we’re out,” he told Zelensky.
Earlier, Zelensky had stated that there should be “no compromises” with Vladimir Putin, but Trump insisted that Kyiv would have to make concessions to secure a peace deal with Russia.
Reacting, the BBC reported that Tom Bateman described the situation as, “perhaps the most critical political and diplomatic moment for Zelensky since Russia’s full-scale invasion.”
The Friday talks come a week after Zelensky said Trump was engaged in a war of words over accusations and counter-accusations about who was responsible for the three-year war with Russia.
While Russia has backed Trump’s peace resolution, Zelensky previously insisted that any agreement made without Kyiv’s involvement would not be respected by Ukraine.
It will be recalled that in February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine, marking the beginning of an escalating crisis.
Russia-Ukraine War: Make a deal or forget it — Trump tells Zelensky
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Ogun government regularises appointment of 415 hospital personnel
No fewer than 415 temporary hospital workers across all secondary health facilities in Ogun State have been fully regularised and absorbed into the normal pensionable appointment of the state. The Permanent Secretary, Hospitals Management Board, Dr Olayinka Elemide, who spoke during the regularisation exercise held at Staff Development Centre, Oke-Ilewo, Abeokuta, on Friday, disclosed that
Ogun government regularises appointment of 415 hospital personnel
No fewer than 415 temporary hospital workers across all secondary health facilities in Ogun State have been fully regularised and absorbed into the normal pensionable appointment of the state.
The Permanent Secretary, Hospitals Management Board, Dr Olayinka Elemide, who spoke during the regularisation exercise held at Staff Development Centre, Oke-Ilewo, Abeokuta, on Friday, disclosed that the health workers had been carrying out their duties for some time.
Dr Elemide stated that the formal regularisation would boost their morale and enhance service delivery, ultimately leading to more effective healthcare for the people of the state.
Appreciating the governor, she said: “This absorption and regularisation exercise is unprecedented in the history of the state.
“On behalf of the entire management of the Hospitals Management Board and the 415 locum hospital workers, I want to thank the governor for his large heart and kind consideration.”
Reacting to the development, Sanni Akanni, Gbeminiyi Jacob, Olugbenga Agida, and Ayantunji Ibrahim from General Hospitals, Imeko Afon, Atan, Ilaro, and Iperu, respectively, alongside Mrs Solaja Deborah from State Hospital, Ijaiye Abeokuta, expressed their gratitude to the governor on behalf of others. They described the gesture as rare and promised to be more dedicated, productive, diligent, and committed to the discharge of their duties.
The ad hoc workers, in their numbers, took turns to have their documents and certificates verified by officers from the Bureau of Establishment and Training, led by the permanent secretary of the bureau, Lydia Fajohunbo, in compliance with the rules and regulations of the service.
The absorbed workers included pharmacy technicians, medical laboratory technicians, health attendants, assistant data processing officers, medical record technicians, medical imaging technicians, dental surgery technicians, clerical officers, cooks, gardeners, drivers, craftsmen, watchmen, and mortuary and health attendants.
Ogun government regularises appointment of 415 hospital personnel
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Lagos-Calabar Highway: Investors seek Tinubu’s intervention over N375bn loss
A group of American investors has urged President Bola Tinubu to intervene urgently in the alleged destruction of their N375 billion real estate investment in Lagos, warning that the incident could undermine investor confidence in Nigeria. Operating under the Association of Nigerians in Diaspora, the investors stated that their properties, worth $250 million in Okun
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A group of American investors has urged President Bola Tinubu to intervene urgently in the alleged destruction of their N375 billion real estate investment in Lagos, warning that the incident could undermine investor confidence in Nigeria. Operating under the Association of Nigerians in Diaspora, the investors stated that their properties, worth $250 million in Okun
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Fubara recognises Supreme Court judgment, awaits legal clarity
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has acknowledged the Supreme Court ruling affirming Rt. Hon. Martin Amaewhule and 26 others as valid members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. In a statement issued by the state Commissioner for Information on Friday, Joe Johnson, Fubara said his administration is reviewing the implications of the judgment, particularly
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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has acknowledged the Supreme Court ruling affirming Rt. Hon. Martin Amaewhule and 26 others as valid members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. In a statement issued by the state Commissioner for Information on Friday, Joe Johnson, Fubara said his administration is reviewing the implications of the judgment, particularly
