Indonesia launched an ambitious $4.3 billion free meal programme on Monday to combat stunted growth due to malnutrition, a key election promise of President Prabowo Subianto.Prabowo has pledged to provide nutritious meals free to tens of millions of schoolchildren and pregnant women, saying it would improve their quality of life and boost economic growth.“This is historic for Indonesia for the first time conducting a nationwide nutrition programme for toddlers, students, pregnant and breastfeeding mothers,” presidential spokesman Hasan Nasbi said late on Sunday.At least 190 kitchens run by third-party catering services opened nationwide, including some run by military bases, and were...
Technology: Gadgets With A Touch Of AI Unveiled Ahead Of Las Vegas Tech Show.
Holograms for video calls, Labrador robots that respond to petting and voice commands, and a spoon that enhances taste.These are just some of the developments on show at ‘CES Unveiled’, an event where start-ups present their innovations ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, offering a glimpse into an AI-centric world. —AFP
Death Toll Rises To 53, 62 Injured As Earthquake Hits Tibet
At least 53 people have been confirmed dead and 62 are injured after a major earthquake struck the mountainous Tibet region on Tuesday morning, Chinese state media reported.The earthquake that hit Tibet’s holy Shigatse city around 09:00 local time (01:00 GMT) had a magnitude of 7.1 and a depth of 10 kilometres (six miles), according to data from the US Geological Survey, which also showed a series of aftershocks in the area.Tremors were also felt in neighbouring Nepal and parts of India.Earthquakes are common in the region, which lies on a major geological fault line.Shigatse is considered one of the...
EFCC PRESS STATEMENT – EFCC Dismisses 27 Officers for Fraudulent Activities, Misconduct
In its quest to enforce integrity and rid its fold of fraudulent elements, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, dismissed twenty seven (27) officers from its workforce in 2024. The officers were dismissed for various offences bordering on fraudulent activities and misconduct. Their dismissal, following the recommendation of the Staff Disciplinary Committee of the EFCC, was ratified by the Executive Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede. Olukoyede reiterated the commitment of the Commission to zero tolerance for corruption, warning that no officer is immune to disciplinary measures. Every modicum of allegation against any staff of the Commission would always be investigated,...
PRESS BRIEFING BY THE FCT POLICE COMMAND ON THE ARREST OF SUSPECTS INVOLVED IN MANHOLE VANDALISM AND RECOVERY OF STOLEN ITEMS ON 06 JANUARY 2025
Ladies and gentlemen of the press, In our continued partnership in our shared commitment to ensuring the safety and security of lives and property within the FCT, we are pleased to announce a significant breakthrough in our ongoing efforts to tackle the menace of vandalism, which poses serious risks to public safety and infrastructure. The Command has successfully arrested groups of suspects involved in the vandalism and theft of manhole covers within the territory. Our operatives conducted a targeted operation, leading to the arrest of FIFTY (50) suspects and recovery of TWENTY-FIVE (25) manhole covers, THREE (3) vehicles, vandalized solar...
Naomi Osaka Withdraws From ATP Auckland Open Final Due to Injury
Naomi Osaka withdrew from the ABS Final after sustaining an abdominal injury. Osaka won the first set, beating Danish tennis star Clara Tauson 6-4. Her withdrawal shocked many as she played the first 35 minutes of the opening set without any clear issues. Osaka was in tears as she left the court but returned for the title ceremony. “I just want to thank everyone for welcoming me to such a beautiful city,” Osaka said. “I had a lot of fun playing here, and I’m really sorry about how it ended, but I hope that you enjoyed the tennis that we...