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Insecurity: “Service chiefs must account for resources spent” – Orji Kalu declares
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu representing Abia north, has declared that security chiefs must be held accountable for resources appropriated to tackle insecurity across the country. Kalu spoke on Wednesday while reflecting on senate deliberations on security and public health. The lawmaker said he joined his colleagues in adopting resolutions aimed at strengthening security and improving
Civil service reviews ‘to start with some grades’
An enhanced appraisal system for civil servants will only cover some grades in the first stage, Secretary for the Civil Service Ingrid Yeung said on Saturday. The revised system will be implemented starting October 1, under which about five to 10 percent of those deemed to have underperformed would not be granted a salary increment...
From service to force: How guns captured Nigeria’s politics (PART II)
However, on one momentous occasion, our ambassador in Rome, Italy, refused to be cowed. Canon J.S. Furlong was a much-loved former schoolteacher. General Yakubu Gowon was one of his students, and he was adored by successive military governments. He was a non-career ambassador. However, he had a drinking problem. Anyway, during the Buhari/Idiagbon military regime
Apex Legends to End Service for Switch on August 4
by William D'Angelo , posted 1 day ago / 1,441 Views Publisher Electronic Arts and developer Respawn Entertainment announced the Nintendo Switch 1 version of Apex Legends will end service on August 4. The game will remain playable on the Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Read details on the Switch
Fire service remembers firefighters killed in blaze at national service
A fire service remembered two firefighters who were killed in a business park blaze in May at a national service. The fire broke out at Bicester Motion in Buckingham Road on May 15, sparking a major response from emergency services. The blaze claimed the lives of firefighters Martyn Sadler, 38, and Jennie Logan, 30. Jennie Logan (Image:
Civil Aid Service Cadet Corps holds 147th New Cadets Passing-out Parade (with photos)
The Civil Aid Service (CAS) Cadet Corps held the 147th New Cadets Passing-out Parade at the CAS Headquarters today (May 3). The parade was reviewed by former Hong Kong deputy to the National People's Congress Mr Ip Kwok-him. Speaking at the parade, Mr Ip commended the 180 new cadets for their remarkable
Memorial service for Cardiff woman Paria Veisi at heart of murder investigation
The event will honour her 'kindness, selflessness, and the beautiful life she lived...
Service tax for allied health services is only imposed if provided outside approved premises
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Amtrak Set to Upgrade Key Philadelphia Power Converter Station
Photo courtesy STV STV is developing preliminary design for one of the largest railway converter stations in the world, owned by Amtrak. Amtrak has selected STV to develop the preliminary design to replace the Richmond Static Frequency Converter (SFC) #4 in Philadelphia. The facility is Amtrak’s largest traction power converter station and one of the largest railway
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How Will Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP React if CLARITY Act Passes or Fails?
The CLARITY Act has become a major regulatory focus for the crypto industry. However, Alex Tapscott, CEO of CMCC Global Capital Markets, said prediction markets may be overstating its chances of passing. While markets currently assign the bill roughly 47% to 50% odds of becoming law, Tapscott said it may struggle to secure enough bipartisan
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Bitcoin Price Today: Weak Spot Demand Keeps BTC Under Pressure
Bitcoin price today remains under pressure as spot demand continues to weaken despite periodic increases in futures trading activity. According to the analysis, combined spot and futures demand is estimated at -127,000 BTC, a level considered too weak to support a sustained uptrend. The report suggests the recent market stabilization is driven more by seller
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AAVE Price Could Be One Breakout Away From a Massive Rally
AAVE price is approaching a pivotal technical milestone after climbing 8%, with derivatives markets signaling growing confidence among bullish traders. The latest rally has pushed the DeFi token within striking distance of a resistance zone that has defined its broader downtrend for months. A decisive breakout from here could reshape market sentiment and establish the
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Pump.fun (PUMP) Price Prediction 2026,2027-2030: Will PUMP Lead Solana’s DeFi Boom?
Story Highlights The Live Price Of Pump.fun is Loading live price Predictions suggest PUMP could reach $0.01 in Q1 2026. Long-term forecast sees PUMP reaching $0.22 by 2030 in a moderate scenario. PUMP.fun (PUMP), a utility coin launch platform for launching Solana-based memecoins with its viral “no-code” model that makes token creation easy for everyday