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Vice President Kamala Harris has named her running mate. She chose Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, according to the Associated Press and CNN. The announcement comes just over a week before the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Harris and Walz will kick off their campaign with a rally in Philadelphia, followed by a tour of swing states. Walz, a two-term Minnesota governor and former congressman, has gained popularity among progressives for his policies and his trend of calling Republican politicians “weird.” The decision came on a condensed timeline after President Joe Biden announced last month that he would not seek re-election…

The US Vice President and Presidential Candidate of Democratic Party, Kamala Harris, is set to name her running-mate on Tuesday. This is before the two step out on a five-day swing through America’s hottest battleground states, three months before the presidential election. Kamala Harris’s campaign has ramped up since she replaced Joe Biden at the top of the Democratic ticket, breaking fundraising records and erasing the leads held by Republican rival Donald Trump. According to US Senator and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, a rising Democratic star, was considered the favorite to join Harris as her vice-presidential…

The Government of Sri Lanka said Tourists planning to visit the country will now need to apply for a visa on arrival. This is sequel to the temporary suspension of the electronic visa system (e-Visa). This was disclosed in a statement published on the official government electronic visa issuance portal, www.srilankaevisa.lk, VisaNews on Monday. The statement stated that VFS Global, the company managing the e-Visa system had “been notified of certain interim orders issued by the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka today regarding the agreement under which this platform is operated. “Given these orders, the website is suspended effective 2…

The Naira appreciated at the official market on Monday, trading at ₦1,607.15 to the dollar. Data from the official trading platform of the FMDQ Exchange, which oversees the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), showed that the Naira gained ₦9.93. This represents a 0.61 percent gain compared to the previous trading date on August 2, when it exchanged at ₦1,617.08 to a dollar. However, the total daily turnover decreased to 77.09 million dollars on Monday, down from 131.55 million dollars recorded on August 2. Meanwhile, at the Investor’s and Exporter’s (I&E) window, the Naira traded between ₦1,620.50 and ₦1,570.00 against…

First Bank sacked over 100 employees in July 2024, four months after discovering that Tijani Muiz Adeyinka, a manager on the operations team, allegedly diverted ₦40 billion over two years. According to a TechCabal report, Adeyinka, who is still on the run, used his authorization to approve chargebacks to accounts he controlled. Two individuals with direct knowledge of the situation revealed that at least 120 employees, including both full-time and contract staff of First Bank’s extensive operations department, received termination letters in July 2024. The head of transactions was also dismissed. These employees were accused of negligence in their duties…

Mshel Homes Limited is an independent Real Estate Company located in Abuja, Nigeria, and it currently seeks application for the role of Sales Executive in its organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales, excellent communication skills, and a passion for the real estate industry. Job Overview Job Type: Full TimeQualification: BA/BSc/HNDExperience: 3 yearsLocation: AbujaJob Field: Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development Key Responsibilities Lead Generation: Client Management: Sales Presentations: Sales Negotiation: Market Research: Reporting: Collaboration: Qualifications Education: Experience: Skills: Method of Application Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: mshelrecruitment@gmail.com using the…

Cryptocurrencies reeled from a bout of risk aversion in global markets on Monday, at one point sending Bitcoin down more than 16% and saddling second-ranked Ether with the steepest fall since the collapse of FTX in 2022. Top token Bitcoin traded 9% lower at US$53,883 as of 4:51 pm in New York, adding to a 13.1% drop last week that was the worst since the period when the FTX exchange imploded. Ether shed over a fifth of its value before paring some of the slide to change hands at US$2,419. Most major coins nursed losses. Crypto-related stocks tumbled. Coinbase Global…

Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo said cabals in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector are behind the recent lamentation of the Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote. He opened they will continue to frustrate the $20 billion Dangote Refinery because it is benefiting from refined petrol import. He made this known in a recent interview with the Financial Times. “Aliko’s investment in a refinery, if it goes well, should encourage both Nigerians and non-Nigerians to invest in Nigeria. “If those who are selling or supplying refined products for Nigeria feel that they will lose the lucrative opportunity, they will also…

Lactation consultants stated that breast size does not impact the quantity of breast milk production during breastfeeding. It further revealed that mothers with smaller breasts could produce as much milk as those with larger breasts. PUNCH Healthwise reports that nutrition and child health experts have emphasized that the key factor in milk production is not breast size, but the frequency of latching. In commemoration of the 2024 World Breastfeeding Week, celebrated annually from August 1st to 7th, experts aim to raise awareness and promote the benefits of breastfeeding. This year’s theme is “Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All.” The…

A security operative was captured on Monday gunning down a protester in Azare, Katagum Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The unidentified protester was pinned to the ground by some persons who tortured him. According to Daily Trust, a video sighted showed the young man was seen lying on the ground as two or three persons hit him repeatedly. Shortly after, his killer, who was standing beside a white Toyota Hilux van belonging to security operatives, moved closer. After hitting him twice, the officer pointed his rifle directly at the victim and immediately pulled the trigger. The crowd at the…