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  Blackout looms as the National Union of Electricity Employees threaten to down tools and shut down power supply in Abuja, Nasarawa, Kogi, and Niger States under the franchise of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company. The threat is contained in a notice letter to AEDC by NUEE Assistant Secretary General Liaison Opaluwa Simeon on Tuesday. NUEE listed 13 unmet demands such as non-remittance of pension deductions for 16 months, non-implementation of a national minimum wage of N70,000, non-confirmation of staff on acting employment, non-promotion of staff, non-payment of a 2024 productivity bonus, and others as reasons for the planned strike action. It  stated that the planned strike action is a continuation of the November 27, 2024, suspended strike and will commence anytime from the receipt of the notice. Accordingly, the union vowed to commence mobilisation of its workers within the four states to shut down electricity supply until their demands are met. It noted that electri...

  It’s a hard pill to swallow, but sometimes we’re the ones making relationships difficult without even realizing it. Yes, it’s tough to admit. But understanding our own shortcomings is the first step to becoming a better person and improving our interactions with others. In this article, we’ll explore some telltale signs you might be a difficult person to get along with, even if you aren’t aware of it. Sometimes, the most obvious things are the hardest to see, and that’s certainly true when it comes to our own behavior. 1) You’re often the center of attention We all love to feel special and to be noticed every now and then. But what happens when it’s always about you? Being constantly in the spotlight could be a sign that you’re being a bit too self-centered in your interactions with others. We all like to share our stories, our victories, and sometimes our defeats. But when every conversation becomes about you, it can become tiresome for the people around you. Perhaps you’re not...

   Pursuant  to its powers under the Pen­sion Reform Act 2014 (PRA 2014), to establish clear guidelines, standards, and procedures for administering re­tirement and terminal benefits under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), the National Pension Commission (Pen­Com) has reviewed procedures for retire­ment and terminal benefits payment for Retirement Savings Account holders by the pension fund administrators (PFAs). The new regulation, according to the Commission, will take effect from 1st June 2025. In a circular addressed to all Licensed Pension Fund Operators recently, the Commission stated that it would no longer approve or grant ‘No Objections’ before payment of terminal retirement benefits for RSA holders by Pension Fund Operators under the Contributo­ry Pension Scheme (CPS). The new directive issued by the Pen­Com states that i. Effective from 1 June 2025, the Commission will no longer Ap­prove or grant “No Objections” to the following benefits applications befor...

  Six people, including a senior Siemens executive and his family, died when a sightseeing helicopter plunged into the Hudson River in New York on Thursday. All occupants of the aircraft, including the pilot and the family of Agustin Escobar, CEO of a Siemens subsidiary, perished in the crash. Two of the victims were rushed to the hospital but later succumbed to their injuries. “We are deeply saddened by the tragic helicopter crash in which Agustin Escobar and his family lost their lives,” Siemens told AFP on Friday. US media reports, including from NBC News, identified one of the other victims as Escobar’s wife, Merce Camprubi. Siemens Energy, a former subsidiary of Siemens, confirmed to AFP that a “colleague” at the company was killed in the crash alongside Escobar and the pilot, without specifying that it was Escobar’s wife. The bodies of all six victims, including three children, have been recovered from the water, Mayor Eric Adams said at a briefing earlier, after calling it a...

 The sex of a child is determined by the sperm, which can carry either an X or a Y chromosome. An egg from the mother always carries an X chromosome. When a sperm carrying a Y chromosome fertilizes the egg, the result is a male child (XY). Conversely, if a sperm carrying an X chromosome fertilizes the egg, the result is a female child (XX). Here are some methods that some couples consider in the hope of conceiving a male child: Timing of Intercourse: Some believe that having intercourse closer to ovulation can increase the chances of conceiving a male child, based on the idea that Y chromosome sperm (male) swim faster but have a shorter lifespan than X chromosome sperm (female). Sexual Position: Some suggest that deeper penetration during intercourse may help male sperm reach the egg faster. Positions that allow for deep penetration include doggy style or the missionary position. Semen pH Levels: Some theories suggest that a more alkaline environment may favor male sperm. This can ...

CDC added six new symptoms to its official list of COVID-19 symptoms Sunday, as the medical community continues to report new presentations of the virus and coalesces around a precise definition of the disease it causes. KEY FACTS On Sunday, the CDC officially added these six symptoms to its list: chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, new loss of taste or smell, in addition to previously known symptoms of fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. The symptoms can appear two to 14 days after exposure to COVID-19, according to the guidelines. In addition, the CDC described a set of emergency warning signs that should warrant immediate medical attention, including trouble breathing, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, new confusion or inability to arouse, bluish lips or face. This list is not totally inclusive—others who have experienced COVID-19 reported an array of symptoms, according to the CDC. If you experien...