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BBC News
25-07-2025
- BBC News
'I return come see my inlaw, sister deadi body' – Victims of Imo mass killing tok how e happun
"For my village for Umualaoma, dem kill nine pipo including my sister and her husband." Na so Ogbu Chidozie tok give BBC Igbo. Chidozie say, although im bin no dey village wen di attack bin happun, but im enta early mor-mor Friday to see im sister and her husband deadi bodi. Unknown gunmen sama kasala and tears give three communities for Arondizuogu, Ideato local goment for Imo State, afta dem kill at least seventeen pipo, on Thursday evening. Nigeria Police Force, Imo State Command say, di three unknown gunmen wey be suspected members of di proscribed IPOB/ESN bin do di attack for three communities Ndi-Ejezie, Umualaoma, and Ndiakuwata Uno. Chidozie tell BBC say di three gunmen wey bin dey on top, just enta di village begin shoot anyhow as dem dey drive dey go. Di attackers wey bin dey wear military uniform, land di village around 8:30pm on Thursday begin shoot pipo asy dem dey run, im tok. "Dis pipo include one gunman plus two men wey wear military uniform. Dem from Ndi-Ejezie begin shoot reach Ndiakuwata continue dey shoot pipo gun. Dem continue dey shoot di gun from dia as dem return to Ndi-Ejezie again," Chidozie say. Im add say di attackers no be tiff as par say dem no steal anytin. Dat time, any shop wey dem see say e open, dem go stop to dey pursue pipo wey dey run, den kill di ones wey dey inside. Inside one of di viral videos for social media, you go see four deadi bodi for ground for one place inside Ndi-Ejezie town. For di video, one man bin tok how im and di four pipo bin dey play draft wen di gunmen land begin shoot dem. Im manage escape. Ipob/ESN get hand for di attack Tok tok pesin for di Imo State police, DSP Henry Okoye, for one statement say di Command don send "enough operational and intelligence pipo to torchlight who di offenders be, arrest dem bring dem to justice. Di statement also say di police tactical unit dey torchlight everywia for di area and say now every every dey under control, and dem go make sure say dis kain tin no go occur again. Dis past few years, different local goments inside Imo State don carry dia eye see sometin for di hand of unknow gunmen. Di state goment dey mostly describe dis attackers as unknown gunmen, meaning say dem no sabi who dem be. Oda times dem dey refer to di attackers as members of militant wing of di proscribed Ipob, Eastern Security Network (ESN). Di wahala of random, unprovoked attacks on innocent civilians of Imo State never dey show sign say e go finish anytime.
Business Wire
10-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Euna Solutions Issues Open Letter Introducing Competition Commitment to Expand Supplier Participation for Public Procurement Teams
ATLANTA & TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Euna Solutions®, a leader in purpose-built, cloud-based solutions for the public sector, today released an open letter from CEO Tom Amburgey reaffirming the company's commitment to equitable access, transparency, and healthy competition in public procurement. In the letter, Amburgey introduces the Euna Competition Commitment, a new pledge embedded within the Euna Procurement platform that ensures suppliers can access and respond to public sector solicitations—entirely free of charge. Our Competition Commitment ensures that Euna Procurement customers benefit from the broadest possible supplier participation. Share This pledge builds on the recent launch of the Euna Supplier Network (ESN) by formally codifying Euna's position that paywalls create barriers to participation and hinder fair competition. Under the Competition Commitment, suppliers can register, find opportunities, submit bids, and engage with agencies at no cost. While an optional paid version of ESN offers enhanced features for suppliers looking to optimize their bidding strategy, no fees are required to participate in or win public sector contracts. The commitment reflects Euna's belief that open access drives better outcomes for agencies, communities, and the broader public sector ecosystem. Amburgey's full open letter outlining the Euna Competition Commitment can be found below. --- To Public Sector Procurement Professionals - We are proud to introduce the Euna Competition Commitment — a pledge embedded within our Euna Procurement platform that ensures suppliers have free, equitable access to discover and pursue public sector opportunities. Under the Competition Commitment, suppliers can: Register and be discovered by public agencies — free. Access open contract opportunities — free. Receive email notifications from public agencies — free. Download solicitation documents, plans, and files — free. Submit bids electronically — free. Set up a Storefront in a public agency's Marketplace – free. Access technical support and assistance — free. For businesses that wish to take advantage of additional features, Euna Supplier Network Pro offers an entirely optional paid plan that includes advanced tools such as personalized bid recommendations and enhanced search capabilities. These Pro features are designed to support suppliers looking to further optimize their bidding strategy, but are not required to access or respond to government solicitations. Why Free Access Matters It is without question that bidding fees create barriers for supplier participation and discourage businesses from responding to public solicitations. When suppliers are faced with costs simply to access bidding opportunities, competition diminishes, fewer bids are submitted, and agencies risk paying higher prices while missing out on innovative solutions — particularly from small, local, minority-owned, and disadvantaged businesses. Our Competition Commitment ensures that Euna Procurement customers benefit from the broadest possible supplier participation. By maintaining free access, we help agencies foster stronger competition, resulting in better pricing, higher-quality solutions, and improved outcomes for the communities they serve. With access to over 1.25 million suppliers across North America, Euna Procurement connects agencies with the largest qualified public sector supplier network available today. From municipalities and school districts to utilities and transit authorities, we are committed to empowering agencies with the tools they need to conduct fair, efficient, and transparent procurements. Standing for Transparency and Fairness At Euna Solutions, we believe that lowering barriers for supplier participation strengthens the entire public procurement ecosystem. Our Competition Commitment reflects who we are: a trusted partner to the public sector, dedicated to building a procurement process that is open, inclusive, and accountable. Thank you, Tom Amburgey CEO, Euna Solutions For more information, about Euna Supplier Network visit About Euna Solutions Euna Solutions® is a leading provider of purpose-built, cloud-based software that helps public sector and government organizations streamline procurement, budgeting, payments, grants management, and special education administration. Designed to enhance efficiency, collaboration, and compliance, Euna Solutions supports more than 3,400 organizations across North America in building trust, enabling transparency, and driving community impact. Recognized on Government Technology's GovTech 100 list, Euna Solutions is committed to advancing public sector progress through innovative SaaS solutions. To learn more, visit
JAMnews
09-07-2025
- Politics
- JAMnews
European Parliament faction backing Georgian Dream opposes Georgia's EU membership "out of respect for its sovereignty'
EU Parliament group opposes Georgia's membership The political group Europe of Sovereign Nations (ESN) in the European Parliament, known for its pro–Georgian Dream rhetoric, has initiated an amendment to the draft resolution on Georgia, calling on the European Parliament to oppose Georgia's accession to the EU 'out of respect for the country's sovereignty.' The amendment, submitted on behalf of ESN, was authored by Slovak MEP Milan Uhrík from the far-right Republic Movement, Sarah Knafo from Éric Zemmour's French Reconquête party, and Alexander Sell from Germany's Alternative for Germany. ESN includes 25 members and is a small political group. On July 9, the European Parliament will vote on the resolution on Georgia. The draft resolution states that the European Parliament does not recognize the 'Georgian Dream' government. It also calls for sanctions against Bidzina Ivanishvili and his family, as well as government leaders and others responsible for democratic backsliding in the country. The document also addresses pressure on civil society, persecution of opposition figures, and this year's local elections. What amendments to the resolution did 'Europe of Sovereign Nations' propose ESN recognizes the Georgian government's decision to suspend the EU accession process as a legitimate expression of national sovereignty in the face of foreign policy pressure. ESN respects Georgia's reassessment of its strategic partnerships aimed at protecting the country's constitutional order and national interests. ESN calls on the EU to respect Georgia's constitutional order and its right to independently determine how to implement the Association Agreement without prior political conditions. ESN encourages the EU to reconsider its enlargement policy in light of recent developments in Georgia, suggesting a shift away from an automatic enlargement model toward strategic partnership agreements that respect sovereignty and the uniqueness of partner countries. ESN respects the results of the parliamentary elections held in October 2024 and considers them a reflection of the democratic will of the Georgian people. ESN acknowledges the need for Georgia to maintain pragmatic relations with neighboring states to safeguard regional stability and national interests. News in Georgia
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Euna Solutions Launches Euna Supplier Network to Help Businesses Find and Bid on Government Contracts — for Free
Euna's new offering simplifies the complex process of finding and securing government contracts for all suppliers to the public sector ATLANTA & TORONTO, June 24, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Euna Solutions®, a leading provider of purpose-built, cloud-based solutions for the public sector, today announced the launch of the Euna Supplier Network (ESN), a free-to-use platform designed to help businesses grow their public sector sales by discovering and bidding on government contract opportunities across the U.S. and Canada. ESN provides a centralized hub where suppliers can find solicitations, submit proposals, and connect directly with government buyers. "We've heard loud and clear from suppliers that traditional barriers to government contracting, such as lack of visibility, paywalls, and fragmented information, make it difficult to break into the public sector," said Mykola Konrad, Chief Product Officer at Euna Solutions. "With Euna Supplier Network, we're making it easier for businesses to get discovered, stay informed, and go after relevant government opportunities, without having to pay just to participate. Our goal is simple: help more businesses directly connect to local governments and make an impact in their community." ESN was built to break down long-standing barriers that kept many businesses from entering the public sector. By offering a no-cost alternative, ESN opens the door for more businesses to enter or expand into the government market. With ESN comes the launch of Euna's Competition Commitment, a bold pledge within the Euna Procurement solution that reinforces Euna's dedication to keeping supplier access free for those finding and bidding on government opportunities. By maintaining free access, Euna Procurement enables broader supplier participation, helping agencies foster greater competition and achieve better outcomes. With over $27B in contracts awarded through Euna Procurement in 2024, Euna Supplier Network (ESN) serves as the direct connection point into this existing, consistent flow of government opportunities of all sizes, types, and award values. With ESN, Suppliers can easily create a business profile, be discovered by agencies, receive bid invitations, and submit proposals - all within one centralized portal. Suppliers gain access to a wide range of bid opportunities, spanning various industries, including construction and maintenance, logistics and transportation, supplies and equipment, professional services, IT services, and more. Key features of ESN include online bid submission, notifications of bid invitations, and access to public Q&A forums for clarification of solicitation details. To help suppliers manage their pipelines more effectively, ESN also allows users to track, organize, and submit bids from a single system, eliminating the need to search across multiple websites. For businesses seeking advanced tools and capability, Euna Supplier Network Pro offers a completely optional paid plan with the pro features including personalized bid recommendations and powerful search capabilities. For more information, visit About Euna SolutionsEuna Solutions® is a leading provider of purpose-built, cloud-based software that helps public sector and government organizations streamline procurement, budgeting, payments, grants management, and special education administration. Designed to enhance efficiency, collaboration, and compliance, Euna Solutions supports more than 3,400 organizations across North America in building trust, enabling transparency, and driving community impact. Recognized on Government Technology's GovTech 100 list, Euna Solutions is committed to advancing public sector progress through innovative SaaS solutions. To learn more, visit View source version on Contacts Media Contact:Michael TeboGabriel Marketing Group (for Euna Solutions)Phone: 571-835-8775Email: michaelt@
The Independent
18-06-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
I tried a Hyrox world champion's one-move workout to improve my time – and it's challenging but brilliant
Which Hyrox station strikes the most fear into athletes? Some lose sleep over the heavy sled push, while others are wary of the final 100 wall balls. But, from those I've spoken to, the burpee broad jumps are the most widely worried about. In a recent chat with 2024 Hyrox world champion and ESN athlete Alexander Roncevic, I decided to do my fellow recreational competitors a favour by asking how to make this fourth station slightly less daunting. His advice: 'I would recommend people work on each station separately, even if that means doing shorter sessions. Even if you do 30 minutes, just focus these 30 minutes on your weakness.' At his elite level, Roncevic is unlikely to make up much time on the stations, so he focuses most of his training on improving his running. But when he first found the sport in 2018, he used these sorts of sessions to fine-tune his abilities on each of the eight stations. Below, he shares a burpee workout which will soon have you floating through your burpee broad jumps in the easiest of breezes. How to do Alexander Roncevic's Hyrox burpee workout EMOM (every minute, on the minute) for 20 minutes perform: Burpee x10 'In each minute, you're done after about 30 seconds, but continue for 20 minutes and you've done 200 burpees,' Roncevic says. 'That's a quality session, and means you have done your burpee work for the week, almost, in 20 minutes. This approach means you can work on specific Hyrox stations with less time but more quality.' If you are unable to do this, you can adjust the number of minutes and the target number of repetitions in each minute to suit your fitness level. As you get fitter, you can increase the target number of burpees per minute to continually test yourself and progress. And if you're struggling to find time to train for your next Hyrox race? Roncevic has a simple but brutal solution. 'If people are struggling on the burpees, do five minutes of burpees every day,' he says. 'You can't tell me you don't have five minutes.' 'The burpee broad jump is one of the only stations where it's you versus you – you don't have to overcome a resistance like on the sled or lunges – so it's very simple.' What happened when I tried Alexander Roncevic's Hyrox burpee workout This quick workout is equipment-free, so I took the opportunity to enjoy an al fresco session at the park while walking the dog. I ditched my shoes, set a running clock on my phone, then dropped to my chest to start the first repetition. I set out fast and, as Roncevic predicted, worked through the first 10 burpees in just shy of 30 seconds. However, the resulting 30-second rest was more than enough to catch my breath. Everything remained hunky dory until minute five, when I noticed myself beginning to breathe heavily. Over the next few rounds, my shoulders and quads grew heavy and by minute 10, sweat was falling from my forehead. It was only then that an awful realisation dawned on me: I'm only halfway there. The second half was a slog, and my burpees started to slow. But this is where the value of the workout lies. Not only can this challenge lead to physiological changes desired by Hyrox fans, but I also noticed I was tweaking my technique with each passing round to make my movements more efficient – something which could prove invaluable come race day. By minute 16, I had picked up the pace again and knuckled down to finish strong, with the last couple of rounds proving to be my fastest. Then I dropped to my knees, enjoyed a congratulatory cuddle from my ever-patient pup, and headed home. Benefits of Alexander Roncevic's Hyrox burpee workout The human body adheres to the SAID principle, which stands for 'specific adaptations to imposed demands'. Simply put: it will adapt to get better at the things you consistently ask it to do. That is why this workout works. To get better at burpees, you are doing burpees, and plenty of them. If you progress this over time by increasing the number of burpees or number of burpees per minute, your work capacity for this exercise will increase. There are many other potential benefits to this workout. It can increase the muscular endurance of your shoulders and quadriceps, and it is guaranteed to raise your heart rate, leading to elevated calorie burn and possible cardio perks.
