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FBI investigating a rise in cryptocurrency scams as popularity risesThe postal service, a fundamental pillar of daily life, holds an irreplaceable and indispensable position as a public conduit, linking communities and facilitating the flow of communication and goods across regions and borders. Its extensive offerings – spanning parcel delivery, banking transactions, money transfers and express services – intersect with nearly every facet of modern living. However, the experience for both customers and employees often fluctuates between seamless efficiency and inevitable frustration. The question remains: can postal operators, such as Türkiye's Post and Telegraph Organization (PTT), adapt and thrive amid the demands of a rapidly evolving, digitally driven world? “The system is very slow.” “There’s a technical glitch at the moment.” “The malfunction persists.” These are common refrains in post offices, spoken by employees who must face customers with a sense of visible unease. On the other side of the counter, customers voice their frustrations by asking questions such as, “Has the system been fixed yet?” and “When will this problem be resolved?” At the heart of these frustrations lies an outdated parcel acceptance system. This system, responsible for managing the entry, dispatch and tracking of shipments both within Türkiye and internationally, is increasingly unable to meet the demands of a modern, high-volume postal environment. Frequent freezes, interruptions and inefficiencies, especially during peak periods and busy seasons, disrupt workflows, diminish employee morale and test customer patience. Another significant challenge is the lack of public awareness about shipment tracking and the broader range of postal services. Across Türkiye, from rural communities to bustling metropolitan centers, many individuals remain unaware of tools and resources designed to simplify their interactions with the postal system. This gap in knowledge affects all demographics, including both those with limited literacy and educated individuals unfamiliar with the digital capabilities of the postal network. The PTT should initiate a comprehensive nationwide awareness campaign to bridge this gap. This effort could focus on fundamental topics such as correctly addressing letters and parcels, using online shipment tracking tools, exploring the array of services provided by the PTT, and understanding how to access them efficiently. By cultivating greater public familiarity with its offerings, the PTT can strengthen its customer relationship, enhance user satisfaction, and alleviate unnecessary pressure on physical branches. A recent McKinsey report emphasizes that postal operators must transition from traditional “mail-plus-parcel models” to “cost-efficient, agile, parcel-led strategies” to remain competitive in an increasingly dynamic environment. Combining past methods and technology is key to the future postal service. Central to this transformation are a dynamic website and robust infrastructure, which serve as critical enablers of modernization and efficiency. In the digital era, a strong online presence is no longer a luxury for postal operators – it is a necessity. A dynamic and user-friendly website acts as the face, core, and operational backbone of a postal service. It offers real-time updates, streamlines transactions and demonstrates an organization’s dedication to innovation and excellence. Swiss Post stands out as a benchmark for digital excellence, displaying the potential of a well-maintained online presence. Its website offers transparency regarding services and empowers customers with self-service options, significantly reducing operational strain during peak periods. For the PTT, adopting a similar approach could be transformative, shifting a substantial portion of customer inquiries and transactions online while freeing up resources to focus on other essential functions. For the PTT, the website is more than a functional platform; it is a digital embodiment of the organization’s identity. By incorporating creative design elements, the PTT’s rich historical heritage can be reimagined as a compelling visual narrative. This approach not only highlights the corporation’s achievements and services but also establishes the website as a powerful and direct communication channel with clients and stakeholders alike. Given Türkiye’s strategic position at the intersection of Europe, Asia and the Middle East, an enhanced website with multilingual capabilities could also attract international clients, promote cross-border trade and position the PTT as a key player in the global postal network. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the critical need for digital-first strategies, driving innovation across all industries. For PTT, this shift demands more than routine upkeep; it calls for bold, proactive investments in both digital and physical infrastructure to stay competitive and meet evolving customer expectations. Strategic priorities should include modernizing the parcel acceptance system to eliminate inefficiencies, streamline workflows, and enable uninterrupted operations; enhancing the website’s functionality by integrating advanced features such as intuitive parcel tracking, secure e-payment options, and live chat support for real-time customer assistance; providing real-time updates on domestic and international services to address customer needs proactively and ensure reliable communication and promoting transparency by sharing detailed plans for future initiatives, including infrastructure upgrades and technological advancements. By taking these strategic actions, PTT can position itself as a forward-thinking postal operator, ready to meet the challenges of a digital-first world while delivering superior value to its customers. The postal service is not merely a delivery network; it is a vital link that connects communities, upholds trust and supports national cohesion. PTT stands at a pivotal moment in merging its rich heritage with the demands of the digital era. As new technologies emerge, they bring fresh opportunities for innovation and progress. Yet, like a living organism, technology requires continuous care, updates and testing to thrive in an ever-changing landscape. Without this care, even the most advanced systems will inevitably falter. To maintain seamless service, routine maintenance, scenario testing, and proactive upgrades must be embedded into the fabric of postal operations. By transforming the post office into a hub of efficiency and reliability, every interaction can reinforce the deep-rooted trust that customers place in an institution built on serving the nation.Bizarre note that accompanied murder of child 'beauty queen'In a subtle yet scathing remark, the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, took a swipe at Rivers State governor, Siminialayi Fubara, and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the birthday celebration of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Friday. Akpabio, who was the Special Guest of Honour at the event, mocked Fubara’s handling of the ongoing political crisis in the state. The lecture, titled “Pragmatic Strides of a Visionary Leader and Contemporary Issues of Society,” attracted thousands of Wike’s loyalists, friends, and associates. The event, organised by the NEW Associates, a new political movement coined from the initials of the minister’s name, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, provided a platform for Akpabio to remind Fubara of the importance of maintaining a good relationship with the legislature. Akpabio recognised Martins Amaewhule as the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly and emphasised that every wise governor or president must find a way to work closely with the leadership of the legislature. Akpabio, who spoke from experience as a former governor of Akwa Ibom State, noted that a governor could only be hurt by the House of Assembly. He advised Fubara to fashion out ways to work with the Speaker, just as he did during his tenure. He said: “For those of you who may not understand politics, we were taught that the parliament can turn a woman into a man and a man into a woman. As a governor, my greatest fear was my House of Assembly. “So because of that, I never travelled anywhere without my Speaker. Any time I didn’t see him for a day, I would send somebody to his house to invite him to come and have lunch with me, and I used ideas to look at his face to know whether he was happy with me or not. “The only place that can hurt a governor is the House of Assembly, and no court or democracy can stop that from happening. Any President who wants to survive, like Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, must hold the speaker and the Senate President very closely the way he is holding us. “Recently, he conferred on us GCON, Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, whether he loved it or not, he did it. He muscled the two Chambers together.” The Senate President questioned Fubara’s inability to win over some of the 27 lawmakers loyal to Wike, despite having ample resources at his disposal He expressed concern over the politics of betrayal and treachery, noting that such orientation affects sustainability in governance. Akpabio also observed that the lecture delivered by Prof. Julius Ihonvbere, Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, failed to address the critical issue of sustainability. He said: “I do not know what is happening in Rivers State, but I hope that the successor to Wike realises the fact that no matter how the bird flies, the legs are pointing to the ground. “Something must be wrong. Today is not for politics. Today is for Nyesom Wike. But sometimes I wonder, I would never be the governor, given the resources of Rivers State, and then I disagree with my House of Assembly, and I am not able to poach at least one member out of the other group. If I do not do that, it means that there is something wrong with my political philosophy. “I do not care what people say, we must try to stop this politics of betrayal and politics of treachery because it does not allow for good succession. Prof. Julius, in everything you said here, the word that was missing was ‘sustainability’. “You cannot have sustainability in good policies and governance when the person taking over from you is interested in not destroying you alone but destroying everything that you built. If you are a politician, note, you must have opposition. As people oppose you, they are also the step you can use to go higher.” READ ALSO: Fubara donates gunboats to Navy to combat piracy, protect oil facilities Akpabio, however, said when politicians served with dedication, passion, confidence, and an open heart, God would eventually lift them higher. On his part, Akpabio appreciated the NEW Associates and Chairman of the Organising Committee, Senator George Sekibo, for putting the event together, saying he was not bothered about the ongoing criticisms of a few people. He said: “For me, in life, what is important is if you know what you want to do, and you know how you want to do it, then you go ahead. One thing that I can assure all of you here is that we will continue to make you proud. “I will never be distracted. I will still be focused to achieve the results that Nigerians will know that Mr. President means well. Yes, so many people have talked about criticism, I can assure you, it is even people who inform me that people are criticising me. Frankly speaking, because I do not see them and I don’t hear them and I cannot reply to them.” Wike, who said he was humbled by the crowd that identified with him, said he was satisfied with the support of President Tinubu. He said all the criticisms were designed by his detractors to distract him, adding that the only way to silence the critics was to achieve results for public interest. He said: “I have told most of you, do not bother about criticisms. What is important for you is to ask yourself if you are focused or if you are doing what is expected of you to do. I tell them, the moment your enemies see that you do not listen to them, and you are focused and are there to achieve results, they will be tired, and when you are being distracted, you are worried, they will say yes, they have now gotten you. “The only way that you can silence your critics is to show them your results. Show them your performance. I am happy that when we were coming last night, I saw the flyovers being painted. I said thank God, so there was work that they are now painting? I said thank God, there was work that is being painted now. I have said, if you are not important, nobody will talk about you. “So, the support Mr. President is giving to me is enough for me. I do not require anything. The moment I know that my Mr. President is happy, the moment I know that my family is happy, the moment I know that my friends and associates are happy, what is my own? I just go on. If you cannot match up with what we have done, why not come out and say look, let the truth be told. “I do not see anybody that will intimidate or threaten me. I have not seen that person. At the appropriate time we will talk politics; now is for the project and project in FCT.” Speaking at the event, the national leadership of the PDP, represented by the Deputy National Chairman, South, Taofeek Arapaja, said despite the antics of persons in the party with entitlement mentality, the majority of the people in the PDP loved and appreciated the Minister. He said the members of the party stood with Wike, describing the minister as one of the most committed and loyal party leaders ever produced in the PDP. He said: “Our mentor and principal that we are celebrating today, who has never left the PDP for a day, is one of the most committed, most loyal party leaders we have ever had. He has done well and he is doing well, and we wish him well in future endeavours. “He is somebody who believes in equity, justice, and fairness. Remember, before the 2023 election, he sang a famous song. I used to follow my leader and Osun State Governor Seyi Makinde. Our leader, I still remember the G5 and I am telling you that many people in the PDP appreciate you. We love you because you are always there for us, not only when you need anything, unlike some leaders who come running to us when they need something. “We know you, and we always love you and we appreciate you. Some people believe in entitlement mentality, but we will always stand by you because you led the G5. You are a man of integrity, a man of honour, and you are a performer.” Arapaja, however, disagreed with some of the remarks of Akpabio against the PDP and wondered why the Senate President, whom he described as a product of the PDP, could attack his party of origin. He said: “The foundation of all political parties is the PDP. So I am surprised when someone who is a product of the PDP comes here and says those things. I do not understand. But that is not politics. Nobody can dispute the fact that the present Senate President was a governor of Akwa Ibom State under the PDP, and he performed.” The Guest Lecturer, Ihonvbere, highlighted the problems of the country as insecurity, unemployment, poor infrastructure, corruption, religious and ethnic factors, as well as poor educational facilities, and said fixing them was not rocket science. “Our problems can be solved. The Nigerian ruling class in fraction will be ashamed that it has not managed any of our problems successfully. We have created millions and billions, but their legacies are hardly sustained. It is not lack of resources but management. Fixing Nigeria is not rocket science. It requires focus and staying the course,” he said. The Chairman of the occasion and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), OCJ Okocha, described Wike as a superlative performer with a Midas touch. “This is a man that we have given to Nigeria and we are proud to be his friends and associates. I want to thank us all for organising this public lecture in his honour. Knowing him, he would have opposed it, but I think the pressure on him was too much that his friends won the day and said, let us honour you,” he said.
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Impressive Herbert leads Chargers into playoffsBy Associated Press LINCOLN, N.H. (AP) — A 44-year-old New Hampshire man has died while hiking in the White Mountains after falling in icy conditions, according to state officials. The state’s Fish and Game Department said Saturday that Christopher Huyler of Littleton New Hampshire had not returned from hiking on Coppermine Trail area in Franconia. Huyler had called his wife early in the day to say he was heading out of the area, after checking conditions on a trail of the winter skiing season. A search involing around 20 rescuers was started late Friday and Huyler’s body was located early Saturday at an elevation of 2,800 feet. Authorities said Huyler had “suffered a significant fall in icy terrain” but provided no further details. They said Huyler was equipped for the hike, including wearing what are called micro spikes, and was an “avid outdoor enthusiast who enjoyed New Hampshire’s White Mountains in all seasons.” Fish and Game officials used Huyler’s death to remind the public that winter conditions have arrived in the mountains and that hikers should be prepared for their trek with 10 essential items — map, compass, warm clothing, extra food and water, headlamp, fire starter, first aid kit, whistle, rain/wind jackets and pants, as well as a knife. Be civil. Be kind.
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