“It’s a fit of temper by the Presidential Guard but talks are underway with the president,” the source said, speaking on condition of anonymity. “He and his family are at the residence.”The reason for the guards’ behaviour and what was being discussed in the talks were not given. However, there was an attempted coup just days before Bazoum’s inauguration in April 2021, according to a security source at the time. Hundreds of thousands of people have fled their homes, stoking a humanitarian crisis and further straining the economy. Niger’s military has received training and logistical support from the United States and France, which have military bases there.

The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, strengthened 111 pips to 7.1295 against the dollar on Wednesday. This is according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System. The central parity rate of the yuan against the dollar is based on a weighted average of prices offered by market makers before the opening of the interbank market each business day. In China’s spot foreign exchange market, the yuan is allowed to rise or fall by two per cent from the central parity rate each trading day.

The Enugu State Government has praised civil society organisations and residents who adhered to the government’s ban on Monday’s sit-at-home orders by peacefully demonstrating in the capital city yesterday. In previous announcements to the people and residents of Enugu State, the government directed businesses and shop owners to open for normal operations on Monday and every workday. Failure to comply would result in the sealing of defaulting business premises and shops. All businesses that were sealed will remain closed for one week. The government, in a statement issued by Prof Chidiebere Onyia, the Secretary to the State Government, announced that all considerations shall begin from Friday, July 28, 2023, from 2.00 pm at the Enugu State Capital Development Authority (ECTDA) headquarters.

There has been much talk about a Second Industrial Revolution for the Third World. The so-called Asian Tigers doggedly researched and produced themselves out of Third to First World, to believe Lee Kuan Yew. What it simply means is that Tinubu won but Obi and Atiku did not lose. More power must flow from the center to the periphery if Nigeria must do things differently and attain Industrial Revolution. Lest we forget, it was centralization that bogged down China from attaining Industrial Revolution ahead of decentralized but competitive Europe.

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The situation led to a clash between the DSS operatives and prison officials. He was brought before the court in a white Hilux accompanied by heavily-armed DSS operatives. However, Justice Oweibo, in a ruling granted Emefiele bail in the sum of N20m with one surety in like sum. However, heavy drama ensued after the court proceedings, as the DSS operatives laid siege outside the courtroom to re-arrest Emefiele. The situation angered Emefiele’s family members and lawyers, who accused the DSS of acting lawlessly and disrespecting the court.

Gohil was previously found guilty of fraud and money laundering in a case involving allegations of corruption against a former governor of Delta State, James Ibori. According to the Press Trust of India on Tuesday, Gohil, 58, was found guilty in connection with a corruption case, involving his client Ibori, of money laundering, obstructing an investigation into money laundering, and conspiring to defraud. In February 2012, he entered a plea of guilty to conspiracy to launder money, money laundering, fraud, and conspiracy to make false instruments, and he was given a 13-year prison term. During Ibori’s time as Delta State’s governor, the Metropolitan Police looked into allegations of corruption and money laundering. Gohil was found to have helped Ibori hide his criminal proceeds and defraud the people of Delta State.

According to him, a development that led to most of the federal lawmakers in the 10th national assembly using their money to put their offices in shape. Senator Adeola said Oshiomhole breached the privilege of his office and demanded that he tenders a public apology to the 10th Senate. Oshiomhole ApologizesAccording to Channels Television, after a series of arguments, Oshiomhole was thereafter given the floor and expressed his utmost respect for the National Assembly. The former Governor of Edo State explained that he indeed appeared on a respected national television station but said he defended the collective integrity of the Senate. He emphasised that at no time did he say Senators looted their offices but rather that the offices were vandalised, prompting Senators to provide the basic needs of their offices by purchasing some furniture.

Due to the significance of this historic vote, it is important to track support, with at least 10 different polling companies surveying people’s voting intentions. Support for the voice to parliament over time Showing estimated support* for the voice in national polls and the trend over time. Here, you can see the support for the voice to parliament by state from the most recent Essential poll, along with a measure of the margin of error. Support for the voice to parliament by state Showing the % of people who said they would vote yes to the voice referendum question when surveyed Average Margin of error KeyThis chart shows support for the voice by voting intention, again from the most recent Essential poll. Support for the voice to parliament by age group Showing the % of people who said they would vote yes to the voice referendum question when surveyed Average Margin of error KeyVoice poll averaging methods

Naija To The World, as the exhibit will be called, will debut at the world-famous Apollo Theatre in New York City on September 16, 2023, after traversing several Nigerian cities from Lagos to Port Harcourt, Benin, Abuja, Jos. Ayeni said, “We’re beyond excited for the opportunity to co-host this new series of cultural showcases around the US and later other parts of the world. The world already knows this and many have had cause to use the oil directly or indirectly. But what many do not know is that most of the African pop music dominating the world right now also comes from there (Burna Boy For example). Apart from live-curated concerts, the series will also produce themed biographies, biopics, and documentaries in partnership with select platforms.

"I know a lot of their players really well from playing back in the NWSL when I was coaching in the pro league and I know the quality of those players so we can't go into the match thinking we're at some advantage for that reason."

The tech experts, in separate interviews in Lagos, said the high cost of laptops had greatly affected patronage. Mr Austin Agbakor, the Chief Executive Officer, Software Shop Ltd., said the era of COVID-19 had popularised remote working, which had, in turn, increased demand for laptops. Agbakor said that the increased demand for laptops is, however, not accompanied by increase in its supply. According to him, the unstable foreign exchange rate is responsible for making supply of laptops less than demand. “Inflation is our major problem and I believe some dealers may run into huge losses and indebtedness due to the unstable exchange rate.

"I totally understand if you didn't see the training and if I were you sitting out there I would go 'like what the heck is happening in training? Two concussions in one training two days out from the game'. But it was a completely normal training," Gustavsson told reporters on Wednesday.

Defender Aivi Luik, who was not used in Australia's gritty 1-0 win over Republic of Ireland in their tournament-opening match at Stadium Australia last Thursday night, has also been ruled out of the Matildas' second outing.

Gym rat Jim Arrington (USA) has spent decades sculpting his body, the retired sales professional and great-grandfather first entered the record books as the world’s oldest bodybuilder in 2015, at the tender age of 83. Now aged 90, Jim is still going strong and still winning bodybuilding competitions. “What works for a person at one time in their life isn’t the same [at other times in their life],” he explained. And he hasn’t just adapted his workouts as he’s aged; he’s also adapted his diet. He does more than a good 60% of my clients or anybody that comes into this gym.” 🏋️‍♂️Credit: GWR