Sophia Smith at the double as USA women breeze past Nigeria in friendly
Sophia Smith scored a pair of first-half goals and the US women’s national team defeated Nigeria 4-0 Saturday as both teams prepare for next summer’s World Cup. The United States have a 70-game unbeaten streak on American soil – 63 wins and seven draws. Smith, who plays for the Portland Thorns of the National Women’s Soccer League, leads the national team with nine goals this year. Nigeria have advanced to every World Cup since the tournament started in 1991. Following Tuesday’s rematch against Nigeria, the United States head to Europe to play England at Wembley Stadium on 7 October.
Source:The Guardian
September 03, 2022 23:54 UTC
SOKAPU suspends youth wing over internal crises
The Central Executive Committee of the Southern Kaduna Peoples Union has suspended the activities of its youths wing with immediate effect. According to him, the suspension came as a result of internal squabbles among the National Executives of the Youths Wing, leading to the alleged impeachment of its National Coordinator, Mr John Isaac, on the 20th August, 2022. A seven-man committee made up of members of the CEC and two other respectable members of SOKAPU outside the CEC, has been set up to look into the issues raised by the National Executive Committee of SOKAPU Youths Wing which carried out the said impeachment. The Committee has been given two weeks to carry out its findings and make recommendations to the CEC of SOKAPU. SOKAPU Youth Wing is a creation of Section 19 (iv) of the Constitution of SOKAPU with the major aim coordinating the youths of Southern Kaduna towards achieving the goals of SOKAPU.
Source:Punch
September 03, 2022 20:05 UTC
Video Shows Scene of Where Fuel-Laden Tanker Tumbles, Explodes
The tragic scene video, which happened at Lambe, an Ogun state community, was shared by @GuidianNigeria on its verified Twitter page. Fuel-laden tanker explodes in Ogun state Photo Credit: @GuardianNigeriaSource: TwitterAccording to Daily Trust, no less than 10 houses were consumed by the fire in the Ifo local government area of the Ogun state fire incident. The fire was said to have broken out around 7am in the morning when the tanker crashed along the Matogun road and spilt off its content. According to the Lagos territorial head of the national emergency management agency (NEMA), Ibrahim Farinloye, no life was lost in the incident. “The situation was mitigated with most of the content spilling into the canal close to the scene thereby saved the community from serious incident that could have affected people.
Source:The Guardian
September 03, 2022 19:25 UTC
Five sure ways to strengthen the bond between you and your child
Five sure ways to strengthen the bond between you and your childCreating different avenues to bond with your child is a responsibility an effective parent must not neglect. Are you a parent or guardian thinking of ways to explore in order to establish and strengthen a bond with your child? Check out these five ways you can follow that guarantee a strengthened bond with your child. Need to strengthen the bond between you and your child? Playing togetherCreating time to play, cuddle, and hang out with your child is another great way to strengthen your bond.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
September 03, 2022 17:44 UTC
The universe does not differentiate between genders
They must also rid themselves of the claim that men get what they want because they are men. THE UNIVERSE DOES NOT DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN GENDERS. “I think women should be respected just as their male counterparts, especially at their workplaces. “Parents must also teach their children, male children especially to know that respect shouldn’t be dictated by gender. Lola was perplexed and excited about the offer but does not want to jump at it, so it doesn’t sell her out as being desperate.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
September 03, 2022 16:09 UTC
Sociedad move, step forward – Sadiq
Striker, Umar Sadiq, has revealed that his deadline day move from Almeria to Real Sociedad was a step forward in his career, Saturday PUNCH reports. The 25-year-old, who was linked with moves to Borussia Dortmund, Valencia and Villarreal, joined Real Sociedad for a reported €16.2m from Spanish La Liga rivals Almeria in a six-year deal. The Nigeria international replaced Alexander Isak in Sociedad’s attack after the Swedish striker joined Newcastle United for a club-record £60m fee last week. “I chose Real Sociedad because it is one of the most important teams in Spain and it is a step forward for me,” Sadiq said. He is expected to make his debut when Sociedad host Atletico Madrid at the Reale Arena on Saturday (today).
Source:Punch
September 03, 2022 15:34 UTC
Otto Ilogbo: Lagos slum where parents lament children’s mysterious disappearances
After she (first child) died, I named her (the missing child) after her and now she’s missing. The head of the Lagos Mainland security, Ishola Agbodemu, told Saturday PUNCH that 10 children went missing in the community since 2016. The community has become a dreaded place for other parents who heard cases of the missing children. As I left there, I heard that the child of one of my close friends in the community went missing. He said, “I am not aware of any new report of a missing child in that community.
Source:Punch
September 03, 2022 04:04 UTC
Check out the 792 parcels of Indian hemp coming from Ghana intercepted by Army
Men of 81 Division of the Nigerian Army have intercepted 792 parcels of illicit drugs, suspected to be Indian hemp in Ilaro area of Ogun State. “The parcels of Indian hemp were concealed in a truck coming from the Volta Region of Ghana. Osoba said that a search on the truck conveying the consignment indicated that the truck was designed specifically to convey illicit drugs. “It took the vigilance of the troops at the checkpoint to detect the concealed drugs after resisting the bribe offered by the suspected drug syndicate. Osoba said that the suspected illicit drugs had been handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Lagos Command for further action.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
September 03, 2022 01:36 UTC
Five ways to earn more money
Apart from your 9-5 job, there are other options you can explore in order to earn more legitimately. Thinking of ways to earn more? Why not check out these five ways that guarantee you opportunities to earn more. Change your jobA sure way to earn more during this period is to have a change of job. You see, there are various ways you can earn more even beyond what was discussed here.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
September 03, 2022 01:09 UTC
Nigerian Army intercepts 792 parcels of Indian hemp in Ogun
Men of 81 Division, Nigerian Army, have intercepted 792 parcels of illicit drugs suspected to be Cannabis Sativa (Indian hemp) in the Ilaro area of Ogun State. Osoba said: “The parcels of Indian hemp were concealed in a truck coming from the Volta Region of Ghana. “It was estimated that the suspected illicit drugs were worth about ten million naira and were to be delivered to a drug syndicate based in Lagos. “It took the vigilance of the troops at the checkpoint to detect the concealed drugs after resisting the bribe offered by the suspected drug syndicate. The post Nigerian Army intercepts 792 parcels of Indian hemp in Ogun appeared first on Latest Nigeria News | Top Stories from Ripples Nigeria.
Source:The Guardian
September 02, 2022 19:33 UTC
Nigeria: NGO partners with firms to boost Badagry tomato production
The NGO Heifer International will be partnering two agro-based firms, Agric Topic Vegetable Seed and Captain Nigeria, to boost tomato production in Dadi Louis community, Iworo in Badagry Division of Lagos State. The NGO’s Country Director, Rufus Idris said the mission of the NGO was to end poverty, adding that the partnership would go a long way in supporting farmers on the Island: “We are here today to have an engagement, to interact with some of the tomato farmers, because in Nigeria, tomato is a key produce. We have farmers who are producing in large quantities, and they are struggling a lot in terms of access to market for their products. Idris said the bringing of the food processing company to the Island was to buy tomatoes directly from farmers and improve their livelihoods. Source: guardian.ng
Source:The Guardian
September 02, 2022 18:35 UTC
Saving Lives and Livelihoods helping Africa fight COVID-19; One-shot at a time | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
LAGOS, Nigeria, 2 September 2022 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/-The Saving Lives and Livelihoods initiative, a $1.5 billion partnership between the Mastercard Foundation and the Africa CDC, is accelerating vaccination across the African continent. aving Lives and Livelihoods Implementation Launch in Rwanda, 08 Aug, 2022Lesotho was the last port of call in the month of August with the launch taking place on August 1oth. The initiative and the Ministry of Health of Lesotho are aiming to strengthen 22 COVID-19 vaccination centers with a 12-month target to vaccinate more than 270,000 people. Also, in collaboration with Trace TV, a youth-focused television network, there would be several campaigns aimed at engaging the creative community in creating more awareness content to promote COVID-19 vaccination across the continent. For more info on the Saving Lives and Livelihoods initiative, please visit:https://mastercardfdn.org/faq-saving-lives-and-livelihoods/Media Contacts:Nonye Mpho OmotolaMastercard FoundationLead, Health Program Communications, Human Capital Developmentnomotola@mastercardfdn.orgDr. Benjamin DjoudalbayeAfrica CDCHead, Division of Policy, Health Diplomacy and CommunicationsBenjaminD@africa-union.orgThe post Saving Lives and Livelihoods helping Africa fight COVID-19; One-shot at a time appeared first on African Media Agency.
Source:The Guardian
September 02, 2022 18:18 UTC
Covid in China: Chengdu lockdown after outbreak
Chengdu has become the latest Chinese city to be locked down as Beijing continues to pursue its controversial “zero-Covid” policy. On Thursday, the city recorded 157 new infections, including 51 asymptomatic. China’s Covid policies require cities to enter strict lockdowns – even if just a handful of cases are reported. Other restrictions are currently in force elsewhere in China, including in Shenzhen in the south and Dalian in the north-east. The country has deployed a range of city-specific Covid prevention measures after the initial wave of the virus hit Wuhan in 2019.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
September 02, 2022 04:44 UTC
Two die in Lagos-Ibadan road accident
Two persons have died in a road accident that occurred along the Lagos-Ibadan highway on Thursday. The crash occurred at about 03:20 pm, opposite Deeper Life Bible Church, Ogun State. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said the crash involved a Toyota Hilux, with registration number, MU906CV and another with no registration number on it. “No injury was sustained, but unfortunately two persons were recorded dead from the crash,” Okpe said. Two die in Lagos-Ibadan road accident
Source:The Guardian
September 02, 2022 00:47 UTC
Building collapse: NITP flays FG over lack of funding, implementation of town planning policies
President of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP), Olutoyin Ayinde, has berated the Federal Government over its lack of funding for the implementation of town planning policies. He said the country lacks adequate town planning and its proper understanding, adding that these contribute to the increasing spate of building collapses across the country. Ayinde stated this during the inauguration ceremony of the Ogun State branch of the Association of Town Planning Consultants of Nigeria (ATOPCON), in Abeokuta on Thursday. He added that reasonable physical development in Nigeria can only be gotten if there is proper funding and implementation. So, we must be joking as a nation if we are not funding planning because the alternative to planning is chaos which is what we live in.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
September 01, 2022 23:13 UTC