Politics - Obaseki dismisses impeachment plot, says Shaibu planning APC defection - Punch Newspaper
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August 08, 2023 06:56 UTC
BREAKING: I’m sorry- Keyamo apologises to Senate
The immediate past Minister of State for Labour and Employment and a ministerial nominee, Festus Keyamo, SAN, on Monday, apologised to the Senate over his perceived disregard for the ninth Assembly. He also explained that he had in the ninth Senate apologised to both chairman Senate committee on Labour, Employment and Productivity, Senator Godiya Akwashiki and his counterpart in the House of Representatives. I am sorry, I am sorry and I am sorry.”“Regarding that programme, the account was handled by the World Bank. Nwokocha reminded Keyamo of how he insulted the lawmakers from both chambers during his tenure as a minister under the last administration. However, when the plenary resumed session, three hours after, Keyamo apologised to the lawmakers.
Source:Punch
August 07, 2023 19:19 UTC
Mob beats Lagos policeman to stupor for pushing man crushed by BRT
A mob has beaten a yet-to-be-identified policeman to a stupor after a man identified simply as Yusuf got rammed by a BRT bus from the impact of being allegedly pushed by policemen in the Ketu area of Lagos State. The PUNCH gathered from eyewitnesses at the scene that the policeman and his colleagues were attempting to dispossess Yusuf of his vehicle when he got pushed into the BRT lane. In the process, one of the BRT buses plying the lane inward Lagos rammed into Yusuf who collapsed due to the impact of the crash. The uniform of the brutalised policeman had been torn due to the impact of the attack on him by the angry mob. People were also seen lamenting over the incident and blaming the policeman and his colleagues for causing the accident.
Source:Punch
August 07, 2023 19:08 UTC
WWC: ‘You made Nigeria proud on global stage’, Tinubu, others hail Super Falcons despite defeat
The Lionesses of England defeated a spirited Nigeria Women’s team 4-2 on penalties to advance to the quarter-finals of the Women’s World Cup following a 0-0 draw in Brisbane. Despite the defeat, the Super Falcons have continued to receive praise from Nigerians for their efforts in putting Nigeria on a global stage. He wrote, “I must commend the effort by our Super Falcons @NGSuper_Falcons at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. @ Benzoicman wrote, “I am happy with the incredible display of talent and dedication by our Super Falcons at the FIFA Women’s World Cup! Win or lose, you have shown immense strength and made Nigeria proud.”
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 07, 2023 18:37 UTC
Are you a Bold Nigerian Businesswoman? Enter the 2023 Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Awards | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The call for nominations has officially opened for the Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Awards, a globally renowned award dedicated to celebrating exceptional female business leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs. The award comprises of two categories — the Bold Woman Award and the Bold Future Award — and is part of Bold by Veuve Clicquot, a global program dedicated to supporting women in business. To qualify for the Bold Woman Award, candidates must be founders or CEOs of a business that’s been in operation for more than three years. The Nomination entries for the Bold Woman Award and Bold Future Award close on Sunday, 20th August. To mark its 200th anniversary, Veuve Clicquot decided to pay tribute to this great, daring woman, and in 1972 created the Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award (Bold Woman Award), followed by the Clémentine Award (Bold Future Award) in 2014.
Source:The Guardian
August 07, 2023 18:31 UTC
Sports - Penalty practice helped us against Nigeria — England star Kelly - Punch Newspaper
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August 07, 2023 18:20 UTC
England beat Nigeria on penalties to reach Women’s World Cup quarter-finals
Lauren James’s sending‑off in the 85th minute for stepping on Michelle Alozie as her opponent lay on the ground was symptomatic of a frustrated England, who scraped past a tactically superior Nigeria on penalties to progress to the World Cup quarter-finals. Nigeria posed a very different threat, their transitional game promising the first real test of England’s backline and their defensive organisation stifling and frustrating. Lauren James of England stamps on Michelle Alozie to earn a red card. after newsletter promotionJust past the half-hour, England were awarded a penalty after Rasheedat Ajibade bumped Daly in the back. Desire Oparanozie mirrored Stanway’s wide effort and Alozie skied Nigeria’s second before Ajibade’s hit the net and Ucheibe’s effort went in.
Source:The Guardian
August 07, 2023 17:33 UTC
What you should know about Diphtheria disease
Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection that affects the nose, throat and sometimes, the skin of an individual. It is caused by a toxin from the bacteria, Corynebacterium diphtheria. How is Diphtheria transmittedDiphtheria can be transmitted by direct contact or through respiratory droplets from coughing or sneezing of an infected person. Diagnosis/Testing– PCR of swab material to detect the presence of the A and B subunits of the diphtheria toxin gene (tox)– Elek test– In other words, go to the hospital to be tested. Reports from the health facility are expected to reach the LGA DSNO within 24 hours.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 07, 2023 14:14 UTC
England edge past Nigeria on penalties after Lauren James sees red
The European champions largely remained camped inside Nigeria’s half for the first 10 minutes, before the Super Falcons began to build momentum. James, largely subdued after her two-goal, three-assist performance against China, then saw an effort sail over. It was the Nigerian fans whose voices echoed loudest as they earned another free kick and continued to pile the pressure on England. England doggedly defended their way through as Wiegman made just her second substitution, swapping Lauren Hemp for Bethany England at the 106-minute mark after replacing Russo with Kelly after 88 minutes. Greenwood and Christy Ucheibe both converted and so it was up to Kelly, who, with another significant contribution on the global stage, fired England through.
Source:The Guardian
August 07, 2023 11:04 UTC
England overcome Lauren James red card to scrape past Nigeria on penalties
It was not all elation for England, however, after Lauren James was shown a straight red card following a VAR review late in the second half that could see her banned for the remainder of this tournament. Midfielder Keira Walsh returned for the first time since she was caried off the pitch on a stretcher in England’s 1-0 group stage victory against Denmark, and played 120 minutes of a dramatic contest. England were not at their best, but dug deep to ensure the match finished goalless after extra time, with Euro 2022 hero Kelly firing in the decisive penalty in a 4-2 shoot-out success. Nigeria manager Randy Waldrum also made just one change from his world number 40-ranked side’s final group stage match, swapping five-time African women’s footballer of the year Asisat Oshoala for Ifeoma Onumonu. With four top-10 sides already eliminated, including double defending champions and world number one the United States, the Lionesses were looking to avoid becoming the next heavyweights sent packing.
Source:The Guardian
August 07, 2023 10:41 UTC
England 0-0 Nigeria (4-2 pens): Women’s World Cup 2023 last 16 – as it happened
35m ago 11.21 BST KELLY SCORES AND ENGLAND GO THROUGH! England 0-0 Nigeria (4-2 pens) After the mother, father and extended family of scares, England are in the quarter-finals! England 3-1 Nigeria England are one save away from the quarter-finals. 50m ago 11.06 BST Full time: England 0-0 Nigeria An England World Cup campaign is never complete without a penalty competition. Updated at 10.50 BST1h ago 10.48 BST England substitution Beth England replaces Lauren Hemp.
Source:The Guardian
August 07, 2023 10:39 UTC
P-Square, 2Face, 9ice to unleash more Afrobeats on UK fans | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Almost two weeks after Wizkid made history again by thrilling a sold-out Tottenham Hotspur stadium audience of over 40,000 on Saturday, July 29, there will be more Afrobeats to enjoy by United Kingdom fans this week. Tagged: ‘Celebrating Afrobeats Legends’, the show kicks off in Manchester on Friday. Birmingham fans will have their piece of the action on Saturday and Sunday. The Afrobeats legends will entertain their fans at Koko in Camden. Others lined up for performance with the main protagonists include: Wande Coal, Duncan Mighty and Omawumi.
Source:The Guardian
August 07, 2023 09:22 UTC
Fashola speaks on allegations of drafting judgment for presidential election tribunal
The immediate past Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has vehemently denied the baseless and defamatory allegation that he was involved in drafting the judgement for the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) Judges. The Senior Advocate of Nigeria also urged the relevant security agencies to investigate the allegations against him and take actions against materminds of the misinformation campaign directed at him and the judiciary. In response to the allegation, Mr Fashola said he has been away from Abuja for an extended period of time, rendering the claims entirely unfounded. He condemned the individuals behind these dangerous allegations, referring to them as agents of destabilization. “He urged the relevant security agencies to treat this matter with utmost seriousness, as it strikes at the heart of judicial independence.
Source:The Guardian
August 07, 2023 06:28 UTC
Sports - Women’s World Cup: Falcons target ‘transformational’ win over England - Punch Newspaper
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August 06, 2023 22:05 UTC
Mining site collapses, kills four ‘illegal’ miners in Bauchi
Four illegal miners have been killed following the collapse of a mining site in Kogo Kadage village in the Yadagungume area of Ningi Local Government Area of Bauchi State. He said that the illegal mining site is located in the Kogo Kadage forest, seven kilometres away from Yadagungume town. “Yesterday (Saturday), I was informed that four people were trapped in a mining pit, I directed that they should be rescued. The chairman, however, said that he has constituted a committee tasked with the responsibilities of checkmating the illegal mining activities and land-related matters and also directed the Burra Divisional Police Officer to investigate the illegal mining sites. Zubairu warned people to desist from illegal mining activities as the government would not spare anyone caught wanting.
Source:Punch
August 06, 2023 22:04 UTC