No going back on demolition of illegal structures blocking canals — Delta govt
He said that starting tomorrow Monday, the state government is embarking on the demolition of all illegal structures blocking all waterways in the state, warning that no amount of pleading will stop the demolition exercise. “What DESOPADEC is doing now is that after desilting the drains, the water is supposed to flow to the major canals. The Urban and Regional Planning officials are going around and they will be the ones marking any buildings for demolition. We are going to get it right and we are going to get it done. But for us we will not relent until we have a better environment in Delta state,” Omare added.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 06, 2023 21:24 UTC
Keira Walsh could return for last-16 clash with Nigeria – Sarina Wiegman
England boss Sarina Wiegman said: “She is doing well. Sarina Wiegman gave an update on squad availability and @keira_walsh in her pre-Nigeria media conference… pic.twitter.com/EvdQbfZBPB — Lionesses (@Lionesses) August 6, 2023“Just wait until a proper assessment has been done. They’ve given us a lot of challenges to prepare for and it will just be another one if she comes in. “(Sarina Wiegman) has done a fantastic job with England, since she took over you can see the progression of the team. In their organisation, they look like they have a plan (and) a way they want to play.”
Source:The Guardian
August 06, 2023 16:45 UTC
Again, four killed as mining site collapses in Bauchi
A mining site in Kogo Kadage village in Yadagungume area of Ningi LGA, Bauchi State on Saturday collapsed killing four miners who were digging for lead in the area. The source disclosed that people have been there for over one-month mining and excavating lead during which the hole dug collapsed on them burying them underneath. Ibrahim Zubairu said that the illegal mining site is located at Kogo Kadage forest, seven kilometres away from Yadagungume town. He then warned people to desist from illegal mining activities as government would not spare anyone caught wanton. The caretaker Chairman condoled with the families members of the deceased and prayed for eternal rest and asked the families to bear the irreparable lost.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 06, 2023 14:42 UTC
Russian ‘guided bomb’ hits Ukrainian blood transfusion centre
A Russian “guided bomb” has hit a blood transfusion centre in north-eastern Ukraine, killing two people and injuring four, Ukrainian officials say. President Volodymyr Zelensky posted an image of the building on fire as a result of Saturday night’s attack around Kupiansk, in the Kharkiv region. The area was liberated during a Ukrainian counter-offensive last September but comes under missiles and shelling daily. But local officials later posted the same image adding details about the attack on what they described as a non-residential building. He also said that on Saturday Russia separately carried out a missile attack, targeting an aeronautical company run by group Motor Sich in the western Khmelnytskyi region.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 06, 2023 14:35 UTC
Oranje Girls break Bayana Bayana hearts, qualify for quarter-finals
The Netherlands have qualified for the quarter-finals of the Women’s World Cup after defeating South Africa 2 – 0 in the Round of 16 match played in the early hours of Sunday. According to The Independent, a header by Jill Roord gave the Netherlands an early lead and Lineth Beerensteyn added the second goal courtesy of a goalkeeper error in the second half to secure the Dutch a date with Spain in Wellington on Friday. Though their first appearance in the World Cup knockout stage, South African players never gave up the fight and were always a threat in the game but Dutch goalkeeper, Daphne van Domselaar, was equal to everything Banyana Banyana fired at her. Japan are also through to the last-16 and would face the winner of the heavyweight clash between defending champions USA and Sweden, the Independent reports. The USA are looking vulnerable after scraping through Group E, and the defending champions going out at this stage would leave the tournament wide open.
Source:Punch
August 06, 2023 08:16 UTC
APC’s Tinubu Insists: 2023 Presidential Election Among Nigeria’s Most Credible
, Despite Ongoing Legal BattlesThank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe! President Bola Tinubu asserted that the 2023 presidential election was one of the most credible in Nigeria’s history, despite the ongoing legal challenges between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and opposition parties disputing his victory. Petitions filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), and Allied People’s Movement (APM) are currently before the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal in Abuja, with a verdict expected in the coming days. Tinubu made these remarks during the first National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the party in Abuja. AdvertisementHe acknowledged the court challenges but reaffirmed his belief that the election was one of the most free and fair in Nigeria’s history, and the party must continue to honor the people’s mandate as they move into the future.
Source:Punch
August 06, 2023 07:16 UTC
Nigeria’s Chiamaka Nnadozie: ‘We believe in ourselves against England’
Nigeria’s Chiamaka Nnadozie, charged with the task of shutting out England in Monday’s last-16 tie in Brisbane, is the only one who can claim both. Chiamaka Nnadozie falls to her knees after Nigeria claim a major scalp at the Women’s World Cup. Not every mum would do what she has done, so that I can play football. His statement was always that ‘women don’t play football’. He now knows woman can play football and achieve anything in life.”For the woman adjudged to have the safest hands in African football, anything is possible.
Source:The Guardian
August 06, 2023 06:14 UTC
Aviation sector preparing for safety audit — NSIB
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has announced that the country’s civil aviation sector is scheduled to undergo a comprehensive safety audit by the International Civil Aviation Organisation by the end of August 2023, the PUNCH learnt. According to the NSIB boss, the upcoming ICAO audit held great significance, as it would provide valuable insights into the safety status of Nigeria’s aviation sector. All I can say is that Nigeria as a country has one of the best safety records because safety is measured in various ways. “It is measured by the number of accidents, measured by number of fatal accidents, measured by the number of serious incidences and occurrences. It is the only way you can assess any country and we are doing our own audit in August.
Source:Punch
August 06, 2023 00:21 UTC
Nigerian Lawmakers Reject Tinubu’s Call for Military Intervention in Niger Republic
President Bola Tinubu’s proposal for a military intervention to restore democratic rule in Niger Republic has been rejected by the senate. This is coming after the Nigerian leader who is also the Chairman of regional bloc, Economic Community of West Africa (ECOWAS) wrote the national assembly on Friday, August 4, seeking the lawmakers’ support for the implementation of Resolutions of ECOWAS on the political situation in Niger Republic. After two-hour deliberation behind closed doors on Saturday, August 5, the Senate advised President Tinubu against using military actions to force the coupists out of power. Tinubu was advised to adopt diplomacy in addressing the toppling of democractic government Niger Republic. “The National Assembly called on ECOWAS leadership under President Tinubu to resolve the political situation in Niger and return the country to democratic governance in the nearest future.
Source:Punch
August 05, 2023 23:07 UTC
Ogun State Govt Secretary, Tokunbo Talabi, Grilled by DSS Over Fraud Allegations
The Department of State Services (DSS) has taken action in response to recent allegations of fraud against Tokunbo Talabi, the Secretary to Ogun State Government. A reliable source within the DSS confirmed to our correspondent that Talabi was invited for interrogation at the Ogun State Command Headquarters in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, on Friday at 6:55 pm. Surprisingly, the DSS’ inquiry was initiated based on a petition lodged by Talabi himself regarding the allegations. AdvertisementThe DSS also sought answers from Talabi regarding the company’s connection to significant sums of money related to Ogun State and its potential role in the forthcoming 2023 elections. As the investigation continues, all eyes are on the developments surrounding the Ogun State Government Secretary and the unfolding situation.
Source:Punch
August 05, 2023 22:57 UTC
England count on fluid back three and high press to keep Nigeria threat at bay
As one of seven teams to have qualified for all nine Women’s World Cups, Nigeria will not regard themselves as underdogs against England on Monday. But I hope – and expect – Wiegman will stick with a system that uses all the best attributes of England’s players. They next face a Nigeria team possessing top-class forwards in Racing Louisville’s Uchenna Kanu and, particularly, Barcelona’s trophy‑laden Asisat Oshoala. That said, Katie Zelem, Walsh’s replacement against China, played smartly and sensibly, cleverly backing up and protecting James in a way that reflects their former relationship as Manchester United teammates. The solution is to ensure England’s press is well executed and sufficiently on the front foot to pin Alozie and Plumptre into corners, potentially nullifying their threat.
Source:The Guardian
August 05, 2023 20:25 UTC
BREAKING: Doctors to embark on nationwide protest over unmet demands
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors on Saturday said it will embark on peaceful protests from Wednesday, August 9, 2023, if the Federal Government does not meet its demands. NARD also said it will be picketing the Federal Ministry of Health, the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, and the federal and state tertiary health institutions in the country. The association made this known in a circular titled, ‘Notice of nationwide mass protests and picketing by NARD,’ and addressed to the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Health, Olufunso Adebiyi. The FG also directed the hospitals to maintain an attendance register for all resident doctors willing to work. “This has become necessary to press home our demands which have been largely neglected by our parent ministry and the Federal Government.
Source:Punch
August 05, 2023 18:29 UTC
Tinubu’s risky Niger gamble, Shetty’s embarrassment
Who are we to tell them how they should conduct their affairs and whom they should prefer as their rulers? Plus, in Nigeria, the tide of public opinion is overwhelmingly against any form of Nigeria-led military aggression to restore civilian rule in Niger. “France can give up Mali and Burkina Faso, but Niger is the only country it will not give up without a fight,” he said. Niger has the highest number of land cruisers per capita in Africa.”What Professor Falola describes isn’t exclusive to Niger, of course. I thought President Tinubu was following in Abdulrazaq’s lead and was going to write a full-length column to commend this.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 05, 2023 17:59 UTC
JNI kicks against military coup in Niger Republic
The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), representing the collective voice of the Muslim Ummah in the country, has expressed its deep concern and censure of power from a democratically elected President Bozoum through a military coup in the Niger Republic. “The JNI, therefore, commends the efforts so far undertaken by the Nigerian government, particularly the initiation of a dialogue process aimed at resolving the crisis in Niger Republic. It said the interlaced landscape of the northern states of Nigeria and the Republic of Niger necessitates a more circumspect and thoughtful action and/or approach. Thus, it posited that with several Nigerian states sharing borders with Niger Republic, military intervention could have unintended consequences that may impact the peace and stability of both nations. “Lastly, the JNI reiterates its commitment to promoting unity, understanding, and cooperation among all Muslims and communities.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 05, 2023 17:51 UTC