200 protesters block immigration officers’ van during Peckham arrest
A man arrested for immigration offences was released on bail after protesters gathered in south-east London on Saturday for hours to block a van he was being transported in from leaving. Metropolitan police officers were called to Evan Cook Close, near Queens Road train station, shortly after 1.30pm “to a report of protesters obstructing immigration officers” and said officers remained at the scene shortly before 5pm. A spokesperson for the force said: “Officers attended and found a van was being prevented from leaving the location. “One man has been arrested for immigration offences.”The Met later said the man was arrested by immigration enforcement officers and has since been released on bail. Popoola added: “He’s being released, peaceful protest is powerful.”Police hold back activists trying to block an immigration van from transporting a prisoner.
Source:The Guardian
June 11, 2022 20:47 UTC
FCTA sends 410 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has expressed its commitment to ensuring that the FCT contingent to Saudi Arabia for the 2022 Hajj operation gets the best treatment compared to other states of the federation or even the world. FCT Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, gave this commitment while addressing the first batch of 410 pilgrims to the Holy land held at the permanent Hajj camp, Bassan, Abuja. In his remarks, Director, FCT Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Board, Malam Muhammad Nasiru Danmallam, revealed that the board has approved a total number of 1,995 pilgrims from FCT to perform this year’s Hajj exercise. Danmallam commended the efforts of the FCT Minister of State for making it possible to secure a befitting accommodation in Makkah for the pilgrims located about 800 meters away from the holy Haram. How Gunmen Attacked Ondo Church Killing Over 50 During MassFCTA sends 410 pilgrims to Saudi ArabiaWe Will Sanction Tinubu For Insulting Buhari ― Adamu, APC National ChairmanFCTA sends 410 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 11, 2022 16:46 UTC
Of Noises and Wars: Social media and its entanglements
Along with its inevitability in modern society, social media seems to have become an effective tool for conflict. For conflict resolution, social media creates a new dynamic in society that necessitates its inclusion. Aggression, provocations, and inciting of confrontations on social media have all had the potential to escalate into large and uncontrollable situations. This is because operations and acts might be monitored and executed without interruption through any social media platforms. Hopefully, the ultimate takeaway of this important symposium will be how to move social media in its most positive direction.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 11, 2022 13:39 UTC
Helicopter shot at natives, left our attackers unhurt – Kaduna villagers
Some villagers in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State have fled their homes following Sunday’s attack that left no fewer than 32 people dead while others were injured, Saturday PUNCH learnt. The Kaduna State Government through its Commissioner for International Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, confirmed the attack. It was gathered that the bloodthirsty terrorists attacked Ugwan Gamu, Dogon Noma, Ungwan Sarki, and Maikori villages near Maro in Kajuru LGA on Sunday, June 5, 2022. This came less than 24 hours after terrorists abducted 14 persons at Iri Station, about 8km from Idon town, Idon Ward of the same Kajuru LGA. The statement alleged that the attack was carried out by terrorists who came on about 150 motorcycles carrying three AK-47-wielding persons each.
Source:Punch
June 11, 2022 10:15 UTC
Two killed in India protests over remarks against Prophet | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Indian police shot dead two protesters and arrested more than 130 others during street rallies sparked by a ruling party official’s remarks about the Prophet Mohammed, authorities told AFP Saturday. “Police were forced to open fire to disperse protesters… resulting in the death of two,” a police officer in Ranchi told AFP. Cities around India saw sizable demonstrations on Friday, with some crowds burning effigies of Nupur Sharma — the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokeswoman whose comments set off the furore. Diplomatic stormSharma’s remarks have embroiled India in a diplomatic storm, with the governments of nearly 20 countries calling in Indian envoys for an explanation. The foreign ministry last week rebuked US officials for what India termed “ill-informed” and “biased” comments made during the release of a religious freedom report that accused Indian officials of supporting attacks on minority worshippers.
Source:The Guardian
June 11, 2022 10:11 UTC
Olufunmilayo Adeleye –Oladejo: Project Hope was created to provide support for people in distress | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
In the same vein, she co-founded Diaspora Relief with Ijeoma Onyekwere in response to the horrific situation with the Ukraine war. My Flagship Humanitarian Project – Project Hope NigeriaProject Hope Nigeria was created in response to provide aid and relief to the June 12 protesters last year. Project Hope Nigeria is a Humanitarian focused collaboration envisioned to cater to the needs of Nigerians in these struggling times amidst unstable policies affecting the populace. Project Hope Nigeria is about compassion, spreading love and giving hope, especially to the helpless. Vision Of Diaspora Relief InitiativeIjeoma Onyekwere and myself founded Diaspora Relief in response to the horrific situation with the Ukraine war.
Source:The Guardian
June 11, 2022 10:02 UTC
How Popular is Cryptocurrency in Africa?
Across the globe, the popularity of cryptocurrencies has been steadily growing, and it might be somewhat surprising to learn that one of the countries showing the biggest growth is Africa. Infrastructure IssuesOne of the biggest problems for crypto in Africa has been the lack of infrastructure. In January 2021, the central bank of Nigeria instructed all banks in the country to veto any cryptocurrency transactions. The Public DecideHowever, the popularity and uptake of cryptocurrency both in Africa and across the world will ultimately be down to the public. Africa seems to be showing no sign of slowing down with its growth, and some say it will play a significant role in the future of cryptocurrency, so watch this space.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 11, 2022 07:43 UTC
Voices Of Change… 12 Classics That Raised Nigeria | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Music Voices Of Change… 12 Classics That Raised Nigeria By Chinonso Ihekire Tomorrow, Nigeria commemorates her 23rd anniversary of the longest continuing civilian rule since Independence. Recorded in her late 30s, Onwenu’s memory was already replete from a myriad of negative socio-political realities in Nigeria. )…/Demo-crazy (Demo-crazy)/ Crazy demo (Demo-crazy)/ Demonstration of craze (Demo-crazy)/ Crazy demonstration (Demo-crazy)/ If it no be craze (Demo-crazy)/ Why for Afrika? (Demo-crazy)/ As time dey go (Demo-crazy)/ Things just dey bad (Demo-crazy)/ Dey bad more and more (Demo-crazy)/ Poor man dey cry (Demo-crazy),” his explicit lyrics were unnerving at the time. Made Kuti: For(e)wardTHE Afrobeat royalty, Made Kuti, is another contemporary voice that raises the ante of advocacy in Nigerian music.
Source:The Guardian
June 11, 2022 05:19 UTC
Nigeria grabs gold in relay, discus | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Nigeria had secured her first gold medal on Thursday through Oluwatobi Amusan in the 100m hurdles, and expectations were high yesterday when the women’s 4x100m relay team filed out in the final. Despite stiff challenge from the South Africans and The Gambians, the Nigerian women controlled the race from the beginning till the end, securing the gold medal in 44.45seconds. Team Nigeria officials were expecting the men’s 4x100m relay team to take inspiration from their female counterpart. Kenya picked the gold in 39.28 seconds, while South Africa and Zimbabwe got the silver and bronze medals respectively. Nigeria’s second gold medal yesterday came from Chioma Onyekwere, who successfully defended her Discus title.
Source:The Guardian
June 11, 2022 04:56 UTC
Nigeria’s leather industry to generate $1bn
Programmes Lead at My World of Bags, Sinmi Olayebi, has said that the Kafawa Training Program has been designed to help realise the predicted value of the Nigerian leather industry. According to her, based on expert assessments and reports, the leather industry in Nigeria could generate at least $1bn in revenue by 2025. Olayebi said what the industry lacked in skilled manpower, the Kafawa Training Programme would provide in the coming years. She said it was designed to help unemployed youths tap into the immense potential of the leather industry, which was beginning to gain increasing currency by the day. According to her, with Nigeria being one of the biggest producers and exporters of raw leather materials and reportedly one of the highest producers of leather and finished leather products in Africa, the industry was estimated to generate over $1bn by 2025.
Source:Punch
June 11, 2022 04:48 UTC
Owo Massacre… tales of pain, sorrow and fear | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Prior to the attack, Owo, an ancient town in Yoruba land, was its tranquil self with the residents going about their normal businesses on a daily basis. Since the attackers left, residents of Owo have been in pains, sorrow and fear. The governor added: “The site, that is, St. Francis Catholic Church, Owaluwa, Owo, presents a gory war-like scene. The Federal Medical Centre, Owo; the St. Louis Hospital, Owo; the General Hospital, Owo as well as some private hospitals in Owo were filled with the injured, most of who were in critical conditions. The Guardian, however, gathered that the assailants escaped through Ute Road in Owo, though not without a hot chase by local hunters.
Source:The Guardian
June 11, 2022 04:37 UTC
Two men allegedly impregnate, procure abortion for 13-year-old girl
Magistrate Ejiro Kubeinje of the Ikeja Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, on Thursday, has ordered the remand of one Sakiru Oladosu, 50, and Tola Rasaq, 40, for defiling and impregnating a 13-year-old girl. PUNCH Metro gathered that the defendants took the victim for an unlawful abortion after getting her pregnant. The police had arraigned the defendants, who reside in the Mushin area of Lagos, on charges of defilement and unlawful procurement of abortion. During the hearing, the prosecuting counsel, DSP Kehinde Ajayi, told the court that the defendants committed the offences in February on Odusanmi Street, Mushin, Lagos. She said, “The defendant took the girl on April 3, to an undisclosed pharmacy on Ashofin Street, Okareju Mushin area in Lagos.
Source:Punch
June 11, 2022 04:14 UTC
Huge Muslim protests in Asia after India prophet row | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Muslims took to the streets in huge protests around Asia after Friday prayers, sparked by remarks about the Prophet Mohammed by an Indian ruling party official that embroiled the country in a diplomatic storm. “We gather here today to protest the insult of our prophet by Indian government officials,” said Amanullah Aman, a protester in the capital Dhaka. Be it India… or anyone else, they should know that defenders of Islam will not remain silent,” said school teacher Irfan Rizvi. A spontaneous shutdown saw businesses close across Srinagar, the region’s major city, with protesters calling for retribution against “disrespect” to the prophet. The row follows anger across the Muslim world in 2020 after French President Emmanuel Macron defended the right of a satirical magazine to publish caricatures of the prophet.
Source:The Guardian
June 11, 2022 03:14 UTC
Man on trial for allegedly killing Imam’s son over land dispute
The witness, Benson Okuyelu, told the court that the defendant hit the deceased after a meeting to resolve a land dispute. He said Ajenifuja and the victim’s family were from the same Nanaye lineage. Okuyelu explained that the defendant’s families were Christians, while the victim’s family, the Gbadamosi, had a shrine on a part of the land where they worshipped. “When the man was working on it, the Ajenifuja family confronted him and he called me. He said, “Four days later, the Ajenifuja family went to a police station to report that some people fought them and destroyed their land and property.
Source:Punch
June 11, 2022 03:11 UTC
Atiku’s running mate: PDP raises panel as Wike, Okowa lobby for VP slot
The PUNCH had on Thursday reported that Atiku met with the PDP governors as part of efforts to pick his running mate. He, however, declined to reveal the names of those being considered as the running mate. It is not out of place if he is pushing to become the running mate of the PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. Of course, it is no longer news that the Governor Ifeanyi Okowa is among the people being tipped as the running mate. Meanwhile, the PDP presidential candidate on Thursday met with some former PDP governors.
Source:Punch
June 10, 2022 22:01 UTC