Retired Brigadier-General in the Nigerian Army, Bashir Adewinbi, speaks to ISMAEEL UTHMAN on the nationwide hardship protest and what the Federal Government should do to secure farms and boost food production, among other issues What is your take on the nationwide hardship protest? Do you think it was justified? All over the world, there is a procedure for people to engage in a dialogue with their leaders before embarking on any protest. However, demonstration is a right; people can protest to express their grievances peacefully. But how it has been done in this situation has turned into something else. From…
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Nigeria women’s table tennis icon, Olufunke Oshonaike has shared her bitter-sweet experience during the International Olympic Committee Athletics Commission at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. In a long post on her Facebook page on Saturday, the seven-time Olympian recounted her bitter-sweet experience while trying to secure one of the four spots on the commission. Despite coming seventh in the election contested by over 100 globally renowned athletes, the 50-year-old relished the experience and wished the successful four contestants the best of luck. The post read, “The road to Paris 2024 was unlike any other Olympic journey I’ve undertaken. This…
The Miss Universe Nigeria organisation has formally invited Chidimma Adetshina to compete in the forthcoming Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 pageant. This was disclosed in an official statement signed by the National Director of Miss Universe Nigeria, Guy Murray-Bruce, on Saturday. This invitation follows Adetshina’s withdrawal from the Miss South Africa pageant triggered by significant backlash over questions regarding her nationality. The 23-year-old law student from Soweto, South Africa, garnered widespread attention when she announced her decision to step down, citing concerns for the safety and well-being of herself and her family. Her decision came after an investigation by South Africa’s…
The manager of Anambra State Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Burili Ulcer Control, Dr Ugochukwu Chukwulobelu, has said paucity of funds is slowing down the response to tackling the increasing incidents and prevalence of Tuberculosis in Anambra State. Chukwulobelu disclosed this at a one-day ‘Consultative Breakfast Meeting on Tuberculosis’ with the private sector and other stakeholders, in Awka, on Saturday. The programme, organised by the Gender Perspective and Social Development Centre, was done as part of its Fund TB Project in Anambra State, implemented by five non-governmental organisations across the South-East and South-South states. It is funded by USAID through the Palladium…
The chairman of the Ikeja Tricycle Riders Association, Oladimeji Ahmed, 48, is currently in police custody following a violent altercation with a police officer. The spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this in a post on X.com on Saturday. Retweeting the video of the altercation, Hundeyin wrote, “Oladimeji Ahmed, aged 48, Ikeja Chairman of Tricycle Riders Association, has been arrested for serious assault on a police officer. “Ahmed assaulted an Inspector of Police who attempted to impound a motorcycle and arrest the rider for flagrantly obstructing traffic in Ikeja at about 1800hrs on Friday, August 9,…
Some suspected cultists on Friday night reportedly killed one 48-year-old PoS operator, Fatai Kehinde under the Kuto bridge, Abeokuta. The PoS operator popularly called Faithy and son of the Baale of Kuto Community, Abeokuta was said to have been killed by assailants who chased him from his shop inside Kuto market to under bridge. The killing is said to be coming on the heels of the murder of another young man said to be a barber at Isale Oja Kuto about four days ago. Our correspondent gathered that the victims are most likely to have been killed by the same…
Turkey began unblocking Instagram Saturday evening after depriving access to millions of users for nine days. “Following our negotiations with representatives of Instagram, we will unblock access starting from 9:30 pm (1830 GMT) after they agreed to respond to our demands,” transport and infrastructure minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said on X. Instagram access began to progressively return after that time, AFP reporters noted. “Since the beginning, we have wanted social media platforms to respect the laws of the Republic,” Uraloglu insisted. The platform had been blocked since the morning of August 2 for reasons that were never fully explained. Saturday evening…
The Edo State Government, in partnership with Benin Electricity Distribution Company, is set to meter approximately 500,000 homes in the state. The Commissioner for Mining, Energy, Oil and Gas, Enaholo Ojiefo, announced this on Saturday, stating that the initiative would commence on 13 August to address the issue of estimated billing in the state. Following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with BEDC management in his office, the commissioner mentioned that the project would cover all three senatorial districts. He noted that each home would be equipped with a government-subsidised meter, which is covered by an insurance policy. Subscribers…
Rai Benjamin anchored the United States to victory in the Olympic men’s 4x400m relay in Paris on Saturday. Benjamin, who won the 400m hurdles gold, helped the US quartet also featuring Christopher Bailey, Vernon Norwood and Bryce Deadmon to an Olympic record of 2min 54.43sec. Botswana, with 200m champion Letsile Tebogo on their fourth leg, took silver in an African record of 2:54.53, while Britain claimed bronze in a European record of 2:55.83. PUNCH Online reports that the United States leads in total medals with 112 at the ongoing tournament, which concludes tomorrow. However, China tops the overall standings with…
The 10th National Assembly has reiterated its commitment to enacting relevant laws that would make the country conducive for the youth to remain and contribute to national development. The Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau, gave the assurance on Saturday in Abuja at the 2024 Conference & 6th National Discourse organised by the Companion. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that it is an association of Muslim men in businesses and other professions. NAN also reports that the theme of the conference was: ‘Between Patriotism & Self-Preservation Dilemma of the Nigerian Youth: Challenges at Home, Uncertainties Abroad’. He said the theme…