9th August 2024 Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan, the 2022 world champion and world record holder in the women’s 100m hurdles, has failed to reach the final of the women’s 100m hurdles event at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Friday. Details later… Olayiwola Ajisafe Ajisafe is a multimedia journalist and digital copy editor with over four years experience All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH. Contact: [email protected] VERIFIED NEWS: Salaries and compensation for Nigerian workers can…
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The National Association of Polytechnic Students, on Thursday, condemned the recent rustication of 12 students of the Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State. The association also accused the Rector, Dr Sanni Yahaya, of tyranny and lack of commitment to the welfare and progress of the students, and demanded his sack. NAPS’ Vice President on Special Duties, Kazeem Ajewole, according to a statement, made this call at a national meeting of the students’ body on Wednesday at Gateway Polytechnic, Saapade, Ogun State. The students were said to have been recently dismissed for leading a protest against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.…
Israeli Defence Minister, Yoav Gallant, on Thursday issued a stern warning to neighbouring Lebanon, stating that if the Hezbollah militia continued its aggression, Israel will fight with all its might. Israel was striving “for peace, prosperity and stability on both sides of the northern border,’’ Gallant said in an unusual message addressing the Lebanese population directly. “We will not allow the Hezbollah militia to destabilise the border and the region,” Gallant said. “If Hezbollah continues its aggression, Israel will fight it with all its might,’’ Gallant said, “Those who play with fire must expect destruction,’’ he warned. This is as…
The Jigawa State Government said hypertension, diabetes and sickle cell patients will receive free healthcare services in the state. The Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sport and Culture, Mr Sagir Musa, made this known in a statement in Dutse, the state capital, on Friday. Musa said the State Executive Council, during its meeting on Thursday, approved that the state programme for Free Maternal Neonatal and Child Healthcare should also cover people with hypertension, diabetes and sickle cell for free treatment in all government-owned hospitals across the 27 Local government areas. He explained that the council also approved the disbursement of N179.2 million…
Senator Ned Nwoko (PDP-Delta) has dismissed reports claiming that he died in Switzerland. Nwoko representing Delta North Senatorial District in a statement on Friday in Abuja, said that the reports were entirely false and malicious. ”In recent weeks, I have also been subjected to unwarranted insults and accusations regarding the purchase of a car for a little content creator. “These claims are baseless and misleading. Whether this is a misguided joke or a deliberate act of malice, it has gone too far and will not be tolerated. “I am taking immediate legal action against those spreading these falsehoods. Arrests will…
As the Premier League kick-off on August 16 draws near, anticipation is building for the 2024/25 season. One of the biggest talking points is the arrival of five new managers, some stepping into the Premier League spotlight for the first time and others familiar with the EPL terrain. They will face the formidable challenge of going head-to-head with serial winners like Pep Guardiola, his ace competitor Mikel Arteta, and a host of other experienced EPL-tested coaches. With the league set to run until May, this season promises to be a thrilling battle of tactics and tenacity. Here’s a closer look…
Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Bode George, has described as “arrant nonsense”, recent calls by some groups asking Igbo people to leave Lagos. “That type of campaign is ‘arrant nonsense’; it is ‘sheer stupidity,” George told the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos. The retired army officer, a Lagos indigene, spoke on the sideline of an interactive session with the media on the State of the Nation, held at his office in Ikoyi. “It is nonsense. I say it is arrant nonsense. Why should we be saying that the Igbo people should leave? “We have grown with them…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command has arrested a suspect impersonating a Nigerian Navy rating and engaging in fraudulent activities in the state. The suspect, Chukwugozirim Christian, a 39-year-old male from Nnobi in the Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, was apprehended at the Kwata Junction in Awka on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, by the NSCDC operatives on a routine visibility patrol. The Anambra State NSCDC Commandant, Maku Olatunde, while parading the suspect at the command headquarters in Awka, on Thursday, said preliminary investigations uncovered that the suspect, had been masquerading as a naval…
A cross-section of lactating women in Bauchi State on Friday said that they can no longer afford a balanced diet to sustain exclusive breastfeeding due to the rising cost of foodstuff. The mothers spoke in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, as the Bauchi State Government, international partners and stakeholders create awareness on exclusive breastfeeding, to mark the 2024 annual World Breastfeeding Week. They said that due to the current economic situation, they cannot increase their intake of nutrient-dense foods like meat, chicken, fish, vegetables and others which are very important for a new mother. Mrs Nuratu Maigari, a 28-year-old…
The National Inland Waterways Authority has expressed condolences to the families affected by the boat accident that occurred on Wednesday, near the Ezetu 1 community in the Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The incident, caused by an engine explosion, resulted in the loss of several lives among passengers and crew members. This was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Acting General Manager, Corporate Affairs, NIWA, Suleiman Makama, and made available to newsmen in the early hours of Friday. “NIWA stands in solidarity with the Government of Bayelsa State and the bereaved families during this…