The Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, has expressed shock over the assassination attempt on former United States, US, President Donald Trump.
Netanyahu said the assassination attempt was not just an attack on Trump but the US.
A 20-year-old had attempted to assassinate Trump during his campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
But, posting on X, Netanyahu wrote: “Like all Israelis, my wife Sara and I were shocked by the horrific assassination attempt on the life of President Donald Trump.
“This wasn’t just an attack on Donald Trump. This was an attack on a candidate for the presidency of the United States.
“This was an attack on America. It was an attack on democracy, it was an attack on all the democracies.
“On behalf of myself, my family, the Government and the people of Israel, we wish President Trump a speedy recovery, continued good health and continued strength.”
Trump assassination attempt: Not just an attack – Israel’s Netanyahu
Trump assassination attempt: Not just an attack – Israel’s Netanyahu
Trump Assassination Attempt: No place for violence in democracy – Tinubu
Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu on Sunday said violence has no place in democracy.
Reacting to the assassination attempt on former United States, US, President Donal Trump, Tinubu said the attack was distasteful.
Posting on his personal verified X handle, Tinubu said Nigeria stands in solidarity with Trump.
According to Tinubu: “The attack on former President Donald Trump is distasteful and goes beyond the pale of democratic norms. Violence has no place in democracy.
“I extend my sympathies to the former President and wish him relief. I also condole with the family of the deceased and those wounded and wish them a quick recovery.
“Nigeria stands in solidarity with the United States of America at this time.”
A 20-year-old boy had attempted to assassinate Trump during his campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday.
With Trump narrowly missing death as the bullet hit him in his ear, the shooter was immediately killed by Secret Service agents at the scene.
Trump Assassination Attempt: No place for violence in democracy – Tinubu
Two rescued in Osun building collapse
A building in the Sabo area of Osogbo, Osun State capital, on Sunday, suddenly cave-in, causing panic in the area.
A resident of the area, who is also a member of Nigeria Hunters and Forest Security Service, identified simply as Alaran, during an interview with According, said a loud sound was heard in the neighbourhood as the building suddenly went down.
Alaran, who said some people were in the building when it suddenly collapsed, said policemen and operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps promptly responded to a distress call from the scene of the incident.
He said, “The incident happened between 7:30 and 8:am this morning (Sunday). A loud sound was heard. The house is not being inhabited by anyone. But some people usually hide there to smoke or gamble. Some people were trapped.”
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NPFL: Gov Mbah splashes gifts on victorious Rangers Int’l
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has announced a cash reward of N50 million in addition to non-cash gifts to Rangers International Football Club of Enugu, winners of the 2023/2024 Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL.
The governor announced this when he treated the Nigerian champions to a state banquet at the Government House, Enugu, during the weekend, thanking them for etching Enugu State on the African and global map.
“We are indeed very proud of you. I cannot tell you enough what this NPFL title that you have brought right here before us represents and means to us.
“Rangers International transcends generations; it is a unifying factor for us.
“It is not just about winning a trophy or about making us proud. It is putting Enugu State in the hearts and minds of the people of this country and beyond.
“You have made us proud and we will in turn also make you happy. We are going to provide the sum of N50 million to you in addition to other non-cash rewards that will implant you in our state and immortalise you,” he stated.
Continuing, he said, “I commend the General Manager, who has guided this team with a deep sense of purpose and also fueled your optimism, reinforcing the ‘Never Say Die’ spirit that you are all known for. I thank most sincerely the coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu, who through his professional ethics and consistency, has continued to do us proud.
“The captain and all the players, you are a true embodiment of the ‘Never-Say-Die’spirit. The fans are not left out. I also commend the Commissioner, who has shown deep commitment to the success of Rangers through his tireless efforts and sacrifice.
“However, recall that I had always said to you that success abhors complacency. We still have quite a huge space in our trophy cabinet. So, we still need more. I am sure we are all getting ready for the CAF Champions League and other tournaments.
“Let me assure you that we will never get tired of supporting you. If anything, we are going to double down and reinforce our support.”
Speaking, the Commissioner for Youth and Sport Development, Barr. Lloyd Ekweremadu, who hailed Rangers for the successful title chase, thanked the governor for his personal and official support that transformed the club.
Also, the General Manager and CEO of Rangers International, Amobi Ezeaku, who went down memory lane, appreciated Governor Mbah for taking Rangers as his special pet project.
“For two years, the club played away from home, but in a twinkle of an eye, the club came back to the Cathedral.
“That is why 28th December, 2023, when we returned to the Cathedral will forever be engraved in the hearts of not just Ndigbo, but all true lovers of Rangers and football.
“Today, we thank you for easing the stress of our trips, for approving for corporate sponsors to get on board, for coming to watch our matches, and for braving the turbulence of the weather on that day to fly to Jos to witness the lifting of this trophy.
“It is also under you that the Rangers’ jersey is proudly instituted at the FIFA museum in Zürich, Switzerland.
“It is under you that the Rangers’ jersey is now known at the headquarters of African Football in the 6th of October City, Giza, Egypt. And as we speak, Rangers have been nominated in many categories by the league bloggers award,” Ezeaku.
Speaking with newsmen, the Chairman of Rangers Supporters Club, Dr. Uchenna Orji; club captain, Chukwudi Nwodu; and a top fan, Emmanuel Okoh, aka Okwuruoha, said Rangers were going into the CAF Champions League to win, assuring that they would also retain the league title and lift the FA Cup.
NPFL: Gov Mbah splashes gifts on victorious Rangers Int’l
Crisis brews in Ibadan over moves to stop Ladoja from becoming Olubadan [DOCUMENTS]
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Fresh crisis is currently brewing in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital over alleged plans to prevent the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Rasidi Ladoja, from becoming the Olubadan.
TVN reports that Ladoja, a former governor of the state, is the most senior High Chief in Ibadan as at today.
Our correspondent gathered that the Otun Olubadan line where Ladoja comes from is the line to produce the next Olubadan.
TVN learnt that crisis erupted in Ibadan shortly after the demise of the 42nd Olubadan Oba Mahood Olalekan Balogun over who becomes the next Olubadan.
The crisis lasted for about three months and was put to rest when the 43rd Olubadan, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, Ige Olakulehin 1, was finally coronated on Friday, 12th July 2024.
TVN authoritatively gathered that another crisis is currently brewing in Ibadan over plans by the state government to prevent Ladoja from becoming the next Olubadan, after Olakulehin.
The plans to prevent Ladoja from becoming Olubadan was contained in the newly reviewed Ibadan Chieftaincy declaration issued by Oyo State Government under the leadership of Governor Seyi Makinde in 2023.
Some details of the declaration were part of the programmes of event distributed during the coronation of Olakulehin on Friday. The document was obtained by TVN on Sunday.
Our correspondent gathered that Section 4 of 1957 Olubadan Chieftaincy Declaration stated that, “The person who may be proposed as candidate by the Line whose turn it is to fill a vacancy in the office of the Olubadan shall be the most Senior (High) Chief in that Line”.
However, Section 4 of the new law, christened New Olubadan Chieftaincy Declaration, stated that the phrase “the most Senior (High) Chief in that Line” has been replaced with “the most Senior Beaded Crown Oba in that Line”.
The section stated that, “The person who may be proposed as candidate by the Line whose turn it is to fill a vacancy in the office of the Olubadan shall be the most Senior Beaded Crown Oba in that line.”
TVN gathered that Ladoja is the only High Chief among the recognised kingmakers of Ibadanland who refused to wear beaded crown.
Going by this new development, Ladoja may be prevented from becoming Olubadan.
Our correspondent reports that this has been a source of controversy among prominent indigenes of the ancient city.
TVN gathered that this development is the major issue of discussion among indigenes of Ibadanland as at present.
Some of those who spoke noted that the new chieftaincy law which was made public on Friday is an invitation to another crisis in the ancient city.
An indigene of Ibadan, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, noted that Ladoja may likely go to court to challenge the new law.
“Have you seen the new law? This new development is an invitation to crisis. Ladoja is the target and you can see it. It is not fair. The former governor may likely go to court to challenge the new law.”
Another indigene, who also asked not to be named, noted that the people of Ibadan will reject the new law.
“How can they say Ladoja will not become Olubadan? Ladoja is the most senior High Chief. He is the last man standing. He rejected the beaded crown because it is an aberration. It is an aberration. The people of Ibadan will reject the new law. Someone who has been on the line over 30 years ago. It is another crisis yet to start.”
Crisis brews in Ibadan over moves to stop Ladoja from becoming Olubadan [DOCUMENTS]
Crisis brews in Ibadan over moves to prevent Ladoja from becoming Olubadan [DOCUMENTS]
Fresh crisis is currently brewing in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital over alleged plans to prevent the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Rasidi Ladoja, from becoming the Olubadan.
TVN reports that Ladoja, a former governor of the state, is the most senior High Chief in Ibadan as at today.
Our correspondent gathered that the Otun Olubadan line where Ladoja comes from is the line to produce the next Olubadan.
TVN learnt that crisis erupted in Ibadan shortly after the demise of the 42nd Olubadan Oba Mahood Olalekan Balogun over who becomes the next Olubadan.
The crisis lasted for about three months and was put to rest when the 43rd Olubadan, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, Ige Olakulehin 1, was finally coronated on Friday, 12th July 2024.
TVN authoritatively gathered that another crisis is currently brewing in Ibadan over plans by the state government to prevent Ladoja from becoming the next Olubadan, after Olakulehin.
The plans to prevent Ladoja from becoming Olubadan was contained in the newly reviewed Ibadan Chieftaincy declaration issued by Oyo State Government under the leadership of Governor Seyi Makinde in 2023.
Some details of the declaration were part of the programmes of event distributed during the coronation of Olakulehin on Friday. The document was obtained by TVN on Sunday.
Our correspondent gathered that Section 4 of 1957 Olubadan Chieftaincy Declaration stated that, “The person who may be proposed as candidate by the Line whose turn it is to fill a vacancy in the office of the Olubadan shall be the most Senior (High) Chief in that Line”.
However, Section 4 of the new law, christened New Olubadan Chieftaincy Declaration, stated that the phrase “the most Senior (High) Chief in that Line” has been replaced with “the most Senior Beaded Crown Oba in that Line”.
The section stated that, “The person who may be proposed as candidate by the Line whose turn it is to fill a vacancy in the office of the Olubadan shall be the most Senior Beaded Crown Oba in that line.”
TVN gathered that Ladoja is the only High Chief among the recognised kingmakers of Ibadanland who refused to wear beaded crown.
Going by this new development, Ladoja may be prevented from becoming Olubadan.
Our correspondent reports that this has been a source of controversy among prominent indigenes of the ancient city.
TVN gathered that this development is the major issue of discussion among indigenes of Ibadanland as at present.
Some of those who spoke noted that the new chieftaincy law which was made public on Friday is an invitation to another crisis in the ancient city.
An indigene of Ibadan, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, noted that Ladoja may likely go to court to challenge the new law.
“Have you seen the new law? This new development is an invitation to crisis. Ladoja is the target and you can see it. It is not fair. The former governor may likely go to court to challenge the new law.”
Another indigene, who also asked not to be named, noted that the people of Ibadan will reject the new law.
“How can they say Ladoja will not become Olubadan? Ladoja is the most senior High Chief. He is the last man standing. He rejected the beaded crown because it is an aberration. It is an aberration. The people of Ibadan will reject the new law. Someone who has been on the line over 30 years ago. It is another crisis yet to start.”
Crisis brews in Ibadan over moves to prevent Ladoja from becoming Olubadan [DOCUMENTS]
Abducted former NLC president, Shamang freed
Gunmen have released former leader of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Mr Takai Shamang, who was abducted on Friday, July 5, 2024.
Recall that gunmen invaded Shamang’s country home in Biniki village in Kaura Local Government of Kaduna State and took away the 78-year-old former unionist.
According to NAN, one of his daughters, Mrs Grace Abbin, confirmed her father’s release via a post on her WhatsApp status.
“To God Almighty be the Glory. My family lack words to appreciate everyone of you for the safe return of our daddy, comrade Elder Takai A. Shamang,” she wrote.
She, however, did not state the circumstances of his release and whether a ransom was paid.
Shamang is the President and Founder of Gantys Aid for Widows, Orphans and Needy Foundation, popularly known as GAWON Foundation.
He was also a former President General of the National Union of Electricity and Gas Workers, now the National Union of Electricity Employees, between 1982 and 1989.
NAN
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Fire razes 10 shops in Ogun market
A late-night fire incident on Saturday has destroyed 10 shops and goods worth millions of naira at the popular Oba Lipede Market, Kuto, Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.
It was gathered that the fire started at about 10.15 pm on Saturday.
The fire was said to have been caused by the explosion of a generator being powered by gas and owned by a businessman in the market.
The Director of Ogun State Fire Service, Engr Fatai Adefala, confirmed this to our correspondent on Sunday.
Adefala said that the state fire service was contacted at about 10.15pm and its men raced to the market to salvage the situation.
He said, “There was a fire incident at the market on Saturday night. We were contacted at about 22:15 and we quickly raced down to bring the situation under control. Ten shops were affected and the fire affected some goods inside these shops.
“The incident was due to the explosion of a generator being used in the area and which is being powered by gas. A businessman who is into extracting the palm kernel shaft is said to be the owner of the generator and there was said to have been a power surge when this fire broke out.
“No life was lost, only one person sustained minor injury and he has been taken to hospital for medical treatment.”
Some of the goods destroyed by the fire were food stuff like rice, beans, household utensils like pots among other valuables
A couple, Basiru and Tolani Moses, who had their two shops razed by the fire told newsmen that the fire burnt the N500,000 cash kept in one of the shops while goods worth over N1.5m were equally destroyed.
Basiru said the cash was kept in the shop for onward deposit in the bank on Monday.
Our correspondent gathered that the Commissioner for Special Duties, Funmi Efuwape, the Director of the State Emergency Management Agency, Wale Sonde; Director of State Fire Service, Fatai Adefala, the Chairman of Abeokuta South Local Government, Omolaja Majekodunmi were among the early callers on Sunday morning to assess the level of damage caused by the fire incident
Speaking with newsmen, Efuwape said, “The fire outbreak was just because of these shanties erected outside the main market building. Now that they (traders) have seen it for themselves, I am sure when the government comes in and tells them that all these shanties must go, they will definitely agree with us that they have to go.
“About 10 shops were affected outside and five inside. The five would not have been affected if the ones outside were not there. The fire started from the illegal structures outside and erupted to the main building.”
Asked if demolition will take place, she responded, “Definitely. Even yesterday (Saturday) when the fire was burning, the fire tenders could not get in because of lack of space. We need to have enough space so that in future vehicles can move in and out easily.”
The commissioner disclosed that the main market building will undergo an integrity test to ascertain its safety, while the government will roll out measures to renovate the market.
The Director of SEMA, Mr Wale Sonde, during the visit hinted that the NEMA officials will on Monday visit the market to assess damages and decide on how to assist the victims.
Sonde noted that “physical, economic and psychological damages” have been recorded in the incident.
The market leader, Mrs Tejumade Bakre, has equally lamented that there was looting shortly after the incident, but the security agents later came to the rescue and chased the miscreants away.
NAF neutralizes terrorists in Kaduna
The Nigeria Air Force Component of Operation Whirl Punch has eliminated several terrorists in various locations in Kaduna State.
This was disclosed in a statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, who stated that the operations were carried out on 12 July 2024 at terrorist Alhaji Layi’s enclave, situated in Kufan Shantu Village in Giwa Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State
According to the statement, several terrorists were observed within the location as they were eliminated while their thatched roofed huts were burnt down, adding that their logistics tucked under thick foliage were also destroyed.
“Similar air strikes conducted on 13 July 2024 over terrorists’ camps situated inside Malum Forest in Igabi LGA also recorded positive outcomes after the targets were acquired and engaged,” it said.
According to the statement, from the Battle Damage Assessment footage, the terrorists were observed freely loitering around the forest at a compound with zinc-roofed structures.
Subsequently, a precision strike was authorized, which eliminated most of the terrorists.
The operation was carried out with thorough credible human intelligence, along with intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance operations, which identified the targeted locations as enclaves of terrorists responsible for the ambush on troops at Manini on 10 July 2024.
It said the Nigerian Air Force, alongside surface forces, will maintain dominance in the battlespace through extensive situational awareness, regular patrols, and targeted interdiction of terrorists’ safe havens in its Area of Responsibility and neighboring states.
NAF neutralizes terrorists in Kaduna
Lagos reintroduces monthly environmental sanitation
Lagos State Governor, Bababjide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, inaugurated the re-introduction of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise campaign in Lagos State.
Recall that the Monthly Environmental Sanitation was a culture in Lagos State some years back in order to promote a clean and healthy environment, encourage community participation in waste management and reduce the risk of disease outbreaks.
Speaking at the occasion held at Campus Square, Lagos Island, Sanwo-Olu, called for cooperation of all residents and stakeholders in making the exercise a success.
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