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Lagos: Sanwo-Olu names designated places for August 1 protests

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Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has vowed not to allow hoodlums to hijack Thursday’s EndBadGovernance protest.
Sanwo-Olu assured protesters of adequate protection, stressing that the state police command has designated Gani Fawehinmi Park and Peace Park for protests.
The governor said these locations will be secured to protect protesters and prevent chaos.
Sanwo-Olu disclosed this in a terse statement he issued on Wednesday.
According to the Lagos State governor: “We can do more, and we will. Reflecting on the tragic events of the EndSARS protest in 2020, it began peacefully but was later hijacked, resulting in immense destruction and loss.
“We will not allow history repeat itself. During the protests, we saw the destruction of valuable properties and institutions: Lagos High Court, 45 police stations, 12 local government offices, 7 fire stations, and the Forensic Centre, among others.
“The City Hall, Nigeria Ports Authority headquarters, and traditional rulers’ palaces were also destroyed.
“Malls, shops, offices, and hundreds of brand-new BRT buses were lost. Such devastation only sets us back economically and socially.
“Our goal is a peaceful and prosperous Lagos. We must avoid economic destabilisation that can make us poorer. Let’s unite, embrace dialogue, and build a peaceful, prosperous Lagos.
“To ensure safe and peaceful expression, the Police have designated Gani Fawehinmi Park and Peace Park for protests. These locations will be secured to protect our citizens and prevent chaos.
“Let’s work together to build a Lagos that is safe, secure, and prosperous for all. Our strength lies in our unity, and our future depends on maintaining peace and stability.”
Lagos: Sanwo-Olu names designated places for August 1 protests

Man City handed over £2m fine for regularly delaying games

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Manchester City have been fined over £2 million for delaying Premier League kick-offs and restarts 22 times in the past two seasons.
The club admitted to breaching Premier League rules by delaying kick-offs or restarts after half-time on multiple occasions “without good reason.”
In the 2022-23 season, the Premier League champions delayed restarts eight times, resulting in a £390,000 fine.
In the 2023-24 season, they committed 14 breaches, incurring fines totaling £1.7 million, with the start of the second half delayed 11 times and the start of the match delayed four times.
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In the sanction agreement, the Premier League said the club had “apologised for the accepted breaches and confirmed that it has reminded the players and football management teams of their responsibilities.
“Rules relating to kick-offs and restarts help ensure the organisation of the competition is set at the highest possible professional standard and provides certainty to fans and participating clubs.
“It also ensures the broadcast of all 380 league matches around the world is kept to schedule.”
Manchester City sealed the Premier League title last season, making it a fourth consecutive season they have won the title.
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Nadal, Alcaraz knocked out of Olympics doubles

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Nadal, Alcaraz knocked out of Olympics doubles

Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz were dumped out of the Olympics men’s doubles on Wednesday by Austin Krajicek and Rajeev Ram in possibly Nadal’s last appearance at Roland Garros.

The Spanish dream team lost 6-2, 6-4 to the United States’ fourth seeds, who progressed to the semi-finals in Paris, France.Nadal and Alcaraz, dubbed “Nadalcaraz,” have been one of the main talking points at the Paris Games tennis tournament, wowing the crowds in their first two matches.

But they came unstuck in the last eight against doubles specialists Krajicek and Ram, who both have Grand Slam-winning pedigree.

Nadal was broken in the first game of the match on Court Philippe Chatrier and Alcaraz also lost serve as the US pair took the first set.

The Spaniards suffered another costly break in the seventh game of the second set, which ultimately proved decisive.

They battled in the 10th game but failed to take advantage of three break points, and Krajicek and Ram sealed victory on their second match point.

Nadal, a 14-time French Open champion, said after his painful defeat to Novak Djokovic in the singles competition in Paris that he would decide on his future after the Olympics.

The 38-year-old, immortalised in a statue at Roland Garros, has been plagued by injuries in recent years and is now 161st in the world.

Alcaraz still has a chance of winning a medal in the men’s singles competition — he is through to the quarter-finals, where he will face US ninth seed Tommy Paul.

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Imo prison attack: Police debunk reports as false

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The Imo State Police Command has debunked false stories circulating on social media that the Imo State Correctional Centre has been invaded by gunmen.
A press statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Henry Okoye, stated that the stories were a calculated attempt by mischief makers to create unnecessary fear and anxiety in the minds of the people of the state.
“We wish to inform Imo people that the operatives of the entire security agencies have been massively deployed to all the nooks and crannies of the state, including the correctional centre, to evade any threat of attack,” the affirmed.
ASP Okoye also debunked another trending video that suggested that security operatives invaded a hostel at Imo State University and warned students to stay off the planned nationwide demonstration.
He said in the statement that a thorough investigation of the video carried out by the command revealed that nothing of the sort happened in either the state university hostel or anywhere in the state.
Okoye maintained that the police command is committed to protecting the rights of peaceful protesters but warned against any violent demonstration that could lead to the destruction of lives and properties in the state.
Concerning the alleged attack on the state correctional centre, the police spokesperson disclosed that a thorough investigation has been initiated to apprehend the peddlers of misleading information, stating that one suspect has been arrested.
“We are also aware of the recent pocket of attacks in some places in the state orchestrated by suspected members of IPOB/ESN; however, the command, in synergy with other security agencies, is working harmoniously to apprehend the hoodlums responsible for the attacks and normalcy has been restored,” the statement partly read.
The command called on the general public to disregard misleading information. Members of the public were also urged to report any suspicious activity via the command’s emergency lines, 08034773600 and 08148024755.
Imo prison attack: Police debunk reports as false

Court restricts protesters to Abuja stadium

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Court restricts protesters to Abuja stadium

Justice Sylvanus Oriji of the Federal Capital Territory High Court,  Abuja, on Wednesday, restricted the participants of the August 1 hardship protest to the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abuja.

Justice Oriji issued the order while delivering a ruling on an ex-parte application brought before the court by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and argued by Ogwu Onoja.

Wike contended that the Federal Government was not opposed to the protest.

However, he noted that intelligence and security reports indicated that some elements within the leadership of the protesters intended to use the protest to cause havoc, damage public facilities, block roadways and disturb public peace.

The minister reported that when he contacted security agencies to ensure the protest does not escalate into criminality or disturbance, he was informed that they were not adequately equipped to manage potential crises on short notice.

Thus, it was deemed better to prevent the protest to avoid any issues.

The minister presented an exhibit from the “Take it Back Movement, FCT,” signed by Damilare Adenola, which allegedly threatened to invade the Presidential Villa and damage the outer wires facing the Aso Rock during the protest while claiming that the group demanded the FCT provide them with lighting and toilet facilities during the protest.

Wike applied for an interim injunction restraining the leaders of the protesting groups from gathering or parading along any road, streets, offices, or public premises within the FCT from August 1-10, or any other day thereafter, pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice.

The respondents in the suit are Omoyele Sowore, Damilare Adenola, Adama Ukpabi, Tosin Harsogba, persons unknown, and the Inspector-General of Police, among others.

In his ruling, Justice Oriji acknowledged that the protesters had the right to protest but restricted them to the stadium due to the concerns expressed by the FCT minister.

“In light of the above, the court finds it appropriate and expedient to grant an order under the omnibus or general prayer to ensure that the rights of the protesters are upheld while preventing negative impacts on other citizens’ rights to movement and ensuring that properties and public facilities are not destroyed,” the judge said.

Hence, he ordered the first to fifth respondents to use the Moshood Abiola Stadium exclusively for the protest.

The court also ordered that the service of processes in the suit, including the confinement order, be published in newspapers.

Lagos Won’t allow another #EndSARS, Sanwo-Olu warns

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Lagos Won't allow another #EndSARS, Sanwo-Olu warns

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has stated that the state will not allow the 2020 #EndSARS protest to repeat itself.

Sanwo-Olu disclosed this while appealing to the anti-hunger protest organisers who have stood their ground to demonstrate the economic hardship faced by Nigerians since the beginning of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

In an address to Lagosians on Wednesday, the governor noted that the 10-day protest cannot achieve what economic reforms can in weeks and months while citing the destruction of valuables as losses the state is still counting.

He said, “Reflecting on the tragic events of the EndSARS protest in 2020, it began peacefully but was later hijacked, resulting in immense destruction and loss.

“We will NOT allow history to repeat itself. During the protests, we saw the destruction of valuable properties and institutions: Lagos High Court, 45 police stations, 12 Local Government offices, 7 Fire Stations, and the Forensic Centre, among others.

“The City Hall, Nigeria Ports Authority headquarters, and traditional rulers’ palaces were also destroyed.

“Malls, shops, offices, and hundreds of brand-new BRT buses were lost. Such devastation only sets us back economically and socially.”

Sanwo-Olu admitted that there were challenges in the country but that the Federal Government is putting in significant efforts to address them and alleviate Nigerians’ pain.

“For weeks, we’ve faced the prospect of protests aimed at ending what some call ‘bad government’. While the intentions may be noble, some narratives suggesting it’s a means to change the government by non-constitutional means are troubling.

“Is a protest the catalyst for progress we need now? Will it ensure our challenges vanish in ten days? Will it lower food prices or inspire economic growth? I strongly believe it won’t. Instead, it could undo the modest gains we’ve made,” he admonished.

He further highlighted minimum wage, student loans, and local government autonomy, among others, as some of the achievements the President has made this week.

“This week, President Tinubu signed a new minimum wage into law. Student loans are being disbursed to ease financial burdens, and local governments now have financial autonomy to enhance governance efficiency.

“The foreign exchange crisis is being creatively tackled. The sale of crude oil to local refineries in Naira will save $7.9 billion annually and strengthen our currency. The Presidential Initiative on CNG is also attracting private investments.

“We need patience for the benefits of these economic reforms to blossom. Protests can’t achieve in days what economic reforms can in weeks and months. Our nation, under President Tinubu’s courageous leadership, is on the right path,” he added.

He also reeled out EKOCARES , reduction in transport costs, free medical care, and increased bursaries and scholarships for Lagos students as some of the things his administration is doing to cushion the effect of inflation in the country.

The governor, however, appealed to the protesters to converge at the police-approved protest venues — Gani Fawehinmi Park and Peace Park — so as to avoid chaos.

“To ensure safe and peaceful expression, the Police have designated Gani Fawehinmi Park and Peace Park for protests. These locations will be secured to protect our citizens and prevent chaos.”

Suspend crude-for-loan deal, Reps tell NNPCL

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Suspend crude-for-loan deal, Reps tell NNPCL

The House of Representatives Special Joint Committee investigating factors working against the petroleum sector has directed the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to halt what it called the mortgage of Nigeria’s future crude oil until it concludes its assignment.

Recall that the committee chaired by the lawmaker representing Ideato South/Ideato North Federal Constituency, Imo State, Ikenga Ugochinyere, commenced its probe of shady deals in the sector last week.

The committee’s directive followed reports that NNPCL is planning to borrow an additional $2bn in crude oil-backed loans from international creditors to boost its financial inflow.

The Group Chief Executive Officer of the NNPC, Mele Kyari, according to the panel, reportedly stated that the national oil company is in discussions with international creditors to raise an oil-backed credit facility.

This was a sequel to recent findings that the national oil company is struggling to pay international oil traders a backlog of $6bn amid subsidy removal.

In a statement issued by Ugochinyere on Wednesday, the company urged the NNPCL not to undermine the forensic investigation by the House of Representatives with another fresh loan.

It warned that the move if allowed, will further worsen the situation of of things, starve the refineries of feedstock, weaken revenue generation and create room for waste of future revenue.

The statement reads, “The citizens were excited on the recent news of President Tinubu’s intervention for crude supply to local refineries in naira and the committee has received intel of plans to mortgage future crude revenue and oil for another loan at a time the nation is struggling.

“This is preemptive of the committee’s work and we want to want to announce the halt of this fresh move and for the state oil company to brief the parliament. The revenue being mortgaged are sovereign wealth of the people and the parliament has a duty as the watchdog of the commonwealth to step in. The NNPCL today is owned by FG and Nigerians, hence, its actions must not hurt their shareholders who we lawmakers represent.

“We gathered you here today on a shocking development and alleged move by the leadership of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to mortgage once again our future crude oil assets and revenues for alleged mere administrative purposes.

“As the Chairmen of the joint investigative Committees on Petroleum Resources Midstream and Downstream, it’s our duty to act in the best interest of the citizens and ensure that the downstream and midstream sectors are protected.”

He noted that the Committee in its ongoing investigation is probing allegations of non-remittance to federation accounts and non-availability of crude to domestic refineries.

The panel warned the oil company not to work against the recent directive of the Federal Government on the need to protect local refineries.

The statement further read, “We are calling on NNPCL to halt further plans to borrow more loan with crude oil, as the move will sabotage the President’s deal for domestic crude supply.

“In August 2023, following the removal of fuel subsidy and the unification of the forex market which significantly weakened the naira, the Federal Government through the NNPCL secured a $3.3 billion loan from Afrexim bank to shore up liquidity in the market.

“Mele Kyari had explained then that the loan would shore up the foreign exchange reserve and provide a more urgent solution to the country’s FX challenges.

“The loan is said to be paid with crude oil set at $65 per barrel and had earmarked around 90,000 barrels for the process. We are urging the NNPCL not to undermine the forensic investigation by the House of Representatives into crude oil supply with another fresh loan, as the move is a threat to local refinery.”

Protest: Tinubu has done a lot for Niger Delta – Minister Momoh appeals to youths

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Amidst the controversies surrounding a nationwide protest billed to commence on August 1, the Minister of Niger Delta Development, Abubakar Momoh, has said youths in the region should take it upon themselves to have a cursory assessment of the Tinubu administration before embarking on any protest.
He said when they consider the impact of projects so far executed in the region, they will lack the enthusiasm to go on mass protests.
The Minister, while interacting with State House correspondents on Wednesday, said that there is nobody in the country, including the President, who would say that protesting is a sin, but the consequences of the action may not be good for economic development.
According to Momoh, the president has taken it upon himself to complete some abandoned projects in the region which many citizens are feigning ignorance of.
His words: “We are very lucky to have the person of President Ahmed Tinubu, who is deeply committed towards the overall development of the country, irrespective of the area.
“We know that a number of projects are going on in this country, projects that were never attempted by previous administrations, despite the fact that there is a lean resource in government now. I am surprised and I wonder if you see what is going on in this administration.
“What we have observed is that it appears the majority of Nigerians, and particularly the youths, are not very conversant with a number of programmes put in place to alleviate the suffering of the youths of this very country.
“To start from my end in the Niger Delta Region, I think the President has done a lot for which I don’t think any person who is from the Niger Delta area will deem it necessary to come out and say he’s protesting against bad governance.
“The number of projects that have been executed in the South-South region and particularly the Niger Delta region within this one year cannot be compared with what has happened previously in the last four years. For instance, recently, you watched us on the screen commissioning projects in the Niger Delta area.”
He said there are quite several welfare programmes that are ongoing in the region and that the ministry has embarked on an empowerment and welfare programme for the first time in its history.
“Today, a number of women and youths have benefited reasonably, and today too, Mr President has also graciously approved the release of funds to address the flooded area of the Niger Delta and also palliatives for the people of the Niger Delta.
“In addition to what he has done for the state government, you are aware that a number of relief materials have been sent through various state governors to the people of Nigeria,” he said.
Buttressing his position, Momoh said: “On the issue of protest, I don’t think there is anybody, including the President of this country, who would think protesting is a sin, but what we are saying is that in the name of protest, do not come and cause mayhem or destroy the properties of innocent citizens; do not come and cause mayhem because the freedom you have to protest has a limit. You do not have the freedom to protest and cause destruction.
“So the youths, the country is your own, and the future is your own. If you destroy what you will live upon in the future, then it becomes a serious problem.
“I will appeal to the youth of this country to take advantage of the numerous youth programmes initiated by this government.”
Protest: Tinubu has done a lot for Niger Delta – Minister Momoh appeals to youths

Be wary of yahoo boys, police warn ladies in Osun

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Be wary of yahoo boys, police warn ladies in Osun

Osun State Police Command on Wednesday warned residents of the state, especially women, to be wary of the activities of internet fraudsters popularly known as yahoo boys, who have expanded their criminal activities to ritual killing.

A statement signed by the command’s spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola, said yahoo boys in the state have escalated their nefarious activities to include ritualistic practices.

Opalola, who said yahoo boys have been devising all manners of tricks to lure into secluded places before killing their unsuspecting victims predominantly women, added that these criminals have also been harvesting body parts of their victims for ritual purposes.

“Osun State Police Command is using this medium to caution members of the public, especially young girls, on the activities of internet fraudsters popularly known as Yahoo Boys’.

“This warning/advice becomes pertinent as the command has noticed disturbing techniques / dimensions of the Yahoo Boys in our society.

“These fraudsters have escalated their nefarious activities to include ritualistic practices, hatching sinister plots to lure and murder unsuspecting victim(s) predominantly women with the intention of harvesting their body parts for ritual purpose,” the statement read.

Expressing commitment to ensuring safety and security of residents and visitors to the  State, Opalola further assured that the Command would keep working hard  to apprehend and prosecute anyone found engaging in act of criminality.

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    • Police detonates bomb in Lagos

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    Police operatives in Lagos on Wednesday deactivated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in the Ikeja area of the state.
    The spokesman for the state police command, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the news to journalists in Ikeja.
    READ ALSO: Lagos CP warns against attack of #EndBadGovernance protesters
    He said the bomb was found on the roadside along the Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way.
    The incident has heightened fear of a possible breakdown of law and order in the state just 24 hours before the national protest organised by a group of Nigerians to voice their anger over perceived bad governance in the country.
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