World football governing body, FIFA has handed a ban on Canada Women’s coaches and has stripped the team of six points after they drone-spied a rival team at the Olympic Games.
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Grandson kills Osun septuagenarian over farm dispute
A 78-year-old grandfather, Akanbi Adedoyin, was reportedly killed by his grandson, Kusibe, after being struck on the head with a plank during a disagreement in Ilare-Ijesa, Osun State.
Kusibe allegedly hit his grandfather on the head with a plank, inflicting open wounds. Residents who heard the old man’s cries rushed to the scene and rescued him.
Speaking to our correspondent on Saturday, a resident of Ilare-Ijesa, who wished to remain anonymous for safety reasons, said they took the injured grandfather to a local government health facility, where he received first aid.
“We were told to move him to Wesley Guild Hospital in Ilesa for further treatment due to the severity of the wounds, but we couldn’t afford it. He eventually died two days later. I arrived at the scene early, but no one else was present with the grandfather and Kusibe when the incident occurred. We heard the noise and rushed to help.
“The old man said Kusibe hit him on the head. He lost so much blood. We were advised to go to Wesley Guild Hospital in Ilesa, but we couldn’t. The man eventually died. The incident happened on Monday. The grandfather died on Wednesday.”
Another resident of Ilare, who identified himself as Oludele, said those who rushed to the scene immediately after the incident arrested Kusibe and handed him over to operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps at their Ilare Ijesa office. He was then transferred to the Esa Oke Division of the Nigeria Police Force.
The Owalare of Ilare, Oba Adejoro Otebolaku, commenting on the incident through a statement obtained by our correspondent on Saturday, urged the police to ensure justice is served to serve as a deterrent.
The spokesperson for the Osun State Police Command, Yemisi Opalola, told our correspondent in a phone conversation on Saturday that an investigation by the police revealed that Kusibe attacked his 78-year-old grandfather over a disagreement about farm ownership.
She said, “It is true. Kusibe allegedly hit his grandfather, aged 78, on the head after an argument about the ownership of a farmland. He was arrested and taken to court. The court has remanded him in a custodial centre.
The incident happened on Monday, but the grandfather died on Wednesday.”
Canada Olympics women’s football team docked six points over drone scandal
Canada’s Olympic women’s football team have been deducted six points and their coach Beverly Priestman suspended for a year after using a drone to spy on a rival team at the Paris Games, FIFA said on Saturday.
Canada’s football association “was found responsible for failing to respect the applicable FIFA regulations in connection with… the prohibition on flying drones over any training sites,” FIFA said.
It also handed down a fine of 200,000 Swiss francs ($226,000).
The ruling is a hammer blow to Canada’s hopes of defending the Olympic title they won at the Tokyo Games three years ago.
It leaves them on minus three points in Group A before they play hosts France on Sunday in Saint-Etienne.
They beat New Zealand 2-1 in their opening game on Thursday but the deduction means they now face having to win their next two matches to stand any chance of reaching the quarter-finals.
Analyst Joey Lombardi was sent home after being given a suspended eight-month prison sentence for flying the drone over a New Zealand training session ahead of the game.
Assistant Jasime Mander was also sent home, while Priestman withdrew herself from the game against New Zealand.
Canada Soccer said Friday that English coach Priestman had been suspended with immediate effect.
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Reps threaten to push for NNPC CEO’s sack over spat with Dangote Refinery
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the ongoing spat between Dangote Petroleum Refinery and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).
The investigation would also include the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).
The House Deputy Spokesman, Philip Agbese, stated this at a media briefing on Saturday in Abuja.
He said the Green Chamber would not push for the sack of the NNPCL Group Chief Executive, Melee Kyari, if the spat between Dangote Refinery and the government’s agencies persisted.
The move followed the report of a fresh fuel crisis across the country and claims that Dangote Refinery’s fuel was of low in quality.
Agbese said the investigation conformed to the House’s commitment to protect all national assets and critical economic infrastructure like the Dangote Refinery.
He said: “We have been seeing a lot by way of de-marketing campaigns to discredit the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and given the negative impact of this, which has caused panic in the country.”
“These uncertainties had led to fuel queue resurfacing in some parts of the country.
“Unfortunately, what we have learnt is that the NNPC and NMDPRA play a major role in these plots to discredit the refinery, which is unacceptable.
“The bigger aspect of our concern is that there are concerns that false narratives are being peddled by certain interests that are bent on importing dirty fuels into the country.
“As a proactive institution, committed to the wellbeing of the nation and Nigerians, the position of the House is to investigate the allegations.
“It is on record that the House had directed the President to sack NMDPRA. So the House will also not hesitate to call for the sack of Mr. Mele Kyari, the Group Chief executive officer of NNPCL if need be.”
He pointed out that the House would demand Kyari’s sack if there was evidence of an attempt to destroy Dangote Refinery.
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, had earlier led a delegation of the House on a visit to the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals Company in Lagos
The visit was part of the ongoing efforts to support the nation’s key industries.
Abbas said the visit provided valuable insights that would guide the House’s legislative measures and decisions.
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Truckers refuse to participate in planned hunger protest
Truckers, under the auspices of the National Association of Maritime Transport Operators, have announced that they will not participate in the planned protest on August 1.
The factional chairman of the association, Lukman Zangalo, made this statement on Saturday in Lagos.
Some Nigerians have concluded plans to embark on nationwide protests to demand economic and political reforms and address the rising cost of living.
The aggrieved Nigerians have been mobilising and organising on social media, temporarily adopting the #EndBadGovernance slogan.
Commenting on the planned protest, Lukman distanced his group from an earlier statement by another faction of the association.
“Our attention has been drawn to a press release by the Yinka Aroyewun faction of NAMTOP regarding their plan to join the national protest against bad governance slated for 1st to 10th August 2024.
“We wish to categorically inform the public that our faction of NAMTOP is not participating in any protest,” he said.
The factional chairman stated that no peaceful protest has ever ended in peace.
Lukman added that the economy of Lagos and Nigeria in general is yet to recover from the End SARS Protest.
“No peaceful protest has ever ended in peace. The economy of Lagos State and Nigeria is yet to recover from the devastating outcome of the #EndSARS protest that started as a peaceful protest,” Lukman added.
According to him, as the law-abiding faction of NAMTOP, the group believes in dialogue as a positive tool for dispute resolution.
“We are committed to bringing solutions to the challenges of maritime trucking operations through a diplomatic approach with the authorities,” he explained.
Lukman stated that currently, NAMTOP does not have a leadership structure, “not to talk of a state chairman or president, because the leadership tussle of the association is before the Lagos State High Court.
“The court is yet to pass its judgment in favour of any faction. Therefore, neither of the two factions has the right to parade itself in any capacity before the public as the representative of the association,” he stated.
He urged their members to remain peaceful and law-abiding and to pursue their business activities without fear.
Lukman charged members to report any suspicious and mischievous moves to the authorities.
Enugu Rangers to play Champions League games in Uyo
Nigerian champions Rangers will host their CAF Champions League home matches at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.
The Flying Antelopes, chose the “Nest of Champions” after failing to secure CAF approval for their usual venue, Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium in Enugu, which was deemed unsuitable for international matches.
Rangers, led by coach Fidelis Ilechukwu, will face Union Sportive Zilimadjou from Comoros in the first preliminary round of the competition, scheduled for August 2024.
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Meanwhile, Remo Stars, Nigeria’s other representatives in the CAF Champions League, will play their home games at the Remo Stars International Stadium in Ikenne, which has been approved by CAF.
Remo will compete against Morocco’s AS FAR in the first preliminary round.
In the CAF Confederation Cup, Enyimba has received approval to use the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba for their home games.
El-Kanemi Warriors will host their matches at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja.
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South East lost a gem – Doguwa mourns Senator Ifeanyi Ubah
The chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream), Alhassan Ado Doguwa, has mourned Senator Ifeanyi Ubah (APC, Anambra South), who passed away this morning in the United Kingdom.
Ubah, a business tycoon, football administrator-turned-politician, died at 53 on Saturday.
Doguwa, who represents the Doguwa-Tudun Wada federal constituency of Kano State, said the Chief Executive Officer of Capital Oil was a patriotic Nigerian who promoted unity, progress and the development of the country throughout his lifetime.
In a statement he signed and issued in Abuja, the leader of the Northern Caucus of the House of Representatives, said: “With profound sadness, I mourn the passing of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, a visionary leader, astute businessman, and dedicated public servant. His untimely departure leaves a void in the hearts of his loved ones, colleagues, and the nation at large.
” As Chairman of the Senate Committee on Petroleum Downstream, Senator Ubah demonstrated unwavering commitment to Nigeria’s economic growth and development. His contributions to the petroleum sector and beyond will be deeply missed. As a businessman, he inspired countless entrepreneurs with his innovative spirit and resilience. His legacy will continue to inspire and motivate future generations. The people of the South East have lost a gem; Nigeria has lost a true leader, but his legacy will endure.”
South East lost a gem – Doguwa mourns Senator Ifeanyi Ubah
Three PDP lawmakers, supporters defect to APC in Kebbi
Three out of the four House of Assembly members elected under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party in Kebbi State have defected, along with their supporters, to the All Progressives Congress.
While announcing their defection during the APC flag-off campaign for the Local Government Elections at Koko Besse Local Government Area of the state on Saturday, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Usman Yankwai said the three lawmakers decided to defect to the APC because of the able leadership and performance of Governor Nasir Idris.
He said the three opposition lawmakers are from the Argungu, Bunza, and Yauri constituencies.
“It’s a testimony to the decision of the assembly members to support Governor Idris’s mission and vision for the development and progress of Kebbi and its people,” the Speaker said.
While receiving the defectors and their supporters at the campaign rally, the state chairman of the APC, Alhaji Abubakar Kana Zuru, assured them of the party’s support and fairness.
He said Governor Idris’s decision to develop the state within a year was aimed at transforming the lives of the people of Kebbi State.
In his remarks, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning and former state governor, Atiku Bagudu, expressed happiness over the achievements so far recorded by the present administration under Governor Idris within the last year.
“The only thing we can do to repay him is to support the party’s policies and programmes,” he said.
Also, the former governor and Director General of the party’s campaign committee for the last governorship election in the state, Saidu Dakingari, urged the electorate to come out en masse and vote for the APC in the local government elections.
He also appreciated the efforts of the governor in delivering the dividends of democracy to the people of Kebbi State.
The former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, said he was excited about the developments that have been recorded in the state under the APC-led administration.
“Let us rally around and support him for the progress and development of our state and its people,” he said.
While delivering his speech at the campaign rally, Governor Idris thanked the party supporters and people of the state for the support they are giving his administration.
He said, “I’m overwhelmed by the huge crowd at this campaign rally. I want you to vote for the APC in the local government elections.
“I assure you of my administration’s commitment towards promoting the economic development of the state and unity of its people.”
Lagos govt revokes building permits, orders revalidation
The Lagos State government has revoked all existing building permits and ordered builders to reapply for validation to continue operation in the state.
The Special Adviser on e-GIS and Urban Development to the Governor, Dr. Olajide Babatunde, stated this during a visit to the site of the collapsed building in the Maryland area of the state on Saturday.
Babatunde was accompanied to the site by the General Manager, Lagos State Building Collapse Agency (LASBCA), Mr. Gbolahun Oki, and some members of the state executive council.
At least five people were killed when a building under construction collapsed at No. 13, Wilson Mba Street, Arowojobe Estate, Maryland, Lagos, on Thursday.
He said: “All commencement certifications in Lagos are revoked effective immediately. This applies to everyone with a construction site, including those in the “Big Five” category.
“Return to the LASBCA office to revalidate that document. If you decide not to go for the revalidation of that documentation, we are going to seal that site.’’
He expressed sorrow over the incident and stressed that such occurrences should not happen.
Babatunde, who acknowledged the government’s responsibility in preventing building collapse, blamed property owners and developers for negligence and for violating building regulations.
He stressed the importance of obtaining a Certificate of Completion or Fitness for Habitation before occupying a building.
He added that the government would prosecute anyone found violating the rule.
The governor’s aide noted that the government had strict regulations regarding building construction and occupancy.
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IED Explosion: We will not compromise security in Yobe – Gov Buni
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has said the government under his watch will not compromise peace and security across the state.
Buni gave this assurance while responding to the incident of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted at Buni Yadi on a market day, adding that the security operatives were on high alert and ontop of the situation.
This is according to a press statement signed by his Director General of Press and Media Affairs to the Governor, Mohammed Mamman.
The statement said there was a casualty of a young girl hawking water at the cattle market who stepped on the concealed IEDs and survived with an injury to her leg.
The Governor directed the State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA, to evacuate the lone casualty to the State University Teaching Hospital for treatment.
According to him, the security operatives are carefully working on the details, including the suspects and their entry route.
Buni said there is huge progress in the ongoing investigation, urging the people to remain vigilant and report suspicious persons and movements in their areas.
“We will not relent; we will not allow anyone or group to reverse the progress made in the security of our state.
“Together, we will always win the battle of good over evil,” he said.
IED Explosion: We will not compromise security in Yobe – Gov Buni
