Month: August 2024

How To Stay Safe During A Protest

ADEOLA YUSUF

Protests are a powerful tool for raising awareness and demanding change. As Nigeria braces for a nationwide protest against bad governance, protesters, especially the youths, need to prioritise their safety. Participating in a protest is a way to express your voice and demand change. But let’s be honest, even peaceful protests can sometimes turn chaotic. So, how do you exercise your right to protest while keeping yourself safe? We will provide tips on how to stay safe during a protest, ensuring you can make your voice heard while protecting yourself…

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‘She Was A Biological Male,’ Female Boxer Sparks Controversy Over Opponent At Olympics

ADEOLA YUSUF

Female Boxer claims she was forced to fight a biological Male boxer who hit her too hard. In the beginning, Imane Khelif from Algeria (in Red) was male, and through some sex change procedure, he became a legal female. So, at the ongoing Paris Olympics Games, Imane was paired against Angela Carini of Italy (in blue) in the Boxing 🥊 Event. But after just 45 seconds, a tearful Angela quit the contest. She gave her reasons: “I’ve never been hit so hard in my life. It’s up to the IOC…

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Former Leicester City Manager, Craig Shakespeare, Is Dead

ADEOLA YUSUF

In the 2015-16 season, Shakespeare served as Claudio Ranieri’s assistant during Leicester City’s remarkable Premier League title victory and got the main job in early 2017.   Former Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare has died at the age of 60, his family announced on Thursday. Shakespeare, who also briefly held a coaching position with the English national team in 2016, died peacefully surrounded by family according to a statement released on behalf of his family by the League Managers’ Association. He was diagnosed with cancer last October. In the 2015-16…

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JAPA: The Companion Rallies House of Reps Speaker, JAMB Registrar, Dabiri-Erewa, Others For National Discourse

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Companion, association of Muslim men in business and the professions is hosting its 2024 Conference and 6th National Discourse next week. This is contained in a press statement signed by Muideen Adeleke and Tajudeen Balogun, the Chairman and Secretary respectively, of the Media, Mobilization and Publicity sub-committee, of the event’s National Organising Committee. The Discourse which is one of the means the organisation lends its voice on national issues of interest is themed: “Between Patriotism And Self-Preservation”, featuring a lecture, titled: “Dilemma Of The Nigerian Youth: Challenges At Home,…

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Protest Rocks Nigerian Major Cities, Grounds Businesses, Movement

ADEOLA YUSUF

▪️Markets, streets deserted as police, others on standby   Several business activities were stalled as the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria# protest rock major cities across the country. Notwithstanding several warnings and appeals from the Federal Government and some Organised groups, the protesters made good of their threat today (Thursday) by gathering in designated locations across the country to protest against hardship in the country. Several businesses were affected by this move, as some businesses and shop owners failed to open for business owing to anxiety of possible mayhem. Major areas in Kaduna, Port…

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Cabals Behind Planned Nationwide Protest, Says Presidency

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The Presidency has said cabals and enemies of Nigeria opposed to President Bola Tinubu’s innovative policies and youth-inclusive government are behind tomorrow’s proposed protest. Special Adviser to President on Student Engagement, Sunday Asefon, stated this on Wednesday in Abuja during a town hall meeting on the proposed protest. The meeting was convened by the Chairman, Wells Carlton Hotel and Apartments, Mr Osahon Okunbo. According to Asefon, the cabals and bad elements are behind the move for protest because they are uncomfortable with the progress the Tinubu government was making. He…

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Vision, Hearing, Communication, Diet And Others; 10 Surprising Facts About Owls

ADEOLA YUSUF

Owls are fascinating creatures with many unique characteristics. Here are ten surprising facts about these remarkable birds. Vision Owls have exceptional night vision, allowing them to see in near-total darkness. Their large eyes are specially adapted to gather more light, making them formidable nocturnal hunters. Hearing Owls have incredible hearing, which helps them locate prey even in complete darkness. Their asymmetrical ear placement allows them to pinpoint sounds with remarkable accuracy, aiding their hunting efficiency. Silence Owls are known for their silent fight. Their specially designed feathers reduce noise, allowing…

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School Bus, Train Collide In South Africa Killing Five Children

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Five children were killed Wednesday after a train collided with a school bus in South Africa, injuring 20 others, the transport ministry said in a statement. The accident occurred in the afternoon near the village of Mafube, near the city of Middelburg, about 180 kilometres (110 miles) northeast of Johannesburg, according to local media. “A tragic accident at a level crossing, involving a bus and a train… resulted in the deaths of five children and injuries to 20 others,” the government statement confirmed. “The safety of our children is paramount,…

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‘Shot Dead,’ 11 Killed As Northern Nigeria Boils In Protest

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. 6 Protesters in Niger, 4 In Borno, Stray Bullet Kills Shop Owner In Kebbi . FCT Protesters Vandalise Govt Vehicles; Properties, As Hoodlums Snatch Phones, Handbags   No fewer than 11 people have reportedly been killed in three states across the Northern Nigeria as the hunger protest turned violent. In the protest tagged ##EndBadGovernance, six protesters were reported to have been shot in Niger, four protesters in Borno, while a stray bullet reportedly hit and killed a shop owner In Kebbi state. The FCT protest was also hijacked by…

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How Domestic Staff Masterminded Murder Of Ekiti Varsity Ex-DVC – DSS

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The abduction of the former Deputy Vice Chancellor of the Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, EKSU, Prof. Olorunfemi Olaofe, was masterminded by his domestic staff. Nigeria’s Secret Service, known as Department of State Security Services, DSS, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. Prompt News recalls that Olaofe was kidnapped from the his residence in a housing estate along Afao Road in Ado-Ekiti on July 9, 2024. READ ALSO: ‘What I Saw At Hospital When Onyeka Onwenu Was Dying’ – Peter Obi ‘No Single Win,’ Super Falcons Crash Out Of…

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