Organisers Offer N8m Prize As ‘Above 50’ Football Tourney Holds In Lagos
By Guardian Nigeria 26 June 2023 | 3:47 am Organisers of the maiden ‘Above 50’ football tournament have set aside the sum of N8 million for winners of the event, which holds in July in Lagos. Initiator of the tournament, who is President of Ikeja Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture, Edward Olutoke, stated that the overall champions … Organisers of the maiden ‘Above 50’ football tournament have set aside the sum of N8 million for winners of the event, which holds in July in Lagos. This tournament is aimed at creating an avenue for the elderly people to relax, network, discuss business ideas and reduce stress. 14 mins ago Organisers of the maiden ‘Above 50’ football tournament have set aside the sum of N8 million for winners of the event, which holds in July in Lagos. 1 day ago Lionel Messi has called his start at former club Paris Saint-Germain “very tough”, dubbing two successive failed Champions League bids a “massive disappointment”.
Source:The Guardian
June 26, 2023 11:13 UTC
Nigeria struggles with digital TV
Twenty-nine of the nation’s federal states remain with analogue transmissions. Just eight states have mostly been covered with digital transmissions, although there remain problem areas. Many African nations have successfully made a complete transition to digital TV including Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Gabon, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya, Malawi and Eswatini (Swaziland). Reportedly, the official digital roll-out plan has now been totally dumped. All we need to do is to appear at the centre whenever we are ready and turn on the switch and everybody can begin to enjoy [digital TV].
Source:The Guardian
June 26, 2023 11:01 UTC
Oil spill from Shell pipeline contaminates farms and river in Nigeria
The region has long endured environmental pollution caused by the oil industry. The country’s National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (Nosdra) said the spill came from the Trans-Niger Pipeline operated by Shell that crosses through communities in the Eleme area of Ogoniland, a region where the London-based energy giant has faced long-standing local resistance to its oil exploration activities. Nosdra director general Idris Musa said the leak has been contained, but treating the fallout from the spill at farms and the Okulu River, which runs through communities, has stalled. Shell said it is working with a joint investigatory team, consisting of regulators, Ogoniland residents and local authorities, to identify the cause and impact of the spill. Nosdra confirmed the joint investigation, but a cause of the spill – whether sabotage or equipment failure – has not yet been revealed.
Source:The Guardian
June 26, 2023 09:42 UTC
Exploring DeFi: Revolutionizing finance through Blockchain and Decentralization
In up to date instances, the world of finance has skilled a exceptional transformation, giving rise to a revolutionary idea often called Decentralized Finance, or DeFi. Decentralized Finance (DeFi) vs. Centralized Finance (CeFi)DeFi and CeFi characterize two distinct paradigms within the monetary panorama:Decentralized Finance (DeFi): DeFi emphasizes decentralization, transparency, and open entry. Centralized Finance (CeFi): Nonetheless, CeFi, then again, refers back to the conventional monetary system characterised by centralized establishments like banks and monetary intermediaries. By leveraging Blockchain know-how, DeFi provides quite a few alternatives for lending, borrowing, buying and selling, and investing whereas additionally addressing the restrictions of conventional finance.
Source:The Guardian
June 26, 2023 05:02 UTC
Osun pilgrims protest over food quality in Meccah
Pilgrims from Osun State on pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia for this year’s Hajj have protested the poor quality of food they were being served by the State Pilgrims Welfare Board. According to sources, pilgrims have been complaining about the poor quality of food they were being served by the caterers hired by the State Pilgrims Welfare Board since they arrived in Saudi Arabia. It was also learnt that the rising tension about the welfare of the pilgrims became aggravated when some of them visited Lagos camp and discovered those in the camp were getting better food. In a video clip of the protest, one of the pilgrims said, “We are rejecting food given to us. “It should, however, be noted that this problem is not peculiar to Osun state, and one can not rule out the possibility of fifth columnists blowing the situation out of control for obvious political reasons.”
Source:Punch
June 26, 2023 04:53 UTC
Kano/Jigawa professionals develop 10-year economic plans
Former Minister of Budget and National Planning, Dr Shamsudddeen Usman, has revealed that the Kano-Jigawa Professionals Forum (KJPF) has developed a 10-year plan aimed at ensuring economic and infrastructural development in Kano and Jigawa States. Dr Usman explained that the mentoring programme was initiated by the forum to encourage young professionals in Kano and Jigawa States to embrace professionalism and advance in their respective fields. The theme of the 3rd Mentoring Programme was “Climbing Up the Ladder of Your Professions: Challenges and Opportunities.” It aimed to empower participants and help them realize their potential within their professions. He revealed that the target was to benefit around 600 participants, including students from universities in Kano and Jigawa, as well as other young professionals. Throughout the programme, professionals from various fields delivered mentoring lectures to the participants.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 26, 2023 04:24 UTC
Boost Security In Coastal Communities, A’Ibom Govt Told
By Guardian Nigeria 26 June 2023 | 3:00 am Coalition of Aboriginal Coastal Local Government Areas of Eket, Esit Eket, Onna, Mkpat Enin and Ikot Abasi has called on the state government to boost security in coastal communities and ensure that persons behind incessant disturbances are brought to book. PIX:ireporterng Coalition of Aboriginal Coastal Local Government Areas of Eket, Esit Eket, Onna, Mkpat Enin and Ikot Abasi has called on the state government to boost security in coastal communities and ensure that persons behind incessant disturbances are brought to book. The coalition made the call at a meeting in Eket to review the mapping of the state. Udonsak said the aboriginal coastal areas were not against those canvassing for Ijaw or Obollo State, and stressed that no Ibibio aboriginal land would be part of such a state. Video-DSK-guardian.ng-Direct-RS-FT-GL-Instream-19Jan23 %%CLICK_URL_UNESC%% NOW Coalition of Aboriginal Coastal Local Government Areas of Eket, Esit Eket, Onna, Mkpat Enin and Ikot Abasi has called on the state government to boost security in coastal communities and ensure that persons behind incessant disturbances are brought to book.
Source:The Guardian
June 26, 2023 03:13 UTC
Increased security cannot solve oil theft- NMGS
The President of Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society, Akinade Olatunji, on Sunday, said that increased security surveillance cannot solve oil theft in Nigeria. Olatunji lamented that the issue of oil theft had now attained the stature of a Frankenstein monster to the extent that the quantum of oil stolen now outstrips the quantum being sold legitimately. “The Petroleum Industry Act is a great attempt at removing the opacity and inconsistencies that have characterised the oil and gas sector in the country in the last 20 years. Yes, to increased security but that alone cannot solve the problem. “The amount of resources allocated to oil communities in the PIA is not sufficient to guarantee the kind of safety on investment that is required for the continuous survival and profitability of the oil and gas sector in the long run.
Source:Punch
June 25, 2023 21:59 UTC
Lagos: LG chair declares ram subsidy for Sallah
As part of the effort to alleviate the burden of price increase on citizens, the chairman of Odi Olowo-Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos State has offered residents subsidised rams for Sallah. Olusola Ajala said that the ram subsidy was to help Muslim residents buy the sacrificial animal to fulfil their religious obligation during Sallah. Sokunbi Lawal, a resident who purchased one of the rams, expressed gratitude to the council boss for the subsidy. “I saw the advert on social media yesterday and decided to give it a try and I am lucky to be among the beneficiaries,” he told reporters. Another resident, Oluwaranti Adepoju, also a beneficiary, said that “If not for him, I am not sure I will be able to buy ram with the exorbitant amount it is selling at the market.”Abdulrofeeu Aderoju, chairman, Working Committee for the Chief Imams, Imams and Alfas in the council, said he was happy to have benefited from the opportunity, saying, “the chairman subsidises rams for Muslims during Sallah and does same for the Christians with subsidised turkey and chicken during the Christmas season.”(NAN)
Source:The Guardian
June 25, 2023 18:07 UTC
Ilorin emirate targets investors, tourists through durbar
Organizers of the annual Ilorin Emirate Durbar festival have said that the traditional festival is targeted at attracting investors and tourists into the capital city of Kwara state. Speaking with journalists on activities lined up for this year’s durbar in Ilorin on Sunday, the chairman of the Ilorin Emirate Durbar Committee, Engineer Suleiman Alapansanpa, said that the festival would be used to showcase the economic potentials and rich culture of the various communities that made up Ilorin Emirate across five local government areas of Ilorin West, Ilorin East, Ilorin South, Moro and Asa. “The main purpose of showcasing the economic potentials and rich culture of Ilorin Emirate, comprising Ilorin West, East, South, Asa, and Moro local government areas is to attract investors and tourists to our communities”, he said. This is because the Ilorin Emirate is an epitome of unity in diversity. This is the reason why you witness in our durbar what is unobtainable in the durbar festival of the sister Emirates of northern Nigeria.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 25, 2023 17:55 UTC
Art imitates life in a real explosion that almost destroyed The Goldfinch
The Goldfinch began its strange life almost 370 years ago; a delicate, eye-catching study in oils of a small captive bird. It is one of the few surviving works of Carel Fabritius, a Dutch artist of the Delft School. In fact The Goldfinch is one of just a few works that this pupil of Rembrandt is thought to have completed during his short life. Now fresh research into the life of Fabritius, carried out for a new book, has revealed an astonishing fact. The painting, famous for coming through the fictional, lethal museum bomb blast that kickstarts Tartt’s plot, turns out to have also survived a devastating explosion in real life.
Source:The Guardian
June 25, 2023 16:35 UTC
Titanic and anger of Olokun, the River goddess
In it, she drew an inference of a probable anger of the Yoruba goddess of the ocean, Olokun as cause of the disaster. In his narration, Johnson drew a link between the river goddess, Olokun and ancient Yoruba cowries, the only legal tender of transaction that began in the 16th century. While the particular configuration of the Olokun is unknown, the Yemoja, another goddess of the river or water deity, is widely iterated in Yoruba folklores. Her huge belly burst open and many Orisas sprang from her.”Among the Yoruba, water has a powerful force. While the world is shedding tears about the recent Titanic disaster, Attiah has given us thoughts to ponder on.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 25, 2023 16:06 UTC
Whyte makes U-turn, agrees to face Joshua
If the deal is signed, the fight will take place in London,” Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn said. Eddie Hearn claims Dillian Whyte will receive a contract for a rematch with long-term rival Anthony Joshua on August 12. “We’ve been trying to contact Eddie Hearn for one month, multiple phone calls and emails, they’ve just gone missing. I haven’t spoken to Eddie Hearn for one month,” Whyte said. After facing Whyte, Joshua is hoping to meet former WBC champion Deontay Wilder in December.
Source:Punch
June 25, 2023 15:22 UTC
1 killed, 7 injured in Sweden’s rollercoaster accident
One person has reportedly been killed and several adults and children were injured in a rollercoaster accident in Stockholm. Witnesses said the ride had partly derailed and a helicopter, ambulances, and fire engines were seen arriving. Seven children and adults, according to the police, were hurt at the Grona Lund theme park and were receiving medical attention. Sweden’s Expessen quoted a police officer as saying several people had fallen off the ride and were found on the floor, while several more were left stuck. It also says all rides are checked daily for safety and that Dekra, a state control body, inspects them annually.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 25, 2023 14:21 UTC
Lai Oso, renowned Nigerian professor of communication, is dead
Lai Oso, a Nigerian communication scholar and professor at the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies (FCMS), Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, is dead. “We commiserate with Mummy Oso, the children, and his entire family, the communication family worldwide, LASU community, and all others. About OsoMr Oso was a deputy rector at the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, formerly Ogun State Polytechnic, Abeokuta, later before joining the services of the Lagos State University. He was appointed the dean of the LASU School of Communication and now Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, between 2011 and 2015. Mr Oso was a member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria, African Council of Communication Education, International Association for Communication Research, and Lagos Communication Forum.
Source:The Guardian
June 25, 2023 13:55 UTC