Paris Olympics 2024: live schedule
About the live scheduleSearch for every event and start time at the Paris Olympics with our comprehensive live schedule. From the football pitch to the pool, via track and field and much more, use our filter tool to pinpoint the sports and disciplines you want to follow most so that you don’t miss a thing. We have previews, group tables, key events and all the information you could possibly need so that you can delve further into the events as they take over the French capital.
Source:The Guardian
July 27, 2024 01:46 UTC
Submit your names, addresses to Police, IGP tells protest organisers
“However, some individuals promote peaceful protests with violent undertones, raising concerns about their sincerity. “And I just gave the guidelines that protest groups, groups who intend to protest, there are guidelines for them to follow. The forum noted: “Firstly, it is important to recognize that a tense society is often characterized by polarized opinions, conflicting ideologies, and deep-seated emotions. “Secondly, the ills of protest in a tense society lie in the potential for manipulation and exploitation by various stakeholders. “Lastly, another consequence of protests in a tense society is the negative impact on the economy and daily life.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 26, 2024 23:48 UTC
The Gaza orphanage director: I carried a small boy with cerebral palsy to safety – but he died soon after
Composite: Guardian Design; Supplied imageHazem Rahma, 39, is a director at Mubarrat Al Rehmat orphanage in Gaza City. Five of our wards are girls who are over 18, but since they have no families they stay with us. I carried Iyas, a five-year-old with cerebral palsy who is blind and deaf, and my six-year-old son walked next to me. Another challenge I did not expect is that we are getting new children to look after. We have a three-month-old boy – we called him Malek – a two-month-old girl, Yazan, and a five-week-old girl with Down’s syndrome.
Source:The Guardian
July 26, 2024 22:57 UTC
PICTORIAL: Beautiful scenes from 2024 Paris Olympics
The opening ceremony for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France is currently underway as star athletes, musicians, world leaders and fans troop in from across the world to witness the colourful event. Up to 500,000 people are watching in person from specially built stands, where tickets have sold for up to 2,700 euros ($2,900), on the river banks for free, and from the overlooking balconies and apartments, AFP reports. This is the first time when the Olympics opening parade will be moved outside the main athletics stadium, and into the heart of the capital — in keeping with their motto “Games Wide Open.”See photos below
Source:Punch
July 26, 2024 19:30 UTC
I don’t have any cabal, sponsor to compensate -Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has allayed fears of manipulation by any interest group in the ongoing economic reforms by his government. READ ALSO: Tinubu, Igbo nation, others mourn demise of Iwuanyanwu at 82”One of the most potent elements of defence is a good conscience. The President said protests, fuelled by anger and hate, could degenerate into violence and set the country backwards. They hold meetings and sponsor anger,” the President told the religious leaders,” he said. In his remarks, Lau assured the President of support with prayers and more sensitisation.
Source:The Guardian
July 26, 2024 19:03 UTC
Nationwide hardship protest: A timely warning
There is nothing wrong with a peaceful demonstration and a lawful legitimate protest. Worse still there is a covert and subterranean attempt to provoke the security forces to open mutiny and rebellion against constituted authority and thereby truncuate our democracy. This is unacceptable and no responsible Government will sit back and allow it to happen. I urge those that are behind this surreptitious, subterranean and sinister subterfuge to have a rethink and not spark off a reaction from the security forces that they will later regret. The way forward is to put off the protest, exercise patience, enter dialogue with the Federal Government and express our collective concerns in a lawful, restrained, responsible and legitimate manner.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 26, 2024 19:00 UTC
Judges as 2023’s leading bribe takers
Breaking down the data by recipient, judges emerged as the recipients of the highest average bribe amount, receiving N31,000 per bribe. This unsettling revelation has far-reaching implications for the judicial system, public trust, and the sanctity of legal processes in the country. Judges as leading recipients of bribes undermines the credibility and impartiality of the judicial system. Businesses rely on a robust and impartial legal system to safeguard their interests, ensure contractual compliance, and uphold commercial norms. However, when judicial corruption distorts legal outcomes, businesses face heightened risks, financial losses, and reputational damage, impacting their competitiveness and sustainability.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 26, 2024 11:10 UTC
#EndBadGovernment protest sponsors don’t love Nigeria — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has accused the sponsors of the #EndBadGovernment nationwide protest demonstrations of unpatriotism. The planned protest, which has gained traction on social media, is scheduled to take place across Nigeria from August 1 to 10 and is aimed at addressing the ongoing economic hardship faced by citizens. However, Tinubu, on Thursday, while receiving a delegation of Islamic leaders led by Sheikh Bala Lau at the Presidential Villa, claimed that the planned protest sponsors have no love for the country and don’t understand citizenship. He added that those championing the cause of the protests have alternative passports and hold meetings virtually across the world. Tinubu’s spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, quoted him, saying, “The sponsors of protests do not love our country.
Source:The Guardian
July 26, 2024 09:03 UTC
Top 10 most spoken languages in the world 2024
Below are the top most spoken languages in the world:1. It is the third most spoken language in the world with an estimate of about 600 million speakers. SpanishSpanish is one of the most prominent and largely spoken languages in the world. It is the sixth most spoken language in the world with about 320 million speakers. As one of the most spoken languages in the world, Urdu has 230 million speakers.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 26, 2024 01:10 UTC
UK govt launches flagship green energy plan
Britain’s new Labour government launched its flagship green energy infrastructure plan on Tuesday, announcing a multi-billion-pound partnership with the business arm of the royal family to develop offshore wind farms. The UK currently produces only 14 gigawatts of energy through offshore wind, according to government data. The government was introducing its legislation to establish GB Energy into parliament on Thursday. The government says GB Energy will have five key functions, including leading projects and building supply chains. But the Conservatives’ energy spokeswoman Claire Coutinho called GB Energy “nothing but a gimmick that will end up costing families, not cutting bills”.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 25, 2024 20:14 UTC
Super Falcons face tough test against Brazil in Olympics opener
Nigeria’s Super Falcon will slug it out with Brazil in their first Women’s Olympic Football Tournament game on Thursday. This opening clash promises to be a test of skill and strategy as the Super Falcons face one of the tournament’s strong contenders. She will be assisted by Mi-Suk Park as Assistant Referee 1 and Joanna Kate Charaktis as Assistant Referee 2. The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) responsibilities will be handled by Kate Jacewicz, with Ivan Bebek serving as the Assistant VAR. France v Colombia, Spain v Japan and Germany v Australia among mouthwatering opening-day clashes.
Source:Punch
July 25, 2024 20:06 UTC
FCTA issues advisory to protect vulnerable groups during rainy season
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has urged carers and mothers to take extra precautions to protect the elderly and children during the rainy season. Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, FCT Mandate Secretary for Health Services and Environment, made the call on Thursday, emphasising the need to safeguard the health and safety of vulnerable groups. “She recommended measures such as providing protective clothing, maintaining a clean environment, and seeking professional medical care in case of illness. “The FCTA also highlighted the importance of preventing mosquito breeding, using insecticide-treated mosquito nets, and boiling drinking water before use. Proper food handling and storage were also emphasised to prevent contamination.”“Dr Fasawe noted that the government has implemented measures to protect vulnerable groups, including a free insurance scheme, advocacy campaigns, and continuous sensitization on immunisation and vaccination.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 25, 2024 18:18 UTC
Meta deletes 63,000 accounts linked to cybercriminals
Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has removed 63,000 accounts associated with the notorious “Yahoo Boys” scam group, the company announced in its Q1 2024 Adversarial Threat Report on Wednesday. The accounts, deleted over the past few weeks, were used for financial sextortion scams and distributing blackmail scripts. Meta reported that a smaller network of 2,500 accounts, linked to around 20 individuals, primarily targeted adult men in the United States using fake identities. Meta said it identified and disabled those accounts through a combination of advanced technical signals and comprehensive investigations, enhancing its automated detection systems. Further, the parent company of Facebook said it removed around 7,200 assets in Nigeria, including 1,300 Facebook accounts, 200 pages, and 5,700 groups that were providing scam-related resources.
Source:Punch
July 25, 2024 14:43 UTC
Shareholders condemn demarketing of Dangote Refinery
Shareholders have criticised the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, for a deliberate attempt at demarketing Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals. The Pragmatic Shareholders Association of Nigeria (PSAN) in a statement by its National Coordinator, Mrs. Bisi Bakare, expressed dismay over recent allegations from the petroleum regulatory agency regarding the quality of diesel produced by Dangote Petroleum Refinery. NMDPRA boss Ahmed has faced backlash for suggesting that the diesel produced by the $20 billion Dangote refinery is of inferior quality compared to imports into the country. Bakare commended Africa’s foremost industrialist, Aliko Dangote, for his visionary approach to establishing one of the world’s foremost refineries in Nigeria. The shareholders group strongly condemned what they termed as “unwarranted efforts to demarket the refinery” by regulatory bodies.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 25, 2024 04:55 UTC
Bauchi varsity commences online screening for 2024 admissions
Sa’adu Zungur University, Gadau, formerly known as Bauchi State University, has given notice for online screening to all prospective candidates for the 2024/2025 Admission, especially all those who chose the University as their first choice. According to a statement from the University signed by the Registrar, A. G. Hassan, PhD, the online screening for 2024/2025 admission commences on Thursday 25th July, 2024. To this end, all prospective candidatesinto various programmes of the University who scored 140 points and above in the 2024 JAMB/UTME should visit the University’s website at www.basug.edu.ng for thescreening procedure. The Registrar stressed that to be eligible for the screening/admission, a candidate must have obtained a minimum admissible score of 140 points in the 2024 UTME, obtained a minimum of Five relevant O’ level Credits (including English andMathematics) at not more than two (2) sittings. He added that eligible candidates are to create accounts and pay the sum of N2,000;00 only for the screening exercise through the online screening portal on https://basug screened admission cloud.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 25, 2024 01:44 UTC