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Hardship: Be patient, I understand your pain – Tinubu begs Nigerian youths
President Bola Tinubu has appealed to Nigerian youths to be patient and understanding with the hardship caused by the economic initiatives of his administration.
Tinubu explained that the hardships the country is currently facing would eventually vanish and give way to a more equitable, prosperous and inclusive economy.
He gave the assurance on Thursday in the nation’s capital at an audience with the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Youth Leaders from the 36 States of the federation and Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
The President said, “I make my pledge to the country that no decision will be difficult for this administration to take for the prosperity and unity of this country. Economic reforms could be slow. Be patient a little more.
“I can assure you that I understand the pains you are going through. It’s not easy to get out the monster of over forty years called fuel subsidy.’’
DAILY POST reports that Nigerians have experienced more hardship since the removal of fuel subsidy two months ago.
Food items, goods and services, including transportation have all gone up as a result of the fuel subsidy removal.
credited to: dailypost.ng
Ian Wright calls for Nigeria to pay their women’s team match bonuses amid ongoing dispute after sealing famous World Cup victory against Australia
NIGERIA VICTORY OVER AUSTRALIA
Court rejects SSS’ request to elongate Emefiele’s detention
The High Court in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Thursday struck out an application filed by the State Security Service (SSS) to secure an order to detain the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, for 14 more days.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the SSS had told the court in the application that the agency had uncovered fresh evidence that warrants the request for the order.
SSS had quietly filed the application marked FCT/HC/M/12105/2023, on Wednesday, to enlongate Mr Emefiele’s detention.
It was filed in a desperate bid by the SSS to legitimise its disobedience to an order of the Federal High Court in Lagos granting bail to Mr Emefiele earlier on Tuesday.
The Federal High Court in Lagos had, on Tuesday, granted bail to Mr Emefiele after he pleaded not guilty to charges of illegal possession of firearms and ammunition filed against him by the SSS.
It also ordered the federal prisons in Lagos to take custody of the embattled banker pending when he would meet his bail conditions.
But in violation of the court order, SSS operatives scuttled an attempt by prison officials to take custody of the defendant on the court premises, leading to a clash between the officers of the two federal agencies.
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the conduct of agents of the bodies involved in the clash and called for a probe with the a view of punishing the erring officers.
Hamza Muazu, an FCT High Court judge, heard SSS’ fresh application on Thursday.
Mr Muazu struck out the application for being an abuse of court processes and for want of jurisdiction.
When the judge questioned SSS lawyer, Victor Ejelonu, on the court’s jurisdiction in view of the provisions of Sections 293 and 296 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act which vests exclusive rights on the Magistrates’ Court to grant detention orders, the counsel withdrew the prayer.
Mr Emefiele, was on Tuesday granted bail in the sum of N20 million with one surety in like sum by the Federal High Court in Lagos State.
SSS vs Emefiele
The SSS has now held Mr Emefiele for 47 days after arresting him in Lagos on 10 June, a day after President Bola Tinubu’s ordered his suspension from office.
But he was not charged until about 35 days after his arrest and until after a court in Abuja gave the SSS an ultimatum to either release or prosecute him.
The agency filed charges of illegal possession of firearms against Mr Emefiele on the same day the court gave its order.
This set off a wave of disappointment among Nigerians who had heard the agency months earlier sensationally accuse the suspended CBN governor of much weightier terrorism and economic offences.
It finally arraigned him on the downgraded allegations of possession of firearms at the Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday.
UDP CHALLENGES APPOINTMENTS OF 6 PRESIDENTIAL ADVISERS AT SUPREME COURT
The opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) has filed a lawsuit at the Supreme Court challenging the legality of the appointments of 6 presidential advisers.
The suit, filed by the UDP and Ebrima Dibba yesterday, is seeking for the Supreme Court to declare that the appointments of presidential advisers; Dembo Bojang, Lamin Cham, Henry Gomez, Dodou Sanno, Sulayman Camara and Lamin K Saidy are unconstitutional.
Both Ebrima Dibba and the UDP believe these appointments contravene Section 170 of the Constitution.
In a similar move, Madi K Ceesay, National Assembly member for Serekunda West and the UDP have also filed a suit against the appointments of Fatoumatta Jahumpa-Ceesay, Sheikh Tijan Hydara, Ousman Jatta alias Rambo, and General Lamin Bojang into the Foreign Service.
“The United Democratic Party is a party that believes in the rule of law and will continue to defend and uphold the constitution of The Gambia,” the party said in a statement yesterday.
Credit to: standard.gm
Asisat Oshoala: Super Falcons star makes World Cup history with super goal against Australia
Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala continues her march towards becoming Africa’s greatest-ever female player after entering the FIFA Women’s World Cup history books with a goal against Australia to continue her perfect run in the competition
Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala made a superb cameo appearance for Nigeria against Australia and scored yet another World Cup goal to continue her perfect tournament record.
Oshoala makes crucial cameo against Australia
An injury prevented Oshoala from making the starting 11 for the Super Falcons against Australia, but she made good use of her time on the pitch to score Nigeria’s third goal of the game to give them some breathing space.
Only eight minutes after coming on for Uchenna Kanu, Oshoala pounced on a defensive mix-up from the Matilda’s to put Nigeria 3-1 up, with what proved to be the winning goal.
In doing so, Asisat scored the third World Cup goal of her career, putting her firmly in the history books.
Oshoala makes World Cup history with Australia goal
The goal after 72 minutes against Australia meant that the Barcelona Femeni star had now scored in all three World Cup appearances that she has made, adding to her goals in 2015 and 2019.
Oshoala’s strike against Australia added to her goals against Sweden in 2015 and South Korea in 2019, making her the first African woman to score at three different World Cup tournaments.
Oshoala continues to stake her claim as Africa’s greatest female player with yet another record, and the two-time UEFA Women’s Champions League winner will be hoping that she can take her performance against Australia into the latter stages of the competition to make more history with the Super Falcons.
FULL LIST: Senate unveils Tinubu’s 28 ministerial nominees
The names were read by the Senate President, GodsWill Akpabio, at the plenary on Thursday.
The latter containing the list of the ministerial nominees was personally delivered by the Chief of Staff and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila.
Prominent people who made the list are the immediate past Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, and his colleague from Kaduna, Nasir El-Rufai, and former Ebonyi Governor, David Umahi.
SEE FULL LIST BELOW:
1. Abubakar Momoh
2. Amb Yusuf Maitama
3. Architect Ahmad Dangiwa
4. Hanatu Musawa
5. Chief Uche Nnaji
6. Beta Edu
7. Doris Aniche
8. David Umahi
9. Nyesom Wike
10 Mohamed Badaru
11. Nasir El-Rufai
12. Ekperikpe Ekpo
13. Nkiru onyejiocha
14. Olubumi Ojo
15. Stella okotekpe
16. Uju Kennedy
17. Bello Mohammed Goroyo
18. Dele Alake
19. Lateef Fagbemi
20. Mohammed Idris
21. Olawale Edun
22. Adebayo Adelabu
23. Imma Suleiman
24. Ali Pate
25. Joseph Utsev
26. Abubaka kyari
27. John Eno
28. Sani Abubakar Danladi
credit to: Punch news paper
Australia vs Nigeria 2-3: Women’s World Cup 2023 – as it happened
This blog is now closed, thanks for joining us. These were the updates on the Australia vs Nigeria FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 match on Thursday, July 27.
Full-time
Nigeria win – and they deserved it!
The Super Eagles produced a fine defensive display in the second half to beat a talented Australian side. They were ultimately more clinical in their attacks, and Asisat Oshoala’s class, after being subbed on, sealed the deal.
Thank you to both sides for a riveting, scintillating game of football.
Full time: Australia 2-3 Nigeria
credit to: aljazeera
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