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Raheem Sterling of England in action against German during Euro 2020 Round-16 match. EURO 2020 Quarterfinals Friday 2 July, 2021 Saint Petersburg Stadium, Russia. Switzerland vs Spain 17:00 Football Arena Munich, Germany Belgium vs Italy 20:00 Saturday 3 July, 2021 Baku Olympic Stadium, Baku, Azerbaijan Czech Republic vs Denmark 17:00 Olimpico in Rome, Rome Ukraine vs England 20:00

Late Comrade Ayodele Akele *Says the struggle must go on until victory By Felicia Adedigba NATIONAL Conscience Party, NCP, has appealed dot Lagos state government to pay all the outstanding entitlement of Comrade Ayodele Akele to his family. The NCP made the call at Comrade Ayodele Akele Memorial Symposium held at Ikeja, Lagos on June 26. The party made the call through its state party chairman, Comrade Fatai Ibu-Owo, who said that Akele fought for the right of masses like Chief Gani Fawehinmi, and he (Akele) should not be treated like that after his death on June 23 last year. According to Ibu-Owo: “On June 23 2020, our Comrade Ayodele Akele (aka Iturity) passed on after years of waging numerous struggles against all forms of tyranny in Nigeria. From his days in the students’ movement in the late 1970s to early-1980s, to the trade union movements, to the human rights and political movement of the masses and youth, Comrade Akele was a principled defender of the toiling masses. “He lef...

Odumboni LAGOS State Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, has signed a five-year agreement with the state PSP operators to enhance their operational activities and boost their confidence to reassure them of government’s commitment to their sustainability. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Mr. Ibrahim Odumboni, who oversaw the signing of the agreement, which held recently in Lagos, said the state government was entering into a new phase of waste collection and disposal and would strengthen the sector and make it wholly manageable. The LAWMA boss said: “The idea of people dumping waste indiscriminately into drainage channels, water channels, the median and other unauthorised places must stop as it would be seriously frowned at, and offenders prosecuted. We will have such houses sealed and make defaulters face the law.” Responding, the President, Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria AWAMN, Mr. David Oriyomi, expressed the gratitude of the operators to LAWMA for th...

• Says he lacks power to fight FG • Why Police must provide security — Adebanjo AHEAD of the proposed Saturday's self-determination rally in Lagos, Yoruba freedom fighter, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, yesterday, assured that the rally would be peaceful, adding that he lacks the power to fight the Federal Government and political leaders. Adeyemo, in a viral video, said that the rally would hold against all odds. He alluded to similar rallies that took place in Ogun, Oyo, Ondo, and Osun states, saying the Lagos rally would be as peaceful as witnessed in other South Western states. His words: “I don’t have the power to fight the Federal Government. I can’t fight an ordinary local government chairman. But the battle is the Lord’s. God who is the head of the battle will fight for us. Our generation will emancipate the Yoruba race from slavery.” Going more spiritual, he painted the picture of the sojourn of Israelites in Egypt, noting that it was God who freed them...

THE Federal Government has approved the extension of the deadline for NIN-SIM data verification to July 26, 2021. A statement jointly signed by the NCC Director, Public Affairs, Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde and NIMC Head, Corporate Communications,  Mr Kayode Adegoke, said the decision to extend the deadline was made after a request by stakeholders on the need to consolidate the enrollment and NIN-SIM verification process, following the rapid increase in the number of enrollment systems across the country. Ikechukwu Adinde, Director, NCC Public Affairs. The statement also indicated that the enrollment systems were now available across the country as at June 28, 2021, noting that this would significantly ease the NIN enrollment process and linkage of NIN to SIM. There were only about 800 such enrollment systems as at December 2020 until the recent increase. Kayode Adegoke,  Head, NIMC Corporate Communications.   According to the statement, the Federal Government approved the exten...

By Felicia Adedigba State of the Nation THE pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenfere, has condemned the spate of killing and kidnapping in the country and declared that Nigeria is ‘bleeding' from many parts as a result of the challenges bedevilling it. In a communiqué issued at the end of its meeting at Ijebu-Ogbo, the country home of its leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo. Afenifere said it was ready for meetings of stakeholders, where the issues of restructuring, devolution of power, true federalism would be firmed up. According to Afenifere's communiqué: “The meeting deliberated profoundly on matters affecting Yorubaland and the situation of Yoruba peoples in the present nation called Nigeria. “The meeting also deliberated on various issues that are not only threatening the corporate existence of Nigeria but making Nigerians live in fears, as many are losing their lives and property to kidnappers and terrorists. “The attitude of the Federal Government to the decisions of the ...

TB Joshua and side view of Synagogue. By Our Reporters THE Synagogue, Church of All Nations, SCOAN, has announced that its late founder, Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua, would be laid to rest at the church premises in Lagos, on Friday, July 9, 2021. But the committee on the planning of the burial was silent on TB Joshua’s successor. The burial programme of Prophet TB Joshua, who died on June 5, 2021, at the age of 58, is a weeklong activity. Addressing journalists on the programme, tagged: ‘Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Prophet TB Joshua (1963-2021)'. Dr. Gary Tonge, a friend of the ministry and international member of the church, said the activities will begin from July 5 to 11. Front view of Synagogue He said: “The news of his departure has led to an increase of 600,000 followers on the TB Joshua Ministries Facebook page, reaching a total of 6,200,000, which is the largest of any religious figure in Africa.” Tonge also said on July 5, 2021, there would be a private candleli...

JIGI-BOLA : First Lady, Lagos State, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu (right), presenting eye glasses to one of the beneficiaries, during the Jigi-Bola Relaunch in Lagos. While, wife of the Deputy Governor, Lagos State; Mrs. Oluremi Hamzat looks on. Photo: Vanguard By Abimbola Oloyede ....As Sanwo-Olu relaunches Jigi-Bola free sight programme  Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwanu Akiolu I, has warned that with increasing population, without corresponding plans for the citizens, the country is sitting on a time bomb that will consume it sooner or later. Oba Akiolu said this at the inauguration of the re-launch of the ‘Jigi Bola’ Initiative, held at the Police College Parade Ground in Ikeja, Lagos. The monarch said: “The government is only capable of taking care of five per cent of the population of youths, while the remaining 95 per cent are the ones roaming the streets. “Former President Obasanjo said something very important regarding our population. From the information at hand, my pioneer tenant, th...

 

Sterlin, after he scored in the first goal. ...As Sterling, Kane take England to quarter-final ENGLAND team defeated Germany team 2-0 at round-16 of the ongoing Euro 2020 competition. The England team avenged decades of hurt at the hands of Germany when they defeated their old rivals in a blockbuster Euro 2020 last-16 clash on Tuesday after the tournament was rocked by Portugal and France's stunning exit. Gareth Southgate's side hosts Germany at Wembley in what is England's biggest match on home turf for 25 years. After the two teams played for 74 minutes of the match without goal, Raheem Sterling broke the deadlock at 75 minutes of the game. His goal gave England edge to continue pushing the ball to the territory of the Germany. A fine England team goal as Sterling, Kane, Grealish and Shaw combines well, with Grealish finally sending a fine cross to Sterling who taps into the corner of the net from close range. At 81 minutes, what would have been an equalizer for Germany,...

*Say Saturday July 3 rally in Lagos'll hold *Add we're not coming to cause trouble, but awareness about Oduduwa Republic *Want UN, US, UK, ECOWAS, others to attend as observers Prof. Banji Akintoye, Sunday Igboho and other agitator. LEADER of Ilana Omo Oodua, IOO, Professor Banji Akintoye, and leader of Yoruba nation agitators, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, have endorsed the July 3rd Mega Rally scheduled to hold in Lagos, in support of the actualisation of Yoruba Nation (Oduduwa Republic), adding that nobody can stop the rally. The Yoruba Nation agitations have held peaceful rallies in Oyo, Osun, Ogun, Ekiti and Ondo states, clamouring for the emergence of Yoruba Nation from the Republic of Nigeria.   In a statement by its General Secretary and Media Communications Secretary, Messrs George Akinola and Maxwell Adeleye, the IOO has invited the United Nations, UN; European Union, EUP; African Union, AU; Economic Community for West African States, ECOWAS...

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  *Insist only negotiation by govt, not use of force, can stop it  *Asks govs to stop ‘political amnesty’, back it with actions *Urges Buhari to invite IPOB for negotiations  *Army dismisses Gumi’s allegation, says troops not colluding with bandits GREAT  Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, claimed yesterday that bandits operating in Nigeria were doing so in connivance with some security agents in the country. He also described the banditry going on in Nigeria as a tribal war between herders and other tribes in the country, attributing this to the killings in the South West and South East. Gumi, who spoke in an interview on Arise TV, said: ‘’These bandits are operating with a lot of people in the security system. This is business, otherwise, how can these big weapons they use cross the borders into the country if money is not exchanging hands.’’ Explaining that the banditry in Nigeria was more of tribal war between herders and other tribes, Gumi said it was further c...

Mr. Suleimon Lento flanked by some of the participants at the seminar. *Says Happy World Meal Gate feeds people By Idowu Ajigboteso CHIEF Executive Officer of Happy World Meal Gate, Suleimon Lento has lamented how hunger and poverty ravaging Africa, have increased crimes and criminality in the continent. Lento, who said that the Happy World Meal gate was established to eradicate poverty and feed Africans; stated this during a seminar for old and new members of the outreach food company, at its head office, Ikeja, recently. He urged the staff of the company to reach out to many people to fulfil the company’s purpose of eliminating hunger and malnutrition in Africa. Lento explained that hunger and malnutrition are widespread in Africa,  faster than ailments. He said that the genesis of crime and criminal activities in Nigeria is poverty. He said: “A successful person will like to secure his integrity, business and life. Many Nigerians and Africans have lost their lives in the proces...

  SCHOLARSHIP: Olori Naomi Ogunwusi, wife of the Ooni of Ife (right) and #EndSARS teenager, Kemisola, mother of the baby named in Ondo yesterday. The Olori also offered the baby scholarship to secondary school level . Read story below. The slain broadcaster, Titus Badejo and his wife, Adebisi. Read story below. TEN members of the same family have been confirmed dead by the Police after consuming a local herb mixture purportedly made to cure foot infection in Kwara State. The Command Public Relations Officer, Ajayi Okasanmi, yesterday, in Ilorin, said: “On June 22, at about 0700hrs, one Ibrahim Bonnie of Fulani camp, Biogberu, via Gwanara, reported at the police station. He said one Okosi Musa and Worugura Junlin came to his mother, Pennia Bonni, of the same Fulani camp, who was having a foot infection, with a local herbal mixture purported to be the cure for her ailment. He said: “She was also told to ensure that all her family members took out of the mixture to prevent the spre...

*7 Killed, others injured in Ekiti auto crash *Fire outbreak averted as excavator crushes gas pipeline in Lagos AN early morning tanker explosion, yesterday, claimed the lives of two persons, while 13 vehicles were burnt at Ogere - Remo axis of Lagos -Ibadan expressway. The fire outbreak, which occurred at the proposed new Kara market in Ogere Remo, Ogun State corridor of the expressway, resulted in traffic gridlock in the area, thereby, compelling traffic management authorities to divert vehicular movements in and outbound Lagos. It was gathered that a fully loaded 40-foot truck, which content could not be ascertained, had earlier around 4 a.m, fallen along the expressway, causing gridlock,  as it narrowed the road. Confirming the incident, the Public Relations Officer of the state Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, TRACE, Babatunde Akinbiyi, who spoke with journalists in Abeokuta, said a tanker, conveying 33,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also held up in the tra...

Late Council boss, Rafiu Olatunji. By Iyabode Ishola CHAIRMAN , Eti-Osa East Local Council Development Area, LCDA in Lagos State, Hon. Rafiu Olufunmi Olatunji who passed on after a brief illness on Monday night, has been buried amid tears on Tuesday morning. It was gathered that the late council chairman died after he suddenly fell sick and later gave up ghost in the hospital where he was taken for treatment. Olatunji was re-elected as a candidate of All Progressive Congress in the last primary council election held on June 22, towards the July 24, 2021 general Local Government elections. Tears, tributes as Olatunji laid to rest As the council boss laid rest Tuesday morning, at his residence in Sangotedo, Ajah, Lagos, tributes, eulogies and tears poured in freely. Friends, family members, colleagues and well-wishers paid last respect for late Olatunji. In a condolence message by Lagos APC signed by it’s Publicity Secretary, Seye Oladejo, expressed commiseration with the bereaved family...