Mexico exit World Cup on goal difference despite beating Saudi Arabia | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News

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Mexico desperately pushed for a third goal in an effort to improve their goal difference as they faced elimination on FIFA fair play rules but they fell short. – Tactical reshuffle –Martino ditched the back five he used in the 2-0 loss to Argentina and brought in Martin to lead the attack. Mohamed Kanno whipped a free-kick just over for Saudi Arabia, who saw defender Ali Al-Bulayhi forced off with injury — adding to their mounting casualty list. Mexico’s second goal arrived just five minutes later when Chavez sensationally curled a free-kick into the top corner from 30 metres. Keeping an eye on the score between Argentina and Poland, Mexico pressed relentlessly for a third goal, with Lozano’s effort ruled out for a tight offside.
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Displaced by flooding, Nigerians in desperate need of help | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News

For the past two weeks, they have been living in dire conditions near Ahoada, in Rivers state, in a school now crowded with more than a thousand people displaced by Nigeria’s worst floods in a decade. In southern Rivers state, one of the worst affected, informal camps have popped up for those who managed to escape. A group of local volunteers are cleaning and dividing the meagre food supplies received from local authorities. Health risksTen days ago, the governor of Rivers state, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, approved one billion naira (about $2.3 million) for emergency relief measures for flood victims. “Women are giving birth, helped by other women who are not trained, not educated, and using unsterilised tools.”

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Contractors protest non-payment for services as remodeling of Agbowo

• Mother With Hole-In-The-Heart Baby Among Protesters, Claims She Needs Fund To Save Ward’s LifeAbout two years ago, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, leased the popular Agbowo Shopping complex in Ibadan to Whitestone Global Limited for 50 years. “In its heydays, it had a massive arts and film theatre hall, department stores, night club, and several large offices. At the time, Governor Makinde promised that “in 24 months, that is 104 weeks, this complex will be ready for business. Last week, some group of sub-contractors staged a peaceful protest at the complex, demanding the urgent intervention of Governor Makinde. The Housing ministry is also aware of the problem and we even met with the current deputy governor.”

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GITEX 2022: An encounter with digital economy maestro | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News

He is truly Nigeria’s Digital Economy maestro. The results are certainly obvious for many to see: Apart from the digital economy sector now playing a pivotal role in lifting the Nigerian economy out of recession, it is continuously recording the highest growth rate in the country’s public sector. This was the 2022 edition of the annual Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX Global), from the 10th of October 2022 in Dubai. The Minister also met with officials of the Dubai World Trade Center to explore areas of collaboration, as Nigeria is the largest African digital economy. The 26 that made it to the finals of the Supernova competition also had two Nigerian startups.

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Stealing the nation

The meagre 3 percent is to be administered by a board dominated by the oil companies’ nominees for community projects. Does it not put a lie to the official insistence that the petroleum sector is the lifeline of the nation’s economy? Or that the energy need of the nation would only be met by continued extraction of crude oil? The series of exposés we read these days, including that of the stealing of natural gas, clearly show that the nation faces a grave future and that something must be done immediately. With revelations of the stealing of the nation pouring daily into the airwaves, it is time to switch on and not switch off the mic.

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As 2023 beckons - Part 1 | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News

They agree too that the broken country can be fixed. Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of APC, for instance, will recover our national economy from the pit of hell by building an export-driven economy. The national economy was not in a mess; it was not quite booming, but it was strong enough to keep poverty at a reduced rate. The truth is that ours is a broken country. The Emir of Kano, Sanusi II has repeatedly expressed his sympathy for Buhari’s successor because the damage to the national economy is extensive.

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Experts chart path to Africa’s development through sports | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News

Sports can be used to reshape the African brand by growing national economies, experts have said. Sport Management, Bournemouth University, UK, Dr. Manuela Picariello and founder and project leader, The Football Foundation for Africa, Brian Wesaala. Mumbo, who raised concern about the African brand, asked: “What is the promise that Africa is given to? Who are the different stakeholders interested in the brand that is Africa? He said: “We are not making strategic plans to have these people (athletes and sports people) spend even two extra days in that country.

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Enhance opportunities for needy, Abdul Malik tells government | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News

To commemorate the birth of the Holy Prophet (SAW), thousands of Muslims gathered in Orofun Town, Ibeju Lekki, Lagos, to eulogise his exemplary lifestyle and pray for the nation. According to the reputable scholar, the significance of Maulud Nabiyy is to ponder, praise the exemplary character of the holy prophet (SAW) and likewise pray for the nation. “There are numerous blessings and rewards in gathering to celebrate the Holy Prophet (SAW). “The hope in Almighty Allah will help Nigerians overcome the economic hardship and insecurity that is affecting the country.”The Special Duty Manager Jam’iyyatu Lutufullai International, Engr. Gbolahan Awonusi, said, “The Holy Prophet (SAW) has been an inspiration to humanity and because we want the message passed by the Holy Prophet (SAW) to resound in our memories in all our daily activities that is why activities like this are held on a yearly basis.

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Iran president says Amini 'riots' pave way for attacks | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News

Raisi vowed “a severe response” over the mass killing at the Shiite Muslim Shah Cheragh mausoleum during evening prayers — an attack that was claimed by the Sunni extremist group Islamic State. The rallies have been led by young women who have burned their headscarves and confronted security forces, in the biggest wave of unrest to rock Iran for years. “Security forces have shot tear gas and opened fire on people in Zindan square, Saqez city,” the Hengaw rights group said, without specifying whether there were any dead or wounded. – Kurdistan flashpoint –After nightfall, blasts were heard as security forces fired on protesters in Marivan, Kurdistan province, in a video published by Hengaw, a Norway-based organisation. Protesters also surrounded a base of the Basij militia in Sanandaj, a flashpoint city in Kurdistan province, starting fires and driving security forces back, it added.

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