SPORTS : Tokyo Olympics. Banned Nigerian athletes protest in Japan

 

Nigerian athletes staged a protest in Tokyo, Japan, after ten of them were banned from taking part in the track and field competition at the ongoing Olympic Games, which begins on Friday.

The protesting athletes carried placards with inscriptions such as “Why should we suffer for someone else’s negligence”, “We are not just alternates but potential medalists,” and “All we wanted to do was compete.”

They expressed frustration at seeing their dreams of competing at the ongoing Olympics dashed by negligence from the Ministry of Sports and the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, AFN.

 had reported on Wednesday that Nigeria had 10 of its representatives disqualified.

The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), which runs the anti-doping program for the sport, disclosed that the athletes failed to meet the minimum testing requirements under Rule 15 of the Anti-Doping Rules for ‘Category A’ federations.

Meanwhile, two Nigerian athletes, Blessing Okagbare and Nzubechi Grace Nwokocha, have made it to the semifinals of the women’s 100m race in the ongoing Olympic Games in Tokyo.

This is the first time since 2012 Nigerians will be having two of her athletes contesting in the semifinals of the 100m women race.

However, following the disqualification, the president of the AFN, Tonok Okowa, in a statement, said that the non-testing affected athletes are residents in America.

BBNaija : Biggie gives Head of House clue on wild cards

 

Biggie has given the Head of House, Peace, a clue on who the wild cards are.

Biggie told Peace during her diary session that the duo were invited one after the other.

He said, “During the course of the diary session, the wild cards were invited one after the other

“If your suspect were not invited one after the other, then you are on the wrong path.”

Meanwhile, Biggie announced that Pere and Maria are the wild cards.

However, the housemate are not aware and have been instructed to find out who they are before Sunday.

Ohanaeze youths berate FG over alleged human right violations

 The Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC), youth wing of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has stated that the democratic and human rights of freedom of association and speech enjoyed in democracy has been murdered by President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration.

OYC said such unlawful action was evidenced in the blatant use of force against any form of opposition since Buhari came into power.

The group likened the Buhari administration to a military government that goes about its whims and caprices mindless of whose ox is gored.

The OYC, in a release signed by its National President, Igboayaka O. Igboayaka, and sent to DAILY POST on Wednesday, urged the Nigerian government to shun judicial impunity and unwarranted measures over its case.

Ohanaeze youths back Southern Govs on 2023 presidency, open grazing ban

It also demanded that the Federal Government embraces unconventional means to arrest the political instability in the country.

It condemned in strong terms the arrest of journalists who reportedly went to cover the court proceedings in the treasonable felony trial of the leader of the Indigeneous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, at Federal High Court in Abuja.

Ohanaeze youths described the unwarranted arrest as a sign of colossal failure of democracy in Nigeria, and called for their immediate release.

“It’s highly undemocratic and a show of tyranny of President Muhammadu Buhari administration watching Nigeria security agents beat civilians and IPOB members who came to watch the court proceedings.

“British government should wake up to the present realities in Nigeria and see the contraption they created. becoming a monster that eats its child. President Buhari is majestically walking on a tiny rope with a sharp blade, that if not well cautioned will strip Nigeria of her sovereignty.

“Nigeria government is becoming an institution on a suicide mission; rule of law has been imprisoned, freedom of speech is in exile, freedom of association has been buried, value of human life has no place by those with political powers, security agents has become vampires that carnivorously feed on the flesh of Self- determination group of Igbo extraction, the IPOB and others,” the statement read.

“The international community with a sense of humanity should come to the aid of Nigerians, as the situation here in Nigeria is secretly more fearful than the time of Gen. Idi Amin of Uganda. Our country is turning into a den of scavengers, Igbo youths has been pushed to the wall since 2015 that President Muhammadu Buhari came to power, the political actors of Nigeria government should bear in mind that Nnamdi Kanu’s case is not strictly IPOB case but completely an Igbo affair, therefore, every Igbo person by conviction, trait and act is an Indigenous Person Of Biafra.”

OYC commended the diplomatic and tactical effort of the parent body led by Professor George Obiozor towards Nnamdi Kanu’s ordeal, calling on President Muhammadu Buhari to hand Mazi Nnamdi Kanu over to noble political leaders of Igbo extraction which will guarantee a quick negotiation and dialogue on the quest for self- determination.

FG’s attitude towards court case dangerous – Ohanaeze youths

 The youth wing of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has rued what it called the poor handling of the case involving the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

The secessionist was billed to stand for his trial on Monday but the Federal Government was unable to produce him in court prompting the Judge to adjourn the matter till October 21, 2021.

However, Ohanaeze is not comfortable with the Federal Government’s reason, and warns such could worsen the already tensed-situation.

It made its stand known in a statement signed by Mazi Okwu Nnabuuke, the President-General.

OYC noted that, “we find it hard to understand how the same Government that had all the logistics to repatriate Nnamdi Kanu from Kenya back to Nigeria in a commando-like fashion should say they were unable to bring him to court owing to logistics reasons.

“What logistics are they talking about? They own all the security apparatus; they own all manner of vehicles; they could even shut down the FCT to make the trial go on.

“It shows unwillingness on the part of the government to prosecute the IPOB leader and the court should not keep him forever. It owes a duty to free the detainee if the prosecutor is not ready to go on with the case.

“The present development is dangerous and capable of increasing the tension in the land.”

“We must caution that the government should treat this matter with caution and this is why we have continued to advocate for a political solution,” it added, urging Igbo leaders to intervene and secure Kanu’s freedom.

Buhari govt kidnapped my son from Kenya, I’m disappointed – Ezeife

 Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife, a former Governor of Old Anambra State, has described Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, as his son.

Addressing journalists at the Federal High Court, Abuja on Monday where Nnamdi Kanu was expected to appear for the continuation of his trial, the former Governor said, “He is my son, and whatever is the situation, he is my son. They did not bring him to court.”

Ezeife was one of the high-profile political figures from the South East appointed by Ohanaeze Ndigbo leadership to represent the organisation at the court on Monday to witness Kanu’s trial.

Ezeife said he was at the court to represent Ndigbo, accusing President Muhammadu Buhari government of kidnapping the IPOB leader.

“He is my son whatever is the situation. They kidnapped him from Kenya. I am disappointed.”

Nnamdi Kanu was rearrested, detained by the Kenyan authorities and was later handed over to the Nigerian government.

He was arraigned before Justice Binta Nyako on June 29, and the court ordered that he be remanded in the custody of the Department of State Services, DSS, pending the hearing and determination of the case.

BIAFRA NEWS : Release Nnamdi Kanu, we need Biafra – Edochie

 Veteran Nollywood actress, Rita Edochie has demanded the release of the leader of Indigenous People, Nnamdi Kanu.

Nnamdi Kanu was re-arrested in Kenya and repatriated to Nigeria.

The IPOB leader who is facing trial for treasonable felony was scheduled to appear before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday but could not be produced by the Federal Government.

Edochie speaking on her Instagram page urged the federal government to release Kanu, adding that ‘they need Biafra’

According to her, Igbos need Biafra as they can no longer be third class citizens in Nigeria.

Her post reads: “Free Mazi NNamdi Kanu now to avoid ‘had I know.’

“Allow us to go. We need Biafra. We can’t keep being third class citizens in our own land.”

BBNaija season 6: Maria caught kissing Boma [VIDEO]

 

Big Brother Naija, BBNaija, housemate, Maria, on Wednesday kissed fellow housemate, Boma.

Maria kissed Boma in the presence of all other housemates, who were preparing for a task.

Boma was sitting on a chair with a staff in his hand, while other housemates were busy chatting.

While Boma was seated, Maria walked up to him and kissed him.

She was, however, dragged off by two other housemates, while the others screamed and laughed aloud.

Meanwhile, Maria had a few days ago, vowed not to have sex on the reality television show.

The Dubai-based former air hostess had stated this during a conversation with other housemates, White money and Niyi.

Watch video…

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