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Paris 2024 Olympics: Current Medals Standing

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  As of now, the United States leads the medal standings at the 2024 Paris Olympics with a total of 64 medals, including 14 gold, 25 silver, and 25 bronze. China follows closely with 41 medals (18 gold, 14 silver, and 9 bronze), and France is in third place with 42 medals (12 gold, 14 silver, and 16 bronze)​ Other notable countries in the top standings include: Australia with 27 medals (12 gold) Great Britain with 36 medals (10 gold) Republic of Korea with 24 medals (10 gold) Japan with 22 medals (8 gold) Italy with 19 medals (6 gold)​   For a complete and updated list of the medal standings, you can visit the official Olympics website or other reliable sports news sources such as Sporting News and FOX Sports.

QNET, FG Partner To Educate Youths On illegal Migration, Fake Jobs

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  QNET, a  direct-selling company says it has  partnered with the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment (FMLE) to train and educate youths on illegal migration and fake job offers. Mr Biram Fall, the Regional General Manager of QNET said this in a statement on Saturday in Lagos. He said the partnership was an  employability training programme to empower Nigerian youth. Fall also noted that the initiative was part of QNET's ongoing “Say No!” awareness campaign to combat fake job offers leading to illegal migration across Africa. He said the two-day programme featured a curriculum designed to equip participants with essential skills for safely navigating the job market.  “We are proud to partner with the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment in this critical initiative, as the unemployment rate of 53.4 per cent  remains alarmingly high.  "Investing in robust training and continuous education programmes is essential for creating a resilient and co...

Protest: Vice Chairman begs for calm even as Ikotun remains peaceful

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The Vice Chairman Ikotun-Igando Local Council Development Area (LCDA) Mojisola Badmus, has pleaded with youths to remain calm and embrace dialogue as the way forward towards solving their agitations in the country. Badmus, on behalf of the council's Chairman, Lasisi Akinsanya thanked the people of the LCDA for not coming out to protest and for believing in the government of the day. She said that the council was working together with the people for the good of the community as their representative in ensuring that they feel the positive impact of the government. "We have been ensuring that the dividends of democracy gets to the footsteps of every dweller and citizen of the LCDA. "I appreciate them for believing in us and for appreciating the peace that we are able to provide in the community," the vice chairman said. Badmus said that it was too early for any protest to hold because the government was just barely a year and a month in office to turn things around. ...

Climate Change And The Beauty Of The Weather In United Kingdom

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The United Kingdom (UK) experiences a diverse range of weather patterns and climates, contributing to its picturesque landscapes and unique environmental beauty. However, climate change is impacting these weather patterns, potentially altering the natural beauty and ecological balance of the region. Beauty of the UK Weather Mild Temperate Climate: The UK enjoys a temperate maritime climate, which means it generally experiences mild temperatures and moderate rainfall throughout the year. This climate supports lush, green landscapes and vibrant flora. Seasonal Changes: The UK has four distinct seasons, each bringing its own charm: Spring: Blooming flowers, blossoming trees, and vibrant greenery. Summer: Long daylight hours, warm temperatures, and bustling seaside towns. Autumn: Stunning displays of autumn foliage with shades of red, orange, and yellow. Winter: Frosty mornings, occasional snowfall, and festive holiday atmospheres. Diverse Landscapes: From the rolling hills of the Cotswold...

Lawmaker Commends Lagos Mainland Youths For Shunning Protest

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A lawmaker, Adebola Shabi, has commended the youths of Lagos Mainland Constituency 11 for heeding his counsel to shun the nationwide protest, which kicked off on Thursday. Shabi, a Member representing Mainland Constituency 11 in the Lagos State House of Assembly (LAHA), made the commendation while addressing the youths. He said that he had earlier addressed the youths to make the protest peaceful and avoid the exercise being hijacked by miscreants. He acknowledged the economic situation and the need for the people to express their grievances, noting that there was no need for protest that would result to violence and destruction of infrastructure. According to him, before Thursday when the protest kicked off, he had made the youths realise that the present administration was just a year plus adding that Nigerians needed to give President Bola Tinubu more time. “Our youths in Mainland have listening ears. I advised them earlier to have a change of mind and not to engage in violent prote...

CLEEN Foundation bemoans challenges with parole system in Nigeria

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 CLEEN Foundation bemoans challenges with parole system in Nigeria Lagos, Aug. 1, 2024 (NAN) Mr Salaudeen Hashim, Director of Programme, CLEEN Foundation has bemoaned the challenges facing the parole system in Nigeria which is relatively a new innovation in the country. Hashim said this during a media workshop titled: "A Parole System Not Fit for Purpose: The Legal Framework of the Parole System in Nigeria." which held on Tuesday at Watercress Event Centre, Ikeja, Lagos State. According to him, the parole system was introduced into law in 2015 but the system was not achieving it's set objective especially in the area for which it was created for. "The system, currently as structured, is not achieving it's set objective because there is a set back with the administration of criminal justice, particularly with the parole innovation," Hashim said. He said that the challenges with the value chain within it's implementation bordered around non compliance, adm...

LASUED VC Advocates Increased Tree Tlanning To Address Global Warming

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  The Vice- Chancellor of Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), Otto/Ijanikin, Prof. Bidemi Lafiaji-Okuneye, has advocated increased tree planting  to address global warming. Lafiaji-Okuneye said that tree planting would help to build resilience to climate change. She made the assertion at the 2024 Lagos State Annual Tree Planting Campaign held at the university’s  main campus,  on  Sunday in Lagos. She said that tree planting was critical to securing a promising future. “Trees are essential to ecosystem in which we reside.  They also control climate change by moderating the effects of sun, rain and wind. “Today, their value continues to increase, and more of their benefits are being discovered as their role expands to satisfy the needs created by our modern lifestyles. “Studies have also shown that by spending quality time among trees and in green spaces, we reduce the amount of stress that we carry around with us in our daily lives. “Lagos State t...