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Germany Secures Bronze Medal with Victory Over Spain in Paris 2024 Women’s Football - THENEWSGIST. Paris 2024 Women’s Football: Germany Beats Spain To Clinch Bronze Medal Germany clinched the bronze medal in the women’s football event of the Paris Olympic thanks to a 1-0 win over Spain on Friday. Giulia Gwinn was the hero for the Germans after converting a 64th minute penalty which was enough to secure the bronze medal. Ezoic Gwinn won the penalty for her side after she was fouled by Spanish keeper Cata Coll. Ezoic Spain had a chance to draw level and send the game into extra time after they were also awarded a penalty of their own in added time. Ezoic But Alexia Putellas missed the penalty as her effort was saved by Germany goalkeeper Ann-Katrin. Ezoic Meanwhile, the final of the women’s football event comes up on Saturday between the United States and Brazil. Ezoic This will be the third time both teams will meet in the final of the Olympics football event with the Americans winning

Chidimma, Miss South Africa hopeful quits after citizenship row Chidinma, Miss South Africa hopeful quits after citizenship row Chidimma Adetshina, a Miss South Africa contestant, whose Nigerian heritage sparked a national controversy and a government investigation withdrew from the beauty pageant Thursday. Adetshina’s announcement that she would not take part in Saturday’s final came a day after the Home Affairs ministry accused her mother of fraud and identity theft. “After much careful consideration, I have made the difficult decision to withdraw myself from the competition for the safety and wellbeing of my family and I,” Adetshina, 23, wrote on Instagram. Adetshina, a law student, has been the subject of vicious, xenophobic attacks on social media since she was announced as a finalist in July. Many, including cabinet ministers, questioned her credentials because of her Nigerian descent. Adetshina has previously told local media she was born in Soweto to a Nigerian father and a Sou

US Egypt and Qatar Urge Israel and Hamas to Reopen Peace Negotiations - THENEWSGIST !  US, Egypt and Qatar call on Israel and Hamas to resume talks Getty Images Israeli soldiers in a tank driving along the border with the Gaza Strip in southern IsraelGetty Images The United States, Egypt and Qatar have released a joint statement calling on Israel and Hamas to resume negotiations over a ceasefire and hostage-release deal. The statement said the three nations had forged a "framework agreement" that had "only the details of implementation left to conclude”. Israel said it would send negotiators to the proposed talks, which are pencilled in for 15 August in Doha or Cairo. Hamas did not immediately respond. The renewed diplomatic push will be seen as an attempt to stop regional tensions from spiralling out of control, after Hamas’ leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated last week. Iran, blaming Israel, has vowed a response - though Israel has not commented directly on the kill

Tragic Boat Engine Explosion Claims Lives of 20 in Southern Nigeria -THENEWSGIST  Boat engine explosion kills at least 20 in southern Nigeria In this image from video provided by the Philippine Coast Guard, a man stands on a capsized passenger boat   - The engine of a wooden boat exploded and sank in a river in southern Nigeria, killing at least 20 people, local police said Thursday. The explosion and sinking on the Ezetu 1 River a day earlier was the latest in a series of deadly boat accidents that increasingly point to regulatory failures. It was unclear what might have caused the boat’s engine to explode Wednesday, Musa Muhammed, spokesperson for the Bayelsa police, said. The boat was carrying traders from Ekeni, a small community in the state of Bayelsa to Yenagoa, the state's capital city, when the engine exploded, Ipigansi Ogoniba, chair of the Maritime Workers Union in Bayelsa, said at a news conference. An ensuing fire burned some of the passengers before sinking, he said.

Trump takes stunning lead over Harris with surprising group in blue state Vice President Harris leads former President Trump by 14 points overall in New York By THENEWSGIST MSNBC contributor says Walz 'not a safe pick' for Harris MSNBC's Charlie Sykes says Gov. Tim Walz is "not a safe pick" for Vice President Harris and doesn't appeal to centrists like Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro could. Former President Trump has moved into the lead among Jewish voters in deep-blue New York. Trump garnered the support of 50% of likely Jewish voters in New York, according to a Siena Research Institute poll released Tuesday, a slight lead over Vice President Harris who garnered the selection of 49% of respondents. While the lead for Trump is slim, it marks a dramatic change from the former president’s prospects against President Biden, who in June led Trump among likely Jewish voters, 52%-46%, in the state. However, the race has changed dramatically since the last po

 Cyclist Borrows Bicycle From Opponent To Represent Nigeria At Paris Olympics - THENEWSGIST . Written by Leadership News  1 min ago cyclist Team Nigeria’s cyclist, Ese Ukpeseraye, borrowed a bicycle from a German opponent to compete for Nigeria at the ongoing 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, on Thursday. Ukpeseraye, who was given a short notice about her participation in the Keirin and Sprint repechage, saw a display of sportsmanship from German opponent, Bund Deutscher Radfahrer, who stepped in to assist the Nigerian cyclist with a bicycle to race on the tracks. Ukpeseraye expressed her appreciation to the German counterpart on her X handle (formerly Twitter), saying: “Due to the short notice of me competing at the Keirin & Sprint, #teamNigeria I had no bicycle to race with on the tracks. “In d spirit of sportsmanship the German team @bunddeutscherradfahr came to my rescue by offering me a bicycle. Thank you.” Ukpeseraye finished fourth position retuning in +0.589, which was n

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Putin's Aide Urges Iran to Consider Civilian Safety in Potential Israel Conflict - THENEWSGIST . He said Putin acknowledged Iran's need for retaliation but asked them to avoid targeting Israeli civilians.    A key aide to Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has urged Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, to respond with restraint following the suspected Israeli assassination of Hamas leader, Ismail Haniyeh.    He said Putin acknowledged Iran's need for retaliation but asked them to avoid targeting Israeli civilians.    This message was conveyed on Monday by Sergei Shoigu, the key Kremlin ally.   Shoigu met Iran's new president, Masoud Pezeshkian, before engaging in a series of discussions with top Iranian officials regarding their response to Haniyeh's assassination.    Iranian sources described Shoigu's visit as one of several efforts by Moscow to urge Iran to practice restraint while condemning the assassination as "a very dangerous act"

Bangladesh Central Bank Deputy Resignations Spark Controversy Amid Protests - THENEWSGIST . People gather outside the parliament building, after Bangladeshi PM Hasina's resignation, in Dhaka People gather outside the parliament building, a day after the resignation of Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, August 6, 2024. Protesters force four Bangladesh cenbank deputies to resign, bank sources say By Ruma Paul Four deputy governors of Bangladesh's central bank were forced to resign on Wednesday after about 300-400 officials protested against what they said was corruption by top officials, two sources at the bank told Reuters. Protesters also demanded the resignation of Bangladesh Bank governor Abdur Rouf Talukder, who was not present during the demonstrations at the bank's headquarters in capital Dhaka, said the sources, who did not want to be named. Talukder and the bank's spokesperson did not answer calls made to seek comment. The

  By  Tosin Oyediran Onyeka Onwenu, born on January 31, 1952, is a renowned Nigerian figure celebrated for her multifaceted career. Onwenu was said to have died on Tuesday night at the Reddington Hospital in Lagos after slumping at the birthday party of the CEO of Emzor Pharmaceuticals, Mrs Stella Okoli. Onwenu, who hailed from Arondizuogu, a town in Ideato North, Imo State, was born and raised in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. She is the youngest daughter of Nigerian educationist and politician D. K. Onwenu, who tragically passed away in an auto crash when she was just four years old, a week before he was appointed Minister for Education. Onwenu’s impressive career spans several fields, including music, acting, human rights activism, journalism, and politics. Known for her powerful voice and charismatic stage presence, she earned the nickname “Elegant Stallion” from the Nigerian press. She served as the chairperson of the Imo State Council for Arts and Culture and was also a judge on th

#EndBadGovernanceIn Nigeria Protests (Day 4) On Sunday, President Tinubu addressed Nigerians in a televised broadcast where he called on protesters to end the protest and dialogue with the government. Protesters are gathering across many parts of Nigeria on the fourth day of the #EndBadGovernance protest called by various groups. The protests started on Thursday and have continued despite calls by political, religious and traditional rulers. On Sunday, President Tinubu addressed Nigerians in a televised broadcast where he called on protesters to end the protest and dialogue with the government. ADVERTISEMENT  CLICK HERE TO APPLY

  THENEWSGIST :  Russian Embassy Responds to Protests Amid Display of National Flags The Russian Embassy in Nigeria has denied any involvement with the use of its flag by a group of protesters in northern Nigeria. Protesters were seen marching on the streets, carrying Russian flag and chanting slogans, while others held placards with various messages. Russia, a global power with significant geopolitical influence, has been accused of involvement in recent political upheavals in several West African countries, including Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. This has sparked concerns about external interference in regional affairs. Defence Chief warns protesters flying Russian flag Police begin crackdown on producers of Russian flag, arrest 30 But in a statement on Monday, the embassy emphasised that Russia does not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries, including Nigeria, and that the protesters’ actions do not reflect any official Russian government policy or position. The stat