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1 AFP A town on the shore of Lake Brienz in the Swiss Alps with mountains behindAFP Munitions are buried beneath Lake Brienz in the Swiss Alps. Tourists enjoying the picture postcard views of lakes Lucerne, Thun or Neuchatel might be surprised to learn what lies beneath those pristine alpine waters. For years the Swiss military used the lakes as dumping grounds for old munitions, believing it could be disposed of safely there. In Lake Lucerne alone there are an estimated 3,300 tonnes of munition, and 4,500 tonnes in the waters of Neuchatel, which the Swiss air force used for…

The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the upcoming gubernatorial election in Edo State, Asue Ighodalo has revealed a plot by the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to harass and arrest more chieftains of the PDP. In a statement to State Reporters on Sunday, the Director-General of the Asue/Ogie Campaign Management Council, Matthew A Iduoriyekemwen, said some policemen suspected to be from the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) in Abuja have abducted PDP chieftains on the order of the APC. According to Asue’s campaign organization, these policemen are said to be deployed by…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has reacted to the Police invitation of its President, Joe Ajaero over allegations of terrorism financing. Recall that an invitation letter, signed by ACP Adamu Muazu on behalf of the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Intelligence Response Team, warned that a warrant of arrest would be issued if Ajaero fails to comply with the invitation. Confirming the invitation, via a statement on Monday night by the Congress’ Head of Information and Public Affairs, Comrade Benson Upah, the NLC linked the development to the recent raid on its headquarters. The Congress condemned the police for failing to…

Statement from Sterling’s camp in full “Raheem Sterling is contracted to Chelsea Football Club for the next three years. “He returned to England two weeks early to conduct individual training, and has had a positive pre-season under the new coach, who he has developed a good working relationship with. “He is committed, as ever, to delivering at the highest level for Chelsea FC and the fans, who he holds in high regard, and given his inclusion in official club pre-match material this week, our expectation was that Raheem would be involved in this weekend’s fixture in some capacity. “As a…

A report by the Environmental Resources Management and EnvAccord Limited has revealed that the Kano-Niger rail project will lead to the displacement of 12,695 homes and 2,064 assets on the railway corridor. Commissioned by the Africa Finance Corporation, the report indicates that the project will lead to the loss of 12,695 residential homes and 2,064 other assets across various states in northern Nigeria. These conclusions are outlined in the environmental and social due diligence assessment conducted for the proposed railway line. According to the report, the displacement will affect 19,238 individuals economically, while also leading to the resettlement of numerous…

President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to depart for France on Monday, according to an official statement from the presidency. The announcement was made on Sunday by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity. “President Bola Tinubu will embark on a trip to France on Monday, August 19, departing from Abuja, the nation’s capital. The President will return to the country after his brief work stay in France,” Ngelale disclosed in the statement. While the presidency confirmed the trip, the reason for President Tinubu’s visit to the European nation was not disclosed.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca said it is “normal” for players to be upset at being left out after Raheem Sterling’s camp issued a statement following his exclusion for Sunday’s 2-0 defeat to Manchester City. After another chaotic transfer window, Chelsea’s squad has bloated to 43 players with over 50 on the club’s books including those on loan. Ben Chilwell and Axel Disasi were also left out of the squad for Maresca’s first competitive match in charge. Many others have been sidelined completely in pre-season with Conor Gallagher and Romelu Lukaku among those not to have been handed squad numbers as…

Raheem Sterling’s agent has issued a statement seeking “clarity” on the forward’s future after his omission from the Chelsea squad to face Manchester City. Sterling was not among the 20-man matchday squad named by Enzo Maresca for the Italian’s first Premier League match in charge at Stamford Bridge – a 2-0 defeat to the reigning champions. Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku were named as the starting front three, while 18-year-old summer signing Marc Guiu was one of a number of forward options preferred to Sterling on the bench. A member of the 82-cap England international’s off-field team admitted…

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has dismissed as false and malicious the campaign posters circulating on social media that suggest he plans to run against President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. In a statement released on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu, Ganduje attributed the posters to mischief-makers. The controversial posters, which have been widely shared online, also show Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma as Ganduje’s proposed running mate. Ganduje’s office was quick to debunk the claims. “This is to inform the general public that the poster currently circulating…

A chemist operator, name undisclosed, has allegedly raped a minor and 9-year-old girl, Rumaisa Sadiq to death in Jaba, Fanisau area of Kano State. It was gathered that the ugly incident happened when little Rumaisa was taken to the chemist for malaria treatment by her father. The Kano State Commissioner of Women Affairs, Disabled and Children, Hajia Aisha Saji in a statement through her Director, Public Enlightenment, Aishatu Haruna, after a condolence visit to family of the deceased, condemned the unholy act and vowed to follow up the case to a logical conclusion. Hajia Saji said despite moves by some…