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January 12, 2022

January 12, 2022 IFMNEWS

Church Building Collapses In Okpanam, Delta State, 10 Feared Dead

The building housing Salvation Ministry, Okpanam, Oshimili North Local Government Area, Delta State has collapsed, trapping unspecified number of worshippers, while about 18 persons have been rescued.

The building which is being used for the first time, it was gathered collapsed at about 5:55pm during Tuesday evening service.

About 18 persons have been rescued unhurt, while four persons have been rushed to the Asaba Specialist Hospital for medical attention.

Secretary to the Delta State Government, Patrick Ukah, who hails from Okpanam, the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Ononye Mordi, a team of Red Cross officers, and fire fighters were on ground on a rescue mission.

Secretary to the Delta St ate Government, Patrick Ukah spoke to reporters, as rescue operations went on.

Novak Djokovic Admits To Breaching Isolation Guidelines After Positive Covid Result

After testing positive for Covid-19 last month, Novak Djokovic admitted to breaking isolation regulations and making mistakes in his travel form.

The Serbian admitted to a journalist for an interview two days after testing positive on December 16 in an Instagram post on Wednesday.

He wrote, “I accept that I should have rescheduled.”

The tennis world number one also blamed his agency for a mistake on the travel paperwork he used to enter Australia in the letter.

On the 6th of January, shortly after arriving in the nation, his visa was revoked due to concerns about the vaccine exemption that would have allowed him to enter.

However, on Monday, a judge drastically overturned the ruling and ordered the player’s release from custody.

While the Australian government decides whether or not to deport him, his activities are being probed.

Djokovic is expecting to defend his Australian Open title next week despite being unvaccinated. He will become the most successful male tennis player in history if he wins the tournament, which will be his 21st grand slam.

President Buhari Endorse Establishment Of Nigerian Diaspora Investment Trust Fund

President Muhammadu Buhari has endorsed the establishment of the Nigerian Diaspora Investment Trust Fund, a private sector investment window for Nigerians in the Diaspora to be able to support direct investments in the country.

Buhari also pledged support for the establishment of the Diaspora Intervention Fund to support the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission to fulfil its mandate.

He noted that the foreign exchange remittances by Nigerians in the Diaspora have not only helped families but enhanced the development index of Nigeria.

This is as he said Nigeria is open to welcoming the Diaspora Direct Investment by compatriots abroad.

He said this at the presentation of a compendium entitled +600 Diaspora Icons @60, published by the NiDCOM.

In her remarks, the Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa said the idea of the compendium was to change the negative stereotypes by the activities of a few Nigerians who do not represent the country well.

Algeria Begin AFCON Title Defence With Goalless Draw Against Sierra Leone

Algeria started their defence of the Africa Cup of Nations title with a goalless draw against a tenacious and spirited Sierra Leone team in the Group E tie.

The Leone Stars had the better first-half chances, with Alhaji Kamara missing two chances.

After the half, Algeria’s Yacine Brahimi fired a shot straight at goalkeeper Mohamed Nbalie Kamara, who also tipped a low shot from Riyad Mahrez beyond the post.

In stoppage time, Nbalie Kamara denied Ramy Bensebaini and Baghdad Bounedjah.

Algeria’s unbeaten run in senior internationals now stands at 35 matches, getting closer to Italy’s world record of 37 games without defeat, but coach Djamel Belmadi will be disappointed his side couldn’t find a way past a team ranked 108th in the world.

In the second half, the Desert Foxes created numerous chances, but their finishing let them down, with replacement Said Benrahma skewing a shot wide with five minutes remaining after coming off the bench.

In the first minute of injury time, Bensebaini cut into the area and had his low shot handled by Nbalie Kamara, before forward Bounedjah delivered a free header from a corner right at the Leone Stars goalkeeper, who went to his knees in joy.

Steven Caulker, a former England defender who just switched allegiance to Sierra Leone, produced two key blocks to help his side keep a clean sheet in their first Nations Cup appearance since 1996.

Both sides are back in action on Sunday when Algeria take on Equatorial Guinea and Sierra Leone face a stern task ahead of an encounter with Ivory Coast.

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