President Buhari who arrived Nigeria from London today, has asked Vice
President Yemi Osinbajo to continue piloting the affairs of the nation
as he needs more time to rest. He said this when he met with Osinbajo,
his cabinet members and some governors at the state house this morning.
The International Society for Civil Liberties and the Rule of Law,
InterSociety, says it is most unlikely that President Donald Trump of
the United States, U.S, had a telephone conversation with President
Muhammadu Buhari who is on a medical vacation in London.
A gang of protesters shut down a London airport on Tuesday after exposing astonishing security lapses that sparked terror fears.
Passengers faced major delays after Left-wing activists imitating the
US ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement invaded London City Airport.
Nine campaigners appear to have used an inflatable dinghy to row to
the airport where they breached security. They set up camp on the runway
with a wooden tripod to which they chained themselves.
Experts fear the ease with which the group were able to storm the
sensitive site could inspire jihadists intent on a fresh atrocity.
On Tuesday night, the airport faced serious questions about its
security regime after it was revealed that only a waterway and a small
fence stood in their way.
Despite the security alert caused by the morning’s protest, a Daily
Mail journalist was still able to walk to within 20ft of the runway,
with just a narrow stretch of water blocking their path.
Officials tried to play down the threat by pointing out the site was
closed when the breach took place but said it will be “thoroughly
investigated”.
The protest is the latest in a series by a British group copying the US campaign against the killing of black people by police.
Last month campaigners chanted “no justice, no peace” during similar
short-lived blockades which caused chaos at Heathrow and Birmingham
airports.
Tuesday’s protest at London City Airport was undertaken by an
all-white group who insisted other white people must “take
responsibility” as they are “privileged through racism”.
The mayhem began at 5.40am when the nine protesters chained
themselves to a tripod in the middle of the tarmac to campaign against
the UK’s “racist climate change”. They are believed to have accessed the
site by rowing an inflatable rubber dinghy across part of the Royal
Docks, which surround the runway and are fed by the Thames.
Officials admitted that while police patrol the perimeter 24
hours-a-day, security staff are only present when the airport is open.
The protest caused the cancellation of dozens of flights to
destinations across Europe and severe delays to others. Some arrivals
were diverted to Southend and Gatwick.
Among the flights scrapped were those to Geneva, Milan, Luxembourg, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Zurich, Mallorca and Malaga.
Dozens of police officers were called to the scene before entering
into protracted negotiations with the group. Eventually cutting
equipment, ladders, a set of aircraft steps and even crash helmets were
brought in to free the activists safely.
After six hours all the protesters were successfully removed and
arrested on suspicion of aggravated trespass, being unlawfully airside
and breaching local bylaws.
Later, in inflammatory online messages, the group tried to justify
their actions claiming it was “white allyship under black leadership”.
Spokesperson Jacob Oti, 22, attempted to link the protest to global
warming, saying: “It’s about 200 million climate refugees by 2050.”
In a further statement the group claimed black people are “28 percent
more likely to suffer air pollution” and that the airport was allowing a
“wealthy elite” to fly around the world.
Passengers were furious. Joy Lindsay, 84, who was heading to Palma in
Mallorca, said: “The people on the runway should have been plopped in a
dumper truck and dragged off.
“Imagine if it was a group like Islamic State. If these protesters
can carry a pole they could easily have smuggled a small rucksack
containing a bomb or anything like that.
“Why do these protesters think people will be sympathetic towards them after they have caused this mayhem for no good reason?”
Counter-terrorism expert and ex-Scotland Yard officer Chris Phillips
branded the protest “highly irresponsible”. He said: “They are putting
themselves in danger of being shot by police who have to be prepared to
deal with terrorists trying to bring planes down.”
Responding to criticism of the airport’s security, a spokesman said:
“The runway is surrounded by water which provides a natural first
barrier to access.
“Our operations team are mobilised at all times while the airport is
open, patrolling the airfield to ensure it is safe and secure.
“In addition, a dedicated police team carry out 24 hour patrols of
the perimeter. The protesters accessed the runway while the airport was
closed and therefore did not pose a threat to passengers. However, the
matter will be thoroughly investigated and any necessary action taken.”
Since he returned from Rio, the fastest man in the world, Usain Bolt has
been partying non-stop and giving the ladies a treat. After partying
until 5am in a London nightclub, his 4th night out this week, Usain, worth about
$70m, invited 5 girls back to his hotel room.
It’s been a whirlwind of a birthday for Olympic champion Usain Bolt,
who was pictured kissing a mystery brunette in Rio, cuddling up to a
Brazilian student in bed, and partying until the early hours of the
morning.
He has continued his celebrations in another continent as he was
pictured surrounded by lots of scantily dressed girls at west London
nightclub Cirque le Soir on Monday.
After the party, a stream of S3@.x:’y girls queued outside waiting
for a taxi Bolt had organised to take them all to another venue.
Michail Antonio scored first PL goal at London Stadium as Hammers beat AFC Bournemouth
West Ham United 1-0 AFC Bournemouth
Michail Antonio scored the first Premier League goal at the London Stadium as his close-range header gave West Ham United a 1-0 win over AFC Bournemouth.
The winger, deployed at right-back in the opening weekend defeat at
Chelsea, capitalised on his advanced position in the absence of injured
Dimitri Payet by heading in from a few yards out after Gokhan Tore’s
cross over goalkeeper Artur Boruc.
AFC Bournemouth
had been on course to hold firm in West Ham’s first home league match
since moving to their spectacular new venue from the Boleyn Ground, but
Harry Arter was sent off in the 78th minute and West Ham took advantage to claim their first points of the season.
With Andy Carroll and Payet missing from West Ham’s matchday squad
through injury, the hosts created few clear-cut chances in the first
half.
Tore hit the wall with a free-kick just outside the area and Enner Valencia stung the fingertips of Boruc from an acute angle.
AFC Bournemouth started the second half quickly, with Hammers
goalkeeper Adrian denying Adam Smith and brilliantly pushing a
long-range Josh King strike over the crossbar.
The match opened up, with Tore volleying just wide of Boruc’s near
post before Arter’s second yellow card, for hauling down Cheikhou
Kouyate, with 12 minutes left.
West Ham capitalised with Antonio heading in, before Adrian’s fine
reflex save from King’s volley denied the visitors an equaliser in
stoppage time.
Substitute Jonathan Calleri fired wide after being put clean through
on the counter-attack, with the Cherries piling players forward, but the
victory was secured in front of over 57,000 fans at the London Stadium.
Premier League Man of the Match: Michail Antonio (West Ham)
