The Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab revealed that illegal construction and obstruction of drainage channels are the cause of the persistent flooding in the state. Tokunbo said the state understood and emphasised those affected over the discomfort and disruption caused by the flash floods witnessed in parts of the...
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One Of The Psquare Duo, Rudeboy Threatens Legal Action Against Social Media Troll Who Accuses Him Of Rape, Accuser Deactivate Social Media Handle
Nigerian music artist, one of the Psquare duo known has Rudeboy (Paul Okoye) has vowed legal action against a social media troll named Ayomide Agboola on X. Agboola made the allegation under the post of an influencer whom had updated how the music artist celebrated his Wife Ivy, on her 25 birthday. She alleged that...
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Nigeria To Be The First African Country To Host Commonwealth In 2030, President Tinubu Admonishes “Let Us Complete The Circle Of Commonwealth Unity.”
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu: “To the Commonwealth Family, “It is time for Africa. After 100 years of the Commonwealth Games, they have never been hosted on African soil. By bringing the Commonwealth Centenary Games to Nigeria in 2030, you will send a powerful message that every region of the Commonwealth matters, and that Africa is...
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Over Speed And Human Errors Causes Of August 26th Abuja – Kaduna Train Derailment – NRC
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has released findings of its internal investigation into the recent train derailment along the Abuja-Kaduna train line. According to a press statement signed by Managing Director Kayode Opeifa, excessive speeding and misapplication of the emergency braking system were identified as the causes of the derailment, which he attributed to human...
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Kenya Traditional Meal: Easy Matumbo Wet-Fry Recipe Served Alongside Ugali And Sukuma Wiki
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Minnesota Former State Senator Sentenced To 6 Months For Breaking Into Estranged Stepmother’s House
A former Minnesota state senator who was convicted of burglary for breaking into her estranged stepmother’s house was sentenced Tuesday to six months in jail but will be allowed to serve her time on work release. Democrat Nicole Mitchell, 51, of Woodbury, faced a minimum sentence of six months on the felony burglary count because her stepmother...
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Indian Authorities Impose Security Restrictions In Remote Ladakh After Deadly Clashes
Authorities in India enforced security restrictions in two main districts in the remote Ladakh region on Thursday, a day after four people were killed and dozens injured when police clashed with hundreds of protesters demanding greater autonomy from the Indian government for the Himalayan territory. Officials banned assembly of more than five people in Ladakh’s Leh and...
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Four Killed And Dozens Injured In Remote Ladakh As Protesters Seeking Self-Rule Clash With India Police
At least four people were killed and dozens injured in the remote Indian region of Ladakh on Wednesday as hundreds of people demanding federal statehood from the Indian government clashed with law enforcement, officials and residents said. Some protesters threw stones at officers as police tried to stop them from marching in the high-altitude Leh...
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Former President Mutharika Wins Malawi Election To Oust Longtime Rival Chakwera
Former President Peter Mutharika was declared the winner of Malawi’s election Wednesday, ousting incumbent Lazarus Chakwera to return as leader of one of Africa’s poorest countries. Chakwera conceded defeat in a speech on national television hours before the final results were announced, and supporters of Mutharika and his Democratic Progressive Party had already gathered in the streets of...
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Man Accuses Nigeria Government Of Funds Diversion, It Comes After Obi Queries The False ₦1 Trillion Disbursement To Small Scale Business Owners By DBN
A business owner named Giovanni Ifedi-Williams on social media has accused the Buhari-osinbajo administration of diverting funds for business owners while claiming it funded 5,000 entrepreneurs. This is coming after the former governor of Anambra state and 2023 Labour Party Presidential candidate Peter Obi’s statement on the ineffective ₦1 Trillion by Development Bank of Nigeria—DBN–to...