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Devastating Landslide Buries Over 2,000 People in Papua New Guinea
27May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Devastating Landslide Buries Over 2,000 People in Papua New Guinea

A tragic event unfolded in Papua New Guinea's Enga province as a massive chunk of Mount Mungalo collapsed during the early hours of Friday morning, engulfing numerous homes along with the sleeping occupants inside. More than 2,000 individuals were tragically buried alive by the landslide, leading to widespread destruction of buildings, agricultural lands, and severely impacting the country's economic activities, as reported in a letter from Papua New Guinea’s national disaster centre to the UN.The route to the prominent Porgera gold mine was entirely obstructed, further exacerbating the crisis according to the disaster center.The ongoing movement of the landslide poses continuous peril to both the rescue teams and any survivors still trapped beneath the debris.Urgent collaborative effor...
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The Government of Adamawa State Declares Three Days of Mourning for Former EFCC Chairman Lamorde and Lawmaker Musa
27May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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The Government of Adamawa State Declares Three Days of Mourning for Former EFCC Chairman Lamorde and Lawmaker Musa

In a somber announcement, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has initiated a three-day mourning period for two prominent figures from Adamawa State who passed away last week. Last Saturday, the state mourned the loss of Ibrahim Lamorde, the former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), along with Abdulmalik Musa, the respected lawmaker representing Ganye constituency in the state House of Assembly, who also departed on the same day. In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou, Governor Fintiri emphasized, “The period of prayer and mourning will be observed from Monday, May 27th, to Wednesday, May 29th, 2024.” Expressing deep sorrow, the governor highlighted the significant roles and impact left by the departed individuals, stating, “The passi...
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Commissioner in Kwara State Expresses Concern Over Weapons and Charms Found Among Beggars
27May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Commissioner in Kwara State Expresses Concern Over Weapons and Charms Found Among Beggars

A total of 10 lives were tragically lost in various fire incidents that occurred in Kwara State in 2023, as disclosed by the Commissioner for Works and Transport, AbdulQwawiy Olododo. Meanwhile, the Commissioner for Social Development, Afolashade Opeyemi, expressed concerns over the discovery of dangerous weapons such as guns, daggers, and charms among some beggars in the state. These revelations were made on Monday during an inter-ministerial press briefing organized by the Ministry of Communications and Strategy to review the one-year administration of Governor AbdulRaman AbdulRazaq's second term. Olododo highlighted that the state Fire Service successfully saved properties valued at N18 billion during the reporting period. ...
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Thailand legislator receives two-year sentence for disrespecting monarchy
27May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Thailand legislator receives two-year sentence for disrespecting monarchy

Receiving a two-year jail term on Monday, a Thai court penalized a lawmaker from the progressive Move Forward Party for disrespecting the monarchy. Chonthicha Jaengraew was declared guilty under Thailand's strict lese-majeste laws due to a speech she delivered during an anti-government protest in 2021. Despite winning the most seats in last year's general election, MFP was prevented from establishing a government by conservative factions opposing its commitment to reform the royal defamation laws safeguarding King Maha Vajiralongkorn and his immediate family from criticism. Situated in Thanyaburi, north of Bangkok, the court reduced Chonthicha's sentence from three years because of her cooperation, as reported by her attorney to AFP. The lawmaker was released on bail totaling 150,000 ba...
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The Commencement of Repatriation Processes for Wayas’ Corpse from London
27May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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The Commencement of Repatriation Processes for Wayas’ Corpse from London

Next week will mark the beginning of the processes to repatriate the body of former Senate President, Dr. Joseph Wayas, from London, United Kingdom. Dr. Wayas has been in a London morgue for approximately three years following his passing. Reliable sources have confirmed that the state governor, Prince Bassey Otu, convened a meeting with elders and stakeholders from the group 'Who Is Who in Northern Cross River' to address the challenges hindering the late dignitary's burial. The governor has instructed the previous funeral committee to provide an account of the N200 million allocated by his predecessor, Prof. Ben Ayade, for this purpose. He mandated the committee to combine the remaining government funds with the contributions from the Who Is Who in Northern Cross River, amounting to ...
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Call for Establishment of Shipping Regulatory Agency by Speaker, Minister, and Other Stakeholders
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Call for Establishment of Shipping Regulatory Agency by Speaker, Minister, and Other Stakeholders

In Abuja, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, Minister of Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, along with other stakeholders, urged for the creation of a shipping regulatory agency for the country. The appeal was made during a public hearing on the Shipping Council’s Repeal and Enactment of the Shippers’ Council and Economic Regulatory Bill. The public hearing, which took place at the National Assembly Complex, was organized by the House Committee on Shipping Services, Port and Harbor, Maritime Safety, Education, and Administration. Representing the Speaker was the lawmaker for Jibia/Kaita Federal Constituency, Katsina State, Sada Soli, who emphasized that establishing the regulatory agency is crucial for enhancing economic growth and developme...
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‘It’s official’, Actress Eniola Badmus confirms appointment as aide to Speaker Abbas
27May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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‘It’s official’, Actress Eniola Badmus confirms appointment as aide to Speaker Abbas

Nollywood star Eniola Badmus has confirmed her new role as the Special Assistant on Social Events and Public Hearing to the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria, Tajudeen Abbas. After the news of Badmus’ appointment went viral on May 10 with images of her receiving the appointment letter circulating online, she took to her Instagram account to make the announcement official. Badmus wrote, “It’s Official. SA to the Speaker House of Representatives of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on Social Events and Public Hearing.” She expressed her gratitude to Speaker Abbas for the opportunity and described the role as a “significant milestone” in her career. In her post, she thanked Speaker Abbas for the appointment, saying, “A sincere heartfelt gratitude for entrusting me w...
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Abia Governor, Alex Otti, Receives a Visit from Rudeboy and His New Wife
27May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Abia Governor, Alex Otti, Receives a Visit from Rudeboy and His New Wife

Paul Okoye, the Nigerian artist widely known as Rudeboy, along with his wife, Ivy Ifeoma Iboko, recently paid a courtesy call on the Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti. This visit occurred shortly after their traditional marriage ceremony that took place in Abia State over the weekend. An ardent supporter of Governor Otti and the Labour Party, Rudeboy shared photos from their visit on his Instagram account on Monday, expressing gratitude with the caption: “Special thank you to His Excellency, Governor of Abia State, Sir #alexottifr for hosting us.” Take a look at the photos below:
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Kogi Guber Election: Ajaka’s Defeat Confirmed by Tribunal Upholding Ododo’s Victory
27May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Kogi Guber Election: Ajaka’s Defeat Confirmed by Tribunal Upholding Ododo’s Victory

On Monday, the Kogi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja affirmed the victory of Governor Usman Ododo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the November 11, 2023 gubernatorial election. Headed by Justice Ado Birnin-Kudu, the three-member panel dismissed the petition against Ododo, ruling that it lacked substance. The petitioners, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its candidate Murtala Ajaka, failed to prove claims of over-voting and non-compliance with the Electoral Act of 2022. In a unanimous decision, the tribunal found the witness testimony submitted by the petitioners to be incompetent and riddled with inconsistencies. It also agreed with the respondents' argument that the forgery allegations raised should have been addressed within 14 days of the...
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In 2027, PDP-LP Merger Will Be Considered by Me If…
27May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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In 2027, PDP-LP Merger Will Be Considered by Me If…

Discussions have been raised by the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, regarding the potential merger of the LP and the Peoples Democratic Party. During an interview on NoireTV-GlobalBlackTV that premiered on YouTube last Saturday, Obi also addressed the idea of potentially being backed as a Southeast candidate for the 2027 presidential election by Atiku Abubakar, the PDP’s 2023 flagbearer. In response to the interviewer's inquiry, Obi expressed appreciation for Abubakar's remarks about potentially supporting him as the South-East candidate. "I applaud him and appreciate his remarks, especially his indication that he would endorse me if the presidential ticket goes to the South East," Obi remarked. However, Obi stressed that his primary focus is ...
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