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WEBSep 10, 2024 · Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, is currently facing unprecedented levels of flooding, which have caused widespread destruction and loss of life. Thousands of homes have been destroyed, and tragically, at least ten children have lost their lives due to the dangerous floodwaters that have overtaken large parts of the city. For many residents, this is the worst flooding they have ever ...
Two Police Officers Killed, As Gunmen Bomb Anambra Police Station
WEB16 hours ago · Gunmen, on Monday, launched an attack on a police station at Umunze, Orumba South Local Government Area (LGA), Anambra State, killing two officers and destroying many properties. Some of the properties destroyed by the hoodlums were part of the police station and motorcycles. TNC correspondent gathered that the gunmen, who invaded the police station in the early hours of yesterday, used ...
Seven Nigerian Banks Generate N132.45 Billion From E-Business In …
WEB14 hours ago · In the first half of 2024, seven Nigerian banks generated N132.45 billion from e-business operations, indicating a notable increase in the adoption of digital banking nationwide. These banks include FBN Holdings, Zenith, GTCO Holdings, Stanbic IBTC, Wema, FCMB, and Sterling Financial Holding. This sum reflects a significant gain for some leading financial institutions, who continue using ...
Cholera Kills 10 In Adamawa – The News Chronicle
WEB16 hours ago · A cholera outbreak in Adamawa State has led to the death of at least 10 people, according to reports from health officials. The outbreak, which began over the weekend, has also resulted in 76 confirmed cases. The Chairman of Yola-North Local Government Area, Jibril Ibrahim, initially reported four deaths and 40 cases, but the situation has worsened. Medical staff at the Yola Specialist ...
Stakeholders, Residents flay Anambra Govt over Plans to shut …
WEB1 day ago · The abundance of unapproved private schools across Anambra State has been attributed to the failure of the State Government to provide quality and qualitative education to the Anambra people. The State Government, through the Ministry of Education, had last week, released a long list of unapproved primary and secondary schools operating across the state, numbering about 2,000. While ...
Death of Over 40 Farmers in Zamfara Saddens Tinubu
WEB1 day ago · President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with the people and Government of Zamfara State over recent floods in Gummi Local Government Area and the death of over 40 farmers in a boat accident on their way to their farms at the weekend. The President in a statement by his special adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, expressed the government and the people of Nigeria's commiseration ...
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WEBSep 10, 2024 · Why Injury” and not Ajuri? The creme-de-la-creme of the country’s media had gathered in Ibadan, the Pace Setter state and capital of Oyo State, on Friday, 7 June, 2024 for a two-day facility tour of the signature projects of the governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, as part of the activities marking the first year of his second, and final, term of office. Veterans of the media, the young and the ...
Again, Anambra Legislature Amends State Electoral Law 16 Days …
WEB4 days ago · September 13, 2024. 10:00 am. The Speaker of the House, Rt Hon Somtochukwu Udeze. Less than 16 days before the conduct of Local Government Elections in Anambra State, the State House of Assembly on Thursday, made yet another amendment to the State Electoral Law. Recall that the Labour Party and the All Progressives Congress, APC had pulled out ...
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WEBSep 3, 2024 · The Benin people have long ago embraced the concept of ogieriakhi, which holds that an elder does not revenge an insult. This native wisdom is to ensure that the elders, who are the pillars holding the community, don’t engage in anything that would make anyone question their wisdom. The Oba of Benin is one of the most respected monarchs in the country. His subjects treat him like a deity. If ...
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WEBFeb 28, 2024 · Since 1994 after the end of apartheid, South Africa’s foreign policy has been decidedly robust, developmental, and principled without being isolationist.