Tragedy Strikes in Burundi as Church Collapse Claims Four Children’s Lives During Fierce Storm. In a devastating incident, a church structure in Burundi crumbled during a fierce storm, resulting in the tragic loss of four young lives. The State media reports that this catastrophic event unfolded in the early hours of Sunday, with 15 other individuals sustaining injuries. This heart-wrenching event occurred in the southern region of the country, where the ill-fated church was located. The area had been battling severe weather conditions, characterised by powerful winds and torrential rain. The victims of this tragic accident were children who had…
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The women’s wing of the Southern Kaduna Peoples Union (SOKAPU) has revealed that in recent events, 27 women and 4 boys were abducted by bandits in Southern Kaduna. In an official statement provided by the National Coordinator, Mrs. Jemutu Katarma, and distributed to the press in Kaduna on Monday, it was reported that numerous villages in Southern Kaduna have been attacked and some seized by bandits, resulting in the displacement of many residents. The statement conveys warm greetings to the Executive Governor of Kaduna State, Sen. Uba Sani, and his deputy, Dr. Sabuwa Hadiza Balarabe, on behalf of the entire…
In Kaduna , the Kaduna State chapter of the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives issued a stern warning to the public regarding the mistreatment of its members during the execution of their vital duties. The chairman of the association, Ishaku Yakubu, conveyed this message during the Quadrennial State Delegates Conference held at Arewa House in Kaduna. Yakubu emphasized the association’s commitment to safeguarding its members against any form of assault. He made it clear that anyone found assaulting a nurse would face the full force of the association’s response. Nurses have unfortunately been enduring assaults from members of…
The Federal Government has reassured that the pains being experienced by Nigerians over the recent removal of fuel subsidy will be temporary. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris gave the assurance in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja. He explained that it was obvious that the ultimate benefits of the removal of the subsidy would be reaped by the common man. Idris said it was regrettable that only few people were, hitherto, benefitting from subsidy regime adding that the few were enjoying the common wealth of the entire country at the expense…
The governments of Ghana and South Africa have reached a visa waiver agreement to allow citizens of both countries to travel visa-free. This was made known by Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration in a post made on the social networking platform, X, where it said both countries have entered into an “agreement on a visa waiver regime for holders of ordinary passports.” “Travellers may transit through, depart from and stay in the territory of both countries for a cumulative period of up to 90 days without recourse to work. According to the post, the agreement takes effect…
The Lagos State Government on Monday ordered the reopening of Mile 12 International Market after it was sealed on Friday. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, said the market was reopened after a thorough assessment, covering various aspects of environmental compliance, waste management practices, and general cleanliness within the market. He noted that issues critical to the environment, public health and safety were not negotiable, as the government would not watch helplessly as those values were compromised and eroded by the conduct of a few people. “We cannot continue to be nonchalant about our environment.…
Hope comes alive for the people of Ogun State. The Senate president, Godswill Akpabio, has promised to fix all federal roads in the state, in conjunction with the State government Akpabio stated this at the grand finale of the Yewa Cultural Festival, with the theme: “Celebration of Culture, Tradition, Music, Cuisine, and Dance”, held at the ultra-modern pavilion at Empire Field, Ilaro-Yewa, Ogun State, on Saturday. Of all the federal roads within, the senate president said he is mostly concerned about the Lagos -Ota -Abokuta road, assuring that all hands would be on deck to that possible He stated his…
Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has departed the country to attend the 3rd Belt and Road Initiative Forum in Beijing, China, scheduled from October 16 to 18. Shettima is representing President Bola Tinubu at this international event, as confirmed by Mr. Stanley Nkwocha, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of the Vice President). The forum, which will be attended by leaders from more than 130 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America, focuses on the theme of “High-quality Belt and Road Cooperation: Together for Common Development and Prosperity.” Vice President Shettima’s key agenda during…
Zambia has agreed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with its bilateral creditors on restructuring about $6.3 billion of debt, almost three years after the southern African country defaulted, the finance ministry said on Saturday. Reuters reports Zambia was the first African country to default on its debt in the pandemic era and its restructuring process saw it agree broad terms to rework the debt with official creditors including China and members of the Paris Club of creditor nations in June. “Each official creditor will now begin their internal process to sign the MoU. Following the signing of the MoU, the…
The Federal Government has issued a plea to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), urging them not to sell the food items provided to them. This appeal was made in Kwara State during the distribution of food supplies to affected IDPs in the region. The distribution, which benefited over 100 households, included essential items such as rice, garri, semo, spaghetti, vegetable oil, and salt, among others. The event took place at the Federal Secretariat in Ilorin and was organized by the Federal Commissioner of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons. Tijani Aliyu Ahmed, the Federal Commissioner and Chief…
China’s Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, stated that Israel’s actions in Gaza have exceeded the scope of self-defense and called on Israel to cease its collective punishment of the people of Gaza during a call with Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan. This comes as Israel appeared prepared for a ground offensive against Hamas militants in Gaza. Over a million people in the northern part of Gaza have been ordered to evacuate ahead of the anticipated assault, raising concerns of a humanitarian crisis. Wang emphasized the need for Israel to heed the international community and the UN Secretary-General’s calls…
The President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo World Wide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has revealed that the prominent sociocultural organization representing the Igbo ethnic group is in the process of arranging a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The purpose of this meeting is to advocate for the immediate release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Iwuanyanwu made this announcement in Owerri, where he welcomed a delegation from the Supreme Council of Nigeria Traditional Rulers, Southeast chapter, led by its President, HRM Eze Iheanyichukwu Nwokenna of Abia State, and Vice President HRH Eze Dr. Oliver Ohanwe,…