"World Water Day 2024: Championing Water Sustainability for a Secure Future"

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As the world marks World Water Day on March 22, 2024, it is crucial to reflect on the significance of water in sustaining life on our planet. With air and food, water forms the fundamental trio essential for human survival. While food shortages may momentarily dominate our concerns, the absence of water poses a far graver threat, with prolonged deprivation resulting in fatal consequences. **Understanding World Water Day:** Designated by the United Nations, World Water Day is an annual event c...

Sports "Scandal Unfolds: Argentine Footballers Placed Under House Arrest Amid Allegations of Journalist Rape"

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Argentine Footballers Face Legal Action: Accused of Raping Journalist, Placed Under House Arrest In a shocking turn of events, three professional footballers from the prestigious Argentine club Velez Sarsfield have found themselves embroiled in a harrowing legal battle after being accused of raping a sports journalist. Following a swift judicial response, the players have been placed under house arrest, marking a significant development in a case that has sent shockwaves through the sporting...

"Governor Otti's Bold Move: Abia State Scraps Pensions for Former Governors and Deputies"

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Abia Governor Takes Historic Step: Pensions of Former Governors and Deputies Scrapped Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, made a significant move on Thursday night by signing into law a bill that abolishes the payment of pensions to former Governors and their Deputies. The bill, officially named the “Abia State Governors and Deputy Governors Pensions (Repeal) Law, 2024”, swiftly made its way through the legislative process, being passed by the Abia State House of Assembly and receiving Governor O...

"NLC Protests Rock Labour Party: Calls for Chairman's Resignation Amidst Financial Scandal"

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NLC Protests Shut Down Labour Party HQ, Demands Chairman's Resignation Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) staged a protest today, blocking the entrance to the Labour Party (LP) headquarters in Abuja. They demanded the immediate removal of National Chairman, Julius Abure, citing allegations of financial impropriety and plans for an unauthorized party convention. Armed police barred the protesters from entering the building, prompting chants and songs denouncing what they called "Ab...

"Senate President Challenges Assumptions: Denies Niger Delta Involvement in Soldiers' Killings, Calls for Thorough Investigation"

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Senate President Denies Niger Delta Involvement in Soldiers' Killings: Urges Thorough Investigation The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, made a striking statement during a plenary session, asserting that the perpetrators behind the killing of 17 military personnel in Okuama community, Delta State, are not indigenous to the Niger Delta region. This assertion came amidst a tense atmosphere following the tragic incident that occurred last Thursday in Okuama community, situated in the Ughelli...

Turkish Turmoil: Fenerbahce Star Osayi-Samuel Faces Lengthy Ban After Altercation with Trabzonspor Fan"

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Fenerbahce Defender Osayi-Samuel Faces Potential 10-Match Ban in Turkey for Altercation with Trabzonspor Fan" Fenerbahce's recent victory over Trabzonspor turned sour for defender Bright Osayi-Samuel, as he finds himself embroiled in controversy after an altercation with a Trabzonspor fan. The incident occurred following Fenerbahce's 3-2 win over Trabzonspor, which saw Osayi-Samuel thrust into a situation where he felt compelled to defend himself against a violent attack. In the aftermath of...

"Diesel Prices Skyrocket by 50.20% to N1,257.06 per Litre in February 2024, Reveals NBS Report"

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**Diesel Prices Surge by 50.20% to N1,257.06 per Litre in February 2024** The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has released its latest report on diesel prices, indicating a substantial increase in the retail price of diesel across Nigeria. According to the report, the price of diesel soared to N1,257.06 per litre in February 2024, marking a significant jump from N836.91 per litre recorded in the same period of the previous year. This staggering rise represents a 50.20% increase in diesel p...

"Landmark Victory: National Assembly Passes Student Loan Bill to Empower Nigerian Students"

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National Assembly Passes Student Loan Bill After Lengthy Deliberations. In a significant move aimed at addressing the financial challenges faced by students pursuing higher education, the National Assembly, comprising both the Senate and the House of Representatives, has successfully passed the much-anticipated student loan bill. This legislative milestone marks the culmination of a series of deliberations and readings within both parliamentary chambers. The bill, which underwent rigorous sc...

"Tragic Loss: Former NHL Player Konstantin Koltsov's Death Ruled as 'Apparent Suicide' - Miami Police"

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The tragic death of Konstantin Koltsov, a former NHL ice hockey player and boyfriend of tennis star Aryna Sabalenka, has sent shockwaves through the sports world. Miami-Dade Police confirmed on Tuesday that Koltsov's death is being treated as an "apparent suicide." The incident occurred at the St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort, where Koltsov reportedly jumped from a balcony in the early hours of Monday morning.Miami-Dade Police spokesman Argemis Colome stated that the Homicide Bureau has taken over...

"Tinubu and Delta Governor Confer on Tragic Killing of 16 Soldiers in Delta State: Urgent Measures Underway"

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"Tinubu and Delta State Governor Discuss Okuoma Community Tragedy: 16 Soldiers Brutally Slain" In a significant development following the tragic killing of 16 soldiers in Okuoma community of Delta State, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori engaged in a crucial meeting with President Bola Tinubu at Aso Rock. The Governor provided a comprehensive briefing to President Tinubu on the grim situation. Addressing State House correspondents after the closed-door meeting, Governor Oborevwori reassured the pu...

"Horror on the Highway: 10 Lives Lost, 48 Injured in Abuja-Kaduna Road Tragedy, FRSC Mobilizes Response"

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"Fatal Crash Claims 10 Lives and Injures 48 on Abuja-Kaduna Road, FRSC Reports" The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has reported a tragic accident on the Abuja-Kaduna road resulting in the loss of 10 lives and leaving 48 individuals injured. Assistant Corps Marshal and Corps Public Education Officer, Jonas Agwu, issued a statement in Abuja providing details of the incident. The crash, involving a DAF trailer, occurred due to factors including excessive speed, overloading, and driver fatigue...

Aftermath of soldiers killings: Bloodbath in Delta, villagers flee, hide in forests

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ASABA — Residents of Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State who fled into the bush where they have been hiding since March 14, yesterday, narrated how soldiers surprisingly opened fire on them and allegedly killed about 50 persons. This came as soldiers backed by seven gunboats, on Sunday, invaded the riverside town of Igbomotoru in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, allegedly in search of suspected militants and razed three buildings. This is e...

Abia secures $125m loan to implement 2024 budget

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Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, says the state government plans to secure loans to implement the 2024 Budget, adding that already, the Islamic Development Bank has approved $125 million for the state. Otti disclosed this Monday during a chat with journalists in Umuahia, the state capital. He added that the African Development Bank has also approved some funds for the state. The governor said, “Two days ago, the Islamic Development Bank approved the sum of $125m for us under AB Seed, as well as...

11 Kenyan varsity students die in road crash

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A bus carrying students from a top Kenyan varsity collided with a truck on a busy highway after skidding in heavy rain, killing 11 of them and seriously injuring 42, police said. The accident occurred at 5:50 pm (1450 GMT) Monday at Maungu, 360 kilometres (220 miles) from the capital Nairobi, when the students from Kenyatta University were travelling to the coastal town of Mombasa. Ten people from the Kenyan varsity died on impact and another died later in hospital, police said, adding that 42...

Ganduje presents Idahosa as Edo deputy governorship candidate

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The National Chairman, All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje, has presented Dennis Idahosa as the party’s deputy governorship candidate in Edo State during a meeting with the party’s governorship aspirants and stakeholders in Edo State. This was disclosed in a statement on the party’s official X handle on Monday. The caption read, “The National Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, met with APC governorship aspirants and other stakeholders in Edo State. During the meeting, Hon. Dennis Id...

Three Nigerian boxers advance to last four in Ghana

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Nigeria’s boxing contenders, Zainab Adeshina, Ifeanyi Onyekwere and Shukurah Kareem have secured spots in the semi-finals of their respective weight categories at the ongoing 13th African Games in Accra, Ghana. The thrilling matches unfolded at the Bukom Boxing Arena, adding excitement to the ongoing boxing event that commenced on Saturday with the quarter-finals taking place on Sunday and Monday. Ifeanyi Onyekwere triumphed over Keddy Evans of Seychelles in the men’s 92+kg division, claiming...

87 abducted in fresh Kaduna raid, Borno bomber dies

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Most Widely Read Newspaper Home News Sports Investigations Metro Plus Videos Politics Business HealthWise Editorial Columns Podcast 87 abducted in fresh Kaduna raid, Borno bomber dies 19th March 2024 errorists on Sunday night kidnapped 87 people after launching a fresh attack on the Kajuru-Station community in the Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. A member of the Kajuru-Station Youths, Harisu Dari, confirmed the incident to our correspondent on Monday in Kaduna. Harisu...

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