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Super typhoon Yagi kills four in Vietnam

7 September 2024

In Hanoi, people are seen battling strong winds Super Typhoon Yagi, the most powerful storm in Asia this year, has killed at least four people after making landfall in northern Vietnam. The storm hit Hai Phong and Quang Ninh provinces with winds of up to 203 km/h (126 mph) on Saturday morning, the Indo-Pacific Tropical […]

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Five vehicles burnt as petrol tanker explodes in Ibadan

7 September 2024

There was pandemonium as a petrol-laden tanker exploded burning two articulated trucks, one 18-seater bus, two commercial cabs and three motorcycles in Iyana-Ajia, Egbeda area, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Reports say the tanker was said to be burning while other affected vehicles were turned to ashes. The incident was said to have occurred on […]

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APC withdraws from Anambra LG polls, heads to court

7 September 2024

The election is scheduled for September 28, 2024, and would be the first time in 11 years after the then-governor, Peter Obi, conducted it in the twilight of his administration. The party said it did not only withdraw but has also dragged Governor Chukwuma Soludo and the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission, ANSIEC and House […]

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AFCON 2025 qualifier: Brilliant Super Eagles fly past Cheetahs in Uyo

7 September 2024

The Super Eagles of Nigeria started their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a comfortable 3-0 win over Benin Republic in Uyo. The visitors sat back early on, allowing the Super Eagles to dominate the game. Ademola Lookman missed a chance to put Nigeria ahead in the 17th minute. The Atalanta winger was […]

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UN calls for full inquiry into West Bank shooting

7 September 2024

Reports say Aysenur Eygi, 26 years old, was shot dead by Israeli forces as she took part in a weekly protest against Jewish settlement expansion in the town of Beita near Nablus. Israel’s military said it was looking into reports that a foreign national was killed as a result of shots fired in the area. […]

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Boxers tip Joshua to beat Dubois in IBF fight

7 September 2024

Joshua, a former unified heavyweight champion, is regaining form after back-to-back losses to Oleksandr Usyk. Since then, the British-Nigerian has secured three consecutive stoppage victories over Robert Helenius, Otto Wallin, and Francis Ngannou. The 33-year-old will be looking to extend that streak when he faces Dubois live on Sky Sports Box Office. Many in the […]

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Aseyin of Iseyin to represent Nigeria, Africa at Hollywood, African Prestigious Awards

7 September 2024

The monarch has been invited as a distinguished guest of honour for the event set to take place on October 27, 2024, at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles, California. This year’s edition of the awards ceremony is themed ‘A Fusion of Cultures.’ As a proud representative of Nigeria and Africa, the monarch will […]

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US confirms first bird flu case without animal contact

7 September 2024

According to statements from the Centers for Control and Disease Prevention and Centers for Control and Disease Prevention , the patient, who has underlying conditions, was admitted to hospital on August 22, received antiviral medications against influenza, then recovered and was discharged,  Because the patient’s flu type appeared suspicious on an initial test, it was sent […]

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Suspected Yahoo boys crush one-year-old child, mother, others injured in Ogun

7 September 2024

It was learnt that the woman identified as Ogunbunmi Rukayat, was carrying her one-year-old baby, Sekiniat, on her back when the accident happened. Reports say the grey Lexus ES350 car, was driven by 27-year-old Ishola Qudus, accompanied by three others who were allegedly drinking inside the vehicle before the accident occurred. It was gathered that […]

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Mutfwang sacks Plateau local government transition chairmen

7 September 2024

This was following the autonomy granted to Local Governments by the Supreme Court. The committees were constituted on June 9, 2023 when the Governor sacked the former council chairmen. The Governor in a statement directed the Directors of Personnel Management, DPMs, to assume responsibility for the administration of the local government areas until elections hold […]

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