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Seventeen out of 18 political parties contesting the September 21, 2024 Edo State governorship election signed a peace accord to ensure a peaceful election. However, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), represented by its chairman, Anthony Aziegbemi, and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, declined to sign. Aziegbemi stated that their refusal was in protest against the detention of 10 party members by the police in Abuja. The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, mentioned he was unaware of any specific arrests of PDP members but acknowledged that individuals involved in crimes and political violence in the state had been detained. Bishop Matthew Hassan…

King Charles III welcomed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Buckingham Palace, reinforcing the deep diplomatic ties between Nigeria and the UK. This private meeting, held on Wednesday, marks the first time the two leaders have met since their encounter at the COP 28 Climate Summit in Dubai. According to Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the meeting took place at the King’s request. During their discussions, both leaders emphasized the shared priority of addressing the complex global challenge of climate change. President Tinubu affirmed Nigeria’s dedication to combating climate change while maintaining its energy security…

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The Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran, has reportedly passed away. The news was revealed by a palace source who craved anonymity, reports said. He died on Wednesday after a brief illness. Though the Owa Obokun palace has not issued any official statement with regard to the monarch’s passing, sources within the palace confirmed the death of the popular monarch. “Baba has passed, but we are waiting for an official announcement from the palace. “You can see that they have started performing some traditional rites. This has to be done before any announcement can be made,” she added.…

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The Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has reported that 49 people have lost their lives, and 226 communities across 27 Local Government Areas have been ravaged by floods and windstorms in the state from January 2024 to date. SEMA’s Executive Secretary, Isyaku Abdullahi-Kubarachi, revealed this on Wednesday, highlighting that the Nigerian Meteorological Agency had earlier predicted severe flooding in 14 local government areas, including Tudun Wada, Gwale, and Wudil, among others. The disaster destroyed 6,583 houses, impacted 38,814 people, and devastated 8,289 farmlands, covering 36,265 hectares. The agency responded by distributing relief materials to the victims and conducting workshops…

President Bola Tinubu has approved ₦108 billion for Nigeria’s 36 states to address flooding and other natural disasters. Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed this on Wednesday during a meeting at the State House in Abuja. He described the flooding situation in Maiduguri, which has displaced hundreds of thousands, as a “national calamity.” Shettima highlighted Tinubu’s commitment to working with states, noting the recent approval of ₦3 billion for each state to tackle the challenges caused by such disasters. He praised Speaker Abbas Tajudeen of the House of Representatives for his leadership in maintaining stability in the legislative arm, especially with…