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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…

Severe flooding in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State in northeastern Nigeria, has claimed at least 30 lives and displaced around 400,000 people, according to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). The flooding, caused by an overflowing dam, swept away thousands of homes, affecting approximately 40% of the city. Ezekiel Manzo, a NEMA spokesperson, confirmed the death toll, while another NEMA official, Zubaida Umar, described the situation as “frightening,” noting that the number of displaced individuals could potentially rise to one million. The UN refugee agency, via its X account, referred to the flood as the worst the city has…

The National Working Committee of the Labour Party (LP) has called on the National Security Adviser (NSA) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate Aisha Yesufu, Pastor Itua Ighodalo, the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and Afenifere leaders over allegations of misappropriating funds from the 2023 presidential campaign. Speaking at a press conference in Abeokuta on Wednesday, Abayomi Arabambi, the LP’s National Publicity Secretary, expressed concern over accusations involving the diversion of over ₦12 billion and $15 million in campaign donations. He pointed to recent comments by Yesufu, who had denied involvement in any financial misconduct.…

Nigerian comedienne Anita Asuoha, popularly known as Real Warri Pikin, has shared a deeply personal story about her attempted suicide due to overwhelming debt. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, she recounted how a series of failed business ventures left her and her family with a N22 million debt, which led her to contemplate ending her life in June 2018. She explained that the financial strain began after her husband was convinced by a motivational speaker to pursue multiple business opportunities. Unfortunately, these attempts left them in significant debt, and the pressure became unbearable for Asuoha. Reflecting on her suicide…

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has written a letter to U.S. President Joe Biden, urging him to remove Cuba from the list of countries sponsoring terrorism. The letter, dated September 3, highlights the negative impact this designation has on millions of Cuban citizens. In his letter, Obasanjo emphasized his longstanding advocacy for peace and justice, stating that his personal experiences and relationships with Cuba, particularly during and after the leadership of Fidel Castro, have shown him that the country has made significant contributions to the fight against colonialism and apartheid in Africa. He appealed to Biden to reconsider Cuba’s inclusion…

Former Super Eagles striker, Benedict Akwuegbu, has been offered a role with the National Health Service (NHS) as part of the Temporary Staffing Bank for the Central and North West London Trust. In this position, Akwuegbu will collaborate with nurses and other professionals to assist in the care of patients with mental health issues. Additionally, Akwuegbu, recognized as one of the top achievers at Anglia Ruskin University, London, was appointed as a Student Ambassador to support new and existing students, as well as encourage prospective students to join the community. His academic excellence also earned him admission to pursue a…