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Up to 30,000 residents in central Japan have been ordered to evacuate due to severe flooding risks caused by continuous heavy rainfall. The evacuation orders cover around 18,000 people in Wajima and another 12,000 in Suzu, both located in Ishikawa prefecture on Honshu island. Images shared by Kyodo News show entire streets in Wajima submerged in water, underscoring the severity of the situation. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has issued a heavy rain emergency—the highest alert level—across parts of the prefecture, highlighting the urgency of the threat. Government officials, as reported by NHK, noted that twelve rivers in Ishikawa prefecture…

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Despite delays in the arrival of election materials, residents of Edo Central Senatorial District, comprising Esan South-East, Igueben, Esan North-East, Esan West, and Esan Central LGAs, have begun casting their votes. At Unit 9, Dumontan polling unit in Irrua, Esan LGA, voting started around 9:20 am, with voters casting their ballots in an orderly manner under the supervision of INEC ad hoc staff. Voters, including the elderly and youth, adhered to security officers’ instructions. However, at the Model Primary Healthcare Centre, Ward 013, Oturuwo Unit 1, the situation was less orderly, with INEC officials struggling to manage the crowd. Food…

The Federal Government is poised to save over 60% on diesel costs following the successful retrofitting of train locomotives to operate on a dual-fuel system. The Minister of Transportation, Saidu Alkali, expressed his satisfaction with the milestone, calling it a significant step toward reducing transportation costs and making train rides more affordable for the public. During a test run at the Amina J. Mohammed Train Station (Idu Train Station) in Abuja, the Minister led a demonstration of the locomotive’s capabilities along the Abuja-Kaduna rail corridor. The retrofitted locomotives now run on a mix of 70% Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and…

Officials from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) are currently absent at the polling unit of the PDP governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo. The atmosphere in Idinrio community, located in Ewohimi, Esan South East Local Government Area, is notably calm and quiet, almost resembling a graveyard, with no signs of election activities at the moment. Earlier, it was reported that the Police Force has urged voters in the ongoing Edo State gubernatorial election to return home immediately after casting their ballots. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

Prof. Rhoda Gumus, the INEC National Commissioner overseeing the Edo State governorship election, has vowed not to accept bribes during the poll. In an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today, Gumus confidently stated that her reputation would deter anyone from attempting to offer her a bribe. She assured the public that the election would be conducted transparently, with voter accreditation starting at 8:00 am and voting expected to conclude by 2:00 pm, although all accredited individuals would be allowed to vote regardless of time. Gumus also promised that the election would be one of the best organized by INEC, reiterating…

The Nigerian Police Force has urged voters in the ongoing Edo State gubernatorial election to return home immediately after casting their ballots. This directive was issued by Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Frank Mba, during a special edition of Channels Television’s Politics show for the election. While some political leaders, including former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, encouraged voters to stay and protect their votes to prevent electoral malpractice, Mba insisted that citizens should cast their votes and then leave the polling stations. Atiku, speaking in Benin, had urged the Edo electorate to defend their votes, saying, “You can’t come and…

The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with the Lagos Urban Development Initiative (LUDI) and other stakeholders, will observe the annual ‘Car-Free Day’ on Sunday, 22nd September 2024. This initiative encourages road users and motorists to forego their cars for a day and embrace Non-Motorised Transport (NMT) options such as walking and cycling, according to a statement from the Ministry of Transportation. Coinciding with a period of higher fuel prices, which has already reduced road traffic, the event aims to raise awareness about the benefits of NMT. Around the world, Car-Free Day is marked every September 22, with countries promoting alternatives…

President Bola Tinubu reaffirmed his commitment to serving Nigeria selflessly, stating that his administration is dedicated to addressing the nation’s key challenges, including infrastructure development, food and energy security, education, and economic stability. Speaking during a meeting with the Forum of Former Presiding Officers of the National Assembly at the Aso Rock Villa on Friday, Tinubu emphasized that he was not in office for personal gain but to work for the country’s progress. “I didn’t come to look for money and exploit the situation; I came to work,” Tinubu stated, acknowledging the support of the 16 former presiding officers in…

The Committee on Consequential Adjustments in Salaries for civil servants has confirmed that the new national minimum wage will be implemented starting July 29, 2024. This was detailed in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) issued after the committee’s meeting in Abuja on Friday, September 20. The MoU specifies that the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC) will generate the necessary salary templates for other consolidated salary structures to ensure smooth implementation. The committee, established to enforce the National Minimum Wage Act 2024, raised the national minimum wage from ₦30,000 to ₦70,000. Comprising 16 members, the committee’s tasks include negotiating…