ABUJA EARTH TREMOR: MINISTER DELE ALAKE CALLS FOR CALM, DIRECTS AGENCY TO REPORT UPDATES. (PHOTO).
ABUJA EARTH TREMOR: MINISTER DELE ALAKE CALLS FOR CALM, DIRECTS AGENCY TO REPORT UPDATES The minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake has directed the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency to provide hourly updates of the seismic developments around Abuja to him for regular review and possible escalation to other relevant agencies, Urging residents of the Federal Capital to go about their normal routine without anxiety. In a statement by the Special Assistant on Media, Lara Owoeye-Wise, the minister assures that proactive measures have been deployed to ensure the safety of residents and property. The minor earth tremor was noticed on Tuesday, August 4th at 11am in the Federal Capital Territory by the Nigerian Geological survey Agency.
Protests erupted across the Muslim world after Saudi Arabia executed Shite Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr.He had been convinced on terrorism charges,but was also a vocal critic of the Sunni-led,Saudi government.In Shite-majority Iran,the Sheikh's death made headlines,sparking an attack on the Saudi embassy in Tehran.Protesters also renamed the street outside it for the Sheikh.And the nation's supreme religious leader condemned the killing.Ayatollah Al-Khamenei,Iranian Supreme leader said ''Those who make policies,execute them,and decision makers of Saudi government should not have any doubt that this blood will trouble them.It will harass them''.Adel Al-Jubeir Saudi Foreign Minister ''In light of these facts,the kingdom announces severing diplomatic relations with Iran,and requests that all members of the diplomatic mission at the embassy,consulate and affiliated offices leave within 48 hours''.
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