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 Edo residents count losses after flood sweeps through community Residents of Lawani Street in Igarra, Akoko Edo Local Government Area of Edo State are counting their losses after the heavy flood that swept through the community on Monday, July 8. During a visit to the community on Tuesday, a widow, Mrs. Theresa Moses, who also runs poultry in her residence, told PUNCH Metro that the effect of the flood had left her devastated following her difficulty in paying back the N3.5m loan she invested in her business. She said most of her birds were dead, a part of her fence was damaged and her foodstuff and other items were destroyed in her house. She said, “On July 8, I left my home around 11 am to the neighbouring community where I do business. My children had also left home while my tenant was also not around. “When it was about to rain, someone called to inform me that it seemed that the rain would be severe. I told the person that my house was fenced and I wasn’t afraid of being floo...

 School building collapse: Enforce town planning laws, Akpabio tells Plateau gov The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has advised the Plateau State Government to ensure that the laws governing town planning are reinforced to forestall a recurrence of the recent tragic incident of a collapsed building in which some students lost their lives. Akpabio made the remarks when the Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, accompanied by some traditional rulers, paid him a courtesy call in his office on Tuesday. The Senate President told his guests, “We want to condole you on the building collapse. Such a horrific sight and the building was not even built during your tenure. What it means is that you have to take steps to reinforce the town planning laws and take a lot of interest in the building industry. “No sentiments attached. No matter whose ox is gored, if somebody does not follow the rules, if somebody erects a building on a passage for stream water, once the foundation is quest...

 Navy arrest 8 stowaways, rescues 8 victims of human trafficking, 2 drowning fishermen Authorities of the Nigerian Navy said on Tuesday that its patrol team of NNS Beecroft on July 13, 2024 arrested 8 suspected stowaways in 2 speedboats attempting to board MV Northernlight while underway along Lagos Channel. Commodorw Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, Director of Naval Information said, “The incident occurred when the patrol team sighted the suspects attempting to board the vessel through its rudder compartment. “Upon interrogation, 5 suspects admitted that they attempted to board the vessel to enable them travel abroad. “The suspects and speed boats have been handed over to Nigerian Immigration Service, Lagos State Port and Marine Command for further investigation. “Notably, NNS Beecroft has so far arrested 33 stowaways between January and July 2024. Continuing he said, “In the past week, from 9-13 July 2024, Nigerian Navy units across the Nation’s maritime domain, also rescued 8 female victims...

 Six foreigners found dead in Thailand hotel room Six foreign nationals were found dead in a luxury hotel room in central Bangkok on Tuesday, Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said, with police suspecting they were poisoned. “There were no signs of a struggle,” Srettha told a press conference at the Grand Hyatt Erawan hotel in the upscale Pathum Wan district, where the incident took place. “We need to conduct an autopsy to see if they had ingested anything,” he said, dispelling rumours the deaths were connected to a theft and had involved a shooting. The prime minister said all six of the deceased were Vietnamese, two of whom had dual US nationality. So This Happened [EP 255] reviews Davido and Chioma, Sharon Ooja star-studded weddings, others0:00 / 1:01 The case was reported at 4:30 pm (0930 GMT) after cleaning staff discovered the bodies when they arrived to make up the room on the fifth floor, police said. Srettha arrived on the scene shortly after. He said it was belie...

Court Orders Final Forfeiture of 20 Stolen Cars from Canada Justice Deinde I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, on Monday, July 15, 2024, ordered the final forfeiture of 20 cars stolen from Canada to Nigeria.   The cars are  forfeited  to the Federal Government of Nigeria.   The Judge gave the order following a motion on notice filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.   The forfeited cars are: Black colour SUV 400, White 4MATIC Mercedez Benz; SUV MDX SH-AWD Acura; Grey colour SUV RS 350L Lexus; Deep Blue SUV RX 350 Lexus, White Toyota 4Runner 2015; White 2020 model Lexus RX 350; White 2019 Lexus RX 350, Black 2020 Model Lexus RX350, and Black Honda Ridgeline 2017 Model.    Others are: White Lexus RX 350 SPORT 2019 Model; Grey Lexus RX 350 2019 Model; Grey Toyota 4Runner 2018 Model; White Lexus RX 350 FS Sport 2019 Model; White Toyota Highlander XLE AWD 2017 Model; Black Toyota Highlander 2020 Model; Black Toyota Hi...

 Kumuyi debunks relocation rumours The General Superintendent of Deeper Life Bible Church, Pastor Williams Kumuyi, has debunked circulating rumours about his alleged relocation to the United Kingdom. In a message posted on the Facebook page of Cross River State Deeper Life, the cleric described the relocation rumour as misleading. “You must have read that I relocated to the UK,” he said, before asking, “Did I relocate?” Clarifying the situation, Pastor Kumuyi explained, “I did not relocate anywhere. I travelled for a crusade and conference, and because of the time difference, the events couldn’t be transmitted back home. So This Happened (EP 256) Reviews SERAP Demands For Answers Over Missing N100bn Dirty Notes, Others0:00 / 1:01 “Some countries, like the one I visited in May, have about five hours of time difference. When it is 7 am here, it will be 2 am there. There’s no way I could transmit that here because of the time difference.” He further elaborated on his travels, stating,...

 Actor Akeem Adeyemi bags Master’s degree in UK Actor Akeem Adeyemi has earned a Master’s Degree in International Business from a prestigious university in the United Kingdom. The actor took to social media to share the news, expressing gratitude to God and those who supported him throughout his academic journey. He wrote: “It is graduation time! God did it. I came. I learned. I conquered. Officially done and dusted. Master’s in International Business with Merit. I am grateful to God and everyone who made this dream a reality.” Adeyemi’s achievement is a testament to his dedication and hard work as he joins a growing list of Nigerian celebrities who have pursued higher education to enhance their skills and knowledge. The actor’s fans and colleagues have flooded social media with congratulatory messages, praising his accomplishment. Khazim Danmola wrote: “Congratulations padi mi. This is just the beginning. I am happy you archived this. PhD loading” Muyiwa Ademola wrote: “Congratula...