Migrant boat capsize
23 Apr
At least 16 people are dead and 28 missing in a new migrant boat disaster off the coast of the Horn of Africa nation of Djibouti, the UN's International Organization for Migration said on Tuesday. The accident occurred about two weeks after another boat carrying mainly Ethiopian migrants sank off the Djibouti coast, claiming several…
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Ahead of the Ondo State governorship election on November 16, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 6,000 officers to ensure security throughout the state. NSCDC Commandant General, Dr. Ahmed Audi, announced this in a statement, stressing the Corps’ commitment to a secure, fair, and credible election. Officers from Ondo and neighbouring…
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Pedro Neto dealt a fresh blow to spluttering Arsenal's Premier League title challenge as the Chelsea winger's superb strike rescued a 1-1 draw in the London derby on Sunday. Mikel Arteta's side had taken the lead through Gabriel Martinelli's second-half goal at Stamford Bridge. But Neto's equaliser 10 minutes later earned Chelsea a deserved point…
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Ruud van Nistelrooy said his four games as interim manager of Manchester United was a "short but amazing period" after ending his run unbeaten with a 3-0 victory over Leicester on Sunday. The Dutchman, who remains a legend at Old Trafford for his goal return during a glorious playing career, also oversaw victories over Leicester…
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The presidency has strongly criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, accusing him of peddling economic fantasies and being envious of President Bola Tinubu. In a statement on Sunday, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, responded to Atiku's recent critique of the Tinubu administration, titled "What We Would Have Done Differently."…
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) Transition Committee member and former Commissioner in Edo, Kassim Afegbua, on Sunday took a swipe at the outgoing Edo State governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, saying the latter had now resorted to lamentations about an ongoing inauguration without extending an invitation to him. Afegbua, while reacting to Governor Godwin Obaseki’s claim…
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As Governor Godwin Obaseki prepares to step aside and hand over the reins of leadership, I find myself reflecting on the past eight years with a changed perspective. I have always been cautious about businessmen entering politics, fearing they would prioritise private interests over public good. However, Obaseki’s tenure has proven me wrong. He brought…
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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Centre for Family Peace (CFFP) have begun moves to address the devastating effects of crimes and offences perpetrated by young people, including teenagers, across communities in the country. The move began on Friday in Abuja with the inauguration of a Steering Committee to implement and execute the Annual…