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A power cut plunged Zimbabwe's parliament into darkness as Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube was finishing his budget speech.
26 Dec 2023
Christmas night thunderstorms and strong winds cut power to 110,000 homes in eastern Australia and toppled a tree that killed one woman, officials said Tuesday. People lost electricity as the storm wrought "catastrophic" damage, downing power lines in Queensland's capital Brisbane and the Gold Coast area, energy company Energex said. "There is no easy way…
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Real Valladolid parted with coach Paulo Pezzolano on Sunday after a 5-0 thrashing by Atletico Madrid in which some supporters protested against majority owner Ronaldo Nazario. Valladolid are bottom of the table, four points from safety and have just two wins from their first 15 league games. "The paths of Real Valladolid and Paulo Pezzolano…
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Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has been ruled out "for the time being" with a hamstring tear, the club announced Sunday. Kane was subbed off after 33 minutes in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Borussia Dortmund. The 31-year-old will miss Bayern's home German Cup last 16 clash with holders Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday. Bayern issued a…
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Just last Tuesday, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), at the end of its 298 Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting continued its policy of tightening the monetary policy by raising the Monetary policy Rate (MPR) by 25 basis points to 27.5 per cent, from 27.25 per cent. MPR is the benchmark interest rate that determines…
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Nigerians were shocked after seeing a video on social media showing the lifeless body of a security guard, who three mastiff-type dogs killed on November 5, 2024. Reports had it that the dogs strayed from their owner's compound and attacked the guard on night duty at Pinnock Estate, Ilasan, in the Lekki area of Lagos.…
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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has launched a major inquiry into widespread consumer complaints against leading players in the banking, telecommunications, and aviation sectors. The Director, Corporate Affairs of the FCCPC, Ondaje Ijagwu, made this known on Sunday in a statement on the official X account of the commission. The inquisitions, which…
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a Nigerian businessman, Ezeokoli Sylva, upon his return from Brazil, for smuggling 700 grams of cocaine concealed in his stomach. The arrest was made at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos. This was disclosed in a statement by Femi Babafemi, Director, Media & Advocacy,…
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Retired civil servants, otherwise known as ‘senior citizens,’ are advising workers still in service to start preparing for retirement immediately upon receiving their appointment from the government. Some of them have lamented the struggle after leaving the service, and some believe that the contributory pension scheme should be stopped so they can focus on their…
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Badan Enterprises Ltd, owner of 500 acres of land, has dragged Dangote Sugar Company, the Nasarawa State government, and Awe Local Government Area to court over non-payment of compensation for land ceded to Dangote Sugar Company. Black Peak Chamber, counsel to the plaintiff in the suit at the State High Court, disclosed that the plaintiff…
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The French embassy's physical health experts have emphasized the importance of regular exercise and a balanced diet as essential components for enhancing cardiovascular health and promoting overall well-being. They noted that engaging in frequent physical activity not only strengthens the heart but also improves blood circulation and reduces the risk of heart disease. This call…
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The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has decried the Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for denying discussions with Senator Ned Nwoko regarding the Okpai Independent Power Project (IPP). Speaking at a press conference on Sunday in Abuja, the group's national coordinator, Emmanuel Onwubiko, described the governor’s statement as a deliberate attempt…