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Over One Billion People Nearing Starvation Globally -World Bank

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In the latest edition of the World Bank Newsletter, a dire report highlights that more than one billion people are on the verge of hunger worldwide. The majority of those affected reside in low and middle-income countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. The Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS) Market Monitor for July 2023 has been quoted, revealing that various factors, including geopolitical tensions endangering the Black Sea Grain Initiative and incidents like the collapse of the Nova Kakhovka dam in Ukraine, have contributed to food shortages…

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Teacher Assaulted by Students for Preventing Cheating in Ogun State School

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In Ogun State, a gang of ten senior secondary school students reportedly attacked and beat their teacher, Kolawole Shonuga, after he caught one of them, Ashimi Adebanjo, cheating during an examination at Isanbi Comprehensive High School, Ilisan-Remo, Ikenne Local Government Area of the state. Following the incident, the students waited for the teacher after school hours and assaulted him at the school’s gate. One of the students, Kazeem Adelaja, allegedly hit the teacher on the head with a stick, while others participated in the beating. The police from the Remo…

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Eight Dead, 11 in Critical state After Consuming Killer Alcoholic Drinks

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In some parts of Ogun State, there have been distressing incidents where at least eight people lost their lives, and 11 others are in critical condition due to the alleged consumption of lethal alcoholic beverages. The Ogun State Government issued a statement on Sunday warning citizens about the serious dangers associated with consuming locally brewed alcoholic drinks and other unapproved products from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). Dr. Tomi Coker, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, revealed that there were reports of…

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Operation Hadarin Daji Neutralizes Four Bandits in Zamfara State During Intense Gunfight

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Operation Hadarin Daji in Zamfara State successfully neutralized four bandits during a gunfight on Friday night in Maradun Local Government Area. The troops received information about the bandits’ plan to attack a community and swiftly engaged them in combat, preventing their access to the villages. During the encounter, four bandits were killed, and others managed to escape with injuries. The operation resulted in the recovery of weapons, including one General Purpose Machine Gun, one FN Rifle, and 123 rounds of special ammunition. In recent coordinated efforts, the troops also cleared…

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Death Toll Climbs to 27 with Dozens Still Missing in Devastating Maharashtra Landslide Amid Monsoon Rains

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A devastating landslide in Maharashtra, India, has resulted in a death toll of 27 people, while around 50 individuals remain missing. The tragedy occurred after heavy monsoon rains triggered the landslide in a village located in the Raigad district, approximately 100 kilometers (62 miles) away from Mumbai. Rescue teams are facing significant challenges as they battle lashing rain while searching for survivors and retrieving bodies buried under heaps of earth and debris. The village’s remote location, situated around five kilometers from the nearest road, hampers the rescue efforts, as heavy…

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Gunmen Kill School Teacher in Plateau State

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Gunmen in Plateau State have tragically killed a school teacher, Mr. Emmanuel Kyesmen. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening in Barkin Ladi, where the victim worked at Betany Academy. According to a resident of the community, Ferdinand Goyit, the gunmen attacked Kyesmen while he was closing his shop beside his residence at around 7 pm. They shot him on the spot and then entered his home, demanding money from his wife before leaving.The incident has left the community in mourning once again due to the senseless act of violence. Share…

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Edo State Police Arrest 53 Suspects in Crackdown on Cult Activities

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The Edo State Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Dankwara, revealed on Thursday that a total of 53 individuals have been apprehended in connection with cult-related activities in the state. This announcement came amidst an alarming surge in secret cult activities and killings, prompting the police to take decisive action. Dankwara issued a stern warning to both citizens and organizations, urging them to refrain from supporting cult groups by providing any form of assistance to their illicit activities. He emphasized that the police are committed to curbing the activities of these criminal…

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NULGE Calls for 300% Minimum Wage Increase Amid Fuel Subsidy Inflation

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The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has demanded a significant increase of 300 per cent in the minimum wage for workers across all sectors. The call for the wage hike comes in response to the inflation caused by the removal of fuel subsidies, particularly affecting local government staff. During the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja, NULGE National President, Mr Ambali Olatunji, emphasized the urgent need for the wage increment. He argued that a 300 per cent rise in the minimum wage is necessary for all local…

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Teenager Accused of Forgery gets Three Months of Psychotherapy

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The Anambra State Government has handed over 19-year-old Mmesoma Ejikeme, who forged her Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) result, to a psychotherapist for a three-month guidance and counseling program. The state Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, made this announcement during a press briefing in Awka. Mmesoma, a student of Anglican Girls Secondary School, Nnewi, had manipulated her UTME score from 249 to 362, falsely claiming to be the top scorer for the 2023 UTME. After being caught, she engaged in accusations and counter-accusations with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation…

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Guinness World Records Distances Itself from Nigerian Man’s Attempt at Longest Crying Marathon

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Guinness World Records has publicly disassociated itself from Tembu Ebere, a Nigerian man who attempted to break a record for the longest crying marathon by an individual. Ebere claimed that during his attempt, he went partially blind for 45 minutes due to the intense crying. He had to adjust his approach and reduce the intensity of his wailing due to headaches, puffy eyes, and a swollen face. However, Guinness World Records stated that they did not approve such a record and would not be able to monitor it. They clarified…

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