Category: Society

NDPHC Executes Over 374 Power Projects to Enhance Distribution and Transmission Across Nigeria

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Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited (NDPHC) has successfully carried out 374 projects in the distribution subsector of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI), aimed at enhancing power supply nationwide. The Managing Director/CEO of NDPHC, Mr. Chiedu Ugbo, revealed this during the 8th Nigeria Energy Forum in Lagos. The projects, which cost over $1.2 billion, are expected to be reimbursed by the benefiting electricity distribution companies (DisCos). The executed projects encompassed 337 33/11kV lines, 25,281 25kVA and 50kVA CSP transformers, and 199 distribution transformers (ranging from 100 to 500 KVA)…

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Tragic Fuel Tanker Explosion in Ore, Ondo State Claims Lives of Pregnant Woman, Three Children, and Others

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Yesterday, a tragic incident occurred in Ore, Ondo State, where a tanker carrying fuel crashed and spilled its contents. The driver lost control of the speeding tanker, causing it to fall into a ditch on Showboy Road. As the fuel began to spill, some locals rushed to scoop the fuel using buckets and kegs. Unfortunately, disaster struck when the spilled fuel caught fire, leading to a massive explosion. A pregnant woman and her three children, along with 18 others who were scooping fuel, were among the victims who lost their…

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Parents Urge President Tinubu to Halt Soaring Tuition Fees in Schools

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The Deputy National President of National Parents Teachers Association of Nigeria (NAPTAN) is advising President Bola Tinubu to take urgent action and halt the continuous increases in tuition fees and other essential services in government-owned schools. The parents are expressing their concern that these frequent hikes in fees, along with other increased costs in fuel and electricity, are putting a heavy burden on citizens, making it difficult for them to afford basic necessities. The Deputy National President supports the removal of the oil subsidy but believes that raising multiple fees…

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Early Morning Fire in Taraba State Destroys Goods Worth Millions, Leaves 10 Shops in Ashes

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In the early hours of Sunday, a devastating fire outbreak wreaked havoc in the ATC area of Jalingo, the capital of Taraba State. The inferno, which started around 3 a.m., engulfed no fewer than 10 shops, resulting in the destruction of goods worth millions of Naira. Among the affected individuals is Gabriel Olayinka, the Chief Executive Officer of Taraba News, who tragically lost two shops in the blaze. His goods, including valuable stationery items, were completely consumed by the flames. As the victims continue to assess the extent of their…

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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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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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