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Day: September 17, 2024

Top Jihad commander in Gaza, others killed in separate attacks

The army said it had monitored the area from the air before the attack to minimize the danger to civilians. Israel said on Tuesday it killed a senior terrorist commander inside a humanitarian zone in the Gaza Strip. Palestinian authorities also confirmed that several people were killed and others injured in an Israeli attack in…

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Nigerians alerted as Cameroon prepares to release water from Lagdo dam

Cameroon will initiate controlled water discharge releases starting 17 September 2023. The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency has alerted Nigerians on the impending release of water from the Lagdo dam in Cameroon. The agency’s Director General/Chief Executive Officer, Umar Muhammed, made this known in a statement on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Muhammed said Cameroon will initiate…

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Edo 2024: Obaseki says civil servants’ll be first victim if opposition wins

Obaseki warned that electing leaders who lacked experience and ideas could be disastrous for the state. Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has said that civil servants in Edo would face negative consequences if the opposition wins the upcoming governorship election in the state. Obaseki said this during a thank-you meeting with public servants on Tuesday…

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Tinubu mourns 40 Maulud participants killed in auto crash

The President directed the Federal Roads Safety Commission (FRSC) to improve highway monitoring. President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday commiserated with the Tijjaniyya Movement in Nigeria over the death of 40 of its members killed in an auto crash on Sunday. Scores of others were injured in the incident. The victims were on their way from…

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Bauchi Gov reacts to Wike’s fire threat

The governor says nobody can put fire in his state “because we have a volume of water to quench the fire.” Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has responded to Nyesom Wike’s threat to put fire in the state of any governor who interferes in the affairs of Rivers State. The governor reacted to the…

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7 ways to prevent suicide

Preventing suicide is a critical challenge that demands proactive intervention and empathetic understanding across all levels of society. It involves recognising early warning signs, fostering environments where open conversations about mental health are encouraged, and ensuring that individuals facing such crises feel supported and connected. Here are some strategies and tips to help prevent suicide:…

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Nigeria’s superhero fantasy, ‘Iyanu,’ takes center stage at Lagos Comic Convention

The series has been slated for on Cartoon Network and Max in the US, and exclusively on Showmax across 44 African countries in 2025. At the 12th edition of the Lagos Comic Convention, held at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos, attendees witnessed the celebration of Nigeria’s creative diversity, with Lion Forge Entertainment and Showmax…

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10 countries with highest number of individuals without a bank account

The booming population of unbanked individuals further exacerbates the poverty headcount ratio in some regions thus leading to a stunted economic growth. A significant challenge in Africa’s financial inclusion journey is the large number of unbanked individuals who are yet to have access to financial services. The World Bank puts the number of unbanked persons…

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Actress Kate Henshaw reacts to bodyshaming from Twitter troll

The actress has emphasised that she does not need the troll’s apology. Nigerian actress Kate Henshaw has reacted to a comment from a Twitter troll who called her out on claims that she has a ‘flat yansh.’ On September 17, 2024, the actress posted a fun video to her Twitter, (now known a X) account,…

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Nigerian man becomes fourth person ever cured of HIV

Ahmed’s story is one of hope for those battling the virus worldwide, showcasing the potential of advanced medical treatments. Salisu Ahmed, a 66-year-old Nigerian man, has become the fourth person in the world to be cured of HIV following a stem cell transplant. In a recent interview, Ahmed revealed that he contracted the virus 31…

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