Over 345 Million People Faces Acute Food insecurity In 82 Countries

NewsUnited NationsWorldOver 345 Million People Faces Acute Food insecurity In 82 Countries

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 25, 2022

The Executive Director of the UN World Food Programme David Beasley, on Thursday told the UN Security Council that 345 million people are facing acute food insecurity in the 82 countries. The Security Council was focusing on conflict-induced food insecurity and the risk of famine in Ethiopia, northeastern Nigeria, South Sudan and Yemen. Beasley also said 70 million are pushed closer to starvation by the war in Ukraine, noted where the agency operates is more than twice the...

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Enugu Highways under attacks, Police Rescue 12 Kidnap Victims

Law & JusticeNewsNigeriaEnugu Highways under attacks, Police Rescue 12 Kidnap Victims

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)September 24, 2022

In South East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, Enugu State in times past was adjudged as the most peaceful state; cases of kidnappings, and robbery were insignificant compared to her counterparts. But the narrative is gradually changing as cases of armed robberies and kidnapping in Coal city make waves; worst is the activities of these men on the Enugu-Port Harcourt highway and Enugu/Opi/Nsukka Highway. Nowadays, commuters on both highways set off in fear and trepidation because...

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Obi has the support of three northern governors says Kayode Ajulo

NewsNigeriaPoliticsObi has the support of three northern governors says Kayode Ajulo

Beloved John (Staff Writer)September 24, 2022

Kayode Ajulo, a human rights lawyer, has said three northern governors have indicated an interest in supporting Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP). Ajulo said this on Friday in an interview with NAN in Abuja. He, however, did not list the names of the governors. “I am aware of three governors from the north who have given indications to support him. “I will still say Peter Obi is not ready to...

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Burna Boy’s ‘Last Last’ Tops UK’s Afrobeats Chart for 13 Weeks

EntertainmentLifestyleNewsBurna Boy’s ‘Last Last’ Tops UK’s Afrobeats Chart for 13 Weeks

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 24, 2022

Burna Boy’s first single from his sixth studio album, Love, Damini, has become the longest-running number one track on the Afrobeats chart in the United Kingdom (UK). This is according to data from the Official Charts Company. Last emerged as the longest-running number-one track from the past 12 months as well as the longest-running number-one track ever recorded by the chart, with 13 consecutive weeks on top. Burna Boy is also the artist that has...

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Two Die As Three-Storey Building Collapses In Anambra

LifestyleLocalNewsNigeriaTwo Die As Three-Storey Building Collapses In Anambra

PilotnewsSeptember 24, 2022

Two persons have been confirmed dead while two others narrowly escaped death as a three storey building under construction collapsed at Ibolo, Oraifite, Ekwusigo Local Government Area. The building which was at roofing stage collapsed to the ground while work  was in progress. Speaking to newsmen who visited the scene, a survivor, Mr. Ositadinma Chukwuleta, narrated his lucky escape, and revealed that while adjusting the woods used for the casted parapet, he noticed the building...

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Lagos State to Observe Car Free Day on Sunday

LocalNewsNigeriaTravelLagos State to Observe Car Free Day on Sunday

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 24, 2022

The Lagos State Government says it is collaborating with the Lagos Urban Development Initiative (LUDI) to observe the first ever ‘Car Free Day’ in Lagos on Sunday. The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, said this in a statement through the Deputy Director, Public Affairs Unit of the Ministry, Mrs. Bolanle Ogunlola, in Lagos on Friday. Oladeinde said the initiative was to create awareness about the benefits of active and inclusive means of...

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AfDB’s Akinwumi Adesina says Nigeria needs help with debt burden

AfricaBusinessNewsAfDB’s Akinwumi Adesina says Nigeria needs help with debt burden

Beloved John (Staff Writer)September 24, 2022

Nigeria needs help from the international community in tackling its debt burden according to Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank (AfDB). He disclosed this Nigeria International Economic Partnership Forum in New York on Thursday. He stated that financing is critical to solving Nigeria’s development challenges. “Financing is critical because the debt to GDP ratio of Africa has increased to 70 percent — several countries are the risk of high debt distress due to...

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Anambra Govt Seals 12 Hotels, Banks, Companies Over Non Payment Of Tax

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAnambra Govt Seals 12 Hotels, Banks, Companies Over Non Payment Of Tax

PilotnewsSeptember 22, 2022

Anambra State Government has sealed- off some establishments operating in Awka and Onitsha, over noncompliance with tax payments. No fewer than twelve hotels, banks and companies were sealed through the Anambra State Internal Generated Revenue Services, (AIRS) following a court order to seal off the business premises. Prominent among the facilities sealed were, Awka Microfinance bank, AC Peterson Electronics Showroom, Quintana Suites, ANIDS transport company, Obalende and Kasorina hotels all in Awka, while AIICO Insurance...

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Kanu Heart Foundation to Hold Free Medical Checks and Fitness Walk in Enugu

HealthNewsNigeriaKanu Heart Foundation to Hold Free Medical Checks and Fitness Walk in Enugu

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)September 22, 2022

Ahead of the annual World Heart Day, 29th September, the founder and members of the Kanu Heart Foundation on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to the Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi and intimated him of the foundation’s intended Fitness Walk in the Coal city in commemoration of year 2022 World Heart Day. Kanu Nwankwo popularly known as Papilo, a former professional footballer and Olympic gold medalist revealed that Enugu State was chosen as venue for...

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Chairman of the Labour Party says Obi’s manifesto will be released next week

NewsNigeriaPoliticsChairman of the Labour Party says Obi’s manifesto will be released next week

Beloved John (Staff Writer)September 22, 2022

Pat Utomi, chieftain of the Labour Party (LP), has said the manifesto of Peter Obi will be released before the campaigns start next week. Utomi disclosed this on Wednesday during an interview with Vanguard. “There is a manifesto ready and it will be released before the campaign starts. We have it but we decided to keep it secret until campaigns start,” Utomi said. “Those who understand what structure means know that LP has better structure...

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