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Former Military President, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, on Saturday evening, set politics aside to shower encomium on President Muhammadu Buhari, on the occasion of his 76th birthday. Babangida described President Buhari as a role model in a birthday congratulatory message, which he sent to the celebrant. President Buhari will be 76 years old Monday, December 17, 2018. In the congratulatory message which he personally signed, Babangida described President Buhari as “an excellent role model to many young aspiring Politicians, and even to the not so young, because of the way and manner you have managed to sustain the survival of our country as an indivisible one nation, albeit in the face of many daunting diversions.

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo; former head of state, Yakubu Gowon; and pastor Enoch Adeboye, general overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God, were among hundreds of worshipers at the 2018 presidential Christmas carol held on Thursday. In a special intercession prayer, Seyi Malomo, chaplain, State House Chapel, prayed for Nigeria and its leaders especially, President Muhammadu Buhari, who will mark his birthday on Sunday, December 16. Various choir groups, among them Aguda House Choir, Aso Villa Chapel Choir, Aso Villa Chapel Children Choir, Plateau Unity Choir and Praise Chorale, Lagos and the School for the Blind, which got standing ovation thrilled the house.

The Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, has described the absence of President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, at the burial of the Soldiers killed in Metele attack, in Maiduguri, as ‘totally unacceptable’. Atiku in a statement he personally signed on Saturday, said it was even more painful when the Federal Government refused to send a delegation to represent it at the funeral. He stated that Buhari should learn from French President, Emmanuel Macron, who on March 28, 2018, took a whole day off to attend the funeral of Lt. Col. Arnaud Beltrame, who was killed by a terrorist, after a March 24, 2018 terror attack on the South of France.

Philippine preparing for Typhoon Strike TUGUEGARAO, Philippines: The Philippines raised its storm warning on Friday (Sep 14) and warned of major destruction, hours before Super Typhoon Mangkhut was due to make landfall with fierce winds and drenching rains. Thousands have already fled their homes on the Philippines' northern coastal tip ahead of the early Saturday arrival of what forecasters have called the strongest typhoon yet this year. Businesses and residents on Luzon island, which is home to millions, were boarding up windows and tying down roofs that could be sheared off by sustained winds of 205 kilometres per hour. The Philippines state weather service raised a "signal four" alert, the second-highest storm warning for winds of up to 220 kilometres per hour, for the Cagayan and northern Isabela coastal provinces. Read more at https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/super-typhoon-mangkhut-philippines-raises-alert-10722608

Enugu Road Collapse The Enugu State Government has commenced repairs on a major road in Udi Local Government Area of the state. A section of the interstate linking road had caved in about two weeks ago after a downpour, making the movement of residents difficult. But the Commissioner for Works in the state, Greg Nnaji, says the commencement of repairs will in no time, help to alleviate the suffering of the people. Speaking to Channels Television, a resident who decried the state of the road,  appreciated the government for intervening. She said, “I thank God for this intervention because when the road caved in, everybody was afraid because it became narrow and cars wobble when they pass through it. We thank the government and ask that they do more on the other side.” The state government has, however, called on the Federal Government to reimburse funds spent on federal roads in the state, to enable it carry out its elected responsibilities. Copied, Channel News

The Niger State Government has appealed to the Federal Government to intervene after 40 people were killed in the state following a flood disaster. Governor Abubakar Bello of Niger State made this appeal on Thursday after a visit to persons displaced by the flood. The governor noted that the flood disaster is beyond control of the state government. “More than 100 communities have been submerged completely by water. It doesn’t appear as if the water is receding. Infact, I think we should expect more. It is very disturbing. “The situation definitely is getting out of hand and I think it’s beyond what the state can do. At this point, we have to request support from the Federal Government,” he said. He noted that most of the affected communities have no food and steps must be taken to provide them food and other relieve materials. The Director General of the States Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Ibrahim Inga, had earlier disclosed that over 40 people were killed in t

SYDNEY: Australians have been warned to cut strawberries before eating them after sewing needles were found in several punnets, triggering the withdrawal of three brands from sale nationwide. Australian authorities earlier this week asked people to dispose of strawberries purchased from Woolworths Group if they bore the brand of Berry Licious or Berry Obsession after three punnets were discovered to include fruit embedded with sewing needles. The advice was late on Thursday expanded after police in Australia’s north east said they had received four complaints about needles with Donnybrook branded strawberries. All three brands have now been withdrawn from sale. “Until advised, consumers should cut up strawberries before consuming them,” Queensland state government said in a statement. The health scare casts a shadow over Australia’s strawberry industry, worth more than A$130 million (US$93.61 million) each year. “We would hope the public can see this for wha

Some gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have invaded three communities in Adamawa State, burning down many houses. The affected communities include Gon, Bolki and Nzomosu in Numan Local Government Area of Adamawa. Lawmaker representing Numan Constituency in the National Assembly, Honourable Sodom Tayedi, told journalists on Friday that the gunmen invaded the area at about 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. He said the gunmen during the attack shot sporadically into the air and set houses ablaze, forcing residents to scamper to safety. The number of casualties is yet to be ascertained. According to the lawmaker, the gunmen mobilised from Abbare, a border community between Taraba and Adamawa State. She disclosed that the military have been informed of the attack and they assured that troops have been deployed to the area. The lawmaker however express fear that the soldiers may not gain immediate access to the aff

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It is no longer a rumor of the endless flood that has always affected the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. In 2012, the worst of it happens that led to properties worth millions of Naira lost including lives. Yet, the issue has not be tamed. Every year, this ugly situation has always plagued this region yet there is no much done about it. THE 2012 FLOODS IN NIGERIA In the year 2012, Nigeria witnesses a most disastrous flood ever that has led to lives and properties lost. According to  Wikipedia , over 300 people were killed and more than 2000 were displaced. Apart from the Niger Delta Regions, other states that reside along the River Niger and River Benue banks also suffered massively from this natural disaster. During the second quarter of the that said year, the issues of this great flood was all the air, yet the cry of a tortoise was not heard from the forest! There are different speculation about the cause of these yearly heavy flood in the region. Some said it is due t

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