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Tens of thousands flee homes in flood-hit Myanmar as landslide toll hits 59
Vast swathes of southeastern Myanmar lie under floodwaters that have already forced tens of thousands to flee their homes as the death toll from a massive landslide hit 59, firefighters said Monday.
Lawmaker loses $753,456, car, land in money-doubling scam
An unidentified Kenyan lawmaker has been revealed as one of the victims of a money-doubling scam, that was busted by police on Monday.
Dozens of inmates escape in Myanmar jail break
Myanmar police are hunting dozens of escaped inmates who hijacked a delivery truck and smashed through the gates of their jail in a daring prison break on Sunday, officials said.
Myanmar endures worst of Mekong monsoon floods
Monsoon rains have pummelled the Mekong region in recent days with Myanmar bearing the brunt of flooding that has forced 150,000 to flee and threatens to destroy levees shielding thousands of homes.
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APC reacts to EFCC raid of former Lagos governor’s home
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted to the search conducted by the Economic Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) at the Epe home of a former governor of Lagos, Akinwunmi Ambode.
Southeast governors write President Buhari over airport, herdsmen
Governors in Nigeria’s south east have written to President Muhammadu Buhari urging him to delay the closure of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, and act against insecurity in the region.
Reps speaker urges state assemblies to save local council system in Nigeria
The Speaker, House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, has urged State Houses of Assembly to save the Local Government Area system in Nigeria from imminent collapse through its instrument of lawmaking.
No cause for alarm over EFCC search – Ex-Lagos governor
Former Lagos Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has urged his supporters to remain calm and law-abiding as there was no cause for alarm.
Police retirees accuse pension administrators of underpayment
They urged President Muhammadu Buhari, National Assembly and Pension Commission (PenCom) to either repeal the policy or direct the pension administrators to pay the shortfalls.
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Senate president urges Nigerians not to compromise unity
With a promise that the Ninth Senate will work for the nation’s progress, Senate President Ahmad Lawan on Thursday cautioned Nigerians against compromising unity.
Oyo governor inaugurates 14 newly appointed permanent secretaries
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde today inaugurated 14 newly appointed permanent secretaries.
Ikechukwu Ezenwa joins Heartland on two-year deal
Ikechukwu Ezenwa has joined Nigeria Professional Football League club, Heartland on a two-year contract.
Central bank’s PMI report shows rise in employment
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) report for July shows employment level index on the rise for the 27th consecutive month.
Femi Falana calls on federal government to publish names of naval, police detainees
A Lagos lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has called on the federal government to publish names of the 67 Nigerians ‘illegally’ detained and held incommunicado by the Nigerian Navy and Police since last year.