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NEMA confirms 1 dead, two missing in Ibadan flood
NEMA confirms 1 dead, two missing in Ibadan flood
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed the death of one and two missing persons in a Tuesday evening flood incident around the Joyce-B/Mobil area of Ibadan.
The NEMA South-West Coordinator, Mr Kadir Olanrewaju, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan on Wednesday while assessing the level of damage at the scene.
A downpour on Tuesday across some areas within the Ibadan metropolis affected some residential areas, leaving inestimable property destroyed.
Olanrewaju attributed the flooding to improper channelisation of drainage in the area, saying the volume of water in the area was too much for the available drainages.
He said the flood reached the gate level, adding that the area was a flash flood plane, which might result in heavy disaster if not addressed at the right time.
“People need to move away from this place because if we have another rain, the flood will be devastating; you can see that the lower parts of most of the buildings and the fences are weak,” he said.
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One of the residents of the area, Mr Solomon Agboro, said the flood covered the ground floor of his building, forcing his family members to run upstairs for safety.
Agboro, who said the flood destroyed all the property on the ground floor, called on the government to come to their aid in creating proper channelisation in the area.
Another resident, Mrs Oni Bishola, said she had been living in the area for the last four years and had been experiencing flooding every year.
Bishola however, said that Tuesday’s flooding was the heaviest in the area since she moved in.
She added that most household items like gas cookers, televisions, compressors, machines and mattresses, among others, were destroyed.
She called on the management of the Ibadan South-West Local Government and Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State to come to their aid in providing a proper water channelisation.
NAN also observed that the fence of a building under construction beside Calvary Heritage School, Felele area of Ibadan, was brought down due to the flooding.
At the Idi-Odo junction, the front of FCMB was flooded due to a lack of proper drainages, thus disrupting the free flow of vehicles.
Some roads in the adjoining streets in the Ring Road area were also badly affected.
NEMA confirms 1 dead, two missing in Ibadan flood
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Nigerian pastor dies during ‘fasting and prayer’ on Abuja mountain
Nigerian pastor dies during ‘fasting and prayer’ on Abuja mountain
A pastor named John Ogbonna, who is said to hail from Ohazara in Ebonyi State, has reportedly passed away while fasting and praying for the situation in Nigeria.
A distressing video reveals the lifeless body of Pastor Ogbonna on a mountain along Arab Road in Kubwa area of Abuja.
It is reported that the pastor had been fasting and praying in the area before his tragic death.
In the video, a voice speaking in Igbo says, “Ebonyi people, Ohaozara people, see where our brother ended. Pastor John Ogbonna.
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He is on the mountain along Arab Road in Abuja, where he died since yesterday (September 22). Today is the 23rd day of September, 2024. Please spread this information to reach his family or anyone who knows him.”
A follower of the late pastor said “His lifeless body was discovered alongside his Bible and other prayer materials, causing sorrow among his congregation, who were awaiting his return.”
The follower added, “He was known for his deep faith and commitment to spiritual retreats, often going to the mountain for extended periods of prayer. The church community is mourning the loss of their spiritual leader, praying for his peaceful rest.”
Nigerian pastor dies during ‘fasting and prayer’ on Abuja mountain
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Hacker takes over Tinubu’s minister WhatsApp number
Hacker takes over Tinubu’s minister WhatsApp number
Suspected hacker has taken over the WhatsApp number of one of the ministers in President Bola Tinubu’s government, Professor Tahir Mamman.
A statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Education, on Friday, said the Minister of Education’s number is now being used by the unauthorized individual.
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It reads : “The Office of the Honourable Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman OON, SAN is informing the general public that the Minister’s WhatsApp number has been hacked and is currently being used by unauthorized individual. We deeply regret any inconvenience this might cause and urge everyone to disregard any message of request received from the said number until further notice.
“The matter has been reported to the relevant authorities and is under investigation. We advise all members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.”
Hacker takes over Tinubu’s minister WhatsApp number
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Court grants N5m bail to whistleblower, PIDO
Court grants N5m bail to whistleblower, PIDO
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to Isaac Bristol, the alleged whistleblower behind the PIDOMNigeria account on X (formerly Twitter), following his arrest by the police.
Justice Emeka Nwite approved Bristol’s bail at N5 million with one surety of the same amount.
The ruling came after a motion on notice was submitted by Deji Adeyanju, who led the legal team defending Bristol.
In delivering his ruling, Justice Nwite stated that the defendant must surrender his passport to the court and that the surety should reside in Abuja.
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Additionally, the surety is required to provide evidence of three years of tax clearance and submit two passport-sized photographs along with an affidavit of means.
Bristol has been in custody at the Kuje Correctional Centre since September 11.
He faces charges of alleged treason, mobilizing support during the #EndBadGovernance protests, making false money-laundering claims against President Bola Tinubu, and unlawfully handling classified government documents in violation of the Official Secrets Act of 1962.
Court grants N5m bail to whistleblower, PIDO
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