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China’s financial hub of Shanghai was hit by Typhoon Bebinca on Monday morning as it made landfall as a Category 1 tropical cyclone. It was the most powerful storm to make a direct hit on the city in over seven decades.The storm packed top wind speeds of 94 miles per hour, the strongest to hit Shanghai since 1949’s Typhoon Gloria. It disrupted transportation, downed trees and caused tens of millions to seek shelter.Evacuations were ordered for more than 414,000 peopl...

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has sent 50 tons of humanitarian aid in support of those affected by the recent floods in Nigeria.Ambassador SALEM ALSHAMSI, in his remarks on the receipt of the relief materials, delivered at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, explained that the relief effort, initiated by UAE President Sheikh MOHAMED AL NAHYAN, underscores the UAE’s ongoing commitment to assisting countries impacted by natural disasters.The NEMA Director-General...

The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students NANS Joint Campus Council, Ondo, has raised concerns about the issues affecting students in the State tertiary institutions.This was stated in a release jointly signed by the Chairman of NANS JCC Ondo Axis, OLUWAROTIMI JOSHUA. NANS noted that students are suffering due to recent hikes in food and fuel prices.Discussing the impact of the recent fuel price increase, JOSHUA highlighted how rising ...

Kebbi Beach Soccer Club (KBSC) regrets to announce its withdrawal from the 2024 Beach Soccer Worldwide (BSWW) World Winners Cup in Alghero, Italy, due to visa delays. The Italian Embassy did not issue visas in time, despite multiple communications since August regarding the application.We are disappointed to miss our third chance to compete in this prestigious event, but remain committed to representing Nigeria and Africa on the global stage. Our focus now shifts to preparing for t...

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A major achievement for Nigeria happened at the weekend at the STEPHEN KESHI Stadium, Asaba, the venue of the ongoing Eighth National Youth Games, where a 14-year-old athlete, ODDO MELVIN set a new world record in the boys’ long jump event.His 7.13m jump in the boys’ long jump not only fetched him a gold medal, but it currently stands as the new record in the Boys’ U-14 category globally. Before the feat, the existing world record for boys’ U-14 was 6.25m....

On September 15th, Abuja's Velodrome hosted SuperFight 03, a mesmerizing showcase of Dambe, Nigeria’s traditional martial art, that captivated the city and drew spectators from across the nation. The event, which saw the venue filled to capacity with both tourists and locals, celebrated Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage with a series of electrifying matches.The action-packed evening saw six fighters earn their spots in the upcoming Dambe Warriors League Season 04, wh...

In celebration of Eid-el-Maulud, marking the birthday of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW), Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has conveyed warm greetings to the Muslim community.In a statement from his Chief Press Secretary, Lekan Adeniran, Governor Abiodun highlighted that this significant occasion serves as a reminder of the core values of love, compassion, and tolerance, which are vital for maintaining harmony in Nigeria’s diverse society.The Governor expressed ...

The Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC) has announced an extension for party primaries in preparation for the upcoming Local Government elections, in response to the public holiday declared for Monday, 16th September 2024.In a statement issued by Mr. Babatunde Osibodu, Chairman of...

The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) has commenced the distribution of 1,000 conversion kits across some states in the federation to minimise the impact of the fuel subsidy removal.The conversion kits are designed to enable vehicles to run on compressed natural gas, a cleaner and more affordable alternative to petrol.The Programme Director of the initiative, MICHEAL OLUWAGBEMI said the move will bring down transportation costs and the initiative will gener...