Former senator from Ogun state,Buruji Kashamu, has died of COVID-19. Ben Murray-Bruce who took toTwitter to break the news, said Kashamu died at First Cardiologist Consultants in Lagos.
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Eight Soldiers Killed by Alshabab Suicide Bomber in Mogadishu_Ada Nkong
At least eight soldiers were killed and 14 others wounded after a suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden vehicle at the gates of a military base in Somalia's capital on Saturday. Soldiers opened fire after the explosion that sent clouds of smoke into the sky, said Halima Abdisalan, a mother of three who lives near the… Continue reading Eight Soldiers Killed by Alshabab Suicide Bomber in Mogadishu_Ada Nkong
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Number of Wounded in Beruit Blast Rises to 6000_Ada Nkong
The estimated number of people wounded in the monster explosion at Beirut’s port has shot up to 6,000, the health ministry said Saturday in a statement. The death toll rose to 158 and the number of missing dropped to 21 from 60 in the latest ministry figures.The authorities had previously put the number of people… Continue reading Number of Wounded in Beruit Blast Rises to 6000_Ada Nkong
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At Least 14 Feared Dead as India Jet Skids Off Runway_Ada Nkong
At least 14 people were killed and 15 others were seriously injured Friday when an Indian passenger jet skidded off the runway after landing in heavy rain, officials said. Air India Express said more than 190 passengers and crew were on board the plane, which left from Dubai and landed at Kozhikode airport in the southern state… Continue reading At Least 14 Feared Dead as India Jet Skids Off Runway_Ada Nkong
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US Concerned Over Edo Elections_Ada Nkong
The United States Mission in Nigeria on Friday said it was concerned over the “reports of the deteriorating political climate in Edo State.” In a tweet via its verified page, the diplomatic envoy added that it was disappointed with the role played by some political actors in the state. The Edo State Governorship Election is… Continue reading US Concerned Over Edo Elections_Ada Nkong
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Buhari Endorses Pastor Ize-Iyamu_Ada Nkong
President Muhammadu Buhari has endorsed Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming governorship election in Edo State. The President made the endorsement Friday when he received Ize-Iyamu who was accompanied to the Presidential Villa in Abuja by the APC Caretaker Committee Chairman, Governor Mai Mala Buni of… Continue reading Buhari Endorses Pastor Ize-Iyamu_Ada Nkong
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Bangladesh Commission in Nigeria Celebrates 71st Birth Anniversary of Sheik Kamal_Ada Nkong
The 71th birth anniversary of Sheikh Kamal, the eldest son of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, was celebrated today (5 August, 2020) at the Bangladesh High Commission in Nigeria in a befitting manner. The Programme included recitation from the Holy Quran, screening of documentary on the life of Sheikh Kamal, discussion meeting, cutting of… Continue reading Bangladesh Commission in Nigeria Celebrates 71st Birth Anniversary of Sheik Kamal_Ada Nkong
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Beirut Explosion: Port Officials Under House Arrest_Ada Nkong
A number of Beirut port officials are being placed under house arrest pending an investigation into Tuesday's huge explosion, Lebanon's government says. The blast killed at least 135 people and injured more than 4,000 others. A two-week state of emergency has begun. President Michel Aoun said the blast was caused by 2,750 tonnes of ammonium… Continue reading Beirut Explosion: Port Officials Under House Arrest_Ada Nkong
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FCT Takes The Lead as 354 More Cases of Covid-19 Confirmed_Ada Nkong
The daily update for 6th August shows the FCT leading as 354 cases of Covid-19 were confirmed making Nigeria' s total number of cases confirmed so far, 45244 out of which 32430 have been discharged and 930 have died. The number of active cases stands at 11884. FCT has 78 cases, Lagos 76 and Kaduna… Continue reading FCT Takes The Lead as 354 More Cases of Covid-19 Confirmed_Ada Nkong
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