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USA: Experts debunk five claims about Los Angeles wildfires

As "devastating" wildfires continue to spread across Southern California, experts say misinformation has also been circulating at an alarming rate. Here are five key claims about the fires and the response, with factual clarifications provided by experts and officials:Claim:...

I will continue to serve you, Ododo assures Kogi residents

Kogi State Governor Ahmed Ododo has assured the people of the state that his administration will continue to serve the people of the state by providing them with adequate infrastructure.The governor stated this on Tuesday while interacting with market...

Revenue loss: NASS joint finance committees to probe MDAs over N4trn revenue shortfall

The Joint Committee on Finance of the National Assembly on Monday set up a special panel to investigate a revenue shortfall of over N4 trillion due to indiscriminate exemptions by ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) of the federal government.This...

'Pure fiction', TikTok dismisses Elon Musk sale report

TikTok has categorically denied a report suggesting Chinese officials are considering selling its US operations to Elon Musk, describing the claim as “pure fiction”. The social media giant was responding to a Bloomberg report that alleged...

ACReSAL trains Zamfara agents in sustainable land management

The Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscape of Zamfara (ACRESAL), in collaboration with NGO Focal, has carried out training and sensitization on Sustainable Land Management (SLM) and Climate Resilient Agriculture (CRA) for key stakeholders in the state...

Governor Oborevwori has no desire to defect to another political party: commissioner

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is not interested in fighting any political battles but is prepared to respond to criticism by delivering many more viable projects before 2027.The State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads and Public Information), Mr....

Los Angeles wildfires: Beyoncé donates $2.5 million to relief fund

American singer Beyoncé Knowles, known professionally simply as Beyoncé, has extended her support to families affected by the devastating Los Angeles wildfires through a generous donation through her charity.The singer's BeyGood Foundation announced Sunday that it...

Catholic nuns kidnapped, judge released in Anambra

The two kidnapped Catholic nuns of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Mother of Christ, and a kidnapped Anambra High Court judge have been released in Anambra State. Tribune Online reports that the Reverend Sisters, Vincentia Maria Nwankwo and Grace Mariette...

American actress Leslie Charleson dies at 79

Leslie Charleson, a popular soap opera star best known for her role as Monica Quartermaine on General Hospital, died Sunday morning at the age of 79, after a prolonged illness.“It is with great sadness that I...

Catholic bishop urges support for families of fallen heroes

The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Bishop Ignatius Kaigama, on Sunday emphasized the importance of providing prompt benefits to the bereaved and improving the welfare of veterans of the Nigerian Armed Forces to encourage active personnel to...

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Video: 'Life continues' – reactions as Ijoba Lande is located, is established with Baba Tee

Users of social networks have continued to react to a video of the Nigerian artists, Ijoba Lande and Baba...