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House Of Rep. Urges Action to Prevent Nationwide Flooding
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Ministries of Water Resources and Environment to direct the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency to implement measures to prevent flooding nationwide.
They also called for desilting of major dams and rivers to reduce excessive flooding, following recent floods in states like Borno, Yobe, and Zamfara that caused loss of lives and property. The motion, led by Mohammed Shehu from Bauchi State, emphasized that dredging dams and rivers is essential to protecting farmers from flood damage.
Shehu expressed concern over the lack of government support for flood control, leading to significant crop losses and financial struggles for farmers. The House Committees on Water Resources, Environment, and Agriculture were tasked to propose solutions within four weeks.
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Former President Jonathan Calls for Peace in Rivers State Elections
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has cautioned police and judges against actions that could destabilize Rivers State, urging them not to bow to political pressures during the ongoing local government elections.
In a statement, Jonathan criticized the Nigeria Police’s role and called on the National Judicial Council (NJC) to take action against judges issuing conflicting rulings related to the elections. He warned that unrest in Rivers State could spread, threatening the entire Niger Delta.
Jonathan emphasized the importance of fair elections, urging political actors to prioritize the public’s well-being over personal interests. He called on security agencies and state institutions to uphold the rule of law and protect democracy, warning that the situation in Rivers State could mirror past regional crises that harmed national stability.
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Explosive Attack Hits APC Secretariat in Rivers State Amid Local Poll Tensions
An explosive, believed to be dynamite, detonated at the All Progressives Congress (APC) secretariat in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, early today, causing damage to windows, gates, and parts of the building.
APC faction leader, Tony Okocha, attributed the attack to political motives, accusing Governor Siminalayi Fubara of orchestrating it amidst local government election tensions.
The police are yet to comment, while voting continues in Port Harcourt despite the Rivers State Police’s decision not to provide security, citing a court order.
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Police Arrest Ogun Serial Killer, Confesses to Multiple Murders and Rapes
Ogun State Police have arrested 29-year-old Ogunnaike Phillips, a suspected serial killer, rapist, and member of the Aye confraternity, for the brutal murder of 17-year-old Habeebah Akinsanya. The victim was raped and killed on her father’s farm in Abeokuta.
Phillips also confessed to murdering three other young women and burying their bodies in remote areas.
His accomplice, Danjuma, remains at large. Phillips, who demanded the death penalty, admitted to luring victims, extorting ransom, and eventually killing them. Authorities are intensifying efforts to apprehend the rest of the gang.
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