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India Prepares for Cyclone Dana, Evacuations Underway
1.5 million people evacuate India as cyclone Dana approaches, a landfall is expected to occur within the next 24 hours. India Authorities have set up camps and relief workers for the safety of the people. It has been predicted by the Indian Meteorological Department that the cyclone will strike coastal areas with wind speeds between 100km-120km/h (62-74mph) and heavy rainfall should be anticipated.
Transportation has also been affected by the cyclone, with flights and trains being cancelled. The Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi of Odisha, reassures resident that public safety will be ensured. “We are fully prepared to deal with the storm. Don’t panic, be safe and be careful,” Majhi told the media.
A million and more have been evacyated fro Odisha alone whiil up to 300 thousand people have evacuated from West Bengal as they are sitaued in vulnerable areas.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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