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Fatal Tornado Rips Through Texas Town

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Angel Gimalo
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Debris litters the ground surrounding homes, damaged by a tornado, on Oxford Drive and Stratford Drive in Round Rock, Texas Monday, March 21, 2022. (Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman via AP)

After a tornado ripped through the coastal Texas hamlet of Laguna Heights, drone footage showed buildings with roofs blown off and debris scattered around the town.

The Post Isobel Police Department confirmed in a statement that multiple people have been injured. Port Isobel neighbors Laguna Heights.

A tornado is believed to have touched down at 4am in a small Texas town close to the southern border

The department has shut down Highway 100 which provides access to Laguna Heights due to the damage

Officials have said that they are searching for more victims in the vicinity of the highway

The department has shut down Highway 100 which provides access to Laguna Heights due to the damage. Officials say they are searching for more victims in the vicinity of the highway.

Cyclone Mocha Damages Homes In Myanmar

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Angel Gimalo
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Myanmar’s military leaders have declared Rakhine state a natural disaster area after Cyclone Mocha hit on Sunday.

The cyclone was one of the strongest this century to hit the Bay of Bengal, lashing Myanmar and Bangladesh.

It did not make landfall at the world’s largest refugee camp at Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh, despite earlier fears.

However, the category five storm pummelled Myanmar’s coast, destroying hundreds of homes and shelters.

Heavy rains, strong winds and a storm urge were recorded across the low-lying Rakhine area, particularly in around the state capital Sittwe.

V.P. Osinbajo Commissions Transcorp’s 240 MW, AFAM 3 Fast Power Project

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Angel Gimalo
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By sustaining the significant strides made by the Buhari administration in the electricity sector, with increased investments and improvements in the value chain, Nigeria could become one of the best power markets in the world, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN.

Prof. Osinbajo stated this in his remarks at the official commissioning of the 240MW, AFAM 3 Fast Power Project in Port Harcourt, south-south Rivers State, where he represented the President.

According to the VP, “we have all the ingredients to create one of the best power markets in the world. I am also confident it will happen within our lifetimes.

Referencing the efforts of the administration in the sector, the VP said “the complete story is that in the past few years, we have seen more new money coming into the power value chain.

Hilda Baci: Guinness To Review Evidence Before Confirming Record

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Rhoda Onuzulike
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Guinness Book of Records has acknowledged the effort of Chef Hilda Baci who has been cooking for close to 100 hours now but said it will need to review associated evidence before officially confirming the record.

A Twitter user had inquired why the Guinness Book of Records was yet to acknowledge Baci’s feat.

Nigerian Chef, Hilda Baci, Breaks World Cooking Record

The user had tweeted “Why is Guinness World Records not showing or talking about Hilda’s cook-a-thon? Can’t see anything on their pages (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube).”

Responding, it wrote, “We’re aware of this amazing record attempt, we need to review all the evidence first before officially confirming a record.”

Before Baci’s cook-a-thon, chef Lata Tondon, held the record for completing the task in 87 hours, 45 minutes, and 00 seconds in Rewa, India, in 2019.

Police Detain Afrobeats Singer Seun Kuti in Lagos

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Rhoda Onuzulike
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The Lagos State Police has detained Afrobeats singer, Seun Kuti over alleged assault on a police officer over the weekend.

The Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, Benjamin Hundenyin confirmed this in a statement via his official Twitter handle on Monday.

The PPRO stated, “Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, in the early hours of today turned himself in at the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters, Ikeja, in company of his lawyer and family representative. He has been placed under arrest.”

IGP Orders Immediate Arrest of Seun Kuti

Recall that following the Inspector-General of Police order for the arrest of Seun, over assault on a policeman on the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos, It was reported that policemen stormed the Afrobeat musician’s Lagos apartment and the African shrine, in Ikeja area of Lagos to arrest him.

This came as Police Service Commission, PSC, Sunday, condemned the assault of a Police Officer in uniform and on official duty in Lagos by Seun.

PSC commended the Inspector General of Police, Baba Usman Alkali for his prompt action in ordering the arrest and prosecution of Seun.

US Impose Visa Ban on Nigerians Undermining Democracy

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Rhoda Onuzulike
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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks during a news conference with Italy's Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio at Fiera Roma in Rome, Italy June 28, 2021. Andrew Harnik/Pool via REUTERS

The United States Government has said it had taken steps to impose visa restrictions on specific individuals in Nigeria for undermining the democratic process during Nigeria’s 2023 elections cycle.

This was made known in a statement by the Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, on Monday, published on the website of the US government.

“Today, I am announcing that we have taken steps to impose visa restrictions on specific individuals in Nigeria for undermining the democratic process during Nigeria’s 2023 elections cycle.”

UAE Visa Ban: Pres. Buhari Appeals For Nigerians

While noting that, “the United States is committed to supporting and advancing democracy in Nigeria and around the world,” Blinken added that the visa restrictions “are specific to certain individuals and are not directed at the Nigerian people or the government of Nigeria as a whole.”

Blinken added, “Under Section 212(a)(3)C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, these individuals will be subject to restrictions on visas to the United States under a policy covering those believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, undermining democracy.”

However, as of the time of filing this report, no name of any individual has been published.

“These individuals have been involved in intimidation of voters through threats and physical violence, the manipulation of vote results, and other activity that undermines Nigeria’s democratic process.”

The US government disclosed the decision to take steps to impose visa restrictions reflects the continued commitment of the United States to support Nigerian aspirations to strengthen democracy and the rule of law.

Federal University Otuoke Gets New Chancellor

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Precious Obazee
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President Muhammadu Buhari has presented Letter of Appointment to the Paramount Ruler of the Idoma Kingdom, His Royal Majesty ( HRM) Agaba’Idu, Dr Elaigwu Odogbo Obagaji John as the New Chancellor of the Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State.

The presentation was done on Friday, 12th May, 2023 at the Och’Idoma Palace Otukpo.

Speaking during the presentation, President Buhari who was represented by the Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) Arc. Sonny Echono, stated that Och’Idoma’s appointment was based on his enviable track records, leadership qualities and integrity.

President Buhari commended his commitment to the development of Education and the sustenance of peace and stability in the country.

Responding, Agaba’Idu Elaigwu Odogbo thanked the Federal Government for finding him worthy of the prestigious appointment, assuring the president of his total commitment in the discharge of his responsibilities.

He thanked the representative of the president who is also a great son of the Idoma Kingdom, for doing so much for Nigeria, particularly Benue State.

He also expressed appreciation to the Federal Government for the establishment of the National Open University of Nigeria study centre at Obagaji, Agatu LGA, and promised that he will continue to support the Buhari led Administration.

In her goodwill message, the wife of the Och’Idoma, Her Royal Majesty, Martha Elaigwu, the Agab’Anya K’Idoma, appreciated President Muhammadu Buhari for his love for the Idoma people and the rare privilege accorded  the Och’Idoma, wishing him long life and  God’s guidance as he prepares to handover to the incoming administration.

Kaduna Launches Adolescent Girls Initiative For Learning And Empowerment Project 

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Precious Obazee
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In demonstration of its commitment to the improvement of Girl-child education and empowerment, the Kaduna State Government has officially launched the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project. 

According to a statement by the Communication Officer of AGILE project Linda Irabor, the World Bank Country Director, Shubham Chaudri, reiterated the Bank’s Development Agenda of enhancing the empowerment of Nigerian women and girls.

The World bank Country Director, represented by the AGILE Project’s Task Team Leader( TTL) Aisha Garba,  emphasized that the Agenda is  evidenced in its financing of the Project to the tune of 1.2 billion dollars which is one of the Bank’s biggest education projects in West Africa.

Chaudri commended Kaduna State Government for taking full ownership of the AGILE project, pointing out that it is a factor that has contributed immensely to its commendable level of project implementation.

In her remarks, the AGILE Project’s National Coordinator, Amina Buba Haruna who also commended Kaduna state for launching the project, urged it not to relent on its efforts to achieve the AGILE Project’s development objectives

Recall that AGILE Project is a World Bank assisted initiative of the Federal Government aimed at improving secondary education and empowerment opportunities for adolescent girls in the current implementing states of Borno, Ekiti, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, and Plateau.

Nigerian Chef, Hilda Baci, Breaks World Cooking Record

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Koko Lawrence
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Nigerian chef Hilda Effiong Bassey known as Hilda Baci on Monday broke the Guinness World Record for longest cooking time by an individual.

Hilda Baci started her 4-day cooking marathon challenge on May 11 at the Amore Gardens in Lekki area of Lagos State.

By 08:32am on Monday, Hilda Baci had cooked for 88 hours and 32 minutes to equal the record set by an Indian chef, Lata Tondon in 2019 who cooked for 87 hours, 45 minutes, and 00 secs.

Consequently, the Nigeria chef has now set a new record for the longest cooking time by an individual.

“The journey to the cook-a-thon started five years ago,” Hilda Baci said. “It is one of my biggest aspirations and I am glad that I took the bold step to embark on this adventure. I have taken time to prepare for this psychologically and I am proud to finally take on this challenge.”

“The cook-a-thon is also an opportunity to tell some of the positive stories that come from Africa through the meals that we make.

“This attempt is also proof of the strength young people can exhibit with the right platform and support. I look forward to receiving support from people across the world to achieve this feat.”

Despite breaking the record, the 27-year-old Nigerian chef is yet to stop her cooking as at the time of filing this report.

Hilda Baci is being cheered by a rousing number of Nigerians, mostly youths who are present at the scene of the record-breaking event.

Lagos State governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu visited the chef at the Amore Gardens in the Lekki area of the state and cheered her up. Also, the lead pastor of Harvesters International Christian Centre Lagos, Bolaji Idowu; and Actor Charles Okocha, amongst others visited the chef.

Asides the supporters, notable Nigerian leaders including President-elect Bola Tinubu, Ogun State governor Dapo Abiodun, former vice president Atiku Abubakar, former Anambra State governor Peter Obi have echoed their support for Hilda Baci.

Latching on to the trendy slang on Nigeria social media space, Tinubu describe Hilda Baci as “Idan” who “doesn’t break, she breaks records. We’re rooting for you, Hilda.”

Obi in a tweet said “Hilda Effiong Bassey (Hilda Baci) to beat the current Guinness World Record for cooking for 4 days nonstop shows the true Nigerian spirit of hardwork and resilience.”

“I applaud her determination and focus on the goal, which is inspiring many Nigerian youths to live their dreams through hardwork and dedication.”

Minister Expresses Satisfaction As 80,000 Candidates Sit For Rescheduled JAMB Exam

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Precious Obazee
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The Federal Ministry of Education has expressed satisfaction over the conduct of the rescheduled 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, made the expression while monitoring the UTME alongside the Registrar of Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Ishaq Oloyede on Saturday in Abuja.

The Minister who monitored the examination at the Computer Based Test (CBT) centre located in Mambila Barrack’s, Asokoro, Abuja, expressed delight over the smooth conduct of the exercise.

Meanwhile, JAMB Head of Public Affairs and Protocol, Dr Fabian Benjamin, earlier revealed that about 80,000 candidates who could not sit for the 2023 UTME within their scheduled time owing to no fault of theirs, were rescheduled to be examined  across the country.

According to Benjamin, the affected candidates include those who were verified at their centres but could not sit the examination, those who could not be biometrically verified and those with mismatched data among others.

Recall that a total of 1,586,765 candidates registered for the 2023 UTME.

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