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An ancient Hindu temple in the northern state of Himachal Pradesh collapsed, killing nine people and trapping scores more due to severe rains. Rescue efforts are underway after a landslip struck the temple in Shimla, a renowned tourist destination. Heavy rain has fallen in Himachal Pradesh in recent days, causing floods and landslides. In the last 24 hours, 21 individuals have perished as a result of rain-related events. Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, the state’s chief minister, who is on the scene of the landslip, warned reporters that 20–25 people may be buried beneath the rubble. India Supreme Court gives Ayodhya holy…

Russia is in the midst of arming its new nuclear submarines with hypersonic Zircon missiles, according to the chief of Russia’s largest shipbuilder in an interview published on Monday by the RIA official news agency. “Multi-purpose nuclear submarines of the Yasen-M project will be equipped with the Zircon missile system on a regular basis,” United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) CEO Alexei Rakhmanov told RIA. “Work in this direction is already underway.” The Yasen-class submarines, also known as Project 885M, are nuclear-powered cruise missile submarines designed to replace Soviet-era nuclear attack submarines as part of a modernization project for the army and…

Pastor Tunde Bakare, the Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, has stated that the results of the 2023 elections proved that Nigerians are tired of the ruling All Progressives Congress. Bakare, who ran in the All Progressives Congress’s 2022 presidential primary, stated this on Sunday at a State of the Nation Broadcast in a church in Ikeja, Lagos. During his address, titled ‘Vice, Virtue, and Time: Three Things That Never Stand Still,’ the cleric and politician said that the APC he helped to build had strayed from its founding values. “At this point, I must also issue a…

The Junta that took power in Niger in a July 26 coup declared late Sunday that former President Mohamed Bazoum might face grave treason charges. The coup leaders imprisoned Bazoum and dissolved the elected government, which drew outrage from West African nations, which established a standby military force that may intervene to restore Bazoum. Bazoum, son subjected to inhumane condition- ECOWAS official Colonel Amadou Abdramane, a Junta spokeswoman, announced on state television that the junta has “assembled the necessary elements to prosecute the ousted president… for high treason and undermining the internal and external security of Niger.” On Monday, ECOWAS…

62 percent of Nigerians believe President Bola Tinubu’s government will bring the country ahead, report said. CMC Connect LLP, a Lagos-based public perception consultancy and strategic communication organisation, conducted the poll in collaboration with Analysts Data Services and Resources (ADSR). According to the businesses, 1,714 people from the country’s six geopolitical zones took part in the poll and offered their thoughts on Tinubu’s first 60 days in office. “38% do not see the country moving forward under the current administration, while 62% do,” according to the survey. “By and large, respondents are less satisfied with the first 60 days of…

Pastor Tunde Bakare, Senior Pastor of the Citadel Global Community Church, formerly known as the Latter Rain Church, stated yesterday that he is not opposed to the withdrawal of the fuel subsidy but rather to the corruption in the system. While acknowledging that the withdrawal of fuel subsidy was having a negative economic impact on Nigerians, Bakare asked President Bola Tinubu to kill corruption rather than Nigerians. The furious televangelist also charged Tinubu with “waging a genuine fight against corruption, rising above vendetta, fostering reconciliation, and giving every Nigerian reason to believe in a united Nigeria.” The preacher, who spoke…

Five students from the Federal University of Gusau in Zamfara State who were abducted by terrorists nearly two months ago have been released, report said. Dr. Lawal Saad, the University’s dean of student affairs, verified this to reporters, saying the abducted victims were turned back to the Institution’s management by the military. He stated that the freed students who received medical care have already been reunited with their families.

The Management of Taraba State University (TSU) has prohibited the wearing of the following outfits on campus: miniskirts, face caps, rolled sleeves, and other indecent attire. This was stated in a circular issued by the school’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Sunday Paul Bako, ordering lecturers in the institution to start denying students access to lecture halls due to inappropriate clothing. The VC also stated that the students had consistently disregarded the university’s dress code rules and regulations. He also advised deans, department heads, and faculty officers to ensure that students dress appropriately within their respective colleges, schools, and faculties. Wearing transparent…

Mauricio Pochettino’s new Chelsea squad battled back to draw 1-1 at home to Liverpool in their Premier League opener on Sunday, as rookie defender Axel Disasi cancelled out Luis Diaz’s opening. Diaz threatened to wreck Pochettino’s first competitive encounter in command of the Blues in the 18th minute, as the Colombian reached out a boot to turn in a defence-splitting cross by Mohamed Salah as the visitors attacked with lightning pace. Liverpool agree record £110m Moises Caicedo deal Just over 10 minutes later, Liverpool felt they had increased their advantage, but Salah was adjudged to be offside before putting the…

Tottenham began life after Harry Kane with an exciting draw against Brentford on the first weekend of the Premier League season. Kane’s transfer from Tottenham Hotspur to Bayern Munich was completed on Saturday, and goals from Christian Romero and Emerson Royal won a point for new Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou on Sunday. Brentford, who started the season without talisman Ivan Toney, took the lead via Yoane Wissa after Bryan Mbeumo’s penalty equalised Romero’s opening. Spurs have now lost all three games at the Gtech Community Stadium, where kickoff was delayed by six minutes due to a water supply issue. Argentina…