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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to rescuing Nigerians trapped in Sudan. This was revealed by NEMA Director-General, Mr. Mustapha Ahmed, in a statement released on Saturday in Abuja by the head of its press unit, Mr. Manzo Ezekiel. He said that NEMA has established a team that is already exploring all ways to guarantee the safe return of Nigerians from the conflict-torn Sudan, particularly students at its numerous colleges. He said that the committee was made up of experienced search and rescue specialists and emergency responders who would continuously assess the situation and advise on…

The National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos, will be temporarily closed owing to the collapse of a lighting pole, according to an announcement made on Saturday by Sunday Dare, the minister of youth and sport development. Dare announced this in a statement after looking at the downed floodlight mast. According to reports in the media, Dare visited the pitch on Friday as planned and said he would announce his stance after careful consideration. In order to avoid any unanticipated events, the minister ordered the stadium’s closure after the tour. “Thank God no one was hurt. I then looked at the other…

Yasukazu Hamada, the defence minister of Japan, gave the go-ahead on Saturday for the military to be ready to fire down a North Korean spy satellite should it come into Japanese airspace. Hamada told the Self-Defense Forces to take the required precautions because he may “order the destruction of ballistic missiles,” according to a statement from the Defence Ministry. As part of the preparations, plans were made to send soldiers to Okinawa’s southernmost prefecture in order to “minimize damage should a ballistic missile fall.” According to state media on Wednesday, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said that preparations for…

Authorities in Thailand issued a warning on Saturday advising citizens to stay inside due to sweltering heat. This warning included the capital city of Bangkok. According to the meteorological authority, the temperature in Bangkok’s Bagna district reached 42 degrees Celsius (100 degrees Fahrenheit), while the heat index, which takes into account relative humidity and gauges how hot it feels, reached a record 54 C (129 F). Thailand Authorities issued warnings advising citizens to stay inside and be cautious of the risk of heat stroke. Amporn Supasert, 67, a grilled chicken seller in Bangkok, stated, “Sometimes, I seek refuge in the…

A day before Chris Hipkins, the prime minister of New Zealand, visited Australia, the government announced on Saturday that residents of New Zealand residing there would have a clear road to citizenship. Hipkins praised the decision as “the biggest improvement in the rights of New Zealanders living in Australia in a generation” as he prepared to go to Brisbane, the state capital of Queensland, on Sunday. New Zealanders who have lived in Australia for four years or longer are now eligible to seek for citizenship without first becoming permanent residents, according to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The reforms took…

Following a fire at a restaurant in Madrid, Spain, emergency services reported on Saturday that two individuals died and ten people were injured. The Italian restaurant Burro Canaglia Bar&Resto, located in Salamanca’s centre quarter, is where the fire broke out late on Friday night. According to a witness who spoke to El Pais newspaper, the incident began when a server lit a dish on fire, which caused the flames to spread to the walls and roof. As the fire broke out close to the main exit, diners tried to escape, according to rescue officials. Police in Spain are looking into…

Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Friday that the US military is formulating plans to evacuate the US Embassy in Sudan as the Biden administration considered whether to withdraw staff from the capital of the nation, which is becoming more insecure. To ensure that we have as many alternatives as possible should we be required to act, we have sent some troops into the theatre. At a press conference held at the German air base of Ramstein, Austin said, “And we haven’t been asked to do anything yet. “No decision has been made regarding anything.” A decision about a potential…

Some parts of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA), 2020, which were seen to violate the basic human rights of Nigerian citizens, have been declared invalid by the Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja. Emmanuel Ekpenyong, the plaintiff, has locus standi to bring the lawsuit on the issue, according to Justice James Omotosho, who in a ruling threw down the portions. According to the media, Ekpenyong, a lawyer with an office in Abuja, sued the National Assembly, the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), and the Attorney-General for the Federation (AGF) as the first through third defendants in a lawsuit with…

The governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, has reassured the state’s residents that Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the next president, would keep his commitments since Tinubu is aware of their struggles and aspirations. Even though he will regret the significant backing he received from the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (ret. ), he expressed relief that Tinubu and Senator Kashim Shettima were joining forces. The All Progressives Congress’ win in the presidential vote on February 25 was, in Zulum’s opinion, the biggest relief for him and his government. When inviting Kashim Shettima, the vice president-elect, to a Sallah lunch at the…

The Nnamdi Motorway carriageway and the Area 1 roundabout would be closed in the locality, as indicated by the management of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), to allow for the ongoing building of the interchange. The FCDA said on Friday that on Saturday, April 23, and Sunday, April 24, 2023, the main lanes and service lanes on the Nnamdi Azikiwe Motorway at the Area 1 roundabout, coming from the Airport, and vice versa, would be closed from 7 am to 6 pm. The Agency advised residents and drivers to use the other route that the contractor had offered since…