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Oil prices saw a significant rally on Monday, accompanied by a strengthening of the dollar and yen, following a surprise attack by Hamas on Israel over the weekend. The attack has heightened concerns about ongoing tensions in the Middle East. The crisis has raised worries about the supply of crude oil from the region, a concern that comes at a time when supply worries are already elevated due to output cuts by Saudi Arabia and Russia. Additionally, the conflict has reignited fears about inflation, as energy costs play a critical role in driving up prices. The situation poses a new…

The Management of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has temporarily suspended academic activities in response to an ongoing strike by both academic and non-academic staff. The strike, which began on Thursday, began due to the nonpayment of July, August, and September salaries for the workers, which led the workers of the polytechnic to embark on an indefinite strike. In an internal memorandum addressed to all students by the Registrar, Olubunmi Elewodalu, the Management announced the suspension of academic activities for one week, starting from Monday, October 9. The memo, titled MAP/REG. 486/VOL I/188 and dated October 8,…

Rep. Ibrahim Almustapha-Rabah (APC-Sokoto) says the National Assembly is fully committed to securing Nigeria. Almustapha-Rabah, who represents Rabah/Wurno Federal Constituency spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday. ”All of us at the National Assembly are working hard on one issue or the other either individually or collectively, the objective is the same, a better and secure Sokoto State and Nigeria. ”We hope these modest efforts and approaches will yield a positive result in the near future. “We are therefore on it securely, proactively and we are as always focused and alive to our responsibilities,” he…

Another 4.9 magnitude earthquake jolted western Afghanistan on Monday as the government’s death toll from Saturday’s quake reached more than 2,000. The new tremors were confirmed by the U.S. Geological Survey and residents in the area. “It was quite intense,” a doctor in the area described Monday’s quake to dpa. “People took shelter in parks, open spaces, and gardens.” According to the health worker, the deadly earthquake from Saturday has negatively affected people’s mental health. “Most of the patients are those who have mental shocks,” he added. The 6.3 magnitude quake at the weekend completely destroyed at least 13 villages…

Justice Ibironke Harrison of a Lagos High Court has sentenced a police officer, Darambi Vandi, to death by hanging for shooting dead a Lagos-based lawyer, Mrs Omobolanle Raheem, on the last Christmas Day. Justice Ibironke Harrison sentenced the ASP after finding him guilty of the murder of the pregnant lawyer. Harrison held that the prosecution was able to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt. The judge also held that the convict shot the deceased at close range. Details shortly… READ ALSO: ‘Nothing Spoil,’ Davido Accepts AY’s Apology for Controversial Joke

Afrobeats artist David Adeleke, known as Davido, has accepted comedian AY’s public apology following a controversial joke aimed at him. AY faced criticism after a video of his performance in Warri surfaced on social media, in which he made a joke about Davido’s multiple baby mamas. During the show, AY asked the DJ not to play Davido’s song ‘Unavailable’ to introduce him, joking about how someone who is “unavailable” could impregnate women. In response to the backlash, AY posted an apology on his official Instagram page. READ ALSO: Death Toll in Israel-Palestine Conflict Surpasses 1,100 as Violence Escalates “I am…

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas has seen the death toll surpass 1,100 people, with Israel continuing its assault on the Gaza Strip, targeting over 500 locations overnight. The Israeli military launched airstrikes in response to a recent Hamas attack that involved rocket fire, civilian casualties, and hostage-taking. In response, the Israeli government officially declared war on Hamas, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warning of a prolonged and challenging conflict. The Israeli government officially declared war on Hamas, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned the nation to brace for a prolonged and challenging conflict. The toll…

The Lagos Waste Management Authority, (LAWMA) has announced the re-opening of Ladipo, Oyingbo, Alamutu Ologede and Ile-Epo markets, recently sealed for filth and gross environmental abuse. The Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, who announced the re-opening in Lagos, noted the importance of stringent compliance measures in safeguarding public health and shielding residents against future health crises. Gbadegesin said that the re-opening of the markets followed full compliance with requisite conditions. “Following extensive renovations and compliance measures including, the implementation of stringent conditions and a written mandatory undertaking for reopening, Ladipo Market, Oyingbo Market, Alamutu Ologede Market, and Ile-Epo…

Over 123,000 people have been displaced in the Gaza Strip since the outbreak of the conflict between Palestinian militants and Israel, the United Nations said on Monday. “Over 123,538 people, have been internally displaced in Gaza, mostly due to fear, protection concerns and the destruction of their homes,” said the UN’s humanitarian agency, OCHA. More than 73,000 are sheltering in schools, OCHA said, some of which have been designated emergency shelters. Israel has launched hundreds of strikes on Gaza since Saturday, when Hamas militants launched deadly attacks in Israel and fired thousands of rockets at the country. Adnan Abu Hasna,…

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has recorded a substantial reduction in the total number of Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs), injuries and fatalities between January and September. The Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO) Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM) Bisi Kazeem said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Kazeem said that the corps achieved 22 per cent reduction in RTCs, 21.3 per cent decrease in road injuries and 23.1 per cent reduction in road traffic deaths when compared with the same period in 2022. He however, said that the records were according to the FRSC road traffic crash dashboard, within…

Stakeholders from across the globe have converged on Marrakesh for the 2023 World Bank/International Monetary Fund (IMF) annual meetings. The meetings are holding after Marrakech experienced a devastating earthquake, which swept through other cities in the country. The hosting of the meetings by Morocco appears to have brought relief to residents of the city, many of whom are already taking advantage of the influx of visitors to make brisk business. At the Marrakech Airport, hundreds of residents came with vehicles to convey delegates to their destination at exorbitant fees. Some home owners in the beautiful city also vacated their homes…

One of the lawyers of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kalu Kalu, has revealed that one of the documents released by Chicago’s State University (CSU) showed that President Bola Tinubu allegedly forged the certificate of a black American. Kalu made this allegation while responding to questions at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday. It could be recalled that Atiku had filed a suit against President Bola Tinubu over his academic record at the Chicago State University (CSU). Despite Tinubu’s attempts to prevent the release of the documents, citing privacy concerns, the court…

Norwegian author Jon Fosse has won the Nobel Prize in Literature “for his innovative plays and prose which give voice to the unsayable,’’ the Swedish Academy announced on Thursday. Anders Olsson, chair of the Nobel Committee for Literature, described Fosse as one of the most recognised and widely performed playwrights of our time. He is also acclaimed for his novels, children’s books, short stories, essays and poetry. READ ALSO: Katsina pilgrims board fixes N3m initial deposit for 2024 Hajj —- Official Fosse was born in 1959, he has a heavily pared down style that has come to be known as…

Registration opened on Thursday for candidates contesting for Egypt’s presidential election in December, with incumbent President Abdel-Fattah al-Sissi widely expected to win a third term in office. Eligible candidates have until Oct. 14, to apply. A presidential hopeful has to be approved by at least 20 members of parliament, or collect at least 25,000 endorsements from eligible voters in 15 of Egypt’s 27 provinces to qualify for running. The vote would be held over three days from Dec. 10 to 12, with Egyptians living abroad able to cast their ballots on Dec. 1 to 3. READ ALSO: Google announces 11…

Google on Thursday announced 11 African startups for the first cohort of its “Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First” programme. The Head of Startup Ecosystem, Africa, Folarin Aiyegbusi, said in a statement that the 11 startups were picked from a vast pool of innovative talents using cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI). He said that these start-ups used cutting edge AI to address Africa’s challenges and broader global issues. Aiyegbusi said that the 11 selected startups would undergo a 10-week accelerator journey, beyond benefiting from Google’s AI expertise and a $350,000 allocation in Google Cloud Credits. He said that the startups would…

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, has outlined the condition under which he would drop his legal challenge against President Bola Tinubu. Atiku, who secured the second position in the election, had contested the victory of the president in court but lost when the Presidential Tribunal dismissed his petition. One of the allegations raised in his petition was the forgery of Tinubu’s certificate submitted to INEC, which, according to Atiku, should have rendered Tinubu ineligible to contest the election. READ ALSO: Fatal Auto Crash Kills Three Persons in Lagos Despite…

At least three persons have been killed in an auto crash that occured in the Alakija area of Lagos. The victims, traveling on two commercial motorcycles, were involved in a head-on collision with a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) vehicle en route to Okomaiko in the Ojo area from Mile 2. According to reports, the victims were returning home after a football match at Navy Town in Ojo when their motorcycles collided with the Lagos State government-owned commercial bus. The incident sparked anger among local youths, who were on the verge of setting the bus on fire. However, the situation was…

Owodunni Ibrahim, popularly known as Primeboy, who was declared wanted by the Lagos State Police Command in connection to the death of Oladimeji Aloba, also known as Mohbad, has voluntarily surrendered to the police. The Lagos State Police had earlier declared Primeboy wanted and announced a bounty of N1 million on him. The action was taken after Primeboy, who was a childhood friend of MohBad, failed to respond to an invitation from the police regarding the singer’s death. There were unconfirmed reports suggesting that Primeboy may have used a fetish object during a confrontation with the deceased. In an update…

Search engine giant, Google, recognising the role of teachers in encouraging innovation, is celebrating World Teachers’ Day 2023 with a doodle. This year, Google has marked the occasion with a special Google Doodle to celebrate the work and role of teachers across the globe. World Teachers’ Day, otherwise known as International Teachers’ Day, is an annual event held on October 5. The theme of 2023 World Teachers’ Day is “The teachers we need for the education we want”. Google on its webpage stated: “Happy World Teachers’ Day 2023! Today’s Doodle honours educators across the world who nurture students to become…

The current year is on track to be the warmest on record, according to the European Union’s Climate Change Service Copernicus on Thursday. The hottest September globally on record followed a summer of record-breaking temperatures this year, the Copernicus observatory said. Temperatures in September this year were a half-degree hotter than in the previous hottest September on record, and nearly a full degree hotter than in the average September between 1991 and 2020. “The unprecedented temperatures for the time of year observed in September following a record summer have broken records by an extraordinary amount.’’ Samantha Burgess, deputy director of…