Morocco on Friday night was struck by a magnitude 6.8 earthquake, the deadliest in the North African nation in over six decades, claiming the lives of thousands people and wreaking havoc on villages across the nation. Here are things to know in Day-Two of the natural disaster. 1. Casualties The death toll from the quake has risen to 2,012, officials said on Saturday evening. Some 2,059 others were injured – of whom 1,404 were in a critical condition. The quake was recorded at a depth of 18.5 km, typically more destructive than deeper quakes of the same magnitude. It was…
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Survivors of Morocco’s deadliest earthquake in over sixty years faced a harrowing night in the open, seeking refuge in the High Atlas Mountains, after the quake killed over 2,000 people and leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Neighbours were still searching for survivors buried on the slopes, where houses of mud brick, stone and rough wood were cracked open and mosque minarets toppled by the quake that struck late on Friday. The historic old city of Marrakech also suffered extensive damage. The quake’s epicenter was located about 72 kilometers (45 miles) southwest of Marrakech, with a magnitude of…
The Moroccan government has on Saturday declared three days of mourning following a deadly earthquake that has devastated large parts of the country, the royal court has announced. In a statement, the palace said national flags will be flown at half-mast. “Three days of national mourning have been decided, with flags to fly at half-mast on all public buildings,” said a statement published by the official MAP news agency after King Mohamed VI chaired a meeting to discuss the disaster. This is as the North African nation’s Interior Ministry said that 1,037 people had been killed by the quake that…
The National/State Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Makurdi has affirmed the election of Rep. Philip Agbese of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency of Benue. Delivery the judgement on Saturday in Makurdi, Justice Emeka Dada in a unanimous judgement dismissed the petitions of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP) candidates challenging the election. Dada said the PDP’s petition was faulty because unlawful exclusion was not a sufficient ground for election petition and it was a pre-election matter. He said that the petitioner was unable to prove the case of noncompliance and…
Mr Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has set up a taskforce to resolve the challenges faced by airlines in relocating to the Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammad Airport. Mr Oluseyi Odutayo, Head, Press and Public Affairs, Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, said this in a statement issued on Saturday. The statement said the taskforce would address the teething problems of relocating the international airlines to the new terminal as necessitated by the recent fire outbreak at the Old International Terminal. READ ALSO: Morocco Earthquake: UN stands ready to support relief efforts as death toll hits over…
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed readiness of the organisation to assist the Government of Morroco in any way needed to help those impacted by the earthquake. According to the UN humanitarian hub, Reliefweb, the powerful quake struck the country shortly after 10 p.m. local time on Friday. It measures 6.8 on the Richter scale at a depth of 18.5 km, with the epicentre located in the High Atlas mountains, some 71 km southwest of the historic city of Marrakech. Guterres in a statement by his spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, expressed his sadness over the deadly earthquake, reportedly leaving over 1,000…
The Election Petition Court, Kaduna State on Saturday affirmed the election of Sen. Lawal Adamu-Usman of the PDP as Senator representing Kaduna central. The petition which was filed by the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate, Abdullahi Muhammad-Sani is challenging the election of the PDP senator, on four grounds. The grounds were on school certificate forgery, over voting, non compliance and the issue of nomination and sponsorship of the first respondent by the PDP. The three-member panel led by Justice H.H Kereng dismissed all the grounds presented by the petitioners . “The elections and return of the first respondent is hereby…
A Nigerian company, EGTA Investment Limited on Saturday signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a Ghanaian conglomerate, Jospong Group of Companies, to boost of food production. The MoU signed by the two entities at the Ghana High Commission in Abuja, was centered on boosting rice farming, wheat, soya beans, yellow corn, and sunflower production, among others. The MoU was signed under the supervision of Alhaji Bello Goronyo, Minister of State for Water Resources and Sanitation and Mr Eddison Agbenyegah, Ghana Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria. Also present was Mr Aminu Goronyo, President of Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN). Speaking,…
Peter Mwaniki of Kenya on Saturday won the 10-kilometre Lotus Bank/Abeokuta city road race with a time of 28 minutes 33 seconds. Mwaniki led the East Africans to make a clean sweep of the top positions, with Kennedy Kipyeko and Abraham Akobeche winning the second and third positions respectively. Also, Kenya’s Charity Agofure came fourth, while 28-year-old Francis James from Nigeria came fifth. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the race was organised by Nilayo Sports Management Limited to commemorate the 80th birthday of the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo. READ ALSO: FG to replicate Abuja arts,…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed Nigeria’s readiness to play a major role within the G-20 and contribute to shaping a more equitable world. This is contained in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Saturday in Abuja. Addressing world leaders at the 18th G-20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi, India, Tinubu called for global unity and cooperation in tackling pressing challenges, fostering inclusiveness, and establishing a fairer world order. He acknowledged the vital role of the G-20 in shaping a rules-based world order that promotes shared prosperity and security. The president…
The Tinubu Presidential Legal Team (TPLT) has issued a clarification regarding the watermark present on widely circulated copies of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) judgment. GOOD EVENING NIGERIA reports that copies of the 798-pages document of the Judgment of the PEPT circulating online has water mark header bearing “Tinubu Presidential Legal Team,” which led speculations over alleged manipulation of judgement. READ ALSO: You’ve lessons to learn from tribunal judgment, APC chieftain tells INEC However, the TPLT berated critics insinuating the watermark was as a result of pre-determined manipulations. In a statement released on Saturday and attributed to TPLT coordinator…
The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has extended his heartfelt greetings to the Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on his return to the country. GOOD EVENING NIGERIA had earlier reported that Gov. Akeredolu just returned to work after three months medical leave. This is contained in a statement by Alao Babatunde, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, to the minister on Saturday in Akure. The minister stated that the return of the governor is not just a testament of his strength, resilience and will, which the majority admire him for, but also a proof of God’s faithfulness over…
The African Development Bank(AfDB) has unveiled the Africa Climate Risk Insurance Facility for Adaptation (ACRIFA) to insulate countries against catastrophic weather-related events. The AfDB’s President, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, said this in a statement on the bank’s website. Adesina spoke on the sidelines of the African Climate Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. The facility, which will be hosted by the bank, expands its pioneering Africa Disaster Risk Insurance Program into a facility that will develop insurance to help African countries. “Specifically, their agriculture sectors, prepare for, adapt and build resilience against adverse effects of climate change such as flooding and drought. ‘It…
A public affairs commentator, Prof. Isaac Albert, on Saturday advised the country’s leading opposition parties to stop any further challenge of the outcome of the Feb. 25 presidential election. Albert told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan that this would be better and help prevent a further waste of resources at the Supreme Court. The Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal (PEPT) had on Wednesday affirmed the result of the election which had President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner. He had beaten Alhaji Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Mr Peter…
The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, says all parts of Nigeria will benefit from the development stride of President Bola Tinubu’s administration Shettima gave the assurance in Maiduguri on Friday during a courtesy call on the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Umar-Garbai. Shettima said the young administration was aware of the hardship Nigerians were facing and was taking steps to ameliorate it. He said that some of the painful decisions taken by the government were products of the circumstances the nation found itself. “Be rest assured that in the coming weeks and months, the government will unveil a lot of programmes…
In a spectacular performance during a World Cup qualifying match, Neymar, the 31-year-old forward, has become Brazil’s all-time top scorer among male players, surpassing the legendary Pele. The match against Bolivia saw Neymar netting two goals in Brazil’s resounding 5-1 victory, marking his 78th and 79th goals for the national team. Neymar had entered the match with his goal tally tied at 77 with Pele, an iconic figure in Brazilian football who passed away in December at the age of 82. Following a missed penalty in the first half, Neymar made a remarkable comeback in the second half, securing his…
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, is scheduled to deliver an address at the G-20 summit at 10:30 am Nigerian Time. The event is taking place at the Bharat Mandapam International Exhibition and Convention Centre in New Delhi. Tinubu will be focusing on the topic of global unity during his presentation, which is part of the ‘One Earth-One Family-One Future’ session at the summit. President Tinubu had earlier been welcomed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the venue of the G-20 Summit where he will be delivering his speech. Earlier, GOOD EVENING NIGERIA reported that the Prime Minister of…
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced an investigation into a incident involving an Embraer ERJ145 aircraft with registration number 5N-BWY, operated by United Nigeria Airlines. The incident, which took place on September 8, 2023, at approximately 06:33 p.m., involved the aircraft carrying 51 passengers and four crew members. According to a statement on Saturday morning by the NSIB General Manager, Public Affairs, Tunji Oketunbi, signed by the Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, James Odaudu, the aircraft upon landing on Runway 18R of Muritala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, skidded off. He, however, noted that there there was…
The African Union (AU) has received a historic invitation to join the G20 as a permanent member, marking a significant moment at the ongoing G20 summit in South Asia. India Prime Minister Modi in his opening remarks invited the AU to take its place in the G20 as a permanent member, creating an erupting joy among delegations from Africa. What followed was the Indian PM’s trademark hug for Assoumani. A member of the delegation remarked, “History has been made”. The AU’s membership will make the G20 more inclusive, which has been one of the critical objectives of India’s presidency of…
At least 632 people have been killed in a powerful earthquake that struck Morocco’s High Atlas mountains late on Friday, destroying buildings and sending residents of major cities rushing from their homes, state television reported. The number of injured individuals stood at 329, according to state media on Saturday. This updated casualty count was provided by the Interior Ministry, as per state reports. A local official earlier said most deaths were in mountain areas that were hard to reach. Residents of Marrakech, the nearest big city to the epicentre, said some buildings had collapsed in the old city, a UNESCO…