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LAGOS FLOODS: Residents, Senate blame Fashola, Jonathan

LAGOS FLOODS: Residents, Senate blame Fashola, Jonathan

When the heavens opened up last Sunday, sending floods all over the Lagos metropolis and beyond, no government presence came to the succour of the victims except some muted press statement from Governor Babatunde Fashola’s government. It is doubtful if they even knew that in such cases, the various governments and institutions come to the aid of the victims. It rained for 17 hours.

Explosion rocks Maiduguri, again

Explosion rocks Maiduguri, again

A bomb planted by suspected Islamists, Boko Haram wounded eight policemen Friday in the violence-hit city of Maiduguri, the military said, while soldiers were again accused of shooting civilians.

Lagos flood: ACN slams PDP over call for Fashola’s resignation

Lagos flood: ACN slams PDP over call for Fashola’s resignation

The Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, has slammed the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for asking Gov. Babatunde Fashola to resign over the recent flooding in the state, describing the call as a failed attempt to make political capital out of an unfortunate situation.

Tokyo ready to bid for 2020 Olympics

Tokyo ready to bid for 2020 Olympics

Japan’s Olympic chief declared Friday that Tokyo is ready to bid for the 2020 Summer Games to help boost Japan’s recovery from March’s earthquake and tsunami disaster.

All-action Japan earn Barcelona comparisons

All-action Japan earn Barcelona comparisons

Japan’s all-action style has caught the eye at the women’s World Cup and as they prepare for Sunday’s final against the USA, they have draw comparisons with European giants Barcelona.

Bauchi to evacuate citizens from Borno over Boko Haram menace

Bauchi to evacuate citizens from Borno over Boko Haram menace

Following the degenerating security situation in Maiduguri, Borno State, the Bauchi State Government says it has concluded arrangements to evacuate its indigenes studying in higher institutions as well as those on exchange programmes in the state.