AS is customary on a yearly basis, the government of Cameroon has alerted its Nigerian counterpart to the fact that it will soon release water from its Lagdo dam. Or better still, a structure could be put in place to retain the water flowing from Lagdo dam into Nigerian territory. For instance, why has the government refused to complete the construction of the dam on the lower plain of the currents from the Lagdo dam in Nigerian territory in order to handle the outflow of water? Perhaps it is imperative to mention that the original plan before the Lagdo dam was constructed in Cameroon was for Nigeria to also construct a dam down the plain to accommodate the usual outflow when the dam is threatened with saturation of water. We strongly urge the government to find the courage and good sense to provide a more sustainable solution to the problem of flooding arising from the release of water from the Lagdo dam by completing the Nigerian dam once and for all.

The Chief Executive Officer of The Brooks Africa, David Onoja, has advised real estate operators to boost sales by adopting virtual augmented reality tours. In an exclusive interview with The PUNCH, Onoja said the new technology, which had been revolutionising property exploration for home buyers, when integrated with artificial intelligence, virtual property tours were possible. He said, “With the use of this technology, prospective buyers may view properties remotely, getting a true feel of the room layout and size. We can improve these virtual tours with interactive elements, intelligent voice assistants, and customised recommendations by incorporating artificial intelligence, providing a remarkable user experience. By utilising high-definition images, 360-degree videos, and interactive walkthroughs, virtual tours deliver an engaging and lifelike encounter, granting buyers the opportunity to scrutinise every detail of a property.

The National Obstetric Fistula Centre (NOFIC), Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, has dismissed the internal memo of the hospital in which the Head of Clinical Services warned the staff to take caution as COVID-19 was on the prowl again in the hospital. The memo on COVID-19 in the hospital has been causing panic in the centre. However, the hospital described the memo as untrue and urged the staff, patients, and general public to disregard it. It said the internal memo cannot be substantiated and is therefore not true. “The information contained in the said internal memo was a product of unverified and unsubstantiated flying news from social media.

The Court of Appeal Headquarters on Monday said the presidential tribunal judgement on the petitions before it would be aired live. The Chief Registrar, Court of Appeal HQ, Umar Bangari, stated this in a statement while disclosing the date for the judgment on the matter. Independent National Electoral Commission & 3 Ors. Independent National Electoral Commission & 4 Ors. Independent National Electoral Commission & 2 Ors.

Tems described her lifestyles as a “Testimony” and shared her tale of beginning in Lagos and attaining good fortune. Guardian Life compiled an inventory of probably the most talked-about tales, together with Tems’ speech. In addition to Tems’ speech, the Essence Festival additionally featured different noteworthy performances and occasions. To end on a robust level, Tems’ speech on the Essence Festival in New Orleans was once a spotlight of the development. Her phrases resonated with the target audience and showcased her adventure to good fortune as a musician.

More than 40 people were injured in Taiwan after Typhoon Haikui ripped across the island, uprooting trees and forcing thousands to evacuate. But so far there are no reports of major structural damage. Although this is typhoon season in the Western Pacific, which has seen 11 so far, Haikui is the first major storm to directly hit Taiwan in four years. Typhoon Haikui has now weakened to a tropical storm and moved out into the Taiwan Strait, heading to China’s southern coast where it is due to hit on Monday night local time. It comes just two days after Typhoon Saola, which bypassed Taiwan but sparked Hong Kong and southern China’s highest storm threat in its approach.

All these, according to President Tinubu, will soon give way to a more robust economy where the naira would appreciate in value side by side with other currencies in the world. President Tinubu had a few weeks ago named Abubakar Badaru and Bello Matawalle as Minister and Minister of State, Defence respectively. The immediate past Minister of Defence was General Bashir Magashi (retd). Marine and Blue EconomyThe creation of the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy is seen as a strategic move by President Tinubu to delve into Nigeria’s untapped aquatic endowments. WorksExcept for the education and health sectors, works is one area President Bola Tinubu can carve a niche for his administration in the next four years.

President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Monday to attend the G-20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi, India, on the special invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to the Presidency. “Given the President’s renowned experience in attracting investment to Lagos State, leading industrialists have sought separate private engagements with him at the summit. “At the G20 Summit, the Nigerian leader is expected to share Nigeria’s perspective on the theme, “One Earth, One Family, One Future,” which speaks to the global unity required to address the challenges facing humanity and the planet. The participation of President Tinubu at the G-20 Summit in India is, in part, in furtherance of this objective,” the statement maintained. President Tinubu will return to Nigeria immediately following the conclusion of the summit, the statement added.

Nigerians on social media have continued to react to the decision of the management of the popular Nigerian water brand, Aquafina, to invite a young Nigerian street hawker, Wisdom Alfred, also known as Dr. H20, to their Lagos office. Dr. H20 first caught public attention after a video of him fluently using the English language to market Aquafina bottled water went viral on the internet recently. In the video posted by @taadelodun on X (Formerly Twitter), the young man was captured brilliantly convincing bus passengers of the need to settle for Aquafina water. The video has, however, caught the attention of the water brand, who invited him over for an event hosted by the water brand. Following the invitations by Aquafina, Nigerians have taken to X to enjoin the water brand to sign up the young man as their latest ambassador.

The Minister of Works, Mr David Umahi, has declared that the ongoing Akure-Ado Ekiti Expressway would be redesigned and constructed with concrete rather than asphalt. Umahi said Nigerians would see more of concrete pavements on roads as it had more lifespan than roads made of bitumen. According to him, concrete roads had been tested in several states and it has a life span of 50 years, compared to asphalt roads that would only last for 15 years. He said, “A very important thing that I must let you know is the introduction of concrete technology in our roads. Aiyedatiwa called for the dualization of Ore-Ondo-Akure road and the need for the rehabilitation of Ore-Okitipupa axis among other federal roads in the state.

The day I became the library prefect in secondary school, I knew things were about to get interesting. Fast forward to last Monday, President Bola Tinubu’s address to his new set of ministers reminded me of what Mr Akpan told us. A lean UNGA delegationSince assuming office, Nigerians have been asking President Tinubu to cut down on government spending. And months-long scheming to meet the President on foreign soil may have also gone down the drain. Few things give Nigerians hope than seeing the implementation of laws that curb the fiscal excesses of their leaders.

The Federal Government has said it will examine frequent cases of flight cancellations and delays and possible look at enforcing regulations on such issues. However, issues of flight cancellation and delays will be looked into and laws enforced where necessary,” he said. The minister was quoted as adding that the new terminal boasts 60 check-in points and has the capability to handle a significant number of air traffic. As a result, the statement said the minister had directed all airlines operating in the old terminal to relocate their check-in counters to the new terminal. Keyamo was further quoted as saying that said he would discuss with owners of private hangars within the space for possible relocation of their hangars.

The Anambra State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) has elected new executives with Benjamin Nwofor as chairman. The new executive members were elected during the general meeting of the Institute at its state secretariat in Awka, over the weekend. Other elected members of the executive include Ifeanyi Igwilo Vice Chairman, Vivian Agufugo Secretary, Queencalista Sydney-Nnebue Assistant Secretary, Anselem Alom Public Relations Secretary, Chris Okolo, Assistant Public Relations Secretary and Chikwado Okpala Treasurer. Others are Pascal Okoye Internal Auditor, Chika Nwachukwu Financial Secretary, Emma Ifemedebe Ex-officio member One and Adaze Iloenka Ex-officio member Two. Earlier the outgoing Chairman, Emma Ifemedebe enumerated some achievements of his administration and thanked the members for the support given to him.

Gabon has on Saturday reopened its borders three days after a military coup. An army spokesman made this known, three days after closing them during a military coup in which President Ali Bongo was ousted, according to Reuters. Coup leaders have come under international pressure to restore civilian government but said last night that they would not rush to hold elections. Bongo was elected in 2009, taking over from his late father Omar, who came to power in 1967. The takeover in Gabon follows coups in Guinea, Chad and Niger, plus two each in Mali and Burkina Faso since 2020, worrying international powers with strategic interests at stake.

In a press statement, the General Landlord Association Chairman, Oloye Adebayo Babajide, noted that the community leaders have made several attempts to get the attention of the Oyo State government to the Elenusonso community but have not been successful. “Several letters had been written and delivered to the governor’s office through the Chief of Staff of Office, Ministry of Public Works and Transport; Oyo State Roads Maintenance Agency (OYSROMA), calling their attention and at the same time rigorously appealing to the Oyo State government timely intervention to fix, construct and TAR the road. Elenusonso Community expressed serious concern ( neglect since Late Alhaji Adegoke Adelabu named it) over the deplorable condition of the roads from Kolobo-Ayedade Road, Adejumo Road, Adejumo Road, Alawoye-Abese road, Agoro road, Gegelose road, Oke-Elenusonso, Elenusonso road, Odufemi-via Olorombo road, Mowunmi-Ajobiare-Ojuka road, Akotipopo-odo Eleranko road, Odemi to Ido local. Let Oyo State government do the needful. The ROAD has political and economic values for the Oyo State Government to explore and exploit for the benefit of the suffering masses.