97 m. ago Dozens Killed As Crane Crashes On Passenger Train In Thailand

No fewer than 30 people have been confirmed dead after a construction crane collapsed on a passenger train travelling from Bangkok to northeast Thailand. Thai authorities said at least 64 passengers sustained injuries in the incident, which occurred on Tuesday morning in the Sikhio district of Nakhon Ratchasima province, about 230 kilometres northeast of Bangkok. […]

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2 h. ago Nigeria Has Moved From Fuel Scarcity To Fuel Abundance — Dangote Refinery

The assurance was given by the newly appointed Managing Director of the Refinery, David Bird, at a press briefing in Lagos on Wednesday, following the seamless supplies by the facility during the last Christmas and New Year celebrations.  The post Nigeria Has Moved From Fuel Scarcity To Fuel Abundance — Dangote Refinery appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 h. ago UPDATED: 38 arrested AAU students to be released, says Edo commissioner

The Edo State government announces the release of 38 Ambrose Alli University students arrested during recent unrest, with academic activities set to resume Read More: https://punchng.com/38-arrested-aau-students-to-be-released-says-edo-commissioner/

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3 h. ago Two More Lawmakers Withdraw Support For Impeachment Against Fubara

The development followed similar move by House Minority Leader, Sylvanus Nwankwo, and lawmaker from Degema, Peter Abbey, on Tuesday, who also urged their colleagues to sheathe their swords. The post Two More Lawmakers Withdraw Support For Impeachment Against Fubara appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 h. ago Crane crash kills dozens after slamming into passenger train in Thailand

At least 28 people have died after a construction crane collapsed onto a moving passenger train in northeastern Thailand, derailing read more Crane crash kills dozens after slamming into passenger train in Thailand

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4 h. ago U.S. Designates Muslim Brotherhood As Terrorist Organizations

U.S. Designates Muslim Brotherhood as Terrorist Organizations The United States on Tuesday, January 13, formally designated the Muslim Brotherhood chapters in Egypt, Lebanon, and Jordan as terrorist organizations, a move that significantly escalates Washington’s long-standing opposition to the pan-Islamist movement. Announcing the decision, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the action was taken under […] The post U.S. Designates Muslim Brotherhood As Terrorist Organizations appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Confusion in Kano as Kwankwaso denies backing Kano Gov’s defection to APC

The leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has denied reports suggesting that he endorsed the alleged defection of read more Confusion in Kano as Kwankwaso denies backing Kano Gov’s defection to APC

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5 h. ago 28 Dead As Construction Crane Collapses Onto Moving Train In Thailand

Transport Minister Ratchakitprakarn said 195 people were on board the train, and authorities were rushing to identify the deceased. The post 28 Dead As Construction Crane Collapses Onto Moving Train In Thailand appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 h. ago UPDATED: 32 Dead As Construction Crane Collapses Onto Moving Train In Thailand

Transport Minister Ratchakitprakarn said 195 people were on board the train, and authorities were rushing to identify the deceased. The post UPDATED: 32 Dead As Construction Crane Collapses Onto Moving Train In Thailand appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 h. ago AFCON: Super Eagles Confident Ahead Of Morocco Clash Amidst Refereeing Fears

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has moved to allay widespread fears among Nigerian supporters regarding potential biased officiating in Wednesday night’s highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final against host nation Morocco. NFF President, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau (MON), firmly dismissed suggestions that the match officials might unfairly favour the Atlas Lions in Rabat. […]

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9 h. ago Venezuela freeing Americans in ‘important step’ – US official

Venezuela has begun freeing jailed Americans, a move hailed as an ‘important step’ by a US official following the ouster of ex-president Nicolas Maduro. Read More: https://punchng.com/venezuela-freeing-americans-in-important-step-us-official/

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21 h. ago US designates Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, others as ‘terrorist’ groups

The US has designated Muslim Brotherhood chapters in Egypt, Lebanon, and Jordan as terrorist organizations, a move that blocks assets and criminalizes tran Read More: https://punchng.com/us-designates-muslim-brotherhood-in-egypt-others-as-terrorist-groups/

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25 h. ago Nigeria, Turkey move to ease visa bottlenecks, deepen business, diplomatic ties

Nigeria and Turkey have sought to strengthen bilateral relations, with both countries pledging to address visa bottlenecks and improve business read more Nigeria, Turkey move to ease visa bottlenecks, deepen business, diplomatic ties

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25 h. ago La Liga: Jurgen Klopp linked with Real Madrid head coach role

Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp is a potential candidate for the Real Madrid head coach job. Find out if the German could move to La Liga. Read More: https://punchng.com/la-liga-jurgen-klopp-linked-with-real-madrid-head-coach-role/

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29 h. ago Oborevwori flags off construction of ₦39.3bn Otovwodo flyover in Delta 

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has flagged off the construction of the ₦39.3 billion Otovwodo flyover project in Ughelli read more Oborevwori flags off construction of ₦39.3bn Otovwodo flyover in Delta 

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30 h. ago Food prices ease for staples as cooking oils climb in January

Food prices recorded mixed movements across major Nigerian markets in January, with notable relief for staple grains such as rice read more Food prices ease for staples as cooking oils climb in January

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30 h. ago Afternoon Recap: MultiChoice names new CEO, Portable remanded, Fayose backs Wike, other update

Get your afternoon recap of Nigerian news, including MultiChoice’s new CEO, Portable’s court remand, Fayose on the Wike-Fubara crisis, and more updates. Read More: https://punchng.com/afternoon-recap-multichoice-names-new-ceo-portable-remanded-fayose-backs-wike-other-update/

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32 h. ago Two Rivers Lawmakers Ask Colleagues To Halt Impeachment Move Against Fubara

Last Thursday, Fubara and Odu were said to have been served impeachment notice over alleged gross misconduct. The post Two Rivers Lawmakers Ask Colleagues To Halt Impeachment Move Against Fubara appeared first on Channels Television.

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32 h. ago 10,000 Partners Trained As Proof Of Address Rollout Accelerates Nationwide

Over 10,000 Front-End Partners (FEPs) have been trained nationwide as Nigeria moves closer to the full activation of the Local Government Proof of Address system, marking a significant milestone in efforts to standardise address verification at the grassroots level. According to a progress update released by the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), the […]

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37 h. ago Stakeholders flag dead people’s names on Kwara APC membership list

A Kwara APC membership sensitization is mired in controversy after stakeholders discovered names and forged signatures of deceased ward executives on a lis Read More: https://punchng.com/stakeholders-flag-dead-peoples-names-on-kwara-apc-membership-list/

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