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 23 Nigerian electricity workers died in the line of duty in the first quarter of 2024. This is according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission’s latest report. The report by the Commission confirmed that 23 of the workers lost their lives in 55 accidents in the first quarter of 2024. NERC disclosed that 31 others sustained injuries in the 55 accidents recorded in the period under review. “The total number of accidents in 2024/Q1 was 55 which resulted in 31 injuries and 23 fatalities,” the report revealed. A breakdown of the major causes of casualties (deaths and injuries) recorded in Q1 2024 are wire snaps – six deaths and six injuries; illegal/unauthorized access – five deaths and two injuries; acts of vandalism – two deaths and five injuries; unsafe acts/conditions – 10 deaths and 12 injuries; falls from height – two injuries. The report said that out of the 54 casualties reported in the quarter, the licensees with the highest number of casualties were Eko Disco(13); Benin Disco (  ; Jos Disco(6); and Aba Power (6). “Cumulatively, Discos accounted for 96.30 percent of casualties recorded in 2024/Q1 continuing a trend observed in previous quarters (98.48 percent in 2023/Q4) that the distribution segment is the biggest contributor to safety issues experienced in the NESI (Nigeria Electricity Supply Industry”, the report partly reads. The report is indicative of a lack of safety procedures in the Nigerian Electricity supply industry.
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 The operatives of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT police command have killed at least two suspected armed robbers during an operation around Capital Hub in Jahi, Abuja. A statement by Josephine Adeh, the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, said the operation, which was carried out on July 22, also led to the arrest of two suspects and the recovery of two cars suspected to have been stolen from unsuspecting residents. The PPRO explained that the operatives, while on crime prevention patrol, intercepted a group of four armed men, who were attempting to snatch a black Prado Jeep from the owner. She said on sighting the police operatives, the assailants opened fire, which resulted in a gun duel. According to her, the criminal elements were overpowered by the police operatives, who gunned down two of the suspects and subsequently arrested one Joshua Godfrey A.K.A. Dogo and Abdulsalam Mamuda both of Mabushi village. She said a blue Toyota Matrix operational vehicle with Reg. No. BWR 626 JB, belonging to the suspects, was recovered. “The two arrested suspects subsequently led police operatives to the recovery of another red Toyota Corolla car with Reg. No. RBC 743 AH, which must have been snatched from an innocent resident. “Exhibits such as arms, cutlass, dagger, scissors, and mobile phones were recovered from them,” Josephine said.
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 Popular South African rapper, Malome Vector, has died in a car accident Vector was traveling with musical collaborators Puleng Phoofolo and Lizwi Wokuqala when the accident happened in the Free State on Wednesday evening. Ambitiouz Entertainment, his former record label, confirmed the tragic incident in a post on Wednesday evening. Two others reportedly transported to Boitumelo Regional Hospital with injuries. “With heavy hearts, we mourn the passing of a shining beacon; the Lion of Lesotho’s sun has set. Our deepest condolences go out to his loved ones and industry peers during this time of profound loss.” A report by the Free State Department of Health explained that “three men were declared dead at the scene of an accident on the N1 near the Koppies turn-off close to Kroonstad.”
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 Former US president, Barack Obama, on Friday said he would endorse Kamala Harris’ bid for the White House. In a post on his X handle, Obama said he, alongside his wife, Michelle, threw their support behind Kamala Harris, adding that she would make good President for the United States “Earlier this week, Michelle and I called our friend Kamala Harris. We told her we think she’ll make a fantastic President of the United States, and that she has our full support,” Obama said on X platform.
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 Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu urged Nigerians not contented with his administration to explore the option of voting him out in the 2027 presidential election. According to the monarch, President Tinubu said this on Thursday when he held an emergency meeting with Traditional Rulers led by the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III amid looming hardship protests planned for August 1-10, 2024. Ooni of Ife noted that Tinubu called for dialogue while reiterating his resolve to end the country’s economic hardship. “The President has said, ‘Any leader that you don’t like, wait (until 2027) and vote him out.’ He is open to dialogue. We know that Nigeria faces many challenges. But are we going to destroy our nation by ourselves? Is that what we are all after? “It is very difficult to build, but it is the easiest to destroy. We are all stakeholders in this country and are stronger as a nation than individually,” the Ooni of Ife said. Earlier, DAILY POST recalled that Tinubu said Nigeria’s economy is on the path of recovery and gave assurance of better days. This comes amid rising dissatisfaction among Nigerians on the state of the economy as core and food inflation stood at 34.19 percent and 40.87 percent, respectively.
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 The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations has rated Governor Ademola Adeleke and eight other Governors excellently in its just released reputation performance Index on Nigerian Political Governance 2024. The rating scored Governor Adeleke 83.6% to be included among top 9 Nigerian Governors demonstrating exceptional leadership and performance in state governance. The rating body, the NIPR, is a renowned organization dedicated to promoting excellence in public relations and reputation management with a strong commitment to research and analysis. The rating details indicated that Governor Adeleke secured the high ratings because of his visionary and tremendous strides in transforming the state since assuming office through implementation of various initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure, education, healthcare, tourism, and youth development. The NIPR said its Reputation Performance Index on Nigerian Political Governance 2024, was a result of a thorough evaluation of governors' performance across various sectors, including infrastructure development, economic growth, education, healthcare, and social welfare. NIPR's Reputation Performance Index is a reliable benchmark for assessing the performance of public officials in Nigeria. The ranking is based on a combination of quantitative and qualitative data, including surveys, interviews, and analysis of publicly available information. Receiving the news today, Governor Adeleke pledged to sustain activities needed to further deliver democratic dividends and good governance in Osun State. According to the Governor, “the excellent rating I just heard is a call to put in more efforts in leadership and performance delivery across the sectors. “ We thank the NIPR for its professionalism and nonpartisan review of state administration. We will not rest until we achieve a 100 percent rating from the 83+ we had today. “ My team will review the governance delivery system and attend to areas needing adjustment. I look forward to an interaction with the NIPR leadership on the 2024 report”, Governor Adeleke noted. 
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 An Mi-28 military helicopter has crashed in an uninhabited area of southwestern Russia, killing the crew, two Russian news agencies said Thursday. It crashed in a forest about 150 kilometres (93 miles) from the Ukrainian border, a local official said An Mi-28 crashed in the Kaluga region… the crew died,” the TASS news agency said, quoting a source in the defence ministry. “According to preliminary information, a technical malfunction caused the disaster,” the Interfax news agency said, citing a defence ministry statement. It crashed in a forest about 150 kilometres (93 miles) from the Ukrainian border, a local official told TASS. AFP
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 It was a tragic moment when a Form Four student at Nketa High School in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, reportedly ended her life after facing rejection from her boyfriend after she got pregnant. According to reports, she was laid to rest in a sombre ceremony attended by friends, family, and community members on Monday, July 22. Reports revealed further that the student, who had been dating an Upper-six student at the same school, reportedly sought support from her boyfriend after discovering she was pregnant. The boyfriend’s refusal to accept responsibility for the pregnancy caused her significant emotional distress, contributing to her decision to take her life. On July 12, the girl visited her boyfriend’s home but was later found by her aunt and brought back to their residence. It is believed that she had attempted to discuss the situation with…..her boyfriend again, only to be met with continued rejection. This further intensified her despair. Despite her aunt’s efforts to support her, the student tragically ended her life. Assistant Inspector, Nomalanga Msebele confirmed the incident, though initial police reports did not mention the pregnancy. According to the police, the girl had left home under the guise of attending extra lessons…..and was later seen entering her boyfriend’s residence. Concerned about her absence, her aunt discovered her hang!ng from a guava tree in their yard. Emergency services arrived promptly, but she was pronounced dead at the scene.
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« Last post by Rajih on July 24, 2024, 04:46:51 PM »
 Popular singer and activist, Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa, better known as Charly Boy, has urged Nigerian youths not to back down on the planned nationwide protests against bad governance. Charly Boy said those in power should embrace scrutiny and protest, not suppress it, if they are confident in their integrity. He made this known in a post on his X handle on Wednesday, while dismissing a report asking Lagos residents to ignore the protest as the Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s government is already doing enough for them. However, Charly Boy countered the advice, saying they resort to silencing dissenting voices and avoiding accountability because they have secrets to hide. He said: “A Season of Lies, Wayo, Deceit, Propaganda and the more you Look……….. “If those in power are confident in their integrity, they should embrace scrutiny and protest, not suppress it. But when they resort to silencing dissenting voices and avoiding accountability, it’s clear they have secrets to hide. The ‘skeletons/cemeteries in their cupboard’ are a testament to their corruption and abuse of power. “In a true democracy, governments must be transparent and answerable to the people. They should welcome criticism and engage in open dialogue, even when it’s uncomfortable. By doing so, they can earn trust and demonstrate their commitment to serving the public interest. But when they try to hide behind secrecy and intimidation, it’s a clear sign of guilt and a betrayal of the people’s trust. “Nigerian youths don’t ever back down. If dem no fear us, dey can never respect us. Nonsense. Dia fathers.”
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« Last post by Rajih on July 24, 2024, 04:44:54 PM »
 A suspected kidnapper has been killed in a gun battle with Police operatives at Oviri-Ogor community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. A statement by the Delta State Police Command said the suspect died in a hospital where he was rushed to while receiving treatment due to serious gunshot injuries he sustained during the gun battle. The statement said the Police operatives led by ASP Julius Robinson also arrested three other members of the kidnapping gang. The arrested suspects include, Ismaila Umaru, 28, Chede Mohammed, 18, and Mohammadu Sani, 26. Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, in the statement released on Wednesday, said, “Acting on credible intelligence gathered over a period and an in-depth technical intelligence related to the kidnapping of one male victim (name withheld) kidnapped at his resident in Edjakota area In Ughelli South LGA of Delta State, the operatives on Special Assignment led by ASP Julius Robinson cracked down the deadly kidnapping syndicate responsible for the act on 01/07/2024 at about 1200hrs and arrested one Ismaila Umaru 28yrs ‘m’ of Kekura Village in Awe LGA of Nasarawa State but resident at Oghara town by Power Line, Delta State. *On 04/07/2024 at about 2030hrs, the suspect led operatives to the arrest of two (2) other gang members namely Chede Mohammed ‘m’ 18yrs a native of Nasarawa State but resident of Agwara in Ughelli South LGA of Delta State and Mohammadu Sani ‘m’ 26yrs a native of Banbiru area of Abuja but resident at Upper Agbarho Area of Ughelli North. “Acting on their confession at about 0530hrs of 05/07/2024, the operatives stormed the bush by Oviri-ogor where the operatives encountered an attack from other gang members, one where one of the suspects hiding in the bush sustained serious gunshot injuries and was taken to the hospital where he died while receiving treatment. “One AK-49 rifle was recovered in the hideout.” The Police spokesman further disclosed that investigation is ongoing.
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