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Freshly Commissioned Osun Flyover Damaged Weeks After Opening

A newly opened flyover has sparked concern after part of the structure developed visible damage following heavy rainfall.

Cyclospora outbreak expands to nine US states, health officials say

Federal investigators continue to search for the sources amid the largest number of reported cyclosporiasis cases in US history.

Blade Runner 2099’s moody dystopia streams on Amazon in November

After teasing the series with some first-look images yesterday, Amazon is finally properly unveiling its Blade Runner streaming series. Called Blade Runner 2099, the show hits Prime Video on November 25th with all eight episodes dropping at once. We also got the first trailer for the series, which is full of Blade Runner staples: a bleak futuristic LA, dramatic narration, and some really good coats. The show is helmed by Silka Luisa, previously showrunner on Apple TV's adaptation of Shining Girls, while original Blade Runner director Ridley Scott is signed on as an executive producer. 2099 stars Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer and, as the … Read the full story at The Verge.

Shoot-at-sight: IGP issues order to police officers against gunmen

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has ordered nationwide shoot-at-sight on persons with illegal firearms. Disu gave the order at a stakeholders’ meeting at the Government House in Makurdi, Benue State capital, on Friday According to him, President Bola Tinubu had directed that insecurity in Benue must come to an end, emphasizing that only […] Shoot-at-sight: IGP issues order to police officers against gunmen

‘Extremely disappointing’: US trade partners respond to Trump’s new tariffs

Countries question Trump administration's latest round of tariffs, which relate to forced labour claims.

R&B singer, Nivea, opens up on battle with leukemia

American R&B singer, Nivea B. Hamilton, popularly known as Nivea, has revealed that she was diagnosed with leukemia earlier this year... The post R&B singer, Nivea, opens up on battle with leukemia appeared first on Tribune Online.

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Guyanese authorities confirm death of 72 people in sinking of coastal ferry

Of the estimated 179 people aboard, 76 were rescued as efforts continue to salvage the ship and recover all bodies The confirmed death toll from the recent capsizing of a state ferry off Guyana’s coast has risen to 72, with more bodies recovered as a multinational team struggle to salvage the partially submerged vessel. Of the estimated 179 people aboard, 76 people were rescued. The government has estimated that 100 may have died in the accident, which would make it the worst marine tragedy on record for the South American nation. Continue reading...

KGIRS takes tax reform awareness campaign to Kogi

Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KGIRS) has intensified efforts to educate taxpayers on the state's new tax laws, launching a The post KGIRS takes tax reform awareness campaign to Kogi appeared first on Tribune Online.

‘Violence against Christians alarming’ – US reacts to killing of Dachomo’s family members

The United States has condemned the killing of members of the family of Plateau cleric Reverend Ezekiel Dachomo. The US Bureau of African Affairs, in a statement, described the incident as deeply alarming, expressing concern over the continued violence targeting Christian communities and other vulnerable populations in Nigeria’s Middle Belt. The US agency extended condolences […] ‘Violence against Christians alarming’ – US reacts to killing of Dachomo’s family members

Ex-convict, three others sentenced to death for kidnapping, murder in Ekiti

An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has sentenced an ex-convict and three other men to death by hanging after finding them guilty of kidnapping and murdering a prominent resident, Chief Emmanuel Ajayi. The convicts, Jimoh Dele, 57; Ige Adu, 56; Ogunremi Bunmi, 53; and Ayeni Blessing, 32, were convicted by Justice Olalekan Olatawura […] The post Ex-convict, three others sentenced to death for kidnapping, murder in Ekiti appeared first on Tribune Online.

Pirlo set to become Italy’s next head coach

AC Milan legend, Andrea Pirlo, is set to become the head coach of Italy’s national football team. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Italian Federation approached Pirlo on Friday over the head coach role for the next four years. The former manager is now the clear favourite to take over and become the new Italy head coach. This […] Pirlo set to become Italy’s next head coach