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Niger Power Blackouts Blamed On Coup Sanctions

Major cities in Niger are facing rolling blackouts following last week’s coup in the West African country.

Lifestyle Nigeria reports that the power shortages are a result of Nigeria cutting supplies to its northern neighbour, according to Niger’s electricity company Nigelec.

West African trade bloc Ecowas has put sanctions on Niger, but has not said if these include electricity supplies.

Ecowas defence chiefs are meeting in Nigeria to discuss a potential military intervention to roll back the coup.

On Sunday, West African leaders gave Niger’s military junta a week to give up power or face possible military consequences.

Speaking on Wednesday, Abdel-Fatau Musah, Ecowas commissioner for political affairs, peace and security, said an armed intervention would be a “last resort”. But he insisted that the bloc had to “prepare for the eventuality”.

Ecowas has vowed to end the wave of coups that has plagued West Africa’s Sahel region in recent years. With this in mind, Mr Musah said there was “a need to demonstrate that we cannot only bark, but can bite”.

The ruling military juntas in Mali and Burkina Faso have warned Ecowas against any intervention in Niger, insisting any military action against the new regime would also be tantamount to a “declaration of war” against them.

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Marriage is a beautiful commitment, and you want to make sure you’re starting this adventure with the right person, for all the right reasons. Here are some important things every young woman must know before getting married or saying ‘I do’

Financial compatibility

Talking about finances can feel awkward, but it’s an important conversation to have before marriage. Discuss your spending habits, debts, savings goals, and how you plan to manage finances together. Are you comfortable with a joint account, or do you prefer separate accounts?

Financial disagreements are a major source of stress in many marriages. By openly discussing your financial situation and expectations, you can avoid future conflicts and this is something every young woman must know before getting married.

Healthy boundaries

Everyone needs personal space and time for themselves, even within a relationship. Setting healthy boundaries means respecting each other’s need for independence while also being supportive of each other.

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Man Jumps Into Lagoon ‘After Being Accused Of Stealing Cements’

A man simply identified as Azeez has reportedly jumped into the lagoon in Lagos state, Southwest Nigeria.

Lifestyle Nigeria reports that the incident was said to have occurred on Friday morning at the Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge.

Lagos state command police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the incident.

Hundeyin said the director in charge of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) operations in Lagos central, reported the case at Ikoyi.

Hundeyin said when a rescue team arrived at the scene, they met the lifeless body of a man who had drowned.

“The deceased was later identified as Azeez. He was later confirmed dead by paramedics of Pre Hospital Care, Lagos,” Hundeyin was quoted as saying.

“It was discovered that one Elijah Amos, the seller of the cement, was pursuing the deceased before he jumped into the Lagoon because he was alleged to have stolen some bags of cement.”

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Okene Crash: FRSC Emergency Operators Rescue Road Traffic Victims

Emergency rescue teams of the Federal Road Safety Corps endured another over 3 hours of inferno in their bid to rescue road traffic victims at the scene of a fatal crash that claimed 19 lives on Sunday 28 April, 2024 at Okene bypass, on the Okene-Lokoja highway in Kogi State.

Lifestyle Nigeria reports that Assistant Corps Marshal, Corps Public Education Officer, FRSC Headquarters, Abuja, Jonas Agwu, disclosed this in a statement.

The statement read in part, “The FRSC emergency rescue teams deployed to rescue the victims could not achieve desired results as the efforts they put into the rescue operations was unduly hindered by the fire inferno that engulfed the two vehicles.

You would recall that the Corps Marshal had during his press conference on Thursday last week drawn the attention of road users to issues of imbibing moral and ethical rebirth, which have become a major issue in the country.

He warned against traffic violations citing instances where they resulted in avoidable crashes with fire outbreak, leading to wanton loss of precious lives and destruction to properties.

As a result of that he had earlier emphasised on the need for maximum penalty for these drivers. Dauda Biu reaffirmed the resolution of the Corps to continue its ongoing prosecution of drivers who by their actions cause road traffic crashes in Nigeria, noting that the driver of the truck involved in the Okene crash will not be an exception.

As such, he called on the Judiciary, leadership of transport unions and other relevant stakeholders in the road transportation sector to join hands with the Corps towards restoring sanity through speedy and effective prosecution.