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Deadly Mediterranean Storm Takes Heavy Toll, Over 150 Lives Lost In Libya
Deadly Mediterranean Storm Takes Heavy Toll, Over 150 Lives Lost In Libya....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
A catastrophic storm, triggered by heavy rainfall from Sunday through Monday, has reportedly claimed the lives of no fewer than 150 individuals in Libya. This Mediterranean storm swept through eastern Libya over the weekend, resulting in the destruction of buildings and the tragic loss of lives.
Online images shared by residents of the country depict massive mudslides, collapsed structures, and entire neighborhoods submerged in water. Regrettably, the Benghazi-based administration’s spokesman in Libya, Mohamed Massoud, disclosed during an interview that substantial damage occurred to both public and private properties due to the catastrophic event.
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Massoud stated, “At least 150 people were killed due to flooding and heavy rains caused by storm Daniel in Derna, the Jabal al-Akhdar region, and the outskirts of Al-Marj. This is in addition to the extensive material damage inflicted on public and private assets.”
He further mentioned that the Prime Minister of the east-based government, Oussama Hamad, along with the head of a rescue committee and other ministers, traveled to Derna to assess the extent of the devastation. In response to the disaster, Hamad’s government, which opposes the UN-brokered, internationally recognized transitional administration in Tripoli, declared Derna a “disaster area.”
The storm struck eastern Libya on Sunday afternoon, affecting coastal towns such as Jabal al-Akhdar and Benghazi, where a curfew was imposed and schools remained closed for several days. Rescue teams were dispatched to Derna, located 900 kilometers (560 miles) east of the capital, Tripoli. The city, with a population of 100,000, is situated in the wadi of a river bearing the same name.
According to Massoud, the East Libyan authorities lost contact with nine soldiers during the rescue operations in the city. In a statement on social media, the United Nations mission in Libya expressed condolences to the flood victims and stated that it was closely monitoring the emergency caused by severe weather conditions in the eastern region of the country. The UN also pledged readiness to support local authorities and municipalities in responding to the crisis and providing urgent humanitarian assistance.
Reports indicate that hundreds of residents may still be stranded in hard-to-reach areas as rescue operations, aided by the military, continue their efforts.
The administration of President Bola Tinubu has approved an upward review of peculiar allowances, welfare benefits, and exit packages for civil servants across Nigeria.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
This was disclosed on Friday in Abuja by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, during a press briefing.
She explained that the adjustment applies to workers under the Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure (CONPSS) as well as the Consolidated Research and Allied Institutions Salary Structure (CONRAISS).
According to her, the revised allowances have been designed to cut across all grade levels, ensuring improved earnings for both senior and junior officers.
Further details are expected to be released later.
Taiwo Oyedele has officially taken over as Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy following a formal handover from his predecessor, Wale Edun.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The transition, which reportedly took place on Thursday evening, was confirmed in a statement issued by the Ministry’s Head of Information and Public Relations, Efe Ovuakporie.
According to the statement, the handover was concluded within the timeframe set by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
In his inaugural address, Oyedele pledged to consolidate ongoing reforms while delivering measurable economic outcomes.
He said his administration would prioritise fiscal discipline, transparency, and improved performance across key sectors of the economy.
He also expressed his readiness to work closely with staff of the ministry to strengthen efficiency and service delivery.
Oyedele commended his predecessor, Wale Edun, for his role in advancing Nigeria’s economic reform agenda, and thanked President Tinubu for entrusting him with the responsibility.
The Permanent Secretary, Raymond Omachi, alongside the Permanent Secretary (Special Duties), Mohammed Danjuma, welcomed the new minister and assured him of the full support and cooperation of the ministry’s workforce.
During Edun’s tenure, the ministry implemented several fiscal reforms aimed at improving revenue generation and economic coordination. However, the period also faced challenges, including budget implementation constraints that affected ministries, departments, and agencies.
There were also concerns over outstanding payments owed to pensioners and contractors during the same period.
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), sitting in Maitama, has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of an Abuja-based lawyer, Victor Giwa, and a police officer, Edith Erhunmuuse, after they failed to appear in court.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The two defendants were scheduled to be arraigned alongside another accused person, Cecil Osakwe, on a nine-count charge marked FCT/HC/CR/222/2023, filed by the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF).
They are accused of criminal conspiracy involving the alleged forceful eviction of occupants and damage to property valued at about N300 million.
When the matter was called on Friday, the prosecution counsel, Aderonke Imana, told the court that although the charge was filed in January 2023, arraignment had repeatedly stalled due to what she described as a consistent pattern of absence by the defendants.
She argued that neither the first nor second defendant had consistently appeared in court or informed the prosecution of their absence, insisting that a bench warrant was necessary to compel attendance.
However, counsel to Victor Giwa, Ogbu Aboje, opposed the application, informing the court that his client was absent due to illness and had submitted medical documentation to support his condition. He also urged the court to hear a pending application before proceeding further.
He asked the court to excuse Giwa’s absence, citing health challenges as the reason for his non-attendance.
In response, the prosecution maintained that arraignment is the proper starting point of any criminal trial, adding that any proceedings before it would be invalid.
The prosecution therefore urged the court to issue a bench warrant to ensure the defendants appear for arraignment.
The third defendant, Cecil Osakwe, was present in court with his lawyer, Farouk Akanbi.
Delivering her ruling, Justice Samira Bature granted the prosecution’s request and ordered the arrest of Victor Giwa, stating that the explanations and medical documents presented amounted to deliberate delay tactics.
The judge noted that the case had suffered repeated delays since it was first filed in 2023 and commenced before her court in July 2024, lamenting that arraignment had still not taken place nearly two years later.
Justice Bature stressed that courts are not venues for delay tactics, adding that the defendants had shown disregard for the judicial process by failing to appear for arraignment.
She further ruled that all pending applications could only be considered after proper arraignment, stating that the court’s jurisdiction in criminal matters becomes fully activated only after that stage.
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