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Abuja earth tremors caused by accumulated stress… no need to panic – Dele Alake

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September 19, 2024

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The minister of solid minerals, Dele Alake, says the earth tremors experienced in the federal capital territory (FCT) are caused by “accumulated stress”.

Residents of Mpape and Katampe communities in the FCT recently expressed fears following tremors that began on Saturday.

An earth tremor is a relatively small or short-lived movement of the earth’s surface. It is caused by the same forces that produce earthquakes.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, Alake advised residents of the nation’s capital not to panic, adding that the federal government is monitoring the situation.

“This is to reassure everyone about the recent earth tremors in the Federal Capital Territory — there’s no need to panic as we have been closely monitoring the situation,” the statement reads.

“Over the past few days, our Monitoring Station at Katampe has recorded several ground motions, with an increase in intensity and frequency from September 13 to 16.

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“The tremors are caused by accumulated stress along identified faults and have multiple epicentres, mainly around Mpape and Katampe. Their intensity ranges from weak to light, posing a very low threat.

“I advise residents not to panic, as these tremors are low in intensity. We are actively monitoring the situation and will provide updates as needed.

“Our NGSA Seismic Stations are also being monitored in real-time for prompt alerts on any major events.”

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Tinubu’s planned cabinet reshuffle won’t make any difference, says Buba Galadima

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September 28, 2024

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Buba Galadima, a chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), says President Bola Tinubu‘s planned cabinet reshuffle would not make any difference.

On September 25, Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, said Tinubu “has expressed his desire to reshuffle his cabinet and he will do it”.

Speaking on Politics Today, a programme on Channels TV on Friday, Galadima said reshuffling the cabinet would not curb food inflation.

Galadima claimed that the president intends to reward his cronies with the reshuffle.

“That (planned cabinet reshuffle) has nothing to do with me or any Nigerian. What is of importance to all of us is bringing down the harsh conditions of living and the buck stops only on the table of one man. That is President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” Galadima said.

“No amount of reshuffling can make a difference. As far as that team is only ‘job for the boys,’ nothing will come out of it.

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“Anybody that calls himself president or governor is responsible for their cabinet’s performance. He should be told that some of his appointees are more interested in their pockets than service delivery.

“I expected him to do better than this; and to hit the ground running.”

The NNPP chieftain asked Tinubu to find a solution to the country’s foreign exchange crisis “which has seen the naira performing abysmally”.

There have been growing calls from Nigerians and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Tinubu to reshuffle his cabinet and remove underperforming ministers.

Tinubu’s policies have driven petrol prices to record highs and depreciated the naira to record lows since he assumed the reins on May 29, 2023.

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Israel claims Hezbollah leader killed in Beirut strike

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September 28, 2024

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The Israeli military announced early Saturday that Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah was killed in a strike on Beirut.

“Hassan Nasrallah is dead,” military spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani announced on X. Military spokesman Captain David Avraham also confirmed to AFP that the Hezbollah chief had been “eliminated” following strikes Friday on the Lebanese capital.