Good Evening. Here is today’s News Brief from The Matrix:
1. Edo Governor Endorses PDP Candidate For Governorship
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has thrown his weight behind the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo.
Obaseki believes that Ighodalo is the most qualified individual to lead the state’s continued development.
Obaseki made this statement on Thursday while addressing crowds at PDP campaign rallies in Fugar, Agbede, and Etsako Central and West Local Government Areas.
As the PDP campaign continues to gain momentum, Obaseki’s public backing of Ighodalo is expected to bolster support for the party’s governorship bid, energizing voters and party loyalists alike.
2. Man Arraigned in Ado-Ekiti Court for Phone Theft
A 24-year-old man named Adekunle Olayinka appeared before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrate’s Court on Thursday to face charges of theft.
The defendant is accused of stealing a cell phone.
According to the prosecutor, Insp Akinwale Oriyomi, the alleged theft occurred on September 3 at approximately 4:15 a.m. in Ado-Ekiti.
The defendant is accused of stealing an Apple iPhone valued at N270,000, which belonged to Damian Ezika.
The court heard the case and will determine the defendant’s fate. The arraignment marks the beginning of the legal process to address the alleged theft and seek justice for the victim.
3.NCDC Assures Nigerians Of Full Recovery From Mpox With Prompt Medical Care
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reassured the public that most individuals infected with Mpox, previously known as Monkeypox, can fully recover with timely and appropriate medical attention.
In a statement on its official website on Thursday, the NCDC emphasized the crucial importance of seeking immediate medical attention upon noticing the first signs of symptoms. This timely intervention not only facilitates recovery but also helps contain the spread of the disease.
4. Niger Government Provides Relief Fund To Mining Disaster Victims
The Niger State Government has provided N50 million in relief support to the victims of a mining pit collapse that occurred in Shiroro Local Government Area in June. The incident tragically resulted in the loss of 14 lives.
Alhaji Abubakar Usman, the Secretary to the Niger State Government, announced the disbursement of the funds during a press briefing in Minna on Thursday.
He emphasized that the support was intended to provide relief to the affected families and should not be considered compensation.
5. Iran Denounces U.S. Seizure Of Venezuelan Presidential Plane
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the United States for seizing a plane used by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The Iranian government views the seizure as a blatant violation of international law.
The U.S. Justice Department announced on Monday that it had confiscated a Dassault Falcon 900EX aircraft in the Dominican Republic. The department claimed the plane was owned by Maduro and his associates and used for their personal benefit.
Nasser Kanaani, the spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, denounced the seizure as unacceptable and a direct contravention of international norms, including the Convention on International Civil Aviation.
He emphasized that the move represents a continuation of the U.S.’s aggressive and coercive policies against other countries and could pose a serious threat to aviation security.
