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Mixing rock, pop and RnB like never before, Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”, 40 years old next week, became the most successful album of all time and defined a coming era with its au

Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ revolution turns 40

Mixing rock, pop and RnB like never before, Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”, 40 years old next week, became the most successful album of all time and defined...

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Obi: Religion, ethnic differences not Nigeria’s problem

The Presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, has blamed Nigeria’s socio-economic and political woes, not on the country’s religion or ethnicity as many...

Tinubu hail Obasanjo as parties announce ceasefire in Ethiopian civil war

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Tigray rebels accuse Ethiopia of attacks after peace deal

Tigrayan authorities on Friday accused Ethiopia’s government of carrying out a drone strike on civilians, less than 48 hours after the warring parties signed a deal...

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Biden, Trump come out firing in last days before midterms

President Joe Biden and Donald Trump launched multi-state campaign blitzes Thursday ahead of midterm elections that could end up hobbling the Democrat’s next two years while...

Philippine rescuers on Monday waded through thigh-deep mud using long pieces of wood to search for bodies buried by a landslide, as the death toll from a powerful storm rose to 98. Just over half of the fatalities were from a series of flash floods and landslides unleashed by Tropical Storm Nalgae, which destroyed villages on the southern island of Mindanao on Friday. Mindanao is rarely hit by the 20 or so typhoons that strike the Philippines each year, but storms that do reach the region tend to be deadlier than in Luzon and the central parts of the country. There is little hope of finding survivors in the worst-hit areas after the storm swept across the archipelago nation, inundating communities in and around the capital Manila over the weekend. The national disaster agency has recorded 63 people still missing and scores of others injured. Perfidia Seguendia, 71, and her family lost all their belongings except the clothes they were wearing when they fled to their neighbour’s two-storey house in Noveleta municipality, south of Manila. “Everything was flooded — our fridge, washing machine, motorcycle, TV, everything,” Seguendia told AFP. “All we managed to do was to cry because we can’t really do anything about it. We weren’t able to save anything, just our lives.” The Philippine Coast Guard posted pictures on Facebook showing its personnel in the devastated Kusiong village, in Maguindanao del Norte province of Mindanao, struggling through thick, thigh-deep mud and water as they searched for more bodies. Kusiong was buried by a massive landslide, which created a huge mound of debris, just below several picturesque mountain peaks. Rescuers poked long pieces of wood into the morass looking for five missing villagers, after recovering 20 bodies in recent days, the coast guard said. “We have shifted our operation from search and rescue to retrieval because the chances of survival after two days are almost nil,” said Naguib Sinarimbo, civil defence chief of the Bangsamoro region in Mindanao. Meanwhile, survivors faced the heartbreaking task of cleaning up their sodden homes. Residents shovelled mud from their houses and shops after piling their furniture and other belongings in the streets of Noveleta. “In my entire life living here, it’s the first time we experienced this kind of flooding,” said Joselito Ilano, 55, whose house was flooded by waist-high water. “I am used to flooding here but this is just the worst, I was caught by surprise.” – More rain on the way – President Ferdinand Marcos began touring some of the hard-hit areas on Monday, including Noveleta, as aid agencies rushed food packs, drinking water and other relief to victims. Marcos said preemptive evacuations in Noveleta had saved lives. “While the calamity was huge, the number of casualties was not that high, although there’s a lot of damage to infrastructure,” he said. Nalgae inundated villages destroyed crops and knocked out power in many regions as it swept across the country. It struck on an extended weekend for All Saints’ Day, which is on Tuesday when millions of Filipinos travel to visit the graves of loved ones. Scientists have warned that deadly and destructive storms are becoming more powerful as the world gets warmer because of climate change. The state weather forecaster warned that another tropical storm was heading towards the Philippines even as Nalgae moved across the South China Sea. Starting Wednesday, the new weather system could bring more heavy rain and misery to southern and central regions badly affected by Nalgae. Landslides and flash floods originating from largely deforested mountainsides have been among the deadliest hazards posed by storms in the Philippines in recent years.

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Rescuers search for bodies as Philippines storm death toll hits 98

Philippine rescuers on Monday waded through thigh-deep mud using long pieces of wood to search for bodies buried by a landslide, as the death toll from...

Adidas Ends Partnership With Kanye West Over AntiSemitic Comments

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Kanye West Escorted Out Of Skechers Offices

Kanye West was allegedly escorted out of Skechers corporate offices after paying an unplanned visit. Ye reportedly visited the Skechers corporate offices in Los Angeles on...

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CBN, NIBSS, set to introduce national card scheme

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement Systems (NIBSS) Plc, in conjunction with the Bankers’ Committee, will soon float a national card scheme...

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FG to disburse $350m cabotage funds, says DG NIMASA

Baring any last minute change of decision, the Federal Government will this week disburse $350m cabotage funds with the inauguration of the special committee by the...

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Troops apprehend 2 suspected kidnappers, rescue 5 victims in Akwa Ibom

The 2 Brigade Nigerian Army (NA) in Uyo, says its troops have arrested two suspected kidnappers and rescued five victims on Monday. The Assistant Director, Army...

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Tyson Fury claims planned fight with Anthony Joshua is off

Tyson Fury says his proposed world heavyweight title showdown with Anthony Joshua is off after his self-imposed deadline of 5pm on Monday expired. Fury set Joshua’s...

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Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ revolution turns 40

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