Fayose appoints Hausa & Ebira men in state Pilgrim welfare board

This is something to announce? Just asking, don't know how these things work..:-)

Photos: Heavy rainfall destroys bridge in Sokoto

        The heavy rainfall in Sokoto this morning resulted in near collapse of the Danmarke Bridge. The road is the only link between Sokoto, Zamfara and Kebbi. More photos after the cut...

Photos: Powerful typhoon hits Taiwan. 6 dead, over a 100 seriously injured

      At least six people have been confirmed dead, four missing and over sixty seriously injured when Typhoon Soudelor hit Taiwan early this morning Saturday August 8th. Taiwan Power, the island's main power company, said 2.94 million households are currently without power. Hundreds of flights have been delayed or cancelled, according to Taiwan authorities.

Thousands of people were evacuated as the storm approached and the island's military put tens of thousands of troops and thousands of vehicles on stand-by for rescue operations.

The storm made landfall early in the morning on the island's east-coast counties of Yilan and Hualien, bringing up to 1,000 mm (39 inches) of rain in mountainous northeastern areas and wind gusting up to 200 kph (124mph). Typhoon Soudelor is expected to cross the Taiwan Strait and hit the Chinese province of Fujian late today. Some photos below...

Abia state governor bans roadside car wash

 

Abia state governor, Okezie Ikpeazu has banned roadside car wash in the state.The governor placed the ban while inspecting a new road project in Aba, the state capital and Umuahia.

Photos: See the City of Aba after heavy rainfall

This is what the commercial city of Abia state looks like after heavy downpour. Above is the famous Faulks Road that leads to Ariaria 'International' Market in Aba. More photos below...