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Five mine workers killed by explosion in Spain

At least five workers have died, and several others were left injured following a blast at a mine in the Asturias region of Spain. The incident occurred at the Cerredo mine in Degaña, 280 miles northwest of Madrid, on Monday. A representative of the central government in Asturias, Adriana Lastra, spoke to reporters at the
Five mine workers killed by explosion in Spain

At least five workers have died, and several others were left injured following a blast at a mine in the Asturias region of Spain.

The incident occurred at the Cerredo mine in Degaña, 280 miles northwest of Madrid, on Monday.

A representative of the central government in Asturias, Adriana Lastra, spoke to reporters at the scene.

According to Lastra, initial investigations revealed that the explosion may have been caused by methane forming an explosive mixture in the mine—a phenomenon known as firedamp.

“Police are already investigating what happened; they are already at the scene,” Lastra said.

The injured have been taken to hospitals in nearby cities, two of them by helicopter, suffering from burns and, in one case, a head injury.

Families of the workers have flocked to the site, which was surrounded by police and emergency services vehicles.

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Ex-agitators frustrating amnesty programme, says N’Delta group

The Niger Delta Environmental Justice Coalition has accused some ex-agitators of orchestrating blackmail and malicious media attacks against the Presidential Amnesty Programme and its administrator, Dr. Dennis Otuaro, as well as Tantita Security Services boss, Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo. In a statement on Monday by its spokesman, Abalagha Adawari, the group alleged that
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The Niger Delta Environmental Justice Coalition has accused some ex-agitators of orchestrating blackmail and malicious media attacks against the Presidential Amnesty Programme and its administrator, Dr. Dennis Otuaro, as well as Tantita Security Services boss, Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo. In a statement on Monday by its spokesman, Abalagha Adawari, the group alleged that

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‘No excuses’ for tired Forest against Man Utd, says Nuno

Nuno Espirito Santo says high-flying Nottingham Forest will adopt a “no-excuses” policy for their Premier League clash with Manchester United on Tuesday after a draining FA Cup quarter-final at Brighton. Forest won Saturday’s match at the Amex on penalties after the match finished 0-0 to set up a last-four meeting with Manchester City. Forest boss
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Nuno Espirito Santo says high-flying Nottingham Forest will adopt a “no-excuses” policy for their Premier League clash with Manchester United on Tuesday after a draining FA Cup quarter-final at Brighton. Forest won Saturday’s match at the Amex on penalties after the match finished 0-0 to set up a last-four meeting with Manchester City. Forest boss

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Extend naira-for-crude deal to avert fuel price hike, HURIWA urges Tinubu

The Human Rights Writers Association has urged President Bola Tinubu to extend the naira-for-crude deal between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and local refineries, including Dangote Refinery The group warned that the termination of the deal could lead to a sharp rise in fuel prices and worsen economic hardship for Nigerians. In a statement
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The Human Rights Writers Association has urged President Bola Tinubu to extend the naira-for-crude deal between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and local refineries, including Dangote Refinery The group warned that the termination of the deal could lead to a sharp rise in fuel prices and worsen economic hardship for Nigerians. In a statement

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Israeli PM Netanyahu summoned to give testimony in Qatar probe

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was on Monday summoned to give evidence in a separate investigation into possible ties between his aides and Qatar. The police said two suspects in the investigation, dubbed “Qatar-gate” in Israel, had been arrested earlier on Monday. The police, however, provided no further details, citing a court-ordered gag on the
Israeli PM Netanyahu summoned to give testimony in Qatar probe

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was on Monday summoned to give evidence in a separate investigation into possible ties between his aides and Qatar.

The police said two suspects in the investigation, dubbed “Qatar-gate” in Israel, had been arrested earlier on Monday.

The police, however, provided no further details, citing a court-ordered gag on the case.

At the time of filing this report, a spokesman for the prime minister has not commented on the issue.

Israel’s public broadcaster Kan said Netanyahu was not a suspect and would provide testimony at his office in Jerusalem.

Netanyahu, who is on trial over a separate series of corruption charges which he denied, has rejected the accusations regarding his aides and Qatar as “fake news” and a politically motivated campaign against him.

According to recent investigations by Kan, the aides are suspected of having orchestrated or been involved in a campaign to improve Qatar’s image abroad, but they denied any wrongdoing.

Earlier on Monday, Netanyahu named a new chief to take over Israel’s domestic intelligence agency after a bitter standoff with the current head who has been presiding over the Qatar investigation, together with the police.

Netanyahu tapped a former commander of Israel’s navy, Eli Sharvit, to replace Shin Bet head Ronen Bar, who remains in office pending a Supreme Court decision over legal challenges to his dismissal.

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Abia Airport: Stakeholders ask govt to respect court order

Stakeholders, under the aegis of Nsulu Airport Land Owners and Host Communities, have criticised the Abia government’s decision to begin the clearance of access road for the proposed Abia Airport, alleging that the move was in violation of a court order. The state government last week commenced the clearing of access roads for the runway
Abia Airport: Stakeholders ask govt to respect court order

Stakeholders, under the aegis of Nsulu Airport Land Owners and Host Communities, have criticised the Abia government’s decision to begin the clearance of access road for the proposed Abia Airport, alleging that the move was in violation of a court order.

The state government last week commenced the clearing of access roads for the runway of the proposed Abia Airport with a disclosure that members of the host communities are receiving their compensations with joy.

Also, Chairman of the Memorandum of Agreement Committee, Uzor Azubuike, said that Governor Alex Otti reduced the hectares of land to be acquired from 1,800 to 1000, as earlier requested by the the land owners.

But the Nsulu stakeholders in a statement issued by Israel Ogbonna, head of its media team, said that Abia State High Court sitting in Okpuala Ngwa on December 20, 2024, had ordered the Abia State government to stay action on the project, pending the hearing and determination of a suit filed by representatives of land owners concerning the matter.

According to him, Justice Enyinnaya Okezie presided over the matter in the suit No. HIN/62/2024, with a lawyer appearing for the land owners while C. Ogwo, Acting Director, Civil Litigation Department, Abia State Ministry of Justice, appeared for the respondents.

Ogbonna said that the state government team led by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Caleb Ajagba last week moved bulldozers to the site.

According to him, the move was a show of disdain for an order of a court of competent jurisdiction.

He said his people are concerned that agreement has not been reached on actual land size they are giving away by way of a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, and the technical details of the impact of the Environmental Impact Assessment, EIA, among other issues.

The stakeholders therefore called on the government to respect the court order.

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