At least 141 people have died after a pedestrian bridge collapsed in India’s western state of Gujarat.
Hundreds of people were plunged into River Macchu in Morbi town.
Local footage shows survivors hanging off the partly submerged suspension bridge.
There was overcrowding on the bridge at the time as people celebrated the Diwali festival.
Reports say more than 177 people have been rescued so far.
President Muhammadu Buhari has said the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has his backing to redesign the naira notes.
According to the president, Nigeria has a lot to gain from the change in naira notes.
He added that he did not consider the period of three months as too short for the change of the notes.
President Buhari said, “People with illicit money buried under the soil will have a challenge with this but workers, businesses with legitimate incomes will face no difficulties at all,” end of quote.
Reacting to the controversy that has ensued since the announcement of the development by the CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, a political economist and former presidential hopeful, Kingsley Moghalu said the CBN is an independent body.
The former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria said it is odd that the finance minister would say she was not aware of the move, considering that the ministry’s permanent secretary is on the CBN board.
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on all presidential candidates ahead of the 2023 presidential election to demonstrate leadership by instructing their “campaign councils and political parties to regularly and widely publish the sources of their campaign funding.”
In an open letter at the weekend, signed by SERAP Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, the organisation disclosed that transparency would help to curb inappropriate influence on political candidates, ensure equality, fairness and accountability in the country’s democracy.
SERAP added that transparency in campaign funding would enhance public trust in the country’s politicians and political parties and show their commitment to prevent and combat corruption if elected.
The leader of the Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, and other regional leaders have endorsed the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu.
Tinubu received their blessing during a meeting with the leaders of the organisation at Pa Fasoranti’s residence in Akure, the Ondo State capital.
The APC standard bearer also presented his 80-page Action Plan at the visit which had prominent Yoruba leaders in attendance. They include Archbishop Ayo Ladigbola, Professor Isaac Adewole, Chief Olu Falae, and Dr Kunle Olajide among others.
AE expressed hope that Tinubu will win the election.
Reacting to his endorsement, Tinubu, who said he was confused during the primary, appreciated the support of the group.
However, some members of the group, including Pa Ayo Adebanjo, and the Secretary-General Chief Sola Ebiseni, were absent at the meeting.
Pa Adebanjo had earlier declared support for the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, insisting that the South-East deserved the number one seat.
Inspiration FM asked the National Publicity Secretary of Afenifere, Jare Ajayi, where the group stands considering the opposing views of their leaders.
Ajayi said the two leaders are entitled to their choices.
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