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South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, visits flood victims as death toll rises to 306 – Video

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday visited victims of floods in the KwaZulu-Natal province, as the death toll from the disaster rose to 306.

Ramaphosa who visited families who had lost loved ones including a family with four children, after floods and mudslides ravaged their homes on Tuesday, promised to help the victims of the devastating east coast floods.

“You’re not alone … We’ll do everything in our power to see how we can help.

“Even though your hearts are in pain, we’re here for you,” Ramaphosa said.

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Video: Aviation Minister, Keyamo faults ‘suspicious’ deals with Ethiopian Airlines over Nigeria Air project

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In this video, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, lamented “suspicious deals” the Nigerian government, under former minister Hadi Sirka, had with Ethiopian Airlines for a Nigerian national air carrier project— Nigeria Air.

The deal, which was first announced in July 2018, includes tax waivers for five years. This was faulted by Keyamo.

He said: “Now we have looked at all the issues, and it’s before Mr President. But let me just give you one or two snippets because Nigerians are quick to judge.

“In the agreement, you are giving tax waivers to Ethiopian Airlines coming into Nigeria; they ask for tax waivers for five years, and you grant them to come and compete with your local airlines who are paying those heavy taxes, how? You want to create a monopoly?”

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Video: Moment Nigerian opposition senator, Tony Nwoye confronts Senate President Akpabio

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A rowdy session ensued on the floor of the Nigerian Senate on Tuesday as opposition lawmaker, Senator Tony Nwoye of the Labour Party was seen challenging Senate President Godswill Akpabio over the Senate leader’s continued selection of the minority leadership.

“Are we your slaves? The way you are elected is the way we are elected. Every time you select leadership for us…”, Nyowe said.

Akpabio had named Abba Moro, the senator representing Benue South, as minority leader, and Osita Ngwu, the senator representing Enugu West, as minority whip.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members replaced Simon Mwadkwon, the senator representing Plateau North, and Darlington Nwokocha, the senator representing Abia Central, respectively.

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