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145 subscribers of Lagos housing estate fully refunded -Govt

The Punch 

The Lagos State Government has disclosed that no fewer than 145 subscribers have since been refunded their full deposit for various categories of homes in Egan-Igando Mixed Housing Estate following their indication  of lack of further interest in the housing scheme. The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Housing, Abdulhafis Toriola, disclosed this while fielding

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UN-led meeting in Qatar with Afghan Taliban is not a recognition of their government, official says

Times Union 

A U.N official says a U.N.-led meeting held in Qatar with the Taliban on increasing engagement with Afghanistan doesn't translate into a recognition of their government. The Sunday-Monday gathering in Qatar’s capital of Doha with envoys from some two dozen countries, was the first time that representatives of the Afghan Taliban government attended such a meeting. Representatives of Afghan women were excluded, which paved the way for the Taliban to send their envoys — though the organizers insisted that demands for women’s rights were raised. Читать дальше...

Girmay gatecrashes 'father' Cavendish tilt at Tour history

France24.com (en) 

When the 24-year-old "closed my eyes and went for it" to win the mass sprint in Turin the Briton, one of the world's most famous bike racers, was nowhere near the closing action. But the modest winner was swift to send wishes to the older man. "I've known him for a long time," Girmay said. "We raced a lot together in Belgium and I saw him here he said to me 'Hey kid don't beat your father, I'm almost old enough to be your dad you know'." Girmay described himself as the "first Black African to win at the Tour"... Читать дальше...

Peak power demand declines 10% to 206GW as rains hit north India

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

After a heatwave, heavy rain reduced power demand, with peak falling to 206 GW from 250 GW. The India Meteorological Department predicts stable temperatures amid heavy rainfall. Southern regions saw a monsoon onset, lowering consumption. Neighbouring regions contributed significantly to power supply, aided by high coal stocks at thermal plants and increased CIL supplies.

Cushing, Rasmussen Shine, Rochester Wins 2-1

OurSports Central 

The Honkers put themselves back into the win column on Monday with a 2-1 win over Thunder Bay.After a game last night that saw 29 combined runs, p... - Northwoods Rochester Honkers