By AFP 07 January 2024 | 10:39 am A woman in her 90s trapped for five days under rubble caused by a huge earthquake in central Japan was rescued against the odds, but snow and storms were further complicating relief efforts on Sunday. Scene of earthquake A woman in her 90s trapped for five days under rubble caused by a huge earthquake in central Japan was rescued against the odds, but snow and storms were further complicating relief efforts on Sunday. At least 128 people have died since the 7.5 magnitude tremor on New Year’s Day and its aftershocks — a toll sure to rise, with 195 others reported missing, according to local authorities. The shockwaves toppled buildings, sparked a major fire and triggered tsunami waves over a metre high on the Sea of Japan side of the main island of Honshu. The hope of finding survivors usually fades three days after a destructive quake. But an elderly woman spent five days under the wreckage of a collapsed house in the city of Suzu on the hard-hit Noto Peninsula before being saved on Saturday. She was taken to hospital and was able to hold a conversation, according to public broadcaster NHK. 1 hour ago A woman in her 90s trapped for five days under rubble caused by a huge earthquake in central Japan was rescued against the odds, but snow and storms were further complicating relief efforts on Sunday. 2 hours ago The Covenant University, Ota, Ogun Sate, has denied that four fake professors, among those purportedly discovered by the National Universities Commission (NUC), are from the university. This is contained in a statement by the University’s Head of the Communication Unit, Ms ChiChi Ononiwu, issued to newsmen on Sunday in Ota. Reacting to information in some… 3 hours ago The police command in Ogun says a couple, Mba Moses and Florence Moses, have allegedly killed one Mark Kalu after the victim sustained injuries from a fight between them. This is contained in a statement signed by spokesperson of the command, SP Omolola Odutola, and made available to newsmen in Abeokuta on Saturday. Odutola explained… 4 hours ago The Katsina Government says it is recording huge successes in the ongoing fight against criminality despite the recent attack on traders in Danmusa Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. 4 hours ago Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta on Saturday lauded the Nigerian Army and other security agencies for their commitment and fight against oil theft and sundry crimes in the country. 4 hours ago The Joint Action for Good Governance (JAGG) has urged President Bola Tinubu to investigate palliatives distribution, especially those channelled through members of the National Assembly to constituents. 5 hours ago The Niger State Governor, Mr Umar Bago, says farmers now desire to return to their farms in the state, saying most of them are already back to farm. 7 hours ago Nigeria’s long wait for local refining of petroleum products and overhaul of the downstream segment of the oil and gas industry is faltering on political points fueled by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and feted… 7 hours ago Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has urged President Bola Tinubu to rise up to the occasion and end persistent killings in different parts of the country. 8 hours ago The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has realigned with his old political friend and the South-south Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Victor Giadom, ostensibly to finalise plans to move to the ruling party.
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