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Funeral Arrangements for Late Mrs Gloria Elizabeth Nwosu Aged 85

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By Gloria Ikibah

The families of Ikibah and Nwosu have announced the funeral arrangements for their beloved mother and matriarch, late Mrs Gloria Elizabeth Nwosu who passed away at the age of 85.

In a statement released by the family, they expressed gratitude to God for her long and fulfilled life while inviting relatives, friends and well-wishers to join them in celebrating her memory.

Mrs Nwosu, née Ikibah, was born in 1939 and lived a life marked by devotion to family and community. According to the announcement, the funeral activities will begin on Monday, March 30, 2026, with a celebration of life organised by the Ikibah family (Oreiwari) Isounbiri Clan at Odi Town in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The event is scheduled to start at 8:00 a.m.

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The main funeral service will take place on Friday, April 3, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. at the compound of the late Bman Nwosu, located at 51 Ulonese Street, Umuonaga Village, Agulu in Anambra State. A condolence visit by in-laws, family members and friends will follow at 10:00 a.m.

Condolence visits are expected to continue the next day, Saturday, April 4, 2026, beginning at 8:00 a.m.

The funeral activities will conclude with a thanksgiving service on Sunday, April 5, 2026.

Family members described the late Mrs Nwosu as a cherished mother whose life touched many, praying that her soul continues to rest in the Lord.

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Late Mrs Nwosu was married to Late Bman Nwosu of Umuonaga Village, Agulu Awka in Anambra State, she hailed from Odi town in Bayelsa state.

She is survived by 3 children, 10 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, cousins, nephews, nieces amongst others.

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Flooding: FCTA begins desilting of drains, warns against vandalism, illegal structures

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The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has commenced a city-wide desilting of drainage channels following heavy torrential rainfalls that triggered flash floods across parts of the nation’s capital.

Inspecting the ongoing clearance operations along the Airport Expressway on Thursday, Mr Richard Dauda, acting Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), said the exercise was directed by the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike.

The directive followed a flash flood that flooded the Airport Expressway on Tuesday.

According to Dauda, the effort is to mitigate flood risks during the peak of the rainy season.

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Dauda noted that while recent downpours align with earlier meteorological warnings and climate change trends, the Abuja Master Plan inherently recognises certain areas, including the Airport Expressway axis as flood plains.

He assured residents that while resilient infrastructure was originally built to handle high water volumes, human activities have severely compromised its efficiency.

“Some of these drainage facilities over time have been silted. Part of the cause is residents dumping refuse into drainage channels.

“When rain falls, it washes down polythene bags, waste, and even large objects that block the outlets,” he said.

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Dauda highlighted two major human factors aggravating the flash floods: illegal development and widespread infrastructure vandalism.

Exposing a major choke point along the expressway, Dauda pointed to a triple-cell box culvert meant to discharge a powerful stream flowing from the Galadima Roundabout.

He explained that a private developer had illegally constricted the waterway further downstream by constructing retaining walls to expand a personal plot.

“What that causes is that the volume of water that ought to pass no longer passes, causing detention, backflow, and eventual flooding.

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“To restore adequate discharge capacity, we must remove the structures built by this developer,” he said.

Dauda also decried the theft of metal gully inlet covers by vandals, which allows large debris to flow directly into underground drains instead of being sieved at the surface.

“When vandals steal these covers, it’s like stealing from yourself as a taxpayer,” he remarked.

To permanently curb the theft, he revealed that the FCDA is exploring replacement materials made from non-recyclable compounds rather than steel or cast iron.

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The FCDA boss confirmed that workers were already desilting trapezoidal drains, U-channels, and culvert outlets along the Airport Expressway, with plans to reconstruct damaged points where necessary.

Dauda urged Abuja residents to stop dumping refuse into waterways, warning that government infrastructure can only protect the city if public cooperation is guaranteed.

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Flooding: FCTA begins desilting of drains along Airport, Other Areas(Photos)

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The Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA has began disilting of accumulated silt, sand and other objects blocking drains are being removed.

Men from FCTA were captured on camera as they clear blockades caused by flood.

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See Black Market Dollar to Naira exchange rate today 3rd September 2026

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The Black Market Dollar-to-Naira Exchange Rate for 3rd September 2026 Can Be Accessed Below.

NOTE: The exchange rate changes hourly. It depends on the volume of dollars available and the Demand. This means…you can buy or sell 1 dollar at a certain rate, and the price can change (high or low) within hours.

The exchange rate fluctuates hourly based on the supply and demand of dollars in the market.

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What’s the dollar to naira black market today, 3rd September 2026?
The exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) players sell a dollar for ₦1403 and buy at ₦1395 on Thursday, 3rd September, 2026, according to sources at Bureau De Change (BDC).
Please note that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not recognize the parallel market (black market), as it has directed individuals who want to engage in Forex to approach their respective banks.

Dollar to Naira Black Market Rate Today
Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) Black Market Exchange Rate Today
Selling Rate ₦1405
Buying Rate ₦1395
Dollar to Naira CBN Rate Today
Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) CBN Rate Today
Highest Rate ₦1335
Lowest Rate ₦1326

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