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Motorists battle three-hour gridlock on Benin-Lagos Expressway

Motorists and commuters were stranded for over three hours on Sunday in a gridlock between Ovia Bridge and Okada Junction on the Benin-Lagos Expressway. Read More: https://punchng.com/motorists-battle-three-hour-gridlock-on-benin-lagos-expressway/

Motorists battle three-hour gridlock on Benin-Lagos Expressway

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Church makes sainthood case for ‘WW1 hero’ priest

A “heroic” Irish priest who was killed in World War One while trying to help injured and dying soldiers will take a step towards potential sainthood on Sunday.

  • Fr Willie Doyle, Irish priest, died in WW1 while saving soldiers
  • Catholic Church initiates sainthood process for Doyle on Sunday
  • Doyle rescued wounded troops, including Protestant officer, in battle

Beyond profits, oil palm investors in S’pore must demand accountability over haze

SGX-listed firms under scrutiny for the recent haze have long had measures against fire risks, but the problem keeps recurring as they collectively report hundreds of fires annually.

  • Singapore's NEA issued notices to seven Indonesian palm oil companies
  • Companies claim fires in their concessions didn't significantly impact operations
  • Investors must assess broader consequences like productivity loss and healthcare costs

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