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1.5 magnitude earthquake recorded in British city, Blackpool
The British Geological Survey has recorded an earthquake measuring 1.5 magnitude in Blackpool.
The quake took place at about 7.30pm Friday with shocked residents reporting their cabinets shaking.
Others reported hearing a noise like a train approaching around the time of the tremor.
The SUN gathered that locals took to social media to ask if other people had “felt the earthquake” in Blackpool.
One said, “Me, wasn’t sure what it was at first but def felt it!”
Another commented, “My friend in Plumpton did but felt nothing in central Blackpool.”
According to Lancs Live, the British Geological Survey said, “We have received online macro seismic reports from residents in Blackpool, Little Plumpton, Weeton and Westby of this event being felt. Reports described, “a noise like a train coming near”, “ourselves and several neighbours heard it”, “our dogs were disturbed” and “the computer and cabinets shook”.
It added that the earthquake was only the second to have happened in the vicinity of Lancashire in the last 60 days, with the first being 35km off the Blackpool coast in the Irish Sea.
Blackpool communities were concerned about the return of the tremors when former Prime Minister Liz Truss reversed the ban on fracking last year.
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Installation of e-gates at airports is to enhance national security – Minister
Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo says the installation of e-gates at the five international airports in the country will enhance national security.
He also said it would ensure seamless processing of passengers coming into and going out of the country.
The minister made the remarks on Friday when he inspected the newly installed e-gates at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
Tunji-Ojo said that from the preliminary test conducted, it will take less than 30 seconds to process passengers with valid passports, thus reducing the delays and inconveniences hitherto faced by passengers.
He said about 21 e-gates would be installed at Lagos airport by the end of April, while those in Kano, Port Harcourt, and Enugu would be ready by the third week of May.
“Having tested it on various scenarios, we saw that a Nigerian carrying a valid passport will only take less than 30 seconds to be checked in, which I think is a record time.
“We have also tested it with people carrying other people’s passport, and we saw that it is practically impossible for people to use another person’s passport to gain entrance into the country unlike in the past.
“With what we have also seen, it is practically impossible to enter into the country with an expired passport,“ he added.
According to him, the scanners will enhance the nation’s security architecture and enable immigration officials to work seamlessly.
The minister thanked President Bola Tinubu for his support towards making the project a reality.
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