Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) has announced the killing of senior Hamas official, Izz al-Din Kassab, in an airstrike in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip on Friday. Reuters reports that Kassab was described as one of the last high-ranking members of Hamas responsible for coordinating with other groups in the region. Hamas mourned Kassab’s death in a statement, noting that he was killed alongside another official, Ayman Ayesh, during an Israeli attack on their vehicle in the enclave. According to Hamas sources speaking to Reuters, Kassab was a local group official in Gaza but not a member of its decision-making political…

A realtor, identified as Jimi Folarin, has been reported missing by his family after being called by a client to inspect properties in the Imota area of Ikorodu, Lagos State. His sister, Iremide Omowunmi, narrated on Friday that 43-year-old Folarin left the house at exactly 4pm on Wednesday for the property inspection and has not answered his phone since. According to Omowunmi, “At about 4pm, my brother called me to say that the clients he was waiting for had contacted him to come and inspect the properties. This was exactly at 4pm. “My brother is a real estate agent who…

A cloud of apprehension and uncertainty currently envelope Kenya as citizens issue President William Ruto a 48-hour ultimatum to step down, with a demand for a new government committed to “transparency, accountability, and good governance.” According to reports, the call for resignation has gained significant traction, with a viral Twitter statement stating, “We no longer recognize William Ruto as the President of Kenya. We recall his presidency and urge him to immediately resign and surrender his office to the Kenyan people.” This statement has generated lots of engagement, reflecting widespread discontent. Regardless of President Ruto retracting a controversial finance bill…

The Ebonyi State Police Command have announced that they have dismantled an organ harvesting ring responsible for multiple killings in the state. Disclosing this in Abakaliki on Friday, spokesperson of the Police, Joshua Ukandu said four suspected members of the ring were arrested following painstaking investigation and credible intelligence into the matter. He said the suspects confessed to being responsible for the murder of Chikezie Idenyi a Dubai-based businessman. The spokesperson said, “One Mrs. Blessing Chikezie Onyekachi had reported to the command of her missing husband, Mr. Chikezie Idenyi, who left home on 14th September, 2024 on a supposed business…

Former Valencia CF player, Jose Castillejo has tragically lost his life in the recent flash floods that have ravaged Spain. The severe storms, known as DANA (Depresión Aislada en Niveles Altos), have caused widespread devastation, leaving hundreds of families mourning loved ones as the country grapples with the aftermath. Valencia CF, where Jose Castillejo began his journey as a youth player, honored his memory in a heartfelt statement: “We regret the death of José Castillejo, a victim of the Dana disasters. He was part of the club’s Academy until his youth stage and has played for several teams in the…

Super Eagles and Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi has cemented his place in music after releasing his second single, ‘What’s Luv?’ This comes after the success of his debut single, “Don’t Shoot,” which made him the first Premier League player to officially record music. His latest single, ‘What’s Luv?,’ which he shared on social media on Thursday, is a celebration of African culture, fusing Afro-Swing with rap components and featuring collaborations with friends SPKS and MBrown. Speaking to The Standard UK on Thursday, Iwobi stated that, “Music has always been a passion of mine and a way for me to express…

Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, Abuja has granted bail to about 67 minors to the tune of N10m each out of the 76 that were arraigned for participating in the August 2024 End Bad Governance protests. Those granted bail, who are below 15 years, are expected to present one surety who must be a civil servant. Meanwhile, another 87 who are adults, are currently being arraigned on the same charges. More details later…

Botswana’s President, Mokgweetsi Masisi has conceded defeat as preliminary results showed his governing party lost its parliamentary majority after nearly six decades in power. Masisi’s concession on Friday came before the final results were announced, with his Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) trailing in fourth place, according to tallies by the electoral commission. “We got it wrong big time in the eyes of the people,” Masisi told a news conference in the capital, Gaborone. “We were really convinced of our message. But every indication, by any measure, is that there’s no way that I can pretend that we’re going to form…

The half part of the extinct hit group, P Square, Paul Okoye, now addressed as ‘Rudeboy’ and his wife, Ivy Ifeoma have announced the birth of their first child together. The ‘Reason With Me’ hitmaker shared a video of his kids from his previous marriage playing with the newborn in an Instagram post on Friday. He expressed his joy over the childbirth, describing the period as “the most joyous and overwhelming sweetest.” He added, “This past month and few days have been the most joyous and overwhelming sweetest ever period of our lives.”

The House of Representatives has urged governments at all levels to immediately ban sales of alcoholic drinks and other drug-related substances in and around motor parks across the country. The lawmakers also urged the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) to extend its services to the parks and carry out random tests for drivers to ensure that they were not under any influence. The call followed the adoption of a motion by Abbas Adigun (PDP-Oyo) at the plenary on Thursday. Moving the motion earlier, Adigun said that consumption of psychoactive drugs and alcoholic drinks could increase the risk of motor accidents,…