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By Eniola Amadu  Israeli forces destroyed at least 30 residential buildings in Gaza City over the weekend, displacing thousands of residents, Palestinian officials said, as U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in the region to discuss the trajectory of the war and prospects for rebuilding. Israel has declared Gaza City, where an estimated one million displaced Palestinians are sheltering, as Hamas’s final stronghold. The Israeli military said it carried out five waves of airstrikes over the past week, targeting more than 500 sites including sniper positions, tunnel openings, and weapons depots. READ ALSO: Israeli arms firm vacates Bristol facility following…

By Eniola Amadu  Ukraine launched one of its largest drone strikes of the war overnight, with at least 361 drones aimed at targets across Russia, including the country’s second-largest oil refinery, Russian officials said on Sunday. The assault sparked a fire at the Kirishi refinery in the Leningrad region, though authorities reported no casualties. Russia’s Defence Ministry said its air defences intercepted hundreds of drones, along with four guided aerial bombs and a U.S.-made HIMARS missile, though it provided few details on the impact of the attacks. READ ALSO: Russia intensifies strikes on Ukraine In the Leningrad region, Governor Alexander Drozdenko…

By Ismaeel Aleem  Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok-Ete Ibas, Administrator of Rivers State, has called for unity and peace as his six-month tenure draws to a close on 18 September. Speaking at an Inter-Denominational Church Thanksgiving Service at the Ecumenical Centre in Port Harcourt, Ibas reflected on the state’s turbulent past and the progress made under his leadership, attributing the relative stability to divine grace and President Bola Tinubu’s intervention. READ ALSO: Rivers contributory health agency moves to delist non-NIN beneficiaries from programme The service, part of events marking Rivers State’s transition back to democratic governance, provided a platform for Ibas to…

By Eniola Amadu  Prisons across England and Wales are facing significant cuts to their classroom education budgets, despite Labour’s election promise last year to expand learning opportunities for offenders. Sources have confirmed that education funding at HMP Leicester will be reduced by 46.5%, with other prisons implementing cuts ranging from 25% to 26%. In some cases, basic literacy and numeracy courses are being scaled back, including reductions to the hours of specialist teachers who support prisoners with reading difficulties. READ ALSO: Hundreds of foreign prison officers face deportation after labour’s visa rule change The Prison Governors’ Association (PGA) said all prisons…

By Boluwatife Kehinde Liverpool continued their flair for late drama under Arne Slot as Mohamed Salah’s penalty sealed a 1-0 win at Burnley, making it four victories from four in defence of their Premier League crown. The champions had already edged past opponents with late goals in each of their first three games, and once again patience proved decisive at Turf Moor. Liverpool dominated possession in a rain-soaked first half but failed to make it count. Ibrahima Konaté headed over from close range, while substitute Andy Robertson was denied. Burnley threatened through Jaidon Anthony and Hugo Ekitike, ensuring the sides…

By Ismaeel Aleem  The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed a widely circulated report claiming that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has validated a list of the party’s state chairmen nationwide. In a press statement issued on Sunday, the ADC labelled the report as “fake news” and urged the public to disregard it, attributing the misinformation to mischief-makers intent on sowing confusion within the party. READ ALSO: Aregbesola declares ADC members ‘not cowards’ amid political attacks The statement, signed by Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, clarified that INEC has neither officially nor unofficially confirmed any such list. The…

‎By: Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎Kanyinsola Ajayi has etched his name into Nigerian athletics history by becoming the nation’s first men’s 100m finalist at the World Championships since Olusoji Fasuba’s appearance in 2007. ‎The 21-year-old sprinter announced himself on the global stage in Tokyo with a blistering run in the heats, clocking a massive personal best of 9.88 seconds. His performance, just a fraction behind South Africa’s Gift Leotlela who won in 9.87s, not only underlined his exceptional potential but also set a new mark as the fastest time ever by a Nigerian athlete at the World Championships. READ ALSO: AFN dismisses…

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By Ismaeel Aleem Former Kogi State Deputy Governor, Edward Onoja, has revealed that ex-governor Yahaya Bello assured him of succession for four years, only to withdraw support on the eve of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primaries in 2023, paving the way for Usman Ododo’s emergence as the party’s candidate. Onoja, who now serves as a board member of the South-East Development Commission, shared the details during an interview on the MIC ON Podcast released on Saturday. He recounted his journey from Chief of Staff to Bello’s deputy, highlighting how his former principal repeatedly encouraged him to prepare for…