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  • 13 Hostages Killed By Israeli Airstrikes — Hamas

    13 Hostages Killed By Israeli Airstrikes — Hamas

    Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, on Friday said at least 13 hostages captured by Hamas were killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza in the past 24 hours.

    In a statement, it said “foreigners and Israelis were killed during the intense Israeli attacks in northern Gaza and inside Gaza City during the past 24 hours.’’

    Six were killed in the northern Gaza Strip, while seven were killed in separate places in Gaza City, according to the statement.

    The Israeli army announced that it attacked about 750 targets Thursday night in the Gaza Strip, including underground tunnels, military compounds and sites.

    It added that the attack had also been on homes of officials, weapons depots and communication rooms in attempting to eliminate activists.

  • Tinubu Appoints New CEOs For Agencies In Ministry Of Industry, Trade, Investment

    Tinubu Appoints New CEOs For Agencies In Ministry Of Industry, Trade, Investment

    President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 14 new Chief Executive Officers of several agencies and parastatals under the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment.

    This is contained in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Friday in Abuja.

    He said that the appointments were in line with Tinubu’s resolve to base Nigeria’s economic revival on the foundation of trade expansion through small, medium and large-scale industry facilitation in the country.

    The new chief executives are: Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) — Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, SAN; Industrial Training Fund (ITF) — Afiz Oluwatoyin; National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) — Kamar Bakrin; Nigeria Export Processing Zone Authority (NEPZA) — Olufemi Ogunyemi; Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) — Nonye Ayeni; Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) — Aisha Rimi; Oil & Gas Free Zone Authority (OGFZA) — Bamanga Jada and Small & Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) — Charles Odii.

    Others are: Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) — Ifeanyi Okeke; Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN) — Rabiu Olowo; Nigeria Commodities Exchange (NCE) — Anthony Atuche, CFA; Lagos International Trade Fair Complex (LITFCMB) — Veronica Ndanusa; Tafawa Balewa Square Management Board (TBSMB) — Lucia Shittu; National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) — Oluwemimo Osanipin.

    Ngelale said that the president expects all new appointees to deliver in accordance with new key performance indicating benchmarks as established by the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment.

    He said that by this directive of the President, all of the appointments was with immediate effect.

  • Kayode Ajulo, Falana’s Wife, Funmi, Okoroma 55 Others Get SAN Ranks

    Kayode Ajulo, Falana’s Wife, Funmi, Okoroma 55 Others Get SAN Ranks

    Human rights activist and constitutional lawyer, Doctor Olukayode Abraham Ajulo and 57 others were on Thursday, elevated to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) by the Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee LPPC).

    The committee headed by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, after several hours of deliberation confirmed the appointment of the new SAN, which comprised of 57 legal practitioners and one from the academic.

    A statement by the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court / Secretary of the LPPC, Hajo Sarki-Bello, said that the new SANs were appointed as a result of their excellence in the law profession and in the adherence to the Code of Ethics of the profession.

    The statement said that the LPPC meeting considered four different petitions against some of the applicants and dismissed them for lacking in merit.

    It further stated that the new senior advocates would on Monday November 27, be inaugurated by the CJN at the Supreme Court complex.

    Apart from Ajulo, others include, Felix Ota Offia, Lawrence Bankole Falade, Kingsley Obamogie, Folasade Alli, Abiola Isiaq Oyebanji, Bomo Olakunle Agbebi, Daniel Uruakpa, and Oseloka Godwin Osuigwe.

    Others are Babatunde Adeoye, Babaseyi Joseph, Emmanuel Moses Enoidem, Kehinde Olufemi Aina, Nghozi Oleh, Aaron Chile Okoroma, Ibrahim Angulu and Olayiwola Afolabi among others.

  • Troops Neutralise 50 Terrorists, Apprehend 114 –DHQ

    Troops Neutralise 50 Terrorists, Apprehend 114 –DHQ

    The Defence Headquarters says troops have neutralised 50 terrorists and apprehended 114 others within a week in various operations across North-East, North- Central and North-West.

    The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known while briefing newsmen on the operations of the Armed Forces, on Thursday in Abuja.

    Buba said the troops also rescued 49 kidnapped hostages within the week.

    He said troops of Operation Hadin Kai in the North East had sustained onslaught against Boko Haram and Islamic States of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, leading to the surrender of some of their fighters in Borno and Yobe.

    Buba said the troops also recovered 17 AK47 rifles, one AK47 rifle loaded with 21 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, one hand grenade, 137 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo and four mobile phones.

    According to him, the troops also neutralised 12 terrorists, arrested 26 and rescued six kidnapped hostages in the region.

    He added that the air component of Operation Hadin Kai conducted air interdiction around Damboa-Maiduguri and Gwoza-Madagali areas, during which some terrorists were sighted and neutralised with rockets.

    Buba said troops of Operation Safe Haven in North Central had while on fighting patrol, arrested suspected kidnappers in Kanam and Sanga Local Government Areas of Plateau and Kaduna states within the period.

    He said one AK47 rifle, four pistols, a Dane gun, 15 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo and two mobile phones were recovered while two terrorists were eliminated, 12 apprehended and three kidnapped hostages rescued.

    The defence spokesman added that troops of Operation Whirl Stroke also conducted raids and arrested suspected terrorists in Takum Local Government Area of Benue and the Federal Capital Territory.

    Buba further said that the troops had apprehended 26 suspected criminals and illegal oil bunkerers in Gwagwalada and Abuja Municipal Councils of the FCT within the week under review.

    “Overall, troops neutralised four terrorists, arrested 28 terrorists and rescued one kidnapped hostage,” he added.

    In the North West, Buba said troops of Operation Hadarin Daji had conducted fighting patrol and neutralised terrorists in Katsina, Kaduna and Zamfara.

    He added that nine terrorists were neutralised, 12 arrested, and 25 kidnapped victims rescued.

    Buba further said that 10 AK47 rifles, one locally fabricated gun, 155 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, one magazine and one vehicle were recovered from the criminals.

    The defence spokesman said an air interdiction by the air component of Operation Hadarin Daji on the enclave of a terrorist, Kamilu Buzaru, in Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State, succeeded in neutralising several of the terrorists.

    “It was acquired and attacked with rockets, neutralizing several terrorists and destroying their logistics,” he added. 

  • Ifeanyi Ubah Dumps YPP, Defects To APC

    Ifeanyi Ubah Dumps YPP, Defects To APC

    Senator Ifeanyi Ubah (YPP Anambra) on Thursday defected from the Young Progressive Party (YPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

    Ubah said this in a letter read by President of Senate, Godswill Akpabio at plenary.

    He said that he decided to join the APC because of some irreconcilable differences in the YPP.

    “I am writing to formally notify and inform you that due to irreconcilable differences, I have resolved to move from the Young Progressives Party (YPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

    “As a dedicated politician and a representative of the people, I believe that this move has become exigent owing to the growing need and call from my constituents to align myself with a political party that best reflects my values and aspirations.

    “After careful consideration and due consultations with my family, constituents, political associates and critical stakeholders and after a thorough evaluation of the political landscape in Nigeria.

    “I have come to the realisation and conclusion that the All Progressives Congress is better suited to champion the ideals and principles that I hold dear,” he said.

    Ubah said that the APC’s commitment to good governance, economic development and social progress were part of reasons for his defection.

    “I have been the national leader of the YPP for several years and I am grateful for the opportunities and experiences it availed me.

    “However, as our nation faces numerous challenges which have trickled down to my constituency, it is crucial for me to align myself with a party that has the capacity to address these issues effectively for the betterment of my constituents and constituency.

    “I am particularly impressed by the “Renewed Hope” initiative of President Bola Tinubu and I found it needful to join the train so as to initiate my Senatorial District into the laudable vision,’’ he said.

    Ubah said he looked forward to working collaboratively with colleagues in the APC to bring about positive change in Nigeria.

    “While thanking you Mr President for your usual and kind cooperation, please accept the assurances of my distinguished regards,” Ubah said.

    Senate thereafter adjourned plenary until October 17, following the death of Rep. Abdulkadir Danbuga (APC-Sokoto State).

  • Military Takes Down 53 Illegal Refining Sites, Apprehends 19 Suspects

    Military Takes Down 53 Illegal Refining Sites, Apprehends 19 Suspects

    In a significant operation, troops of Operation Delta Safe have eliminated 53 illegal refining sites, captured 19 suspected oil thieves, and recovered stolen products. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, revealed these accomplishments during a press briefing in Abuja, where he also highlighted the military’s ongoing efforts to combat crude oil theft in the Niger Delta region.

    Furthermore, the military successfully dismantled 54 dugout pits, 66 boats, 138 storage tanks, 253 cooking ovens, two pumping machines, eight speedboats, 17 hoses, 18 drums, and two cylinders used in these illegal operations. Notably, they recovered a significant quantity of stolen crude oil, illegally refined AGO, and DPK. Additionally, troops neutralized a criminal, rescued three hostages, and seized a fabricated rifle, 18 vehicles, and one flashlight.

    Operation UDO KA in the South East resulted in the arrest of suspected IPOB/ESN members in Ebonyi and Imo States, along with the neutralization of five terrorists, the apprehension of 12 suspected criminals, and the rescue of seven kidnapped hostages. The troops also recovered various weapons and explosives, which were subsequently handed over to the relevant authorities.

    These operations have been pivotal in uncovering and dismantling criminal ‘safe havens’ used by extremists across various theatres of operation as criminals have been exploiting national parks, game reserves, and forests as hideouts, with disturbing activities discovered in some of these camps, shedding light on the horrific acts committed by these extremists.

  • Abati Slams Peter Obi For Asking Tinubu To Reveal His Identity

    Abati Slams Peter Obi For Asking Tinubu To Reveal His Identity

    Reuben Abati, a Nigerian journalist, has offered unconventional advice to Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), following his call for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to address concerns about his academic and identity records.

    Speaking during a segment on Arise TV’s “The Morning Show,” Abati suggested that Obi should consider a career in evangelism.

    Obi had on Wednesday conducted a press conference in Abuja, urging Tinubu to disclose his educational background and clarify matters related to his name change and participation in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program.

    Abati however criticized Obi’s approach, implying that it was driven more by a desire for media attention and publicity.

    Abati emphasized that the appropriate forum for addressing electoral concerns is the court of law, as demonstrated by the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, who pursued legal action in his electoral dispute.

    In response to Obi’s press conference, the All Progressives Congress (APC) affirmed that President Tinubu did not have an identity problem and dismissed Obi’s claims as a script contrived by Atiku Abubakar.

  • World Sight Day: Optometrist Harp On Regular Eye Check

    World Sight Day: Optometrist Harp On Regular Eye Check

    As the world marks World Sight Day, Dr Anita Nnadi, an optometrist, has recommended regular check to ensure early detection and treatment of eye diseases.

    Nnadi, a specialist optometrist with the Nigerian Air Force Hospital, Owerri, made the recommendation at a news conference in Owerri on Thursday.

    The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, with the cooperation of the World Health Organisation had set aside the second Thursday of October every year for the celebration of World Sight Day (WSD).

    The theme for year 2023 is “Love Your Eyes At Work.”

    The optometrist, therefore, said early detection, a product of regular consultation with eye care specialists, would help to ensure healthy management of the condition and prevent loss of vision.

    She said this is necessary as most eye defects are hardly felt until considerable damage has been done.

    She added that “It should be of noteworthy importance that most eye conditions are not immediately felt until some considerable damage has been done.

    “It is therefore imperative that we strive to consult regularly with an expert for comprehensive eye examination to prevent loss of vision.”

    She advised all persons to wear protective blue block lenses in view of the constant exposure to screens and sunlight and to ensure that diagnosed refractive errors are not left un-corrected as it is the second leading cause of blindness in the world.

    She said “eating a balanced diet, avoiding over-the-counter eye drops and herbal eye drops, especially from those that claim to cure eye issues, without proper diagnosis.

    “It is important to state that early detection and possible management can prevent loss of vision.

    “This is the case in diseases such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, cataract, retinal detachment, and other conditions.”

  • Death Toll Of Palestinians In Gaza Rises To Over 1,200

    Death Toll Of Palestinians In Gaza Rises To Over 1,200

    The death toll of Palestinians in Gaza has tragically climbed to over 1,200 as Israeli airstrikes continue to devastate the region.

    According to the Gaza Health Ministry, approximately 5,800 people have also sustained injuries. This escalating violence marks the sixth day of intense conflict between Israel and Hamas, the ruling militant group in Gaza.

    In their efforts, Israel has relentlessly targeted the densely populated and economically disadvantaged Palestinian coastal enclave, further exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.

    Vital supplies, including food, fuel, and medicines, are severely restricted from entering Gaza, leading to grave concerns about the welfare of innocent civilians.

    Additionally, Israeli officials report that 1,200 Israelis have lost their lives since the onset of Hamas’ violent attacks on communities and an electronic music festival near the Gaza Strip over the weekend.

    Among the casualties, 189 Israeli soldiers have tragically perished in the ongoing conflict.

  • I Was Advised To Shut Down Winners Chapel, Arrest Bishop Abioye – Gov Abdullahi

    I Was Advised To Shut Down Winners Chapel, Arrest Bishop Abioye – Gov Abdullahi

    Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule has disclosed that he received advice to shut down Goshen City of the Living Faith Church Worldwide in Masaka after Bishop David Abioye encouraged Christians to vote for Christian candidates in the state’s last general elections. 

    Bishop Abioye, the First Vice President of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, passionately advocated for voting according to one’s faith.

    Speaking at the 2023 Peace and Development Summit for Young University Students in Abuja, Governor Sule revealed that he resisted the counsel to arrest the prominent preacher and author, Bishop Abioye. 

    He emphasized the importance of the separation of religion and politics, citing the diverse religious organizations in Nasarawa State, including Goshen City.

    The governor’s remarks come amid a legal battle to secure his position, following the Nasarawa governorship election tribunal’s declaration of David Ombugadu of the Peoples Democratic Party as the rightful winner of the March 18 gubernatorial election in the state.