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Recent reports from Human Rights Watch have brought to light Israel's use of white phosphorus during military operations in Gaza and Lebanon - this has put civilians at significant risk of severe injuries, with the deployment of white phosphorus in densely populated regions such as Gaza...
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On Thursday night in Lagos, a series of devastating tanker accidents left numerous individuals trapped in a perilous situation. Emergency authorities rushed to the scene at SIFAX inward Costain, where a distressing sight awaited them. A catastrophic collision had ignited a fiery inferno...
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In a harrowing incident on Thursday night, multiple oil tankers burst into flames in Lagos, trapping several individuals amidst the inferno. According to reports from the Daily Trust, upon the emergency authorities' arrival at the incident scene at SIFAX inward Costain, they discovered a pile-up...
Wakanda
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has lifted foreign exchange restrictions on 43 items that had been in place for eight years. In a statement released on October 12, the CBN's director of corporate communications, Dr. Isa AbdulMumin, announced a significant shift in the foreign exchange market...
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The Nigerian Army has reported significant progress in various military operations across the country, including the neutralization of 50 terrorists and the arrest of 114 suspected insurgents. Major General Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, announced these developments...
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Two female polytechnic students have been arrested and are under investigation for the alleged murder of a nightclub owner during a sexual encounter. The suspects, identified as Joseph Joy Adanma and Vandora Oreoluwa Favour, are accused of tying up the victim, Mr. Adeniyi Ojo, stealing his...
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In a recent video message posted on his verified social media account, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, expressed his support for Israel amid the ongoing conflict with Hamas. Pastor Adeboye's message extended to all members of RCCG worldwide...
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In a tumultuous turn of events, Israel and Hamas find themselves embroiled in a brutal conflict that has left thousands dead and the world on edge. Here's what we know about this ongoing crisis: How the Assault Unfolded Last week, hundreds of Hamas militants launched a shocking assault on...
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Diphtheria has claimed the lives of over 600 individuals in Nigeria since the outbreak began in December 2022, according to Dr. Faisal Shuaib, Executive Director of the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA). Shuaib disclosed this alarming statistic during a meeting in Abuja...
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The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has issued a stern directive to Nigerian Army troops, emphasizing the need to confront and eliminate the Boko Haram terrorists responsible for widespread devastation in the northern regions. Addressing troops of Operation Hadin Kai at...
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