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 By NewsDirect.ng The Coalition of Opposition Lawmakers in Nigeria has criticized the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, for comments he made regarding Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. According to a report by Leadership, the lawmakers advised Wike to stop “daydreaming,” asserting that Governor Fubara will not defect from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to join him in the All Progressives Congress (APC). Wike, who reportedly mocked his successor in light of upcoming local elections, suggested he would teach Fubara and his supporters the intricacies of politics. In response, the Coalition’s spokesperson, Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, dismissed Wike’s claims, labeling them as “baseless daydreams.” In Ugochinyere’s words, “Fubara cannot abandon the PDP for Wike. The battle for the soul of the PDP has not even started, and Wike is already panicking like an amateur politician, running from one court to another.” He further added:“Thinking Fubara will join APP and leave PDP for you s...

 BBC News               Getty Images Lebanese officials say more than 1,000 people have been killed in the past two weeks, while up to a million may now be displaced Israel has notified the United States it intends to launch a limited ground incursion into Lebanon, US officials said. The operation could start as soon as Monday, an official earlier told the BBC's US partner CBS. Israel's defence minister Yoav Gallant earlier implied the army was ready for a ground incursion, telling troops near the Lebanese border Israel was prepared to use forces "from the air, sea, and land" to target Hezbollah. Hezbollah's deputy leader said it was ready for an Israeli ground offensive. There have been international calls for restraint, with the head of the UN and the EU's foreign policy chief calling on Israel to avoid any ground incursion. The Lebanese army is pulling back troops stationed on its southern border to at least 5km (3 miles) north, according ...

 By WIONNEWS  Interior Ministry has said that the context of these statements would be taken into account. (Source: Pexels) Photograph:(Others)                     BNetanyahu  Germany has introduced changes to its citizenship laws to ensure people with hatred towards Jews and Israel are kept away from naturalisation. German channel NDR (North German Radio and Television) has reported citing the country’s Interior Ministry that under the new law, people posting 'From the River to the Sea' on social media may also be denied citizenship. 'From the River to the Sea' Amid increased antisemitism across Europe, Germany has introduced clause 10.1.1.1.3.1 in its citizenship law that concerns "Germany’s special historical responsibility for the National Socialist injustice and its consequences, especially for the protection of Jewish life." The clause states that an individual who doesn’t respect Germany’s stance on providing legal ...

 By Sahara Reporters  A social media influencer, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan on Monday tendered his "unreserved apology" to human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, over his (Otse) recent derogatory innuendos against the senior lawyer. VeryDarkMan, who appeared before the Nigerian House of Representatives said he also did not believe Falana was involved in the alleged bribery levelled against cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).  He said: “Apparently now, some people are taking the advantage of what is going to target Femi Falana. "Here I apologise, it's so sad that his name was inside that audio, I couldn't believe as well; that is the part that irritated me more which I said I refuse to believe that he is a party to something like that.”  SaharaReporters earlier reported that VeryDarkMan called for a thorough investigation into the matter, saying that he had no intentio...

She shared her story on Twitter how the father of her babies left her and traveled abroad without any support. A mother of twins who called out her abroad boyfriend who abandoned her and the babies has gotten N5m from Nigerians. She shared her story about how the father of her babies left her and traveled abroad without any support on X. Following her emotional story, Nigerians have now come to her rescue. Expressing thanks to Nigerians, she revealed that she has gotten N5m. “I want to thank you all for all the support so far. God will bless you all… you all will never lack. I have gotten 5 million so far.. thank you all so much my children and I are grateful 🙏🙏,” she captioned the post.   Read original story on Tori.ng 

 By Arab.news     A Hezbollah flag at the site of the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut's southern suburbs, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar) BEIRUT: Lebanon’s top Christian cleric urged diplomacy in the conflict between Israel and Lebanese group Hezbollah, and said Israel’s killing of the group’s chief, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, had wounded the hearts of the Lebanese people. Short Url https://arab.news/nt9hp

 By BushRadio The Nasarawa State Police Command has apprehended a woman for allegedly stealing a 7-day-old baby girl during the child’s naming ceremony in the Keffi Local Government Area. According to a statement from the command’s spokesperson, DSP Ramhan Nansel, released on Sunday, September 29, 2024, the suspect has been pretending to be pregnant. “On September 28, 2024, at approximately 6:30 PM, police operatives from the Keffi Division arrested Khadija Aliyu for the theft of a seven-day-old baby girl during a naming ceremony in Keffi,” the Public Relations Officer reported. The suspect attended the ceremony held behind the INEC office in Keffi while claiming to be expecting a child. During the event, she reportedly sneaked into the house, took the baby who was sleeping, concealed her under a veil, and fled before being apprehended. Read original story and more on BushRadio.

 By Bush Radio The family of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has called on President Bola Tinubu to facilitate his release.  Prince Emmanuel Kanu urged Tinubu to act in honor of the late Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the former President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo. In a statement, Kanu emphasized that the current judicial situation presents an opportunity for political dialogue and a solution regarding MNK’s release, and it is imperative that South-East political leaders take advantage of this moment. He further requested that the President exercise fairness in Kanu’s case, similar to the treatment given to Sunday Igboho, who was released due to his ethnic ties. Kanu added, “We pray for the peaceful repose of Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu’s soul and implore the President and Southeast Governors to honour the late Igbo leader by releasing MNK.” Nnamdi Kanu has been in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) on the orders of the Nigerian governmen...

 By the New Arab The aftermath of the Israeli airstrike in Beirut's southern suburbs on September 27 [Getty] The French newspaper Le Parisien says that an Iranian informant tipped off Hassan Nasrallah's location to Israel shortly before he was killed. An Iranian spy allegedly tipped off Israel about the location of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah before the latter was targeted and killed in a massive airstrike on Friday, the French newspaper Le Parisien has reported. A Lebanese security source told the daily that Nasrallah was killed in his highly secure underground headquarters built beneath a residential block of six buildings in the heart of Beirut’s southern suburbs. The air raid levelled those buildings, causing massive destruction in the area which lies between the Haret Hreik and Borj el Barajneh districts. It is still not clear how many people were killed in the huge attack, the largest Israeli attack on the country since the 2006 war. According to Le Parisien's r...

 By Daily Trust  Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has said those antagonising his administration have continued to express frustration at seeing how firmly the affairs of State have been conducted, and the milestones achieved. The governor accused such people of being determined to lay hold on the soul of Rivers to control it as their personal estate, but insisted that his administration has taken it already to secure it as commonly owned by all Rivers people. Fubara spoke at the Inter-denominational Church Thanksgiving Service organised as part of activities marking the 64th Independence Day Celebration of Nigeria at St. Paul’s Cathedral of the Anglican Communion, Garrison Junction, Port Harcourt, on Sunday. He said:  “They even say, they don’t know what we are doing. Let me remind them, it is Fubara that signed the paper to borrow from Zenith Bank the N200billion for the construction of the Port Harcourt Ring Road. So, it is my project. “It is Fubara that awar...

By Ecoticias  Credits: POLITICO In a notable milestone, Chinese medical experts made history by conducting the first telesurgery robot across two continents. This revolutionary operation was performed by Professor Zhang Xu, who controlled the surgical procedure from a console in Rome, Italy, on a patient located over 8,000 kilometers away in Beijing, China. The patient, suffering from prostate cancer, underwent a successful surgery with Professor Zhang’s console-controlled robotic instruments. This incredible achievement highlights how the advancement of robotic and telecommunication technologies is shaping the future of surgery and expanding medical possibilities beyond borders. The system that made this feat possible relies heavily on robotic instruments and high-speed internet connections, allowing surgeons to operate without being physically present. In this groundbreaking procedure, Professor Zhang removed tissue from the patient’s prostate using robotic tools. A key factor in...

  By Punchng.com Dignitaries, prominent clerics, friends and family members celebrated with the founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo on September 27, as he marked his 70th birthday. The birthday celebration was held at the church’s headquarters in Ota, Ogun State, and the auditorium was filled to the brim as guests all dressed in white and blue attires rejoiced with the popular cleric. Although before his birthday, Oyedepo had requested his members to win souls as birthday gifts for him, he was blessed with several gifts, including a luxurious Rolls Royce Cullinan and N1bn donation towards feeding 50,000 people at Canaanland. Guests at the event include former President Olusegun Obasanjo, governors of Lagos, Ogun and Delta states, Dapo Abiodun, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Sheriff Oborevwori respectively; Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun; and top clerics such as the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of G...

 By News band Controversial crossdresser, Bobrisky, has lodged a N1 billion lawsuit against Martins Vincent Otse, also known as the VeryDarkMan, accusing him of defamation through an audio clip. Newsband reported that in a viral audio clip posted online by VeryDarkMan, Bobrisky alleged that some operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) extorted N15 million from him in exchange for dropping money laundering charges against him. But Bobrisky has described the audio clip as an AI-generated fabrication aimed at tarnishing his image. In a formal letter released on Sunday by his legal representatives, R.T. Omuvwie & Co., Bobrisky accused VeryDarkMan of using his name and image to gain social media attention, adding that the viral audio and associated commentary had caused significant harm to his public image, brand, and personal life. In the letter, Bobrisky demands that VeryDarkMan immediately withdraw the AI-generated audio and all defamatory statements. Bo...

Sponsored Launched on March 24, 2023, the Samsung Galaxy A54 is designed for users seeking a feature-rich smartphone without breaking the bank. Its impressive camera system makes it a standout choice for photography enthusiasts. Camera Features The Galaxy A54 is equipped with a triple-camera setup: • 50 MP Wide-Angle Camera: Ideal for capturing landscapes and group photos. • 12 MP Ultra-Wide Camera: Great for expansive shots, especially in night mode. • 5 MP Macro Camera: Perfect for detailed close-ups. Performance and Software Running on Android 13 with Samsung’s One UI 6.1, the Galaxy A54 offers a smooth and customizable user experience. It features the Exynos 1380 chipset (5 nm) with an octa-core CPU, ensuring robust performance for apps and gaming. Design and Display The A54 sports a 6.43-inch Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, delivering vibrant colors and sharp visuals at a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The device is crafted with Gorilla Glass 5 on both the front...

 By the Eagle online  The Zamfara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has dismissed ASCII Maikano Sarkin-Tasha for alleged collaboration with bandits to supply hard drugs and ammunition. The State Commandant of the NSCDC, Sani Mustapha, disclosed this on Saturday to newsmen during a news briefing in Gusau. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN),  reports that the Zamfara State Police Command on Friday paraded 17 suspected bandit collaborators, including Sarkin-Tasha. Mustapha said the command was shocked by the news of the arrest of its officer, allegedly for supplying ammunition and hard drugs to bandits in Zamfara State. He said: “According to our preliminary findings, the officer was arrested at a checkpoint, between Damba and Sabon Gida axis, while on transit to his hometown, Mada village of Gusau Local Government Area. “He was allegedly found with some elements suspected to be cannabis and other hard drugs in possession. “Other items found on him ...

 By boxingsocial.com Anthony Joshua hasn’t had the best of weeks. After going in as favourite for his fight against Daniel Dubois, the former two-time unified world heavyweight champion was stopped in brutal fashion. It was a stunning display by Dubois, the current IBF world heavyweight champion, as he dominated Joshua in a manner that no previous boxer has been able to. In a thoroughly deserved victory, Dubois showed that he should not have been underestimated as he had been. For Anthony Joshua, it asked more questions for him at this stage of his career. Does he want to continue boxing? Or should this be the end of the road for the Olympic gold medalist? The latest news emerging for Joshua is likely not what he wants to hear right now. That’s because the British Boxing Board of Control has handed out a 28 day suspension to Anthony Joshua. Before anyone panics, this is a pretty standard procedure to British boxers when they suffer a stoppage defeat. This rule is primarily there fo...

 By Politics Nigeria  The Enugu State Government says it is constructing a massive Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) mother station at the Ugwu Onyeama area of the state. The mother station would have the capacity to serve the entire South East zone. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Transportation in the state, Dr. Obi Ozor, after a meeting of the State Executive Council at the weekend. According to him, construction would begin at the ancillary daughter stations in a few weeks’ time. This is part of measures the state government is taking to preserve the environment and also make transportation affordable for citizens. The commissioner added that the state was not only introducing CNG buses but also building the supporting infrastructure to ensure ease of operation and safety of commuters. He noted that the government is also doing its part to not only invest more in buying CNG buses but also to support private sector investment in the transportation space. “The Executiv...

...As Thousands Sign Christian Petition Against Teaching Bible in Public Schools By Rachel Dobkin (Newsweek USA Weekend Reporter) A   Christian petition against teaching Biblical lessons in Texas public schools has garnered thousands of signatures in the past two weeks. Nimito via Getty Images Faithful America, an organization of Christians supporting social justice causes while opposing "Christian nationalism," posted a petition on September 13 opposing a proposal from the Texas Education Agency for elementary school teachers to include the Bible in their state reading and language arts lessons. The new curriculum, which the Texas Board of Education will either approve or reject in November, would give school districts the option to use the Bible-infused materials for up to $60 per student in additional funding. This proposal is part of a larger effort by Texas officials, and other conversations across the country, to push Christianity into the public sector like when the Ok...

Newsweek  By Daniel R. DePetris Hundreds of world leaders and diplomats have spent the week shaking hands, giving speeches, and hobnobbing with each other at the annual United Nations General Assembly in Manhattan. The affair is equally parts boring and ritualistic, even if it also happens to be one of the best opportunities a leader has to make a name for themselves on the international stage. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, of course, is in a different league. He's already a household name around the world, a man who shooed off the Americans when they offered to airlift him out of Kyiv during the first days of Russia's invasion. Zelensky has become the poster-child of the underdog fighting off a stronger adversary. One can say the same thing about Ukraine, whose resistance against a larger Russian army has not only surprised Russian President Vladimir Putin but also many U.S. officials, who assumed the Ukrainians would fold within a few days of the war. Even so, wars ...

 By Sahara Reporters  The Enugu State government has summoned traditional rulers and Presidents-General of communities where Oriokpa masquerades had wreaked havoc in the Nsukka local government area of the state. SaharaReporters reported on September 25 that the university town of Nsukka in Enugu State became chaotic when two individuals reportedly fell victim to separate violent encounters with the notorious Oriokpa masquerades. The incidents have reignited concerns over the unchecked aggression associated with the cultural performers. However, in a statement on Friday by the Commissioner for Local Government, Rural Development and Chieftaincy Affairs, Chief Okey Ogbodo, the state government directed a full-scale investigation into the activities of the Oriokpa masquerade groups in the area. The government vowed to bring the perpetrators of the recent incidents to justice. “The Enugu State Government has received reports on the untoward activities of Oriokpa masqueraders in s...

 By The Eagle online  The Director General of the Tinubu Support Organisation for the 2023 polls, Hon. Aminu Suleiman, has been given two federal appointments by President Bola Tinubu. The appointments were confirmed in a congratulatory poster that was shared on social media over the weekend by the appointee. The Eagle Online recalls that Suleiman as the DG of the TSO had said on April 20, 2022 that he had signed a cheque of N100 million to enable Tinubu purchase his Nomination and Expression of Interest forms from the All Progressives Congress ahead of the primaries of the party. He wrote on his Facebook page, where he also shared a photograph he took with Tinubu and others on April 20, 2022: “I, Hon. Aminu Suleiman (D.G TSO) will like to officially state that i have signed A Cheque to the tune of 100 million Naira, for the purchase of Nomination and Expression of interest form for our Leader @officialABAT God bless.” According to the congratulatory poster seen by The Eagle O...

 By MySA.com By Katy Barber,Sr. Digital Content Producer CEO of Tesla Motors Elon Musk speaks at the Tesla Giga Texas manufacturing "Cyber Rodeo" grand opening party on April 7, 2022 in Austin, Texas. - Tesla welcomed throngs of electric car lovers to Texas on April 7 for a huge party inaugurating a "gigafactory" the size of 100 professional soccer fields.  SUZANNE CORDEIRO/AFP via Getty Images Elon Musk first nabbed the crown for richest man in the world in January 2021 by surpassing fellow billionaire Jeff Bezos in the world's billionaire ranking. On the heel's of SpaceX's world's first private space walk, Musk was revealed to be in the running to add another "world's first" title to his mantle: the world's first trillionaire. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Musk is currently the richest man in the world with a total net worth of $268 billion. That figure is up by $38.9 billion year-to-date, and up $3.05 billion dol...

 By The Eagle Online      Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library A lion at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, Ogun State has killed its handler, Babaji Daule. According to information available to The Eagle Online, the incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday in the Ogun State capital. The Eagle Online was told that the lion attacked Daule, a 35-year-old from Bauchi State, at the Zoological Garden of the OOPL. The incident, which was reported at about 7:40am by the Chief Security Officer of the OOPL, was said to have occurred when the trained handler of the male lion at the Zoological Garden “carelessly neglected to secure the locks and barricade the lion’s enclosure before approaching the cage to feed the animal. “This negligence allowed the lion to escape and attack the handler, resulting in fatal injuries to the handler’s neck and eventual death “The victim’s body was removed and taken to the mortuary at Ijaye General Hospital, while t...

 By tuko.co.ke Woman Shattered After Court Acquits Hubby, Sentences Her to Prison in Joint Corruption Case. Source: Facebook In a heartbreaking courtroom moment, a woman was left devastated after being sentenced to three years in prison while her husband was acquitted. Wanziya Chirwa and former Minister of Home Affairs Stephen Kampyongo were in the dock facing a joint corruption case. The couple had been charged with 12 counts of possessing property suspected to be proceeds of crime. Mwebantu reports that the allegations levelled against them spanned over a decade from January 2012 to September 2022. The court found Mr Kampyongo not guilty of all charges, but his wife, a planner at the Ministry of Youth, Sport, and Art, was convicted on five counts. "I find Stephen Kampyongo not guilty of all counts and acquit him," Magistrate Munyinya said. "However, I convict Wanziya Chirwa Kampyongo on counts seven, eight, nine, 11, and 12." Despite Magistrate Sylvia Munyinya ann...

 By Vanguard  Seventeen people have been killed in a mass shooting in a remote South African town with a manhunt underway to find the perpetrators, police say. Two homesteads in the town of Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape were targeted, police said, with 12 women and one man killed in one location, and three women and one man at a second location. An 18th victim is in a critical condition in hospital, the South Africa Police Service said. The police minister, Senzo Mchunu, is expected to visit the area where the attack occurred. South African media outlets are reporting the victims were relatives and neighbours in Nyathi village, Ngobozana in Lusikisiki. They said the group had been gathered at the houses to prepare to attend a traditional mourning ceremony for a mother and daughter who were murdered a year ago. The victims had been packing goods and presents, including furniture, for the event when the attack occurred on Friday night, according to the media reports. News outle...

 By Ekohotblog Benue politician Ewaoche Benjamin Obe has been evicted from his Abuja residence after his wife, Christiana Obe, allegedly used their home as collateral for a loan without his consent. Obe, who was the African Action Congress (AAC) governorship candidate in the 2023 elections, shared the shocking news in a live video on his Facebook page. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the incident took place at Sagwari Layout, Dutse, in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), where Obe stated that he built the house with his own money. He revealed that he was traveling to Benue, when he received a call that his home was being invaded by security personnel. Upon rushing back to Abuja, he was shown legal documents indicating his property had been seized due to unpaid debts linked to a loan taken by his wife. Obe denied having any prior knowledge of the loan or being contacted by the lender, claiming he had not received any legal notice before the eviction. Witnesses, incl...

 by Freedom Online   The Ikwerre people of Rivers State have rejected the position of Ohanaeze Ndigbo that they (Ikwerre) are Igbo and have called on them to desist from propagating the falsehood. This is just as they appealed to the Inspector-general of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun to call a former Secretary-General of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Uche Okwukwu, to order, for threatening to deal ruthlessly with the Ikwerre if they continue to reject the Igbo tag. President of Iwhnurohna Progressive Organisation (IPO), Dr Okachikwu Dibia, at a press conference in Abuja, on Wednesday, while reiterating that Ikwerre is not Igbo, emphasised the need to desist from using features of cultural influences to determine who a person is, noting that verifiable piece of history and the innate character of a man speak for his ancestral affinity. “Ikwerre history has been well written and documented. Ikwerre is not Igbo. Ohaneze should know that it is only a handful of Aro people who were allowed to se...

 By WIONNEWS  US President Joe Biden Photograph:(AFP) United States President Joe Biden, on Saturday (Sep 28) called the death of Hezbollah chief a "measure of justice", stressing that the Lebanon-based militant group is responsible for killing hundreds of Americans under Hassan Nasrallah’s four-decade reign of terror.  Hezbollah, on Saturday, confirmed that the militant group's chief was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut, a day earlier. Hassan Nasrallah and the terrorist group he led, Hezbollah, were responsible for killing hundreds of Americans over a four-decade reign of terror. His death from an Israeli airstrike is a measure of justice for his many victims, including thousands of Americans, Israelis, and Lebanese civilians," said Biden in a statement released by the White House.  "The strike that killed Nasrallah took place in the broader context of the conflict that began with Hamas’s massacre on October 7, 2023. Nasrallah, the next day, made the fa...

First published by Newsweek By Bassem Eid Palestinian Human Rights Activist Hezbollah, the Shi'ite militia that holds Lebanon hostage, has always been perceived as an outside player in the Arab world for the way it scurries to carry water for its patron, Iran. To counterbalance this, Hezbollah has always tried to portray itself as the foremost defender of the Palestinian cause in opposition to Israel. On Sept. 23, as Hezbollah rockets came crashing down on the West Bank Palestinian town of Deir Istiya, this false friendship was fully revealed as a cynical farce. After all, this is, unfortunately, a tired old play in the region. The cause of a Palestinian state was adopted by the Arab League (AL) as a cynical ploy from its very origins: in 1945, the year the AL was founded and World War II ended—and more than two years before Israeli independence—the AL declared a boycott on what it termed "Jewish products and manufactured goods." The AL always presented maximalist goals, ...