Beirut
29 Jan
Air France will resume services to Beirut this Saturday after suspending them due to a conflict between Israeli forces and Lebanese Hezbollah militants, the airline announced. The French carrier will start with five weekly flights and Transavia, the low-cost subsidiary of the Air France-KLM group, will resume services to the Lebanese capital on February 13,…
26 Nov
Multiple strikes hit Beirut on Tuesday, including areas not previously targeted in two months of war, state media reported, after Israel's military made unprecedented calls to evacuate central districts. Some of the strikes came shortly after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the security cabinet was set to agree to a truce with Lebanon's Iran-backed…
1 Nov
At least 10 strikes hit Beirut's southern suburbs early Friday, after the Israeli army issued orders for buildings in the Hezbollah stronghold to be evacuated. The strikes come a day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met visiting US officials to discuss a possible deal to end the war in Lebanon with the death toll…
27 Sep
Beirut is buzzing with activity as volunteers scramble to aid the tens of thousands displaced by Israel's intense bombardment of Lebanon this week. READ ALSO:Thousands of refugees fleeing Lebanon fill Beirut schools Despite an economic crisis that has gripped the country for years, people in the capital are stepping up, finding shelter, cooking…
24 Sep
Qatar Airways and flydubai suspended flights to Beirut for two days on Tuesday as tensions escalated between Israel and Hezbollah after the deadliest bombardment of Lebanon since 2006. Qatar Airways, the national flag-carrier which operates two flights a day to the Lebanese capital, cancelled services on Tuesday and Wednesday. "Due to the ongoing situation in…
14 Aug 2024
U.S. special envoy Amos Hochstein is scheduled to arrive in Beirut on Wednesday, on a crucial visit to de-escalate tensions between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah movement. READ ALSO:Taming the brewing tension in the Middle East The visits according to Lebanese Government sources was to calm the nerves after pro-Iranian Hezbollah organization has sworn revenge…
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The Mangal Foundation, an NGO, has provided free eye surgeries to over 14,000 vulnerable people in Katsina State since its establishment in 2013. Mr Hussaini Kabir, a member of the foundation’s board, shared this during the 2025 first-quarter exercise launch in Katsina on Wednesday. He noted that some beneficiaries received free drugs and medicated glasses.…
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Tax and customs expert Mr. Okey Ibeke, on Thursday, raised concerns over the ongoing tax reform bills, emphasizing that the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) plays a highly technical role that extends far beyond revenue collection. The expert described the NCS as a specialized agency requiring advanced technical skills to effectively carry out its functions. Ibeke…
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The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has elected Olushola Oladoja as its National President. Oladoja, who is a Postgraduate student of the University of Jos, emerged winner after polling 300 votes in a keenly contested convention held at the Old Parade Ground, Abuja. He defeated Salauhudeen Suleiman, a student of Yakubu Gowon University (University…
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The Renewed Hope Initiative of the wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Bola Tinubu, in collaboration with the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's), has flagged off the second phase of empowerment tools to women in Zone B and C senatorial districts of Niger State. Flagging off…
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Legendary actor Gene Hackman and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in their Santa Fe home on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office. Hackman was 95, while Arakawa was 63. Their dog was also found deceased. Sheriff Adan Mendoza confirmed the discovery, stating there was no immediate evidence…
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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has assured officers, soldiers, and their families that he is totally committed to ensuring they have remarkable service and befitting post-service years. He promises unique welfare packages that will positively impact their lives and those of their families. The COAS made the revelation on Wednesday…
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The Chairman of Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Dr Mohammed Shehu, has called for urgent need to address dwindling allocations for sustainable revenue generation. Shehu also called for effective collaboration among relevant stakeholders for innovative revenue strategies to meet public service demands at all levels of government. He made the call on Wednesday…
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After years of legal battles, Major Akeem Aderogba Oseni can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the Supreme Court of Nigeria has dismissed an appeal filed by the Nigerian Army seeking to reinstate his conviction for manslaughter—a charge that had already been overturned by the Court of Appeal. It all started in February 2017…
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The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has concluded plans to establish a Central Command and Control Centre for the deployment of technology to improve security in the territory. Mr Adamu Gwary, Director, Security Services Department, FCTA, disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday, while interacting with journalists of efforts to improve security in the territory. Gwary…
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A wave of anxiety has swept through the Lagos State House of Assembly following the abrupt and unexplained withdrawal of all police escort personnel assigned to Speaker Mojisola Meranda and the legislative house. The sudden removal of the security detail, implemented without prior notice, has left the Speaker and the entire House feeling exposed, raising…