Israel
27 Feb
UN human rights chief Volker Türk, on Wednesday, issued a strong appeal for the fragile ceasefire in Gaza to hold amid delays to talks between Hamas and Israel on extending the truce into the second phase. Addressing the Human Rights Council in Geneva on conditions inside the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Türk condemned the Hamas-led terror…
26 Feb
Freed Israeli hostage Yarden Bibas, whose wife and two sons were killed in captivity in Gaza, apologised Wednesday for being unable to protect his family during Hamas's October 2023 attack. "Shiri, I'm sorry I couldn't protect you all," he said in his eulogy at the funeral of his wife, Shiri, and two sons -- Kfir…
26 Feb
Hamas will hand over the bodies of four Israeli hostages on Thursday in what it said would be an exchange for more than 600 Palestinian prisoners, capping the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire deal. The United States said talks were on track for a second phase of the ceasefire deal that has largely held…
24 Feb
Just about two weeks ago during Prime Minister Bejamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington, President Donald Trump during the press conference made a proposal that the United States “takes over” the Gaza Strip and “own it”.That comment came as a big shock to observers around the worldas no one saw that coming. In his words, “The…
22 Feb
Israeli officials said the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners due Saturday has been delayed, after six hostages
22 Feb
Family and friends of released Israeli hostage Omer Shem Tov clapped, burst into tears and popped bottles of champagne as they watched him walk free on Saturday after being handed over by Hamas in Gaza. Shem Tov was among six Israeli captives freed by Palestinian militants as part of the seventh hostage-prisoner swap to take…
22 Feb
Family and friends of released Israeli hostage Omer Shem Tov clapped, burst into tears and popped bottles of champagne as they watched him
22 Feb
Israel's prime minister accused Hamas on Friday of killing two Israeli children in Gaza and said the militants would pay for failing to return their mother, Shiri Bibas, which Hamas blamed on a possible "mix-up" of bodies. Israeli military spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said after an analysis of the remains that Palestinian militants had…
17 Feb
Saudi Arabia to host a high-level summit that brings together leaders from across the Arab world, as discussions intensify over the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip. Leaders from Egypt, Jordan and the Gulf States are expected in Riyadh on Friday, Arab diplomatic circles said. The summit would focus on Egypt’s proposal to rebuild the devastated…
16 Feb
Israel's security cabinet was set to discuss on Monday the next phase of the ceasefire in Gaza, after top US diplomat Marco Rubio and Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu presented a united front on their approach to Hamas and Iran. Rubio was in Israel on his first Middle East trip as President Donald Trump's secretary…
15 Feb
Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through central London to the United States embassy on Saturday to protest against President Donald Trump's proposal that the US "take over" Gaza. Waving Palestinian flags and placards saying "Hands off Gaza," several thousand people walked from Whitehall in Westminster over the River Thames to the embassy in Nine Elms.…
15 Feb
Gaza militants are due to release three Israeli hostages on Saturday in exchange for 369 Palestinians in Israeli custody, the sixth swap of a truce that came close to collapse this week. Israel and Hamas have traded accusations of violating the January 19 ceasefire, with the Palestinian group saying it would pause releases and Israel…
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A bill seeking to amend the process of removing the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) and other heads of Nigerian courts by requiring the input of the National Judicial Council (NJC) has passed its second reading in the House of Representatives. The proposed legislation is sponsored by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas. Edo lawmaker, Marcus Onobun, while…
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The APC Youths Progressive Forum has called on the Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje-led National Working Committee (NWC) to ensure the defeat of Governor Charles Soludo in the forthcoming Anambra State governorship poll. Chaired by Ambassador Sani Mohammed, the forum, at a press conference held in Abuja, urged all aspirants vying for the party's ticket to…
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The Association of Nigerian Professionals in Europe (ANPE) has described the National Assembly's endorsement of emergency rule in Rivers State as a disgraceful act. Led by Mr. Solomon Ola, ANPE, in a statement on Tuesday, accused the National Assembly of failing in its duty to check what they termed the blatant violation of constitutional norms…
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President Bola Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to Fuji veteran, Adewale Ayuba, on his 60th birthday, describing him as a cultural force who has brought joy to Nigerians for over four decades. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday, Tinubu said Ayuba’s impact on the…
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The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Tuesday stayed actions earlier delivered against the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano. The appellate court, upon acknowledging the transmission of the record to the Supreme Court, directed all interested parties to exercise caution pending the hearing of their appeals at the…
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Area Command, Idiroko, has handed over 7 million CFA francs intercepted along the Idiroko border route to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for further investigation. The Customs Area Comptroller, Mohammed Shuaibu, presented the seized currency to the EFCC's Head of Investigation, Lagos Zone 2, Assistant Commander…
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The Ijaw ethnic nationality on Tuesday urged President Bola Tinubu to suspend the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for denigrating the entire Ijaw nation as well as insulting the late Pa Edwin Clark. Ijaw leaders and youths gathered at Bomadi, Delta State, for a one-day Ijaw national sensitisation rally tagged "Stand…
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has launched a fresh call for a united political movement aimed at removing President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections. Atiku, who contested and lost the 2023 presidential election under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), made the call during a gathering held in…
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The Connected Development (CODE), on Tuesday, unveiled a $5 million media grant aimed at promoting ethical and impactful reporting on artificial intelligence (AI) in Nigeria. It stressed the importance of responsible AI use, highlighting the need to balance its benefits with potential risks such as algorithmic bias, data privacy concerns, and unequal access to public…
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Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Tuesday, praised President Bola Tinubu for his administration’s commitment to the second phase of the Nembe-Brass road project. The governor said the project reaffirms Mr. President's vision for inclusivity in national growth and development, adding that the people of Bayelsa deeply appreciate the milestone that Mr. President…