Hamas confirms death of leader Yahya Sinwar

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A day after Israel announced killing Yahya Sinwar, Palestinian militant group Hamas, on Friday confirmed his death in Gaza. “We mourn the great leader, the martyred brother, Yahya Sinwar, Abu Ibrahim,” Qatar-based Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya said in a recorded video statement broadcast by Al Jazeera. Sinwar became Israel’s most wanted man after the October 7, 2023 attack, the deadliest in Israeli history. Israel announced Sinwar’s death on Thursday, which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called a “heavy blow” to the Palestinian group Israeli forces have been fighting in Gaza more…

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Scam: Barcelona transfered €1m to fraudster posing as Lewandowski’s lawyer

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Spanish football club, Barcelona, have reportedly fallen victim to a sophisticated fraud attempt, losing €1 million (£830,000) to a scammer posing as someone associated with star striker Robert Lewandowski’s agent. Lewandowski, who was signed by Barcelona from Bayern Munich in the summer of 2022 for an initial fee of €45 million (£37 million), has since become a key player, scoring 71 goals in 106 matches. However, behind the scenes, Barcelona faced a serious issue when a fraudster exploited the high-profile transfer. Following Lewandowski’s move, Barcelona was contacted by someone claiming…

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Security agents supplying arms to terrorists, bandits –Ribadu

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Malam Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser (NSA), yesterday disclosed that a sizeable number of illicit arms being used to commit crimes in the country belonged to the government, stating that such were being transferred to the terrorists, bandits and other non-state actors by security agents.  Ribadu, who condemned those unpatriotic acts, also rained curses on the security personnel who facilitate the movement of weapons to terrorists, saying that any officer caught in the act going forward would regret the action. He spoke at the Muhammadu Buhari Cantonment, Giri, Abuja,…

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Herdsmen ravage farmlands in Kaduna, farmers count losses

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After herdsmen allegedly ravaged farmlands in Manchok community of Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State, some farmers said they had lost crops worth millions of naira. The farmers, who cried out for help in Manchok on Friday, said that the sad development has predisposed them to hunger. One of them, Mrs Martina David, a mother of four, said she invested nearly N1.3 million naira in the cultivation of sweet potatoes only to lose the investment within two days after the farm was allegedly destroyed by herders. Looking visibly shaken…

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Guaranteed Hope rekindled as World mark Poverty Day 2024

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Today, October 17, 2024, the world is uniting to recognize World Poverty Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the pervasive issue of global poverty and galvanizing efforts to combat it. This year’s theme, “Together We Can End Poverty: A Collective Responsibility,” This year’s theme emphasizes the urgent need for inclusive actions that bring together governments, organizations, and communities to eradicate poverty in all its forms. Unfortunately, such efforts in the past had not yield all the desired promises and hope. According to the United Nations, over 700 million…

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Police officer rapes teenage suspect, witness allegedly uses video to blackmail colleague

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A police officer attached to Edo State Command of the Nigeria Police Force, Sergent Abraham Uzuobo, is at present, facing disciplinary action for reportedly raping a minor detained at South-Ibie police division. The suspect, a 17-year-old girl, was detained for allegedly receiving stolen property. Sources say, Uzobo sneaked into the cell after Inspector Edith Eduma, a female officer, who was on duty, stepped out briefly. He was said to have unlocked the cell, taking the teenager to the admin department where he reportedly took advantage of her. In a video,…

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Oyedepo defends pastors’ retirements amidst backlash

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Founder of the Living Faith Church a.k.a. Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo has replied critics to refrain from questioning the church’s decisions regarding the retirement of its pastors. Last week, Oyedepo announced that his two vice presidents; Bishops Thomas Aremu and David Abioye, would be retiring after serving three and four decades in the ministry. The move generated criticisms on social media as many believed the man should not ha e retired the men who were still active while he remains despite his age. Oyedepo however said that the critics…

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Jigawa tanker explosion leaves 105 dead, 55 injured

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A petrol tanker explosion in Majiya town, Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State has left at least 105 people dead. This figure was confirmed by the Public Relations Officer of the state Police Command, Shiisu Adam. He said that about 55 people sustained various degrees of injuries and were hospitalized at Ringim General Hospital. According to him, the incident occurred at about 11:30 pm on Tuesday night in Majia Town, when the tanker driver lost control near Khadija University. He said the tanker left Kano, on its way to…

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World Bank says naira among worst-performing currencies in Africa

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World Bank’s latest Africa’s Pulse report says Nigerian currency, Naira has been listed as one of the worst-performing currencies in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2024. As of August 2024, the naira had depreciated by approximately 43% year-to-date, ranking it among the weakest currencies alongside the Ethiopian birr and the South Sudanese pound. The decline is attributed to surging demand for U.S. dollars in Nigeria’s parallel market, limited dollar inflows, and slow foreign exchange disbursements by the central bank. The report highlights that financial institutions, non-financial end-users, and money managers driving dollar…

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Tuition fees hike: YABATECH bars students, moves lectures online

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An official memo has been issued to both part-time and full-time students of Yaba College of Technology, (YABATECH), Lagos, to stay off-campus until further notice. This is as a result of suspected planned protest by students over the increment of tuition fees by the school management. In a circular signed by the institution’s registrar, Dr. Emmanuel Akinwale, he stated that learning activities would continue online. “Due to unforeseen circumstances, College management has decided to reschedule all learning activities, including revisions and registration for part-time examinations, to hold online effective Monday,…

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