Netanyahu asks Red Cross for help with hostages in Gaza as families warn against escalating war with Hamas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to urgently deliver food and medical help to Israeli hostages being held in Gaza. This request comes as public concern grows after videos showed two captives looking very weak and sick. The videos were released last week by Hamas and […]
Israel And US Leave Gaza Ceasefire Talks In Qatar
Israeli and US officials have left the ceasefire talks happening in Doha, Qatar. According to the US, Hamas is not showing true interest in ending the fighting in Gaza. A US representative, Steve Witkoff, explained that they were returning home for further discussions because of Hamas’s recent response. He said it was clear that Hamas […]
Benue killings: Kiddwaya demands justice for victims, lasting solutions
Former Big Brother Naija star, Terseer Waya, better known as Kiddwaya, has reacted to the recent killings in his home state, Benue. He said he was heartbroken and described the killings as totally unacceptable. In a statement he released on Monday night, Kiddwaya demanded that those responsible be brought to justice. He also said the […]
Hamas cause of everything happening in Gaza – US State Department
The United States has blamed Hamas for the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. Tammy Bruce, a spokesperson for the US State Department, said that all groups in Gaza must follow international humanitarian law. However, she did not confirm if the US would investigate an Israeli military strike that killed 15 people, including paramedics, […]
Otukpo: Residents drink from mud as water scarcity worsens in Benue community
The people of Otukpo, Benue State, are facing a serious water crisis as the dry season makes the situation worse. With wells and streams drying up, many residents have no choice but to drink from muddy pools and contaminated sources. For years, Otukpo has struggled with water shortages. The town, once known for having access […]
Borno govt raises alarm over prostitution among former Boko Haram captives
The Borno State government is raising concerns about a troubling issue affecting women and girls who were once held captive by Boko Haram. Many of these individuals, now freed, are reportedly turning to prostitution as they struggle to survive. Lawan Wakilbe, the Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation, spoke about this during a meeting […]
34 Dead in Israeli Airstrike on Residential Building in Northern Gaza
An Israeli airstrike on a residential building in northern Gaza has killed at least 34 people, including women and children. The strike took place in Beit Lahia, a town in northern Gaza, where a five-story building was completely destroyed. Local authorities fear that many more people are trapped under the rubble, with seven others confirmed […]
Russian Strikes Across Ukraine Kill 8 Civilians
On Friday, it was reported that Russian strikes have killed eight civilians in various parts of Ukraine. In the northeastern Sumy region, two people lost their lives due to these attacks. The Kharkiv region, located near the Russian border, also saw two civilian deaths. Additionally, rescuers found a body in the rubble from an earlier […]
40,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, the territory’s Health Ministry says
The Israel-Hamas war continues to cause devastation in Gaza, with no end in sight. According to the Gaza Health Ministry, more than 40,000 Palestinians have lost their lives since the conflict began. The war, which started on October 7, has also injured over 92,000 people and displaced around 85% of Gaza’s population. How the Conflict […]
Heartbroken Father Loses Twin Babies, Wife, and Mother-in-Law in Gaza Airstrike While Collecting Birth Certificates
A heart-wrenching tragedy recently struck Gaza, leaving a father, Mohammed Abu Al-Qumsan, inconsolable. Mohammed had gone to a local government office to obtain birth certificates for his newborn twins, Asser and Aysel, who were just four days old. However, while he was away, an airstrike hit his home in Deir Al-Balah, central Gaza, killing his […]