Author: Vincent Osuwo

Israeli strike on the highly populated Jabalya refugee camp in northern Gaza resulted in many casualties, officials in the enclave stated on Tuesday. According to the Hamas-controled Ministry of Interior in Gaza, “20 homes were completely destroyed in the Israeli bombing that targeted a residential neighbourhood in Jabalya.” Speaking to newsmen, the director of Gaza’s Indonesian hospital, Dr. Atef al-Kahlout, stated that “hundreds” of dead and injured people arrived at the hospital and “many are still under the rubble.” Lt. Col. Richard Hecht of the Israel Defence Forces told newsmen that the Israeli military had undertaken the strike, which was…

Marina Balmasheva, a Russian weight-loss influencer, married her stepson, Vladimir Shavyrin, after being married to his father, Alexey Shavyrin. Marina, who raised her now-husband, Alexey, from the age of seven, began a romance while still married to her ex-husband. The heartbroken partner, who was left to care for five adopted children, accused his ex-wife of seducing his son, alleging they were “not shy about having sex” when he was at home. Alexey said, “They were not shy about having sex while I was at home. I would have forgiven her cheating if it wasn’t my son… She was running to…

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has overturned Justice Donatus Okorowo’s October 9 decision of the Federal High Court in Abuja, nullifying Timipre Sylva’s candidature as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the Bayelsa State governorship election planned for November 11. A three-man appellate court panel ruled on Tuesday, October 31, that the Federal High Court in Abuja lacked jurisdiction to hear and decide the petition submitted by Demesuoyefa Kolomo, who identified himself as a registered voter and APC member. The court ruled that because Kolomo did not participate in the APC’s governorship primary, he lacked the locus standi…

The West Bank home of exiled Hamas number two leader Saleh al-Aruri was demolished with explosives on Tuesday by the Israeli Army as war raged with the Islamist group in Gaza. The Israeli military stated that its troops entered the village of Arura, near Ramallah, and shot at people who were “hurling” rocks towards them during the demolition. Israel accuses Aruri of masterminding a number of strikes. In 2017, he was appointed deputy to Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh before being officially declared the group’s number two. According to  Aruri’s nephew, the action was intended to “intimidate” individuals. “And to distance…

The family of Nigerian comic actor John Okafor, popularly called Mr Ibu, has disclosed that the actor underwent five surgeries successfully and will be taken abroad for additional treatment soon. This was revealed in a statement published on the Mr Ibu’s Instagram page on Tuesday, October 31. The statement reads, “We want to thank God and most especially the general public for their support, encouragement, and prayers during this trying period for our dad. “We called on good Nigerians, and we are very grateful for the response in every aspect, most especially the donations; they came in very timely and…

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa proclaimed a public holiday on Monday to commemorate the national team’s Rugby World Cup victory, but only after students had finished their final exams. Many people in the country, where rugby is a big deal, had hoped for an extra day off, potentially this week, to celebrate Saturday’s 12-11 victory over New Zealand. Ramaphosa’s declaration of a national holiday on December 15 only partially appeased them. “This victory rightfully calls for a moment of national recognition and celebration of our rugby players and their achievements,” the president said in a televised address to the nation.…

The Lagos State Police Command’s Rapid Response Squad arrested Sunday Osagie, 31, for robbing a female skit maker, Ekwutousi Philo, in Lagos. This was revealed in a post by the Lagos Police Command on its X handle on Tuesday. The tweet reads, “Based on a viral video from a skit maker, Ekwutousi Philo, alleging that she was robbed on October 20, 2023, along Ketu-Alapere Highway by some policemen, the Decoy Team of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) has arrested Sunday Osagie, 31, who was captured in a video with the skit maker. “Also arrested with the suspect is Ayodele Adeolu…

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, on Tuesday, declared Natasha Akpoti-Uduagan of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the duly elected candidate for the Kogi Central Senatorial Election held in February 2023. The court also dismissed the appeal brought by Abubakar Ohere of the All Progressives Congress as meritless. According to reports, the state’s Election Petitions Tribunal pronounced Akpoti-Uduagan the winner of the Kogi Central Senatorial race in September. It also nullified Ohere’s triumph. The unanimous decision of the three-man panel was presented by the Tribunal Chairman, Justice K. A. Orjiako, confirming that Ohere’s results were inflated in nine…

Troops of the Nigerian Army have apprehended a notorious bandit simply identified as Mai-Nasara at Sangeko Forest in Kebbi State. The gallant troops also killed two other suspected bandits believed to be members of Mai-Nasara’s gang. This was disclosed in a press statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to Kebbi State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, on Monday. AbdulRahman Usman, Director of Security at the Cabinet Office in Birnin Kebbi, was quoted by Idris as telling the success story. While complimenting the efforts of security officers in combating crimes and criminalities, particularly in the state’s southern region, Usman urged citizens to…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has filed criminal charges against the suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Calabar (UNICAL), Professor Cyril Ndifon, following the commission’s conclusion of an investigation into the professor’s alleged gross misconducts against some of his students. The ICPC has charged the senior lecturer with four counts of sexual harassment, official corruption, and abuse of office, in violation of sections 8, 18, and 19 of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act 2000. One of the counts read: “That you, Professor CYRIL OSIM NDIFON (m) between June-September, 2023…