Hamas on Friday freed a first batch of hostages seized in the deadliest attack in Israel’s history under a deal that saw a temporary truce take hold in war-ravaged Gaza. Thirteen Israeli hostages captured during Palestinian militants’ cross-border raids were back in Israeli territory where they would undergo medical checks before being reunited with their…
Mauricio Pochettino said he will not rush Christopher Nkunku back into action for Chelsea as he called for patience in the France forward’s recovery from injury. Nkunku has yet to make his competitive debut for Chelsea after suffering a knee problem during the club’s pre-season tour of the United States.The 26-year-old, signed from RB Leipzig…
Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Friday, Wike also noted that existing landowners in the capital must get recertification to incorporate these new features. According to the minister, he has been refraining from signing C-of-Os during his tenure as the FCT minister to introduce enhanced security measures, such as the inclusion of NIN for individuals…
Sanwo-Olu spoke when he commissioned a newly built operational headquarters of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) in Ikeja, the state capital. Recently, the Sanwo-Olu administration has faced criticisms over the spending of the government with the Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, refuting online reports that his office got over N2 billion for the supply…
In the first major diplomatic breakthrough in the war, Palestinian militants will release during a four-day truce 50 women and children kidnapped during their October 7 raids. After weeks of Qatar-brokered negotiations, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet approved the truce accord Wednesday after a near-all-night meeting, in which he told ministers this was a…
The sureties must have certificates of occupancy and titles of properties within the Maitama District. Emefiele is mandated to deposit all his travel documents with the registrar of the court and must remain within the Abuja Municipal Council. He is expected to remain in Kuje Correctional Centre pending when he meets the bail conditions. Emefiele…
Age, service year falsification: Tension in police as cheating officers’ retired colleagues petition IGP, Presidency… demand justice, sanctions on indicted officers. Coalition urges Egbetokun to probe cheating officers’ records, impose sanctions The refusal of some police officers overdue for retirement to quit the service is currently generating tension within the Nigeria Police Force. Already, there…
A second WHO-led joint UN mission, working in collaboration with the Palestine Red Crescent Society, earlier today evacuated 31 babies from Al-Shifa Hospital in northern Gaza, to a hospital in southern Gaza. The severely ill babies were transported in 6 ambulances supplied and staffed by the Palestine Red Crescent. Other mission members included UN Mine…
Gaza’s largest hospital has become a “death zone,” the World Health Organization said Sunday, announcing plans to evacuate the facility, as Israeli forces continue to attack the besieged Gaza Strip. The assessment came after a visit by WHO and other UN officials to the hospital, which Israeli forces raided earlier this week. Gaza’s largest hospital,…
