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Israeli airstrikes hit 20 sites in Lebanon as ceasefire talks with Hezbollah show signs of progress

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A massive explosion sent a thick plume of white smoke billowing over Tyre province in southern Lebanon on Tuesday afternoon.

This event followed airstrikes by Israeli warplanes, which hit 20 different sites within a span of two minutes, including areas in central Beirut, shortly after an evacuation alert was issued.

These attacks occurred just hours ahead of a potential ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, with officials from Israel, the US, Lebanon, and the international community expressing optimism about the situation.

Israel’s security cabinet even scheduled a vote to discuss the acceptance of a US-mediated ceasefire with Hezbollah.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that the seven buildings hit in the airstrikes were allegedly associated with Hezbollah, supposedly utilized for financial management and storage.

The strikes resulted in the death of three individuals and injuries to 26 others in central Beirut, where local residents claimed the buildings were residential.

In response, Hezbollah started launching attacks into northern Israel, purportedly to show solidarity with the Palestinians, just a day after Hamas executed its attack on October 7, 2023, which led to the Gaza invasion.

Since then, both sides have been engaged in a continuous exchange of fire.

Situation in Lebanon continues to intensify

In early September, Israel intensified its bombardment campaign and deployed troops into Lebanon, promising to halt Hezbollah’s attacks.

According to Lebanese health officials, over 3,760 individuals, many of whom were civilians, have died from Israeli strikes in Lebanon over the past year.

The ongoing bombardment has displaced 1.2 million people from their residences. Israel claims to have eliminated more than 2,000 members of Hezbollah.

Hezbollah’s actions have forced around 50,000 Israelis to evacuate their homes in the northern regions, with its rockets reaching as far south as Tel Aviv.

At least 75 individuals have lost their lives, with more than half being civilians. Additionally, over 50 Israeli soldiers have died in ground operations in Lebanon.

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Residents Rush To Scoop Groundnut Oil As Another Tanker Overturns In Niger, Three Days After 98 Were Killed In Explosion.

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Trending videos show dozens of residents in Bida town, Niger State, collecting groundnut oil after a tanker overturned near Shafa filling station in the Esso area.

According to reports, the incident occurred on Tuesday morning, just three days after the deadly tanker explosion on Dikko-Maje Road, near Badeggi filling station in Suleja Local Government Area, which resulted in the loss of 98 lives.

Reports indicate that those gathered to collect the spilling fuel were caught in an explosion, which also impacted those trying to assist the victims.

The fire spread across a large area, leaving behind charred remains and widespread destruction.

The explosion is said to have occurred around 9:00 am while efforts were underway to transfer PMS from the overturned tanker to another vehicle.

Despite the recent tragic incident in Suleja Local Government Area, new videos from Tuesday morning show residents in Bida approaching the fallen truck with jerry cans and buckets to collect the spilled groundnut oil near a filling station in the town.

 

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Ekweremadu’s wife returns to Nigeria after release from UK prison

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January 22, 2025

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Mrs. Beatrice Ekweremadu, wife of former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has returned to Nigeria, according to the Vanguard Newspaper.

It will be recalled that Senator Ekweremadu, his wife, and Dr. Obinna Obeta were sentenced by a UK court on charges related to organ harvesting.

The former Deputy Senate President was sentenced to 10 years in prison, while Mrs Ekweremadu received a six-year sentence.

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Gunman opens fire on wedding guests in Kebbi, killing 9-year-old child and leaving one other injured

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A nine-year-old child, Al’amin Garba has been killed after a man identified as Muhammad Sani opened fire at guests at a wedding ceremony in Kebbi State.

Another child, Bello Shehu who is seven years old was also said to have been injured during the attack.

The incident was said to have occurred in Koko/Besse Local Government Area of Kebbi State

While Garba died instantly from a gunshot wound in his head, Shehu sustained severe injuries to his ribs.

He has been admitted to a medical facility in the area while the shooter has been arrested.

Speaking on the incident, the commissioner of police for Kebbi command, Bello Sani condemned the incident.

He appealed to residents to submit every firearm in the possession to the police for public safety.

He also called for a thorough investigation and immediate prosecution of the shooter.

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