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Israeli forces launch more than 100 airstrikes in Syria, reports say

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The Israeli air force carried out over 100 airstrikes on military sites in four Syrian cities, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights and Associated Press reporters.

The strikes killed two people and caused significant damage to key military facilities.

The attacks targeted a range of locations, including research centres, weapons depots, airports, and aircraft squadrons, the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said. They also disabled air defence systems and rendered several sites inoperable.

Among the sites hit were research facilities in Hama and Damascus, including the Barzeh Scientific Research Centre, which has been previously targeted. The facility gained attention in 2018 when it was struck by a US-led coalition in response to Syria’s alleged chemical weapons programme.

In Damascus, an Associated Press reporter saw plumes of smoke rising from the Barzeh facility, with explosions also hitting weapon storage sites. Heavy blasts were heard across the capital.

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In the coastal city of Latakia, airstrikes damaged a Syrian air defence site, naval ships, and warehouses near the port, according to the Syrian Observatory.

In Daraa, in southwestern Syria, strikes hit military positions and storage sites in rural western and northern areas, resulting in two fatalities, the Observatory added.

The Israeli military declined to comment on the strikes. However, earlier on Monday, Israel’s Foreign Minister, Gideon Saar, said the operations targeted suspected chemical weapons sites and long-range rocket facilities to prevent their use by hostile groups.

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Tinubu’s Delegates Arrives vatican, led delegation to the Lying-in-State of Pope Francis

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On behalf of President Bola Tinubu and the Nigerian People, the Senate President, Distinguished Senator Godswill Akpabio led a delegation to the Lying-in-State of Pope Francis, inside St Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City.

As the Leader of Nigeria’s delegation to the burial ceremony of Pope Francis, the Senate President paid tribute to our departed Pope at Vatican.

The delegation will formally deliver a letter conveying President Tinubu’s sympathy and condolences on Pope Francis’ passing to the Acting Head of the Vatican.

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2Baba Formalizes Traditional Wedding Plans with Natasha

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Nigerian music icon 2Baba has taken a significant step towards his traditional wedding with Hon. Natasha Irobosa Osawaru, by formally introducing her to the paramount ruler of the Idoma Kingdom.

This traditional introduction, which took place on April 21, 2025, at the Och’Idoma Palace in Otukpo, Benue State, is a crucial step in Idoma cultural tradition.

This development sets the stage for the couple’s upcoming traditional wedding celebration this Friday in Benin City.

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Troops Arrest Suspected Kidnapper, Recover Weapons in Kano

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April 24, 2025

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Troops of the Joint Task Force have arrested a 55-year-old suspected kidnapper during a security operation in Sumana village, Tundun Wada LGA of Kano State.

Army spokesperson Capt. Babatunde Zubairu confirmed the arrest in a statement, noting that the suspect was paraded before Brigade Commander Brig.-Gen. Ahmed Tukur during his Easter visit to troops at the Falgore Forward Operating Base.

Recovered items include a fabricated AK-47 rifle, a Den gun, ammunition, camouflage uniforms, and a Bajaj motorcycle seat used to conceal weapons.

Brig.-Gen. Tukur praised the troops’ professionalism and reaffirmed the Army’s commitment to fighting crime and restoring peace in the region.

The suspect remains in custody for investigation.

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