Aid groups tackle new Middle East crisis as a million plus people are now homeless in Lebanon
The Israeli occupation of Lebanon has sparked a new wave of displacement in a region already under record pressure.
As Israel expands its military campaign in Lebanon, aid groups and humanitarian organizations are rushing to help up to 1.2 million people - nearly a quarter of the country's population - who have been forced out of their houses from the conflict.
Israel invaded southern Lebanon on September 30 in an attempt to drive Hezbollah forces from the two countries' shared border and allow the return to northern Israel of tens of thousands of Israelis who have also been displaced by the fighting over the past year.
People and NGOs are now concerned that millions are homeless and without food as a result of the war and the resources available can't go round.
PS: Is it not time for the war to be stopped?
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#Lebanon
#Hezbollah
Osibanjo's former aide criticizes Tinubu and Shettima's trip abroad: 'We have a serious problem'
Laolu Akande, the spokesperson of the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has criticized the foreign trips of President Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima. In an interview on Thursday, Akande stressed the importance of having at least one of the two leaders present to maintain effective governance and communication. Akande spoke after presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga defended the absence of leaders, saying there is no governance vacuum as they remain engaged in national affairs.
In an Interview on Channels Television on Thursday, Akande spoke and revealed the danger we have in our hands.
He said, “It is important for one of them to be on the ground because the work of governance requires a lot of hand-holding”
“In my view, we still have a very serious problem of sustained trust in the relationship between the President and the Vice President over time"
PS: What do you think about the absence of the president and vice president?
#Tinubu
#Shettima
#LaoluAkande
TikToker Jarvis Opens Up About Health Scare: 'I Have a Tumor in My Cheek, Awaiting Diagnosis.
APC suspends Tinunu's Close Minister Tinubu and 8 other Chieftains
President Bola Tinubu's Petroleum Minister, Heineken Lokpobiri, has been suspended by the APC, including commissioners serving under the Bayelsa PDP government.
Lokpobiri has been suspended along with Engineer Karin Kumoko, the Bayelsa Commissioner for the Power from the APC in Ekeremor LGA of the state.
The APC in Bayelsa South Ijaw LGA has also suspended David Lyon, the 2019 governorship candidate and Barr. Peres Biewari, Commissioner of Lands and Surveys for alleged anti-party activities
They have been accused of harming the interests of the party, especially during the 2020 Bayelsa state by-elections.
The suspensions are allegedly due to anti-party activities and misconduct. Investigations are ongoing and additional findings regarding other members involved in anti-party activities will be released once the investigations are complete.
PS: Is there a ploy to remove the minister of Petroleum Heineken Lokpobiri?
#Tinubu
#APC
#MinisterofPetroleum
The Crisis of The Labor Party: INEC Finally Obeys The Decision of The Court.
The Labour Party hailed the decision of INEC to implement the decision of the Federal Supreme Court after inviting Julius Abure.
The spokesperson of the party, Obiora Ifoh, expressed gratitude to the electoral body for confirming the decision of the court in the middle to the internal issues shaking the party.
Recall that Governor Alex Otti opposed the reelection of Julius Abure as the national chairman of labour party for the second term, noting that it didn't go through due processes.
As it stands now, Julius Abure is the authentic national chairman of the party.
PS: Do you think Abure's reinstatement won't tear the party down?
#Abure
#LabourParty
#INEC
#PeterObi
#AlexOtti
AGN Takes Action: Halima Abubakar Suspended Following Two-Year Investigation into Defamatory Claims.
Peter Obi Releases Statement After Abuja High Court Reinstated Julius Abure
After the reinstatement of Julius Abure, there's been talks about the disintegration of Labour Party and the revenge Julius Abure would take against top figures of the party.
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections released a statement to that effect via his verified X handle.
He said, Yesterday, Governor Alex Otti @alexottiofr and I, along with the Caretaker Chairman and Secretary of the Labour Party, convened to discuss and review recent developments, including the judgment delivered by an Abuja High Court on the same day.
I urge all members of the Labour Party to remain calm and patient as we continue to engage in discussions and consultations.
Our goal is to emerge stronger and more unified, standing together as one united front.
We must not allow this to divert us from addressing the pressing issues affecting our people today.
We have always known that the task of creating a new Nigeria that is possible will not come without challenges. -PO”
PS: Do you think Julius Abure will force Peter Obi out of Labour Party?
#PeterObi
#JuliusAbure
#LP
#AlexOtt
It's a Significant Milestone But The War is Not Yet Over” - Netanyahu Announced After Confirming the Death of Hama's Leader
Israel Katz, Israeli Foreign Minister announced Thursday that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed by Israeli military forces on Wednesday.
Israel Katz said, "The elimination of Sinwar creates an opportunity for the immediate release of the hostages and a potential change that could lead to a new reality in Gaza—without Hamas and without Iranian control"
The news of the death of Hamas leader sounded good to Netanyahu, but he is still not satisfied until he finally crushes all the terrorists who've been terrorizing Israel.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that although Sinwar's death is "a significant milestone," for Israel "the war is not yet over."
He added, "Hamas will no longer rule Gaza. This is the beginning of the day after Hamas, and this is an opportunity for you, the residents of Gaza, to finally break free from its tyranny”
PS: Is Israel gradually winning the war by achieving this milestone?
#Israel
#Hamas
#War
#Iran
Cameroon Bans Talk About 91-Year-Old President Paul Biya's Health
Cameroon has prohibited any conversations regarding the health of 91-year-old President Paul Biya following his extended absence, which has led to rampant speculation.
The government declared that discussions about Biya's health are a national security issue and directed governors to set up teams to oversee content on private media outlets and social media.
Earlier this week, officials released statements claiming that the president was on a private trip to Geneva, Switzerland, and was in good health, labeling reports of his illness as "pure fantasy." Do you believe that citizens should have the right to openly discuss the health of their leaders?Cameroon has prohibited any conversations regarding the health of 91-year-old President Paul Biya following his extended absence, which has led to rampant speculation.
The government declared that discussions about Biya's health are a national security issue and directed governors to set up teams to oversee content on private media outlets and social media.
Earlier this week, officials released statements claiming that the president was on a private trip to Geneva, Switzerland, and was in good health, labeling reports of his illness as "pure fantasy." Do you believe that citizens should have the right to openly discuss the health of their leaders?
Wike Slams Fubara, Atiku and a former President, Says "Anybody Can Do Anything"
The River state crisis has really created a friction in PDP Nyesom Wike, the FCT Minister, has accused the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, of attacking the judiciary and ignoring the rule of law.
Wike, a former governor of Rivers State, lamented that such action by Governor Fubara was justified by former President Goodluck Jonathan and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
The minister made this comment while talking about the crisis that gripped the state after the results of the local elections.
''This country is a country where anybody can do anything and go free...You fall back to social media, to carry blackmail, to carry propaganda without telling people this is what is happening.''
PS: Is Wike Over reacting?
#Wike
#Fubara
#Atiku
#PDP
Teenage Thieves Caught Bauchi Police Recover 100 Phones, 75 Music Players from Robbery Scene:
Bauchi Police Arrest Teenage Duo for Phone, Music Player Heist, 100 Phones, 75 Music Players Recovered from Teenage Thieves in Bauchi.
Rotimi Amaechi questions the 'silence' of Nigerians in the face of economic hardship,
Former minister, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, said he is angry with the way Nigerians are reacting to the current economic problems. Amaechi disclosed this in an interview yesterday.
The former APC presidential aspirant and minister said he expected the youths to take to the streets and protest the worrisome cost of living, but he saw nothing to show that the masses are deeply affected by the hardships.
He noted that everyone is calm and okay with the recent hardship brought by the policies of the present administration.
PS: Are we truly calm and okay with the hardship?
#Hardship
#RotimiAmaechi
#Tinubu
#APC
The Defence Headquarters announced today that ongoing military operations in the North have yielded substantial results, with 96 terrorists killed and 227 suspects taken into custody.
Should Soludo Be Scared? INEC Announces Date for Anambra State Governorship Election
The date for the 2025 Anambra State governorship election has been announced on Thursday, October 17.
The Chairman of the The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared that the Anambra governorship election will hold on Saturday, November 8, 2025.
Many people doubt the reelection of the governor. To some, he deserves a second term whole others believe he hasn't dome much to deserve a second term.
PS: Does Soludo deserve a second term?
#Anambra
#INEC
#Soludo
#Election
Justice John Tsoho, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, has denied Nnamdi Kanu's request to recuse himself from the case and reassign the trial to another judge. Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, had sought this reassignment.
The Nigerian Navy has been cracking down on illegal activities in the Niger Delta region, and their latest efforts are impressive! They've recently arrested 55 individuals suspected of crude oil theft and deactivated 124 illegal refining sites in the area over the past four months.
As a Senator, I Receive 14 Million Naira as My Monthly Pay, But It is Not Enough To Cover My Expenses - Orji Kalu Recall that senator Ningi was suspended for alleging that senators padded the budget and are being paid up to 21 million which National Assembly denied, now, another senator has revealed his monthly salary.
Orji Kalu, the senator representing Abia North, has disclosed that he earns 14 million naira a month as a Nigerian lawmaker, but says this is barely enough to cover his expenses.
Kalu, a former governor of Abia State, made the statement on Thursday, October 17, sparking fresh controversy over the lawmakers' income.
He argued that most senators do well for their constituents and are committed to serving their people but the monthly allocation of N14 million is insufficient for their constituency and staff management.
This revelation triggered Nigerians and asked what is the major job or duties of senators to warrant such amount?
PS: Are senators over paid in Nigeria.
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#NationalAssembly
#OrjiKalu
#OrjiUzorKalu
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has urged the government to lower petrol prices, requesting that they fall below the levels seen in June 2023.
TUC President Festus Osifo made this request during a press conference in Abuja on Thursday. He stated, “We demand that prices be reduced, not just to previous levels, but even lower.”
Osifo called for government action in the sector by providing foreign exchange to the Dangote Refinery at a rate of $1 to ₦1,000, rather than the current rate of over ₦1,600, to help decrease petrol prices.
He emphasized that the proposed solution, if enacted, would bring prices back to what they were in June of last year. He pointed out that “no government in the world allows its critical sectors to be dictated by market forces,” and that the Nigerian government should not permit the oil sector to be solely affected by the naira's fluctuations.
Osifo highlighted the need for petrol to be affordable, available, and accessible to all Nigerians, stressing that it is essential for households nationwide, regardless of vehicle ownership.
He called on the Federal Government to issue licenses to all marketers to source petrol from the Dangote Refinery through the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).
Additionally, Osifo suggested that the NNPCL should import refined petrol from other suppliers if the Dangote Refinery is unable to meet Nigeria’s daily consumption requirements.
Tinubu's wife says, “We are not greedy and the president is not the cause of economic problems”
President Bola Tinubu's wife Oluremi says her husband is not responsible for Nigeria's economic woes.
Nigeria's first lady says her family is grateful for the blessings she has received and is not anxious to exploit the country.
The former senator's comment comes in a context of the economic crisis and the increase …
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has reaffirmed the Senate's unwavering support for the Supreme Court's landmark judgment granting financial autonomy to Nigeria's 774 Local Governments. This move is seen as a significant step towards deepening democracy and bringing governance closer to the people . The Supreme Court's ruling has been hailed as a victory for democracy and a boost to Nigeria's political and economic development.
Man Calls Off Wedding Over Fiancee's Mysterious IPhone Gift:
Wedding Drama Alert! He cancelled the wedding because of an iPhone gift from a stranger. Fair or unfair? Share your thoughts! #iPhoneWedding #TrustIssues.
Police captures Kaduna state man who raped a 16 years old and threw her into a well
A 24-year-old man has been arrested by the Katsina State Police Command after he raped and strangled a 16-year-old girl into a well in Katsina Local Government Area.
The PRO of the command ASP Abubakar Aliyu, said the suspect was arrested on September 17 at the Ambassador Quarters while parading the suspect on Tuesday night.
According to the PRO, the suspect approached and threatened the traveling victim with a knife before dragging her into an unsecured building where he "assaulted and violently assaulted her."
In a desperate attempt to cover up his crime, he said the suspect threw the victim into a nearby well and threw stones into the well, with the intention of killing her, but she was rescued and taken to hospital by the Police.
People are calling for a severe punishment.
PS: What is the best punishment for him?
#Kaduna
#Rape
#Police
Welcome to the weekend, beautiful people! May today be filled with laughter, happiness, and serenity. Cheers to making it through another week! #CuppyDat.
Court delivers shock verdict on Fubara v Wike battle for Rivers House of Assembly
Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara has lost his bid for control of the state House of Assembly to his godfather turned bitter rival, Nyesom Wike.
This, after the Court of Appeal reaffirmed Hon Martin Amaewhule as the de facto leader of the Amaewhule State House of Assembly and most of the legislators are loyal to Wike and the decision comes amid renewed tensions in the state.
Many concerned Nigerians have already predicted the outcome as they believe that the FCT minister, Nyesom Wike will use federal might to get back at Fubara and it is already playing out.
PS: Is Fubara in danger?
#Fubara
#Wike
#RiversState
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed deep concerns about the Nigerian judiciary system's flaws, particularly in election-related judgments. Speaking at Professor Mike Ozekhome's 67th birthday celebration in Abuja, Jonathan emphasized that for democracy to thrive, the judiciary and legal professionals must remain impartial and unaffected by political influence.
You better call Wike to order or be the biggest Loser - Bode George cautions President Tinubu
After the local government election held in Rivers state, Wike loyalist have been causing havoc in the state. Many well meaning Nigerians have called the president to take action and tame the FCT minister.
Bode George, a chieftain of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) has also advised the president to be proactive.
He noted that if the president refuse to take the necessary action now, he will.be the biggest loser in all of this.
In a statement, Bode George said: “Now that people of Rivers State have boldly asserted their civic and constitutional rights by coming out to vote in the local government election on Saturday, this is the time for former governor of the state and now FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to allow Governor Siminalayi Fubara work and deliver dividend of democracy to the people.
“This is also the time for President Bola Tinubu to advise Wike, who is one of his ministers, to allow the governor to work.
“I say this with all sense of responsibility because if this democracy is truncated, God forbid, Tinubu, as the Commander-in-Chief, will be the biggest loser.”
PS: Is the president scared of taming Wike?
#BodeGeorge #PresidentTinubu
#NyesomWike #RiversState
#SimFubara
Reps has Pass Bill To Allow FRSC Officials Carry Guns
A bill aimed at establishing a special armed unit for the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and enhancing the agency's operations has successfully passed its second reading in the House of Representatives.
Sponsored by Representatives Abiodun Derin Adesida and Olaide Lateef Muhammed, the bill proposes amendments to the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) Act of 2007 to facilitate the creation of the FRSC Special Armed Squad.
Additionally, it aims to ensure that FRSC officers holding the rank of Deputy Corp Marshal receive benefits associated with their position, including retirement benefits. The bill also seeks to grant the corps exclusive authority over road traffic administration and safety management, with the goal of preventing and reducing road traffic accidents on public roads, overseeing road users, and regulating traffic.
Furthermore, the legislation intends to empower the FRSC to remove obstructions from public roads and to educate drivers, motorists, and the general public on the proper use of these roads.
The bill received unanimous support from members during a voice vote for its second reading.
In a related development, the House also approved a motion put forward by Representative Garba Ibrahim Muhammad during Thursday's plenary, urging the FRSC to incorporate more technology into its operations.
Queen Mercy Atang Focuses on Acting Amidst Marriage Speculation:
The Big Brother Naija alum expressed enthusiasm for this new chapter, eager to showcase her talent and explore opportunities in the entertainment industry. Her post highlighted her determination to prioritize growth over personal life speculation.
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