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Russian strikes across Ukraine on Monday resulted in the deaths of at least three people and caused significant damage to energy infrastructure. Explosions were heard in multiple regions, including the capital Kyiv, where residents sought refuge in metro stations. In central Dnipropetrovsk, a 69-year-old man was killed in the mass attack, according to Governor Sergiy Lysak. Zaporizhzhia also reported one civilian casualty, while in the western city of Lutsk, a Russian strike damaged an apartment building, killing one person. Energy facilities in Lviv were also targeted, leading to partial power outages. In the wider Kyiv region, missile and drone attacks…

The Federal Government, led by Minister of Education Prof. Tahir Mamman, is set to meet today with representatives from the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other key stakeholders to address unresolved issues that have led to ASUU’s recent threat of a strike. ASUU had issued a 21-day ultimatum due to concerns such as the revitalization fund for public universities, unpaid earned academic allowances, withheld salaries, promotion arrears, and issues with the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS). At a press conference marking one year of the current administration, Mamman indicated that many of these issues are already…

Hezbollah has launched a large-scale attack on Israeli positions, using over 320 Katyusha rockets and a number of drones, in response to the killing of one of its top commanders, Fuad Shukr. The group targeted 11 Israeli bases, including sites on the Golan Heights, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing violence between Hezbollah and Israel since the beginning of the Gaza war in October. Israel, in turn, carried out pre-emptive strikes on Hezbollah positions in Lebanon, with Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant declaring a 48-hour nationwide state of emergency due to the potential for civilian attacks. “The declaration on…

Kenya Airways has posted a net profit of KSh 513 million for the first half of 2024, marking its first profitable period in over a decade. This turnaround follows years of financial struggles, with the airline last reporting a profit in 2013 and facing substantial losses, including KSh 14.3 billion in 2020 and KSh 22 billion in the first half of 2023. The airline’s recent success is attributed to a 22% increase in total income to KSh 91.49 billion and a 30% rise in operating profit, now at KSh 1.30 billion. Kenya Airways’ financial revival is largely credited to a…

Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo has officially launched the construction of a 300,000 barrel-per-day oil refinery, positioning the country as a future key petroleum hub in West Africa. The refinery, part of a larger petroleum hub project located in Jomoro, is set to be a significant development for Ghana, which began oil production in 2010 and currently produces about 132,000 barrels of crude oil per day. The $12 billion project will be financed and built by a consortium including Touchstone Capital Group Holdings, UIC Energy Ghana, and Chinese firms China Wuhan Engineering Co. and China Construction Third Engineering Bureau Co. The…

Senegalese striker Nicolas Jackson hit back at former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel following Chelsea’s 6-2 win over Wolves. This victory came after a shaky start to the season, including a loss to Manchester City, which had sparked criticism from Mikel. He had taken issue with Jackson’s missed chances during the City game and questioned the team’s direction under new manager Enzo Maresca. However, Jackson silenced his critics by scoring Chelsea’s first goal against Wolves, marking a strong response to those doubting his finishing ability since his move from Villarreal. After the match, Jackson responded to Mikel’s remarks on Instagram,…

In a surprising development, the power couple ‘Zinwe’—comprising Zion and Chinwe—has been evicted from the Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ season. This marks the fifth pair to exit the competition, leaving nine pairs still in the running for the grand prize. Zinwe’s eviction came after public voting, which saw them receiving the fewest votes among the five nominated pairs: Wanni x Handi (Wanni and Handi), Doublekay (Kellyrae and Kasia), Chekas (Onyeka and Chizoba), Beta (Ben and Tjay), and Zinwe. Beta and Chekas were also close to eviction, with votes nearly as low as Zinwe’s. With Zinwe’s departure, the competition…

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has raised concerns over the Federal Government’s preferential treatment towards Oando Plc in its acquisition of AGIP and ENI’s onshore assets, while other transactions such as Shell’s deal with Renaissance and SEPLAT’s purchase of Mobil’s assets have been delayed. In a statement through his spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku criticized the Nigerian Upstream Production Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) for fast-tracking Oando’s deal while other significant acquisitions in the oil and gas sector remain stalled. Atiku said, “Within just eight months, the Nigerian Upstream Production Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) approved a deal which saw the divestment of…

Apple is expected to unveil new products on September 10, including the iPhone 16, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The iPhone 16 Pro models are rumored to have larger screens and a new dedicated button for taking pictures, alongside support for Apple Intelligence, the company’s AI features. Additionally, Apple may introduce the Apple Watch Series 10, which is expected to be thinner with a larger screen, and new AirPods featuring expanded noise cancellation capabilities. While invites for the event haven’t been sent out yet, the date aligns with Apple’s recent product launches. Gurman also mentioned that updates for Macs with…

The Department of State Services (DSS) has released journalist Adejuwon Soyinka, who was detained earlier at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The reason for Soyinka’s arrest, which took place early Sunday, remains unclear as the DSS has not provided any explanation. Soyinka, who is the Regional Editor of The Conversation Africa and a former BBC Pidgin Editor, was taken into custody upon his arrival from the United Kingdom at around 5 am. A source close to Soyinka confirmed his release but mentioned that the DSS had confiscated his travel passport. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google…