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A coalition of more than 80 human rights organisations operating under the auspices of the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room (NCSSR) expressed their dissatisfaction on Tuesday with the state of Nigeria during the first and second quarters of the year and with the deteriorating security situation there. As a result, the organisation advised the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd.), to act quickly or resign because it was clear that he had failed the nation. These comments were made by the NCSSR during a news conference on the state of the country that its convener, Ene Obi, and co-convener, James…

The Plateau State chapter of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), has accused a Christian group called ‘Yan Babeli,’ of killing six herdsmen in Mongi and Langai communities of Mangu local government area of the state. The Chairman of MACBAN in the state, Mallam Nura Abdullahi, who made the allegation on Tuesday, said seven other herders have been missing following the attack by the group which has its base in Bauchi State. Abdullahi, in a statement, said the group invaded the communities on July 22, “hunting for people in the name of criminals, arrested some Fulani men…

A baby has died of Marburg in Ghana as health authorities clarify the figures of those killed by the virus that is from the same family as Ebola. This brings to two the total number of people who have died in Ghana in the current outbreak. The 14-month-old’s father was the first person to have died in the country. India confirms first Monkeypox death The baby’s mother, meanwhile, has tested positive for the virus but is “alive and well” according to the government who says she is receiving care in an isolation centre to prevent further spread of the illness.…

Former Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas has joined Italian club Como on a two-year deal. The 35-year-old arrives at the Serie B side on a free transfer after his contract with Monaco expired in June. Fabregas joined Monaco from Chelsea in January 2019 when his former Arsenal team-mate Thierry Henry was manager. “I have been extremely lucky because my career has allowed me to play in fantastic clubs. Como in this case is no exception,” Fabregas said. Barcelona complete Kounde deal “I can’t wait to take the field and play in front of the fans in such a beautiful environment. “The tradition of…

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has signed a new contract keeping him at the club until 2027. The Portugal international, 25, has scored 34 goals in 85 games since joining from Wolves in 2020 for £41m. He scored 21 goals last season as Liverpool won the FA Cup and EFL Cup and finished as runners-up in the Premier League and Champions League. Chelsea make De Jong bid, set to sign Wesley Fofana “It’s obviously from the club’s perspective proof of the belief in myself as a player,” Jota said. “Since I arrived two years ago I established myself as an important player…

Yesterday, an heavy loaded tipper crushed a father of 30 children to death in Lokoja, Kogi State. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Sector Commander in the state, Stephen Dawulung, disclosed this to journalists in Lokoja. He said: “The man, Abdulsalam Ibrahim, a 60-year old commercial motorcyclist and his passenger were killed by the tipper truck at Ganaja Junction in Lokoja. India confirms first Monkeypox death “The incident was tragic and very unfortunate. It was a case of hit and run because by the time we responded to the distress call and rushed to the scene, the driver and the…

A South-West pressure group, Yoruba Youth Council (YYC), has urged the All Progressives Congress (APC) to have a serious rethink on its decision to field a Muslim-Muslim ticket in the 2023 general elections. The National President of the group, Ayodele Gbologe, who made the call at a press conference in Ibadan, Oyo State, noted that the APC would not respect the Federal Character if it wins the presidential election next year. The APC presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, picked the former Borno State governor, Kashim Shettima, as his running mate on July 10. The development has generated angry reactions among the Christian…

The US has killed the leader of al-Qaeda, Ayman al-Zawahiri, in a drone strike in Afghanistan, President Joe Biden has confirmed. He was killed on Sunday during a CIA counterterrorism operation in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan. Mr Biden said Zawahiri had “carved a trail of murder and violence against American citizens”. “Now justice has been delivered and this terrorist leader is no more,” he added. Two found dead amidst raging California wildfire Al-Qaeda was taken over by Zawahiri after Osama Bin Laden’s death in 2011. He was one of the US’s “most sought terrorists” and collaborated with Bin Laden…

India has confirmed its first death caused by monkeypox in the southern state of Kerala. On Saturday, a 22-year-old man from the United Arab Emirates who had just arrived in the state passed away. The individual had initially tested positive for the virus abroad, according to Kerala’s Minister of Health Veena George. She claimed on Monday that samples examined after his passing confirmed the infection as well. Outside of Africa, this is the fourth case of monkeypox death to be reported globally. Terrorists Planning To Attack Lagos – Gani Adams Monday also saw health authorities in Ghana confirm the West…

In the midst of the massive wildfire that is destroying much of northern California and driving hundreds of people from their homes, two bodies have been discovered. The bodies of the dead pair were found inside a car in the driveway of a property caught in the blaze. Sheriff Jeremiah LaRue of Siskiyou County told ABC News that the two appeared to be attempting to leave the area. California’s largest fire this year, the McKinney Fire has scorched more than 52,000 acres. Zimbabwe Launches Gold Coins To Curb Inflation The two deceased individuals’ names won’t be made public until their…