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Israel has attacked a critical water desalination plant and a mosque in Gaza as it intensifies attacks on the enclave despite a ‘ceasefire’.Published On 24 Aug 202624 Aug 2026Share Video: Israel attacks desalination plant and mosque in Gaza on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

Veteran actor and screenwriter Taiwo “Ogogo” Hassan was buried at his residence in Ilaro, Ogun State, shortly after a special prayer for him at the Asade Agunloye Pavilion. Kira, one of Ogogo’s daughters, confirmed on her Instagram page that the actor was buried on Monday in accordance with Islamic rites. “God, they’ve buried my daddy,” she wrote. Several of Ogogo’s colleagues, friends and associates attended the burial to pay their final respects. They included Madam Saje, Dele Odule, Yinka Quadri, Jide Kosoko, Femi Adebayo, Toyosi Adesanya, Ireti Osayemi, Sunny Alli, and Muyideen “Lala” Oladapo. Ogogo’s burial ground (Credit_ Instagram@citypeopletv) Others…

A day after Mike Vrabel lamented about the state of his roster, the Patriots did something about it. New England traded receiver Kayshon Boutte to the Texans in exchange for safety Jaylen Reed and a draft pick, according to The Ringer. It will be a seventh-round pick, ESPN reports.Boutte, 24, spent his first three NFL seasons with the Patriots, who selected him in the sixth round of the 2023 draft. After catching just two passes during his rookie season, Boutte developed a bigger role in the Patriots’ offense each of the past two seasons. He set career-highs with 43 receptions and 589…

Nigerian socialite Tiamiu Abdulrahman Kayode, popularly known as Rahman Jago has spoken out following the reported arrest of his colleague and friend, Poco Lee, in the United Kingdom. Poco Lee, whose real name is Iweh Odinaka, is reportedly being held on remand in the UK over an alleged assault offence and is expected to appear before the Snaresbrook Crown Court in London in September. Reacting to the situation, Rahman Jago expressed concern over what his friend is going through while urging people not to use the development to seek attention online. He said he believes there is more to the…

Challenges facing the economy and insecurity, especially associated with elections in a developing economy like Nigeria, will be the focus of discussion at the seventh yearly lecture of Freedom Online (www.freedomonline.com.ng) on 3 September in Lagos. Freedom Online, according to a statement by its Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief, Gabriel Akinadewo, is focusing on how to tackle insecurity during the lecture “because it has become a monster, threatening to consume the nation-state called Nigeria.” “What does the future hold for Nigeria after the 2027 general elections? How will the election be conducted in a way that will be acceptable to all? Will the…

Israel has threatened intensified attacks and forced displacement in Gaza over children’s kites, calling them “an act of war”. Palestinian analysts call the claims baseless and warn they could be used to justify further escalation.Published On 24 Aug 202624 Aug 2026Share Israel threatens attacks in Gaza over children’s kites on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

The US announced a host of sanctions against Iran and threatened its supporters in what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said was “the single greatest financial offensive ever”.Labelling it an “economic D-Day” for Iran, Bessent said the US would sever all economic ties with the country and added that any nation financially partnering with Iran would also be isolated. However, the latest threat to the Iranian regime follows several U-turns and extended deadlines from the White House in its efforts to end the conflict.The war has led to hikes in global oil prices, and in response to the latest threat Iran…

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has said that a possible sudden wheel or bogie defect, along with the manner of brake application, may have contributed to the derailment of the Warri-Itakpe Train Service (WITS) in Delta State. NRC disclosed this in its preliminary report on the incident, which occurred on 8 June near the Goodluck Jonathan Railway Station, Owa-Oyibu, Agbor, Delta State. The report was signed by NRC’s Managing Director, Kayode Opeifa, on Monday. The train departed Itakpe at noon, carrying 482 people, comprising 442 passengers and 40 operational personnel, and derailed while approaching the Outer Home signal of the…

EU reviewing support of a ban on new drilling in the Arctic as war impacts energy security.Published On 24 Aug 202624 Aug 2026Norway will continue developing its Arctic oil and gas resources despite European Union (EU) policy seeking to halt new fossil fuel projects in the region, according to a senior government official.Development of reserves in the Barents Sea is to persist, Energy Minister Terje Aasland told Reuters news agency on Monday. While the EU currently supports a ban on new drilling in the Arctic on environmental grounds, it is reviewing the policy due to energy security concerns.Recommended Stories list…

The Osun State Government has constituted a 10-member committee to verify victims of election-related violence and oversee the disbursement of the N500 million endowment fund promised by Governor Ademola Adeleke after his re-election victory. The committee, announced on Monday, is expected to receive and verify petitions, claims and supporting evidence from people affected by the violence and recommend appropriate relief for those found eligible. The development comes barely a week after Mr Adeleke announced the fund following his victory in the 15 August governorship election, during which he acknowledged that the political contest had come at a heavy human cost,…