RUSSIA UNLEASHES MASSIVE DRONE AND MISSILE BARRAGE ON KYIV, INCLUDING RARE ORESHNIK HYPERSONIC STRIKE, KILLING AT LEAST FOUR AND INJURING DOZENS. (PHOTO).

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 Russia unleashes massive drone and missile barrage on Kyiv, including rare Oreshnik hypersonic strike, killing at least four and injuring dozens Russia launched one of its largest aerial attacks in months on Kyiv and surrounding areas, unleashing hundreds of drones and missiles in an overnight barrage that killed at least four people and injured more than 80, Ukrainian officials said. Authorities reported widespread damage across the capital region, including destroyed residential buildings, damaged schools, and strikes on infrastructure as emergency crews worked through the night to extinguish fires and clear rubble. Officials said the assault included the use of an Oreshnik hypersonic missile, which was fired near the capital and marked only the third known deployment of the system in the war since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in 2022. The missile, which is believed to have a long range and potential nuclear capability, was part of a larger wave of roughly 90 missiles and ...

PETER OBI CONDEMNS ARREST OF SHEIKH AHMAD TIJJANI UMAR IN KADUNA”.(PHOTO).


 Peter Obi Condemns Arrest of Sheikh Ahmad Tijjani Umar in Kaduna”

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the arrest of Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Tijjani Umar, in Kaduna, describing the development as a threat to freedom of expression.

Obi disclosed that the cleric was arrested shortly after hosting him in Kaduna, raising concerns about the state of civil liberties and political tolerance in the country.

In a statement, Obi warned that such actions could undermine democratic principles, stressing that recent developments in Nigeria’s political space “must be nipped in the bud.” He called on authorities to uphold the rule of law and ensure that citizens’ rights are protected at all times.

The former Anambra State governor further decried what he described as growing suppression and intimidation of opposition voices, urging the government to refrain from actions that could stifle dissent or weaken democratic institutions.

He emphasized that a healthy democracy thrives on freedom of speech . 

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