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 Prof. Ofoegbu Cracks Down on Fake Clearance Certificates By Adaobi Nsofor  To promote transparency and align with the Anambra State Government's mining agenda, the Office of the Chairman, Mining Reform Committee, has apprehended group of miners, who falsely claimed to be collaborating with the Mining Reform Committee while issuing unauthorized certificates to fellow miners. Prof. Charles Ofoegbu, Chairman of the Committee, strongly condemned the unauthorized issuance of mining certificates, describing it as a criminal offense. He expressed dismay at the extent to which individuals will go to undermine the Anambra State Government's efforts, emphasizing that perpetrators must face justice.  Prof. Ofoegbu noted that his actions as Chairman are guided by the governor's directives. "Upon learning that a group of miners were impersonating my office by signing and issuing clearance certificates, I promptly alerted the MD of OCHA Brigade and the DSS, who swiftly responded to...

 Two migrant boats sink, kill 45 people off Djibouti coast Two shipwrecks off the coast of Djibouti killed at least 45 migrants, with many missing, according to a statement Tuesday from the UN's International Organization for Migration (IOM). "Two shipwrecks off the coast of Djibouti have tragically left 45 migrants dead, with many still missing," an International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) spokesperson wrote X. The IOM said search and rescue efforts are underway, with 32 survivors rescued, according to AA. The boats left Yemen carrying 310 people but capsized in the Gulf of Aden.​​​​​​​ The UN agency noted that it is working with Djiboutian state emergency services to locate the remaining passengers while supporting survivors. The dangerous sea crossings between Yemen and the Horn of Africa continue to be a route for migrants fleeing conflict and hardship, despite the risks involved.

 Maldives joins South African's ICJ case against Israel The Maldives has said it has officially filed a declaration of intervention in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to join the genocide case against Israel for committing massacres in the Gaza Strip. “Israel must be held accountable for its unlawful acts in Gaza. The rule of law must be upheld, and Israel must cease its genocidal acts against the Palestinian people," Maldives’ President Mohamed Muizzu said in a post on X. Muizzu further said that Palestine “must” be recognised and established based on the pre-1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital. Several countries have joined the genocide case against Israel, including Türkiye, Nicaragua, Palestine, Spain, Mexico, Libya and Colombia.

 Middle East tension escalates, as Iran unleashes 200-Missile barrage on Israel Iran launched a large-scale missile attack against Israel on Tuesday, firing approximately 200 missiles, with dozens targeting the cities of Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Haifa. This offensive, coordinated by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), was in retaliation for the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and other key figures. Iranian officials declared the attack a direct response to the Israeli strikes in Lebanon, where Israel had launched a ground operation targeting Hezbollah, a militant group supported by Tehran. The IRGC confirmed that Israeli security and military sites were the primary targets. The Israeli military, which initially reported the launch of around 180 missiles, has vowed swift retaliation. “Iran’s actions tonight will have serious consequences,” warned Israeli military spokesman Daniel Hagari, as he confirmed that Israel’s air defense systems, in cooperation with...

 Diddy accused of sexually abusing 120 more people, including 9-year-old boy Tony Buzbee, the Texas-based attorney, says he is representing 120 accusers with sexual assault lawsuits against Sean ‘Diddy‘ Combs, some of which occurred over 20 years. The embattled rapper was arrested at a hotel in Manhattan on September 16 over sex trafficking and racketeering charges. Robyn Tarnofsky, the US magistrate judge, ordered that the entertainer be sent to jail while awaiting his trial. Tarnofsky’s order followed after the Bad Boy Records founder pleaded not guilty to the 14-page federal indictment against him. At a press briefing on Tuesday, Buzbee revealed that the 120 accusers were roughly split evenly by gender. He said the allegations spanned over 30 years and included 25 minors, with one child who was allegedly just 9 when they were victimized. He said the allegations include “violent sexual assault or rape, sexual abuse, facilitated sex with a controlled substance, forced imprisonment...

 Femi Adebayo celebrates veteran ‘Ojopagogo’ on birthday Actor and filmmaker, Femi Adebayo, has honoured his senior colleague, Rasak Olayiwola aka Ojopagogo, on his birthday. He commended Ojopagogo’s selflessness, congratulating him on his special day and wishing him good things in life.  Adebayo shared a captivating photo of Ojopagogo, accompanied by heartfelt words: ”Happy Birthday and many happy returns Sir @ojopagogotv , your constant support and contributions to myself and everyone around you is truly inspiring. Congratulations as you celebrate your birthday, wishing you more success in good health and prosperity”, Femi wrote.

 How NAF Plane Allegedly Killed 23 Worshippers, Others In Kaduna The Jika da Kolo community in Yadin Kidandan, Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State, have alleged that a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) plane, while fighting terrorists at the weekend, mistakenly bombed the community, resulting in the deaths of over 25 people. However, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has disagreed with the villagers, insisting that the operation was carried out based on credible intelligence indicating a significant presence of terrorists and their weapons cache in the Yadi Forest. According to Tribune Online, the villagers claim that the victims included 23 worshippers at a mosque and others at a market in the area, who were mistakenly killed during the operation. This is contrary to the claims by the Air Force authority, which stated that scores of terrorists were confirmed killed during the strike and that there was no mosque in the area. A councillor representing the area, Abdullahi Ismail, confirmed ...