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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a stern warning on Tuesday, October 1, threatening “crushing attacks” against Israel if it retaliates for a missile strike launched earlier by Tehran.    The IRGC’s statement, carried by the Fars news agency, emphasized that any response by Israel would be met with overwhelming force.   “If the Zionist regime reacts to Iranian …

Many are of the opinion that we are witnessing the beginning of World War 3.  Missiles or missile fragments appear to have struck near downtown Tel Aviv causing massive explosions.  Iran launched nearly 200 ballistic missiles at Israel and air defences were seen intercepting the projectiles over the country.  Video footage appears to show that at least some of the missiles or large …

The Israeli military confirmed on Tuesday, October 1, that Iran launched approximately 180 missiles towards Israeli territory, in what is being seen as a major escalation in the region.    According to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), the missile barrage came in response to the recent killings of Iran-backed militant leaders.   “IDF systems have identified approximately 180 missiles fired …

Legendary American actor,  John Amos has d!ed at the age of 84.     According to Amos’ son, K.C., the actor d!ed of natural causes on Aug. 21 in Los Angeles.     “It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned,” K.C. shared in a statement. “He was a man with the kindest …

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, on Monday, September 30, raided some supermarkets and open shops in some parts of Abuja and seized counterfeit items worth N37 million.   The agency said in a statement posted on its X handle on Tuesday that during the operation which was based on intelligence reports from its Investigation …

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has launched an investigation into a viral video of two young content creators filming while in traffic in the Victoria Island area of the state.   The viral video shows the content creators coming down from their car while in traffic and then making videos of themselves.   In a statement released on its …

Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has declared that he is worth over €100million.     The 25-year-old established himself as one of the most prolific strikers in world football after joining Napoli from Lille in 2020.     In the 2022-23 campaign, Osimhen netted 31 goals in all competitions as Luciano Spalletti led the club to their first Scudetto in more …

At least six people have been killed and nine wounded in a mass shooting at a Tel Aviv railway station, Israeli media said.   Police earlier said four people were killed and seven wounded in a suspected terror attack in Israel’s central city of Tel Aviv, adding that two assailants had been “neutralised”.   Israeli police said that two “terrorists” …

The royal family will welcome a new baby in the coming months, Buckingham Palace has announced.   The late Queen’s granddaughter, Princess Beatrice, 36, and husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, 40, have announced they are expecting a second baby.   The royal baby will be a little sibling for the couple’s three-year-old daughter Sienna, and Mr Mapelli Mozzi’s son and Beatrice’s stepson, eight-year-old Wolfie.   Two new …

The kidnapped Benin Zonal coordinator of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Prof Monday Igbafe, has escaped from his abductors.    Igbafe was kidnapped on Saturday night, September 28, 2024, while driving into his home at Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State.   His abductors were said to have taken him to an unknown destination inside his …