Apparently, Israeli forces reportedly set off incendiary bombs by using quadcopter drones to incinerate ambulances outside of a Gaza City clinic. International humanitarian law forbids the use of incendiary weapons in densely populated areas.
To help provide food and nutrition assistance to Nigerian communities that have been impacted by conflict, the US government has given the WFP $32.5 million.
The US Embassy in Nigeria stated in a statement on Wednesday that the funding will provide nutrition and food aid to internally displaced people in the North-East and North-West regions.
The Embassy claims that the support is intended to save lives and lessen the suffering of vulnerable groups, particularly women and children.
Through electronic food vouchers, WFP Nigeria will distribute food and nutrition assistance to 764, 205 people in conflict-affected areas, including complementary nutrition top-ups for 41, 569 pregnant and breastfeeding women and girls, and 43, 235 children.
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To address worsening hunger and malnutrition, the United States announced a $93 million emergency food assistance program for 13 nations, including 12 in Africa in August.
Nearly one million children who are severely malnourished will receive ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF), according to the US Department of State.
Some of the countries that are receiving aid are Haiti, Mali, Niger, Ethiopia, Sudan, South Sudan, Nigeria, Madagascar, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Kenya, and Chad, according to the US government.
The US state department’s principal deputy spokesperson stated in a press release that the aid would also cover necessary food items, targeted nutritional assistance, and emergency logistics.
“Today is the Trump Administration’s first 200 days, and it will follow on that promise of real victories for the American people.” The United States is restoring strength, ensuring prosperity, and standing up for American interests on the global stage, according to Pigott.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the Federal Government to immediately take responsibility for completing the long-abandoned National Library of Nigeria project in Abuja, warning that a national monument of such importance should not be left to private charity.
Reacting to recent comments by First Lady, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, who announced her intention to support the library’s completion as part of her birthday celebrations, the ADC in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, expressed appreciation for her gesture, but stressed that the National Library cannot be reduced to a personal pet project.
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According to the party, the National Library, established by an Act of Parliament in 1964, is the custodian of Nigeria’s collective memory and intellectual heritage. In this regard, its completion and long-term maintenance, the ADC argued, must be prioritized through transparent, sustainable and predictable national funding, not through goodwill donations.
Read the full statement:
“The African Democratic Congress (ADC) acknowledges and appreciates the thoughtful gesture of The First Lady, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, in drawing attention to the abandoned National Library of Nigeria project in Abuja as part of her birthday celebrations.
“However, as a responsible party, we must firmly state that the National Library of Nigeria cannot, and must not, be reduced to the status of a personal pet project of any individual, no matter how well-intentioned.
“The National Library is a living repository of our collective memory and intellectual heritage. It is the custodian of Nigeria’s story, culture, research, and knowledge production. It is not just another building.
“It was established by an Act of Parliament in 1964, as a parastatal of the Federal Ministry of Education to ensure that future generations have access to the wealth of knowledge needed to build a progressive and enlightened society. Therefore, for sustainability purposes, the library and its projects must be funded through national budgetary provisions.
“Now that Mrs. Tinubu has shown interest in the National Library, what is required is not personal charity, but presidential attention. The First Lady should use her influence to impress upon President Tinubu the urgency of completing this project through budgetary allocations.
“From what we know, the responsibility for its funding was at some point shifted to TETFUND. This explains why neither the library’s budget for 2024 nor 2025 included any direct budgetary allocations.
Let us be clear that the Nigerian National Library is far too significant to be ignored or left to rely on well-intentioned people’s good will. Being purposefully overlooked in the appropriation process would not allow a country to preserve its intellectual heritage.
Thank you, Mrs. Tinubu thanks her for her concern and for bringing attention to this neglected project for a while.
Bamidele Akingboye, the Social Democratic Party candidate for the Ondo State governorship election on November 16, 2024, has passed away.
Oyeniyi Akingboye passed away earlier on Wednesday at his home in Victoria Garden City, Lagos, according to a statement from his aide.
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Akingboye, a well-known businessman and a mentor to many across Nigeria and beyond, is credited with his unwavering integrity, humility, and generosity.
His wives, children, grandchildren, and siblings remain. In this difficult time of grief, the family has requested privacy, and it will inform the family about burial plans and other details.
Millie Court’s friends have opened up about her “worst nightmare scenario” following her second break-up from Liam Reardon. The Love Island star is reportedly panicking that her ex will appear on the next season of Love Island All Stars.
The pair met and fell in love on ITV2’s popular dating show in 2021 and were ultimately crowned the winners, despite Liam kissing Lillie Haynes in Casa Amor. Liam’s actions away from the villa were so shocking, the show altered their format to allow Lillie, a dumped Casa girl, to come back to share what happened with Millie.
However, Millie and Liam were successful in winning over the public. They remained apart until their initial split was revealed in July 2022, but they rekindled contact a year later.
However, it was reported that Millie was “gutted” after Liam reportedly called it quits on their relationship yesterday (2 September).
After the initial breakup, Liam agreed to E4’s Celebs Go Dating, and now an insider has informed The Sun that Millie worries that Liam will sign up for Love Island All Stars, which kicks off its third season in January.
Millie’s family member described it as the “worst nightmare scenario” for her and said it would be difficult for her to see her ex-boyfriend again.
They said Liam will make it very painful for her to watch Love Island All Stars in January because she has told her friends. She is persuaded to do it because she knows his employers will want him, and he signed up for Celebs Go Dating after their last disagreement in 2022.
She detested the fact that he was dating women on that, and she couldn’t handle it again. Because they met and fell in love at the villa, Love Island All Stars would be even worse for her. She would have the worst nightmare scenario.
Liam’s friend has remarked that he isn’t moving too quickly back to the villa or any reality TV.” They insisted that Liam is not even considering any other TV offers at the moment, especially dating ones.
He regrets doing Celebs Go Dating after the previous split, so he shouldn’t be too soon to return to the villa.
However, they also suggested that he might change his mind: “Despite that, it’s only four months away and a lot can happen there.”
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According to sources, the couple’s friends hope Millie and Liam can rekindle their romance. They had to navigate a long-distance relationship while they were together, Millie based in Essex, and Liam based in Wales. Friends hoped this was a “blip” but ultimately found it too difficult.
Friends are hoping this might just be a blip because it’s all still very fresh, a source said. “Obviously, they’ve worked things out before. But they are currently separating. Everyone who believes in them hopes things will work out.
Millie and Liam have not publicly disclosed their split, but Millie said in a statement that she and Liam wanted to let everyone know that we have separated to prevent any speculation.
“I’ve had a difficult decision, and I’m devastated, but what’s ultimately in our best interest right now is what. Thank you to each and every one of you who has helped us grow our relationship.
Nothing can ever diminish the incredible learning we had last year and on Love Island, and I wish Liam the very best of all of his endeavors.
“I’m excited for what’s coming, and we’re both prepared for new chapters.” Love, Millie”.
Millie Court’s friends have opened up about her “worst nightmare scenario” following her second break-up from Liam Reardon. The Love Island star is reportedly panicking that her ex will appear on the next season of Love Island All Stars.
The pair met and fell in love on ITV2’s popular dating show in 2021 and were ultimately crowned the winners, despite Liam kissing Lillie Haynes in Casa Amor. Liam’s actions away from the villa were so shocking, the show altered their format to allow Lillie, a dumped Casa girl, to come back to share what happened with Millie.
However, Millie and Liam were successful in winning over the public. They remained apart until their initial split was revealed in July 2022, but they rekindled contact a year later.
However, it was reported that Millie was “gutted” after Liam reportedly called it quits on their relationship yesterday (2 September).
After the initial breakup, Liam agreed to E4’s Celebs Go Dating, and now an insider has informed The Sun that Millie worries that Liam will sign up for Love Island All Stars, which kicks off its third season in January.
Millie’s family member described it as the “worst nightmare scenario” for her and said it would be difficult for her to see her ex-boyfriend again.
They said Liam will make it very painful for her to watch Love Island All Stars in January because she has told her friends. She is persuaded to do it because she knows his employers will want him, and he signed up for Celebs Go Dating after their last disagreement in 2022.
She detested the fact that he was dating women on that, and she couldn’t handle it again. Because they met and fell in love at the villa, Love Island All Stars would be even worse for her. She would have the worst nightmare scenario.
Liam’s friend has remarked that he isn’t moving too quickly back to the villa or any reality TV.” They insisted that Liam is not even considering any other TV offers at the moment, especially dating ones.
He regrets doing Celebs Go Dating after the previous split, so he shouldn’t be too soon to return to the villa.
However, they also suggested that he might change his mind: “Despite that, it’s only four months away and a lot can happen there.”
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According to sources, the couple’s friends hope Millie and Liam can rekindle their romance. They had to navigate a long-distance relationship while they were together, Millie based in Essex, and Liam based in Wales. Friends hoped this was a “blip” but ultimately found it too difficult.
Friends are hoping this might just be a blip because it’s all still very fresh, a source said. “Obviously, they’ve worked things out before. But they are currently separating. Everyone who believes in them hopes things will work out.
Millie and Liam have not publicly disclosed their split, but Millie said in a statement that she and Liam wanted to let everyone know that we have separated to prevent any speculation.
“I’ve had a difficult decision, and I’m devastated, but what’s ultimately in our best interest right now is what. Thank you to each and every one of you who has helped us grow our relationship.
Nothing can ever diminish the incredible learning we had last year and on Love Island, and I wish Liam the very best of all of his endeavors.
“I’m excited for what’s coming, and we’re both prepared for new chapters.” Love, Millie”.