Lucky Irabor, the former chief of the defense staff and retired army general, will release the book “Scars: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum” on October 3, 2025.
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The book, which presents an account of the complex dynamics of Boko Haram, will be presented at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja’s Congress Hall.  ,
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo serves as the chairman of the occasion while President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to be the Special Guest of Honour.
The book reviewer will be Most Rev. (Dr.) Matthew Hassan Kukah, the Catholic Bishop of the Sokoto Diocese.  ,
With far-reaching regional, continental, and global repercussions, Boko Haram’s emergence in 2002 marked an unprecedented era of bloodbath, destruction of property, and destruction of economies, not just in Nigeria but also across the West African belt.  ,
Gen Irabor’s statement, “In Scars: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum,” partially read, dissects the Boko Haram conundrum while offering solutions to a problem that threatens the future of Nigeria and other West African states.
A deeper understanding of Boko Haram and the insurgency problem can be gained from Gen Irabor’s bird’s-eye view, which helped Nigerian forces fight one of the biggest threats to his country, according to the statement.  ,
The 330-page book, which reviewers claim is “destined to change the Boko Haram narrative,” contains 14 chapters broken up into three parts.  ,
To celebrate India’s victory in the Asia Cup final against their regional arch foes, India’s prime minister Narendra Modi has contentiously invoked the conflict with Pakistan in May, which sparked a fifth all-out war.
On the games field, “#OperationSindoor.” India wins, and the outcome is the same! Congratulations to our cricketers,” Modi posted on X on Monday.
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In May, Modi made reference to the four-day conflict between the two countries, with an emphasis on India-administered Kashmir, following an attack that India blamed Pakistan for killing 22 tourists, an accusation Islamabad vehemently refutes.
In response to the attack, Modi declared “Operation Sindoor,” which heightened tensions and caused Pakistan to retaliate. More than 70 people were killed in the brief conflict by missile and drone attacks, with both parties claiming victory.
An Indian naval officer in June acknowledged that the country lost a number of fighter jets to Pakistani fire during their May-torn conflict and that the government had “constraints” placed on Indian forces in New Delhi.
As tensions between India and Pakistan continue to be high, Indian cricket players and Pakistani counterparts have exchanged other insults after refusing to shake hands in the Asia Cup final.
After India defeated Pakistan by five wickets on Sunday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Mohsin Naqvi, the country’s interior minister, and the Asia Cricket Council (ACC) chief Mohsin Naqvi, the country’s interior minister, refused to accept the trophy.
Former New Zealand cricketer and broadcaster Simon Doull announced, citing the ACC, that the Indian team would not be able to collect their awards because of the tensions.
Abrar Ahmed of Pakistan congratulates Sanju Samson of India [Satish Kumar/Reuters]
In any of the three matches the two teams played, the Indian team refused to shake hands with the Pakistan team.
Naqvi reportedly refused to leave the award-giving ceremony altogether.
Indian players Tilak Varma, who won the player-of-the-match award, Abhishek Sharma, who won the player-of-the-tournament award, and Kuldeep Yadav, who won the most valuable player award, showed up to accept their individual awards, but did not acknowledge Naqvi.
The only other audience member on stage who did not applaud the Indian trio was the Pakistani official.
Yadav claimed he had “never seen” a winning team deny their trophy during a post-game press conference.
Salman Agha, the captain of Pakistan, claimed that India’s conduct at the tournament was “bad for cricket.”
A good team doesn’t do that, as they did today. Good teams follow our instructions. We waited for and took our medals, Agha said.
Devajit Saikia, the secretary of the Indian cricket board (BCCI), announced that the board would protest Naqvi at its upcoming November meeting of the governing International Cricket Council (ICC).
Customers claim that her £26 face mist helps with migraines and that Vicky Pattison has shared her secret to keeping her energy up during Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals.
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Vicky Pattison has been openly sharing a behind-the-scenes look at what she’s been doing to maintain her energy levels. It’s no secret that Strictly Come Dancing preparations are exhausting. Vicky shared a photo of Neom’s Big Day Energy Face Mist while driving to rehearsals and wrote, “Let’s f***ing go, I guess. ” This is one item she’s been using to give a boost.
The Neom spray instantly revitalizes and revitalizes your skin and you. The spray costs £26 at LookFantastic right now, and some customers claim it helps with migraines.
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Every time you use The Wellness Big Day Energy Face Mist, you become more upbeat and feel calm and peaceful because of its natural scents, such as rosemary, eucalyptus, and patchouli. These scents, presumably due to their ability to relieve tension and stress, which can make migraines worse when they start to feel.
The spray has 38 different antioxidants as well as a blend of adaptogens, which help protect your skin from environmental factors like blue lights and urban pollutants. It also helps to maintain a healthy and calm complexion. You can carry it in your bag for a top-up both during the day and whenever you need it, both under and over makeup.
One of the most popular items to be praised is the Wellbeing Big Day Energy Face Mist, one of its migraine-soothing properties. One person wrote, “I’ve already ordered this three times. It smells amazing and is so refreshing. I like to use this to refresh my eyes because I have migraines.
Another user commented, “I just adore this. This is my second mist purchase.” Migraines can cause heavy eye contact, which I have. Even if I work from my laptop, a few drops of this can really relieve my heavy eyes. It also has a wonderful scent.
However, one reviewer claimed that the Wellbeing Big Day Energy Face Mist doesn’t “look bad.” It just slightly resembles a bug spray or hair spray in that regard. In the mornings before working out, it feels nice to put on. There aren’t many ingredients on the list. But it’s still good for the money. Although I personally wouldn’t buy it again, I am aware that some people would enjoy this product a lot.
However, others said they adored it and adored it. This was a great addition to my Neom collection. My mood is boosted by the scent of it, which is so gorgeous. It also brings a lot of new life. In the morning, I like to apply it. Love that you can wear it over makeup!
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Other companies have created their own versions of the same formula, including Wildsmith’s Super Energising Treatment Mist ($40), which features notes of English daisy, lemon balm, bergamot, and calendula. Aesop’s Immediate Moisture Facial Hydrosol, which costs less than £19 and has a floral and citrus scent, is available in stores as well. You can now purchase The Body Shop’s Mandarin energizing Face Mist for a very affordable price, which is now £3.28 less than it did at £14.99.
Customers can’t get enough of the “adorable” sets, which Sainsbury’s has begun to drop their Christmas pyjamas, with sizes already flying off shelves.
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It may still feel a bit early, but the countdown to Christmas has officially begun. Stores are dropping their Christmas food menus, and retailers are launching festive jumpers left, right and centre. And Sainsbury’s is the latest brand to have just made it even more exciting with the arrival of its new festive pyjamas.
The supermarket’s Tu Clothing pyjamas are always a hit with shoppers, and the latest matching sets for the whole family have been labelled “adorable”. From fun festive graphics to alpine ski scenes and traditional checks, the collection has something for everyone, whether you’re looking to prep your Christmas Eve pjs or want something cosy to wear in the lead-up to the 25th.
The sets are already popular thanks to affordable prices and affordable sizing, and stock is starting to sell quickly.
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These adorable pink striped pyjamas with novelty Santa faces are available in both child and adult sizes if you’re looking for a pair to go with everything. One button-up pyjama shirt and two full-length pants are included in the set.
Traditional Pyjamas printed on women’s Christmas ski scenes
Here, you can purchase an 18-pound package.
You could wear these pyjamas right away without feeling like you’re in the holiday spirit too soon because the print is more winter-themed than Christmas. These pyjamas have a stunning navy ski scene print, which makes them much more expensive than the £18 price tag.
Traditional pyjamas in a traditional Plum Christmas cheese-printed jersey
Here, you can purchase a 16-pound package.
These fun Christmas cheese-printed ones will be perfect if you like novelty pyjamas. These pjs, which cost only £16, will keep you warm all winter long and are made of soft jersey fabric.
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Here, you can purchase an 18-pound package.
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It’s not surprising that the Western print is present on the Christmas sets because Tu Clothing makes an iteration of cowboy-themed pjs for almost every occasion, from Halloween to Valentine’s Day. This pair is the ideal addition to your Christmas pyjama collection for fans of country music.
A renamed club under new ownership in a rebranded league. The script was set for a glorious start to the 2025-26 campaign for Newcastle Red Bulls.
Played in front of the first sell-out crowd at Kingston Park for seven years, Newcastle could not deliver a stand-out victory as Saracens played with a hard-edged physicality to make sure they headed south with a bonus-point victory.
Perhaps it was the Red Bull effect in reverse as Sarries were determined not to lose, certainly not judging by a social media post they put out afterwards.
The takeover of ailing Newcastle by Red Bull has the potential to be a game-changer for English rugby.
After years of struggle and the loss of three clubs from the top flight, here is a storied global brand, with a history of sports investment dipping their toe into a new sport and a new venture in a league wanting fresh impetus.
Arriving at Kingston Park on Friday, it was hard to miss the imprint of the new owners on proceedings.
From the DJ playing in a special booth outside the ground to cars emblazoned with the sponsor’s name and free products handed out to spectators walking up to the ground.
What was generated was a palpable buzz with the ground packed to the rafters. Fireworks greeted the home players’ arrival while lulls in play were met with music over the tannoy.
And despite the name change, it did not take long for cries of ‘Red Bulls’ to echo round the terraces.
Over 9,000 were present for the Prem Rugby Cup against Harlequins a fortnight before, while 10,210 fans were there for the Saracens game, the highest in the league since 2018.
A large number present were in the 18 to 30 demographic and many younger, a good sign for rugby union in general.
In comparison last season, their average crowd in the league was 5,908.
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But should anyone be surprised at the outcome?
Defeat by Saracens was Newcastle’s 38th loss in 40 league games stretching back to March 2023.
It is now almost three years since they won an away league fixture and they have finished bottom of the league in each of the past three seasons.
Operating with a shallow squad last year, well under the salary cap, director of rugby Steve Diamond has had to work quickly since the takeover to bring in both quality and quantity.
However, it has been a race against time with the other nine Prem clubs working on recruitment for this season months in advance of the Red Bulls.
New players like Christian Wade, Argentina scrum-half Simon Benitez Cruz and New Zealand import Tom Christie will be drip-fed into the squad in the weeks and months ahead as Newcastle play catch-up.
The immediate challenge is becoming more competitive in The Prem as they try to match the influence that has been so noticeable off the field.
“The club is in brilliant hands, where they’re going,” Diamond said.
“I don’t think there is any club that could get the numbers here like we are. It’s incredible.
New type of ownership model
Traditionally rugby clubs have relied on generous benefactors to underpin their finances – Bruce Craig at Bath and Steve Lansdown at Bristol Bears are just two.
But this relies on the deep pockets of multi-millionaires, so what happens when the money runs out?
Previous Newcastle owner Semore Kurdi had been involved with the club since 2012 but felt that he had taken them as far as he could.
So the arrival of Red Bull and change in ownership model is a significant moment for the domestic game. Eyeballs will be on the north east in the coming months to see what impact is generated.
The energy drinks company has made a huge impression in Formula 1 and football but rugby union is new territory.
Red Bull have been tight-lipped so far and all we have to go on is a statement from Oliver Mintzlaff, their CEO of Corporate Projects and Investments, who said when the takeover was announced: “Together, we aim to elevate rugby to new heights and deliver unforgettable moments for our fans.
‘Acid test’ for rugby
Red Bull will be able to call upon their expertise in other sports and as a well marketed brand at Newcastle, but it was a surprise to many when they were first linked with the ailing club.
One of those was Rob Wilson, a professor in Applied Sport Finance at UCFB, who thinks the Austrian company is dipping its toe into a market that is undervalued.
“If I was sat in a private equity house, I would be thinking that rugby was undervalued and I am pretty sure that there would be big, significant gains to be made,” he said.
“Red Bull have bowled in at Newcastle and said ‘we’ll have a go’. If the early signs are positive, you’ll see other companies try and get involved elsewhere. If not, they may hold off.
“But Red Bull have first-move advantage so if they win, they stand to win big.
“If they can’t win, we’ll see a reticence of people to move into the market because they’ll think it’s too immature for them to move into.”
With the league wanting to expand back up from 10 to 12 teams, Newcastle’s place looks secure and gives time for on-field improvements and marquee signings to be made ahead of the 2026-27 season.
But all the while, others will be closely watching how Red Bull get on and whether they can crack the 15-player game.
“We’ve had the best part of a decade of financial challenges, whether that’s Saracens overspending and breaking regulations, Wasps, Worcester and London Irish going into administration, it needs that reset,” Wilson added.
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Out of ‘the doldrums’
One area where the new owners want to make a difference is with Newcastle’s long-suffering supporters.
Every other club in The Prem has lifted a trophy since they last won something in 2004, while their very future felt in doubt the longer it went on until the takeover was announced.
They have been in dialogue with supporters’ groups about putting on more buses for away games to make Newcastle the best supported visiting team and transforming home games into more than an 80-minute experience.
“We’ve been in the doldrums,” said Jonathan Crossman of Newcastle Falcons Supporters Club.
“It didn’t matter which way we went, we just couldn’t get the team out of it, whereas this now is a breath of fresh air. It’s fantastic. There’s a lot more positivity around the place.
“Before the Harlequins game was like Christmas Eve, the excitement of it on and off the field.
“They said they are going to take it step-by-step and it’s not a one or two year project, it’s a long-term one.”
At her 16th birthday party, Venezuela Fury, the eldest daughter of boxing legend Tyson Fury and his wife Paris, made the announcement. The announcement has sparked a lot of discussion online.
Teenager Venezuela Fury, who is the eldest daughter of boxing champion Tyson Fury and his wife Paris, has left fans gobsmacked after revealing her engagement at her 16th birthday celebration.
The teenager, who is the first of the seven Gypsy King children, made the announcement at a lavish party surrounded by her famous family.
Delighted mum Paris, who has appeared alongside Tyson in the popular Netflix series At Home With The Furys, posted pictures of the momentous evening as Venezuela displayed her dazzling ring and posed with her partner, Noah Price.
Numerous people have questioned Venezuela’s young age in response to the revelation, which has sparked a lot of discussion online.
Early engagements are a common occurrence for the Fury clan, who have consistently been open and honest about their traditional Traveller heritage and customs. Paris, 35, has previously discussed Tyson’s late teens and leaving school.
A peek at Venezuela’s social media demonstrates that she’s accustomed to enjoying the luxurious lifestyle, and isn’t bashful about sharing it with her 184k Instagram followers. Selfies captured aboard private aircraft and stylish ensembles at gatherings demonstrate that Venezuela is embracing her finest existence.
She also appears to be following her mother’s advice, as Paris revealed that her daughter didn’t want to work at home and take care of family matters.
Paris remarked, “We’ve always said it’s up to them,” adding that. “Venezuela chose to leave, and that’s what she wanted to do.” In our community, that is how it is. Venezuela has matured in spite of its early educational leave.
Netflix viewers observed her managing the demanding Fury family and frequently taking care of her six younger brothers and sisters.
She also displayed the close relationship she has with both her parents, particularly her father, who frequently refers to her as his “princess.”
Venezuela made her debut wearing a ballgown-style frock deserving of a storybook and celebrated her 16th birthday with a typically extravagant outfit. However, it created a lot of social media buzz the moment she announced her engagement and was backed by friends and family.
Venezuela is obviously getting ready to follow her parents’ traditional route of getting married young and starting her own family, even though her partner has not yet fully entered the limelight.
Tyson and Paris, who wed in 2008 following a teenage romance, think their daughter’s engagement is a continuation of family customs.
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The Fury dynasty remains utterly committed to their heritage and their decisions, even though some supporters might object to this decision.
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