In the Benue State Okpokwu Local Government Area, gunmen kidnap some of its citizens.
At around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, the abductors allegedly attacked a commercial bus along the Eke axis of the road, robbed the passengers, and led them to a bush before fleeing.
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The attackers reportedly ambushed the passengers, according to eyewitnesses.
Austin Agada, a state resident who was just passing by the scene, immediately called security forces and mobilized them to the area and set up rescue operations.
He also reached out to the local youth and vigilance organizations in the three villages around Eke to request surveillance and comb the nearby bushes in search of the abducted victims.
To ensure a coordinated response to the crisis, an official from the bus company was also given details about the vehicle and the military personnel leading the rescue operation.
Donald Trump’s push for a “diplomatic resolution” to the Iranian nuclear issue appears to have started just yesterday.
Trump has vowed to launch a “very successful attack” against Iran, joining Israel’s illegal assault on Iran. On Saturday, the US struck three Iranian nuclear sites.
A midsummer night in June 2025, according to CNN, “could be remembered as the moment the Middle East changed forever, when Israel’s fear of nuclear annihilation was lifted, when Iran’s power was neutered, and America’s soared.”
Of course, Israel’s recent strikes against Iran, which have been dubfully depicted in the US media as attacking military and nuclear facilities, have somehow managed to slaughter hundreds of civilians. Parnia Abbasi, a poet, was killed along with her family while they slept in their Tehran apartment complex.
Anyone who is not in the business of defending Israeli depredations will soon realize that the attacks on Iran are just another case in point for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has launched a campaign against Iranian nuclear facilities with one shot.
Netanyahu has also managed to divert attention from his own embarrassment by being accused of corruption in numerous domestic corruption allegations, in addition to deflecting the attention from Israel’s ongoing genocide in the Gaza Strip.
Additionally, Israelis are incredibly popular with the war on Iran, which is significant news for a prime minister who has faced significant domestic opposition.
Netanyahu’s panties turned into a giant bunch due to Trump’s initial insistence on diplomacy with Iran, but the midsummer night bombing, according to the president, has “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear sites, which has since been fixed.
Iran has undoubtedly long held the attention of the US, with many establishment figures savoring the possibility of bombing the nation to the brim. Some people have sneered more openly than others, such as John Bolton, a former US ambassador to the UN and briefly the first Trump administration’s national security adviser, who issued the following remark in 2015 on The New York Times’ opinion piece: “To Stop Iran’s Bomb, Bomb Iran.
The extent to which Iran has been systematically demonized in US society and media is demonstrated by the editors of the US newspaper of record’s publication, which did not bat an eye when they published such a flagrant call for the violation of international law. Remember that former US President George W. Bush appointed Iraq and North Korea as part of his infamous “axis of evil” in 2002.
Iran’s behavior has been somewhat less apparently, um, “evil” than that of other international actors, like the US itself, aside from being a persistent thorn in the side of US imperialism. For instance, Iran does not currently provide tens of billions of dollars for a direct genocide.
Iran is not the only country that has bombed and otherwise terrorized people around the world, from supporting right-wing state terror in Latin America to carrying out mass slaughter in Vietnam.
Additionally, Israel, which has never allowed UN safeguards on its facilities and has refused to sign the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), is the only clandestine nuclear weapons power in the Middle East.
While criticizing the Iranian government’s “oppressive” nature, those who support the strikes would be wise to turn to the US’s track record for promoting oppression there. The CIA plotted a coup d’etat against Mohammad Mossadegh, Iran’s democratically elected leader, in 1953, paving the way for the torture-happy shah’s extended rule.
In A History of Modern Iran, historian Ervand Abrahamian notes that “arms dealers joked that the shah devoured their manuals in much the same way that other men read Playboy.” Indeed, the shah’s relentless acquisition of US weapons contributed significantly to the Iranian Revolution of 1979, which put an end to his rule by terror. And Trump’s bombing of Iran’s nuclear program? That very same shah began it.
Armes dealers are presumably not too upset about the Middle East crisis’s general escalation and the events of midsummer night. Netanyahu, on the other hand, has gone above and beyond to thank Trump for making the “bold decision” to pursue Iran “with the awesome and righteous might of the United States.”
Trump’s actions “change history,” as Netanyahu would suggest, as if it were making the world a place for more war. The sinister hypocrisy of two heavily armed countries attempting to control nuclear “threats” cannot be overstated in the context of the US media’s desperate attempts to justify illegal attacks on a sovereign nation.
Who can tell what Trump will do next, given his pride in being spontaneous and manic. But rest assured that, regardless of what happens, the arms industry won’t soon be stricken.
15 years after becoming famous alongside Mark Wright on The Only Way Is Essex, Lauren Goodger claims she has “ruined her looks” and looks “abnormal” in her plans to ditch her implants.
Lauren Goodger admits, “I hate my fake boobs and bum now,” and believes she has “ruined her looks.”
Fifteen years on from her first appearance on The Only Way Is Essex, Lauren Goodger looks dramatically different and she’s the first to admit it.
When the hit reality show launched back in 2010, Lauren was one of a group of unknowns who quickly found themselves thrust into the spotlight, with their glamorous lives in Brentwood playing out in front of the nation. Fast-forward to now, and Lauren, 38, has spoken candidly about the many cosmetic procedures she’s undergone over the years – and the regrets that have come with them.
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Lauren in 2011 before undergoing a breast augmentation and BBL (Image: Getty Images)
The reality star, who appeared on TOWIE last year, admitted: “I’ve had surgery to ruin my looks. My fake boobs and bum are now my enemy. My body seems to me to be unusual. I don’t need these massive boobs and bums.
She added: “When I look at myself naked in the mirror, all I see are lumps and bumps everywhere.” Lauren shot to fame as part of TOWIE ’s original line-up and quickly became a central figure thanks to her high-profile relationship with co-star Mark Wright, who is now married to Michelle Keegan and has welcomed their first child.
She left the show in 2012 as a result of her breakup, but she quickly returned in 2016 and made the decision to reappear as a cast member last year, claiming that this was the ideal time to do so.
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Lauren has openly discussed her numerous appearance changes over the years. She revealed in 2011 that she had had a nose reconstructed after an accident. She then chose breast augmentation surgery in 2013, which increased her cup size from 34D to 34E.
She was known for her failed on-off romance with Mark Wright(Image: UK Press via Getty Images)
However, she made one of the most significant changes in 2017, when she traveled to Turkey to get a Brazilian bum lift. She now regrets the experience, which she revealed in 2023.
She said, “I’m not sure how I’m going to do that yet,” in a candid manner. I’m not sure if the BBL can be reversed. I’m considering whether to have the fat sucked out, but I’m not sure if that’s a possibility. I’ll research my options by speaking with a lot of different surgeons.
She continued, describing the BBL as “the worst experience” of her life, explaining that she now wants a more natural figure once more but isn’t sure how to do it.
Lip fillers have also featured heavily in Lauren’s beauty journey. In early 2023, she debuted the results of the ‘butterfly effect’ filler trend the same one favoured by Katie Price telling followers: “I’ve just had the butterfly effect lip fillers by Lift Aesthetics, I’ve got the tape on at the minute so I’m talking really weird.
I’m literally swollen, but it’s a new method because it’s so amazing and I’m eager to see the results.
Lauren Goodger shared a candid Instagram post about wanting her breast implants removed (Image: Instagram/Lauren Goodger)
Lauren revealed that her battles with anxiety had previously prevented her from making more lasting changes despite her long-standing openness to treatment and enhancements.
In a heartfelt Instagram post, she shared: “I have suffered tremendous anxiety due to things I’ve been through which led me to being caffeine and alcohol free but also stopped me being able go abroad on holiday or have surgery or so minor treatments I’ve been so bad with anxiety…”
“But today I spoke to the incredible @simonsmithsurgeon because I want to have my implants removed from my boobs. I don’t want them anymore, I just need to get them removed. “I’m eagerly awaiting my natural boobs back,” I say.
As she embraces her natural appearance, Lauren Goodger is ready to leave the past behind one step at a time, from Essex glam queen to a woman on a journey back to herself.
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England were 225-4 on day three of the first Test at Headingley when a shorter ball from India’s Prasidh Krishna was nicked behind and caught, ending Ollie Pope’s “wonderful” innings.
One of the tournament’s biggest stars, Kylian Mbappe, has yet to take to the field while the FIFA Club World Cup is in its second week.
The Real Madrid forward was initially denied entry after he initially missed his team’s opening game against Al Hilal on Wednesday, but Xabi Alonso’s confirmation that Mbappe would also miss their second game against Pachuca on Sunday made his exclusion even more significant.
What is known about the Mbappe situation, please:
Before the Club World Cup, why did Mbappe visit the hospital?
After experiencing a high fever and gastroenteritis, Mbappe was treated in Florida, United States.
Real Madrid announced in a statement on Thursday that Kylian Mbappe is receiving treatment for an acute case of gastroenteritis in a hospital.
Mbappe was not given a date for his admission, but a subsequent club update, released seven hours later, confirmed that he had been treated and had returned to Real Madrid’s training facility.
According to the club, “Mbappe will continue receiving specialized medical care and gradually resume his team activity.”
How did Mbappe get gastroenteritis, and what is it?
A common illness that results in diarrhea, fever, and vomiting is gastroenteritis, also known as the stomach flu or stomach bug.
The National Health Service (NHS) of the United Kingdom states that “gastritis is typically brought on by a bacterial or viral tummy bug and affects people of all ages.”
The NHS says “cases in adults are typically caused by norovirus or bacterial food poisoning,” though it has not been revealed how the Real Madrid star contracted the illness.
At the Club World Cup, how many games will Mbappe miss?
Real’s manager, Xabi Alonso, has ruled the France captain out of one game and has so far missed one.
In his pre-game press conference on Saturday, Alonso declared, “He]Mbappe is better.
He returned from the hospital two days later. He is improving steadily.
Mbappe, second left, was ruled out of Real Madrid’s opening game at Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, following his absence from the Gardens North Country District Park training facility.
Who will play in the Real Madrid Club World Cup games in place of Mbappe?
In the opening game of Real Madrid, which ended in a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal, Mbappe was replaced by Gonzalo Garcia, who played for Real Madrid’s second team.
Real’s 21-year-old opened the scoring, giving Alonso another chance to give him.
The Spanish manager said, “Gonzalo can do what he did the other day]against Al Hilal.”
He had three chances and scored one. We’ll see what happens as we move forward. It’s crucial to have players who can sense smell. He did very well.
Mbappe will participate in the Club World Cup.
Mbappe might be selected for Real’s final group game against FC Salzburg on Thursday, according to Alonso.
“We’re getting more and more confident about him for the upcoming game.”
The NHS claims that gastroenteritis usually resolves itself within a week. The 26-year-old may be discharged from the hospital by Wednesday, but it’s still to be seen if he will be fit for the game, especially since it’s a late afternoon kickoff in the middle of the afternoon.
Given the gap between the final group-stage match and the opening knockout game, Mbappe’s chances of playing out a full game will increase if Real is selected for the round of 16.
Mbappe during a warm-up session [File: Susana Vera/Reuters]
What is Real Madrid’s World Cup training schedule?
The Spanish giants will wrap up Group H play on Thursday at 19:00 GMT against RB Salzburg at the Philadelphia Lincoln Field following Sunday’s game against Pachuca.
At 19:00 GMT, Real will play their first knockout game against Group H’s runners-up on July 1 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
Real will play Group G winners at 9 p.m. on June 30 at 9 p.m. (01:00 GMT, July 1) at the Camping World Stadium in Orlando.
Mbappe hasn’t won a club World Cup.
No. Only one European team, the winners of the UEFA Champions League, has ever played in the Club World Cup under its previous rules, making Mbappe the first to do so.
Mbappe was still working in the French Ligue 1 at the time, and his former clubs PSG and Monaco did not take part in the competition despite Real Madrid’s record five victories.
Without Mbappe, can Real Madrid win the Club World Cup?
Los Blancos have won the most European and Club World Cup titles in the history of club competitions, a flawless record. In the last ten years, they have won the continent’s top club competition five times.
Mbappe joined Real at the start of the 2024-25 season, but he did not participate in any of their previous victories in La Liga, Champions League, and Club World Cup.
Without its star Frenchman, it is fair to say the club has performed fairly well without him, but it would be nice to have him back for the duration of the Club World Cup.
Mbappe is a favorite of the many Real Madrid players that fans adore.
Washington, DC – Democrats quickly accused US President Donald Trump of overstepping his authority as he praised what he called the “spectacular military success” of the strikes he authorized against Iran.
Trump launched military strikes against Iran’s nuclear sites without the consent of Congress, according to numerous critics who have since charged him with violating the US Constitution.
Trump threatened to end wars, but now he has plunged America into one, according to Senator Christopher Van Hollen Junior.
His actions “ignore a clear violation of our Constitution,” despite the requirement that only the Congress can declare war.
Legislators from both major parties have spearheaded measures to compel Trump to approach Congress before starting any strikes in the wake of the US attacks.
Congress has the authority to declare war or authorize the use of force for a particular purpose under the US Constitution.
Trump’s “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) supporters have also been vehement in their opposition to US involvement in Israel’s conflict. It has pointed out that Trump won the election despite making the commitment to end Middle Eastern hostilities. They want Trump to concentrate on domestic issues, particularly the economy.
Justifications for impeachment
The 1973 War Powers Resolution, which curbed the president’s authority to declare war on the military, expanded this authority.
Trump, according to progressive congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, violated both the War Powers Resolution and the Constitution.
He “has impulsively risked starting a war that may ensnare us for generations.” She said that impeachment is unquestionably and clearly a possibility.
Because the president is the armed forces’ commander-in-chief, he can impose orders, but they must also adhere to the rules set forth by the Constitution.
However, the president has the authority to appoint military personnel in the event of a “sudden attack” or to take legal action.
Numerous Democrats quickly realized that the US was not in imminent danger from Iran’s long-running nuclear facilities.
In a March assessment, the US intelligence community stated that Iran is not developing nuclear weapons.
Trump appears to be sidelining Congress in his foreign policy because he has increasingly relied on executive powers to govern domestically.
However, lawmakers have little control over his military decision because Republicans control both the House and the Senate. It’s almost impossible to impeach someone.
Without the consent of Congress, President Trump’s sending of American troops to Iran is a flagrant violation of our Constitution. pic. twitter.com/pqzAeS4K19
No legal justification for strikes
Trump is likely to veto any legislation that is introduced by lawmakers under the War Powers Resolution to outlaw attacks on Iran without the Congress’ approval.
Trump’s strikes have enough support to make that outcome unlikely, but the House and Senate could overturn the veto with two-thirds of the vote.
The US president has not provided a legal justification for the strikes, but he is likely to cite an existing military authorization or claim that he was responding to an urgent need.
A law that gave the permission to then-President George W. Bush to launch what would become the “war on terror” was passed in the wake of the September 11 attacks.
As part of the so-called “war on terror,” US wars against Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, among others, were waged by millions of people and devastated societies. Additionally, it has cost US soldiers’ lives and trillions of dollars.
A year later, lawmakers approved a second authorization to allow the invasion of Iraq in 2002.
The Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF), which is still in effect, was used by previous presidents to justify attacks that Congress did not specifically approve.
The attack on Iran is “patently illegal,” according to Brian Finucane, a senior adviser with the International Crisis Group’s US program and former State Department lawyer.
In a social media post, he wrote, “Even under the prevailing executive branch doctrine, this is likely to constitute ‘war’ requiring congressional authorization.”
Rep. Ilhan Omar’s statement regarding the Iranian bombing by the United States:
The Middle East conflict is now at an all-time high, with President Trump ordering the strikes on Iran and ordering them to be carried out without the consent of Congress.
Military strikes won’t be…
When Trump announced the attack, influential progressive senator Bernie Sanders was speaking at a rally in Oklahoma.
Attendees began chanting, “No more war” as Sanders explained the US strikes to the audience.
He claimed that it is “absolutely unconstitutional.” The president does not have that right, as the president is well-known for. The only entity that can bring this nation to war is the US Congress.
Nancy Pelosi, a former member of the Democratic House, said lawmakers will “demand answers” from the administration.
