- Israel has launched new airstrikes on Tyre, Lebanon, following an earlier raid that resulted in the deaths of seven people. Lebanese state media reported that the strikes began after the Israeli military urged residents of the southern city to evacuate. The National News Agency (NNA) reported multiple attacks on Tyre, starting with a strike on a residential apartment.
- The Chairman of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) Kano State branch, Abdurrahman Ali, has expressed concern over the departure of 15,000 medical doctors from Nigeria by 2024 due to inadequate remuneration. Speaking at a media conference during the NMA’s Physician Week, Mr. Ali highlighted the need for fair compensation and recognition of doctors’ contributions to retain talent within the healthcare system.
- The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar II, has highlighted the persistent issue of Almajiri and out-of-school children in Northern Nigeria, calling it a serious challenge that leaders must address. Speaking at a Northern Governors Forum meeting in Kaduna, the Sultan urged the governors to prioritise the matter in their discussions.
- The Enugu Police Command has dismissed Inspector Ozonwanji Joseph for allegedly shooting and killing Enugu-based musician Okezie Mba, also known as Igbo-Jah. In a statement on Monday, police spokesperson Daniel Ndukwe confirmed that the orderly room trial of Inspector Joseph had been concluded, leading to his dismissal from the force.
- The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has expressed concern over the ongoing power outage affecting northern Nigeria, which has left millions without electricity and disrupted businesses. The blackout is due to the vandalism of the second Shiroro Power Line, which supplies the Kaduna station and other northern states. In a statement, CNG National Coordinator Comrade Jamilu Aliyu Charanchi criticised the failure to repair the first Shiroro Power Line, faulty for months, and argued that timely intervention could have prevented the crisis.
- Nigeria is losing an estimated $26 billion annually due to power failures, according to the latest Africa Trade Barometer report by Standard Bank. While noting that the national grid often collapses and fails to meet daily peak demands, which are nearly four times its generation capacity, the report reveals that businesses are forced to spend around $22 billion each year on off-grid fuel, further driving up operational costs.
- Manchester United has officially sacked manager Erik ten Hag following a disappointing start to the season, currently placing 14th in the Premier League after a 1-0 loss to West Ham. This defeat marks the club’s fourth in nine league games and only one win in their last eight matches across all competitions. Ten Hag, who was appointed in April 2022, previously led the team to significant victories, including the Carabao Cup in 2023 and the FA Cup in 2024. The club expressed appreciation for his contributions and wished him success in the future.
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