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Overnight Attacks on Ukraine: Casualties and Damage Reported.

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In the early hours of recent events, Russia executed multiple waves of missile and drone attacks targeting Kyiv and various regions across Ukraine. This escalation has resulted in tragic consequences, including the death of one civilian in Kryvyi Rih and several injuries in the surrounding areas.

Governor Serhiy Lysak of the Dnipropetrovsk region reported that a man succumbed to injuries in a hospital following the missile strikes in Kryvyi Rih, while a 30-year-old woman is in serious condition. The attacks have not been limited to this city; the Odesa region also faced a drone assault, leading to injuries among three individuals when a private residence caught fire. Moreover, in the Zaporizhzhia region, a 53-year-old woman sustained injuries amidst the damage to several residential structures.

In the capital, Kyiv, Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed that the city endured multi-wave drone attacks, resulting in damage to multiple residential buildings and vehicles. Fortunately, no immediate injuries were reported from these strikes. Throughout the night, Ukraine’s air force had reported air raid alerts for Kyiv and central and eastern regions, enduring for approximately six hours.

This striking display of military aggression underscores the ongoing turmoil and humanitarian crises affecting the Ukrainian populace amidst the conflict.

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Falana Condemns Unlawful Street Renaming in Lagos.

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Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has issued a strong condemnation of the ongoing trend of renaming streets and public spaces in Lagos State without adherence to constitutional procedures or resident consultation. Falana describes these actions as unlawful and undemocratic.

In a recent statement, Falana specifically criticized the renaming of “Charley Boy Bus Stop” to “Baddo Bus Stop” by the former chairman of Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Mr. Kolade Alabi. He further cited instances of streets named after President Bola Tinubu, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and alleged street naming by industrialist Aliko Dangote in honor of the late Mr. Herbert Wigwe and President Tinubu.

Falana asserts that these actions contravene the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which grants local government councils the exclusive authority for naming and numbering streets. He referenced the legal precedent set in Chief Obidi Ume v. Abuja Metropolitan Management Council, which affirmed the Abuja Municipal Area Council’s sole authority over street naming within its jurisdiction.

Falana emphasized that the “usurpation of the exclusive functions of local governments on street naming by certain individuals and Local Council Development Areas in Lagos State cannot be justified under the Nigerian Constitution.” He highlighted the historical significance of the Charley Boy Bus Stop, arguing that its renaming without community consultation represents authoritarianism.

Furthermore, Falana expressed concern over the retention of colonial-era names while targeting names honoring Nigerians with positive societal contributions. He urged local government legislative arms to end arbitrary renaming practices, implement transparent processes with public hearings, and ensure community involvement in such decisions.

Falana concluded by stating that street names should not be altered arbitrarily to cater to the whims of political leaders or promote ethnic chauvinism, particularly in a cosmopolitan city like Lagos.

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Kwankwaso and Saraki Pay Respects at Buhari’s Gravesite.

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DAURA, Katsina State – In a gesture of respect and remembrance, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the 2023 presidential candidate for the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), and former Senate President Bukola Saraki visited the gravesite of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday.

Both Kwankwaso and Saraki offered their condolences to the family of the former Head of State in Daura. Images circulating on social media depicted the leaders in prayer at the gravesite.

Buhari, who led Nigeria from 2015 to 2023, passed away in London following a period of illness. His remains were interred in Daura earlier this week. The visits by Kwankwaso and Saraki mark the latest in a series of tributes paid to the late president.

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Public Holiday Declared on 15th July in Honour of Late Former President Buhari.

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The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, July 15, 2025, a public holiday to honor the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 82. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government, following President Bola Tinubu’s approval. This declaration is part of the ongoing seven-day national mourning period.

In a statement, the Minister described Buhari as a leader who served Nigeria with dedication and integrity, emphasizing the holiday’s purpose: to allow Nigerians to reflect on his contributions to the nation’s democratic journey and national development. Citizens are urged to use this day to promote peace, patriotism, and national cohesion, aligning with the late President’s vision for a united and prosperous Nigeria. During the mourning period, national flags will fly at half-mast. The Federal Government has expressed its deepest condolences to the family, the people of Katsina State, and all Nigerians.

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