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Israel Strikes UN Clinic in Gaza, 23 Killed Since Dawn

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By Kamal Yalwa: Gaza | August 6, 2025 Israeli forces have killed at least 23 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip since dawn, including in a strike on a United Nations clinic sheltering displaced civilians in Gaza City, according to reports from the ground. The attack comes amid escalating military operations, with aid agencies warning of a worsening hunger crisis and over 50 Palestinians reportedly killed in recent strikes on Gaza aid distribution sites. At the UN Security Council, UN Assistant Secretary-General Miroslav Jenca called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s reported plan for the full occupation of Gaza “deeply alarming”. European Commission Vice President Teresa Ribera condemned the move as an “unacceptable provocation.

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Prince Harry Cleared of Bullying Allegations in Sentebale Charity Dispute

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The UK Charity Commission has found no evidence of bullying or harassment at Sentebale, the charity co-founded by Prince Harry, following an investigation into a damaging internal dispute. The row erupted earlier this year after Sentebale’s chair, Dr Sophie Chandauka, accused the Duke of Sussex of “harassment and bullying at scale” during a Sky News interview in March. Her remarks came after Harry and several trustees resigned, calling for her to step down “in the best interest of the charity”. The Commission’s report criticised both sides for allowing the conflict to spill into the public, saying it “severely impacted the charity’s reputation” and risked undermining public trust in charities. While investigators found no evidence of systemic bullying, harassment, misogyny, or misconduct by either the chair or the Duke, they acknowledged the “strong perception of ill-treatment” felt by some involved. The report blamed poor clarity in role descriptions and internal policies for misunderstandings that fueled the dispute, which led to multiple trustee resignations and the departure of both founding patrons. Responses A spokesperson for Prince Harry welcomed the finding of no wrongdoing but said the report “falls troublingly short” for failing to hold the current chair accountable. They stressed that the fallout could harm “the children who rely on Sentebale’s support”, and said Harry will focus on finding new ways to help children in Lesotho and Botswana. Dr Chandauka thanked the Commission for confirming “governance concerns” she had raised privately but blamed an “unexpected adverse media campaign” by those who resigned for causing “incalculable damage” to the charity.Prince Harry Cleared of Bullying Allegations in Sentebale Charity Dispute UK | August 6, 2025 —The UK Charity Commission has found no evidence of bullying or harassment at Sentebale, the charity co-founded by Prince Harry, following an investigation into a damaging internal dispute. The row erupted earlier this year after Sentebale’s chair, Dr Sophie Chandauka, accused the Duke of Sussex of “harassment and bullying at scale” during a Sky News interview in March. Her remarks came after Harry and several trustees resigned, calling for her to step down “in the best interest of the charity”. The Commission’s report criticised both sides for allowing the conflict to spill into the public, saying it “severely impacted the charity’s reputation” and risked undermining public trust in charities. While investigators found no evidence of systemic bullying, harassment, misogyny, or misconduct by either the chair or the Duke, they acknowledged the “strong perception of ill-treatment” felt by some involved. The report blamed poor clarity in role descriptions and internal policies for misunderstandings that fueled the dispute, which led to multiple trustee resignations and the departure of both founding patrons. Responses A spokesperson for Prince Harry welcomed the finding of no wrongdoing but said the report “falls troublingly short” for failing to hold the current chair accountable. They stressed that the fallout could harm “the children who rely on Sentebale’s support”, and said Harry will focus on finding new ways to help children in Lesotho and Botswana. Dr Chandauka thanked the Commission for confirming “governance concerns” she had raised privately but blamed an “unexpected adverse media campaign” by those who resigned for causing “incalculable damage” to the charity.

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Lagos Warns Lekki, Ikorodu, Ajegunle, Isheri Residents to Relocate Over Flood Risk

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Lagos | August 6, 2025 —The Lagos State Government has urged residents in low-lying and flood-prone areas to relocate to safer ground as the state braces for heavier rainfall this year. The warning, issued by the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, follows NiMet’s forecast that Lagos will experience significantly more rain in 2025 than in the previous year. Wahab identified Lekki, Ikorodu, Ajegunle, and Isheri (OPIC axis) as high-risk zones, warning that flash floods were likely. His comments came after continuous rainfall from Sunday night into Monday caused widespread flooding, submerging homes and vehicles in several communities. “We won’t tell Lagosians lies. Lagos will be exposed to the vagaries of climate change, and that means flash flooding will occur,” Wahab said. He assured residents that the state was investing heavily in mitigation, with ₦15bn spent on drainage infrastructure in 2024 and ongoing efforts to clear and expand water channels. Projects include System 44 in Lekki, drainage upgrades in Maryland and Ikeja, and the installation of high-capacity pump stations—such as the Ilubirin facility, which pumps three million gallons of water per hour. Wahab cautioned against building on wetlands and floodplains, warning that illegal structures would be demolished. He also defended the government’s environmental enforcement drive, which has led to the shutdown of non-compliant nightclubs and commercial premises. Meanwhile, NEMA reports that floods have killed 191 people across 20 states in 2025, with 94 missing, 239 injured, and 48,056 displaced. Over 134,000 people have been affected nationwide, including 60,071 children. Worst-hit states include Imo (28,030 affected), Rivers (22,345), Adamawa (12,613), Abia (11,907), Borno (8,164), and Kaduna (7,334). In 2024, Nigeria recorded about five million flood victims, with over 1.2 million displaced and more than 1,000 deaths.

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Tinubu Treating South-East Fairly on Infrastructure – Umahi

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Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has dismissed claims that the South-East has been excluded from major road and infrastructure projects under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, describing such reports as “misleading and deceptive.” Reacting to a viral social media post titled “The Politics of Asphalt: Why is the South-East missing from the map?” by Mr. Linus Anagboso, Umahi accused some individuals of deliberately twisting facts to incite the public. He said the Tinubu administration has fairly distributed projects across the six geopolitical zones, with the South-East prominently captured in the third Legacy Project — the Cross River–Ebonyi–Benue–Kogi–Nasarawa–Abuja highway, covering 465km x 2, of which 231.64km x 2 and 231.64km x 1 fall within the South-East at a cost of ₦445.8 billion. According to Umahi, ₦108 billion has already been paid for the project, which was reviewed at the July 31, 2025 Federal Executive Council meeting to extend coverage from 118km to 231.64km. “Under President Tinubu, 90% of abandoned projects, some dating back to 2013, have been revived and are now ongoing. The South-East is receiving the same fair treatment as other regions,” Umahi stated. He listed other ongoing projects in the region, including: Umahi urged South-East residents to support President Tinubu and the zone’s governors, stressing that unity, rather than “politics of hate and misinformation,” will help the region achieve the presidency in the future.

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MKO Abiola’s Wife, Doyin Dies at 82

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Dr. Doyin Abiola, the first woman to become Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of a national daily in Nigeria, has died. She passed away at 9:15pm on Tuesday, August 5, family sources confirmed. She was 82. Doyin, the widow of the late business mogul and politician Chief MKO Abiola, was a media powerhouse in her own right long before her name became linked to Nigeria’s most iconic democratic martyr. She began her journalism journey in 1969 at the Daily Sketch, where her popular column “Tiro” tackled major societal issues including gender advocacy at a time when few dared. In 1970, she left for the United States, bagged a master’s degree in journalism, and returned home to join Daily Times as a Features Writer. There, she rose to become Group Features Editor, and later secured a PhD in Communications and Political Science from New York in 1979. On her return, she served on the Daily Times editorial board, where she worked alongside greats like Dele Giwa, Stanley Macebuh, and Amma Ogan. But history would come calling when the National Concord, owned by MKO Abiola, appointed her as its pioneer daily editor. She eventually became Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief in 1986, becoming the first Nigerian woman to hold such a top role at a national daily. Her career at the National Concord spanned three decades, and she remained a towering figure in Nigeria’s media landscape. Dr. Doyin Abiola and MKO Abiola got married in 1981, and she stood firm through the highs of journalism and the political storms that trailed her husband’s June 12 presidential mandate.

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MSMEs Key to Nigeria’s Economic Growth – VP Shettima Akure

MSMEs Key to Nigeria’s Economic Growth – VP Shettima

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Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed that Nigeria’s economic growth and poverty reduction goals cannot be achieved without the rapid development of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), which he described as the backbone of the nation’s economy. Speaking at the 7th Expanded National MSME Clinic (Ondo 2025) held at the International Culture and Event Centre, Akure, Shettima noted that MSMEs account for 90% of jobs in Nigeria and are central to achieving inclusive growth. He revealed that 65 Ondo-based MSMEs have already benefited from the Federal Government’s ₦75 billion intervention fund, designed to provide affordable financing to entrepreneurs. Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa hailed the clinic as a “revolutionary step” toward unlocking Nigeria’s economic potential, highlighting his administration’s OUR EASE Agenda in line with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda. He called for federal support to establish a Fashion Hub Shared Facility and an Oil Palm Processing Plant in the state. Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji stressed the importance of patronising locally made goods, while the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, urged stronger public-private partnerships to empower young entrepreneurs. The MSME Clinic recognised several Ondo-based businesses, including Denki Wire and Cables Ltd and Kay Classic Fashion, winners of the National MSME Awards for Excellence in Manufacturing and Fashion, respectively.

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