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Hamas Surprises With ‘Yes’ to Ceasefire Talks — Is the End Near?
Hamas has announced that it has delivered a “positive” response to the latest Gaza ceasefire proposal, with one official suggesting the truce could begin as soon as next week.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Hamas says it has issued a “positive” response to the latest Gaza ceasefire proposal — a deal that, according to one official, could take effect as early as next week. However, it remains unclear whether this indicates acceptance of U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed 60-day truce.
In a statement released late Friday, Hamas confirmed that it had submitted its feedback to Egyptian and Qatari mediators and was prepared to enter negotiations on implementing the ceasefire framework. The group said its final position would be determined after consultations with other Palestinian factions and discussions with mediators.
President Trump announced earlier in the week that Israel had agreed to a 60-day ceasefire plan, during which the U.S. would work with all parties to end the conflict. He urged Hamas to accept the offer before conditions in Gaza further deteriorated.
A Hamas official, speaking anonymously, confirmed that negotiations were required to determine the number of Palestinian prisoners to be exchanged for each Israeli hostage and the scale of humanitarian aid to be permitted during the truce.
Hamas insists that aid distribution be expanded through the United Nations and other humanitarian organizations. The official added that the proposed truce would also initiate talks on a permanent ceasefire and full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, in exchange for the release of the remaining hostages.
He claimed that President Trump guaranteed an extension of the truce beyond 60 days if necessary, though the U.S. has not publicly confirmed such a commitment.
Past efforts at reaching a ceasefire have faltered over Hamas’s demands for firm assurances that negotiations would lead to a permanent end to the war. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to resume hostilities until Hamas is dismantled.
“We’ll see what happens. We’ll know in the next 24 hours,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Thursday, when asked if Hamas had accepted the latest ceasefire terms.
Meanwhile, Civilian Death Toll Rises in Gaza
Hamas’s announcement came as Israeli airstrikes killed 15 people in Gaza on Friday, while another 20 reportedly died from gunfire while seeking aid. According to the UN human rights office, 613 Palestinians were killed within a month while trying to access humanitarian assistance.
Many of the fatalities occurred near distribution points run by the U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), witnesses said. Others were shot near aid convoys operated by the UN and other organizations.
The Israeli military has previously stated it fires warning shots to control crowds or deter individuals who approach troops. GHF denied any casualties occurred within its sites and stated it was investigating reports of violence during aid distributions.
Efforts to reduce clashes have included the installation of fences and signage along aid routes. Nevertheless, on Friday, officials at Nasser Hospital reported that 17 people were killed waiting for aid trucks in a military-controlled zone in Khan Younis.
One survivor, Seddiq Abu Farhana, who was shot in the leg, said he dropped a bag of flour he had collected. “There was direct firing,” he recounted. “We were just hungry people trying to survive.”
UN human rights spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani said it was unclear who was responsible for the shootings, but evidence indicated that Israeli forces had fired on civilians approaching GHF distribution points. Of the 613 aid-related deaths, 509 were linked to GHF locations, she noted.
GHF disputed the figures, accusing the UN of relying on statistics from the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry. Shamdasani defended the UN’s data, saying it was drawn from various credible sources, including medical and humanitarian organizations.
The World Health Organization’s Gaza representative, Rik Peeperkorn, said Nasser Hospital is receiving mass casualties daily, primarily from areas near food distribution zones. The International Committee of the Red Cross also reported being overwhelmed multiple times in recent months by patients suffering gunshot wounds near these sites.
Gaza’s Health Ministry said the death toll in the territory has now exceeded 57,000. The war began when Hamas militants launched a deadly attack in southern Israel, killing about 1,200 people and taking around 250 hostages.
While the ministry does not distinguish between civilians and fighters, it states that over half of those killed are women and children. The figures, despite coming from a Hamas-run body, are widely used by international bodies and the UN due to the lack of alternative official sources.
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‘Kwankwaso Is More Experienced Than Peter Obi’ – Buhari’s Ex-Aide Declares.
Ahmad made the assertion in a post on his X handle, maintaining that Kwankwaso’s decision to accept the position of running mate should be seen as an act of political modesty rather than an indication that he is less qualified than Obi.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to the former presidential aide, the relationship between the two politicians should be viewed as one of equals rather than that of a superior and a subordinate.
“To be entirely candid, the political dynamic between Rabiu Kwankwaso and Peter Obi ought to be characterised as one of collegiality between peers, rather than a hierarchy of principal and subordinate,” he wrote.
He added, “The choice to assume a deputy role beneath Obi ought to be interpreted as a testament to political modesty.”
Making a case for Kwankwaso’s political experience, Ahmad recalled that the former Kano State governor served as Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives before Obi became a prominent figure in national politics.
He also noted that Kwankwaso governed Kano State, which he described as Nigeria’s most populous and politically influential state, for two terms and served as a federal minister.
“If we are assessing political experience, Sen. Kwankwaso probably has a longer and more impressive political background than Peter Obi,” Ahmad stated.
In contrast, the former presidential aide argued that Obi’s major public office experience was limited to his tenure as governor of Anambra State.
“Unlike other candidates, Peter Obi was just a former governor of Anambra State,” he wrote.
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‘I Have Stopped Impregnating Women’ – 2Baba Makes Shocking Revelation.
Nigerian music star Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has declared that he no longer impregnates women.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The singer made the statement on Saturday during a live performance at Rehab Lounge in Calgary, Canada.
While performing his hit song True Love, 2Baba paused to interact with the audience and playfully asked the women present to identify where his true love was.
He jokingly wondered whether she was standing at the back of the venue or somewhere in front of him before making a remark about his experiences with women.
The award-winning musician told the audience that he had stopped getting women pregnant, adding that he had been making the same confession wherever he performed recently.
He said, “For the purpose of this show, I will pretend like I’ve never seen anything before. Where’s my true love? Is she back there? Is she right here? Is she somewhere here? Where’s my true love? You people shouldn’t put out me for trouble.
“As I said, some ladies they fear to shout. See, everywhere I go these days, I make this confession. As I say, some ladies they fear to shout. I say, I don’t fear to shout. Because I don’t stop to dey give woman belle. Ask anyone, they’ll tell you, I don’t do such thing things again.”
The singer’s comment comes amid public interest in his personal life and relationships.
2Baba was previously married to Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay-Idibia. The couple announced their separation in January 2025 after having two children together.
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NPFL Cracks Down! Abia Warriors, Katsina United, Warri Wolves Hit With Sanctions.
Abia Warriors were fined ₦3.2 million for failing to provide adequate security as agreed during the pre-match technical meeting ahead of their encounter with Niger Tornadoes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Abia Warriors were fined ₦3.2 million for failing to provide adequate security as agreed during the pre-match technical meeting ahead of their encounter with Niger Tornadoes.
The Umuahia-based club was also found guilty of an attempt by one of its officials to disrupt the live broadcast of the match by harassing a crew member of the league’s broadcast partner.
As part of the disciplinary measures, Abia Warriors’ multimedia officer, Chidera Favour Igwe, has been suspended from all NPFL match activities for five matches.
Katsina United, meanwhile, were fined ₦2 million for failing to provide adequate and effective security during their home fixture against Plateau United.
The club was also sanctioned for allowing supporters to encroach onto the field of play during the encounter.
Warri Wolves Receive Heaviest Punishment
Warri Wolves have been handed the most severe sanctions following the unruly behaviour of their supporters during Sunday’s Matchday 10 clash against Kano Pillars in Ozoro.
The Seasiders were fined ₦4.2 million and docked three points and three goals from their accumulated tally. The club was also ordered to play its next three home matches behind closed doors.
According to the NPFL, Warri Wolves failed to provide adequate security at the stadium, resulting in an assault on match officials after the final whistle.
The league further disclosed that the second assistant referee sustained a nose injury and was left bleeding during the incident.
The NPFL stated that all three clubs have 48 hours from the date of notification to appeal their respective sanctions in accordance with the league’s disciplinary procedures.
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