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Spain is deploying its military to the North African enclave of Ceuta after thousands of migrants overwhelmed the territory's border with Morocco, prompting a major security response as officials confirmed at least nine people died during the crossings.The Spanish government said the Armed Forces will support the Civil Guard in restoring order after local officials warned the city could no longer handle the influx.Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska are expected to visit Ceuta as Madrid scrambles to contain the crisis.The surge marks one of the largest migrant waves to hit Ceuta since 2021, when more than 8,000 people entered the Spanish territory over two days, triggering a diplomatic dispute between Spain and Morocco."The situation ...

A man has di£d after allegedly using a potent glue to seal his p£nis as a form of contraception, instead of using a c0ndom. Salman Mirza, 25, known to be a drug user, reportedly sealed his private p@rts with an ultra-strong epoxy resin during s£xual intercourse with his partner. The pair were said to have been inhaling the glue "for a kick" before deciding to use it as a contraceptive during their rendezvous at the Amber Hotel in Ahmedabad. Within a day of checking into the hotel, Salman was found unconscious in the "shrubs" outside the premises by an acquaintance. He was rushed to hospital but di£d shortly afterwards. An unidentified green substance was discovered in his abdomen. According to The Times of India, the couple decided to engage in s£xual activity afte...

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has accused the 2027 Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, of making false claims over a recent incident at the airport.Speaking on Channels Television's Politics Today on Thursday, Keyamo alleged that Obi deliberately fabricated the story for political gain.The minister claimed that Obi falsely alleged he was harassed by airport officials because of his status as an opposition figure, insisting the accusation unfairly portrayed civil servants without allowing the authorities to verify the facts.Keyamo questioned the fairness of making such allegations against airport personnel without first giving the ministry an opportunity to investigate the incident.His remarks come days after ...

The Federal Government has outlined how funds saved from the removal of fuel and foreign exchange subsidies have been spent, saying the resources have been used to meet key national obligations.Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, disclosed this on Thursday during the 7th Africa Emerging Markets Forum in Abuja.According to Oyedele, the savings have been channelled into servicing government debts, paying workers' salaries, implementing the new ₦70,000 national minimum wage, and funding the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND).He assured Nigerians that the government would soon publish a comprehensive report detailing the total amount saved from the subsidy reforms and how the funds have been allocated.Oyedele acknowledged ...

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has fulfilled his promise by paying ₦25 million toward the medical treatment of veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu, who is currently battling an undisclosed illness.The 62-year-old actress recently appealed to Nigerians for ₦30 million to cover the cost of three urgent surgeries, saying she could no longer afford her treatment. In an emotional Instagram video, she urged fans, colleagues, and well-wishers not to abandon her during the difficult period.Following the appeal, Governor Otti approved financial assistance to support her treatment.Providing an update on Thursday, the Governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Tourism and Entertainment, Justice Okey Martins (JMartins), announced via his X account that the governor had directed the payment to...

The US military completed a “heavy wave of strikes” against Iran on Thursday in retaliation against Tehran targeting American bases in Jordan, as fighting intensified in the Middle East war after a nearly week-long pause.The reignited hostilities have drawn in the Islamic republic’s proxies and appear to have dashed hopes of a quick return to negotiations between the foes.US President Donald Trump had vowed to hit Iran “hard” after Tehran launched missiles at Jordan, its first regional strike in days.American forces “successfully completed a heavy wave of strikes against Iran” and struck dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets including military command centers, missile and drone facilities, coastal surveillance sites, and maritime capabilities US Central Command...