News
Israel-Hamas War: Nigerian Senate calls for ceasefire, urges FG to intervene
The Nigerian Senate, on Tuesday, called for an end to the Israel-Hamas war that has led to the killing of thousands of people.
The Senate also urged the executive arm of government to intervene in the crisis by calling for two separate states for Israel and Palestine.
This followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Senator Suleiman Kawu Sumaila (NNPP, Kano South) and co-sponsored by 28 others.
ALSO READ: Isreal-Hamas War : Calls for calm against incitement to violence
Senator Adamu Aliero (PDP, Kebbi), who presented the motion, said the casualty figures in the ongoing war were horrifying and that if not ended immediately, it may lead to World War III.
He said from the United Nations (UN) figure, the war which broke out in October with an attack by Hamas on the Israeli territory, it said 18 places of worship had been destroyed, 22,600 residential units damaged, 19 medical centres, 90 education facilities, 70 industrial facilities and 49 media offices razed down.
-
Aviation6 days agoNigeria ends third-party visa processing in U.S, directs applicants to embassy, consulates
-
Latest1 week agoOne killed as ethnic clash erupts in Ibadan following reported overnight stabbing (video)
-
Agribusiness1 week agoStrengthening Nigeria’s Food Production Through Reliable Water Storage Infrastructure
-
Business6 days agoFCCPC floors Air Peace as Court upholds authority to probe airline fare complaints
-
Business7 days agoSEC sets July 10 deadline for Q2 ownership, capital flows returns
-
News6 days agoEdo Police impose movement restriction ahead of Saturday’s LG’s elections
-
Business6 days agoHeavy reliance on portfolio inflows threatens Nigeria’s $51bn reserves — EBC
-
Business4 days agoNCC chief highlights trust as key to Nigeria’s digital transformation