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Hospital Bombardment: Envoy Calls for Inquiry into Israeli’s Attacks on Palestine
Hospital Bombardment: Envoy Calls for Inquiry into Israeli’s Attacks on Palestine
… Claims Over 3,000 Persons, Mostly Children, Women Killed Since Retaliatory Attacks
By: Michael Mike
The Palestinian Ambassador to Nigeria, Abdullah Shawesh has called for the setting up of an inquiry into ongoing attack by Israel on Palestine on the claim of searching for members of Hamas group.
Israel while claiming that she is not in war with Palestine, had claim that the ongoing attack is aimed at fishing out members of Hamas that recently invaded her territory killing men and taking several others hostage.
As a fallout of the Israeli siege, a Baptist Hospital was hit by a rocket with over 500 Palestinian taking refuge killed.
The Palestinian Envoy while seeking a global condemnation of the Israeli siege on Palestine especially the killing at the hospital on Tuesday, said a body of inquiry on the said bomb which killed mostly women and children that took refuge in the hospital should be immediately be set up.
Shawesh, who spoke in Abuja on Wednesday, said the excesses of Israel cannot continuously be overlooked
He said no fewer than 3,000 people have died in Gaza since Israeli bombardment on Gaza following the surprise attack on Israel by the Hamas, the arm wing of the Palestinian country.
He expressed his country’s willingness to return to the round table on the land dispute with Israel so as to reach an amicable resolution.
He also defended the Hamas, saying it is a natural law for someone to resist occupation of one’s land.
The envoy also noted that his country was not surprise that United States is supporting Israel, lamenting that US had used their veto power on the Security Council 80 times, with more than half of it against the Palestinian people.
He argued that it was obvious that the attack on the hospital was from the Israeli force, noting that the denial was a second thought.
He said “it is very important for us to wait and to at least acknowledge that there was a bombardment from the Israeli occupation themselves,” adding that: “Let us create an international inquiry Commission to be established by the United Nations, Human Right Council and African Union to determine where the bombardment came from”.
He said that all the evidence on ground pointed to Israel, noting that Israel is in control of the airspace and are monitoring all the movements of the people in Gaza .
He therefore maintained that “International law must be respected, especially international humanitarian law and human rights law. “There should be no exception or impunity for Israel, and it should not be above the law.
“It is time for the international community to stand firm and united in support of the international law.”
He said: “For everyone around the world, raise your voice loudly at this historical juncture. If not you, then who? If not now, when?”
Hospital Bombardment: Envoy Calls for Inquiry into Israeli’s Attacks on Palestine
Nigeria Congratulates Germany on Election of New Chancellor
By: Michael Mike
Nigeria has extended its warm congratulations to Germany on the successful election of Friedrich Merz as the new Chancellor. The Conservative Leader
won with 325 votes in the 630-Seat Bundestag on Tuesday, 6th May, 2025.
A statement by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa read: “Nigeria commends Germany’s strong democratic traditions and values, which have once again been demonstrated through a peaceful and transparent electoral process. We are confident that under Friedrich Merz’s leadership, Germany will continue to play a pivotal role in advancing global peace, stability, and prosperity.
“As longstanding partners, Nigeria looks forward to deepening bilateral relations with Germany in areas of mutual interest, including trade, investment, security, and sustainable development. We also reaffirm our commitment to strengthening multilateral cooperation within the framework of the United Nations and other international fora.
“The Nigerian government and people wish the new Chancellor a successful tenure and express our readiness to work closely with Germany for the benefit of both nations and the global community.”
Nigeria Congratulates Germany on Election of New Chancellor
Nigeria Commiserates with Catholic Church Over Demise of Pope Francis
By: Michael Mike
The Federal Government has expressed profound sorrow at the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, who died on Monday, 21 April 2025, at the age of 88 years.
The departed Holy Father, the political head of Vatican City and the head of the Catholic Church, was described in the statement as a global moral leader whose papacy was marked by humility, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to peace, social justice, and the dignity of all people.
The statement read: “Nigeria commiserates with the teaming population of the catholic church in the country and joins the international community, particularly the Catholic faithful worldwide, in mourning this immense loss. Pope Francis’ deep concern for the marginalized; including refugees, the poor, and victims of conflict, resonated strongly in Nigeria, where his calls for interreligious harmony and solidarity were a beacon of hope amid challenges.
“His historic 2022 apology for the Church’s role in colonial injustices, including the suffering of Indigenous peoples, indeed set a powerful example of reconciliation. Also worthy of commendation is his advocacy for peace in Africa, and other conflict areas in the world, reflecting his universal pastoral mission.”
The statement further read that: “In this moment of grief, therefore, Nigeria extends heartfelt condolences to the Vatican, the Catholic Church, and the Argentine people, who gifted the world this extraordinary pontiff.
“We pray for the repose of his soul and trust that his legacy of mercy, dialogue, and care for our common home will endure.”
Nigeria Commiserates with Catholic Church Over Demise of Pope Francis
Chinese National Abducted in Durumi Abuja, as Kidnappers demand N300million ransom
By: Zagazola Makama
A suspected abduction occurred on April 18, 2025, when Mr. Yangi Ming, a Chinese national working at Panda Supermarket in Jabi, was reportedly abducted by unknown individuals.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that Mr Yangi Ming left his residence at Stargate Apartment in Durumi around 1700hrs and was last seen wearing brown shorts and a black polo shirt.
His sister, Aisha Pan, residing in Sharanda, Kano State, later received a ransom demand of ₦300 million, made from Yangi Ming’s mobile phone number.
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