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Russian Glide Bombs Hit Zaporizhzhya, Sixteen Injured
The southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhya was rocked by a Russian airstrike on Monday morning, causing injuries to sixteen individuals.
Shockingly, this was the first time the city had been targeted using deadly glide bombs, launched by Russian fighter jets and guided over long distances to cause devastation.
The attack destroyed 13 residential buildings, two kindergartens, and several vehicles, leaving the city reeling from the overnight assault.
Zaporizhzhya, located just 60 kilometres from the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant, has become a key battleground in the ongoing conflict due to its strategic importance.
The use of these powerful glide bombs, carrying hundreds of kilograms of explosives, has already caused significant damage in other parts of Ukraine, including the eastern city of Kharkiv.
Facing this increased threat, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urgently appealed to Western nations for permission to use advanced Western weapons against Russian air bases near the front lines.
However, Ukraine’s allies have been hesitant, fearing that such actions could further escalate the conflict and lead to confrontation with Russia.
As the war continues, the situation for civilians in cities like Zaporizhzhya remains perilous, with critical infrastructure constantly at risk from Russian airstrikes and artillery fire.
Despite ongoing negotiations for military aid, the Ukrainian government is determined to find ways to defend its cities from devastating attacks while seeking stronger international support to counter Russia’s growing military capabilities.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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