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Kamala Harris Urges Immediate Ceasefire and Hostage Release in Gaza
In recent developments related to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has called for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian militant group, Hamas.
Harris made her plea during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Thursday.
Following the meeting, Harris expressed serious concerns about the situation in Gaza and emphasized the urgent need for both a ceasefire and the release of Palestinian hostages.
Harris highlighted the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, describing it as “devastating” and expressing distress over the images of suffering she has witnessed.
She pointed out the plight of civilians, including children and displaced families, who have been enduring significant hardship due to the conflict. “We cannot turn a blind eye to these tragedies,” she stated. “We must remain engaged and responsive to the immense suffering that continues in Gaza.”
The Vice President’s remarks reflect a broader push for a resolution to the conflict, which began on October 7 when Hamas launched a major assault on Israel.
Harris, along with President Joe Biden, who has also been actively involved in diplomatic efforts, is advocating for a formal agreement to halt the violence and secure the release of hostages held by Hamas.
The aim is to address the immediate humanitarian needs of the Palestinian people while working towards a lasting peace.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has reportedly declared a strike at Taraba State University over outstanding salary-related demands and delays in payments.
The strike is scheduled to begin today, October 12, 2026. According to the union’s chairman, the union had been engaging the Taraba State Government over its outstanding demands since February 2026.
“The union had exercised considerable patience and demonstrated its commitment to dialogue since February 2026, when it began engaging the Taraba State Government over the outstanding issues,” Mbave said.
“The union had earlier suspended its planned industrial action following an appeal by the government for additional time through the Office of the Head of Civil Service, in the interest of maintaining industrial harmony,” the chairman added.
The Chairman of Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, Torseer Yina, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the ancient town.
The curfew takes effect from Thursday, October 8, 2026, following unrest and violent protests in the area.
According to reports, the action was taken to contain the unrest and violent protests by members of BEMOA following the death of one of its members by unknown gunmen.
The protest, which was reportedly hijacked by hoodlums, turned violent after an angry mob burnt two vehicles belonging to the Benue State Civil Protection Guards.
The Gboko council chairman said the curfew takes effect immediately and warned that anyone caught flouting the order or breaching public peace would be decisively dealt with.
Nine people have died in a fatal road crash along the Ijebu-Ode-Benin Expressway in Ogun State.
The crash occurred on Monday at about 4:55pm around the Bethel area along the Ijebu-Ode/Ore axis of the expressway. It involved a white Toyota Hiace commercial bus belonging to Delta Line and a white Sino truck operated by Bill Gas Solution Ltd.
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), all nine people involved in the crash, comprising three males and six females, died in the incident.
The FRSC said the crash occurred while it was raining and the road was wet, with preliminary investigations identifying speed violation as the probable cause.
The FRSC rescue team arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the report, while the bodies of the victims were taken to the General Hospital Morgue in Ijebu-Ode.
The Ogun State Sector Commander, Oludare Ogunjobi, urged motorists, especially commercial drivers, to obey speed limits and exercise extra caution when driving in the rain.
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