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US Vows to Defend Israel After Iran Launches 180 Missiles
The United States has firmly stated its commitment to protecting its forces and interests from Iranian aggression.
Vice President Kamala Harris emphasized this stance by reaffirming the U.S. dedication to ensuring Israel’s security during these turbulent times.
In a recent post on X, Harris condemned Iran’s “reckless and brazen attack against Israel,” which she characterized as a significant escalation.
She expressed gratitude for the successful defence efforts, highlighting that Israel, with U.S. support, managed to thwart the attack, ultimately saving numerous lives.
Harris reiterated her unwavering commitment to Israel’s security, assuring that the U.S. will not hesitate to defend its forces and interests against any threats posed by Iran.
On Tuesday, Iran escalated the conflict by launching over 180 ballistic missiles aimed at Israel.
Fortunately, the Israeli military reported that there were no injuries as a result of the missile assault.
Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, an Israeli military spokesperson, confirmed that many of the incoming missiles were intercepted by Israel’s robust air defence systems.
However, he noted that some missiles did successfully land in central and southern parts of the country, raising concerns about the ongoing conflict’s potential impact on Israeli citizens.
As tensions rise, the world watches closely, hoping for stability in a region increasingly fraught with danger.
TV anchor Rufai Oseni makes headlines as he speaks on fuel subsidy in Nigeria. He shared that Nigeria can have fuel subsidy without the long queues at filling stations.
“When we were still paying subsidies, there were no long queues. We were subsidising. So you can still have a subsidy regime going on, and there will be no long queues because production was close by. Dangote had it. That’s just it. That argument also falls flat.
“The biggest beneficiaries of subsidy are not Nigerians. They are crony capitalists that have big infrastructure, and they do contracts. They have been the biggest beneficiaries of the subsidy,” he said.
Lagos State Governor, Sanwo-Olu, speaks to those in the electricity sector about the usual blackouts in the state.
He speaks on ways things can change in the state and how electricity can be provided.
“We need to drop corporate egos, abandon long-standing excuses, and confront the harsh realities obstructing progress in the power sector.”
“We, state governments, used to give excuses that everything is centralised, so the Federal Government has unbundled it now. What have we done in a year and a half?” Sanwo-Olu asked.
“We take two steps forward, we go five steps backward,” he said.
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared Thursday, August 20, a work-free day for public servants in the state to mark the Isese Festival.
Speaking on the celebration, he said “Ìṣẹ̀ṣe is not a relic. It is a living expression of our traditions and a celebration of Yoruba spirituality as an important part of Nigeria’s cultural and religious landscape,” he said.
He added “When the drums sound in Lagos on Thursday, they answer drums in Havana, in Salvador, in Port of Spain. Fifty-five million people and counting. Lagos is not observing a local holiday. Lagos is standing at the centre of a global heritage,” Aregbe said.
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