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Israel Precision Air Strike Kills Longtime Hamas Masked Spokesman Abu Obeida in Gaza

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The fate of Hamas’s most recognizable figure, military spokesman Abu Obeida, was shrouded in uncertainty Sunday following an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City, with conflicting reports emerging about whether he was killed in the operation.

According to a report from Saudi broadcaster Al Arabiya, citing an unnamed Palestinian source, the longtime voice of the Qassam Brigades was killed when Israeli warplanes targeted an apartment building where he was located. The source alleged that the strike resulted in no survivors and that the death had been confirmed by both his family and senior Hamas military officials.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Shin Bet security agency issued a joint statement confirming a precision strike on a “senior Hamas terrorist” in Gaza City the previous day. While Israeli officials expressed optimism that the target—believed to be Abu Obeida—was successfully eliminated, they stopped short of formal confirmation, stating the outcome was still being verified.

The military detailed extensive precautions taken to avoid collateral damage, citing the use of precise intelligence, aerial surveillance, and targeted munitions. “We take steps to avoid harm to uninvolved civilians while pursuing our mission to dismantle Hamas’s military leadership,” the statement read.

If confirmed, his death would mark a severe symbolic and operational blow to Hamas. For over a decade, Abu Obeida’s masked, anonymous persona and distinctive voice have made him the public face of the group’s armed resistance, frequently appearing in televised addresses to announce battlefield developments and political stances.

The reported strike occurred just one day after the spokesman released a statement declaring that Israeli hostages would be held in active combat zones, forced to “share the same risks and dangers” as Hamas fighters.

As of Sunday, Hamas’s political leadership had not issued an official statement on the matter. The lack of confirmation has fueled intense speculation over the potential impact on the group’s morale, propaganda capabilities, and its notoriously secretive command structure.

Analysts suggest that while Hamas would inevitably appoint a successor, the loss of such an iconic figure would represent a significant victory for Israeli intelligence and military operations.

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‘It’s a Lie’ —Akpabio denies claims he collapsed, hospitalised in London

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Nigeria’s 10th Senate president, Godswill Akpabio, dismissed claims that he collapsed and was flown to a hospital in London for treatment.

Kenny Okolugbo, Consultant on Communications and Strategy to the Senate President, said the claim about Akpabio’s health wealth was false.

When contacted by Ekwutosblog on the development, Okolugbo simply said, “It’s a lie, fake news,” without further details.

This comes amid a report on Monday by an online news platform that alleged the Senate president collapsed and was flown on a private jet to London for treatment.

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PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES SENATOR IFEANYI ARARUME ON HIS BIRTHDAY

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President Bola Tinubu felicitates Senator Ifeanyi Godwin Ararume, astute politician and accomplished businessman, on his birthday, December 16.

Senator Ararume’s odyssey in politics began in the late 1980s, when he served as the State Treasurer of the Liberal Convention in old Imo State. He later joined the National Finance Committee of the defunct National Republican Convention.

He represented Imo North in the 9th National Assembly. He was first elected in May 1999 and re-elected in April 2003. He also served on several committees and held other official roles.

President Tinubu commends the former senator for his years of service to the nation and contributions to its peace, unity, and progress.

The President describes Senator Ararume as a resolute and shrewd politician, highlighting his courageous and remarkable political journey through the years.

President Tinubu wishes Senator Ararume a happy 67th birthday and prays that God Almighty will grant him more years of good health and strength.

 

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Daddy Freeze hosts actress Doris Ogala as she opens up on alleged relationship with Pastor Chris Okafor

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Daddy Freeze went live with Nollywood actress Doris Ogala as she shared her side of the ongoing controversy involving Pastor Chris Okafor, whom she claims she dated for years before things fell apart.

According to Doris, her relationship with Pastor Chris began in 2017, long before the public drama. She said they met by chance in Abuja and that he told her he was divorced at the time. She also claimed she didn’t even know he was a pastor when they first connected.

Doris said their relationship quickly became serious. She alleged that Pastor Chris introduced her to his parents, invited her to his village in Anambra State, and treated the relationship like a real commitment. She described their bond as emotional, physical, and deeply personal, insisting it was genuine love, not a casual affair.

She further claimed that while Pastor Chris preached publicly, he was privately very dependent on her, calling her often, sharing personal struggles, and even relying on her for medical prescriptions through her doctor.

Addressing why she later married another man, Doris said family pressure played a major role. She explained that her eventual husband was someone from her past who resurfaced during a vulnerable period after her father’s death. Despite not being in love, she said her family pushed her into the marriage.

Doris admitted that while her marriage was ongoing, she remained emotionally connected to Pastor Chris. She openly acknowledged engaging in phone intimacy with him during that period but maintained that there was no physical sexual relationship between them while she was married.

She described her marriage as abusive and toxic, alleging repeated physical violence and emotional distress. According to her, Pastor Chris remained her emotional support during that time, which is why communication between them never completely stopped.

Doris also claimed she has evidence to back up her story, including chats and videos, which she says Pastor Chris later shared with his lawyers.

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