Category: War
FRSC DEPLOYS 30,000 PERSONNEL FOR EID EL-KABIR
ABUJA, NIGERIA — MAY 26, 2026 The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it has deployed 30,000 personnel nationwide ahead of the 2026 Eid El-Kabir special patrol operations aimed at ensuring safer highways during the festive period.According to a statement signed by the Corps Public Education Officer, Osondu Ohaeri, the special operations commenced on May…
Israel Expands Gaza Ground Offensive Amid Mounting Civilian Casualties and Famine Fears
Gaza City / Rafah, Palestinian Territories – Israeli forces have intensified their military campaign across Gaza, killing more than 20 Palestinians in recent airstrikes as the army pushes to establish a permanent “buffer zone” along the border—a move analysts warn could forcibly displace hundreds of thousands into Egypt. Escalation in Southern Gaza The latest phase…
Israeli Air Strike Kills Senior Hamas Leader Salah al-Bardaweel in Gaza
An Israeli air strike in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis has killed senior Hamas political leader Salah al-Bardaweel and his wife, a Hamas official confirmed early Sunday. The attack marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, which has seen renewed violence following the collapse of a fragile ceasefire…
Israel’s Defence Minister Orders Seizure of More Gaza Territory, Ties Withdrawal to Hostage Release
Israel’s Defence Minister, Yoav Gallant, has ordered the military to seize additional areas in the Gaza Strip, linking any potential withdrawal to the release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas. The announcement comes as ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas remain deadlocked, with Israel blaming the militant group for the failure to reach an…
Over 330 Dead as Israel Intensifies Strikes on Gaza, Vows to Continue Until Hostages Are Freed
Israel has unleashed its most intense military strikes on Gaza since a ceasefire ended, killing over 330 people, according to the Hamas-run health ministry in the territory. The escalation comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to continue fighting until all hostages held by Hamas are released and the militant group is crushed. The…
Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Refinery in Novokuybyshevsk
Ukrainian authorities confirmed on Monday that their drones targeted a Russian oil refinery in the city of Novokuybyshevsk overnight. Andriy Kovalenko, head of the anti-disinformation center in Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council, disclosed on Telegram that the refinery was of strategic importance to the Russian military, as it plays a critical role in ensuring…
Federal Government Advises Nigerians in Lebanon to Return Home Amid Escalating Conflict
The Federal Government of Nigeria has urged its citizens currently residing in Lebanon to consider returning home due to escalating violence between Hezbollah and Israel. The advisory, issued by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), comes as tensions rise in the region, leading to increased concerns for the safety of Nigerians abroad. In a statement…