CDS Defends Sokoto Airstrike on Terrorists Military to Investigate Civilian Casualties General Musa Appeals to Civilians to Avoid Criminals The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, reiterated on Thursday that the military’s recent airstrike in Sokoto State targeted only terrorists and criminals, dismissing claims that civilians were harmed in the operation. Speaking during his … Read more
An airstrike targeting the Lakurawa terrorist group has tragically resulted in the bombing of two communities in the Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Villagers from Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa have been reported as victims of the incident, with multiple casualties and injuries recorded. EDITOR’S PICKS Sanwo-Olu Donates N75M to Support Legionnaires and Families … Read more
An Israeli air strike on the northern Gaza Strip has claimed the lives of 12 members of the same family, including seven children, according to the Palestinian Civil Defence rescue agency. In a video shared on the agency’s Telegram channel on Friday evening, rescue workers were seen pulling victims from the rubble of the Khallah … Read more
A Palestinian doctor, believed to be the last remaining orthopaedic surgeon in northern Gaza, was killed by Israeli tank fire, according to Palestinian officials. Dr. Sayeed Joudeh, a retired surgeon who returned to work during the ongoing conflict, died on Thursday while en route to al-Awda Hospital. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As … Read more
A Russian missile strike has claimed the lives of at least eight people and injured 22 others, including a child, in the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, according to local authorities. The Tuesday attack targeted a private clinic and residential buildings in the city centre, leaving five individuals feared trapped beneath the rubble, police said. … Read more
Five people were reportedly killed in an Israeli air strike in Gaza on Saturday, including individuals associated with the humanitarian organization World Central Kitchen (WCK). The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said the strike targeted a person allegedly involved in the 7 October attacks on Israel. According to the Palestinian state-run news agency Wafa, the strike … Read more
The Jika da Kolo community in Yadin Kidandan, located in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State, is grieving a tragic loss after claiming that over 25 people were killed in a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) airstrike intended to target terrorists. The incident, which occurred over the weekend, has sparked a significant controversy between the … Read more
US halts shipment of bombs to Israel amid escalating conflict Decision made amidst concerns over civilian casualties and assault on Rafah Review of security assistance prompted by unfolding events in the region Eko hot blog reports that As tensions escalate between Israel and Hamas, the United States has made the unprecedented move of hating a … Read more