Tag: ISRAEL

Muslim group accuses US, Israel of backing separatism in Nigeria

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Muslim group accusesUS, Israel

…Warns of civil war risk The Executive Chairman of the Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC), Disu Kamor, has alleged that the United States and Israel are pursuing a “divide and conquer” strategy aimed at destabilizing Nigeria by exploiting ethnic and religious tensions. In a strongly-worded opinion article published yesterday, Kamor argued that foreign powers are increasingly amplifying separatist narratives and misinformation that could deepen divisions in the country and potentially trigger widespread conflict. Central to the argument is the role of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a group banned…

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Israel strikes Iran, Tehran fires back

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…As Trump vows to ‘annihilate’ military assets, Tensions in the Middle-East spiralled dramatically yesterday, as Israel launched what it described as a “pre-emptive strike” on Iran, triggering swift retaliation from Tehran and raising fears of a wider regional conflict. Israel’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz, confirmed that Israeli forces carried out coordinated strikes on Iranian targets in the early hours of Saturday. Following the operation, the Israeli government declared a nationwide state of emergency amid concerns of imminent retaliation. Authorities warned that Iran could respond with drones and ballistic missiles, prompting…

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“Israel coming to help Biafra; they must be stopped” – Gumi warns

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Gumi warns on Israel

…As Ohanaeze Youths renew secession call Fresh controversy has erupted over Nigeria’s unity, following a warning by Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi that Israel is allegedly planning to support the Biafra movement, even as the Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC) urged Igbos in the South-East to begin preparations for an “eventual exit” from Nigeria. Sheikh Gumi, in an issued statement yesterday, raised alarm over what he described as external interference in Nigeria’s internal affairs, claiming that Israel was poised to assist the Biafra cause.  Recall that Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu…

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Israel to help Nigeria combat bandits, Boko Haram, ISWAP terrorists 

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Israel to help Nigeria

Nigeria and Israel have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening collaboration in key areas including counter-terrorism, intelligence, information sharing, security financing, and training. This was disclosed in a joint communiqué issued on Monday, signed by Nigeria’s deputy foreign minister, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and her Israeli counterpart, Sharren Haskel-Harpaz, following a high-level political meeting held on Monday. According to the communiqué, the meeting reflected the enduring and strategic partnership between both nations. The discussions focused on critical multilateral issues such as global security, counter-terrorism, and bilateral political and economic cooperation. Both Ministers endorsed…

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ICC warrants binding; EU cannot pick and choose – EU’s foreign policy chief

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EU's foreign policy chief

European governments cannot pick and choose whether to execute arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against two Israeli leaders and a Hamas commander, the EU’s foreign policy chief said, on Saturday. Recall that the ICC issued the warrants on Thursday against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defence minister, Yoav Gallant and Hamas leader, Ibrahim Al-Masri, for alleged crimes against humanity. All EU member States are signatories to the ICC’s founding treaty, called the Rome Statute. Several EU States have said they will meet their commitments…

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ICC Ruling: Israeli PM, Netanyahu faces arrest, as UK pledges to fulfill its legal obligations

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Netanyahu faces arrest

Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu risks arrest in the United Kingdom (UK) after the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant against him on Thursday for alleged war crimes in Gaza. Downing Street has indicated that the UK would fulfil its legal obligations under international law if Netanyahu were to travel to the country. The warrant, which also names Israels former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, stems from accusations of war crimes during the ongoing Gaza conflict. According to the ICC Act 2001, member States, including the UK, are obligated…

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“No Nigerian life lost in Lebanon” – FG

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Set to begin evacuation The Federal Government has said that no Nigerian life has been lost in Lebanon, amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. As Israel increases strikes in Lebanon, the Nigerian government said it has commenced preparation for the evacuation of Nigerians in Lebanon. In an issued statement yesterday, signed by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Eche Abu-Obe, the Government said that the Nigerian Embassy in Lebanon has been actively working to protect its nationals. The Federal Government has begun preparations to evacuate…

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Middle-East conflict:Iran launches about 180 ballistic missiles at Israel

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Iran launches

Iran fired several waves of ballistic missiles at Israel yesterday evening, in a sudden assault that raised the likelihood of a direct all-out war between two of the most powerful militaries in the Middle-East. The attack from Iran was the culmination of a dizzying sequence of events over less than 24 hours, which began with Israel launching a ground invasion into Lebanon to pursue Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed Lebanese militia. Israel pounded Lebanon from the air throughout yesterday, as its troops advanced on the ground and Hezbollah fired rockets deep into…

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“Hezbollah chiefs killing will lead to Israels destruction” – Iran’s VP

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Hezbollah chief

Irans First Vice-President, Mohammad Reza Aref, has vowed that the killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah in an air strike in the Lebanese capital will bring about Israels destruction. Irans ISNA news agency yesterday, quoted Aref as saying, We warn the leaders of the occupying regime that the unjust bloodshed especially of Hezbollahs secretary general, martyr Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah, will bring about their destruction. Lebanons Hezbollah group, armed and financed by Iran, confirmed yesterday that Nasrallah had been killed, after Israel said it had eliminated him in an air strike…

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War: “We will reconsider nuclear doctrine” Iran threatens Israel

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Iran threatens

Iran yesterday threatened to reconsider its nuclear doctrine if Israel attempts to attack any of its nuclear facilities amid heightened tensions between the duo. Brigadier-General Ahmed Haqtalab, the Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in charge of the protection of nuclear centres, said Iran would respond if Israel threatened the countrys nuclear facilities. The warning comes amid speculations that Tel Aviv is mulling a military response to IRGCs unprecedented direct attack on multiple positions in Israel on Saturday that involved hundreds of missiles and drones. Tehran said the…

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