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Southeast Insecurity: Troops Conduct Clearance Operations In Imo, Anambra, Arrest Suspected Terrorist-

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The troops of Joint Task Force South-East Operation, code-named “Operation UDO KA II”, have conducted clearance operations in terrorists’ camps within Imo and Anambra States in the South-East.

The troops also arrested one suspected terrorist and recovered several items in their camps, which included: Improvised Explosive Device (IEDs) making materials, motorcycles, stored foods and other logistics items.

This is contained in a statement issued on Sunday in Enugu by Lt.-Col. Jonah Unuakhalu, acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, for the Joint Task Force Operation UDO KA II.

Unuakhalu said that the troops of Operation UDO KA II based on intelligence continued with its clearance operations to Lilu community, Mother Valley and Orsumoghu Forest in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo and Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State respectively.

Israel-Hamas War: Hundreds Gather In Tunisa At Rally In Support Of Palestinians

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Hundreds of Tunisians from various political and ideological backgrounds came together in Tunis to express their unwavering support for the Palestinian people.
The Protest drew attention to the dire situation in Gaza, where approximately one million residents have been displaced due to a week of intensive Israeli bombardment
The escalation of violence in the region has resulted in a significant humanitarian crisis, prompting Tunisians to voice their concern and empathy.

Israel-Hamas War: Biden Says Hamas Must Be Eliminated, But Urges Israel Not To Reoccupy Gaza-

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U.S. President, Joe Biden says Israel must eliminate the Hamas terror group, but reoccupying the Gaza Strip would be a “big mistake.
Speaking to CBS news program “60 Minutes,” Biden also said a path should remain toward Palestinian statehood, while expressing confidence that Israeli forces would try to minimize civilian casualties and take steps to avoid a dire humanitarian crisis in the Strip, days after Israel ordered some 1 million Gazans in the northern part of the enclave to decamp for the southern half.
Israel is seeking to eradicate Hamas in reaction to the terror group’s brutal rampage across southern on October 7, in which 1,300 people — over 1,000 of them civilians — were killed and at least 155 more taken hostage to Gaza. Among the victims were men, women, and children, including dozens of babies. Some of the victims were mutilated and there were reportedly incidents of rape, and torture of children. In some location, entire families were murdered.

Economy: Naira Under Pressure, Nigeria May Seek Dollar Loan –I.M.F.

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The International Monetary Fund says the naira is currently under pressure and Nigeria is free to seek loan from the Fund to stabilise the currency if it considers a good option.

The Washington-based lender however noted that recent exchange reforms and other steps taken by the Nigerian authorities were in order.

It made this known at the World Bank Group/International Monetary Fund Meeting in Marrakech, Morocco.

It also expressed support for Olayemi Cardoso-led Central Bank of Nigeria’s last week’s decision to halt the eight-year foreign exchange ban on cement, rice, poultry products and 40 other items. The past administration of the CBN had imposed the forex ban in 2015.

IMF said inflation in Nigeria was till high at 26 per cent in August while the naira continued to be under pressure.

Accident: Three Rescued, Residents Scoop Fuel As Tanker Falls On Otedola Bridge

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Three passengers were rescued in Lagos from the scene of a falling tanker on Otedola Bridge, Berger area of the State on Thursday.

The fuel-laden tanker overturned and trapped a 14-seater bus belonging to a company that conveyed the passengers.

The situation forced residents of the area to scoop fuel, notwithstanding the huge risk associated with the act.

The articulated vehicle lost control while conveying Diesel outward to Lagos Capital Oil Filling Station, Lagos Ibadan Expressway, Berger, Lagos impeding movement.

Emergency officials including the Lagos State Fire Service were on the ground to quench the fire to avoid a major disaster in the area.

The Lagos State Fire Service confirmed the incident on its X handle.

Insecurity: Troops Kill 50 Terrorists, Arrest 114 Others – DHQ

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Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed no fewer than 50 terrorists om various ongoing military operations across the country.

Also arrested were 114 suspected insurgents, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba said on Thursday while briefing journalists at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja.

He explained that within the week, 19 suspected oil thieves were nabbed while 49 kidnap victims were also rescued by the troops.

He stated that troops of Operation Delta Safe uncovered and deactivated 53 illegal refining sites, recovered stolen products, pledging that momentum against crude oil theft in the Niger Delta region will be sustained.

The defence spokesman said troops discovered and destroyed 54 dugout pits, 66 boats, 138 storage tanks, 253 cooking ovens, two pumping machines, eight speedboats, 17 hoses, 18 drums and two cylinders.

Israel-Hamas War: Israel Says It Has Dropped 6,000 Bombs On Gaza

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on-stop Israeli air raids on Gaza have so far killed more than 150 Palestinians on Thursday; with Israel saying that it has dropped 6,000 bombs in six days of bombardment.

Israeli minister says no electricity, fuel or humanitarian aid into Gaza until Hamas releases all captives taken in unprecedented attack.

Officials in Gaza say the collapse of the health system has “truly begun” amid Israel’s heavy bombardment and “complete blockade”.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel for talks with senior officials a day after they announced the formation of an emergency unity government.

Afcon 2023 Group: Super Eagles Draw Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea Bissau

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The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been drawn into Group A alongside hosts Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, and Guinea Bissau for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

The draw ceremony took place in Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire, where the tournament is scheduled to be held from January 13 to February 11, 2024.

Nigeria, a three-time AFCON winner, will strive to clinch the title once again, having previously triumphed in 1980, 1994, and 2013.

Bayelsa Gov’ship Poll: Court Verdict Won’t Derail Apc’s Preparations- Ganduje

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National chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje says the party remains resolute in the face of a court ruling on the APC candidate for the Bayelsa State governorship election.

He made this known while speaking to State House correspondents after a private visit to the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Recall that Justice Donatus Okorowo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, disqualified the APC candidate in the November 11 gubernatorial election, Chief Timipre Sylva.

Justice Okorowo ruled that Sylva, having been sworn in twice and ruled for five years as governor of Bayelsa State, would breach the 1999 constitution (as amended) if allowed to contest and eventually win.

However, Ganduje reassured party members and supporters that the setback resulting from the judgement would not deter the APC from its preparations for the upcoming election in Bayelsa.

The APC national chairman also called for calm among party members, highlighting that the individual who brought the case to court may not have been qualified to do so, as they did not contest against the APC’s candidate, Sylva, in the original primary election.

Israeli Ambassador Insists Hamas Must Be Wiped Out

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The Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, says Israel was presently not at war with her neighbour, Palestine, but rather has declared a total war with Hamas and would do everything to wipe the group out.

The envoy, while stating that Israel was ready to do everything that it takes to ensure that the group goes into extinction, lamented that Saturday’s attack on Israel was the worst after the Holocaust.

He asked the international community to support the push of Israeli government to wipe out Hamas from the face of the earth.

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