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Israel Responds To Nasrallah Killing With Strikes On Multiple Hezbollah Sites In Lebanon

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Israel said on Sunday it was carrying out new air raids against “dozens” of Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, after killing the Iran-backed group’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah.

Hezbollah confirmed on Saturday that its leader Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli strike a day earlier on Beirut’s southern suburbs, dealing a massive blow to the group he had led for decades.

His killing marks a sharp escalation in nearly a year of tit-for-tat cross-border fire between Hezbollah and Israel, and risks plunging the whole region into a wider war.

Israel continued to pound Lebanon on Sunday, with the military saying it “attacked dozens of terrorist targets in the territory of Lebanon in the last few hours”.

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The strikes targeted “buildings where weapons and military structures of the organisation were stored”.

The military has attacked hundreds of Hezbollah targets throughout Lebanon since Saturday, it said, as it seeks to disable the group’s military operations and infrastructure.

Hezbollah began low-intensity cross-border strikes on Israeli troops a day after its Palestinian ally Hamas staged its unprecedented attack on Israel on October 7, triggering war in the Gaza Strip.

Israel has raised the prospect of a ground operation against Hezbollah, prompting widespread international concern.

Following Nasrallah’s death, Netanyahu said Israel had “settled the score” for the killing of Israelis and citizens of other countries, including Americans.

‘Unjust bloodshed’

Nasrallah was the face of Hezbollah, enjoying cult status among his Shiite Muslim supporters.

Israeli military spokesman Daniel Hagari said: “His elimination makes the world a safer place.”

But Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref denounced the “unjust bloodshed” and threatened that Nasrallah’s killing will bring about Israel’s “destruction”.

Hamas condemned Nasrallah’s killing as a “cowardly terrorist act”.

Lebanon, Iraq, Iran and Syria all declared public mourning, while Yemen’s Huthi rebels said they fired a missile at Israel’s Ben Gurion airport on Saturday, hoping to hit it as Netanyahu returned from a trip to New York.

US President Joe Biden — whose government is Israel’s top arms supplier — said it was a “measure of justice”, while Kamala Harris, who is running to replace him in the White House, called Nasrallah “a terrorist with American blood on his hands”.

Iran called for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council in protest at Nasrallah’s killing.

In the letter, Iran’s UN envoy Amir Saeid Iravani called on the Security Council to “take immediate and decisive action to stop Israel’s ongoing aggression” and prevent it “from dragging the region into full-scale war”.

Analysts told AFP that Nasrallah’s death leaves Hezbollah under pressure to deliver a response.

“Either we see an unprecedented reaction by Hezbollah… or this is total defeat,” said Heiko Wimmen of the International Crisis Group think tank.

Mass displacement

More than 700 people have been killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon, according to health ministry figures, since the bombardment of Hezbollah strongholds began earlier this month.

Strikes on Saturday killed 33 people and wounded 195, the ministry said.

Most of the deaths in Lebanon came on Monday, the deadliest day of violence since the country’s 1975-1990 civil war.

UN refugee chief Filippo Grandi said “well over 200,000 people are displaced inside Lebanon” and more than 50,000 have fled to neighbouring Syria.

Hundreds of families spent the night into Saturday outside as air strikes pounded south Beirut.

“I didn’t even pack any clothes, I never thought we would leave like this and suddenly find ourselves on the streets,” south Beirut resident Rihab Naseef, 56, told AFP.

Meanwhile, air strikes of unknown origin in eastern Syria killed 12 pro-Iran fighters and wounded a large number of people, a war monitor said Sunday.

The strikes, in and around the city of Deir Ezzor and near the border with Iraq, were not immediately claimed but had targeted military positions, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.

Israel to ‘remove this threat’

Netanyahu has vowed to keep fighting until the border with Lebanon is secured.

“Israel has every right to remove this threat and return our citizens to their homes safe,” he said.

Diplomats have said efforts to end the war in Gaza were key to halting the fighting in Lebanon and bringing the region back from the brink.

Hamas’s October 7 attack on Israel resulted in the deaths of 1,205 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on Israeli official figures that include hostages killed in captivity.

Of the 251 hostages seized by militants, 97 are still held in Gaza, including 33 the Israeli military says are dead.

Israel’s retaliatory military offensive has killed at least 41,586 people in Gaza, most of them civilians, according to figures provided by the Hamas-run territory’s health ministry. The UN has described the figures as reliable.

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SABBATH SABOTAGE! Nigerian Military Exposes Deadly Boko Haram/ISWAP Secret Plot To Blood-Bathe Nigeria During Eid-el-Kabir!.

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The Headquarters of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation Hadin Kai, has uncovered credible intelligence revealing that desperate remnants of Boko Haram and ISWAP are plotting isolated suicide bombings and IED strikes during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. In a swift response, Media Information Officer Lt. Col. Sani Uba announced that the Theatre Command has already activated comprehensive defensive countermeasures, deploying heavy troop reinforcements to vulnerable, high-density areas across all sectors.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Security forces have fully mobilized surveillance and ISR assets while executing joint, tight patrol sweeps alongside the Civilian JTF and community vigilance groups. To guarantee total safety, the military is advising citizens to hold their Eid prayers closer to their immediate neighborhoods and avoid massive, unprotected open-air crowds. Residents are being urged to report any unattended objects or suspicious strangers to nearby checkpoints immediately, with a stern warning issued against unnecessary late-night movements or sharing panic-inducing rumors online.

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HOLIDAY LOCKDOWN: 5 Critical Directives From Operation Hadin Kai to Stop Eid Terror Plots

  • The Evil Threat: High-level military intelligence exposes plans by Boko Haram and ISWAP remnants to smuggle suicide bombers and IEDs into crowded festive locations.

  • Troops Deployed: In an immediate counter-move, massive military forces have been forward-deployed to secure markets, prayer grounds, and motor parks across the North-East.

  • Pray Close to Home: The military is officially advising families to conduct their Eid prayers and holiday activities within their immediate, familiar communities.

  • Avoid Large Crowds: Citizens are strongly urged to stay alert in public hubs like banking halls and transport bays, avoiding massive unmonitored open gatherings wherever possible.

  • Zero Tolerance for Panic: Authorities are warning the public to cooperate fully at security checkpoints and refrain from spreading unverified security updates on social media.

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Defeating the Festive Threat: Inside Operation Hadin Kai’s Proactive Security Blanket for Eid-el-Kabir

As the North-East prepares for the Eid-el-Kabir festivities, the Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai, has shifted to a maximum-security footing to neutralize adaptive asymmetric threats from Boko Haram and ISWAP. An official briefing by Lt. Col. Sani Uba indicated that while the insurgent factions have been severely degraded, intelligence confirms they are actively looking to exploit high-density civilian targets using improvised explosive devices (IEDs) to create holiday disruptions.

The military’s preemptive strategy combines high-tech Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) assets with grassroots security collaboration involving the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and local rulers. By urging citizens to localized prayer centers and encouraging a culture of immediate civic reporting, the command is building a resilient, double-layered security ring. This proactive stance demonstrates that the military is no longer just responding to insurgent activity, but actively dominating the security landscape to ensure the region celebrates in peace and dignity.

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LAGOS AIRPORT OUTRAGE: How A Chinese National Sneaked 31kg Of Narcotics Past Terminal Security Before Brutal NDLEA Arrest.

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LAGOS — Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 63-year-old Chinese national, Ting Hung Kiong, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) for attempting to traffic 31 kilograms of “Canadian Loud”—a potent synthetic strain of cannabis—into Nigeria.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Kiong, who has naturalized in Malaysia, was intercepted on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at the Terminal 2 arrival hall following her arrival on an Emirates Airline flight from Thailand via Dubai.

The Transit Route and Cover Story

Intelligence reports indicate that Kiong’s multi-nation route began in Malaysia, moved through Thailand, and routed via the United Arab Emirates before landing in Lagos with two large suitcases packed with the synthetic narcotics.

Suspect Profile & Claims:

  • Name / Age: Ting Hung Kiong, 63

  • Nationality: Chinese (Naturalized in Malaysia)

  • Stated Profession: Caregiver

  • Defense Claim: Kiong alleged her daughter financed her travel from Malaysia to Thailand and Nigeria. She claimed that after a two-week stay in Thailand, an associate handed her the suitcases at the airport to deliver to a contact in Nigeria.

Nationwide Crackdown: Billions in Contraband Seized

The NDLEA also executed several high-profile interdictions across major international hubs and regional border posts over the past week:

1. Multi-Billion Naira Pharmaceutical Bust at MMIA

In a coordinated follow-up operation at the Lagos airport, operatives took custody of a massive shipment of Tapentadol tablets imported from India. The cargo arrived via an Emirates Cargo flight and was formally handed over by the Nigeria Customs Service on Friday, May 22, 2026.

  • Seizure: 29 cartons containing 1,825,710 tablets of Tapentadol (250mg).

  • Estimated Street Value: $\text{N}2,190,852,000$ (over 2.1 billion Naira).

2. Airport Interceptions in Abuja and Enugu

  • Enugu (Akanu Ibiam International Airport): Operatives detained Onyeka Valentine Emeka after he arrived on an Ethiopian Airlines flight from Sierra Leone via Addis Ababa. While under specialized medical observation, the suspect excreted 185.36 grams of cocaine.

  • Abuja (Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport): Babatunde Prosper Afekhide, a 29-year-old building engineer, was arrested before boarding an Ethiopian Airlines flight to Milan, Italy. A thorough baggage search uncovered 10,280 pills of mixed illicit pharmaceuticals (Tramaking, Tramadol, and Tapentadol) hidden inside a cardboard carton within his suitcase.

3. International Courier Interceptions

Raids at a logistics and courier firm in Lagos intercepted several outbound shipments destined for Western nations:

  • To the Netherlands: 1,174 MDMA (Ecstasy) pills concealed inside a bicycle luggage carrier.

  • To the United States: 66 Tramadol tablets hidden inside commercial soap containers.

  • To the United Kingdom: 18 Tramadol tablets packed inside body cream jars.

4. Regional Invasions and Cultivation Raids

  • Ekiti State: A tactical raid on a storage facility in Ikole-Ekiti yielded 1,116kg of skunk. A 54-year-old suspect, Ogundana Adebayo Julius, was taken into custody.

  • Edo State: Operatives cleared an illegal hub in the Igwe community, Owan East LGA, recovering 489kg of skunk (packed across 59 jumbo bags) alongside 9kg of raw cannabis seeds.

  • Kano State: Along the Zaria-Kano highway, 30-year-old Isah Sani was intercepted transporting 196,000 pills of Exol-5.

  • Seme Border: Border patrol personnel uncovered 59kg of skunk during a targeted sweep of a warehouse located in Mowo, Badagry.

Command Commendation

Reacting to the sweeping successes, NDLEA Chairman Mohamed Buba Marwa highly commended the operational teams across the Lagos, Abuja, Enugu, Edo, Ekiti, Kano, and Seme border commands.

Marwa directed all state and special commands to maintain their aggressive enforcement postures while simultaneously intensifying the agency’s grassroots “War Against Drug Abuse” (WADA) public enlightenment programs across educational institutions, workplaces, and local communities.

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BLOODBATH IN BORNO: Troops Unleash Hell, Neutralize 12 Terrorists In Fierce Gun Battle.

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Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have successfully neutralized 12 terrorists and recovered a significant cache of heavy weaponry after thwarting a dawn raid on military formations along the Nigeria-Cameroon border.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The high-stakes encounter unfolded on Friday when insurgents attempted to overrun positions held by the 153 Task Force Battalion along the strategic Kirawa axis in Borno State. According to a statement released on Saturday by the theatre’s Media Information Officer, Lt. Col. Sani Uba, alert soldiers spotted the advancing fighters early and immediately pinned them down with superior firepower.

Supported by the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai, and intelligence surveillance assets, the military forced the attackers into a chaotic retreat.

“Following the encounter, troops confirmed the neutralisation of 12 terrorists, while several others escaped with gunshot wounds, with blood trails observed along their withdrawal routes,” Lt. Col. Uba stated.

The battleground recovery yielded devastating losses for the insurgents, including AK-47 rifles, rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) systems, a PKT machine gun, and hundreds of rounds of ammunition. The military high command has commended the troops for their swift tactical response, urging them to maintain maximum pressure as aggressive mop-up operations continue along the border corridor.

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BLOODRAILS IN KIRAWA: 12 Insurgents Decimated as Joint Forces Foil Attack on Military Base

A deadly cross-border assault by insurgents went horribly wrong on Friday after gallant Nigerian troops intercepted and obliterated a terrorist cell attempting to infiltrate military bases in Borno State.

The theater command of Operation Hadin Kai confirmed that 12 terrorists were killed in the fierce gun duel, while dozens of others fled back across the Cameroon border with severe gunshot wounds.

Spokesperson Lt. Col. Sani Uba revealed that the attackers targeted the 153 Task Force Battalion but were instantly repelled by a combined wall of firepower from frontline troops, the Civilian JTF, and coordinated air strikes. The swift intervention completely degraded the attackers’ combat capability, leaving them to abandon their dead and their arsenal.

Items recovered from the blood-stained withdrawal routes include rocket-propelled grenade launchers, a PKT machine gun, and multiple assault rifles. High-level exploitation missions are currently underway in the border forests to hunt down the remaining wounded survivors, while troops maintain a state of heightened alert to protect local communities.

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Operation Hadin Kai Troops Repel Border Insurgency, Kill 12 Terrorists in Borno State

The military high command has announced the successful neutralisation of 12 terrorist elements following a failed attack on a military position along the Kirawa axis of Borno State.

In a press briefing on Saturday, Lt. Col. Sani Uba, the Media Information Officer for Operation Hadin Kai, stated that the incident occurred on Friday when suspected insurgents tried to infiltrate defensive positions held by the 153 Task Force Battalion near the Nigeria-Cameroon border.

The assault was successfully countered through a joint effort involving frontline troops, local vigilantes (Civilian JTF), and aerial surveillance support. The coordinated response forced the attackers to retreat in disarray. Lt. Col. Uba noted that a post-encounter search confirmed 12 casualties among the terrorists, with extensive blood trails indicating further casualties among those who escaped.

The operation also resulted in the recovery of critical military hardware, including:

  • AK-47 assault rifles

  • Rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) systems

  • A PKT machine gun

  • Assorted live ammunition

The Theatre Command reiterated its commitment to restoring absolute peace to the North-East and stated that clearance operations are still ongoing to track down the fleeing remnants of the group.

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