Friday, 25 December 2015

At least 100 killed in a deadly gas explosion in south eastern Nigeria state of Anambra.

   An industrial Gas plant explosion in Nnewi, Anambra state have left 100 people dead. The explosion occurred when a truck was discharging its contents which was believed to be cooking gas. Most of those who lost their lives in the deadly blaze were burned beyond recognition. The ugly incident occurred just twenty four to the most celebrated Christian festival (Christmas). Nigeria President Muhammad Buhari in a statement expressed sincere sympathy to the family who lost their love ones. The injured were rushed to the hospital for medical attention.

Deadly fire in Saudi Arabia left 25 people killed.

  At least 25 people have lost their lives after a deadly fire broke out in a hospital in the Gulf kingdom of Saudi Arabia. About 107 people were also injured in the deadly blaze which started at around 2.30 am Saudi time. Most of the injured were reported to be patients who are taking treatment at the hospital. The fire occurred at the general hospital in Kazan, thge capital of Kazan region. Report said the huge fire started in the intensive care and maternity department in the general hospital. According to a witness, the fire may likely caused by an electrical fault. It may recall that hundreds of people lost their lives in a stamped while attending a Haji in Saudi Arabia.

Saturday, 19 December 2015

Israeli airstrikes near Damascus kills Top Hezbollah commander.


    Israeli airstrikes near Syria capital, Damascus left Senior Lebanese militia commander killed . Samir Quntar was killed when Israeli missiles struck a home where he was staying near Damascus. Kuntar spent years in Israeli prison and was set free by Israel after Hezbollah and the Jewish State reached prisoner swap deal in 2008. Israel has not deny the claim or comfirm it was responsible. Israel is known for not commenting in cases like that. Hezbollah Secretary general has yet to respond to the claim but it is usual that he will comment either through a live broadcast or press released.

Sunday, 13 December 2015

Russian destroyers fires warning shots at Turkey vessel.

     A Russian destroyer assigned to help President Assad of Syria fight rebels had fired a warning shot at Turkey ship as the vessel was reportedly sailed close to Russian destroyer. Russian Defence ministry said the vessel refused to abide by different warning issued to it to take another route. The Defence ministry said it had summoned the Turkish military attache in Russian to answer some questions regarding the unexpected incident. The warning shot come less than 60 days after Turkish military shot down Russian fighter jet for voilating its airspace. Russian vowed that Turkey will be punished for shooting down Russian warplanes, which claimed the live of a pilot. It may recalled that Russia deployed troops to Syria to help President Assad clip to power. Russia claimed, it mission is to fight terrorist especially Islamic State but so far 98% of Russia airstrikes actually targeted so called Syria moderate rebels.

Tuesday, 8 December 2015

Afghanistan Taliban fighters attacks Kandahar airport.

    Afghanistan Taliban militants who once ruled the country but ousted by U.S coalition forces almost 11 years  launched a surprised attack on Kandahar airport in Southern Afghanistan today, December 8, 2015.The fighters were reported to had taken position inside a school and started exchanging heavy gun battle with the country security forces. According to spokesman for the provincial governor, there was no report of casualties. Taliban spokesman said its fighters stormed the airport ground and were exchanging gun fire with Afghanistan security forces.

Sunday, 6 December 2015

Yemen Aden Governor killed in Islamic State suicide attack.


    The newly appointed Governor of the port city of Aden, Major General Jaafar Mohammed Saad, was killed in a deadly suicide blast on his way to work. Five of his bodyguards were also killed in the deadly suicide attack. Islamic State group claimed responsibility of the deadly attack which left about six people dead. The late Major General Jaafar Mohammed was a close friend to Yemen President Hadi who controls Aden region after Iran back Houthi rebels captured Yemeni capital of Sana'a which forced the legitimate President of Yemen to fled to neighboring Saudi Arabia. President Hadi later returned to Yemen after Saudi led coalition drove Houthi fighters out of Aden. The Iran backed Houthi rebels still controls the capital Sana'a.

Friday, 4 December 2015

Deadly shooting in California left 14 dead as attacker allegedly pledge allegiance to Islamic State.

 A deadly shooting at holiday party in California, U.S had left 14 people killed and 21 others injured. Two suspected attackers were killed in a gun battle with the Police. The suspected attackers who were identified as Shed Rizwan Farook, 28 years old and his wife Yashfeen Malik. The female attacker named Yashfeen Malik was alleged to had pledge allegiance to the leader of Islamic State on her Facebook account shortly before the deadly shooting. The attack come few weeks after deadly attack struck Paris. The attack was a terrorist attack which Islamic State allegedly claim responsibility of
 After the deadly attack in Paris, U.S president Barrack Obama vowed to stepped up attack against Islamic State. Although, similar shooting in US is common as U.S laws allows citizen to carry arms for self defense.

Tuesday, 1 December 2015

German cabinet approves plan to send 1200 strong forces to fight Islamic State.

     Germany's parliament has approved plan to deployed 1200 strong forces to fight Islamic State. The move come few weeks after French President requested Germany support for the fight against Islamic State. French President requested Germany assistant to fight Islamic State after a deadly terrorist attack in Paris that claimed the life of about 120 persons. The troops are expected to provide support to French aircraft carrier, which was sent to Mediterranean to fight Islamic State group. Terrorist associated with Islamic State said they were behind the deadly attack that left 100 killed in Paris. U.S led coalition has been striking Islamic State target for up to 12 months now but many analyst said the airstrikes are ineffective as Islamic State continue to capture more territory in Iraq and Syria.

Tuesday, 24 November 2015

Turkey shoots Down Russian war plane near Syria border, one pilot dead.

    Russian fighter jet was shot down on Tuesday by Turkey's armed forces near Syria - Turkish border after the plane repeatedly ignored warning from Turkish armed forces. The plane was brought down by surface to air missile from Turkish F16 fighter plane. Russian President Vladimir Putin reacted angrily and said the downing of the war plane would have " serious consequences for Russia's relationship with Turkey" Turkish state run Anadolu news Agency confirmed that Turkey shot down thge plane after the pilot ignored repeated warning. Putin described the downing of the plane as a " stab in the back" committed by " accomplices of terrorists" President Obama and France President called for a restraint. Obama said Turkey have right to defend it's itself against any threat. NATO ministers are due to meet in Brussels by Turkish request to discussed the incident. Turkey said ISIS were not in the area when the plane was shot down. Russia immediately launched search and rescue operation to rescue the two pilots who injected from the plane for safety but one of the pilot was confirmed dead by Russian military. Russia has been bombing Rebels in Syria with request of President Assad of Syria. The West and Washington angered with the move, saying Russia ignored ISIS and continue to hit the so called Syria moderate rebels whose goal is to unseat President Assad.

Sunday, 15 November 2015

At least 128 killed after a coordinated attacks struck Paris.

   A well planned terrorist attack in Paris have left 129 people killed and 352 others injured. Nearly 100 people are said to be in a serious condition. French President Holland accused Islamic State of behind the attacks and declared a state of emergency in the city and order police and army to return to street. World leaders conderned the attack. U.S President Barrack Obama said he will double his effort to fight the group. German leader Angella Merkel said the attack on Paris is an attack on  entire Europe and said Germany will do all it can to assist France in any possible way. The attack on Paris dominated G20 summit in Turkey. The attackers were holding AK47 rafile and were shouting "Allahu Alba" . Many people were killed when the gun stormed Bataclan concert hall. They attacks 6 different locations in the city at the same time. Report said Islamic State claimed that they carried out the attack. The attack came after the group  claimed they shot down Russian passenger plane which left all 224 people on board dead.

Friday, 13 November 2015

Islamic State executioner 'Jihad John' presumed dead in U.S targeted airstrike in Syria.


   A top member of Islamic State group Mohammed Emwazi popularly known as known as 'Jihad John' was believed to have been killed in U.S targeted airstrike in
Islamic State stronghold of Raqqa in Syria. He was reported hit after he left a building in the city and entered a vehicle. Jihadi John was believed to the man in mask who had cut off the trout of two American and two British citizens as they were captured by the group. Syria Observatory For Human Right said the airstrike targeted four Jihadist. U.S official said , they are 99% sure he was hit. British prime minister David Cameroon said, his country has been working with U.S to ensure Jihadi John was brought to book for knifing two British citizens in a horrific manner.

43 killed after two suicide blast struck Hezbollah stronghold in Southern Beirut.


  At least 43 people have lost their lives and 240 people injured after suicide blast struck Hezbollah stronghold in Southern Beirut, Lebanon. The blast is seen by many as a retaliatory attack against Iran sponsored Shi'ite Hebollah militia who has deployed troops to Syria to help embattled Syria President Bashar all Assad in the ongoing civil war in the country. Shortly after the blast, Islamic State supporters posted on social media, claiming they were responsible for the deadly twin blast that shock the city, first time since Hezbollah deployed troops to help embattled president Assad of Syria. Hezbollah mission in Syria was questioned by many analyst saying how can non state armed militia organization like Hezbollah whose intention is to destroy Israel, a UN member has a justify reasons to fight for a UN member country like Syria? The head of the militia organization said, his forces will continue to defend Syria against militants.

Monday, 9 November 2015

Prime minister Netanyahu meet Obama at White House.


  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met U.S president Barack Obama at white House today on Monday . The two leaders emphasized the need for peace in the middle east especially between Israel and the Palestinian. Israeli prime minister on his part said Israel reserve the right to defend itself against any threat and the same time, Israel's road to peace with the Palestinian is very much opened. Netanyahu visit come after Netanyahu came to U.S Congress to make a historic speech without Obama's office approval for the visit. Netanyahu speech then was to persuad the U.S Congress to disapproved the so called Iran and P5+1 nuclear accord. Despite Netanyahu effort to convinced Congress to disregarded the Nuclear Accord, Congress still went ahead to approved the deal. Since then, the relationship between Netanyahu and Obama have been cordial. His visit to the U.S is seen by many to mend ties with Barack Obama. His visit to the U.S is also to seek military aid from U.S government. U.S government has been supplying military aid packages to the Jewish State which make the country one of the strongest country in the middle east if not the strongest. With U.S effort, Israel has the most powerful Air force in the entire middle east.

Saturday, 7 November 2015

Nealy 40 killed, dozens injured after a factory roof collapses in Lahore Pakistan.



       An estimated of 40 people have lost their lives after a factory roof collapsed on Wednesday in Pakistani city of Lahore. The government launched a massive clear-up operations at the site in attempt to rescue those track on the collapsed factory roof. More than hundred of people were believed to have trapped inside the collapsed factory. A teenager was reported found alive after 50 hours in the rubbles of the collapsed building. The factory was a four-storey polythene bag company. It was not clear what caused the factory to collapsed. The ugly incident come less than 3 weeks after nearly 400 people lost their lives as huge earthquake measuring 7.5 struck Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Monday, 2 November 2015

Islamic State claims they shut down Russian plane over Sinai Peninsula.


   Islamic State said it shut down Russian passenger plane over Sinai peninsula in Egypt. A Russian plane with 224 people on board crashed on Saturday in Egypt killing all passengers on board. Many analyst doubt Islamic state claimed on the downing of the plane, saying the group do not have the military capability to shut down a plane in such attitude. The group claims is seems to true because a senior official of the airline said on Monday tthat external forces was behind the crashed. If this statement has to be consider, it means Russians has begin to feel the impact of war their government is fighting against Islamic State group. The most painful aspect of it is that a nine month old baby was among the death. The black boxes of the crashed airline has been recovered and investigators are working on it to known the exact cause of the crashed.

Sunday, 1 November 2015

Nearly 30 people killed, 160 injured at Romanian night club fire.


   Twenty-seven people have lost their lives after a huge fire rock a night club in ROmanian on Friday night. The fire was reported to had caused by fireworks that was left over on the ground. Majority of the dead were young people. Casualties were high because many people were trying to escaped the huge blaze using a single exit, there by resulting to stamped. Many people were fainting inside the club due to huge smoke. More than 160 people suffered various degree of injury as they rushed to the hospital for medical attention. About 10 hospital were used and they were overwhelmed as many people were waiting for treatments at the hospital corridor. It was the deadliest incident the country has experienced in years.

Saturday, 31 October 2015

Russia passenger plane with 220 passengers crashes in Egypt's Sinai.

       A Russian passenger plane with 224 people on board had crashed in Sinai Peninsula in Egypt on Saturday morning, Egyptian Prime Minister said in a statement. The plane was reported to have crashed in Central Sinai Peninsula. The plane took off from Sharm el-sheik and was on its way to Russia. Report says most of the people on board the plane were Russian tourists. The was carrying about seven crew members and 217 passengers. The plane is owned by Russian airlines, Metro Jet.  Report said the wreckage of the crashed plane has been found in Egypt Sinai but it was not clear as of press time, if there were survivor.

Friday, 30 October 2015

A passenger plane with 101 people onboard catches fire in Fort Lauderdale Airport.

   A passenger plane belonging to Dynamic Airlines caught fire while on runway in Fort Lauderdale Airport in Florida. The plane with over 100 people on board caught fire as it prepared for take off to Caracas, the Venezuela capital. Passengers were immediately evacuated from the Boeing 767 plane. About 15 people were rushed to the hospital for various degree of injuries. The blaze occurred after fuel was  suspected to had leaked from the engine of the plane. Flight were suspended at the airport for about four hours and one runway was later reopened for flight. About 47 flight were canceled after the incident.

Poachers kills at least 60 elephants in Zimbabwe.

  About 60 elephants have been killed by suspected Poachers in Zimbabwe National Park. Twenty two bodies of elephants were found in Sinametella area of the country. It was not clear who was behind the horrific crime. The elephants were poisoned by toxic chemicals. According to the Country's National Park spokeswoman, 35 tusks were also found at the scene. Eleven bodies of elephants were discovered killed in Pachyderms and three more were found dead in Matusadona National Park.

Nigeria Army releases photos of wanted Boko Haram fighters.

            The Nigeria Army has released photos of wanted Boko Haram fighters . The move come after Decemer deadline to defeat the insurgents approaches. The photos were displayed by the country chief of Staff, Lt- Gen. Tukur Buratai and other Army officers. The army urged the general public to report to the army if any of the person in the banner is cited  anywhere. Nigeria president Buhari ordered the army to end insugency by ending of December, 2015. More than 5,000 people have been killed since Boko Haram insugency started in Nigeria.

Tuesday, 27 October 2015

At least 304 killed after massive earthquake struck Pakistan and Afghanistan.

  At least 304 people have lost their lives after a massive earthquake measuring 7.5 struck Afghanistan and Pakistan on Monday. About 229 people were killed in Pakistan alone. The tremor of the huge earthquake was felt in Pakistan, India and Tajistan. An estimated of 4000 houses were either damaged or destroted in Afghanistan, according to country State Minister for disaster Management. About 74 people were killed in Afghanistan and 206 people injured. Many Pakistani vacated their homes after they felt the massive tremors. They were afraid that similar earthquake that left 100,000 people dead in 2005 might occured.

Saturday, 24 October 2015

Nearly 50 killed after a deadly bus-truck collision in France.

   At least 43 people have lost their lives after a deadly bus-truck collision in France. The crash occured after a bus carrying what appears to be elderly and disable people collided with a truck causing high casualties
. The accident was the deadiest accident in France in three decade. The accident occured east of Bordeaux. France Prime Minister travelled to the scene to assess the situation. Eight people survive the deadly crash including four people who were seriously injured. The incident happened 7.30 Friday morning. A young boy was reported to be inside the bus when the accident occured and he is believed to be among the dead. Television footage showed the horrific scene of the accident and burnt vehicles.

Friday, 23 October 2015

At least 27 killed, nearly 100 injured after a suicide blast struck a mosque in Northern Nigeria.

   Nearly 100 worshippers injured and 27 killed after a suicide bomber detonated his bomb in a mosque when worshippers gathered in a mosque in Yola. The spokesperson for the country Emergency Management Agency Sanni Datti said 27 people lost their lives in the blast and 96 others injured. Those injured were rushed to a Medical Centre in the city. Report said, a young boy was trying to entered the mosque when the bomb went off. The young boy was the suspected bomber according to Eyewitness. Many Nigerians are counting on President Buhari who promised to end insurgency by December this year. Boko Haram attack have left more than 5,000 people killed since the insurgency began. Nigerian Army has claimed that they are winning the war against Boko Haram.

Thursday, 22 October 2015

U.S Special Forces raids Islamic State controls prison, rescues 70 prisoners.

       U.S Special forces with Kurdish Peshmerga troops launched a combat operation inside Islamic State controls territory in Iraq to rescue Iraqi prisoners held by Islamic State. The raid was carried out over night and it was reported to be a successful operation, although one U.S soldier was killed in the operation. The operation was reportedly launched after they recieve information that the prisoners faced imminent death, Daily Mail reported. U.S airstrikes were used to destroyed the road leading to the place to avoid Isis fighters escaped from the area. Numbers of Islamic State fighters were killed and many senior members of Isis fighters were captured alive, according U.S official who brief the press. The operation is consider to be one of the most successful operation against Isis fighters. Islamic State group is facing pressure from both U.S coalition air strikes and Russia air strikes against the group.

Sunday, 18 October 2015

Five Israelis injures after a shooting attack in Southern Israel's city of Beersheba.


   At least 5 Israeli have been injured after two Palestinia men with a gun attack Israeli citizens in Southern city of Beershabab. One of the attackers was reported shot dead and the other seriously injured but alive. The five injured Israelis were reported rushed to hospital for medical attention. The attack come after weeks of clashes between Palestinias and Israeli security forces. Palestinians have been protesting against Israel occupation and the restriction of some certain age group to what muslim called their "holliest mosque" in Jerusalem. The Paestinians are not only protesting but carrying out knife stabing attack against Israel security forces and innocent citizens. As a result, about 33 Palestinians and 7 Israeli have been killed.

Obama orders steps to lift Iran economic sanctions.

    US president Barack Obama has directed his administration on Sunday to begin lifting crippling economic sanctions inmposed on Iran after international community accused Iran of developing nuclear weapon. Iran deny the claim saying its nuclear program is for civillan purposes only. Obama moves come after Iran and P5+1 countries struck a historic nuclear accord with Iran few months ago. " I here by directed you to take all necessary steps to give effects to the U.S commitments with respect to sactions", Yahoo news reported. Iran air a footage of its underground missile bunker few days ago, which show a huge short and long range missiles and missile launch pad and military personnels standing next to the missiles. Iran said the underground missile base is one of the hundreds of missile base across the country. Israel prime minister Benjamin Netayahu critisized the nuclear accord, calling it "a historical mistake". Iran on several occasions threaten to eliminate the Jewish state of Israel.

Saturday, 17 October 2015

NATO launches biggest military drills since 2002.

      NATO launched huge military drills to test the alliance conbat readiness against any attack especially from Russia. An estimated of 36,000 strong soldiers were involve in the massive exercise which is expected to end November 6. The military drill involve about 30 countries including Germany, Canada, Netherland, Norway, Belgium. More than 60 warships and 200 warplanes will take part in the combact drill. In a similar manner, US launched a massive airbone drills in Europe which involve about 5,000 troops from 11 NATO member countries. The drill come after Russia annexed Crimea region which was parts of Ukraine territory and the support of rebels in Eastern Ukraine against the government.

Iran unveils Massive underground missile bunker.


    Iran State media broadcast footage of a huge stock pile of long and short range missile stored in an underground bunker. The underground missile base was dug under a mountain and is about 500 metres deep. According to Iran State media, the massive underground missile bunker is one of the hundreds of underground missile base across the country. The footage also showed uniform men line up in the base. The footage also show missile launch pad. The underground missile bases will be used in case of enemy attack, according to the report. Iran has threaten several time on several occasion to wipe out Israel from the world map. Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a speech at this year UN General Assembly that Israel will do everything to defend itself against Iran aggression. Iran is seem by many as a regional power because of strong combact ready armed forces which is ready to defend the country at any time. Iran just test fired intercontinental ballistic missile which many seem as a violation of UN Security resolutions but Iran siad it was not a violation in any way.

Saturday, 10 October 2015

Nearly 100 killed in Turkey after two explosion hits a peace rally.


    At least 97 people have lost their lives after a twin blast struck a peace rally in Ankara, the Turkish capital. An estimated of 186 people were also injured in the deadly blast. Turkish Health Minister confirmed that 86 people were killed and 186 others injured. No group has claim responsibilities of the deadly attack. Turkish prime minister said a suicide bomber might behind the attack. The government in Turkey has declared three days of national mouring. Turkey prime minster said Islamic State or PKK fighters might behind the deadly attack. Turkey has been bombing PKK militants targets  for months now.

Russia says its airstrikes hits 60 Islamic State targets in Syria, kills 300 fighters.

    Russia war planes struck 60 Islamic State targets in Syria in the past 24 hours, killing 300 jihadist fighters, Defense ministry said. In a media briefing in Moscow, the Russia capital, the deputy chief of staff said different targets were hit which include fuel stores, terrorist training bases and jihadist command posts, State-run Russia Today reported. Russia has been bombing fighters who are fighting President Assad. Western countries and America said Russia is targeting Syria moderate opposition rebels not  Islamic State. On Friday, Iran said a senior member of its Revolutionary  Guard Corp who was deploy to Syria to advice Syria government troops was killed by Islamic State in Aleppo. Russia, Lebanese shai Hizbollah militia and Iran has deploys troops to Damascus to help its ally president Assad defeat Jihadist and rebels who are fighting the government. Russia claims of killing 300 fighters cannot be proven as there is no video evidence to show the 300 fighters killed.

India man beheads wife, arrested while walking around with her head.


    India police has arrested a Pune man who is believed to be 60 years old for beheading his wife. The woman who was identify as Sonubai Chavhan was beheaded by her angry husband over accusation  of having an affair out their marriage. The incident occured after the couples had argument with prompted her husband to picked up axe and chopped off her head, The India Express reported. The man was filmed walking on the street carrying his wife head that was chopped off by him. Bystanders were looking at the man in horror as he held his wife head by the hair walking freely on the street. Two policemen ran after him and arrested him. The man was holding his wife head on one hand and axe on the other hand.

Friday, 9 October 2015

Saudi Arabia Hajj stampede death toll reached 145

     The deadly Hajj stampede that struck Saudi Arabia near the holy city of Mecca have reached 1453 casualties. The  death toll figure was reported by Associated Press. Iran suffered the highest casulties as an estimated of 464 Iranian pilgrims were among the death. Irania supreme leader said the Hajj process was mismanaged. He stressed that Saudi Arabia is incompetent in handly Hajj. Television fotage showed dead bodies piled up on the street of Mina, closed to muslim holy city of Mecca. Saudi blamed pilgrims  for the stamped becasuse they refused to followed instrument.

Islamic State kills Iran Revolutionary Guard General in Syria.


   Islamic State which controls large territory in Syria and Iraq has reported killed a senior Iran Revolutionary Guard Corp in Allepo. The General killed was among Iranian forces deployed to Syria to fight along side with president Assad forces in a bid to help president Assad cripped to power. But Iran said he was sent to Syria for just advisory role not as combat force. State-run Press TV said he was killed by Islamic State fighters in Aleppo province in Syria. Iran, Lebanese militia Hizbollah and Russia have been helping president Assad to cripped to power after 4 years  of civil war that have left about 250,000 people killed including regime army.

India maid arm cut off by her employer in Saudi Arabia.


    India woman working in Saudi Arabia as a maid met her unexpected as her hand was chopped off by her Saudi Arabia boss who she has been working with for months now. The 58- year-old maid met her unexpected after her boss cut off her arm as she tried to escaped her boss home because she has been abused and tortured repeatedly on several occasions. The lady was reported to complained of non payment of salary and constant abuse. India has reacted angrily on the wicked action. India foreign minister on a tweet express shock with the unacceptable act. Abuse of foreign house maid in Saudi Arabia is very common in Saudi Arabia as many cases of this nature has been reported in the past.