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Air Peace has announced the suspension of all flight operations nationwide due to the ongoing strike by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET). The decision was made in a statement signed by the head of corporate communications, Air Peace, Ejike Ndiulo. According to Ndiulo, the suspension is necessary because NiMET is responsible for issuing critical weather reports that ensure safe landings, particularly during the current season of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. “Without these reports from the control tower, flight safety could not be guaranteed,” he explained. As a safety-first airline, Air Peace has chosen to act responsibly by suspending operations until NiMET resumes full service. “We understand this may cause inconvenience, and we sincerely apologise,” Ndiulo said. “Passengers will be contacted with updates and options for rescheduling.” The strike by NiMET staff commenced on Tuesday over demands related to conditions of service and other issues. Air Peace’s decision aims to prioritize passenger safety amid the disruption caused by the strike.

ISRAEL STRIKES SOUTHERN BEIRUT AFTER ACCUSING HEZBOLLAH OF ROCKET ATTACKS, ESCALATING TENSIONS

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The Israeli military launched a strike on southern Beirut on Friday, marking the first such attack since November, after accusing Hezbollah of firing two projectiles from Lebanon into Israel. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed targeting a Hezbollah site in the Dahieh area, describing it as a “terrorist infrastructure site used to store UAVs by Hezbollah’s Aerial Unit.” The IDF accused Hezbollah of embedding its operations within civilian areas, calling it a “cynical exploitation of Lebanese civilians as human shields.” Hezbollah denied launching the rockets and reiterated its commitment to the ceasefire with Israel. Prior to the strike, the IDF issued evacuation orders to residents near the targeted area in southern Beirut, warning them to move at least 300 meters away for their safety. The Lebanese government suspended classes in the area, evacuating schools and staff following Israel’s warning. Israeli forces also struck multiple locations across southern Lebanon, targeting what it called “Hezbollah command centers, terrorist infrastructure sites, launchers, and terrorists.” An attack on Kfar Tebnit killed three people, including a woman, and injured at least 18 others, according to Lebanon’s state news agency NNA. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that Beirut would “be treated the same” as Kiryat Shmona, the northern Israeli town allegedly hit by the projectiles. “If there is no peace in Kiryat Shmona and the Galilee communities, there will be no peace in Beirut either,” Katz said in a statement. The Lebanese army reported discovering a rocket launch site near the border and announced an investigation into the incident. It condemned Israel’s strike as a “blatant and repeated violation of Lebanon’s sovereignty,” calling it a breach of international law and the ceasefire agreement. Hezbollah suggested the rocket attacks were a pretext for further Israeli aggression, while Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stated his government was in contact with U.S. officials to reinforce the November ceasefire. “There is a ceasefire in place, and both sides are expected to respect the agreement,” Aoun said. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed a forceful response to any threats, declaring, “We will attack everywhere in Lebanon against any threat to the state of Israel.” The strike comes amid rising tensions following months of relative calm after the ceasefire. Since the truce, Israel has conducted numerous strikes in southern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah positions. The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah escalated after the outbreak of the Gaza war in October 2023, with cross-border attacks persisting for over a year. The November 2024 ceasefire reduced violence, but Israel maintains a military presence in southern Lebanon despite agreeing to withdraw under the deal.

ISRAELI STRIKE KILLS 9 CHARITY WORKERS IN GAZA, HAMAS CONDEMNS ATTACK AS “HORRIFIC MASSACRE”

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At least nine charity workers were killed and several others injured in an Israeli strike in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza, on Saturday, marking the deadliest incident since the ceasefire took effect in January. The Israeli military claimed it had targeted “terrorists” operating a drone, but Hamas accused the Israeli military of committing “a horrific massacre”. Ismail Thawabta, Director General of Hamas’ Government Media Office, condemned the attack, stating, “The targeting of unarmed civilians, especially those providing humanitarian aid to displaced and homeless individuals, constitutes a blatant violation of international and humanitarian law.” The Gaza health ministry confirmed that nine people had been killed, including three members of a media team documenting humanitarian relief efforts in Gaza. Multiple people with critical injuries were transported to Gaza’s Indonesian Hospital. The Israeli Defense Forces said it had targeted two “terrorists” operating a drone that posed a threat to IDF troops. However, Hamas and other Palestinian groups have denied that the victims were affiliated with any militant organizations. The incident has raised concerns about the ongoing violence in Gaza, despite the ceasefire agreement. Israeli military operations inside Gaza have continued, with the IDF citing threats to its troops or Hamas violations. However, there has been a decline in casualties in recent months.

GOV DIRI APPEALS TO STRIKING NDU LECTURERS, WARNS HERDERS By Nicolas Adekeye

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Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has appealed to striking lecturers at the state-owned Niger Delta University (NDU) to call off their industrial action, which began on December 10. According to Governor Diri, the government is willing to make concessions to improve the welfare of the lecturers. The governor made the appeal during the 148th meeting of the state executive council in Government House, Yenagoa, upon his resumption from annual leave. He urged the lecturers to toe the path of negotiation in the interest of the students. “Let me call on ASUU that strikes should be the last resort and I invite them to come back to negotiation. The issues can be amicably resolved,” Governor Diri said. As reported by Daniel Alabrah, Chief Press Secretary to Governor, Bayelsa State, Governor Diri stressed that his administration holds lecturers in high esteem and is willing to listen to their demands. “Government is willing to ensure that the welfare of lecturers and of our workers is prioritised. Let us look at the future of our children and the younger ones. We hold lecturers in high esteem in this state,” he said. The governor also warned cattle herders that flout the state’s law against open grazing, stating that the ban is still in force. He directed relevant government officials to ensure compliance with the anti-open grazing law and tasked community leaders to work with state officials to implement the law. Governor Diri expressed appreciation to the people of the state for their support during his leave and urged them not to relent as the government needs their support to succeed. He was presented with several awards, including Governor of the Year on Marine and Blue Economy and Best Security Conscious Governor. The governor rewarded the Bayelsa State Council for Arts and Culture, which emerged overall champions at the National Festival of Arts And Culture (NAFEST), with N30 million.

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AIRPEACE SUSPENDS FLIGHT OPERATIONS DUE TO NIMET STRIKE

ISRAEL STRIKES SOUTHERN BEIRUT AFTER ACCUSING HEZBOLLAH OF ROCKET ATTACKS, ESCALATING TENSIONS

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