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Saudi-led coalition says Houthi missile launched towards Khamis Mushait intercepted

Saudi-led coalition says Houthi missile launched towards Khamis Mushait intercepted The Saudi-led coalition said a ballistic missile launched by Yemen's Houthis towards Khamis Mushait was intercepted. Early on Monday, emergency alerts were also issued in Abha, located in Saudi Arabia's south, but the danger had since passed, according to the Saudi Civil Defense.

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Nigeria, Seven ECOWAS Countries Move to Strengthen Border Cooperation

Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja Nigeria and seven other West African countries have agreed to strengthen border security, accelerate boundary demarcation and deepen cross-border cooperation to promote…

  • Seven West African nations agree to strengthen border cooperation
  • Meeting held in Banjul, The Gambia from October 6-8, 2026
  • Five bilateral partnerships identified for coordinated activities

·thisdaylive.com

Economic Hardship: Hold Governors Responsible, Says Hon Onuigbo

– They must account for huge financial inflows from FAAC Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja President of Global Legislators Organisation for A Balanced Environment (GLOBE Legislators International), Hon.

  • State governors must be held accountable for Nigeria's economic hardship, says Hon. Sam Onuigbo.
  • FAAC allocation in Nasarawa State increased from N3.8-4.5 billion to N14-16 billion.
  • Emphasizes using resources for agriculture and rural development to address unemployment.

·thisdaylive.com

US forces disable ship ‘attempting to run’ Iran blockade in Gulf of Oman

United States forces have disabled a commercial cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman after its crew “ignored repeated warnings and attempted to run the ongoing naval blockade against Iran”, according to…

  • US forces disable M/V Ocean Molica in Gulf of Oman
  • Fighter jet fires precision munition, halting ship's propulsion
  • Blockade enforced since July 14, targeting 4 vessels

·thechronicle.com.gh

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