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Iran Strikes Israel With Missiles Sparking Fears of World War 3
The possibility of World War 3 is becoming a trending concern as Iran has escalated its conflict by ending its proxy war and launching a barrage of ballistic missiles directly into Israel.
This sudden and intense strike has overwhelmed Israel’s famous Iron Dome defence system, which is renowned for its ability to intercept incoming threats.
The Iranian government claims this offensive is a direct retaliation for the deaths of Hezbollah’s leader Hassan Nasrallah and a prominent Hamas leader, allegedly at the hands of Israeli forces.
The situation has thrown the region into chaos, with both sides bracing for what might come next.
Iran has issued a stern warning that if Israel retaliates against this first wave of attacks, they will unleash a “crushing attack” as part of a second wave.
The Iranian government has also urged its citizens to prepare for the possibility of retaliatory strikes from Israel.
Meanwhile, tensions have escalated on a global scale, with nations across the world watching the conflict closely.
In a surprising move, U.S. President Joe Biden has instructed the U.S. military to intervene by attempting to intercept the missiles Iran has fired at Israel.
This action, which seems to contradict America’s longstanding alliance with Israel, has sparked widespread discussion.
The U.S. military is set to shoot down any Iranian missiles within range, adding a new dimension to an already volatile situation.
However, Israeli intelligence appears to have anticipated this attack. In response, the Israeli government urged civilians to seek refuge in bomb shelters as the barrage began.
After the initial wave of strikes, an official notice was released, allowing civilians to emerge from the shelters, although the attack did lead to some Israeli casualties.
Adding to the tragedy, CCTV footage has surfaced showing Iranian militants gunning down unarmed Israeli civilians, further inflaming tensions.
As of now, Israel has not launched a counter-attack, choosing instead to monitor the situation closely.
Meanwhile, the United States is keeping a close watch on how events unfold.
Given that Israel and the U.S. are key allies, there are concerns about how this could pull the U.S. deeper into the conflict.
On the other side, Iran maintains close ties with Russia, which raises fears that Russia might feel compelled to support Iran, similar to how the U.S. has backed Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia.
These dynamics have led to widespread fears of a broader conflict, with many worrying that a third world war could be on the horizon.
The situation remains fluid, with the world anxiously awaiting what may come next.
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ASUU Reportedly Declares Strike at Taraba State University Over Unpaid Salaries
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has reportedly declared a strike at Taraba State University over outstanding salary-related demands and delays in payments.
The strike is scheduled to begin today, October 12, 2026. According to the union’s chairman, the union had been engaging the Taraba State Government over its outstanding demands since February 2026.
“The union had exercised considerable patience and demonstrated its commitment to dialogue since February 2026, when it began engaging the Taraba State Government over the outstanding issues,” Mbave said.
“The union had earlier suspended its planned industrial action following an appeal by the government for additional time through the Office of the Head of Civil Service, in the interest of maintaining industrial harmony,” the chairman added.
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Gboko Chairman Imposes Dusk-to-Dawn Curfew Following Violent Protests in Benue
The Chairman of Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, Torseer Yina, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the ancient town.
The curfew takes effect from Thursday, October 8, 2026, following unrest and violent protests in the area.
According to reports, the action was taken to contain the unrest and violent protests by members of BEMOA following the death of one of its members by unknown gunmen.
The protest, which was reportedly hijacked by hoodlums, turned violent after an angry mob burnt two vehicles belonging to the Benue State Civil Protection Guards.
The Gboko council chairman said the curfew takes effect immediately and warned that anyone caught flouting the order or breaching public peace would be decisively dealt with.
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FRSC Warns Against Speeding After Car Crash On Ijebu-Ode-Benin Expressway
Nine people have died in a fatal road crash along the Ijebu-Ode-Benin Expressway in Ogun State.
The crash occurred on Monday at about 4:55pm around the Bethel area along the Ijebu-Ode/Ore axis of the expressway. It involved a white Toyota Hiace commercial bus belonging to Delta Line and a white Sino truck operated by Bill Gas Solution Ltd.
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), all nine people involved in the crash, comprising three males and six females, died in the incident.
The FRSC said the crash occurred while it was raining and the road was wet, with preliminary investigations identifying speed violation as the probable cause.
The FRSC rescue team arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the report, while the bodies of the victims were taken to the General Hospital Morgue in Ijebu-Ode.
The Ogun State Sector Commander, Oludare Ogunjobi, urged motorists, especially commercial drivers, to obey speed limits and exercise extra caution when driving in the rain.
