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Iran hits World’s biggest LNG terminal in Qatar
Iran on Wednesday struck the Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar in retaliation for an Israeli strike on the South Pars gas field, the world’s largest natural gas reserve.
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry, in a statement, condemned the “blatant Iranian attack,” which it said caused fires resulting in significant damage to the terminal.
The Arab state called the incident a dangerous escalation, a flagrant violation of its sovereignty, and a threat to national security and regional stability, reiterating its right to respond.
In an update, QatarEnergy said Iranian missiles hit the facility, sparking “fires and major damage.” The company confirmed all staff are safe, and no casualties have been reported.
QatarEnergy, formerly Qatargas, is the world’s largest LNG producer, operating 14 trains with a total capacity of 77 million tonnes per annum.
Meanwhile, President Masoud Pezeshkian has condemned the targeting of Iran’s energy infrastructure, saying the aggressive acts will not achieve any gains for adversaries and their supporters.
Pezeshkian said on the contrary, the attacks will complicate the situation and may lead to ”uncontrollable repercussions whose effects extend to engulf the entire world.”
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi insists the Israeli side has no regard for the repercussions of the ”normalization of its heinous methods of terror.”
The official told the international community not to disregard the ”recklessness,” noting that there will inevitably and always be a reaction for every action.
On Wednesday, Saudi Arabia’s Defense Ministry confirmed four ballistic missiles launched toward the city of Riyadh were intercepted and destroyed.
The government added that debris from the interception fell in various areas of the capital. Initial assessments indicate no serious damage or casualties.
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Watch moment FCT minister Wike being conferred with title of Abuja Hasken, Light of Abuja by FCT Traditional Council led by Ona of Abaji (Video)
Watch moment FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, being conferred with the title of Hasken Abuja (The Light of Abuja) today, by the FCT Traditional Council led by The Ona of Abaji, Dr Adamu Baba Yunusa.
It’s indeed a well deserved title as truly Wike brought light to the Territory.
Watch:
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has increased the premium motor spirit price after Dangote Refinery raised its gantry price.
A market survey by DAILY POST on Thursday showed NNPCL outlets in Abuja and its environs have adjusted their petrol pump price to N1,364 per liter from N1,295. This means that the state-owned oil firm hiked petrol by N69 per liter.
The latest fuel prices have been implemented at Gwarimpa, Kubwa Expressway, Wuse Zone 6, and Zone 4 NNPCL filling stations in Abuja.
“We adjusted our pump price to N1364 per liter from N1295 this morning, an attendant said.
Filling stations in Abuja, such as MRS, BOVAS, and others, have raised their petrol price to between N1365 and N1370 per liter.
Recall that Dangote Refinery had on Wednesday increased its fuel gantry price by N75 to N1,275 per liter from N1,200 due to a hike in crude oil price to above $115 per liter.
Troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully foiled a late-night attack by suspected ISWAP/JAS terrorists in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State.
The development was contained in a post shared on Thursday on X by security analyst , Zagazola Makama.
According to the post, the incident happened at about 11:40 p.m. on April 27 when troops of the 162 Amphibious Battalion detected movement of suspected insurgents approaching their position at Mandaraguirau.
Accordibg to Makama who quoted security sources, the attackers were travelling on about 30 motorcycles and were advancing through the Diwa Kamda and Diwa Mbula axis before they were spotted through surveillance systems.
The troops were said to have immediately engaged the group with firepower, forcing them to retreat without reaching their target or making contact.
The attackers reportedly fled after coming under heavy resistance from the soldiers.
The sources added that the quick response by the troops prevented what could have been a coordinated attack on the area.
Watch moment FCT minister Wike being conferred with title of Abuja Hasken, Light of Abuja by FCT Traditional Council led by Ona of Abaji (Video)
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