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Governor AbdulRazaq wins polling unit

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has won his polling unit by a landslide, with APC winning in the presidential, senatorial, and House of Representatives elections.

The Governor voted at Idigba Polling Unit 004 of Adewole in Ilorin West Local Government Area of the state.

APC polled 201 votes in the presidential ballot. It garnered 198 and 192 votes in the senate and House of Representatives elections respectively.

PDP came a distant second with 42 votes in the presidential ballot, 55 in the senate election, and 56 in the House of Representatives ballot.

Lai Mohammed wins polling unit

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has delivered his Polling Unit 006 Oro Ward 2, Irepodun Local Government Area, Kwara state to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)

In the results announced by INEC returning officer in the ward, APC and its presidential candidate Bola Tinubu scored 148 votes while the Labour Party came second with 38 votes.

The Social Democratic Party polled 30 votes while the main opposition People Democratic Party came a distant fourth with 19 votes.

AGURA- IPORU , IKORODU WARD 9

Omitoro Town Unit 003

Presidential
APC -187
PDP- 7
LP – 134

Senate
APC – 247
PDP- – 59

Rep
APC – 244

UNIT 019 Omitoro

President
APC- 98
LP- 98
PDP – 7

Senate

APC – 131
PDP- 45
ADP- 7

UNIT 001-Ojugbo

President
APC- 85
PDP- 4
LP – 34

Senate

APC – 108
PDP- – 15

Rep

APC – 109
PDP- – 15
ADC – 4
SDP- 1

UNIT 033

President
APC – 35
PDP- -1
LP – 47

Senate
APC- 40
PDP- – 26
LP – 0

Rep

APC- 44
PDP- 22
LP – 0

UNIT 004 Imowo-Kekere

President
APC – 72
PDP- – 8
LP – 55

Senate
APC – 89
PDP- 33
ADC – 5
NNPP – 5

Rep

APC- 73
PDP- 39
ADC- 7

UNIT 002 Abule Gbaga/Boge

President
APC- 128
LP- 178
ZLP- 2

Senate

APC. – 196
PDP- – 82
LP- 0

Rep

APC – 206
PDP- 71
ADC- 13
LP – 0

UNIT 030

President
APC – 51
LP – 59
PDP- – 2

Senate

APC – 67
PDP- 30
ADC- 11

Rep

APC – 64
PDP- 32
ADC,- 12

UNIT 022

President
APC – 65
LP – 58
PDP-3

Senate

APC- 85
PDP- 22
ADC- 15

Rep

APC- 86
PDP- 24

Tosho Transformer Open, Makogi Magboro Unit 121 in Obafemi Owode LGA of Ogun

President
APC = 127
LP = 136
APGA = 1
PDP = 6
NLP = 7

Senate
APC = 121
ADC = 4
LP = 117
PDP = 27
SDP =
NLP = 8

House of Rep
APC = 120
ADC = 7
LP = 120
PDP = 36
PRP = 1

WARD 11
UNIT 18
FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC, SATELLITE CAMPUS, ADO-EKITI

PRESIDENTIAL:

SDP 1
ZLP 1
ADP 2
ADC 3
PDP 20
LP 37
APC 146

SENATE:

NNPP 1
ZLP. 1
ADC. 2
SPD. 30
PDP. 38
APC. 130

Void 5

HOUSE OF REP

ADP 1
ZLP 1
ADC. 1
NNPP 1
PDP 23
SDP. 41
APC. 135

Void. 7

Mbadim Council ward,, Gboko Local Government area , ( Ayu LGA) and home to 3rd HOR member John Dyeg Jagaban

07-05-09-037
No. of Registered voters=254
No. of Accredited voters=173
Total No. of Vote Cast=173
Presidential
APC=133
PDP=09
LP=27
ADP=01
ADC=01
NNPP=02

Senatorial
APC=135
PDP=34
ADC=02
NNPP=02

HOR
APC=129
PDP=39
LP=01
NNPP=02
ADC=02
Total=173

Aregbesola’s polling unit

Ward 1 Unit 10, APC polled 230 against 67 of PDP, Senate spokesperson, Ajibola Bashiru who his polling unit, Ward 7 unit 3 for APC with 226 votes against 27 votes of PDP. While APC won polling units of Buhari’s aide on National Assembly matters, Senator Jide Omoworare with 188 votes against PDP’s 21 and Labour Party of 12.

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Epe LGA

Unit 018, Ita Marun

presidential

LP- 55

PDP- 09

APC- 78

SDP- 1

Accord- 1

ZLP- 1

EPE UNIT 14 (IGBODU)

Presidential

APC…..39

LP……….21

PDP……..13

EPE RESULT TRICKLING IN

WARD 5; Unit 57

Presidential

APC …….111

LP……….81

PDP……..18

Akeredolu wins Polling Unit

Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has won his Ward 5, Unit 6 Ijebu-Owo polling unit.

President
APC 269
PDP 11
ZLP 2
ADC 3
LP 22

Senate
APC 244
PDP 52
LP 2
Zlp 2
ADC 4
VOID 2.

House of Reps.
APC 239
PDP 56

Tinubu wins at El-Rufai, Uba Sani’s polling units

The presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has won at the polling units of Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai.

Tinubu polled 173 votes to defeat the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar, who polled 134 votes.

In the same Polling Unit 024, Ward 07, Ungwan Sarki, Kaduna, Labour Party (LP) scored three votes while Engr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) got 20 votes.

At the LEA Primary School Kawo Polling Unit where the governorship candidate of the APC, Senator Uba Sani voted, APC won Presidential, Senate and House of Representatives poll.

Governor Abdullahi Sule’s Polling Unit, Motor Park, Gudi

PRESIDENTIAL
APC 101
SDP 3
PDP 22
LP 21
ADP 1
NNPP 1

SENATORIAL
APC 108
PDP 8
SDP 35
LP 5
NNPP 1

HOUSE OF REPS
APC 85
SDP 43
PDP 13
LP 7
NNPP I
ACCORD 1

Abdullahi Adamu loses polling unit to Obi of LP, SDP senatorial candidate

The national chairman, APC Senator Abdullahi Adamu has lost his polling unit to the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi.

Adamu who voted at GRA license office 010, his party the APC got 85 votes against the LP presidential candidate Peter Obi who score 132 votes.

In the Senatorial election, the SDP senatorial candidate Ahmed Aliyu Wadada garnered 184 votes to defeat Adamu’s anointed candidate, Arch Shehu Tukur who score 55 votes, the SDP house of representatives candidate equally score 136 votes to beat Adamu’s candidate in APC who score 41 votes.

Bauchi Gov delivers polling unit for Atiku
Bauchi Governor Senator Bala Mohammed has won his polling unit for the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar.

The Nation reports Mohammed voted in his hometown, Yelwan Duguri in the Alkaleri Local Government Area.

He arrived at his polling unit, Barki Dutse Primary school, Unit 8, alongside his wife, Aisha at about noon.

A result by the INEC showed that the PDP also cleared the National Assembly elections.
APC 4
PDP 44
NNPP 1

Senatorial
APC 8
PDP 31
NNPP 1

House of Representatives
APC 8
PDP 42
NNPP 1

Olaniyan delivers PU for Tinubu, Buhari

A former Oyo Deputy Governor Rauf Olaniyan has delivered his polling unit for the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Bola Tinubu.

Senator Fatai Buhari, who is aseeking a third term reelection for Oyo North, was also declared winner at the unit.

Olaniyan is Oyo Coordinator of the Tinubu/Shettima Grassroot Independent Campaign Council (TSGICC).

The results announced Ward 09, Unit 6, Igboho, Oorelope local government for the Presidential election:
APC 194
PDP 21
ADC 09
ACCORD 12

For the Senate, the result indicates:
APC. 162
PDP 19
ADC. 17
ACCORD 38

Peter Obi’s running mate loses polling unit to Atiku

The vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Datti Baba-Ahmed, has lost his polling unit to Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

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In polling unit 021 situated at Tudun Wada ward, in Zaria LGA of Kaduna state, the total number of accredited voters was 272.

PDP secured 102 votes to win the polling unit, followed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) with 98 votes.

The LP came third with 54 votes and NNPP secured 11 votes.

 

Adamu loses polling unit to Labour Party

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Senator Abdullahi Adamu has lost his polling unit, Angwarimi Ward, GRA A1, LERCEST Office in Keffi, Nasarawa State, for the presidential polls to the Labour Party.

The Labour Party’s Peter Obi won in the unit with 132 votes while the APC came second with 85 votes.

For the other positions: Senatorial – APC (55), PDP (22), LP (42), NNPP (4), SDP (184), ADC (1), ZLP (3), while invalid votes were seven (7).

House of Representatives: APC (46), PDP (41), LP (30), NNPP (4), AA (21), SDP (159), ADC (2), APGA (1), while invalid votes were sixteen (16).

Shettima delivers polling unit for APC

The vice presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress(APC) Senator Kashim Shettima has won his polling unit, Shettima Kukawa, polling unit 023, Lawan Bukar, Lamisula Ward, Maiduguri Borno State.

Shettima polled 126 to defeat the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar who polled 22.

See the results below:

APC – 126

PDP – 23

LP – 0

NNPP – 0

Unit 006 Ward I, Ojo LGA
Presidential
APC -78
PDP -114
LP -6

Senate
PDP -135
APC -77

House of Representatives
APC -77
PDP -130

Unit 016 Ward I , Ojo LGA

Presidential
APC -30
PDP -49
LP -2

Senate
APC -32,
PDP -51

House of Representatives
APC -32
PDP -48
LP -1

Unit 001, Ward G, Ojo LGA, Lagos

See the results below:
Presidential
APC – 74
PDP – 79

Senate
APC -67
PDP -88

House of Representatives
APC 68
PDP 85

Owa Ale unit, IKare Akoko Akoko Northeast LG

TOTAL ACCREDITATION: 270

Presidential
APC … 248
PDp …..7

Senate:
APC…. 250
PDP…… 13
ADC…….2
Void…….4
Total…. 269

REP:
APC… 257
PDP ….4
VOID… 6

UNIT 028 Keta East, Badagry

Registered voters 499
Accredited voters 75
RESULTS
House of Representatives
APC 63
NNPP 2
PDP 4
ZLP 4
LP 3

Senate
APC 62
PDP 4
Accord 1
ADP 3
NRM 2
ZLP 1

Presidential
APC 56
ADC 1
APM 1
APP 1
LP 6
NNPP 1
ZLP 2

LP wins Presidential, Rep polls in Pako Bus Stop, Igando Road, Ikotun, Alimosho LGA. Ward B
Polling Unit 135

Presidential
LP: 95
APC: 22
PDP: 11
Voided: 5

Senate
PDP: 54
APC: 34
ADC: 9
Voided –

House of Reps
LP: 83
APC: 26
PDP: 10

Ijebu-Owo Ward 4 Unit 13 Owo LG

PRESIDENT
APC -156
PDP-11

SENATE
APC -144
PDP-54

REPS
APC -135
PDP-60

Unit 17, Keta East, Badagry West LCD

RESULT
Registered voters: 528.
House of Representatives
ADC 2
PDP 4
APC 123

Senatorial
APC 124
PDP 2
Boot 1
AA 1
Void 6

Presidential

APC 125
PDP 5
APM 1
APGA 1
AA 1
LP 1
Void 3

Presidential election results from polling units in Ibadan

Unit 16, Ward 9, Ibadan North. APC 47, PDP 18, LP 32.

Unit 6, Ward 9, Ago-Tapa, APC 77, PDP 25, LP 36.
Unit 19, Ward 7, CocaCola, PDP -14, APC -55, LP-19.

Akinyele
Unit 16, Ward 8, Sasa, Akinyele : APC -91, PDP – 30, LP-13.
Unit 14, Ward 8, Sasa: APC – 104, PDP – 43, LP – 23.

Obi wins two units in Presidential Villa

Labour Party’s presidential candidate Peter Obi, on Saturday, won at two polling units within the Presidential Villa.

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The two, which were available at the time of filing this report, were the polling units 021 and 131.

While Labour Party won with 58 votes to Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) 32 votes and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) 31 votes at unit 021, it won with 17 votes to PDP’s 03 and APC’s 06 at unit 131.

Ekiti Deputy Gov delivers polling unit to Tinubu, others

Ekiti Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye has delivered her polling unit to the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the Saturday’s general election.

Afuye, also won her unit at Ikere Ekiti for the Senatorial candidate of the party in Ekiti South Hon Yemi Adaramodu and the House of Representatives candidate in Ekiti South Federal Constituency Adeniyi Ojuawo.

According to the results announced by the Presiding officer of the Atiba/Aafin Ward 1, Akamuja Unit 003, at Ikere Ekiti, Tinubu polled 130 votes to defeat the People’s Democratic Party candidate Atiku Abubakar who garnered 52 votes.

The candidate of the Labour Party Peter Obi scored six votes.

For the senatorial seat, Hon Adaramodu of the APC polled a total of 124 ballots in the unit to trounce his close rival and the PDP Senatorial candidate, Senator Biodun Olujimi, who polled 66.

For the House of Representatives seat, AVM Ojuawo garnered an aggregate of 111 votes to defeat the PDP candidate, Engr Henrich Akomolafe, who garnered 78 ballots.

Osinbajo delivers polling unit for Tinubu, others

 

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has delivered his polling unit for the All Progressives Congress (APC) with a landslide victory.

In his newly created Ward 1, Unit 7, Egunrege, Ikenna Local Government Area, the ruling party won the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP).

Other parties recorded zero votes.

Tinubu’s wife wins polling unit

Senator Oluremi, the wife of the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has won her Polling Unit 034 at Falomo, Lagos.

In the poll results announced at the polling unit, APC polled 60 votes as against 3 by the PDP and 42 by the Labour Party (LP).

In the Senatorial election, APC scored 68 votes to defeat PDP, which polled 26 votes. The Labour scored zero.

In the House Representatives election, APC got 62 votes while PDP scored 14 votes and LP scored 29 votes.

Tinubu wins at Gov. Makinde’s polling unit

By Bisi Oladele, Ibadan

The presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress(APC) Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has won at Unit 1, Ward 11, Abayomi, Iwo Road, Ibadan North East LG, where Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde voted.

Tinubu polled 104 votes to beat his closest rival Peter Obi of LP who polled 82 votes. The PDP candidate Atiku Abubakar polled 27 votes.

Polling Unit in front of Iyaloja-General’s house, Ikeja (Sunday Adigun) – PU 047, Ward 3

APC – 65
PDP – 2
LP – 24
Void – 2

Accredited voters – 92
Registered Voters – 750

Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has won his polling unit (Unit 006, Ward E3, Lagos Island) for the ruling All Progressives Congress(APC) in the Presidential and National Assembly elections.

PRESIDENTIAL:

APC – 86

PDP – 03

LP – 05

SENATE:

APC – 90

PDP – 11

YPP – 02

REPS:

APC – 90

PDP – 11

ADC – 03

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US releases identities of 24 Nigerians arrested for alleged fraud, money laundering

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The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released the names and photographs of 24 Nigerians arrested by immigration authorities in relation to alleged criminal offences, as the country continues its deportation operations.

According to the DHS, the suspects were arrested in different parts of the United States by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

The alleged offences listed against them include wire and mail fraud, money laundering, drug-related crimes, identity theft, assault, forgery and cruelty towards a child.

In a statement announcing the arrests, the DHS said the publication was intended to show non-US citizens with criminal records who had been arrested by immigration enforcement officers.

“The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is highlighting the worst of worst criminal aliens arrested by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE),” the statement reads.

“Under DHS leadership, the hardworking men and women of DHS and ICE are fulfilling President Trump’s promise and carrying out mass deportations – starting with the worst of the worst – including the illegal aliens you see here.”

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The list released by DHS identifies the Nigerian nationals, the alleged offences associated with their arrests and the locations where they were apprehended.

The list published by the department identifies the Nigerian nationals, the offences associated with their cases and the locations where they were arrested.

Emmanuel Omowaiye was arrested for mail fraud in  Richmond, Texas.

Laurene Onwuka arrested for fraud and impersonation in Chantilly, Virginia.

Olusegun Shonekan arrested for wire fraud in Newark, New Jersey.

Olusegun Olaseni was arrested for amphetamine sale in Greencastle, Indiana.

Peter Ude was arrested for wire fraud; in Atlanta, Georgia.

Newton Jemide was arrested for wire fraud, conspiracy and mail fraud in  Fort Dix, New Jersey.

Shedrack Umukoro was arrested for money laundering, Yazoo City, Mississippi.

Olasoji Akinbode was arrested for fraud and impersonation in Kearny, New Jersey.

Oluwatosin Afolabi was arrested for fraud, Conroe, Texas.

Alameen Adetunji Tokosi was arrested for drug possession in Chicago, Illinois.

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Joshua Ipoade was arrested for wire fraud in Atlanta, Georgia.

Michael Orji was arrested for weapons violation, fraud, identity theft, wire fraud, false citizenship and money laundering in Oxford, Wisconsin.

Ahmadu Apooyin was arrested for drug-related offence in Baltimore, Maryland.

Teslim Kiriji was arrested for money laundering in Yazoo City, Mississippi.

Onomen Uduebor was arrested for identity theft in Seattle, Washington.

Charles Ochi was arrested for money laundering in white Deer, Pennsylvania.

Daniel Eta was arrested for wire fraud in White Deer, Pennsylvania.

Ifeanyi Ibennah was arrested for cruelty towards a child in Tampa, Florida.

Kazeem Runsewe was arrested for wire fraud in Thomson, Illinois.

Fatiu Lawal was arrested for wire fraud in Lompoc, California.

Justin Akubueze was arrested for money laundering in Orem, Utah.

Moyinoluwaseun Okeowo was arrested for larceny, forgery and concealing stolen property in Orlando,
Florida.

Babajide Oluwaseun Faseyi was arrested for assault in Alden, New York.

Bright Eigbedion was arrested for money laundering in Lompoc, California.

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Ogun 2027: Adebutu faults INEC over exclusion from governorship candidates list, tells supporters to remain calm

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Oladipupo Adebutu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ogun State, has faulted the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to leave out his name from the list of governorship candidates.

Adebutu, in a statement addressing the development, said he remained a registered member of the PDP and had completed the necessary registration and documentation within the stipulated period.

“I have not at any point left the PDP, and my commitment to our great party remains unwavering,” he said.

According to him, the governorship primary that produced him as the party’s candidate was conducted with INEC officials present as observers, adding that relevant documents were submitted for verification, certification and confirmation.

The PDP candidate said the circumstances surrounding the exclusion raised concerns, particularly as other party candidates contesting for the House of Assembly, House of Representatives and Senate had appeared on INEC’s published lists.

Adebutu said the Ogun State PDP had expressed concern over what it described as undue pressure from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on INEC, adding that the party would pursue the matter through appropriate channels.

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“We will pursue this matter through the appropriate channels and insist that due process is respected,” he said.

He also alleged that the party had faced attempts to frustrate its campaign, including restrictions on its billboards, attacks at campaign grounds and harassment of members.

According to him, such challenges would not deter the party from participating in the democratic process or seeking the support of voters across the state.

“No amount of intimidation should prevent the people of Ogun State from having a fair opportunity to choose leaders of choice,” Adebutu said.

He urged PDP members, supporters and residents of Ogun State to remain calm while the party takes the necessary steps to address the omission.

“The party has spoken, and the necessary steps are being taken to address this matter. I remain confident that it will be resolved, and I assure you that I will not abandon the struggle to bring the leadership and relief our people deserve,” he said.

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Adebutu described the party’s ambition as a broader effort to improve the welfare and development of Ogun State, rather than a struggle centred on an individual.

“Our cause is bigger than any individual. It is about the dignity of our people, the progress of our state and the right of Ogun people to determine our own future,” he said.

Reaffirming his commitment to the party’s campaign message, Adebutu said, “OGUN FOR OGUN is more than a slogan. It is a call for leadership rooted in our people, responsive to our needs and committed to our welfare.”

He concluded by urging supporters to remain focused and resolute, declaring: “The journey to a better Ogun continues.”

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12 killed, over three hundred injured as terror group attacks Saudi Arabia airport

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Twelve people were killed, while 309 others were injured following a deadly attack on the Riyadh’s international airport in Saudi Arabia by suspected Yemen’s Houthis.

The attack, reportedly the deadliest on Saudi soil in more than a decade, has prompted the Saudi-led coalition to vow on Sunday a decisive response against the group.

The coalition described the attack as a “full-fledged war crime” that a diplomatic source attributed to a missile.

The attack came during an unprecedented wave of Houthi strikes on the kingdom since a truce in the group’s long-running war with Yemen’s Riyadh-backed government unravelled in July.

The spiralling violence has raised the possibility of a wider escalation, with US President Donald Trump signalling Washington could join military action against the fighters.

A passenger told AFP they witnessed a strike in the airport’s domestic terminal.

“I was on gate 403,” the witness said. “I saw 401 hit, I saw injured in front of my eyes. Everyone was running.”

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According to reports, four Saudi citizens were among those killed in the attack, as well as two Bangladeshis, one US citizen, one Egyptian, one Jordanian, one Syrian, one Palestinian and one Sudanese, the kingdom’s civil aviation authority said in a statement.

It said some of the 309 wounded were in serious condition.

Operations at the airport were suspended following the attack and authorities said damage assessments were ongoing.

The attack prompted health officials to activate a rare mass call-up of doctors to deal with the “serious emergency situation”, a medical source said.

Two doctors said that several pilgrims headed to Mecca were among the wounded.

Schools in Riyadh switched to remote learning for the second time in a month.

Parents in the capital received emails Sunday seen by AFP, citing an order from the education ministry, saying “all schools in Riyadh will switch to distance learning for the entire week”.

“The cowardly terrorist attack by the Terrorist Houthi Militia… which resulted in deaths and injuries among civilian passengers and airport staff, constitutes a full-fledged war crime,” coalition spokesman Major General Turki al-Malki said in a statement on X.

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Earlier, the coalition said it had intercepted missiles targeting Saudi Arabia and destroyed launch platforms.

The Houthis claimed a series of attacks targeting the airport on Thursday that killed three people and damaged a plane, though they did not immediately take responsibility for any new strikes on Saturday.

Saturday’s attack was the deadliest in the kingdom since May 2015, when a suicide bombing by the Islamic State (IS) jihadist group killed 21 worshippers in a Shia mosque in the eastern Qatif governorate.

The civil war in Yemen flared back to life in July after a four-year, UN-brokered truce collapsed, months into a wider Middle East war that has rocked the region and roiled energy supplies and markets.

Saudi Arabia leads an international coalition that has supported Yemen’s government militarily since 2015 and is now being drawn deeper into its impoverished neighbour’s conflict.

Asked on Saturday whether he had changed his mind about joining Saudi strikes on the group, Trump said: “We may.”

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He said he would be speaking with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, calling what happened in the kingdom “not acceptable”.

US media outlets have reported that previous Saudi requests for US military assistance in dealing with the Houthis have been rebuffed.

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