NEMA COORDINATES SAR OPS AT THE SCENE OF BUILDING COLLAPSE INVOLVING A THREE STOREY BUILDING UNDER CONSTRUCTION AT GUDU AREA OF FCT. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 NEMA COORDINATES SAR OPS AT THE SCENE OF BUILDING COLLAPSE INVOLVING A THREE STOREY BUILDING UNDER CONSTRUCTION AT GUDU AREA OF FCT At about 0945hrs on Saturday 16th May, 2026, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) was alerted of a building collapse at Gudu District of FCT.  Critical stakeholders including Federal Fire, FCT Fire, NSCDC, NPF, FRSC and Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) were activated while a response team of NEMA from the Abuja Operations Office led by the Head of Operations Mr Zakari Abubakar  and operatives from AYA Emergency Response Bay (ERAB) were deployed to the scene for quick response and coordination.  A reinforcement team  from NEMA Headquarters led by the Director Search and Response (DSAR) Air Cdre Bature Usman was also on ground to provide necessary backup and supervision. At the time of this report, the operation is still ongoing. However, sixteen (16) casualties have so far been evacuated to Aso...
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PENTAGON CANCELS 4,000-SOLDIER POLAND DEPLOYMENT, SPARKING CONGRESSIONAL BACKLASH AND QUESTIONS OVER NATO STRATEGY. (PHOTO).

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 Pentagon cancels 4,000-soldier Poland deployment, sparking congressional backlash and questions over NATO strategy

Army leaders faced sharp questioning Friday as lawmakers expressed frustration over the Pentagon’s abrupt decision to cancel the planned deployment of more than 4,000 U.S. troops to Poland. Acting Army Chief of Staff Gen. Christopher LaNeve told a budget hearing that the order to halt the nine-month rotation for the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division came from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. LaNeve and Army Secretary Dan Driscoll said they were informed of the decision and consulted, but they declined to specify when it was made. The unit had already begun preparations on May 1, including cased colors, an advance team deployment, and the shipment of equipment overseas, before the order was reversed.

The cancellation, which was confirmed after soldiers began discussing it publicly, has drawn intense scrutiny from Congress, with lawmakers questioning both the timing and the reasoning behind the move. LaNeve said the decision was made within the past two weeks by the Defense Department in coordination with U.S. European Command leadership, while Army officials characterized it as part of routine force posture reviews. Driscoll emphasized that the Army remains in constant coordination with defense leadership and described the process as standard military planning, but lawmakers rejected that explanation, arguing the move appeared sudden and poorly communicated.

Criticism was particularly strong regarding the impact on allies in Eastern Europe. Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., said the decision sent a damaging message to both Russia and NATO partners, noting that Polish officials were reportedly caught off guard. He also said he understood military leaders had expressed concerns about the order, suggesting potential operational risks. Other lawmakers called the decision a “slap in the face” to Poland and Baltic allies, arguing it undermined long-standing commitments to regional defense and contradicted congressional efforts to maintain U.S. force levels in Europe.

Additional reporting indicated the deployment cancellation may be part of a broader shift in U.S. force posture in Europe, including the possible cancellation of another artillery deployment to Germany and adjustments to missile command structures. The changes come amid earlier plans to reduce troop levels in Germany and ongoing debate over NATO members’ defense spending responsibilities. Critics, including some lawmakers, suggested the moves could be tied to broader geopolitical tensions and policy disagreements within NATO, while defense officials maintained they were based on strategic reviews of military requirements.

The dispute has also highlighted concerns about the real-world impact on service members. At least 4,500 troops were affected by the canceled deployment, many of whom had already begun relocating families, preparing housing transitions, and shipping equipment. One estimate placed the logistical cost of reversing the deployment at roughly $4 million. Lawmakers pushed back on Pentagon claims that the decision was not last-minute, with several saying the explanation did not match the sequence of events on the ground. Army leaders, however, said they do not control operational decisions and reiterated that such orders fall under defense leadership authority, leaving Congress demanding clearer justification and communication going forward.


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