Several Nigerians were among dozens of people injured after Iran launched another wave of missile and drone attacks on the United Arab Emirates, leaving six people dead. The UAE Ministry of Defence said its air defence systems intercepted several ballistic missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles fired from Iran in what authorities described as a…
Troops of the 159 Battalion, working alongside members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, have arrested a suspected spy believed to be linked to terrorists operating in Nigeria’s North-East in Kanamma, Yobe State. The suspect, identified as Malam Fantami, a native of Dikwa, was apprehended during a security operation carried out by troops deployed in…
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has said it intends to continue its military campaign against Iran for at least three more weeks as tensions between the two countries continue to rise in the Middle East. The Israeli military said thousands of targets remain as it intensifies operations aimed at weakening Iran’s military infrastructure and capabilities.…
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has dismantled a human trafficking syndicate, rescuing seven victims and arresting four suspects. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement issued on March 14, 2026. She said the operation was carried out on March 13, 2026, following intelligence that a vehicle transporting young persons suspected…
Kenneth Okonkwo, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has alleged that the continued detention of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai is politically motivated, linking it to his affiliation with the opposition party. Okonkwo made the remarks on Friday during an appearance on Channels Television Morning Brief, describing the detention as a violation…
The High Court of Plateau State has ruled that local government chairmen in Plateau State will now serve a four-year tenure, declaring that the existing two-year term under state law conflicts with the Nigerian Constitution. The judgement was delivered by the Chief Judge of Plateau State, David Gwong Mann, following a suit filed by Hamisu…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has stated that Bola Ahmed Tinubu inherited a “foamy economy” when he assumed office in 2023. Akpabio made the remarks in Abuja on Friday, March 13, during the inauguration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) convention sub-committee on programmes and events, according to a statement released by Jackson Udom. The Senate…
A wrestling event in Kentucky took a frightening turn on Thursday night when a referee suffered a medical emergency after being struck during a live match. The incident occurred during a “four corners of chaos” bout when wrestler Brendan Balling climbed to the top rope to attack his opponent, Tony Evans. Evans reportedly grabbed the…
Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of thousands of U.S. Marines to the Strait of Hormuz as tensions from the ongoing conflict with Iran continue to disrupt global energy supplies. The deployment was approved by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who authorised the movement of an amphibious ready group made up of warships and about…
Festus Keyamo has reaffirmed that Nigeria’s airports will eventually operate a fully cashless payment system, stating that the federal government has no intention of reversing the policy despite the current use of a hybrid payment arrangement. The aviation minister made this known during an on-the-spot inspection of the hybrid payment system at the tollgate of…
