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Troops of Sector 3 Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), supported by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), have recovered no fewer than 63 bodies of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists following a failed infiltration attack on Malam Fatori in Abadam Local Government Area of Borno. Military sources told security analyst Zagazola Makama that the insurgents launched the attack in the early hours of Wednesday, March 17, 2026, advancing on foot and deploying armed drones in an attempt to overrun the 68 Battalion position. The sources disclosed that the attack, which originated from the Duguri axis through the frontage of Bravo Company, was met with overwhelming resistance from troops, backed by precision air strikes. According to the sources, the coordinated response led to a decisive defeat of the terrori...

Nigeria’s Ambassador-designate to Mexico, Reno Omokri, has accused former presidential candidate Peter Obi of contradicting his earlier stance on corruption by allegedly associating with individuals he once distanced himself from. In a post shared on his 𝕏 account, Omokri questioned Obi’s consistency, claiming the former Anambra State governor is now aligned with figures he described as alleged looters and corruption-linked individuals. He referenced Obi’s past remarks about avoiding “structures of criminality,” suggesting his current associations do not reflect that position. Omokri also revisited Obi’s campaign outreach to religious groups during the last general elections, arguing that his message to churches now appears inconsistent with the people he is reportedly engaging wi...

An 18-year-old boy was k!lled and two of his friends were injured after being hit by a truck while filming a reel on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway near Ferozpur Jhirka in Haryana's Nuh, India.   The deceased has been identified as Mohammad Moin, a Class XII student and resident of Shahpur Nangli village in Nuh.  His friend, Mohammad Shaad, and a third companion who was recording the video sustained serious injuries and are currently undergoing treatment.  The group of friends had accessed the high-speed expressway, a restricted zone for pedestrians, to record content for social media. The horrifying moments leading up to the crash were captured on the smartphone used in the filming reel.   According to the video clip, Moin and Shaad were walking along the shoulder of the expr...

Iran has confirmed that one of its most powerful security figures has been k!lled in an Israeli strike, marking a dramatic escalation in the ongoing conflict Arts & Entertainment Ali Larijani, one of Iran's most senior officials and a central figure in the country's security establishment, was k!lled in an overnight attack in Tehran, days after publicly mocking President Donald Trump. He had been heading the Supreme National Security Council – Iran's highest security body  and, following the de@ths of other senior figures, was widely viewed as the most powerful man in the regime. He was also the architect of the brutal crackdown on protesters in Iran earlier this year. 'He was effectively the leader, the one calling the shots,' an Israeli Military official said. 'He...

The National Public Service Negotiating Council, representing organised labour, has proposed a new monthly minimum wage of ₦154,000 for public sector employees, alongside a 120 per cent increase in salaries and allowances nationwide. The demand was conveyed in a letter dated March 12, 2026, addressed to the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. In the correspondence, the council also commended the recent approval of gratuity payments for retiring workers. The letter, signed by National Chairman, Benjamin Anthony, and National Secretary, Olowoyo Gbenga, emphasized the urgency of reviewing workers’ pay. According to the council, many public servants are currently facing severe financial strain despite their critical role in sustaining government operations. I...

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has called for restraint after a reported projectile strike at Iran’s only operational nuclear power plant. According to Iranian officials, the incident occurred on Tuesday evening at the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant. Despite the impact, authorities confirmed that there was no damage to the facility and no casualties among staff. In a statement shared online, the Vienna-based agency said it had been informed of the strike and reassured that the plant’s operations were not affected. IAEA Director-General, Rafael Grossi, warned against further escalation, stressing the importance of avoiding any situation that could trigger a nuclear accident. The Bushehr facility, located in southwestern Iran, remains the country’s only functioning nu...

President Bola Tinubu has ordered all political appointees in his administration planning to run for elective positions in the 2027 general elections to vacate their offices on or before March 31, 2026. The directive covers a wide range of officials, including ministers, ministers of state, special advisers, senior special assistants, special assistants, personal aides, as well as directors-general and chief executives of federal parastatals, agencies, commissions, and government-owned enterprises. The order was conveyed through a circular from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, in line with Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026, and the timetable issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission ahead of party primaries for the 2027 polls. T...

Joe Kent, the outgoing director of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center, has stepped down in protest over the Trump administration’s military action against Iran, drawing a sharp response from Donald Trump. Kent announced his resignation, stating he could not support what he described as a war lacking clear justification. He argued that Iran did not pose an immediate threat to the United States and suggested the conflict may have been influenced by external pressures—claims strongly dismissed by Trump. Speaking at the White House, Trump criticised Kent, labeling him “weak on security” and insisting there was no room in his administration for officials who downplay the risks posed by Iran. “They’re not smart people, or they’re not savvy people,” Trump said. “Iran was a tremend...

The head of the National Counterterrorism Center resigned on Tuesday, becoming the first and most senior member of US President Donald Trump's administration to resign over the war in Iran, saying Tehran posed no imminent threat to the United States. "I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran. Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful lobby," Joseph Kent wrote in a letter to Trump posted on X. Some experts have said an imminent threat would be required for the United States to launch a war under current law. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence also did not immediately. Kent is close with Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, who has kept a lo...

Jimmy Kimmel has sharply criticised Donald Trump over threats linked to media coverage of the Iran war, escalating their long-running public feud. During a segment on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Kimmel accused Trump of targeting broadcasters through the U.S. Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr. Kimmel mocked Carr, calling him Trump’s “attack schnauzer,” after Carr posted on X accusing broadcasters of spreading “hoaxes and news distortions” and warning them to “correct course before their license renewals come up.” Carr also warned that broadcasters could lose their licences if they fail to “operate in the public interest,” adding that the media has “earned itself the label of fake news.” Kimmel pushed back strongly against the claim, saying the label was not earned by ...