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The Trump administration has placed all US embassy and consular posts on alert as Washington braces for retaliatory strikes by Iran.In a directive sent on Tuesday, March 17, the State Department instructed that 'ALL posts worldwide' must urgently reassess their security posture, a rare move that underscores the growing concern that the conflict could spill far beyond the region.The cable warned of 'the ongoing and developing situation in the Middle East and the potential for spill-over effects,' signaling that US officials now see the threat as global and not confined to traditional hotspots.Signed by Rubio and issued under the authority of Undersecretary for Management Jason Evans, the directive orders every diplomatic mission to convene Emergency Action Committees - specializ...

The Labour Party (LP) has fixed May 23, 2026, for its presidential primaries as part of its approved timetable ahead of the 2027 general elections. This was contained in a communiqué issued after a meeting of its National Executive Council (NEC), held in Abuja and observed by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The communiqué stated that the party will submit its membership register to INEC on April 15, 2026, while governorship, Senate, House of Representatives, and House of Assembly primaries will be held on May 15, 2026. NEC also ratified the actions of the party’s national leadership under Senators Nenadi Usman and Darlington Nwokocha regarding the conduct of ward, local government, and state congresses scheduled for March 26, 28, and ...

A federal high court in Warri, Delta state, has ruled that Nigerians can record police officers during stop-and-search operations in public spaces. Hyeladzira Nganjiwa, the presiding judge, made the ruling on Tuesday,  March 17, following an enforcement of the fundamental rights suit filed by Maxwell Nosakhare Uwaifo, a lawyer. The lawyer also sought judicial pronouncement on the constitutionality of police officers conducting stop-and-search operations without visible name tags and force numbers, and the right of citizens to record them. Other defendants are the inspector-general of police, Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Police Service Commission (PSC), and attorney-general of the federation (AGF). The lawyer told the court that he filed the suit because of his encou...

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...

Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has reaffirmed her allegiance to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), urging Nigerians and party members to validate their membership.The lawmaker disclosed via her verified social media accounts that she has completed her registration through the party’s electronic portal, encouraging others to follow suit.Describing the PDP as the country’s most formidable opposition platform, she stressed the importance of active participation to strengthen democracy and promote inclusiveness.“The PDP e-registration portal is now secure. I have validated my membership—do yours as well. The process is simple and seamless,” she stated.Her move aligns with ongoing efforts by the party leadership to digitise its membership records an...

The fresh amendment to the recently signed 2026 Electoral Act where the House of Representatives proposed a N10 million fine or two years imprisonment for anybody who is a member of more than one political party has become a subject of discussion in political circles.According to political pundits, the move raises fresh concerns about the preparedness and willingness of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC-led Federal Government under President Bola Tinubu to provide a level playing field for all political actors.The presence of a level playing field, according to analysts, would be one of the preconditions for free, fair and credible elections in 2027, while its absence would present a contrary situation.Recall that the lower legislative chamber of the National Assembly y...

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...