Nigerians were among more than 140 residents injured after Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles at the United Arab Emirates, raising fresh fears for thousands of Nigerians living and working in the Gulf nation.
The UAE Ministry of Defence disclosed on Saturday that its air defence systems intercepted several missiles and drones fired from Iran, describing the attack as a major escalation in the ongoing regional tensions.
Meanwhile, the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, attributed the surge in attacks to terrorists’ belief that dying during warfare would grant them passage to paradise, particularly during the holy month of Ramadan.
“As usual with the terrorists during the Ramadan period, they believe that when they die, they are going to heaven. So, they are ready to commit any offence or get killed because they feel they will be rewarded,” he said.
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Nigerians hit as Iran rains missiles on UAE
Nigerians were among more than 140 residents injured after Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles at the United Arab Emirates, raising fresh fears for thousands of Nigerians living and working in the Gulf nation.
The UAE Ministry of Defence disclosed on Saturday that its air defence systems intercepted several missiles and drones fired from Iran, describing the attack as a major escalation in the ongoing regional tensions.
In a statement posted on its official X handle, the ministry said its air defence units engaged nine ballistic missiles and 33 drones during the latest assault on March 14.
It added that the attacks left six people dead and 141 others injured, including foreign nationals.
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Why B’Haram, ISWAP are after military bases
A resurgence of coordinated attacks by Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province on military formations and civilian communities in parts of northern Nigeria has raised fresh concerns about the country sliding back into a dangerous phase of insurgency.
In the last three weeks, no fewer than 65 Nigerian soldiers have been killed in a series of assaults on military bases and surrounding communities across Borno and Katsina states.
Security sources and analysts describe the situation as a calculated campaign by insurgents to reclaim territory and reassert operational control in parts of the North-East.
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Reconciliation: Wike, PDP govs’ camps hold talks Monday
The members of the reconciliation committee from the camps of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and the Peoples Democratic Party governors are expected to meet on Monday as the joint panel prepares to harmonise conditions for resolving the lingering crisis within the party.
A high-ranking PDP leader, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to speak on the matter, disclosed this to Sunday PUNCH.
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Mixed reactions trail King Mitchy’s apology to Tinubu, Ooni
After days of silence, media personality and philanthropist, Mitchell Mukoro, popularly known as King Mitchy, took to her Instagram page on March 11, 2026, to apologise to people she had wronged, and share a detailed video showing the completion of her recent project — a renovated school in Delta State.
The project had earlier sparked controversy between her and controversial social media activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan.
In the video, Mitchy showed the before, during, and after stages of the renovation, including the classrooms, toilets, borehole, and taps.
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