LAGOS, NIGERIA (NPA) — March 13, 2026 — The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned six individuals and two entities for their roles …
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UAE intercepts fresh wave of Iranian missiles and drones amid escalating conflict
by Ibe Abuchiby Ibe AbuchiLAGOS, NIGERIA (NPA) — March 13, 2026 — The United Arab Emirates’ air defence systems intercepted seven ballistic missiles and 27 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) launched from Iran, the UAE …
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Fire breaks out on nuclear-powered USS Gerald R. Ford, sailors injured
LAGOS, NIGERIA (NPA) — March 13, 2026 — The U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet has confirmed a fire incident aboard USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), the United States …
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ABUJA, NIGERIA (NPA) — March 13, 2026 — Troops of 13 Brigade Nigerian Army repelled an ambush by suspected armed criminals while responding to a communal dispute in Odonget Community, …
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One dead in Virginia university shooting being investigated as terrorism
by NPA Newsroomby NPA NewsroomLAGOS, NIGERIA (NPA) — March 12, 2026 — FBI Director Kash Patel has confirmed that an armed individual opened fire at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, leaving one person …
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ABUJA, NIGERIA (NPA) — March 12, 2026 — The Nigeria Police Force on Thursday held a Pull-Out Parade in honour of its immediate past Inspector-General of Police, Dr Olukayode Adeolu …
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ABUJA, NIGERIA (NPA) — March 12, 2026 — Troops of Operation Hadin Kai of the Nigerian Army have foiled coordinated terrorist attacks in Yobe State, eliminating over 20 fighters of …
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Engr. Dave Umahi condoles family of slain Ebonyi monarch
by Uloko Ibeby Uloko IbeABAKALIKI, NIGERIA (NPA) — March 12, 2026 — The Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi has paid a condolence visit to the family of His Royal Highness Eze Francis Igwe, …
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Lagos Fire Service cracks down on safety violations in Amuwo‑Odofin, Badagry Expressway corridor
by Maro Chideraby Maro ChideraLAGOS, NIGERIA (NPA) — March 12, 2026 — The Lagos Fire Service has intensified its crackdown on noncompliance with safety regulations to curb rising fire emergencies across the metropolis. The …
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Oyo Police arrest armed robbery suspects in Ibadan, recover weapons and stolen property
IBADAN, NIGERIA (NPA) — March 11, 2026 — The Oyo State Police Command has arrested suspected armed robbers and recovered weapons and stolen property during a stop‑and‑search operation in the …
