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Nigerian Injured in Iran Missile Strike on UAE

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8 months ago

March 11, 2026

At least one Nigerian was injured in Iranian missile attacks on the UAE, amid rising Middle East tensions, with 122 others affected

At least one Nigerian citizen was among 122 people injured in Iranian missile attacks on the United Arab Emirates. The strikes are part of escalating tensions in the Middle East following allegations that the UAE allowed United States to use its bases for operations targeting Iran.

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The UAE Ministry of Defence reported that since February 28, Iranian forces launched 262 ballistic missiles, of which 241 were intercepted, 19 fell into the sea, and two struck UAE territory. Furthermore, 1,475 drones were detected, with 1,385 neutralized.

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The attacks resulted in six deaths, affecting citizens from the UAE, Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh. Injured individuals include people from Nigeria, Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, the Philippines, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Azerbaijan, Yemen, Uganda, Eritrea, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Bahrain, the Comoros, Türkiye, Iraq, Oman, Jordan, and Palestine. Exact nationality-specific casualty figures were not disclosed.

Authorities continue to monitor the situation and coordinate emergency responses to care for the injured.

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Sanwo-Olu Surprises Wife Ibijoke With Flowers at Women’s Conference

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16 hours ago

October 27, 2026

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Sanwo-Olu surprises wife Ibijoke with flowers and shares a kiss at COWLSO’s 26th Annual National Women’s Conference in Lagos

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu surprised his wife, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, with flowers before sharing a kiss with her at the opening ceremony of the 26th Annual National Women’s Conference in Lagos on Tuesday.

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The event was organised by the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) under the theme, “Anchored in Purpose: Be the Blueprint.”

Sanwo-Olu presented the flowers to his wife during his speech at the conference, which brings together women and leaders for discussions and activities focused on women’s empowerment and leadership.

“On behalf of COWLSO and everything that is decent, we want to appreciate you, we want to honour you,” the governor said.

The couple subsequently shared a kiss as Nigerian singer 2Baba’s song, “African Queen”, played at the event.

The conference aims to inspire women, empower leaders and promote a purposeful future through discussions and activities centred on women’s development.