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Nigeria: Abductors are requesting a ransom of ₦100 million for the secretary of the Ondo council.

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Kidnappers have demanded a ₦100 million ransom for the release of Joseph Aladesuyi, the Secretary of the Okeluju Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Ondo State. Mr. Aladesuyi, who is also the Managing Director of Jotina Farms, was kidnapped on Monday morning, March 9, 2026, while working on his poultry farm in the Ilu-Abo community, near Akure Airport. Approximately 10 heavily armed gunmen invaded the farm, shooting sporadically into the air. During the struggle, the kidnappers shot Mr. Aladesuyi in the hand before dragging him and another victim, identified as Esther Akinlolu, into the forest. His daughter, who was present, was reportedly left behind. The kidnappers established contact with the family around 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 10, demanding ₦100 million and reportedly leaving no room for negotiation.  Community and Government Response Public Unrest: The abduction triggered mass protests on Tuesday, with angry residents blocking the Akure-Owo highway to demand better ...
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A minimum of 42 individuals have lost their lives due to flooding in Kenya.

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  On March 9, 2026, at least 45 people have been confirmed dead following catastrophic flash floods in Kenya, with the majority of fatalities occurring in the capital, Nairobi. The death toll has nearly doubled since Sunday as rescue teams continue to retrieve bodies from debris and submerged vehicles. In addition to the 45 confirmed deaths, over 2,200 people have been displaced. Nairobi has seen the most severe impact, particularly in low-income neighborhoods like Mukuru, Kibra, and Mathare. Many victims died by drowning, while others were reportedly electrocuted. Intense rainfall that began on March 6 turned major streets into rivers, submerged thousands of homes, and paralyzed transport.  Flights to Nairobi were diverted to Mombasa, and train services were suspended due to the risk. In the Maasai Mara National Reserve, tourists and staff had to be airlifted to safety after the Mara and Talek rivers burst their banks. Government & Emergency Response Deployment: The Kenya...
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Nigerian authorities confiscated $600,000 in fake U.S. dollars.

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Abbas Lawan Garkuwa was arrested by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on February 27, 2026, for his involvement in a large-scale currency counterfeiting operation. He was apprehended at Kwankwasiya City, along Zaria Road in the Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano State. Authorities seized $600,000 in counterfeit U.S. dollars, which at current exchange rates is valued at nearly N1 billion.  Investigations revealed Garkuwa had already defrauded a victim of N9 million by issuing $6,200 in fake currency at an exchange rate of N1,452. Seized Evidence In addition to the counterfeit cash, the following items were recovered from the suspect: Counterfeiting Materials: Chemicals used for forging currency, 10 empty chemical containers, and plain paper sheets. Personal Items: A travel ticket to Cameroon, a security ID card bearing his name, and ATM cards from GTBank and Zenith Bank. Other Objects: Large quantities of substances suspected to be charms. Garkuwa is also link...
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Gumi Supports Dialogue with IPOB and Bandits if They Lay Down Their Arms

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  Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has consistently advocated for the Nigerian government to engage in dialogue with bandits and the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), provided they agree to disarm and abandon violent tactics.  Gumi argues that a purely military approach ("kinetic action") is ineffective for solving insecurity in the Northwest, suggesting instead a "holistic" approach involving amnesty and rehabilitation. Here are the key points regarding Gumi's stance as of late 2025 and early 2026: Dialogue Over Force: Gumi maintains that speaking to armed groups is not a sign of weakness but a necessary step for peace, arguing that many bandits are driven by a desire for survival and revenge due to past injustices, rather than a desire to overthrow the government. Conditions for Peace: While pushing for dialogue, Gumi's position is that these groups must first be willing to lay down their arms. Contrasting Bandits and IPOB: Gumi has differentiated betwee...
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Trump asserts that Iran's forthcoming leader will not endure for an extended period without his endorsement.

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  On Sunday, March 8, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump warned that any successor to the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would "not last long" without official U.S. approval. This statement comes nine days after Khamenei was killed in a joint U.S.-Israeli decapitation strike on February 28. Key Developments in the Succession Crisis Approval Demands: In an interview with ABC News, Trump asserted that Iran’s next leader must be vetted and approved by the White House to prevent future conflicts and nuclear proliferation. Successor Selection: Members of Iran's Assembly of Experts confirmed on Sunday that a new leader has already been chosen through a majority vote, though the official name has not yet been released due to "wartime conditions". Leading Candidate: Multiple reports and Iranian clerics have strongly indicated that Mojtaba Khamenei, the 56-year-old son of the late leader, is the frontrunner. Trump has previously dismissed the younger K...
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The United Kingdom has detained four individuals in connection with alleged espionage activities related to Iran.

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On March 6, 2026, British counterterrorism police arrested four men on suspicion of spying for Iran by conducting surveillance on locations and individuals linked to the Jewish community in London. The arrests are part of a long-running investigation into "malign activity" suspected of being backed by the Iranian regime. Key Details of the Case The Suspects: The group includes one Iranian national and three dual British-Iranian nationals. Specific Locations: Arrests were carried out shortly after 1 a.m. at addresses in Barnet, Harrow, and Watford. Ages of Detainees: The men are aged 22, 40, 52, and 55. Additional Arrests: Six other men, aged 20 to 49, were arrested at the same Harrow location on suspicion of assisting an offender. They have since been bailed. Legal Basis: The men are being held under the National Security Act 2023, which was designed to modernize laws against foreign interference and spying. Current Status According to a BBC News report, detectives have been ...
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The Israeli envoy has accused Iran of providing support for terrorism in Nigeria and other countries.

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In a series of recent statements as of March 2026, the Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, has explicitly accused the Iranian government of sponsoring terrorism and extremist groups within Nigeria. The primary allegations made by the ambassador include: Sponsorship of the IMN: Freeman claimed there is "documented proof" that the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), a prominent Shia organization, is sponsored and backed by the Iranian regime. He cited social media posts from Iran's Supreme Leader as evidence of this support. Regional Destabilization: The ambassador warned that Iran is actively working to destabilize not just Nigeria, but the wider West African and Sahel regions. Global Terror Network: He described Iran as an "extremist terrorist regime" that funds proxies worldwide, comparing the radical terrorism seen in Nigeria to that faced by Israel. Offer of Assistance: Freeman reiterated Israel's willingness to partner with Nigeria to tackle t...
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