General News of Tuesday, 17 March 2026

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Nigerians among injured as missile hits UAE

Nigerians in Diaspora Commission Chairman, Abike Dabiri-Erewa Nigerians in Diaspora Commission Chairman, Abike Dabiri-Erewa

Several Nigerians were among more than 140 residents reportedly injured following a missile attack launched by Iran on parts of the United Arab Emirates.

Reports indicate that the strikes caused panic and significant disruption in affected areas as emergency services responded to the situation. Authorities confirmed that dozens of people sustained injuries during the incident, including foreign nationals living and working in the UAE.

Among those affected were Nigerians who were caught in the chaos triggered by the missile barrage. Many victims were treated for various degrees of injuries, while emergency responders worked to secure the impacted locations and assist residents.

Officials in the UAE are continuing investigations into the attack while assessing the full extent of the damage and the condition of those injured. Further updates are expected as authorities provide more details about the incident and the nationalities of those affected.