Israel Says Iran Hacked Dozens of Security Cameras
Israel’s cybersecurity directorate said it had identified “dozens of Iranian breaches into security cameras for espionage purposes” since the start of the war in the Middle East, urging the public to be vigilant. “The directorate is working to alert hundreds of camera owners and calls on the public to change their passwords and update their software to prevent any security risk, whether national or personal,” Cyber Israel wrote on X Monday. Cyberattacks between Iran and Israel have been a frequent occurrence in recent years, as the two foes conducted a shadow war that culminated in open conflict last June and again on February 28. Iran‑linked hackers have stepped up their operations in the region since strikes began on the country, an expert told AFP. Last week, the Financial Times reported that Israel had hacked nearly all of Tehran’s traffic cameras for years in preparation for the operation that killed Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei, on the first day of the offensive.
Source:Punch
March 10, 2026 22:31 UTC
EFCC declares Chinese national wanted over fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared a Chinese national, Peiyuan Niu, wanted over an alleged case of obtaining money by false pretence. The anti-graft agency made the announcement in a notice issued on Tuesday and signed by its Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale. According to the commission, the 40-year-old Niu is a Chinese national whose last known address is 111, Kudirat Abiola Way, Oregun, Lagos State. “The public is hereby notified that Peiyuan Niu, whose photograph appears above, is wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in an alleged case of obtaining money by false pretence,” the notice read. The commission urged members of the public with useful information about his whereabouts to contact its offices across the country or report to the nearest police station and other security agencies.
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March 10, 2026 20:48 UTC
Harvey Weinstein Says Rikers Is ‘Hell’ After Alleged Punch From Fellow Inmate | WATCH
Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein says life behind bars at New York’s Rikers Island has been miserable and dangerous. In a new interview, Weinstein claims a fellow inmate punched him in the face while he was waiting to use a phone, leaving him bleeding on the floor. The former movie mogul also described spending nearly 23 hours a day in his cell and feeling constantly threatened by other prisoners as he awaits further legal proceedings.
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March 10, 2026 18:39 UTC
US Warns Citizens of Fresh Terror Threat in Nigeria
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has warned of a possible terrorist threat targeting US facilities and US-affiliated schools in the country. The notice asked US citizens to exercise increased vigilance when travelling to its offices in Abuja and Lagos, as well as schools affiliated with the United States. “The U.S. Embassy in Abuja informs U.S. citizens of a possible terrorist threat against U.S. facilities and U.S.-affiliated schools in Nigeria. The development comes as Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh, wife of Iran’s Supreme Leader, reportedly died from injuries sustained during recent United States and Israeli strikes at her residence in Tehran. Recall that President Donald Trump on Christmas Day ordered US bombings of Nigeria, saying he was targeting jihadists.
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March 10, 2026 15:55 UTC
Aruna vs Lebrun at the WTT Champions Chongqing
Nigeria’s table tennis star Quadri Aruna will return to action at the WTT Champions Chongqing on Tuesday (today), when he takes on France’s Félix Lebrun in the men’s round of 32, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. He lost his two previous matches at the WTT Star Contender Doha and the Singapore Smash in February. His last victory over the Frenchman was a hard-fought 3–2 win at the WTT Contender Durban in South Africa in January 2023. They met twice in 2024 at the WTT Star Contender Goa and the WTT Champions Chongqing, where the teenager recorded 3–0 and 3–2 victories, respectively. At last year’s WTT Champions Chongqing, Aruna lost 3–0 to Wang Chuqin in the opening round, and he will be hoping for better fortune against Lebrun this time.
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March 10, 2026 15:55 UTC
Aiyedatiwa loses bid to amend re-election eligibility suit
In a ruling on November 24, 2025, Justice Toyin Adegoke of the Federal High Court in Akure granted the plaintiff’s request to amend the originating processes. Dissatisfied with the ruling, Aiyedatiwa lodged an appeal, alleging a breach of his constitutional right to a fair hearing. The appellate court, therefore, dismissed the appeal for lacking merit and awarded N2m in costs against the governor. The ruling affirmed the November 24, 2025, decision of the Federal High Court in Akure, which granted Egbuwalo leave to amend the originating summons in his suit challenging Aiyedatiwa’s eligibility for re-election. The panel further held that the order was necessary to preserve the res in the matter and prevent the appellate proceedings from being rendered nugatory.
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March 10, 2026 15:55 UTC
Egypt raises fuel prices by up to 30% amid global pressure
Egypt raised domestic fuel prices by up to 30 per cent on Tuesday, blaming “exceptional” global energy pressures caused by the Middle East war, which has disrupted oil supplies and shipping routes. Prices for 80-octane gasoline rose by about 16.9 percent, to 20.75 pounds per litre, while 92-octane gasoline increased by roughly 15.6 per cent to 22.25 pounds. Prices for 95-octane climbed by about 14.3 per cent to 24 pounds, the ministry said. Natural gas used for vehicles saw the largest hike, jumping 30 per cent to 13 pounds per cubic metre. Egypt has raised fuel prices four times over the past two years under an $8 billion loan programme from the International Monetary Fund.
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March 10, 2026 11:19 UTC
Chaos in Brazil: Video Shows Hulk’s Brutal Punch in Brawl Between Cruzeiro and Atlético Mineiro
Brazilian football witnessed one of its most heated moments of the season during the 2026 Campeonato Mineiro final. With Cruzeiro just minutes away from securing the title against Atlético Mineiro, a late incident near the penalty area sparked a mass confrontation between players from both teams, overshadowing the result of the match.
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March 10, 2026 09:41 UTC
Soldiers kill two suspected terrorists in Benue, recover arms
Troops of Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE have neutralised two suspected terrorists and recovered weapons, ammunition and other items during an operation at Tse-Anka Community in Yooyo Council Ward of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State. The statement said troops swiftly mobilised to the location in conjunction with operatives of the Benue State Civil Protection Guard to confront the threat. The Force Commander, Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE, Major General Moses Gara, commended the troops and other security operatives involved in the operation for their swift response and professionalism. “He further reassured law-abiding citizens of Operation WHIRL STROKE commitment to safeguarding lives and property,” the statement said. “He also pledged to sustain aggressive operations to dismantle terrorist networks and restore lasting peace in the Joint Operation Area,” the statement added.
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March 10, 2026 08:04 UTC
Gender-Bending Women's Safety Appeal Packs a Punch
Gender-Bending Women's Safety Appeal Packs a PunchCreative highlights from the U.K., Iceland and Slovakiaby Ads of the World March 9, 2026 2:30 pm 2 min read Share:Here are some superior European campaigns that broke in recent weeks, selected by Muse sibling Ads of the World. End Violence Against Women Coalition, ‘Check-In’Agency: Ridley Scott AssociatesThis witty campaign challenges traditional ideas of masculinity and urges men to take responsibility for preventing violence against women. PlayIcelandair, ‘Iceland Exposed – Northern Lights’Agency: FleishmanHillardHe’s back, and Iceland is still too unreal for our favorite skeptic. This time, our beloved doubter is doubling down on a “notorious hoax,” the Northern Lights, even with aurora expert Sævar Helgi Bragason on hand to bring the facts. Playing on the tongue-in-cheek idea that the Northern Lights might be fake, the film humorously confirms that they are, in fact, a spectacular natural phenomenon.
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March 10, 2026 04:12 UTC
Video David Muir shares Punch the monkey update and the American zoos inspired by him
David Muir shares Punch the monkey update and the American zoos inspired by him Japan's Ichikawa Zoo shared the latest on Punch the macaque monkey's progress, including the the new friend he's made.
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March 10, 2026 02:13 UTC
China Considers US Crude Imports Amid Middle East Crisis
Chinese state-run refiners are considering resuming crude imports from the United States after a nine-month suspension, driven by the ongoing supply crisis in the Middle East, S&P Global’s Platts reported on March 9. Last Thursday, China told its largest oil refiners to suspend exports of diesel and gasoline, Bloomberg News reported, citing unidentified sources, as the war in the Middle East risks an energy supply crunch. The move comes as NYMEX front-month crude surged $20.34 to $111.24 per barrel on March 8 amid disruptions to energy infrastructure caused by the war in the Middle East. China’s state-owned refineries are mandated to prioritize domestic energy supply over profits, according to market sources. If disruptions from the Middle East persist, Chinese refiners are expected to draw on these abundant reserves while weighing potential resumption of US crude imports.
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March 09, 2026 16:37 UTC
BREAKING: Again, Dangote Refinery hikes petrol price to N1,175
The latest price revision comes hours after The PUNCH projected that petrol prices could rise for the third time within a week following the temporary suspension of petrol sales at the refinery on Sunday. It also revised the gantry price of Automotive Gas Oil, commonly known as diesel, to N1,620 per litre. The new price is the third surge in petrol prices within a week, following adjustments that pushed gantry prices from N774 to N995 per litre. Officials, however, warned that the intervention may not immediately translate into lower petrol prices for consumers. Nigerians currently grapple with high fuel prices, following the recent hikes in the cost of the commodities by the $20bn Lekki-based refinery.
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March 09, 2026 15:41 UTC
Accountant-General Blames Shortfalls for Delayed February Pa
“The delay was caused by salary shortfalls recorded in the personnel cost allocations of the affected MDAs,” the statement read. “The Office of the Accountant-General has communicated with the affected MDAs to liaise with the Cash Management Office of the Federal Ministry of Finance to resolve the issue of the salary shortfalls,” the statement added. “The delay in salary payment for the affected organisations was strictly due to these shortfalls, confirming that salaries for other federal workers had already been paid,” the statement noted. However, the salaries of the affected workers had been paid to the bank,” the statement said. The OAGF assured workers affected by the delays that efforts were ongoing to resolve the issues and ensure that the outstanding salaries are paid promptly.
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March 09, 2026 15:38 UTC
A Mississippi mother couldn’t find accurate sex ed for her kids. So she started a class at church
View image in fullscreen Illustration: Shimeng Jiang/The GuardianWhen Wendy Pfrenger’s children started high school in the town of Oxford, Mississippi, she had the choice to enroll them in abstinence-only or abstinence-plus sex ed. Sex education advocates in the US have long hoped that states would one day follow more comprehensive and inclusive guidelines for teaching sex ed to students in grades K-12. “When these hostile state legislatures try to limit or erase sex education in schools, the information doesn’t just disappear. “We’re not just a denomination that happens to offer sex ed,” said Amy Johnson, minister for sexuality education and justice for the UCC. “This is something that our faith believes in.”Both Johnson and Davis realize that churches are not typically spaces that offer comprehensive sex ed.
Source:The Guardian
March 09, 2026 15:33 UTC