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Intense Israeli Airstrikes Hit Iran, Lebanon on Friday Destroyed buildings and smoke in Beirut’s southern suburbs following Israeli airstrikes during the escalating Middle East war.

Destroyed buildings and smoke in Beirut’s southern suburbs following Israeli airstrikes during the escalating Middle East war.

Intense Israeli Airstrikes Hit Iran, Lebanon on Friday

Julian March 6, 2026

Fresh airstrikes hit Iran and Lebanon on Friday as Israel signalled a new phase in the escalating...

Trump Hosts Lionel Messi, Others After 2025 Cup Victory Lionel Messi and Inter Miami players standing with US President Donald Trump during a White House ceremony celebrating their 2025 MLS Cup triumph.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami players standing with US President Donald Trump during a White House ceremony celebrating their 2025 MLS Cup triumph.

Trump Hosts Lionel Messi, Others After 2025 Cup Victory

Julian March 6, 2026

The United States President Donald Trump has hosted Argentine football icon Lionel Messi and members of Inter...

US Eases Sanctions on Russia Oil to Allow Crude Stranded at Sea Oil tanker vessels carrying crude oil on the open sea amid global sanctions on Russian energy exports.

Oil tanker vessels carrying crude oil on the open sea amid global sanctions on Russian energy exports.

US Eases Sanctions on Russia Oil to Allow Crude Stranded at Sea

Julian March 6, 2026

The United States has temporarily eased some sanctions on Russian oil to allow crude already stranded at...

Report Raises Concerns Over Irregularities, Excessive Spending in Anambra Poll Participants-at-the-summit-including-Mr-Henry-and-Arise-TV-Host-presenter-Vimbai-Mutinhiri-Ekpenyong

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Report Raises Concerns Over Irregularities, Excessive Spending in Anambra Poll

Aremu Toyeebaht March 5, 2026

A new report has identified discrepancies in voter data, tabulation errors, and cases of overvoting during the...

Islamic Movements Nigeria Defends Peaceful Protest in Solidarity with Iran IMN protesters demonstrate peacefully in Northern Nigeria to express solidarity with Iran, reaffirming the movement’s stance against oppression.

IMN protesters demonstrate peacefully in Northern Nigeria to express solidarity with Iran, reaffirming the movement’s stance against oppression.

Islamic Movements Nigeria Defends Peaceful Protest in Solidarity with Iran

Agboola Victor March 4, 2026

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) has defended its protests in parts of the North, describing them...

Osogbo Residents Protest IBEDC Over Poor Electricity Supply Osogbo residents holding banners and chanting outside IBEDC regional office during protest over power outages.

Osogbo residents holding banners and chanting outside IBEDC regional office during protest over power outages.

Osogbo Residents Protest IBEDC Over Poor Electricity Supply

Agboola Victor March 4, 2026

Hundreds of residents in Osogbo on Wednesday marched to the Osun Regional Office of the Ibadan Electricity...

Super Falcons Defeat Cameroon 3-1 in WAFCON Friendly

Aremu Toyeebaht March 4, 2026

Nigeria’s Super Falcons delivered a second-half performance to defeat Cameroon 3-1 in an international friendly on Tuesday,...

MDCN Suspends Doctors Over Death of Chimamanda’s Son

Aremu Toyeebaht March 4, 2026

The Medical and Dental Practitioners Investigation Panel set up by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria...

Slain Iranian Leader Ali Khamenei to Be Buried in Mashhad Iran Ali Khamenei

Slain Iranian Leader Ali Khamenei to Be Buried in Mashhad

Aremu Toyeebaht March 4, 2026

Iran’s slain supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, will be laid to rest in the holy city of...

Global Stocks Sink, Dollar Rises Amid Israel-Iran Conflict Dollar Euro

Global Stocks Sink, Dollar Rises Amid Israel-Iran Conflict

Aremu Toyeebaht March 4, 2026

Global financial markets remained under pressure on Wednesday as escalating conflict in the Middle East triggered a...

NAqF, Navy Strengthens Partnership to Boost Aquatic Sports NAF President Nnamdi Chamberlain Dunkwu and Nigerian Navy officers during a courtesy visit at Naval Headquarters in Abuja.