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By Momodu Favour Mojtaba Khamenei has assumed office as the Supreme Leader of Iran, marking a significant leadership transition in the Islamic Republic following the death of his father, former leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The appointment, confirmed in early March 2026 by Iran’s powerful Assembly of Experts, makes Mojtaba the third Supreme Leader since […]
By Rachel Akper Seven soldiers of the Nigerien Defence and Security Forces (FDS) have been killed following a deadly ambush by suspected fighters of the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (EIGS) in western Niger. The attack occurred on Tuesday, March 24, in the Sanam area of Abala Department, located in the volatile Tillabéri Region, […]
Rachel Akper The All Progressives Congress (APC) has made significant political gains, taking control of six of the eight territories where it failed to secure 25 per cent of the vote in the 2023 presidential election. This shift marks a major realignment in the South-South and South-East regions. Governors from Edo, Delta, and Enugu […]
By Rachel Akper Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has presented 100 official vehicles to Level 17 officers across the Lagos State Public Service as part of efforts to enhance governance and improve service delivery. The beneficiaries, who are Directors in various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), play a critical role in driving policy implementation and ensuring […]
By Rachel Akper India has contracted about 60 million barrels of Russian crude oil for delivery in April, marking a significant increase in imports amid rising global energy uncertainties, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday. The April purchases double India’s February imports from Russia and are roughly in line with March volumes, according to sources familiar […]
By Rachel Akper Nigeria’s captured fish trade saw remarkable growth in 2025, with the South-West recording the highest surge, increasing by 165% compared to 2024. According to data from the National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services (NAERLS), the South-West’s trade volume jumped from 5,810 tons in 2024 to 101,941 tons last year. Other regions […]
By Rachel Akper Six nations from across the globe have gathered in Mexico to contest a high-stakes playoff tournament, with just two final spots up for grabs at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament kicked off on Thursday, March 26, 2026, bringing together teams looking to seize a last opportunity to play on […]
By Rachel Akper The Commissioner of Police in Imo State, Audu Garba Bosso, has officially inaugurated a new police post in Assa community, located in the Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area, a prominent oil-producing region of the state. The facility, constructed by Anoh Gas Processing Companies Limited (AGPC Ltd.) as part of its corporate social […]
By Momodu Favour The Central Bank of Nigeria has introduced new foreign exchange (FX) directives for International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) as part of ongoing reforms aimed at improving transparency, efficiency, and confidence in Nigeria’s FX market. The apex bank said the move is designed to strengthen the country’s remittance framework and ensure better […]
By Rachel Akper Leaders from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Labour Party (LP) have publicly indicated support for a Southern Nigerian presidential candidate in the 2027 general elections. At a strategy conference in Jos, Plateau State, Middle Belt leaders in the ADC announced that they would not field a presidential candidate, citing […]
