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Israel has announced the killing of Iran’s Intelligence Minister, Esmail Khatib, marking a significant escalation in its ongoing military campaign against senior figures of the Islamic Republic. The development, confirmed on Wednesday, comes a day after Israeli authorities reported the death of Iranian security chief Ali Larijani in a separate strike, reinforcing what officials describe…
President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu have arrived in the UK for a two-day state visit, meeting with King Charles III and Prime Minister Keir Starmer to strengthen economic and diplomatic ties. The visit aims to deepen cooperation in trade, energy, solid minerals, and security, with several agreements and memoranda of understanding expected…
Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially awarded the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco after its Appeal Board ruled that Senegal forfeited the final following a successful protest. The decision, announced on Tuesday, overturns an earlier ruling by CAF’s disciplinary body after an appeal by the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF),…
Bola Tinubu on Monday swore in Taiwo Oyedele as Nigeria’s Minister of State for Finance during a brief ceremony at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The oath of office was administered at the President’s office in Aso Rock at about 2:30 p.m., according to a source who attended the ceremony. The swearing-in comes five days…
Chelsea F.C. have been fined £10.75 million ($14.27 million) and handed a suspended one-year transfer ban by the Premier League over historical breaches linked to undisclosed payments. The league announced the sanctions on Monday, also imposing an immediate nine-month academy transfer ban on the west London club. According to the Premier League, the violations came…
Donald Trump‘s comments on Iran’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup have added uncertainty to the situation. Trump stated that while Iran’s team is welcome, their presence could pose risks to their “life and safety”. This comes after Iran’s Sports Minister, Ahmad Donyamali, expressed concerns about the team’s safety, citing the US and Israel’s…
Comedy Xperience with Mc Apapa is scheduled for Easter Monday at Grand Valley Hotel, organizers said. Red‑carpet arrivals begin at 5 pm; the show starts at 6 pm. Apapa will host a lineup that includes Mc Pashun (Titus from “My Flatmate”), Mc Jp, Aje Baba, Mc Nappy, Mc Kpako, Mc GodPikin and Min Suzie Oche-Otene (in music). Organizers promise “pure laughter” and local ribbing….
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a public health advisory warning that several northern states face a heightened risk of cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) as dry season conditions intensify across parts of Nigeria. In a notice posted on its X handle, the agency explained that the disease is a serious infection that affects the protective…
Major economies have released a record 400 million barrels of strategic oil reserves to ease the impact of the Middle East war on energy markets, but investors remain concerned. Despite this historic drawdown, prices surged above $100 a barrel due to fresh Iranian strikes on energy infrastructure and fears of a prolonged conflict. The International…
Bam Adebayo produced one of the greatest scoring performances in NBA history on Tuesday, dropping 83 points to lead the Miami Heat to a commanding 150–129 victory over the Washington Wizards. The remarkable display ranks as the second-highest scoring game in NBA history, surpassing the 81-point performance recorded by the late Kobe Bryant in 2006….