U.S. President Donald Trump said he believes Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is still alive but has been “damaged.” Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Ali Khamenei—who was killed on the first day of the war launched by the United States and Israel against Iran—has not appeared in public since he was chosen by a…
US President, Donald Trump warned Iran’s football team on Thursday, March 12, their “life and safety” would be at risk if they took part in the upcoming World Cup in North America. Trump’s comments came just two days after he told FIFA chief Gianni Infantino the Iranian players would be welcome despite the Middle East…
China has tightened restrictions on exports of refined oil products as it moves to protect its economy from rising instability linked to the Middle East conflict, according to a Bloomberg News report. The decision comes as global energy markets remain volatile following the war involving the United States, Israel and Iran. The world’s second-largest economy…
The Federal Government of Nigeria says it is closely monitoring rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East involving the United States, Israel, and Iran to safeguard the country’s economic stability. The announcement followed a meeting of the Economic Management Team, chaired by Wale Edun. According to a statement from the Federal Ministry of Finance, the…
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the defection of three more lawmakers from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The senators are Amos Yohanna, who represents Adamawa North Senatorial District; Aminu Iya Abbas of Adamawa Central Senatorial District; and Ikra Aliyu Bilbis of Zamfara Central Senatorial District. Their letters…
The new standards apply to deposit money banks, mobile money operators, international money transfer operators, payment service providers, and other regulated financial institutions. According to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the policy is designed to strengthen the country’s financial crime detection framework as financial services become increasingly digital. “The Baseline Standards provide a framework…
The Nigerian Army has successfully recaptured its Forward Operating Base in Ngoshe town, located in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. According to Daily Trust, the operation was carried out with the support of members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), as well as local vigilante and hunters’ groups. The development comes days…
Iran will not participate in the upcoming World Cup, the country’s sports minister has confirmed, citing the ongoing conflict with host nation the United States. Iran had been scheduled to compete in the tournament set to take place across North America in June. However, Iran’s Minister of Sports and Youth, Ahmad Donyamali, said the country’s…
Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the killing of an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Jigawa State. The suspects were apprehended on Monday, March 9, 2026, in Kiyawa Local Government Area following investigations into the murder of SC Bashir Adamu Jibril. It was earlier reported that the…
Mobile Police officers in Calabar on Tuesday, March 10, sealed off a venue scheduled for the inauguration of a membership registration, mobilisation, and revalidation committee of the African Democratic Congress. The party had planned to inaugurate the committee, led by Eko Alobo, ahead of its primaries at an event centre along Marian Road by 10:00…
