Iran has assured that Nigerians in Iran safe despite the escalating U.S.–Israel tensions in the Middle East, Nigeria’s envoy said on Thursday in Abuja. At a news conference, Amb. Mahdavi Raja, Iran’s Ambassador to Nigeria, reiterated that since the outbreak of hostilities between Iran, the United States, and Israel, there have been no reports of […]
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Iran’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Alireza Enayati, has firmly denied that Tehran targeted the US embassy in Riyadh earlier this week, following reports from Saudi officials that the diplomatic compound had been attacked with drones. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Enayati stressed that Iran’s envoy rejects claims linking Tehran to the incident, saying, “We confirmed
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Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals reassures Nigerians of its unwavering commitment to serving as a stabilising force amid recent shocks in the international oil market. The conflict in the Middle East has led to the shutdown of some refineries and cut in refinery production across the world. This is leading to a global scarcity of
The newly inaugurated Inspector-General of Police, IGP Tunji Disu, has removed Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Benjamin Hundeyin from his position as the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO). The development comes six months after Hundeyin assumed the role. Reports indicate that the decision was finalised on Thursday morning, making it one of the early personnel
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A Federal High Court in Abuja has acquitted suspended police deputy commissioner Abba Kyari and his two brothers in a 23-count asset declaration case filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency. The court ruled on Thursday that the prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt. Delivering judgment, James Omotosho said criminal allegations
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A claim circulating on X alleges that ChubbieDivah has been sentenced to seven years in prison for accusing singer Rudeboy of rape. The rumour relates to a 2025 controversy in which ChubbieDivah accused Rudeboy of rape and other offences involving his househelp. Rudeboy denied the allegations. The dispute later reportedly moved to court in Lagos,
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MultiChoice Group will shut down its streaming platform Showmax, ending the service after 11 years. The decision follows MultiChoice’s takeover by Canal+ and comes after the company recorded heavy and sustained losses from the streaming business. “MultiChoice, part of CANAL+ SA, today announces the forthcoming discontinuation of the Showmax service,” the company said in a
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Vice President Kashim Shettima has said the Federal Government’s new tax reforms will remove the burden of multiple taxes and charges on small businesses and low-income earners, helping to reduce poverty across the country. Shettima made this known while speaking on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at an interfaith breaking of fast for Ramadan
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The Federal Government has announced plans to launch the National single window trade platform on March 27, describing the initiative as a major step towards transforming Nigeria’s trade ecosystem. Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, made this known during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the State House in Abuja, which was attended by
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Israel has carried out fresh air strikes in eastern Lebanon, killing at least four people in the city of Baalbek as cross-border fighting with Hezbollah intensifies. Lebanon’s state news agency NNA reported on March 4 that an Israeli strike hit a four-storey residential building in Baalbek, leaving four dead and six others wounded. Rescue workers
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