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Iran’s top diplomat firmly rejected the notion that the United States could influence the selection of his country’s next supreme leader, insisting that the decision rests entirely in the hands of the Iranian people and its institutions. Speaking on Sunday, Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, also demanded that US President Donald Trump apologize for the conflict that erupted following recent …

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu’s government for “failure to revoke the patently illegal mass wiretapping regulations known as the ‘Legitimate Interception of Communications Regulations, 2019.'” The lawsuit followed allegations by former Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai, that the telephone conversation of National Security Advisor (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, had been intercepted. …

The ancient town of Otan Ayegbaju will be back in high spirits as it becomes Nigeria’s table tennis capital in April. The iconic Idera Multipurpose Hall will host the 6th Michael and Felicia Alabi Memorial Table Tennis Tournament. Founded in honor of the late Michael and Felicia Alabi, the tournament has transcended its memorable roots to become a platform for …

The recent state convention of the Taraba state branch of the All Progressives Congress (APC), which produced new leaders, took a new turn as a presidential aspirant, Alhaji Haruna Hadi Lau, at the weekend, dragged the party to the Federal High Court in Jalingo. Lau, while briefing journalists at the weekend in Jalingo, said he was unfairly excluded from the …

Residents and businesses in the northern region of Nigeria may experience reduced electricity supply after Kaduna Electric announced a reduction in electricity distribution due to challenges affecting electricity generation on the national grid. In a notice issued on Sunday, the electricity distribution company explained that gas supply problems have limited the amount of electricity available for distribution, forcing the company …

Nine days into the war, the Iranian regime is still intact and, at least to some degree, still maintains control over the country. Street protests have not yet taken place, no doubt because the opposition movement is waiting to see if they will WE will stay on track. If Washington withdraws suddenly, this will leave the protesters exposed and they …

DCP Anthony Placid, mni The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has approved the appointment of the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Anthony Placid, as the new Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force. Placid replaces the Force’s outgoing public relations officer, Benjamin Hundeyin. Hundeyin announced this in a statement released on Sunday. He signed the statement in his capacity …

When Washington DC wants to attack its enemies, the plane that the US president often uses is the Boeing 52 Stratofortress bomber. The B-52H model, which still flies today, was first commissioned with United States of America Air Force (USAF) in 1961. More than 63 years later, 76 of those bombers remain in service with the US, forming the backbone …

Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Segun Showunmi, has stressed the need to invest in strategic communications to build a better image of the state. Showunmi, who was the spokesperson for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, stated this in a statement published on Saturday. His comments contradict the backlash that emerged following a recent interview between …

While the Unity Preseason 2026 tournament in Gwagwalada concluded successfully with Sensational Stars Academy emerging as champions, participating teams praised the competition for promoting grassroots football development ahead of the Nationwide League One (NLO) season. In a statement issued on behalf of the NLO secretariat, appreciation was extended to all stakeholders whose contribution made the tournament a success. The secretariat …