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Iran’s President, Masoud Pezeshkian, has indicated a possible path toward diplomacy in an open letter addressed to the American public, stating that continued confrontation is increasingly costly and ineffective. In the letter, released on Wednesday, Pezeshkian said “the path of confrontation is more costly and futile than ever before,” while suggesting that engagement could shape a better future. “Today, the world stands at a crossroads,” he wrote. “The choice between confrontation and engagement is both real and consequential; its outcome will shape the future for generations to come.” The message came just hours before US President Donald Trump was scheduled to address the nation with what he described as an important update on the ongoing war. Earlier, Trump had claimed th...

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has declared a 30-year-old man, Abdulazeez Mohammed, wanted in connection with kidnapping, assault, conspiracy and other offences. The National Public Relations Officer of the corps, Babawale Afolabi, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. “The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has declared one ABDULAZEEZ MOHAMMED MUSA wanted in connection with alleged cases of kidnapping, conspiracy, causing grievous harm, unlawful confinement, and assault,” the statement read. "Members of the public are hereby advised to remain vigilant and provide any useful information that can assist in locating the suspect. “Anyone with credible information on his whereabouts should kindly report to the NSCDC Nationa...

An economics professor at Lagos Business School, Bongo Adi, has described President Bola Tinubu’s newly secured $6.9 billion foreign loan as part of efforts to combat poverty in Nigeria. Adi made the remarks on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, during an appearance on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, according to Naija News. The National Assembly had earlier approved the president’s request for the external borrowing, with a directive that 40 percent of the funds be invested in capital projects outlined in the 2025/2026 budgets. The approval followed a recommendation by the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debt, aimed at ensuring the loan supports infrastructure and development. Commenting on the move, Adi said the borrowing is intended to drive sectoral growth and ease pover...

US President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of NATO, describing the alliance as a “paper tiger” and suggesting the United States could withdraw from it. In an interview, Trump said NATO was “terrible” and claimed member states “weren’t there for us” following US military action involving Iran. He added: “I was never swayed by NATO. I always knew they were a paper tiger, and Putin knows that too, by the way.” Trump also questioned the value of US participation in the alliance, saying its membership was “beyond reconsideration,” while reiterating long-standing frustrations with allied contributions. His remarks came as Prime Minister Keir Starmer addressed the situation in the Middle East, reaffirming the UK’s commitment to NATO. Speaking shortly after Trump’s commen...

Nigeria’s Federal Government has committed approximately $500 million in cash to modernise the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, according to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo. Speaking at the Aircraft Acquisition and Investment Summit in Lagos on Wednesday, April 1, Keyamo said the scale of the investment reflects the country’s ambition to strengthen its aviation infrastructure and position Lagos as a leading gateway on the continent. “The scale of Nigeria’s aviation opportunity is perhaps best illustrated by what is now happening in Lagos, with roughly half a billion dollars invested by the Nigerian government in the modernisation of Lagos International Airport infrastructure. “Nigeria is making a clear statement that the...

Three members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) delegation from Kebbi State have died in a road accident while travelling to attend the party’s just-concluded national convention in Abuja. The victims were identified as Hadiza Sabo Warrah, a councillor representing Warrah Ward; Sahabi Alheri, councillor representing Birnin Yauri Ward in Ngaski Local Government Area; and Abubakar Sadiq, Senior Special Assistant to the Kebbi State Governor on social media. According to a statement issued by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the governor, Yahaya Sarki, the incident occurred when the victims were struck by a moving vehicle while attempting to cross the road. Their vehicle had reportedly stopped along the route during their journey to the Federal Capital Territory for the...

Two chemicals commonly used to make plastics more flexible have been linked to nearly 2 million premature births and about 74,000 newborn deaths worldwide in 2018, according to a new study. A baby is considered premature if born before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Health experts warn that babies who survive premature birth may face serious complications, including breathing problems, developmental delays, and long-term health issues. The chemicals—di-2-ethylhexylphthalate (DEHP) and diisononyl phthalate (DiNP)—belong to a class of synthetic substances known as phthalates. These chemicals are known to disrupt the body’s hormone system, a process referred to as endocrine system interference, and have been linked to developmental, reproductive, and immune-related problems. According to Leo...

President Bola Tinubu has requested the Senate’s approval to secure external loans totaling $6 billion to support government financing needs. The request was conveyed in two separate letters addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and read during Tuesday’s plenary. In the first letter, the President sought approval to obtain a $5 billion loan from Abu Dhabi Bank to help cover the country’s budget deficit and support debt financing obligations. In a separate request, Tinubu asked the Senate to approve a $1 billion loan facility from London-based Citibank to fund the rehabilitation of key port infrastructure projects, including the Lagos Port Complex and the Tin Can Island Port. According to the President, the port upgrade project is intended to fix existing infrastructure...

Socialite, Pascal Okechukwu aka Cubana Chiefpriest, says the terrorist att@ck that occured in Anguwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area on Palm Sunday, March 29, was carried out just to embarrass President Tinubu who marked his 74th birthday on the same day. about:blank In a post shared on Instagram this afternoon March 31, Chiefpriest called out the state governor, Caleb Mutfwang. for visiting the scene of the att@ck in an armoured tanker. He also stated that it is embarrassing for the security agents to allow such an att@ck happen on the President's birthday.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed into law a bill passed by the Legislature that would rename Palm Beach International Airport as President Donald J. Trump International Airport. The name change, scheduled to take effect July 1, must still be approved by the Federal Aviation Administration, according to the bill text. The FAA said in a statement on Monday, March 30,  that while changing an airport name is a “local issue,” it “must complete some administrative tasks to include updating navigational charts and databases.” Trump frequently flies into and out of Palm Beach International Airport on Air Force One for weekends at his Mar-a-Lago resort, about 5 miles away. Democrats recently scored an electoral victory there by flipping a state House seat for a legislative distric...