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Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, son of Ayatollah Khamenei, has been elected as the next Supreme Leader of Iran, Israeli media reports. He was chosen as Khamenei's successor by Iran's Assembly of Experts, reports added. Khamenei, who ruled the country for 36 years, was k!lled in the joint US-Israeli strikes on February 28 when he was in his 'compound'. Along with him, his daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter were k!lled. Khamenei's wife, Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh, also died after succumbing to wounds sustained during the strikes. Khamenei will be buried in the holy city of Mashhad, and a "large farewell ceremony" will be held in Tehran, Iran's Revolutionary Guards said in a post on Telegram. The joint US-Israel strikes, named 'Operation Epic Fury', were launched after sta...

The late Supreme Leader of Iran, Ali Khamenei, will be laid to rest in the holy city of Mashhad. The development was confirmed on Tuesday in a report by the Fars news agency. Khamenei, who ruled Iran for 36 years, was reportedly killed on Saturday at the age of 86 during a series of attacks attributed to the United States and Israeli forces. Sources indicate that the late leader, a native of Mashhad — Iran’s second-largest city — will be buried there, close to where his father is interred at the revered Imam Reza shrine. Ahead of the burial, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards announced via their Telegram channel that a “large farewell ceremony” would be held in Tehran. However, no official date has yet been announced for the interment. Following Khamenei’s death, authority was temp...

Israeli officials have disclosed that the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, was the culmination of years of intelligence gathering, digital surveillance and advanced technological monitoring that enabled a precision strike on his location. According to sources cited by CNN, the operation relied on a sophisticated intelligence network that combined multiple data streams, including footage from surveillance cameras across Tehran. One Israeli official revealed that traffic cameras throughout the Iranian capital were instrumental in tracking movements. The cameras, allegedly infiltrated years earlier, reportedly provided real-time visuals that allowed operatives to map the city, analyse behavioural patterns and build a detailed operational picture. The surveillance feeds...

Former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, is reportedly weighing a move into elective politics following his recent departure from office, with indications that he may contest the Ogun West Senatorial District seat. Sources cited by Sahara Reporters revealed that Egbetokun has remained at the official IGP residence while holding consultations aimed at securing a senatorial ticket in Ogun State. A senior police source disclosed that the ex-police chief is strategising a return to public service through the ballot. “Egbetokun has stayed at the police IG house and is working towards emerging as the senatorial candidate for his Ogun West Senatorial District,” the source reportedly said. Available records show that Egbetokun is from Erinja in Yewa South Local Government ...

The Medical and Dental Practitioners Investigation Panel has suspended the Medical Director of Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital, Dr Tunde Majekodunmi, along with two other medical practitioners over the death of Nkanu Adichie-Esege, son of renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Dr Ivara Esege. Nkanu reportedly passed away on January 7, 2026, after receiving treatment at Atlantis Hospital and undergoing medical procedures at Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital in Lagos. In a statement signed by its Secretary, Dr Enejo Abdu, the panel said it found a prima facie case of medical negligence in the handling of Nkanu’s treatment. In addition to Majekodunmi, the panel suspended Euracare’s anesthesiologist, Dr Titus Ogundare, and the Chief Medical Officer of Atlantis Pedia...

President Bola Tinubu has nominated the Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Dr. Taiwo Oyedele, as the Minister of State for Finance. Oyedele replaces Dr. Doris Anite-Uzoka, who has been redeployed to the Ministry of Budget and National Planning as Minister of State, her third portfolio in the administration. The President on Tuesday conveyed Oyedele’s nomination to the Senate for confirmation in a letter to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, according to a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday. Until Tinubu nominated him as a minister, Oyedele from Ikaram, Akoko, Ondo State, was the chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, which overhauled Nigeria’s tax system...

Adamu Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has resigned from his position as Commissioner for Works and Energy Development in Adamawa State amid political developments surrounding Governor administration changes. In a resignation letter dated March 2, 2026, and addressed to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Adamu said his decision followed deep personal reflection and careful consideration of his future political and professional path. He formally announced his exit from the cabinet, stating that serving in the administration had been an honour. He thanked the governor for giving him the opportunity to contribute to the state’s infrastructural development during his tenure. Adamu expressed appreciation to the people of Adamawa State for their support, ...

The University College Hospital, Ibadan has been thrown into mourning after an unidentified 300-level medical student committed su!cide by ingesting a harmful substance on  Sunday night, March 1. The UCH Public Relations Officer, Funmi Adetuyibi, who confirmed the sad incident, said “The boy passed away on Sunday evening. The student was brought in based on the report that he consumed Sn!per, and the UCH responded accordingly. Sadly, he did not survive.” The deceased was found lying lifeless on the ground floor of Nnamdi Azikiwe Hall, foaming at the mouth and disoriented. The victim reportedly admitted to ingesting the insecticide identified as Sniper, before losing consciousness. He was rushed to Jaja Clinic where he was initially stabilised with oxygen and intraven...

Iranian drones struck the United States Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital, on Tuesday morning. According to Saudi authorities, the incident sparked a minor fire and caused limited damage within the diplomatic compound. Thick black smoke was seen billowing from the embassy district, which houses several foreign missions. Witnesses reported hearing a loud explosion and seeing flames, although the fire was quickly contained. The embassy premises were unoccupied at the time of the attack, and no casualties were recorded. Saudi air defence systems reportedly intercepted four additional drones targeting the diplomatic area during the assault. In the aftermath, the US embassy urged American citizens to avoid the vicinity. The incident followed a related development at the U...

Former Deputy Governor of Delta State, Benjamin Elue, has died at the age of 85. Elue served as deputy governor between 1999 and 2007 under the administration of former Governor James Onanefe Ibori. His tenure is widely regarded as a formative period in Delta State’s return to democratic governance. During his time in office, Elue was known for his close working relationship with Ibori, playing a significant role in shaping policies and governance structures that influenced later administrations. In a tribute shared on his official Facebook page, Ibori described the late statesman as a loyal and dependable partner in leadership. “Heartbroken to lose my gentleman Deputy Governor, Chief Benjamin Elue. Thank you for the memories and the legacy. Rest on, Alum,” he wrote. Immedia...