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Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of thousands of U.S. Marines to the Strait of Hormuz as tensions from the war with Iran continue to disrupt global energy supplies.The deployment was approved by U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, who authorised the movement of an amphibious ready group consisting of warships and about 5,000 Marines. The group includes the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli, along with the transport dock ships USS San Diego and USS New Orleans.The United States is also deploying the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, a mobile crisis-response force based in Japan that specialises in rapid military operations and emergency deployments.The operation will bring advanced aircraft, including the F‑35 Lightning II, into the region as part of the enhanced ...

A senior Russian intelligence operative has been detained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation after an alleged operational mistake exposed a covert Kremlin alleged assassination unit believed to be linked to sensitive missions abroad.The operative, identified as Denis Alimov, was arrested upon arrival at El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá, Columbia. Investigators believe Alimov was connected to a secretive Russian intelligence structure known as Centre 795, a covert organisation reportedly created during the early months of the war in Ukraine.The unit is believed to bring together operatives from Russia’s military intelligence service, the GRU, and the domestic security agency, the Federal Security Service. According to reports, the Kremlin established the structure a...

Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria on Friday staged a rally in Abuja to mourn the reported death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei.The demonstration marked the group’s first public gathering in the Federal Capital Territory since Khamenei was reportedly killed on February 26 during the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel.The rally coincided with the annual Quds Day and attracted thousands of Shiite Muslims who gathered around the National Mosque in Abuja.Participants carried banners, waved flags and chanted slogans condemning Israeli actions against Palestinians.Ahead of the rally, authorities heightened security in several parts of Abuja amid fears that demonstrations could disrupt activities in the city. The United States Embassy in Nigeri...

The Lagos State Government has opened registration for the Lagos State Graduate Internship Placement Program, offering fresh graduates the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in their chosen fields.According to a post on the state’s X handle on Friday, the programme is fully funded by the state and provides participants with a stipend, professional mentorship, and training in soft skills and business etiquette aimed at enhancing employability.“The Graduate Internship Placement Programme is designed to equip fresh graduates with practical experience, ongoing mentorship, and the skills that employers value.“Fresh Graduate? This Is Your Sign to Take Action! The Lagos State Graduate Internship Placement Program (GIPP) registration is now open!  Get hands-on experience in y...

Behind the president's triumphalist rhetoric lies a conflict exacting a mounting toll. US and Israeli attacks launched on February 28 have killed approximately 1,300 people, including several top Iranian officials. Independent monitoring suggests the death toll across the region has now surpassed 1,700.President Donald Trump declared it a “great honour” to be killing members of the Iranian regime in a characteristically bellicose social media post early Friday, as the United States marked the 13th day of sustained combat operations against the Islamic Republic .In a lengthy missive on his Truth Social platform, Trump claimed that US forces have effectively dismantled Tehran’s military capabilities, asserting that “Iran’s Navy is gone, their Air Force is no longer, missiles,...

The management of the Federal University, Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA), Katsina State, has approved the rustication of 20 students found guilty of committing various forms of examination malpractice. A statement by the institution’s Information and Protocol Director, Nasiru Abdul, said the rustication takes effect from the Second semester of the 2025/2026 academic session. Abdul said the decision was made after the affected students appeared before a Disciplinary Committee, after which the report of the Committee was submitted to the school’s Senate for ratification. The statement read, “The Senate of Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA), has approved the rustication of 20 students found guilty of committing various forms of examination misconduct, with effect from the S...

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said its leading presidential hopefuls, Peter Obi, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi, are working together with a common goal: to prevent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from returning to power in the 2027 general election.The announcement came as the party unveiled 1ADC, a political movement designed to unite members and supporters across different age groups, social backgrounds and political interests as it prepares to challenge the ruling party in the next presidential race. The development signals an early effort by opposition figures to rally around a single platform ahead of the 2027 contest, which is already shaping up as a potentia...

Anambra State Government has arrested a popular Nnewi-based native doctor, De Young Chief Priest — known as “Aka Mmuo Mmiri Afulu Anya”, for alleged illegal practices.Security operatives arrested the suspect on Thursday, March 12, 2026.His arrest followed the crackdown on traditionalists and native doctors suspected of preparing charms for criminals in the state.According to the Anambra State Broadcasting Service (ABS), the suspect is currently being interrogated by authorities. The government is yet to release full details of the allegations against the native doctor.

A man being dubbed 'China's Nostradamus' has made a startling prediction about how the US-Iran tensions in the Middle will end. Professor Xueqin Jiang, a Chinese-Canadian teacher and host of a hugely popular YouTube channel, is becoming an internet sensation for the three forecasts he delivered back in 2024 - two of which have already materialised with remarkable precision. In May 2024, Jiang delivered three predictions during his lessons at the High School in China where he works, with footage subsequently posted to his acclaimed YouTube channel, Predictive History, which presently boasts 1.87million subscribers. Jiang, who is a Yale College alumnus,   stated he believed Donald Trump would triumph in the 2024 election and return to office,...