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White House uses video game ‘Call of Duty’ footage in promoting Iran strikes Report says

5Mar

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White House uses video game ‘Call of Duty’ footage in promoting Iran strikes Report says

The White House has drawn widespread attention after posting a video about U.S. military strikes on Iran that begins with footage resembling a scene from the video game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III.The video, shared on the White House’s official account on X, opens with an animation that appears to show a player activating a “killstreak” in the popular game before transitioning to real footage of missiles striking targets inside Iran.In the Call of Duty series, a “killstreak” is triggered when a player eliminates multiple opponents without being defeated. The animation used in the video shows the moment a player reaches 30 consecutive eliminations, unlocking a large missile strike designed to wipe out the opposing team. Following the gaming-style animation, the video cuts t...

I have to be involved in choosing Iran’s next leader – Trump says

5Mar

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I have to be involved in choosing Iran’s next leader – Trump says

U.S. President Donald Trump has said he must play a role in determining who becomes the next leader of Iran following the death of the country’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.Speaking in an interview with Axios on Thursday, Trump stated that Mojtaba Khamenei, the late leader’s 56-year-old son, is widely viewed as the likely successor but insisted he does not support the idea.“They are wasting their time. Khamenei’s son is a lightweight,” Trump said. “I have to be involved in the appointment, like with Delcy [Rodriguez] in Venezuela.”Trump was referring to Delcy Rodríguez, who became acting president of Venezuela earlier this year after U.S. forces captured former leader Nicolás Maduro and transferred him to New York to face drug-related charges.The U.S. president said he woul...

FG approves medical fellowship as equivalent of PhD

5Mar

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FG approves medical fellowship as equivalent of PhD

The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved medical fellowships awarded by recognised professional medical colleges as equivalent to PhD degrees, ending a long-running debate about academic qualifications required for medical professionals in Nigerian universities.The decision follows years of disagreement over whether medical doctors must obtain a traditional PhD before advancing to the rank of professor in academic medicine.In 2016, the Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria set up a committee that concluded that a PhD should remain the qualification for teaching basic medical sciences. However, the committee also recommended that teaching clinical aspects of medical programmes should require a fellowship from the National Postgraduate Medical College of Ni...

Illegal migrant families to be paid up to £40k to leave UK within a week

5Mar

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Illegal migrant families to be paid up to £40k to leave UK within a week

UK's Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood has announced a new pilot scheme that will offer some migrant families up to £40,000 to voluntarily leave United Kingdom, as part of a broader overhaul of the country’s migration system.Under the proposal, up to 150 migrants will be eligible to receive £10,000 per person, including children, with a maximum payment of £40,000 per family if they agree to leave Britain within seven days. Mahmood said the increased incentive would be offered to failed asylum seekers and argued the policy could reduce the cost of supporting migrants who remain in the country.“Failed asylum seekers will now be offered an increased incentive payment of £10,000 per person, and up to a maximum of £40,000 per family,” she said while outlining the reforms in Westminste...

Cross River Assembly suspends lawmaker for allegedly assaulting his wife

5Mar

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Cross River Assembly suspends lawmaker for allegedly assaulting his wife

The Cross River State House of Assembly has suspended the member representing Obubra I State Constituency, Dickson Agbor, indefinitely over alleged violent conduct, punch reported.According to journalist Agba Jalingo, the lawmaker assaulted his wife over accusations of infidelity. He claimed that the incident occurred on Saturday, February 28, 2028 at the Assembly quarters.The resolution was reached on Thursday, March 5, after a motion was moved by Davies Etta and seconded by Francis Bassey Asuquo.Moving the motion, Etta condemned the alleged violent conduct involving Agbor, describing it as behaviour unbecoming of a lawmaker and contrary to the ethical standards expected of members of the legislative arm of government.According to him, the House must tak...

Uniben Teaching Hospital threatens mass burial of 462 unclaimed corpses

5Mar

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Uniben Teaching Hospital threatens mass burial of 462 unclaimed corpses

The management of University of Benin Teaching Hospital, UBTH, has complained about the large number of unclaimed corpses in the hospital mortuary. Speaking in a local broadcast station in Benin City, Professor Adebola Ehizele, Deputy Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee in charge of Research and Ethics, said the bodies, which have been in the hospital’s mortuary from January 2023 up until June 2025, risk being given mass burials by the hospital. Ehizele added that the unclaimed corpses are about 462, out of which 350 are children. She said the management has given a grace of six weeks for the owner’s of the corpses to claim them and that at the expiration of the deadline the corpses would be disposed off through mass burial. A statement issued by the management of the ...

Senate Invites Mele Kyari, Others Over Alleged ₦210 Trillion NNPCL Expenditure

5Mar

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Senate Invites Mele Kyari, Others Over Alleged ₦210 Trillion NNPCL Expenditure

The Nigerian Senate has summoned the immediate past Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari, along with former Chief Financial Officer Umar Isa and former Group General Manager of the National Petroleum Investment Management Services, Bala Wunti, over an alleged ₦210 trillion expenditure by the national oil company between 2017 and 2023 that lawmakers say has not been properly explained.Lawmakers handling the probe warned that a warrant of arrest could be issued against the former officials if they fail to honour the invitation once the date for their appearance is communicated.The Senate committee is also questioning the company’s reported ₦5 billion spending on the rebranding that transformed the defunct Nigerian National Petro...

Fire razes Catholic Cathedral in Taraba {PHOTOS}

5Mar

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Fire razes Catholic Cathedral in Taraba {PHOTOS}

A fire outbreak has destroyed St. Mary's Catholic cathedral in Wukari, Taraba State.It was gathered that the incident, which occurred on Wednesday night, March 4, 2025, completely razed the church building. Fr. John Laikei, Director of Communications for the Catholic Diocese of Wukari, said the fire started shortly after electricity was restored in the area where the church is located.He described the incident as a “major setback” for the diocese, adding that members were still in shock over the development.The priest said the exact cause of the fire has not yet been determined."I can confirm that it coincided with the restoration of electricity. I must also inform you that the authorities have yet to evaluate the extent of the damage caused by the fire,” h...

BREAKING : Confederation Of African Football Postpones 2026 WAFCON

5Mar

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BREAKING : Confederation Of African Football Postpones 2026 WAFCON

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the postponement of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, shifting the tournament from its original March schedule to a new window between July and August.CAF confirmed the decision on Thursday, bringing an end to weeks of uncertainty surrounding the competition.According to the revised schedule, the tournament will now be held from July 25 to August 16, 2026, following consultations between CAF, FIFA, and other stakeholders involved in organising the event. The competition had earlier been slated to take place from March 17 to April 3.CAF explained that the change was made to ensure the smooth organisation of Africa’s premier women’s football tournament.In a statement, the football governing bo...

EFL Clubs Approve Expanded Championship Play-offs From 2026-2027 Season

5Mar

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EFL Clubs Approve Expanded Championship Play-offs From 2026-2027 Season

Clubs in the English Football League (EFL) have approved plans to expand the promotion play-offs in the EFL Championship, with the new format set to take effect from the 2026–2027 season.Under the revised system, teams finishing between third and eighth position will compete for promotion to the Premier League. The structure is similar to the format currently used in the National League.Teams that finish third and fourth in the Championship standings will automatically qualify for the semi-finals. Meanwhile, clubs placed fifth to eighth will play one-legged quarter-final matches, with the fifth-placed team hosting the side in eighth position, while the sixth-placed team will face the seventh-placed side at home.The semi-finals will remain two-legged ties, while the play-off fin...