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Trump Says Iran Seeking Talks, After Deadly Strikes.

2Mar

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Trump Says Iran Seeking Talks, After Deadly Strikes.

United States President Donald Trump has revealed that Iran’s leadership has reached out to Washington to begin negotiations following Saturday’s airstrikes that reportedly killed the country’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, and several senior officials.In a telephone interview with The Atlantic, Trump said Tehran had expressed readiness for dialogue, though he described the move as coming too late.According to the U.S. president, the request for talks followed what he characterised as a significant military setback for Iran.“They want to talk, and I have agreed to talk, so I will be talking to them. They should have done it sooner. They should have given what was very practical and easy to do sooner. They waited too long,” Trump said.When pressed on when discussions might b...

2027: INEC Will Not Deliver a Perfect Election Yet – Amupitan {VIDEO}

2Mar

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2027: INEC Will Not Deliver a Perfect Election Yet – Amupitan {VIDEO}

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, has stated that while the commission is committed to conducting a credible election in 2027, Nigerians should not expect a flawless process.Speaking on Sunday at a Citizens Town Hall on the Electoral Act 2026, Amupitan said INEC would make every effort to organise the best possible election but acknowledged that achieving absolute perfection is unrealistic at this time.He appealed to Nigerians to moderate their expectations, noting that although the commission has the capacity to electronically transmit election results and intends to do so, concerns remain about expectations surrounding real-time transmission.“INEC will strive as much as possible to give this country the best electi...

How Saudi Crown Prince, Israel Pressured Trump to Attack Iran

2Mar

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How Saudi Crown Prince, Israel Pressured Trump to Attack Iran

United States President Donald Trump reportedly authorised Saturday’s military strike on Iran after sustained private lobbying by Mohammed bin Salman and the Israeli government.According to a report by The Washington Post, the operation—codenamed “Operation Epic Fury”—was launched following months of diplomatic pressure from Riyadh and Tel Aviv.Citing four sources familiar with the discussions, the newspaper stated that the Saudi Crown Prince made several private calls to Trump in recent weeks, urging direct U.S. military intervention against Iran despite publicly backing diplomatic efforts.The report noted that the coordinated push by Saudi Arabia and Israel ultimately influenced Trump’s decision to initiate a large-scale aerial assault targeting Iran’s leadership and military...

UDATE : Kwara Govt Orders Reopening of Polytechnic After Protest

2Mar

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UDATE : Kwara Govt Orders Reopening of Polytechnic After Protest

The Kwara State Government has approved the reopening of Kwara State Polytechnic after it was shut down for several weeks due to a student protest.According to an internal memo obtained by our correspondent, academic and administrative activities will resume on Monday, March 2, 2026.The directive was communicated in a memo signed by the institution’s Public Relations Officer, Halima Garba, on behalf of the Registrar. The document, dated February 26, 2026, was issued by the office of the Acting Registrar and titled, “Reopening of the Polytechnic for Academic and Administrative Work.”Part of the memo stated that the state government had granted approval for the institution to reopen and directed both staff and students to return promptly on the scheduled date.The polytechnic ...

UPDATE : Presidency Dismisses Alleged Plot to Poison Tinubu

1Mar

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UPDATE : Presidency Dismisses Alleged Plot to Poison Tinubu

The Presidency has refuted a viral report alleging that a chef at the State House in Abuja was arrested over an alleged attempt to poison Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu.The clarification followed the circulation of an online story claiming that a member of the kitchen staff at the Presidential Villa had been detained in connection with a purported plot against the President’s life.Reacting to an enquiry by The Nation, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Tope Ajayi, dismissed the allegation outright.“Fake,” Ajayi said in a brief response when contacted about the claim.The unverified report, which failed to provide credible sources or concrete evidence, quickly spread across social media, generating speculation among members of the public. ...

Why I Switched From England to Nigeria – Ex-Liverpool Star Rinsola Babajide

1Mar

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Why I Switched From England to Nigeria – Ex-Liverpool Star Rinsola Babajide

Former Liverpool forward Rinsola Babajide has explained her decision to change her international allegiance from England to Nigeria, revealing that her ambition to feature at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations and reconnect with her heritage played a key role.Born in London, Babajide previously represented England at several youth levels before FIFA approved her switch of nationality. She was part of the Young Lionesses squad that secured bronze at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup and also featured for England’s U-18, U-19 and U-23 teams. In addition, she received invitations to two senior Lionesses training camps.Despite her progress with England’s youth sides, her senior breakthrough came with Nigeria when she debuted for the Super Falcons in an Olympic qualifier against Ethiopia i...

Iran: Fresh Tension as Missiles, Drones Strike UAE Airports

1Mar

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Iran: Fresh Tension as Missiles, Drones Strike UAE Airports

Fresh tension has gripped the Middle East after Iranian missiles and drones targeted major airports in the United Arab Emirates late Saturday, leaving at least one person dead and several others injured.Authorities confirmed that key aviation hubs in Dubai and Abu Dhabi were affected, sparking panic and forcing a temporary halt to flight operations.In a statement shared on X on Sunday, Abu Dhabi Airports reported casualties following what it described as an incident linked to the interception of a drone aimed at Zayed International Airport.“Authorities in Abu Dhabi are responding to an incident resulting from the interception of a drone that targeted Zayed International Airport. The interception led to falling debris, which resulted in one fatality of an Asian national and seve...

Twitch Suspends Phyna’s Account Over Alleged Sexual Content

1Mar

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Twitch Suspends Phyna’s Account Over Alleged Sexual Content

Nigerian reality TV personality Phyna has had her Twitch account temporarily suspended after the platform flagged her content for breaching its Community Guidelines, citing sexual material.Reports indicate that the suspension, which took effect on March 1, 2026, carries a one-day ban. During this period, she will be unable to livestream or access certain streaming-related features for about 24 hours.The platform’s notice also stated that the infraction will remain on her account record until May 30, 2026. However, she has the option to appeal the decision or file a counter-notification under Twitch’s DMCA policy if she believes the action was taken in error.In its message, Twitch informed her: “Your account has been temporarily suspended from streaming. You will not have access...

Gunmen abduct ex-Ebonyi deputy governor’s father

1Mar

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Gunmen abduct ex-Ebonyi deputy governor’s father

Gunmen have kidnapped Francis Igwe, the father of a former Deputy Governor of Ebonyi State, Dr Kelechi Igwe.Igwe, who is the traditional ruler of Ndufu-Alike community, Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, was abducted on Sunday morning, March 1, 2026 while on his way to church in his Ndufu-Alike community.Community sources disclosed that Igwe was driving when armed men riding a motorcycle intercepted his vehicle.The assailants allegedly double-crossed him, forced him out of his car, and whisked him away on their motorcycle to an unknown destination. The Chairman of Ikwo Local Government Area, Sunday Nwankwo, who confirmed the incident said that the council was working with security agencies to gather necessary information that would lead to his resc...

Reaction as Iran threaten to withdraw from World Cup after US airstrikes

1Mar

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Reaction as Iran threaten to withdraw from World Cup after US airstrikes

Iran has reportedly threatened to pull out of this summer's World Cup after US and Israeli airstrikes killed the country's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. This comes after a joint military operation on Saturday targeted major Iranian cities, including the capital Tehran, following weeks of growing tension.In the wake of the conflict, Mehdi Taj, the president of the Iranian Football Federation, cast massive doubt over their participation in the upcoming summer tournament.Speaking on Iranian TV network 'Tehran', according to Marca, he said: 'With what happened today and with that attack by the United States, it is unlikely that we can look forward to the cup.'He added: 'But the sports chiefs are the ones who must decide on that.'Should they choose to partici...