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Trump Confirms Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei and 40 Iranian Leaders Killed In US-Israel Airstrikes

NewsDeskNgMar 1, 2026March 1, 20260

Trump confirms the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei and 40 Iranian leaders killed in US-Israel strikes. United States President Donald Trump, on Saturday confirmed that the Iranian Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and 40 top military and civilian leaders were killed in the airstrikes launched by the US and...

Lassa Fever Claims 10 Health Workers In Benue

NewsDeskNgMar 1, 2026March 1, 20260

Benue state has confirmed the death of 10 health workers following an outbreak of Lassa fever. The Benue State Government has confirmed the death of 10 health workers following an outbreak of Lassa fever, with 45 cases testing positive out of 250 suspected infections recorded across the state. The state’s...

JAMB Probes AI-Driven Syndicate Over 2026 UTME Registration Sabotage

NewsDeskNgMar 1, 2026March 1, 20260

JAMB has opened an investigation into a syndicate allegedly using AI to subvert the registration process for the 2026 UTME. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has opened an investigation into members of a syndicate allegedly using artificial intelligence to subvert the registration process for this year’s Unified Tertiary...

Otti: EFCC Probing Alleged N10bn Abia Airport Fraud Under Ikpeazu

NewsDeskNgMar 1, 2026March 1, 20260

Governor Otti says anti-graft agency is investigating funds spent for non-existent airport under former Governor Okezie Ikpeazu’s administration. Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has said that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is investigating the alleged misappropriation of N10 billion purportedly spent for a non-existent Abia Airport by the...

WHO: Nigeria Making Significant Progress In Malaria Fight

NewsDeskNgMar 1, 2026March 1, 20260

The World Health Organisation says Nigeria is making significant headway in the fight against malaria. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that Nigeria was making significant headway in the fight against malaria, citing a steady decline in infection rates and improved access to prevention and treatment services across the...

Turaki-Led PDP Begins Nationwide Membership Drive Ahead Of 2027 Elections

NewsDeskNgMar 1, 2026March 1, 20260

PDP plans to commence a nationwide membership drive on Monday as part of its preparations for the 2027 elections. The Tanimu Turaki (SAN)-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced plans to commence a nationwide membership drive on Monday as part of its preparations for the 2027 elections. In a statement...

Gov Otti must tender public apology over verbal attack on Journalist – Ikonne

NewsDeskNgMar 1, 2026March 1, 20260

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, Prince Paul Ikonne, has strongly criticised Governor Alex Otti for what he described as his “dictatorial outburst” against a journalist during a recent monthly media briefing in the state. The APC chieftain asked Governor Otti to tender an unreserved...

FAAN Announces Middle East Flight Disruptions After US–Israel Strikes On Iran

NewsDeskNgMar 1, 2026March 1, 20260

FAAN has confirmed cancellations and delays to Middle East routes as regional airspace closures disrupt operations. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced flight disruptions to several Middle East destinations following airspace closures triggered by the United States–Israeli strikes on Iran. In a statement issued on Saturday via...

Insecurity: Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal Convenes Emergency Security Meeting After Fresh Attacks

NewsDeskNgMar 1, 2026March 1, 20260

Governor Dauda Lawal has ordered urgent review of security framework following deadly bandit assault in Anka LGA.In his resolve to end the insecurity affecting Zamfara State, Governor Dauda Lawal at the weekend convened an emergency security meeting with all heads of security agencies and relevant stakeholders in the state.The emergency...

Umahi: No Distraction Will Stop Me From Serving God, Tinubu, Nigerians

NewsDeskNgMar 1, 2026March 1, 20260

David Umahi has dismissed allegations against him, insists ongoing court case will not derail infrastructure mandate.The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has vowed that no distractions would stop him from fulfilling the mandate of serving God, President Bola Tinubu and Nigerians. The minister made the declaration on Saturday at...