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target=_blank>Iran’s Supreme Leader is dead, says Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been killed, marking a dramatic and escalating chapter in the already volatile Middle East conflict. Trump made the claim on social media and in interviews, asserting that the long-time Iranian ruler was killed during a coordinated U.S. and Israeli military
target=_blank>Adebayo: Tinubu’s Emergence Painful Lesson To Nigerians
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s emergence is not a blessing but a painful lesson from God to Nigerians. Speaking at a Ramadan Iftar organized by the AAFAQ Foundation in Kano on Saturday, Adebayo said, “Four years ago, I was in
target=_blank>Singer market fire: Kano Gov’t Warns Traders Against Fake Claims
The Secretary to the Kano State Government (SSG), Umar Farouk Ibrahim, has warned traders affected by the recent fire outbreak at Singer Market against falsifying claims, saying the state government will not tolerate any act capable of undermining relief efforts. Ibrahim gave the warning after leading a government committee on an assessment visit to the
target=_blank>Basira FC Stun Lobi Stars 2–0 In NNL North Central Derby
Basira FC of Lafia handed Lobi Stars of Makurdi their first defeat of the season with a 2–0 victory in their Nigeria National League (NNL) Group C Matchday 9 encounter in Lafia. Lobi Stars, led by Head Coach James Onu, struggled to find rhythm in the second half as the home side capitalised on key
target=_blank>EPL: Liverpool net five times in seven-goal win over West Ham
Liverpool scored five goals- including three in the first half- to claim a resounding 5-2 victory over West Ham United at Anfield. The EPL clash saw top-four chasing Reds breeze past relegation-threatened West Ham with three goals in a one-sided first half performance. Arne Slot’s side then held off the Hammers who briefly threatened a
target=_blank>Southern ADC leaders deny endorsing Amaechi
The South-South Zonal Leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has countered its zonal National Leader, former Governor John Odigie-Oyegun, over the purported endorsement of former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, for the presidency. At the ADC South-South leaders’ consultative meeting held in Benin City, capital of Edo State, on Friday, Odigie-Oyegun had said Amaechi
target=_blank>Tinubu Hosts TY Danjuma at Presidential Villa
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday received former Minister of Defence, General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma (retd.), at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The Presidency disclosed this in a brief statement accompanied by photographs. The statement read, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu receives in audience General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma (Rtd) in the State House, Abuja, Saturday, February
target=_blank>Tinubu renews tenure of Audi, NSCDC CG
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reappointed Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi as the Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for a new five-year term. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, in a statement on Saturday, said the reappointment took effect from Friday, February 27. Audi was first
target=_blank>NSCDC Patrol Van crushes officer to death at training ground
A female officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has died after she was struck by one of the corps’ operational vehicles during a simulation exercise in Abuja. The incident occurred during what officials described as a routine drill. A video circulating on social media shows the moment the officer was knocked
target=_blank>AU condemns US/Israeli airstrikes on Iran, urges restraint
The African Union Commission has expressed deep concern over reported military strikes carried out by the United States in coordination with Israel against targets inside the Islamic Republic of Iran, describing the development as a dangerous escalation in the Middle East. In a statement issued Saturday, the Chairperson of the Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, said
target=_blank>EPL: Why Man City beat Leeds 1-0 – Guardiola
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has praised his team for dealing with Leeds’ pressing and aggression, as they won 1-0 at Elland Road on Saturday. The hosts began the match with high intensity, but missed a couple of good chances to take the lead. City eventually grabbed the winner moments before half time through Antoine
EPL: Why Man City beat Leeds 1-0 – Guardiola
target=_blank>Ogun: I’m not in guber race to step down – Iyabo Obasanjo replies critics
Iyabo Obasanjo, the daughter of former Nigeria President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has insisted that she’s not in the Ogun governorship election race to step down for another candidate. She stated that she’s fully prepared and would do everything politically possible to win secured the ticket of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC). Obasanjo disclosed this during
Ogun: I’m not in guber race to step down – Iyabo Obasanjo replies critics
target=_blank>War: ‘American people are being lied to again’ – Senator Bernie Sanders
Senator Bernie Sanders has criticized the US attack on Iran, saying the reasons given by President Donald Trump are similar to the false claims used to start past US wars in Iraq and Vietnam, which, according to him, ended in failure. He posted a message on social media asking his fellow US Senators to reject
War: ‘American people are being lied to again’ – Senator Bernie Sanders
target=_blank>Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei confirmed dead after Israeli strike
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has died after an Israeli strike in Tehran. Fox News reports that Israeli leaders confirmed Khamenei compound and offices were reduced to rubble early Saturday after a targeted strike in downtown Tehran. “Khamenei was the contemporary Middle East’s longest-serving autocrat. He did not get to be that way by
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei confirmed dead after Israeli strike
target=_blank>EPL: Van Dijk second-highest goal-scoring central defender behind John Terry
Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk has now netted 28 goals in the Premier League, making him the second-highest goal-scoring central defender in the competition’s history, excluding penalties. The only player ahead of the Dutchman in this impressive statistic is former Chelsea captain John Terry, who scored 41 goals during his illustrious career, according to OptaJoe. Van
EPL: Van Dijk second-highest goal-scoring central defender behind John Terry
target=_blank>NNL: Abia Comets sack head coach Teibowei after poor run
Abia Comets have announced the sacking of their technical adviser Dipreye Teibowei, DAILY POST reports. The club said the decision became unavoidable after the disappointing home loss to Sunshine Stars on Saturday. Teibowei had previously been issued a two-match ultimatum before the resumption of the second stanza of the 2025/2026 season. Abia Comets added that
NNL: Abia Comets sack head coach Teibowei after poor run
target=_blank>Turkey: Osimhen scores, assists in Galatasaray’s win over Alanyaspor
Victor Osimhen maintained his impressive form, inspiring Galatasaray to a 3-1 home victory over Alanyaspor on Saturday. The Nigeria international registered a goal, and an assist in the game. Osimhen set up Lucas Torreira for Galatasaray’s second goal two minutes before the hour mark. The 27-year-old made the points save for the hosts seven minutes
Turkey: Osimhen scores, assists in Galatasaray’s win over Alanyaspor
target=_blank>EPL: Guardiola reveals Man City’s main target after 1-0 win at Leeds
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has claimed their main target this season is to qualify for the Champions League. Guardiola was speaking to the media, following their 1-0 win at Leeds United in Saturday’s Premier League clash. Antoine Semenyo scored the only goal of the game just before the break, to ensure City are two
EPL: Guardiola reveals Man City’s main target after 1-0 win at Leeds
target=_blank>Late Nollywood actor Okemesi buried in Lagos VIDEO
Late Nollywood comic actor and content creator, Okemesi, has been buried. Okemesi was buried on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Ayobo Cemetery in Lagos State. DAILY POST reports that the entertainer passed away on February 24 following complications from his medication. This came weeks after the 52-year-old cried out over his battle with an alleged
Late Nollywood actor Okemesi buried in Lagos VIDEO
target=_blank>LaLiga: Yamal sets two records after Barcelona’s 4-1 win against Villarreal
Barcelona winger, Lamine Yamal, on Saturday evening set two records after scoring a hat-trick in his side’s LaLiga 4-1 win against Villarreal. According to OptaJose, Yamal is now among the youngest players to score their first hat-trick in the LaLiga in the 21st century. He achieved the feat at the age of 18 years and
LaLiga: Yamal sets two records after Barcelona’s 4-1 win against Villarreal
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