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target=_blank>Growing signs show Iran Supreme Leader ‘gone’ – Netanyahu
By John Ogunsemore Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu said “growing signs” indicated Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei “is gone”. Netanyahu said this in an address to the Israeli nation on Saturday amid coordinated US-Israeli attacks on Iran. There are growing signs “this dictator” is “gone,” BBC quoted him as saying in his address
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target=_blank>Ex-Delta deputy governor Benjamin Elue dead; Oborevwori mourns
From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri Former Deputy Governor of the state, Chief Benjamin Elue, is dead. Elue was 85. Chief Elue served as Deputy Governor to former Governor James Ibori between 1999 and 2007. Announcing his death, Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, expressed deep sorrow over the passing, describing the late elder statesman
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target=_blank>Kebbi governor rescues 140 children from school fire
From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, has rescued about 140 schoolchildren from a fire outbreak which engulfed Nooroh-Haq School, Birnin Kebbi, on Saturday night. It was gathered that the governor and his convoy were passing by when he sighted a fire within the school premises, which prompted him to
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target=_blank>Infinix NOTE 60 SERIES Brings Innovation with Interactive Design and Snapdragon Processor
Designed as the next milestone in Infinix’s flagship journey, the NOTE 60 SERIES elevates the brand’s signature NOTE line with a sharper focus on flagship-class performance, expressive design, and immersive everyday experiences that go beyond expectations. At its annual flagship showcase, Infinix unveiled the NOTE 60 SERIES, featuring the NOTE 60 Pro and NOTE 60—demonstrating
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target=_blank>Amaechi: Other presidential aspirants not shut out of South-South – ADC
From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC), South-South chapter, has said that the “endorsement” of the presidential aspiration of former Rivers governor, Rotimi Amaechi, by the zone, does not mean that other aspirants do not have a support base in the area. The ADC national vice chairman, South-South, Usani Uguru Usani, in a
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target=_blank>Liverpool beat West Ham 5-2, climb into EPL top five
By John Ogunsemore Captain Virgil van Dijk was on the scorers sheet as Liverpool recorded an emphatic 5-2 victory over West Ham at Anfield on Saturday. The Reds took an early lead in the sixth minute when Hugo Ekitike scored with a half-volley after West Ham failed to clear a corner. Van Dijk doubled the
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target=_blank>Lamine Yamal nets first career hat-trick as Barcelona thrash Villarreal 4-1
By John Ogunsemore Lamine Yamal netted his first career hat-trick to lead Barcelona to a convincing 4-1 victory over Villarreal in La Liga action at Spotify Camp Nou on Saturday. The 18-year-old winger opened the scoring in the 28th minute, curling a low finish into the bottom corner after a precise pass from Fermín López,
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target=_blank>AI meets preventive healthcare as WelFAS unveils nationwide
NCD accounts for 29 per cent of deaths in Nigeria ________________________________________ By Doris Obinna Stakeholders in Nigeria’s healthcare and technology ecosystem have unveiled WelFAS, an artificial intelligence-powered wellness application designed to tackle lifestyle-related diseases and improve access to preventive healthcare services across the country. The application, launched under the theme “Safe, Smart, Sustainable: The Future
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target=_blank>Niger: Governor addresses Minna’s power, water shortages
Calls for calm, understanding Warns against planned youth protests _____________________________________________________ From John Adams, Minna Niger State governor Mohammed Bago has addressed the acute shortage of water and electricity in Minna, the state capital, which has rendered both social and economic activities ineffective over the last three weeks. This explanation comes on the heels of planned
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target=_blank>Iranian foreign minister confirms Supreme Leader Khamenei still alive
By John Ogunsemore Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei is still alive. Araghchi stated this in a Saturday interview with US outlet NBC News, following coordinated attacks launched on Iran by the United States and Israel. Speaking from Tehran, the foreign minister said the Supreme Leader “is alive as
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target=_blank>Bees, Silkworms Should Be Treated As Valuable Resources – Don
A Professor of Applied Entomology and Pest Management, at the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA), Olufunmilayo Oladipo has said insects such as bees, houseflies, silkworms and similar species should be seen and treated as valuable resources whose careful management could enhance food security, generate income, support industrial applications, and contribute significantly to Nigeria’s economic…
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target=_blank>Oborevwori Mourns As Delta Ex-Deputy Gov, Elue, Dies At 85
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Deputy Governor of the state, Chief Benjamin Elue, who died at the age of 85. Governor Oborevwori described the late elder statesman as a loyal patriot, seasoned administrator and committed party man whose contributions to the growth and stability…
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target=_blank>Kano Market’s Fire: EFCC, ICPC, Police, Others Form N8bn FG Supports C’ttee
Kano State Government has said they involved the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), ICPC, Police and other security agencies in the distribution committee of the Federal Government’s N8 billion donation to the victims of the market fire to ensure transparency and fairness. The committee of the singer market inferno under the leadership of the…
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target=_blank>Investors’ Conference To Boost Economic Growth In Edo – Imasun
The initiator of Ughoron Group, Mr Imasuen Amowie Izoduwa, has said that the Benin Investors Conference (BIC) will promote the most needed economic growth, stimulate peace and progress among the people of Edo State. He said this while speaking with journalists ahead of the programme in Benin City, the state capital. Mr Izoduwa said the…
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target=_blank>Tinubu Reiterates Commitment To Fostering Transparent, Investment-Friendly Environment
…Welcomes Lebara’s launch in Nigeria President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to fostering a stable, transparent, and investment-friendly environment where innovation and private enterprise can thrive. This came as he congratulated Lebara Nigeria on its official launch, describing the milestone as a strong vote of confidence in Nigeria’s digital economy and its future…
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target=_blank>Oborevwori Attends Southern Delta Varsity Maiden Convocation
…Approves Key Projects …Rewards Four First Class Students As The Institution Graduates 1,231 Students Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Saturday, approved critical infrastructural projects at the Southern Delta University (SDU), Ozoro, which graduated 1,231 students, including four First Class students, at its maiden convocation ceremony, marking a historic milestone in its evolution….
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target=_blank>PDP Begins E-Registration Of Members
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday announced the commencement of digital membership registration. This exercise will begin on Monday, March 2, 2026 and will last for three weeks, according to a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary Ini Emembong. The party explained that the essence of the exercise is to compile the digital…
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target=_blank>ADC Ticket: Confusion Over Alleged Amaechi’s Endorsement By S’South Leaders
Discordant tones trailed the alleged endorsement of former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi by South-South leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the party’s ticket for the 2027 presidential election. Usani Uguru Usani, ADC National Vice Chairman (South-South) and Jackie Wayas, Deputy National Publicity Secretary, who is also from the zone, in separate statements,…
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target=_blank>Gombe SEC Approves N56bn Agro-Livestock Zone, Roads, Water Projects
The Gombe State Executive Council has approved a raft of infrastructure, water, energy and security projects aimed at boosting development across the state. The approvals were granted at the Council’s 52nd meeting presided over by Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya. Briefing journalists after the meeting, Commissioner for Information and Culture, Mijinyawa Ardo Tilde, said several memos…
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target=_blank>$5bn African Energy Bank’ll Positively Affect Nigeria, Africa – Rewane, Lalode
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Financial Derivatives Company Limited, Mr Bismark Rewane, has said the $5 billion African Energy Bank (AEB) will enhance growth and development in Nigeria and the participating African countries. Delivering his presentation as a guest speaker at the 23rd annual Aret Adams Memorial lecture series 2026 in Lagos, according to a…
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