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Wife of Slain Iranian Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Dies After Sustaining Injuries in US–Israel Strikes

March 3, 2026March 3, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The wife of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader, Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh, has died after succumbing to injuries sustained during the recent U.S.–Israeli airstrikes on Iran, according to Iranian state media. Bagherzadeh, 79, had reportedly been in a coma since Saturday’s strikes, which also claimed the life of her husband, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iranian state broadcaster Press TV confirmed her death […]

INEC Chair Promises Flawless 2027 Elections, Pledges to Avoid 2023 Technical Glitches

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, has assured Nigerians that the technical issues experienced during the 2023 presidential election will not occur in the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the Citizens’ Townhall on the Electoral Act 2026, Amupitan said that next year’s elections would be “the best in the history of the […]

Presidency Denies Reports of Attempted Poisoning of President Tinubu

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Presidency has dismissed claims that a member of the kitchen staff at Aso Rock Presidential Villa was arrested for attempting to poison President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The denial was issued on Sunday, March 1, by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who addressed a circulating video suggesting a security breach involving a presidential chef. […]

Edo State Government Directs Public Servants to Resign Before Contesting in 2026 Elections

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Government has directed all public servants, political appointees, and government functionaries intending to contest for elective positions in the forthcoming electoral cycle to resign on or before March 1, 2026. The directive applies to officers serving in any capacity within the Edo State Public Service and mandates that resignation must precede participation in party […]

Gov Okpebholo Joins Benin Electricity Protest, Promises Stakeholder Meeting on BEDC Crisis

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Governor Monday Okpebholo on Monday joined youths and residents at Ring Road in Benin City protesting the lingering blackout and billing concerns linked to the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC), urging calm while promising swift stakeholder engagement. Addressing the crowd, the governor expressed solidarity with the demonstrators, noting that electricity challenges cut across all segments […]

Gov Okpebholo Reveals Plan to Turn Ramat Park into Tourist Attraction

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Governor Monday Okpebholo on Monday unveiled plans to transform Ramat Park in Benin City into a major tourist attraction, as he inspected ongoing projects in Edo South Senatorial District. The governor, who toured the Ikpoba Hill flyover and erosion control works at Ramat Park, as well as the Sapele Road linking Okhatu, Etiosa, Iyanomo and […]

National Agency for the Control of AIDS: Lenacapavir for HIV Prevention to Arrive in Nigeria March 2026

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Federal Government has announced that consignments of Lenacapavir, a new long-acting drug for HIV prevention, are expected to arrive in Nigeria in March 2026. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday, March 2, by the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA). According to the agency, Nigeria is advancing preparations for the introduction […]

Nigeria Police Council Confirms Olatunji Disu as 23rd Inspector-General of Police

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Nigeria Police Council on Monday unanimously approved the appointment of Olatunji Disu as the 23rd Inspector-General of Police (IGP). The meeting, presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, was held at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja, and lasted less than 30 minutes before members endorsed Disu’s confirmation. The approval aligns with the provisions of the Police […]