NiDCOM Confirms No Distress Calls from Nigerians in Iran Amid Ongoing US-Israel Strikes

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has stated that it has not received any distress calls from Nigerians residing in Iran, despite escalating hostilities between Iran, the United States, and Israel. Abdur-Rahman Balogun, NiDCOM’s Director of Media and Public Relations, told Vanguard that while there may be Nigerians in Iran, none had officially reached out for assistance. […]

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Monday Okpebholo Convenes Power Sector Stakeholders Over Electricity Concerns in Edo

Governor Monday Okpebholo on Tuesday presided over a crucial stakeholders’ meeting with key players in Edo State’s electricity sector following a recent peaceful protest in Benin City over power supply and billing concerns. Addressing participants, the governor described the issues raised as complex, stressing that they could not be resolved in isolation and would require broader engagement […]

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All Progressives Congress Edo Executive Endorses Tinubu, Okpebholo for Second Terms

The newly elected executive of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, led by Jarrett Tenebe, has endorsed Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Monday Okpebholo for second terms in office, citing what it described as their outstanding performance. Delegates from the 192 wards across Edo State converged on the Sir Victor Uwaifo Hub in Benin City on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, to elect new […]

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Nigerian Communications Commission Proposes 14-Day Notice Before SIM Deactivation

Telecommunications operators in Nigeria may soon be required to give subscribers a minimum of 14 days’ notice before deactivating their SIM cards due to inactivity or post-paid churn, following a new proposal by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The proposal is contained in a consultation paper titled Stakeholders Consultation Process for the Telecoms Identity Risks Management Platform, dated […]

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Drones Strike U.S. Embassy in Riyadh as Tensions Escalate

The United States Embassy in Riyadh was struck by two drones early Tuesday, according to Saudi officials, raising fresh security concerns amid heightened regional tensions. In a statement, the Saudi Defense Ministry confirmed that the drones hit the U.S. diplomatic compound located in Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarter. The attack reportedly caused a limited fire and minor structural damage. Residents in […]

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Donald Trump Says Ground Troops in Iran ‘Not Ruled Out’ as Strikes Intensify

U.S. President Donald Trump has said he is not ruling out the deployment of American ground troops to Iran if the situation requires it, following recent U.S. strikes targeting the country’s military and political leadership. Speaking to The Post on Monday, Trump said he would not make blanket promises against sending troops. “I don’t have the yips […]

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80s Supermodel and Dallas Star Annabel Schofield Dies at 62

Annabel Schofield, the 1980s supermodel who successfully transitioned into television and film, has died at the age of 62 following a cancer diagnosis. Schofield rose to prominence as the face of major international beauty campaigns, working with brands such as Yves Saint Laurent, Rimmel, and Revlon. Her global breakthrough came with Bugle Boy Jeans, cementing her status as one of […]

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