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A 200-level medical student of the University of Ibadan (UI), Ifeoluwa Wisdom Akinmade, has died after reportedly ingesting a harmful substance suspected to be Sniper. The death was announced on Monday by the University of Ibadan Medical Students Association (UIMSA) in a statement signed by its president, Folusho Olu-Adegbola, and general secretary, Babatunde Dauda. “It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our brother and colleague,” the association said, urging students to keep his family and loved ones in their prayers. According to reports circulating on X, including a post by Ibadan-based influencer Hon.…

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed the UK is deploying helicopters equipped with counter-drone systems to Cyprus following a conversation with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides. The UK will also send the HMS Dragon, one of the Royal Navy’s six Type 45 air defence destroyers, to the Eastern Mediterranean. The announcement follows a suspected Iranian drone attack on a British airbase in Cyprus, which the Ministry of Defence described as causing “minimal” damage. Monday’s incident came shortly after Starmer pledged UK support to the United States in its conflict with Iran, despite initial concerns over international law. Starmer stated, “The…

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has increased the number of trips on the Abuja-Kaduna train service (AKTS) in response to rising passenger demand along the corridor. The NRC, in a statement on Tuesday by Callistus Unyimadu, its chief public relations officer, said the new timetable will take effect from March 6. According to the corporation, the adjustment will provide more travel options, improve operational flexibility, and strengthen service delivery on the busy route. “The corridor had earlier experienced operational disruptions following the March 28, 2022 bomb blast and the August 26, 2025 derailment, which led to a reduction in rolling…

Residents of Ayede Ogbese in Akure north LGA have staged a dramatic Akure-Owo-Benin highway protest, blocking the busy road over rising killings and abductions in the area. The protest erupted on Tuesday after the murder of a young man, Ben Daniels, on Monday night along Agunla Farm Road. Witnesses said Daniels was riding a motorcycle with James Unekwu when unknown gunmen attacked them. Unekwu reportedly escaped, but Daniels’ body was later found dumped by the roadside. The highway blockade caused heavy traffic as angry youths carried placards reading: “Stop the killing of innocent souls,” “Justice must be served,” and “We…

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ release date has been brought forward by six weeks as the disgraced music mogul continues his appeal against a four-year prison sentence. According to records from the Federal Bureau of Prisons cited by Page Six, Sean Diddy Combs’ release date has been revised from 4 June 2028 to 25 April 2028. The adjustment follows his acceptance into the Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP) in November. Participation in the rehabilitation scheme can qualify federal inmates for sentence reductions. A spokesperson for Combs previously confirmed his enrolment in the programme, describing him as “fully engaged” and committed to rehabilitation.…

A 4.4 magnitude earthquake in Iran has struck the southern Gerash region, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake hit on Tuesday at a depth of 10 kilometres (6.21 miles), the agency said, with tremors felt across nearby rural communities. Gerash sits along the seismically volatile Zagros fold and thrust belt — where the Arabian and Eurasian tectonic plates collide — making it one of the Middle East’s most earthquake-prone zones. While magnitude-4 earthquakes are relatively common in southern Iran, the timing of this tremor is significant. It comes as the Islamic Republic faces intensified military strikes…

The US Embassy in Jerusalem has issued a fresh security advisory urging American citizens in Israel to make their own security arrangements as tensions escalate following US-Israel attacks on Iran and Tehran’s retaliation across the Middle East. In a recent statement, the embassy said it is currently unable to assist with departures from Israel and advised its staff and their families to remain close to shelters near their residences. “The US Embassy is not in a position at this time to evacuate or directly assist Americans in departing Israel,” the mission said. The embassy warned that the security environment remains…

United States (US) and Israeli strikes have hit the Assembly of Experts building in Qom, the body responsible for appointing Iran’s next supreme leader. The attack comes days after former supreme leader Ali Khamenei was killed during a wave of US-Israeli strikes on Saturday. Footage aired by local media showed significant structural damage to the Qom complex. There were no immediate reports of casualties. The Assembly of Experts is constitutionally mandated to appoint, supervise and, if necessary, dismiss Iran’s supreme leader. It plays a pivotal role in shaping the country’s political and religious leadership. Iran’s Mehr News Agency reported that…

Africa’s richest businessman, Aliko Dangote, has unveiled bold plans to expand the Dangote Group into steel production, electricity generation and port development, signalling a new phase in his drive to industrialise Africa. The billionaire industrialist said the move forms part of a long-term strategy to deepen the continent’s manufacturing base and reduce reliance on imports. Dangote’s flagship Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals is currently producing about 650,000 barrels of refined products daily. Output, he revealed, is expected to double within three years as expansion plans advance. However, refining is only one stage of a broader industrial vision. “We have to…

Israel spent years hacking Tehran traffic cameras and infiltrating mobile networks to track the movements of Iran’s supreme leader, according to a report by the Financial Times. The report said Israeli intelligence agencies compromised large parts of Tehran’s traffic camera network, allowing operatives to monitor convoys and security escorts linked to Ali Khamenei. Footage was allegedly encrypted and transmitted for analysis, helping to build detailed movement patterns over several years. Sources cited in the report claimed Israel also penetrated mobile phone systems used by senior Iranian officials and members of the supreme leader’s security detail. Advanced data analytics and behavioural…