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Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has vowed to avenge the killing of his father, Ali Khamenei, warning that retaliation is inevitable despite renewed diplomatic efforts to prevent another escalation in the Middle East. In his first public message since assuming leadership following the death of Ali Khamenei in late February, Mojtaba Khamenei declared that revenge was the will of the Iranian people and would eventually be carried out. “Vengeance is the will of our nation and must inevitably be carried out,” he said in a written statement. He added that the planned response was not dependent on any individual…

The Kaduna State Government has issued an urgent public health advisory following a rise in diphtheria cases among children across the state, urging parents and caregivers to ensure their children receive routine vaccinations. The warning was issued by the Kaduna State Ministry of Health after health authorities recorded an increase in confirmed infections, particularly among children who have not completed their immunisation schedules. The ministry described diphtheria as a highly contagious bacterial infection that primarily affects the throat and nose. If left untreated, it can cause severe breathing difficulties, heart complications and even death. Health officials stressed that vaccination remains…

South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25, just weeks after featuring for his country at the World Cup. Adams featured in all three of South Africa’s group games at the tournament, where they reached the knockout stages before losing to co-hosts Canada in the round of 32. “It is with profound shock and a heavy heart that I have learnt of the passing of Jayden Adams,” South Africa’s minister of sport, arts and culture Gayton McKenzie said, in a statement. “South African football has lost one of its brightest young talents, and…

Turkey’s health ministry has fined more than 100 obstetrician-gynaecologists for carrying out Caesarean section (C-section) deliveries, with many also suspended from practice and ordered to undergo retraining as part of a government campaign to reduce the country’s high C-section rate. The disciplinary action has sparked criticism from healthcare professionals, who argue that the country’s high rate of Caesarean births is rooted in broader healthcare system challenges rather than individual doctors’ decisions. Turkey recorded the highest Caesarean birth rate among the 38 member countries of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in 2023, with about 615 C-sections performed for…

OIS Services (OIS) has denied claims that it has been disengaged by the Nigerian government as the country’s visa service provider in the United States. The response comes after the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) announced on Thursday that it had ended its partnership with OIS and directed travellers in the US seeking Nigerian visas to submit their applications directly through the Nigerian Embassy and consulates. The NIS said the change took immediate effect but did not provide a reason for the decision. However, in a statement issued by its Account Executive, Ellie Brockbank, OIS described reports that it had been…

The pupils and teachers abducted from three schools in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State have regained their freedom after spending weeks in captivity. The development was announced on Friday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who said the victims were rescued by Nigerian security agencies. “Finally, all the kidnapped pupils and teachers in Orire, Oyo have been rescued by our security agencies,” Onanuga wrote in a post on his verified X account. As of the time of reporting, authorities had not disclosed the circumstances surrounding the victims’ release or whether any…

A Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed the authority of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate consumer complaints over airline ticket pricing and related services, dismissing a suit filed by Air Peace challenging the commission’s powers. The ruling, delivered by Justice James Omotosho, confirmed that the FCCPC is empowered under the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018 to receive consumer complaints, assess cases and conduct investigations where necessary. The case stemmed from complaints by airline passengers over unrefunded ticket fares, cancelled flights and other service-related issues. Air Peace had sought to stop the…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disowned an online portal for the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise currently circulating on some social media platforms. INEC’s Deputy Director of Information and Publicity, Wilfred Ifogah, described the portal as fake and a phishing scam designed to harvest the personal data of unsuspecting citizens during an interview in Abuja. The viral post, titled “INEC ONLINE VOTERS REGISTRATION 2026 ONGOING”, has been circulating on WhatsApp and other digital platforms. It directs Nigerians to a link claiming that the registration deadline is August 17, 2026. The post also falsely claims that the home…

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced that Nigerians and other applicants in the United States seeking Nigerian visas must now submit their applications directly to Nigerian diplomatic missions following the disengagement of Online Integrated Solutions (OIS Services). The move takes immediate effect and ends OIS Services’ role in collecting and submitting visa applications on behalf of Nigerian missions in the United States. In a public notice signed by the Service Public Relations Officer, DCI Akinsola Akinlabi, on Thursday, the NIS directed all applicants to submit their visa requests directly to the Embassy of Nigeria in Washington, D.C., or the…

The President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has declared a nationwide protest against South African interests, threatening to shut down the operations of MTN and MultiChoice while urging Nigerians to close their accounts with Stanbic IBTC Bank. According to the student leader, the planned action is in response to South Africa’s treatment of Nigeria and Nigerians. He said NANS is prepared to mobilise students across the country to ensure the protest is carried out. “We are going to shut down MTN and MultiChoice. We will force Nigerians to close their accounts with Stanbic IBTC Bank,” the NANS…