Author: Vincent Osuwo

The new supreme leader of Iran Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has ordered the Strait of Hormuz oil shipping path to remain closed on Thursday, while US President Donald Trump stated that ending the Islamic Republic’s “evil empire” was more important than crude prices. Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, who was reportedly injured in an air attack, has not been in public since his selection as supreme leader last Sunday, and his defiant statement was read by a newscaster on state TV. Khamenei, whose father Ali Khamenei was killed in the first wave of US-Israeli attacks that began the Middle East war, urged for…

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa was, on Thursday, declared ineligible to contest for another term in office in 2028 by the Federal High Court sitting in Akure. Akin Egbuwalo, a state All Progressives Congress chieftain, filed the complaint, requesting that the court interpret Section 137(3) of the Constitution regarding Aiyedatiwa’s and his deputy, Olayide Adelami’s, ability to run for another term. The defendants in the lawsuit were the Independent National Electoral Commission, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Aiyedatiwa, Adelami, and the APC. In a decision delivered by Justice Toyin Adegoke, the court ruled that Aiyedatiwa…

Troops from the Joint Task Force, North-East, deployed under Operation HADIN KAI, successfully repelled coordinated attacks by alleged Islamic State West Africa Province fighters, killing more than 20 rebels in Yobe State. The strikes targeted troops stationed in Goniri, Sector 2 of the operation, throughout the night of Monday, March 9, until the early hours of Tuesday, March 10, 2026. The military announced this in a statement issued Wednesday by the Joint Task Force’s Media Information Officer, Lt. Col. Sani Uba. According to the statement, the terrorists sought to encircle the troops’ positions by launching coordinated assaults from various directions.…

The first week of the war against Iran cost the United States more than $11.3 billion, senators were informed in a Pentagon briefing, according to New York Times, highlighting the rate at which the war is consuming weaponry and resources. According to the Times, unnamed sources familiar with Tuesday’s closed-door briefing informed members of Congress that the figure excludes many costs associated with the buildup to the strikes, implying that the final tally for the first week could rise significantly. The independent think tank in Washington, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), estimates that the first 100 hours…

President Donald Trump stated Wednesday that the US must “finish the job” in Iran—hours after suggesting the war could be over soon because Washington had run out of targets. “We don’t want to leave early, do we? We’ve got to finish the job, right?” Trump said while talking about the US-Israeli operation against Iran during a speech in Hebron, Kentucky. Meanwhile, Iran vowed on Wednesday to launch strikes against US and Israeli economic interests in the region, including banks, while an Iranian news agency listed tech giants as possible “future targets.” “The enemy has given us free rein to target…

The federal government has expressed worry that between 12 million to 14 million Nigerians have glaucoma, a primary cause of permanent blindness, with the majority ignorant of their condition. Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, made the announcement on Wednesday during a news briefing in Abuja to commemorate 2026 World Glaucoma Week, citing the eye condition as a critical public health concern. According to Salako, statistics suggest that 90-94% of Nigerians with glaucoma go misdiagnosed, emphasizing the importance of universal knowledge and regular eye exams. According to Salako, statistics suggest that 90-94% of Nigerians…

Nigeria has made a notable advancement in its battle against HIV following the arrival of a new long-lasting injectable medication aimed at preventing infection. The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare’s National AIDS, Viral Hepatitis and STIs Control Programme (NASCP) reported that the initial delivery of Long-Acting Injectable Lenacapavir (LEN) for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) was received on March 10, 2026. In contrast to conventional daily oral PrEP, the injectable offers extended protection, which specialists believe may enhance adherence among people at risk for HIV infection. The initiative, backed by the Global Fund, aims to broaden prevention choices and enhance…

The UN Security Council adopted a resolution on Wednesday condemning Iran’s attacks on Gulf Cooperation Council states, as well as Jordan. The resolution received 13 votes in favor, with Russia and China abstaining. The resolution, introduced by Bahrain and co-sponsored by 135 countries, emphasized “strong support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty, and political independence” of the GCC states and Jordan. It strongly condemns the “egregious attacks by the Islamic Republic of Iran against” the Gulf countries and Jordan, stating that they “constitute a breach of international law and a serious threat to international peace and security.” The resolution further denounced…

Iran vowed on Wednesday to launch strikes against US and Israeli economic interests in the region, including banks, while an Iranian news agency listed tech giants as possible “future targets.” “The enemy has given us free rein to target economic centers and banks belonging to the United States and the Zionist regime,” the military’s central operational command, Khatam Al-Anbiya, said in a statement carried by state TV in response to reports of a strike hitting an Iranian bank. Iran’s military urged people across the region to avoid going within one kilometer (around half a mile) of banks. Iran’s Foreign Minister…

Bodo/Glimt’s impressive Champions League journey continued as Sporting fell to defeat in the first leg of their last 16 match in Norway. It marked a fifth consecutive victory for the underdogs who, in their inaugural season in the main event, advanced to the playoff stage by placing 23rd in the league phase. Bodo did not secure victory in any of their first six Champions League matches yet achieved stunning wins over Manchester City and Atletico Madrid to earn a playoff against last season’s finalists Inter Milan—ultimately defeating the three-time champions both at home and away. Kjetil Knutsen selected the same…