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Trump Says Iran’s Supreme Leader Survived Severe Injuries

adminAugust 26, 2026

US President Donald Trump has said he believes Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is alive despite sustaining serious injuries during the Israeli-US strikes on Iran earlier this year. According to TheNewsGuru, Trump made the remarks on Wednesday during an interview with conservative radio host Glenn Beck, saying the Iranian leader was badly wounded and suffered...

NUJ Condemns Alleged Assault Of Journalist, Seeks Investigation

adminAugust 26, 2026

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Bauchi State Council, has called for action following the alleged assault of a journalist by an officer of the Department of State Services (DSS) at Yankari Game Reserve. According to The Next Edition, the incident involved Bashir Adamu, a reporter with the Bauchi Radio Corporation, who the union said...

Nigeria, Thailand Seek Stronger Ties In Technology, Agriculture, Energy

adminAugust 26, 2026

Nigeria and Thailand are exploring fresh opportunities to expand their bilateral cooperation, with technology, agriculture, renewable energy and commerce identified as key areas for deeper engagement. According to Channels Television, the development was disclosed in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of the Vice President), Stanley...

Kidnappers Abduct Seven in Fresh Attack on Edo Community

adminAugust 26, 2026

Residents of Itsukwi, an agrarian community in Ward 9 of Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, are living in fear after suspected kidnappers abducted six teenagers and a farmer in separate incidents on Monday. The farmer, identified as Alfred Kupa, was reportedly confronted by the armed men while heading to his farm. The...

Pezeshkian Rejects US Economic Pressure, Says Iran Will Remain Resilient

adminAugust 26, 2026

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has dismissed the effectiveness of US economic pressure on Iran, saying Washington will not achieve its objectives through the measures. According to Press TV, Pezeshkian made the remarks on Wednesday during a meeting with economic officials and university experts at the Central Bank of Iran, where he reviewed the country’s monetary,...

2027: Fathers of Faith Back Umo Eno, Seek Continuity Of ARISE Agenda

adminAugust 25, 2026

Idara Jerome, Uyo With prayers, peace and continuity at the centre of its political message, the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Akwa Ibom State Chapter, has endorsed Governor Umo Bassey Eno as its sole preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship election. The endorsement came from a special meeting of the fellowship held at the Faith...

APC Denies Withdrawal of 2027 Presidential Campaign Council List

adminAugust 25, 2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected reports suggesting that its list for the 2027 Presidential Campaign Council has been withdrawn, saying any decision to change the membership of the body would be officially announced by the party. According to TheNewsGuru, the APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, said on Tuesday that the reports were...

Umahi Launches N3bn Legal Battle Against Linda Ikeji, Others

adminAugust 25, 2026

The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has launched a N3 billion legal battle against media personality Linda Ikeji, her company, Linda Ikeji TV Limited, and the Chief Executive Officer of Winhomes Global Estate Services, Engr. Stella Ifeoma Okengwu, over alleged defamatory publications. In a suit filed at the High Court of the Federal Capital...

India Destroys More Than 36 Tonnes Of Banned Thai Catfish In Nagpur

adminAugust 25, 2026

Indian authorities have destroyed more than 36 tonnes of banned Thai Mangur, or Thai catfish, after raiding 11 ponds where the fish was allegedly being illegally farmed in Nagpur, Maharashtra. According to NDTV, the Fisheries Department carried out the operation in the Chicholi-Mahadula area of Parshivni taluka after receiving information about the illegal farming and...

Tinubu Orders Coordinated Rescue As Niger Mass Abduction Sparks Fresh Security Concerns

adminAugust 25, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has ordered a coordinated security operation to rescue worshippers abducted during Friday prayers in Niger State, as the latest mass kidnapping raises fresh concerns over the worsening security situation in communities around Borgu and the Kainji Lake axis. The directive followed the August 21 attack on worshippers in Kpenya Mosque, Dekara District,...