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Former United States Vice President Kamala Harris has strongly criticized the administration of President Donald Trump over recent military strikes in Iran, accusing him of dragging the country into what she described as a “dangerous and unnecessary gamble.” In a statement issued on Saturday and shared via the X platform, Harris positioned herself as a leading critic of what she termed a looming “regime-change war” that she said lacks the support of the American people. “Donald Trump is dragging the United States into a war the American people do not want,” Harris stated. “Let me be clear: I am opposed…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reappointment of Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi as Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps for a fresh five-year term, reinforcing the administration’s commitment to strengthening the nation’s security institutions. The renewal, which took effect on Friday, February 27, followed the expiration of Dr. Audi’s initial tenure. He is expected to formally resume duties on Monday with what the Presidency described as a renewed mandate to reposition the Corps in line with evolving security realities. Dr. Audi was first appointed Commandant-General in 2021 by former President Muhammadu Buhari. His first term ended…

The Tanimu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party has announced plans to commence a nationwide digital membership registration on Monday as part of its build-up to the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Saturday by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, the party said the three-week exercise is designed to expand its support base, strengthen grassroots structures, and mobilise new members across the country ahead of the polls. The development follows recent adjustments to the 2027 election timetable by the Independent National Electoral Commission. Initially, the commission had scheduled the presidential and National Assembly elections for February…

Photo: Delta gov. Sheriff Oborevwori Nigeria’s political community is in mourning following the death of former Delta State Deputy Governor, Chief Benjamin Elue, who passed away at the age of 85. Chief Elue served as Deputy Governor to James Ibori between 1999 and 2007, during the formative years of Nigeria’s Fourth Republic. His death was announced amid tributes describing him as a loyal patriot, seasoned administrator and committed party stalwart. Reacting to the news, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori expressed deep sorrow, saying the state received the development with shock and pain, but also gratitude to God for what he…

The reported killing of Ali Khamenei has led to confusion and uncertainty in the Middle East, as the region contemplates what follows after what could mark a potential turning point in the history of Iran and the wider Middle East. For more than three decades, Khamenei stood at the apex of Iran’s political and religious system, wielding ultimate authority over the armed forces, judiciary, intelligence services and strategic foreign policy. His removal, if definitively confirmed, does not automatically signal the collapse of the Islamic Republic, but it fundamentally alters the structure of power that has defined the Iranian state since…

Photo: Tinibu and Gen TY Danjuma (retd) after the meeting By Didimoko A. Didimoko, abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday received retired General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, in a meeting that has already sparked political interest beyond its official description. The Presidency confirmed the visit in a brief statement accompanied by photographs, noting that the former Minister of Defence was received in audience at the State House. No details of the discussions were disclosed, leaving the purpose of the high-level engagement open to interpretation. Danjuma is no ordinary visitor. A former Chief of Army…

Fresh cracks have surfaced within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) following conflicting accounts from two senior South-South leaders over whether the zone officially endorsed former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, at its February 27, 2026 meeting. What was meant to be a strategic gathering to strengthen the party’s regional structure quickly took a political twist after Amaechi formally declared his intention to contest for the ADC presidential ticket. Addressing delegates at the meeting, the former Rivers State governor reportedly appealed for the backing of the South-South bloc ahead of the party’s national primaries. According to the ADC National Vice Chairman…

The Middle East was thrust into unprecedented turmoil early Saturday after Israel confirmed that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, was killed in a coordinated military strike targeting key leadership and military installations inside Iran. According to Israeli officials, the operation began shortly after midnight local time, when waves of fighter jets, long-range missiles, and armed drones penetrated Iranian airspace in a highly coordinated assault. The opening phase focused on disabling Iran’s air defense systems, missile infrastructure, and command-and-control facilities before striking what was described as Khamenei’s secure compound in the capital, Tehran. Explosions rocked several districts of the city in…

Airlines across the globe suspended flights through large parts of the Middle East on Saturday after military strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran triggered retaliatory missile attacks, plunging the region into renewed conflict and paralyzing one of the world’s busiest aviation corridors. Flight tracking maps showed vast stretches of airspace over Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Israel and Bahrain virtually empty as carriers rushed to reroute or cancel services. The disruption extended to and from Dubai, widely regarded as the world’s busiest international travel hub, sending shockwaves through global aviation networks. Dubai operations suspended Dubai Airports confirmed that all…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has announced that it will no longer accept cash at any of its pay points, including access gates, car parks and executive lounges, beginning Sunday, March 1, 2026. The decision was disclosed in a statement issued by the authority on Friday, as part of its “Operation Go Cashless” initiative aimed at making airport transactions faster, safer and fully digital. According to FAAN, all passengers and airport visitors at its controlled airports will be required to make payments electronically. The directive covers entry through access gates, parking fees and charges for executive…