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How China Is Quietly Helping an Isolated Iran Survive

From buying oil to selling rocket parts, these are some of the ways China is giving Iran critical support.

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Israel Is Hunting Down Iranian Regime Members in Their...

The killings of top officials mark milestones in a fierce campaign to bring down the Tehran government.

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Oil Rises After Attacks on Middle East Energy Sites;...

Oil rose Thursday after fresh attacks on critical energy infrastructure in the Middle East, while Asian equity markets fell amid fading...

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Canada’s Population Dips for Second Straight Quarter,...

Canada’s population fell last year for the for the first time on record going back to World War II, a stark shift from the growth...

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BASF Hikes Prices as Iran War Heaps Fresh Cost Pressure...

Prices of products in home-care, industrial and institutional cleaning and industrial formulators segments in Europe will rise immediately...

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War, and more war. Israelis support defeating Iran,...

After nearly 2 1/2 years of intermittent war, with sirens, dashes to shelters, and sleepless nights – “this madness that is our new...

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Ending the deceit that lures Africans into Russia’s...

Africa’s citizens and governments, in the name of upholding individual dignity, are resisting Russia’s use of social media and intimidation...

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Caught between unremitting attack and unyielding regime,...

Israel’s killing of Ali Larijani, a pivotal Iranian leader, served only to escalate the crisis atmosphere that Iranians are feeling:...

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War shakes the Middle East – and the US budget

The U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran have had wide impacts on the Middle East and beyond. They've also burned through a chunk of U.S....

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Seeking a stronger connection to Africa, young Egyptians...

Interest in studying Swahili – the lingua franca of much of East Africa – is booming in Egypt.

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Tulsi Gabbard offers threat assessment – and walks...

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard deflected congressional questions about whether the intelligence community had warned...

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The big lift in intelligence from AI

As more companies use artificial intelligence, surveys show a vast upskilling of workers to use AI, expanding their capabilities to...

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Mullin faces sharp criticism as DHS nominee – and...

Sen. Markwayne Mullin fielded fierce questions about his conduct from a fellow Republican during his confirmation hearing for Homeland...

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Fed keeps interest rates on hold, cautious about the...

With an eye on the Iran war and rising oil prices, the Federal Reserve said it would not lower interest rates, continuing a “wait-and-see”...

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54 million cases, and counting. Why India's court...

Indians have the right to a speedy trial, yet it can take decades for cases to make it through the country’s overworked and understaffed...

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LASG warns against illegal parking operators in Computer...

The Lagos State government alerts motorists to scams by illegal parking operators in Computer Village, Ikeja, who extort drivers....

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Police smash kidnap syndicate, rescue victims, recover...

Delta State Police have smashed a kidnap syndicate in Issele-Uku, rescuing three victims after a gun battle and recovering an AK-47...

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Meet Eagles’ new boys for Jordan, Iran friendlies

Get to know the Super Eagles’ new players called up for friendlies against Jordan and Iran. Profiles on Emmanuel Fernandez, Philip...

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Lagos seals fake real estate office, hunts impersonators

Lagos State authorities seal a fake real estate office in Ikorodu and launch a clampdown on unlicensed agents to protect residents...

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IG disburses N2.4bn cheques to deceased officers’...

The Nigeria Police Force disburses N2.4bn in police insurance benefits to 1,075 families of deceased officers, honouring their service...

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33.5km Rivers road for inauguration May – Fubara

Rivers State Governor Fubara says the 33.5km Elele-Omoku Road is 90% complete and will be inaugurated in May, boosting economic activity...

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Judiciary under scrutiny: Why Tsoho must answer to...

Amidst allegations against Chief Judge John Tsoho, the Nigerian judiciary faces scrutiny. Explore the calls for transparency and accountability...

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Ogun lawmakers back Tinubu’s re-election

20 Ogun State lawmakers endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid for 2027, citing his economic reforms and infrastructural...

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Ayede Poly council justifies principal officers appointments

Federal Polytechnic Ayede’s council defends its recent principal officer appointments, stressing transparency, merit, and adherence...

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Agents shut shipping firms over increased port charges

Freight forwarders in Lagos protest against increased port charges by shipping companies, leading to a shutdown of operations. They...

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Rain, feeder faults plunge several Osun communities...

An Osun power outage has left several communities in darkness. IBEDC attributes the disruption to heavy rain and technical faults...

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2027: Coalition urges ADC to zone ticket to South

A coalition has urged the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to Southern Nigeria to ensure fairness...

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FOI battle: Group insists N’Assembly disclose N344bn...

A civil society group takes the National Assembly to court, demanding full disclosure of its N344bn budget after an insufficient FOI...

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LAWMA seeks stakeholders’ collaboration in waste management

The Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) calls for stakeholder collaboration to improve waste management in Lagos and combat...

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REA, Lotus Bank deliver N7.4bn renewable project in...

Learn about the N7.4bn renewable project in Ebonyi, a partnership between REA and Lotus Bank set to deliver 7MW of power to over 30,000...

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2027: Kwara, C’River mandate resignation for officials...

Kwara and Cross River states have mandated that all civil servants and political appointees intending to contest in the 2027 general...

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Summit pushes opportunities for women in creative...

A Lagos summit for women in the creative sector offered stronger support systems, expanded access to funding, and deliberate inclusion...

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Obidient Movement finance director resigns, cites...

A crisis hits the Obidient Movement as its Finance Director, Peter Agada, resigns, citing poor coordination and launching a new political...

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Africa’s fuel supply hit by Middle East crisis

The Middle East crisis is disrupting Africa’s fuel supply, with import routes strained and countries running low on refined petroleum...

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Dangote imported $3.74bn crude in 2025 – CBN

Nigeria’s CBN reports Dangote refinery’s $3.74bn crude imports in 2025, reshaping the country’s oil trade, exports, and balance of...

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Highway danger: Oyo students beg FERMA for speed breakers

Students in Oyo State appeal to FERMA to install speed breakers on the Ago-Aare–Saki road, citing highway danger from speeding vehicles...

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NNPC boosts crude supply to Dangote amid price surge

NNPC is boosting its crude oil supply to the Dangote refinery to stabilize fuel availability in Nigeria as global oil prices and supply...

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Minister hails Mojec’s role in cutting estimated billing

Discover how Mojec International’s smart meters are reducing estimated billing in Nigeria. The trade minister commends their role...

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Why marketers delay petrol price cuts — MEMAN

Learn why energy marketers delay petrol price cuts. Experts cite cost recovery, existing high-cost stock, and market volatility as...

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Transcorp hits N4.87tn market cap, eyes record dividends

Transcorp Plc achieves a historic N4.87tn market cap after its best financial year, signalling record dividend payouts for its 311,000...

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Market cap slips below N130tn threshold

The Nigerian Exchange’s market cap dropped below N130tn due to profit-taking. Learn about the session’s gainers, losers, and market...

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Locals helping terrorists fuel insecurity, warns CDS

Nigeria’s CDS warns that local support for terrorists is worsening Nigerian insecurity in Borno, urging residents to take ownership...

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Troops kill three ISWAP commanders, 80 fighters in...

Nigerian troops repelled a major Boko Haram attack in Borno, killing three high-profile ISWAP commanders and over 80 insurgents in...

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Sultan declares Friday Eid, police, NSCDC mobilise...

The Sultan of Sokoto declares Friday as the day for Eid-el-Fitr in Nigeria. Police and NSCDC deploy personnel nationwide for a peaceful...

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Falcon CEO advocates leadership roles for women in...

Falcon Corporation’s CEO, Audrey Joe-Ezigbo, advocates for appointing more women to leadership positions in Nigeria’s energy and gas...

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ADC, Others Face Legal Test as Court Prepares Key...

Torkwase Nyiekaa The legal battle over the proposed deregistration of several political parties is set to enter a decisive phase on...

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Okpebholo Inaugurates Buses For School Monitoring

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo state has inaugurated buses to be deployed for the effective monitoring of junior secondary schools...

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Enugu Youths Storm Streets For Mbah, Set To Procure...

The Chairman, National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Enugu State Chapter, Comrade Chukwuebuka Bartholomew Okoh, has declared the...

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Ibom Power Not For Sale, Govt Slams ‘False’ Report,...

The Akwa Ibom State Government has denied reports that Ibom Power Company is being sold, describing the claim as false and misleading,...

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Iluhagba Community Receives 500 KVA Transformer From...

Mangal Industries Ltd. has commissioned a 500KVA, 33kV/415V transformer capable of powering over 350 houses. The transformer donated...

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Saudi Arabia, Sultan Declare Friday Eid, As Shawwal...

Saudi Arabian authorities have declared Friday, March 20, 2026, as Eid-el-Fitr after confirming that the crescent moon was not sighted....

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