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While the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States were engaged in an active diplomatic process aimed at addressing differences through dialogue, Iran became the target of unprovoked and coordinated military attacks by the United States and the Zionist regime. These attacks were carried out on the tenth day of the holy month of Ramadan and on the eve of Nowruz, the Iranian New Year—timing that, by its very nature, magnifies the ethical, humanitarian, and moral gravity of the aggression. The strikes directly targeted Iranian territory and civilian infrastructure, constituting a clear and serious violation of Article 2(4) of…

At first glance, the Aria EV looks not much different than any other student-built electric prototype—no different than the battery-powered cars built by engineering students from dozens of universities every year. Beneath its panels, however, is a challenge to the modern auto industry: What if electric vehicles were designed to be repaired by their owners?The Aria project began in 2024, when roughly 20 students assembled at Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands under the university’s Ecomotive team structure, which operates like a small startup. Students apply, are selected, and spend a year developing a vehicle in a setting meant…

President Bola Tinubu has sent a five-person delegation to represent Nigeria at the final burial rites of Rev. Jesse Jackson, the American civil rights leader, activist, and former presidential candidate, who died at the age of 84 on February 17, 2026. In a statement on Wednesday, signed by his media aide, Bayo Onanuga, the President confirmed that “Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, would lead the delegation.” Other members include “Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu; Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa; Special Presidential Envoy for Global and Pan-African Affairs, Brian Browne;…

The United States Embassy in Abuja has cancelled all visa appointments scheduled for Wednesday, March 4, 2026, citing potential protests in Nigeria’s capital city. In a notice posted on its official social media platform, the U.S. Mission in Nigeria stated that the decision was taken as a precautionary measure amid security concerns linked to possible demonstrations in Abuja. According to the embassy, individuals who had visa interviews scheduled for the affected date will be contacted with instructions on how to reschedule their appointments. “Due to the potential for protests in Abuja, the U.S. Embassy in Abuja has cancelled all visa…

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday received decampees from all the major parties in the state, vowing to deliver 2.5 million votes to President Bola Tinubu in next year’s election. The governor stated this while addressing party leaders and members of Africa Democratic Congress, the Peoples Democratic Party and the Labour Party, who joined the APC at a rally held at the Garrick Memorial Ground, Ekenwan Road,  Benin City. The governor also declared that Edo State is firmly in the grips of the APC ahead of the 2027 general elections. While the decampees pledged their loyalty and commitment to…

The High Court of Akwa Ibom State, sitting in Ikot Ekpene, has sentenced a cultist, Innocent Ntokon and a lecturer at Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Abel Udo Jacob, to various prison terms for their roles in financial extortion amounting to over ₦50,000,000 The trial judge, Justice Augustine Odokwo, on Wednesday, found the accused guilty of subjecting a local businessman, Edikan Jacob Jackson, to a “merciless extortion scheme” leading to loss of over ₦50,000,000 and the near-collapse of his legacy family business. The prosecution proved that between 2016 and 2020, Innocent Ntokon used his position as a leader in Klans Konfraternity…

News » Premier League news » Liverpool newsMarch 4, 2026 20:19 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin Alisson to Inter or Juventus? Serie A giants Inter Milan and Juventus are keen on landing Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson during the summer transfer window. Alisson has been a mainstay for the Reds in goal since the summer of 2018, but his future has been brought into question by the media recently.Inter and Juventus are monitoring his situation closely and reports claim that the Italian giants could make offers for the Brazil international.As things stand, there is no indication that the Merseyside giants will contemplate selling Alisson unless he…

Renowned American snger, actor and activist, Harry Belafonte, is dead. His longtime spokesperson, Ken Sunshine, announced on Tuesday that the versatile showbiz icon died of Congestive Heart failure.  Belafonte made his first mark on the American entertainment scene when racial segregation was the vogue. Despite making it a rarity for blacks to find a footing on the screen, he broke through and lept to the top following the footsteps of the legendary Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald and his other precursors. In particular, Belafonte was an instant hit with his brand of folk music that took him above his other peers,…

The state funeral for the late Iranian supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, which had been planned for Wednesday evening, has been “postponed”, according to state TV. The decision comes as Tehran comes under further bombardment. Iran announced that the funeral was postponed “in anticipation of unprecedented turnout”, state television reported. “The farewell ceremony for the martyred Imam has been postponed. The new date will be announced later,” Iranian television said. Khamenei was killed in US-Israeli strikes over the weekend.

At the top end, in the period from last December to March 2026 around 1.25 million people will be in ‘emergency’ levels of acute food insecurity, characterised by large food gaps and high levels of acute malnutrition –  the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report revealed. Immediate lifesaving assistance is needed to prevent a “catastrophe” for the over a million people in emergency levels of food insecurity.   Drivers of crisis  Residual 2025 monsoon flood impacts, drought, and localised insecurity have weakened agriculture and pastoral livelihoods, reduced production, disrupted markets, and squeezed coping capacity. Seasonal factors have also added to the crisis with the lean season (December to February) reducing farm labour and income opportunities and in some areas harsh winter conditions have further constrained access and livelihoods. In…