Iran’s Chief of Staff, Abdolrahim Mousavi, has reportedly been killed in a fresh series of airstrikes conducted by United States and Israeli forces. The reported death of Mousavi, a key figure in Iran’s military leadership, represents a significant blow to the country’s defense hierarchy. This development comes less than 24 hours after the confirmed killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, in coordinated US-Israeli strikes on Tehran. Analysts suggest that the consecutive targeting of Iran’s top officials could have far-reaching consequences for the nation’s military command and the wider Middle East. Security experts have warned that the loss of senior…
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Sani Dutsinma Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has ordered the immediate constitution of a high-powered committee to investigate the fire outbreak at Nurul Haqq Quranic and Arabic School in Birnin Kebbi. The incident, which occurred on Saturday night, affected several hostels and classrooms within the school premises, prompting swift emergency response efforts led by the governor and relevant authorities. According to a statement issued on Sunday, the governor was on his way to break his Ramadan fast when he noticed thick smoke rising along the roadside. He immediately ordered his convoy to stop and investigate the source of the…
Hamman Abdulkareem A dramatic and dangerous escalation has engulfed the Middle East after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran, igniting retaliatory missile attacks across the Gulf region and reportedly killing Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. U.S. President Donald Trump warned earlier that American casualties were possible as “major combat operations” unfolded. Speaking about the unfolding conflict, Trump described the mission as “noble,” emphasising that it was aimed at securing the future despite potential losses of “courageous American heroes.” Death of Iran’s Supreme Leader In a stunning development reported by Reuters and later echoed by CNN,…
Hamman Abdulkareem Iran has officially confirmed the death of its Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, following a joint United States–Israeli military strike that targeted his compound early Saturday morning. He was 86. Iranian state media announced the development in the early hours of Sunday, describing his death as “martyrdom” in what it called an attack carried out by “America and the Zionist regime.” Reports indicate that members of his immediate family were also killed in the strike. United States President Donald Trump confirmed the operation, stating that Khamenei and senior Iranian officials were successfully tracked through advanced intelligence systems. In a…
Tukur Garba Arab The OpenSchool Initiative has graduated 55 fellows from its Pan-African AI Governance Fellowship, marking a significant step in strengthening Africa’s capacity to regulate and oversee artificial intelligence as adoption expands across sectors. The four-month programme attracted more than 800 applications from professionals across the continent, with just over 70 participants selected from 22 countries. Organizers confirmed that 55 fellows successfully completed the intensive training programme. The fellowship was delivered in collaboration with Cosmopolitan University, System Strategy and Policy Lab, and Tanzeel, and focused on building technical and policy expertise needed to guide the development and regulation of…
The Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, has ordered the indefinite suspension of two state commissioners for alleged dereliction of duty. According to a statement issued on Saturday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Dr. Monday Uzor, the affected officials are the Commissioner for Works, Engr. Stanley Lebechi Mbam, and the Commissioner for Infrastructure Development for Concession, Engr. Ogbonnaya Obasi Abara. Jigawa’s Commissioner for Youths emerges Chairman, Progressive Commissioners of Youth Forum The statement directed that the commissioners immediately relinquish their positions and return all government property in their possession, including official vehicles, to the Secretary to the State Government.…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that there were signs that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed in an attack on his compound as part of US-Israeli strikes. “This morning, in a powerful surprise strike, the compound of the tyrant Ali Khamenei was destroyed in the heart of Tehran… and there are many signs that this tyrant is no longer alive,” Netanyahu said in a televised statement on Saturday. It was earlier reported that a wave of strikes on Saturday by the United States and Israel against targets in Iranian cities, triggering explosions and columns of smoke…
The Emir of Zazzau,Alhaji Ahmad Nuhu Bamali, has called on citizens to promptly report security challenges and suspicious activities in their communities to relevant security agencies to help tackle insecurity. The monarch made the appeal during the annual ten-day Ramadan breakfast held at the Emir’s Palace in Zaria, stressing the importance of collective responsibility in addressing security concerns. Emir Bamali urged residents not to remain silent when they observe suspicious movements, noting that timely information sharing with security agencies would significantly enhance efforts to maintain peace and safety. He also expressed concern over the rising menace of drug abuse among…
Saudi Arabia has issued a strong condemnation of Iran, accusing Tehran of “blatant aggression” and violations of the sovereignty of several Arab nations, while pledging full support to affected regional allies. In an official statement released on Saturday by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Riyadh reaffirmed its “unwavering support” for the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Jordan. The Kingdom described the alleged actions as flagrant breaches of international law that threaten regional peace and stability. The Saudi communiqué emphasized readiness to place “all its capabilities” at the disposal of the affected countries in support of any defensive…
A female officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC has reportedly died following an accident during a display in the Federal Capital Territory. The incident, which was captured in a viral 58-second video circulating on social media on Saturday, reportedly occurred during a “show of force” exercise by the Corps’ Female Strike Force. also known as the Female Squad. The footage revealed the moment a black operational van with red wheels, bearing the inscription “Female Squad,” was moving with a second van, marked “Female Strike Force FCT Command,” following behind. During a turn, the lead vehicle ran…