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Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei is confirmed dead

February 28, 2026

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, has been reported dead following coordinated U.S.–Israeli airstrikes on Tehran, according to Fox News and Reuters, both citing senior Israeli officials. Israeli sources said Khamenei was killed when his fortified compound was struck during the

Why Nigerian Airlines Have Been Unable To Compete With Foreign Operators - Keyamo

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Airport Disruption: Delta AirLine Flight to Atlanta Cancelled, Passengers Left Stranded

February 28, 2026

by Amanze Chinonye

Passengers scheduled to travel from Nigeria to the United States on Saturday were left stranded at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport after a Delta Air Line flight to Atlanta was cancelled following hours of delay and what travellers described as

Business

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US-Iran Strikes Disrupt Nigeria–Middle East Flight Routes

February 28, 2026

Flights between Nigeria and several Middle East destinations were disrupted on Saturday after multiple countries shut their airspace following United States and Israeli strikes

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Tinubu Envisages Lebara to Transform Nigeria’s Digital Space, Create Jobs

February 28, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the launch of Lebara Nigeria, describing it as a signal of investor confidence in the country’s digital economy,

Agro-Economy·Business·Finance & Economy·News·Nigeria·Top Stories

Nigeria Ports See Strong Flow of Food, Fuel Imports Amid Ongoing Price Pressures

February 28, 2026

A fleet of 21 vessels carrying petroleum products and essential food commodities is currently discharging at Nigeria’s Lagos ports, as authorities and economists watch

Business·Top Stories

Dollar Sold At N1,363/$ In Official Window, Trades Flat In Black Market

February 27, 2026

During trading in the black market on Friday, February 27, the foreign exchange (FX) rate for the United States dollar (USD) was N1,382.76 kobo

Business·Top Stories

Sell Off In Meyer, Champion Brew Reduce NGX Market Cap By N475bn

February 27, 2026

The market capitalisation of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), also known as the stock market, decreased by N475.62 billion to N123.76 trillion on Friday, February

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Adamawa Governor Fintiri Swaps PDP for APC in Strategic Realignment

February 27, 2026

In a landmark political development, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has officially left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the All Progressives Congress (APC), signalling a major shift in the state’s political landscape, Prime Business Africa reports. In a statewide broadcast on Friday, Fintiri said his cabinet and members of the PDP have moved with him to

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State House Slams ADC, NNPP Over Criticism of Electoral Act Amendments

February 26, 2026

The Presidency on Thursday accused opposition parties, particularly the African Democratic Congress

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Ogun 2027: Female APC Chieftain Declares Governorship Bid, Vows Continuity, Institutional Balance

February 26, 2026

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State has

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Tinubu Calls for Constitutional Change to Allow State Police

February 26, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on lawmakers to amend Nigeria’s constitution

News·Nigeria·Politics·Top Stories

2027: Odinkalu Questions Amupitan’s Ability to Deliver Credible Polls

February 25, 2026

Nigerian human rights lawyer, Chidi Odinkalu, has expressed doubts about the ability

Entertainment

Emmys 2025: ‘Adolescence’ Win Big, Full Winners List

September 15, 2025

The 2025 Emmy Awards were handed out Sunday, with Adolescence, The Studio, The Pitt, and The

Entertainment

How To Vote For AFRIMA 2025

September 9, 2025

The countdown to AFRIMA 2025 has officially begun as the All Africa Music Awards announced that

Entertainment

Full AFRIMA 2025 Nominations List: Davido, Burna Boy Lead List

September 5, 2025

The wait is over! The African Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2025 nominees list has been officially released,

Entertainment

AFRIMA 2025 Nominees List Unveiled: Voting Details, Top Contenders

September 5, 2025

The African Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2025 nominees list is finally here, music fans across the continent

Entertainment

Court Orders Mohbad’s Wife To Run DNA On Their Son

September 4, 2025

A Lagos State Magistrate Court sitting in Ikorodu, on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, ordered a DNA

Technology

Africa·News·Technology

Dozens of Ghanaians Killed Fighting in Ukraine War

February 28, 2026

Dozens of Ghanaians have been killed while fighting in the war in Ukraine, with two others currently held as prisoners of war, Foreign Affairs

News·Technology·Top Stories·World News

US Denies Selling AI Chips to China Amid Security Concerns

February 25, 2026

A high-end Nvidia chip that can train and run artificial intelligence systems has not yet been sold to Chinese firms, a US Commerce Department

News·Nigeria·Technology·Top Stories

EU Funding Boosts Nigeria’s Internet Expansion Plans

February 19, 2026

Faster and more reliable internet could soon reach millions of Nigerians after the European Union pledged €22m to support the country’s fibre-optic expansion. The

Markets·News·Politics·Technology·Top Stories·World News

UK Factories Warn High Energy Costs Are Driving Businesses Overseas

February 18, 2026

Inside a glass factory in north-west England, molten glass pours through chutes and is blown into bottles in furnaces that burn around the clock.

Africa·News·Technology·Top Stories

Gabon Suspends Social Media Amid Rising Unrest

February 18, 2026

Gabon’s media regulator has ordered the suspension of social media platforms “until further notice,” citing content that it says is fuelling division and unrest

Sport

Business·News·Sports

Stripe Explores Possible Deal for PayPal as Takeover Speculation Lifts Shares

February 24, 2026

Financial technology company Stripe is exploring a potential acquisition of PayPal or parts of its operations, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday. The report said Stripe has conveyed early-stage interest in a transaction involving the digital payments firm, though deliberations remain preliminary and may not result in a formal offer. Both companies declined to comment, and Reuters said it was unable

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Brain Drain in Nigerian Sports: Governance, Trust and the Ofili Question

February 21, 2026

When Favour Ofili confirmed her decision to switch allegiance to Turkey, the

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18 Senegalese Fans Jailed After AFCON Final Disturbances in Morocco

February 19, 2026

A Moroccan court has sentenced 18 Senegalese football fans to prison terms

Diaspora·News·Sports

UK-Based Nigerian Footballer Dies After Suffering Severe Brain Injury

February 8, 2026

A Nigerian non-league footballer, Saburi Olayinka Adeniji, has died in the United

Opinion·Sports·Top Stories

Giants Real Madrid Becoming Teeters

February 2, 2026

Ordinarily, there ought to be no big deal about Real Madrid or

Markets

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Aston Martin to Cut 20% of Workforce Over Rising Losses

February 25, 2026

British luxury carmaker Aston Martin has announced plans to reduce its workforce by up to 20 percent, following widening annual losses linked to US

Currency·Finance & Economy·Markets·News·Nigeria·Top Stories

CPPE Warns Nigeria’s $6bn Capital Inflow Surge May Be Fragile Despite Rebound

February 24, 2026

Nigeria recorded a sharp increase in foreign capital inflows in the third quarter of 2025, but the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise

Nigerian Stock Market Cap Extends Decline With N73.44bn Loss

Business·Markets·News

Ellah Lakes’ N235 Billion Public Offer Falls Flat: Investors to Receive Refunds

February 22, 2026

Ellah Lakes Plc’s ambitious N235 billion public offer has ended in disappointment, with the company announcing it will refund investors due to insufficient subscription.

Business·Markets·Top Stories

Week Ahead: Nigeria CPI Cools, US-Iran Talks & US PCE in Focus

February 19, 2026

By Lukman Otunuga In a welcome development for Nigeria’s economy, inflation unexpectedly slowed in January, with prices rising 15.1% year-on-year. This represented a slight

African Countries With The Largest Proven Oil Reserves In 2025

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Markets Fall as Iran Signals New Chance for Nuclear Talks

February 17, 2026

Global shares slipped and oil prices fell on Tuesday after Iran offered a cautiously positive response in nuclear talks with US officials in Geneva,

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Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei is confirmed dead

February 28, 2026

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, has been reported dead following coordinated U.S.–Israeli airstrikes on Tehran, according to Fox News and Reuters, both citing senior Israeli officials. Israeli sources said Khamenei was killed when his fortified compound was struck during the early phase

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Airport Disruption: Delta AirLine Flight to Atlanta Cancelled, Passengers Left Stranded

February 28, 2026

Passengers scheduled to travel from Nigeria to the United States on Saturday were left stranded at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport after a Delta Air Line flight to Atlanta was cancelled following hours of delay and what travellers described as poor communication

News·Top Stories·World News

Iran Faces Near-Total Internet Blackout Amid U.S.–Israeli Strikes

February 28, 2026

Iran is experiencing a near-total internet blackout. Independent monitoring groups report that nationwide connectivity has dropped to approximately 4 % of normal levels, leaving most citizens without access to online services or communication channels. While Iranian state media had previously indicated that Supreme

Business·News·Nigeria·Top Stories·World News

US-Iran Strikes Disrupt Nigeria–Middle East Flight Routes

February 28, 2026

Flights between Nigeria and several Middle East destinations were disrupted on Saturday after multiple countries shut their airspace following United States and Israeli strikes on Iran, airport authorities said. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said the closures were already affecting

News·Top Stories·World News

Israeli PM Claims Khamenei Targeted in Strikes, Fate Remains Unclear

February 28, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday that the joint U.S.–Israeli airstrikes on Iran targeted the site where Ali Khamenei was believed to be located. Netanyahu said the plan to destroy Israel “no longer exists” and suggested there is a “high

News·Top Stories·World News

Reports Emerge of Khamenei Family Casualties Amid U.S.-Israeli Strikes

February 28, 2026

In the hours following coordinated U.S. and Israeli airstrikes targeting key Iranian installations, reports indicate that the attacks may have killed family members of Ali Khamenei, further intensifying uncertainty over the country’s leadership. A member of a Tehran council told journalists that

Business·Finance & Economy·Labour·News·Nigeria·Technology·Top Stories

Tinubu Envisages Lebara to Transform Nigeria’s Digital Space, Create Jobs

February 28, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the launch of Lebara Nigeria, describing it as a signal of investor confidence in the country’s digital economy, even as unemployment and underemployment continue to shape the outlook for millions of young Nigerians. In a statement

Insights·Opinion

Applauding The Resurgent Naira

February 28, 2026

By Nze Chidi Duru, OON My concern over the transaction value of the Naira has begun to recede in recent time. On 4th December, 2024, in an article entitled: “Economy Slipping into State of Doldrum: A Call for Urgent Revaluation of the

Africa·News·Technology

Dozens of Ghanaians Killed Fighting in Ukraine War

February 28, 2026

Dozens of Ghanaians have been killed while fighting in the war in Ukraine, with two others currently held as prisoners of war, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has said. Speaking during a visit to Kyiv, Ablakwa said around 272 Ghanaians were

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