Beijing’s government issued an order to the country’s largest oil refiners. The directive required them to suspend exports of diesel and gasoline. This action responded to the escalating U.S. war in Iran and regional conflicts that disrupted global oil flows. Officials familiar with the discussions revealed the details. They stated that China’s top economic planner…
The federal government has announced that the recruitment for Batch B beneficiaries of the Youth Economic Intervention and De-Radicalisation Programme (YEIDEP) will commence nationwide on Monday, March 9. This was contained in a statement issued yesterday by the Coordinator-General of the programme, Kennedy Iyere, calling on eligible Nigerians between the ages of 18 and 50…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that its gold reserves have grown to $3.5 billion. This increase follows the acquisition of newly refined gold that meets the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) Good Delivery standards. However, In a statement on Wednesday, March 4. The CBN revealed that the gold was sourced locally through…
Iran hit Kurdish groups in Iraq. The strikes occurred as the conflict with US and Israeli forces spread further. Consequently, the attacks caused regional instability. In addition, they created economic pressure and disrupted energy supplies across the region. Iranian Forces Launch Missile Strikes Iranian military forces targeted Kurdish opposition bases in northern Iraq. The operation…
Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday asserted that masterminds of a fake letter in which he was purportedly wrote about his imminent death are only wasting their time as he won’t die anytime soon despite turning 89 years old. He stated this while delivering a colloquium titled “Burden and Blessing of Leadership: Reflections from Global Africa to…
As burial programmes for the late civil rights leader, Reverend Jesse Jackson get to the hilt this Saturday, President Bola Tinubu is honouring the distinguished American he had described as a great friend of Nigeria with a high-powered federal delegation. Nigeria will be represented in the lying-in-state at the South Carolina Statehouse as well as…
Newcastle United defeated Manchester United by two goals to one in the Premier League. The match took place at St James Park on March 4 2026. As a result, the home side claimed a famous win even after playing most of the game with ten men. Newcastle United midfielder Jacob Ramsey received a red card…
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced the decision on Wednesday. She stated that President Donald Trump would attend the dignified transfer of the six U.S. service members killed in this weekend’s retaliatory attack by Iran. Furthermore, the ceremony will honor the troops at Dover Air Force Base. Consequently, the event will allow President Donald…
FIFA reached a verdict on the incident involving Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique and Chelsea forward João Pedro in the Club World Cup final. Consequently, officials decided not to punish the Spanish coach for the slap. As a result, no sanctions will apply. Moreover, the case is now considered closed. Chelsea Claimed Club World Cup…
Chile received official verification from the World Health Organization for the elimination of leprosy disease. Consequently the country became the first in the Americas and the second globally after Jordan to reach this public health milestone. World Health Organization Verifies Chile Success The World Health Organization verified Chile elimination of leprosy on March 4 2026….
