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March 9, 2026

Surge in oil prices rattles global markets

In the United States, the average cost of gasoline (petrol) surged to $3.45 per gallon on Sunday, indicating about a 47 per cent increase.

Oil Barrels
March 9, 2026

Dangote Refinery increases petrol price to N1,175 per litre

The latest increment notice was sent to petroleum marketers and depot operators nationwide on Monday.

Dangote Refinery+fuel nozzle
March 9, 2026

Israel strikes targets linked to Iran’s security forces

Israeli forces also reported striking long-range ballistic missile launch sites and a rocket-engine production facility in Iran.

Israeli soldiers
March 6, 2026

Iran uses cluster missiles in latest attack on Tel Aviv

Fires and significant damage were recorded in at least three locations in and around Tel Aviv, witnesses told Anadolu.

Iranian soldiers
March 5, 2026

Trump rejects Khamenei’s son, insists he must be involved in selection of Iran’s next leader

The Jnr Khamenei is widely regarded as the most likely successor, following the death of his father in a joint attack launched by U.S. and Israeli forces.

Donald trump and Mojtaba Khamenei
March 4, 2026

Any successor to Iran’s Khamenei ‘target for elimination’, says Israel

Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, was named to succeed him, according to local Iranian media reports.

Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei
March 4, 2026

Iran’s War: Syria sends thousands of troops to Lebanon border

The deployed units belong to the border guard and reconnaissance battalions tasked with monitoring border activities and combating smuggling, the ministry added.

Syrian troops
March 3, 2026

Iran’s drone strike sparks fire outbreak around U.S consulate in Dubai

Dubai authorities said there was no injury recorded as a result of the drone strike, adding, “Emergency teams responded immediately.”

Iranian forces' drone strike sparked fire outbreak near the U.S. consulate in Dubai
March 3, 2026

Elon Musk’s X to suspend monetisation for users posting fake AI videos of Iran war without label

Mr Bier stressed that it is important for the public to trust X as a reliable source of information during critical moments.

X logo (formerly Twitter)
March 3, 2026

U.S. rules out evacuation plan for citizens fleeing Israel

The U.S. government asked citizens to remain alert and seek refuge at bomb shelters.

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