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March 12, 2026

Iran’s football team shouldn’t be in World Cup ‘for their life, safety’, Trump warns

Mr Trump’s statement came a day after Iran’s sports minister said the country cannot participate in the World Cup under any circumstances.

Trump, Iran's football team
March 12, 2026

AEC urges energy summit boycott over organisers’ refusal to hire black professionals

AEC accused Frontier Energy Network, the organisation hosting the summit, of refusing to hire black professionals.

Africa Energies Summit 2026
March 12, 2026

Khamenei vows to avenge father’s murder; orders sustained shutdown of Strait of Hormuz 

“We will not forgo avenging the blood of the martyrs. The Strait of Hormuz should still remain closed,” Mr Khamenei said.

Mojtaba Khamenei
March 12, 2026

SPECIAL: UCH: Dwindling fortunes of Nigeria’s celebrated tertiary hospital

Mrs Adetuyibi said the hospital management rationed electricity to cushion the high power bill the institution was expected to meet monthly.

University College Hospital (UCH)
March 12, 2026

How God saved my twin sons, mother narrates escape from Lagos school collapse

The collapse occurred at Yemco Schools, located on Adu Street behind County Hospital in Ogba, Lagos.

Shofumi Adepoju
March 12, 2026

Vatican sacks American bishop for stealing $250,000 from Catholic Church, lounging with sex workers in Mexico

“I have never, in my episcopal life, used any penny of the church money,” Mr Shaleta said. “On the contrary, I have done my best to preserve and manage the donations.”

Emanuel Shaleta in Catholic robe
March 12, 2026

Chevron reaches settlement with U.S. govt, fined $1 million for violating renewable fuel standard

Under the agreement, Chevron will pay a civil penalty of just over $1 million and has retired credits worth about $3.6 million to remedy its violations.

Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
March 12, 2026

Champions League: PSG chastise Chelsea, Madrid maul Man City as Leverkusen, Arsenal draw

Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt continue their incredible Champions League run, spanking Sporting 3-0 at home.

Madrid players
March 11, 2026

Tinubu nominates Lamido Yuguda as CBN deputy governor

The appointment is in accordance with Section 8(1) of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007.

SEC DG Lamido Yuguda
March 11, 2026

Ghana begins licensing Indian hemp to shore up government revenues

Ghana has now joined the growing list of African countries that have legalised cannabis.

Cannabis farm