Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader for nearly four decades, was confirmed dead in a joint U.S.–Israeli strike in 2026. This feature traces his rise from revolutionary cleric to absolute ruler, examining his domestic policies, nuclear ambitions, regional influence, and the geopolitical shockwaves his death sends across the Middle East and beyond.
The UK has condemned Iran’s 10-year prison sentence for British couple Lindsay and Craig Foreman, calling the ruling unjustifiable and pledging to secure their release.
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Iran, focusing on diplomatic engagement, trade, and cooperation in key sectors including energy, agriculture and healthcare.
President Bola Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to Tunji Bello on his 65th birthday, describing the veteran journalist, administrator and FCCPC chief as a dependable ally whose decades of public service have advanced democracy, governance and consumer protection in Nigeria.
President Bola Tinubu has administered the oath of office to eight federal commissioners, appointing two members to the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission and six to the National Population Commission.
WHO, UNICEF and community leaders have applauded Governor Peter Mbah’s commitment to healthcare in Enugu State as new figures show an 80% increase in primary healthcare centre visits and immunisation coverage rising to 88.9%, surpassing the national target.
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump's executive order restricting birthright citizenship, reaffirming constitutional protections under the 14th Amendment.