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.
A 26-year-old man, Kevin Moses, has appeared before a Kaduna Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing and selling his girlfriend’s iPhone valued at N650,000.
President Bola Tinubu has sent a warm congratulatory message to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, celebrating his historic milestone as India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister.
President Bola Tinubu has officially sworn in renowned economic reform strategist Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power and veteran career diplomat Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.
President Bola Tinubu has mourned the passing of the Emir of Ngazargamu, Alhaji Ahmad Tijjani Ibn Saleh, who died at 80 in Egypt after a prolonged illness.