Iran drones strike US embassy in Saudi
The United States Embassy in Riyadh sustained minor damage after a fire broke out following an alleged drone attack, according to Saudi authorities.
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Airspace closures cloud Ramadan pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia
Rising tensions in the Middle East have created uncertainty for Nigerian travellers undertaking Umrah in Saudi Arabia, as airspace closures and flight disruptions affect pilgrimage plans.
Global oil prices explode as Middle East burns
Global crude oil prices surged on Monday, March 2, 2026, as the escalating conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel entered its fourth day, sparking fears of a prolonged disruption in the Middle East.
Iran-US conflict may raise Nigeria’s fuel prices
Escalating conflict in the Middle East has triggered a global oil price spike, threatening to drive up Nigerian pump prices
UAE offers free hotel stay to travellers stranded by Iranian attacks
The UAE has ordered hotels to provide free accommodation to travellers stranded after Iranian attacks forced the temporary closure of
‘He died in Jihad’ — Gumi pays tribute to Khamenei
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi described Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as “a lucky soul” who “died in jihad” following his reported
‘I’m a very handsome man, woo me properly’: Umahi breaks silence on alleged ₦200m debt, harassment claims
Minister of Works David Umahi has dismissed allegations of sexual harassment and a ₦200 million debt brought against him by businesswoman Tracynither Ohiri, labeling the claims as a “distraction” and vowing that he cannot be bullied on social media.
‘I don’t know when a church became a maternity home’ — Ondo police commissioner blames CCC pregnant women for their abduction
Ondo State Commissioner of Police Adebowale Lawal has blamed pregnant women for attending a night church service instead of being in a hospital when they were abducted by gunmen in Uso.
Lagos breaks silence on ₦4.2bn office furniture allocation for deputy gov’s office
The Lagos State Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget has refuted claims that ₦4.2bn was budgeted solely for office furniture and microphones in the Deputy Governor’s office, saying the figure represents the total capital allocation for 2026.
NAPTIP launches full probe into alleged Lagos daycare abuse following Simi’s resurfaced posts
NAPTIP has initiated a formal investigation into a Lagos daycare center following a public outcry over resurfaced tweets by singer