The Chief Judge of Federal High Court (FHC), Justice John Tsoho, says he is ready to appear before the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) for investigation over alleged failure to declare some bank accounts in his asset declaration form. Mr Tsoho, in a statement by the court’s Director of Information, Ca…
Flick Barcelona coach Hansi Flick insisted Monday his team could turn around a 4-0 deficit in the Copa del Rey semi-final tie against Atletico Madrid. The Catalan giants host Diego Simeone’s side on Tuesday in the second leg after a heavy defeat by the Rojiblancos in February, needing a spectacular…
By Enitan Abdultawab Nollywood actress and philanthropist Tonto Dikeh has announced a major personal and spiritual transformation, declaring that she no longer wishes to be addressed as “King Tonto Dikeh.” In a video shared on her Instagram page on Monday, the actress said the decision was made in …
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – Nigerians have reportedly been flooding the membership registration portal of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) with fake entries, raising fresh concerns about the credibility of the party’s digital membership drive. The development is putting the spotlight on whet…
Iran’s security chief on Monday said the Islamic republic would defend itself no matter the costs, on the third day of war with the United States and Israel. “We will fiercely defend ourselves and our six thousand years old civilization regardless of the costs and will make the enemies sorry for th…
Qatar’s state-run energy firm says it has halted liquefied natural gas production after Iranian attacks, as Saudi Arabia announced it was temporarily shutting down some units of the Ras Tanura oil refinery located near the country’s eastern region after a fire broke out following a drone attack. “D…
…Judge hires SAN, says he’s ready for probe By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA– The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has summoned the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, to appear before it following an investigation into an allegation that he operated secret bank accounts. Justice Tsoh…
Beirut, Lebanon – About 2:30am (04:30 GMT), Nader Hani Akil was awoken by Israeli attacks on Dahiyeh, Beirut’s southern suburbs. He got his family ready, jumped in the car and left behind their home in Dahiyeh’s Burj al-Barajneh neighbourhood. “I was sleeping when bombing and rocket attacks started…
At least 169 people have been killed after dozens of armed men attacked a town in South Sudan’s Ruweng Administrative Area, local officials said. A group of unidentified youths from Mayom County in neighbouring Unity state stormed Abiemnhom County on Sunday, the area’s information minister, James M…
‘Israel has been provoking Hezbollah to react for a while’ Geopolitical analyst Joe Macaron discusses the tension between Hezbollah and Israel after recent attacks were exchanged. Published On 2 Mar 2026 ‘Israel has been provoking Hezbollah to react for a while’ Geopolitical analyst Joe Macaron dis…
Who: Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid What: Spanish Copa del Rey semifinal, second leg Where: Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain When: Tuesday, March 3, at 9pm (20:00 GMT) How to follow: We’ll have all the build-up on Al Jazeera Sport from 17:30 GMT in advance of our live text commentary stream. Barcelona suff…
The United Arab Emirates has closed its main stock exchanges amid a widening conflict in the region following the United States and Israel’s attacks on Iran. The UAE’s financial regulator on Sunday announced that its key exchanges in Dubai and Abu Dhabi would not immediately reopen after the weeken…
Nigeria will receive consignments of Lenacapavir, a new twice-yearly injectable drug for HIV prevention in March 2026, marking a major step in the country’s efforts to curb new infections. The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) confirmed the development on Monday in a statement signed b…
What’s happening in Lebanon as Iran war spills over Israeli jets have attacked the Lebanese capital Beirut, killing dozens of people and causing thousands to flee after Hezbollah launched rockets in response to the bombing of Iran. Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr breaks down what’s been happening as the I…
Thousands of passengers stranded as Middle East airspace shuts Airspace across much of the Middle East shut down after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, prompting Tehran to launch retaliatory attacks. Thousands of flights were cancelled or rerouted, stranding passengers and dis…
The US has confirmed that three of its fighter jets crashed in Kuwait. The US Central Command, in a post on X, said the crash was due to an “apparent friendly fire incident.” “At 11:03 p.m. ET, March 1, three U.S. F-15E Strike Eagles flying in support of Operation Epic Fury went down over Kuwait du…
Oil prices surged on Monday while global equities slid, as escalating hostilities between the United States, Israel, and Iran rattled energy markets and heightened fears of a prolonged supply disruption in the Middle East. Benchmark crude grades recorded sharp gains in early trading. West Texas Int…
The manufacturers of Hypo Bleach have issued an advisory to Nigerians stating that its product is formulated to remove stains, not as a drink. The cautionary note follows the recent death prank pulled by influencer Michelle Mukoro, otherwise known as King Mitchy. Mitchy fell out with another influe…
From cutting-edge AI tools that support medical diagnosis to digital solutions helping farmers save time and increase yield, some of the world’s most advanced Artificial Intelligence innovations were on display in New Delhi at the recently concluded Global AI Impact Summit. Among the Nigerian deleg…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Sunday night apologised to Nigerians over the gridlock recorded at airport toll gates nationwide following the implementation of a cashless payment policy. Mr Keyamo spoke while receiving the Minister of the Year award at an even…
