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  • Consensus Wins as Oyo APC Installs New State Executive.

    Consensus Wins as Oyo APC Installs New State Executive.

    Consensus Wins as Oyo APC Installs New State Executive.

     

    By  Adewale Owoade

     

    The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced new State Executive, as

    Former Deputy Governor, Chief Moses Alake Adeyemo, the new State Chairman.

     

    The announcement was made at the party’s State Congress held at the Liberty Stadium, Oke Ado, Ibadan, presided over by Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle.

     

    Speaking at the event, Oyo State Renewed Hope Ambassador, Hon. Teslim Folarin; the lawmakers representing Ido/Ibarapa Federal Constituency, Hon. Aderemi Oseni and Egbeda/Ona-Ara federal, Hon. Akin Alabim, said the party adopted a consensus arrangement to produce its state executive.

     

    They described the move as a testament to fairness, equity and inclusiveness, following the ward and local government congresses.

     


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    ‎”Before we started the congresses, we leaders met and we agreed on two things – One, that we would allow leaders to emerge organically, and I want to commend all the leaders for respecting that.

     

    “ We also agreed that we would not interfere with the results and also that we’ve done,” Teslim said
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    ‎”Today is the conclusion of the whole programme, as far as the state is concerned, today is our state congress, now you can see that our wards and Local government congresses went peacefully.

     

    “Today again, you could see that no crisis, nobody knows that we are even doing congress, because that is the product of what we call consensus arrangement,” Oseni  said
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    ‎”This time around you can see that the party is united, all tendencies are together, that can only mean one thing, we are going into 2027 united, with full force and we are going to win,” Alabi stated.
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    The newly elected state executive members are:

    Chief Moses Alake Adeyemo – Chairman

    Dr. Taofeek Lamidi – Deputy Chairman

    Barr. Fatai Adesina – Secretary

    Hon. Lukman Owonikoko – Assistant Secretary

    Dr. Joshua Oyebamiji – Oyo Central Senatorial Chairman

    Hon. Mojeed Delesolu – Oyo South Senatorial Chairman

    Hon. Tunde Oloyede – Oyo North Senatorial Chairman

    Barr. Aborisade Sunday – Legal Adviser

    Hon. Saheed Adeagbo – Assistant Legal Adviser

    Hon. Lateef Ajiboye – Treasurer

    Hon. Saliu Dauda Adisa – Assistant Treasurer

    Hon. Akanbi Tunde – Financial Secretary

    Hon. Wale Adebayo – Assistant Financial Secretary

    Hon. Remi Adepoju – Organising Secretary

    Chief Jide Leke – Assistant Organising Secretary

    Hon. Olawale Sadare – Publicity Secretary

    Fafunmi Mathew – Assistant Publicity Secretary

    Kamaldeen Nageri – Assistant Welfare Officer

    Mrs. Tinuade Adigun – Auditor

    Hon. Christopher Idowu – Assistant Auditor

    Mrs. Felicia Opatunde – Women Leader

    Hon. Fatima Hassan – Deputy Women Leader

    Hon. Glory Olalekan – Youth Leader

    Hon. Sayo Fatoki – Assistant Youth Leader

    Jimoh Osundare – Leader, Persons with Disabilities

    Olalekan Olowe – Oyo South Senatorial Youth Leader

    Imran Ayinde Olona – Oyo North Senatorial Youth Leader.

    Oloja Olanrewaju – Oyo Central Senatorial Youth Leader.

    Mrs. Oyebode Yetunde – Oyo North Senatorial Women Leader

    Mrs. Adefunke Adeoye – Oyo Central Senatorial Women Leader

    Mrs. Mojibade Adetona – Oyo South Senatorial Women Leader

    Akanmu Adebowale – Ex-Officio

    Ejalonibu Fatai Aremu – Ex-Officio

    Asimiyu Kolawole – Ex-Officio

    Odeyemi Simon Oladoyinbo – Ex-Officio

     

    Meanwhile, the reappointed Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Olawale  Sadare noted that unity, love and focus had been restored within the party.

    “What happened here today is an eloquent testimony to the fact that our party has returned to the path of peace, harmony and tranquility,” Sadare said

     

    The News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, described the congress peaceful and brief, drew leaders, former and serving public office holders, and party members from all 33 local government areas of the state.(NAN)

  • From connectivity to intelligence, global mobile industry showcases new wave of innovation

    From connectivity to intelligence, global mobile industry showcases new wave of innovation

     

     

    Artificial intelligence (AI) is moving beyond its role as an added feature layered onto networks and terminals and is increasingly embedded within the infrastructure that shapes how digital systems operate.

    Analysts said the congress reflects a shift from concept to deployment. Francisco Jeronimo, vice president for Data and Analytics at IDC EMEA, told Xinhua that AI is moving beyond marketing slogans into everyday workflows.

    Over the past two decades, mobile technology expanded connectivity from isolated devices to interconnected systems. The current transition extends that trajectory by embedding intelligence throughout those connections.

     

    BARCELONA,  (Xinhua) /Flowerbudnews:  — For years, the Mobile World Congress (MWC) was defined by what could be seen: sleeker handsets, foldable screens and sharper cameras.

    At MWC 2026, the most consequential innovations are harder to photograph.

    Under the banner of “The IQ Era,” this year’s gathering — marking 20 years since MWC made Barcelona its permanent home — signals a shift in the technological foundation itself. Artificial intelligence (AI) is moving beyond its role as an added feature layered onto networks and terminals and is increasingly embedded within the infrastructure that shapes how digital systems operate.

    5G EVOLUTION CONTINUES, AI FORGES AHEAD

    Despite the strong emphasis on AI, industry leaders stressed that the 5G journey is still unfolding.

    In his opening keynote, GSMA Director General Vivek Badrinath urged operators to “complete the 5G journey,” noting that 5G Standalone could add up to 187 billion U.S. dollars in additional mobile revenues and that markets with broader 5G adoption are already seeing stronger growth.

    He also described telecom operators as “a foundational layer of the AI stack,” highlighting the role of networks in enabling real-time intelligence at the edge for billions of users.

    China Mobile announced a 5G-Advanced initiative aimed at strengthening network performance to support AI devices, connected vehicles and immersive services, reflecting how operators are adapting to evolving usage patterns.

    Network architecture is expanding as well. Andrea Folgueiras, Global Chief Technology and Information Officer of Telefonica, said the company is exploring direct-to-device satellite technologies to better understand how satellite connectivity can complement advanced mobile networks and help meet connectivity needs in remote areas of Europe.

    Analysts said the congress reflects a shift from concept to deployment. Francisco Jeronimo, vice president for Data and Analytics at IDC EMEA, told Xinhua that AI is moving beyond marketing slogans into everyday workflows.

    “In the last couple of years, it was all about the hype. Now it’s about what is already happening,” he said, adding that enterprises adopting AI-assisted processes are unlikely to revert to previous models.

    He dismissed comparisons to the dot-com bubble, arguing that current AI investments are supported by existing infrastructure and practical productivity gains.

    As networks expand both capacity and coverage, AI is increasingly shaping not only how those networks are used but what they enable.

    FROM HARDWARE SPECTACLE TO STRUCTURAL CHANGE

    The exhibition halls still feature eye-catching devices. Honor unveiled a “Robot Phone” integrating embodied AI interaction and advanced imaging capabilities.

    At the launch event, Honor Chief Executive Officer Li Jian said the company’s newly proposed AHI (Augmented Human Intelligence) concept emphasizes a “people-centered” approach, integrating intelligence quotient with emotional intelligence to enhance human adaptability in a rapidly changing world.

    Lenovo presented AI-enabled enterprise devices designed to embed intelligent assistance directly into workplace workflows, illustrating how manufacturers are positioning hardware as part of broader AI systems.

    Across the exhibition floor, devices are increasingly functioning as entry points to distributed intelligence.

    Behind the screens, companies are investing in computing infrastructure.

    Huawei showcased AI computing solutions based on its Atlas platform, highlighting the importance of scalable training and inference capabilities for industrial AI deployment. The emphasis was on compute architecture designed to support large models and real-time analytics.

    Enterprise hardware makers also highlighted AI-ready terminals for logistics, manufacturing and energy sectors, where reliability and system integration are essential.

    MWC 2026 reflects a broader recalibration of industry priorities. Attention is shifting toward distributed computing, automated workflows and network architectures designed to support intelligent coordination.

    Over the past two decades, mobile technology expanded connectivity from isolated devices to interconnected systems. The current transition extends that trajectory by embedding intelligence throughout those connections.

    If the previous phase was defined by “everything connected,” the emerging phase is increasingly defined by “everything intelligent.”

     

    (Video reporters: Zhang Huan, Meng Dingbo, Chen Yuzheng and Ismael Peracaula; video editors: Wang Houyuan, Luo Hui and Zhang Ning)

     

  • Updates on  U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict

    Updates on  U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict

     

    Iran’s IRGC says hits second U.S. THAAD anti-missile system in West Asia: media
    22:00, March 3
    Office of council responsible for electing Iran’s supreme leader targeted by Israeli, U.S. strikes — report
    21:51, March 3
    Israeli military says begins large-scale wave of strikes targeting state infrastructure in Tehran
    21:24, March 3
    Son of late Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei “in full health,” studying country’s affairs — media
    21:15, March 3
    U.S. embassy warns of imminent attack in E. Saudi Arabia
    20:37, March 3
    Hezbollah claims rocket attack on Israeli military facility
    20:24, March 3
    Israel targets senior Iranian commander in Tehran, army says
    20:08, March 3
    Explosions heard in several districts of Tehran
    19:41, March 3
    Israeli military says striking Hezbollah commanders in Beirut
    18:35, March 3
    Israel says struck Iran’s leadership compound in Tehran
    18:25, March 3
    Iran carries out new wave of attacks against U.S. targets
    17:38, March 3
    IAEA confirms some damage to Iran’s nuclear enrichment plant
    17:27, March 3
    Air sirens sound in Tel Aviv, blasts in Jerusalem
    15:33, March 3
    Israeli troops cross border into southern Lebanon, army says
    14:05, March 3
    U.S. orders non-emergency staff to leave Bahrain, Iraq and Jordan
    13:37, March 3
    Israel says it is attacking Tehran, Beirut simultaneously
    5:35, March 3
    U.S. Central Command says six service members killed in Iran operation
    4:13, March 3
    Iran’s IRGC official says will burn any ship trying to pass through Strait of Hormuz
    0:40, March 3
    Fresh Israeli airstrikes target Jnah area in southern Beirut
    0:12, March 3
    Trump says he will not rule out sending ground troops to Iran
    0:01, March 3
    Qatar says it shot down 2 Iranian bombers on Monday — report
    23:03, March 2
    Explosions heard from areas of nuclear facility, air base in Iranian city of Isfahan — media
    22:06, March 2
    Iran prepared for long war: top security official
    21:53, March 2
    Israel begins new wave of strikes in Lebanon: army
    20:37, March 2
    U.S. military announces death of 4th troop in Iranian strikes
    20:24, March 2
    Israel says kills Hezbollah’s head of intelligence headquarters
    19:24, March 2
    3 U.S. F-15 fighter jets downed by Kuwaiti air defenses, U.S. military says
    19:05, March 2
    Iran appoints Sayyed Majid Ebn Al-Reza as acting defense minister — report
    18:18, March 2
    Iran shoots down 3 U.S. fighter jets — media
    18:10, March 2
    Iran’s IRGC says Israeli PM’s office targeted in missile attacks
    16:46, March 2
    At least 555 killed in U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran: Red Crescent Society
    14:28, March 2
    Israel strikes Hezbollah, warns of “many days” of combat
    14:09, March 2
    31 killed, 149 injured in Israeli strikes on Lebanon
    13:34, March 2
    Kuwait says several U.S. warplanes crash, crews in stable condition
    13:34, March 2
    Israel launches fresh airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon
    13:19, March 2
    Smoke reported near U.S. Embassy in Kuwait after air raid sirens
    12:26, March 2
    Iran’s security chief says Iran will not negotiate with U.S.: media
    11:11, March 2
    Britain confirms drone attack on a British air force base in Cyprus: media
    9:17, March 2
    Israel launches violent airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs
    8:19, March 2
    Israeli military says six rockets fired from Lebanon, one intercepted
    4:01, March 2
    Iran’s IRGC says it struck 3 U.S., British oil tankers, putting them on fire
    1:47, March 2
    3 U.S. soldiers killed, 5 seriously injured as part of Iran operation
    0:48, March 2
    Netanyahu says Israel intensifying strikes in Tehran, cites U.S. support
    23:50, March 1
    18 Chinese nationals evacuated from Iran to Azerbaijan
    23:41, March 1
    Iran’s interim leadership council formed, starts operations: president
    21:41, March 1
    Iran’s ex-President Ahmadinejad killed in attacks — reports
    21:36, March 1
    Netanyahu says Israel to launch further strikes on Iran’s leadership
    21:23, March 1
    Iran’s top security official vows harsh retaliation against U.S., Israel
    19:08, March 1
    Israel says killed Iran’s armed forces chief of staff, 40 commanders
    18:17, March 1
    Iran selects Alireza Arafi as interim leadership council member
    14:47, March 1
    Trump says diplomatic solution in Iran “much easier now”
    14:29, March 1
    Iran to form interim leadership council until next leader’s selection
    13:16, March 1
    Death toll rises to 148 in U.S.-Israeli attack on school in Iran
    13:14, March 1
    Bahrain says international airport targeted by drone, no casualties reported
    12:52, March 1
    Explosions heard from Dubai, smoke rises from Jebel Ali port
    12:51, March 1
    Iran’s IRGC announces new wave of missile strikes on Israel, U.S. bases after hitting multiple targets including Israeli General Staff’s headquarters — media
    12:33, March 1
    Israeli army identifies new missile attacks launched from Iran
    11:32, March 1
    Iran confirms death of IRGC Chief Commander Mohammad Pakpour, Defense Council Secretary Ali Shamkhani — state media
    11:17, March 1
    Iranian President, head of judiciary, and one jurist of the Guardian Council to temporarily assume duties of leadership in Iran
    10:54, March 1
    UAE air defenses intercept 137 missiles, 209 drones launched by Iran
    10:27, March 1
    Iran says intense offensive on Israel, U.S. bases to begin in moments — state media
    9:49, March 1
    Iran announces 40-day mourning period after death of Supreme Leader Khamenei
    9:32, March 1
    Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei killed — Iranian state media
    8:40, March 1
    Israel says launched new wave of strikes on Iran’s missile launchers
    8:29, March 1
    Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei’s daughter, grandchild killed in U.S., Israeli strikes — Iranian media
    7:13, March 1
    New Yorkers protest against U.S. military attack on Iran
    6:18, March 1
    Israel confirms 1st death in missile strikes by Iran
    6:03, March 1
    Trump says Iran’s supreme leader “dead” following U.S.-Israeli strikes
    4:41, March 1
    Netanyahu says strikes on Iran “will continue as long as necessary”
    4:39, March 1
    Trump says he feels report of Iran’s supreme leader killed in strikes “correct”
    4:34, March 1
    Egypt says ready to receive diverted flights amid ongoing U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran
    4:17, March 1
    Iranian FM spokesman says supreme leader, president “safe and sound”
    4:13, March 1
    Iran’s Khamenei reportedly killed
    3:59, March 1
    Israel closes Gaza crossings, including Rafah, until further notice amid tensions with Iran
    2:24, March 1
    Up to 160 people could have died in U.S.-Israeli strike on girls’ school in S. Iran
    2:01, March 1
    Iran says 201 killed, 747 wounded in U.S.-Israeli attacks
    1:09, March 1
    Some 200 fighter jets complete “largest ever military flyover” in Israeli Air Force’s history: military statement
    1:02, March 1
    Israeli military says it has begun strikes targeting missile launchers, aerial defense systems in C. Iran
    0:38, March 1
    Iran’s IRGC sends high-frequency messages, saying no ships allowed to pass through Strait of Hormuz: media
    0:27, March 1
    Explosions heard in Tehran, neighboring Karaj city: media
    0:15, March 1
    Falling missile debris causes fire on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah
    0:00, March 1
    At least 15 killed in U.S.-Israeli attack on sports hall in S. Iran: media
    23:54, Feb. 28
    Iran’s IRGC official says 14 bases targeted, hundreds of U.S. soldiers killed — report
    23:48, Feb. 28
    Iranian forces say to launch more intense attacks on military targets in coming hours — report
    23:36, Feb. 28
    Netanyahu, Trump hold phone call — Israeli PM office
    23:35, Feb. 28
    Death toll from Israeli-U.S. strikes on Iranian elementary school rises to 85 — report
    23:30, Feb. 28
    Iranian president condemns U.S.-Israeli strike on girls’ school in S. Iran
    23:27, Feb. 28
    Israeli military says several Iranian high-ranking officials killed in strikes
    23:23, Feb. 28
    Israeli military says striking missile launchers in Iran
    23:17, Feb. 28
    Drone hits Kuwait International Airport, injuring several workers
    22:57, Feb. 28
    Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to give speech soon — Iranian media
    22:43, Feb. 28
    Explosions heard around Shiraz in S. Iran: media
    22:41, Feb. 28
    Fars says U.S. Military Sealift Command combat support vessel severely hit by IRGC missiles
    22:36, Feb. 28
    Iran’s supreme leader still alive “as far as I know”: Iranian FM tells NBC
    22:07, Feb. 28
    Iran’s FM says almost all officials “safe and sound”
    21:58, Feb. 28
    UAE’s Al Dhafra Air Base hit by Iranian missiles: local media
    21:51, Feb. 28
    Death toll of U.S.-Israeli strike on girls’ school in S. Iran rises to 60: official
    21:46, Feb. 28
    The Iranian Red Crescent Society said more than 20 of Iran’s 31 provinces affected by Saturday’s strikes
    21:36, Feb. 28
    Explosion heard in Iran’s SE port city of Chabahar: IRNA
    21:28, Feb. 28
    Saudi, UAE leaders discuss Iran attacks
    21:23, Feb. 28
    Iran’s IRGC commander says Tehran will soon unveil unforeseen weapons: media
    21:08, Feb. 28
    Iran has launched new wave of missile attacks on Israel: Iranian media
    21:01, Feb. 28
    One projectile falls onto a street in Doha, triggering panic among residents — report
    21:00, Feb. 28
    Egyptian foreign ministry calls for political, peaceful solutions amid Mideast escalation — reports
    20:54, Feb. 28
    Iran FM says Trump has turned “America First” into “Israel First” after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran
    20:51, Feb. 28
    Death toll of U.S.-Israeli strike on girls’ school in S. Iran rises to 57: media
    20:51, Feb. 28
    New explosions heard in Dubai as UAE defense ministry says intercepts more missiles
    20:42, Feb. 28
    Iran says destroys U.S. radar in Qatar used to detect ballistic missiles: report
    20:31, Feb. 28
    Dubai airport suspends all flights, advises passengers not to travel to airport — report
    20:26, Feb. 28
    IDF says new wave of Iranian missiles launched toward Israel
    20:22, Feb. 28
    Death toll of U.S.-Israeli strike on girls’ school in S. Iran rises to 51: media
    20:18, Feb. 28
    Omani FM urges Washington not to “get stuck” in Iran-Israel conflict
    20:18, Feb. 28
    Israel says targets meetings of senior Iranian officials in Tehran
    20:13, Feb. 28
    Syrian media reports 4 killed in missile strike on Sweida, S. Syria
    20:12, Feb. 28
    Iran’s Fars says senior officials “in perfect health” following U.S.-Israeli attacks
    20:00, Feb. 28
    UAE “strongly condemns” Iranian missile attacks targeting UAE, other regional countries
    19:48, Feb. 28
    UAE says intercepts new wave of Iranian missiles
    19:43, Feb. 28
    Iranian army says waves of drones launched toward Israel
    19:43, Feb. 28
    Jordan says will not be part of any regional escalation
    19:38, Feb. 28
    Death toll of U.S.-Israeli strike on girls’ school in S. Iran rises to 40 — IRNA
    19:30, Feb. 28
    Iran says launched missile, drone attacks on Israel, U.S. regional bases
    19:29, Feb. 28
    Iraqi militia Kataib Hezbollah, an ally of Iran, says it will strike U.S. bases
    19:28, Feb. 28
    New blasts heard in Riyadh
    19:25, Feb. 28
    Emirates temporarily suspends flights to, from Dubai due to regional airspace closures
    19:25, Feb. 28
    Israeli media reports 3 missile interceptions over Tel Aviv
    19:21, Feb. 28
    New waves of explosions heard in Doha, Abu Dhabi — reports
    19:20, Feb. 28
    U.S. diplomatic missions in UAE, other Mideast countries issue shelter-in-place alert
    19:14, Feb. 28
    Saudi Arabia cancels flights due to regional developments
    19:12, Feb. 28
    New wave of Iranian missiles launched toward Israel: military
    19:11, Feb. 28
    Death toll of students after strike in S. Iran rose to 24 — media
    19:00, Feb. 28
    Saudi Arabia condemns Iranian attacks on several Arab countries
    18:55, Feb. 28
    Explosion heard near Erbil airport in N. Iraq — media
    18:52, Feb. 28
    Iran’s official media says Iran’s army chief is “in good health,” dismissing earlier reports of his death
    18:48, Feb. 28
    All Israeli, U.S. bases in region have been struck by Iranian missiles — Iranian forces
    18:44, Feb. 28
    Entire command of Iranian armed forces is alive — Mehr news agency
    18:42, Feb. 28
    Bahrain confirms attacks within its border
    18:40, Feb. 28
    New wave of sirens heard across Israel following missile launch from Iran
    18:39, Feb. 28
    Kuwaiti army announces interception of missiles detected in airspace
    18:36, Feb. 28
    Internet services in Iran almost completely disrupted after attack — report
    18:35, Feb. 28
    At least 3 senior Iranian officials killed in Israeli strikes — Israeli media
    18:33, Feb. 28
    New series of explosions heard in Qatari capital of Doha
    18:32, Feb. 28
    Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei targeted in U.S.-Israeli strikes — Israeli public broadcaster
    18:30, Feb. 28
    Qatar says all missiles targeting the country on Saturday intercepted — report
    18:27, Feb. 28
    1 person killed in UAE after Iranian missile attack — media
    18:27, Feb. 28
    U.S. Congress gets “no real briefings or intelligence” ahead of strikes on Iran: lawmakers
    18:21, Feb. 28
    5 school students killed in Israeli attacks — Iranian media
    18:19, Feb. 28
    Iranian official confirms that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is alive
    18:13, Feb. 28
    Turkish Airlines cancels Middle East flights after regional airspace closures
    18:07, Feb. 28
    Kuwait, Qatar, Syria temporarily close airspace
    17:58, Feb. 28
    At least 2 killed in missile attack on PMF base in central Iraq
    17:54, Feb. 28
    UAE intercepts several missiles from Iran: state media
    17:52, Feb. 28
    Explosions heard in Dubai
    17:47, Feb. 28
    Explosions heard in Riyadh
    17:45, Feb. 28
    Kuwait closes airspace over U.S.-Israeli attacks against Iran: media
    17:42, Feb. 28
    Israel sounds nationwide air raid alerts, damage reported in Haifa area
    17:41, Feb. 28
    Strikes on Iran cause serious harm to senior Iranian officials: Israeli media report
    17:31, Feb. 28
    Israeli military says it is conducting large-scale attacks on military targets in western Iran
    17:30, Feb. 28
    UAE announces temporary closure of airspace
    17:21, Feb. 28
    Missile attack targets U.S. Fifth Fleet service center in Bahrain
    17:14, Feb. 28
    Iranian missile intercepted over Qatar: Al Jazeera
    17:10, Feb. 28
    Israel has intercepted “a missile fired toward central Israel”: Channel 12
    17:08, Feb. 28
    Explosions heard near U.S. base in Bahrain — media
    17:08, Feb. 28
    Israel says not rules out targeting Iran’s Supreme Leader in new strikes
    17:04, Feb. 28
    Explosions heard in Bahrain, along with sound of sirens
    17:01, Feb. 28
    Explosions rocked multiple locations across Israel: Israeli media report
    16:58, Feb. 28
    Several residential apartments in central Tehran destroyed in missile strike: Iranian media
    16:56, Feb. 28
    U.S. Embassy in Jordan implements shelter-in-place for all personnel until further notice
    16:47, Feb. 28
    Iranian official says Tehran not surprised by U.S., Israeli strikes, vows retaliation without time limit or red lines: Al Jazeera
    16:46, Feb. 28
    Iran launches new wave of missile attacks on Israel: media
    16:40, Feb. 28
    U.S. strikes against Iran named “OPERATION EPIC FURY”: Pentagon
    16:35, Feb. 28
    Israeli PM Netanyahu says Iran must not be allowed to gain nuclear arms
    16:33, Feb. 28
    Israeli PM Netanyahu says joint attack with U.S. was to remove existential threat posed by Iran
    16:28, Feb. 28
    UAE airlines cancel flights to Iran, Israel amid regional tensions
    16:27, Feb. 28
    Sirens sounded in Jordanian capital Amman: media
    16:21, Feb. 28
    Explosions heard in northern Israel: Al Jazeera
    16:19, Feb. 28
    Iran’s city of Bushehr attacked, situation of Bushehr nuclear power plant unknown: state media
    16:19, Feb. 28
    Israeli army operates to intercept missiles: media
    16:17, Feb. 28
    Security alert issued by U.S. Embassy in Bahrain advising shelter-in-place for citizens
    16:14, Feb. 28
    Iran launches missiles at Israel, begins counter-attack — media
    15:57, Feb. 28
    Israel raises hospitals’ alert to highest level, patients moved to shelters
    15:50, Feb. 28
    Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in full health: Mehr news agency
    15:49, Feb. 28
    Thick smoke seen from building in Tel Aviv — media
    15:46, Feb. 28
    Kuwait’s aviation authority suspends all flights to Iran until further notice: media
    15:45, Feb. 28
    Trump says U.S. military undertakes “massive and ongoing operation” in Iran
    15:41, Feb. 28
    Iran can never have nuclear weapon — Trump
    15:37, Feb. 28
    U.S. military began major combat operation in Iran — Trump
    15:32, Feb. 28
    U.S. military aircraft stationed at aircraft carriers, bases across Mideast conducting dozens of airstrikes — media
    15:29, Feb. 28
    Several ministries in southern Tehran targeted: media
    15:28, Feb. 28
    U.S. officials say scope of strike against Iran expected to be much larger than that in last June — New York Times
    15:25, Feb. 28
    Tehran prepares for retaliation: media
    15:23, Feb. 28
    U.S. official says strikes against Iran being launched by air and by sea: media
    15:22, Feb. 28
    Israeli source says all leaders of Iran are targets of attack, including its Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei — media
    15:19, Feb. 28
    Explosions heard in northwestern Iranian city of Tabriz: media
    15:15, Feb. 28
    First phase of attack against Iran will last for four days — media
    15:13, Feb. 28
    Iraq closes airspace amid Israeli strikes on Iran
    15:09, Feb. 28
    Iran’s Civil Aviation Authority says the country’s airspace closed until further notice: Mehr news agency
    15:07, Feb. 28
    Explosions heard in Iran’s Isfahan, Qom, Karaj, Kermanshah — media
    15:04, Feb. 28
    Israel does not rule out possibility of new round of attacks targeting Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei — IBA
    15:03, Feb. 28
    Mobile phone services have been cut in parts of Tehran: Iranian media
    14:58, Feb. 28
    Explosions heard in east, west of Tehran, Mehrabad airport targeted: Iranian media
    14:56, Feb. 28
    Israel launches second wave of air strikes against Iran — media
    14:55, Feb. 28
    Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei not in Tehran, has been moved to secure location: media
    14:53, Feb. 28
    U.S. strikes on Iran are underway: New York Times citing U.S. official
    14:47, Feb. 28
    Iran closes its airspace as Israel launches attack
    14:46, Feb. 28
    Israel closes airspace to civilian flights following attacks on Iran
    14:42, Feb. 28
    Explosion heard in East Tehran
    14:41, Feb. 28
    Apparent strike in Tehran happened near offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
    14:40, Feb. 28
    Joint Israeli-American attacks launched against Iran: Israeli media
    14:38, Feb. 28
    Multiple missiles hit university street, Jomhouri area in Tehran: media
    14:32, Feb. 28
    Schools closed, public gatherings banned across Israel: Israeli military
    14:31, Feb. 28
    Air raid sirens sounding in Israel, residents ordered to take shelter: media
    14:22, Feb. 28
    3 explosions heard in Iran’s capital: Fars news agency
    14:20, Feb. 28
    Israel launches “preemptive” strike against Iran
    14:20, Feb. 28
    Explosion occurred in the center of Tehran: media
    23:10, March 3
    Israeli airspace to gradually open on Wednesday night — report

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    22:41, March 3
    Iran’s IRGC says hits second U.S. THAAD anti-missile system in West Asia: media
    Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Tuesday claimed that it hit the second U.S. THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) anti-missile system in West Asia, the semi-official Fars news agency reported.

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    22:00, March 3
    Office of council responsible for electing Iran’s supreme leader targeted by Israeli, U.S. strikes — report
    An office building of the council responsible for electing Iran’s supreme leader was targeted in the latest strikes on Tuesday, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported.

    According to Tasnim, the United States and Israel “attacked the Assembly of Experts building in Qom,” south of Tehran.

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    21:51, March 3
    Israeli military says begins large-scale wave of strikes targeting state infrastructure in Tehran
    The Israeli military said Tuesday in a statement that it has begun a “large-scale wave” of strikes targeting Iran’s state infrastructure in Tehran, adding that further details would be released later.

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    21:24, March 3
    Son of late Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei “in full health,” studying country’s affairs — media
    Mojtaba Khamenei, the second-eldest son of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, is in full health, and currently studying important affairs of the country, the semi-official Mehr news agency reported Tuesday.

    Mehr said it has received reliable news confirming that Mojtaba is alive and in full health, and is currently pursuing issues pertaining to his killed family members and reviewing the country’s important affairs.

    Mojtaba is among Iran’s leadership candidates.

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    21:15, March 3
    U.S. embassy warns of imminent attack in E. Saudi Arabia
    The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh released a security alert on Tuesday, warning of the threat of imminent missile and UAV attacks on the Saudi city of Dhahran.

    The development comes amid sharply heightened tensions following a joint U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran on Saturday and subsequent retaliatory missile and drone launches by Tehran toward Israel and U.S. assets across the Middle East.

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    20:37, March 3
    Hezbollah claims rocket attack on Israeli military facility
    Hezbollah said on Tuesday that it launched a rocket barrage toward northern Israel in response to what it described as ongoing Israeli attacks on Lebanese areas.

    In a statement, the group said the strike targeted the Ma’ayan Baruch site in the Upper Galilee region, adding that the attack came after Israeli airstrikes hit dozens of Lebanese cities and towns, including Beirut’s southern suburbs.

    There was no immediate comment from the Israeli side on the reported attack.

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    20:24, March 3
    Israel targets senior Iranian commander in Tehran, army says
    The Israeli military said in a statement on Tuesday that it targeted a senior commander in Tehran, adding that further details would be released later.

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    20:08, March 3
    Explosions heard in several districts of Tehran
    Loud explosions were heard across the Iranian capital on Tuesday, Xinhua reporters said, as Iran initiated a fresh wave of retaliatory attacks against U.S. targets across the region following a large-scale attack on Tehran by the United States and Israel on Saturday.

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    19:41, March 3
    Israeli military says striking Hezbollah commanders in Beirut

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    18:35, March 3
    Israel says struck Iran’s leadership compound in Tehran

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    18:25, March 3
    Iran carries out new wave of attacks against U.S. targets

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    17:38, March 3
    IAEA confirms some damage to Iran’s nuclear enrichment plant

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    17:27, March 3
    Air sirens sound in Tel Aviv, blasts in Jerusalem

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    15:33, March 3
    Israeli troops cross border into southern Lebanon, army says

    The Israeli military launched on Tuesday a ground invasion into southern Lebanon, saying its troops are operating in several points in Lebanon near the Israeli border as part of an “enhanced forward defense posture.”

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    14:05, March 3
    U.S. orders non-emergency staff to leave Bahrain, Iraq and Jordan

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    13:37, March 3
    Israel says it is attacking Tehran, Beirut simultaneously

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    5:35, March 3
    U.S. Central Command says six service members killed in Iran operation
    The U.S. Central Command announced on Monday the death of two additional U.S. service members in the attacks on Iran, bringing the total number to six.

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    4:13, March 3
    Iran’s IRGC official says will burn any ship trying to pass through Strait of Hormuz
    A senior Iranian military advisor said on Monday the country’s armed forces will not let any oil be exported through the Strait of Hormuz.

    Ebrahim Jabbari, an advisor to the chief commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), made the remarks in an interview with state-run IRIB TV while warning that the country’s armed forces will take action against any movement by oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.

    He said the Strait of Hormuz has been closed, and the naval forces of the IRGC and Iranian army will set any ship seeking to pass through it on fire.

    Jabbari said oil pipelines in the region will also be targeted by Iran and “we will not let oil be exported from the region.”

    He added that the United States is dependent on the West Asia region’s oil, “but they should know that not a single drop of oil will be supplied to them.”

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    0:40, March 3
    Fresh Israeli airstrikes target Jnah area in southern Beirut

    Israeli airstrikes hit the Jnah and Bir Hassan areas in Beirut’s southern suburbs on Monday evening, the first such strikes near central Beirut since a ceasefire was reached in November 2024, local broadcaster al-Jadeed reported.

    The Israeli military said it had targeted a Hezbollah official but provided no further details.

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    0:12, March 3
    Trump says he will not rule out sending ground troops to Iran
    U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that he is not ruling out sending U.S. ground troops into Iran if necessary.

    “I don’t have the yips with respect to boots on the ground — like every president says, ‘There will be no boots on the ground,’ I don’t say it,” Trump told New York Post in an interview.

    “I say ‘probably don’t need them,’ (or) ‘if they were necessary,’” he said

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    0:01, March 3
    Qatar says it shot down 2 Iranian bombers on Monday — report
    Qatar shot down two Iranian Su-24 military aircraft Monday evening and intercepted multiple missiles and drones in what officials described as a coordinated attack, the country’s Defense Ministry said in a statement.

    Air defense systems, working with the Qatari air force and navy, intercepted seven ballistic missiles and five drones during the assault, the ministry added in the statement. All missiles were destroyed before reaching their targets, preventing casualties and major damage.

    The ministry said Qatar’s armed forces “possess the full capabilities and resources necessary to protect the country’s sovereignty and territory and to respond decisively to any external threat.”

     

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    23:03, March 2
    Explosions heard from areas of nuclear facility, air base in Iranian city of Isfahan — media

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    22:06, March 2
    Iran prepared for long war: top security official
    Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani said on Monday the country is prepared for a long war.

    “Iran, unlike the United States, has prepared itself for a long war,” Larijani said in a post on social media platform X.

    “As in the past 300 years, Iran did not start this war, and our brave armed forces have not engaged in any attacks except in defense,” he added.

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    21:53, March 2
    Israel begins new wave of strikes in Lebanon: army
    Israel’s military announced Monday it begun striking Hezbollah targets throughout Lebanon, after issuing evacuation warnings to residents in Beirut’s southern suburb and areas in eastern and southern Lebanon.

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    20:37, March 2
    U.S. military announces death of 4th troop in Iranian strikes
    The U.S. Central Command said on Monday that four U.S. troops were killed during Iran’s retaliatory strikes.

    It said in a statement on social media platform X that the fourth service member, who was seriously wounded during Iran’s initial attacks, eventually succumbed to injuries.

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    20:24, March 2
    Israel says kills Hezbollah’s head of intelligence headquarters
    Israel killed Hussein Makled, the head of Hezbollah’s intelligence headquarters, in an overnight strike, the Israeli military said on Monday.

    Meklad was appointed in 2024 after his predecessor, Hussein Hazima, was assassinated during cross-border clashes between Israel and Hezbollah.

    The military said that the intelligence headquarters is responsible for building the intelligence picture on Israel, adding that it “leads and directs Hezbollah’s intelligence activities against Israel and centralizes the organization’s strategic information gathering capabilities.”

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    19:24, March 2
    3 U.S. F-15 fighter jets downed by Kuwaiti air defenses, U.S. military says
    Kuwaiti air defenses mistakenly shot down three U.S. F-15 fighter jets, the U.S. military said Monday, noting that all six aircrew members ejected safely and are in stable condition.

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    19:05, March 2
    Iran appoints Sayyed Majid Ebn Al-Reza as acting defense minister — report
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    18:18, March 2
    Iran shoots down 3 U.S. fighter jets — media
    An Iranian military command said on Monday that Iran shot down three U.S. fighter jets, the country’s state television and radio company reported.

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    18:10, March 2
    Iran’s IRGC says Israeli PM’s office targeted in missile attacks
    Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said on Monday its missile strikes targeted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office and the place of stay of Commander of the Israeli Air Force Tomer Bar.

    In a statement published on its official news outlet Sepah News, the IRGC said the “targeted and surprise” attacks were carried out using homegrown Kheibar ballistic missiles.

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    16:46, March 2
    At least 555 killed in U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran: Red Crescent Society
    At least 555 people have been killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran since Saturday morning, the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) said on Monday.

    In a statement published on its official website, the IRCS noted that 131 Iranian counties were targeted in the strikes.

    More than 100,000 rescuers are on full alert across the country, and relief and rescue operations, as well as the transfer of the wounded to medical centers, are underway, the statement said.

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    14:28, March 2
    Israel strikes Hezbollah, warns of “many days” of combat
    Israel’s military chief Eyal Zamir said on Monday the army has “launched an offensive campaign against Hezbollah,” warning the operation would last “many days” as the conflict escalates sharply along the country’s northern border.

    “We must prepare for many days of combat ahead,” Zamir said during a situational assessment at the military’s headquarters in Tel Aviv.

    “This requires strong defensive readiness and sustained offensive readiness, operating in continuous waves while constantly utilizing opportunities,” he said.

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    14:09, March 2
    31 killed, 149 injured in Israeli strikes on Lebanon
    Thirty-one people have been killed and 149 others injured so far in Israeli airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut and southern Lebanon on Monday, the Lebanese Ministry of Health said.

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    13:34, March 2
    Kuwait says several U.S. warplanes crash, crews in stable condition
    Several U.S. warplanes crashed on Monday morning, and all crew members survived, the Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense said in a statement posted on X.

    “Several U.S. warplanes crashed this morning, and all crew members survived,” the ministry’s official military spokesperson said, adding that the incident occurred earlier in the day without specifying the location or the number of aircraft involved.

    He added that authorities immediately launched search and rescue operations following the crash.

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    13:34, March 2
    Israel launches fresh airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon
    The Israeli military said on Monday that it has launched a new wave of strikes on Hezbollah’s weapon storage facilities and other infrastructure targets in Lebanon.

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    13:19, March 2
    Smoke reported near U.S. Embassy in Kuwait after air raid sirens
    Smoke was seen billowing from an area near the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait on Monday following rounds of air raid sirens sounded across Kuwait in recent hours.

    No immediate details were available regarding the cause of the smoke, and authorities have yet to issue an official statement, local media reported.

    Meanwhile, the embassy warned in a statement posted on social media that there is “a continuing threat of missile and unmanned aerial vehicle attacks over Kuwait,” urging U.S. citizens not to approach the embassy.

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    12:26, March 2
    Iran’s security chief says Iran will not negotiate with U.S.: media

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    11:11, March 2
    Britain confirms drone attack on a British air force base in Cyprus: media

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    9:17, March 2
    Israel launches violent airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs
    Israeli forces launched violent airstrikes early Monday on Dahie, the southern suburbs of Beirut, in retaliation for rockets fired earlier from Hezbollah toward Israel.

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    8:19, March 2
    Israeli military says six rockets fired from Lebanon, one intercepted
    The Israeli military said Hezbollah militants in Lebanon fired six rockets toward Israel early on Monday, marking the first time the group has targeted the country since the start of the joint U.S.-Israeli operation against Iran.

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    4:01, March 2
    Iran’s IRGC says it struck 3 U.S., British oil tankers, putting them on fire
    Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Sunday it struck three oil tankers belonging to the United States and Britain in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz with missiles, setting the vessels on fire.

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    1:47, March 2
    3 U.S. soldiers killed, 5 seriously injured as part of Iran operation
    Three U.S. soldiers were killed in action and five others seriously injured as part of the military operation against Iran, the U.S. Central Command said Sunday.

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    0:48, March 2
    Netanyahu says Israel intensifying strikes in Tehran, cites U.S. support
    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that the Israeli air force was striking Tehran with “increasing intensity” and that operations would “intensify further in the coming days.”

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    23:50, March 1
    18 Chinese nationals evacuated from Iran to Azerbaijan
    Eighteen Chinese nationals were evacuated from Iran to Azerbaijan Sunday as the conflict between Iran and the United States and Israel continues.

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    23:41, March 1
    Iran’s interim leadership council formed, starts operations: president
    Iran’s three-member interim leadership council has been formed and begun its operations, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Sunday in a video message carried by state-run IRIB TV.

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    21:41, March 1
    Iran’s ex-President Ahmadinejad killed in attacks — reports

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    21:36, March 1
    Netanyahu says Israel to launch further strikes on Iran’s leadership
    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday said Israel will soon conduct large-scale strikes against “thousands of targets” linked to Iran’s leadership in Tehran.

    In a video statement, Netanyahu called Saturday’s U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” to topple the government, urging Iranians to seize the “operational momentum” and take to the streets.

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    21:23, March 1
    Iran’s top security official vows harsh retaliation against U.S., Israel
    A top Iranian security official said on Sunday Iran will strike Israel and U.S. bases in the Middle East with a force “they have never experienced before.”

    Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani made the remarks in a post on social media platform X following Iran’s confirmation of the death of the country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a U.S.-Israeli airstrike in Tehran on Saturday.

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    19:08, March 1
    Israel says killed Iran’s armed forces chief of staff, 40 commanders
    Israel’s military said on Sunday that the chief of staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Abdolrahim Mousavi and about 40 other senior commanders were killed in airstrikes in Iran since Saturday.

    Speaking at a press briefing, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesman Effie Defrin said the Israeli Air Force, guided by military intelligence, killed seven members of Iran’s top security leadership on Saturday at several locations in Tehran.

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    18:17, March 1
    Iran selects Alireza Arafi as interim leadership council member
    Iran’s Expediency Discernment Council has selected Alireza Arafi as a member of the country’s interim leadership council, the official news agency IRNA reported on Sunday.

    The move complies with Article 111 of Iran’s constitution, which requires a jurist from the Constitutional Council to serve on the interim leadership body, IRNA quoted Expediency Council spokesman Seyed Mohsen Dehnavi as saying.

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    14:47, March 1
    Trump says diplomatic solution in Iran “much easier now”
    U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday night that a diplomatic solution in Iran remains possible and is “much easier now” following the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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    14:29, March 1
    Iran to form interim leadership council until next leader’s selection
    A top Iranian security official said on Sunday the country will form an interim council later in the day to assume the leadership responsibilities until the selection of a new leader.

    Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani made the remarks in an interview with state-run IRIB TV hours after the country confirmed the death of its Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in strikes launched by the United States and Israel on Saturday in Tehran.

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    13:16, March 1
    Death toll rises to 148 in U.S.-Israeli attack on school in Iran

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    13:14, March 1
    Bahrain says international airport targeted by drone, no casualties reported
    Bahrain’s Interior Ministry said early Sunday that the Bahrain International Airport was targeted by a drone, causing damage but no casualties.

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    12:52, March 1
    Explosions heard from Dubai, smoke rises from Jebel Ali port

    Several loud explosions were heard across Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, on Sunday morning.

    A plume of smoke was seen rising from the port of Jebel Ali.

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    12:51, March 1
    Iran’s IRGC announces new wave of missile strikes on Israel, U.S. bases after hitting multiple targets including Israeli General Staff’s headquarters — media

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    12:33, March 1
    Israeli army identifies new missile attacks launched from Iran
    The Israeli army said Sunday morning that several waves of missile attacks from Iran were detected, as air raid sirens sounded across the country, including Tel Aviv, sending millions into shelters.

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    11:32, March 1
    Iran confirms death of IRGC Chief Commander Mohammad Pakpour, Defense Council Secretary Ali Shamkhani — state media

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    11:17, March 1
    Iranian President, head of judiciary, and one jurist of the Guardian Council to temporarily assume duties of leadership in Iran
    Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, head of judiciary, and one jurist of the Guardian Council to temporarily assume duties of leadership in Iran after Supreme Leader Khamenei’s death — media

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    10:54, March 1
    UAE air defenses intercept 137 missiles, 209 drones launched by Iran
    The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said on Sunday that the country’s air force and air defense forces have successfully intercepted and destroyed 137 ballistic missiles and 209 drones launched by Iran.

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    10:27, March 1
    Iran says intense offensive on Israel, U.S. bases to begin in moments — state media

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    9:49, March 1
    Iran announces 40-day mourning period after death of Supreme Leader Khamenei

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    9:32, March 1
    Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei killed — Iranian state media

    Iran’s state media confirmed Sunday that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in U.S.-Israeli attacks on Saturday.

    The Iranian government announced a 40-day mourning period after the report of the leader’s death.

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    8:40, March 1
    Israel says launched new wave of strikes on Iran’s missile launchers
    The Israeli military said it launched a new wave of strikes on Saturday targeting missile launchers and aerial defense systems in central Iran.

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    8:29, March 1
    Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei’s daughter, grandchild killed in U.S., Israeli strikes — Iranian media
    Four relatives of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, including his daughter, grandchild and son-in-law, were killed in the U.S.-Israeli strikes, reported Iran’s Fars News Agency on Sunday, citing sources.

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    7:13, March 1
    New Yorkers protest against U.S. military attack on Iran
    Hundreds of New Yorkers rallied in Times Square and then marched along streets in New York City in protest of U.S.-Israel coordinated airstrikes against Iran on Saturday.

     

     

     

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    6:18, March 1
    Israel confirms 1st death in missile strikes by Iran

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    6:03, March 1
    Trump says Iran’s supreme leader “dead” following U.S.-Israeli strikes
    U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in U.S.-Israeli attacks earlier in the day.

    Khamenei “is dead,” Trump announced in a post on social media platform Truth Social.

    Meanwhile, Trump said the massive military campaign against Iran will continue.

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    4:41, March 1
    Netanyahu says strikes on Iran “will continue as long as necessary”
    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday said the ongoing combat operations against Iran “will continue as long as necessary to ensure that Iran no longer poses a threat.”

    Israel “will strike thousands of targets in the coming days,” he said in a live broadcast statement, noting that the Israeli army is prepared for any scenario of response from “Iranian proxies” in the region.

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    4:39, March 1
    Trump says he feels report of Iran’s supreme leader killed in strikes “correct”
    U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday in an interview with NBC News that he feels reports that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in airstrikes on Saturday are “correct.”

    “We feel that that is a correct story,” said Trump.

    He added that “most” of Iran’s senior leadership is “gone,” saying: “The people that make all the decisions, most of them are gone.”

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    4:34, March 1
    Egypt says ready to receive diverted flights amid ongoing U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran
    Egypt on Saturday said it has raised its state of maximum alert at all Egyptian airports in anticipation of receiving transit aircraft that may be forced to divert their flight paths due to regional developments.

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    4:17, March 1
    Iranian FM spokesman says supreme leader, president “safe and sound”
    Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Saturday that the country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian are both “safe and sound.”

    He made the remarks in an interview with ABC News Live, giving the assurance that the system in Iran is working “because our system is very sophisticated, rooted in our identity and based on a popular revolution.”

    Baghaei said Iran’s establishment is not based solely on one individual, adding, “Everything is being done in accordance with our plans, and our armed forces are conducting their defensive actions against this act of aggression that has been going on for the entire day.”

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    4:13, March 1
    Iran’s Khamenei reportedly killed
    Israeli media on Saturday evening reported that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in U.S.-Israeli attacks and his body has been found.

    Multiple Israeli news outlets, including Channel 12, Channel 11 and i24 News, cited senior Israeli officials to say that Israel possesses evidence that can authenticate Khamenei’s death.

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a video statement that there are “increasing signs” that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is “gone.”

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    3:59, March 1
    Israel closes Gaza crossings, including Rafah, until further notice amid tensions with Iran
    Israeli authorities announced on Saturday evening the closure of all crossings into the Gaza Strip, including the Rafah land crossing, until further notice amid heightened tensions with Iran.

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    2:24, March 1
    Up to 160 people could have died in U.S.-Israeli strike on girls’ school in S. Iran
    Up to 160 people could have been killed in the deadly Israeli-U.S. airstrikes on a girls’ school in southern Iran, local media reported Saturday, citing Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei.

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    2:01, March 1
    Iran says 201 killed, 747 wounded in U.S.-Israeli attacks
    Iran’s Red Crescent Society said on Saturday that 201 people were killed and 747 others injured in U.S.-Israeli attacks on the country, according to a report by the semi-official Tasnim news agency.

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    1:09, March 1
    Some 200 fighter jets complete “largest ever military flyover” in Israeli Air Force’s history: military statement
    The Israeli military said Saturday in a statement that some 200 fighter jets completed an “extensive attack” against the missile array and the defense systems in western and central Iran, marking the largest military flyover in the history of the Israeli Air Force (IAF).

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    1:02, March 1
    Israeli military says it has begun strikes targeting missile launchers, aerial defense systems in C. Iran

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    0:38, March 1
    Iran’s IRGC sends high-frequency messages, saying no ships allowed to pass through Strait of Hormuz: media

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    0:27, March 1
    Explosions heard in Tehran, neighboring Karaj city: media

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    0:15, March 1
    Falling missile debris causes fire on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah
    A fire broke out at a building on Dubai’s landmark Palm Jumeirah on Saturday night, with videos circulating on social media showing a dense column of black smoke rising from the top of the building.

    Several loud explosions were also reported.

    The fire is believed to have been caused by falling missile debris.

    Explosions were heard in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and the United Arab Emirates has reportedly closed parts of its airspace.

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    0:00, March 1
    At least 15 killed in U.S.-Israeli attack on sports hall in S. Iran: media
    At least 15 people were killed on Saturday morning in an attack by the United States and Israel on a sports hall in Iran’s southern Fars province, the semi-official Fars news agency reported.

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    23:54, Feb. 28
    Iran’s IRGC official says 14 bases targeted, hundreds of U.S. soldiers killed — report

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    23:48, Feb. 28
    Iranian forces say to launch more intense attacks on military targets in coming hours — report

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    23:36, Feb. 28
    Netanyahu, Trump hold phone call — Israeli PM office
    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday held a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump amid a joint military attack against Iran, Netanyahu’s office said.

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    23:35, Feb. 28
    Death toll from Israeli-U.S. strikes on Iranian elementary school rises to 85 — report

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    23:30, Feb. 28
    Iranian president condemns U.S.-Israeli strike on girls’ school in S. Iran

    Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday condemned the deadly Israeli-U.S. airstrikes on a girls’ school in southern Iran in a statement, calling the strikes “inhumane,” his office said.

    Pezeshkian also urged all relief and medical centers and relevant officials in the region to prioritize the “immediate and uninterrupted care” of the injured and their families by mobilizing all resources.

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    23:27, Feb. 28
    Israeli military says several Iranian high-ranking officials killed in strikes

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    23:23, Feb. 28
    Israeli military says striking missile launchers in Iran

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    23:17, Feb. 28
    Drone hits Kuwait International Airport, injuring several workers
    Kuwait’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) announced on Saturday that a drone targeted Kuwait International Airport, resulting in minor injuries to several workers and limited damage to one of the passenger terminals.

    Abdullah Al-Rajhi, official spokesperson of the DGCA, said in a statement posted on the authority’s account on the social media platform X that a drone attack targeted Kuwait International Airport, causing minor injuries among several workers as well as limited material damage to Terminal 1 (T1).

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    22:57, Feb. 28
    Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to give speech soon — Iranian media

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    22:43, Feb. 28
    Explosions heard around Shiraz in S. Iran: media

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    22:41, Feb. 28
    Fars says U.S. Military Sealift Command combat support vessel severely hit by IRGC missiles

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    22:36, Feb. 28
    Iran’s supreme leader still alive “as far as I know”: Iranian FM tells NBC
    Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is still alive “as far as I know,” Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi told NBC News after the United States and Israel launched massive strikes on Iran early Saturday morning.

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    22:07, Feb. 28
    Iran’s FM says almost all officials “safe and sound”
    Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday that almost all Iranian officials, except one or two commanders, are “safe and sound and alive.”

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    21:58, Feb. 28
    UAE’s Al Dhafra Air Base hit by Iranian missiles: local media

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    21:51, Feb. 28
    Death toll of U.S.-Israeli strike on girls’ school in S. Iran rises to 60: official

    The death toll from the Israeli-U.S. airstrikes on a girls’ school in southern Iran has reached 60, with 80 people injured, Hossein Kermanpour, head of the Iranian Health Ministry’s public relations, said in a post on the social media platform X.

    Dozens are still trapped under the rubble, local media reported.

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    21:46, Feb. 28
    The Iranian Red Crescent Society said more than 20 of Iran’s 31 provinces affected by Saturday’s strikes

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    21:36, Feb. 28
    Explosion heard in Iran’s SE port city of Chabahar: IRNA

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    21:28, Feb. 28
    Saudi, UAE leaders discuss Iran attacks

    President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Saturday discussed Iranian attacks and regional developments with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, local media reported.

    In a phone call, they discussed regional developments and what they described as blatant Iranian attacks targeting the territory of the UAE and several other regional countries, according to the Emirates News Agency (WAM).

    Both leaders warned of the serious consequences of continued violations of state sovereignty and international law, stressing that such actions represent a dangerous escalation threatening regional security and stability, WAM reported.

    They also called for restraint and urged a return to diplomatic solutions to safeguard peace and stability in the region.

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    21:23, Feb. 28
    Iran’s IRGC commander says Tehran will soon unveil unforeseen weapons: media

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    21:08, Feb. 28
    Iran has launched new wave of missile attacks on Israel: Iranian media

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    21:01, Feb. 28
    One projectile falls onto a street in Doha, triggering panic among residents — report

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    21:00, Feb. 28
    Egyptian foreign ministry calls for political, peaceful solutions amid Mideast escalation — reports

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    20:54, Feb. 28
    Iran FM says Trump has turned “America First” into “Israel First” after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran

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    20:51, Feb. 28
    Death toll of U.S.-Israeli strike on girls’ school in S. Iran rises to 57: media
    The death toll from the Israeli-U.S. airstrikes on a girls’ school in southern Iran has reached 57, with 60 people injured and another 50 trapped under the rubble, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported Saturday.
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    20:51, Feb. 28
    New explosions heard in Dubai as UAE defense ministry says intercepts more missiles

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    20:42, Feb. 28
    Iran says destroys U.S. radar in Qatar used to detect ballistic missiles: report

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    20:31, Feb. 28
    Dubai airport suspends all flights, advises passengers not to travel to airport — report

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    20:26, Feb. 28
    IDF says new wave of Iranian missiles launched toward Israel

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    20:22, Feb. 28
    Death toll of U.S.-Israeli strike on girls’ school in S. Iran rises to 51: media

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    20:18, Feb. 28
    Omani FM urges Washington not to “get stuck” in Iran-Israel conflict

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    20:18, Feb. 28
    Israel says targets meetings of senior Iranian officials in Tehran

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    20:13, Feb. 28
    Syrian media reports 4 killed in missile strike on Sweida, S. Syria
    Four people were killed and several others injured on Saturday after an Iranian missile hit a building in the industrial district of the southern Syrian city of Sweida, Syrian media reported.

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    20:12, Feb. 28
    Iran’s Fars says senior officials “in perfect health” following U.S.-Israeli attacks

    Iran’s senior officials, including the heads of the country’s armed forces, are “in perfect health” after the U.S.-Israeli attacks on the country on Saturday, the semi-official Fars news agency reported.

    The health status of Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, was also confirmed, the report added.

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    20:00, Feb. 28
    UAE “strongly condemns” Iranian missile attacks targeting UAE, other regional countries

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    19:48, Feb. 28
    UAE says intercepts new wave of Iranian missiles

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    19:43, Feb. 28
    Iranian army says waves of drones launched toward Israel

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    19:43, Feb. 28
    Jordan says will not be part of any regional escalation

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    19:38, Feb. 28
    Death toll of U.S.-Israeli strike on girls’ school in S. Iran rises to 40 — IRNA

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    19:30, Feb. 28
    Iran says launched missile, drone attacks on Israel, U.S. regional bases
    Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Saturday announced the launch of its first wave of large-scale missile and drone attacks targeting Israel and U.S. bases in the region.

    “In response to the aggression by the hostile and criminal enemy against the Islamic Republic of Iran, the first wave of Iran’s large-scale missile and drone attack against Israel has started,” the IRGC said in statements published on its official outlet, Sepah News, adding that military and security centers in Israel were the primary targets.

    The IRGC said it also struck U.S. military bases in Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, and warned that missile and drone attacks would continue.

    Meanwhile, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said in a statement, carried by the official news agency IRNA, that the country’s armed forces had begun delivering a “crushing response to the enemy’s malicious actions.” It advised citizens to move to safe cities if possible, noting that the government had made preparations to meet the population’s needs. Schools and universities across the country will remain closed until further notice.

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    19:29, Feb. 28
    Iraqi militia Kataib Hezbollah, an ally of Iran, says it will strike U.S. bases

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    19:28, Feb. 28
    New blasts heard in Riyadh

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    19:25, Feb. 28
    Emirates temporarily suspends flights to, from Dubai due to regional airspace closures

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    19:25, Feb. 28
    Israeli media reports 3 missile interceptions over Tel Aviv

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    19:21, Feb. 28
    New waves of explosions heard in Doha, Abu Dhabi — reports

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    19:20, Feb. 28
    U.S. diplomatic missions in UAE, other Mideast countries issue shelter-in-place alert
    The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the U.S. Consulate General in Dubai on Saturday issued a shelter-in-place alert for all staff amid heightened security concerns, urging U.S. citizens in the United Arab Emirates to do the same until further notice.

    On the same day, the U.S. embassy in several countries, including Qatar, Jordan, and Bahrain, also urged staff and citizens to shelter in place.

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    19:14, Feb. 28
    Saudi Arabia cancels flights due to regional developments
    Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) announced on Saturday the cancellation of a number of its flights due to regional developments and the closure of certain airspaces.

    In a statement, the airline said the decision was taken as part of continuous monitoring by its Emergency Coordination Center in coordination with relevant authorities.

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    19:12, Feb. 28
    New wave of Iranian missiles launched toward Israel: military

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    19:11, Feb. 28
    Death toll of students after strike in S. Iran rose to 24 — media

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    19:00, Feb. 28
    Saudi Arabia condemns Iranian attacks on several Arab countries
    Saudi Arabia on Saturday condemned what it called a “blatant Iranian aggression” and a violation of the sovereignty of the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

    The ministry said the kingdom stood in full solidarity with the affected countries and was ready to deploy all its capabilities in support of any measures they take.

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    18:55, Feb. 28
    Explosion heard near Erbil airport in N. Iraq — media

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    18:52, Feb. 28
    Iran’s official media says Iran’s army chief is “in good health,” dismissing earlier reports of his death
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    18:48, Feb. 28
    All Israeli, U.S. bases in region have been struck by Iranian missiles — Iranian forces

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    18:44, Feb. 28
    Entire command of Iranian armed forces is alive — Mehr news agency

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    18:42, Feb. 28
    Bahrain confirms attacks within its border
    Bahrain’s National Communication Centre (NCC) announced Saturday that attacks targeting sites and facilities within the kingdom’s borders have occurred.

    The NCC confirmed that attacks on sites and facilities within Bahrain were launched from outside its territory, calling them a blatant violation of the kingdom’s sovereignty and security.

    The centre and relevant security and military authorities immediately initiated emergency response plans and took the necessary field measures.

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    18:40, Feb. 28
    New wave of sirens heard across Israel following missile launch from Iran

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    18:39, Feb. 28
    Kuwaiti army announces interception of missiles detected in airspace
    The Kuwaiti army said Saturday that it had “dealt with aerial missiles detected in Kuwait’s airspace.”

    In a statement on its official X account, the army said air defense systems intercepted the missiles as part of ongoing efforts to protect the country’s airspace, following approved operational procedures and rules of engagement.

    The statement urged the public to rely on official sources and avoid rumors or unverified reports.

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    18:36, Feb. 28
    Internet services in Iran almost completely disrupted after attack — report

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    18:35, Feb. 28
    At least 3 senior Iranian officials killed in Israeli strikes — Israeli media

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    18:33, Feb. 28
    New series of explosions heard in Qatari capital of Doha

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    18:32, Feb. 28
    Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei targeted in U.S.-Israeli strikes — Israeli public broadcaster

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    18:30, Feb. 28
    Qatar says all missiles targeting the country on Saturday intercepted — report

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    18:27, Feb. 28
    1 person killed in UAE after Iranian missile attack — media

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    18:27, Feb. 28
    U.S. Congress gets “no real briefings or intelligence” ahead of strikes on Iran: lawmakers
    Jack Reed, the top Democrat on the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, said the Donald Trump administration didn’t provide Congress with any “real briefings or intelligence” before launching the massive military operations in Iran early Saturday morning.

    “The president barely mentioned Iran during the longest State of the Union speech in history. He failed to define the objective,” Reed said in a statement.

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    18:21, Feb. 28
    5 school students killed in Israeli attacks — Iranian media

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    18:19, Feb. 28
    Iranian official confirms that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is alive

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    18:13, Feb. 28
    Turkish Airlines cancels Middle East flights after regional airspace closures

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    18:07, Feb. 28
    Kuwait, Qatar, Syria temporarily close airspace
    As part of precautionary measures taken in response to recent regional developments, authorities of Kuwait, Qatar and Syria announced on Saturday the temporary closure or partial closure of their country’s airspace.

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    17:58, Feb. 28
    At least 2 killed in missile attack on PMF base in central Iraq
    At least two members of Iraq’s paramilitary Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) were killed in a missile attack on Saturday in Babil Province, south of Baghdad, an Iraqi Interior Ministry source said.

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    17:54, Feb. 28
    UAE intercepts several missiles from Iran: state media

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    17:52, Feb. 28
    Explosions heard in Dubai

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    17:47, Feb. 28
    Explosions heard in Riyadh

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    17:45, Feb. 28
    Kuwait closes airspace over U.S.-Israeli attacks against Iran: media

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    17:42, Feb. 28
    Israel sounds nationwide air raid alerts, damage reported in Haifa area
    Damage has been reported in northern Israel’s Haifa area, according to Israel’s Channel 12. Air defense systems were activated in northern Israel, as white smoke trails from interceptions were visible across the sky.

    The Israel Defense Forces’ Home Front Command issued civil defense directives as air raid sirens sounded in multiple areas nationwide, urging residents to take shelter.

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    17:41, Feb. 28
    Strikes on Iran cause serious harm to senior Iranian officials: Israeli media report

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    17:31, Feb. 28
    Israeli military says it is conducting large-scale attacks on military targets in western Iran

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    17:30, Feb. 28
    UAE announces temporary closure of airspace
    The General Civil Aviation Authority of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced on Saturday a temporary and partial closure of the UAE airspace as an exceptional precautionary measure to ensure the safety and security of civil aviation.

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    17:21, Feb. 28
    Missile attack targets U.S. Fifth Fleet service center in Bahrain

    Bahrain’s National Communication Centre said on Saturday that a missile attack targeted a service center belonging to the U.S. Fifth Fleet.

    The center confirmed that attacks on sites and facilities within Bahrain were launched from outside its territory, calling them a blatant violation of the Kingdom’s sovereignty and security.

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    17:14, Feb. 28
    Iranian missile intercepted over Qatar: Al Jazeera

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    17:10, Feb. 28
    Israel has intercepted “a missile fired toward central Israel”: Channel 12

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    17:08, Feb. 28
    Explosions heard near U.S. base in Bahrain — media

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    17:08, Feb. 28
    Israel says not rules out targeting Iran’s Supreme Leader in new strikes
    Israel said Saturday that it will not rule out targeting Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in its new air strikes on Iran, Israel Broadcasting Authority reported.

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    17:04, Feb. 28
    Explosions heard in Bahrain, along with sound of sirens

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    17:01, Feb. 28
    Explosions rocked multiple locations across Israel: Israeli media report

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    16:58, Feb. 28
    Several residential apartments in central Tehran destroyed in missile strike: Iranian media

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    16:56, Feb. 28
    U.S. Embassy in Jordan implements shelter-in-place for all personnel until further notice

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    16:47, Feb. 28
    Iranian official says Tehran not surprised by U.S., Israeli strikes, vows retaliation without time limit or red lines: Al Jazeera

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    16:46, Feb. 28
    Iran launches new wave of missile attacks on Israel: media

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    16:40, Feb. 28
    U.S. strikes against Iran named “OPERATION EPIC FURY”: Pentagon

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    16:35, Feb. 28
    Israeli PM Netanyahu says Iran must not be allowed to gain nuclear arms

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    16:33, Feb. 28
    Israeli PM Netanyahu says joint attack with U.S. was to remove existential threat posed by Iran

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    16:28, Feb. 28
    UAE airlines cancel flights to Iran, Israel amid regional tensions
    Flights from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to several destinations in Iran and Israel have been cancelled amid heightened regional tensions, according to local airport websites.

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    16:27, Feb. 28
    Sirens sounded in Jordanian capital Amman: media

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    16:21, Feb. 28
    Explosions heard in northern Israel: Al Jazeera

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    16:19, Feb. 28
    Iran’s city of Bushehr attacked, situation of Bushehr nuclear power plant unknown: state media

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    16:19, Feb. 28
    Israeli army operates to intercept missiles: media

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    16:17, Feb. 28
    Security alert issued by U.S. Embassy in Bahrain advising shelter-in-place for citizens
    The U.S. Embassy in Bahrain issued a security alert on Saturday to its personnel and citizens advising them to shelter in place.

    “The U.S. Embassy in Bahrain is implementing a shelter-in-place for all personnel. We recommend all Americans do the same until further notice,” the embassy said in a statement.

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    16:14, Feb. 28
    Iran launches missiles at Israel, begins counter-attack — media

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    15:57, Feb. 28
    Israel raises hospitals’ alert to highest level, patients moved to shelters
    The alert level of all hospitals in Israel has been raised to the highest level after attacks in Iran, and hospitalized patients were transferred to shelters, the Israeli Health Ministry said in a statement. All non-urgent hospital activities have been canceled.

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    15:50, Feb. 28
    Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in full health: Mehr news agency

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    15:49, Feb. 28
    Thick smoke seen from building in Tel Aviv — media

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    15:46, Feb. 28
    Kuwait’s aviation authority suspends all flights to Iran until further notice: media

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    15:45, Feb. 28
    Trump says U.S. military undertakes “massive and ongoing operation” in Iran
    U.S. President Donald Trump said early Saturday morning the U.S. forces are carrying out a “massive and ongoing” attack on Iran to “destroy their missiles and raze their missile industry to the ground.”

    “The United States military is undertaking a massive and ongoing operation …,” he said in a video message on his social media platform Truth Social.

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    15:41, Feb. 28
    Iran can never have nuclear weapon — Trump

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    15:37, Feb. 28
    U.S. military began major combat operation in Iran — Trump

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    15:32, Feb. 28
    U.S. military aircraft stationed at aircraft carriers, bases across Mideast conducting dozens of airstrikes — media

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    15:29, Feb. 28
    Several ministries in southern Tehran targeted: media

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    15:28, Feb. 28
    U.S. officials say scope of strike against Iran expected to be much larger than that in last June — New York Times

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    15:25, Feb. 28
    Tehran prepares for retaliation: media

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    15:23, Feb. 28
    U.S. official says strikes against Iran being launched by air and by sea: media

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    15:22, Feb. 28
    Israeli source says all leaders of Iran are targets of attack, including its Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei — media

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    15:19, Feb. 28
    Explosions heard in northwestern Iranian city of Tabriz: media

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    15:15, Feb. 28
    First phase of attack against Iran will last for four days — media
    The first phase of the attack against Iran is expected to include four days of combined strikes, Israel’s Channel 12 News reported Saturday morning.

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    15:13, Feb. 28
    Iraq closes airspace amid Israeli strikes on Iran

    Iraqi authorities announced on Saturday the closure of the country’s airspace following Israeli strikes against Iran.

    The announcement was made by the Iraqi Transportation Ministry, said Maetham al-Safi, the ministry’s spokesperson.

    The spokesperson added that the closure was preceded by the clearing of all aircraft from Iraqi skies to ensure safety during escalating regional tensions.

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    15:09, Feb. 28
    Iran’s Civil Aviation Authority says the country’s airspace closed until further notice: Mehr news agency

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    15:07, Feb. 28
    Explosions heard in Iran’s Isfahan, Qom, Karaj, Kermanshah — media

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    15:04, Feb. 28
    Israel does not rule out possibility of new round of attacks targeting Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei — IBA

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    15:03, Feb. 28
    Mobile phone services have been cut in parts of Tehran: Iranian media

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    14:58, Feb. 28
    Explosions heard in east, west of Tehran, Mehrabad airport targeted: Iranian media

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    14:56, Feb. 28
    Israel launches second wave of air strikes against Iran — media

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    14:55, Feb. 28
    Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei not in Tehran, has been moved to secure location: media

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    14:53, Feb. 28
    U.S. strikes on Iran are underway: New York Times citing U.S. official

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    14:47, Feb. 28
    Iran closes its airspace as Israel launches attack

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    14:46, Feb. 28
    Israel closes airspace to civilian flights following attacks on Iran
    Israel closed its airspace to civilian flights on Saturday following a joint Israeli-U.S. attack on Iran, according to local authorities.

    The Israeli public was asked not to travel to Ben Gurion International Airport and other airports until further notice.

    Passengers staying abroad are advised to stay updated on the news and flight schedules for information on when the airspace will reopen.

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    14:42, Feb. 28
    Explosion heard in East Tehran

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    14:41, Feb. 28
    Apparent strike in Tehran happened near offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

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    14:40, Feb. 28
    Joint Israeli-American attacks launched against Iran: Israeli media

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    14:38, Feb. 28
    Multiple missiles hit university street, Jomhouri area in Tehran: media

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    14:32, Feb. 28
    Schools closed, public gatherings banned across Israel: Israeli military
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    14:31, Feb. 28
    Air raid sirens sounding in Israel, residents ordered to take shelter: media

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    14:22, Feb. 28
    3 explosions heard in Iran’s capital: Fars news agency
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    14:20, Feb. 28
    Israel launches “preemptive” strike against Iran
    Israel launched a “preemptive” strike against Iran on Saturday morning “to remove threats to Israel,” the Israeli Defense Ministry said in a statement.

    Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz declared a special and immediate state of emergency in all areas of Israel, according to the statement.

    The ministry warned that a missile and drone attack against Israel and its civilian population is expected in the immediate future.

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  • NOC to Host IOC-backed advanced gender-inclusive governance course in Abuja

     

    By Tony Nnezianya

    Abuja: — In a strategic move aligned with national sports reform and global governance standards, the Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC) is set to host an advanced gender-inclusive governance course, supported by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

    The three-day intensive programme will take place from March 23 to March 25, 2026, at the Media Centre, Package B, Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.

    Supported by Olympic Solidarity, this initiative is specifically designed for former female athletes and women currently serving on the Boards of National Sports Federations.

     

    The programme underscores the NOC’s commitment to strengthening governance structures, promoting inclusive leadership, and enhancing institutional effectiveness across Nigeria’s sports ecosystem.

     

    The course will be officially declared open by the President of the NOC, Engr. Habu Ahmed Gumel, who maintains that sustainable sports development would rely heavily on transparent, accountable, and inclusive frameworks.

     

    According to him, institutional reform requires competent and inclusive leadership. By investing in the capacity of women leaders, we are strengthening governance, improving compliance with international standards, and reinforcing the foundation for sustainable sports development in Nigeria

     

    To be delivered under the IOC’s global educational framework, the curriculum is based on the IOC Sports Administration Course manual.

     

    The participants will receive internationally recognised training in governance reform and strategic planning; financial oversight and organisational accountability; ethical leadership and safeguarding principles; and policy implementation and institutional management.

     

    Engr. Gumel also notes that beyond technical instruction, the program serves as a vital platform for mentorship and peer collaboration. It aims to cultivate a network of women leaders equipped to influence institutional reforms and drive long-term strategic growth within their respective federations.

     

    The NOC reaffirmed its dedication to aligning national sports governance with evolving international benchmarks. By fostering collaboration with government agencies and stakeholders, the Committee seeks to ensure measurable progress in board diversity and leadership effectiveness.

     

    This initiative is expected to yield tangible impacts, including strengthened institutional oversight and enhanced participation of women in high-level decision-making roles across Nigerian sports. –

  • El-Rufai’s N1bn rights suit against ICPC, others suffers setback

    El-Rufai’s N1bn rights suit against ICPC, others suffers setback

     

    Former Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State’s rights enforcement suit against Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and four others suffered a setback on Tuesday due to the inability of his lawyer to serve the respondents.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that El-Rufai is demanding a N1 billion in damages against ICPC (1st respondent) and others.

    They include the Chief Magistrate at the Magistrate’s Court of the FCT, Abuja; Inspector-General (I-G) of Police and the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), named as 2nd to 4th respondents respectively.

    The matter, which was before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja, could not proceed shortly after it was called.

    Upon resumed hearing, only Ubong Akpan, the counsel, who appeared for the ex-govenor, was in court, as there was no representation for the resoondents.

    Akpan, therefire, informed the court that though the matter was scheduled for mention, they had been unable to serve the redpondents.

    He sought an adjournment to enable them do the needful and Justice Abdulmalik fixed March 11 for further mention.

    NAN reports that El-Rufai, through his team of lawyers led by Oluwole Iyamu, SAN, is praying the court to declare that the search warrant issued on Feb. 4 by the Chief Magistrate, Magistrate’s Court of the FCT (2nd respondent), authorising the search and seizure at his residence was invalid, null and void.

    He is asking the court to declare that the search warrant is “null and void for lack of particularity, material drafting errors, ambiguity in execution parameters, overbreadth, and absence of probable cause thereby constituting an unlawful and unreasonable search in violation of Section 37 of the Constitution.”

    The former governor, in the originating motion on notice marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/345/2026, dated and filed Feb. 20 by Iyamu, sought seven reliefs.

    He prayed the court to declare that the invasion and search of his residence at House 12, Mambilla Street, Aso Drive, Abuja, on Feb. 19 at about 2pm and executed by agents of ICPC and I-G, “under the aforesaid invalid warrant, amounts to a gross violation of the applicant’s fundamental rights to dignity of the human person, personal liberty, fair hearing, and privacy under Sections 34, 35, 36, and 37 of the Constitution.”

    He urged the court to declare that “any evidence obtained pursuant to the aforesaid invalid warrant and unlawful search is inadmissible in any proceedings against the applicant, as it was procured in breach of constitutional safeguards.”

    El-Rufai, therefore, sought an order of injunction restraining the respondents and their agents from further relying on, using, or tendering any evidence or items seized during the unlawful search in any investigation, prosecution, or proceedings involving him.

    “An order directing the Ist and 3rd respondents (ICPC and I-G) to forthwith retum all items seized from the applicant’s premises during the unlawful search, together with a detailed inventory thereof.

    “An order awarding the sum of N1,000,000,000.00 (One Billion Naira) as general, exemplary, and aggravated damages against the respondents jointly and severally for the violations of the applicant’s fundamental rights, including trespass, unlawful seizure, and the resultant psychological trauma, humiliation, distress, infringement of privacy, and reputational harm.”

    El-Rufai did the breakdown of the N1 billion in damages to include “a N300 million as compensatory damages for psychological trauma, emotional distress, and loss of personal security;

    “A N400 million as exemplary damages to deter future misconduct by law enforcement agencies and vindicate the applicant’s rights.

    “A N300 million as aggravated damages for the malicious, high-handed and oppressive nature of the respondents’ actions, including the use of a patently defective warrant procured through misleading representations.”

    He equally sought a N100 million as cost of filing the suit, including legal fees and associated expenses.

    In his grounds of argument, the senior lawyer argued that the search warrant was fundamentally defective, lacking specificity in the description of items to be seized, containing material typographical errors, ambiguous execution terms, overbroad directives, and no verifiable probable cause.

    He said this was in contravention of Sections 143-148 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA), 2015; Section 36 of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences (ICPC) Act, 2000, and constitutional protections against arbitrary intrusions.

    Specifically, Iyamu argued that Section 143 of the ACJA requires that an application for a search warrant be supported by information in writing and on oath, setting forth reasonable grounds for suspicion, which was absent here as evidenced by the incomplete initiating clause;

    He said Section 144 mandates particular descriptions of the place to be searched and the items sought, to prevent general warrants.

    He, however, argued that the instant warrant vaguely referred to “the thing aforesaid” without any detail.

    Iyamu stated that the execution of the invalid warrant on Feb. 19 resulted in an unlawful invasion of his client’s premises, constituting violations of the rights to dignity (Section 34), personal liberty (Section 35), fair hearing (Section 36), and privacy (Section 37) of the Constitution.

    He further argued that the search was conducted without legal justification and in a manner that inflicted humiliation and distress.

  • UN Building bombing: Court grants DSS’ request for speedy trial

    UN Building bombing: Court grants DSS’ request for speedy trial

     

    The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, granted an application by the Department of State Services (DSS) seeking acelerated hearing in the ongoing prosecution of five men accused of being behind the Aug. 26, 2011, bombing of the United Nations’ Building in Abuja.

    Justice Emeka Nwite granted the order while ruling on an application moved by prosecuting lawyer, Alex Izinyon, SAN, who noted that the case had dragged for nearly 15 years.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).reports that Al- Barnawi, also known variously as Kafuri/ Naziru/Alhaji Yahaya/Mallam Dauda/Alhaji Tanimu, is being prosecuted by the DSS along with Mohammed Bashir Saleh; Umar Mohammed Bello (aka Datti; Mohammed Salisu) and Yakubu Nuhu (aka Bello Maishayi).

    Izinyon had stated that the case had been in court for about nine years and prayed the court for expeditious hearing in line with the court’s practice direction on the prosecution of terrorism and related cases

    He said it is in the interest of all parties that the case be promptly determined by allowing the conduct of proceedings on a daily basis, where possible.

    Lawyers to the defendants did not object to Izinyon’s application, following which Justice Nwite granted it.

    During proceedings, ane prosecution witness, a senior operative of DSS, told the court that the Service was always professional in its investigations.

    He stated this while testifying in the trial-within-trial.

    The trial-within-trial was being conducted to ascertain whether or not the defendants offered their statements voluntarily.

    The witness, identified as PW3, who spoke while being cross-examined by lawyer to second defendant, Bala Dakum, said he couldn’t recollect the specifics of all that are contained in a video recording of one of the interview session with the 2nd defendant, which was admitted in evidence as “Exhibit C.”

    The witness, who said he is a computer forensic expert and works in DSS’ Technical Department, told the court that he recorded the interview sessions with the five defendants, but could no longer recall the exact month and year that “Exhibit C” was recorded.

    He, however stressed that potable evidential forensic recorders being used by the DSS complies with the Evidence Act and global standards.

    He said: “I am unable to recollect the exact date. However, the interactions, the interviews of the five defendants occured between 2016 and 2017.”

    The witness faulted Dakum’s claim that there are several skipping in the recording of the statements of the 2nd defendant, Exhibit C, in particular.

    On the lawyer’s claim that the cautionary words were not administered on the 2nd defendant before he made his statements, the witness said his role, as the technical officer, was limited to recording everything that transpired between the defendant and the interviewers.

    “My duty did not include asking questions or interfering in the process whatsoever. Accordingly, the chief interviewer should be able to address that question,” he said.

    The witness added that from the video evidence, he observed that the 2nd defendant was administered the cautionary words and given all the options to volunteer or decline as well as access to legal counsel, but he voluntarily elected to continue with the interview.

    On the lawyer’s suggestion that not all the transpired in the interview room was captured in the video, the witness said: “Every official interaction between the interviewers and defendants was duly recorded.”

    On why it was only the face of the 2nd defendant that was shown in the video, the witness said it was the standard practice not to capture the faces of the interviewers for their personal safety purpose.

    The witness added: “The standard operating procedure of the SSS (DSS) provides for protection in the interest of the personal security for the interviewers,

    “However, in doing that, interviews often require exchanges, giving papers or pens for the purpose of recording of statements, body part of interviewers may inadvertently become visible.

    “In the interest of integrity, even such exposure cannot be withheld or tampered with or edited as the recording device is designed to be tamper proof.”

    On whether a video in which an interviewer’s face is inadvertently captured is either edited or discarded, the witness said every session of official interactions between the defendants and the interviewers are always submitted to the court.

    He added: “However, where there are concerns bordering on security as a result of inadvertent exposure, such concerns are left for the determination of the court.”

    Earlier while being cross-examined by lawyer to the first defendant, F. K. Kamaga, the witness gave details of how he audio-visually recorded the interview, statements taken, and translation sessions with the five defendants.

    He faulted claim by Kamaga that the recording device could be edited or paused in the course of recording a session.

    “This is so that the recorder has been used even outside this country. The forensic recorder is designed to be tamper proof, that in the event of a pause, it automatically triggers a closure and signs digitally so that nothing can be added to it again.

    “In a nutshell, the device records on two digitally exact DVD in real time, as it is happening and it not is designed to be paused or stopped midway into interview.
    Those are part of the security features of the equipment.”

    The judge adjourned the matter until March 4 for hearing.

  • Civil Defense Day: NSCDC Commandant tasks personnel on rededication to duty, environmental safety 

    Civil Defense Day: NSCDC Commandant tasks personnel on rededication to duty, environmental safety 

     

    The Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Enugu State Command, Dr Elijah Willie, has tasked officers and men of the Corps on rededication to duty, environmental safety and professionalism.

     

    Willie gave the task on Monday during NSCDC Enugu State Command commemoration of the World Civil Defence Day 2026; with the theme: “Managing Environmental Risks for a Resilient and Sustainable Future”.

     

    He urged all NSCDC personnel to ensure they pursue the mandate of the Corp with renewed vigor it demands, while protecting the environment and safety of all in it.

     

    The commandant said, “As members of the NSCDC, we must remain steadfast in our mandate to protect Nigerians, secure critical national assets, mitigate risks, and respond effectively to emergencies.

     

    “We recognise that the management of environmental risk is now a central component of civil protection, requiring enhanced early warning systems, cooperation across agencies, and resilient communities ready to withstand crises.”

     

    Willie also lauded the Commander-in-Chief, President Bola Tinubu, for reappointing the Commandant-General (C-G) of NSCDC, Dr Ahmed Audi, for another five years.

     

    He said, “It is gratifying that our C-G, who have uplifted the standard and level of professionalism, with other big dreams of further uplift of the Corps, is supported with a renewed appointment.

     

    “The C-G over the last five years have made the Corp to increase its capacity and shown that the Corps is ready to handle additional national assignments – safe school, agro-rangers, mine marshal and recently VIP protection duties.

     

    “I pray God Almighty to continue to protect and give him more wisdom to continue to uplift the NSCDC and ensure better security of Nigerians as NSCDC remains the only security agency closer to citizens at their various localities.”

     

     

    Speaking, a member of Civil Defense Community Partnership Network, Mr Nnachi Ude, applauded the commandant for outstanding successes recorded after he expanded the Corps’ area commands, divisional offices and operations in the state.

     

    In a goodwill message: the Chairperson, Civil Defense Officers’ Wives Association (CDOWA), Enugu State Chapter, Dr Josephine Willie, appreciated all NSCDC personnel, while calling on Nigerians to continue to build resilient communities and promote culture of safety.

     

    “CDOWA recognises your (NSCDC personnel) tireless efforts in promoting disaster prevention, protection of critical national assets, preparedness against any form of vandalism and prompt responses to any criminal activity etc.

     

    “Your dedication saves lives and protects communities,” Willie, who was represented by the CDOWA State Coordinator, Mrs Loveth Chime, said.

     

    The International Civil Defence Organisation (ICDO) has earmarked every March 1 as Civil Defense Day. A Day set aside to discuss and take action on all activities that promote civil (public) safety and protection.

  • Alleged undeclared accounts: I am ready to appear before CCB – FHC Chief Judge

    Alleged undeclared accounts: I am ready to appear before CCB – FHC Chief Judge

     

     

    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 investigatiin over alleged failure to declare some bank accounts in his asset declaration form.

    Justice Tsoho, in a statement by the FHC’s Director of Information, Dr Catherine Christopher, on Monday, said he would honour the invitation as soon as his lawyer, Kanu Agabi, SAN, is done with his medical treatment abroad.

    “The Federal High Court of Nigeria wishes to clarify that the Honourable Chief Judge, Hon. Justice John Terhemba Tsoho, remains fully committed to cooperating with the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) in respect of its invitation.

    “In accordance with his constitutional right to consult and be represented by counsel of his choice, his legal representative, Kanu Godwin Agabi, CON, SAN has indicated his readiness to accompany the Honourable Chief Judge to the Bureau upon his return to Nigeria, he being presently outside the country for medical reasons.”

    According to Christopher, this position has been duly communicated to the Code of Conduct Bureau, affirming the Chief Judge’s willingness to appear and participate in the process in full compliance with the law and established constitutional safeguards.

    “For scheduling purposes, the Bureau has been informed that any date within the week commencing Monday, 16 March 2026, is convenient for the Honourable Chief Judge and his counsel.

    “The Hon. Chief Judge reiterates his commitment to due process, transparency, and respect for the rule of law,” the statement concludec.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the CCB was reported to have summoned the CJ, following an investigation by PREMIUM TIMES that Justice Tsoho “failed to declare several bank accounts in his asset declaration form, in violation of the country’s Code of Conduct law. “

  • Breaking: FCT-IRS urges residents to file individual returns before March 31

    Breaking: FCT-IRS urges residents to file individual returns before March 31

     

     

    By Biola Lawal
    Abuja (FLOWERBUDNEWS):
    The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) has advised all taxable individuals in the FCT to file their returns before the 31st day of March, 2026.

    According to a statement by Mustapha Sumaila
    Head, Corporate Communications, FCT-IRS, affected individuals included persons in employment, elected and appointed public office holders, persons in self-employment and business owners.

    The Service stated that all taxable individuals in the FCT were expected to declare their income from all sources for the preceding year (2025) along with a statement of their deductions and other information as required by law.

    ”The statutory filing requirements apply to all taxable persons, including self-employed
    individuals, business owners, professionals, persons in the informal sector and employees under the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) scheme.

    ”This is in accordance with Section 24(f) of the 1999 constitution, Sections 13 and 14(3) of the Nigeria Tax Administration Act 2025 (NTAA), Section 24 of the FCT-IRS Act, 2015 and Paragraph 11 of the Personal Income Tax Guidelines, 2026 issued by the Joint Revenue Board, pursuant to Section 1-5(f) of the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment)
    Act, 2025,” the statement said.

    FCT-IRS stated further:

    The above laws and Guidelines require every individual with taxable income to submit a true and correct return of total income from all sources for the preceding year (in this case, January 1st to December 31st 2025) within 90 days of commencement of the 2026 assessment year.

    All taxpayers resident in FCT are advised to visit the FCT-IRS self-service portal (www.taxporta.fctirs.gov.ng) to file their returns online or visit any FCT-IRS office nearest to them to fill the relevant forms and submit them accordingly.

    The Service strongly urged all taxable individuals in the FCT to comply with the above requirements of the law, as failure to file the personal income tax returns by 31st March, 2026, will attract various sanctions as provided in the law, this include issuing a best of judgment assessment on defaulters, imposing penalties and interest and other civil and criminal sanctions in line with the provisions of the law.

    It will be recalled that during the recently concluded FCT-IRS Stakeholders’ Engagement
    forum, the Acting Executive Chairman, Mr Michael Ango, stated that voluntary compliance through timely registration, filing, and payment of taxes is a catalyst for progress and development in the FCT, as it will enable Government to provide security, infrastructures, social and other services to citizens.

    Ango noted that tax payments are utilized by Government to fund road projects, build
    and renovate schools, hospitals and other critical projects.

    He added that, it is incumbent on residents of the FCT to show support for the efforts of the FCT administration under the Minister of the FCT, His Excellency, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, CON to improve infrastructure and social services in the FCT by paying their taxes and fling returns as required by law.