LAGOS, NIGERIA (NPA) — March 12, 2026 — The Russian Government has accused Ukraine of deliberately targeting civilians in the ongoing conflict, alleging that Kyiv is venting frustration over its …
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Royal Family hosts Nigerian diaspora ahead of Tinubu’s UK visit
LAGOS, NIGERIA (NPA) — March 12, 2026 — The English Royal Family on Wednesday hosted a reception with members of the Nigerian Diaspora in the United Kingdom, ahead of the …
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Pope Leo sacks San Diego Bishop accused of stealing $250,000
by NPA Newsroomby NPA NewsroomINTERNATIONAL (NPA) — March 11, 2026 — Pope Leo has accepted the resignation of Bishop Emanuel Hana Shaleta of San Diego, following his arrest on suspicion of embezzling $250,000 from …
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Trump warns Iran of ‘death, fire, and fury’ if Strait of Hormuz oil flow is blocked
INTERNATIONAL (NPA) — March 10, 2026 — U.S. President Donald Trump has warned of devastating consequences for Iran if it continues to disrupt maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, …
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Iran security chief accuses U.S. of seeking Iran’s disintegration
by NPA Newsroomby NPA NewsroomTehran (NPA) — March 8, 2026 — Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), has accused the United States and Israel of attempting to fragment Iran through …
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BREAKING: Iran appoints Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme Leader despite Israeli warning
INTERNATIONAL (NPA) — March 8, 2026 — After days of speculation, Iran’s Assembly of Experts announced on Sunday that Mojtaba Khamenei, a cleric and the second son of the late …
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BREAKING: Tinubu resolves OPL 245 dispute, ending Nigeria’s longest-running oil block battle
by Uloko Ibeby Uloko IbeAbuja, Nigeria — March 8, 2026 — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has brought closure to Nigeria’s longest-running and most controversial oil block ownership dispute, announcing a landmark settlement over Oil …
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“We don’t need people that join wars after we’ve already won,” Trump tells UK
INTERNATIONAL (NPA) — March 8, 2026— U.S. President Donald Trump has rejected a proposal from the United Kingdom to deploy two aircraft carriers to the Middle East in support of …
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Ukraine offers support to Saudi Arabia against Iranian Shahed drone attacks
by NPA Newsroomby NPA NewsroomINTERNATIONAL (NPA) — March 7, 2026 — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that his country is prepared to assist Saudi Arabia in intercepting Iranian “Shahed” drones launched against the …
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7 dead as Russia launches massive missile and drone strikes across Ukraine
by NPA Newsroomby NPA NewsroomLagos, Nigeria (NPA) — March 7, 2026 — At least seven people were killed and more than ten injured as Russia unleashed waves of ballistic missiles and drone swarms against …
