INTERNATIONAL — (NPA) MARCH 14 — The U.S. State Department has offered $10 million and a pathway to resettlement in America for Iranians who can reveal the whereabouts of ten …
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UAE intercepts fresh wave of Iranian missiles and drones amid escalating conflict
by Ibe Abuchiby Ibe AbuchiLAGOS, NIGERIA (NPA) — March 13, 2026 — The United Arab Emirates’ air defence systems intercepted seven ballistic missiles and 27 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) launched from Iran, the UAE …
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Fire breaks out on nuclear-powered USS Gerald R. Ford, sailors injured
LAGOS, NIGERIA (NPA) — March 13, 2026 — The U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet has confirmed a fire incident aboard USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), the United States …
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Muslim foreign ministers condemn closure of Al‑Aqsa Mosque gates amid regional tensions
ABUJA, NIGERIA (NPA) — March 11, 2026 — The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar have jointly condemned the closure …
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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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Israeli President Herzog visits northern communities after Hezbollah attacks
by Uloko Ibeby Uloko IbeINTERNATIONAL (NPA) — March 10, 2026 — Israeli President Isaac Herzog visited northern Israel on Tuesday to comfort residents following recent Hezbollah attacks. During the visit, Herzog met with the …
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BREAKING: Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Critically Injured in Israeli Strike
by NPA Newsroomby NPA NewsroomLagos, Nigeria — March 9, 2026 — The newly appointed Iranian Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has reportedly been targeted in an Israeli airstrike in Tehran. Iranian state television confirmed the …
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Trump urges Australia to grant asylum to Iranian women’s soccer team or send them to US
Washington, D.C., US — March 9, 2026 — U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Australian authorities not to force the Iranian women’s national soccer team to return to Tehran …
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Israel increases defence production for war with Iran and Hezbollah
by NPA Newsroomby NPA NewsroomJerusalem, Israel (NPA) — March 9, 2026 — The Israeli Ministry of Defence (IMOD) has intensified production of military equipment, including munitions, to sustain operations in the ongoing war with …
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Dangote Refinery raises fuel to ₦1,175 amid global oil surge
by Ibe Abuchiby Ibe AbuchiLagos, Nigeria — March 9, 2026 — The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced its fourth ex-depot price adjustment since March 2, raising the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), …
