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Putin Says Killing of Iran’s Leader Violates Moral, International Law Killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was a blatant violation of human moral principles and international law, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday. Putin said that Khamenei will be remembered in Russia as an outstanding statesman who helped raise bilateral ties to the level of a comprehensive strategic partnership. Putin expressed deep condolences over the killing of Khamenei and members of his family, hoping that his sincere condolences would be conveyed to the family and loved ones of the late Iranian leader, as well as to the…

Uganda Airlines Suspends Dubai Flights Due to Airspace Closure Uganda Airlines, the national carrier, has temporarily suspended flights to Dubai following airspace closure linked to the current security situation in the Middle East. In a statement issued on Sunday, the airline announced the suspension of its scheduled services between Entebbe International Airport and Dubai International Airport. “We sincerely regret the disruptions to your travel plans and appreciate your understanding as we navigate this situation beyond our control,” the airline said. “We will provide further updates once the airspace reopens and normal rescheduling resumes.” Earlier on Saturday, Dubai airport authorities announced…

UK Flights to, From Middle East Remain Suspended Until Monday Flights to and from countries in the Middle East will remain suspended until Monday as the conflict in the region continues, major airlines have said. It comes after U.S. and Israeli forces attacked Iran on Saturday morning in what the two countries described as a “pre-emptive” strike against a Tehran government intent on developing nuclear weapons. The attack prompted retaliation from Iran, with missiles reported to have targeted Israel and countries across the Middle East. In a statement published on Sunday, Etihad Airways advised passengers booked to travel before or…

Trump Warns Iran Against Retaliation Following Deadly Strikes U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday warned Iran against retaliating to wide-ranging strikes by the United States and Israel. “Iran just stated that they are going to hit very hard today, harder than they have ever hit before,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “THEY BETTER NOT DO THAT,” he wrote. Should this happen, the U.S. will strike back “WITH A FORCE THAT HAS NEVER BEEN SEEN BEFORE!” he added. Saturday’s attacks targeted key locations where the Iranian leadership was meeting, killing top officials including Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the defense…

Iran to Form Interim Leadership Council Until Next Leader’s Selection A top Iranian security official on Sunday said 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. Larijani said that according to Article 111 of Iran’s Constitution, if the country lacks…

Year-to-date return moderated to 24% as the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) market capitalisation dropped by N1.4 trillion amid profit-taking in some stocks that recently rallied in the local bourse.

Otti Approves Establishment of SME Village, Innovation Hub in Aba The Abia Government has approved the establishment of an SME Village and Innovation Hub in Aba to boost small and medium-scale enterprises, Gov. Alex Otti has said. Otti said this on Friday night, during the February edition of his monthly media parley at the Government House, Umuahia. He said that the hub would serve as a centre for enhanced productivity and innovation. He also said that the facility would serve as a center for sale and repair of computers and mobile phones. Otti said it would strengthen local entrepreneurs’ capacity…

Abia Govt. to Convene Business Roundtable to Drive Investment Growth The Abia government says plans are underway to hold a roundtable to create a platform for the state to engage the business community. Mr. Chinedum Chijioke, Director-General, Abia Public-Private Partnership and Investment Promotion Office, disclosed this during a news conference on Friday in Umuahia. Chijioke noted that the meeting tagged “Abia Business Roundtable”, had been scheduled to hold on Thursday and would be presided over by Gov. Alex Otti of Abia. He further described the meeting as a platform for the business community and the government to collaborate on and…

Israel Launches ‘Preemptive’ Strike on Iran Israeli Defense Minister Israel Kartz says Israel has launched a “preemptive” strike against Iran. Explosions were heard in Tehran on Saturday night, with thick smoke seen rising over parts of the city. Sirens also sounded across Israel, which declared a “special and immediate” state of emergency across the country. This includes a prohibition on educational activities, gatherings, and workplaces, except for essential sectors. Israel’s Channel 12 said the U.S. and Israel launched the attack jointly. The strikes come amid diplomatic efforts between U.S. and Iranian officials for a deal on Iran’s nuclear program. Badr…

Orient Petroleum MD, Nnaemeka Nwawka, Foundation, Jailed 14 yrs for N25bn Fraud Justice O.M. Anyachebelu of the Anambra State High Court, Awka, has convicted and sentenced the Managing Director of Orient Petroleum Resources Plc, Mr Nnaemeka Nwawka and the Registered Trustees of Sage Nebefeife Foundation to 14 years imprisonment each for fraud involving N25 billion. The defendants were convicted on a 10-count charge bordering on stealing, fraudulent conversion and gratification. The court held that between April and December 2012, the convicts fraudulently converted N82.8 million transferred from Vhelbherg International Limited’s account with Standard Chartered Bank into the account of Sage…