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 Nuclear deal: Iran takes decision after receiving letter from US President Trump Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has rejected holding negotiations with the United States over a nuclear deal after receiving a letter from President Donald Trump calling for such talks. Recall that Trump said last week that he had sent the letter to Khamenei proposing nuclear talks. However, the letter was handed over to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on Wednesday by Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the president of the United Arab Emirates. But while the two officials were meeting, Khamenei told a group of university students that Trump’s offer “is a deception aimed at shaping global opinion.” “We negotiated for years, reached a complete and signed agreement, and then this individual tore it up,” Khamenei said. “How can one negotiate under such circumstances? … When we know they won’t, what is the point of negotiating?” Meanwhile, Trump, in 2018, withdrew the US from Tehran...

 Isreal vs Hamas: No Palestinians will be expelled from Gaza – Trump vows United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday vowed that no Palestinians would be expelled from the besieged Gaza Strip. “Nobody is expelling any Palestinians,” Trump said in response to a reporter’s question as he hosted Irish leader Micheál Martin in the Oval Office. This comes as Trump continues to pursue his plan to take over the war-ravaged enclave. Trump’s comments come after Israel’s far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said last weekend that Tel Aviv would open a new “Emigration Authority” office under the Defense Ministry to manage the forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza. He said the plan has the support of the Trump administration. Recall that Trump reiterated in February his controversial proposal to take control of Gaza despite rejection from some European countries. The US leader said he is committed to “owning” the war-ravaged enclave, Gaza, amid the fight between Israel and...

 Mary Gold begs Ijoba Lande for forgiveness over her role in his wife’s infidelity Mary Gold, a popular socialite and friend of skit maker Ijoba Lande’s wife, Darasimi, has apologised for her role in the skit maker’s wife’s infidelity. Recall that Mary Gold recently admitted that she was the one who took Dara to actor Baba Tee’s house when he slept with the skit maker’s wife. Dara had denied the allegation, claiming she only sat on Baba Tee’s lap naked. However, the actor later admitted to having a “short” sexual encounter with Dara after initially denying the claim. Ijoba Lande recently revealed that he has forgiven both his wife and Baba Tee but won’t accept her back. He also said he has forgiven Baba Tee after the actor begged for his forgiveness, claiming he wasn’t aware Dara was married. Mary Gold has also come forward to ask for Lande’s forgiveness. In a video message shared via her social media, she said, “I’m pleading with Lande to forgive me for taking his wife to Baba Tee...

 Nnamdi Kanu’s ‘terrorism’ trial begins afresh March 21 as new judge takes charge James Omotosho, judge of a federal high court in Abuja, has fixed March 21 for the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). According to NAN, Omotosho is the new judge to which Kanu’s case file was assigned. With a new judge taking over, Kanu’s case, which first started in 2015, will now begin afresh.  BACKGROUND Kanu has been in the custody of the DSS since he was re-arrested in Kenya and extradited to Nigeria in 2021. He has been facing trial bordering on treasonable felony. In 2017, the court granted Kanu bail on the charges filed against him by the federal government. However, the court revoked his bail and issued a bench warrant for his arrest after he failed to show up in court as required. In April 2022, Justice Binta Nyako struck out eight of the 15 counts in the charge sheet. The remaining seven counts were also quashed by the court of appeal on October 13,...

 Governor Adeleke Backs South West Games 2025 Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has fully endorsed the South West Games 2025, calling it a transformative initiative that will drive youth empowerment and regional socioeconomic growth. During a courtesy visit at the State House in Osogbo, Governor Adeleke received the President of the South West Games 2025, Akogun Lanre Alfred, and members of the organizing committee. He, along with his Deputy, Prince Kola Adewusi, was presented with a customized tournament jersey. Expressing excitement about the event, Adeleke pledged his unwavering support and confirmed his attendance at the tournament’s kickoff on March 25, 2025. "The South West Games 2025 is a landmark initiative that will redefine sports and youth development in our region. Sports inspire discipline, growth, and success, and I am proud to endorse this noble cause. I will be there to witness history in the making," he stated. Adeleke, known for his dedication to...

 PRESS RELEASE FORCE REORGANIZATION: IGP ORDERS POSTING OF 25 SENIOR OFFICERS.  The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., has ordered the immediate posting of 7 Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) to various strategic offices and the posting of 18 Commissioners of Police (CPs) due for AIG ranks, pending the approval from the Police Service Commission (PSC), to AIG offices nationwide. This comprehensive redeployment of senior officers is geared at effectively repositioning the force with a view to discharging its duties as expected.  The newly posted AIGs include AIG Margaret Ochalla, now heading AIG FCID Annex, Lagos; AIG Abayomi Peter Oladipo, assigned to AIG Zone 13, Ukpo; AIG Fred Ekokotu, who will oversee AIG Zone 11, Osogbo; AIG Iwo Nemi Edwin Osigboka, now in charge of AIG Border Patrol Force, Force Headquarters, Abuja; AIG Garba Ahmed, taking on the role of AIG Department of Training and Development (DTD), Force Headquarte...

 Angola to host DR Congo, M23 peace talks next Tuesday The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) government and the M23 rebel group will hold direct peace talks in Luanda, Angola's capital, on March 18, the Angolan government announced late Wednesday, Xinhua reported. Angola's Presidency confirmed the talks in a Facebook statement. The announcement followed a meeting between Angolan President Joao Lourenco and visiting DRC President Felix Tshisekedi on Tuesday, after which Angola pledged to mediate direct negotiations between Kinshasa and the M23. The Luanda Process has been in limbo since last December, when an Angola-brokered summit in Luanda between Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame was called off at the last minute. Kagame did not show up, and Kigali blamed the DRC's refusal to have "direct dialogue with the M23." Meanwhile, the DRC has signaled its intent to revive the Nairobi Process, a peace initiative led by the East African Community and facil...