The United States State Department has announced a bounty of USD 10 million for intelligence leading to Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, alongside several other high-ranking Iranian officials. The incentive was launched via the State Department’s “Rewards for Justice” initiative. This programme provides financial compensation for information that assists in finding or bringing to justice individuals suspected of involvement in terrorism directed at the United States. In addition to Khamenei, the programme’s updated list includes Iran’s interior minister and the minister of intelligence and security. In a social media update, Rewards for Justice stated, “Got information on these Iranian…
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Wema Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Engr. Wilson Chiedu Agu as an Independent Non-Executive Director on its board. The appointment, disclosed by the company on the Nigerian Exchange and approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria, took effect on 3rd March 2026. According to Wema, Engr. Agu is a serial entrepreneur with over 35 years of experience across consultancy, information technology, cybersecurity, and business development. The board welcomed him, noting that his expertise in engineering, technology, and project development is expected to strengthen the bank’s strategic planning and decision-making. Engr. Agu earned a bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in…
Air Canada has suspended all its Toronto-Dubai flight operations till May 1 amid the escalating tensions in West Asia. The airlines said that they will resume their flight operations when safe passage is ensured, adding that it will continue to add to their capacity to Delhi to provide travellers with options to Canada. “Due to unrest in the Middle East, our Toronto-Dubai flights are cancelled until at least May 1. We plan to reintroduce service gradually when flights can safely resume. We continue to add capacity to Delhi to provide travellers with options to Canada,” Air Canada said in a…
Residents of Minna, Niger State, have been urged to adopt healthy lifestyles and seek professional medical advice to prevent kidney-related diseases. Dr. Nathaniel Omon Iseghohimhen of Standard Hospital, Minna, made the call in an interview with ASHENEWS to mark 2026 World Kidney Day. He explained the focus of the campaign as a global health awareness initiative aimed at drawing attention to the importance of the kidneys and reducing the frequency and impact of kidney disease and its associated health problems worldwide. According to him, kidney disease can be triggered by several factors, many of which are preventable if individuals pay…
Thirty-eight newly trained rangers on Friday graduated from a six-week intensive training programme designed to strengthen the protection of Okomu National Park in Edo State. It was reported that Okomu National Park is one of Nigeria’s last remaining lowland rainforest ecosystems. The rangers passed out during a ceremony organized by the Africa Nature Investors (ANI) Foundation in partnership with the National Park Service at the park. In his address, the Conservator-General of the National Park Service, Ibrahim Goni, said the passing-out parade marked the beginning of a new responsibility for the rangers as frontline defenders of Nigeria’s natural heritage. Goni,…
The Niger State Ministry of Mineral Resources has appointed Umar Ango Kurebe as the Coordinator in charge of Solid Minerals in Shiroro Local Government Area. In a letter dated March 10, 2026, and signed by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Comrade Idris Legbo, the appointment takes immediate effect. According to the ministry, the appointment was based on Kurebe’s “perceived competence, integrity and commitment to duty.” The letter stated that the coordinator will be responsible for overseeing, coordinating and monitoring all activities related to solid mineral operations within Shiroro LGA in line with existing laws, regulations and directives of the…
UN Women and the South Saharan Social Development Organization (SSDO) have launched an anthology highlighting women’s experiences of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and documenting the struggles of Nigerian women in accessing justice. The organizations made the call during the launch of the anthology titled “The Cost of Justice: Women’s Voice of Resilience in Nigeria,” as part of activities marking the International Women’s Day 2026 celebration on Friday in Abuja. They also called for reforms to reduce barriers preventing women and girls from accessing justice in Nigeria. Ms Beatrice Eyong, UN Women Country Representative to Nigeria and ECOWAS, said the anthology documents…
Presco Plc, a leading agro-industrial oil palm company in West Africa, has announced plans to invest $200 million in Abia’s oil palm sector. The company’s Chairman, Mr Olakanmi Sarumi, made this known on Friday when the management of the organization and Afrinvest visited Gov. Alex Otti in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area. Sarumi said the proposed investment would involve the development of oil palm plantations on about 14,086 hectares of a 20,000-hectare concession in Ozuitem, Abam and Ulonna. “Our task from His Excellency and the state is to establish a mutually beneficial relationship, facilitate land acquisition for Presco…
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has warned content creators against taking photographs or recording videos of unsuspecting members of the public and sharing them on social media without their consent. The commission gave the warning on Friday in a statement issued by Mr Babatunde Bamigboye, Head of Legal, Enforcement and Regulations, in Abuja. Bamigboye said such actions violate citizens’ rights to informational self-determination as guaranteed under Section 37 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA). According to him, the commission’s attention has been drawn to the activities of individuals…
The Ministry of ICT and Innovation in Rwanda marked a key milestone with the launch of the Rwanda FinTech Centre, highlighting the country’s ongoing progress in digital finance. Minister Paula Musoni emphasized that Rwanda has achieved over 90% financial inclusion, but the focus is now shifting toward scaling fintech innovation to address the needs of businesses and communities effectively. During the event, Minister Musoni stressed the importance of moving beyond pilot projects to implement scalable fintech solutions that deliver tangible impact. She called for coordinated efforts within the ecosystem to ensure that initiatives grow systematically, fostering sustainable digital financial services across…