Iran has strongly rejected US President Donald Trump’s claims of ongoing peace talks, dismissing them as “fake news” designed to manipulate financial and oil markets. Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf said on Tuesday that no negotiations were taking place with Washington, despite Trump’s announcement that he had ordered a pause “to determine whether a broader agreement can be reached.” Crude oil prices, which had breached the $110 mark on Monday, initially fell sharply after Trump announced a five-day delay in attacks on Iran’s power plants. However, Brent crude surged back above $100 per barrel on Tuesday amid continued regional uncertainty. Despite…
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Global crude oil prices surged back above $100 per barrel on Tuesday shortly after Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf rejected US President Donald Trump’s peace talk claims. According to the latest trends and the intensifying war involving Iran and Lebanon, oil prices are expected to remain above $100 per barrel in the near term, causing economic uncertainty and putting additional strain on struggling economies in Asia. These prices had come down late on Monday after US President Donald Trump announced that peace talks were ongoing between the two sides. Brent crude oil prices dropped more than 10 per cent during…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has approved amendments to its statutes and electoral framework, fixing Sept. 26 for its elective congress. Ashenews gathered through NAN reports that the decisions were taken at an Extraordinary General Assembly held at the DSP Alamieyeseigha Banquet Hall, Government House, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Congress unanimously endorsed revisions to the NFF Statutes (March 2026 Edition), Electoral Code and Standing Orders, aimed at strengthening governance and transparency. It also ratified a 12-member Electoral Committee and Appeals Committee drawn from six geopolitical zones, to be inaugurated on March 25 in Abuja. On financial governance, Congress approved Ernst &…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has announced a ₦10,000 salary top-up for all workers in the state as part of measures to cushion the impact of rising fuel prices. Ashenews reports that Makinde made the announcement on Monday at a programme held in Ibadan, the state capital. The governor said the additional payment would serve as petrol and transportation support for workers amid the economic challenges. “I’m happy to announce that all workers in Oyo State and the local government starting from April, at least for the first three months, will be given ₦10,000 in addition to their monthly salary as petrol/transportation…
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has reaffirmed that his administration’s strategy to expand the state’s economy is anchored on youth empowerment and agribusiness. Makinde stated this during the commencement of the disbursement of N1.5 billion to 1,000 beneficiaries under the Youth Entrepreneurs in Agriculture Programme / Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery (YEAP-SAfER) initiative. The programme aims to empower 1,000 youths who complete state-sponsored trainings at CSS Integrated Farms in Gora, Nasarawa State, with each recipient receiving N1.5 million in funding. The YEAP-SAfER initiative, themed Agri-Entrepreneurial Support Partnership, is a collaborative effort with First City Monument Bank and the Mastercard…
Lagos State Health District One (LSHD1) on Monday launched an intensive clinical immersion programme aimed at fixing weak referral links blamed for preventable maternal and neonatal deaths. Dr Sola Pitan, Permanent Secretary of LSHD1, said the initiative focuses on timely referrals and better care coordination between Primary Health Centres (PHCs) and secondary hospitals. “Prompt referrals for pregnant women with complications will significantly reduce maternal and neonatal deaths when the need arises,” Pitan said during training at Orile Agege General Hospital. He explained that the programme would equip PHC workers to identify danger signs early, understand their limits, and refer patients…
The International Committee of the Red Cross and the Nigerian Red Cross Society have refuted claims circulating on social media alleging that the Red Cross is providing support to armed groups in Northern Nigeria. The organisations described the claims as false and misleading. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Chima Nwankwo, Head of Communications for the NRCS, on Monday in Abuja. “The ICRC and NRCS are aware of harmful social media content claiming that the Red Cross is supporting armed groups in Northern Nigeria. “Both organisations categorically refute these claims, which are false,” Nwankwo said. He noted…
A fire outbreak in the early hours of Monday destroyed the residence of Mika’ilu Fagaci, a Nagarta Radio reporter, in Zaria, the Federal Fire Service (FFS), Zaria Area Command, has said. This is contained in a statement issued by ASF Kamaluddeen Shehu, Public Relations Officer of the command in Zaria. The spokesperson said the incident occurred at about 4:30 a.m. on Monday. He added that the property is located at No. 4 Abdu Na Mairo Street, behind ABU Quarters, Jushi area of Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State. According to him, preliminary investigations showed that the fire was caused…
The Federal Government, through the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has announced the commencement of applications for its foreign master’s postgraduate scholarship programme for the 2026/2027 academic session. Ashenews reports that the commission disclosed this in a statement posted on its official 𝕏 handle on Monday, noting that the application portal opens on March 23, 2026, and will close on April 19, 2026. According to the NDDC, the scholarship scheme is designed to equip young Nigerians from the Niger Delta region with advanced education and professional training. The commission stated that the initiative aims to boost beneficiaries’ capacity to participate in local content…
The Kaduna State Contributory Health Management Authority is intensifying collaboration with traditional institutions to increase enrollment in the state health insurance scheme by 30 per cent. Abubakar Hassan, Director-General of KADCHMA, disclosed this during a Sallah homage visit to the Ahmed Bamalli on Monday in Zaria, emphasising strengthened partnerships with local leaders. Hassan said the visit also felicitated the emirate council on the successful completion of Ramadan and Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, while reinforcing cooperation to expand insurance coverage, particularly among informal sector workers. He noted that about 10 per cent of Kaduna State’s population is currently enrolled, and the authority aims…