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‘Lucky Soul, He Died In Jihad’ – Sheikh Gumi Reacts To Ali Khamenei’s Death

‘Lucky Soul, He Died In Jihad’ – Sheikh Gumi Reacts To Ali Khamenei’s Death Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has reacted to the reported death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. Gumi described him as “a lucky soul” who “died in jihad.” In a post shared on his Facebook page on Sunday, Gumi said Khamenei died “in jihad against killers of innocent children and women in Gaza and elsewhere.” He added that Khamenei’s blood “will fuel the change in the ummah,” noting that the Iranian leader stood firmly for justice and didn’t hide in bunkers. Gumi wrote: “Ayatollah Ali Khamenei:…

Mar

2026

Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, Daughter, Grand Child, Daughter-Inlaw, Son-Inlaw Killed In Us-Israel Strikes

Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei, Daughter, Grandchild Killed In US-Israel Strikes Several Iranian media have confirmed the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, following a barrage of missile strikes orchestrated by Israel and the United States on Saturday. Khamenei’s daughter, grandchild, daughter-in-law and son-in-law were also killed in the military operation. Debate over whether Khamenei was indeed among those killed in the joint operation raged across the world late Saturday, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu choosing his words carefully when he said “there are many signs the supreme leader is no longer with us”. “The Supreme Leader of…

Mar

2026

Tension Over Subsidy Removal Has Reduced- President Tinubu

FGN, News Flash, Politics

Tension Over Subsidy Removal Has Reduced – Tinubu President Bola Tinubu on Friday night expressed optimism about Nigeria’s economy, stating that better days lie ahead. The President said the tension occasioned by subsidy removal has subsided, noting that at one time many Nigerians had thought his administration could reverse the subsidy removal. “It was initially very difficult for many to understand the direction of my thinking, but I am glad we are out of the dark tunnel. Many even thought we could reverse the subsidy removal. The tension has subsided,” the President said. President Tinubu stated the above when he…

Mar

2026

Attack On Iran: Russia Slams US, Israel, Reveals Plans To Step In

Attack On Iran: Russia Slams US, Israel, Reveals Plans To Step In Russia’s Foreign Ministry also called on the international community to carefully assess what it described as irresponsible actions that could further destabilise the Middle East. Russia has strongly criticised the recent attacks on Iran by the United States and its ally, Israel. In a statement, Russia’s Foreign Ministry condemned what it described as increasing military strikes on Iranian territory. According to reports by ABC News, Russia called the attacks “a pre-planned and unprovoked act of armed aggression” against a sovereign member of the United Nations. Moscow also called…

Mar

2026

Reports Of Ayatollah Khamenei’s Death ‘Feel Correct’ – Trump

Reports Of Khamenei’s Death ‘Feel Correct’ – Trump US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he believes multiple reports that Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been killed in air strikes are true — but stopped short of directly confirming the news. “We feel that that is a correct story,” he was quoted as saying by NBC News. Trump also spoke to ABC News about reports of Khamenei’s death, saying, “I don’t want to say anything definitively until I see things, but we believe he is. And many of their leaders are gone.” Earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…

Feb

2026

Iran Defence Minister, Guards Commander Killed In Israeli Attacks

International, News Flash, Security, World News

Iran Defence Minister, Guards Commander Killed In Israeli Attacks The commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Gen. Mohammad Pakpour, was killed in Saturday morning’s strikes that marked the opening wave of coordinated U.S.-Israeli strikes, according to Israeli officials. Pakpour had been appointed to the position after his predecessor, Hossein Salami, was killed by Israel in the opening strike of last year’s 12-day war. Iranian authorities denied the report. A channel affiliated with the regime said that “all commanders of Iran’s armed forces are safe and sound” and urged the public to disregard what it described as rumors spread…

Feb

2026

US, Israel Launch Strikes Against Iran

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, World News

US, Israel Launch Strikes Against Iran The United States and Israel launched a wave of strikes against targets in Iranian cities on Saturday, triggering explosions and columns of smoke in the capital Tehran. The attacks came after US President Donald Trump expressed frustration at Iran’s stance in negotiations over its nuclear and missile programmes. Trump said Washington’s goal was “eliminating imminent threats” from Iran, and Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz described the action as a “preventive strike”. “The United States’ military began major combat operations in Iran,” Trump said in a video message posted on his social media site while…

Feb

2026

Dr. Okey Udo, Others Inaugurated As Members Of The Board Of Directors Of Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture Business School, Umudike

Abia State, Education, News Flash, Personality

Today, Dr. Okey Udo alongside other eminent Abians/Nigerians were inaugurated as members of the Board of Directors of the prestigious Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, BUSINESS SCHOOL, Umudike. This appointment provides a valuable platform to serve his country and contribute to nurturing a new generation of agribusiness leaders and entrepreneurs who will drive food security, innovation, and sustainable prosperity across Africa. From right, Dr. Chika Ikenga (MD of unichem , Dr. Uche Ogah (former minister), Dr Okey Udo (VOG Global), Dr Kingsley Nwaigburu(DG Debt mgt, Abia state, Prof. John Ihedinihu, Prof. Ekwe (director biz school), Prof. Ogbonnaya Okoro, Engr Emeka…

Feb

2026