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Iran declares 40‑day mourning, 7 public holidays after Supreme Leader Khamenei’s death, Citizens celebrate

Iran’s state television has announced a 40-day mourning duration and seven public holidays following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Israeli strikes, who had been in power since 1989. “With the martyrdom of the supreme leader, his…

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  • OnMarch 1, 2026
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BREAKING: Iran’s Supreme Leader , Khamenei’s is dead. State TV confirms news

Iranian state television on Sunday verified the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, without referring to a massive US and Israeli attack on his residence. This was revealed around 5:00 am (01:30 GMT), by a presenter on state…

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  • OnMarch 1, 2026
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Middle East Crisis: EU Foreign Ministers to Convene Sunday for Emergency Talks

Following retaliation attacks triggered by U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and the middle east, European Union Foreign Policy chief Kaja Kalla announced that the bloc’s foreign ministers would meet for “extraordinary” talks on the subject on Sunday. “I will…

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  • OnFebruary 28, 2026
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Iran’s supreme leader Khamenei likely eliminated, Israeli PM Netanyahu reveals

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says there are many signs that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, may no longer be alive. On Saturday, the United States and Israel had launched missile strikes on Iran, while Israel described the attack…

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  • OnFebruary 28, 2026
Airlines Cut Middle East Flights After United States and Israel Strike Iran
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Airlines Cut Middle East Flights After United States and Israel Strike Iran

In a major blow to international travel, worldwide airlines responded to renewed conflict in the Middle East by cutting and cancelling flights across key routes. The United States and Israel launched coordinated military strikes on Iran, sparking tense confrontations and…

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  • OnFebruary 28, 2026
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BREAKING: Iran Retaliates Attack, Launches Airstrike on US Navy 5th Fleet in Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait

Israel backed the U.S. launched a surprise attack on Tehran on Saturday, calling the move pre-emptive. Amid the fresh flare-up, both Iran and Israel have closed their airspaces, with Iraq also joining in. Meanwhile, reports of a US hand in…

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  • OnFebruary 28, 2026
Iran-Israel Conflict : Trump Says US, Israel to Pause Strikes
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Iran: Trump confirms full involvement in ‘Major Combat Operations’ alongside Israel

United States President, Donald Trump, has confirmed Washington’s active participation in coordinated military strikes alongside Israel by announcing that the country has begun “major combat operations” against Iran. He announced this in a video that was uploaded early on Saturday.…

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  • OnFebruary 28, 2026
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BREAKING: Israel launches massive unprovoked explosion on Iran, first in 2026

Israel has launched an unprovoked attack on Iran, despite ongoing nuclear talks between Iran and the United States. The nation’s defence minister declared on Saturday morning that his nation had attacked Iran with missiles. Early Saturday, missiles hit University Street…

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  • OnFebruary 28, 2026
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Urgent Evacuation Notice as US Embassy Advises Staff to Leave Israel Amid Potential Iran Conflict

The US Embassy in Israel has requested that its non-emergency employees and their families depart the country amid escalating tensions about a potential assault on Iran. According to an email sent to the mission on Friday by Ambassador Mike Huckabee,…

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  • OnFebruary 27, 2026
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Bill Gates admits to 2 affairs, apologises to foundation staff over Epstein ties

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has expressed regret to Gates Foundation employees for his previous contacts with convicted sexual offender Jeffrey Epstein, calling it a “huge mistake to spend time with him.” According to a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) article, the…

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  • OnFebruary 26, 2026
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US Congress Submits Report On Nigeria, Recommends Sanctions Over ‘Christian Persecution’

A member of the US Congress, Riley M. Moore, has called for sanctions and the repeal of blasphemy and Sharia laws in Nigeria as part of broader recommendations to address violence against Christian communities in the country. The application comes…

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  • OnFebruary 24, 2026
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Violence erupts across Mexico as El Mencho, drug cartel leader is killed by Mexican military

Violence has erupted in Mexico after troops killed Nemesio ‘El Mencho’ Oseguera Cervantes, head of the Jalisco New Generation (CJNG) drug cartel. As the most wanted drug boss in the country, El Mencho leads one of the fastest-growing criminal networks…

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  • OnFebruary 23, 2026
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Donald Trump Throws Big Blow At Supreme Court, Raises Global Tariffs to 15% After Court Ruling

US President Donald Trump has shown major defiance for the supreme court and its justices by raising global tariffs on goods imported from 10 percent to 15 percent. The ruling was revealed in a Truth Social post on Saturday, just…

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  • OnFebruary 22, 2026
Donald Trump
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Global Tariff Ruling: “I’m Absolutely Ashamed Of Certain Supreme Court Justices” – Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump has responded to the supreme court’s ruling, lashing out against the six Supreme Court justices who handed him one of the biggest setbacks of his second term in office by striking down hi administration’s global tariffs.…

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  • OnFebruary 21, 2026
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US Supreme Court Strikes Down President Trump’s Illegal Tariffs Against Trading Partners

The Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s far-reaching global tariffs on Friday, handing him a significant loss on an issue crucial to his economic agenda. Delivered on Friday, the decision nullifies a contentious framework that allowed President Trump to impose sweeping…

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  • OnFebruary 20, 2026
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# Lagos Hackathon Brings 99 Nigerian Tech Teams Together to Build AI and Digital Solutions **Meta description:** Lagos hackathon brings 99 Nigerian tech teams together to build AI and digital solutions for real-world challenges across key sectors. LAGOS, Nigeria, August 21, 2026: The Nigerian technology community is turning its attention to Lagos as **99 teams of students, developers, founders and emerging innovators** come together for a major hackathon focused on building practical digital solutions. The **Thrive-In-Tech 6.0 Hackathon**, taking place today, August 21, at GolfView Suites and Conference Centre in Ikeja, Lagos, is bringing young technology talents together under the theme **“Build for Impact.”** The event is part of the two-day Thrive-In-Tech 6.0 programme scheduled for August 21 and 22. According to the organisers, 99 teams have registered for the competition, just one team short of the 100-team capacity. 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Participants are expected to develop their ideas during the innovation sprint and demonstrate how their proposed solutions can address a genuine problem. This practical approach matters in Nigeria's technology ecosystem, where having technical knowledge is increasingly only one part of building a successful digital product. Young developers also need to understand users, identify viable problems, work in teams and communicate their ideas effectively. The competition also gives participants an opportunity to meet other people within Nigeria's growing technology community. The wider Thrive-In-Tech programme brings together technology professionals, founders, entrepreneurs, students and emerging innovators for mentorship, career development, networking and practical technology sessions. For many participants, the value of the event could therefore extend beyond the final judging session. A connection made during the hackathon could lead to mentorship, employment, collaboration or even the development of a startup. ## Back story: Why Nigeria needs more practical technology programmes The Lagos hackathon comes as Nigeria continues to place greater attention on digital skills and technology entrepreneurship. Across the country, young Nigerians are increasingly learning software development, artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity and other digital skills. However, there remains an important gap between learning a technical skill and knowing how to use it to solve a problem that people are actually facing. Hackathons attempt to close that gap by putting participants under real development conditions. Instead of simply completing a course or watching tutorials, participants have to think about a problem, develop a solution, work with other people and present the result. There is also growing evidence that Nigerian students can compete effectively when given opportunities to build with emerging technologies. In May, two University of Lagos teams stood out at the AI4Telco Hackathon, where they developed technology solutions as part of a competition focused on artificial intelligence and telecommunications. [University of Lagos report on the AI4Telco Hackathon](https://unilag.edu.ng/unilag-teams-shine-bright-at-ai4telco-hackathon/) This makes initiatives such as Thrive-In-Tech particularly relevant. They create spaces where young Nigerians can move from being consumers of technology to becoming builders of products and services. The emphasis on artificial intelligence is also timely. 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