Politics

Britons should not take photos of strikes in UAE, embassy warns

It comes after a British man was charged in Dubai for allegedly filming Iranian missiles.

BBC News•3/13/2026

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Umuahia-Ikwuano, Ikot-Ekpene Highway: Ministry makes clarifications as Abia Govt claims project

The Ministry of Works has provided clarifications regarding the dispute related to the construction of the Umuahia-Ikwuano and Ikot-Ekpene Highway. The administration of Governor Alex Otti has recently included the Umuahia–Ikwuano–Ikot Ekpene federal road among the projects newly initiated by the state government. However, Chidi Uwaeziozi, the Controller of Works in the Federal Ministry of […] Umuahia-Ikwuano, Ikot-Ekpene Highway: Ministry makes clarifications as Abia Govt claims project

Passan's ultimate MLB season preview: Predictions, inside intel and breakout stars for all 30 teams

Opening Day is approaching fast -- and Jeff Passan has everything you need to know covered.

ESPN•3/13/2026

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‘Join ADC; let’s save Nigeria from imminent collapse’ – Kenneth Okonkwo

“We will not be able to endure four more years of unavailability and high cost of fuel, of insecurity…” The post ‘Join ADC; let’s save Nigeria from imminent collapse’ – Kenneth Okonkwo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Premium Times•3/13/2026

Aaib, crude oil prices surge to above $100 per barrel

Crude oil prices have again surpassed $100 per barrel as the ripple effects of the Iran-United States-Israel war bite harder on the Gulf region and the world in general. DAILY POST reports Brent topped $101.3 per barrel while West Texas Intermediate surged to $96.30 per barrel as of Friday morning after dipping to below $90 […] Aaib, crude oil prices surge to above $100 per barrel

Dharshini David: The UK's economy was on shaky ground even before Iran war

The government's hopes that 2026 would be the year when growth picks up are at risk of being scuppered.

'My hotel bill is £12,000': British holidaymakers stranded by Iran war

Flights are restricted due to the conflict leaving people stuck running up bills for rooms and food.

BBC News•3/13/2026

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Business Day Nigeria•3/13/2026

Unregulated palm oil imports threatening local investments – Okomu MD

Nigeria’s palm oil industry is facing renewed pressure as rising imports, policy uncertainty and structural bottlenecks threaten local production. Industry read more Unregulated palm oil imports threatening local investments – Okomu MD

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Business Day Nigeria•3/13/2026

Farinre’s AI bias and gender harm project backed by UK Parliament

A proposal by Nigerian-born scientist Bamidele Farinre to investigate fairness in artificial intelligence particularly against women, has been selected by read more Farinre’s AI bias and gender harm project backed by UK Parliament

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Forint Lags Emerging Peers as Energy Hit Amplifies Hungary Risks

Hungary’s forint is the worst performing emerging-market currency during the Iran war, as a jump in energy prices amplifies an array of existing risks to its economy ahead of next month’s elections.

Bloomberg•3/13/2026

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Ex-Jigawa Gov Sule Lamido, sons, family firms to face fresh trial over alleged N1.3bn fraud

Justice Peter Odo Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed April 1 for a fresh arraignment of former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, over the N1.3 billion corruption charge brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Lamido is to be arraigned on the day alongside his two […] Ex-Jigawa Gov Sule Lamido, sons, family firms to face fresh trial over alleged N1.3bn fraud

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‘Allow judicial process run its course’ – Lawyer faults reports on medical doctor’s trial

Marvin Omorogbe, the lawyer representing an Abuja medical practitioner, Dr. John Abebe, in an alleged IVF fraud case, has condemned what he described as prejudicial reports on the trial. Abebe, of Joje Fertility Centre Limited, is being prosecuted by the Inspector General of Police, IGP. Omorogbe, founding partner at Deji Adeyanju & Partners, in a […] ‘Allow judicial process run its course’ – Lawyer faults reports on medical doctor’s trial