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Premier League explains why Manchester United didn’t get penalty against Bournemouth 

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The Premier League has addressed questions over why Manchester United was not awarded a penalty during their 2-2 draw with Bournemouth on Friday night.

Referee Stuart Attwell awarded a penalty earlier when Matheus Cunha was fouled in the area, allowing Bruno Fernandes to give United a 1-0 lead. Bournemouth equalized through Ryan Christie after Amad Diallo was tripped in the box, but Attwell opted to let play continue.

United regained the lead via an own goal by James Hill, before Bournemouth drew level from the penalty spot after Harry Maguire received a straight red card for a similar challenge.

Regarding the incident involving Diallo, the Premier League Match Centre explained, X: “The referee’s call of no penalty for a challenge by Truffert was checked and confirmed by VAR—with it deemed the contact was not sufficient for a foul.”

US announces waiver on Iranian oil amid crude supply setback

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President Donald Trump’s administration of the United States has issued a 30-day sanctions waiver allowing the purchase of Iranian oil at sea, a move aimed at relieving energy supply pressures amid the ongoing U.S.-Israeli military operations against Iran.

The temporary authorization was outlined in a general license posted Friday on the U.S. Treasury Department’s website, permitting the sale of Iranian crude and petroleum products loaded onto vessels between March 20 and April 19.

 

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the development on X, describing the waiver as “narrowly tailored” and “temporary,” intended specifically to clear Iranian oil currently stranded at sea.

 

“By temporarily unlocking this existing supply for the world, the United States will quickly bring approximately 140 million barrels of oil to global markets, expanding worldwide energy availability and helping to relieve temporary supply pressures caused by Iran,” Bessent said.

 

He added, “In essence, we will be using the Iranian barrels against Tehran to keep prices down as we continue Operation Epic Fury.”

 

This represents the third short-term sanctions relief in roughly two weeks, following a similar move for Russian oil.

Despite the measure, oil and gas prices remain elevated. Brent crude, which traded at around $72 per barrel before the outbreak of hostilities rose to $110 barrel per day as of Friday night.

Police officer shot dead on official duty in Benue

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Gunmen have killed a police inspector, identified as Otor Ejiga, in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, in an attack that has raised fresh security concerns.

The officer, attached to the Mega Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp along Gbajimba Road, was reportedly shot dead on Thursday evening.

 

Sources disclosed that the incident occurred while the inspector was operating an unauthorized checkpoint near the camp.

 

“He was on duty around the camp area when the gunmen attacked him at a checkpoint that was not officially approved,” a source said.

 

The assailants were said to have fled the scene immediately after the attack, making away with the officer’s service rifle.

 

“They escaped with his rifle after shooting him. It all happened very quickly before any reinforcement could arrive,” another source added.

 

A patrol team later responded to the distress call and recovered the officer’s body, which was deposited at the Benue State University Teaching Hospital mortuary for autopsy.

 

“The patrol team moved in after the incident, recovered his remains, and took him to the hospital,” a security source confirmed.

 

Meanwhile, security agencies have launched a manhunt to track down the perpetrators and recover the stolen firearm.

 

“We have commenced a manhunt for the attackers, and efforts are ongoing to recover the stolen weapon,” a security official said.

 

It was also gathered that a full-scale investigation has been initiated into the circumstances surrounding the incident, while the officer in charge has been queried over alleged supervisory lapses.

 

“The authorities are not taking this lightly. The officer in charge has been queried as part of ongoing internal investigations,” the source added.

Dangote Refinery increases fuel price to N1,245 per litre

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Dangote Refinery has announced an increase in the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), raising it from N1,175 to N1,245 per litre — a hike of N70.

The new pricing will take effect from 12:00 a.m. on March 21, 2026, and will cover all outstanding and yet-to-be-loaded volumes.

In the same adjustment, the refinery also raised its coastal supply price from N1,512,648 to N1,606,518 per metric tonne.

The company attributed the price review to ongoing global geopolitical tensions affecting market conditions.

It added that customers with valid Bank Guarantees can continue to load products under existing arrangements, provided they pay the price difference.

Dangote Refinery further stated that all outstanding differential payments must be settled on or before March 23, 2026.

Nigerian Newssphere reports the latest hike is the fifth since the Iran-United States-Israel war escalation since February 28th.

UK finally approves US use of bases for missile strikes on Iran

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The United Kingdom has approved a request by the United States to use British military bases for strikes on Iran-linked targets tied to threats in the Strait of Hormuz.

Downing Street confirmed the decision on Friday after a ministerial meeting, emphasizing that Britain will not take part directly in the military action but will permit expanded US operations from its territory.

 

A government spokesperson said the bases would support US “defensive operations to degrade the missile sites and capabilities being used to attack ships.”

 

Despite the approval, the UK struck a cautious note, stressing the need to avoid further escalation. “Ministers underlined the need for urgent de-escalation and a swift resolution to the war,” the statement added.

 

Previously, Britain had restricted US access to its bases to operations specifically targeting missile threats linked to British interests.

 

The move comes amid rising tensions, as former US President Donald Trump criticized NATO allies, describing them as “cowards” for declining to deploy warships.

All their leaders wiped out—Trump announces victory against Iran

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United States President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran’s leadership structure has been largely dismantled amid ongoing joint military operations involving the U.S. and Israel, stating that Washington now has “nobody to talk to” as tensions persist.

Trump made the remarks on Friday at the White House during an event honoring the U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen football team for winning the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy.

 

Referring to the ongoing operations involving Iran, Trump said, “Their leaders are all gone, their next set of leaders are all gone, and their next set of leaders are mostly gone.”

 

He added that the situation has made diplomatic engagement difficult, noting, “Nobody wants to be a leader over there anymore—we are having a hard time. We want to talk to them, and there’s nobody to talk to. We have nobody to talk to, and you know what? We like it that way.”

It’s Nigerians only—Presidency speaks on acceptance of foreign deportees from UK

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The Presidency has refuted claims that Nigeria agreed to receive foreign deportees under a new migration arrangement with the United Kingdom, stating that the deal strictly applies to Nigerian nationals residing illegally in the UK.

Earlier reports had indicated that the Nigerian government signed an agreement with the UK to facilitate the deportation of failed asylum seekers and convicted criminals.

However, reacting to the development, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, described the narrative as false and misleading in a statement posted on X.

He emphasized that Nigeria has no obligation to accept non-Nigerians under the agreement.

Ajayi stated, “For clarity, it is important to state that the agreement signed by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, during the State Visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on behalf of the government of Nigeria and Home Secretary Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood on behalf of the UK government only relates to Nigerians who do not have legal status to live and remain in the UK.

“The Nigerian government is not taking back non-Nigerians. The UK government is not compelling Nigeria to take those who are not our citizens.

“This clarification becomes necessary because of those who have already revved up their misinformation machinery.

“The agreement guarantees that returnees who are citizens of Nigeria will be treated with dignity, retain rights under domestic law, and may re-enter in the future if they meet the applicable immigration requirements.”

The presidency further cited a statement from the Ministry of Interior, which noted:

“It also provides detailed arrangements for the dignified return and reintegration of NIGERIANS who do not have the legal right to remain in the UK.

“This arrangement includes the use of secured travel documentation, case-by-case identity verification, and safeguards for vulnerable individuals and potential victims of trafficking.

“This framework also sets out clear definitions, scope, and areas of cooperation, including information sharing, capacity building, training, and joint research on migration management and border security.”

Nigerian troops gun down top ISWAP commander in Adamawa

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Troops of the Nigerian Army have reportedly killed a senior commander of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), identified as Abou Ameer, during a failed attempt by insurgents to infiltrate a military formation in the Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State.

 

According to Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, security sources said Ameer led the attack on the troops.

 

He was said to have recently assumed the role of Ameer (Qaid) of Pulka after his predecessor, Modu Kunduli, was neutralized in Mayanti village, Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.

 

The report stated that the insurgents were met with intense resistance from the troops and were forced to retreat after suffering heavy casualties.

 

It added that several senior ISWAP commanders, including Abu Ali Jango, Jundulla, and Saleh Madagali, sustained gunshot wounds during the clash.

 

Troops were also said to have recovered weapons and intelligence materials from the scene, underscoring sustained military pressure on insurgent operations in the Northeast.

War: Iran’s spokesperson Naini killed in US-Israel strike

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The spokesman of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Ali Mohammad Naini, has been killed in an attack, according to reports by the Tasnim news agency.

In a statement published on its Sepah News platform, the IRGC said Naini “was martyred in a criminal and cowardly terrorist attack at dawn,” accusing both the United States and Israel of carrying out the strike.

 

His death occurred just hours after he issued a strong warning challenging US naval activities in the Gulf. Naini, described as a veteran commander, had served the Islamic Republic for over 40 years.

 

The development adds to a growing list of senior Iranian figures reportedly killed in recent strikes, including security chief Ali Larijani and intelligence minister Esmaeil Khatib. b.

 

Reports also claim that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, was killed in the early hours of the coordinated attacks and has been succeeded by his son, Mojtaba Khamenei.

UK to depot failed Nigerian asylum seekers after deal with Tinubu’s govt

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05/07/2024. London, United Kingdom. The Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's official portraits upon his official appointment by His Majesty The King. Picture by Simon Dawson/ No 10 Downing Street

The administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu has entered into a new agreement with the UK Home Office to facilitate the return of Nigerians who have failed to secure asylum as well as convicted offenders.

The development was disclosed on Thursday by the UK authorities, following President Tinubu’s recent visit to the United Kingdom.

Under the arrangement, individuals whose asylum applications have been rejected and have exhausted all legal avenues will be deported back to Nigeria.

Reports indicate that about 961 Nigerian asylum seekers in the UK have reached the end of their appeal process and are no longer eligible for refugee status.

In addition, around 1,110 Nigerian nationals convicted of various offenses are currently awaiting deportation.

The agreement also covers Nigerians who have overstayed their visas, as both countries move to strengthen immigration enforcement and bilateral cooperation.

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