Tag: Middle East tensions
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Nigeria Begins Evacuation of Citizens From Iran as Middle East Tensions Escalate
By Paul Joseph The Federal Government of Nigeria has begun evacuating Nigerians who wish to leave Iran, escorting them across the border into Armenia as tensions in the Middle East continue to rise. The evacuation effort comes after a crisis that erupted on February 28 following coordinated military strikes by the United States and Israel…
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Netanyahu Vows Intensified Military Campaign Against Iran
By Paul Joseph Tensions in the Middle East have surged dramatically as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a stern warning to Iran and the international community, declaring that Israel’s military campaign is only beginning despite massive strikes already carried out across Iranian territory. Israeli forces have launched waves of airstrikes targeting key military, intelligence,…
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Middle East Tensions Force Nigerian Fuel Prices to Record Highs in Abuja and Lagos
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Nigerian consumers are grappling with soaring petrol prices, with the retail cost hitting ₦960 per litre in Abuja and ₦935 in Lagos, as regional instability in the Middle East drives up crude oil costs globally. Fuel marketers and the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) confirmed the price adjustments on March 4, 2026,…
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UAE begins ‘exceptional’ flight operations amid Middle East tensions
By: Sunday Ameh The United Arab Emirates General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced the commencement of exceptional flight operations across airports in the country to facilitate the departure of passengers stranded due to recent regional tensions. The development follows the temporary closure of UAE airspace after Iran launched reprisal missile attacks on United States…