In ​addition to the two ​critically ⁠injured soldiers, the statement said that another soldier "has been traumatised" ⁠while ​the officers' mess ​facility was hit and burned down. The statement ‌from ⁠Ghana's armed forces did not say who fired the missiles, but it said Ghana's foreign ​ministry ​had protested ⁠the incident at U.N. headquarters in New York. Legit.ng gathers that Ghanaian ​soldiers are deployed as part ​of the UNIFIL mission in Lebanon. Recall that Lebanon was pulled ⁠into the war in the ​Middle East on Monday, March 2, when Hezbollah ​fired rockets at Israel that ignited a new Israeli offensive against the group. Two soldiers were critically injured as the headquarters of Ghana's United ​Nations peacekeeping battalion in Lebanon ‌was hit by missile attacks on Friday, March 6, according to a statement released by Ghana's armed forces. 18 minutes ago by Nurudeen Lawal Moment drone strikes Dubai airport A video shared by Al Jazeera shows the moment a drone struck Dubai International Airport’s runway, forcing the suspension of all flights on Saturday. 25 minutes ago by Nurudeen Lawal Trump vows to hit Iran harder President Trump has warned in a Truth Social post that more Iranian officials will be targets, saying, “Today Iran will be hit very hard!" He also reacted to the apology by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian earlier in the day to neighbouring nations over Tehran’s attacks. an hour ago by Nurudeen Lawal and The Associated Press Iran's president apologises for strikes on neighbours Iran's president apologised on Saturday, March 7, for attacks on regional countries even as its missiles and drones flew toward Gulf Arab states, The Associated Press notes that this indicates that Tehran's political leadership could not exercise full command over Iran's armed forces. an hour ago by Nurudeen Lawal Iran vows not to surrender President Masoud Pezeshkian has reacted to President Donald Trump's statement asking for Iran's "unconditional surrender". Pezeshkian said Iran will never surrender. This is as Tehran continues to strike targets in Israel and the Gulf region with drones and missiles, with the war going into the second week. an hour ago by Ezra Ukanwa and The Associated Press Russia reportedly provides Iran information capable of helping Tehran strike US military Russia's intelligence sharing with Iran may enhance targeting of US military assets in the Gulf, while Ukraine offers expertise against Iranian drone threats. Read more 16 hours ago by Nurudeen Lawal Ghana peacekeeping battalion hit by missile attacks in Lebanon Two soldiers were critically injured as the headquarters of Ghana's United ​Nations peacekeeping battalion in Lebanon ‌was hit by missile attacks on Friday, March 6, according to a statement released by Ghana's armed forces. Recall that Lebanon was pulled ⁠into the war in the ​Middle East on Monday, March 2, when Hezbollah ​fired rockets at Israel that ignited a new Israeli offensive against the group. Legit.ng gathers that Ghanaian ​soldiers are deployed as part ​of the UNIFIL mission in Lebanon. The statement ‌from ⁠Ghana's armed forces did not say who fired the missiles, but it said Ghana's foreign ​ministry ​had protested ⁠the incident at U.N. headquarters in New York. In ​addition to the two ​critically ⁠injured soldiers, the statement said that another soldier "has been traumatised" ⁠while ​the officers' mess ​facility was hit and burned down. 16 hours ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf and The Associated Press Donald Trump gives only condition to end war with Iran, details emerge United States (US) president, Donald Trump, on Friday, March 6, 2026, signalled intent to end the war with Iran, but the 79-year-old set a major condition. Read more 6 Mar 2026 at 8:33 AM by Nurudeen Lawal and The Associated Press Israeli continues to attack Iran and Lebanon on Day 7 With the escalation entering the seventh day, Israeli airstrikes pounded the capitals of Iran and Lebanon. Iran is also not backing down as it launched new retaliatory attacks early Friday, March 6, against neighbouring countries that host US forces. There were no immediate reports of casualties, according to AP. 6 Mar 2026 at 8:25 AM by Nurudeen Lawal and The Associated Press Trump says he wants to be involved in picking Iran's next leader President Trump said on Thursday, March 5, that he should be involved in choosing Iran’s next supreme leader, according to AP. This is as the US and Israel hammered the country for a sixth day. Meanwhile, Iran also kept up retaliatory attacks on Israel, American bases and countries around the Middle East region. 6 Mar 2026 at 8:22 AM by Ezra Ukanwa Breaking: Israel cancels Friday prayers at Jerusalem as war with Iran escalates Israeli authorities halt Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa amid escalating tensions with Iran. Security concerns prompted closure of key religious sites in Jerusalem. Read more 5 Mar 2026 at 10:19 AM by Nurudeen Lawal and The Associated Press Iran launches new attacks, Israel reacts Iran has launched a new wave of attacks on Thursday morning, March 5, at Israeli and American bases, according to AP. Legit.ng gathers that Tehran threatened that the United States would “bitterly regret” torpedoing an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean. Ayatollah Abdollah Javadi Amoli, a prominent Iranian religious leader, called for “Trump's blood". Meanwhile, Israel said it had begun a “large-scale” attack on Tehran. 5 Mar 2026 at 8:53 AM by Nurudeen Lawal US-Israel vs Iran war: Key things to know on Day 6 As the US-Israel war against Iran enters the sixth day, here is a list of key things that have happened in the last few hours. US attacks Iran's warship : A US submarine sank an Iranian warship in international waters off the coast of Sri Lanka, killing more than 80, according to Sri Lankan officials cited by CNN : A US submarine sank an Iranian warship in international waters off the coast of Sri Lanka, killing more than 80, according to Sri Lankan officials cited by CNN Turkish intercepts Iran's misile: NATO air defense systems shot down an Iranian missile hurtling towards Turkey’s airspace on Wednesday. This is believed to be the first time NATO forces have intercepted an Iranian missile travelling towards a member country since this conflict began. NATO air defense systems shot down an Iranian missile hurtling towards Turkey’s airspace on Wednesday. This is believed to be the first time NATO forces have intercepted an Iranian missile travelling towards a member country since this conflict began. Two remaining US soldiers identified: On Wednesday night, the Pentagon publicly identified the two remaining service members killed in a drone attack in Kuwait on Sunday. On Wednesday night, the Pentagon publicly identified the two remaining service members killed in a drone attack in Kuwait on Sunday. Trump gets Senate's support: Republicans rejected a resolution Wednesday that would have reined in US President Donald Trump’s war powers. Republicans rejected a resolution Wednesday that would have reined in US President Donald Trump’s war powers. What are the US goals in the war? The White House said the US goals are to destroy Iran’s ballistic missile programme, “annihilate” its naval presence, dismantle its terrorist proxies and prevent it from pursuing a nuclear weapon. Regime change was not a primary objective, the White House said The White House said the US goals are to destroy Iran’s ballistic missile programme, “annihilate” its naval presence, dismantle its terrorist proxies and prevent it from pursuing a nuclear weapon. Regime change was not a primary objective, the White House said School bombing in Iran: The White House didn’t rule out that the US military had carried out a strike on a girls’ elementary school in Iran during the initial joint US-Israeli strikes, which killed at least 168 children, according to Iranian state media. 5 Mar 2026 at 8:52 AM by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf and The Associated Press Just In: US sinks Iranian warship as Iran threatens widespread destruction, details emerge The US has sunk an Iranian warship amid escalating conflict, as Iran threatens widespread destruction across the Middle East and global tensions intensify. Read more 4 Mar 2026 at 9:38 AM by Ololade Olatimehin Escalating US-Iran conflict: Why it matters to Nigeria The US-Iran crisis puts Nigerian citizens abroad at risk, analyst Lekan Olayiwola warns, as he hammers the importance of evacuation readiness and diplomacy. Read more 4 Mar 2026 at 9:31 AM by Elijah Odetokun Iran's World Cup participation in doubt: Could FIFA name Nigeria as replacement if they quit? Iran may withdraw from the 2026 FIFA World Cup amid escalating US-Israeli airstrikes, prompting FIFA to consider replacement options for the tournament. Read more 4 Mar 2026 at 9:29 AM by Elijah Odetokun Nigeria vs Iran and Jordan friendly matches in doubt amid US-Israeli airstrikes Nigeria's friendlies against Iran and Jordan face possible cancellation due to Middle Eastern tensions following recent regional conflicts and resulting crisis. Read more 4 Mar 2026 at 9:29 AM by Dave Ibemere Expert speaks on what US-Israeli attack on Iran means for Nigerian economy Muda Yusuf, CEO for the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise says the US-Israeli attack on Iran may lift Nigeria’s oil revenue but strain the naira. Read more 4 Mar 2026 at 8:52 AM by Nurudeen Lawal US-Israel attacks on Iran: Death toll and injuries recorded so far As the US-Israel attacks on Iran enter Day 5, below is a summary of the death toll and injuries recorded so far, according to Al Jazeera's Death toll and injuries live tracker. Iran – killed: 787, injured: hundreds Israel – killed: 11, injured: hundreds US soldiers – killed: 6, injured: 18 Bahrain – killed: 1, injured: 4 Iraq – killed: 2, injured: 5 Jordan – killed: 0, injured: 5 Kuwait – killed: 3, injured: 35 Lebanon – killed: 40, injured: 246 Oman – killed: 1, injured: 5 Qatar – killed: 0, injured: 16 Saudi Arabia – killed: 0, injured: 0 United Arab Emirates – killed: 3, injured: 68 4 Mar 2026 at 8:40 AM by Nurudeen Lawal US, Israel, Iran continue attacks as war enters its 5th day The attack on Iran continues as explosions sounded in Tehran on Wednesday, March 4, according to Al Jazeera. Legit.ng gathers that the Israeli military said it conducted a series of strikes across Iran’s capital targeting its forces. The Iranian Red Crescent Society said at least 787 people have been killed across Iran in the joint US-Israeli attacks. Meanwhile, Tehran has also continued its retaliatory attacks on Israel and US targets in the Middle East, with strikes reported on Washington’s consulate in Dubai, the embassy in Saudi Arabia and a port in the city of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates, among others. 4 Mar 2026 at 8:35 AM by Muslim Muhammad Yusuf Khamenei's death: Full list, details of Iran's top officials killed during US-Israel strike are out Iran confirms the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and top officials in US-Israel strikes, releases names of those killed as Tehran vows retaliation. Read more 2 Mar 2026 at 2:34 PM by Nurudeen Lawal Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon exchange fire The US-Israeli air war against Iran expanded on Monday with no end in sight. According to Reuters, Israel is attacking Lebanon in response to strikes by Hezbollah, while Tehran fired missiles and drones at Israel, Gulf states and a British air base in faraway Cyprus. 2 Mar 2026 at 2:15 PM by Nurudeen Lawal Video: US fighter jet crashing in Kuwait as pilot parachutes down The American F-15 fighter jet and two others were shot down over Kuwait. The US Central Command called it "an apparently friendly fire incident" during an Iranian attack on the Gulf country, CBS News reports. Legit.ng gathers that CENTCOM said in a statement on Monday, March 2, that the aircraft were "mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses", adding that "all six aircrew ejected safely, have been safely recovered, and are in stable condition." The F-15s came down amid attacks on Kuwait from Iranian aircraft, missiles and drones, according to CENTCOM, which the U.S. and its regional allies have been trying to intercept. Read more here. 2 Mar 2026 at 11:32 AM by Basit Jamiu Has Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu been killed in drone airstrike? Fact emerges A viral X post claimed Benjamin Netanyahu was killed in a drone strike, but fact-checking confirmed he was alive and serving as Israel’s Prime Minister. Read more 2 Mar 2026 at 8:31 AM by Nurudeen Lawal “I Would Rather Lose My Father”: Nigerian Man Mourns Ayatollah Ali Khomeini With Deep Emotion A Nigerian man simply identified as Abu_Noor™, @arhermadd, shared an emotional reaction following the death of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khomeini, saying the news deeply affected his peace and appetite. In a heartfelt post on X, the man said: In my life, I do not think there has ever been a death that affected me so deeply, disturbed my peace, and took away my appetite the way that of Ayatollah Ali Khomeini did. I am a follower of the Ahlul Bait school of thought, and I practice taqlid under Ali Khomeini. He added that the news of the cleric’s martyrdom left him devastated. “When I heard the news of his martyrdom, I felt that if I were asked to choose between losing my father or losing him, I would choose to lose my father and let him remain. Although many of you may not know who he is, Muslims around the world benefit from the protection and guidance associated with this servant of Allah. He is regarded as the chief representative of Imam Mahdi on earth.” Describing the depth of his grief, the man said: “Immediately after his martyrdom, I even wished I had not been alive to witness such heartbreaking news. By Allah, there is no one in this world whom I love more than Ali Khomeini. If there were any way for me to travel to Iran now, I would go, because I feel my life would have little meaning if my father were taken before I had made any meaningful contribution to Islam.” He concluded his message with prayers and a warning to those he believed were responsible. “May Allah accept his martyrdom. I firmly believe that those responsible will ultimately face the consequences of their actions, whether sooner or later. Just wait, and you will remember that I said this. May Allah keep us steadfast.” 2 Mar 2026 at 8:06 AM by Nurudeen Lawal Who is Ayatollah Ali Khamenei? Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, died 86, was born on April 19, 1939, in the city of Mashhad. He later began his advanced religious studies at Qom under the most prominent Shiʿi scholars of the day, including Ruhollah Khomeini. Live Updates: Trump's US, Israel Launch Attacks on Iran, "Surrender or Die" Source: Twitter From 1963, he was actively involved in protests against the monarchy, for which he was imprisoned several times by Iran’s security services. Khamenei was among the founding members of the loyalist Islamic Republican Party (IRP). Khamenei was elected president in October 1981 and reelected in 1985. The presidency was a largely ceremonial role during his two terms, most executive authority being vested in the prime minister. He became Iran’s Supreme Leader in 1989, succeeding Iran’s late founder, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, who returned from exile and drove Iran’s 1979 revolution that overthrew the US ally and Shah, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi Khamenei held ultimate authority over all branches of government, the military and the judiciary. He also doubled as Iran's spiritual leader. During his rule, Khamenei has withstood an adversarial relationship with the West, including intense sanctions, and several rounds of protests at home over the economy and rights issues. He described the US as Iran’s “number one enemy”, with Israel trailing close behind. Khamenei’s power was principally anchored on the loyalty of two of Iran’s premier security institutions – the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the Basij paramilitary forces, which have hundreds of ⁠thousands of volunteers. 2 Mar 2026 at 8:03 AM by Nurudeen Lawal US/Israel vs Iran:: List of Iranian leaders killed The Israeli military has released a list of senior Iranian officials allegedly killed in Saturday’s airstrikes. The list includes: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Supreme Leader of Iran Aziz Nasirzadeh, the country’s defense minister Ali Shamkhani, the head of the Iranian Security Council Mohammad Pakpour, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Saleh Asadi, an intelligence official Hossein Jabal Amelian and Reza Mozaffari-Nia, research officials Mohammed Shirazi, longtime defense liason. 1 Mar 2026 at 5:48 AM by Nurudeen Lawal Iran confirms death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei The death of the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been confirmed. He was killed at his office early Saturday, February 28, while “performing his assigned duties.” 28 Feb 2026 at 9:04 PM by Nurudeen Lawal Is Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Dead? Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, says there are "growing signs" that Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is "gone" after US and Israeli strikes, according to Reuters and BBC. Netanyahu, however, did not specifically state whether he is dead or not. BBC reports further that satellite images earlier showed damage to Khamenei's compound in Tehran. It adds that unconfirmed reports in Israel and the US say he was killed. President Donald Trump also stated in a Truth Social post that Khamenei was killed. 28 Feb 2026 at 5:22 PM by Nurudeen Lawal Israel strikes 2 schools in Iran, over 80 people killed An Israeli strike has hit an elementary girls’ school in Minab, a city in the Hormozgan province of southern Iran, according to Al Jazeera. Iran’s semiofficial Tasnim News Agency cited the Judiciary of Minab as saying that the death toll had risen to 85 after Saturday’s strike on the school. 28 Feb 2026 at 5:11 PM by Nurudeen Lawal US vs Iran: Nigeria issues travel advisory The Nigerian government has advised Nigerians living in the Middle East, particularly in Iran and surrounding Gulf nations, to take extra security precautions following rising military tensions in the region. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it is closely watching developments involving military operations reportedly carried out by Israel and the US against targets in Iran, as well as subsequent retaliatory actions affecting parts of the Gulf. The advisory recommended limiting non-essential movement and avoiding public gatherings or demonstrations until the security environment improves. The government reiterated that the safety of Nigerians abroad remains a priority and pledged to continue monitoring the situation while providing updates as developments unfold. It also appealed to parties involved in the conflict to de-escalate hostilities and return to negotiations in the interest of global peace and stability. Read more here. 28 Feb 2026 at 5:02 PM by Nurudeen Lawal US and Israel attack Iran: List of airlines, flights affected so far International air travels have been affected across the Middle East due to the escalation, with global airlines suspending or diverting flights. Here is a list of those we have tracked so far: Countries that have closed airspace: Israel Iran Iraq Jordan International airlines that have cancelled or suspended services Air India British Airways Iberia Express IndiGo Japan Airlines LOT Polish Airlines Norwegian Air Shuttle Turkish Airlines VirginAtlantic Air Algérie Scandinavian Airlines Pegasus Airlines ITA Airways Ethiopian Airlines 28 Feb 2026 at 4:55 PM by Nurudeen Lawal Death toll rises to 40 after Israel attacked Iran's school The death toll from an Israeli strike on a school in southern Iran has risen to 40, according to Iran’s state media. The attack reportedly hit an elementary girls’ school in Minab, a city in Hormozgan Province. Earlier reports had put the number of those killed at 24 before it was revised upwards. Iran’s state-run news agency, IRNA, said the updated figure reflects fatalities recorded after emergency teams accessed the site and nearby areas. Read more here. 28 Feb 2026 at 12:52 PM by Nurudeen Lawal Iran sends message to Gulf states Iran has said it will use all its military means under its right of self-defence to protect itself. A statement released by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said he made phone calls with counterparts in countries including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Iraq, telling them Iran will use "all its defensive and military capabilities under legitimate right of self-defence" to protect the integrity of Iran. The statement added that Araghchi also "reminds" these countries of "their responsibility to prevent the misuse of their facilities and territories" by the US and Israel to attack. 28 Feb 2026 at 12:43 PM by Nurudeen Lawal US/Israel-Iran conflict: How world leaders are reacting The UK government said it does "not want to see further escalation into a wider regional conflict". The British government added that it stands ready to protect its interests. Russia’s foreign ministry said the attacks by the US and Israel are "reckless", adding that they violate international law. It, therefore, calls for a return to political and diplomatic solutions. Italy expresses solidarity with Iran’s civilian population, saying it continues to demand respect for civil and political rights. Australia says it "stands with the brave people of Iran in their struggle against oppression" and supports the US in efforts to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen calls on all parties to exercise maximum restraint, to protect civilians, and to fully respect international law. 28 Feb 2026 at 11:25 AM by Nurudeen Lawal US-Iran-Israel conflict: What we know so far What's happened in Iran? Explosions struck Tehran early Saturday morning, with smoke seen over key squares. Blasts were also reported in Isfahan, Qom, Karaj and Kermanshah, while casualties remain unclear. Iran has closed its airspace. What have the US and Israel said? Donald Trump confirmed US military action, saying it aims to remove threats and stop Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu backed the move, urged Iranians to seek change, and Israel declared a nationwide state of emergency. How has Iran responded? Israel says Iran fired missiles towards its territory, with explosions heard in Haifa. In Bahrain, the US Navy 5th Fleet service centre was reportedly hit, while Israel has closed its airspace and restricted public activities. 28 Feb 2026 at 10:56 AM by Nurudeen Lawal US-Iran crisis: List of the key players Here is a list of the global leaders at the centre of the current tension in Iran: President Donald Trump of the United States Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman - He's said to be interested in a weakened Iran but fears a full-blown chaos could affect the region Reza Pahlavi, the shah’s son - He's said to have positioned himself as a potential leader for a democratic transition in Iran. 28 Feb 2026 at 10:33 AM by Nurudeen Lawal Iran ready to fight back According to Al Jazeera, a senior Iranian official said the country is prepared to strike back at the US and Israel. The official said they have told Israel to “prepare for what is coming, and our response will be public, and there are no red lines”. “All American and Israeli assets and interests in the Middle East have become a legitimate target. There are no red lines after this aggression, and everything is possible, including scenarios that were not previously considered,” the official said. 28 Feb 2026 at 10:30 AM by Nurudeen Lawal Iran reacts to attacks Iran’s Foreign Affairs Ministry has confirmed the Israeli attacks, saying they have targeted the country’s “territorial integrity and national sovereignty, including defensive infrastructure and non-military locations in various cities across the country.” The ministry said the renewed military aggression by the United States and Israel against Iran constitutes a violation of international law and the principles of the United Nations Charter. "The Islamic Republic of Iran considers this aggression a clear breach of international peace and security and emphasises that it reserves its legitimate right to respond decisively,” the ministry said in a statement.