News
Iran’s Leader Khamenei hurt during ongoing U.S. hostilities
Iran’s newly – appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has reportedly sustained injuries amid the escalating conflict involving the United States and Israel, according to Iranian state media.
State broadcasters described the 56-year-old cleric as “janbaz,” a Persian term used to refer to individuals wounded in war. However, authorities have not released details about the nature or circumstances of the injuries he reportedly sustained.
The development comes only days after an Israeli airstrike in Tehran reportedly killed his father, Ali Khamenei, who had led the Islamic Republic for decades.
Following the death of the elder Khamenei, Iran’s Assembly of Experts, an 88-member clerical body responsible for appointing the country’s supreme authority, moved swiftly to appoint Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new Supreme Leader.
Mojtaba Khamenei, who previously maintained a relatively low public profile, is widely believed to have strong ties to the powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and the Basij.
Analysts say his emergence as Iran’s leader comes at a particularly tense moment, as both the United States and Israel have vowed to target key figures within Iran’s leadership amid the escalating confrontation.
Meanwhile, tensions are spreading across the wider Gulf region.
Authorities in Bahrain reported that at least 32 people were injured after a drone attack struck the Sitra area, raising fears that the conflict could expand beyond Iran’s borders.
Iran has also threatened retaliatory strikes on energy facilities in the Gulf in response to Israeli attacks, heightening concerns among regional governments and international markets.
The intensifying conflict has already begun to shake global markets, with oil prices rising above $100 per barrel as major Gulf producers remain on high alert over the possibility of disruptions to energy infrastructure.
News
Watch moment FCT minister Wike being conferred with title of Abuja Hasken, Light of Abuja by FCT Traditional Council led by Ona of Abaji (Video)
Watch moment FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, being conferred with the title of Hasken Abuja (The Light of Abuja) today, by the FCT Traditional Council led by The Ona of Abaji, Dr Adamu Baba Yunusa.
It’s indeed a well deserved title as truly Wike brought light to the Territory.
Watch:
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has increased the premium motor spirit price after Dangote Refinery raised its gantry price.
A market survey by DAILY POST on Thursday showed NNPCL outlets in Abuja and its environs have adjusted their petrol pump price to N1,364 per liter from N1,295. This means that the state-owned oil firm hiked petrol by N69 per liter.
The latest fuel prices have been implemented at Gwarimpa, Kubwa Expressway, Wuse Zone 6, and Zone 4 NNPCL filling stations in Abuja.
“We adjusted our pump price to N1364 per liter from N1295 this morning, an attendant said.
Filling stations in Abuja, such as MRS, BOVAS, and others, have raised their petrol price to between N1365 and N1370 per liter.
Recall that Dangote Refinery had on Wednesday increased its fuel gantry price by N75 to N1,275 per liter from N1,200 due to a hike in crude oil price to above $115 per liter.
Troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully foiled a late-night attack by suspected ISWAP/JAS terrorists in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State.
The development was contained in a post shared on Thursday on X by security analyst , Zagazola Makama.
According to the post, the incident happened at about 11:40 p.m. on April 27 when troops of the 162 Amphibious Battalion detected movement of suspected insurgents approaching their position at Mandaraguirau.
Accordibg to Makama who quoted security sources, the attackers were travelling on about 30 motorcycles and were advancing through the Diwa Kamda and Diwa Mbula axis before they were spotted through surveillance systems.
The troops were said to have immediately engaged the group with firepower, forcing them to retreat without reaching their target or making contact.
The attackers reportedly fled after coming under heavy resistance from the soldiers.
The sources added that the quick response by the troops prevented what could have been a coordinated attack on the area.
Watch moment FCT minister Wike being conferred with title of Abuja Hasken, Light of Abuja by FCT Traditional Council led by Ona of Abaji (Video)
BREAKING: NNPCL jerks up fuel price
Troops halt late-night terrorist attack in Borno
-
News7 hours ago2027: Ogbeide-Ihama Joins Edo South Senatorial Race, Says Upper Chamber Not For Neophytes(Photos)
-
Economy18 hours agoSee Black Market Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate Today 29th April 2026
-
News20 hours agoReps back digital overhaul of election petition procedures
-
News19 hours agoSenate confirms Yuguda as CBN deputy governor
-
News19 hours agoBREAKING: Supreme Court fixes date for verdict on ADC, PDP leadership tussles
-
News18 hours ago2027: My opponents are arming terrorists against me — Tinubu
-
News21 hours agoEyiboh’s Purported Suspension Backfires in Esit Eket Ward 9 APC
-
News20 hours agoSenate endorses Tinubu’s $516m loan request