BREAKING: Iran Issues Warning – No Ships Allowed Through Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating Tensions
– In a dramatic escalation following recent U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iranian territory, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has broadcast warnings via VHF radio declaring that no vessels are permitted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. According to reports from Reuters, an official with the European Union’s naval mission Aspides confirmed…
Ogun State Police Bolsters Security Footprint: New Ijebu Igbo Area Command, Afon Divisional HQ, Japara Police Post Commissioned with Patrol Vans and Community Backing
Clarion Newschannel Exclusive Report – February 28, 2026The Ogun State Police Command has significantly expanded its operational reach and community policing capabilities with the recent commissioning of a new Area Command, additional Divisional Headquarters, a Police Post, and key operational assets. These developments, achieved through strong partnerships between the state government, traditional rulers, corporate entities,…
Dubai’s Skies Go Dark: World’s Busiest International Hub Shuts Down Indefinitely as Iranian Missiles Trigger Massive Regional Airspace Closures
Clarion Newschannel Exclusive Report – February 28, 2026In a stunning blow to global aviation amid the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict, Dubai International Airport (DXB)—the world’s busiest hub for international passengers—and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) have suspended all flight operations until further notice, according to an official statement from Dubai Airports.The closures,…
Israel and US Launch Coordinated Strikes Targeting Iran’s Top Leadership in Bold Daylight Assault on Tehran
Clarion Newschannel Exclusive Report – February 28, 2026In a dramatic escalation of long-standing tensions, Israel—backed by the United States—carried out targeted airstrikes across Iran early Saturday, with reports indicating that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, President Masoud Pezeshkian, and other senior regime figures were among the primary targets. The operation, described by the US Department…
BREAKING: US and Israel Launch Coordinated Strikes on Iran in ‘Operation Epic Fury’ – Tehran Retaliates with Missile Barrages
In a dramatic escalation of Middle East tensions, the United States and Israel have initiated major joint military strikes against targets across Iran, marking one of the most significant direct confrontations in the region in recent years.The operation, designated Operation Epic Fury by the US Department of Defense (and codenamed Roaring Lion by Israel), began…
FAAN Set to Launch Nationwide Cashless Revolution: No More Cash at Airports from March 1, 2026
Lagos, Nigeria – The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is rolling out a major upgrade to airport transactions with the full implementation of Operation Go Cashless, a fully cashless and contactless payment system across all its managed airports nationwide. Effective March 1, 2026, cash payments will no longer be accepted at any FAAN revenue…
Overland Airways to Refund Passengers Over Wrongful VAT Charges on Pre-2026 Tickets – NCAA Update
Lagos, Nigeria – The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced a resolution in the recent dispute involving Overland Airways and the application of Value Added Tax (VAT) on airline tickets.Following clarification from the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), it has been confirmed that tickets purchased before January 1, 2026, remain unaffected by the new tax…
How Nigeria Police Generate Revenue from VIP Escort Deployments
The issue of police officers assigned to private individuals and corporate entities as escorts has long generated debate in Nigeria’s security and governance space. At the heart of the controversy is the VIP deployment scheme — a system through which businesses and high-net-worth individuals pay for police protection services.The Structure of the VIP Deployment SchemeUnder…
SAHCO Boosts Operational Excellence: Acquires Ultra-Modern Goldhofer Pushback Tractor and Five Guinault Ground Power Units
Lagos, Nigeria – February 27, 2026 – Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) PLC, Nigeria’s premier aviation ground handling provider, has taken a significant step to elevate its service standards with the acquisition of cutting-edge Ground Support Equipment (GSE). This latest investment underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to operational efficiency, safety, and world-class service delivery across…
PDP Hails Landmark Victory as Oyo High Court Validates Controversial Ibadan National Convention, Directs INEC to Recognize Turaki-Led Leadership
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has welcomed a fresh judgment from the Oyo State High Court in Ibadan, describing it as a major vindication of the party’s November 2025 national elective convention held in the Oyo State capital.In a press statement signed by National Publicity Secretary Comrade Ini Ememobong and dated February 27, 2026, the…
