Politics

76ers' Embiid (oblique) to miss at least 3 games

Joel Embiid will miss at least three games because of a strained right oblique, the 76ers said Saturday.

ESPN•2/28/2026

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Daily Post Nigeria•2/28/2026

Thallium Sulphate: El-Rufai trying to divert attention from corruption case – Obasanjo’s ex-aide

Akin Osuntokun, former Political Adviser to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, has accused former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, of using the alleged importation of poisonous gas to divert Nigerians’ attention from the established corruption case against him. El-Rufai had written an official letter to the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, seeking clarification over reports […] Thallium Sulphate: El-Rufai trying to divert attention from corruption case – Obasanjo’s ex-aide

Independent Nigeria•2/28/2026

Obasogie: Don’t Punish Super Eagles Keeper Over Human Error, Coach Adisa, Others Tell Tanzanian Club

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper trainer, Coach Amusa Adisa, has cautioned Tanzanian side Singida Black Stars SC against hastily punishing Nigerian shot-stopper Amas Obasogie over what he described as “human error”…

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“There’s a scarcity of good men,” Kora Obidi cries out

In a video shared online, the entertainer said she believes there is a shortage of responsible men, particularly for women raising children alone.

Lamine Yamal hits hat-trick as Barcelona beat Villarreal 4-1 in La Liga

Barcelona have 64 points while ⁠second-placed Real are on 60 points ahead of hosting Getafe on Monday.

Barça's Yamal after 1st hat trick: I'm happy again

Lamine Yamal has revealed he has not felt good this season but says he is finally enjoying football again after scoring the first hat trick of his career

ESPN•2/28/2026

Saudia, Kenya Airways, others join flight suspensions to Middle East as US/Israel‑Iran war escalates

More international carriers have cancelled or suspended flights across parts of the Middle East following widening airspace closures triggered by coordinated US and Israeli strikes on Iran, deepening regional travel disruptions. The post Saudia, Kenya Airways, others join flight suspensions to Middle East as US/Israel‑Iran war escalates appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Premium Times•2/28/2026

Scattered fires, damage seen across Israel as Iran retaliates

Israelis rushed into bomb shelters as Iranian projectiles started fires and caused scattered damage.

Burnham would probably have won by-election, Labour deputy leader says

Lucy Powell tells the BBC that Labour needs to make more use of the Greater Manchester mayor.

UK’s Starmer Urges Return to Diplomatic Process for US, Iran

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer comments following US and Israeli strikes on Iran. Starmer extended the UK’s support and solidarity to its allies in the region and urged Tehran to avoid further escalation. (Source: Bloomberg)

Bloomberg•2/28/2026

Daily Post Nigeria•2/28/2026

Adamawa APC Chieftain Urges Calm After Fintiri’s Defection to Ruling Party

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State, Abdulrahman Haske, has called for unity and internal fairness after Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC. Haske said the governor’s entry into the...