Israel launches new strikes as Iran squeezes key oil shipping route
Israel launched fresh strikes on Iran and Lebanon, where state media reported a residential building was hit on Wednesday, as Iran's Guards said they had sealed off one of the world's most vital shipping routes for energy.
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Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, March 4, 2026
The Nigerian Naira experienced a period of controlled volatility against the US Dollar on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, as the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) reflected ongoing price discovery.
TMDK Group brings relief to Zamfara families with distribution of 17,000 food packages
In Zamfara, as the fasting season unfolds across Northern Nigeria, thousands of families in Zamfara State have been touched by an extraordinary act of compassion and community support.
Trump promises protection for ships in Strait of Hormuz
“If necessary, the United States Navy will begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, as soon as possible,” he posted on his platform, Truth Social, on Tuesday.
US military says it has struck nearly 2,000 targets in Iran
The US military commander in the Middle East said Tuesday that American forces had struck nearly 2,000 targets so far in Iran as part of the largest firepower buildup in the region in a generation.
Iran missile attack triggers sirens, sends Israelis to shelters
Missiles launched from Iran early Wednesday triggered air raid sirens across large parts of Israel, with the military saying it was “operating to intercept the threat”.
