A senior aide to the late Iranian Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has stated that Iran has no plans to engage in negotiations with the United States.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Mohammad Mokhber disclosed this on Wednesday during an interview on State TV, emphasizing that Tehran does not trust Washington and sees no grounds for dialogue.

According to Mokhber, Iran is prepared to continue the ongoing conflict in the Middle East for as long as necessary.

“We will not enter into any negotiations with the US. The Americans cannot be trusted. We can sustain the war for as long as we choose,” he said.

He added that previous interactions with the United States have left Iran doubtful about any diplomatic efforts.

His remarks come amid heightened tensions following reports that Khamenei was killed in joint US-Israeli strikes.

Meanwhile, Iran has announced plans for a three-day state funeral in honour of the late leader. The official Islamic Republic News Agency reported that members of the public will be allowed to pay their respects at the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosque in Tehran.

“Starting at 10:00 pm (1830 GMT), the faithful will be able to pay their final respects to the body of the martyred guide of the nation at the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosque,” the agency quoted a statement from the Islamic Development Coordination Council as saying.

Khamenei, who was 86 at the time of his death, is expected to be laid to rest in his hometown of Mashhad in northeastern Iran.

Indomitable Lionesses head coach Mike Ndoumou has acknowledged that his team lost control of the game after Cameroon suffered a 3–1 defeat to Nigeria’s Super Falcons in Tuesday’s international friendly in Yaoundé.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to reports, Cameroon made a bright start at the Military Stadium, scoring first and hoping to build on their 1–0 victory over Nigeria in last weekend’s earlier encounter. However, the momentum soon shifted.

Christiane opened the scoring to give the Lionesses an early advantage and excite the home fans. Nigeria quickly regrouped, with Chiwendu Ihezuo equalising before Omorinsola Babajide and Michelle Alozie sealed the comeback with well-taken goals.

Reflecting on the match, Ndoumou admitted his side struggled after their promising start.

“We allowed Nigeria to dominate and push us back into our half. The goals came in quick succession,” he said after the game.

Nigeria, under head coach Justine Madugu, displayed improved intensity and sharper movement in the second half, applying sustained pressure that forced defensive lapses from the hosts.

Babajide played a key role in the turnaround, scoring once and providing an assist in an impressive performance that underscored her growing importance to the team.

“Great reaction from the team today,” the AS Roma Women forward wrote on .

The Super Falcons will now shift their attention to preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has criticized Arise Television anchor Rufai Oseni, accusing him of being disrespectful during interviews.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to reports, Edochie, in a video shared on his social media page, alleged that Oseni often makes guests uncomfortable on his programme. The actor questioned the broadcaster’s moral standing to challenge political leaders and other guests on national television, referencing a past incident in Lagos where Oseni was reportedly caught driving on a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lane.

Edochie claimed that Oseni only apologised after a video of the incident surfaced online.

He said, “Is this not the same Rufai Oseni who was caught driving on a BRT lane? When officials stopped you, instead of apologising, you were saying, ‘Do you know who I am? I’ll call the governor of Lagos State.’ If not for the video evidence, would you have apologised?

“How can you invite a guest and make them uncomfortable? If a guest feels uneasy, the first thing you should do is apologise and help them relax. How can you tell a guest that if they’re not comfortable, they can leave the studio?

“You are insulting people on national television. That is not journalism.”

Edochie also used the opportunity to defend President Bola Tinubu’s administration, urging critics to be patient with the government.

“Jagaban President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is Nigeria’s President, whether you like it or not. He deserves respect. He just assumed office—give him time. Rome was not built in a day,” he added.