IRNA News Agency: 🔶 Foreign Minister Araqchi and his Iraqi counterpart review bilateral ties and regional developments 📌 Tehran, IRNA – Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and his Iraqi counterpart, Fuad Hussein, in a telephone conversation on Monday night have discussed bilateral ties and regional developments. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85803572/ 📲 @Irna_en ♦️ Iran calls for U.N. bloc to promote multilateralism and counter unilateralism. 📌 Moscow, IRNA – Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has presented Iran’s proposals for formation of a U.N. grouping that include defending the sovereignty of countries, strengthening multilateralism and opposing unilateral coercive measures among others. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85803720/ 📲 @Irna_en 🔷 President Pezeshkian congratulates students’ victory in ISF U15 Gymnasiade 📌 Tehran, IRNA – President Masoud Pezeshkian, in a message, congratulated Iranian students on their victory at the ISF U15 Gymnasiade. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85803695/ 📲 @Irna_en

It’s Not Only Record That Should Be Banned, Musician Himself Should Be Proscribed-Soyinka Slams NBC Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has criticized the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) over its recent decision to ban a song by Nigerian musician Eedris Abdulkareem that criticized President Bola Tinubu administration. According to a report by Punch, Soyinka expressed strong disapproval, saying that banning just the song wasn’t enough. According to him, “It’s not only the record that should be banned, the musician himself should be proscribed.” Soyinka’s comments appear to be laced with sarcasm, highlighting what he sees as excessive censorship and the growing intolerance for dissent in the country. He has previously criticized the NBC's broadcasting regulations, calling them an attack on freedom of expression and a threat to Nigeria’s creative industry. The NBC’s decision to take down Abdulkareem’s song has sparked debate nationwide. While some support the move as necessary to maintain decorum in public media, others argue it is a direct attack on free speech and creativity. Soyinka’s reaction adds to the growing criticism of how Nigerian authorities are handling political dissent, especially through music and the arts.

IRNA News Agency: ♦️ Takht-e-Ravanchi briefs Parliament on Oman talks, says next round will be held in Europe 📌 Tehran, IRNA – Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht-e-Ravanchi has briefed Parliament on the first round of indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington, held in Oman on Saturday, saying the next round of talks will be held in Europe with Oman continuing its role as mediator. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85802722/ 📲 @Irna_en 🔷 Tehran: Past experience proves direct talks with Washington are not useful 📌 Tehran, IRNA – Tehran says negotiations with Washington are held indirectly because direct talks have not been proven useful. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85802833/ 📲 @Irna_en 🔶Pakistan’s ambassador: Terrorists are common enemies of Tehran and Islamabad 📌 Islamabad, IRNA — Pakistan’s Ambassador in Tehran, Muhammad Mudassir Tipu, says that terrorists pose a threat to both Iran and Pakistan. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85802793/ 📲 @Irna_en ♦️ British diplomat terms Iran-U.S. talks first step to reach diplomatic solution 📌 The British minister for West Asia described the indirect talks between Iran and the United States, which were held in Muscat on Saturday, as the first step to reach a diplomatic solution to Iran’s nuclear problem. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85802864/ 📲 @Irna_en 📌 Yemeni Armed Forces: The missile unit has carried out special military operations deep inside Israel with two ballistic missiles, one of which was Palestine-2hypersonic missile. Palestine-2 targeted Sdot Micha Airbase, which is the site from which Jericho missiles are fired and the Arrow missile system is operated in eastern Ashdod. A Zolfaghar missile targeted Ben Gurion Airport in occupied Jaffa. Air Force targeted a critical target in occupied Ashkelon with a drone. 📲 @Irna_en 📌 The spokesman for Yemen’s Armed Forces says they have shot down an American MQ-9 drone over Hajjah Province. This is the 19th MQ9 Reaper to be shot down over Yemen since the al-Aqsa Storm Operation on October 7, 2023. 📲 @Irna_en 📌 The Yemeni Ministry of Health says the death toll from a U.S. airstrike on the Al-Suwari ceramics factory in Bani Matar district, in Sana’a on Sunday has increased to six. Twenty Yemeni citizens were also injured. 📲 @Irna_en 📌 Sources report an anti-Israeli car-ramming operation in al-Khalil, the West Bank. The operation was carried out in the Israeli settlement Otniel in al-Khalil, and at least one Israeli was injured. 📲 @Irna_en 🔷 President Pezeshkian offers condolences for death of Iran’s nuclear industry founder 📌 Tehran, IRNA – President Masoud Pezeshkian in a message expressed condolences over the passing of Akbar Etemad, the founder of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI). 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85803031/ 📲 @Irna_en 🔶Iran’s administration appreciates Leader’s approval for indirect talks between Tehran and Washington 📌 Tehran, IRNA — President Masoud Pezeshkian and the other members of the cabinet have expressed their appreciation for the strategic approval given by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei to hold indirect negotiations with the United States in the Omani capital, Muscat. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85803023/ 📲 @Irna_en ♦️ Russia welcomes Iran-U.S. indirect talks in Oman 📌 Russia has once again welcomed the indirect talks between Iran and the United States, expressing hope that the negotiations would help achieve a concrete result. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85803071/ 📲 @Irna_en 🔷 Grossi says he will visit Iran in coming days 📌 London, IRNA — Rafael Grossi, the director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), says he will pay a visit to Tehran soon. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85803099/ 📲 @Irna_en

Niger Rejects French, Embraces Hausa as National Language in Bold Move Away from Colonial Past. “This is a cultural rebellion against colonial domination,” said a government spokesperson in Niamey. “Hausa is not just a language; it’s our identity, our heritage, and our future.” The decision aligns with broader anti-colonial measures taken by the junta, including the expulsion of French troops, the renaming of French-named streets, and the withdrawal from the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) in March 2025, alongside fellow Sahelian nations Mali and Burkina Faso. For many Nigeriens, the change is a source of pride. “French was never ours—it was imposed,” said Mamadou Issoufou, a trader in Maradi. “Hausa is what we live and breathe. This feels like taking our country back.” Details: https://tinyurl.com/3twx48r9

The National Vice Chairman (North West) of the ruling All Progressives Congress. APC, Garba Datti Muhammad has advised the former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, and the former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-rufai to perish their ambitions for 2027. Datti, a lawmaker, who hails from Kaduna State and served as a member of the House of Representatives representing Sabon Gari Federal Constituency for 16 years, stated this in an open letter to Atiku. Check comment section for more…

Toke Makinwa Receives Marriage Proposals After Sharing Openness to Becoming a Second Wife Popular Nigerian media personality and fashion influencer, Toke Makinwa, has revealed that she’s already receiving marriage proposals just hours after opening up about her willingness to remarry—even if it means becoming a second, third, or fourth wife. During a recent podcast appearance, Toke candidly admitted she’s now open to the idea of joining a polygamous union. “Honestly, at this stage in my life, if the chance to be a second, third, fourth, or even fifth wife comes, I’d take it,” she shared. She went on to explain that being in control all the time can be exhausting: “I’m always the boss—it gets tiring. Sometimes, you just want someone else to take charge, even with little things like deciding what’s for dinner.” Shortly after the episode went viral, Toke posted a screenshot of her inbox on social media, showing that several suitors had already reached out. One email boldly asked: “GOAL: Can we get married?”—from a senior data analyst based in Ibadan. Her revelation sparked a buzz online, with social media users reacting with mixed emotions—some amused by the quick responses and others debating her comments on polygamy. Here are some reactions from users: @dearolaa: “They said no one wants to marry her, but clearly, she’s just not settling. She wants a rich man, even if she’s the 5th wife.” @Dnpassion: “They just want a bite of the national cake.” @MarindotiLesh: “All na to taste BBL yansh and run.” @Stg_pop: “She’s just trying to prove men want her. It’s a PR stunt.” @icecoldlifestyl: “Let men taste the national cake jare.” #news

Breaking news 🚨🚨🚨 The Nigerian government through NBC has banned Eedris Abdulkareem's new song, Seyi Tell Your Papa. The National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, has banned media houses from playing Eedris Abdulkareem's latest song. The song, titled Tell Your Papa, is a criticism of this current administration. In it, Eedris directed Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, to speak to his father about the worsening state of the country. In Tell Your Papa, Abdulkareem sings, "Seyi, tell your papa country hard. Tell your papa people dey die. Tell your papa this one don pass jagajaga." "Seyi, how far? I swear your papa no try. Too much empty promises. On behalf of Nigerians, take our message to him; kidnappers dey kill Nigerians. "Seyi, try travel by road without your security make you feel the pains of fellow Nigerians. You dey fly private jets, insecurity no be your problem," he continues singing. The National Broadcasting Commission has now released a circular to media houses preventing them from playing the song. But my Naija people what are your thoughts?

The Internet of Ownership, where users manage their own digital identity. Find out more about TON: @toncoin IRNA News Agency: 🔹 Iran condemns terrorist attack that killed eight Pakistani nationals 📌 The Foreign Ministry spokesperson condemned a terrorist attack in southeastern Iran, which left eight Pakistani nationals dead. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85802158/ 📲 @Irna_en 🔻 Academics and activists express solidarity with Iranian scholar fired by Yale over Gaza support 📌 Various academic and media organizations, along with political and cultural activists, have released a joint statement expressing their support for Helyeh Doutaghi, an Iranian scholar suspended by Yale Law School for condemning the Gaza genocide and supporting the Palestinian people. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85802380/ 📲 @Irna_en 🔹 Chamber of Commerce welcomes indirect talks between Iran and U.S. 📌 Tehran, IRNA – Head of the Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA) Samad Hassanzadeh has welcomed the start of indirect talks between Iran and the United States. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85802377/ 📲 @Irna_en 📌 The Lebanese resistance movement of Hezbollah described Israel’s attack on Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza a “blatant war crime” and urged international bodies to take immediate action to stop the massacre in Gaza. 📲 @Irna_en 📌 A Palestinian father performs prayers over the bodies of his six children, who were killed simultaneously in an Israeli attack. 📲 @Irna_en 📌 Sirens were activated in more than 300 Israeli settlements amid strikes by Yemen. Some sources report several explosions. 📲 @Irna_en 📌 Former Israeli official Avigdor Lieberman mocks Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “Passover 2025 and missiles fired from Yemen and Gaza... millions of us are running toward shelters, and there are still 59 prisoners in Hamas tunnels.” 📲 @Irna_en 📌 Spokesperson for al-Qassam Brigades: “Palestine will never forget the proud resistance of our Yemeni brothers.” 📲 @Irna_en 🔹 Iran says Israeli’s attacks on Gaza hospitals are part of plan to eliminate Palestine 📌 Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei denounced Israel's missile attack on Gaza City's Al-Ahli Hospital as a “heinous crime,” calling on the United Nations and other international bodies to seriously react to the crime. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85802491/ 📲 @Irna_en

Jackie Chan’s Mom Was A Dr*g Dealer And His Dad Was A Spy And They Met When His Dad Arrested Her Jackie Chan’s parents had lives straight out of a thriller! His dad, Charles Chan, was a Nationalist spy with underworld ties, while his mom, Lee-Lee Chan, smuggled opium in Shanghai’s gritty 1930s-40s scene, earning fame as a skilled gambler. They met when Charles arrested Lee-Lee for smuggling, only to release and later marry her. Jackie uncovered this in his 2003 documentary Traces of the Dragon, shocked by their pasts after knowing them as ordinary folks in Hong Kong. Fleeing China in 1949, they built a new life. #JackieChan

IRNA News Agency: 🎥 The Iranian negotiating delegation leaves for the venue of indirect talks with the U.S. 📲 @Irna_en 📌 Foreign Ministry spokesperson: We have no goal but one: to secure Iran’s national interests. We are giving diplomacy a real and honest opportunity so that we can advance talks on the nuclear issue and the lifting of sanctions through dialogue. 📲 @Irna_en 🔹 Iran: Oman talks not expected to take long 📌 Tehran, IRNA – Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says he doesn’t believe the current round of talks with the United States in Oman would take long. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85801214/ 📲 @Irna_en 🔻 ‘Hearts of 85 million Iranians are with you’: People rally behind Araqchi amid talks with U.S. 📌 Tehran, IRNA – Iranian social media users have taken to the X platform to express their support for Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and his team, currently in Muscat for indirect negotiations with a U.S. delegation. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85801212/ 📲 @Irna_en 📌 Foreign Ministry spokesperson rejects foreign reports making references to unnamed sources about Iran’s negotiations with the U.S. 📲 @Irna_en 🔹 Hamas fires rockets into occupied Israeli territories 📌 Hamas has launched rockets from southern Gaza toward the occupied territories, while ongoing Israeli attacks in Gaza have resulted in the deaths of 21 Palestinians in the past 24 hours. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85801082/ 📲 @Irna_en

You Have Case To Answer–Court Tells Abba Kyari, Others;Shettima Honours Olowolafe A Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected the no-case submissions made by a former head of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), DCP Abba Kyari, and four other of his co-defendants. Kyari and four members of the IRT – ACP Sunday J. Ubua, ASP Bawa James, Inspector Simon Agirgba and Inspector John Nuhu are being prosecuted on charges of conspiracy to deal in 17.55kg of cocaine. They are also accused of dealing in cocaine without lawful authority; conspiracy to tamper with cocaine and unlawfully tampering with the 21.35kg of cocaine seized from two convicted drug dealers. Each of the five defendants had made a no-case submission after the prosecuting agency – the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) – closed its case after calling a number of witnesses They had argued, among others, that the prosecution failed to establish a prima face against them to warrant their being called upon to to enter defence. Ruling Friday, Justice Emeka Nwite held that, with the state of evidence led so far by the prosecution, he was convinced that a prima facie case had been established against the defendants to require them to put forward d.their defence. Justice Nwite held the same view in the five separate rulings he delivered on Friday.

Press TV: #WarData  #OrthodoxRussia ❗️"There is nothing sacred to the people who came here": AFU militants used a church in the Kursk Oblast as a strongholdMilitants of the Kiev regime turned the church into a combat position. Opposite the altar, they set up an ammunition depot, and launched FPV drones right from the gates.They had a stronghold here, from here they launched drones at both civilians and military personnel. The churches were used for the most unfavorable intention and direction,Archpriest Aleksandr, rector of the Church of the Holy Archangel Michael, said. ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) The incidents are part of a worrisome trend: a noticeable rise in aviation mishaps across the #US, particularly involving small aircraft. en.mdn.tv/8PB0 ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) As long as arms sales anchor #US power — and the military-industrial complex keeps its hold on Congress — the myth that the US might defend human rights remains exactly that: a myth. #GazaGenocide #Yemen #Lebanon en.mdn.tv/8PBD ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) The data reveal that #Meta deleted more than 90,000 posts in compliance with temporary takedown orders from the Israeli government, often within an average of just 30 seconds. en.mdn.tv/8PB6 ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) Alexey Polishchuk, Director of the Second CIS Department at #Russia’s Foreign Ministry, accused #Ukraine of violating the 30-day moratorium on strikes against energy infrastructure more than 60 times. #Trump en.mdn.tv/8PBL Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) Local sources informed Al Mayadeen that former Free Syrian Army commander Bilal al-Droubi died from wounds sustained two days ago after being targeted by members of the Eighth Brigade in Busra al-Sham, in eastern #Daraa. On April 11, a Syrian local source told #AlMayadeen that al-Droubi had suffered serious injuries in a shooting incident in the city. According to the source, al-Droubi had been affiliated with the Free Syrian Army before 2018 and had recently submitted a request to join the Syrian Ministry of Defense forces. Meanwhile, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that residents of Busra al-Sham accused members and leaders of the Eighth Brigade of attempting to assassinate and detain individuals who had recently aligned themselves with the Ministry of Defense. However, no further details were provided. Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Esmail Baqaei, announced on X that he, along with a group of his most experienced colleagues, is heading to Muscat as part of a delegation led by the Iranian foreign minister. He emphasized that Iran is committed to utilizing all available capacities to safeguard its national authority and interests. Indirect talks between Iran and the #UnitedStates will begin in Oman today, April 12. Delegations from both sides are expected to arrive in Oman's capital, Muscat, before noon, with negotiations scheduled to begin in the afternoon. The Tasnim news agency confirmed that the Omani prime minister will mediate the discussions. #Iran Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Muscat, #Oman, leading his country’s delegation for indirect talks with the United States. Shortly before taking off, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmael Baqaei stressed that Iran remains committed to utilizing all available capacities to safeguard its national authority and interests. The US delegation is headed by #US President #Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, who reportedly arrived in Oman from #Russia following a meeting with President Vladimir Putin, where Iran’s nuclear program was among the topics discussed. Witkoff, seen as a key internal proponent of diplomacy, will be joined by State Department nuclear experts. Republican Congressman, Greg Murphy assaults reporter Stockes for asking about the newly released documents in the JFK files implicating Israel’s involvement in JFK’s assassination https://www.brighteon.com/8f33eb08-d957-4394-a3b6-a903fe083af1 Republican Congressman, Greg Murphy assaults reporter Stockes for asking about the newly released documents in the JFK files implicating Israel’s involvement in JFK’s assassination. ⏯️ @Real World News To survive what is coming, read/study: https://thewayhomeorfacethefire.net (https://thewayhomeorfacethefire.net/)https://christs.net/The Gibraltar Messenger : https://gibraltar-messenger.net/ ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) Humanitarian organizations from across the world have been reeling since Donald Trump returned as president in January and abruptly halted most #US foreign assistance money. #OCHA en.mdn.tv/8PBu Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) The Iranian Foreign Ministry announced that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi delivered the Islamic Republic’s discussion points and stances to his Omani counterpart, Badr al-Busaidi, to be conveyed to the American side. During the meeting, #Araghchi described Muscat’s hosting of the indirect talks between Iran and the US as a reflection of Oman’s responsible role in regional affairs. He emphasized Iran’s appreciation for the Sultanate’s constructive engagement on regional issues and developments. For his part, al-Busaidi noted the distinguished nature of the Omani-Iranian relations and thanked the Islamic Republic for choosing Muscat as the venue for these important discussions. #Iran #US Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) For generations, #US Treasury bonds and other dollar-denominated assets have served as the world’s financial haven, but this week, global investors were confronted with the unsettling realization that these assets may no longer be as safe, nor as reliable, as once believed, Axios reported on Friday. It emphasized that the events of the past nine days are likely to be remembered as a pivotal moment in economic history, with developments in global trade and financial markets, typically years in the making, unfolding at an unprecedented pace, reshaping expectations daily. It is the unusual behavior in bond and currency markets that is raising the gravest concerns about global confidence in the US-led financial system that has dominated since the end of World War II, according to Axios. Read more here: en.mdn.tv/8PBC Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) In an interview for #AlMayadeen, Principal Director at the New York Center for Foreign Policy Affairs, Justin Thomas Russell, outlines why a military confrontation with Iran would pose bigger threats to the #US and its regional key partners. From overstretched Israeli attacks on #Gaza and #Lebanon to American public fatigue over US wars in #Iraq and #Afghanistan and response from regional partners like #Egypt, #Oman, and Saudi Arabia, Russell says the risks far outweigh the gains.