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Iran’s military command has announced a renewed shutdown of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, reversing a short-lived reopening and reigniting tensions in one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. In a statement carried by Iranian state media on Saturday, the country’s central military authority said the vital waterway has “reverted to its previous state”…
Nigeria’s Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed the political weight of opposition figures Rotimi Amaechi and David Mark, insisting they lack the capacity to swing their home states to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Wike’s remarks come amid intensifying political alignments and coalition-building efforts by…
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Global energy markets recorded a sharp turnaround on Friday as the strategic Strait of Hormuz was declared open to commercial shipping, triggering a steep drop in crude oil prices and raising expectations of relief for petrol consumers in Nigeria. The reopening followed a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East involving Iran, the United States, and…
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By Oyez Olatunde Rex Let’s face it, conversations within the APC in Kwara State are increasingly shaped by heated zoning debates and increasingly bold factional alignments, and the real question before the party is no longer just who can win, but who can hold the party together before and after the fast approaching primaries? Because…
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The Kwara State Police Command has recorded major breakthroughs in its ongoing fight against crime, dismantling an arms trafficking network, arresting suspected kidnappers, and apprehending cultists linked to violent activities across the state. At a press briefing held on April 17, 2026, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ojo Adekimi, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to intelligence-driven…
An Abuja High Court has issued a warrant of arrest against former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, after she failed to appear in court for her scheduled arraignment on fraud-related charges. The order was issued on Thursday by Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High…
The Vice-Chancellor of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Professor Rasaq Kalilu, has disclosed that approximately 15,000 students of the institution who were approved for student loans in 2026 are yet to receive their funds from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund. Kalilu made this known on Thursday during a press briefing held ahead of the university’s…
Former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has told a London court that she had limited authority over the awarding of oil contracts during her time in office, describing her role as largely procedural within a complex government system. Testifying at the Southwark Crown Court during her ongoing corruption trial, Alison-Madueke said decisions on…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken a pointed swipe at former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ridiculing his role in Nigeria’s privatisation programme and casting doubt on the credibility of emerging opposition figures. Speaking at a Renewed Hope Agenda meeting held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Tinubu criticised leaders of the opposition coalition, arguing that…
The Nigerian Army has commenced the relocation of internally displaced persons (IDPs) from vulnerable communities in Monguno Local Government Area of Borno State to safer zones within Maiduguri, citing a surge in insurgent attacks and growing security concerns. According to military authorities, the decision followed repeated assaults on settlements and surrounding areas in Monguno, which…
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