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The Nigerian Navy has intensified its crackdown on crude oil theft and illegal refining in the Niger Delta, uncovering a concealed fuel storage facility and recovering about 87,000 litres…
Hamas agrees to disarm under Trump-backed Gaza ceasefire deal
Hamas, the Palestinian Islamist group, has agreed to begin disarming under a ceasefire arrangement aimed at paving the way for a new civilian administration in Gaza. On Thursday, US…
Over 48,000 migrants return to Morocco from Spain after Ceuta crossings
More than 48,000 migrants have returned to Morocco from Spain’s North Africa enclave of Ceuta after tens of thousands crossed the frontier in recent days. Spain’s interior ministry told…
US warns Nigerians against AI-edited passport photos
The United States Mission in Nigeria has warned intending travellers against using artificial intelligence or digital editing tools on their passport photographs. The mission said such photos would not…
Kano Court Sentences Bride To Death For Killing Husband Nine Days After Wedding
A Kano State High Court has sentenced a 19-year-old woman, Saudat Jibrin, to death by hanging for the murder of her husband, Salisu Idris, just nine days after their…
Gunmen kill man in Plateau, injure pastor, two others in fresh attacks
Gunmen late Thursday night killed a middle-aged man, identified simply as Mr. Bulus, in Ncha community of Miango District, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. The National Secretary…
At least 18 dead as thousands cross into Spain from Morocco
At least 18 migrants have died as thousands attempted to reach the Spanish exclave of Ceuta from neighbouring Morocco. Ceuta is an autonomous city of Spain on the North…
No Current Negotiations With US — Iran
Iran’s foreign ministry on Monday said it was not currently involved in negotiations with the United States, despite a halt in recent fighting between the two sides. “Mediators may…
Students Feared Trapped As Private Hostel Near Oko Polytechnic Collapses
A three-storey private hostel accommodating students of Federal Polytechnic Oko has collapsed in Amokpala, Oko, in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, leaving a yet-to-be-identified number…
FG demands probe as Nigerian man dies in South African police operation
The federal government has demanded a thorough investigation into the death of a Nigerian citizen during a police operation in South Africa. Over the weekend, videos emerged of South…
2027 could be my last presidential race, says Peter Obi
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says the 2027 presidential race could be his last bid to contest for Nigeria’s highest political office. In 2019,…
‘Senior ISWAP finance officer’ surrenders to troops in Borno
Musa Usman, an alleged senior finance operative of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), has surrendered to troops of Operation Hadin Kai in Borno state. According to Mohammed…
NDLEA arrests Lagos businessman over 3.3kg cocaine bound for UK
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a 55-year-old Lagos businessman, Onuigbo Ndubisi Chinedu, over an alleged attempt to export 3.30kg of cocaine concealed in the…
US lawmaker asks Nigerian government to release Nnamdi Kanu
John James, a United States congressman, has urged the Nigerian government to release Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), or risk aid cuts. He…
Iran says war to expand further if US attacks continue
Iran’s army warned on Sunday that the Middle East war would widen if the United States chose to press ahead with attacks on the Islamic republic, ahead of the…
