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Hormuz at near standstill as Iran warns ships to keep to its waters
Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz stood at well below 10% of normal volumes on Thursday despite a U.S.-Iran ceasefire as Tehran asserted its control by warning ships to keep to its territorial waters while doing so. Hundreds of tankers and other ships have been stuck inside the Gulf since the Iran war began on Feb 28, cutting global…
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Roaming vermin: From Kwara to Kebbi — by Folorunso Adisa
A Yoruba proverb warns with chilling clarity: “ Iku tí ń pa ojúgbà ẹni, òwe ńlá ló ń pa fún ni.” The death that visits your neighbour is not silent; it is a message, a warning dressed in tragedy. Nigeria has heard too many of such warnings and ignored them with a dangerous calm. Now, death no longer knocks from…
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The no sanctuary doctrine: Securing Nigeria’s borderlands with lawful force — by Ademola Oshodi
Armed groups operating across Nigeria’s northern and western corridors have adapted faster than the structures designed to contain them. They attack within Nigerian territory, withdraw across borders, and return with renewed capacity. This pattern persists because enforcement has often stopped where the threat does not. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is establishing a different standard. Nigeria will not accept cross-border…
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A lawyer’s duty — by Kudirat Kekere-Ekun
The legal profession today stands at a critical juncture. Across jurisdictions, we are witnessing profound transformations in the way legal services are delivered, accessed, and regulated. Digital innovation, artificial intelligence, cross-border transactions, and new models of dispute resolution are redefining traditional boundaries. These developments present both opportunities to enhance efficiency, accessibility, and transparency, and challenges that require us to uphold…
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Gospel singer, Kehinde Adegbodu, raises alarm over armed robbery attack on family
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Gospel musician, Kehinde Adegbodu, has raised alarm over a robbery attack on his family, eight days after burying his brother, Taiwo Adegbodu. The gospel singer disclosed this in a post on his Instagram page on Thursday, where he detailed the incident involving armed assailants. He said the attack occurred on Wednesday evening at about 9pm when…
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EFCC boss faults ‘misleading’ media reports on anti-graft operations
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has faulted what he described as misleading media reports on anti-graft operations, urging journalists to uphold editorial integrity and promote responsible reporting in the fight against corruption and financial crimes in Nigeria. Olukoyede made the call on Thursday while delivering a goodwill message at the VON Forum…
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External interference fuelling conflicts in Africa, says Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has identified the funding and arming of proxy groups by foreign actors as a major barrier to lasting peace across Africa. Obasanjo made the remarks on Thursday at the Mashariki Cooperation Conference held in Diani, Kwale County, Kenya, where discussions focused on evolving geopolitical dynamics and the continent’s security architecture. Drawing from decades of involvement in…
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Troops repel terrorist attack on military base in Borno
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled a coordinated terrorist attack on the 29 Task Force Brigade Headquarters in Benisheikh, Borno State. The attack occurred at about 12:30am on Thursday, when insurgents attempted to breach the defensive perimeter of the military formation. According to a statement by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, troops responded swiftly, engaging…
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Osun Assembly opposes INEC REC redeployment, alleges plot to influence 2026 poll
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State House of Assembly has kicked against the recent redeployment of the Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission in the state, Dr Mutiu Agboke, warning against any move capable of undermining the credibility of the forthcoming governorship election in the state. Agboke, on an online platform, had announced to journalists…
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Afreximbank records strong growth as assets rise to $48.5bn in 2025
The African Export-Import Bank has reported strong financial performance for the 2025 financial year, with total assets and contingencies rising to $48.5 billion. In its audited results released on Wednesday, the bank said the figure represents a 21 per cent increase from $40.1 billion recorded at the end of 2024, reflecting sustained growth and market confidence. Net loans and advances…
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