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At UN, 80 countries demand reopening of Hormuz, condemn Iran, Houthi attacks
Some 80 countries demanded the urgent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday and condemned Iran and its Houthi allies for attacks in the region and disruption to international trade and energy security. “Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to threaten international security and navigational rights and freedoms,” said a joint statement read out by Bahrain’s Foreign…
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Was this ‘Charmer’ the hand of Esau behind the problem in Senegal — by Kelechi Deca
When I saw the Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday at United Nations headquarters in New York, I nodded to myself. A key aspect of what led to the badblood between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his former ally and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko had to do with Faye’s reluctance to assert full independence…
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US and Iran discuss phased deal to reopen Hormuz and end US blockade, reports say
US and Iranian negotiators in New York are exploring a phased path out of war that would involve Tehran reopening the Strait of Hormuz and Washington lifting its economic blockade of Iran, sources close to the talks said. The strait has become the central bargaining chip in efforts to end the nearly seven-month US-Iran conflict, with Iran seeking relief from…
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Osun APC demands withdrawal of park management bill
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called for the immediate withdrawal of the recently passed Osun State Integrated Transport, Traffic and Park Management System Bill, describing it as unconstitutional and capable of creating a crisis in the state. The state House of Assembly on Wednesday passed the bill, which the…
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Mark Carney says he has considered possibility of US military action against Canada
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has considered the remote possibility of US military action against Canada, according to an interview with The New York Times. Carney told the Times that his administration has carefully examined the “extreme tail risk” scenario where the US takes military action against his country, and had prepared accordingly, without providing further detail. “I think you…
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Jegede, ex-Ondo PDP guber candidate, defects to ADC to boost Atiku’s presidential campaign
Former Ondo State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Eyitayo Jegede, has defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) with his supporters, pledging to mobilise support for the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, ahead of the 2027 election. Atiku, who is the ADC presidential candidate, urged Nigerians to vote out the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) during a…
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Isbae U opens up on inspiration behind ‘Curiosity Made Me Ask’
Nigerian skit maker Adebayo Ridwan, popularly known as Isbae U, has revealed the inspiration behind his interview series, “Curiosity Made Me Ask”. Isbae U spoke about the project during a recent appearance on the Morayo Show, saying it was part of his journey of self-discovery in the entertainment industry. The content creator said he was inspired by “Between Two Ferns”,…
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Ogun, DP World partner on $7bn-plus deep seaport, blue marine projects
The Ogun State Government has partnered with global logistics and port operator DP World MEA FZE to develop the Gateway Deep Sea Port and Ogun State Blue Marine Special Economic Zone, with the projects expected to attract more than $7 billion in initial investment and create over 50,000 direct jobs. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu witnessed the signing of the Memoranda…
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NECO releases 2026 SSCE results, records 64.74% drop in malpractice
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), with 804,948 candidates recording five credits and above, including English Language and Mathematics. The NECO Registrar, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, announced the results on Thursday during a press briefing, saying 1,378,048 candidates registered for the examination, while 1,371,992 sat for it. Wushishi said 804,948…
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BREAKING: Court nullifies Pantami’s PDP ticket, orders fresh governorship primary in Gombe
The Federal High Court sitting in Gombe has nullified the emergence of former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for the 2027 election in Gombe State and ordered the party to conduct a fresh primary. Justice Amina Aliyu Mohammed delivered the judgment on Thursday in a suit…
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