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US President Donald Trump’s rejection of an Iranian peace proposal to resolve the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil shipments, sent oil prices up more than 3% on Monday. Uncertainty over a diplomatic solution to the US-Iran conflict has renewed concerns about supply disruptions in the Middle East. Indeed, Brent crude futures rose …

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As Nigerians increasingly rely on digital platforms for everyday payments and transfers, the security of financial accounts has become a major concern, particularly in situations involving lost phones, compromised accounts and attempts to access customer information without their knowledge. The risks associated with digital payments go beyond fraudulent transactions. Scams, identity theft, phishing attempts and social engineering tactics can expose …

The Katsina State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old man, Sada Tambai, for the alleged murder of his 80-year-old father. The Public Relations Officer of the command, DSP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Katsina. Sadiq-Aliyu said the incident occurred on September 21 at Mundadu village in Bindawa Local Government Area (LGA). He said police received …

When the final siren sounded of the 2026 Nigeria Premier Basketball League (NPBL) season, it marked more than just a championship trophy for Rivers Hoopers. It marked the end of one of the most resilient and storied careers in Nigerian basketball history. Victor Anthony Koko, longtime captain of the Rivers Hoopers, now affectionately nicknamed the “8-Star General,” has officially announced …

Toyyibat Qasim A 20-year-old man and his 18-year-old accomplice have been arrested by the Gombe State Police Command for the alleged murder of a mother of five, Aishatu Salisu, during a suspected attempt to steal her mobile phone. Aishatu was reportedly stabbed during the attack at her residence in Wuro Shie Quarters, Gombe, in the early hours of Saturday. The …

The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) has renewed Jungle Energy Power’s (JEP) Large Micro Utility Distribution License, authorizing the company to continue distributing electricity in Nimba County. The renewal ceremony brought together government officials, local authorities, community representatives, civil society organizations and other stakeholders, including representatives of LERC, the Ministry of Mines and Energy and the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC). …

Labor candidate for governor of Lagos State, Rotimi Odunaike, has said the quality of life of Lagos residents will be at the heart of his vision for the state, arguing that governance success should ultimately be measured by how people live, work and travel around the city. Speaking on Daily Digest with Jimi Disu on Nigeria Info, Odunaike said his …

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Kenyan President William Ruto has described the Dangote oil refinery as “a masterpiece of science, engineering and art”, after a tour of the Lagos facility which he said deepened his confidence in the proposed $17 billion East African oil refinery and petrochemical complex planned for Lamu, Kenya. Ruto visited the 700,000 barrel-per-day refinery after attending the United Nations General Assembly …