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US President Donald Trump has directed the American Navy to enforce a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, raising tensions with Iran following the breakdown of negotiations over its nuclear program. The announcement came on Sunday after high-level talks in Islamabad failed to achieve a breakthrough. Although Trump acknowledged that discussions had made progress, he accused Tehran of refusing to …

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) at the weekend reiterated its commitment to strengthening a transparent and mutually beneficial relationship with the media, urging caution against the spread of unverified, misleading or defamatory reports that could undermine public confidence in government institutions. The Director General of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said this following the conclusion of an internal investigative panel …

A coalition of Muslim vanguards and key stakeholders in Ogun State have intensified calls for the emergence of a Muslim governorship candidate ahead of the 2027 elections, citing the need for equity, inclusiveness and balanced representation in the state’s political leadership. The group, under the umbrella of Ogun Muslim Vanguards, made its position known during a press conference on Sunday, …

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu “to direct Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, and Management of Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd (NIGCOMSAT) and the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA) to account for and explain the whereabouts of allegedly lost or diverted public funds amounting to ₦2.9 billion from NIGCOMSAT and …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State has rejected reports of internal strife, insisting that allegations of mass defections and unpaid delegates are baseless and politically motivated. In a statement issued on Sunday, the State Publicity Secretary, Uche Obute, described the claims as a deliberate attempt to mislead the public and undermine the party’s growing influence in the state. …

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North-East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have arrested a 15-year-old boy, who identified himself simply as Tijjani, for being part of the terrorist group that killed General Oseni Braimah, another officer and two soldiers in Borno State. Tijjani made the confession in a video after he was captured by troops on Sunday as he went …

Nigerian table tennis prodigy, Junior Aruna, has made waves on the international scene, following in the footsteps of his legendary father, Quadri Aruna. At only 10 years old, trained by his mother Ganiat, this young man won two medals at the 2026 WTT Youth Contender which just ended in Luxembourg. Aruna’s fearless play and toughness earned him the U-13 men’s …

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man in connection with the alleged kidnapping and sexual assault of a young woman in the state. The suspect, identified as Otamiri Prince, is said to have made contact with the victim online before arranging a physical meeting. However, what started out as a planned meeting reportedly turned into a criminal …

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has urged the sons of the late Dandeson King Douglas Jaja, the Amanyanabo of Opobo, to avoid the temptation of fighting over assets left behind by their father. Fighting would be a sure recipe for chaos and anarchy in the family. The governor gave this advice while paying homage to the late monarch during …