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Dan D. KUNLE The war in Iran has shaken energy markets, sparking a crisis far beyond the battlefield. This geopolitical clash has exposed flaws in fuel production, refining and distribution. Fortunately, the Dangote megarefinery has helped Nigeria. At the center of the upheaval is the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow maritime corridor through which nearly a fifth of global oil …

The New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP) has urged Nigerians to reject vote buying and political inducements in the 2027 elections. NNPP Head of Communications and Strategy, Dr. Eugene Nweke, made the call in an Easter message on Saturday in Lagos. Nweke said the message was a warning to all Nigerians—leaders and citizens—as the country gradually approaches the 2027 elections. NNPP …

Speaking from Damascus, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) Representative in Syria, Asseer Al-Madaien, said the country had experienced a “sharp increase” in the number of people crossing the border from Lebanon – more than 200,000 between March 2 and 27. “The vast majority, nearly 180,000 people, are Syrians, including Syrian refugees who once fled Syria to seek safety in Lebanon …

The sponsor of the National Commission for Coordination and Control of Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons Bill, Dr. Baba Mohammed, has extended Easter greetings to Nigerians, calling for peace and unity across the country. In a goodwill message, the Madaki of Ankpa urged Christians and other citizens to embrace the spirit of the holidays, describing Easter as a …

Media advisor to former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, Paul Ibe has slammed presidential aide Bayo Onauga over his recent comments on the leadership crisis plaguing the All Democratic Congress (ADC). Onanuga in his post on READ ALSO: Wike admits he wants to shoot journalists because of ‘one-sided’ comments (Video) Responding to this, Ibe said, “Dear @aonanuga1956, When someone cries louder …

That Deputy Secretary General Amina Mohammed recently convened women leaders in Manhasset, Long Island, for the fifth year, to reaffirm their collective commitment to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), women’s rights, gender equality, and SDG principles UN Charter. Basic rights Participants underlined that gender equality is a fundamental human rights issue and a cornerstone of sustainable development, peace, security and inclusive …

Funke Egbemode Walking away from a relationship is never easy. The temptation is always to wait another couple of months and see if he would stop being a leech or if she would stop cheating on you. But too often and too late, a player is always a player, cheaters rarely stop. As you will soon discover, a leech is …

The Nigerian Police Force in Ogun State has recorded a significant breakthrough in traffic management following the successful “No Traffic Gridlock” operation in Ifo, which led to the arrest of traffic violators and the removal of obstacles along the busy Abeokuta-Lagos Expressway. The operation, led by Ifo Divisional Police Officer, CSP Kamorudeen Olabisi, was aimed at restoring sanity and ensuring …

“These incidents are unacceptable and demand full accountability,” he said after the UN Interim Force in Lebanon, UNIFILEsuffered three fatalities within 24 hours in late March. Attacks on UN peacekeepers may constitute war crimes under international law. The situation continues to be monitored Earlier in the day, the head of Operation Peace, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, told troop-contributing countries that the UN …

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of going beyond its constitutional rules, in light of the leadership crisis rocking the party. The party in a statement issued on Friday, by its spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi said the party rejected claims that going ahead with the planned congress could violate the court order, as stated …