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Donald Trump US President Donald Trump said there had been talks between the US and Iran in recent days in which the two sides had “important points of agreement” and said they both want to “make a deal”. But in a swift response, Iran’s Foreign Ministry denied talks with the United States. Trump said his Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff …

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC) will arraign former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, for alleged corruption at the Federal High Court, Kaduna, on Tuesday. This was disclosed by ICPC Head of Media and Public Communications, John Odey, in a statement on Monday in Abuja. He said El-Rufai would be charged alongside Joel Adoga on charges …

Former Senator, Iyabo Olusola Obasanjo, has dismissed criticism over her appearance, insisting that competence and ability, not aesthetics, should define her governorship ambition ahead of the 2027 elections in Ogun Stat.. Obasanjo, who spoke during a radio interview on Paramount 94.5 FM in Abeokuta, said the comments on his fashion choices were out of place and irrelevant to governance. “I …

Nigeria’s leading airline, Air Peace, has dismissed reports that its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Allen Onyema, and Deputy Chairman, Alice Onyema, are facing a tax evasion lawsuit filed by the Lagos State Government, describing the claims as capricious and devoid of substance. In a statement released on Monday, the airline expressed concern over the report, and noted that neither …

Media Rights Agenda (MRA), Monday, condemned the reported assault on Albarka Radio journalist, Mr. Mohammed Adamu, by police officers over the weekend while he was covering the Eid Durbar celebration in Bununu, headquarters of the Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi state. The rights group in a press statement by its Programme Officer, Mr. John Gbadamosi, described the assault …

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has denied allegations that its personnel opened fire on members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers during violent clashes at the union headquarters in Garki II, Abuja, and described circulating claims as false and misleading. In her statement on Monday, National Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, clarified that officers were …

Tension has gripped residents of Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of ​​Kwara State following an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion that left at least one person dead and others injured on Monday morning. The state government confirmed the incident, describing it as a disturbing development in a region already facing security concerns. According to the Chief Press Secretary …

Dangote Group President Aliko Dangote says Nigeria has no direct role in the Middle East conflict but will still feel its impact due to deep global economic interdependence. Dangote also warned that the war in the Middle East driving global oil volatility could have far-reaching consequences for Nigeria and African economies. The business mogul said this after a courtesy visit …

A military transport plane carrying a number of soldiers crashed shortly after taking off in Colombia, and authorities fear heavy casualties despite ongoing rescue efforts. The plane, identified as a Hercules transport plane, crashed on Monday shortly after departing from Puerto Leguizamo, near Colombia’s southern border with Ecuador. Officials said at least 80 people were on board the plane at …

A new rift within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) surfaced on Monday evening when the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, launched a scathing attack on the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and accused him of political confrontation beyond his capacity. Wike, who was speaking at the party’s 107th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, openly derided Makinde’s approach …