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The past recurring conflicts on other continents and the current developments in the Middle East are a clear reminder to the world that energy markets are deeply linked to conflict and uncertainty, as experienced across the globe today. The rise in geopolitical tensions with Iran, Israel, and the United States has led to a sudden increase in global crude oil …

Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has suffered injuries in the escalating conflict between the United States and Israel, according to Iranian state media. State broadcasters described the 56-year-old cleric as “janbaz”, a Persian term used for people wounded in war. However, authorities have not released details about the nature or circumstances of the injuries he allegedly suffered. The development …

An Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) witness, Olomotane Egoro, told the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court on Tuesday that transactions related to the Kogi Government House account were compliant Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) regulation. The EFCC charged former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello and two others with 16 counts of breach of trust. The other defendants …

Post views: 23 In a bid to protect the lives and properties of residents of Ikole West in Ekiti State, the Chairman of the Local Council Development Area, Hon. Mrs Mosunmola Adeyemo has empowered security agencies in the area. No fewer than 100 local traditional hunters were on Monday given various safety gears at the LCDA headquarters in Ikole, …

President Bola Tinubu has sought Senate confirmation of the appointment of Mr Mainasara Illo as Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Anti-Doping Center (NADC). Tinubu made the request in a letter to the Senate and read out by the President of the Senate, Insha Allah Akpabio, at Tuesday’s plenary session in Abuja. The President said the request was in accordance with …

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Tuesday, hosted members of Team Edo at the Government House, Benin City following their triumph at the second edition of the Niger Delta Games 2026, where the state emerged overall champions. At a colorful reception held at the New Festival Hall, Government House, the governor received the champions trophy and commended the athletes, coaches …

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen bagged an assist as Galatasaray secured a 1-0 first-leg win over Liverpool in their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday night. Osimhen assisted Mario Lemina’s header to score the winner in the seventh minute – conceding Arne Slot’s side’s 10th goal from a corner this season. The Nigerian striker thought he had made it 2-0 …

Aishah Waliyullah and Grace Adeleke Controversial Islamic cleric and self-styled banned negotiator, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has courted fresh controversy after claiming that the Nigerian government has detailed information on every terrorist operating in the country, including their names and locations. The Kaduna cleric made this claim during a television interview, suggesting that authorities are fully aware of the identities and …

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC) has rejected the video of the arrest of Judge James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja. ICPC spokesperson, Okor Odey, in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, described the content of the video as fake and malicious. “The ICPC wishes to clarify that it has not arrested or invited …

A combined photo of Larijani and Trump A senior Iranian security official, Ali Larijani, has issued a warning to US President Donald Trump, rejecting his threats against Iran and warning him to “be careful not to get eliminated”. Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council and former speaker of parliament, made the observation in a post on In the …