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Trump Threatens to Claim Strait of Hormuz as US Territory
US President Donald Trump says he will “soon” declare the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz a US territory after what he described as the defeat of Iran, escalating tensions over control of the key global energy route. Iran has rejected the claim, insisting that the waterway remains under its authority. US President Donald Trump speaks…
OsunDecides2026: Governor Adeleke Casts Ballot at His Polling Unit
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has cast his vote at his polling unit as voting continues across the state in the keenly watched governorship election. Gov Adeleke casts vote at his polling unit. Credit: Saheed Olugbon The Accord Party governorship candidate and incumbent Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, cast his vote on Saturday in…
OsunDecides2026: Election Officials Begin Final Push to Polling Units
Election officials have taken delivery of sensitive materials and commenced mobilisation to polling units across Osun State as 2,339,233 registered voters prepare to choose among 15 political parties in Saturday’s governorship election. Distribution of election materials for the Osun 2026 Governorship elections has begun across the state. As of the time of filing this report,…
Nigeria, U.S. Strengthen Security Ties After High-Level Counter-Terrorism Talks
Nigeria and the United States have concluded high-level talks in Washington, reaffirming their commitment to stronger military cooperation, intelligence sharing and coordinated efforts to combat terrorism and other security threats. Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu and U.S. Vice President JD Vance Nigeria and the United States of America have concluded high-level bilateral…
Banditry, Climate Shocks Displace Over 737,000 In North-West — IOM
More than 737,000 people have been displaced across Nigeria’s North-West due to the combined impact of banditry and climate-related shocks, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The International Organisation for Migration has disclosed that 737,073 people are internally displaced across Nigeria’s North-West, with about 620,000 of them, representing 84 per cent, displaced by…
2027: Kogi Sets ₦150m Campaign Signage Fee, PDP Kicks
The Kogi State Government has imposed a ₦150 million fee on presidential candidates for campaign signage and promotional materials ahead of the 2027 elections, prompting the Peoples Democratic Party to condemn the policy as excessive, disproportionate and undemocratic. The Kogi State Government has approved official fees for the placement of billboards, posters, branded T-shirts, caps…
Tinubu Hails Nigerian Epidemiologist Abubakar on Emergence as CEPI CEO
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian epidemiologist Dr. Muhammad Abubakar on his emergence as CEO of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), describing the appointment as a significant achievement for Nigeria and Africa. President Bola Tinubu has described the appointment of Nigerian epidemiologist, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar, as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Coalition…
Tinubu Woos Diaspora Investors, Says Nigeria Is Ready for Business
President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians in the diaspora to invest in the country, assuring potential investors that Nigeria is increasingly positioned to attract and support capital as the Federal Government pushes economic reforms and seeks to deepen investment. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu **urges Nigerians abroad to turn remittances into productive investments, build sector…
INEC Begins Distribution Of Sensitive Materials Ahead Of Osun Governorship Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission has commenced the distribution of sensitive election materials in Osun State after newly printed ballot papers arrived from Abuja, following the inclusion of the Social Democratic Party on the ballot. A logo of INEC The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the distribution of sensitive electoral materials to the…
1.91m Voters Set For Osun Poll As 432,843 PVCs Remain Unclaimed
The Independent National Electoral Commission has confirmed that 1,906,390 voters collected their Permanent Voter Cards ahead of Saturday’s Osun governorship election, while 432,843 PVCs, representing 18.5 per cent of registered voters, remain unclaimed. An official of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) sorts out Permanent Voters card (PVC) of voters at a ward • Groups…
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