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Abu Dhabi, UAE— “If any vessel attempts to transit in the Strait without our permission…or outside of the designated route, it is responsible for any consequences.” The warning was broadcast on Thursday by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards to ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, the vital oil chokepoint which is emerging as one of the biggest tests of the agreement …

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran launched a drone assault targeting Bahrain while a ship in the Strait of Hormuz separately came under attack Saturday, likely Tehran’s response to overnight airstrikes by the United States. The attacks across the Persian Gulf show the danger of the Iran war again spinning out of control, even after Iran and the U.S. …

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the Lokoja Federal High Court’s decision to set aside its earlier judgment recognising the NDC, describing it as an attempt to foist a one party state and weaken opposition . ADC also said the development was a disturbing pattern of actions that threaten Nigeria’s democratic space ahead of the general election. In a …

  Tinubu disclosed that the National Identification Number would now be required for a wide range of public and private transactions, including passport applications, voter registration, bank accounts, land transactions, telecommunications services, pensions, insurance, tax payments, consumer credit and access to government services President Bola Tinubu on Friday signed the National Identity Management Commission Act 2026 into law, saying the …

The US military has conducted strikes on Iranian targets after President Donald Trump accused Iran of a “foolish violation” of its truce following an attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command said it had struck missile and drone storage facilities and coastal radar positions on Friday. It said the strikes were in response for …

The Edo Government has reiterated its commitment to combating drug abuse and illicit trafficking through strengthened prevention, enforcement, treatment and rehabilitation programmes across the state. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Eugenia Abdallah, said this in Benin on Friday during activities marking the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The annual observance, commemorated on …

Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has rejected Friday’s ruling of the Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi, setting aside an earlier judgment that had compelled Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register it as a political party. The party said that it remained legally recognised and would immediately challenge the decision at the Court of Appeal. The party’s National Chairman, Sen. …

Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo on Friday, assured that his administration is taking decisive steps to rid the state off criminal elements and restore confidence among farmers and residents. Okpebholo gave the assurance during the inauguration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Council Election Campaign in Edo Central Senatorial District at the Uromi Town Hall, Esan North-East Local Government Area …

The Police Command in Benue has confirmed the killing of the state Chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Alhaji Ardo-Risku Mohammed. The command also confirmed the death of another victim, Yakubu Isah, after an attack by unknown gunmen. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Udeme Edet, confirmed the incident on Friday in Makurdi. Edet said the …

  The proposal would create a dual policing structure, redefine the relationship between federal and state authorities, and introduce new oversight mechanisms. For more than two decades, the agitation for state police has remained one of the most contentious issues in Nigeria’s political and constitutional discourse. For many, it is the long-overdue solution to worsening insecurity in the land and …