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The US has dropped its naval blockade of Iran after the two countries signed a deal to end the war in the Middle East. US Central Command confirmed the end of the blockade on X “in accordance with the President’s direction”, and said some US vessels would remain “in the general area”. Soon afterwards, Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said …

The Minister of Works, Chief Dave Umahi, on Thursday appealed to Nigerians to show understanding with the President Bola Tinubu administration especially as regards tackling security challenges. Umahi made the appeal in Lagos while inspecting some bridge projects, including the Carter Bridge which will be reconstructed beginning from Monday. “There is no leader who will not want his reign to …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has described plans by Gov. Seyi Makinde’s administration to conduct another local government council election in December 2026 as illegal, ill-conceived, and self-serving. The APC, in a statementby its State Publicity Secretary, Mr Olawale Sadare, on Thursday in Ibadan, said that the decision would further worsen the current situation at the grassroots …

The Nigerian Army has introduced the “Exercise RESTORE HOPE” special training package to produce combat-ready soldiers capable of decisively confronting banditry, terrorism, and other asymmetric threats across the country. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu stated this on Thursday at the graduation ceremony of the special force recruits of the 90 Regular Recruits Intake at the Depot …

The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD-West Africa) has urged stakeholders to remain vigilant against vote buying ahead of Saturday’s Ekiti governorship election, describing the poll as a critical democratic exercise. The organisation also warned against voter apathy, calling on citizens and relevant stakeholders to actively support efforts aimed at ensuring a credible, peaceful and inclusive electoral process. This is …

The Federal Government has issued transition guidelines for the implementation of the Tax Acts 2025, clarifying how taxpayers, tax authorities and other stakeholders should manage obligations arising from the migration from the old tax regime to the new framework that took effect on January 1, 2026. This was according to a statement issued on Thursday by the Head of Information …

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has exempted its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and vice-presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, from the party’s newly introduced anti-defection oath aimed at discouraging elected officials from abandoning the platform after winning elections. The National Secretary of the party, Ikenna Enekweizu, disclosed this on Wednesday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he defended the …

EDO State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Thursday disclosed plans by his administration to establish a special court for the speedy trial of suspected kidnappers and cultists as part of efforts to strengthen the fight against violent crimes and insecurity in the state. The governor made the disclosure at the headquarters of the Edo State Police Command in Benin City …

Edo State Police Command said it has arrested a man for allegedly spreading false information that schoolchildren were kidnapped by bandits in parts of the state. The suspect, identified as Ernest Ugbomoiko of Afuze Community, was accused of originating and circulating the report on social media and other platforms. The viral message claimed that pupils had been abducted in Afuze, …

Senator Ireti Kingibe, who represents the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has distanced herself from the Senate committee report that recommended disciplinary action against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, noting that she was surprised seeing the photocopy of her signature on the report. She said this in an interview on Arise TV on Wednesday, during which she also criticised the National Assembly for …