Iraq Says It Has Deals to Safeguard Oil Exports Amid Hormuz Disruption

Baghdad’s Oil Ministry says it has reached “understandings” with the United States and Iran aimed at reducing the impact of the ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz on Iraqi crude exports. Oil ministry spokesperson Saheb Bazoun told the Iraqi News Agency (INA) that the arrangements involve coordination with both sides to ensure the continuity […]

France, UK Plan Talks on Hormuz Security Mission

France and Britain will co-host a video conference on Friday with countries willing to contribute to a “purely defensive mission” aimed at securing the Strait of Hormuz, the French presidency has said. French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will jointly lead the meeting, which is expected to focus on restoring freedom […]

Fayose Reiterates Claim of Plot Against Olubadan

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has reiterated his allegation that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, is plotting to remove the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, despite earlier denials from the state government and the palace. In a post on his official X account on Tuesday, Fayose insisted that recent developments in Oyo politics […]

Police Arrest 50 Suspects, Recover Anti-Aircraft Weapon

The Nigeria Police Force says it has arrested 50 suspects and recovered a cache of weapons, including an anti-aircraft launcher, in nationwide operations targeting terrorism, kidnapping and armed robbery. The operations were carried out by the Force Intelligence Department–Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT), according to a statement issued on Tuesday by Force Public Relations Officer, ACP […]

ADC Convention Holds Amid Venue Dispute Claims

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has insisted that its national convention will proceed on Tuesday in Abuja despite controversy over the use of the Rainbow Event Centre. Former senator Dino Melaye, a chieftain of the party, told journalists at the venue that the event would go ahead as scheduled, dismissing concerns about possible disruption. The […]

Tight Security as Court Delays El-Rufai Bail Ruling

There was a heavy security presence at the Federal High Court in Kaduna on Tuesday as former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, appeared for the ruling on his bail application. Security operatives were stationed at strategic points around the court premises, restricting movement and keeping journalists and members of the public at a distance as […]

Police Arrest Man for Buying Pistol via Snapchat in Delta

The Delta State Police Command has arrested a suspect for allegedly purchasing a prohibited firearm through social media after he was found in possession of a Beretta pistol. The arrest was confirmed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, in a video shared on Tuesday, where he displayed the recovered weapon and cautioned […]

Osun APC Candidate Oyebamiji Seeks Ooni’s Blessings

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, has visited the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, to seek royal blessings ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election. During the visit on Monday, Oyebamiji said his ambition was driven by a commitment to service, accountability, and the […]

Police Arrest Suspected Kidnapper in Ondo, Rescue Victim

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnapper and rescued a victim in Isua Akoko, Akoko South-East Local Government Area of Ondo State. The victim was reportedly abducted by three armed men while working on a farm but managed to escape after struggling with his attackers and injuring one of them on the […]

NARD Begins Payment of CONMESS Arrears to Doctors

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) says payment of long-awaited salary arrears arising from the review of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) has begun for its members across the country. In a notice issued by the association’s Publicity and Social Secretary, Abdulmajid Ibrahim, NARD confirmed that the disbursement process is already underway, with […]