UN Secretary General António Guterres has called on the United States and Israel to refrain from attacking Iran’s power plants and other civilian infrastructure, warning that such strikes would violate international law. “Even if specific civilian infrastructure were to qualify as a military objective, international humanitarian law would still prohibit attacks against them if they […]
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Oil prices shot up on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, ahead of a United States-imposed deadline on Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz or be “taken out.” U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening to order attacks on Iranian bridges and power plants. As gathered, Brent crude futures rose $1.74, or 1.6%, to $111.51 a […]
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The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its indefinite nationwide strike, directing its members to resume work from 8 a.m. on Wednesday following fresh assurances from the federal government. NARD President, Mohammad Usman Suleiman, announced the decision on Tuesday after a meeting of the association’s National Executive Council (NEC). He said the suspension […]
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Hon. David Ajobiewe, an outstanding politician, who has just formally declared his intention to contest the seat of Akoko South West Constituency 1 in the Ondo State House of Assembly on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in the coming election, is a proud son of Oka Akoko and a devoted leader […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring inclusive electoral participation, particularly for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election. The Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mutiu Agboke, made this known on Tuesday in Osogbo during a sensitisation and awareness programme […]
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Hon David Ajobiewe appeals to party leaders, stakeholders to okay Ward 3 APC State chairman Kolawole commends Ajobiewe for dedication, contributions to party, community A prominent politician in Akoko South West Local Government , Hon. David Ajobiewe, has formally declared his intention to contest the Akoko South West Constituency I, Oka Akoko seat in the […]
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The Presidency has dismissed claims linking President Bola Tinubu to the internal crises surrounding former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and the African Democratic Congress, describing such allegations as unfounded. In a statement issued on Monday via his X handle, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the […]
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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has alleged that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) laid deliberate administrative landmines to prevent it from fielding candidates in the 2027 general elections. The National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, said at the heart of this emerging crisis is INEC’s stated position that it will no longer receive any […]
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Prof Yemi Osinbajo Nigeria’s former Vice President Prof Yemi Osinbajo has been appointed as the Senior Strategic Adviser to the Director-General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), Jean Kaseya. This was announced in a statement issued on Monday by Margaret Edwin, Director of Communication and Public Information at Africa CDC. […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has hosted the 2026 edition of the annual Church Choir Competition as part of activities marking the Easter celebration, rewarding outstanding choirs with cash prizes and food items. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Director of Media and Public Affairs […]
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