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‘Hormuz Is Ours’: Iran Hits Back After Trump’s Shock US Territory Claim
Iran has rejected Donald Trump’s claim that the Strait of Hormuz could become US territory after the war, dismissing the proposal as unacceptable.
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AI Can’t Replace Local Insight, Babaeko Tells Nigeria’s Media Agencies
Nigeria’s media and communications industry is being urged to adapt to rapid technological changes reshaping advertising planning, buying and delivery across the global market.
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Osimhen Demands More From Galatasaray After Dramatic Çorum Draw
Victor Osimhen has urged his Galatasaray teammates to step up their performance after a 2-2 draw with Çorum in their Turkish Super Lig opener.
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‘We’re Ready to Welcome the World’: Mbah Puts Enugu on Medical Tourism Map
Governor Peter Mbah says Enugu State is ready to welcome the world as he inspects the 300-bed Enugu International Hospital ahead of its inauguration.
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Politics
Osun Decides 2026: Voters Want Peace, Transparency and a Result They Can Trust
The contest pits incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party against Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Najeem Salaam of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), alongside other candidates.
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NAHCON Names Five Airlines for 2027 Hajj, Sets Fresh Test for Nigeria’s Pilgrimage Airlift
NAHCON said the engagement of the five carriers remains subject to the signing of formal airlift agreements with the commission, as well as compliance with requirements set by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA).
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Oil and Gas
Nigeria’s $50bn Deepwater Bet: NNPC Says Tax Reform Will Unlock New Oil Investment
NNPC has welcomed the new deep offshore tax order, saying it could unlock up to $50 billion in fresh investment in Nigeria’s oil sector.
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Aiyedatiwa Creates New Electricity Commission as Ondo Pushes for Better Power Supply
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has signed the Ondo State Electric Power Sector (Amendment) Law, 2026, paving the way for the establishment of the State Electricity Regulatory Commission.
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Sports
End of an Era: Super Falcons Miss World Cup for First Time in History
Nigeria’s World Cup hopes had already taken a major blow four days earlier when Cameroon eliminated them 1–0 in the quarter-finals. That defeat meant the Falcons missed out on the four automatic World Cup places reserved for the WAFCON semi-finalists.
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Nigeria
Nigeria’s Refineries Will Bounce Back, Tinubu Says as Fresh Revival Plan Takes Shape
President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria’s refineries will return to full operation as the government advances a fresh plan to revive the country’s refining capacity.
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Nigeria, US Deepen Military Ties as Counter-Terrorism Partnership Enters New Phase
Nigeria and the United States are strengthening military ties and counter-terrorism cooperation as both countries step up efforts to tackle shared security threats
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AI Can’t Replace Local Insight, Babaeko Tells Nigeria’s Media Agencies
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Bonny Light Nears $95 as Hormuz Crisis Keeps Oil Markets on Edge
Bonny Light is approaching $95 a barrel as escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz keep global oil markets on edge.
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Otti Hails Peaceful Osun Election, Urges Adeleke to Build on Democratic Gains
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has congratulated Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, describing the peaceful conduct of the Osun governorship election as a positive signal for Nigeria’s democratic progress.
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Rodri Comes Home: Barcelona Seal Blockbuster Deal for Man City’s World Cup Winner
Barcelona have reached an agreement in principle with Manchester City for Rodri, in a major move that could reshape the Catalan club’s midfield.
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From Online Buzz to Polling Units: Peter Obi Unveils ObidientConnect for 2027
ObidientConnect is designed around a simple political calculation: the energy that made the Obidient Movement highly visible online in 2023 must now be converted into organised activity at polling-unit level.
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At 16, Nigerian Tech Prodigy Lands Apple AI Role and Turns Heads Globally
Belusochim Ugochukwu, 16-year-old Nigerian tech prodigy has landed an AI role at Apple, drawing global attention for his achievements at an unusually young age.
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Cambridge Professor Jason Arday Found Dead Days After Plagiarism Row Erupts
Jason Arday, who became Cambridge’s youngest Black professor at 37, resigned after facing intense scrutiny over plagiarism allegations and questions about claims concerning his athletic and fundraising achievements.
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Indonesia Quake Turns Morning Into Chaos as 20 Die and Thousands Flee
A powerful earthquake off Indonesia’s Flores Island has killed at least 20 people and triggered mass evacuations as rescue teams search for survivors amid fears of further casualties and aftershocks.
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‘Hormuz Is Ours’: Iran Hits Back After Trump’s Shock US Territory Claim
Iran has rejected Donald Trump’s claim that the Strait of Hormuz could become US territory after the war, dismissing the proposal as unacceptable.
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Spain Falls Into Darkness as Rare Total Solar Eclipse Draws Millions and Lights Up Tourism
The Moon's shadow crossed Spain from the north-west towards the Mediterranean, with totality lasting roughly one to two minutes depending on location.
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Fewer Migrants, More Deaths: Central Mediterranean Route Turns Deadlier in 2026
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Spain Falls Into Darkness as Rare Total Solar Eclipse Draws Millions and Lights Up Tourism
The Moon's shadow crossed Spain from the north-west towards the Mediterranean, with totality lasting roughly one to two minutes depending on location.
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Fewer Migrants, More Deaths: Central Mediterranean Route Turns Deadlier in 2026
New IOM data show that 821 people died or went missing along the Central Mediterranean route between January and April 2026, representing a 111 per cent increase from the same period last year.
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Africa
‘Deduct Your $18.5m From Our $61bn’: Onoh’s Fiery Response to South Africa
Onoh has challenged South Africa’s $18.5 million repatriation demand, arguing that Nigeria spent billions supporting the country’s liberation struggle.
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Over 3 Million Foreigners Leave US Under Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
More than three million foreign nationals have been deported from the US under the Trump administration, highlighting the scale of its immigration crackdown.
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‘I Want to Be a Better Mom’: Leavitt Steps Down as Trump’s Press Secretary
Karoline Leavitt has resigned as White House press secretary, citing family reasons as she steps down from the high-profile role.
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Putin Steps Onto Disputed Kurils as Japan Warns Russia Over ‘Unacceptable’ Visit
Putin’s visit to the disputed Kuril Islands has drawn a sharp rebuke from Japan, which called the move “unacceptable” and renewed its territorial objections.
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Xavi Ends 48-Year Netherlands Tradition as Oranje Turn to Spanish Tactician
The Netherlands have broken with a 48-year tradition by appointing Xavi as head coach, ushering in a new era for the national team.
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US, Nigeria Step Up Security Cooperation as Top Officials Meet in Washington
The US and Nigeria are deepening security cooperation as senior officials meet in Washington to strengthen efforts against shared security threats.
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Entertainment
₦103m at the Cinema, ₦22m to Producers: Omotola Reveals Nollywood’s Big Money Gap
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde says her directorial debut, Mother’s Love, generated over ₦103 million at the box office, but just ₦22.28 million accrued to its producers.
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Politics
‘I’m a Bulldozer’: Adeleke Dares APC’s Federal Might Ahead of Osun Poll
Adeleke Expresses Confidence Ahead of Osun Governorship Election at Live Television Town Hall.
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Weather
Europe Caught in Eclipse Fever as Protective Glasses Fly Off Shelves
Europe is scrambling for protective eclipse glasses as pharmacies, opticians and shops struggle to meet surging demand ahead of Wednesday’s rare total solar eclipse.
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Spotify to Put AI Badge on Virtual Artists as Music’s Digital Era Expands
The Swedish company is stepping up transparency around how music on its platform is created, amid growing concerns over AI-generated content flooding streaming services.
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