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 Iranian state-linked media reported that two people were killed in alleged U.S. strikes on three locations in Abadan County , in Iran's southwestern Khuzestan province, an oil-producing region near the borders with Iraq and Kuwait. The reports, carried by Fars and Tasnim news agencies, also said three others were wounded . The reported strikes come amid a sharp escalation in fighting between the United States and Iran. According to U.S. officials, recent operations have targeted Iranian military infrastructure, including air-defense systems, coastal radar sites, missile and drone facilities, and naval assets following Iranian attacks on U.S. interests in the Gulf. The renewed hostilities have intensified concerns over regional stability and the security of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz , a vital route for global oil exports. Multiple reports indicate that commercial maritime traffic has fallen significantly as both sides continue exchanging military strikes. At the tim...

  Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Christian leaders in Niger State have publicly raised concerns over what they describe as political marginalization, warning that the issue could undermine unity and inclusiveness in the state's politics. According to reports, the leaders allege that internal political arrangements such as consensus candidacies and zoning have been used to sideline qualified Christian aspirants from contesting for key elective positions. They argue that this pattern has left many Christians feeling excluded from the state's political process. Among their key demands are: Equal opportunities for Christians to contest and occupy elective offices. An end to political practices they believe unfairly disadvantage Christian aspirants. Greater inclusiveness and fairness by political parties in selecting candidates. A commitment from political stakeholders to promote religious balance and peaceful coexistence. The group warned that continued exclusion could height...

 A U.S. federal court has sentenced a Washington state man for his role in laundering nearly $97.1 million linked to a fraudulent oil and gas investment scheme that routed funds through cryptocurrency accounts controlled by individuals in Nigeria and Russia . According to the U.S. Department of Justice and IRS Criminal Investigation: The convicted man, Geoffrey K. Auyeung , 47, of Newcastle, Washington, received a five-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering. Between June 2022 and July 2024 , he created multiple shell companies and opened 81 bank accounts and 19 cryptocurrency exchange accounts to receive money from victims who believed they were investing in oil and gas storage projects. Investigators said the accounts processed about $97.1 million , with at least $24.7 million directly traced to identified victims. Authorities believe much of the remaining money also came from fraud. The funds were converted into crypt...

 The Federal Government has suspended the proposed increase in registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination after widespread public criticism. According to the Federal Ministry of Education: The June 18, 2026 letter approving the fee adjustment has been withdrawn . The suspension is intended to allow for broader consultations with key stakeholders before any final decision is made. Those to be consulted include examination bodies, state ministries of education, school owners, parents' associations, organised labour, and other education stakeholders. The proposed policy would have raised the registration fee for both WAEC and NECO to ₦50,000 per candidate from 2027—an increase from about ₦27,000 for WAEC and ₦30,000 for NECO . The proposal sparked strong opposition from parents, student groups, labour organisations, and politicians, who argued it...

  The Lagos State High Court sitting in Tapa has dismissed a preliminary objection filed by DNJ Properties and Investment Limited in a N200 million lawsuit brought by subscriber Olufemi Odiri over an alleged breach of a property sale contract. The ruling means the substantive case will now proceed to trial. According to the suit, Odiri claims he paid N50 million in full for a two-bedroom apartment in Ikate, Lekki, after being assured that all approvals for the development had been obtained. He alleges that construction never commenced and later discovered that the land had allegedly been put up for sale, contrary to the agreement. In his claims before the court, Odiri is seeking: A declaration that DNJ Properties is obliged to allocate the agreed apartment to him. An order compelling the company to hand over the apartment. Alternatively, payment of N200 million, which he says represents the apartment's current market value. N5 million in litigation costs, plus pre- and p...

The Lagos State Government has intensified its enforcement campaign against illegal structures, shanties, and other environmental nuisances along the Lagos–Badagry Expressway as part of efforts to restore environmental order and keep public spaces free from encroachment. According to the state's Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab , the operation has been underway for about three weeks. Authorities say the cleared areas will be placed under continuous surveillance to prevent illegal occupants and traders from returning. The government also warned residents and traders against: Converting public spaces into illegal markets. Erecting unauthorized structures along the expressway. Using road setbacks and other public areas for private commercial activities. Officials said anyone found violating these rules risks arrest and prosecution under Lagos State environmental laws. The enforcement drive forms part of a broader environmental campaign by the state g...