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The US and Iran have reportedly agreed to "stand down" following an exchange of strikes over the past few days. It comes after several attacks in and around the Strait of Hormuz, with both nations accusing each other of violating their ceasefire. A US official confirmed to the BBC's US partner CBS News that vessels will now be able to move through the waterway "freely", and added that renewed talks aimed at ending the war will continue. The United States and Iran have also agreed to meet in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday for further discussions, according to another US official. Iran has not commented on the reports that it has agreed to halt strikes in the strait. On 17 June, the US and Iran signed a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which included an "immediate and perm...

A medical doctor who works in Kebbi Medical Centre, Birnin Kebbi, has issued a warning after an encounter at the hospital.  Doctor Mustapha Muhammed took to Facebook to reveal what happens when a person doesn't drink enough water. He wrote: "A week ago, an 11 year old boy was brought in to our children's clinic and specifically to my consulting room, the parents complained that their child can't hold urine (urinary incontinence), and that was the only complaint, nothing more except for child's inadequate intake of water or doesn't like drinking water that much.  "Upon further evaluation, he was assessed to have urinary tract infection and likely BLADDER STONE. about:blank "An abdominopelvic ultrasound scan was requested, which revealed a finding in keeping with...

A notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Maha, has boasted that he has the ability to kidnap top government officials, including governors. The terrorist leader also claimed to have deep access to confidential security information, alleging that he receives advance notice of military operations before they are launched. The bandit kingpin spoke in a recorded audio message that surfaced on Sunday and was shared by verified X user, Abdool Moh. Maha, in the audio, accused authorities of refusing to release his arrested associates and seized cattle, insisting that the government’s actions had pushed him into escalating violence across affected areas. He said repeated efforts to secure the release of his men were ignored by authorities, leaving him with no intention of back...

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a suspected notorious armed robber and recovered firearms and live ammunition. The spokesperson for the command, ASP Agabe Blessing Kaborlo, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, June 29, 2026 said the suspects identified as Austine Emenike, popularly known as “Oyibo,” is linked to a wider criminal network.  She added that efforts are ongoing to identify and arrest other members of the gang, as well as uncover the full scope of their activities.  “The Rivers State Police Command has recorded another major operational success in its relentless campaign against violent crime, with the arrest of a suspected armed robber and the recovery of multiple firearms and live ammunition in a targeted intelligence-led operation," the...

Sustained offensive operations by troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have continued to yield significant results, with a fresh group of senior Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) commanders surrendering to the military amid intensified counter-terrorism operations across the North-East. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the latest surrender involved key figures within the terrorist network who abandoned their enclaves following weeks of sustained military offensives, precision strikes and intelligence-driven operations that have continued to degrade the group’s operational capabilities. The sources said the surrendered commanders are currently being held at a secure military facility, where they are undergoing profiling, intellige...

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has carried out a minor cabinet reshuffle, relieving several political appointees, including his Deputy Chief of Staff and Principal Private Secretary, of their appointments. The decision was announced in a statement issued on Monday by the Governor's Deputy Chief Press Secretary, Mashood Agboola. According to the statement, the reshuffle also affects all Special Advisers (SAs), Senior Special Assistants (SSAs), and Special Assistants (SAs) serving in the administration. Governor AbdulRazaq explained that the exercise was aimed at creating opportunities for more members of the ruling party to contribute to governance while injecting fresh ideas and renewed energy into his administration. He directed all affected officials to hand over...

Others accused Melaye of hypocrisy, noting his flamboyant lifestyle while millions of Nigerians struggled economically. Former Kogi West senator, Dino Melaye, has come under heavy criticism from Nigerians on social media after sharing a graphic claiming that Nigeria now has the highest number of people living in extreme poverty globally. Melaye had posted on his X handle an infographic titled “Number of People Living in Extreme Poverty by Country (1992–2026),” which ranked Nigeria at the top with 94.7 million people living in extreme poverty, ahead of the Democratic Republic of Congo and India. Africans & Diaspora Rather than sparking sympathy over the country’s economic situation, the post ignited a wave of backlash, with many users accusing the former lawmaker of...

The Federal Government has announced that another group of Nigerians being evacuated from South Africa is expected to arrive in the country on Tuesday as authorities continue efforts to safeguard citizens amid concerns over possible xenophobic attacks. The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, disclosed the development in an interview on Monday, confirming that an Air Peace aircraft departed Nigeria on Monday to bring back another batch of voluntary returnees. According to Ebienfa, the flight left Nigeria at 3:00 p.m. on Monday and was scheduled to arrive in South Africa at approximately 9:00 p.m. local time. The return journey is expected to commence at 12:00 a.m., with the aircraft arriving at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Tuesd...

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has confirmed a multiple-vehicle accident involving two articulated trucks and a private car at TREM inward Gbagada along the expressway. In a traffic update posted on its official X handle on Monday, the agency said emergency responders had been mobilised to the scene and recovery operations were underway. “A multiple-vehicle collision involving two articulated trucks laden with cargo and one private car has occurred at TREM inward Gbagada along the Expressway,” LASTMA stated. The agency added that, “A tow truck has been mobilized to the location, and recovery operations are currently in progress.” LASTMA further disclosed that its Rescue and Recovery Unit had been deployed to ensure the prompt removal of the affected vehicles and t...

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has alleged that there is a fresh attempt by forces within the ruling establishment to prevent the African Democratic Congress (ADC) from participating in the 2027 general election. The ADC presidential candidate made the allegation in Abuja on Monday through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, describing the development as a coordinated campaign by anti-democratic elements within the ruling party. According to Atiku, those behind the alleged plan are working to create instability within the opposition because they see the ADC as the strongest alternative ahead of the next presidential election. Questioning the motives of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Atiku said that if the party was truly confiden...