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National Assembly to Determine Response to South Africa, Says Foreign Affairs Minister Bianca Ojukwu

18Jun

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National Assembly to Determine Response to South Africa, Says Foreign Affairs Minister Bianca Ojukwu

The Federal Government has said any retaliatory measures Nigeria may adopt against South Africa over the continued harassment and attacks on Nigerians and other African migrants fall within the constitutional responsibilities of the National Assembly.Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, stated this during an interview on TVC, noting that while the executive arm of government is currently engaging South African authorities through diplomatic channels, lawmakers may have a role to play if the situation persists. According to her, “The lawmakers have a role to play in this.”The minister stressed that Nigeria has so far exercised restraint despite growing concerns over the treatment of Nigerians living in South Africa. “When it comes to situations like th...

US Govt to bring Cape Verde keeper Vozinha’s mother to watch him at the World Cup

18Jun

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US Govt to bring Cape Verde keeper Vozinha’s mother to watch him at the World Cup

The mother of Cape Verde’s star goalkeeper Vozinha has been granted a visa to enter the United States in time for her 40-year-old son’s next World Cup match.Cape Verde was named by the US government on a list of countries whose citizens must post a returnable bond of $15,000 (£11,200) to travel to the United States, in addition to a visa fee. The Trump administration last month dropped the requirement for World Cup ticket holders, but by that point the high costs had ruled out the trip for Ana Candida Evora, the mother of Cape Verde’s 40-year-old goalkeeper.Vozinha became the breakout star of the World Cup after his multiple saves in the 0-0 draw with Spain in their first game.After the match, Vozinha broke down in tears on the pitch. Speaking after the game, he s...

Oil prices drop further below 80 dollars a barrel as US-Iran peace deal signed

18Jun

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Oil prices drop further below 80 dollars a barrel as US-Iran peace deal signed

Oil prices fell further below $80 per barrel on Thursday, June 18, after the United States and Iran signed a peace agreement aimed at ending the conflict between the two countries and reopening the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.Benchmark Brent crude dropped by 2% to $77.90 per barrel, after briefly falling to $77.10 during trading. The decline followed confirmation from Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, who said leaders of both countries had signed the agreement, paving the way for the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the lifting of the US naval blockade.According to Sharif, “Iran will instantly reopen the Strait of Hormuz and the United States of America will immediately lift the naval blockade.” Although a formal signing ceremony is scheduled to...

Reaction as Ukraine launches largest attack on Moscow in two years

18Jun

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Reaction as Ukraine launches largest attack on Moscow in two years

Ukraine has launched its largest drone offensive on Moscow in two years, according to Russian state-run news agency TASS, in an attack that damaged infrastructure, caused fires, and sent debris raining down in areas across the capital region.Air defenses shot down more than four dozen drones bound for the Russian capital overnight into Thursday, according to Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin. While a massive assault for the capital, the barrage was part of a larger Ukrainian operation targeting a broad swath of Russia, with air defenses active across multiple regions.Flights at all major Moscow airports were temporarily suspended on Thursday, Reuters reported, citing the Russian aviation agency.Kyiv has been stepping up its targeting of Russian energy infrastructure in long-rang...

I never saw report behind Natasha’s suspension, says Kingibe

18Jun

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I never saw report behind Natasha’s suspension, says Kingibe

The senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, Ireti Kingibe, has said she never saw the committee report that led to the suspension of Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.Kingibe made this known on Wednesday during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time.According to the FCT Senator, she was attending a retreat on tax reforms when the report was being considered and therefore did not have the opportunity to review it.“I never saw the report that led to Natasha’s suspension. I was at a retreat. I had earlier stated that I was there with three or four other senators who are members of the committee,” she said.Kingibe explained that she attended a session of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, signed the attendance reg...

Our people now recruiting kidnappers – Governor Okpebholo says

18Jun

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Our people now recruiting kidnappers – Governor Okpebholo says

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has alleged that some residents of the state are actively recruiting criminals from outside Edo to carry out kidnapping and armed robbery operations.The governor made the claim while addressing participants at the 2026 Ministers’ Conference organised by the Edo State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Benin City.According to Okpebholo, some of the security challenges confronting the state are being aided by local collaborators who work with criminal elements operating in forested areas. “Our people now recruit criminals to help them do the job,” the governor said. “They will kidnap somebody and hand the victim over to people in the bush.”He warned that individuals arrested for criminal activities would not receive po...

14-point agreement between the U.S. and Iran to end the war {FULL TEXT}

18Jun

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14-point agreement between the U.S. and Iran to end the war {FULL TEXT}

The United States has released the official text of the memorandum of understanding reached over the weekend with Iran.This comes after US President Donald Trump and Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a peace deal to end the war.Titled the “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran,” the document was released after outcry that its text hadn’t been released publicly.Under the agreement, upon signing, there would be an "immediate and permanent" halt of military operations on all fronts for 60 days, including Lebanon.The two parties also commit to "respect each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity and to refrain from interfering in each other's internal affairs."The agreement asserts that Ira...

All 36 Governors Back Creation of State Police, Endorse Key Reforms

18Jun

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All 36 Governors Back Creation of State Police, Endorse Key Reforms

Governors of Nigeria’s 36 states have unanimously endorsed the establishment of State Police, describing the move as consistent with the principles of federalism and constitutional governance.The position was announced in a communiqué issued after a meeting of the Nigeria Governors Forum in Abuja and signed by the Forum’s Chairman and AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.The governors said their decision followed consultations with state attorneys-general and a review of proposed constitutional amendments aimed at creating state-controlled police formations. The endorsement comes as legislation on State Police continues to advance through the National Assembly, having passed the House of Representatives and cleared second reading in the Senate.Beyond security reforms, the governors reaffirme...

President Trump signs US-Iran agreement at Palace of Versailles to end the war {VIDEO}

18Jun

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President Trump signs US-Iran agreement at Palace of Versailles to end the war {VIDEO}

President Donald Trump has signed the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran to end the war.Trump signed the document shortly before the dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palace of Versailles on Wednesday night, June 17.White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino posted the video on X shortly after Trump left Versailles.Scavino said, “Just prior to this evenings dinner at Versailles in France, hosted by President @EmmanuelMacron—President @realDonaldTrump signed the Iran Memorandum of Understanding, once Secretary Rubio received it…“A pretty key moment in history we are sharing together…” @SecRubio”Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, also signed the agreement on Wednesday from Tehran. The US vice-president, JD Vance, is ...

Nigerian man allegedly st@bs his Libyan employer to d3ath, conceals body in groundwater tank

18Jun

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Nigerian man allegedly st@bs his Libyan employer to d3ath, conceals body in groundwater tank

Security forces in Benghazi, Libya have apprehended a Nigerian national for the gruesome m8rder of his Libyan employer.about:blankAccording to The Libya Observer, authorities said the suspect is accused of st@bbing the victim to d3ath before attempting to conceal the crime by dumping the body into a groundwater tank.The discovery of the remains triggered an immediate investigation, leading officers to the suspect, who was subsequently taken into custody.For eye witness news report, Contact us SNOW TV NEWS via snowmediatv@gmail.com or WhatsApp on +2348143077239FOR MORE INFO, TRENDING AND BREAKING NEWS UPDATE, FOLLOW OUR SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNEL @OFFICIALSNOWTVhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtwG8lGAG1I&t=90s