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The UN Security Council is set to vote on a revised resolution addressing the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, though the final outcome remains uncertain after significant changes to the original proposal.The vote is expected to take place at 11:00 a.m. (1500 GMT), just hours before a deadline issued by Donald Trump for Iran to reach an agreement or face potential military action targeting key infrastructure.The current draft resolution has been diluted compared to earlier versions. It no longer includes any authorization for the use of force, even in a defensive capacity, reflecting efforts to avoid rejection by veto-wielding members.The initiative was originally pushed by Bahrain, supported by the United States and other Gulf nations, seeking a mandate that could allow milit...

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims that he threatened Seun Okinbaloye of Channels Television, stating that his controversial remark was purely figurative and not meant to be taken literally.Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, April 7, Wike said his earlier comment had been misunderstood and taken out of context.“You can imagine what happened at our press conference. People just capitalise on things. Even when I explained there that it’s not correct—I didn’t say I would kill him. What I meant was figurative. I was very angry. How can you descend so low? You are an interviewer—how do you move from interviewing your guest to making assertions? That’s not fair,” he said.The controversy arose from remarks made during a media parley on Friday, ...

A heavy downpour on Tuesday, April 7, caused a major traffic gridlock along the Nyanya–Keffi Expressway in Abuja, following severe damage to the Kugbo Bus Terminal.The rainfall impacted parts of the newly built terminal, with sections of the roof affected and debris scattered onto the highway, obstructing vehicular movement.The incident led to severe congestion along the busy corridor linking the Federal Capital Territory to neighbouring Nasarawa State, leaving many commuters stranded for hours.The terminal was commissioned in June 2025.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has directed the immediate arrest of the owner of a hotel building that collapsed last Friday in Jikwoyi, Abuja.He also ordered that the property be taken over by authorities and converted for public use.During an inspection of the site, Wike disclosed that the structure was erected without approval from the FCT Department of Development Control and that the developer had ignored multiple stop-work orders issued by officials.Although no fatalities were recorded, several individuals sustained injuries and received medical treatment.The minister noted that the outcome could have been far more severe had the incident occurred during peak activity hours.Wike affirmed that the FCT Administration would reclaim the la...