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US President Donald Trump has declared the Strait of Hormuz a “new US territory” in a social media post, escalating tensions with Iran over the strategic waterway. Trump had previously said he would seek to make the strait US territory after claiming American forces had gained control of the area.
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The United States Coast Guard has lifted a 12-year Condition of Entry imposed on vessels arriving in the US from Nigeria, following a series of assessments that found significant improvements in Nigeria’s maritime security and compliance with the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code).
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Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has forwarded six commissioner nominees to the State House of Assembly for confirmation, saying the appointments are aimed at strengthening the State Executive Council and improving the capacity of his administration.
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed September 19, 2026, for the Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency bye-election following the death of the former lawmaker, Tongo Yaya. Political parties are expected to hold primaries from August 21 to 25, while campaigns will run from September 9 to 17.
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FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has said Governor Ademola Adeleke won the Osun governorship election because President Bola Tinubu allowed the poll to be conducted freely and fairly. Wike dismissed claims that the Federal Government manipulated the election, saying the result showed that federal influence was not used to undermine the opposition.
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The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has secured a $1 billion underwriting programme ahead of its planned Initial Public Offering (IPO). The programme comprises a funded $600 million private placement and a further $400 million underwriting commitment, with investors expected to include sovereign wealth funds, governments and institutional investors.
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is far from being under control, with the disease spreading faster than previous Ebola outbreaks and posing a high risk of further national and international transmission.
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The Delta State Police Command has re-arrested eight of 11 suspects who escaped from lawful custody at a police facility in Ughelli. The police said intelligence-led efforts led to the recapture of the suspects, while the remaining three are still being pursued. The case is under investigation at the State Criminal Investigation Department in Asaba.
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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has launched a further investigation into possible manipulation of cement prices in Nigeria after a three-month cross-border study found that cement is sold at lower prices in countries including Kenya, Tanzania and Togo, despite Nigeria’s large limestone deposits and excess production capacity.
Tech & Education
The Joint Union of Gombe State Tertiary Institutions has given the Gombe State Government 14 days to address unpaid salaries, promotions and welfare entitlements, warning that failure to act could trigger an indefinite strike.
Youth Empowerment
The NNPC/Seplat Energy Joint Venture has graduated its maiden Imo State cohort of 127 teachers and education evaluators trained in digital skills, STEAM teaching techniques and entrepreneurship under the Seplat Teachers Empowerment Programme.
Health
The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN) has warned that the country’s near-total reliance on imported diagnostics and reagents poses serious risks to health security and the economy, calling for immediate local manufacturing reforms.
