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Iran Sets Conditions for Reopening Strait of Hormuz

Iran has demanded an end to US military action, sanctions, the naval blockade, alongside compensation, withdrawal of US forces, release of frozen assets before agreeing to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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MTN Warns Subscribers Against Fake 25GB Anniversary Giveaway

MTN Nigeria has warned subscribers against fake 25GB anniversary giveaway offers, directing eligible customers to access the genuine promotion only through the MyMTN NG App and MTN eShop.

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Nigerian Elected Commonwealth Fencing Federation President

Nigeria Fencing Federation president Adeyinka Samuel has become the first Nigerian and African elected president of the Commonwealth Fencing Federation after defeating incumbent Marie-France Dufour 14-6.

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13 Rescued as Building Collapse Injures 16 in Kano

Thirteen people were rescued after a residential building collapsed in Kano, with 16 people reportedly injured. The Fire Service said the cause of the collapse remains under investigation.

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Ezechukwu's World U-20 Dream Ends in Disqualification

Miracle Ezechukwu was disqualified from the World U-20 200m final over a lane infringement despite running a personal-best 22.61 seconds in the semi-final, while Team Nigeria's appeal against the decision was rejected.

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2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships Begin in Lagos

The 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships have begun in Lagos, with 20 countries participating in the first Senior Commonwealth championships to be hosted on African soil.

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PFN Backs Catholic Bishops, Says Attack on Them Is Attack on Church

PFN President Bishop Wale Oke has backed the Catholic bishops' criticism of the Nigerian government, saying an attack on the bishops is an attack on the entire Christian Church.

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Six Months in Captivity, Woro Victims Recount Ordeal

Survivors of the Woro attack have recounted six months of captivity, severe deprivation and the loss of children, while medical examinations found cases of malaria and malnutrition among those rescued.

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Nigeria May Lose $1.4bn US Health Aid Over Christian Persecution

Nigeria could risk losing access to part of a fresh $1.4bn US health and humanitarian assistance package if Washington determines that the Federal Government has not made sufficient progress in protecting Christians from violence.

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Osun Violence, We’re the Victims, Says Oyebamiji

APC governorship candidate Biodun Oyebamiji has rejected Governor Adeleke's claims of APC-sponsored political violence, saying his party and supporters are the real victims ahead of the Osun governorship election.

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Another Lagos Bridge Vandalised, Sanwo-Olu Allays Safety Concerns

Another Lagos bridge has been vandalised, raising fresh concerns over public infrastructure, while Governor Sanwo-Olu says the affected Alakija-Festac Link Bridge remains structurally safe and orders a manhunt for those behind the vandalism.

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Osun Commissioner Arrested Over Gunshots at APC Rally

Osun Commissioner for Environment Mayowa Asejoorin was arrested after gunshots during an APC rally in Ilesa left four people injured, while Governor Adeleke's campaign team described the arrest as politically motivated.

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