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‘$300bn reconstruction aid, sanctions lift’ – US-Iran MoU details emerge

Alake UriJune 18, 2026June 18, 2026

by Alake UriJune 18, 2026June 18, 2026030

The following is the text of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, as read out by a senior US official to reporters on Wednesday: “The United...

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Oil exports drive Nigeria’s current account surplus to $4.98bn

Alake UriJune 18, 2026June 18, 2026

by Alake UriJune 18, 2026June 18, 2026037

Nigeria’s current account surplus rose sharply by 255.7 per cent quarter-on-quarter to $4.98bn in the first quarter of 2026, driven by higher crude oil, gas...

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ICPC defends El-Rufai detention as group hires US lobbyists

Alake UriJune 18, 2026June 18, 2026

by Alake UriJune 18, 2026June 18, 2026027

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has defended the detention and prosecution of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, insisting that its...

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Insecurity: Oyo’ll never be another Chibok — Makinde

Alake UriJune 17, 2026June 17, 2026

by Alake UriJune 17, 2026June 17, 2026030

Governor Seyi Makinde has declared that Oyo State “is not Chibok and will never be Chibok”, vowing that the pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire...

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Troops rescue 398 kidnap victims, arrest 31 terrorists, neutralise 10 —DHQ

Alake UriJune 17, 2026June 17, 2026

by Alake UriJune 17, 2026June 17, 2026027

Troops fighting to rid the nation of terrorists and other criminal elements have rescued 388 kidnapped victims, arrested 31 terrorists and neutralized 10 terrorists in...

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Oyo school abduction: We won’t negotiate with terrorists — Makinde

Alake UriJune 17, 2026June 17, 2026

by Alake UriJune 17, 2026June 17, 2026030

IBADAN— GOVERNOR Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, yesterday, declared that the state “is not Chibok and will never be Chibok”, vowing that the pupils and...

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TCN expresses concern over rising cases of vandalism in Niger State

Alake UriJune 17, 2026June 17, 2026

by Alake UriJune 17, 2026June 17, 2026028

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has raised concerns over increasing vandalism of power transmission infrastructure in parts of Niger State, warning that the trend...

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FG moves to end open grazing, identifies 470 gazetted reserves

Alake UriJune 17, 2026June 17, 2026

by Alake UriJune 17, 2026June 17, 2026031

The Federal Government has identified 470 gazetted and legally protected grazing reserves for the rehabilitation and resettlement of pastoralists, as part of efforts to end the...

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Headline inflation rate in 3rd consecutive month rise, hits 15.93%

Alake UriJune 16, 2026June 16, 2026

by Alake UriJune 16, 2026June 16, 2026031

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate has gone up again, the third consecutive month, in May 2026, hitting 15.93 percent. The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, announced...

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Kidnapped Kwara monarch dies in captivity after N18m ransom payment

Alake UriJune 16, 2026June 16, 2026

by Alake UriJune 16, 2026June 16, 2026021

The traditional ruler of Olayinka community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Oba Salman Aweda, who was kidnapped from his palace by terrorists...

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