Month: June 2026
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Kano Man Receives 20-Year Sentence for Rape of Elderly Woman
A Kano State High Court has sentenced 32-year-old Muhammad Zulfalalu to 20 years in prison for raping an 85-year-old woman in Kiru LGA.
Tehran Issues Warning Regarding Unauthorized Transit Through Hormuz Strait
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have mandated that only government-approved routes through the Strait of Hormuz will be permitted, challenging a new navigational path supported by Oman and complicating ongoing peace negotiations with the United States.
Cody Gakpo and the Future Dilemma at Liverpool
With Liverpool pursuing new attackers and Gakpo facing a dip in club form, his long-term future at Anfield is currently under scrutiny despite his strong international performances.
South Africa Secures First-Ever World Cup Knockout Berth With Upset Over South Korea
South Africa made history by defeating South Korea 1-0, earning their first-ever trip to the World Cup knockout rounds.
OOUTH resident doctors end 10-day industrial action
Resident doctors at OOUTH have suspended their 10-day strike after the Ogun State government pledged to pay outstanding professional allowances by the end of July.
Primate Ayodele Rejects Defamation Claims Made by Rabiu Kwankwaso
Primate Elijah Ayodele has denied defaming former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, asserting that his controversial prophecy regarding Peter Obi was a purely divine message devoid of personal animosity.
Oyo CAN mandates churches to end late-night events and secure grounds due to rising threats
Oyo State's Christian Association of Nigeria has issued safety directives for local churches, including the suspension of late-night services and the installation of perimeter security, in response to increasing kidnapping threats.
State Police Proposal Faces Criticism Over Potential for Abuse and Division
Kano-based activist A.A. Haruna Ayagi warns that decentralizing Nigeria's police force could trigger ethnic polarization, political intimidation, and operational chaos.
Donald Trump Praises Zelensky’s Resilience in Conflict with Russia
President Donald Trump stated that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky is showing courage and performing well in the defense of his country against Russian military forces.
Abia State authorities attribute Owaza pipeline blast to infrastructure age
Abia State officials have linked the recent oil pipeline explosion in Umuololo Owaza to the equipment's advanced age and have demanded immediate cleanup and infrastructure replacement from the operating company.