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Homepage News from Monday, June 15th, 2026
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Oil Prices Slide Nearly 5% After US-Iran Peace Deal Announcement
Global oil prices fell sharply on Monday after the United States and Iran announced a framework agreement to end months of conflict, raising expectations that the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping route will soon reopen.
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UK Moves to Ban Social Media for Under-16s Over Child Safety Concerns
The United Kingdom is set to introduce a nationwide ban on social media access for children under the age of 16.
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DHQ Launches ‘Operation Clean Sweep III’ in Katsina
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has launched a major military offensive, codenamed Operation Clean Sweep III, in parts of Katsina State following the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, who was abducted by suspected terrorists alongside his wife.
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Reps to Hold Emergency Sitting on 2025 Budget Extension Bill
The House of Representatives is set to hold an emergency sitting on Monday to consider legislation seeking a further extension of the implementation period for the capital component of the 2025 budget.
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Okpebholo Orders Probe into Edo Market Kidnap, Demands Rescue of Victims
Governor Monday Okpebholo has condemned the kidnapping of several persons at the Vegetable Market area along Airport Road in Benin City, describing the incident as unacceptable and a direct attack on innocent residents.
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Germany Set World Cup Record With Third Seven-Goal Rout This Century
Germany reinforced their reputation as one of football’s most dominant teams after thrashing Curaçao 7-1 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking their third seven-goal victory at the tournament this century.
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CBN Proposes New Rules to Tighten Separation Between Banks, Fintechs
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has proposed new guidelines aimed at strengthening regulatory oversight and drawing clearer operational boundaries between banks, fintech firms and other closely linked financial institutions.
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Lagos Launches ‘Operation BioShield’ Against Ebola, Says No Case Recorded
The Lagos State Government has launched a statewide emergency public awareness campaign, dubbed "Operation Lagos BioShield," to strengthen disease surveillance and prevent the possible importation of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) into the state.
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US, Iran Reach Peace Deal to End Military Operations, Including in Lebanon
The United States and Iran have agreed to a peace deal that includes an "immediate and permanent" end to military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon, mediator Pakistan announced, marking the strongest signal yet that more than three months of war in the Middle East is coming to a close.
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11 Feared Dead as Funeral Mourners' Boat Capsizes in Benue
No fewer than 11 people, including a pregnant woman and six children, are feared dead after a boat carrying mourners returning from a burial ceremony capsized on the River Benue in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State.
