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US Navy Moves To Block Iranian Ports As Ceasefire Tensions Rise
The U.S. military is set to begin a blockade of ships entering or leaving Iranian ports at 10 a.m. (1400 GMT), after weekend talks aimed at ending the war collapsed, officials said.
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Nigeria Issues New Mini-Grid Rules To Boost Power Access
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued new regulations to guide the development and operation of mini-grids across the country, in a move aimed at expanding electricity access to underserved communities.
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Teen Sprinter Gout Sets New Under-20 Record
Eighteen year old Australian sprinter Gout Gout has broken a major record, winning the 200 metres title in 19.67 seconds.
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El-Rufai Appears in Court, Mentions ADC Convention
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has appeared before the Kaduna State High Court as his trial resumes.
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UK Rejects Trump’s Hormuz Blockade Plan, Pushes Diplomatic Approach
The United Kingdom has declined to support U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting growing divisions among Western allies over how to respond to rising tensions with Iran.
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Airstrike in Borno Sparks Civilian Casualty Fears as Military Orders Probe
A Nigerian military airstrike in Borno State has triggered fresh concerns after reports claimed that civilians were among those killed during an operation targeting suspected insurgents.
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Trump Criticises Pope Leo XIV in Escalating Public Dispute
U.S. President Donald Trump has sharply criticised Pope Leo XIV in a social media post, calling the Catholic leader “weak on crime” and “terrible for foreign policy,” in an escalating public dispute between the two figures.
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Iranian Navy Chief Calls Trump’s Hormuz Threat ‘Ridiculous’
Iran’s navy chief, Shahram Irani, has dismissed threats by Donald Trump to block the Strait of Hormuz, describing the move as unrealistic amid rising tensions between the two countries.
