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By Peter Omopo Oil prices jumped above $100 on Monday as the conflict between Iran and Israel entered its third week, with no signs of a ceasefire, and diplomatic efforts focused on ensuring safe passage for tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. The surge came after the US president said military forces struck targets on Kharg Island, a key oil export hub in the Gulf. He warned that attacks could extend to energy infrastructure if Iran interfered with transit through the strait, which has effectively been closed since February 28. Iran’s Fars news agency reported no oil infrastructure was damaged…

By Peter Omopo The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the rights and privacy of Nigerians in the digital space by strengthening cybersecurity policies and regulatory frameworks across the country. An Assistant Director in the Cybersecurity Department of the National Information Technology Development Agency, Dr Ayodele Bakare, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in Abuja. Bakare said the government had developed several policy and regulatory measures aimed at improving cybersecurity and safeguarding the digital environment for citizens and organisations. He explained that cybersecurity governance in Nigeria is implemented through a collaborative…

By Peter Omopo A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Dele Momodu, has said former Vice President Atiku Abubakar does not possess the financial strength to compete with President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Momodu, a veteran journalist and former presidential aspirant, made the statement on Sunday while appearing on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television. During the interview, he argued that Atiku lacks even one per cent of the campaign resources available to Tinubu, noting that the president has enormous financial advantages. According to him, the current political environment in Nigeria appears to be drifting…

By Peter Omopo Four months after the controversial 2026 FIFA World Cup African play-off final between Nigeria and DR Congo, FIFA has sanctioned both the Nigeria Football Federation and the DR Congo Football Federation over disciplinary incidents that occurred during the match. The play-off match, which was held in Morocco on November 16, 2025, ended in a dramatic penalty shootout victory for DR Congo, who defeated Nigeria 4–3 to progress to the intercontinental play-offs. According to FIFA’s latest disciplinary overview released for the World Cup qualifiers, both football federations were found guilty of separate infractions during the encounter. FIFA stated…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo The pigeon teaches a powerful lesson about relationships and loyalty. As the Yoruba proverb says, “Eyele kì í bá onílé jẹ, kì í bá onílé mu, kó wá dojú ikú kó yèrí,” meaning the pigeon that eats and drinks in the owner’s house should not turn against the owner. Just like many devoted wives and partners who nurture their homes with love, patience, and responsibility, their loyalty and care bring peace and stability to the family. The favour is the harmony and support they create, but the disadvantage is that such kindness is sometimes taken for…

By Peter Omopo The Plateau State Government has confirmed that a military operation is ongoing against bandits in the Garga axis of Kanam Local Government Area following a deadly security incident that claimed the lives of several security operatives. The confirmation came after the Kanam Development Association raised alarm that no fewer than 20 security personnel, including local vigilantes, were killed in the council area. According to the group, the security operatives who were part of a patrol team were ambushed on Friday in the Garga area of Kanam Local Government Area. The incident reportedly occurred around 4pm when a…

By Peter Omopo Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has condemned the disruption of the opening of the African Democratic Congress secretariat in Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River State, describing the incident as an attack on democracy. Obi made the condemnation in a statement shared on X on Sunday, where he expressed concern over the reported invasion of the party office by suspected political thugs. According to him, the attack on the ADC office goes beyond a political disagreement and reflects a worrying decline in democratic standards in Nigeria. He said when thugs can storm a party office, destroy…

By Peter Omopo The family of veteran gospel singer Deborah Fasoyin has dismissed viral reports circulating on social media claiming that the renowned musician is dead. Her son, Korede Fasoyin, debunked the rumour on Monday while speaking with The Punch, stating that the reports about his mother’s death were false. The rumour had spread widely online with several posts carrying the singer’s photograph accompanied by “RIP” inscriptions, while many social media users posted condolence messages. Reacting to the development, Korede Fasoyin clarified that his mother is alive and that the family is already preparing a video in which the veteran…

By Jimmy Fatunbi The Federal Government has alleged that an embattled mining company, Jupiter Ltd, is planning a campaign aimed at embarrassing Nigeria during the upcoming state visit of President Bola Tinubu to the United Kingdom. The government said the alleged move followed a dispute over revoked mineral licences and was intended to discredit ongoing reforms in Nigeria’s mining sector. In a statement on Sunday by the Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Segun Tomori, the ministry said the company and its associates were allegedly preparing to circulate misleading claims about the Nigerian mining industry…

By Jimmy Fatunbi Mounting tension from the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Iran and Israel has triggered fresh calls for economic relief measures in Nigeria as rising global crude oil prices push petrol costs to unprecedented levels. Industry operators, economists, labour unions and private sector leaders have urged the Federal Government to channel the expected revenue windfall from higher crude prices into measures that would cushion the impact on citizens and businesses. They warned that the continued spike in fuel prices is already worsening economic hardship across the country. Stakeholders called for urgent palliatives to mitigate the effect of…