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Iran’s IRGC Claims Missile and Drone Attacks on US Military Bases in Middle East

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for launching missile and drone attacks targeting three United States military bases in the Middle East on Sunday, a development that could further intensify tensions in the region.

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NDLEA Arrest 74-Year-Old Man at Abuja Airport With 11kg Cocaine Hidden in Food Items

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 74-year-old man, Ikwuakalom Nwakoro Emeka, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport after allegedly attempting to smuggle a large quantity of cocaine out of the country.

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Femi Falana Criticises Donald Trump Over Iran War

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has criticised US President Donald Trump over the Iran conflict and alleged intervention in Venezuela, accusing him of violating international law.

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Swedish Government IT System Allegedly Hacked – Sensitive Data and Source Code Leaked on Darknet

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A suspected cyberattack on a Swedish government IT contractor has reportedly exposed sensitive data and source code on the darknet, raising concerns about digital identity security.

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CBN Bars Loan Defaulters from New Credit Facilities

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has ordered banks to deny additional loans and certain banking services to large borrowers with non-performing loans as part of efforts to strengthen credit discipline and protect financial stability.

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Iran Rejects Ceasefire Proposals as Tensions With US and Israel Continue to Escalate

Iran has rejected ceasefire proposals from US envoy Steve Witkoff as leaders insist the war must continue until Washington faces economic and political consequences.

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Iran Threatens Long War as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Escalate and Global Oil Prices Surge

Iran warns of a prolonged war that could damage the global economy as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices surge while the US, Israel, and Gulf states face escalating attacks.

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Chude Jideonwo Sparks Debate After Claiming Many Married Men in Lagos Secretly Identify as Gay

Media entrepreneur Chude Jideonwo has sparked online debate after claiming many married men in Lagos secretly identify as gay during a podcast interview discussing rumours about his sexuality.

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CBN Orders Banks and Fintechs to Deploy Automated AML Systems

Nigeria’s Central Bank has mandated banks and fintech companies to deploy automated anti-money laundering AML systems to detect suspicious transactions and strengthen financial crime monitoring.

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Iran Deploys Naval Mines in the Strait of Hormuz, Triggering Concern

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Iran has reportedly begun placing naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening one of the world’s most critical oil routes and causing volatility in global crude oil markets.