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TRUMP CLAIMS PROGRESS WITH IRAN AFTER THREATS EASE TENSIONS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Trump says the US and Iran held “productive conversations,” adding that planned military strikes on Iranian power plants have been delayed for five days following rising tensions. His message
IRAN DENIES TALKS, CLAIMS TRUMP BACKED DOWN By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Iranian media has pushed back against claims of ongoing negotiations with the United States, insisting there has been no direct or indirect contact with former President Donald Trump. According to a
INDIA BLOCKS OSCAR-NOMINATED GAZA FILM By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban India has stopped the release of The Voice of Hind Rajab, an Oscar-nominated film on the killing of a young Palestinian girl in Gaza. The film, directed by Kaouther Ben Hania, tells the
POLICE NAB MORE SUSPECTS OVER OZORO ASSAULT By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Delta State Police Command has arrested 11 more suspects linked to the sexual assault of women in Ozoro, bringing the total number in custody to 15. Police spokesperson, Bright
MULTIPLE BLASTS IN MAIDUGURI KILL 23, LEAVE 108 INJURED By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Police have confirmed that 23 people were killed and 108 others injured after multiple explosions rocked Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, on Monday night. According to authorities, the
ZULUM CONDEMNS MAIDUGURI MOSQUE BLAST, URGES CALM AND VIGILANCE By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has strongly condemned the explosion at a mosque in the Gamboru Market area of Maiduguri, describing the attack as barbaric and inhumane. The
ABUJA–KADUNA TRAIN DERAILS, PASSENGERS INJURED By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Several passengers were injured on Monday after an Abuja-bound train to Kaduna derailed following a collision. Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Kayode Opeifa, confirmed the incident, saying the train encountered the
OIL SURGES ABOVE $100 AS IRAN WAR ESCALATES By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Global oil prices rose above $100 a barrel as the war involving Iran entered its third week, raising fears of supply disruption in the key Strait of Hormuz. Crude prices
TROOPS REPEL BOKO HARAM INFILTRATION IN MAIDUGURI By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Troops have repelled an attempted infiltration by suspected Boko Haram fighters in the Ajilari Cross area of Maiduguri, Borno State. Residents said gunshots were heard around 1 a.m. on Monday, causing
TRUMP SAYS HE CAN STILL IMPOSE TARIFFS DESPITE COURT RULING By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he still has the authority to impose tariffs despite a recent ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States striking