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The price of Brent crude dropped to $105 per barrel on Wednesday amid ongoing peace talks aimed at de-escalating tensions in the Middle East. According to data from Oilprice.com, Brent fell by $6, down from $111 on Tuesday, while WTI eased to $98 from $105 the previous day. The decline came after US President Donald Trump said that negotiations with Iran were in the final stages, though investors remain wary about the outcome of the peace talks as disruption to Middle Eastern supply continues. According to Reuters, Trump said negotiations with Iran were in the final stages but warned of…

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Wednesday turned attention to the peculiar challenges of the elderly people, equipping its staff with the needed skills to protect them. Speaking at the event which took place at the NHRC’s headquaters in Abuja, the Executive Secretary of the commission, Tony Ojukwu, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, said the training aimed to enhance staff’s capacity to recognise and addresse violence caused by elder abuse. He said the training also sought to strengthen advocacy skills for effective engagement with the government agencies, civil society and communities and promote a rights-based approach in all interventions…

The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed the Kwara governorship primary election to Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the postponement was confirmed by the state APC Chairman, Mr Sunday Fagbemi, in Ilorin during Thursday’s ongoing primary election. Fagbemi said the national leadership of the party directed that the exercise be shifted, though no reason was given for the postponement. “We do not have details for the cancellation other than the fact that the team from the national office came and instructed that the election should be held tomorrow,” he said. Meanwhile,…

May 21, 2026 13:16 GMT (UK), by Ketan Patel Reports suggest that Atletico Madrid is preparing to make a move for Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva, who is set to leave the club at the end of the year. Silva’s departure comes after a successful tenure at City, where he contributed to two major cup victories prior to his exit. This season, Silva has showcased his versatility and skill, featuring in 35 matches across all competitions. He has recorded impressive stats, including 10 goals and 8 assists, highlighting his importance in the attacking lineup. His ability to operate in various midfield…

Socialite and businessman Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has said President Bola Tinubu remains wary of him because of his support for Peter Obi during the 2023 presidential election. Cubana Chief Priest, who serves as the Imo State Coordinator of the Pro-Tinubu City Boys Movement, stated this during a livestream with popular streamer Peller. Speaking in a video circulating on Wednesday, the socialite discussed what he described as lingering suspicion from the presidency tied to his ethnic background and previous political alignment. “President Bola Tinubu no really trust me as an Igbo man that I am. He…

Much of the violence has been concentrated in Cité Soleil, an impoverished neighbourhood in the capital, where humanitarian workers are now seeking to provide life-saving assistance.  ©WFP/Odelyn Joseph A burnt-out car is left on the street in a residential area of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, following armed clashes. The Caribbean island nation continues to suffer from years of insecurity and deep-rooted poverty as well as a collapsing economy and political turmoil following a presidential assassination.Here’s what two women who fled the violence told the UN World Food Programme (WFP).Anidette Saint Fleur, from Quartier Blanchard (Cité Soleil)“There was shooting everywhere. Then they set…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities has condemned the partial implementation and outright refusal by some public universities to implement the salary component of the 2025 Federal Government of Nigeria-ASUU agreement. The Zonal Coordinator of ASUU Kano Zone, Abdullahi Muhammad, made the condemnation while addressing a news conference at the Bayero University Kano old campus on Wednesday. “ASUU Kano Zone strongly condemns the partial or outright refusal to implement the salary component of the 2025 FGN-ASUU agreement by a number of Vice Chancellors of public universities,” he said. Muhammad said the enthusiasm generated by the unveiling of the agreement on…

Caller ID company Truecaller launched eSIM services for travelers. The launch comes as the company aims to bolster its balance sheet and diversify business amid dipping ad revenues. The company said its plans will range from 1 GB over 7 days to 20 GB over 30 days. Initially, the launch will make the eSIM product available in 29 countries. The list includes Italy, Sweden, Spain, France, Germany, Poland, Portugal, Romania, the Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland, Austria, Finland, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Switzerland, Norway, Chile, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Africa, Egypt, and Nigeria.…

The second accused person in the charges brought against 36 persons accused of alleged mutiny and plot to overthrow the government of President Bola Tinubu, Col Mohammed Ma’aji, has challenged the jurisdiction of the Defence Headquarters Garrison General Court Martial sitting in Asokoro, Abuja, to hear the case. Ma’aji, in a preliminary objection filed before the court martial in charge No: DHQ/GAR/ABJ/49/ADM, between the Armed Forces of Nigeria and Brig Gen M.A. Sadiq, Col Ma’aji, alongside 35 others, urged the court martial to strike out the charges instituted against him, arguing that the military tribunal lacked the jurisdiction to entertain…

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has assured travellers and stakeholders that stringent preventive measures have been activated across the nation’s international airports following renewed concerns over the Ebola Virus Disease outbreak reported in parts of Central Africa. The authority said it had intensified passenger surveillance, health screening, and emergency response procedures in collaboration with relevant health agencies to prevent any possible importation of the deadly virus into Nigeria. FAAN, in a statement issued on Wednesday by its Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire, said the agency was working closely with the Port Health Services, the Nigeria…