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The Nigeria Customs Service has stated that it sealed MT NY Maria because the vessel was found discharging premium motor spirit without the requisite Customs clearance at the MRS Terminal at the Dantata Jetty, Tincan Island Port. In a statement on Thursday obtained by The PUNCH, the Public Relations Officer of the Tincan Island Command of the NCS, Oscar Ivara, Chief Superintendent of Customs, said that the service wishes to address misleading narratives circulating regarding enforcement actions taken on the vessel, MT NY Maria. Recall that on Wednesday, The Cable reported that officers of the NCS prevented the discharge of…

By Chioma Obinna A deadly hantavirus outbreak linked to an international cruise ship has sparked a major global health alert after the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed that the virus has spread across 32 countries, territories and areas, leaving three people dead and hundreds under monitoring. The outbreak, traced to the Netherlands-flagged cruise vessel M/V Hondius, has so far recorded 13 confirmed and probable cases among passengers and crew members, with WHO warning that additional infections may still emerge because the virus can incubate for up to six weeks. Health authorities across several countries are now scrambling to trace more…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has placed Lagos, the Federal Capital Territory and several other states on high Ebola alert following the outbreak of the deadly Bundibugyo strain of Ebola Virus Disease in parts of East and Central Africa. In a national public health advisory issued to Commissioners for Health across the country, the agency warned that Nigeria faces a high risk of importing the virus due to increasing regional transmission, international travel, porous borders, and population movement. The advisory, dated May 27, 2026, comes amid growing concerns over the spread of the Bundibugyo variant of Ebola,…

Nigeria Taekwondo Federation president Tayo Popoola has expressed confidence that the country’s contingent to the 2026 African Taekwondo Championships in Bamako, Mali, is ready to compete and represent the nation with distinction when the event opens on Friday (today). Popoola made the declaration on the sidelines of the National Taekwondo Federation Open Trials held at the Alake Sports Centre in Ijeja, Abeokuta, where more than 300 athletes from across the country competed over three days in both Poomsae and Kyorugi events. The trials drew a strong field and concluded with what officials described as some of the most impressive performances…

British-Nigerian rapper Skepta has called for global support against what he described as continued injustice in Nigeria, urging the international community to speak up for the country. The appeal was contained in a video message which went viral on various social media platforms on Thursday. In the video, Skepta referenced his experience during the End SARS protests and said a recent memory on his phone reminded him of the demonstrations and the concerns that sparked them. “I just had a memory on my phone, when we were at the EndSars protest on ground and it just got me thinking man,…

A major new UN report says such efforts are more than isolated successes. With the right tools, it argues, easing the global housing crisis – impacting billions – may be within reach.Released by UN-Habitat and launched on Tuesday at the 13th World Urban Forum (WUF13), in Baku, Azerbaijan, the report also points to a broader role for the UN system in helping countries move beyond short-term fixes towards long-term housing solutions rooted in human rights, climate resilience and community participation. Held every two years, the forum brings together policymakers, practitioners and community leaders, offering a space to connect local experience…

I write not merely as a concerned citizen, but as a Nigerian troubled by the growing assault on internal democracy within our political parties — an assault that threatens the very foundation of the democratic system upon which our nation stands. Across Nigeria today, what many political parties parade as “primary election results” are, in truth, manufactured figures — concocted in hotel rooms, private residences, and party secretariats long before delegates cast a single vote. Party faithful who travel long distances, queue under the sun, and participate in good faith are routinely presented with outcomes that bear no resemblance to…

Waymo’s self-driving vehicles have been roaming the streets in more than a dozen cities. Now, the company is opening the doors of its newest fleet to select passengers.Called the Ojai (pronounced like “Oh, hi”), the modified Zeekr vehicles are boxier and more spacious than the Jaguar I-Pace that Waymo has been using over the last few years. The Ojai has a flat floor, more legroom and higher ceilings, as well as dual-sliding doors that give you more room when entering and exiting the car. Overall, it feels a lot like a roomy van on the inside.The Ojai is equipped with the…

Thousands of residents, tourists and dignitaries on Thursday thronged the Kwara Baseball Park, Adewole, Ilorin, for the 2026 Ilorin Emirate Grand Durbar celebration. The annual Durbar, usually held during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration in Ilorin, featured horse processions, traditional music, drumming, praise singing and cultural displays.  Residents and visitors attend the 2026 Ilorin Emirate Grand Durbar Celebration in Ilorin, Kwara State, on Thursday. Photo: Abdullahi Sanni Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, arrives at the venue of the 2026 Ilorin Emirate Grand Durbar Celebration in Ilorin, Kwara State, on Thursday. Photo: Abdullahi Sanni Among dignitaries at the event were the Governor…

Oil prices declined on Wednesday as investors assessed developments surrounding the fragile U.S.-Iran negotiations after crude rallied sharply in the previous session on fears of escalating supply disruptions in the Middle East. Brent crude oil, against which Nigerian crude oil is priced, fell by $1.42, or 1.43 percent to $98.16 per barrel, while U.S. West […] The post Oil Prices Slip as Traders Monitor Fragile U.S.-Iran Talks, Supply Risks Persist appeared first on Investors King. Source link