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 Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson reveals 'really painful' cancer scare Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, known worldwide as both a wrestler and actor, recently revealed a vulnerable moment in his life. In an interview with Esquire published June 11, he shared that he experienced a health scare involving a lump he discovered on one of his testicles.  Though he assured readers that he is fine now, Johnson admitted the discovery was painful and unsettling, especially since it happened just before a press event for his upcoming film Jumanji: Open World. Johnson explained that he initially kept the matter private, not even telling his wife, Lauren Hashian, until he had more clarity.  After consulting his doctor, he learned the lump might be epididymitis an inflammation of the tube that carries sperm or potentially a sign of testicular cancer. He was instructed to undergo an ultrasound immediately after his film event.  Reflecting on those 24 hours of uncertainty, Johnson said he had t...

 Mayor served with harassment order after mom confronts him at high school graduation: 'You know what you did to my daughter' Mayor Moises Rodrigues of Brockton, Massachusetts, is facing a harassment prevention order after a woman accused him of inappropriate behavior involving her daughter. The allegations surfaced publicly during Brockton High School’s graduation ceremony on June 6, when the woman shouted at Rodrigues in front of attendees, demanding he leave.  His office later confirmed that the issue stemmed from an interaction at the city’s Huntington Day Parade on May 22, where the student reportedly felt “uncomfortable.” Rodrigues said he cooperated fully with Brockton Public Schools after learning of the concern. Despite being asked not to attend the graduation, Rodrigues chose to deliver remarks but refrained from handing out diplomas to avoid close contact with students. He stated he was unsure which specific interaction the complaint referred to, noting the parade i...

 KOGI STATE POLICE COMMAND CONFIRMS DEATH OF A HIGH-PROFILE BANDIT LEADER IBRAHIM BACCUJO Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the death of a notorious and high-profile bandit leader, IBRAHIM BACCUJO, who was among criminal elements involved in the failed operation targeting WAEC candidates and other residents of Iluke Community. A statement by the Kogi State Police Public Relations Officer ASP Saliu Oyiza Afusat says, the breakthrough is a testament to the strong synergy among the Nigeria Police Force and other security forces, operating within Kogi State. It adds that intelligence confirmed that Ibrahim Baccujo died from injuries sustained during the gun duel that ensued after joint security operatives, successfully thwarted the attempted abduction of students in Iluke Community. The statement also confirms that another notorious bandit, identified as Isa Mai Dabbaba, was neutralized during the coordinated operation, while Ibrahim Baccujo sustained fatal injuries during the jo...

 Papiri Catholic School Kidnap: Court Sentences Five People Linked To Attack To 25 Years In Prison  The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja Thursday sentenced each of the five persons arrested on May 31, 2026, by the Department of State Services (DSS) for their involvement in the 21 November 2025 attack on St. Joseph Catholic school, Papiri, Niger State, to 25 years in prison. In what could pass as the fastest terrorism trial in Nigerian history, Justice Binta Nyako handed the sentence shortly after the five men, including two Nigeriens, pleaded guilty to all the four terrorism-related charges pressed against them.  The charges  bordered on support for commission of act of terrorism, breaching both Section 16 of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, as well as the the Firearms Act. The five men - Yusuf Mohamned (Aka Bature), Goni Ibrahim Bindi (Aka Goni Mutuwa), Sani Tukur (Aka Danladi), Mubarak Ibrahin amd Musa Alhaji Adamu (Aka Gado Banufe) were arr...

 HEALTHCARE REFORMS YIELD RESULTS AS CENTRES IMPROVE SERVICE DELIVERY  The Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency Dr. Muyi Aina, has commended local leadership and highlighted the critical role of traditional and religious leaders in advancing primary healthcare delivery across the country. While at the palace of the Ona of Abaji, Alhaji Baba Yunusa, Dr. Aina acknowledges the efforts of the administration of President Bola Tinubu in addressing systemic challenges in the health sector.  He discloses that more than 4,000 primary healthcare centres have been refurbished across Nigeria to improve access to quality healthcare services. While visiting the Ayaura Comprehensive Primary Health Care Centre in the Abaji Area Council, Dr. Aina's interactions with patients and healthcare workers indicates that the upgraded infrastructure and improved workforce have enhanced the efficiency and timeliness of service delivery.

 NSIB RECOVERS BLACK BOXES IN DELTA AIRCRAFT ROADWAY LANDING PROBE The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB, says it has recovered both the Cockpit Voice Recorder CVT and Flight Data Recorder FDR from the Bombardier Challenger aircraft, operated by VMO Aero Limited. According to the The Bureau  the black boxes have now been secured for detailed analysis. Investigators are also collecting operational, maintenance, and air traffic control records. NSIB Director General, Captain Alex Badeh  emphasised that the  recovery of the recorders is critical to establishing the facts of the incident. He reaffirmed the Bureau’s commitment to advancing aviation safety in Nigeria. The Bureau appeals to the public with photos, videos, CCTV footage, or eyewitness accounts to send information to them  It could be recalled that the private aircraft landed on a roadway near Asaba, Delta State, on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, while on a flight from Lagos to Asaba. The aircraft lat...

Lebowakgomo husband sentenced to life imprisonment for orchestrating wife’s murder The Polokwane High Court has sentenced 59-year-old Molabe Fannie Seribishane to life imprisonment for the premeditated murder of his wife, Mamsy Seribishane. Mamsy Seribishane, a nurse at Lebowakgomo Hospital, was shot and killed on 22 October 2024 while arriving for duty near the hospital gate. Investigations later linked her husband to the murder. Police revealed that the couple was in the process of divorce and that a protection order had previously been granted against the accused. The accused was arrested in November 2024 after going into hiding. Police recovered a 9mm pistol in his possession, which ballistic analysis later confirmed was used in the murder. The court heard that the accused planned and executed the killing despite denying involvement throughout the trial. He was sentenced as follows: • Life imprisonment for murder • 6 years for contravention of the Domestic Violence Act • 15 years f...

 31.5kg cocaine trafficking: 11 Indian sailors, ship convicted, fined $6million - Nigeria no longer a safe corridor for cocaine or any other illicit substance, Marwa warns drug cartels  Barely six months after their arrest by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for importing 31.5 kilograms of cocaine from Marshall Islands into Nigeria through the Apapa seaport in Lagos, 1l Indian sailors and their merchant vessel marked MV Aruna Hulya have been convicted and fined a total of Six Million US Dollars ($6milion) by a Federal High Court in Lagos. The Agency took into custody the Indian crew members and their merchant vessel, MV Aruna Hulya, following the discovery of 31.5 kilograms of cocaine in hatch 3 of the ship by NDLEA operatives at the GDNL terminal, Apapa port Lagos on Friday 2nd January 2026. The Master of the Vessel, Sharma Shashi Bhushan and 10 other crew members, namely: Bharati Manoj Kumar; Nevage Sandesh Suresh; Pandey Prashant; Nuttu Anand; ...

 Anambra Assembly to establish rent control law..... Udeze declares By Chizoba Okeke The Speaker, Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze, has announced that the state legislature is finalizing a Rent Control Law designed to regulate house rents, agency charges, and other activities within the housing sector. Udeze made the disclosure on Wednesday, 10 June, during a media briefing at his office in Awka as part of activities marking the third anniversary of the 8th Anambra State House of Assembly. According to the Speaker, the proposed legislation is aimed at addressing the growing concerns of tenants and landlords across the state while also bringing order to the activities of property agents. "The Rent Control Law is receiving finishing touches. It is not just about rent regulation; it will also address issues relating to agents and other practices in the housing sector. We are optimistic that when it comes into effect, it will bring relief to residents and re...

 J.J Okocha has received FIFA World Cup Superior Player of the Match Winner award for his performance at the FIFA World Cup 1998 Nigeria Vs Spain. Watch video below. 

 Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo has sentenced a 50-year-old man, Ime Edet Akpan, to 21 years imprisonment for raping and impregnating a 14-year-old girl. Akpan was convicted and sentenced on Thursday, June 11, 2026.  Journalist and judiciary reporter, Harrison Essien, who disclosed this on Facebook said the convict, a married father of five, committed the act in his side chick's compound in Nung Udoe, Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area of the sate. According to the journalist, Akpan, a keke operator from Akamba Nsukara Offot in Uyo Local Government Area of the State, went to visit his side chick and met her absence and decided to pounce on the minor while she was bathing. “I held her and had unlawful carnal knowledge of her and there was nobody in the compound, now that she is pregnant, I will take care of her until she put to birth," the convict said in court.

Fight Breaks Out Between Student, Hostel Staff, and Rev. Sister at Coal City University A confrontation involving a female student, a hostel staff member, and a Reverend Sister reportedly escalated into a physical altercation at Coal City University. According to eyewitness accounts, the incident began after the student was questioned by an Associate Dean over her alleged absence from classes. The disagreement reportedly intensified, leading to a clash involving the student, a hostel sister, and security personnel. Witnesses alleged that the student was physically assaulted by the Associate Dean, the hostel sister, and female security officers. However, the student was also accused of slapping the hostel sister and a cleaner during the altercation. Following the incident, school authorities reportedly searched the student's hostel room for hard drugs but did not find any incriminating substances. Tensions were said to have persisted when the student allegedly requested privacy to c...

 EFCC Arrests AVSEC Inspector, Two Others for Alleged Cash, Gold Smuggling in Kano  The Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested one Ali Baffa, an Inspector 1 with Aviation Security, AVSEC, and his accomplices, Aushabu Nasidi and Mukhtar Muhammad Dan Zaria at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, for alleged involvement in bulk cash and mineral resources smuggling. The suspects were intercepted on Friday, June 11, 2026 during a routine surveillance operation by the Land and Property Fraud Section of the Kano Zonal Directorate, following a directive by the Executive Chairman that all Directorates intensify efforts to tackle smuggling of mineral resources and bulk cash at international airports. Preliminary investigations revealed that Ali Baffa allegedly concealed 22.2 kilograms of unprocessed gold bars estimated at over N4,400,000,000 (Four Billion, Four Hundred Million Naira) in his trousers, with the intent...

 'I love the inflation,' Trump says after surge in prices hits 3-year high President Donald Trump dismissed concerns about rising consumer prices, telling reporters on June 10 that he “loves the inflation” despite gas costs climbing sharply during the ongoing U.S. conflict with Iran.  The Labor Department reported that inflation rose 4.2% in May compared to the previous year the highest increase in three years.  Trump claimed the U.S. has secretly taken millions of barrels of oil from Iran to help stabilize prices, though he did not specify amounts or timing. Since the war began in late February, gas prices have surged more than 40% for American consumers, with monthly increases continuing through the spring. Energy costs accounted for the majority of May’s inflation spike, according to the Consumer Price Index.  Trump insisted that once the war ends, prices will “come down like a rock,” but acknowledged that peace talks with Iran remain stalled. He also announced pl...

 CHEIF OF STAFF TO THE PRESIDENT, GBAJABIAMILA DISCLAIMS PURPOTED APPOINTMENT OF PRINCE ADENIYI ADEYEMI AS THE PRESIDENTIAL FOREIGN INTERVENTION PROMOTION COUNCIL    The Chief of Staff to President Tinubu, Femi Femi Gbajabiamila has disclaimed a purported appointment of one Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, under the auspices of an alleged organisation styled as the "Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council" and portraying himself to the general public as having been appointed by the office.                A statement by the Chief of Staff to the President warns the public to note that such an office does not exist under the administration of President Tinubu, and no appointment has been made in that regard.    Gbajabiamila states that Foreign and Diplomatic Missions, Financial and Multilateral Institutions, Development Organisations, Security Agencies are therefore advised to note that no such appointment exists.

 FG DECLARES FRIDAY JUNE, 12 PUBLIC HOLIDAY FOR DEMOCRACY DAY The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 12, 2026 a public holiday to mark Democracy Day. In a statement, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani, says the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government.  The Minister notes June 12 remains a significant date in Nigeria’s democratic journey and honours the sacrifices of those who fought for democratic governance. Tunji-Ojo reaffirms the government’s commitment to the rule of law, transparency, accountability, and inclusive governance. He urges Nigerians to use the occasion for civic reflection, national unity, and renewed commitment to democratic values.

 OPERATION HADIN KAI RECORDS MAJOR SUCCESS AS HIGH-PROFILE ISWAP COMMANDERS SURRENDER UNDER SUSTAINED MILITARY PRESSURE Operation HADIN KAI has recorded another significant success in the ongoing counter-terrorism campaign following the surrender of two high-profile Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) commanders to troops on 8 June 2026. The surrendered terrorists, identified as Ismail Mohammed and Abu Umar, are currently in military custody and undergoing appropriate profiling and debriefing procedures. Preliminary assessments indicate that the two individuals occupied strategic positions within the terrorist hierarchy and operated within the Mangari axis of the Lake Chad region. One of the surrendered commanders, Ismail Mohammed was a close associate of senior ISWAP Leader Baa Shuwa and possessed extensive knowledge of the group’s command structure and activities. The second individual, Abu Umar, was widely known within the terrorist network as a skilled explosives special...

 LASTMA RESPONDS TO MULTIPLE-VEHICLE COLLISION AT CELE, INWARD OSHODI The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed the tragic demise of a commercial bus driver following a fatal multiple-vehicle collision that occurred yesterday at Cele inward Oshodi, Lagos. The unfortunate accident involved a commercial mini bus, "Korope," and a Toyota Tundra pickup truck (EPE 554 YC). Preliminary investigations conducted by security personnel at the scene revealed that the driver of the commercial mini bus sustained grievous injuries and died instantly due to the devastating impact of the collision. LASTMA operatives, who were on routine traffic monitoring and surveillance duties within the corridor, swiftly mobilised to the scene to coordinate emergency response efforts, secure the accident site, manage traffic flow and prevent further obstruction along the heavily trafficked route. In concert with Officers of the Nigeria Police Force from the Cele-Ijesha Division, t...

 LASG CLARIFIES LASRERA’S ROLE IN SANITISING LAGOS REAL ESTATE SECTOR The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Housing, Engr. Abdulhafis Toriola, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Lagos State Government to promoting transparency, professionalism, and consumer protection in the real estate sector through the activities of the Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA). Speaking during a television programme on Lagos Television (LTV), Engr. Toriola explained that LASRERA was established to regulate real estate transactions in the state, protect residents from fraudulent practices, and ensure compliance with extant laws governing tenancy and property transactions. Addressing concerns over agency and legal fees charged by real estate practitioners, the Permanent Secretary noted that the Lagos State Tenancy Law clearly stipulates that where a legal practitioner prepares a tenancy agreement, the legal fee should not exceed ten per cent of the annual rent.  He ...

 LAWMA EVACUATES OVER 418,000 TONNES OF WASTE IN MAY, STRENGTHENS SERVICE DELIVERY ACROSS LAGOS The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has released its operational performance report for May 2026, highlighting ongoing efforts to improve waste collection, environmental sanitation, and service delivery across Lagos State. Speaking on the report, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin said that the Authority remained focused on improving operational efficiency, strengthening service delivery, and addressing pressure points within the waste management system. He disclosed that LAWMA and its network of licensed Private Sector Participation (PSP) operators evacuated a total of 418,500 tonnes of waste across the State in May, representing an average daily evacuation of 13,200 tonnes. He stated that 442 PSP operators remained active across Lagos State, while 27 routes were currently under review as part of ongoing efforts to optimise service cov...

 Ruger's Shocking Hiatus Ends: Legal Battle with Ex-Girlfriend Revealed as Cause Nigerian music sensation Ruger is set to make his highly anticipated return to the music scene in August, bringing an end to a period of silence that left fans wondering about his whereabouts. His record label has finally broken its silence, revealing the unexpected and challenging reason behind the 'Bounce' crooner's absence: a protracted legal battle with an ex-girlfriend. According to an official statement from the label, Ruger found himself embroiled in a series of personal challenges after a former romantic partner initiated a lawsuit against him. The ex-girlfriend is reportedly suing the artist for alleged “emotional distress” and “damages,” plunging Ruger into a legal maelstrom that necessitated a temporary withdrawal from his thriving music career. The Unveiling of a Private Ordeal The statement provided a glimpse into the nature of the dispute, noting that “Ruger was caught up in a...

 Landmark Vote: Nigerian Reps Greenlight State Police Bill Amid Insecurity Concerns Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigerian House of Representatives has taken a decisive step towards reshaping the nation's security architecture, overwhelmingly approving the State Police Bill. This landmark decision, reached during Thursday’s plenary session, signals a major push to decentralise policing powers across the country, a move long advocated for in response to escalating insecurity. With a resounding 289 votes in favour out of 290 lawmakers present, the proposed legislation secured substantial support. Speaker Tajudeen Abbas presided over the crucial session, which was specifically dedicated to deliberating on the bill amidst a nationwide outcry over a surge in killings, kidnappings, and bandit attacks. Procedural Hurdle and Unwavering Resolve Despite the broad consensus, the proceedings were not entirely without incident. A brief controversy arose when Bashir Zubairu, a lawmaker representing part ...

 Russia Resumes Wheat Supplies to Madagascar After Five-Year Gap During the first five months of 2026, Russia has exported more than 30,000 tonnes of wheat to Madagascar, worth over $7 million, according to Russia's Center for Agricultural Export Development. This marks a return to the island nation's market after a significant gap: previous wheat deliveries were recorded in 2021, when annual exports reached 66,000 tonnes valued at more than $16 million.

 Tom Hanks shares marriage advice for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at 'Toy Story 5' premiere At the Toy Story 5 premiere in Los Angeles, Tom Hanks offered lighthearted marriage advice to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, who are preparing for their July wedding. Married to Rita Wilson for nearly four decades, Hanks joked that “the man must make the waffles on Sunday.”  Swift, dazzling in a crystal‑embellished Erdem gown, also asked Hanks and Tim Allen to autograph a VHS copy of the original Toy Story, which Hanks quipped should have been accompanied by a VHS player so the signed item could be museum‑worthy. According to Page Six, Swift and Kelce are set to wed on July 3 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The couple initially planned a smaller Rhode Island ceremony but decided to expand the guest list and go “all out.”  Security measures for the event are reportedly extensive, with guests transported on blacked‑out buses and entering through multiple secure entrances...

 Eva Longoria reunites with ex-husband Tony Parker 15 years after their divorce Eva Longoria surprised fans by sharing a photo on Instagram of herself with ex‑husband Tony Parker during the filming of her culinary travel series Searching for France.  The reunion, which comes 15 years after their divorce, showed the former couple smiling comfortably together among friends.  The snapshot highlighted how much time has softened past wounds, especially given the painful circumstances of their split. Eva and Tony married in Paris in 2007 but separated in 2010 after reports of infidelity surfaced, including allegations that Eva discovered incriminating text messages on Parker’s phone.  At the time, the breakup drew intense media attention, and Eva admitted the experience was “heartbreaking.”  Despite the pain, she refused to speak negatively about Parker, saying she wanted him to be happy and believed in forgiveness. Parker also described the divorce as one of the most...

 Former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, has voiced deep surprise and disappointment following the issuance of an arrest warrant against him by the Senate Committee on Public Accounts. In a letter dated June 10, 2026, Kyari informed the committee that he had earlier communicated his inability to attend a hearing due to ongoing medical treatment abroad. He emphasized that his absence was purely health-related and not intended to obstruct the committee’s investigation. “I am deeply shocked by the issuance of the warrant, especially as I had earlier communicated with your committee via a letter dated and received on 11th May, 2026,” Kyari wrote. “In that letter, I informed the Committee that I was out of the country on medical grounds. I also expressed my willingness to honour the Committee’s invitation as soon as I return to Nigeria.” Kyari reiterated his readiness to cooperate fully with the probe. He offered to re...

 Mexico suspends most US livestock imports after screwworm cases reported in Texas and New Mexico  Mexico has announced it will suspend most imports of live animals from the United States after confirmed cases of the New World screwworm pest were detected in Texas and New Mexico, marking a major disruption in cross-border livestock trade. The suspension applies to a wide range of animals, including cattle, horses, pigs, sheep, goats and other livestock, according to Mexico’s agriculture ministry. Officials said the decision follows the confirmation of five screwworm cases in the U.S. since June 3 and was made in coordination with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The move comes amid already tight restrictions on livestock movement along the U.S.-Mexico border. U.S. officials had recently maintained limits on imports from Mexico due to ongoing concerns about the spread of the pest south of the border, making the latest action a significant escalation in trade restrictions bet...

 “I’m Looking for Love,” JFK Grandson Jack Schlossberg Opens Up About Dating Life Jack Schlossberg says his political ambitions may be keeping him busy, but he still hopes to find lasting love. The 33-year-old grandson of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy spoke candidly about his personal life, revealing that he remains single and is searching for a meaningful relationship. “I need your readers to know this, I am looking for love,” Schlossberg said. He made it clear that he is not interested in anything casual and hopes to build a genuine connection with someone special. “I want to find her. I want to meet her, fall in love, go on dates, travel together, figure out what we're interested in, talk for hours and stay up late having conversations,” he explained. “I want to find my soulmate.” For now, however, much of his energy is focused on politics. Schlossberg is campaigning in New York's 12th Congressional District, hoping to succeed retiring Congressman Jerry Nadler. Jokin...

 Our Little Family Is Growing - Kaley Cuoco Announces Baby No. 2 Kaley Cuoco has some exciting family news to celebrate. The actress is expecting her second child with fiancé Tom Pelphrey. The Flight Attendant star, 40, shared the announcement on Instagram alongside a collection of family photos featuring Pelphrey, 43, and their three-year-old daughter, Matilda. One of the pictures showed the family gathered around a colorful cake that revealed the baby's gender. A slice missing from the cake exposed a pink center, confirming that the couple is expecting another daughter. Cuoco also included several photos documenting her pregnancy journey so far, including mirror selfies showing off her growing baby bump. “Completing our little family, what a dream come true!” she wrote. “This second time around journey has been a little windier in many ways, but wow, we are so grateful for this moment.” She also revealed the baby's gender with a playful message, writing, “Little sissy on the ...

 UPDATE ON ARMS CACHE DISCOVERED BY SECURITY FORCES IN ENUGU STATE LINKED TO INDIGENOUS PEOPLE OF BIAFRA/EASTERN SECURITY NETWORK   In continuation of series of intelligence led operations  to degrade the combat power of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) /Eastern Security Network (ESN) in the South East region,  troops of 82 Division Garrison  operating under    Sector 1, Operation UDO KA, in close  collaboration with operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), Enugu State Command have achieved another significant operational success in the ongoing Operation EASTERN SANITY II. This is in an effort to consolidate the ongoing peace building efforts  in the region.  In addition to the successes recorded on 9 June 2026 at Gariki, Enugu South Local Government Area, troops further raided a Safe House located at Agbani, Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State during which  troops uncovered a clandestine arms hideout...

 NIGERIAN ARMY OFFICER MAKES HISTORY, WINS TOP US ARMY WAR COLLEGE AWARD The Nigerian Army has recorded another remarkable international academic and professional milestone as Colonel TG Ajato graduated with honours from the United States Army War College (USAWC), Carlisle, Pennsylvania, after successfully completing the Academic Year 2026 course. The distinguished senior officer emerged among the top performers in a highly competitive class of 365 senior military officers and strategic leaders drawn from the United States and allied nations. In a historic achievement, Colonel Ajato won the prestigious Frank Kelly Writing Award for outstanding research, becoming the first International Fellow in the history of the institution to receive the highest academic writing prize. The award also confers a United States Army War College Foundation Life Membership and other distinguished benefits. He further earned a Master’s Degree in Strategic Studies, highlighting his exceptional academic ...

 China's Hengli seeks West African, Middle Eastern oil after sanctions, sources say China's Hengli ​Petrochemical, sanctioned by the U.S. for allegedly purchasing Iranian oil, has bought at least 2 million barrels of ‌West African crude and is seeking further mainstream supply, several trade sources said, as the refiner looks to get off the U.S. blacklist. Hengli, which was penalised by Washington in April and has denied buying Iranian oil, is looking to source entirely non-sanctioned oil, six of the people said, Reuters reported. Privately owned Hengli, which ​operates a 400,000 barrels-per-day refinery in the northeastern city of Dalian, has recently inquired about buying cargoes of West African ​and non-Iranian Middle Eastern crude for delivery from June onward, multiple sources said. It bought at least 2 ⁠million barrels of West African crude for China delivery around late June or July, three of the sources said.

 House of Representatives, National Assembly Office of the House Spokesman  PRESS STATEMENT For Immediate Release House of Representatives Releases Final Print of Constitution Amendment Bills Ahead of Parliamentary Vote Abuja, FCT | Wednesday, June 10, 2026 — The House of Representatives has released the final print of the Constitution Alteration Bills scheduled for consideration and voting during plenary on Thursday, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing review of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended). The bills represent the culmination of several months of rigorous legislative work undertaken by the House Committee on Constitution Review, following the receipt and consideration of numerous Constitution amendment proposals from lawmakers, government institutions, professional bodies, civil society organisations, traditional institutions, and citizens across the country. The review process involved extensive stakeholder engagement thr...