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Colombia 🇨🇴 plans to establish a resident embassy in Nigeria 🇳🇬 to expand trade, investment, and diplomatic cooperation under President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella ahead of his August 7, 2026 inauguration.

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Colombia 🇨🇴 plans to establish a resident embassy in Nigeria 🇳🇬 to expand trade, investment, and diplomatic cooperation under President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella ahead of his August 7, 2026 inauguration.

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Ukraine-Iran Tensions Rise After Reported Drone Str!ke in Caspian Sea

Tensions have reportedly increased between Ukraine and Iran following a Ukrainian long-range drone operation in the Caspian Sea that allegedly targeted an Iranian cargo vessel and a Russian missile boat.

Iranian officials said the incident resulted in one Iranian sailor being k!lled and at least one other crew member being !njured. The Iranian-flagged cargo ship was reportedly traveling from Astrakhan in Russia to the Iranian port of Anzali when the str!ke occurred.

Ukraine has defended the operation, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ukrainian intelligence officials claiming that the vessels were allegedly involved in transporting military-related equipment between Russia and Iran, including drone components and m!ss!les.

Ukrainian authorities further alleged that the ships were under international sanctions and were assisting Russia’s m!l!tary activities.

Iran has strongly rejected those allegations. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reportedly described the vessel as a civilian commercial ship carrying iron and condemned the operation as an unjustified act of @ggression.

Tehran has also continued to deny providing m!l!tary assistance to Russia in its war against Ukraine.

The reported incident could further complicate relations between Ukraine and Iran and add another layer of tension to the wider regional situation.

The claims from both sides have not all been independently verified, and their accounts of the incident remain sharply disputed.

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U.S. Threatens Tougher Measures Against China Over Iranian Oil Imports

The United States has warned China that it could face significantly tougher economic penalties if Beijing continues purchasing oil from Iran.

Washington is reportedly considering measures including secondary sanctions and tariffs of up to 100% as part of its broader campaign to restrict Iran’s oil revenues, which U.S. officials say provide financial support to the Iranian government.

China has rejected the warning, maintaining that its energy and trade decisions are based on its own national interests and economic requirements.

Beijing has also criticized Washington’s use of unilateral sanctions, arguing that the United States should not dictate China’s independent trade and energy policies.

The dispute could further increase economic and diplomatic tensions between the world’s two largest economies.
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“Your Glory Is Gone” — Nigerian Pastor Warns Men Against Putting Their Head Under a Woman’s Pr+vate Parts

A Nigerian pastor has sparked a heated discussion online after a video from one of his church services circulated widely on social media.

During the sermon, the cleric warned men against compromising what he described as their “glory” in an effort to satisfy women.

Addressing his congregation, the pastor said, “It is very bad to put your head, your glory, under a woman’s pr+vate parts, your glory has gone.”

He also criticized men who, according to him, go to extreme lengths in an attempt to satisfy their partners.

“Some people don’t know what they are doing all because you want to satisfy a woman,” he said.

The pastor went on to make a broader point about women’s desire for beauty and appearance, arguing that men should not believe they can completely satisfy women.

He referenced women’s use of hair extensions and artificial nails, saying that even though women were given natural hair and nails, some still seek additional enhancements.

The comments have generated mixed reactions online, with viewers debating the pastor’s interpretation of relationships, sexuality and what he referred to as a man’s “glory.”

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Aliko Dangote Plans to Give One-Third of His $35.1 Billion Fortune to Charity

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is reportedly planning to dedicate one-third of his wealth to philanthropic causes as part of his long-term succession plans.

The disclosure was made by his daughter, Halima Dangote, during an interview with Bloomberg. Halima, who is a trustee of the Aliko Dangote Foundation, said her father has obtained the support of members of his family for the arrangement.

With Dangote’s fortune currently estimated at $35.1 billion by the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, one-third of his wealth would amount to approximately $11.7 billion.

Halima said philanthropy has been a major part of her father’s vision, particularly in areas such as healthcare and education.

She explained that Dangote had already established structures to ensure his charitable work continues beyond his lifetime, with a significant portion of his estate earmarked for the foundation.

According to Halima, the billionaire also wanted his family to formally approve the provision in his will.

She said Dangote asked her, her two sisters and his mother to sign the document agreeing to the allocation of 33 per cent of his inheritance to humanitarian causes.

Halima added that the arrangement reflects how seriously her father takes philanthropy and his desire for the foundation’s work to continue from one generation to another

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Sokoto Hisbah Announces Ban on DJs, Mixed-Gender Entertainment and Other Wedding Practices

The Sokoto State Hisbah Board has announced restrictions on a number of wedding and social practices it says conflict with Islamic teachings and the state’s moral and cultural values.

Among the practices targeted is the traditional marriage-introduction custom known as “Na Gani In So,” where prospective grooms and their families present items such as soft drinks, bottled water, biscuits, sweets and kola nuts to the bride’s family.

The board also announced a ban on DJs and Wazigidi music at wedding ceremonies, loudspeakers mounted on tricycles, women sitting beside tricycle operators and mixed-gender entertainment gatherings.

Other practices mentioned include hairstyles the board considers inappropriate for children and young people, as well as excessive spending on bridal gifts, commonly known as “lefe.”

Speaking to journalists in Sokoto, the Commander of the State Hisbah Board, Malam Usman Abdullahi Jatau, said the measures were intended to protect the state’s religious and cultural values.

Jatau described the practices as “innovations (bid’ah)” that he said are inconsistent with the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), warning that marriages conducted in ways that contradict Islamic teachings could have negative consequences.

He appealed to parents, prospective couples and both families involved in marriages to comply with the directive and abandon the practices identified by the board.

The Hisbah commander also issued a warning that the directive would be enforced, describing it as a final warning to people involved in or supporting the prohibited activities.

Jatau further encouraged couples and their families to adopt simpler wedding arrangements and avoid excessive bridal expenses, arguing that extravagant spending can lead to unnecessary debt and financial hardship

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27-Year-Old Nigerian Sentenced to 5 Years in U.S. Prison Over S+xtortion Scheme Linked to Victim’s D+ath

A 27-year-old Nigerian man, Afeez Olatunji Adewale, has been sentenced to five years in prison in the United States for his involvement in a s+xtortion scheme connected to the d+ath of a young man in Pennsylvania.

U.S. District Judge Joel H. Slomsky sentenced Adewale to 60 months behind bars on July 24, followed by three years of supervised release. He had previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering and wire fr@ud.

Adewale was arrested in Nigeria on August 17, 2023, as part of an FBI investigation into individuals accused of targeting victims in the United States through s+xtortion schemes.

He was later extradited to the U.S. on February 13, 2026, with assistance from Nigerian authorities, including the Attorney General of the Federation, the Federal Ministry of Justice and the EFCC. Adewale entered his guilty plea in April.

Two other Nigerian nationals connected to the case had already been extradited to the U.S. and sentenced.

Samuel Olasunkanmi Abiodun, 26, was given a five-year prison sentence in June 2025 after pleading guilty to money laundering conspiracy and wire fr@ud.

Imoleayo Samuel Aina, 27, also known as “Alice Dave,” received a six-year sentence in October 2025 after admitting to several offences, including cyberstalking, extortion-related charges, money laundering conspiracy and wire fr@ud.

Following Adewale’s sentencing, U.S. Attorney David Metcalf said all three defendants had been brought to justice and warned that U.S. authorities would pursue individuals accused of t+rrorizing young people regardless of where they operate.

FBI Philadelphia Special Agent Wayne A. Jacobs said the sentence demonstrates that criminals cannot escape justice simply by operating outside U.S. borders.

Abington Township Police Chief Patrick Molloy expressed sympathy for the victim’s family, saying the p@in and suffering caused by the incident would remain with them

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Husband Reportedly On the Run After Wife, Mother of Three, D+es Following Alleged Domestic @buse in Delta State

A tragic incident in Delta State has reportedly left a mother of three d+ad after she was allegedly @§§aulted by her husband following an argument over a visit to the husband of her late friend.

The woman, identified as Nora, reportedly told her husband, Emma, that she planned to visit Cyril, whose wife, Jennifer, was said to have d+ed during childbirth.

According to an account attributed to Nora’s sister, the couple had discussed the planned visit before Nora went to see Cyril accompanied by another sister.

She reportedly returned home later that evening, but an argument allegedly broke out after her husband accused her of visiting another man.

Nora reportedly explained that she had already told him about the visit and that she had gone with her sister to offer condolences to her late friend’s husband.

Her relative alleged that the disagreement escalated when Emma @§§aulted Nora with an iron object. She was reportedly chased outside their home, where the alleged @§§ault continued in front of their three children, aged 8, 5 and 1.

The relative further claimed that Nora fell into swamp water after allegedly being struck and that Emma subsequently left her there.

According to the account, Emma reportedly returned about two hours later and found Nora lying motionless before raising an alarm.

Nora was reportedly confirmed d+ad.

Emma has allegedly fled the area and is currently being sought, according to reports.

Authorities have not yet publicly confirmed the circumstances surrounding the incident or issued an official statement.

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Ramaphosa Urges African Leaders to Work Together on Migration and V+olence

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on African leaders to jointly address migration and the conditions driving people to leave their home countries, as South Africa faces increasing scrutiny over recent att@cks involving foreign nationals.

Speaking to the Pan-African Parliament on Monday, Ramaphosa said migration should be treated as a continental issue rather than a problem individual countries can solve on their own.

He said African governments must confront the underlying factors pushing people to migrate, including conflict, political instability, governance challenges, povErty and social tensions.

His comments come amid weeks of anti-migrant protests in South Africa. Xenophobic groups have accused undocumented migrants from other African countries of contributing to crime, unemployment and pressure on public services.

Ramaphosa warned that when cross-border migration is not properly managed, it can create serious security and social stability concerns.

Figures compiled by AFP from data provided by governments involved in repatriations indicate that more than 160,000 foreign nationals have reportedly left South Africa over the past two months. The figure represents one of the country’s largest recent migrant exoduses.

At least four migrants have reportedly been k+lled in the v#olence, although some foreign governments have claimed that the d+ath toll may be higher.

Ramaphosa described the att@cks as “sad and abhorrent” and said South Africa deeply regrets the lives that have been lost.

He also reaffirmed his government’s opposition to h@tred directed at foreigners, xenophobia and Afrophobia.

Ghana has called for the African Union to debate the v+olence, while two Ghanaian nationals have petitioned the International Criminal Court over what they described as repeated xenophobic att@cks. South African authorities have rejected the move as “opportunistic.”

South Africa has experienced several outbreaks of xenophobic v+olence over the past 20 years. However, the latest situation marks an unusual development, with several African governments simultaneously arranging voluntary repatriation programmes for thousands of their citizens.

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