Today's briefing: ADC faction intensifies push on INEC, Trump issues 48-hour ultimatum to Iran over Hormuz, and more major developments

African Democratic Congress rival factions have escalated their leadership dispute by involving the Independent National Electoral Commission, with the Nafiu Bala-led camp aiming to seize control of the party.

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The Nafiu Bala-led camp is pushing for the removal of former Senate President David Mark and ex-Minister Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola as Chairman and Secretary of the party, respectively, in a letter to INEC.

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US President Donald Trump has given Iran a 48-hour deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, warning that failure to comply will result in the destruction of its energy infrastructure, as Tehran launched a devastating attack on Israel.

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The ultimatum from Trump came just a day after he hinted at scaling back military operations, and as the key oil passage remained closed and thousands of American Marines were deployed to the Middle East.

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Panic has gripped the community in Ozoro, Delta State, after several women and female students were assaulted during a traditional festival, prompting many students to flee in fear of potential fresh attacks.

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The incident occurred during the controversial ‘Alue-Do’ festival, where viral videos showed young women being chased, stripped, and assaulted by groups of youths, sparking widespread outrage across the country.

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Nigeria's billionaire elite use the EID season as an opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to their community, with their presence in mosques, prayer grounds, and faith gatherings reflecting a deeper sense of identity.

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Oghenovo Egodo-Michael explores how some Nigerian billionaires observe the EID season and make it a meaningful time for themselves and their communities.

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Separate tanker-related explosions in Lagos and Cross River states have resulted in injuries to at least 40 people and one confirmed death, with the incidents causing destruction of buildings and displacement of people.

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In Lagos, the explosion occurred along the Lekki–Epe Expressway, near a filling station in the Sangotedo area, resulting in injuries and damage to surrounding properties.