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The Federal Government has announced the discovery of what it described as a world-class polymetallic mineral province in Kaduna State containing deposits of platinum group metals, gold, nickel, copper, lithium and rare earth elements. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, disclosed this on Wednesday at the opening of the African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS) 2026 in Abuja. Mr Alake said the discovery was verified by the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) and represents one of the most significant developments in Nigeria’s mining sector in recent years. According to him, the mineral province was identified through…

Russian authorities hacked into the phone of a prominent political opponent while he was in custody, using technology made by forensics firm Cellebrite — even after the company had said it cut ties with Putin’s government agencies, according to a new report that raises fresh questions about whether Western tech companies can truly control how their tools are used once they’re in the wild. The case is a cautionary tale for any technology company that sells to governments. Cellebrite, an Israeli outfit with a second headquarters in Virginia that sells to governments all over the world — including in the…

The price of Brent crude has reached its lowest since February 27, before the war started.Published On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026Oil prices have extended their decline to levels last seen before the start of the Iran war, as expectations of rising supply from the Middle East outweighed demand concerns.Prompt-month Brent crude futures for August delivery fell $1.06 (1.44 percent) to $72.68 a barrel by 06:39 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) lost 76 cents (1.08 percent) to $69.58 a barrel.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listBoth contracts hit their lowest since February 27.August Brent was trading lower…

Several people, including a site engineer and a contractor, are reportedly trapped under the rubble of a collapsed five-storey building in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The building was under construction when it caved in on Wednesday. Emergency responders have been trying to rescue survivors. The building collapsed along Peter Odili Road, Trans-Amadi, Port Harcourt, at about 9 a.m., according to witnesses, triggering panic among residents and workers in the area. As of Wednesday night, three persons had been rescued alive from the debris, according to reports by News Central TV. Rescuers were still searching for other victims believed to be…

Jun 25, 2026, 04:03 AM ETManchester United are considering a surprise move for Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn, while United and Arsenal are eyeing a move for Sporting CP captain Morten Hjulmand. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.Transfers home page | Men’s summer grades | Women’s gradesTRENDING RUMORSScotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn could head to Old Trafford. Getty- Manchester United are considering a surprise move for Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn, according to The Sun. The 30-year-old is available on a free transfer after being released by Nottingham Forest, although his stock has risen after getting the…

Tarantino, 64, recently relocated to the UK as he develops a “swashbuckling comedy” play set in 1830s Europe, which is due to launch in early 2027.The Popinjay Cavalier will be Tarantino’s debut as a theatre writer and director, after previously speaking about his desire to retire from movies after making 10 films.Meanwhile, pop legend Minogue, 58, is no stranger to Wales thanks to her strong Welsh roots.Her family were originally from Maesteg in Bridgend county, and emigrated to Australia during the 1950s.Over the years, Minogue has spoken about the Welsh side of her family and has said performing in Cardiff…

The good news about shopping for six-year-olds is that they’ll love almost anything you give them. The bad news? That makes it surprisingly hard to choose something really good. Between the plastic toys destined for landfill and the ones that hold their attention for all of five minutes, it can be tricky to find something that actually sticks.The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more.At this age, children are usually in year 1 or 2 at school, able to read a little, full of curiosity, and starting to focus…

The UK government will halve the amount of tariff-free steel imports allowed in an attempt to counter a global oversupply of cheap Chinese metal and bolster its beleaguered local industry.New “safeguards” will be introduced on 1 July and will coincide with similar new limits being introduced by the EU for the same purposes.At the same time tariffs on steel imports above the duty-free quotas will be doubled to 50% of the product’s value.The quotas replace existing pre-Brexit rules that set import levels across the EU. The UK had retained the rules after leaving the bloc.Under the new rules, the existing…

Two powerful, deadly earthquakes struck Venezuela, just 39 seconds apart, on Wednesday.But in addition to those temblors, two other strong earthquakes struck across the world in less than 24 hours. A 5.6-magnitude tremor hit Northern California at 8:10 a.m. Pacific time, with some reports of injuries and power outages, and a 6.9-magnitude quake off the coast of Japan, with no reports of serious damage, soon after the Venezuela quakes.While that may seem like an unusual number of strong earthquakes in a short time, experts said there was no indication they had any relation to each other.The quakes in Venezuela are…

Lithuania’s Klaipėda LNG terminal became the kind of expensive energy-security bet that looks obvious only after a crisis. AFP PHOTO / PETRAS MALUKAS (Photo by PETRAS MALUKAS / AFP) (Photo by PETRAS MALUKAS/AFP via Getty Images)AFP via Getty ImagesThe most dangerous number for Europe’s energy security this month is not a high oil price. It is a falling one.By June 25, with tankers again moving through the Strait of Hormuz and Brent slipping below $73 a barrel, the market had almost filed the shock away. The relief is real. The danger sits inside it. Each time the price comes back…