A US judge has sentenced a prominent Nigerian politician to five years in prison, detailing the nature of his offenses and the consequences of his actions. This development has created tension within Nigeria, reflecting the politician's influence and popularity.

On June 24, President Donald Trump expressed approval of Iran's compliance with U.S. demands during a closed-door meeting with Senate Republicans. He noted that recent progress in negotiations with Tehran has contributed to easing tensions and has had a positive impact on oil prices. Trump's comments come after months of discussions between the two nations.

Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri, a leader of a prominent underground church in China, has been released from detention less than two months after U.S. President Donald Trump raised his case during a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The pastor was detained in October, according to rights advocates.

Analysts suggest that former President Trump's upcoming visit to Turkey for the NATO summit may facilitate a deal involving fighter jet engines for Ankara's KAAN project. However, they note that the ongoing dispute regarding the F-35 program remains unresolved, which could impact negotiations.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has urged President Bola Tinubu to suspend Femi Gbajabiamila, the president's chief of staff, amid controversy regarding the alleged presidential foreign intervention promotion council (PFIPC). In a statement released on Friday, the opposition party argued that Gbajabiamila's suspension would facilitate an impartial investigation into the allegations related to the council.

At a press conference in Lagos, a group of lawyers led by Liborous Oshoma urged President Tinubu to ensure justice in the case of former minister Uche Nnaji. They praised the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for initiating an investigation but expressed concerns over delays in the judicial process, calling for prompt action to bring Nnaji to justice.