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Funke Akindele Is 49! See Her Gorgeous Silver Birthday Look
entertainment

Funke Akindele Is 49! See Her Gorgeous Silver Birthday Look

Box-office queen Funke Akindele stepped into 49 on 24 August 2026, marking her birthday in a floor-length silver gown by Zack Styling and sharing a moving reflection on her faith a

Aug 24, 20263 min read
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BellaNaija

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UBA strengthens Africa’s future leadership pipeline, graduates 374 young professionals
business

UBA strengthens Africa’s future leadership pipeline, graduates 374 young professionals

Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has graduated and inducted 374 young professionals into its workforce, marking the completion of Cohort 21 of its Grad

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Nairametrics

Bandits k!ll abducted Kaduna widow after her family failed to pay N12m ransom
entertainment

Bandits k!ll abducted Kaduna widow after her family failed to pay N12m ransom

Bandits have k!lled a Kaduna widow identified as Mama Mary after her family failed to pay the ransom demanded.

Aug 24, 20261 min read
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Linda Ikeji

Rapper Blueface detained by police in Los Angeles after apparent swatting incident
entertainment

Rapper Blueface detained by police in Los Angeles after apparent swatting incident

Rapper Blueface was detained by Los Angeles County sheriffs deputies in California over the weekend a

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Linda Ikeji

Super Eagles star Terem Moffi joins Hamburg on permanent deal
entertainment

Super Eagles star Terem Moffi joins Hamburg on permanent deal

Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi has joined Bundesliga club H

Aug 24, 20262 min read
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Linda Ikeji

Sonya Massey's killer Sean Grayson dies in US prison
world

Sonya Massey's killer Sean Grayson dies in US prison

The former police officer, whose crime reignited the debate about US police brutality, was undergoing treatment for cancer.

Aug 24, 20261 min read
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BBC World

The hardest part of growth isn’t strategy; it’s absorption — Ricky Asemota, partner, McKinsey
startups

The hardest part of growth isn’t strategy; it’s absorption — Ricky Asemota, partner, McKinsey

AI has made execution faster, but sustainable growth depends on organisational absorption, not ideas, McKinsey partner Ricky Asemota argues.

Aug 24, 20263 min read
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Benjamin Dada

“I have never felt pain like this, never been this lost” — Nigerian musician Magixx mourns mother
entertainment

“I have never felt pain like this, never been this lost” — Nigerian musician Magixx mourns mother

Nigerian singer Magixx has mourned his mother in an emotional tribute following her death. The musi

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Linda Ikeji

Nigerian woman born without fingerprints recounts struggles with JAMB, NYSC, banks over biometric verification
entertainment

Nigerian woman born without fingerprints recounts struggles with JAMB, NYSC, banks over biometric verification

A Nigerian woman born without fingerprints has shared the chal

Aug 24, 20262 min read
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Linda Ikeji

Askya wants to build ‘tech Dangotes’ starting with 10 African AI startups
technology

Askya wants to build ‘tech Dangotes’ starting with 10 African AI startups

Askya is opening applications for a six-week programme for African AI startups, with a minimum commitment of $200,000 to at least one participant.

Aug 24, 202616 min read
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TechCabal

Abuja woman faces backlash after seeking N1m for private school fees months after Nigerians donated money to her
entertainment

Abuja woman faces backlash after seeking N1m for private school fees months after Nigerians donated money to her

An Abuja resident, Motunrayo, has sparked public debate after launching an online appeal

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Linda Ikeji

1xCup 2026: Goals Galore As Ajuwa, ECAS, Elite Stars, Daja Advance
sports

1xCup 2026: Goals Galore As Ajuwa, ECAS, Elite Stars, Daja Advance

It was goals galore on Matchday 15 of the IxCup 2026 with a total of 14 goals scored after Ajuwa FA, ECAS FA, Elite Stars FC and Daja Unite emerged as the winners of four keenly co

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Complete Sports

BREAKING: Five Feared Killed In Ikire As Rival Political Thugs Clash Over Motor Park In Osun
politics

BREAKING: Five Feared Killed In Ikire As Rival Political Thugs Clash Over Motor Park In Osun

BREAKING: Five Feared Killed In Ikire As Rival Political Thugs Clash Over Motor Park In Osun The incident reportedly occurred on Monday amid a dispute over the control of the motor

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Sahara Reporters

Coco Gauff Is Back on Top! Tennis Star Wins Second Cincinnati Open Title
entertainment

Coco Gauff Is Back on Top! Tennis Star Wins Second Cincinnati Open Title

Coco Gauff defeated Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-4 to win the 2026 Cincinnati Open singles title. The victory marks Gauff’s second Cincinnati crown and keeps her at World No. 4 in the WTA

Aug 24, 20263 min read
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BellaNaija

Olaitan Lamidi: Collins Edwin Good Enough To Win 1XCup
sports

Olaitan Lamidi: Collins Edwin Good Enough To Win 1XCup

Collins Edwin SC winger Olaitan Lamidi has expressed confidence in his team to go all the way to win the 1XCup 2026. Lamidi shared this opinion on Friday during an interview with C

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Complete Sports

MTN gets Nigerian approval for IHS deal with 30% sell-down condition
technology

MTN gets Nigerian approval for IHS deal with 30% sell-down condition

The approval comes with a condition that MTN must sell down up to 30% of its stake in the Nigerian component of IHS at market prices over time.

Aug 24, 20263 min read
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TechCabal

Troops intercept three canoes procured by terrorist kingpin, disrupt logistics plan in Zamfara
entertainment

Troops intercept three canoes procured by terrorist kingpin, disrupt logistics plan in Zamfara

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have intercepted three disassembled canoes reportedly p

Aug 24, 20263 min read
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Linda Ikeji

“All Lagos girls are starting to look alike with their long jaws and plump lips” — Designer Toyin Lawani
entertainment

“All Lagos girls are starting to look alike with their long jaws and plump lips” — Designer Toyin Lawani

Celebrity fashion designer Toyin Lawani has ques

Aug 24, 20261 min read
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Linda Ikeji

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