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Nigerian stocks slide for 7th day, but market pullback looks healthy
business

Nigerian stocks slide for 7th day, but market pullback looks healthy

Nigeria’s stock market’s downward trend continued for the 7th day, with market valuation closing around N156 trillion on Wednesday, chopping off trillions of naira in e

Aug 20, 20261 min read
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Nairametrics

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Moment gold mine collapses on artisanal miners in Central African Republic leaving 100 de@d
entertainment

Moment gold mine collapses on artisanal miners in Central African Republic leaving 100 de@d

More than 100 people have been k!lled after an artisanal gold mine collapsed in western Central African Republic (CAR

Aug 20, 20262 min read
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Linda Ikeji

How conflict is making life more expensive for Iranians
world

How conflict is making life more expensive for Iranians

How conflict is making life more expensive for Iranians

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Al Jazeera

Wike would have to divide himself into 36 states for him to perform magic in 2027 election - Dele Momodu
entertainment

Wike would have to divide himself into 36 states for him to perform magic in 2027 election - Dele Momodu

Publisher and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Dele Momodu, has replied to a boast made by the Minist

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Linda Ikeji

Trump vows tougher economic measures on Iran and supporting countries
world

Trump vows tougher economic measures on Iran and supporting countries

It comes after a 60-day ceasefire expired on Monday, with no sign of a diplomatic or military off-ramp to the conflict.

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BBC World

State-backed Israeli settler violence forces West Bank displacement: HRW
world

State-backed Israeli settler violence forces West Bank displacement: HRW

HRW calls for sanctions and suspension of military aid as dozens of Palestinian communities are at risk of erasure.

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Al Jazeera

1 de@d, 2 injured after police helicopter, small plane collide
entertainment

1 de@d, 2 injured after police helicopter, small plane collide

A midair collision involving a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter and a small airplane k!lled the pilot of t

Aug 20, 20262 min read
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Linda Ikeji

Obasanjo has no electoral value, Arewa made him president ’ – Atiku
entertainment

Obasanjo has no electoral value, Arewa made him president ’ – Atiku

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has opined that former President Olusegu

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Linda Ikeji

eTranzact revenue rises 22.6% to N16.3 billion in H1 2026
business

eTranzact revenue rises 22.6% to N16.3 billion in H1 2026

eTranzact International Plc grew revenue by 22.6% to N16.28 billion in the first half of 2026, as the payments company expanded its operations during the period. The post eTranzact

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Nairametrics

Are Hormuz ships more willing to defy Iran or the US? What the data shows
world

Are Hormuz ships more willing to defy Iran or the US? What the data shows

Most ships are trying to mask identities while trying to cross the strait. But more seem scared of Iran than of the US.

Aug 20, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

Max Verstappen signs new F1 contract with Red Bull until 2030
world

Max Verstappen signs new F1 contract with Red Bull until 2030

Four-time F1 World Drivers' Champion's new deal puts to rest rumours that he would exit the team at the end of 2028.

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Al Jazeera

Heatwaves and energy crunch: Can Europe withstand a double shock?
world

Heatwaves and energy crunch: Can Europe withstand a double shock?

Heatwaves are squeezing growth and productivity while the Iran war drives up Europe's energy costs.

Aug 20, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

Missing UK athletics coach jailed in Morocco for s£xually ass@ulting minor
entertainment

Missing UK athletics coach jailed in Morocco for s£xually ass@ulting minor

An English athletics coach and former gold medallist who was reported missing has been jailed

Aug 20, 20262 min read
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Linda Ikeji

Video shows Russian missile strike on Ukrainian capital
world

Video shows Russian missile strike on Ukrainian capital

Ukrainian officials say at least 12 people were killed and dozens injured after Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv.

Aug 20, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

Ben-Gvir celebrates demolition of Palestinian homes in Israel
world

Ben-Gvir celebrates demolition of Palestinian homes in Israel

Far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has praised the destruction of 10,000 Palestinian homes in Israel.

Aug 20, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

Court remands man for allegedly poisoning two children to d3ath in Benue
entertainment

Court remands man for allegedly poisoning two children to d3ath in Benue

A Magistrates Court in Makurdi on Wednesday ordered that Utim Ukerchia be remanded in a correctional centre for allegedly

Aug 20, 20262 min read
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Linda Ikeji

BREAKING: Former MFM Pastor Femi Jimoh Reportedly Dies After Nine-Year Detention, Legal Dispute With Church
politics

BREAKING: Former MFM Pastor Femi Jimoh Reportedly Dies After Nine-Year Detention, Legal Dispute With Church

BREAKING: Former MFM Pastor Femi Jimoh Reportedly Dies After Nine-Year Detention, Legal Dispute With Church He alleged that his ordeal began after he encountered Michael Gbadamosi,

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Sahara Reporters

Davido was targeted- Osun police confirm attack on Gov Ademola's convoy
entertainment

Davido was targeted- Osun police confirm attack on Gov Ademola's convoy

The Osun state police command has said that singer Davido was the target of an attack on the convoy of Osun State governo

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Linda Ikeji

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