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Zenith Bank gets NGX approval for six-week extension on H1 2026 results
business

Zenith Bank gets NGX approval for six-week extension on H1 2026 results

Zenith Bank Plc has received approval from the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) to extend the deadline for publishing its Half-Year Audited Financial Statements for the period ended

Aug 19, 20261 min read
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Nigeria's National Assembly Hides N46.6Billion Constituency Road, Flood Control Projects In Co-operative College’s 2026 Budget
politics

Nigeria's National Assembly Hides N46.6Billion Constituency Road, Flood Control Projects In Co-operative College’s 2026 Budget

Nigeria's National Assembly Hides N46.6Billion Constituency Road, Flood Control Projects In Co-operative College’s 2026 Budget SaharaReporters found no apparent mandate authorising

Aug 19, 20261 min read
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Two detained after French influencer's scorched body found in vineyard
world

Two detained after French influencer's scorched body found in vineyard

Sonia Bellina's body was "abandoned" after "a murder of rare savagery", the family's lawyer says.

Aug 19, 20261 min read
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BBC World

President Tinubu Appoints Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan As Head Of The Civil Service Of The Federation
government

President Tinubu Appoints Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan As Head Of The Civil Service Of The Federation

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan as the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, effective August 27, 2026. Mr Enitan succeeds Mrs Didi Esther

Aug 19, 20262 min read
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Police arrest 40 suspects over robbery, kidnapping in Abuja
entertainment

Police arrest 40 suspects over robbery, kidnapping in Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested 40 suspects in separate operations for alleged cases of tr

Aug 19, 20263 min read
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Linda Ikeji

Canada PR: Ontario excludes fully remote jobs from OINP eligibility
business

Canada PR: Ontario excludes fully remote jobs from OINP eligibility

Foreign professionals hoping to secure Canadian permanent residency through Ontario’s Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) may face an additional hurdle as the province clarifies that

Aug 19, 20261 min read
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BREAKING: Nigerian National Augustine Maazi Denied Bail, Remanded Over Alleged Labone Bank Robbery Plot In Ghana
politics

BREAKING: Nigerian National Augustine Maazi Denied Bail, Remanded Over Alleged Labone Bank Robbery Plot In Ghana

BREAKING: Nigerian National Augustine Maazi Denied Bail, Remanded Over Alleged Labone Bank Robbery Plot In Ghana Augustine pleaded not guilty to eight charges, including conspiracy

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Sahara Reporters

President Tinubu presides over first FEC meeting since June 29
entertainment

President Tinubu presides over first FEC meeting since June 29

President Bola Tinubu is presiding over a meeting of the Federal Executive Council at the State House in Abu

Aug 19, 20262 min read
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Linda Ikeji

Jellyfish mesmerise in their own museum in Florida
world

Jellyfish mesmerise in their own museum in Florida

The Jellyfish Museum in Pompano Beach is believed to be the first in the US dedicated entirely to the floating predators.

Aug 19, 20261 min read
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BBC World

Why is Ukraine's ex-defence minister calling for wartime elections?
world

Why is Ukraine's ex-defence minister calling for wartime elections?

Mykhailo Fedorov has called for elections, without addressing concerns over how they could be held while at war.

Aug 19, 20261 min read
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BBC World

Four minors rescued as troops foil kidnap attempt in Plateau
entertainment

Four minors rescued as troops foil kidnap attempt in Plateau

Troops of Sector 1, Operation ENDURING PEACE, have foiled an attempted kidnapping and rescued four minors in Agingi, Bassa

Aug 19, 20261 min read
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Linda Ikeji

Arsenal agree £51m deal to sign Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa
entertainment

Arsenal agree £51m deal to sign Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa

Arsenal have agreed a deal worth in the region of 51million for Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa, The Gunners ha

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Linda Ikeji

"I'm so blessed and enternally grateful to God for everything l have" Actress Judy Austin writes as she thanks Yul Edochie for taking care of her and the kids
entertainment

"I'm so blessed and enternally grateful to God for everything l have" Actress Judy Austin writes as she thanks Yul Edochie for taking care of her and the kids

Judy Austin has gone online to reflect on all she has and how fast time passes. She also used the opportunity to

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Linda Ikeji

Suspected bandits’ informant arrested in Katsina
entertainment

Suspected bandits’ informant arrested in Katsina

Troops have arrested an 18-year-old suspected informant for armed bandits after he was found allegedly gathering informati

Aug 19, 20262 min read
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Linda Ikeji

'Incredible': SpaceX rocket spotted off Christmas Island coast
world

'Incredible': SpaceX rocket spotted off Christmas Island coast

A SpaceX rocket that blasted off from Texas in July, and crashed into the Indian Ocean, made an unexpected appearance off Christmas Island.

Aug 19, 20261 min read
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BBC World

Japan commits N20 billion to boost electricity transmission in Lagos
business

Japan commits N20 billion to boost electricity transmission in Lagos

The Government of Japan, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has committed N20 billion to the expansion and rehabilitation of Nigeria’s national electricity

Aug 19, 20261 min read
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CWG rakes in N15.5 billion from IT infrastructure services in H1 2026
business

CWG rakes in N15.5 billion from IT infrastructure services in H1 2026

CWG Plc generated N15.5 billion from IT Infrastructure Services in the first half of 2026, up 142.4% from N6.4 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2025. The post CWG ra

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Inmate escapes maximum security Custodial Centre in Maiduguri
entertainment

Inmate escapes maximum security Custodial Centre in Maiduguri

The Borno State command of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), has announced that an inmate has escaped fro

Aug 19, 20261 min read
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Linda Ikeji

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