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NSC Leadership Lauds Team Nigeria’s Campaign Describing It A Worthwhile Outing, Hope For A Better Future As The 2026 Commonwealth Games Wraps

The leadership of the National Sports Commission has lauded Team Nigeria’s campaign with stout displays in winning twenty-four medals (10 gold, 7 silver and 7 bronze) for the

Aug 6, 20264 min read

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PS FMMBE Welcomes Strategic Financing Partnerships With Coronation Group To Accelerate Marine And Blue Economy Development

The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Mrs. Fatima Sugra Tabi’a Mahmood, has reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to leveraging strategic partn

Aug 6, 20262 min read

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National Union Of Benue State Students Pays Courtesy Visit To SGF, Seeks Government Intervention On Students’ Welfare

……..As the Students Union Endorses Tinubu’s Second-Term Bid. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, CON, has charged the National Union of B

Aug 6, 20263 min read

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Iran says deal with Oman on Strait of Hormuz is in final stages

Neither the US or Oman have commented on the proposed agreement on the vital waterway.

Aug 6, 20261 min read

BBC World

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WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons’ Rating Player-By-Player In Big Win Over Egypt

Following the Super Falcons’ emphatic 6-2 victory over the Cleopatras of Egypt in their final group-stage match at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Completesports.com’s ADEB

Aug 6, 20261 min read

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WAFCON 2026: Babajide Praises Super Falcons Teammates After 6-2 Thrashing Of Egypt

Omorinsola Babajide has praised her Super Falcons teammates following their thrashing of Egypt in their final Group C match of the WAFCON 2026 on Wednesday. Babajide was the star o

Complete Sports

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Banned from football at home, Afghan women's team reunite 8,000 miles away

Women in the team, which is recognised by Fifa, say football has given them freedom and independence.

BBC World

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WAFCON 2026: Lawal Lauds Super Falcons’ Fighting Spirit In Win Against Egypt

Former Nigerian international Oladimeji Lawal has praised the Super Falcons’s qualification to the quarter-finals after edging Egypt 6-2 in the ongoing 2026 Women’s Afr

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Bandits k!ll woman, injure another in Plateau community

One woman has been k!lled and another injured by suspected Fulani bandits in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau St

Aug 5, 20262 min read

Linda Ikeji

Any woman you love and respect will treat you like a kingâunless she is a witch - Intentional Nigerian husband says

A Nigerian man, Endwell Michael, has said there is no sensible@ woman who won't reciprocate if her husband consistentl

Linda Ikeji

world

AI or real? BBC analyses viral China disaster videos

As weather events become more extreme, fake videos are being shared rapidly online, and it’s causing real world problems in China.

BBC World

Life Before #BBNaija: Meet Goddessa, the Season 11 Housemate Who Loves Music, Books & Spontaneous Trips

Before Big Brother Naija Season 11, Abia State musician Lovette Okechukwu—known as Goddessa—focused on her music, spontaneous trips, and a bookworm upbringing as she stepped into t

Aug 5, 20263 min read

BellaNaija

Infantino should quit as FIFA president - Canadian prime minister Mark Carney

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said he no longer has confidence in FIFA

Aug 5, 20262 min read

Linda Ikeji

Music executive Diddy paid his lawyers $8 million to defend him in criminal case

Sean "Diddy" Combs reportedly spent between $7 million and $8 million on legal representation during

Linda Ikeji

Actress Bella Thorne says she can smoke as much weed as rapper Snoop Dogg

Actress Bella Thorne has said she can keep up with rapper Snoop Dogg when it comes to smoking cannab

Linda Ikeji

Apologise" - India calls out Mark Zuckerberg over removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modiâs video

An Indian parliamentary panel has called on Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg to apologise for the temporary r

Aug 5, 20262 min read

Linda Ikeji

Rapper Drake gifts women over $1 million in cash and cars at annual ladies' night bash

Canadian rapper Drake reportedly distributed more than $1 million in cash and luxury gifts to women