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CBN mops up N7.2 trillion in July, but quietly changes its playbook
business

CBN mops up N7.2 trillion in July, but quietly changes its playbook

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) sterilized N7.18 trillion from the financial system in July through Open Market Operations (OMO) auctions, a 48.57% decline from the N13.96 trilli

Aug 1, 20261 min read
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Nairametrics

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Troops apprehend suspected terrorist collaborators, family of ISWAP Finance Chief surrenders
entertainment

Troops apprehend suspected terrorist collaborators, family of ISWAP Finance Chief surrenders

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have continued to sustain pressure on terrorists through series of intelligence-l

Aug 1, 20262 min read
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Linda Ikeji

Iran: The Making of a War
world

Iran: The Making of a War

From coup to conflict - how decades of rivalries and miscalculations have shaped one of today’s most dangerous wars.

Aug 1, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

Nigeria’s Gift Eno Ndah Finishes as Third Runner-Up at Miss Supranational 2026 in Poland
entertainment

Nigeria’s Gift Eno Ndah Finishes as Third Runner-Up at Miss Supranational 2026 in Poland

Nigeria's Gift Eno Ndah finished as Third Runner-Up at Miss Supranational 2026 in Poland on 31 July, competing against 66 contestants from around the world. The post Nigeria’

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BellaNaija

WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Seek Redemption Against Zambia
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WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Seek Redemption Against Zambia

Defending champions Super Falcons of Nigeria Nigeria will be aiming to revive their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign when they take on Zambia in a crucial Group C

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Complete Sports

One k!lled as Enugu police rescue kidnap victims
entertainment

One k!lled as Enugu police rescue kidnap victims

Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command have rescued a k!dnapped woman, neutralized one suspected k!dnapper, and la

Aug 1, 20261 min read
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Linda Ikeji

Infantino’s World Cup crisis: UEFA has ‘lost confidence’ in FIFA leadership
world

Infantino’s World Cup crisis: UEFA has ‘lost confidence’ in FIFA leadership

UEFA, who were the strongest opponents of FIFA's plan, slam the Gianni Infantino-led governing body despite standdown.

Aug 1, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

Infantino on the brink? Who might replace him if he goes?
world

Infantino on the brink? Who might replace him if he goes?

Fifa president Gianni Infantino is in the eye of a storm after scrapping his attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup. If he goes, who comes in?

Aug 1, 20261 min read
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BBC World

South African Ambassador to Nigeria dismisses reports of Ayra Starr's visa denial
entertainment

South African Ambassador to Nigeria dismisses reports of Ayra Starr's visa denial

The South African government has dismissed claims that Nigerian singer Ayra Starr and members of her team were denied v

Aug 1, 20262 min read
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Linda Ikeji

Uefa has 'lost confidence' in Infantino's Fifa leadership
world

Uefa has 'lost confidence' in Infantino's Fifa leadership

The governing body of European football says Fifa president Gianni Infantino has "failed to deliver" on promises he made when elected 10 years ago.

Aug 1, 20261 min read
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BBC World

Iranian Kurdish parties in Iraq face a delicate balance amid Iran attacks
world

Iranian Kurdish parties in Iraq face a delicate balance amid Iran attacks

Iranian Kurdish groups based in Iraq have been heavily attacked in the war, but most deny US assistance.

Aug 1, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

Beneath Tunisia’s silence, public anger simmers
world

Beneath Tunisia’s silence, public anger simmers

Behind Tunisia’s enforced calm, anger is growing over repression, economic decline and collapsing public services.

Aug 1, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

We told him the economy is not helping the poor but he did not agree with us - Cardinal Onaiyekan reveals details of Catholic Bishops' meeting with Tinubu
entertainment

We told him the economy is not helping the poor but he did not agree with us - Cardinal Onaiyekan reveals details of Catholic Bishops' meeting with Tinubu

The Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Diocese of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, has said President Tinubu made it quite

Aug 1, 20264 min read
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Linda Ikeji

FIFA president, Gianni Infantino accepts defeat as he scraps controversial plot to sell stakes in the World Cup
entertainment

FIFA president, Gianni Infantino accepts defeat as he scraps controversial plot to sell stakes in the World Cup

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has scrapped his proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup after widespread backlash, in

Aug 1, 20263 min read
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Linda Ikeji

Sri Lanka sentences two officials to death for not stopping Easter bombings
world

Sri Lanka sentences two officials to death for not stopping Easter bombings

Sri Lanka sentences two officials to death for not stopping 2019 Easter bombings.

Aug 1, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

Nigerian stocks set for profit-taking in August, Dangote Refinery in spotlight
business

Nigerian stocks set for profit-taking in August, Dangote Refinery in spotlight

Nigeria's stocks enter August with the NGX All-Share Index (ASI) hovering around 247,000 index points, approaching record highs. The post Nigerian stocks set for profit-taking in A

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Nairametrics

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, 89, wows guests as he jumps off podium at an event (video)
entertainment

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, 89, wows guests as he jumps off podium at an event (video)

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo stunned guests at a book launch on Friday, July 31, when he jumped off the podium.&

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Linda Ikeji

Mother of deceased man speaks out after daughter-in-law accuses father-in-law of seizing matrimonial home (video)
entertainment

Mother of deceased man speaks out after daughter-in-law accuses father-in-law of seizing matrimonial home (video)

The mother of the late Ahmed has broken her silence following viral allegations made by her daughter-in-law, Tosin Omolola

Aug 1, 20262 min read
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Linda Ikeji

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