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Please ignore every negativity. No one speaks for me, I speak for myself - Soso Soberekon writes following talks about his wedding

Music executive, Soso Soberekon, has asked his family and friends not to listen to any negativity emanating from his sta

Linda Ikeji

US walks out of UN Security Council meeting during France's remarks

The row sparked after the US joined North Korea and Russia in voting against extending the term of the UN high commissioner for human rights.

BBC World

Chelsea set to sign veteran footballers Jordan Henderson, 36, and Danny Welbeck, 35, in surprise move

Chelsea is set to sign veteran footballers Jordan Henderson from Brentford and Danny Welbeck from Brighton & Hov

Jul 28, 20262 min read

Linda Ikeji

business

Naira rebound sharply against British pound settles at N1,814/£

Nigerian Naira rebounded strongly against the British pound at the Nigerian currency market window at N1,814/£ on Monday, its highest level in July. The post Naira rebound sharply

Nairametrics

sports

WAFCON 2026: 5 Malawi Scorchers Stars Super Falcons Must Stop

Nigeria’s Super Falcons launch the defence of their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title with a Group C opener against tournament debutants Malawi at the Al Mad

Complete Sports

Woman who posted earlier this year that she needed a husband by May 16 gets her wish after man responded to her Facebook post

A woman made a post earlier this year that elicited mockery from many. However, the same post led her husband to her.

Jul 28, 20266 min read

Linda Ikeji

politics

Education Minister, Alausa Plots To Secure Top Position For Dismissed FUDMA Lecturer, Hamzat Adebayo At University Of Abuja

Education Minister, Alausa Plots To Secure Top Position For Dismissed FUDMA Lecturer, Hamzat Adebayo At University Of Abuja Adebayo was quietly transferred to the University of Abu

Sahara Reporters

Zidane confirmed as France head coach

Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has been confirmed as the head coach of the France national team.

BBC World

business

PoS agents must register with NDPC, court rules

Point of Sale (PoS) agents in Nigeria will now be required to register with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) as they fall within the category of Data Controllers and P

Nairametrics

business

FMBN to launch Diaspora NHF mortgage loan for Nigerians abroad on August 7

The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) will launch its Diaspora National Housing Fund (NHF) Mortgage Loan for eligible Nigerians living and working abroad on August 7, 2026, i

Nairametrics

Update: Singer D4vd ordered to stand trial for murdÂ£r after 14-year-old Celeste Rivas was found dismembered in car

A Los Angeles judge has ruled t

Jul 28, 20265 min read

Linda Ikeji

Zoo staff rescue near-extinct snails from remote rock

Just 21 Madeiran land snails were found clinging to a rock on Portugal's Bugio Island, say conservationists.

BBC World

Social media influencer calls out police for arresting his newly wedded brother in place of him (video)

A social media influencer, wMilan Samuel Chukwu, known online as Hybrid Soulja, has called out the Nigeria Police Force

Jul 28, 20263 min read

Linda Ikeji

Why Netanyahu's visit with Trump at the White House is high-stakes

The meeting comes amid signs of friction between the two leaders and decreasing public support for Israel in the US.

BBC World

Ariana Grande sues hackers who leaked music and videos

The pop star is suing to discover the identity of hackers who obtained unreleased photos and songs.

BBC World

Man found shot d3ad inside car in Osun (video)

The Osun State Police Command has launched an investigation into the suspected cult-related k!lling of a 40-year-old man w

Linda Ikeji

2027: Peter Obiâs business is to export job and import unemployment to the country. He canât be president â Oshiomhole

Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, has downplayed the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC

Jul 28, 20262 min read