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France, Spain Battle ‘Unpredictable’ Wildfires As 300,000 Evacuated

The forest infernos, raging for days unchecked in France's southwest and in central Spain near Madrid, were among the worst each nation has seen in peacetime. The post France, Spai

Jul 26, 20265 min read

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Meet Wasiu Olanrewaju-Smart, the 40-year-old Harvard graduate appointed Tinubu’s legislative adviser

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Dr. Wasiu Olanrewaju-Smart as the new Special Adviser to the President on National Assembly Matters (House of Representatives), replacing

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A’Ibom Intensifies Flood Control Measures, Inspects Desilting Projects Across Uyo

The inspection coincided with the monthly statewide environmental sanitation exercise, providing an opportunity for authorities to monitor compliance. The post A’Ibom Intensifies F

Jul 26, 20263 min read

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Imo Police, Stakeholders Forge United Front Against Kidnapping, Farmer-Herder Clashes

Stakeholders also praised Governor Hope Uzodimma for strengthening grassroots security through community-based vigilante structures. The post Imo Police, Stakeholders Forge United

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From ban to blueprint: Nigeria’s strategic shift on virtual assets

Nigeria ranked second globally in the 2024 Global Crypto Adoption Index and sixth in 2025, and has accounted for about 60 per cent of stablecoin inflows into sub-Saharan Africa sin

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Exclusive Interview With Peter Obi On Sunday Politics (8:00pm)

Obi, a former Anambra State governor, will answer questions about issues affecting Nigeria as the race for the 2027 elections draws closer! The post Exclusive Interview With Peter

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Glasgow 2026: Asuquo Wins Silver In Women’s Weightlifting

Team Nigeria’s Ruth Asuquo fought back brilliantly to win silver medal in the women’s 48kg weightlifting event at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games on Sunday. After finishi

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WAFU B U-20 Championship: Maikaba Targets Winning Start Against Ghana

Flying Eagles head coach Abdu Maikaba has declared that his side will be fully focused on securing all three points when they take on Ghana in their opening match of the 2026 WAFU

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Senator Whitehouse: Netanyahu a ‘walking provocation’ for Americans

Democratic lawmaker Sheldon Whitehouse says the US is turning into one of the world’s ‘worst-behaved countries’.

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Army arrests wanted soldier accused of supplying military uniforms to terrorists

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested a soldier declared wanted by the Nigerian Army over his alleged involvem

Jul 26, 20262 min read

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Iran Halts Middle East Attacks As US Holds Fire

The Iranian declaration came after Washington paused a war nearing its fifth month and reports emerged that concerns over dwindling munitions were restraining plans for further esc

Jul 26, 20264 min read

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BREAKING: Bandits Abduct Kebbi High Court Judge In Midnight Raid On Residence

BREAKING: Bandits Abduct Kebbi High Court Judge In Midnight Raid On Residence SaharaReporters gathered that the gunmen stormed the judge's home along Zogirma Road at about 12:00 a.

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David Jonsson Is the New Black Panther! Meet the Actor Playing T’Challa’s Son in Black Panther 3

British actor David Jonsson, who has Nigerian and Sierra Leonean roots, is set to star as adult Prince T'Challa II in Marvel’s Black Panther 3, set to premiere on 15 December 2028.

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Lando Norris wins Hungarian Grand Prix for first F1 triumph in 2026

Defending champion Norris wins his first race of the year as Verstappen finishes second, and leader Antonelli third.

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More than 360,000 evacuated as wildfires rage in France and Spain

French and Spanish authorities are struggling to contain the blazes, which are partly caused by successive heatwaves.

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CPPE explains why 12.5% US tariff is unlikely to hurt Nigeria

Nigeria is unlikely to suffer a significant economic impact from the United States’ new 12.5% tariff because crude oil, liquefied natural gas and other petroleum products remain ex

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Israel carries out double tap strike in central Gaza