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Dodging snipers, housing crisis forces Yemenis to live on front line

Living near Taiz's front line forces families to make difficult choices amid sniper threats and economic hardships.

Al Jazeera

entertainment

Iâm running for a fourth term as President of the United Statesâ - President Trump

US President Donald Trump, has joked about running for President for the fourth time. While speaking at the W

Linda Ikeji

politics

Lawless DSS Operatives Storm Bokkos Youth President Kaigama’s Home, Chain His Legs, Ransack House In Search Of Evidence

Lawless DSS Operatives Storm Bokkos Youth President Kaigama’s Home, Chain His Legs, Ransack House In Search Of Evidence According to Sowore, the operatives searched the entire hous

Sahara Reporters

LAMATA begins AfDB appraisal process for Lagos Green Line funding

The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has commenced the African Development Bank (AfDB) appraisal process for the proposed financing of the Lagos Rail Mass Trans

Nairametrics

Tinubu calls on Nigerian doctors abroad, other medical professionals to return home

President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerian medical doctors and healthcare professionals in the diaspora to return home and contribute their expertise to the transformation of Nig

Nairametrics

Wildfires in Spain and France force evacuation of 200,000 people

France has appealed for international help, while Spain has declared a national emergency.

Al Jazeera

Thorough Rehabilitation Behind Joshua’s Comeback To The Ring -Hearn

British boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has credited thorough rehabilitation for Anthony Joshua’s comeback to the ring. Recall that the former heavyweight world champion will fac

Complete Sports

Lagos markets: 10 best places to buy cheap household items in 2026

In this list, Nairametrics highlights the Top 10 markets where Lagosians shop for cheap household items in July 2026, based on product variety, wholesale pricing, accessibility, an

Nairametrics

Born too soon: Premature babies fight for survival in Gaza

Israel's genocidal war on Gaza is causing a surge in premature births and endangering mothers' health.

Al Jazeera

Guterres arrives in Syria in first official visit by a UN chief in 17 years

The UN chief will meet Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who was under UN Security Council sanctions until last year.

Al Jazeera

Nigeria’s digital payment fraud losses plunge 50% to N25.8 billion, but AI threats intensify

Nigeria's reported digital payment fraud losses declined by more than 50% to N25.85 billion in 2025 from N52.26 billion in 2024, but fraud attacks are becoming more targeted, sophi

Nairametrics

Aston Villa Set-Piece Coach Close To Joining Chelsea

Aston Villa set-piece coach Austin MacPhee is on the brink of joining Premier League rivals Chelsea, talkSPORT reports. The 46-year-old joined the club in August 2021 after spells

Complete Sports

Trump: ‘I’m running for a fourth term as President of the United States’

During the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, Trump joked about running for a fourth presidential term.

Al Jazeera

Commonwealth Games: Gymnast Langton’s headfirst crash leads to concussion

Gabriel Langton suffers concussion after headfirst crash off horizontal bar in the ⁠final rotation of the competition.

Al Jazeera

NPF Microfinance Bank’s H1 2026 pre-tax profit rises 7.7% to N3.20 billion

NPF Microfinance Bank Plc has reported a profit before tax of N3.20 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2026, representing an increase of 7.70% from N2.97 billion in the corr

Nairametrics

WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Leave Casablanca For Rabat Ahead Malawi Clash

Nigeria’s Super Falcons are set to arrive in Rabat on Saturday ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Completesports.com reports. The defending champions have

Complete Sports

Cape Verde World Cup Star Vozinha Set To Join Chile’s Record League Title Winners Colo Colo

After putting on an incredible performance in his debut World Cup at 40-years old, Cape Verde’s star goalkeeper Vozinha has reportedly reached a verbal agreement to join Chil