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politics

Pastor convicted of stealing over $340K from church account for gambling, personal expenses

A Louisiana pastor and author has been convicted of stealing over $340,000 fro

Jul 23, 20262 min read

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Linda Ikeji

Latest News

startups

CREDICORP launches laptop credit scheme for 1,000 Nigerians

CREDICORP has launched a scheme to provide 1,000 Nigerians with locally assembled laptops to boost digital skills and expand access to credit.

Jul 23, 20262 min read

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Benjamin Dada

entertainment

Ex-Chelsea midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu to switch international allegiance from France to Nigeria

Former Chelsea midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu is reportedly set to switch h

Jul 23, 20261 min read

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Linda Ikeji

business

Airtel Africa Plc reports $360 million pre-tax profit in Q1 2026

Airtel Africa Plc reported a profit before tax of $360 million for the quarter ended 30 June 2026, compared with $273 million in the prior period. The post Airtel Africa Plc report

Jul 23, 20261 min read

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Nairametrics

entertainment

US House passes record $1.15trn defence bill to fund Iran war

The US House of Representatives narrowly passed an annual defense policy bill on Wednesday

Jul 23, 20262 min read

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Linda Ikeji

entertainment

AI catches up with Humans to score 100% at top Mathematics contest

A perfect result at the worlds most prestigious mathematics co

Jul 23, 20262 min read

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Linda Ikeji

general

Modi Vows Punishment For Exam Fraud Fuelling India Protests

The protesters, mostly young students, have called for the education minister to quit over the exam paper leaks. The post Modi Vows Punishment For Exam Fraud Fuelling India Protest

Jul 23, 20263 min read

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Channels Television

world

‘Back from the dead’: The continuing agony over Gaza’s 9,500 missing people

Palestinian's sudden return alive after family held his funeral highlights suffering of those still waiting for answers.

Jul 23, 20261 min read

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Al Jazeera

world

Around 12,000 people evacuated in France fires

A third firefighter has died in Europe while tackling ongoing wildfires across the continent.

Jul 23, 20261 min read

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BBC World

entertainment

Bear climbs utility pole and walks along power lines in shocking video

A hulking bear was seen stranded at the top of a utility pole in New Mexico. A traveller who witnessed the unusu

Jul 23, 20262 min read

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Linda Ikeji

technology

Why African women entrepreneurs remain overtrained and underfunded

Carolyne Kirabo, founder and managing partner of M-Kyala Capital—a women-focused fund—recently met an East African woman entrepreneur who had completed eight accelerator programmes

Jul 23, 20268 min read

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TechCabal

entertainment

Mfonbong Inyang: Nine Stories That Caught My Attention From The 2026 FIFA World Cup

Whew! I will be one of the first to raise my hand and admit that the 2026 FIFA World Cup was a classic. Did it come with its criticisms? Of course. What we cannot say in good faith

Jul 23, 20268 min read

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BellaNaija

general

TotalEnergies Q2 Net Profit Doubles To $5.4bn Amid Middle East Conflict

TotalEnergies said in a statement that net profit amounted to $5.4 billion in the period from April to June, up from $2.7 billion in the same period a year earlier. The post TotalE

Jul 23, 20262 min read

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Channels Television

technology

Alliance-backed Daya expands beyond stablecoins with tokenised US stock trading

Tokenised stocks are becoming a dime a dozen in Nigeria's crypto sector as startups race to broaden the use of blockchain beyond digital currencies and into traditional finance.

Jul 23, 20263 min read

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TechCabal

entertainment

Five members of one family found de@d at home in Abia

Five members of one family were discovered dad in their family house at Umuimo, Osisioma Ngwa local government area o

Jul 23, 20262 min read

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Linda Ikeji

general

Argentine Football Association Says US Did Not Detain Its President

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) did, however, acknowledge a US investigation into a third party with links to the association. The post Argentine Football Association Says

Jul 23, 20262 min read

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Channels Television

entertainment

MLS announces investigation into David Beckham's Inter Miami signing of Casemiro

Major League Soccer is investigating David Beckham's Inter Miami for potential tampering in th

Jul 23, 20262 min read

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Linda Ikeji

business

Cornerstone Insurance shareholders approve N5.09 billion dividend at 34th AGM

The Bank of Industry has disbursed over N600 billion to businesses across Nigeria, while the federal government’s skills development programmes have supported nearly 300,000 Nigeri

Jul 23, 20261 min read

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Nairametrics

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