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Cristiano Ronaldo likes journalist's claim FIFA is 'one of the most corrupt institutions on the planet'
entertainment

Cristiano Ronaldo likes journalist's claim FIFA is 'one of the most corrupt institutions on the planet'

Cristiano Ronaldo has ignited fresh controversy on social media after liking a post by a journ

Jul 21, 20262 min read
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Linda Ikeji

Latest News

NGX ranks Africa’s second-best stock market with 47.4% H1 return
business

NGX ranks Africa’s second-best stock market with 47.4% H1 return

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) All-Share Index outperformed most of its African peers at mid-2026, posting a 47.43% return as of June 30, 2026. The post NGX ranks Africa’s secon

Jul 21, 20261 min read
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Nairametrics

Arsenal To Bid Again For Guimaraes
sports

Arsenal To Bid Again For Guimaraes

Arsenal are set to make another bid for Newcastle United Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaeraes. The Gunners have already seen bids of £55m and £65m knocked back, though neither were o

Jul 21, 20261 min read
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Complete Sports

Abandoned baby rescued in Kebbi
entertainment

Abandoned baby rescued in Kebbi

The Kebbi State Hisbah Board has rescued an infant who was abandoned behind Zinari Hotel in Birnin Kebbi. Director of

Jul 21, 20261 min read
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Linda Ikeji

Relationship counsellor Chidinma Praise announces cancellation of her planned wedding
entertainment

Relationship counsellor Chidinma Praise announces cancellation of her planned wedding

A relationship counsellor announced that her engagement and planned wedding have been cancelled. Counselor Chidi

Jul 21, 20261 min read
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Linda Ikeji

Glitz, Grit & Finance: Inside the Exclusive Launch of ‘The Challengers’ Book – The VFD Origin Story
entertainment

Glitz, Grit & Finance: Inside the Exclusive Launch of ‘The Challengers’ Book – The VFD Origin Story

An unforgettable evening of powerful conversations, literary excellence and the celebration of one of Nigeria's most remarkable entrepreneurial journeys. The post Glitz, Grit &#038

Jul 21, 20263 min read
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BellaNaija

Federated Chapel of NUJ and Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital to Launch 2026 Mental Health Awareness Campaign and Annual Lecture
government

Federated Chapel of NUJ and Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital to Launch 2026 Mental Health Awareness Campaign and Annual Lecture

FIC Report (Edo State) – The Federated Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council, in collaboration with the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Usel

Jul 21, 20262 min read
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Federal Ministry of Information

Shock and anger after top Ghanaian politician sentenced to 20 years for illegal mining
world

Shock and anger after top Ghanaian politician sentenced to 20 years for illegal mining

Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as "Chairman Wontumi", was also fined more than $10,000 (£7,450).

Jul 21, 20261 min read
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BBC World

Man arrested in Delta while attempting to sell his friend's motorcycle
entertainment

Man arrested in Delta while attempting to sell his friend's motorcycle

A suspect, identified as John Keba, has been arrested for attempting to sell his friend's motorcycle in Ika Local Governme

Jul 21, 20261 min read
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Linda Ikeji

Police officers arrested for allegedly seeking roadside bribe from Nigeria's anti-corruption boss
world

Police officers arrested for allegedly seeking roadside bribe from Nigeria's anti-corruption boss

They are accused of stopping Musa Aliyu at a fake roadblock and telling him to drive to a cash machine.

Jul 21, 20261 min read
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BBC World

Nigeria's Works Minister Umahi Reportedly Seeks Transfer Of Mary Habila Death Probe, Autopsy To Abuja Amid Controversy
politics

Nigeria's Works Minister Umahi Reportedly Seeks Transfer Of Mary Habila Death Probe, Autopsy To Abuja Amid Controversy

Nigeria's Works Minister Umahi Reportedly Seeks Transfer Of Mary Habila Death Probe, Autopsy To Abuja Amid Controversy Multiple sources familiar with the matter told SaharaReporter

Jul 21, 20261 min read
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Sahara Reporters

Francophone Africa’s smallest shops could become its biggest business opportunity
technology

Francophone Africa’s smallest shops could become its biggest business opportunity

How Francophone West Africa's corner shops became the continent's most overlooked commerce opportunity and the startups racing to serve them.

Jul 21, 202615 min read
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TechCabal

Watch: Flooded towns and evacuations as Chile hit by heavy rain
world

Watch: Flooded towns and evacuations as Chile hit by heavy rain

A "state of catastrophe" has been declared in Coquimbo and Huasco following the downpour.

Jul 21, 20261 min read
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BBC World

Access Bank to Host Maiden MSME Conference, Launches SME App
business

Access Bank to Host Maiden MSME Conference, Launches SME App

Access Bank is set to host the maiden edition of its MSME Conference on Friday, July 24, 2026, at its Head Office in Victoria Island, Lagos. The conference, themed “AI for SM

Jul 21, 20261 min read
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Nairametrics

Ovaloop CEO: Poor financial records lock Nigerian SMEs out of bank credit
business

Ovaloop CEO: Poor financial records lock Nigerian SMEs out of bank credit

Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ovaloop Technologies, Mr Princewill Mba, has said that many small businesses are unable to access bank loans because they cannot provide t

Jul 21, 20261 min read
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Nairametrics

"I 'm fine and healthy" - Video of late Mary Habila debunking her d3ath rumours 3 days before she d!ed at Umahi's residence
entertainment

"I 'm fine and healthy" - Video of late Mary Habila debunking her d3ath rumours 3 days before she d!ed at Umahi's residence

Late Mary Habila's colleague and close friend, Anita Baaki, has shared a video of the deceased dismissing the false rumour

Jul 21, 20261 min read
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Linda Ikeji

Older man slaps fan at MLB game for not standing for national anthem in viral video
entertainment

Older man slaps fan at MLB game for not standing for national anthem in viral video

An older man at a recent baseball game took issue with a younger fan choosing to remain seated during the national an

Jul 21, 20261 min read
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Linda Ikeji

FG says highest bidder won’t automatically get oil blocks
entertainment

FG says highest bidder won’t automatically get oil blocks

The Federal Government has said companies offering the highest financial bids will not automatically win oil blocks in the ongoing 20

Jul 21, 20263 min read
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Linda Ikeji

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