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UFC: South Africa’s Du Plessis Secures Dominant Win Against Usman

South Africa’s Dricus Du Plessis cruised to a dominant unanimous decision win over former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman at UFC, in Oklahoma, USA, on Saturday night, NY Fights

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Olise Breaks Pele’s World Cup Assist Record In France Vs England 10-Goal Thriller

Michael Olise made FIFA World Cup history for France as he recorded his seventh assist of the 2026 World Cup in their 6-4 loss against England, moving past Pelé to set a new record

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business

Zino Aviation CEO: Why many licensed Nigerian pilots remain unemployed

In this exclusive interview with Nairametrics, Captain Zino Mario, Founder and CEO of Zino Aviation, shares his perspective on how Nigeria can strengthen its pilot training ecosyst

Nairametrics

business

Africa Prudential’s H1 2026 pre-tax profit rises 21.68% to N2.41 billion

Africa Prudential Plc reported a pre-tax profit of N2.41 billion for H1 2026, representing 21.68% YoY growth from N1.98 billion in H1 2025, supported by higher interest income and

Nairametrics

WAFCON 2026: Dlamini Confident South Africa Can Dethrone Super Falcons

Banyana Banyana goalkeeper Andile Dlamini is banking on experience to dethrone the Super Falcons of Nigeria, Completesports.com. Desiree Ellis’ side surrendered their continental c

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entertainment

How to Watch Burna Boy & Shakira’s Historic FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show Tonight

Burna Boy and Shakira are set to make football history tonight with the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final halftime show at MetLife Stadium, performing their hit anthem "Dai Dai" alon

Jul 19, 20264 min read

BellaNaija

US and Iran exchange strikes after two US soldiers killed in Jordan

US forces target Iranian sites for the eighth night in a row, while Iran says it fired drones at the US military in Kuwait.

BBC World

US bombs Iran for eighth-straight night

The US has launched a new wave of strikes on Iran after two American soldiers were killed by Iranian strikes in Jordan.

Al Jazeera

entertainment

Big Brother Naija’s Saskay Completes Master’s Degree at the Brussels School of Governance

Big Brother Naija Season 6 star Tsakute Ladi Jonah, popularly known as Saskay, has completed her Master’s degree in Global Security and Strategy at the Brussels School of Governanc

Jul 19, 20262 min read

BellaNaija

Watford Accept Aris Bid For Dele-Bashiru

Greek Super League club Aris are on the verge of completing the signing of Watford midfielder Tom Dele-Bashiru. The two clubs have reportedly reached an agreement on a transfer fee

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Wenger: World Cup 2026 Hydration Breaks Didn’t Affect Games

Arsène Wenger has disclosed that the mandatory three-minute hydration breaks introduced at the FIFAWorld Cup 2026 have split opinions and will be reviewed by FIFA post-tournament.

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Akpeyi Backs Nwabali To Make Eagles Return

Former Nigerian international Daniel Akpeyi has backed Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali for a recall to the national team following his return to competitive club football.

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Moment Iranian missiles hit airbase in Jordan killing US soldiers

A video captures the moment an Iranian missile struck Jordan’s Muwaffaq Salti Airbase, killing two US service members.

Al Jazeera

At least one killed as Russian ballistic missiles hit Kyiv

Russian missiles struck Kyiv and the surrounding region early on Sunday, killing at least one person and injuring nine.

Al Jazeera

US hits Iran for eighth consecutive night, Iran returns fire on Gulf bases

Sirik and Hajiabad areas in Iran's Hormozgan province targeted as US says revenge for killing of two soldiers.