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Suspected Somali pirates seize tanker near Yemen amid wave of hijackings

The seizure of the Asana is the latest in a rapidly growing wave of piracy sweeping the Gulf of Aden.

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Top IRS lawyer to resign post amid disagreements with Trump administration

Olabiyi Signs First Professional Contract With Wycombe

Wycombe Wanderers have handed Nigerian youngster Micah Olabiyi his first professional contract. Olabiyi, who made his senior debut against Bromley in the Carabao Cup in August last

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Israel, Gaza and the future of US power

Congressman Ro Khanna joins Sreenivasan Jain.

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Done Deal: Super Eagles Winger Completes Russian Club Switch

Russian Premier League FC Rostov have completed the signing of Super Eagles winger Olakunle Olusegun, Completesports.com reports. Olusegun linked up with FC Rostov from another Rus

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Dangote Refinery raises $2.5 billion in private placement ahead of planned IPO

Nigeria's Dangote Petroleum Refinery has raised $2.5 billion through a private placement as it prepares for a planned initial public offering (IPO) later this year, strengthening i

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NBA Election: Association commits ‘millions’ to verify ‘80,000’ voters via SMS

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has disclosed that it has earmarked additional “millions of naira” for SMS verification for over 80,000 registered voters ahead of it

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FIFA respond to fears World Cup final could be in doubt due to wildfire smoke

The 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina will go ahead as sched

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Mum arrested after 2-year-old boy fatally shot himself after finding gun in sofa

A two-year-old boy has died after accidentally shooting himself with a firearm he reportedly found h

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Southern Mexico hit by 7.3 earthquake which triggered tsunami alert

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Oyo state is vulnerable to human trafficking due to border with Benin Republic â NAPTIP

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) ha

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2027: Malami Picks Musa Zagi As ADC Deputy Governorship Candidate In Kebbi

The party congratulated Zagi on his emergence and expressed confidence in his capacity to effectively discharge the responsibilities of the office if elected. The post 2027: Malami

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How an Italian sculptor created the iconic World Cup trophy

In 1970, an Italian sculptor designed the iconic World Cup trophy that’s become familiar to generations of fans.

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At least two dead as heavy rains, floods strike central Texas

Officials in the southern state have seen new warning systems tested by the floods, after last year's deadly rainfall.

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One anti-war critic fined, another held as Russia clamps down on opponents

While Boris Nadezhdin is barred from running for parliament, blogger Ilya Remeslo is remanded in custody.

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I feel ashamed on behalf of men in 2026 â BBNaija star, Uriel reacts after receiving bizarre DM from admirer

Former Big Brother Naija housemate Uriel Oputa h