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Rapper, J.Cole's crew member k!lled leading to cancellation of concert
entertainment

Rapper, J.Cole's crew member k!lled leading to cancellation of concert

American rapper, J. Cole has canceled his Sacramento concert after a member of his touring crew was k!lled in a

Aug 28, 20262 min read
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Linda Ikeji

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'High risk' of lake bursting and causing second flood, warns China
world

'High risk' of lake bursting and causing second flood, warns China

China says a lake formed after a recent landslide near the Nepal-Tibet border may burst in the coming days.

Aug 28, 20261 min read
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BBC World

Done Deal: Ucheibe Signs For Saudi Club Al Hilal
sports

Done Deal: Ucheibe Signs For Saudi Club Al Hilal

Super Falcons midfielder Christy Ucheibe has completed a move to Saudi Women’s Premier League side Al Hilal. The versatile midfielder has signed a two-year contract with the Riyadh

Aug 28, 20261 min read
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Complete Sports

Tinubu announces plans to reduce transport fares nationwide from October 1
business

Tinubu announces plans to reduce transport fares nationwide from October 1

President Bola Tinubu has announced that state governors have resolved to leverage compressed natural gas (CNG) and electric vehicles (EVs) to lower transportation costs from Octob

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Nairametrics

Workers allegedly attempt selling employer’s child after they were owed salaries – NAPTIP
entertainment

Workers allegedly attempt selling employer’s child after they were owed salaries – NAPTIP

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has accused three workers of att

Aug 28, 20262 min read
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Linda Ikeji

Nigerian equities snap 11-day losing streak as FTSE Russell confirms Frontier Market reclassification
business

Nigerian equities snap 11-day losing streak as FTSE Russell confirms Frontier Market reclassification

The Nigerian equities market rebounded on Thursday, August 27, 2026, ending an 11-day consecutive losing streak, as investor sentiment was buoyed by FTSE Russell's confirmation of

Aug 28, 20261 min read
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Nairametrics

Ayra Starr Set To Headline NFL London Game Halftime Show
sports

Ayra Starr Set To Headline NFL London Game Halftime Show

Afrobeats star Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, will make history as the first African artist to headline an NFL international halftime show at the 20th game in Lon

Aug 28, 20261 min read
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Complete Sports

Algeria residents mourn neighbours lost in wildfire aftermath
world

Algeria residents mourn neighbours lost in wildfire aftermath

Residents of Algeria’s northeastern Jijel province are inspecting the aftermath of wildfires.

Aug 28, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

Ikpeme Named Interim NFF General Secretary
sports

Ikpeme Named Interim NFF General Secretary

Ikpeme Takes Charge Of Secretariat The National Sports Commission, NSC, has endorsed Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme to oversee the Nigeria Football Federation ,NFF, Secretariat as interim Gene

Aug 28, 20261 min read
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Complete Sports

How to start a fintech in Nigeria in 2026: Licences, costs, CBN requirements and launch guide
startups

How to start a fintech in Nigeria in 2026: Licences, costs, CBN requirements and launch guide

Learn how to start a fintech in Nigeria, from CAC registration and CBN licences to costs, compliance, technology, and launch timelines.

Aug 28, 20269 min read
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Benjamin Dada

Gambian Senior Officials Undertake Study Visit To FCSC On Nigeria’s Public Service Reforms
government

Gambian Senior Officials Undertake Study Visit To FCSC On Nigeria’s Public Service Reforms

The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has highlighted Nigeria’s experience in public service reforms, stressing the need for clear instit

Aug 28, 20263 min read
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Federal Ministry of Information

DRC begins vaccinating front-line healthcare workers against Ebola
world

DRC begins vaccinating front-line healthcare workers against Ebola

Trials for a vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain are ongoing as DRC authorities try to control the Ebola outbreak.

Aug 28, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

Carabao Cup: Not Selecting Enzo Was My Decision –Alonso
sports

Carabao Cup: Not Selecting Enzo Was My Decision –Alonso

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has disclosed that leaving Enzo Fernández out of the squad for their Carabao Cup match against Luton Town was a joint decision made by himself and the c

Aug 28, 20261 min read
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Complete Sports

Niger Government Steps Up Efforts To Secure Release Of Kidnapped Victims In Borgu
government

Niger Government Steps Up Efforts To Secure Release Of Kidnapped Victims In Borgu

FIC Report (Niger State) – The Niger State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to securing the safe release of persons abducted in Dakare, Borgu Local Government Area, a

Aug 28, 20263 min read
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Federal Ministry of Information

Nepal’s mudslide wiped out areas of eastern China, army helps search
world

Nepal’s mudslide wiped out areas of eastern China, army helps search

China has dispatched hundreds of military personnel to the border town of Gyirong in Tibet, after a deadly mudslide.

Aug 28, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

Nigeria, Thailand Deepen Cooperation With New Agreements On Agriculture, Cooperatives And Innovation
government

Nigeria, Thailand Deepen Cooperation With New Agreements On Agriculture, Cooperatives And Innovation

The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Kingdom of Thailand have deepened bilateral cooperation with the signing of new agreements focused on agriculture, cooperatives and innova

Aug 28, 20263 min read
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Federal Ministry of Information

Indonesians march on parliament to demand crackdown on corruption
world

Indonesians march on parliament to demand crackdown on corruption

Thousands of Indonesians demand harsher penalties for corruption during protests outside parliament in Jakarta.

Aug 28, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

DUFUHS VC Commends Physiotherapy Department For Supporting University Growth
government

DUFUHS VC Commends Physiotherapy Department For Supporting University Growth

FIC Report (Ebonyi State) – The Vice-Chancellor of David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences (DUFUHS), Professor Jesse Uneke, has commended the Department of Physioth

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Federal Ministry of Information

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