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The United States Army National Guard has outlined the eligibility requirements and enlistment process for individuals seeking to join its ranks. According to the National...

K-Pop’s NewJeans Hints at Comeback After Monthslong Feud With Its Label

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up had tried to cut ties with Ador, a subsidiary of the behemoth Hybe, but a court squashed that effort. The K-pop group NewJeans released...

OpenAI says its AI went rogue and launched ‘unprecedented’ cyber-attack

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OpenAI has revealed some of its most advanced AI models went rogue and hacked a start-up after it lost control of them during a...

Modelling scout linked to Epstein found dead in Paris suburbs

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A modelling scout linked to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has been found dead at his home. Daniel Siad, 69, was discovered on...

US to announce deal allowing Saudi Arabia a nuclear programme, reports say

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The US and Saudi Arabia are expected to announce a deal that will allow the Gulf kingdom to develop a civilian nuclear programme, according...

Historic West Virginia flooding prompts statewide emergency as severe storms sweep east

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As Wednesday morning daylight begins to pour over areas of central West Virginia pummeled by storms, local officials are fearful of what may be...

Stranded houseboats and grounded cruise ships: Europe’s rivers are shrinking amid heat and drought

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Houseboats lie perched on desiccated riverbeds, receding water levels have left wide stretches of newly exposed riverbank and the shipping sector is bracing for...

In new video, Mamdani acknowledges he doesn’t have authority to arrest Netanyahu

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said in a new video Tuesday that he does not have the legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin...

Greek-American tourists stabbed in rare attack near the Acropolis

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A man stabbed and wounded two tourists Tuesday morning near the ancient Acropolis in Athens, Greece’s top tourist attraction, police said. The assailant attacked a man and a...

Paramount–WBD merger on pause as judge issues temporary restraining order

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A federal judge has granted a temporary restraining order pausing Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, CNN’s parent company. Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín’s Monday ruling puts...

Fuel price hike: Global oil prices increase by nearly 4%

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Kano probes sale of substandard solar panels

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Dangote: NNPCL, MRS outlets shut as Nigerian filling stations increase fuel price again

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Telcos seek clear framework from FCCPC, NCC on airtime, data credit

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Inflation above 30% in 19 states, FCT despite national easing

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PFIPC scandal: How CBN opened domiciliary accounts for phantom agency

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143 firms battle for 50 oil blocks today

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Reps member faces petition over alleged N19m travel debt

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Abia monarch raises alarm over circulation of fake honey in Nigerian markets

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Businesses expect CBN to hold rates as MPC meets today

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Political Gist

2027: I’m supporting Wike-led Rainbow Coalition, says Fubara

July 22, 2026

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has publicly declared his support for the Rainbow Coalition, endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term, and backed...

Emeka Ike’s N10bn suit: Voter information not confidential, INEC tells court

July 22, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission has told the Federal High Court in Abuja that the voter information at the centre of a N10bn fundamental...

Osun YPP denies affiliation with group, affirms party unity

July 22, 2026

The Osun State chapter of the Young Progressive Party, YPP, has distanced itself from a group identified as the YPP Decampees Group which pitched...

REA appointment: Fayose a grassroot politician – Shehu Sani

July 22, 2026

Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has described ex-Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, as a grassroots politician and a man of the masses. Sani said...

Ogun Assembly exonerates ex-Speaker of embezzlement allegation

July 22, 2026

The Ogun State House of Assembly has passed a resolution exonerating former Speaker Olakunle Oluomo of an allegation of embezzlement linked to his removal...

Osun 2026: SDP appeals judgment recognising governorship candidate

July 22, 2026

The Social Democratic Party has asked the Court of Appeal in Abuja to stay the execution of a Federal High Court judgment recognising Olaitan...

Tinubu working hard to lose 2027 election – Buhari’s ex-Minister

July 22, 2026

Former Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung, has said President Bola Tinubu is “working very hard” to lose the 2027 presidential election, arguing that the...

Peter Obi, Kwankwaso’s ticket dead on arrival – Ganduje

July 22, 2026

Former APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje has said that Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso presidential ticket under the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) stands...

Health Gist

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WHO urges regular blood pressure checks, warns of ‘silent’ health threat

July 21, 2026

The World Health Organisation has warned that high blood pressure remains a “silent threat” capable of causing serious damage to vital organs without showing...

The privacy problems hidden in your period tracker

July 17, 2026

Don’t ignore lumps, bone pain, cancer expert tells Nigerians

July 16, 2026

WHO backs Nigeria’s push to curb drug misuse, expand medicine access

July 16, 2026

A new blood test may predict Alzheimer’s risk. It isn’t ready for prime time

July 15, 2026

Crime Gist

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NDLEA seized 14.8m kg of illicit drugs, arrested 77,859 in five years – Marwa

July 22, 2026

The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Buba Marwa, has disclosed that the agency arrested 77,859 suspects and seized over 14.8 million...

Police arrest man in Bauchi, recover gun

July 21, 2026

Police exhume body of man beaten, arrest four in Akwa Ibom

July 21, 2026

Ondo: Police nab interstate robbers, recover, beretta pistol

July 20, 2026

NDLEA declares drug kingpin, three associates wanted, freezes N9.8bn linked to syndicate

July 17, 2026

Agricultural Gist

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Benue gov’t to establish grain reserves, train farmers on ginger production

July 15, 2026

The Benue State Government has unveiled plans to establish a grain reserve system with storage facilities across the state’s 23 local government areas as...

Indian farmer installs spiral staircase on palm tree for easier sap harvesting

July 10, 2026

Climate change: Natasha unveils 10,000 tree project in Kogi

July 6, 2026

Govt agencies sign MoU to expand agricultural machinery leasing

June 10, 2026

Plateau dealers warn of fake fertilisers, rising losses for farmers

June 8, 2026

Legal Gist

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Lawyer faults Cross River Assembly over same-sex marriage bill

July 22, 2026

A legal practitioner and public affairs analyst, Justice Osai Ahiakwo, has faulted the Cross River State House of Assembly over its proposed legislation to...