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US singer Chris Brown has pleaded guilty to affray over what prosecutors called "a vicious and unprovoked attack" in a London nightclub in 2023. Police...

This new bridge aimed to show US-Canada unity but instead stoked divisions

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It was supposed to be a celebration marking the opening of a new international bridge connecting Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario, after eight years...

What is China’s Kimi K3 and why is the US so rattled by it?

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Remember DeepSeek? The Chinese artificial intelligence startup that rattled the US tech industry with its model that nearly matched leading rivals, trained at a fraction...

Chinese ship shoots water cannon at Philippine vessel with CNN crew on board near flashpoint shoal

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Chinese ships fired water cannon at Philippine vessels, including one carrying a CNN crew, near a dangerous flashpoint in the South China Sea on...

Justice dept withdraws subpoenas over New York Times reports about Air Force One

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Lawyers for President Donald Trump's administration have withdrawn subpoenas attempting to compel testimony from New York Times reporters who wrote about security concerns involving...

‘Let’s enjoy the ride’ says Elon Musk, as AI fears mount

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As AI continues to evolve at breakneck speed, and developers warn of models going rogue, Elon Musk says people should simply "enjoy the ride". The...

Houthi attacks raise fears of wider Middle East conflict and more global economic damage

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Yemen's Houthi fighters claim to have attacked shipping in the Red Sea - a move that threatens to further escalate the already volatile situation...

Why have so many people died in the run-up to an election in Pakistan-administered Kashmir?

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Naqash Zardad was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. The education department employee was at his buffalo farm in Rawalakot in Pakistan-administered...

Sheikh Hasina ally to step down as Bangladesh’s president

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Bangladesh president Mohammed Shahabuddin is set to resign, as concerns grow that his former ally, ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, will return to the...

Actress Ngozi Nwosu solicits financial help for life-saving surgeries

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US imposes 12.5% tariff on Nigerian imports over forced labour claims

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Dangote refinery completes $2.5bn equity placement

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Dangote resumes naira petrol sales, hikes price by N140

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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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Political Gist

Pensions: Stop chasing shadows – Atiku fires back at Tinubu

July 24, 2026

African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has waved off the recent insinuation by President Bola Tinubu in respect of the Federal Government...

Adeleke’s campaign team petitions British High Commission, IG over Osun poll

July 24, 2026

The Imole Campaign Council, the political mobilisation team of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, on Friday called for a free, fair and credible governorship...

Yilwatda hails APC’s progress, promises greater victories ahead

July 24, 2026

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has celebrated his first year in office, highlighting the party’s achievements over the...

ADC leadership dispute: Court dismisses David Mark’s objection to Nafiu Gombe’s suit

July 24, 2026

Justice Peter Odo Lifu of the Abuja Federal High Court has dismissed the objections by the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress ADC,...

2027: Kwankwaso replies Ganduje over NDC ticket ‘dead on arrival’ comment

July 24, 2026

Vice presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has responded to criticism by former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress,...

Don’t register again, INEC alerts relocated voters ahead of deadline

July 24, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission has urged Nigerians who have moved to new locations to transfer their voter registration ahead of the closure of...

Throwback clip shows Kenneth Okonkwo previously attacking Atiku

July 24, 2026

A 2023 interview of actor-turned-politician and newly appointed spokesperson to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Kenneth Okonkwo, has resurfaced online, drawing fresh reactions following...

Uzodimma can’t speak for everybody, Otti clears air on 2027 South-East backing of Tinubu

July 24, 2026

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has distanced himself from claims by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma that all five South-East governors had resolved to...

Health Gist

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NYSC begins free medical outreach in Abia community

July 23, 2026

The National Youth Service Corps has flagged off the 2026 second-quarter edition of its Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers with a free medical outreach...

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

July 21, 2026

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

Crime Gist

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Police move to arrest officers threatening to slap, detain UK traveler if he was Igbo

July 24, 2026

The Ondo State Police Command has commenced investigation into a disturbing footage of officer threatening to slap and detain a traveller at a checkpoint...

EFCC returns N108m recovered from fleeing Lagos firm staff

July 24, 2026

Army arrests five kidnappers in Yobe, recovers weapons

July 24, 2026

Woman allegedly pours hot water on pregnant co-wife, newborn kicks bucket in Bauchi

July 24, 2026

Nigerian indicted in US Over $300,000 romance, email fraud

July 23, 2026

Agricultural Gist

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Ogun fish farmers seek Tinubu, Abiodun’s help after N700m flood loss

July 23, 2026

Fish farmers under the Ijebuland Fish Farmers’ Association have appealed to President Bola Tinubu and Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, for emergency support and...

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

July 15, 2026

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

Legal Gist

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Court stops impeachment hearing against South Africa president Ramaphosa over $580,000 scandal

July 24, 2026

A South African court ruled on Friday in favour of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s bid to pause impeachment proceedings against him over a scandal involving...