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Machete-Wielding Man Attacks Lekki Cinema, Two Feared Dead
An attacker stabbed two people at the Filmhouse IMAX cinema in Lekki, Lagos.
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Kidnappers Demand N20m Ransom Each for Abducted NYSC Corps Members
Kidnappers holding NYSC members in Kogi State are demanding N20 million per victim.
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IGP Orders Intensified Rescue Operation for Borgu Abduction Victims
Police say rescue operations for the Borgu mosque abduction victims have been intensified.
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Adeleke Issues Executive Order, Sets Up Panel Over Osun Killings
A Coroner Inquest and Panel of Inquiry will probe the Ikire killings, effective August 31.
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INEC's Continuous Voter Registration Closes Today
The registration window ahead of the 2027 elections closes today.
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Tinubu Begins Three-Week Leave to Europe
President Tinubu has begun a three-week leave, with London as his first stop.
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Tinubu Asks US Court to Block Release of Old FBI, DEA Records
Lawyers for Tinubu are seeking to block release of decades-old US investigative records.
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APGA Sweeps All 21 Chairmanship Seats in Anambra LG Elections
APGA won every chairmanship and councillorship seat in Anambra’s local government polls.
business
Oyetola: Blue Economy Revenue Hits N1.83 Trillion
Nigeria’s blue economy revenue rose 160 percent, with N86bn saved in demurrage.
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NIHSA Denies Lagdo Dam Release, Blames Flooding on Heavy Rains
NIHSA says recent flooding is from heavy rains, not a dam release.
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Manchester United Thrash Ipswich 5-2 as Fernandes Scores Hat-Trick
Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick as United bounced back from their opening defeat.
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Chelsea Beat Brighton 4-3 in Thriller, Alonso's Second Win
Chelsea won a seven-goal thriller, giving Xabi Alonso his second straight win.
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Liverpool Held to 2-2 Draw by Nottingham Forest
Liverpool twice came from behind but were held to a draw at Anfield.
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Osimhen Scores and Assists as Galatasaray Beat Goztepe 3-2
Victor Osimhen continued his strong start to the season with a goal and an assist.
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King Harald V of Norway Dies at 89, Succeeded by Son King Haakon VIII
King Harald V, Europe’s oldest reigning monarch, has died at 89 after 35 years on the throne.
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Gunfire, Explosions Rock Niger Republic’s Capital Niamey
Sustained gunfire and explosions rocked Niamey near the airport and presidential palace early Saturday.
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Moody’s Revises Nigeria’s Sovereign Outlook to Positive
Moody’s cited stronger reserves and growth, affirming Nigeria’s B3 rating with a positive outlook.
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Yari: Anyone Promising Fuel Subsidy Return Is Deceiving Nigerians
APC campaign DG Yari responded to Atiku’s subsidy pledge, calling it deceptive.
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Falconets Beat Poland 1-0 in Final World Cup Warm-Up
Mary Mamudu’s stoppage-time strike gave Nigeria a win ahead of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.
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Shooting Stars Beat Inter Lagos 2-1 in NPFL Season Opener
A dramatic Southwest derby opened the new NPFL season in Ibadan.
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NPFL, NNL, NWFL Chairmen Sacked Amid Wider NFF Shake-Up
League chairmen were removed less than 24 hours before kickoff amid the NFF leadership crisis.
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EFCC Extradites Two Nigerians to US Over Alleged Online Exploitation Scheme
The commission facilitated the extradition following an FBI investigation into an online exploitation case.
entertainment
Ayra Starr to Become First Afrobeats Act to Headline NFL London Halftime Show
Ayra Starr will headline the halftime show at the 2026 NFL London Game, becoming the first Afrobeats act selected for the honour.
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NFF President Gusau, Entire Executive Committee Resign; Tinubu Orders Football Reform
NFF President Ibrahim Gusau and the entire Executive Committee have resigned following repeated national team qualification failures, prompting a comprehensive reform.
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Nepal-Tibet Flood Disaster: Death Toll Passes 550, Nearly 2,000 Still Missing
A glacier collapse that triggered catastrophic flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border has killed more than 550 people, with nearly 2,000 still missing.
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7,825 Nigerians Kidnapped, N7.78bn Paid in Ransom in One Year — SBM Report
SBM Intelligence says 7,825 Nigerians were kidnapped between July 2025 and June 2026, with at least N7.78bn paid in ransom.
business
NIMASA Tightens Enforcement of Cabotage Rules to Protect Indigenous Shipping
NIMASA has announced enhanced enforcement of Cabotage requirements for indigenous shipping.
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NPFL 2026/27 Season Kicks Off Today With Shooting Stars vs Inter Lagos
The new NPFL season kicks off today with a flag-off match in Ibadan.
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FG Urges States to Take Ownership of National Water Compact 2026-2030
The Federal Government has called on states to take ownership of the draft National Water Compact 2026-2030.
entertainment
Ogogo Laid to Rest in Ilaro as Yinka Quadri, Nollywood Colleagues Bid Final Farewell
Veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, Ogogo, was laid to rest in Ilaro, Ogun State.
business
PenCom Records 143,248 New Pension Accounts in Q1 2026, Coverage Gap Persists
PenCom says 143,248 new Retirement Savings Accounts opened in Q1 2026.
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Court Orders NDLEA to Produce KC Luxury, Respond to Detention Challenge
A Federal High Court has ordered NDLEA to produce KC Luxury.
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Osimhen to Face PSG, Lookman Drawn Against Bayern as Nigerians Learn Champions League Opponents
Osimhen faces PSG, Lookman faces Bayern in the 2026/27 Champions League.
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Champions League Draw: Real Madrid to Face Arsenal, PSG Drawn Against Barcelona
The 2026-27 Champions League league-phase draw in Monaco has paired Real Madrid against Arsenal and Inter Milan, while two-time reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain will face Barcelona and Manchester City.
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Nigerian Exchange Climbs as Market Capitalisation Adds ₦305bn
The Nigerian Exchange All-Share Index gained 473 points on Thursday, adding ₦305.56 billion to market capitalisation, as trading resumed after the Eid al-Mawlud holiday.
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NPFL Unveils EuroMatch as Title Sponsor in $7.5m Deal Ahead of New Season
The Nigeria Premier Football League has unveiled EuroMatch as its official title sponsor in a three-year, $7.5 million naming-rights deal, with the new season kicking off August 28.
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Tinubu Swears In Abel Enitan as New Head of Civil Service of the Federation
President Tinubu has sworn in Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan as the new Head of Civil Service of the Federation, succeeding Didi Esther Walson-Jack, who retired at the mandatory age of 60.
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Military Says About 150 Terrorists Surrender as Pressure Mounts in North-East
The Nigerian military says about 150 terrorists surrendered as sustained operations increase pressure on armed groups in the North-East.
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Ogogo’s Family Announces August 31 Fidau as Nollywood Colleagues Pay Tribute
The family of late actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has announced a Fidau prayer for August 31, as Nollywood colleagues including Yinka Quadri and Dele Odule pay emotional tribute to the veteran actor.
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Tinubu Urges NLNG to Maximise Gas Reserves, End Flaring for Domestic Benefit
President Tinubu has urged the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) board to eliminate gas flaring and convert the resource into greater economic benefit for Nigerians, prioritising domestic gas utilisation.
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ICPC Indicts Budget Office Over Inclusion of Fake Agency in 2026 Budget
The ICPC has indicted the Budget Office of the Federation over the inclusion of a fictitious agency in the 2026 national budget, deepening a widening scandal over fake agencies embedded in government structures.
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NAFDAC Orders Recall and Destruction of Alcohol in Sachets and Small PET Bottles
NAFDAC has ordered the recall and destruction of alcoholic drinks packaged in sachets and small PET bottles, enforcing a long-planned phase-out aimed at curbing abuse and underage access.
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Tinubu Orders Coordinated Rescue After Niger Mosque Mass Abduction
President Tinubu has ordered the military, police and DSS to launch an immediate coordinated operation to rescue victims of a mass abduction at a mosque in Niger State, calling the attackers “enemies of peace and humanity.”
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Umahi Orders Arrest of Contractors Removing Asphalt on Benin-Asaba Highway
Works Minister David Umahi has ordered the arrest of any contractor found removing asphalt from existing carriageways, criticising the slow pace and poor handling of the Benin-Asaba Highway project.
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Dangote Refinery Expands Free Fuel Delivery to Kano, Imo, Anambra, Nasarawa
Dangote Refinery has expanded its free petroleum product delivery initiative to Kano, Imo, Anambra and Nasarawa states, aiming to cut distribution costs and create room for lower pump prices.
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Tinubu Renews Tenure of NAN MD and NTA DG for Another Three Years
President Tinubu has renewed the tenure of NAN Managing Director Ali Mohammed Ali and NTA Director-General Abdulhamid Dembos for another three-year term, effective October 2026.
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Veteran Nollywood Actor Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’ Dies at 66 After Cancer Battle
Veteran Yoruba Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has died at the age of 66 after a battle with stage-four cancer, his family has confirmed.
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Premier League: Man United Fall at Hull, Brentford Thrash Spurs in Matchday Two
Manchester United slumped to a 2-0 defeat at Hull City and Brentford thrashed Tottenham 3-0 as the Premier League’s second matchday produced several surprises over the weekend.
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Real Madrid Snatch Late 2-1 Win at Espanyol in La Liga
Substitute Carlos Espi struck in the 90th minute as Real Madrid came from behind to beat Espanyol 2-1 away in La Liga on Saturday.
business
SEC Proposes ₦30m Registration Fee, ₦2bn Capital Requirement for Crypto Firms
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed a ₦30m registration fee and a minimum capital requirement of up to ₦2bn for digital asset exchanges and custodians under new draft rules.
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Abiodun Receives Hundreds of PDP, ADC Defectors Into APC, Mobilises Ogun East for 2027
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has received hundreds of PDP and ADC members into the APC at a reception in Ijebu-Ode, consolidating the party’s hold on Ogun East ahead of the 2027 elections.
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Tinubu Orders Arrest of Fake-Agency Promoter, Suspends Three Permanent Secretaries in ICPC Probe
President Tinubu has ordered the arrest of George Buchi Nwabueze and suspended three permanent secretaries after the ICPC uncovered another fake government agency operating inside the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
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Ayra Starr Releases Third Studio Album ‘Starrgirl’
Grammy-nominated Afrobeats star Ayra Starr has released her third studio album, “Starrgirl” — a 16-track project featuring Wizkid, Rema, ZAYN and Leon Thomas.
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DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Passes 5,000 Cases, Becomes Deadliest in Country’s History
The WHO says the Bundibugyo-strain Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has passed 5,000 cases and killed more than 2,300 people — the deadliest and fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record.
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EFCC, ICPC Probe ₦12bn Federal Government Intervention Fund Released to NFF
Nigeria’s two anti-graft agencies are investigating how the Nigeria Football Federation used a ₦12bn FG intervention fund meant to clear players’ wages and bonuses, after the NFF cited the probe in declining an FOI request.
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Presidency, Wike Reject Atiku’s Pledge to Restore Petrol Subsidy if Elected in 2027
The Presidency and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike have rejected Atiku Abubakar’s pledge to restore petrol subsidy if elected president in 2027, describing the proposal as inconsistent and fiscally regressive.
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UK Warns Citizens Against All Travel to 11 Nigerian States Over Insecurity
The UK’s FCDO has updated its Nigeria travel advisory, warning against all travel to parts of 11 states and all-but-essential travel to 19 more states and the FCT, citing terrorism, kidnapping and intercommunal violence.
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2027 Campaign Season Opens With Tinubu Facing Reform Test
As Nigeria’s pre-2027 election campaign period begins, President Bola Tinubu faces growing scrutiny over the economy and insecurity, including a surge in mass kidnappings.
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Adeleke Receives Certificate of Return, Pledges Scholarships for Electoral Violence Victims
Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke received his Certificate of Return from INEC and pledged scholarships for the children of those affected by electoral violence.
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Burna Boy Earns Two Nominations for FIFA World Cup Song With Shakira
Nigerian star Burna Boy has received two nominations for “Dai Dai,” his collaboration with Shakira on the official 2026 FIFA World Cup song.
business
Analysts See Stronger Market as CBN Reviews OMO and Eases Liquidity Access
Analysts expect a stronger equities market as the Central Bank reviews its Open Market Operations and eases access to liquidity.