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Israeli Strike Kills Two Palestinians in Southern Gaza as Ceasefire Strains Deepen
An Israeli strike in southern Gaza has killed at least two Palestinians, highlighting the fragile state of the US-brokered truce as both sides accuse each other of ceasefire violations.
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Transport Aviation
Dubai Trials AI-Powered Electric Pods That Run on Dedicated Tracks
The four-week trial will assess whether small autonomous electric vehicles can improve urban mobility without sharing ordinary roads with traffic.
1 day agoBy Nath Ogbu
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Portugal Federation Suspends Cristiano Ronaldo Over National Team Camp Walkout
Portugal's football federation has provisionally suspended Cristiano Ronaldo and launched an urgent disciplinary probe following his abrupt walkout from the national team camp in Copenhagen.
1 day agoBy FGT Reporter
Health
Pope Leo XIV to Undergo Surgery to Remove Early-Stage Lung Nodule
Pope Leo XIV says doctors discovered a small, localised lung nodule during recent medical checks and have recommended surgery to remove it this week.
1 day agoBy Daniel Whitmore
Global
Trump Announces Immediate Energy Ceasefire Between Russia and Ukraine After Russian Diesel Deal
United States President Donald Trump has proclaimed an immediate energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, asserting a halt to strikes on fuel and power infrastructure following his recent move to purchase Russian diesel.
1 day agoBy Marcus Reyes
Entertainment
Media Power Couple Reuben and Kike Abati Debut Collaborative Podcast in Lagos
Broadcaster Kikelomo Abati and her husband, Dr Reuben Abati, have launched a collaborative podcast as she marks two decades in Nigerian broadcasting and the seventh anniversary of her flagship programme.
1 day agoBy Amara Okonkwo
Global
An Indelible Stain: Trump Lashes Out at Norway After Losing Nobel Peace Prize to Navi Pillay
Donald Trump has angrily condemned Norway and its Nobel committee after losing the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to South African jurist Navi Pillay, calling the decision an indelible stain and claiming the award belonged to him.
1 day agoBy Marcus Reyes
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China Asks Nigerian Media to Align Taiwan Coverage With One-China Position
Beijing has urged Nigerian media to avoid describing Taiwan as a sovereign state separate from China, while offering journalists training and professional exchanges.
2 days agoBy Amara Okonkwo
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Politics
Atiku Challenges Tinubu on 30 Day Petrol Discount, Demands Answers on Day 31 Plan
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has questioned the durability of the federal government petrol price intervention, asking what relief awaits citizens once the 30 day measure expires.
2 days agoBy Amara Okonkwo
Africa
South Africa Reverses Asylum Policy After Vehicles Burned and Foreign-Owned Shops Looted
South Africa has withdrawn an asylum-processing directive following violent anti-foreigner protests, but the Constitutional Court ruling behind the policy remains in force.
2 days agoBy Grace Mwangi
Nigeria
Only Lagos and Enugu Can Cover Recurrent Spending With IGR, World Bank Says
Lagos and Enugu stand out as Nigeria’s only states generating enough internally sourced revenue to cover their routine spending, according to the World Bank.
2 days agoBy Nath Ogbu
Technology
Google Opens AI Content Detector Worldwide as Deepfake Scams Grow
Google has opened its SynthID Detector worldwide, giving users a new way to check images, videos and audio for invisible AI watermarks amid growing concerns about digital deception..
2 days agoBy Chen Wei
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Israeli Strike Kills Two Palestinians in Southern Gaza as Ceasefire Strains Deepen
An Israeli strike in southern Gaza has killed at least two Palestinians, highlighting the fragile state of the US-brokered truce as both sides accuse each other of ceasefire violations.
2 hr agoBy Rashid Al-Mansoori
Nigeria
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Tinubu Orders Major Lagos-Calabar Highway Route Change as Umahi Reveals New Plan
The Federal Government is changing part of the coastal highway’s route to use the existing East-West Road, citing difficult terrain, construction challenges and rising flood risks.
5 hr agoBy Amara Okonkwo
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Politics
Enugu Govt, NDC Trade Blame After Airport Clash and Secretariat Shooting
Enugu State has accused unnamed opposition elements of planning to bring armed groups into the state ahead of the 2027 elections, amid a political dispute over two recent incidents involving the Nigeria Democratic Congress.
13 hr agoBy Nath Ogbu
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Entertainment
Burna Boy Joins Dangote, Okonjo-Iweala on Forbes Africa’s 15 Icons List
Nigerian superstar Burna Boy joins 14 influential African figures recognised by Forbes Africa for their lasting impact on the continent’s culture, business, sport and public life.
13 hr agoBy Nath Ogbu
Sports
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Tunde Onakoya Unveils Lagos International Chess Festival to Attract Global Players
The Nigerian chess advocate plans to bring international competition, art, fashion and Lagos culture together in a new festival scheduled for October 2027.
14 hr agoBy Amara Okonkwo
Middle East
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Middle East
Saudi Arabia on Alert After Second Riyadh Airport Attack in Two Days
Another airport attack kills one and injures 11, deepening fears over Saudi Arabia’s aviation security and regional stability.
14 hr agoBy Rashid Al-Mansoori
Transport Aviation
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Dubai Trials AI-Powered Electric Pods That Run on Dedicated Tracks
The four-week trial will assess whether small autonomous electric vehicles can improve urban mobility without sharing ordinary roads with traffic.
1 day agoBy Nath Ogbu
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Health
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Pope Leo XIV to Undergo Surgery to Remove Early-Stage Lung Nodule
Pope Leo XIV says doctors discovered a small, localised lung nodule during recent medical checks and have recommended surgery to remove it this week.
1 day agoBy Daniel Whitmore
Africa
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South Africa Reverses Asylum Policy After Vehicles Burned and Foreign-Owned Shops Looted
South Africa has withdrawn an asylum-processing directive following violent anti-foreigner protests, but the Constitutional Court ruling behind the policy remains in force.
2 days agoBy Grace Mwangi
Technology
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Google Opens AI Content Detector Worldwide as Deepfake Scams Grow
Google has opened its SynthID Detector worldwide, giving users a new way to check images, videos and audio for invisible AI watermarks amid growing concerns about digital deception..
2 days agoBy Chen Wei
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