Sports
New World No. 1 Elena Rybakina Wins Maiden US Open Title in Three-Set Epic
Elena Rybakina completed her rise to the summit of women’s tennis by defeating Aryna Sabalenka in a gripping three-set US Open final.
10 hr agoBy Sofia Almeida
Global
Buckingham Palace Hosts Global AI Summit on Safety and Responsible Innovation
King Charles III will host leading AI executives, researchers and policymakers at Buckingham Palace as Britain pushes global discussions on AI safety and responsible frontier development.
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Technology
Anthropic CEO Urges AI Industry to Slow the Race as Safety Concerns Grow
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has urged the AI industry to slow the development of its most powerful systems, warning that safety measures are falling behind rapidly advancing capabilities.
11 hr agoBy Chen Wei
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Tinubu Camp Slams Peter Obi as Political Battle Intensifies
A fresh political war of words has erupted after the Presidency declared Peter Obi “overhyped” and unfit to lead Nigeria, intensifying the battle for public opinion ahead of the 2027 election.
11 hr agoBy Amara Okonkwo
Transport Aviation
RwandAir Hit with ₦15 Million NCAA Penalty Over Passenger’s Damaged Bag
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has fined RwandAir ₦15 million for failing to resolve a passenger’s baggage complaint within the time required by Nigeria’s consumer protection regulations
12 hr agoBy Amara Okonkwo
Politics
2027 Polls: ADC Calls for Transparent PVC Rollout Before 2027 Elections
The African Democratic Congress has urged INEC to immediately publish a transparent timetable for PVC distribution, warning that delayed access to voter cards could disenfranchise millions ahead of the 2027 general election.
13 hr agoBy Nath Ogbu
Business Economy
Dangote Refinery IPO Targets Long-Term Investors With Bold ₦10,000 Forecast
Aliko Dangote says shares of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, priced at ₦525 in its upcoming IPO, could eventually climb to ₦10,000 as the company targets long-term value creation for investors.
14 hr agoBy Thabo Molefe
Middle East
BRICS Calls for Maximum Restraint as Middle East Tensions Escalate
BRICS leaders have called for maximum restraint in the Middle East, warning that escalating violence threatens regional stability, global trade and international peace.
15 hr agoBy Rashid Al-Mansoori
Brands
Glo Marks 23 Years with Bold Push for Better Customer Experience
As it marks 23 years of operations, Globacom says its next chapter will be defined by better customer experience, stronger digital services and relentless innovation.
16 hr agoBy Amara Okonkwo
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Africa
Nigeria–South Africa Tensions Rise as Fani-Kayode Issues Strong Warning
Nigerian High Commissioner designate to South Africa Femi Fani-Kayode has warned South Africa that continued killings and alleged persecution of Nigerians could have diplomatic consequences, following the deaths of two Nigerians in Johannesburg.
17 hr agoBy Thabo Molefe
Travel & Tourism
UK Passport Fee Backlash Forces Nigeria High Commission to Refund £50
The Nigeria High Commission in London has announced a £50 refund for passport applicants who paid a disputed £70 administrative fee, following protests by Nigerians in the UK.
18 hr agoBy Amara Okonkwo
Global
Trump Begins Two-Day Ireland Visit with Taoiseach Meeting and Irish Open Stop
US President Donald Trump has arrived in Ireland for high-level talks with Taoiseach Micheál Martin before heading west to attend the Irish Open at his Doonbeg golf resort.
18 hr agoBy Marcus Reyes
Nigeria
Nigeria Reaffirms Support for WTO, Multilateralism at BRICS Summit
Vice President Kashim Shettima has told world leaders at the BRICS Summit that no nation can achieve lasting prosperity in isolation, reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to multilateral cooperation and global trade.
19 hr agoBy Nath Ogbu
Global
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Buckingham Palace Hosts Global AI Summit on Safety and Responsible Innovation
King Charles III will host leading AI executives, researchers and policymakers at Buckingham Palace as Britain pushes global discussions on AI safety and responsible frontier development.
2 hr agoBy Daniel Whitmore
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Alexander Zverev Wins First US Open Title After Defeating Ben Shelton in Epic Final
Alexander Zverev defeats Ben Shelton in four sets to win his maiden US Open title and second Grand Slam crown, completing the finest season of his career.
4 hr agoBy Sofia Almeida
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Entertainment
Six Years Later, Céline Dion Returns with Powerful Paris Performance
Céline Dion returned to the concert stage for the first time in six years, delivering an emotional performance in Paris after her battle with stiff-person syndrome.
6 hr agoBy Daniel Whitmore
Nigeria
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Nigeria
Yola Hosts Thousands as Elder Statesman Bamanga Tukur Is Buried
Political leaders, traditional rulers and dignitaries gathered in Yola on Sunday as former PDP National Chairman Bamanga Tukur was laid to rest with full Islamic rites.
6 hr agoBy FGT Reporter
Politics
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Three UK Nations Set to Sign Historic Declaration Backing Right to Independence
The leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are set to sign a joint declaration asserting their nations’ right to pursue independence, marking an unprecedented moment in modern UK politics.
8 hr agoBy Daniel Whitmore
Health
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Health
UK-Based Indian Nurse Wins $250,000 Global Nursing Award for Organ Donation Leadership
UK-based Indian nurse Agimol Pradeep has won the 2026 Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award for her pioneering work in organ donation and transplant care.
8 hr agoBy Daniel Whitmore
Technology
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Anthropic CEO Urges AI Industry to Slow the Race as Safety Concerns Grow
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has urged the AI industry to slow the development of its most powerful systems, warning that safety measures are falling behind rapidly advancing capabilities.
11 hr agoBy Chen Wei
Transport Aviation
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RwandAir Hit with ₦15 Million NCAA Penalty Over Passenger’s Damaged Bag
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has fined RwandAir ₦15 million for failing to resolve a passenger’s baggage complaint within the time required by Nigeria’s consumer protection regulations
12 hr agoBy Amara Okonkwo
Transport AviationNigeria’s Vehicle Imports Surge 146% to ₦1.18tn in H1 2026 as Transport Import Bill Soars
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Business Economy
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Dangote Refinery IPO Targets Long-Term Investors With Bold ₦10,000 Forecast
Aliko Dangote says shares of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, priced at ₦525 in its upcoming IPO, could eventually climb to ₦10,000 as the company targets long-term value creation for investors.
14 hr agoBy Thabo Molefe
Business EconomyUBA Foundation Opens 2026 Essay Competition, Raises Prize Pool to ₦41 Million
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Middle East
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BRICS Calls for Maximum Restraint as Middle East Tensions Escalate
BRICS leaders have called for maximum restraint in the Middle East, warning that escalating violence threatens regional stability, global trade and international peace.
15 hr agoBy Rashid Al-Mansoori
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