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The looming failure of Operation Economic Outcast

The latest package of US sanctions on Iran is unlikely to achieve Washington’s objectives.

Al Jazeera

South African airline defends low-altitude aerial stunt over packed stadium

Airlink says the manoeuvre with two planes in close formation involved careful and precise planning.

BBC World

Nepal tunnel traps hinder flood rescue: How many are dead or missing?

Flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border have left nearly 5,000 people missing, many trapped in hydropower tunnels.

Al Jazeera

sports

Euromatch NPFL: Finidi Delighted After Rivers United Show Improved Scoring, Defending

Rivers United Technical Manager, Finidi George, has expressed delight over his side’s 2-0 thumping of Plateau United in Sunday’s 2026/2027 Euromatch NPFL Matchday One c

Complete Sports

After the flash flood disaster, here is what Nepal really needs

The country urgently needs to set up early warning systems, monitoring and safe shelters.

Al Jazeera

sports

EuroMatch NPFL: Mangut Bemoans Nasarawa United’s Unlucky Defeat To Barau FC

Nasarawa United head coach Mbwas Mangut has expressed disappointment following his side’s 3-1 defeat to Barau FC, reports Completesports.com. The Solid Miners endured a difficult s

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Fire breaks out after unidentified explosions at oil refinery in Baghdad

A fire broke out following unidentified explosions at the Al-Dora power plant south of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.

Al Jazeera

Spain’s Sanchez says Russia, Israel spread disinformation on Ceuta crisis

Sanchez cited EU research which had found that Russia ⁠and ⁠Israel both spread disinformation during the crisis.

Al Jazeera

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Alleged Cybercrime: Sowore Demands Apology From DSS, Withdrawal Of Charge

Over the weekend, the DSS instructed its counsel, Akinlolu Kehinde (SAN), to seek an adjournment of the case against Sowore until after the 2027 presidential election. The post All

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entertainment

Rivers police arrest hotel workers and friends over guestâs d3ath

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested some staff members of a hotel in Port Harcourt and friends in connection with

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entertainment

Woman arrested for allegedly smuggling drugs into Abeokuta Correctional Centre

Men of the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Ibara, Abeokuta, Ogun State, have arrested a woman for attempting t

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Linda Ikeji

entertainment

Gospel singer Buchi addresses bodysh@mers

Buchi Atuonwu has addressed bodysh@mers who make comments about his size. The gospel singer shared a new p

Linda Ikeji

sports

Euromatch NPFL: Abdallah Explains Warri Wolves’ Defeat To Bendel Insurance, Defends Youthful Line-Up

Warri Wolves Head Coach, Hassan Abdallah, has explained why the Seasiders fell 2-1 to Bendel Insurance in Sunday’s 2026/27 Euromatch NPFL Matchday 1 fixture at the Samuel Ogbemudia

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Dolly Parton laid to rest alongside husband in Nashville

A private family funeral is held for the singer who died on Tuesday at the age of 80.

BBC World

business

OPay debunks viral September closure claim, urges users to verify information

OPay has denied reports circulating on social media claiming it plans to suspend operations in September, describing the publication as false and misleading. The post OPay debunks

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business

Securing Nigeria’s Economic Re-birth: The Imperative of Bola Tinubu’s Re-Election.

Every nation faces pivotal historical moments that demand uncompromising courage and visionary statesmanship over short term political convenience. For Nigeria, that defining momen